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Voting for Abe Lincoln Book Opens this Week
Students who have read any four or more books from this year’s Abraham Lincoln reading list can vote for their favorite at this link through this Thursday, March 9. The winner of the state-wide vote will be announced in April.
2022-2023 ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOKS
Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
How it All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi
Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
We are Not Free by Traci Chee
Legendborn by Tracey Deonn
Not so Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles
Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha
Grown by Tiffany Jackson
Tokyo Ever After by Jean Emiko
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez
The Loop by Ben Oliver
Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu
Literary Magazine Wins National Recognition
Congratulations to the staff of Page One, the Belleville West literary and art magazine. The 2021-2022 edition of the magazine was awarded First Place with Special Merit by the American Scholastic Press Association. The magazine staff is advised by Ms. Amber Thurnau.
Belleville West Readers Share their Favorite Books
Throughout this year, members of the BW chapter of the National English Honor Society are sharing their favorite books with the school.
Speech Team Takes Eighth Place at State Tourney
The Belleville West Speech and Acting Team scored an eighth place finish at the IHSA State Tournament on Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18.
The following students earned individual awards.
Wini James – state runner-up in Dramatic Interpretation
Wini James – state runner-up in Prose Reading
Jerry Aplin and Eric Perschbacher – sixth place in Humorous Duet Acting
The Performance in the Round Cast also advanced to the finals in their event.
The speech team coaches are Mr. Adam Jenkins, Mr. Tyler Herron, Ms. Anna Kurtz, Mr. Russ Reidelberger, and Mrs. Leigh Reidelberger.
Pre-Order the 2022-2023 BW Yearbook Now
Students and parents may now pre-order the 2022-2023 yearbook through this link. The yearbook produces a limited number of books each year; once they are gone, no additional books can be produced. The yearbook will be distributed in May.
Belleville West Readers Share their Favorite Books
Throughout this year, members of the BW chapter of the National English Honor Society are sharing their favorite books with the school.
Speech and Acting Students Advance to State Contest
The Belleville West Speech and Acting Team took third place at the IHSA Sectional Tournament at Belleville West High School on Saturday, February 11.
The following students earned individual awards and will advance to the IHSA State Tournament next Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18.
Jerry Aplin and Eric Perschbacher – first place in Humorous Duet Acting
Wini James – first place in Prose Reading
Wini James – second place in Dramatic Interpretation
Lucy Wilson – third place in Oratorical Declamation
The Performance in the Round cast won the IHSA Sectional title and will also advance to the IHSA State Tournament next weekend.
The speech team coaches are Mr. Adam Jenkins, Mr. Tyler Herron, Ms. Anna Kurtz, Mr. Russ Reidelberger, and Mrs. Leigh Reidelberger.
Local Poet Speaks with English Class Students
Yesterday, East St. Louis poet and author Jaye P. Willis spoke with students in the African-American Literature elective. Her advice to students: “Prepare yourself for greatness!” Willis also spent an hour working with Belleville West student poets.
BW Literary Magazine Accepting Submissions through Next Thursday
Do you write poetry, short stories, or essays? Do you create art? Want to have it published in Page One, the school literary and art magazine? Page One is currently accepting submissions from all Belleville West students. Visit the Page One Website for more information and to submit work. Submissions are due next Thursday, February 16.
