Junior Class Bowls for Turkeys

Submitted by Casey Thompson

What’s better than pizza, soda, and….turkeys!?  Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe High School’s Juniors were on the hunt for three strikes in a row at the bowling alley as part of a class night out Friday.  Many a student and teacher tried, but only a few came close to the elusive, and surprisingly athletic bird.

With turkey off the menu, our awesome students enjoyed one another’s company through three games of 10-frame, topping the night off with one “Crazy Bowling” round, where they could show off their opposite hand technique, one-foot hop throw, and a daring feat of trust whereby they threw their ball through a partner’s legs!
There are always good times to be had at Lac Courte Schools, even after hours!

A big chi miigwech to the class of 2015 and the teachers that supported the event.

 

 

 

New Royalty Coronated at LCO Ojibwe School

Submitted by Sue Taylor

LCO Ojiwbe Schools 2014 Royalty

Friday, January 24th was a special day at the LCO Ojibwe School because the new school royalty was introduced to the community. The Treaty Day Pow-wow was celebrated that day. The school honored the out-going royalty first. Receiving an honorarium for completing their duties as leaders were the following: Elementary Ogichidaakwe – Cali Perry, Elementary Ogichidaa – Caden Grover, Runner-Up- Sage Stands-Christensen, Middle School Ogichidaakwe- Mikayla Radermacher and Runner-Up-Ellen Corbine, Ogichidaa- Leon Jack and Runner-Up-Brandon Corbine. High School  Runner-Up Ogichidaakwe- Lydia Kessenich and Ogichidaa-Marcus Morrow.

The new school royalty includes: 

Elementary Ogichidaakwe- Savanah Larson and Runner-Up Evangia Butler; Ogichidaa- Melvin White III and Runner-Up Clarence Miller 

Middle School Ogichidaakwe- Maria Acosta and Runner-Up Esperanza Yanez. Ogichidaa- Connor Beaulieu. 

High School Ogichidaakwe- Jessy Martinson, Ogichidaa – Brandon Corbine and Runner-Up Marcus Morrow.

The school royalty students are responsible for leading dances while wearing full regalia, being leaders in academics, language, and  helpers in the community. A variety of activities are planned for thsi years royalty.  

Lac Courte Oreilles Students Meet Astronaut John Herrington

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School students Jacob Isham, Brandon Corbine, and Trenton Quagon traveled to Northland College with High School Science teacher, Wendy Torstenson, to listen to and meet the first Native American to walk in space, Commander John Herrington.  Commander Herrington shared his experience as an astronaut through video and still pictures. Herrington is from the Chickasaw Nation.  When meeting Herrington, all three students shook his hand and received an autographed poster along with words of encouragement to continue learning in science and math.

Leroy Mustache and LaShaun Bressette Collect Highest Pledges

Elementary Principal Ms. Davis with
Principal for the day LaShaun Bressette

The LCO Ojibwe school district had successful participation in Jump Rope for Heart sponsored by The American Heart Association.  Students that collected the largest pledge totals were chosen to be the Principal for a day.  The  elementary winner was LaShaun Bressettee (pictured with Elementary Principal, Glenda Davis) LaShaun is in Ms. Marchant's Transitional Kindergarten classroom.  LaShaun is the son of Kayleigh Edley and Edward Bressette.  Not pictured is the LCO High School winner, Leroy Mustache.  Leroy also served as the High School Principal for a day.

LCO OJIBWE EAGLES HONOR PARENTS

The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School had an excellent turnout for their Parents' Night celebration honoring the contribution of parents and guardians through the boy’s and girl’s middle school and varsity basketball season. On February 18th at the Theresa Williams Gymnasium parents and guardians were recognized with a flower, a photo opportunity with their student and a special commemorative ceremony.  The time and energy of the adults in the lives of our students is greatly appreciated, as fans, supporters and for everything they do for their LCO Eagle.  We can't wait to see you back in the stands next year!  Chi miigwech for all you do!

Eagles with their parents and loved ones.

Seniors JJ White and Robert Jenkins

Senior Shania Pringle with her parents.

Senior Kyra Quaderer with her parents.

A special chi miigwech to our Eagles who will be graduating this May.  

-Coaching Staff 

Head Coaches Andy Gavol and Addie Graese,

Assistant Coach Bob Dykstra and Kayleigh Edley, 

Middle School Coaches Bernard Taylor and Laura Taylor

Learning Ojibwe for all Abilities

Wejibwemotaading Adoopowining, Niiyogiizhigak onaagoshig, onaagoshi-wiisining 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, gikinoo'amaading 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, LCO Ojibwe gikinoo'amaadiiwigamig, 4 endazhi-gikinoo'amaadingin da-izhaang: 3-7 endaso-biboonagizijig, 8-13 endaso-biboonagizijig, mayaajitaajig (14+ endaso-biboonagizijig), eni-gikendaasojig (14+ endaso-biboonagizijig). 

If you struggled reading and understanding our Ojibwe language then please come to our language table on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm starting in the LCO Ojibwe Schools cafeteria. 

You may choose any of the following levels you feel most comfortable attending. 4 classes offered each week: 3-7 year old children (potty trained), 8-13 year old children (sassy free), beginner adults (age 14+), intermediate adults (age 14+). 

Bring a dish of food to share. A main dish of food is provided. 

Call us at 634-8924 or check out our Facebook page for the weekly menu. 

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