L-W East Volleyball Team Honors Teachers at Match

Varsity volleyball players at Lincoln-Way East High School took the time before their September 30 match to show their teachers how much they appreciate what they do for them in the classroom.

The students invited their favorite teachers to the game so that they could honor them with a special recognition program before the match.

“Our intent is to recognize our teachers in a special way,” said volleyball coach Linda Vivona, who organized the evening for Teacher Appreciation Night.

“Teachers spend many hours preparing lessons that are meaningful and fun,” she added. Our girls know that they are student athletes and that being a student athlete is the first of three program goals. We expect them to maintain a 3.0 GPA, turn in work on time, and prepare adequately for tests.”

Each player chose a teacher to recognize on the volleyball court that night during the pre-match introductions. Teachers all received a “carmel apple” from the student-athlete, and after the game teachers, students and coaches went out for ice cream.

Among those honored were: Christine Ahearn, Michelle Beran, Margaret (Peg) Bobber, Eric Byar, Arthur Cremieux, Kristopher Fiore, Ryan Lodes, Jessica Mulcahy, Ryan Pohlmann, Laura Render, Laura Rycyna, Julia Seidel, and Tim Thompson.

After the pre-game ceremony the varsity volleyball team defeated Bradley Bourbonnais in straight sets: 25-22, 25-19.

East varsity volleyball team members are: Madison Nirchi, Emma Bruder, Kiara Fuessel, Kailey Hackett, Kasey Abrahamsen, Tessa Trento, Lindsey Paulsen, Carly Collins, Josie Wierzal, Rebecca Lilley, Sarah Dobrich, Valerie Connolly and Leah Seielstad.

Caption: Lincoln-Way East varsity volleyball players chose to recognize on the volleyball court Sept 30 during the pre-match introductions a favorite classroom teacher. Teachers all received a “caramel apple” from the student athlete, and after the games teachers, students and coaches went out for ice cream. East volleyball team defeated Bradley Bourbonnais in straight sets: 25-22, 25-19. Pictured are the team in front row, with their honored teachers in back row.