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South Central has good showing in Proficiency Awards

March 13, 2024

South Central FFA had a successful night at the District 4 Proficiency Awards on March 6. They all worked very hard and positively represented South Central. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 47 areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies…

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Seabaugh named FFA Proficiency winner

March 13, 2024

Brownstown’s Lexi Seabaugh was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Agriscience Research- Plant Systems. Lexi  is a member of the Brownstown FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding…

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VCHS Prom Candidates

March 13, 2024
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Wrestlers take 12 of 14 spots on all-SCC team

March 13, 2024

As could be expected, Vandalia dominated the South Central Conference’s all-conference wrestling team. The Vandals, who placed fourth in the IHSA State Dual Team Finals, took 12 of the 14 spots on the all-conference team. 106 – Max Philpot (V) HM-Vinny Moore (L) 113 – Eli Mabry (V) 120 – Brody Matthews (V) 126 –…

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Brynn, Dominic Swyers earn medals at IWCOA state meet

March 13, 2024

Girls 140 Brynn Swyers’s place is 3rd and has scored 27.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 – Brynn Swyers (Vandalia) won by fall over Nermina Rustemi (Lake Park) (Fall 4:02) Champ. Round 2 – Brynn Swyers (Vandalia) won by fall over Olena Ftoma (Maine East) (Fall 0:34) Quarterfinal – Vivian Guither (Normal West) won by…

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Vandals repeat as IESA state champs

March 13, 2024

Patterson, Zinkgraf win individual state championships The Vandalia Junior High School wrestling team repeated as Illinois Education Association state champion this past weekend. The Vandals totaled 139.5 points for the meet, 33 more than second-place Gibson City Middle School. Two Vandals, Dayton Patterson (65 pounds) and Zayne Zinkgraf (135 pounds) won individual state titles and…

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School retirees dinner April 22 at VJHS

March 13, 2024

The Vandalia School District will hold its annual appreciation dinner for district retirees at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Vandalia Junior High School. This year’s honorees include Laurna Knebel, Todd Marquardt, Todd Nickel, Joni Harter, Scott Wright, Penny Critcheloe, David Rickman and Charles Lett. All current and retired Vandalia faculty and staff are…

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