In case anyone has been wondering, the western tier of the Schuckman girls is alive and well.....and I have videos to prove it! As far as a quick update, McKailyn is getting over pink eye this weekend and potty training is going very well with Addison. It's been several days since she's had an accident and is getting very good at telling us when she has to go. As you can imagine, this is making Jill very happy. Of course, she should get the credit for being such a great mom.
Jocelyn practicing for her school Easter program
McKailyn & Jocelyn lip syncing to the Chipmunk's version Justin Bieber
And the best for last...my cowgirl (attempting) to ride a mechanical bull. The funny thing is that she did better than me, but I was smart enough to not let her video my lame attempt :-)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Nick's Hall of Fame ceremony
Nick's high school athletic career on the Varsity level actually began in two sports during his freshman year. Over the course of this first season in the wrestling program, he was able to produce a memorable (2-8) record against Varsity competition. He followed that performance in the spring, as he served as a Co-Captain on the first ever men's Volleyball team.
As a sophomore, he played a key role on the varsity football team. He saw action as a two-way performer at both Offensive Center and Defensive End.
When the Wrestling season got underway, he welcomed the opportunity to put to use the "lessons learned" during the previous season. His results would clearly illustrate that he had learned his lessons well. An overall record of (21-9) included a fourth place finish in the GCL. The placement earned him First Team GCL (North) All Star recognition. He was a Champion at the Sycamore Invitational. He was also a Sectional Chamption.
That spring, Nick abandoned Volleyball to pursue the outdoor option of Track & Field. He predictably tried his hand at the Shot-Put and Discus.
His junior season in Football saw Nick continue to build upon the success he had established the previous season. He was an equally effective force on either side of the ball both in his performance and his leadership. He received numerous honors in both the GCL and the All City All Star balloting.
The dominance of this fine athlete's efforts proved to be even more dramatic under the watchful eyes of Coach Meinking throughout the Wrestling season. His third varsity season produced an overall record of 36-4. He claimed individual weight class championships at the Coach's Classic, the Sycamore Invitational (his second in a row), the Carrol Patriot Invitational and most importantly the GCL Championships. He was rewarded for his performance in the GCL by being named to the First Team ALL GCL North All Star Unit. He was also named as the GCL North CoWrestler of the Year.
During the State Championship sequence, Nick placed 2nd @ the Sectional, 3rd @ Districts and 5th @ State. The Post named him as its Division II "Wrestler of the Year".
As impressive as the credentials are for his junior year, the resume' following his final year is even more so. In Football, Nick earned First Team All City recognition from both newspapers. He was First Team All GCL North, First Team All District and Honorable Mention All State.
When any athlete has achieved the types of goals that Nick did during his junior year in Wrestling, it is extremely challenging to duplicate that feat as a senior. This young man relished the chance and turned in a remarkable final season. Serving as a team captain, he led by example, as he turned in a record of 38-5. He repeated as the individual champion as the Coaches Classic, Sycamore Invitational and in the GCL Championship. Once again, he was a First team all GCL honoree. This time, he was named as the outright GCL North Wrestler of the Year.
He began the State Tournament by winning the Sectional for the second time in three years. At the District, he finished as a runner up for a second consecutive year. In the final match of his high school career, Nick placed 6th at the State Championships.
Upon graduation from Purcell Marian, he accepted a grant in aid offer to play football at Wittenberg University. There he placed two years, receiving All-North Coast Athletic Conference honors as a center as a sophomore.
As a sophomore, he played a key role on the varsity football team. He saw action as a two-way performer at both Offensive Center and Defensive End.
When the Wrestling season got underway, he welcomed the opportunity to put to use the "lessons learned" during the previous season. His results would clearly illustrate that he had learned his lessons well. An overall record of (21-9) included a fourth place finish in the GCL. The placement earned him First Team GCL (North) All Star recognition. He was a Champion at the Sycamore Invitational. He was also a Sectional Chamption.
That spring, Nick abandoned Volleyball to pursue the outdoor option of Track & Field. He predictably tried his hand at the Shot-Put and Discus.
His junior season in Football saw Nick continue to build upon the success he had established the previous season. He was an equally effective force on either side of the ball both in his performance and his leadership. He received numerous honors in both the GCL and the All City All Star balloting.
The dominance of this fine athlete's efforts proved to be even more dramatic under the watchful eyes of Coach Meinking throughout the Wrestling season. His third varsity season produced an overall record of 36-4. He claimed individual weight class championships at the Coach's Classic, the Sycamore Invitational (his second in a row), the Carrol Patriot Invitational and most importantly the GCL Championships. He was rewarded for his performance in the GCL by being named to the First Team ALL GCL North All Star Unit. He was also named as the GCL North CoWrestler of the Year.
During the State Championship sequence, Nick placed 2nd @ the Sectional, 3rd @ Districts and 5th @ State. The Post named him as its Division II "Wrestler of the Year".
As impressive as the credentials are for his junior year, the resume' following his final year is even more so. In Football, Nick earned First Team All City recognition from both newspapers. He was First Team All GCL North, First Team All District and Honorable Mention All State.
When any athlete has achieved the types of goals that Nick did during his junior year in Wrestling, it is extremely challenging to duplicate that feat as a senior. This young man relished the chance and turned in a remarkable final season. Serving as a team captain, he led by example, as he turned in a record of 38-5. He repeated as the individual champion as the Coaches Classic, Sycamore Invitational and in the GCL Championship. Once again, he was a First team all GCL honoree. This time, he was named as the outright GCL North Wrestler of the Year.
He began the State Tournament by winning the Sectional for the second time in three years. At the District, he finished as a runner up for a second consecutive year. In the final match of his high school career, Nick placed 6th at the State Championships.
Upon graduation from Purcell Marian, he accepted a grant in aid offer to play football at Wittenberg University. There he placed two years, receiving All-North Coast Athletic Conference honors as a center as a sophomore.
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