It was a busy night for baseball and softball! The softball team headed to Sterling, while the JV baseball team hosted Inman at home.
Congratulations to both teams!
Softball: 11-1 (W), 21-3 (W)
Baseball: 16-6 (W)
The teams are back in action on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm in Whitewater (rescheduled from 4/28).
The K - 5th graders had a blast at Field Day! Thank you to Mrs. Anderson and the many volunteers who helped make this event possible!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - ETHAN UNRUH! Ethan joined this class three short years ago as a sophomore, and it quickly became apparent that he has a wide variety of gifts and talents! Ethan can be found on a cross country course, on the baseball field, and on the stage in musicals and worship team. If you haven't heard his amazing bass voice, you have been missing out! Ethan is a proven leader as a Discipleship Group Leader and Co-Captain of the Scholar's Bowl team. He is a Kansas State Scholar, our 2023 Homecoming King, and is a class Co-Salutatorian! Ethan is headed to Kansas State University - Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus to major in Engineering. Ethan, keep your eyes focused on the Lord, and serve Him in all you do! Congratulations!
This afternoon the JV baseball team plays in Galva vs Inman at 4:30 pm. Meanwhile, the girls softball team will travel to Sterling to play at 4:00 pm. Let's go, Eagles!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CALEB LANEY! You can tell by his pictures that this guy would rather be outside working than almost anywhere else at any time of day! The basketball court might be a close second for Caleb, as he has spent many years on the court working on that 3-point shot that came in handy in several critical moments over the past two years! Caleb has a mechanical mind, enjoys the rodeo and working with horses, and is continually on the search for the "perfect" truck. He spent one year in the welding program at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, and he is more than ready to venture out into full-time work. Caleb plans to head to North Dakota to work on the pipeline after graduation. Congratulations, Caleb! Best wishes as you enter the next phase of your journey!
The elementary band and choir will be performing their Spring concert this evening at 7:00 in the ECS gym. All are welcome to come and listen!
Yesterday was a beautiful day to travel the short distance to Moundridge for a track meet.
ECS girls placed 4th overall.
High Jump
4th Hannah Bower 4-04.00
Discus
4th Kenna Cass 94-01.50
Javelin
2nd Ryland Hawkinson 97-03.00
Shot Put
1st Ryland Hawkinson 33-04.50
4x800 Meter
1st Grace, Laney, Macy, Ryland 10:44.65
1600 Meter
3rd Laney Reiff 5:39.32
400 Meter
2nd Grace Prescott 1:03.74
800 Meter
2nd Laney Reiff 2:33.21
3rd Macy Reiff 2:38.97
Boys team finished overall 12th
Discus
2nd Blake Robertson 128-04.00
Shot Put
1st Blake Robertson 44-00.50
The baseball and softball teams were back on the field tonight vs. Hutch Trinity.
Softball: 12-0 (W), 13-3 (W)
Baseball: 5-13 (L), 11-10 (W)
Tonight was also Senior Night - congrats to seniors John Burrill and Ethan Unruh!
The elementary students had a great time singing for the residents at Pine Village in Moundridge!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- ELIAS GILBERT! How do you describe Elias? Polite, artistic, authentic, and hard-working...and so much more! Elias is well-known for his artistic ability, winning several merit awards, three first place awards, Best in Show - Student Choice, and Best in Show 3D. Art teacher Lori Price shared, "Elias is one of those blessed by God with a natural talent to do very well with any art media I put before him." This year Elias joined the choir, worship team, and the school musical; you may recognize him as the King in Cinderella! Elias is a Discipleship Group Leader, a Scholar's Bowl Member, and a four-year Honor Roll recipient. His future plans include taking classes in art or business after high school. Congratulations, Elias! We wish you well on your next steps after ECS!
It's Senior Night for the baseball and softball teams! Both teams play against Hutch Trinity this afternoon in Galva, first pitch at 4:30. Senior recognition will take place between games. Let's go, Eagles!
The high school track team will compete this afternoon in Moundridge. The meet kicks off at 3:30 with field events. Go Eagles!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - JONATHAN DOSSETT! This fun-loving young man would be content to spend his time outside all day, every day! Jonathan enjoys hanging out with his friends, working on cars, mountain climbing and rock climbing, and he keeps his classmates laughing with his sense of humor. Jonathan deserves double congratulations this year! He is not only graduating from ECS -- he has also completed a two year auto mechanics program at HCC and will graduate with certification in Automotive Technology as well. Jonathan is no stranger to hard work, and he is ready to venture out into a full-time job after graduation, while also taking additional college classes. We have no doubt, Jonathan, that you will be successful in the next step of your journey! Congratulations!
Come join us for a HS production of Little Women on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the ECS Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children/students. Seating is not reserved so you can pay at the door or call ahead to purchase tickets at 620-241-2994.
Today was the final HS music festival of the year, State Solos & Small Ensembles.
This year a total of five soloists & one ensemble performed.
The following students received Outstanding first division ratings.
Izabella Wedel - Violin
Carlie Joe Rohaus - Voice
Matthew Robinson - Snare
All other solos & ensembles received Excellent second division ratings.
Overall, an exciting day of music for ECS, to God alone be the Glory!
The Baseball and Softball games at Remington have been rescheduled for Saturday, May 6 @ 3:00 p.m.
We were extremely blessed to have JJ Jasper at ECS today for a special chapel!
Congratulations to Juniors JJ Beck and Grayson Jones for placing in the top three in their SkillsUSA competitions through the Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy! JJ received Bronze in Collision Repair Technology, and Grayson received Bronze in Welding Sculpture. Way to go, guys!
The baseball and softball games at Remington have been cancelled due to rain!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -- RYLAND HAWKINSON! Miss Ryland Hawkinson has done a little bit of everything at ECS (more accurately, A LOT of everything!)...choir, musicals, worship team, volleyball, basketball, track, scholar's bowl, and more! Ryland has received top honors in all three sports, and she has made the stage come alive in her many fantastic musical appearances. She has served as a Discipleship Group Leader, Basketball and Scholars Bowl Captain, and was an ECS HOBY delegate. Ryland is a deep thinker, loyal, creative, and stands firm for what she believes in! In the fall, Ry will be heading to Hutchinson Community College to begin her classes in the field of biology and will also be a part of the HCC Blue Dragons track team. Congratulations, Ryland! Keep your eyes on Jesus, and go be a world changer!
