Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all the "Spartan Nation"!!!!
There is so much to catch up on, so we'll start with the outstanding job that our 8th grade class did at the formal dance on the 23rd of January.
Following some outstanding daily classes with Mrs. Garvey, Kim, and Mike, our Class of '09 performed as you would expect this class to do. On January 23rd, the afternoon was spent in style as the '09ers looked spectacular, and danced even better than anticipated. Lavish outfits, and even blue suede shoes highlighted the two hour gala event. A special performance by Mrs. Garvey's Celebrity Dance Company rounded out the afternoon's event. OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
A special thanks also goes out to the moms and dads who graciously served refreshments to all attendees (including the staff............great meatballs in particular)!!!! As well, another THANKS goes to those parents who donated treats, but were unable to attend!!
Our Physical Education classes are cruising along with Weight Training and Basketball, as well as Floor Hockey in 6th grade!! Although you would hope that all our students would enjoy all our units, these three we are currently working with seem to be favorites. The 6th graders have played Floor Hockey for the past three years, with basketball being something that many have done since a much younger age. In addition, so many of our Lakeview students move on to participate in athletics in high school, making our weight training unit so important for their future. Again, a special thanks goes out to our administration for allowing the P.E. department to obtain the new equipment we have acquired. What a difference six years has to a program!!
On still another front, I must say I can not be any happier with the performance of our Boys Varsity Basketball squad. The Spartans represented Lakeview extremely well during the two pre-season tournaments at Downers North and Westmont. These six games have allowed me to evaluate my squad in preparation for the conference season which is now well under way. Again, I must say that the support of our tournament involvement from the Lakeview administration over the past six years has allowed us to do this!!!!!
As of this writing, the Spartans are 4-0, with victories at Old Quarry and at Cass, as well as wins at home vs. Westmont and Lisle. Anytime you can win road games at Old Quarry and Cass, you have a successful team!! MAKE NO MISTAKE, WE STILL HAVE A LONG SEASON AHEAD!!!!!
This week (Feb. 2 - 6), the Spartans host Eisenhower on Monday (2nd), travel to Burr Ridge (4th), and play host to Westview Hills (5th). The Westview Hills game will be the 2nd annual BOYS "Pack-The-Place". Many week-long and pre-game activities on the 5th will take place for all the Lakeview students. Due to expected large crowds, the game on the 5th vs. Westview Hills will be played in the "Old Gym" due to lack of sufficient seating in the "New Gym". Come early and avoid the standing room only that took place last year. Many pre-game activities will take place beginning at 3:10 PM (approx.), with the Lakeview Band and Choir once again performing.
As well as the BOYS "Pack-The-Place" on Thursday, I would like to wish Coach Little and his GIRLS squad the best of luck as they host Burr Ridge on Wednesday. This will also be a "Pack-The-Place"event with the same activities as scheduled for Thursday!!!!!
IT IS MY SINCERE HOPE THAT THE SPARTAN NATION HELP MAKE BOTH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY GAMES S.R.O.. I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE YOU WILL SEE GREAT BASKETBALL FROM ALL FOUR TEAMS INVOLVED!!!!!!!
On a final note, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate four Lakeview alums ('05) on their hard-fought 66-63 Downers Grove South overtime victory over highly-ranked Morton last Friday night. Alex Gorniak, Malcolm Herron, Mike Cahill, and Seth Carson played significant roles in the victory. Gorniak and Herron combined for 41 of their 66 points, and physically took over the game late in the fourth quarter and the overtime. A fifth member of the squad from Lakeview is junior Bobby Mueller who has had a great JV season, and is a great teammate of all!! GOOD LUCK TO THE MUSTANGS AS THEY CHALLENGE FOR THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP OVER THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS!!!!
Have a great week, and....................."PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
P.S. ---->>>> I am going to once again challenge my readers for a chance to have "Lunch with the Coach"!! .......... The first person to present to me (Face-To-Face) the answer to this question will win the lunch..............
WHAT TEAM DID THE SPARTANS DEFEAT IN THE FIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME THIS YEAR??????? (Hint......It was a ROAD game).
Remember......Face-To-Face answer!!!!!
