On Thursday November 18, 2009, the Elematsry Students enjoyed a day of fun at a Mega Party given as a reward for their participation in the cookie dough fundraiser.

Cross Country Coaches

The Shiloh Cross Country teams, boys and girls, were lead to state championships with the help of our two coaches: Coach Godfrey and Coach Richards. Last year, the guys finished second in the state tournament by one point, and the girls finished seventh. The team began training this summer in hopes of a state championship. Both coaches pushed their teams through hard practices and meets with the idea of responding from last years shortcomings. All the hard work paid off in the end for both teams.

“The team has been diligent in their effort to focus on their goals both as a team and as individuals and that helped us attain two state championships this year,” said Coach Richards when asked about the cross country teams. Although the girls team is young, they proved their dedication and guts this year. Coach Richards emphasize to the team that what Christ did on Calvary outweighed whatever pain they might experience at Mountain Home State Tournament Course, even though the course would probably be the hardest they would ever experience. The sweetest part about the girls state championship, according to Coach Richards, is that no one predicted the Shiloh girls team to win. With regards to the boys team, Coach Richards said, “(They are) experienced and very focused. The leadership on this team is unmatched.” Coach Richards concluded that she is honored to be a part of such a fantastic program.

With both the boys and the girls team winning state championships, Coach Godfrey was simply impressed. First, he thought both teams responded in a big way from last season. After losing by one point last year, it’s hard to come back from that with victory. The boys team came back and won by a controlling twenty-five points, and the underdog girls team won by 13 points. As far as leadership for the team goes, Coach Godfrey believed that everyone (both boys and girls) did their part in leadership. “Overall the team cohesion was there,” says Coach Godfrey, “The fellowship and prayer all made a big difference.”

When asked about a repeat next year for both boys and girls Coach Godfrey responded, “The guys can probably do that we did this year. The girls will have a target on their back all next year because they were the underdog last year, but now they are on top.” With both teams looking forward to next season, a lot of work will have to be done to get another state title. Overall Godfrey humbly concluded, “I’m just thankful for the opportunity to serve.”

Cross Country Takes State

Our cross country program is one of the best in the state. With the coaching talent of Godfrey Siamusiye and Marla Richards, the girls and boys cross country teams competed on one of the hardest courses in Arkansas. Running in mud, the course was a length of 3 1/8 miles with up and down. Both girls and boys divisions brought home the 4A State Tournament titles, earning a spot in Shiloh Christian history. The Cross Country State Tournament took place in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Shiloh Testament Staff recently interviewed some of the boys and girls on the team. They were asked:
· What was the course like?
· How did you prepare for the race?
· Who was your competition?
· What did you place?
· What was it like to be a part of the team?
· How was your run?
· What do you think of Coach Godfrey?
Andrew Evans
· The course was the toughest I have ever run. It was muddy and we had to run up hill twice.
· I had some good pasta the night before, and we jogged right before the race.
· Lucas and Mason
· 1st
· Awesome, we weren’t happy with the last years State Tournament and wanted to show everyone there what we could do.
· We started with all four of us in front for the first half mile.
· He is the best Coach in the state, and knows exactly what to do, and knows exactly what it takes.
Daniel Evans
· The course was really hard; there were a lot of hills.
· We practiced every morning. And the morning of State I ate a good breakfast.
· Heber Springs
· It was fun being a freshman at State.
· He is a really good coach; he knows what to do and how to do it well.
Lucas Peiser and Thomas Gaston
· LP: We had gone to the course before.
TG: Ya, so we knew what to expect.
· LP: Heber Springs
TG: The other teams were good but the scores didn’t turn out to be close.
· LP: It was fun having a bigger team this year.
TG: Winning State was a big deal but no one made it to big of a deal.
· LP: He’s really funny.
TG: Godfrey is an interesting character. He got the program to where it is today.
Maddie Elliot
· The course was really hilly
· Practiced every morning at the Chili Pepper course since June
· Heber Springs
· Second
· Running with the High School for a couple of races was a lot of fun. We worked hard together, and wanted to win but more importantly wanted to do our best
· Really good
· Love Godfrey. He’s funny, talented, dedicated, and (when we practice) he wins every morning
Alexis Jones
· It was the hardest course I’ve ever ran
· I prepared by going to all of the practices, and listened to Godfrey
· Heber Springs
· 10th
· We had a fun season. The junior high won a lot and that was a lot of fun to be apart of
· Once again, it was the hardest course I’ve ever ran
· I love him. He’s a funny guy, but serious with running

Cross Country

The Cross Country team left today for the 4-A State Tournament in Mountain Home

Fourth Grade Pumpkin Carving

Mrs. Vinson’s and Mrs. Zurborg’s fourth grade classes spent last Friday morning carving pumpkins with parents and family. Students had the options of carving, decorationing, or even dressing up pumpkins.