Today’s crash reenactment focused on what can happen when young drivers drink and drive or ride with distracted or impaired drivers. Emergency personnel summoned after a car crash simulated their tasks.
A big “THANK YOU” goes out to everyone who hand a hand in pulling this day off! Participants included the retired Logan County Coroner Chuck Fricke, Nathan Fricke and Todd Deibert from Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the Mt. Pulaski Police - Chief West - and Mt. Pulaski Fire Departments, RBC Towing in Lincoln, Susie & Josh Gasparini with 911 Dispatch, AudioTechni Services in Springfield, Illinois Chiefs of Police and SIU School of Medicine’s ThinkFirst program. Guest speakers for the event are retired Logan County Coroner Chuck Fricke, our very own SRO Officer Pharis and ThinkFirst victim speaker Danny Hicks.
Special thanks to our student participants, staff participants/helpers and our student make-up artists as well!
Reminder: We are hosting a crash reenactment at the high school on Friday, May 5 in the morning. This event is not open to the public. You will hear sirens in town. It is a demonstration only.
PRESS RELEASE:
Mt. Pulaski High School students will experience a crash reenactment at 8:30 a.m. at Mt. Pulaski High School on May 5, 2023. ThinkFirst, an injury prevention program offered by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, will assist in planning and presenting the event.
The reenactment will focus on what can happen when young drivers drink and drive or ride with distracted or impaired drivers. On the day of the event, sights and sounds associated with an emergency response are to be expected.
At the event, emergency personnel normally summoned after a car crash will simulate their tasks. Those involved in planning and implementing the event include the retired Logan County Coroner Chuck Fricke, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Pulaski Police and Fire Departments, RBC Towing in Lincoln, Susie & Josh Gasparini with 911 Dispatch, AudioTechni Services in Springfield, Mt. Pulaski High School faculty, administration, & students, Illinois Chiefs of Police and SIU School of Medicine’s ThinkFirst program. Guest speakers for the event are retired Logan County Coroner Chuck Fricke and ThinkFirst victim speaker Danny Hicks.
“The purpose of the crash reenactment program is to show the real-life consequences of risk-taking behaviors,” says Megan Eairheart, Director of ThinkFirst. “This event illustrates what can happen when a bad decision is made. We want students to be informed and make intelligent decisions, particularly behind the wheel of a car.”
Each year 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries and 12,000 to 20,000 new spinal cord injuries occur in the United States; one-third happen to people between the ages of 15 and 24. “The tragedy is most of these injuries are preventable,” says Eairheart.
The SIU School of Medicine ThinkFirst program is a chapter of the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation and presents events as a public service at no cost to schools. An Illinois Department of Transportation grant supports the program. Those interested in learning more are invited to contact Eairheart at SIU School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19679, Springfield, IL 62794-9604, 217-545-9112 or e-mail thinkfirst@siumed.edu.
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Note to media: The local contact is Heather Fricke, Mt. Pulaski High School Principal,
phone # 217/792-3209.
Toppers in Spanish classes have been studying the culture of the DR and food across México. This week, first year classes enjoyed a visit from Ms. Lora and seniors prepared Sonoran tacos (with freshly made tortillas)and agua fresca.
Looking for meal options this summer? Check out this flyer!
The Toppers clench the Tomahawk Conference Title! Way to go, Toppers!
Please join us for the annual MPHS Spring Band Concert!
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: MPHS Main Gym
We hope to see you there!
Please join us for the annual MPHS Art Exhibition.
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: MPHS Cafeteria
We hope to see you there!
Math Department ~~ Math Problem of the Week Congratulations to Mackenzi Chandler! Also, congratulations to Alex Rhoades for winning the monthly drawing for March!
Congratulations to Jackson Fricke (MPHS Senior) and Caden Wyler (MPHS 8th grader). We had a great morning at the IPA Student Leadership recognition breakfast.
Senior Night for Topper Baseball on Monday, May 1, prior to the game vs. New Berlin at Veteran's Park. Ceremony begins around 4:15. Game time is 4:30.
Day of Service activities are tomorrow! We will have regular classes up until the afternoon. We will help out around the community in the afternoon. Students are aware of their work locations. Students should wear clothes they don't mind getting dirty and bring a pair of work gloves (if they have some).
Seniors will be gone all day doing their service at the Henson Robinson Zoo.
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Math Department ~~ Math Problem of the Week Congratulations to Charity Woodford!
The MPHS baseball team will take on St. Joseph-Ogden on Monday, April 24, at Veterans Park in Mount Pulaski. The game begins at 4:45.
There is no game scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, at this time.
Go Toppers!
The MPHS baseball game vs LuHi on Monday, April 24, has been canceled.
The Baseball game for tonight has been postponed. The makeup date is Saturday 4/29 at 12:00pm. following the JV game vs Clinton.
Softball Updates::
There will be only one game on Saturday 4/22 - it will be held at 11:00am at Tri-City.
Tuesday, April 25th - the game has been moved to Hartsburg and the bus will leave MPHS at 2:50pm.
2nd Annual Lake Fork Tractor Show
Math Department ~~ Math Problem of the Week Congratulations to Hayden Palmquist!
The baseball game location today is Centennial Park, located off US 136 (and not at Heyworth HS). The game begins at 4:30 p.m. The GPS address is 1850 W Cleveland Ave, Heyworth, IL 61745.