I feel the kids not only will suffer academically, face too much travel that more than likely could be dangerous, but will also not be prepared to meet the quality teams they are used to playing once they make it to the regionals, sectionals, etc. This Apollo is just not in the same league as our boy's basketball team. Lincoln has always been a basketball town. How many fans will travel those distances? Give us all a chance and stay with the cs8 for now!!
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Zachery Podunajec
10 years ago
Disgusted as a current athlete with this decision. It's embarrassing
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Joe Konczyk
10 years ago
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There needs to be more discussion on this move. Two one-hour meetings are a slap in a parent's face. A parent that has very active children, both academically and in extra curricular activities. In my mind, the board is out-dated and it may be time for a complete change!
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Judy Lumpp
10 years ago
When I served on the LCHS Board (1991-2001) we had a huge hearing at the school, before we changed conferences. I liked the tradition of THE BIG 12 being a life-long Lincolnite. We held our own in the majority of sports! However, we moved to The Central State 8 because of the cost, safety and the hours of travel (especially for the girls sports). I applaud board member, Jill BeVard Buchholz Awe who voted against the Apllo conference She was employed by the Administration during the last conference change.
My nephew, Justin Tierney, has been assuring me the new conference (present members don't seem to like the arrangement) and this is NOT a done deal.
Also, Sam Madonias take (1450') interview was very informative. I usually don't get involved with petitions, but, feel strongly against this conference change. The LCHS students and fans deserve better. Thank You!
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Devin Biggs
10 years ago
So disappointed in this change. It better get reversed.
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Dewey winkel
10 years ago
Ridiculous.
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Dustin Knollenberg
10 years ago
I think the MiD Illini is the best alternative if we are to leave CS8 for both competition and distance
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Jeff Bee
10 years ago
I went to college in Charleston, 1.5 hour drive one way. Being a student athlete is extremely difficult, spending time in a yellow bus should be minimized. Maybe wait it out for the corn belt conf. Instead
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Jenny Patton
10 years ago
People need to remember that the school board are elected officials. If you really want your voice heard. Vote them all out!
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Zach lee
10 years ago
I understand change, but we're part of why the CS8 is such a great conference. Football has really never been good and if that's the only reason for change then I think you guys need to open your eyes a little and realize if you do this we're gonna demolish teams in all other sports. Once you get to sectionals or anything like that it could affect our playing, as in; used to weak competition and get far and then once there is good competition we'll get beat for lack of experience and preparation.
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Bryant
10 years ago
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How many school board members actually have athletes at LCHS? This should not have been a decision that only seven votes made. It is going to be a long drive for parents and kids on school and work nights. It should have been a community vote.
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Chris
10 years ago
Too far of a drive for students who have class the next day. Many parents won't be able to attend events do to cost of transportation. The long drive on two laned roads puts everyone at a higher risk.
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Stephen elkins
10 years ago
Everybody please sign it
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Anonymous
10 years ago
I think we should join the mid-Illini conference.
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Aaron Roemer
10 years ago
It sounds like the public wants to be heard. Too many questions about travel time, cost, and motivation.
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Ron Tomczak
10 years ago
Corn Belt seems like most logical choice.
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Colby elkins
10 years ago
This has to be the stupid thing lchs has ever done..they need to leave it alone or the school will be dead broke in two years
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Matt White
10 years ago
I would like to hear arguments for/against the corn belt.
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Reilly Gallagher
10 years ago
There goes any and every chance of having a good student section again
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Rusty Skelton
10 years ago
After everything I have read and heard. I do see that there are a lot more cons than pros to this move.
I feel the kids not only will suffer academically, face too much travel that more than likely could be dangerous, but will also not be prepared to meet the quality teams they are used to playing once they make it to the regionals, sectionals, etc. This Apollo is just not in the same league as our boy's basketball team. Lincoln has always been a basketball town. How many fans will travel those distances? Give us all a chance and stay with the cs8 for now!!
Disgusted as a current athlete with this decision. It's embarrassing
There needs to be more discussion on this move. Two one-hour meetings are a slap in a parent's face. A parent that has very active children, both academically and in extra curricular activities. In my mind, the board is out-dated and it may be time for a complete change!
When I served on the LCHS Board (1991-2001) we had a huge hearing at the school, before we changed conferences. I liked the tradition of THE BIG 12 being a life-long Lincolnite. We held our own in the majority of sports! However, we moved to The Central State 8 because of the cost, safety and the hours of travel (especially for the girls sports). I applaud board member, Jill BeVard Buchholz Awe who voted against the Apllo conference She was employed by the Administration during the last conference change. My nephew, Justin Tierney, has been assuring me the new conference (present members don't seem to like the arrangement) and this is NOT a done deal. Also, Sam Madonias take (1450') interview was very informative. I usually don't get involved with petitions, but, feel strongly against this conference change. The LCHS students and fans deserve better. Thank You!
So disappointed in this change. It better get reversed.
Ridiculous.
I think the MiD Illini is the best alternative if we are to leave CS8 for both competition and distance
I went to college in Charleston, 1.5 hour drive one way. Being a student athlete is extremely difficult, spending time in a yellow bus should be minimized. Maybe wait it out for the corn belt conf. Instead
People need to remember that the school board are elected officials. If you really want your voice heard. Vote them all out!
I understand change, but we're part of why the CS8 is such a great conference. Football has really never been good and if that's the only reason for change then I think you guys need to open your eyes a little and realize if you do this we're gonna demolish teams in all other sports. Once you get to sectionals or anything like that it could affect our playing, as in; used to weak competition and get far and then once there is good competition we'll get beat for lack of experience and preparation.
How many school board members actually have athletes at LCHS? This should not have been a decision that only seven votes made. It is going to be a long drive for parents and kids on school and work nights. It should have been a community vote.
Too far of a drive for students who have class the next day. Many parents won't be able to attend events do to cost of transportation. The long drive on two laned roads puts everyone at a higher risk.
Everybody please sign it
I think we should join the mid-Illini conference.
It sounds like the public wants to be heard. Too many questions about travel time, cost, and motivation.
Corn Belt seems like most logical choice.
This has to be the stupid thing lchs has ever done..they need to leave it alone or the school will be dead broke in two years
I would like to hear arguments for/against the corn belt.
There goes any and every chance of having a good student section again
After everything I have read and heard. I do see that there are a lot more cons than pros to this move.