Watch the 2025 SHS Choir & Band Halloween Concert, featuring music from Phantom of the Opera, The Incredibles, Scooby-Doo, and Harry Potter! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
https://youtu.be/-njFMWn0X1U
https://youtu.be/-njFMWn0X1U
☘️ THIS WEEK AT SHS ☘️ #IrishPride
THE STAGE IS SET 🏈
Your Seneca Fighting Irish (4) will lock horns with the Riverdale Rams (13) in the first round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Football Playoffs! The Fighting Irish will HOST the Rams on Saturday, November 1st with kickoff slated for 1:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details and LET'S GO IRISH! #IrishPride ☘️
Your Seneca Fighting Irish (4) will lock horns with the Riverdale Rams (13) in the first round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Football Playoffs! The Fighting Irish will HOST the Rams on Saturday, November 1st with kickoff slated for 1:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details and LET'S GO IRISH! #IrishPride ☘️
XC Regionals 🏃
On Saturday morning, the Fighting Irish Cross Country team hosted the Class 1A XC Regional at the Land Lab. In a 4th Place team finish, the girls were led by an 8th Place finish from senior Lily Mueller. The boys team finished in 5th Place with sophomore Callum Wright leading the way in 12th. Both teams will ADVANCE to Sectionals at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island next Saturday! Way to go Irish! #IrishPride ☘️
Girls:
Lily Mueller (8th Place - 20:27.0)
Lila Coleman (12th Place - 20:59.8)
Talia Jenkins (32nd Place - 23:04.5)
Julie Mueller (34th Place - 23:13.3)
Ruthie Steffes (40th Place - 24:12.0)
Taylor Schaefer (50th - 26:14.2)
Boys:
Callum Wright (12th Place - 17:27.3)
Liam Baima (14th Place - 17:39.6)
Jaxson Finch (27th Place - 18:13.9)
Brady Fort (33rd Place - 18:40.1)
Landon Hebel (43rd Place - 18:58.2)
Alex Zydron (50th Place - 19:26.0)
Pierce Gilbertson (71st Place - 20:53.1)
On Saturday morning, the Fighting Irish Cross Country team hosted the Class 1A XC Regional at the Land Lab. In a 4th Place team finish, the girls were led by an 8th Place finish from senior Lily Mueller. The boys team finished in 5th Place with sophomore Callum Wright leading the way in 12th. Both teams will ADVANCE to Sectionals at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island next Saturday! Way to go Irish! #IrishPride ☘️
Girls:
Lily Mueller (8th Place - 20:27.0)
Lila Coleman (12th Place - 20:59.8)
Talia Jenkins (32nd Place - 23:04.5)
Julie Mueller (34th Place - 23:13.3)
Ruthie Steffes (40th Place - 24:12.0)
Taylor Schaefer (50th - 26:14.2)
Boys:
Callum Wright (12th Place - 17:27.3)
Liam Baima (14th Place - 17:39.6)
Jaxson Finch (27th Place - 18:13.9)
Brady Fort (33rd Place - 18:40.1)
Landon Hebel (43rd Place - 18:58.2)
Alex Zydron (50th Place - 19:26.0)
Pierce Gilbertson (71st Place - 20:53.1)
UNDEFEATED 😤 For the SIXTH time in program history, your Seneca Fighting Irish have finished the regular season a PERFECT 9-0! The Irish defeated Carlyle tonight 48-13 in Maroa. Congratulations to all players & coaches on an unforgettable year! KEEP IT ROLLING! #IrishPride ☘️
On Friday, HOSA hosted its first blood drive of the year. Thank you to all who donated and to the HOSA members that ran and organized the event! Overall, 40 people donated blood which will save 120 lives! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Congratulations to senior Gunner Varland for being named this week's Success at SHS winner! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Football Game Tonight!
The undefeated Irish Football team takes on Carlyle High School at Maroa-Forsyth High School at 7pm.
Link to watch: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/maroa/organization/877/maroa-forsyth-high-school
The undefeated Irish Football team takes on Carlyle High School at Maroa-Forsyth High School at 7pm.
Link to watch: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/maroa/organization/877/maroa-forsyth-high-school
TOGETHER 🤝
It’s GAME DAY! The Fighting Irish travel to Maroa-Forsyth HS tonight for a neutral site clash with the Carlyle Indians @ 7:00 PM. THANK YOU to our Irish Faithful for showing up every game, no matter the distance. Let’s CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TOGETHER! #IrishPride ☘️
It’s GAME DAY! The Fighting Irish travel to Maroa-Forsyth HS tonight for a neutral site clash with the Carlyle Indians @ 7:00 PM. THANK YOU to our Irish Faithful for showing up every game, no matter the distance. Let’s CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TOGETHER! #IrishPride ☘️
On Tuesday, Oct. 21st, the Guidance department took 15 students to the Manufacturing Career Expo at IVCC. On the way, students did a tour at Vactor in Streator. At Vactor, students got to see each step in the assembly process for the manufacturing of their utility vehicles, including metal fabrication, welding, sanding, painting, assembly, etc.
At IVCC, students learned about other manufacturers in the area and visited IVCC's automotive, welding, and truck driving programs. #TheSenecaWay ☘️
At IVCC, students learned about other manufacturers in the area and visited IVCC's automotive, welding, and truck driving programs. #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Earlier this month during our Teachers Institute, SHS staff dedicated the day to focusing on campus safety. Safety is one of the core values of The Seneca Way, and we are fortunate to have many outstanding resources and support systems in place to help ensure it.
SRO Sangston led a presentation on school safety and guided staff through the process of ALICE recertification. ALICE (Alert–Lockdown–Inform–Counter–Evacuate) training prepares individuals to respond effectively in emergency situations, and SRO Sangston is a certified instructor through the ALICE Institute.
After discussing multiple real-world scenarios, staff concluded the day with hands-on reunification training. SHS staff members complete ALICE training every two years, and we remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all who enter the Land of the Irish! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
SRO Sangston led a presentation on school safety and guided staff through the process of ALICE recertification. ALICE (Alert–Lockdown–Inform–Counter–Evacuate) training prepares individuals to respond effectively in emergency situations, and SRO Sangston is a certified instructor through the ALICE Institute.
After discussing multiple real-world scenarios, staff concluded the day with hands-on reunification training. SHS staff members complete ALICE training every two years, and we remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all who enter the Land of the Irish! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
New Staff Spotlight: Trevor Shohoney, Special Education Teacher & Assistant Football Coach 🏈
“I was born in South Milwaukee but moved to Franklin, Wisconsin when I was 3 years old. I graduated from Franklin High School in 2018 and from there I got a scholarship to play offensive line at the University of South Dakota. I originally went for physical therapy, but my passion has always been in education (both my parents are teachers), so after my first semester I switched back to my original plan. I played five years at South Dakota while double majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education.”
“Before coming to Seneca, I worked at an alternative school in Milwaukee for two years, helping students who needed additional support. My first year I taught 7th & 8th grade, then followed my 8th graders to high school the next year. I also coached football at Franklin High School.”
“My wife Allie and I got married in May and live in Ottawa with our two dogs, Berkley and Rey. I spend a lot of time walking the dogs and taking them on hikes. I also love fishing and just getting outdoors.”
“My parents definitely inspired me to go into teaching. My mom taught special education for over 20 years before becoming a Director of Special Education, and she often brought me in to work with her students. My dad is also a teacher and he actually taught me in 5th and 6th grade. I haven’t had a fall without football since I was five so transitioning into coaching just made sense.”
“Seneca has been a complete 180 from my last school, going from an alternative setting to general education. The biggest thing I noticed right away was the culture and how much both staff and students enjoy being here. There are just really good people at Seneca.”
“In my first year, I want to get more comfortable writing IEPs. Mrs. Keinath has been an awesome support, but I slowly want to stop asking her questions and figure things out on my own. As a coach, I thought JV went well and I’m hoping we make a nice run here in the playoffs.”
#TheSenecaWay ☘️
“I was born in South Milwaukee but moved to Franklin, Wisconsin when I was 3 years old. I graduated from Franklin High School in 2018 and from there I got a scholarship to play offensive line at the University of South Dakota. I originally went for physical therapy, but my passion has always been in education (both my parents are teachers), so after my first semester I switched back to my original plan. I played five years at South Dakota while double majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education.”
“Before coming to Seneca, I worked at an alternative school in Milwaukee for two years, helping students who needed additional support. My first year I taught 7th & 8th grade, then followed my 8th graders to high school the next year. I also coached football at Franklin High School.”
“My wife Allie and I got married in May and live in Ottawa with our two dogs, Berkley and Rey. I spend a lot of time walking the dogs and taking them on hikes. I also love fishing and just getting outdoors.”
“My parents definitely inspired me to go into teaching. My mom taught special education for over 20 years before becoming a Director of Special Education, and she often brought me in to work with her students. My dad is also a teacher and he actually taught me in 5th and 6th grade. I haven’t had a fall without football since I was five so transitioning into coaching just made sense.”
“Seneca has been a complete 180 from my last school, going from an alternative setting to general education. The biggest thing I noticed right away was the culture and how much both staff and students enjoy being here. There are just really good people at Seneca.”
“In my first year, I want to get more comfortable writing IEPs. Mrs. Keinath has been an awesome support, but I slowly want to stop asking her questions and figure things out on my own. As a coach, I thought JV went well and I’m hoping we make a nice run here in the playoffs.”
#TheSenecaWay ☘️
Mr. Witte's Vocational Math class is currently working on giving Mr. Maxwell's CIA (Conservation in Action) pollinator plot a face lift. The pollinator plot is home to vegetation that is native to our region and can be found by the baseball field on the south side of the school property. Students are braving the elements to work on replacing the gravel walkway with pavers. The project is really coming together! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
On Tuesday, the Lady Irish Volleyball team closed out their regular season with a road victory over Lowpoint-Washburn, 25-21, 25-15! Tessa Krull led the way with 11 kills, followed by Brooklyn Sheedy with 10 kills. Lexie Buis added 5 aces and Graysen Provance tallied 20 assists and 5 aces of her own. The Lady Irish will now prepare for a postseason regional matchup against Coal City on Tuesday, October 28th @ 7:00 PM. Way to go ladies! #IrishPride ☘️
HOSA Helping Hands 💙
HOSA Helping Hands is a new club project designed to create care packages to give to our students who are hospitalized for surgeries and illnesses throughout the year. Today, our HOSA members made their first few care packages and cards to be delivered to their peers who are currently injured or hospitalized. Thank you to staff and students who donated items for this project! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
HOSA Helping Hands is a new club project designed to create care packages to give to our students who are hospitalized for surgeries and illnesses throughout the year. Today, our HOSA members made their first few care packages and cards to be delivered to their peers who are currently injured or hospitalized. Thank you to staff and students who donated items for this project! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
Senior Cameron Shriey has been named SHS Athlete of the Week after an outstanding performance Friday night, rushing for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23 carries in the 39-36 win over St. Joseph-Ogden! Congratulations, Cameron, and best of luck the rest of the season! ☘️ #IrishPride
☘️ THIS WEEK AT SHS ☘️ #IrishPride
On Saturday, the Lady Irish Volleyball team hosted our annual Irish Invite, finishing 4th overall with a 2-2 record on the day. The team earned morning wins over Gardner-South Wilmington and Aurora Central Catholic before battling hard in three-set losses to Genoa-Kingston and Morris.
Congratulations to Sophomore Brooklyn Sheedy on being named to the All-Tournament Team! We’d also like to recognize all of this year’s All-Tournament selections and congratulate Manteno on winning this year's invite! #IrishPride ☘️
All-Tournament Team:
Lily Hansen - Morris
Brooklyn Sheedy - Seneca
Maddy Belisle - Manteno
Maddy Gesky - Manteno
Presley Meyer - Genoa-Kingston
Addison Langton - Genoa-Kingston
Congratulations to Sophomore Brooklyn Sheedy on being named to the All-Tournament Team! We’d also like to recognize all of this year’s All-Tournament selections and congratulate Manteno on winning this year's invite! #IrishPride ☘️
All-Tournament Team:
Lily Hansen - Morris
Brooklyn Sheedy - Seneca
Maddy Belisle - Manteno
Maddy Gesky - Manteno
Presley Meyer - Genoa-Kingston
Addison Langton - Genoa-Kingston
Congratulations to junior Chloe Skandera for being named this week's Success at SHS winner! #TheSenecaWay ☘️
SENIOR NIGHT 🎉
It’s GAME DAY. Tonight is a special night in the Land of the Irish! Our senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members will take the stage in front of a home crowd for the last time. Join us at 6:30 as we recognize each of them, along with our senior cross country and golf athletes, for their dedication to Seneca High School! Then, stick around to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they battle the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans @ 7:00 PM. Let's Go Irish! #IrishPride ☘️
It’s GAME DAY. Tonight is a special night in the Land of the Irish! Our senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members will take the stage in front of a home crowd for the last time. Join us at 6:30 as we recognize each of them, along with our senior cross country and golf athletes, for their dedication to Seneca High School! Then, stick around to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they battle the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans @ 7:00 PM. Let's Go Irish! #IrishPride ☘️
