Chris Friedman

Track & field is one of the last places in a school where the football captain, the valedictorian, the band kid, the wrestler, and the quiet kid who never thought he belonged can all wear the same jersey. Track does not care what a kid’s last name is, how much money he has, what side of town he lives on, or how popular he is. Out here, none of that matters. Somewhere between the workouts, the bus rides, and the meets, kids who might never have spoken to each other start to build real respect. It is hard not to respect somebody when you have seen what they are willing to push through and how much they are willing to give. That is a big reason track & field will always mean more to me than just times, marks, and points.

Here's why this state champion from Dunlap chose to compete at the University of Notre Dame after high school. And why her senior year will be a little bit different. pjstar.com/story/sports/h…

As a captain, you are the heart and soul of your team. When your teammates are lacking motivation or confidence, you need to inspire them with your words and actions!

#riseeagles had a good night. We had 43 PBs and 5 SBs. These guys go out and compete. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL results.shazamracing.com/meets/64587?_g…

#riseeagles hosting the annual Dunlap Open today at Dunlap Track Stadium. These guys love to compete; come out & watch some good racing. Several good local teams competing today. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL results.shazamracing.com/meets/65024?_g…

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You don’t teach critical thinking as a program. You teach it by: comparing texts asking better questions writing debating It’s not separate from reading. It is reading.

Meet Day!

#riseeagles heading to Galesburg for the first time since I started coaching in 2020. Weather be nice so these guys can go compete. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL results.shazamracing.com/meets/64587?_g…

Team success > individual success Happiness is meant to be shared.

#riseeagles shout out to the Ladies who represented at ITT. HJ Champion Sammie Yeh, Madeline HJ finished 8 & 200 finished 10 with PB, 4X2 finished 10, Olivia 60 finished 17, Eva Shot finished 18 @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

#riseeagles Patrick medaled at 5 seeded 7. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

#riseeagles Bennett medaled at 7 seeded 15 and PB. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

#riseeagles Jack medaled at 8 seeded 10. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

#riseeagles went to Illinois Top Times and out performed expectations. All five finished better than seeded. Rushil finished 17 was 21. Segun finished 13 was 21 and PB. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

Good day at Prep Top Times! Patrick leads the way with fifth in shot. Bennett (400) and Jack (800) both medal in 8th. Segun (13th in the 60) and Rushil (17th in the 400) improve on their seeds.

Teachers often notice the cracks before the data does. Right now, many are seeing: – A sharp drop in focus during reading and writing (thanks to cell phones) – A growing dependence on AI to think and write We’re not heading for a learning crisis. We’re already in one.

One of the hardest parts of being an educator is the lack of downtime. You have to be on all day long. This is mentally and physically draining.

#riseeagles sprints: 4X4 6th; 60 Drew 4; 200 Seth 4; 400 Rushil 3; Bennett 1. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL

#riseeagles distance: 32 Ben B 4; Max 3; 4X8 6th; 8 Aidan 2; Jack 1. @DXC2014 @DunlapAthletics @DHS_Eagle @hoijim @KurtPegler @ClutchSportsIL