HARLEM SUPERINTENDENT
It is my honor to welcome you to the 2023-2024 sports season. I am proud of our athletic programs and what it means to be a Harlem Huskie both in the classroom and during the season.
As a district, under the leadership of our athletic director, we will continue to place an emphasis on being respectful and kind to ourselves and our opponents throughout all events (student-athletes and fans). This demonstrates our commitment to sportsmanship, which enhances relationships with schools throughout the NIC-10.
I am excited to see our programs in action. Thank you to the Harlem community for your continued support!
Let’s go Huskies!
HARLEM PRINCIPAL
Welcome to Harlem High School! I am so honored and proud to be serving this community as your principal. We have a long tradition of providing great experiences for athletes and spectators by ensuring we have positive and strong competition in excellent facilities. We invite you to contribute to that tradition by following guidelines and behaviors listed below:
• Remember that high school athletics are learning experiences for student-athletes and that they make mistakes. Praise them in their attempts to improve as students, as athletes, and as people.
• A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to berate others, including coaches and officials, or to exhibit inappropriate or disruptive behavior. Show respect for our opponents, their coaches, and their fans. They are our guests, and we want them to remember Harlem for the strong, united, positive community that it is. Respect the integrity, expertise, and judgment of the game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to promote student-athletes and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
• Recognize and appreciate outstanding play by either team. Refrain from any banned substance, including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and vape devices before, during, and after the game while on our grounds.
• Use only cheers that uplift the teams and student-athletes.
Thank you for helping make this an enjoyable event for student-athletes, coaches, and your fellow fans. You play a vital role in making Harlem Athletics a strong and respected program! I hope you enjoy your experience watching our student-athletes compete.
Go Huskies!
Jeremy
As we stand on the cusp of a new school year, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of excitement and pride. As your athletic director, I am thrilled to be embarking on my fifth year in this esteemed position, and I am eager to witness another season of education-based athletics that emphasizes the true essence of sportsmanship.At our school, sports go beyond mere competitions on the field or court; they are an integral part of our educational mission. Our athletes are scholars, and we firmly believe that the lessons learned on the playing field are equally valuable as those taught in the classroom. Through sports, we cultivate discipline, teamwork, and perseverance – essential attributes that extend well beyond the game and into their lives as they grow into responsible and well-rounded individuals.
As we step into this new season, I want to emphasize the significance of sportsmanship both on and off the field. To our athletes, I implore you to exemplify the highest level of integrity, respect, and humility. Remember that while victory is admirable, it is the journey, the camaraderie with your teammates, and the passion for the sport that truly matter. Embrace every challenge, and face both wins and losses with grace, learning from every experience.
To our cherished spectators, you play an integral role in fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere during our games. Cheer with enthusiasm, but remember to uphold the values we hold dear – respect for opponents and officials, and an understanding that we are all here to celebrate the joy of sportsmanship together.
Throughout the season, we will organize events and workshops to reinforce these values and nurture a culture of respect and sportsmanship. Together, we will create an environment that showcases the best of education-based athletics – one that inspires and leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved.
As we embark on this exciting journey, I am honored to stand alongside each and every one of you, as athletes, spectators, and advocates for the spirit of true sportsmanship. Together, let’s make this season one filled with memorable moments, lifelong friendships, and invaluable life lessons.
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our educational and athletic community. Let the games begin!
With great enthusiasm,
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Jared enters his third season as the head boys cross country coach at Harlem High School. He is a 2006 graduate of Harlem High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a standout track and field athlete at Harlem, earning all-state 3 times and breaking 3 school records. He was also all-state once in cross country. He went on to earn 4 varsity letters at the University of Illinois across both cross country and track and field. He currently works as a building sub/support staff at Harlem High School. He also serves as the head boys Track and Field coach at the high school and one of the 7th grade boys basketball coaches at the middle school. He enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and reading in his spare time.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Kelsey Lueshen is in his 11th coaching in the Cross Country and Track program here at Harlem. This is his fourth year as Head Girl’s Cross Country coach. He teaches in the English department here at Harlem High School. In his free time, he enjoys reading great books, having fun with his kids, and rooting for the Chicago Cubs. Currently, Kelsey lives in Rockton with his wife Laura and their two sons Charlie and Henry.
HEAD VARSITY BOYS GOLF
Coach Lemke is excited to be entering his 7th season as the Varsity Head Coach. Coach Lemke previously served as the Assistant Varsity coach under Hall of Fame coach Jared Day for 8 years from 2007-2015. During his time as Assistant Coach, the Boys Golf Program earned its first team Regional Championship in 2010, and had the first individual state qualifier in school history in 2014. He is currently in his 17th year as a Business teacher and coach at Harlem High School. He is a 1999 graduate of Crystal Lake South High School, during which he was a member of the Boys Golf Program finishing 3rd place in the IHSA Class 3A State Finals Tournament. He received his BA in Business Administration from Augustana College in 2003 where he also played golf at the collegiate level. In 2007, he earned an additional BS in Secondary Business Education from St. Ambrose University, and in 2018 earned an MA in Educational Administration from Concordia University Chicago. Since coming to Harlem in 2007, Scott has served as the Assistant Varsity Golf coach, Head Boys Basketball coach, and Boys Assistant Varsity tennis coach
BOYS SOCCER
Coach Wendt is entering his 2nd year as Varsity coach. And 5th year Coaching at Harlem for Boys Soccer. He graduated from Harlem in 2000. His highest level of play is Semi-pro, and is currently working on his D class coaching license for coaching at the club level. His family includes wife Dolores Wendt, sons Kole Wendt and Lukasz Wendt.
Coach Moynihan is entering his 5th year as Head Football Coach for the Huskies and his 37th year coaching. His family includes his wife Joyce, daughters Christina, Susie and Jacqueline and son Bobby. He played college football at Southeast Missouri State University on an Athletic Scholarship and graduated with a BS in Marketing Management. He earned a Masters in Special Ed at the University of Phoenix. 2022 the HUSKIES made it to the State Quarterfinals for the first time in school history.
GIRLS GOLF
My name is Brad Sweet and I am in my 19th year of coaching girls’ golf. I have been a teacher in the Harlem District for the past 25 years and have coached girls’ soccer and am currently the Academic Team coach as well. I have been married for the past 30 years and have two boys, Jackson and Hunte
CHEER
Paula is a 1989 Harlem graduate and was a Harlem Varsity Cheerleader and Track athlete. She has over 10 plus years tumbling, cheerleading, and dance experience. Not only was she a tumbling, cheer, and dance teacher but she also coached Harlem Middle School cheer for 6 years. As the middle school cheer coach, her teams were 5 years undefeated at invitationals and she had several state placements including 2 ICCA State Championships. Paula’s husband of 30 years is Steve Bade who is also a Harlem Graduate and was a Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Track athlete. They have 2 daughters, Haylin and Brooklin. Both are Harlem graduates and both were Varsity Cheer and Track athletes. As the Head Varsity Cheer Coach, Paula hopes to get more students involved and expand that Huskie pride and school spirit. She also hopes to bring back some Harlem traditions and maybe create some new ones.
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE
Todd is in his second year of coaching swimming at Harlem, and fourth year coaching high school swimming. He is a 1988 Harlem graduate. He has been involved with swimming for over 16 years as a parent, official, and coach. During the off season, he coaches with The Stateline Aquatic Team.
TENNIS
Coach Dredge has been coaching in the Harlem School for the past 50 years. He has had many different coaching assignments during that time. This year, having retired from teaching, he continues to coach for 3 different programs during 3 different seasons. The highlights of his coaching career include developing many lasting relationships in and around the community. Bill graduated from Aurora College and has a Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University. His family includes his wife, Gayle, daughter Cathy and a son, Joe.
DANCE
Summer Henderson will be entering her 14th year as Varsity Dance Team Head Coach. Summer is the owner and artistic director at Studio 11 Dance Company in Machesney Park for the past 27 years. Her coaching staff and varsity teams have 6 NIC-10 conference wins and 3 trips to state, the most recent being 2023. Summer is an alumni of HHS and the HHS Dance Team. Summer also participated on the HHS track team and was an All-Conference athlete. Summer resides in Roscoe with her husband Scott and her two sons Dylan & Hayden.
ROBERT MOYNIHAN
HEAD VARSITY FOOTBALL
Madeleine Belleau
Corbin Kuehne
Margaret Zhu
Caytlin Johns
Maddie Stanley
Emily Frer
Ally Beatty
Brenna Mackey
RAILY ARELLANO ALYSSA CARDOT AVERY COYLE MATTHEW DYRESON JESUS GARCIA MARISSA HYLAND DARKO JOSIPOVIC
CASSIDY KOELLING ABBY LEITZ ALEKSA MORCETA KYLE PEEK JADA PINA JUAN RANGEL PINEDA SANTO SALINAS KYLE WOLFE
MCKENNA CUNZ CASSIDY KOELLING JADA SEERUP MADILYN RICH MARISSA HYLAND PAIGE STOVALL ZOE SHIELDS
ADDISON GREENLAND
ALYSSA FULTON ANGEL SOLTES CASSANDRA CLAEYSSEN HALIE MONTALTO
LEADELL SCHMIDT
MAKYAH SCOTT MAYA HARGRAVES TARA KUEHNE
JOY ALABANZA DREAN BROOKE BOETTCHER CARLIE BUETSCH ELLA KINISON MCKENNA LAWSON
SORA ANUCAUKAS
KARALYNN PROUTY
GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE RULES OF THE CONTEST. Being well informed is essential. Know the rules. If you are uninformed, refrain from expressing opinions to decisions made by officials, coaches, and administrators.
EXERCISE REPRESENTATIVE BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES.
The true value of interscholastic competition relies upon everyone exhibiting behavior which is representative of a sound value base. Your behavior influences others whether you are aware of it or not.
EXHIBIT RESPECT FOR THE OFFICIALS.
The officials of any contest are trained, impartial arbitrators who perform to the best of their ability. Mistakes by all those involved are part of every contest. We should not rationalize our own poor or unsuccessful behavior by placing responsibility on an official. A rule of good sportmanship is to accept and abide by the decision made.
OPENLY DISPLAY RESPECT FOR THE OPPONENT AT ALL TIMES. Opponents are guests and should be treated cordially, provided with the best accomodations, and accorded tolerance at all times. Be a positive representative of your school, team or family.
DISPLAY PRIDE IN YOUR ACTIONS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. Never allow your ego to interfere with good judgement and your responsibility as a school representative. Regardless of whether you are an adult, student, player, coach or official, this value is paramount since it suggests that you care about yourself and how others perceive you.
