Ode to Fathers (A Father's Day poem, by Daniel, age 16)

Once a year in June

We are just over the moon

We have four special lads

That are our "Dads"

They make us laugh and cry

Even when they don't try

So let us have our say

On your very special day

Grandpa, Dad or Jack

You talk a lot of smack

But you are the head of the table

and you hold the best label 

"Speaker Collins"

On to the next dude

He may be a little rude

Steven Schalick is our man

even though he ain't tan

Joe is the next in line

He is mighty fine

He rarely smiles or laughs

but he always works on our behalf

Sean is the baby of the four

he is the one we adore

He may seem kind of tough

but in reality he is full of fluff

These four men above

are the ones we love!

Thanks for all you do for us, love Daniel and bros

Our Dad!!

Our Dad is........

funny 

grouchy

smart

sentimental 

emphatic 

quick tempered

quick witted

loving

and

accomplished 

He taught us to be......

funny (well two of us at least)

smart 

emphatic

quick tempered

and

accepting

He is a GREAT Dad, the best around!

School's Out!!

When we were kids, school's out meant lazing in Palatine Lake, then Centerton Lake, then finally Elmer Pool!! It meant crepes and instant pistachio pudding.  It meant hours of playing canasta or spit.  It meant catching fireflies and toads.  It meant endless kickball games with our neighbors Bill and John. It meant homemade ice cream and drives in the bed of trucks signing "You Can't Ride in My Red Wagon" at the top of our lungs.  It meant sunburnt skin, skinned knees, stubbed toes.......but most of all it meant family, fun and love!!!!! 

Relay for Life

In 2009, I relayed in honor of one of my college roommates,

Jennifer Kirchmer Young.

End of our Sophomore year, 1996

Between Jennifer Kirchmer Young and You

Rebecca Collins Schalick April 22, 2009 at 10:14pm

Hey Jenn -
I was just checking in to see how you are doing. I am really looking forward to Sunday! I also wanted to ask if it was ok if I participated in a Relay for Life here at Schalick High School in your honor. You are doing such an amazing job of battling cancer, and I want to be involved in raising money to help continue the fight against cancer. Can't wait until Sunday!!
Rebecca

Jennifer Kirchmer Young April 23, 2009 at 10:36am

Oh Rebecca, I would be honored. Thank you for thinking of me.

I'm really looking forward to Sunday too, but I hope it's not too much for everyone. I know what a drive it is to Sue's from your place and that you have to get back in time for dinner, but I really appreciate all of you girls for coming up to see me.

Looking forward to Sunday too!

Our Sunday Visit - our last time together.

In 2010, I relayed in memory of one of my college roommates,

Jennifer Kirchmer Young.

Jenn and her husband Jason with their precious twins.

March 26, 1976 ~ December 6, 2009

In 2011, I relay with my family and friends.
We relay for survivors.
We relay for those still battling.
We relay for those who have gone to heaven.
We relay for their family and friends left behind.
We relay for…

Our 2011 Relay for Life T-Shirt

Relay for Life is an amazing event.

It is an event filled with joy and sorrow.

It is an event filled with compassion and community.

It is an event filled with love.

But most of all, it is event filled with

Check out the relayforlife website here:

http://www.relayforlife.org

If you want to join us next year,

we would be happy to have you on our team!