ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois
News Bulletin                                                                                               February 26, 2010


ASPIRA Early College High School Visits the
University of Wisconsin


University of Wisconsin

On March 19th, 2010 fourteen students from ASPIRA Early College High School traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for a college visit to the University of Wisconsin. AEC students were greeted by college students in the morning, listened to and participated in a student panel, learned pertinent information about the admissions process to the university, and heard from various University of Wisconsin staff about financial aid and scholarships. One of the most exciting parts of the trip was when AEC students were broken up into groups with other high school students from Chicago and Milwaukee to tour the campus, viewing lecture halls, dorm rooms, and academic buildings. After spending the day in Madison, the juniors from AEC were able to articulate the importance of their hard work in school, their involvement in extracurricular activities, and realized college is just within their reach.



ASPIRA Early College School
     3986 W. Barry Avenue
   Chicago, IL 60618
   Extension 639
   773-252-0970 (Main)
   773-739-2350 (Fax)

   http://aec.aspirail.org
   Office Hours:
   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
   School Hours:
   8:30 a.m.. to 3:30 p.m
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Antonia Pantoja High School Fundraiser

APHS Haiti

On February 24th, 2010 the ASPIRA clubs of Antonia Pantoja and ASPIRA Early College held a fundraiser for the Haiti relief effort from 6-8PM in the school cafeteria. The ASPIR club from Antonia Pantoja sold taffy apples to raise money, while the ASPIRA club from AEC sold student artwork. In addition, attendees could purchase a hot dinner with the proceeds going toward the relief effort as well. Several students recited poetry in honor of the occasion. AfroCaribe provided the entertainment, performing traditional Puerto Rican music and dance. Students, staff, parents and community members were in attendance and everyone enjoyed the event.

APHS logo
Antonia Pantoja High School Campus
3121 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60641
(773) 252-0970 Ext. 221
Fax: (773) 427-0872
http://aphs.aspirail.org

Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
School Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 2:27 p.m.