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High School 9400 Southwest Hwy. Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 Phone: (708) 424-5200 Fax: (708) 424-5263
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Spartans Invaded Charleston, Illinois
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The Journalism team was well represented at the IHSA State Journalism Tournament at Eastern Illinois University on Friday. The Journalism team qualified in eight categories after strong performances and a fourth place finish at the Columbia College IHSA Sectional in Chicago. The team was led by the efforts of sectional broadcast news champion Allison Templin and two event qualifier Fiona Agapito. Awesome individual performances by Jalisa Balboa, Sergio Serna, Fatima Akili, Andrew LaRusso, and Aleksandra Gronski qualified them for the state tournament competition. The Journalism team combines the talents of both the school newspaper the Spartanite and the yearbook Shield to compete against other Illinois high schools in journalistic events that are timed and then judged by a variety of professionals in the journalism field.
The Spartans left the state tournament with a wealth of experience and with Fiona Agapito earning a 5th place finish in editorial cartooning. Congratulations Fiona.
Watch this video to learn more about the team.
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Senior Textbook Collection
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Seniors should follow the textbook collection schedule and return textbooks to the Little Theater by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015, to avoid being placed on the debt list.
Furthermore, the last opportunity before graduation for seniors to pay their outstanding debt will be Monday, May 18th, and Tuesday, May 19th, until 3:30 p.m. in the Business office. Only cash, money order, or credit card payments are accepted, no personal checks.
Failure to pay debts by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, will place a hold on your diploma and transcripts. Debts cannot be cleared at graduation practice or at the graduation ceremony. After Tuesday, May 19th, seniors will have to wait until Thursday, May 21st, for the next opportunity to clear debts.
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| The Monday After Prom . . . |
There is a misconception that the Monday after prom is an additional day off for seniors. This is an official school day.
If your student is absent from school on Monday, May 4, 2015, a phone call is required by a parent to verify this absence; otherwise, consequences will be issued for truancy. Please call the attendance office at (708) 741-5860.
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Class of 2016 Senior Portrait Information
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Representatives from Visual Image Photography (VIP) will meet with members of the Class of 2016 on Thursday, May 7, during the second half of the lunch periods to provide information on senior portraits. VIP is the official photographer of Oak Lawn Community High School and is honored to be a part of your senior experience. In order to appear in the yearbook, all seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. There is no fee for the yearbook seating. Photographs submitted from other studios will NOT be accepted into the yearbook.
VIP will be at Oak Lawn Community High School on Monday, May 18, 2015, to make appointments for senior portraits. Please sign up in the Cafeteria during your lunch period.
Senior portraits are taken on campus during the weeks of June 22-26 and July 20-24, 2015.
If a student misses the sign-up dates, students can make appointments online at studio.IL.vipis.com or over the phone at 847-499-9300 or 800-577-9570. << read more>>
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| Seeking Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame |
The Alumni Hall of Fame was established to recognize alumni for their achievements and contributions. The program strives to provide current students with role models and to highlight the importance of setting strong educational and career goals.
The selection criteria is based on the following components: 1) has graduated from OLCHS at least eight years ago; 2) has been recognized for a high level of achievement in his/her career field and has made significant contributions to that field at the state, national, and/or international levels; and 3) has demonstrated leadership, character, and service, in a variety of venues from his/her field of expertise to the community, state, and national initiatives.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year however the committee has an upcoming meeting on May 27, 2015, and the committee is seeking additional nominations. Nominations are accepted from anyone who can share the contributions and success stories of the alum. Only nominations submitted prior to Friday, May 22, 2015, will be considered at the May 27, 2015, meeting. Don't delay, submit your nominations today.
Questions about the program and nomination process can be directed to Assistant Principal Joseph McCurdy at 708-741-5613 or jmccurdy@olchs.org.
Once A Spartan, Always A Spartan! Link to OLCHS AHOF Webpage
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| Athletic Open Campus |
OLCHS has many great facilities and athletic programs. Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14 will have the opportunity to learn about these programs on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The boys' session begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at Noon. The girls' session begins at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
The 2nd Annual Spartan Athletic Showcase invites students and their parents to visit the campus to meet the head coaches, walk onto the courts and fields, and participate in the drills to give them the full Spartan athletic experience. Parents will also have an opportunity to tour the school to see the amazing resources in the building and visit the classrooms. There will be refreshments, competitions and prizes. Join us to see what Oak Lawn Community High School has to offer.
Program Flyer
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| Booster Club To Host Texas Hold EM Tournament |
The Booster Club will host its 2nd Annual Texas Hold Em Tournament. On Friday, May 29, 2015, families are invited for dinner, drinks, and a fun night of raffles and playing cards. Non-players are more than welcome to attend as well. The event will take place at Garden Chalet on 110th and Ridgeland in Chicago Ridge. Check in is at 6:00 p.m. and the first game will start at 7:00 p.m. Initial buy-ins are $75 or $35 for non-players as well as a one-time $25 additional buy in at check in. Side tables will also be available. Proceeds from the event will go to all Spartan athletic programs and scholarships. To register, contact Athletic Director Kevin McKeown at kmckeown.org or 708-741-5623.
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| Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, Oak Lawn, Illinois | |
Mission Statement. Oak Lawn Community High School exists to: inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment; maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth; and graduate students who attain the high standards set forth by our community.
Board of Education:
Matthew Egan, President
Robert Loehr, Vice President
Kathleen Berry, Secretary
Timothy Burke, Member
Stephen Greene, Member
Michael McCarthy, Member
James Melnik, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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