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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 Host Unofficial Signing Day
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The Athletic Office recently hosted the school's Annual Unofficial Signing Day. The event is held in an effort to recognize athletes that are continuing their athletic participation in college. Superintendent/ Principal Dr. Michael Riordan and Athletic Director Kevin McKeown recognized thirteen student-athletes.
The athletes included Ryan Kirby (bowling) and Joe Robinson (wrestling), Lindenwood-Bellville College; Joe Dodaro and Joe Cosenza (football), St. Xavier University; Alec McCarthy (football), Ivan Georgelos (baseball), and Daniele Vanderwarren (volleyball) Benedictine University; Matt Witkowski (baseball) Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Reyes (track and cross country); Olivet Nazarene; Luis Garcia (track and cross country) and Anna Oswald (Dance/Poms) Robert Morris College; Trevor Wagner (Volleyball) Calumet St. Joseph, and Brianna Markusic (basketball and volleyball) MacMurray College.
During the event, Riordan and McKeown praised the students for their Spartan athletic achievements and encouraged the students to have the same level of commitment to their college academic and athletic plans. <<read more>>
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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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OLCHS Receives Funding for New Engineering Program
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Students will have the opportunity to enroll in a new series of courses over the next three years, thanks to a generous grant by the Dart Foundation. Tuesday, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced that the school is the recipient of a $35,000 grant to implement the PLTW Engineering program. The program integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts through hands-on, project-based learning, exposing students to real-world learning and preparing them for college and careers. PLTW is the nation's leading provider of STEM programs, with over 6,500 schools in the U.S. currently offering elementary, middle, or high school programs.
The $35,000 grant will be administered over a three-year period to support costs associated with beginning a new PLTW program, including teacher training, classroom equipment and supplies, and the annual program participation fee.
Physics teacher Christopher Repa and Industrial Technology teacher Dan Kenny under the program leadership of Division Chairperson David Johnson and Assistant Principal Jeana Lietz will lead the program. The program has about 50 students registered for 2015-16. <<read more>>
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Class of 2016 Senior Portrait Information
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Representatives from Visual Image Photography (VIP) met with members of the Class of 2016 on Thursday, May 7, during 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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| 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
James Melnik, Member
Ann Touhy, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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