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Seniors Must Meet Meningitis Vaccination Requirement by October 15
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Chipotle Fundraiser 9/30/2016
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Mark Kleemann Honored as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
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Mark Kleemann, current English teacher and former Athletic Director, will serve as the 2016 Homecoming Grand Marshall. Mark will retire in May after 17 years at Oak Lawn Community High School. In 2000, Mark became the third athletic director in Oak Lawn history. He also became the division chair for PE, Health, and Driver's Education. When Mark left the AD office in 2007, the teams had won nearly one third of the conference and regional championships in the school's nearly 60-year history. This was a result of an incredible coaching staff which Mark had the pleasure of working with. His major accomplishments include opening the Spartan Athletic Complex, including permanent lights. The pumping system for the pool was also replaced, a hidden but important feature for the PE and competitive swim students. New scoreboards were also added to throughout the facilities.
Finally, Mark said that the students here have been great. Many of them stay in touch through email which he deeply appreciates. His memories of them will be fond and long lasting. In retirement, Mark will be working with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and the Basketball Museum of Illinois. He serves on the Board of Directors for both groups. He has been an assistant basketball coach for the last 10 years-nine with the boys and one with the girls. He will miss coaching. << read more>>
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Yacko Leads Spartans to Third Place Finish
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Each week the Oak Lawn Community High School Athletic Department and the Spartan Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) selects a Spartan Athlete of the Week. The recipient for the week of September 12 is junior girls' volleyball player Alli Yacko.
Yacko led the Oak Lawn volleyball team in kills, digs and aces as the Spartans earned a third-place finish in their own tournament last weekend. As a result, she was named to the all-tournament team. She is a major reason why the team has opened the year with an impressive 12-2 record.
"Alli continues to dominate on the court," said head coach Dennis McNamara. "She is a leader both vocally and by example. She is a vital part of our current season."
Other Spartan Athlete of the Week nominees include: Mohammad Farraj (Boys Soccer), Jabari Clark (Football), Jade Ryerson (Girls Cross Country), and Jenna Cipriani (Girls Swim). <<read more>>
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Spartans Welcome New Faculty Members
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OLCHS welcomes three new faculty members this year: Shannon Greene, Colleen McWalter and Magen Newman. Shannon Greene, a new member of the English department, earned her degree in English and Secondary Education from Saint Xavier University and is currently finishing her Master's degree as a Reading Specialist at University of St. Francis. She taught Middle School language arts for ten years at Christ the King. This year she teaches English 2, English 3, and Reading Strategies. Her favorite quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."
Colleen McWalter, also a new member of the English department, earned her BA in English Literature and Secondary Education from Loras College and her MA as a Reading Specialist from Saint Xavier University. Colleen taught for four years at years at Mother McAuley and five years at Barrington High School. This year Colleen teaches Reading Strategies, English I, Speech, and College Prep Writing. Her favorite quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt: "Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than to fear, to try rather than not to try. For one thing we know beyond all doubt: nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, "It can't be done."
Magen Newman, a new member of the art department, spent her first years of college at Illinois Institute of Art where she studied Visual Communications/Graphic Design before attending Saint Xavier University in Chicago. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Art Education with an endorsement in middle school education in 2009. Since graduating, she has taught in a variety of settings, both public and private, with her most recent experience at a private high school in Chicago for the past 5 years. She has even taught journalism courses. This year Magen teaches all photography classes and a few Extreme Art sections. << read more>>
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Junior Class Advisory Board and St. Gerald's to Host Haubenreiser Benefit
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The Junior Class Advisory Board and St. Gerald's Parish are proud sponsors of the upcoming benefit for Declan and Kenadie Haubenreiser, children of Mary Haubenreiser (Oak Lawn Community High School Class of 1979). Mary, a loyal and dedicated Spartan staff member for many years, lost her brave battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in February, 2016. She left behind two beautiful children, Declan and Kenadie, who are now being raised by her sister, Janet Meyers and her husband Brian. Janet (OLCHS Class of 1991) has dedicated her entire career to Oak Lawn Community High School.
The benefit will be held October 2, 2016 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Bourbon Street. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10.00 for ages 6-20. Ticket cost includes draft beer, wine, food, pop, water and desserts. Free valet parking is also provided. Grand raffle tickets are available for purchase for $20 and can be purchased from Junior Class Advisory Board advisors Jodi Newton and Karyn Horn. First prize is $5000; second prize is $2000; two third prizes of $1000 will be drawn; and two fourth place prizes of $500 will be drawn. Please consider supporting Mary's Angels. << read more>>
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Pre-Arranged Absence Form
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When students need to leave during the school day for situations such as court appearances, funerals, and dental/medical appointments, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form (available online or in the Deans'/Attendance Office) must be completed and submitted prior to the appointment.
Attendance ... Every Day Matters!
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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
Daniel Janik, Member
Margaret Nugent, Member
Administration:Dr. Michael Riordan, SuperintendentRichard Hendricks, Assistant SuperintendentDr. Jeana Lietz, Principal Lauren May, Assistant Principal Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
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