The Lake Park High School Community Relations department publishes the LP Link bi-weekly to keep you informed of the latest news at Lake Park High School.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jennifer Jungel, Manager of Communications and Development, at jjungel@lphs.org.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now available through March 31.  The survey was designed to create a detailed picture of all schools in Illinois.  Parents, students, and teachers have the opportunity to participate in this survey.  Your participation will help us to understand the conditions at Lake Park High School and guide our ongoing improvement efforts.  Students will have an opportunity to complete the survey during the regular school day.  We appreciate your participation in the survey.

Eight Sign National Letters of Intent   

 

Eight Lake Park student athletes signed National Letters of Intent on the national signing day on this past Wednesday, February 6:

* Kaylee Flanagan, XC & Track & Field - University of Washington
* Maya Golliday, Track & Field - Cornell University
* Samantha Montalbano, XC & Track & Field - University of Wisconsin at Parkside
* Megan Lindbert, Soccer - Kent State University
* Danielle Jecmen, Softball - Bemidji State University
* Scott Filip, Track & Field - Rice University
* Kevin Teglia, Football - University of Indianapolis
* Vince Fallico, Football - Winona State University

  

This class of athletes features individual state champions, multiple-time all state athletes, 1st Team All State Athletes in team sports, members of teams that have had historic seasons in the annals of Lake Park athletics, delivering multiple state championships, first ever state team place finishes, sectional championships, regional championships, and conference championships, as well as individual school record holders that have established marks that future generations of Lancer athletes will aspire to.

  

But perhaps more impressive than all of these accolades is the example these athletes have set for the younger athletes in their respective programs through their work on the field of play, in the classroom, and in the hallways of Lake Park High School.  These athletes have led by example and have given our younger athletes goals that they will now work to achieve to continue the legacy of success they will leave behind as they transition into college.  Congratulations to each of these eight Lake Park athletes!  Their hard work, determination, and successes have brought honor to the entire Lake Park community.

 

Jay Ivory, Bob Nihells, and Tom Kaberna, three members of the Lake Park boys track & field staff, were recently honored by the Illinois Track & Cross Country Association with state-wide awards.  

Bob Nihells
Bob Nihells was honored with induction into the Illinois Track & Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame.  Bob has been on the coaching staff for all four of Lake Park's state track titles, first as the head coach in 1997, and as an assistant coach for the current run of three straight titles in 2010, 2011, and 2012.  During his tenure as a track coach at Lake Park, Bob's athletes have accumulated 13 individual IHSA state titles and 3 IHSA relay championships.  Bob has earned the reputation as one of the top shot put and discus throw coaches in the nation at any level, evidenced by the fact his Lake Park athletes currently rank 1st , 2nd, and 3rd on the Illinois All Time shot put record list, and 1st on the Illinois All Time Discus list. 

Jay Ivory
Jay Ivory is the head coach of the Lake Park boys track and field team, which has captured three-consecutive state championships.  Jay was recently honored as the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Boys Class 3A Coach of the year for 2012.  As if this honor alone is impressive, this is the third consecutive year Jay has received this honor, also winning coach of the year honors in 2011, and 2010.  Every great organization needs a leader and Jay has done an outstanding job of directing an extremely talented program of not only athletes, but coaches during his tenure, making Lake Park one of the top programs not only in the state of Illinois, but the entire Midwest and nation. 

Tom Kaberna
Tom Kaberna was honored by the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2012 Assistant Track Coach of the Year.  As a member of the state championships boys track & field staff for 2010, 2011, and 2012 Tom has been responsible for coaching the long and triple jumps during a period where Lake Park has dominated these events on a state and national level.  Tom has coached 2 IHSA event state champions and 8 IHSA All State Athletes, including 2011 Gatorade Illinois Athlete of the Year, Zach Ziemek.  Every Lake Park long and triple jump record has been broken during Tom's tenure as the horizontal jumps coach.  Tom is also the founder of the highly successful DuPage Track Club.

TCD A-Team Awards   

Congratulations to the following Lake Park students for receiving A-Team Awards from the Technology Center of DuPage:  Alexander Aviles, Joseph-Thomas Centeno, Jessica Cuazitl, Derek Dean, Iris Di Cesare, Brianna Donato, Glenn Dunn, Joseph Eisman, Rachel Fatigato, Deon Garcia, Jill Garrett, Ted Hernandez, Jacob Jancik, Jack Konecke, Huy Le, Alexander Maykut, Camden Murphy, Oscar Ornacki, Bhumik Patel, Christopher Pietka, Joseph Ragnanese, Rachael Rubin, Mitchell Ryan, Bryan Skornia, Nick Slavin, Amy Szabo, Michael Szymanek, Trent Treiber, Mark Vicari, Sergio Villanueva, Oscar Villasenor, Anton Vogel, Catarina Warner, Jordan Wright, Brian Zumbrock.

Lake Park High School has a number of scholarship opportunities available for students of the Class of 2013.  This year, the Lake Park Educational Foundation alone will be granting 20 scholarships worth over $17,000.  In addition, groups such as LPPE, the Boosters, and the Lake Park Education Association also have scholarships specifically available for Lake Park students.

To view the list of Lake Park scholarships available, click here.

For further information on the Lake Park Educational Foundation
scholarship guidelines and online applications, click here.

For information on the Booster Club scholarships, click here.

For information on the Lake Park Partners in Education (LPPE) scholarships, click here.

Additional local scholarship applications such as the Chamber of Commerce scholarships are also available in the Career Center at West Campus.

Come see the musical event of the season!  Lake Park is proud to produce, for the first time on their stage, Disney's Beauty and the Beast.  This production will be unlike anything produced on stage to date, complete with larger-than-life characters, audience participation, and walk-on roles filled by members of the community.  Based on Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film and Tony Award-winning stage musical, this production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast recounts the classic story of a clever beauty and her ferocious captor - a young prince trapped under an enchantress's spell, who must learn to love and be loved in order to break the curse.   It is a must see for the whole family!  The show runs February 14 - 17 at the Lake Park East Campus Dice Auditorium, 600 S. Medinah Rd.  Showtimes are 7pm on Thursday, 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Ticket prices are $7 for adults, $5 for non-Lake Park Students. Senior citizens and children under 13 are free.

Cast Members Include:  

BELLE -- Kelly Figley and Emily Hoffman
BEAST -- Jacob Metoyer
GASTON --  Danny Sommers and Johnny Tasch
LUMIERE -- Adam Altawil and Dan Moran
COGSWORTH -- Anthony Scola and Colin Sommers
MRS. POTTS -- Grace Riordan
CHIP --  Brendan Meyers
MAURICE --  James O'Byrne and Danny Kaniyalyi
BABETTE  -- Erin Brooks and Faith Weitzner
LEFOU --  Danny Klinkner and Brandon Kral
MADAME WARDROBE -- Alanna Gerardi and Tiana Dunaj
SILLY SISTERS/GIRLS -- Kayla Palmisano, Jenna Palmisano, Emma Pike, Monica Van Duyne, Gina Robertelli, and Emily Armbrecht   

  

The Lake Park Boys and Girls Soccer programs invite everyone to sign up for its first 3-versus-3 soccer tournament which will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2pm at West  Campus.  Teams will compete in two divisions:  boys and girls.  All proceeds will go towards the construction of the new turf football field. Registration forms and information are available from formation form from Mr. Fruehling in the East Campus counseling office or Mr. Passi in room 193 at East Campus.  This tournament is open to all Lake Park students.  Come join, have fun and support the Lancers! 

The Lake Park Bands are sponsoring a Field For Our Future fundraiser on February 18 and 22 at the Bloomingdale Buffalo Wild Wings.  Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales (less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest who presents a Lake Park Field For Our Future promotional coupon.  Click here for a copy of the coupon. 

  

 

The Lake Park Band Auxiliary (LPBA) will host "Music For Life," a silent and live auction fundraiser with dinner, on Saturday, March 2, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, located at Lake Street and Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale, IL.   Proceeds from the auction will benefit the music programs at Lake Park High School, including concert bands, marching band, jazz band and the winter guard program.  Tickets, priced at $30 per person, are available by calling 630-217-0122.

"This will be the Lake Park Band Auxiliary's ninth bi-annual auction fundraiser since 1997," said Kathy Miller, co-chairperson of this year's auction committee.   "Our goal is to raise more than $20,000 to support Lake Park Lancer Band programs at the high school."

More than 180 people are expected to attend "Music  For Life," which will kick-off with cocktails and the opening of the silent auction.  Following a four-course formal dinner of soup, salad, choice of entrée and dessert, the live auction will begin at 9 p.m.

"We are pleased to have the support of many local and national businesses for this year's auction," said Dawn Percudani, who co-chairs the committee.   A variety of items, including dining, entertainment, service, sports and leisure packages are being secured for the event.  In addition, attendees can participate in Wine & Dine by purchasing a bottle of wine and receiving a gift certificate for a local restaurant.

Individual tickets are priced at $30 per person and tables of 10 may be purchased for $300.  Tickets are available by calling 630-217-0122.  Click here for more information.

Band News  

   

Congratulations to the Lancer varsity and JV winter color guards.  They recently competed in the Waubonsie Valley High School winter guard competition sponsored by the Midwest Colorguard Circuit.  The JV guard captured first place and the varsity guard took 3rd place in their respective classes.  

The Lake Park High School Instrumental Department, under the direction of Mike Chiodo, will present its annual Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 7 pm in the West Campus Auditorium.  Members of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Woodwind Ensemble are scheduled to perform a variety of musical selections.  

Registration is now open for the Operation Snowball 2013 Retreat.  On Friday and Saturday, March 8-9 Lake Park will be holding Operation Snowball Retreat at Camp Duncan. This two-day leadership event features guest speakers, team-building activities, group discussions and games. Space is limited to the first 100 registrants and is open until March 1 or until the spaces are filled. 

Applications are available in the main office and counseling office at both campuses.  The cost is $75 for the overnight event and includes all meals, transportation, speakers, t-shirt, and all supplies. 

At a special meeting of the Lake Park High School District 108 Board of Education on January 8, 2013, the board voted to approve going to referendum in the April 9, 2013 election to fund the construction of a pool and associated costs of operating a pool. 

For the past twenty years, the issue of a pool has been a point of ongoing discussion within the community.  The Lake Park swim and dive teams have historically practiced at the College of DuPage, however due to a two-year renovation project at that site the practices were moved to Streamwood High School this past fall.  The facility rental and transportation costs are $40,000 annually. 
Over the past year, a group of parents, students, and community representatives called People for a Pool has advocated for a pool based on student needs and community interest.  The Board of Education reviewed their request and approved a feasibility study last year, agreeing to pay up to $4,500 towards the cost of the study with People for a Pool and a grant from USA Swimming paying the balance of the $8,000 feasibility study.

Different options were reviewed and the Board has agreed to consider an 18,210 square foot facility which would include a an eight lane, 25-yard by 59-foot pool, a four lane warming pool and seating capacity for 350 people which would be built at Lake Park East Campus.  The four-foot deep warming/teaching pool was added to accommodate usage by the community for activities such as swim lessons and water aerobics.   The cost to construct this type of facility is $8 million and the annual total operating costs are expected to be approximately $380,000.

The Lake Park District 108 Board of Education believes it is important to involve our stakeholders in the future direction of constructing a pool at Lake Park.  As elected officials and stewards of the community, the Board remains committed to a balanced budget.  Given the District's finances and the significant costs associated with a pool, the most appropriate and responsible action in helping make a decision of this magnitude is to bring it to the taxpayers through a referendum on April 9, 2013. 

If the referendum were to pass, an $8 million bond would be paid off over a 10-year period.   The total annual tax increase for the construction and operational costs will be $31.88 per household on a $300,000 home or $21.25 on a $200,000 home. 

The following two propositions will be on the ballot: 
1. Proposition to issue $8 million school building bonds:  "Shall the Board of Education of Lake Park Community High School District Number 108, DuPage County, Illinois, improve the site of and build and equip an indoor swimming pool addition to the Lake Park East Campus High School Building and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $8,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?"

2. Proposition to increase extension limitation for levy year 2013:  "Shall the extension limitation under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for Lake Park Community High School District Number 108, DuPage County, Illinois, be increased from the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index over the prior levy year, to 3% for the 2013 levy year?"  

For the 2013 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $5.84. 

At its January 28, 2013 regular meeting, the Lake Park High School Board of Education passed a resolution clarifying its position on what would happen with the construction of a pool at Lake Park if voters passed only one of its two referendum questions in the April 9 election.  The Board unanimously passed the following resolution, "In order to proceed with construction of the pool, the resolution for construction of the pool and the resolution for operational costs would both need to pass.  The Lake Park High School Board of Education would not accept the operational funds if the voters did not approve construction of the pool."  In order to proceed with construction of the pool, both questions on the referendum would need to pass.  The Lake Park High School Board of Education would not accept the operational funds for the pool if the voters did not approve the construction of it.

Estimated Tax/Estimated Operations, click here.
Additional Information, click here.
Pool Floor Plan, click here. 

Families may have recently received a letter from a company called Student Financial Resource Center regarding National Honor Society recognition.  The letter notes a fee associated with National Honor Society recognition.  Please note that Lake Park High School is not affiliated with the Student Financial Resource Center.  There is no cost to our students who have received an invitation to join the Lake Park chapter of the National Honor Society.  

Medinah District 11 will host its 2013-2014 Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, April 4 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Medinah Primary School (22W300 Sunnyside).  Registration packets will be available between 8 am and 4 pm at Primary School beginning March 11.  Packets will also be available the evening of April 4.