Lancer Semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholar Program

Congratulations to senior Katarina Martucci of Roselle who has been named one of 565 semifinalists in the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and represents one of only 20 semifinalists in Illinois. The semifinalists were selected from more than 4,300 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in the community and school activities.  Semifinalists were chosen by a panel of distinguished educators after a review of students' essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts. 

Katarina has excelled academically throughout her Lake Park career; she scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, is a National Merit Finalist and has earned straight As all four years.  She is very active in her school and community, namely theatre, choir, National Honor Society and St. Walter Youth Ministry, among others.  Katarina will be attending Fordham University in New York City in Fall 2015 to pursue a major in International Political Economy.

Final selection of the Scholars will be made by the Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of eminent citizens appointed by the President, and will be announced in May.  The Commission will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts; and 15 students at-large.

Spring Musical Takes Center Stage  

Did you miss opening night of the spring musical?  Then be sure to make weekend plans to see the Theatre Department's additional performances of Annie on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium.  Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for students; and senior citizens, children under 13 and LP students with an ID are free. 

Leapin' Lizards!  The comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  Based on the popular comic strip, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including "Tomorrow."  

Despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930's New York City, she is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.  With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie (freshman, Amanda Brommel) foils Miss Hannigan's (sophomore, Angela Krokos) evil plans and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (sophomore Julian Boryszewski).  She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks (junior, Zach Koptik) his personal secretary Grace Farrell (senior, Francesca Catalano), and a lovable dog named Sandy.  Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical! 

Summer School Registration Begins

Information about the schedule, cost and enrollment for summer school is now available.  View more details and access the registration form.  First semester enrollment is due Friday, May 22.

Lake Park will be offering six Boot Camp classes this summer at East Campus. The classes are designed to provide enrichment and a sound foundation in different subject areas. All classes are offered on a non-credit basis. Classes will run depending on enrollment; therefore, a full refund will be processed if classes are cancelled due to low enrollment.  View more details and access the registration form. 

Driver Education will be offered from June 8 to July 17.  View more details and access the registration form that is due on Friday, May 1. Students enrolling in the program are required to attend a Driver Education Orientation that will be hosted on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Auditorium.