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Students hear from Jesse Jackson during MLK program
 A room decorated with inspiring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes and elegant poinsettias was packed with people on Saturday, Jan. 30. Among these people were nine students from LCHS, eager to listen to insightful words about the man who made history by not remaining silent.The Social Studies Department provided this opportunity for the students, who wrote essays to earn one of the nine tickets. The program fell just after Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and just two days before the start of Black History Month — a time of the year recognized by the Social Studies Department through various academic activities, said Rebecca Holst, department chair. Holst and Assistant Principal Dave Newberry also attended the program in Kenosha."It's our duty to offer these experiences," Holst said. The event was sponsored by the United Auto Workers Local 72 as the 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program. It was a formal banquet that celebrated the life, work, and dreams of King.The man of the hour, however, was not only King, but also keynote speaker Reverend Jesse Jackson. He gave a fiery speech that encouraged listeners to stand up and act by relating today’s struggles with those of the sixties.Story by senior Callie Bretthauer |
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Cheerleaders organize jean drive to help local teenagers
The varsity and JV cheerleading teams are collecting gently used jeans as part of Aeropostale's "Teens for Jeans" campaign in an effort to give back to the community. Jeans will be accepted from now until Feb. 12 and will be donated to a local homeless shelter for teens, said varsity coach Brittany Wiegel. One out of every three homeless people is under the age of 18.Students will receive one 25 percent off coupon from Aeropostale for every pair of jeans they donate. If LCHS collects 500 pairs of jeans, the school will receive a banner, and if LCHS collects the most jeans out of any school, then the school will get a pizza party.Jeans can be dropped in the boxes in the cafeteria and the main office. |
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JV Academic Team hopes to raise money for June nationals
The regular season is officially over for the JV Academic Team, but because of its success this year, they have earned an invitation to the national competition in Chicago in June. The team comprising 14 freshmen and sophomores ended the season with a 15-3 record and a third place finish in the North Suburban Conference, just behind Stevenson High School and Lake Zurich High School.Team sponsor Amber Cornelius says her proudest moment was when "we beat Stevenson. We're the only team that's beaten them."A conference meet consists of three matches, 16 questions each match. Questions are pulled from various categories, including math, fine arts, literature, history, science, and pop culture.
Cornelius says to prepare for the matches, the team scrimmages.The JV Team is trying to raise money so it can afford to compete at nationals. So far, they have had one Wendy's night; another one is scheduled for Feb. 18 from 4-8 p.m. at the Lindenhurst Wendy's.Students on the team include Mike Dexheimer, Raquel Jackson-Stone, Ben Mol, Chelsea Visser, Ryan Neubeck, Lee Pixler, Adam Fischer, Erik Anderson, Justin Dodd, Veronica Sprague, Nate Zilligen, Patrick Chen, Mike Penn, and Danielle Latza. |
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'Lakes Lends a Hand to Haiti' raises $2,500 in donations
In two days, LCHS raised nearly $2,500 in text and cash donations for the World Food Programme, an organization offering its assistance to the shaken island nation of Haiti. Haiti experienced a massive earthquake earlier this month, and relief efforts, such as the one organized by LCHS International Relations students, continue all across the United States."Everyone associated with the campaign should feel extremely proud of their efforts and know that we are helping the people of Haiti in their time of need," said Eric Vichnick, campaign supervisor.Students were permitted to text "Friends" to 90999 during their lunch periods on Jan. 21 and 22 to make a $5 donation to be applied to their cell phone bill.
Cash donations also were accepted.Vichnick encourages the school community to continue making donations either through text messaging or online. Click here to donate to the WFP online, or click here to donate through the WFP Students Help Haiti page; look for the LCHS banner.The Drama Department also is planning a sketch comedy show in early spring to raise money for Haiti. More information will be released as plans are finalized. |
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| Driver's licenses will not be issued on three holiday weekendsThe Illinois Secretary of State (ISOS) has received notification from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) that the National Computer Center (NCC) will shut down for extensive electrical work during three holiday weekends in 2010 (Saturday at 12:01 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. Monday of the holiday). When the NCC is shut down, the ISOS will not have access to the Social Security On-Line Verification (SSOLV) system. Shutdowns are scheduled for the following weekends: Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 13-14; Memorial Day weekend (tentative), May 29-30; Independence Day weekend (tentative), July 4. ISOS Tuesday through Saturday facilities will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of Lincoln's birthday and Saturday, Feb. 20 in observance of Washington's birthday. These facilities will be open on Saturday, Feb. 13 when the NCC will be shut down. Therefore, ISOS will be unable to issue an Illinois driver's license to first-time holders - whether they be 16 year olds or new residents from out-of-state - on this day because ISOS will be unable to verify the applicant's social security number through the SSOLV. As of now, however, ISOS facilities are scheduled to be closed during the tentatively scheduled shutdowns in May and July. |
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— Talon Club meeting: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. |
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ACT Prep meeting (for students who have signed up for the class): Feb. 9, click for more info. L.A.M.P. contest submissions due: Feb. 19; click for info. Senior final exemption forms due Feb. 21; available in guidance office Annie winter musical: Feb. 25-26, 7 p.m. & Feb. 27, 2 and 7 p.m.; $5 students, $7 adults Mosaic submissions due March 5; click for info. Spring sports eligibility cards available March 8 in athletic office |
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Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Wrestling Girls' Bowling |
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SAT: March 13 ACT: April 10 PSAE: April 28-29 (junior testing during school day) |
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