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»Spring Choir Concert: May 13, 7 p.m. |
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 Seniors Alex Hawkins and Kimi Lillig will address the Class of 2008 during commencement on May 29. The two were selected after presenting their audition speeches to a committee of students, teachers and administrators. Seven submitted applications for the positions, said committee member Katie Cook, who added that Hawkins and Lillig were chosen because their speeches were both "inspiring and meaningful. They focus not just on the past experiences of this senior class, but also on what the future holds for graduates."Judges used a rubric to evaluate all speeches on content and presentation.Hawkins said he decided to apply for a spot after being encouraged by family members, teachers, and friends who thought he would represent their class well. "I was confident in my presentation, but I was not sure what the outcome would be because I was going against tough competition," he said.His speech will focus on how the Class of 2008 is the first to spend all four years at LCHS as well as the many successes the group has experienced—the product of three and a half weeks of preparation, he said. Lillig said she was equally thrilled to be chosen to present her speech, "What We've Found.""I've worked really hard in my time in high school...I want to share my experiences, what I've learned and what I've found," she said. |
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| Sports physicals might not be available this yearLCHS might not be hosting a physical examination day for student-athletes this summer due to a scheduling conflict. The doctor who normally performs the exams is unavailable this year. Although the Athletic Department is trying to find another doctor, student-athletes are encouraged to make appointments with their personal physicians. Click here for a freshman physical form. Click here for the IHSA physical form. These also are available in the main office and on Athletics2000. |
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Carnations and ice cream. Those are just two ways administrators showed how much they appreciate the efforts of teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-9. And they were not the only ones to express their gratitude. Students in advisory classes created cards for their teachers. The Booster Club sponsored a bagel and Krispy Kreme breakfast on Wednesday morning and lunch on Friday afternoon, complete with a variety of lunch meat for sandwiches, several side salads, chili, and dessert. |
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| Celebration Day set for Friday, May 16Students should plan to buy tickets for Celebration Day, scheduled for the afternoon of May 16, during their lunch periods from May 12-15. Limited food coupons will be sold the day of the event, so students are encouraged to take advantage of this pre-selling opportunity, said Melissa Cross, sponsor for the Sophomore Class.Celebration Day is an annual event in which students get to be kids again: playing games, enjoying performances from the music and theatre groups, feasting on burgers and hot dogs and a variety of treats, and more. Click here for more information. |
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AP classes encourage students to reach higher
More than 100 Eagles, mostly seniors, are testing this week and next in attempt to leave high school with a few hours of college credit already in their portfolios. These students have been enrolled in Advanced Placement classes all year to prepare for the AP exams, which began Monday, May 5 and end Friday, May 16 and offer them that opportunity to get a head start. Seventeen AP tests are offered through Lakes including Psychology, European History, English Literature and Composition, Calculus and more. Click here to read more about the district's AP program. Because several students are enrolled in multiple AP classes, 36 will be taking more than one exam, said guidance counselor Nicole Repa.AP teachers have exposed students to sample tests throughout the year and have helped them practice the skills they need to perform well on the exams. Additionally, during the week of Prairie State Achievement Exam testing, AP students voluntarily attended study sessions led by their teachers. Students generally need to score a 3 out of 5 or higher on an AP test to qualify for college credit, though colleges have varying expectations.Next year, the number of students enrolled in the AP courses has more than doubled, Repa said, from 177 this year to 382 next year. She said she attributes the significant growth to students having a better understanding of the benefits of challenging themselves academically. |
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Celebration Day: May 16; tickets presold May 12-15 during lunch; click for info. Senior Banquet: May 17, Maravelas, $5 Cheerleading Tryouts: May 20-21, 6-8 p.m.; May 22, 3:30 p.m. Thespian Induction: May 21, 6:30 p.m., theatre 3rd Annual Improv Show: Hey! Who Turned Off the Lights?! May 21, 8 p.m., theatre Final Exam Schedule Freshmen-Juniors |
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Baseball Girls' Track Boys' Tennis Girls' Soccer Boys' Volleyball |
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SAT: June 7 ACT: June 14 AP testing: May 5-16 Click here for more information about testing |