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| Dr. Peter Monaghan, Principal |
Glenbard West Community -
It is so fitting that our last newsletter of the year is filled with student recognition. After all, this is the season for acknowledging accomplishments. Both underclass and senior awards nights were filled with a record number of students, signifying that those at Glenbard West maintain an expectation and tradition of high achievement. I encourage all of you to take some time to read through this newsletter. In it you will find a catalogue of accomplishments from not only our students but staff as well. We're so proud of what they have achieved. I would also like to sincerely thank all of our parents who continually support their own students, other students, and the school in general. We would not be able to do what we do without them. Finally, I am very excited for the class of 2016 and thrilled to see that so many of them have such big plans for next year. I am looking forward to our graduation on Friday, June 3rd and confident that this group will be truly special. Thank you Glenbard West!
Dr. Peter Monaghan
630-942-7473
peter_monaghan@glenbard.org
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2nd Semester Exam Schedule
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7:35 -
9:00
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9:00 -
9:10
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9:10 -
10:35
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10:35 -
10:45
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10:45 -
12:10
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12:20-
1:20
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Wednesday,
June 1
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Per. 5
Exam
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Break
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Per. 3
Exam
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Break
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Per. 7
Exam
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Resource
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Thursday,
June 2
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Per. 6
Exam
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Break
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Per. 2
Exam
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Break
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Per. 8
Exam
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Resource
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Friday,
June 3
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Per. 4
Exam
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Break
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Per. 1
Exam
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Break
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Makeup
Exam &
Zero Hr.
PE
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Resource
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All Physical Education and Driver Education classes WILL MEET ON EXAM Days.
BUS SCHEDULE
There will be regular morning bus service on all exam days.
Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2
Regular bus departs West at 12:20 p.m.
Directions bus departs TCD at 12:00 p.m.
Activity bus departs West at 1:30 p.m.
Athletic bus departs West at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 3
Regular bus departs West at 10:45 a.m.
Directions bus departs TCD at 10:25 a.m.
Activity bus departs West at 12:20 p.m.
Athletic bus departs West at 1:30 p.m.
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Student Recognition
National Merit Finalists
Karla Bonic
Patrick M. Doyle
Alex T. Lettenberger
Nathaniel P. Sauers
Sarah K. Swiston
Livingston Human Relations Award
Justin Chhoeun
Ellie Cvengros
David Kucher
Connor O'Shea
Amanda Posegay
Diana Rivera
Asha Rowland
Bennet Sproat
Anna Stephan
Maria Valdez
Forensics Team - State Tournament
Head Coach - Erin Henry
Emily Gibson - 6th in Oratorical Declamation
Performance in the Round - 2nd Place at State
Head Coach- Erin Henry
Owen Crawford
Liam Griffin
Erin Hernandez
Claire Kenwood
Grace Larrabee
Ellen O'Brien
Emma Pauer
Bijoy Shah
Claire Siebert
Abbey Simon
Grant Tecson
Alex Weston
Girls' Gymnastics - 4th at State
Carlos Fuentes - Head Coach
Maddie Diab 1st - All Around
Individual Vault and Balance Beam
and IHSA Rookie of the Year
Amber Broucek
Cailey Cranny
Sarah DeStefano
Katherine Hoban
Kylie Lach
Claire McGurk
Alison Oakes
Amanda Rosch
Boys' Gymnastics Team - 2nd at State
Frank Novakowski - Head Coach
Paul Bonokollie
Keith Briones
Spencer Green
Adam Grimm
Matthew Ideler
Viktor Kovalishin
Timmy Le
Gunnar Maddock
Djordje Mrkajic
Kevin Pallikunnel
Frankie Pham
Aiden Rudolph
Shea Rudolph
Trystan Stone
Michael Yangas
Boys' Gymnastics Individual State
Timmy Le - State Champion/Parallel Bars
Timmy Le - 2nd Place/Vault
Paul Bonokollie - 2nd Place/Pommel Horse
Frankie Pham - 3rd Place/Still Rings
Science Olympiad - State Competition
1st Place - Event: Game On
Alex Lettenberger
Octavio Munoz
The team took 3rd at the COD Regionals and
earned a spot at State for the first time since 2009.
Dan Haswell - head coach
Alex Bishka
Keith Briones
Kezia Briones
Jack Fiegl
Adam Grimm
Neil Kotadia
Katie Medic
Ellie Ostroff
Willa Ostroff
Deep Patel
Geoffrey Shellady
William Tran
Kaela Villafania
Girls' Track and Field - 1st
IHSA Girls' Track and Field Combined
State Championship
Kelly Hass - Head Coach
Lindsey Payne - 1st in 3200 Meter Run
Daniela Polencheck - 1st 100 Meter Race Wheelchair Division
Ahalya Lettenberger - 1st in 200 Meter and 400 Meter race in Wheelchair Division
Katie Hohe, Kathryn Kenwood, Grace Rogers and Janie Nabholz
4 x 800 Meter Relay - 4th place
Chloe Arduino
Sophia Cvengros
Kate Dorsey
Mary Beth Feeley
Emma Hanson
Claire Kenwood
Micah Love
Jessica Michel
Sharon Murray
Caitlyn Reick
Nicole Rogus
Isabella Salafatinos
Marika Tammaru
Scholastics Art National Gold Medal
Allison Gould
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Allison's piece entitled "Orange Intrigue" was photographed in Chicago. She will be honored at the national ceremony in New York at Carnegie Hall this June. Her work is one of the top 1% of art and writing submitted to the 2016 Scholastic Awards.
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Boys' Track - State Qualifiers
Jon Schweighardt, Head Coach
Cameron Benes
Will Buechner
Tyquan Cox
Vince Divenere
Jack Fiegl
Mohamed Gborie
Will Gibson
Corey Graham
Brady Heller
Pat Howard
Jake Kravas
Eric Neumann
Ian Repking
Asher Riley
Kyle Rogus
Isaiah Skinner
Rhonale Terrell
Matter of Pride
Matter of Pride is a recognition award given to students who
demonstrate through their actions, quality character that promotes
Glenbard West. Nominations come from staff members as well as
individuals within our communities. Ten nominees are selected
monthly and presented with certificates and t-shirts.
February
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| Pictured: Richard Johnson, Eleny Serna, Tahiti Jordan-Banks, Emma Blackwell, Kevin Manzanares, Olga Tuz, Megan Fawcett, Maura Doyle, Eve Shanahan. Missing from the photos is Ellen Dobronski. |
March
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Front row: Amanda Rosch, Jordan McDonnell, Adrian DelValle and Kadeem Davis.
Back row: Joseph DeGrace, Madison Barrick, Stephanie Perez, Vincenzo Scanio, Kameron Bedford and Elijah Fortenberry.
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April
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Front row: DeJanae Morris, Nicholas Houghtaling and Justin Chhoeun
Middle row: Will Vesevick and Lauren Nibbio
Back row: Gavin McDonnell, Katie Stone, Armani Carter, Brendan Sanna and Sydney Steger |
May
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Front row: Mang Cing, Samantha Lanciloti, Stephanie Fragaso,
Ellie Cvengros, Gabriela Andrade and Mohamed Gborie
Back row: Katherine Karp, Jacob Herlihy, Patrick Doyle,
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Daily Herald Academic Team
Alex Lettenberger
Meredith Miscinski - Honorable Mention
Departmental Awards - 3rd
Quarter
Each quarter teachers across the various departments choose
the one student who best exemplifies excellence within their
discipline. We congratulate the recipients and thank the
families and teachers who have helped them along the way.
Colin Baker
Alex Bishka
Esme Bonilla
Ella Crowley
Erin Delany
Julia Filmer
Rebecca Gathof
Madeline Giffin
Lisette Gonzalez-Flores
Charlotte Graham
Arriane Love
Brendan Lucas
Cecilia Lun
Eleanor Ostroff
Timothy Palumbo
FCCLA State contest
Clothing Construction
Katie Quain - Gold Medal & Most Outstanding
Pastry Arts Fondant cakes
Ally Klancnik - silver medal
Samantha Lucero - silver medal
Pastry Arts Frosted Cakes
Sydney Hamilton - silver medal
Pastry Arts Frosted Cookie
Arijana Sovsic - gold medal perfect score
Lauren Glavin - gold medal
Jennifer Haiden - gold medal
Sophia Coronelli - silver medal
Grace Enright - silver medal
Noelle Hirwa - silver medal
Fashion Apparel Display
Zoha Rizvi - gold medal
Anna Enright - silver medal
Claire Tylke - silver medal
West Winter Guard - 4th place
West Color Guard competed in the Midwest Color Guard
Circuit Championships and took home 4th place. This is
their first year in the MWCGC.
Coach - Don Pesceone
Noor Ansari
Riley Earley
Faith Godfrey
Jenna Kendall
Liz LaVaque
Alex Mayo
Shelby McDonnell
Rachel Mulcrone
Cori Payne
Christina Rupp
Jack Vu
Kyra Ward
56th Annual Student Art Show Awards
Christa Matundan - District Purchase Award "Best of Show"
Eileen Billings - Student Choice "Best of Show"
1st Place
Legnaliz Alequin
Jack Alving
Eileen Billings
Olivia Demeris
Kathryn Graham
Christa Matundan
Lydia Nessler
Kellyn Powers
Maria Spengel
Chloe Wicklas
2nd Place
Jack Alving
Elsah Boak
Sophia Bruun
Maggie Carr
Hannah Jackman
Jacob Johansen
Veronica Kneifer
Myra Kral
Catherine Krebs
Maryjoy Maltizo
Christa Matundan
Michael Miranda
Olivia Mullenax
Jennifer Orozco
Laryssa Perun
Maggie Rohrer
Brendan Sanna
Catherine Teuthorn
Chloe Wicklas
Lilly Zorilla
Honorable Mention
Esme Bonilla
Diamond Bradley
Ian Carter
Peter Fischer
Claudia Jackert
Vanessa Kim
Cali Knudson
Lindsay Lifka
Kendall Rewerts
Jackie Tran
SAR Citizenship Award
Eric Neumann
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school district in recognition
of students who have studied and attained a high proficiency in two
or more languages, with one of those languages being English, by high school
graduation. The Seal of Biliteracy is noted on the high school transcript and
takes the form of a gold sticker provided with the diploma of a graduating senior.
The seal serves as a statement of accomplishment for future employers
as well as college admission.
Andrea Aldrete - Spanish
Diana Andrade - Spanish
Karla Bonic - Spanish
Rafaela Brosnan - Spanish
Nathanael Davila - Spanish
William Dedmond - Spanish
Erin Delany - Spanish
Nicholas Franco - Spanish
Nicolas Gonzalez - Spanish
Francisco Herrera - Spanish
Clare Hoerster - Spanish
Mario Hoxha - Spanish
Jacob Kelleher - Spanish
Alex Lettenberger - Spanish
Nicholas Lombardo - Spanish
Madisson MacIsaac - Spanish
Tiffany Powell - French
Abigail Ratkovich - Spanish
Diana Rivera - Spanish
Karla Rojas - Spanish
Anna Stephan - Spanish
Brenda Toscano - Spanish
Maria Valdez - Spanish
Brenda Vazquez - Spanish
Juan Villa - Spanish
Emma Winans - Spanish
Carlos Zamora - Spanish
Illinois Journalism Education Association Contest
Maddie Howard - 1st place for podcast
Glen Bard
- 1st place for website
Glen Bard
- 2nd place for coverage of news on social media
Perfect ACT Score of 36
Willa Ostroff
Math Team State Qualifiers
Freshmen
George Salafatinos (8-person team)
Jay Reiter (8-person and individual Algebra)
Ben Kelleher (8-person)
Ellie Ostroff (8-person)
Josh Rossy (individual Algebra)
Sophomores
Zayd Saeed (8-person and individual Geometry)
Kellyn Powers (8-person and individual Geometry)
Christopher Nguyen (8-person)
Jason Long (8-person)
Junior
Andy Swiston (individual Algebra 2)
Glen Ellyn Library's Teen Scene Art Contest
Photos of the winning art work will be displayed in the
library's teen room in May.
Angela Green - 1st Painting & Drawing
Alex Farmer - runner up Painting & Drawing
Catherine Teuthorn - runner up Painting & Drawing
Jennifer Doran - 1st Photography & Graphic Design
Cameron Benes - 1st Sculpture & Ceramics
Maryjoy Maltizo - runner up Sculpture & Ceramics
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Athletic Update
This year has been quite possibly the most success that Hilltopper Athletics has ever had in its proud history. West Varsity sports teams have won a school record 8 West Suburban Conference Silver Conference Championships in a single year. Spring sports are coming to an end, and we encourage everyone to come out and support our teams in the final weeks of the season. Here is a tentative list for upcoming games hosted by Glenbard West:
| Monday, May 23 |
IHSA Regional
Baseball |
Village Green |
4:30 p.m. |
| Monday, May 23 |
IHSA Regional
Softball |
Memorial Field |
4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 24 |
IHSALA 1st Round
Boys' Lacrosse |
Memorial Field |
5:30 p.m. |
| *Wednesday, May 25 |
IHSA Regional
Baseball |
Village Green |
4:30 p.m. |
| *Friday, May 27 |
IHSA Sectional
Boys' Volleyball |
Biester Gym |
5:30 p.m. |
| *Saturday, May 28 |
IHSA Regional
Baseball |
Village Green |
11:00 a.m. |
| *Tuesday, May 31 |
IHSA Sectional
Boys' Volleyball |
Biester Gym |
6:00 p.m. |
*West must win in previous game in order to play
We ask everyone to stay up to date with all changes on our athletic website at
http://il.8to18.com/glenbardwest for the most recent updates and game schedules. Thank you to all of our coaches for providing great opportunities and life-long learning to our student athletes.
The summer will be here before long and I would encourage everyone to enroll in Glenbard West summer camps through the Glen Ellyn Park District. The complete list of camps can be found on our website along with the Glen Ellyn Park District website at
www.gepark.org. There is truly something for everyone and we encourage everyone to get involved here at Glenbard West.
Please note that fall sports will begin for Football on Monday August 8, 2016. All other fall sports include Boys' and Girls' Cross Country, Boys' and Girls' Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Girls' Tennis, and Girls' Field Hockey begin on Wednesday August 10, 2016. In order to participate, registration must be completed on the parent portal for PowerSchool which includes the Athletic Code agreement and concussion awareness agreement. In addition, a current physical must be turned into the Athletic Office prior to practicing. The Glenbard West Athletic Handbook can be found on the Athletic website as well. GO WEST!
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Dr. David Larson, Superintendent
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Adults must deliver consistent message opposing
underage drinking
Recently, Glenbard parent Doug Petit shared the heartbreaking story of his teenage son's death after attending an underage drinking party in the community. As Doug spoke to parents in the theater at Glenbard North, he said it's interesting that there is no word in the English language to describe him now; there's a word for when a man or woman's spouse dies or when a child's parent die, but no word for when a parent's child dies. Jonathan Petit died nearly 11 years ago, but the pain for his parents remains fresh.
Underage drinking is a problem in many of our communities. The Illinois Youth Survey, which is given to many 10
th and 12
th graders in our area high schools, provides honest feedback from our students on alcohol and drug use. For the Glenbard schools, 42% of sophomores who responded to the survey in 2014 noted that they consumed alcohol regularly. And 18% said they rode in a vehicle driven by someone who was high or drunk.
Research indicates there are three key reasons why parents will intentionally allow their underage children to drink alcohol:
- Parents' belief that it is important to pass along the knowledge about drinking responsibly and appreciating alcohol.
- Parents, due to pressure from other adults, will spontaneously let their teen drink.
- A desire to reduce potential harm. These parents fear that forbidding underage drinking would harm their relationship with their teen and eventually lead to drunk driving.
The young adults in our communities need strong boundaries and guidance, particularly during this season. The signals and messages - from parents, law enforcement, school officials and the general community - should be clear and consistent: it's illegal for anyone younger than 21 to drink alcohol.
Successful Prevention Strategies
The following are key prevention approaches that communities have enacted and have been successful in preventing underage alcohol abuse:
- Enact clear, consistent policies and procedures that discourage underage alcohol abuse. Local ordinances, police and school district procedures and intergovernmental agreements regarding cooperation and sharing of information all need to be aligned.
- Parents need to stay involved, be proactive and band together when enforcing the rules and boundaries they have for their teens. We must have high expectations for appropriate behavior and help our teens learn how to protect themselves.
- Build a culture of awareness and prevention through materials, resources and events. The Glenbard Parent Series is a great resource for DuPage parents to gather knowledge and best practices for drug and alcohol prevention and learn parenting skills that will enhance our teens' social and emotional development and encourage responsible decision-making.
What Can A Concerned Parent Do?
The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team offers the following suggestions:
- Talk early and often about your expectations when it comes to your teen's behavior.
- Make it clear to your children - and their friends - that you don't approve of illegal drug use or under-age drinking and you don't allow it in your home.
- Be home whenever there's a non-drinking party on your property. And make sure you're on duty as a supervising parent.
- If you drink alcohol, make sure your wine, beer, and liquor supplies can't be accessed by under-age people.
- Talk to other parents to make sure that alcohol and illegal drugs are not available at parties in their homes.
- Talk to your children about the laws and liabilities that put you at serious risk if one of their friends drinks or uses drugs in your home.
- Keep the lines of communication open with your children about drug and alcohol abuse. In an age when almost every teen knows someone who's abusing alcohol or drugs, good communication between parents and children may be the most important preventive measure of all. Stress that you will pick up your child no questions asked if necessary - consider a text code to alert you.
It's critical, particularly during this season, that teens in our communities hear and see a consistent message from parents, neighbors and leaders within our communities. A famous quote notes, "Parenting is not for the weak and faint hearted". This is especially true when we are building the capacity and maturity for teens in our communities to make good choices and decisions. Sometimes loving your child means setting limits, giving consequences and saying no.
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Staff Recognition
Gymnastics Coach of the Year
Mr. Fuentes is also a World Language teacher at West.
Carlos Fuentes
Coach of the Year - Illinois Basketball Coaches Assoc.
Mr. Hoder is also a Special Education teacher at West.
Tim Hoder
Illinois Boys' Gymnastics Coaches Association Coach of the Year
Frank Novakowski
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Construction Update from APO's Office
The new science wing is progressing quickly, the addition will be entirely enclosed by the time this issue is released. We have all enjoyed watching the building come together. Mr. Nero's Architecture drawing students were able to tour the construction site last month and the students were very excited to see the structure from inside. We are looking forward to starting the school year with this beautiful new science wing as well as several remodeled classrooms and a fully air conditioned building. Along with construction comes some inconvenience. The main building will be
closed to the public until "Back to School Week." Administration will be utilizing the Glenbard West Library as office space. Please call in advance for an appointment if you need to meet with administration; the main number for the high school is 630-469-8600. You may turn in registration information (such as residency verification papers) by entering into the Library through the far south Library door entrance - this door is on top of circle drive on the far south/west corner. This external library door will be clearly marked and most easily accessible if you walk up the stairs that lead directly up the hill across the street from Biester Gym's main entrance. Please do not attempt to enter any other entrance.
Summer school
will be held at Glenbard South this summer. Please see the summer school information on our website for transportation information.
Senior Portraits
will be taken between July 11th - July 20th at Glenbard South High School. You will use Glenbard South Entrance 19, and go to room 60. Prestige Portraits will be sending out letters with your appointment times - please contact Prestige with any questions at here.
Back to School Week
will be held at Glenbard West in the main building as follows: Monday, August 15th (Freshman 8 a.m.-2 p.m. / Seniors 2 p.m.-8.p.m.) and Tuesday, August 16 (Sophomores 8 a.m.-2 p.m. / Juniors 2 p.m.-8 p.m.). You will be receiving a packet in the mail with your students time, please make sure your student comes to his/her assigned time. Freshman and seniors who are receiving an iPad for the first time will receive their iPad and iPad training on the 15th. Freshman Orientation will be held at Glenbard West on Wednesday, August 17th. Please mark the 15th,16th, and 17th on your calendars now.
Athletic summer camps
will be held at Glenbard West, visit the Glenbard West Athletic page for more informtion.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions.
Linda Oberg,
Assistant Principal for Operations
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Northern Illinois University Chamber Music Encounters
This is the second year NIU has sponsored a chamber music weekend for high school string students with the world-renowned Avalon String Quartet. Based on recorded submissions, three groups from Glenbard West were accepted to participate. This is impressive considering more groups applied this year than last year and only five groups total were accepted.
The following Glenbard West ensembles were accepted: CASE Quartet - Cassie Kim and Eleanor Kitcheos, violins; Alex Jiricek, viola and Sarah Swiston, cello. MIM Piano Trio - Ellen Maloney, violin; Julia Ilhardt, cello and JP McHargue, piano. D-JAD Cello Quartet - David Kucher, Dominic Gialluisi, Jay Reiter and Andy Swiston. Congratulations to all these young musicians.
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Front row: Madeline Abel, Jacob Kelleher, Emma Wallace, Anne Krol and Anne McKeown
Back row: Robin Kelly, Carolyn Ford, Bailey Wallace, Vincenzo Scanio, David Dabrowski, Matthew Dabrowski and Ryan Royer
This group traveled throughout Costa Rica stopping in San Jose, Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Arenal and Guancaste. Participating in activities such as white water rafting, zip lining, kayaking, boat tours, a chocolate tour, hikes through national parks and waterfalls, a visit to a hot springs, snorkeling and more during Spring Break.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
May
25 Orchestra Concert - 7:30 p.m.
26 Spring Choral Concert - First United Methodist Church - 7:30 p.m.
27 Last Day for Seniors
30 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June
1 Final Exams Periods 5, 3 and 7
Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal - Field House - 11:30 a.m.
2 Final Exams Periods 6, 2 and 8
3 Final Exams Periods 4, 1 and make-up exams
Last day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors
Commencement Ceremony - Duchon Field - 6 p.m.
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Dr. Michele Borba
Unselfie: The Empathy Advantage the Real Secret to Success
7 p.m. at Glenba
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Rebecca Skloot
Common Family Read: The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lachs
7 p.m. at Glenba
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Tuesday, September 21
TempleGrandin
The Autistic Brain Helping Different Kinds of
Minds Succeed
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Glenba
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