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H-F FYI - Sept. 20, 2017
National Merit Semifinalists Announced
Three H-F seniors have been named semifinalists in the 63rd Annual National Merit Scholarship program!
Allie Mangel
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Andronicus Marati
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Alessandro Vazquez
are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered this spring. They entered the competition when they took the
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
last October (our current juniors will take this year's exam on Oct. 11). The national pool of semifinalists - representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors - includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Congratulations!
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Allie Mangel
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Andronicus Marati
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Alessandro Vazquez
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See Jackie & Me: Sept. 27 & 28
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This year's children's play -
Jackie & Me - tells the story of Joey Stoshack (
Mia Napue), based on the book by
Dan Gutman and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock, Ill. Joey has the special power to travel through time by holding a baseball card and concentrating really hard. When he's given an assignment to write a paper on Jackie Robinson (
Michael Kennedy), it only makes sense to head back to 1947 and meet the famous baseball player. During his journey, Joey experiences what it's like to be African-American during a time of segregation. Directed by
Jill Bonavia-Galligani, assisted by
Kaila Chambliss,
Darrow Richmond &
Sheri Tarrer, the show will run
Sept. 27 & 28 at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium
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Tickets will be available at the door: $9/adult, $6/student/senior
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HFU Workshop: Back on Track - Sept. 27
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Parents and students are invited to the next
HFU Workshop: Back on Track - Strategies to Support Student Learning, set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the TLC. You will open lines of communication at this discussion-based session, where you will work together to identify what is holding your student back from classroom success. H-F faculty members will share study tips, strategies and resources. Additionally, a panel of H-F students will answer your questions and discuss methods they've used to overcome obstacles and find academic success at H-F.
This workshop immediately follows the HFPA Meeting, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the TLC. All are welcome!
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Music Department on Parade: Oct. 4
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Enjoy the Music Department on Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the South Gym! This annual fall concert is the only occasion during the year when all of H-F's performing groups that meet during the school day perform in the same program in the evening. The special event includes approximately 500 performers with many students participating in more than one group. Please join us - come early for the best seats!
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Seniors, sign up now for a guided college tour on Oct. 11
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While our freshmen, sophomores and juniors are taking the PSAT or SAT exam during the special school day on
Wednesday, Oct. 11, our seniors are welcome to explore colleges, complete applications or do research that day, as it is a non-attendance day for them. Our Guidance Office is once again offering guided college tours that day for seniors via a bus to and from H-F. This year seniors can visit either the
University of Iowa, the
University of Notre Dame or the
University of Illinois - Urbana! Registration for these trips began Monday; space is limited, so hurry into the Guidance Office to reserve your seat! For more details, contact
Mr. Coy at 708-335-5614 or
Mr. Kain at 708-335-5615.
For more about upcoming college programs at H-F, click here to view the 2017-18 College Corner newsletter ... |
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From the themed dress days and athletic events to the annual pep rally with student-faculty competitions (above) and dance, Viking Spirit was in full force during Homecoming Week last week at H-F!
To view photos from the week, click here...
Amidst all the activities, however, classwork was still a priority. Mr. Banasiak's
Forensics students, for example, completed their first test: investigating a mock crime scene set up in the school library...
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Melinda Berman
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Zoe Branch
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Henry Heligas
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Blessing Ibe
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Juno Suzuki
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Zakiya Walker
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Congratulations, Class of 2017 IB Students
Congratulations to the following H-F alumni who were awarded an
IB Diploma this summer for completing all requirements set by the International Baccalaureate organization and for earning qualifying scores in at least three IB courses:
Melinda Berman
(U. of California - Los Angeles);
Henry Heligas (U. of Chicago); and
Juno Suzuki (U. of California - Los Angeles). These three alumni also earned qualifying scores in at least three IB courses:
Zoe Branch (U. of Illinois - Urbana);
Blessing Ibe (U. of Illinois - Urbana); and
Zakiya Walker (Washington U.).
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Alumnus receives communications award
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Congratulations to
Randy Richardson
, H-F '80, for receiving the national
Communicator of Achievement Award
presented by the National Federation of Press Women. It is the first time a man has received this honor in the award's 60-year history. Communicator of Achievement is the highest honor bestowed by NFPW, nationwide organization of professional women and men in the communications industry.The recipient - chosen from nominees selected by state affiliates - is recognized for exceptional achievement in the communications field, service to NFPW and to the community. Now residing in Evanston, Randy is an attorney, author, award-winning journalist and founding member and president of the Chicago Writers Association. In addition to essays and newspaper articles, he has two published novels: Cheeseland and Lost in the Ivy. He is currently working on a book of interviews with celebrity fans of the Chicago Cubs.
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September Students of the Month
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Congratulations to the following Vikings, who have been recognized by their teachers as
Students of the Month
for September:
- Applied Academics: Abigail Krakar
- English: Samantha Roberson
- Fine Arts: Raina Bailey (Visual Art); Jylon Daniels (Media) & Stephen Morrow(Music)
- Mathematics: Chloe Johnson & Wyatt Shipman
- PE/Health/DE: Catherine Donahue & Briana Jackson
- Reading: Erica Gomez
- Science: Natalia Ojeda
- Social Science: David Hill, Danielle Johnson & Daniel Wheeler
- World Language: Kennedy Jones (Spanish); Myani Kidd (Chinese) & Simone Williams (French)
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Justin Hall: Wintrust Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to senior
Justin Hall
for being named the
Wintrust Athlete of the Week
by Wintrust and CSN Chicago. He racked up 332 total yards and four touchdowns in the Vikings' Homecoming game victory over the Bolingbrook Raiders on Friday night. Justin has now scored 14 touchdowns in four games so far this season!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please note: Only home games & playoffs are listed. For a complete list of athletic events, click here...
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 - Block 2 Day
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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Boys Golf (F-S) vs. L-Way West, 3:30 p.m. @ Coyote Run
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Girls Volleyball vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais, 4:30 p.m. @ South & North Gyms
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Boys Soccer (F) vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais, 4:30 p.m. @ Fresh. Field
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Tri-M Induction Recital, 7:30 p.m. @ South Building Room M1
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 -
Block 3 Day
- Visit with the U. of Alabama - Birmingham, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Indiana U. - Bloomington, 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Calvin College, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with McKendree U., 1:40 p.m.@ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse & North Gym
- Girls Tennis (JV) vs. L-W East, 4:30 p.m. @ South Courts
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 -
50-min. Periods
- Visit with Fisk U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Embry-Riddle U., 10:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Cornell U.,11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with the U. of Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. @ College Room
- Field Hockey (V) vs. Deerfield, 5 p.m. @ North Field
SATURDAY, SEPT 23
- Girls Volleyball (S) Invitational, 8 a.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Math & Science Tutoring, 9 a.m.-Noon @ TLC
- Football (FA & FB) vs. L-W West, 9 a.m. @ H-F Stadium & West Field
- Boys Soccer (V & JV) vs. Stagg, 10 a.m. @ North & JV Fields
- H-F Orchestra Fannie May Candy Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Cherry Creek Plaza
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24
- Math & Science Tutoring, 2-5 p.m. @ TLC
MONDAY, SEPT. 25
- 50-min. Periods
- Open Gym - Basketball, 6-7:15 a.m. @ North Gym
- Visit with Saint John's U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
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Boys Soccer (F) vs. Lockport, 4:30 p.m. @ Fresh. Field
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Field Hockey (V & JV) vs. New Trier, 5 p.m. @ North & JV Fields
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 26
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Block 1 Day
- Boys Golf SWSC Championship, 8 a.m. @ Coyote Run
- Visit with DePaul U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Texas A&M U., 1:40 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse & North Gym
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 -
Block 2 Day
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Visit with Xavier U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- HFPA Meeting, 6 p.m. @ TLC
- HFU Workshop: Back on Track, 7 p.m. @ TLC
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Children's Play: Jackie & Me, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 -
Block 3 Day
- Visit with Mississippi State U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Tulane U., 1:40 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse & North Gym
- Boys Golf (F-S) vs. Illiana Christian, 3:30 p.m. @ Ravisloe Golf Course
- Boys Soccer (V & JV) vs. L-W East, 4:30 p.m. @ North & JV Fields
- Girls Tennis (V) vs. L-W West - Senior Day!, 4:30 p.m. @ North Courts
- Girls Swimming vs. L-W East, 5 p.m. @ Natatorium
- Children's Play: Jackie & Me, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 - 50-min. Periods
Academic Level Change Deadline
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In case you missed it, below are links to the H-F Football vs. Bolingbrook game and promotional segments featuring H-F students from WCIU:
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