|
The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
| |
|
State Spirit March and Sendoff
First IHSA State Sendoff for winter athletic season celebrates Lancettes.
| |
|
Congratulations to the Lancettes Competitive Dance team who captured the third-consecutive IHSA Class 3A Sectional title on Saturday, January 20 at Lake Park's home sectional competition at West Campus advancing to this weekend's IHSA State Finals in Bloomington! This continues an impressive streak for Lake Park's dance program, which has now qualified for the IHSA State Championships every year since the IHSA implemented a Competitive Dance State Finals in the 2012-2013 school year. Since that inaugural competition in January 2013, Lancettes have qualified for state 12 years in a row and won six sectional championships. Lancettes are coached by three Lancers/Lancettes for Life: Head Coach Francesca Leone, and Assistant Coaches Cassie Spear and Lauren O'Brien.
The State Qualifying squad includes:
Adriana Abbas (11), Siena Bavaro (11), Alessia Bavaro (11), Campbell Brichetto (09), Mina Carey (10), Taylor Gorogianis (09), Nicole Guida (11), Sophie Hatfield (11), Dior Hearn (10), Liliana Kalish (10), Sophia Kazan (11), Jianna Koehler (09), Bianca Lanzito (09), Ashton Lovell (11), Mia Marzullo (10), Adrianna Mazzeo (12), Alexa Panagakis (09), Ana Panagakis (12), Emma Raymond (12), Nikola Sawicki (12), Mia Strzelecki (09), Kerri Thoms (10), and Kendall Zanni (10).
The Lancettes will compete in the IHSA State Class 3A Preliminaries at the Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington today, Friday, January 26 at 4:07 p.m.. The team is looking to advance to the 3A Finals on Saturday, January 27 for a chance at the program's 7th IHSA State Trophy!
2023 - State Champions / 2022 - State Champions / 2020 - State Runner Up /
2019 - State 3rd Place / 2015 - State Runner Up / 2014 - State Champions
| |
|
Music Department Accolades
Congratulations to LPHS Jazz Ensembles for impressive performances!
| |
|
Annually, the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) hosts the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria (Wednesday, January 24 through Saturday, January 27). Thousands of students and directors from across Illinois travel to participate in the many festivities. Congratulations to senior Akul Sharma who was selected for the ILMEA Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble, ranking in the top three tenors in the entire state! After students auditioned and competed in the ILMEA regional band and choir performances this fall, the top musicians from each of the concert bands and vocal jazz groups were selected by the ILMEA leadership team to participate in the All-State Concert Band and Chorus. Musicians selected to be in this group represent the pinnacle of musicianship in Illinois—this is the highest honor that a high school band and choir student in Illinois can achieve.
Additionally representing Lake Park were two student Vocal Jazz Ensembles that performed at the IMEC in the Peoria Civic Center last evening. This is one of, if not the highest honor for a performing group in Illinois schools. This also marks the first time that a choir from Lake Park has been selected for this event. To be selected, director of choral music Sam Baker recorded numerous audio and video performances of the group, and submitted these recordings in addition to biographical information about the group. Students were not even aware that Mr. Baker was applying, but did what they always do – perform at an incredibly high level, and as a result they were selected. In the words of Mr. Baker, “I am beyond proud of these singers. Their talents and abilities are unmatched, but more importantly they are truly wonderful and deserving people!” Congratulations to the Vocal Jazz Ensemble students.
| |
|
Lake Park Thespians Present One Acts
Attend 15 student-directed performances from January 26-28!
| |
|
The Lake Park Thespians are very excited to present to the Lancer community the Evenings of One Acts. This year showcases over 75 actors in nearly 100 roles, with 15 student directors producing 7 one acts. The productions vary from original plays and adaptations of their favorite shows to licensed scripts.
The One Acts will be performed in the East Campus Dice Auditorium on Friday, January 26; Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 28 at 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5, with an option for a three-evening pass for $10 (to be purchased on Thursday). Tickets can be purchased at the door.
| |
|
FirstView Bus Tracking App
Access bus routes and GPS data, pick-up/drop-off times, and more.
| |
|
Lake Park High School launched FirstView®, a bus tracking and parent communications app for use on a smartphone or desktop during the 2022-2023 school year. Offered in partnership with our transportation provider, First Student, the app allows families to access bus routes and GPS data, determine estimated pick-up/drop-off times, and enable custom notifications.
Last semester, password-protected codes were automatically generated for any student assigned to a bus route and sent electronically to families in September. With second semester underway, and winter weather potentially delaying routes, families are strongly encouraged to register for an account using the password-protected information that was sent again to families this week. If you haven't signed up yet, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Please contact Student Services at the appropriate campus if you need assitance.
| |
|
Support Lancer Heroes
Second annual basketball fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics!
| |
|
Lancer HERO is a club that unites the general education and special education students in order to promote social skills and community. Together they participate in social gatherings, fundraising, school events, and other school activities.
Following a successful inaugural event in January 2023, Lancer fans are once again invited to West Campus on Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. to cheer on our Lancer HERO students as they play against the Lake Park boys and girls basketball teams.
Admission is a $5 donation to Special Olympics. The event will also benefit the Lancer HERO student organization. Remember to show your support and wear red!
| |
|
Black History Month
BSU to host activities and spirit week in February.
Lake Park's Black Student Union (BSU) sponsors Paige Harlston, Brittany Jones, Kevin Parker, and Joel Zedrow have been working with Lancers to finalize plans for Black History Month that begins on Thursday, February 1.
Opportunities for involvement include a spirit week, classroom door decoration contest, karaoke in the cafeteria, bake sale fundraiser, and honoring influential African Americans.
| |
|
Film Appreciation Society: Key Largo
Film buffs are invited to a free screening at West Campus on February 7.
| |
Lake Park's Film Appreciation Society is offering its winter presentation on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus auditorium. The event is open to the community and admission is free.
The featured film is the 1948 film noir thriller, Key Largo, directed by John Huston and starring the famed screen duo of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, with Edward G. Robinson in an iconic gangster role. Tension rises in this hostage drama while a looming hurricane threatens. The film's original tagline says it all: "A storm of fear and fury in the sizzling Florida Keys!" The run time of the film is 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Community film buffs are invited to attend the cinematic presentation and stay for an in-depth panel discussion regarding the background and history of the featured film. Patrons will also be able to cast their votes for the film selections of future Lake Park Film Appreciation Society presentations.
The Lake Park Film Appreciation Society aims to engage the community in the presentation, exploration, interpretation, and critical discussion of classic cinema.
| |
LPEF to Award 39 Scholarships Totaling $68,000+
Class of 2024 should complete scholarship applications by March 8 deadline.
| |
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of 39 scholarships totaling over $68,000 available for Lake Park High School graduating students in the Class of 2024. There are over 20 unique scholarships offered with varied criteria based on activities, athletics, academics, career-focus, financial need and more.
The scholarship applications can be found on the Going Merry website. Don’t miss your opportunity! Scholarship applications are due by Friday, March 8. Please visit www.lphs.org/Foundation to view all the scholarship information.
| |
Follow Lake Park High School @LPLancers | | | | |
