OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 107 DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
FYI
Airband is coming
Airband is coming; during lunch periods get your Airband application and watch a demo video to feel the excitement of Airband!
Congratulation Debate Team
Congratulations to the nationally renowned OPRF Debate Team for its recent successes. Freshmen James Hanley and Will Hardwicke unanimously won the University of California Berkeley Debate Tournament, an amazing feat for 1st year debaters. UC Berkeley hosts one of the nation’s most prestigious debate tournaments and OPRF were well represented. Also congratulations to Misha Slavin, John Libgober, Scott Marchi and Adam Pearce.
Congratulations Orchesis Dance Company
Carolina Merchen's dance, "Senioritus" has been chosen to represent OPRFHS at the Illinois High School Dance Festival in May. This is a huge honor for Carolina and her dancers! Good luck!
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls T-shirts designed by student Aviva Einhorn are for sale prior to the Empty Bowls dinner in Room 390 today and Friday. Buy one early for only $10.00 so you can have it for the dinner!
Summer Job Fair
Thinking of a summer job? Now is the time to start looking. Come to the Student Center during all lunch periods today. Representatives from all the local park districts, Brookfield Zoo, West Suburban Recreational Center, Cub/Sox and others will be taking applications. (T. Domanchuk)
Wake up! Empty Bowls is Tomorrow
Join us for the 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner tomorrow night from 6-8 p.m. Bring your family, friends, team or club and have some delicious soup while donating money to PADS, the food pantry and global alliance for Africa. Held in the Student Center and South Cafeteria. $15 for adults and $10 for children and students with ID.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO (D. LeCesne)
Come to the Saturday morning enrichment workshops at Malcolm X College from 9 a.m. until noon in Room 2205 on February 23 and March 1. Audition for our Fun Friday Talent Show on Monday’s after school in Room 308.
Italian Club
Italian Club meeting Tuesday, February 26 7:30 a.m. in Room 381. Nutella Party is rescheduled, come find out the details!
Joseph and the Multicolor Coat
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will be reading the story of Joseph and the multi color coat. We will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. All are welcomed. (F. Arriaga)
Photo Club
Photo Club will meet today at 3:15 p.m. after school. We will be having Open Lab or for those who are interested, Digital Studio Lighting, don’t forget to bring a model.
Hey Snowballer! Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!
Snowball is a three-day retreat weekend that provides a safe environment for teens to enhance leadership skills, promote positive decision-making, and cultivate personal growth. It’s an experience that you’ll never forget! Join us for a life-changing weekend of great food, warm bonfires, lots of dancing, and crazy fun! Applications are available in Room 308. They are due by tomorrow! First come, first served!
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced Placement Exams
Registration for Advanced Placement Exams is this week. Forms have been distributed in AP classes. Bring completed forms to the Bookstore to pay fees for exams. The registration period runs through February 29. Please register as soon as possible. (F. Galluzzo)
SILC Applications Available
Attention next year's seniors: Applications for the Senior Instructional Leadership Corps (SILC) for the 2008 - 2009 school year are now available. Pick up the program overview and application in Room 373. Deadline to submit your application is March 7, 2008. (Ms. Hill)
SPORTS
Baseball anyone…
There will be a mandatory meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room for all levels. Please be sure to turn in your permission form and physical to the Athletic Office before Monday’s tryouts.
Boys’ Basketball
The Huskies play Lyons Township tomorrow night at Lyons Township at 7:30 p.m. The West Suburban Conference title is on the line. Come join the Dog Pound at LT and cheer the Huskies to victory and another conference championship.
Boys’ Lacrosse Tryouts (Ganschow)
All level tryouts will start with a meeting in Room 371 on Monday, February 25 at 3:15 p.m. Be sure you have submitted all paperwork to the AD's office AND bring your blue card with you to the meeting. Bring running shoes and athletic wear for both indoor and/or outdoor workouts. No lax gear needed on Monday. DO NOT BE LATE.
Boys’ Volleyball
Reminder that open nets are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6-7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor South Gyms.
Get your physical and paper work turn in ASAP. Got your blue card??? Bring it to Coach Shipley in the 3rd floor library. Tryouts start March 3. You cannot tryout without a blue card.
Calling All Huskies!
Come cheer on TEAM when they play in their Annual Basketball Game against West Leyden Eagles tomorrow during periods 3 and 4 in the Field House. Come for part of all of the game!
Football
If you’re interested in playing Football this fall there will an important meeting tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in the Monogram Room. Everyone will receive a schedule to follow throughout the spring and into summer.
Girls’ Soccer
Tryouts start Monday, February 25, please meet in the South Café at 3:12 p.m. promptly. Questions, see Coach Wright in Room 274 ASAP.
Spring Sports Registration
Try-outs for Spring Sports begins on February 25. Any student interested in trying out for a spring sport must turn in an Athletic Participation Form to the Athletic Department by tomorrow. Students must also have a Physical Exam on file with the school which is current through the end of the Spring Season. Try out information for all Spring Sports is available outside the Athletic Department.
Attention all current Wrestlers!
There is a mandatory meeting Wednesday, February 27 in the Monogram room at 7 a.m. We will discuss off-season training, fundraising, and conclude with a discussion on how awesome Coach Powell is. If you cannot attend the meeting see Coach Powell in Room 483.
Boys' Basketball Regional Playoff Schedule - All games at OPRFHS Field House
Tickets are $4 (Highlighted teams are the home team)
Monday - February 25
6:00 pm - Hyde Park vs. Kelly - Game 1
8:00 pm - Dunbar vs. Litter Village - Game 2
Tuesday - February 26 - Game 3
7:30 pm - OPRF vs. Winner Game I
Wednesday - February 27 - Game 4
7:30 pm - Fenwick vs. Game 2
Friday - February 29
7:30 pm - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
June 28, 1911
Samuel J. Battle becomes the 1st African-American policeman in New York City.
July 23, 1900
The 1st Pan-African Congress, organized by Henry Sylvester Williams was held in London, UK
July 27, 1996
Donovan Bailey, A Jamaican track star and runner became the “world’s fastest human in the Atlanta Olympics, setting a world record of 9.84 in the 100-meter dash.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 107 DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
FYI
Airband is coming
Airband is coming; during lunch periods get your Airband application and watch a demo video to feel the excitement of Airband!
Congratulation Debate Team
Congratulations to the nationally renowned OPRF Debate Team for its recent successes. Freshmen James Hanley and Will Hardwicke unanimously won the University of California Berkeley Debate Tournament, an amazing feat for 1st year debaters. UC Berkeley hosts one of the nation’s most prestigious debate tournaments and OPRF were well represented. Also congratulations to Misha Slavin, John Libgober, Scott Marchi and Adam Pearce.
Congratulations Orchesis Dance Company
Carolina Merchen's dance, "Senioritus" has been chosen to represent OPRFHS at the Illinois High School Dance Festival in May. This is a huge honor for Carolina and her dancers! Good luck!
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls T-shirts designed by student Aviva Einhorn are for sale prior to the Empty Bowls dinner in Room 390 today and Friday. Buy one early for only $10.00 so you can have it for the dinner!
Summer Job Fair
Thinking of a summer job? Now is the time to start looking. Come to the Student Center during all lunch periods today. Representatives from all the local park districts, Brookfield Zoo, West Suburban Recreational Center, Cub/Sox and others will be taking applications. (T. Domanchuk)
Wake up! Empty Bowls is Tomorrow
Join us for the 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner tomorrow night from 6-8 p.m. Bring your family, friends, team or club and have some delicious soup while donating money to PADS, the food pantry and global alliance for Africa. Held in the Student Center and South Cafeteria. $15 for adults and $10 for children and students with ID.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO (D. LeCesne)
Come to the Saturday morning enrichment workshops at Malcolm X College from 9 a.m. until noon in Room 2205 on February 23 and March 1. Audition for our Fun Friday Talent Show on Monday’s after school in Room 308.
Italian Club
Italian Club meeting Tuesday, February 26 7:30 a.m. in Room 381. Nutella Party is rescheduled, come find out the details!
Joseph and the Multicolor Coat
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will be reading the story of Joseph and the multi color coat. We will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. All are welcomed. (F. Arriaga)
Photo Club
Photo Club will meet today at 3:15 p.m. after school. We will be having Open Lab or for those who are interested, Digital Studio Lighting, don’t forget to bring a model.
Hey Snowballer! Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!
Snowball is a three-day retreat weekend that provides a safe environment for teens to enhance leadership skills, promote positive decision-making, and cultivate personal growth. It’s an experience that you’ll never forget! Join us for a life-changing weekend of great food, warm bonfires, lots of dancing, and crazy fun! Applications are available in Room 308. They are due by tomorrow! First come, first served!
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced Placement Exams
Registration for Advanced Placement Exams is this week. Forms have been distributed in AP classes. Bring completed forms to the Bookstore to pay fees for exams. The registration period runs through February 29. Please register as soon as possible. (F. Galluzzo)
SILC Applications Available
Attention next year's seniors: Applications for the Senior Instructional Leadership Corps (SILC) for the 2008 - 2009 school year are now available. Pick up the program overview and application in Room 373. Deadline to submit your application is March 7, 2008. (Ms. Hill)
SPORTS
Baseball anyone…
There will be a mandatory meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in the Monogram Room for all levels. Please be sure to turn in your permission form and physical to the Athletic Office before Monday’s tryouts.
Boys’ Basketball
The Huskies play Lyons Township tomorrow night at Lyons Township at 7:30 p.m. The West Suburban Conference title is on the line. Come join the Dog Pound at LT and cheer the Huskies to victory and another conference championship.
Boys’ Lacrosse Tryouts (Ganschow)
All level tryouts will start with a meeting in Room 371 on Monday, February 25 at 3:15 p.m. Be sure you have submitted all paperwork to the AD's office AND bring your blue card with you to the meeting. Bring running shoes and athletic wear for both indoor and/or outdoor workouts. No lax gear needed on Monday. DO NOT BE LATE.
Boys’ Volleyball
Reminder that open nets are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6-7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor South Gyms.
Get your physical and paper work turn in ASAP. Got your blue card??? Bring it to Coach Shipley in the 3rd floor library. Tryouts start March 3. You cannot tryout without a blue card.
Calling All Huskies!
Come cheer on TEAM when they play in their Annual Basketball Game against West Leyden Eagles tomorrow during periods 3 and 4 in the Field House. Come for part of all of the game!
Football
If you’re interested in playing Football this fall there will an important meeting tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in the Monogram Room. Everyone will receive a schedule to follow throughout the spring and into summer.
Girls’ Soccer
Tryouts start Monday, February 25, please meet in the South Café at 3:12 p.m. promptly. Questions, see Coach Wright in Room 274 ASAP.
Spring Sports Registration
Try-outs for Spring Sports begins on February 25. Any student interested in trying out for a spring sport must turn in an Athletic Participation Form to the Athletic Department by tomorrow. Students must also have a Physical Exam on file with the school which is current through the end of the Spring Season. Try out information for all Spring Sports is available outside the Athletic Department.
Attention all current Wrestlers!
There is a mandatory meeting Wednesday, February 27 in the Monogram room at 7 a.m. We will discuss off-season training, fundraising, and conclude with a discussion on how awesome Coach Powell is. If you cannot attend the meeting see Coach Powell in Room 483.
Boys' Basketball Regional Playoff Schedule - All games at OPRFHS Field House
Tickets are $4 (Highlighted teams are the home team)
Monday - February 25
6:00 pm - Hyde Park vs. Kelly - Game 1
8:00 pm - Dunbar vs. Litter Village - Game 2
Tuesday - February 26 - Game 3
7:30 pm - OPRF vs. Winner Game I
Wednesday - February 27 - Game 4
7:30 pm - Fenwick vs. Game 2
Friday - February 29
7:30 pm - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
June 28, 1911
Samuel J. Battle becomes the 1st African-American policeman in New York City.
July 23, 1900
The 1st Pan-African Congress, organized by Henry Sylvester Williams was held in London, UK
July 27, 1996
Donovan Bailey, A Jamaican track star and runner became the “world’s fastest human in the Atlanta Olympics, setting a world record of 9.84 in the 100-meter dash.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
FYI
CLUB CORNER
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
SPORTS
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
June 28, 1911
Samuel J. Battle becomes the 1st African-American policeman in New York City.
July 23, 1900
The 1st Pan-African Congress, organized by Henry Sylvester Williams was held in London, UK
July 27, 1996
Donovan Bailey, A Jamaican track star and runner became the “world’s fastest human in the Atlanta Olympics, setting a world record of 9.84 in the 100-meter dash.
