OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 108 DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
FYI
Airband is coming
Airband is coming; during lunch periods today get your Airband application and watch a demo video to feel the excitement of Airband!
Auditions for “Stopkiss”
Come audition for the next Studio 200 play, Stop Kiss, by Diana Son, directed by Rivkah Gevison. Auditions are March 4 and 5 after school in Studio 200 with callbacks on march 6th. Sign up outside of Studio 200. No experience necessary!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team
The Scholastic Bowl Team, regular season champs with a record of 12-0, Regular Season Conference final four finalists, and congrats go out to Charlie Carberry who was selected as an all-conference MVP and also made the all-sectional team. Come root on the Huskies on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 173 as they attempt a Conference Championship victory!
Don't know what to do with that old cell phone?
You can recycle it! The Biology/Environmental Club will be collecting old cell phones and rechargeable batteries next week. Bring them to Room 117.
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!
Freestyle Friday
Come out tonight for basketball, volleyball, jump rope and board games from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Entry is allowed only through the Athletic Doors. You MUST have your current school ID to get in.
Primo Donna & Grill Meister Grand Opening
Hey Huskies – they’re finally here! Now open in our school cafeteria is Primo Donna’s fast, fresh and fabulous menu of classic Italian foods! From cheesy calzones to meatball sandwiches, Primo Donna has got what you want! And wait – there’s more! If you’re not in the mood for Italian, check out our Grill Meister World’s Greatest Griller Restaurant. Grill Meister is turning up the heat in our cafeteria with a menu that sizzles! Check out the bacon cheeseburger, the steak sandwich and more! So whether you are eating in or on the run – satisfy your hunger at our two awesome new restaurants!
Wake up! Empty Bowls is Today
Join us for the 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner, Friday night from 6-8 p.m. bring your family, friends, teams or clubs 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 a current 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!
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. 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)
Freshmen
Your counselors will meet with you beginning Monday, Feb. 25 to register for next year's classes and to complete your four-year plan. You will receive a notice with the day and period of your meeting, or you may see your counselor's secretary to check for your scheduled time. Do not miss this important meeting.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Monday, February 25, 2008
Illinois Institute of Art Chicago/Schaumburg Period 3 Room 210
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Missouri Columbia, MO Period 3 Room 210
SPORTS
Boys’ Basketball
The Huskies play Lyons Township tonight 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.
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!
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
July 25, 1916
Wearing the protective mask he invented, Harriett Morgan entered a gas-filled tunnel with a rescue party after an underground explosion in Cleveland, OH; six lives were saved.
August 5, 1914
The 1st ever-electric traffic lights (invented by scientist Garrett A. Morgan) were installed in Cleveland, OH.
August 19, 1963
Bishop Desmond Tutu defied “apartheid” laws by walking alone on a South African beach.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 108 DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
FYI
Airband is coming
Airband is coming; during lunch periods today get your Airband application and watch a demo video to feel the excitement of Airband!
Auditions for “Stopkiss”
Come audition for the next Studio 200 play, Stop Kiss, by Diana Son, directed by Rivkah Gevison. Auditions are March 4 and 5 after school in Studio 200 with callbacks on march 6th. Sign up outside of Studio 200. No experience necessary!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team
The Scholastic Bowl Team, regular season champs with a record of 12-0, Regular Season Conference final four finalists, and congrats go out to Charlie Carberry who was selected as an all-conference MVP and also made the all-sectional team. Come root on the Huskies on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 173 as they attempt a Conference Championship victory!
Don't know what to do with that old cell phone?
You can recycle it! The Biology/Environmental Club will be collecting old cell phones and rechargeable batteries next week. Bring them to Room 117.
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!
Freestyle Friday
Come out tonight for basketball, volleyball, jump rope and board games from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Entry is allowed only through the Athletic Doors. You MUST have your current school ID to get in.
Primo Donna & Grill Meister Grand Opening
Hey Huskies – they’re finally here! Now open in our school cafeteria is Primo Donna’s fast, fresh and fabulous menu of classic Italian foods! From cheesy calzones to meatball sandwiches, Primo Donna has got what you want! And wait – there’s more! If you’re not in the mood for Italian, check out our Grill Meister World’s Greatest Griller Restaurant. Grill Meister is turning up the heat in our cafeteria with a menu that sizzles! Check out the bacon cheeseburger, the steak sandwich and more! So whether you are eating in or on the run – satisfy your hunger at our two awesome new restaurants!
Wake up! Empty Bowls is Today
Join us for the 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner, Friday night from 6-8 p.m. bring your family, friends, teams or clubs 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 a current 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!
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. 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)
Freshmen
Your counselors will meet with you beginning Monday, Feb. 25 to register for next year's classes and to complete your four-year plan. You will receive a notice with the day and period of your meeting, or you may see your counselor's secretary to check for your scheduled time. Do not miss this important meeting.
COLLEGE CALLERS
Monday, February 25, 2008
Illinois Institute of Art Chicago/Schaumburg Period 3 Room 210
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Missouri Columbia, MO Period 3 Room 210
SPORTS
Boys’ Basketball
The Huskies play Lyons Township tonight 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.
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!
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
July 25, 1916
Wearing the protective mask he invented, Harriett Morgan entered a gas-filled tunnel with a rescue party after an underground explosion in Cleveland, OH; six lives were saved.
August 5, 1914
The 1st ever-electric traffic lights (invented by scientist Garrett A. Morgan) were installed in Cleveland, OH.
August 19, 1963
Bishop Desmond Tutu defied “apartheid” laws by walking alone on a South African beach.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
FYI
CLUB CORNER
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE CALLERS
SPORTS
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
July 25, 1916
Wearing the protective mask he invented, Harriett Morgan entered a gas-filled tunnel with a rescue party after an underground explosion in Cleveland, OH; six lives were saved.
August 5, 1914
The 1st ever-electric traffic lights (invented by scientist Garrett A. Morgan) were installed in Cleveland, OH.
August 19, 1963
Bishop Desmond Tutu defied “apartheid” laws by walking alone on a South African beach.
