OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 111 DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008
FYI
Attention Field Biology Students
There is a class meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Room 129 for all students participating in Field Biology 1. If you cannot attend, contact Ms. Remack ASAP.
Don't know what to do with that old cell phone?
You can recycle it? The Biology/Environmental Club is collecting old cell phones and rechargeable batteries all this week. Bring them to Room 117. (M. Urbanski)
Percy Julian Symposium
Students interested in participating in the 2008 Percy Julian Symposium held here in our library on April 19 need to submit their applications by March 1. For applications or more information, see Mr. Costopoulos in Room 128.
Primo Donna’s Italian Kitchen
If you haven’t done so already, what are you waiting for? Try Primo Donna’s Italian Kitchen today. Stop by and try any of their delicious dishes. Be sure to check out the Primo Donna Italian Kitchen ad in our school paper this week! And don’t forget to cut it out to receive one dollar off any menu item! Now those are some delicious Italian savings!
Relay for Life, a walk for Cancer
Check out the Relay for Life table during lunch today through Friday. Get a group of friends together and sign up your team.
Winter Musical
Looking for something exciting and fun to do? Come see OPRF's energetic winter musical Crazy For You with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin! See the work of over 100 students and faculty in this tap dancing musical spectacle. Opening this weekend: Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium and next weekend March 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
Preparation workshops will be held on Saturdays at Malcolm X College in Room 2205 on March 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. until noon. Ongoing auditions for ACTSO’s Fun Friday talent show will be every Monday after school in Room 308.
Gospel Choir
Rehearsal today at 3:30 p.m. in Room 204 please be on time. (L. Brown)
International Club
There will be an important meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 415. (K. Leiman)
Italian Club
This Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (no school Monday), please see Ms. Spilotro in 381 to RSVP.
Joseph in Egypt
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will finish reading the story of Joseph and the multi color coat. We will meet this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. (F. Arriaga)
Orchesis Spring Dance Concert
Our first meeting and casting day will be this Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in the 3rd floor dance studio. Please be there on time so we can get out by 4:00 p.m. SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHERS - Remember that you are meeting me today after school to show me choreography. No choreography....no dance! See Ms. Riner is you have any more questions!
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Sci Fi will not be meeting this week. We will meet again on March 6.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
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)
Sophomore and Juniors
Here's your chance to win up to $1,000! That's the top prize for the winning essay in the annual essay contest sponsored by Superior Medical Associates. $500, $300, and $200 prizes are also awarded for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place essays. This year's topic is "What do you consider a major health or social issue facing teenagers today? What are the solutions?" The deadline is Feb. 29. Details and instructions are available at the Welcome Center and in the Student Activities Center. OPRF has had a top four winner each of the last four years! This year, it could be you!
COLLEGE CALLERS
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Missouri Columbia, MO Period 3 Room 210
SPORTS
Attention Boys’ Volleyball
The last open net is Thursday from 6-7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor gyms. Tryouts start on Monday, March 3. We don't have school that day, so if you don't have your card before then you will not be able to tryout. Any questions, come see Coach Shipley in the 3rd floor library ASAP.
Boys' Basketball Regional Playoff Schedule - All games at OPRFHS Field House
Tickets are $4 for everyone
Wednesday - February 27 - Game 4
7:30 pm - Fenwick vs. Dunbar
Friday - February 29
7:30 pm - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
(M. Vance)
Jan. 20, 1794
Haitian revolutionaries overthrew French colonial rule to establish their island nation as the second republic in the Western Hemisphere led by their leader Toussaint L'Ouverture.
Apr. 25, 1787
Ottobah Cuguano wrote the epic history "Sentiments on the Evils of Slavery" successfully convincing British officials to abolish the slave trade within both Great Britain and its worldwide empire.
Feb. 10, 2007
Illinois’ junior U.S. senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the 2008 Democratic Party residential nomination from the steps of the old state house in Springfield, Illinois.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 111 DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008
FYI
Attention Field Biology Students
There is a class meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Room 129 for all students participating in Field Biology 1. If you cannot attend, contact Ms. Remack ASAP.
Don't know what to do with that old cell phone?
You can recycle it? The Biology/Environmental Club is collecting old cell phones and rechargeable batteries all this week. Bring them to Room 117. (M. Urbanski)
Percy Julian Symposium
Students interested in participating in the 2008 Percy Julian Symposium held here in our library on April 19 need to submit their applications by March 1. For applications or more information, see Mr. Costopoulos in Room 128.
Primo Donna’s Italian Kitchen
If you haven’t done so already, what are you waiting for? Try Primo Donna’s Italian Kitchen today. Stop by and try any of their delicious dishes. Be sure to check out the Primo Donna Italian Kitchen ad in our school paper this week! And don’t forget to cut it out to receive one dollar off any menu item! Now those are some delicious Italian savings!
Relay for Life, a walk for Cancer
Check out the Relay for Life table during lunch today through Friday. Get a group of friends together and sign up your team.
Winter Musical
Looking for something exciting and fun to do? Come see OPRF's energetic winter musical Crazy For You with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin! See the work of over 100 students and faculty in this tap dancing musical spectacle. Opening this weekend: Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium and next weekend March 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
Preparation workshops will be held on Saturdays at Malcolm X College in Room 2205 on March 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. until noon. Ongoing auditions for ACTSO’s Fun Friday talent show will be every Monday after school in Room 308.
Gospel Choir
Rehearsal today at 3:30 p.m. in Room 204 please be on time. (L. Brown)
International Club
There will be an important meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 415. (K. Leiman)
Italian Club
This Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (no school Monday), please see Ms. Spilotro in 381 to RSVP.
Joseph in Egypt
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will finish reading the story of Joseph and the multi color coat. We will meet this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. (F. Arriaga)
Orchesis Spring Dance Concert
Our first meeting and casting day will be this Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in the 3rd floor dance studio. Please be there on time so we can get out by 4:00 p.m. SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHERS - Remember that you are meeting me today after school to show me choreography. No choreography....no dance! See Ms. Riner is you have any more questions!
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Sci Fi will not be meeting this week. We will meet again on March 6.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
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)
Sophomore and Juniors
Here's your chance to win up to $1,000! That's the top prize for the winning essay in the annual essay contest sponsored by Superior Medical Associates. $500, $300, and $200 prizes are also awarded for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place essays. This year's topic is "What do you consider a major health or social issue facing teenagers today? What are the solutions?" The deadline is Feb. 29. Details and instructions are available at the Welcome Center and in the Student Activities Center. OPRF has had a top four winner each of the last four years! This year, it could be you!
COLLEGE CALLERS
Thursday, February 28, 2008
University of Missouri Columbia, MO Period 3 Room 210
SPORTS
Attention Boys’ Volleyball
The last open net is Thursday from 6-7:30 a.m. in the 3rd floor gyms. Tryouts start on Monday, March 3. We don't have school that day, so if you don't have your card before then you will not be able to tryout. Any questions, come see Coach Shipley in the 3rd floor library ASAP.
Boys' Basketball Regional Playoff Schedule - All games at OPRFHS Field House
Tickets are $4 for everyone
Wednesday - February 27 - Game 4
7:30 pm - Fenwick vs. Dunbar
Friday - February 29
7:30 pm - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
(M. Vance)
Jan. 20, 1794
Haitian revolutionaries overthrew French colonial rule to establish their island nation as the second republic in the Western Hemisphere led by their leader Toussaint L'Ouverture.
Apr. 25, 1787
Ottobah Cuguano wrote the epic history "Sentiments on the Evils of Slavery" successfully convincing British officials to abolish the slave trade within both Great Britain and its worldwide empire.
Feb. 10, 2007
Illinois’ junior U.S. senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the 2008 Democratic Party residential nomination from the steps of the old state house in Springfield, Illinois.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
FYI
CLUB CORNER
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE CALLERS
SPORTS
EVENTS IN BLACK HISTORY
(M. Vance)
Jan. 20, 1794
Haitian revolutionaries overthrew French colonial rule to establish their island nation as the second republic in the Western Hemisphere led by their leader Toussaint L'Ouverture.
Apr. 25, 1787
Ottobah Cuguano wrote the epic history "Sentiments on the Evils of Slavery" successfully convincing British officials to abolish the slave trade within both Great Britain and its worldwide empire.
Feb. 10, 2007
Illinois’ junior U.S. senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the 2008 Democratic Party residential nomination from the steps of the old state house in Springfield, Illinois.
