OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 149 DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
FYI
Show me the money
Congratulations to the 250 awesome OPRF students that raised money and participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event last weekend. OPRF students raised $26,600 for cancer research! A very special recognition goes to senior Catherine Malin and junior Lauren Gonzales for their coordination of this huge success and to the Huskie Athletic Council for their sponsorship!
The winners of an OPRF Food Coupons are:
Erin Brown, Jonah Rice, Tanner Houston, Rianne Harris, Abe Zverow - Please stop by the Food Service Office to pick up your coupon.
Fashion Merchandising Window Display (B. Kucharski)Hey OPRFHS! Help out Mrs. Kucharski’s Fashion Merchandising class by voting on your favorite window display. Check out the display next to Room 174 in the Student Activity Center and cast your vote for either Spring or Summer to determine which visual team is best by Friday, May 2.
Gym Shoe Recycling Drive
This is the last week for the gym shoe recycling drive. Deposit your gym shoes in the special collection bin in the Student Activity Center. Tie the shoes together. The Biology/Environmental Club thanks you. (M. Urbanski)
Model UN
Come support Model UN’s mission to raise awareness about poverty in Sudan and our goal to raise money for clean drinking water. Bring your second and third period classes to Room 276 on Friday, May 2.
Orchesis Presents “The Anatomy of Orchesis” (L. Riner)
Come check out the Orchesis Dance Company in their Spring Dance Concert on Friday and Saturday May 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. This spring's show features work from senior choreographers Lilya Ouksel, Mallory Cybulski, Gerard Gerace and Tehillah Frederick. Tickets are only $6.
Prom and Post Prom
Only two days remaining to buy your prom and post prom ticket. Stop by the Ticket booth before or after school; don’t forget your blue sheet and your guest sheet if your guest is not a student here. Remember, Post Prom is a bargain at only $15. Get your Prom and Post Prom package today for only $100.
Cast your Vote
Today is the last day to vote for next years Student Council officers, vote today during all lunch periods.
Synchronized Swim Team
Come see the fabulous Synchronized Swim Team perform their annual show, “Synchro Goes to Disney World” today at 7 pm, Friday, May 2 at 4 pm, and Saturday, May 3 at 3 and 7 pm in the West Pool. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and only $4 for students.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Oak Park Public Library is offering a new volunteer program for teenagers this summer that will build your skills, engage your talents, and allow you to give back to the community. Apply by Thursday, May 22. More information is available on the Library's website and copies of the application are at the Welcome Center and Student Activities Center.
CLUB CORNER
Only 6 more weeks until cheer team tryouts!
There will be another open gym session this Saturday, May 3. All current OPRF students interested in trying out are welcome to attend and should meet at 9am in the 3 South Gym. This week we will do light conditioning and focus on skills that will need to be demonstrated at tryouts. Bring your water bottle!
Film Club
Join Film Club to watch Michael Moore’s documentary, "Roger and Me" in the TV Studio today at 3:15 p.m. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
Italian Club
Mandatory meeting this Friday at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Spilotro's Room 381 for all students who signed up to play in the soccer game on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 against the French Club T-shirts will be ordered so if you don't come, you don't play!
Peer Pressure
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will be reading the account of Daniel & how he overcame peer pressure. We will meet this Friday 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. (M. Carrow)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Thanks to everyone who made the 2008 OPCON a huge success. Thanks especially to all of the club participants who worked so hard. Sci Fi will not be meeting this week or next. We will meet again on May 15.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Juniors!
If you missed your college planning meeting, there will be one last session today - May 1 - during 8th period in Room 366 (Computer Lab). Students who attended Ms. VenHorst's session when the fire alarm interrupted the presentation are also encouraged to come to this makeup session. See your Counselor for information.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is being administered at OPRFHS on May 3. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is also being administered at OPRFHS on June 7. Deadline to register is May 6, 2008. Pick-up a registration packet in the counselor's offices or apply on-line.
Summer Bulletin #5
Summer Programs offered by Universities throughout the country and abroad, is now available in the Counselor’s Office in the College Center and on our school website. Please pay attention to registration deadlines so you don’t miss out. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ames in the Dean’s Office. Please take note of application deadlines.
SPORTS CORNER
Girls’ Basketball
All freshmen girls interested in playing basketball please attend a very important meeting today at 3:30 p.m. (if you didn’t come this morning) in the Field House balcony.
Field Hockey Meeting
Attention all field hockey players and summer camp coaches there is a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:15 a.m. in the 1 East Classroom. (J. Graham)
Attention all Freshmen interested in Playing Football Next Year
If the missed the information meeting this morning come to the second meeting at 3:10 p.m. after school in Room 370. If you cannot attend either meeting stop by Room 354 and see coach Dennis for any information.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 149 DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
FYI
Show me the money
Congratulations to the 250 awesome OPRF students that raised money and participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event last weekend. OPRF students raised $26,600 for cancer research! A very special recognition goes to senior Catherine Malin and junior Lauren Gonzales for their coordination of this huge success and to the Huskie Athletic Council for their sponsorship!
The winners of an OPRF Food Coupons are:
Erin Brown, Jonah Rice, Tanner Houston, Rianne Harris, Abe Zverow - Please stop by the Food Service Office to pick up your coupon.
Fashion Merchandising Window Display (B. Kucharski)Hey OPRFHS! Help out Mrs. Kucharski’s Fashion Merchandising class by voting on your favorite window display. Check out the display next to Room 174 in the Student Activity Center and cast your vote for either Spring or Summer to determine which visual team is best by Friday, May 2.
Gym Shoe Recycling Drive
This is the last week for the gym shoe recycling drive. Deposit your gym shoes in the special collection bin in the Student Activity Center. Tie the shoes together. The Biology/Environmental Club thanks you. (M. Urbanski)
Model UN
Come support Model UN’s mission to raise awareness about poverty in Sudan and our goal to raise money for clean drinking water. Bring your second and third period classes to Room 276 on Friday, May 2.
Orchesis Presents “The Anatomy of Orchesis” (L. Riner)
Come check out the Orchesis Dance Company in their Spring Dance Concert on Friday and Saturday May 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. This spring's show features work from senior choreographers Lilya Ouksel, Mallory Cybulski, Gerard Gerace and Tehillah Frederick. Tickets are only $6.
Prom and Post Prom
Only two days remaining to buy your prom and post prom ticket. Stop by the Ticket booth before or after school; don’t forget your blue sheet and your guest sheet if your guest is not a student here. Remember, Post Prom is a bargain at only $15. Get your Prom and Post Prom package today for only $100.
Cast your Vote
Today is the last day to vote for next years Student Council officers, vote today during all lunch periods.
Synchronized Swim Team
Come see the fabulous Synchronized Swim Team perform their annual show, “Synchro Goes to Disney World” today at 7 pm, Friday, May 2 at 4 pm, and Saturday, May 3 at 3 and 7 pm in the West Pool. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and only $4 for students.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Oak Park Public Library is offering a new volunteer program for teenagers this summer that will build your skills, engage your talents, and allow you to give back to the community. Apply by Thursday, May 22. More information is available on the Library's website and copies of the application are at the Welcome Center and Student Activities Center.
CLUB CORNER
Only 6 more weeks until cheer team tryouts!
There will be another open gym session this Saturday, May 3. All current OPRF students interested in trying out are welcome to attend and should meet at 9am in the 3 South Gym. This week we will do light conditioning and focus on skills that will need to be demonstrated at tryouts. Bring your water bottle!
Film Club
Join Film Club to watch Michael Moore’s documentary, "Roger and Me" in the TV Studio today at 3:15 p.m. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
Italian Club
Mandatory meeting this Friday at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Spilotro's Room 381 for all students who signed up to play in the soccer game on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 against the French Club T-shirts will be ordered so if you don't come, you don't play!
Peer Pressure
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will be reading the account of Daniel & how he overcame peer pressure. We will meet this Friday 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. (M. Carrow)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Thanks to everyone who made the 2008 OPCON a huge success. Thanks especially to all of the club participants who worked so hard. Sci Fi will not be meeting this week or next. We will meet again on May 15.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Juniors!
If you missed your college planning meeting, there will be one last session today - May 1 - during 8th period in Room 366 (Computer Lab). Students who attended Ms. VenHorst's session when the fire alarm interrupted the presentation are also encouraged to come to this makeup session. See your Counselor for information.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is being administered at OPRFHS on May 3. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is also being administered at OPRFHS on June 7. Deadline to register is May 6, 2008. Pick-up a registration packet in the counselor's offices or apply on-line.
Summer Bulletin #5
Summer Programs offered by Universities throughout the country and abroad, is now available in the Counselor’s Office in the College Center and on our school website. Please pay attention to registration deadlines so you don’t miss out. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ames in the Dean’s Office. Please take note of application deadlines.
SPORTS CORNER
Girls’ Basketball
All freshmen girls interested in playing basketball please attend a very important meeting today at 3:30 p.m. (if you didn’t come this morning) in the Field House balcony.
Field Hockey Meeting
Attention all field hockey players and summer camp coaches there is a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:15 a.m. in the 1 East Classroom. (J. Graham)
Attention all Freshmen interested in Playing Football Next Year
If the missed the information meeting this morning come to the second meeting at 3:10 p.m. after school in Room 370. If you cannot attend either meeting stop by Room 354 and see coach Dennis for any information.
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
FYI
Hey OPRFHS! Help out Mrs. Kucharski’s Fashion Merchandising class by voting on your favorite window display. Check out the display next to Room 174 in the Student Activity Center and cast your vote for either Spring or Summer to determine which visual team is best by Friday, May 2.
Gym Shoe Recycling Drive
This is the last week for the gym shoe recycling drive. Deposit your gym shoes in the special collection bin in the Student Activity Center. Tie the shoes together. The Biology/Environmental Club thanks you. (M. Urbanski)
Model UN
Come support Model UN’s mission to raise awareness about poverty in Sudan and our goal to raise money for clean drinking water. Bring your second and third period classes to Room 276 on Friday, May 2.
Orchesis Presents “The Anatomy of Orchesis” (L. Riner)
Come check out the Orchesis Dance Company in their Spring Dance Concert on Friday and Saturday May 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. This spring's show features work from senior choreographers Lilya Ouksel, Mallory Cybulski, Gerard Gerace and Tehillah Frederick. Tickets are only $6.
Prom and Post Prom
Only two days remaining to buy your prom and post prom ticket. Stop by the Ticket booth before or after school; don’t forget your blue sheet and your guest sheet if your guest is not a student here. Remember, Post Prom is a bargain at only $15. Get your Prom and Post Prom package today for only $100.
Cast your Vote
Today is the last day to vote for next years Student Council officers, vote today during all lunch periods.
Synchronized Swim Team
Come see the fabulous Synchronized Swim Team perform their annual show, “Synchro Goes to Disney World” today at 7 pm, Friday, May 2 at 4 pm, and Saturday, May 3 at 3 and 7 pm in the West Pool. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and only $4 for students.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Oak Park Public Library is offering a new volunteer program for teenagers this summer that will build your skills, engage your talents, and allow you to give back to the community. Apply by Thursday, May 22. More information is available on the Library's website and copies of the application are at the Welcome Center and Student Activities Center.
CLUB CORNER
Only 6 more weeks until cheer team tryouts!
There will be another open gym session this Saturday, May 3. All current OPRF students interested in trying out are welcome to attend and should meet at 9am in the 3 South Gym. This week we will do light conditioning and focus on skills that will need to be demonstrated at tryouts. Bring your water bottle!
Film Club
Join Film Club to watch Michael Moore’s documentary, "Roger and Me" in the TV Studio today at 3:15 p.m. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
Italian Club
Mandatory meeting this Friday at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Spilotro's Room 381 for all students who signed up to play in the soccer game on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 against the French Club T-shirts will be ordered so if you don't come, you don't play!
Peer Pressure
FCA (a non school sponsored club) will be reading the account of Daniel & how he overcame peer pressure. We will meet this Friday 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. (M. Carrow)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Thanks to everyone who made the 2008 OPCON a huge success. Thanks especially to all of the club participants who worked so hard. Sci Fi will not be meeting this week or next. We will meet again on May 15.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Juniors!
If you missed your college planning meeting, there will be one last session today - May 1 - during 8th period in Room 366 (Computer Lab). Students who attended Ms. VenHorst's session when the fire alarm interrupted the presentation are also encouraged to come to this makeup session. See your Counselor for information.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is being administered at OPRFHS on May 3. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
SAT I & II
SAT I & II is also being administered at OPRFHS on June 7. Deadline to register is May 6, 2008. Pick-up a registration packet in the counselor's offices or apply on-line.
Summer Bulletin #5
Summer Programs offered by Universities throughout the country and abroad, is now available in the Counselor’s Office in the College Center and on our school website. Please pay attention to registration deadlines so you don’t miss out. If you have any questions, see Ms. Ames in the Dean’s Office. Please take note of application deadlines.
SPORTS CORNER
Girls’ Basketball
All freshmen girls interested in playing basketball please attend a very important meeting today at 3:30 p.m. (if you didn’t come this morning) in the Field House balcony.
Field Hockey Meeting
Attention all field hockey players and summer camp coaches there is a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:15 a.m. in the 1 East Classroom. (J. Graham)
Attention all Freshmen interested in Playing Football Next Year
If the missed the information meeting this morning come to the second meeting at 3:10 p.m. after school in Room 370. If you cannot attend either meeting stop by Room 354 and see coach Dennis for any information.
