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Nickl wins writing award at Harper competition
by Robert Perales, A&E Editor Maggie Nickl, junior, received an honorable mention for an essay she submitted at a local competition, which took place at Harper College. Although other members of Speech team also attended, Nickl was the only member to receive an award. “I was so surprised because the essay I submitted was supposed [...]
Share on FacebookAccounting Club works with Relay for Life to collect money
by Rosalie Chan, Web and News Editor Accounting Club prepares for Relay for Life by collecting money at Bank Night and Relay for Life. “We usually collect between $30,000 and $40,000,” Kevin Lennon, business teacher, said. “It’s cool to see that much cash coming in.” On May 8, they had a meeting, where they received [...]
Share on FacebookScience club sells jelly beans to fundraise for Clearbrook
by Frida Valdes, Feature Editor By selling jelly beans from April 23-27, the Science Club raised $550 for Clearbrook, a provider of services, programs and support for disabled adults and children. In the past, Science Club members raised more than $600 by selling candy in order to save the rainforest, but it has not decided [...]
Share on FacebookItalian students place in National Italian High School Contest Examination
For the first time at WHS, students participated in the National Italian High School Contest Examination. The examination assesses effectiveness of Italian curriculum, language learning and prepares students for the AP Language and Culture exam. The following students received honorable mentions and their placement in the country: Samantha Sarco 6th Mayra Ocampo 12th Daniela Miranda 15th Rebeca Barbosa 18th Share [...]
Share on FacebookHurricane of Hope spreads awareness on May 5
By Megan Jones, Focus Editor Hurricane of Hope will be hosted this Saturday, May 5. The event, hosted at Forest View Educational Center, is centered around spreading suicide awareness and prevention to District 214. Elizabeth Bailey, senior at Buffalo Grove High School, and Jessica Giambarbere, senior at Prospect High School, created this event which will be [...]
Share on FacebookGirls learn self-defense
Female juniors and seniors, along with their parents, learned ways to reduce the risk of being victimized and strategies for staying safe. The “Girls Fight Back” program, which took place at Forest View Educational Center, was inspired by the murder of Shannon McNamara, alumni of Rolling Meadows High School, in 2001. Her close friend, Erin [...]
Share on FacebookDistrict 214 eliminates class rank, quartiles
by Rosalie Chan, News Editor When students look on their report cards or transcripts next school year, they will no longer see their class or quartile rankings listed next to their grade point averages. District 214 has decided to eliminate class rank and quartiles, starting with the 2012-2013 school year. Currently, freshmen, sophomores and [...]
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