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District benefits community through A-OK program
by Frida Valdes, Asst. News Editor D214 offers high school students the opportunity to complete community service by volunteering to help seniors complete activities they can not perform. A-OK (Acts of Kindness), an intergenerational home maintenance program, operates in the spring and fall with District 214 high school students. “Everyone I’ve had has been wonderful, [...]
Share on FacebookBoys’ basketball loses to Rolling Meadows, Student Council announces Honor Pack totals
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Share on FacebookTurf creates no effect on graduation
by Khadeeja Salehbhai, Staff Reporter “The surface (of the turf) itself will not effect the ceremony in a negative way. It’s only a benefit because it won’t be muddy. It won’t be soft or soppy,” Dr. Ken Stiff, Interim Associate Principal, said. Last year, graduation had almost been called off outside because of the rain. [...]
Share on FacebookOrchesis enters Pepsi Refresh Program, plans to attend National Dance Festival
by Gaby Najera, Associate Editor On Nov. 1, Diane Rawlinson, Orchesis director, received word that Orchesis was selected as a entry for Pepsi Refresh Program. Ms. Rawlinson entered Orchesis into the 5 thousand dollar category. The money will go to the students to reduce the trip fee to their trip to the National Dance Festival [...]
Share on FacebookFight Night helps students ‘build self-confidence,’ raises money towards charities
by Valerie Westin, Photo Editor, and Jessie Sanford, staff reporter The fourth annual “Fight Night” occurred on Oct. 29 instead of its usual spring date, the last day of school. According to Michael Burke, English teacher and Boxing club sponsor, the event moved to the fall because they ran into many conflicts with reserving the [...]
Share on FacebookInteract with Africa hosts third annual Hoops For Africa
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Share on FacebookSHADES volunteers at Riley Elementary School
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