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Boys Track & Field: Combined IHSA State Champions
& Class 3A 5th Place!
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The 2017 season was the most successful Boys Track & Field season in the team's 58-year history as the team was named the 2017 Combined IHSA State Champions and the Class 3A 5th Place team! Besides the significant amount of season bests and personal records that were attained this season and the team's Sectional Championship, the following student-athletes earned awards at IHSA State last weekend at Eastern Illinois University:
State Champions
- 4x100 m Relay - Josh Bridges, Seun Adeyiga, Matthew Lewis-Banks & Marcell Ellis
All-State Athletes (Top 9)
- 4x200 m Relay - Josh Bridges, Seun Adeyiga, Grant Floyd & Marcell Ellis - 4th Place
- 4x400 m Relay - Knik Bentley-Dean, Christian Reed, Jalen Hunter & Davell Clemon - 4th Place
- E.J. Burruss - Long Jump - 6th Place
- Aaron Holliday - 100/200/400 m Dashes - 6th Place
- Matthew Lewis-Banks - 110 m High Hurdles - 8th Place
Additional State Participants
- Josh Bridges - 200 m Dash (10th), 100 m Dash (22nd Place)
- Matthew Lewis-Banks - 300 m Intermediate Hurdles (10th Place)
- Christian Reed - Long Jump (11th Place)
- Seun Adeyiga - 100 m Dash (21st Place)
- Stewart Keene - 800 m Run (21st Place)
- Cole Lewis - High Jump (25th Place)
- 4x800 m Relay - Stewart Keene, Tyler Roberson, Jalen Robinson & Davell Clemon (20th Place)
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Congratulations to our
Class of 2017 graduates, who will be celebrated this
Sunday, June 4, and to our underclassmen, who just finished up final exams. Here are some quick reminders as we head into summer at H-F:
- District office hours for the summer will be 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.
- Summer school will begin Monday, June 12. If registered, you should receive your confirmation and room assignments next week. Questions? Please call Paula Lueder at 708-335-5605.
- Summer Driver Education begins Monday, June 5. Questions about your driving times, requirements? Please call Julie Gaham at 708-335-5335.
- There's still time to sign up for a Summer Gateway class! H-F has expanded the options for these three-day courses to include preps for AP classes. Click here for details and registration information.
- Textbooks must be returned by 6 p.m. on Friday, June 2. Questions? Please call Lori Rossi at 708-335-5568.
- Keep reading over the summer! Students & parents are encouraged to read this year's H-F Reads selection, A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness. Copies are available in the H-F Library.
and lastly...
- H-F FYI will resume its weekly schedule in August. Look for a special issue regarding registration in July. If you are a parent of a graduating senior and you wish to no longer receive the H-F FYI, simply check the "SafeUnsubscribe" button at the bottom of this message. Thank you for reading along with us the last few years!
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Graduation is Sunday, June 4
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REHEARSAL IS TODAY (JUNE 2) - The mandatory practice session for graduation will be from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, June 2, in the South Gym. All seniors who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend this rehearsal or - if they cannot attend - must arrange for a stand-in. Seniors who do not attend practice, nor have a stand-in attend for them, will be unable to participate in the ceremony.
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DISTRIBUTION IS TODAY (JUNE 2) - Graduation caps, gowns and tickets (needed only if ceremony is held indoors) will be distributed following the rehearsal from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, June 2, in the South Cafeteria.
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THE BIG DAY IS SUNDAY (JUNE 4) - Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at H-F Stadium (weather permitting). Graduates must be in line by noon in the South Building.
The ceremony will be streamed live on the H-F website. GradImages® will take a picture of each senior at the graduation ceremony. In addition, VTV will videotape the graduation ceremony. Purchasing photos and DVDs of the ceremony is optional. No tickets are needed if the ceremony is held at H-F Stadium.
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THE LOCATION IS WEATHER PERMITTING - In the event of inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be held indoors in the South Gym. Each graduating senior will have received three tickets on June 2 (two tickets for the South Gym, one for the Mall Auditorium). Due to fire code, every person must have a ticket to enter if the ceremony is held indoors. The ceremony will be streamed live via the H-F website.
A decision on the graduation location will be made by 11 a.m. Sunday morning and posted on the H-F website.
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SHUTTLES WILL BE RUNNING -
Parking will be available on the H-F campus, as well as at two remote lots:
James Hart School
(18220 S. Morgan, Homewood) and
Parker Junior High School
(2810 School Street, Flossmoor). Five shuttle buses will run from James Hart and Parker to H-F, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. Gates will open at H-F Stadium at 11 a.m. if the ceremony is held outdoors or at noon at the South Gym if the ceremony is held inside.
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Summer sports & theatre camp
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This year's
Summer Theatre Camp is open to students in Grades 2-12 and will run
June 12-July 21. The camp concludes with a two-night performance. Camp will meet in the Mall Auditorium Mondays through Thursdays
1:15-4 p.m. Camp fee is $375 per student in Grades 2-8 or $250 for H-F High School students. There is also an additional $40 costume fee. For more information, please contact
Jill Bonavia-Galligani, English teacher, at
708-335-5145, or
download the
registration form here.
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H-F's 3D Art students - under the direction of Mr. Petecki - unveiled their amazing, inspiring sculpture, The Obelisk, on Tuesday night in a small South Building courtyard near the gym
. An excerpt from the dedication reads:
"The Obelisk was chosen as a reminder of the power and stability that an education from Homewood-Flossmoor High School can provide. The fractured mirror mosaic represents the individuality and diversity of our student body. As individuals, we all have varying strengths and ideas, however when challenged to work together, we can achieve something magnificent, strong, and powerful ... like the Obelisk. It is our hope that as future generations gaze into the Obelisk's reflection, they will be reminded of the responsibility each of us possesses to make a positive difference in the world."
Congratulations to our student-artists for their months of planning and hard work on this project: Ashley Grace Dureke, Dyeisha Garrison, Paul Monteilh, Joshua Platz, Rachael Rusek, Olivia Ryan, Kathleen Schmidt & Iesha Thompson.
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Members of H-F's
Poetic Expressions had an amazing opportunity to see the musical,
Hamilton, last week! The field trip was sponsored by community members who honored the students' hard work and perseverance during their 2016-17 poetry season:
Dr. James Thompson, Mr. Nate Sutton, Mr. Michael Childress, Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Byrd, James & Mary Coldren, Mr. Donald Goens, Delta Sigma Boule and the
H-F Steppers. Sponsored by
Mrs. Miller, English, Poetic Expressions had an unforgettable evening filled with history, music and laughter.
They did not throw away their shot!
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Red & White Concert held last week
Congratulations to all of our 16-17 Viking Choir members, who entertained the community at last week's Red & White Concert, our newly inducted members for next year's choir, and especially to the White Choir - led by Alex Wright & Emma Piotrowski - for winning the juried contest.
To view photos from this very special event, please click here...
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Just posted: Honors Convocation awards publication
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Click here to view this year's Honors Convocation booklet and read about all of the awards and scholarships given to our Vikings this year!
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Student art on display in Homewood
The community has one last time to enjoy student artwork from the 16-17 school year at an exhibit at
Bottle & Bottega
(2009 Ridge Road) during
Homewood Arts Week
, June 5-10. A special exhibition will be held Monday, June 5, at the store from 5- 8 p.m. Congratulations to the following featured student-artists:
Taylor Ausley, Maggie Bauer, Caroline Larocca, Robert Lee, Audrey McKillip, Ruth McManus, Emma Novak, Michael Radosta, Lexie VanVoorhees
&
Sarah Weiner
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Senior Athletic Award winners announced
Congratulations to the following senior student-athletes who received the following annual awards and scholarships at Thursday night's banquet:
- Cal Mall Award: Michael Bonthron (Swimming & Water Polo)
- Jan Nolting Award: Samantha Klupchak (Swimming & Water Polo)
- Karen Roseberry School Spirit Award: Will Knox (Tennis)
- 110% Awards: Trevor Eckols (Football & Track) & Kacy Kirk (Swimming & Water Polo)
- Daniel H. Murray Memorial Scholarships: SeVonn Jordan (Gymnastics, Wrestling & Track) & Jane Wenckus (Tennis)
- Alec T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship: Justin Correll (Football & Baseball) & Kayla Lewis (Badminton)
- Nikki Navarette Memorial Scholarship: Emily Montalvo (Softball)
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IB Econ students raised money for underprivileged entrepreneurs
This year
Mr. Anello's
IB Economics students learned about the role of aid and microfinance in improving economic development of Lesser Developed Countries. Students lent money through
Kiva.org that gives short-term loans to development projects around the world. The 4th and 7th period classes each gave to a worthy cause. After researching the available loan options/recipients, students made presentations pleading for their person's case. The classes ended up selecting and partially funding a recipient in El Salvador who used the funds to build an electricity-producing windmill that would bring electricity to his family and village. The other recipient was from the Philippines who was asking for funds to expand his water-refilling station in order to increase access to clean water for people in his village.
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H-F honors 9 retirees as year ends
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At a staff meeting held Thursday, H-F honored the following retiring staff members for their service to our school and community. Congratulations and best wishes to:
- Kris DuBois - School Nurse (8 years)
- Mike Quinlan - Information Technology (9 years)
- Cathy Kvedaras - Information Technology (14 years)
- Arlene Kadar - Campus Store (16 years)
- Kathy Dreger - Special Education (17 years)
- Karen Hall - Business Office (18 years)
- Nena Miller - School Nurse (22 years)
- Loretta Alexander - Athletics (23 years)
- Terry Baker - Maintenance (31 years
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H-F Quiz Bowl going to Nationals
Congratulations to members of the
H-F Quiz Bowl, who qualified for the National Scholastic Championship, set for June 10-11 in Chicago. The following students will compete against more than 90 other high school teams from around the country and the world:
Michael Bonthron, Ethan Bosch, Nathaniel Bouchie, Declan Cawley, Lily Hamer &
Thomas Simon. The team is coached by
Mr. Sacks, Mathematics, and
Mr. Camp, World Language. The event will be offered via livestream on
YouTube Live.
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Viking Jazz Ensemble to play Peoria
Congratulations to our 2017-18 Viking Jazz Ensemble and its director
Mrs. Whitlock who was selected - for the first time in H-F's history - to perform at the 2018 Illinois Music Educators State Conference in January in Peoria. The conference is the premier professional development event for comprehensive music education in Illinois with more than 10,000 people expected to be in attendance!
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Three soccer players named
All-Conference
Congratulations to
Kennedy Jones
(Goal Keeper) and midfielders
Shallon Malfeo
&
Laila Malak for being named as SWSC Blue Division All-Conference players this season! The team was coached by
Mr. Ward, Mathematics.
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Congratulations to
Rachel Lee Wilson
- a Viking Scholar from the Class of 2015 - who is the No. 1 thrower in Ivy League
University of Pennsylvania
history in the hammer throw (57.73 meters) and in the weight throw. She currently ranks 4th in Penn history in discus throw at 45+ meters!
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FRIDAY, JUNE 2 - Final Exam Day - Last day of student attendance!
- Viking Orchestra Car Wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Dunkin Donuts (17579 Halsted) ($5/vehicle)
- IHSA Baseball Sectional Championship: Sandburg vs. L-Way Central, 10 a.m. @ Varsity Field ($5/person)
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
- Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremony, 1 p.m. @ H-F Stadium (weather permitting)
- Project Graduation, 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. @ Odyssey Fun World, Tinley Park
MONDAY, JUNE 5 - Marking Day - 1st Day of Driver Education
- Office Hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Badminton Camp, 4-6 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Office Hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Badminton Camp, 4-6 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Office Hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Badminton Camp, 4-6 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
- Office Hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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- JUNE 12 - Summer School Session 1 begins
- JUNE 12-16 & 19-23; JULY 5-7 & 10-14 - Class of 2018 Yearbook Portraits
- JUNE 20 - District 233 Board of Education monthly meeting
- JULY 1 - Class of 2017 Google accounts removed from system
- JULY 3 - Summer School Session 2 begins
- JULY 4 - Independence Day - No classes; offices closed
- JULY 5-6, JULY 10-13 & JULY 17-20 - Early Residency Verification Days
- JULY 14 - Freshman Physicals are due
- JULY 21 - H-F Red & White Golf Classic @ Odyssey Country Club
- JULY 26-28 - Summer Gateway Session 1
- JULY 31-AUG. 2 - Summer Gateway Session 2
- AUG. 2, 3, 5 & 7 - Book & Fee Days
- AUG. 9 - Freshman & Freshman Parent Orientations
- AUG. 16 - First Day of School
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