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December 2023

Season's Greetings & Happy New Year

The LPEF newsletter is a monthly publication highlighting LPEF activities and upcoming events.
For questions, comments, or more information, please contact Becky Wyatt, executive director of LPEF, at rwyatt@lphs.org or 630-295-5264.
Lake Park HS Educational Foundation

Nominations for Lake Park High School

Staff & Student Awards

The LPEF is accepting nominations for this year's Spirit of Excellence awards. The Spirit of Excellence Awards were established to support and recognize the accomplishments of Lake Park alumni, students and staff.


Parents and community members may nominate Lake Park graduating seniors, faculty members, and staff members for these prestigious awards. Please visit the Spirit of Excellence Awards website for the nomination guidelines and forms. Student and staff nominations are due Tuesday, January 16, 2024.


If you have questions regarding the nomination process or the awards, contact Becky Wyatt, executive director, at (630) 295-5264 or rwyatt@lphs.org

2024 Scholarships for Lake Park Seniors

The LPEF is pleased to announce the availability of 39 scholarships totaling $68,000 allocated for Lake Park High School seniors in the class of 2024. The overview of LPEF Scholarships will be available on the scholarship website by Friday, December 22.


Students interested in applying for LPEF scholarships should log into their Going Merry account.


There are a wide variety of scholarships with differing criteria based on academics, athletics, activities and financial need. These scholarships are only available for Lake Park students.

 

Scholarship applications are due by March 8, 2024.

Topgolf Outing Coming March 2024


Start practicing your golf swing!


Please plan on joining us on Thursday, March 14, 2024 for a fun evening that includes unlimited golf, buffet dinner and soft drinks. The event will take place at the Topgolf in Schaumburg.


Invite your friends and family to join you in any size group or you can reserve a private bay for up to 6 players. All golf bays are climate-controlled and include golf clubs and HDTVs. Topgolf offers a wide selection of games, perfect for all skill levels, which utilize micro-chipped golf balls and Toptracer technology to keep track of every shot!

 

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available after winter break! Please view the Golf Classic website for more information. This is a family-friendly event, anyone under the age of 21 must be in a bay with a parent or guardian.

Night of Fine Dining & Theatre

Thank you for Attending!

Thank you to all who attended the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre on Friday, December 8. The evening included a winter tasting menu prepared by our culinary students, a silent auction, and reserved seating for the Lake Park production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

 

We wish to thank the Lake Park Family & Consumer Science teachers and students for the amazing meal and service; the Lake Park Jazz Ensemble for their performance; and the Lake Park Art Club for the awesome decorations. Also, thank you to Pronto's Pizzeria and Catering with Elegance for their wonderful appetizers; and to our awesome host (and LP alumni) Justin Roman.


And thank you to all the staff, students and volunteers who gave so much of their time to make the event such a success! THANK YOU!

 

The event was a huge success and a lot of fun! We hope to see you at our next event at Topgolf on March 14!

Make A Difference at Lake Park
Join the LP Educational Foundation!
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is looking for interested individuals to join us. The Foundation was created in 1989 with the mission to provide resources for unique programs and activities to enhance student learning at Lake Park.

Volunteers can help at the board level and/or with events and programs.  We are looking for community volunteers for the INCubator program, Robotics Tournament and the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre to name just a few opportunities.

To learn more about the Foundation and volunteer opportunities, please visit the Foundation’s website.
Ways to Get Involved with LPEF

Lake Park HS Educational Foundation | 630-295-5264 | rwyatt@lphs.org | www.lphs.org/foundation

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