December 2021
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 [email protected] or 630-295-5264.
Night of Fine Dining & Theatre - Last Call for Reservations!
Join us for the Night of Fine Dining and Theatre on Friday, December 10 along with the Lake Park Theatre Production of Love Sick. Reservations close Monday, Dec. 6

Reserve an elegant four-course holiday meal for pickup at East Campus to enjoy at home before coming to East Campus for the play. A limited number of tables will be available for guests to eat at the school, please contact Becky Wyatt for details.

Dinner will include soup, salad, choice of entree and dessert. Meals will be freshly prepared by Catering with Elegance in their mobile kitchen. You can reserve your pickup time between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.

Dinner will include:
  • Minestrone soup
  • Garden fresh chopped salad
  • Choice of entree: grilled filet mignon with mushroom sauce, herb crusted cod, lemon herb chicken, or penne pasta with marinara
  • All entrees include roasted vegetable medley and a twice baked potato
  • Eclair dessert

For reservations and additional information please visit the Night of Fine Dining website!
2022 Spirit of Excellence Nominations
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 Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

If you have questions regarding the nomination process or the awards, contact Becky Wyatt, executive director, at (630) 295-5264 or [email protected]
2022 College Scholarships
The LPEF is pleased to announce the availability of 34 scholarships totaling over $32,000 allocated for Lake Park High School seniors in the class of 2022. Scholarship materials will be available on the scholarship website by Friday, Dec. 17.

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 Monday, March 7, 2022.
TopGolf Outing Coming March 2022
Start practicing your golf swing!

Plan on joining us in March for a fun evening that includes unlimited golf, buffet dinner and soft drinks. The event will take place at the TopGolf in Schaumburg.

You can reserve a private bay for up to 6 players. All golf bays are climate-controlled and include golf clubs and HDTVs.
 
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available after winter break! Please view the Golf Classic website for more information.
2020-2021 LPEF Annual Report
The LPEF is thankful for the support from Lake Park staff, parents, retirees, local businesses and the community.

We hope that you will enjoy reading the 2020-2021 Annual Report highlighting the various ways the Foundation has assisted the students, faculty, staff, and members of the Lake Park community over the past 30 years. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted all of us in some way. Nevertheless, the Foundation remains committed to making a difference for the students, staff members, and all those who call Lake Park High School “home.” In doing this, we celebrate those whose generosity has allowed us to continue providing quality opportunities and educational experiences to support excellence at Lake Park High School.

The 2020-2021 Annual Report is available on the LPEF’s website and hard copies are available by request.
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Make a Difference at Lake Park!
The LPEF 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.

We are recruiting for volunteers and board members to help in every aspect of the organization.

To learn more about the Foundation and volunteer opportunities, please visit the Foundation website.
Ways to Get Involved with LPEF
Lake Park HS Educational Foundation | 630-295-5264 | [email protected] | www.lphs.org/foundation