January 2022
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.
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 rwyatt@lphs.org
2022 College Scholarships
The LPEF is pleased to announce the availability of 32 scholarships totaling over $31,000 allocated for Lake Park High School seniors in the class of 2022. Scholarship materials are now available on the scholarship website.

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.
 
LP Ed. Foundation Scholarship applications are due by Monday, March 7, 2022.
TopGolf Outing - Thursday, March 24, 2022
Start practicing your golf swing!

Plan on joining us on Thursday, March 24, 2022 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 in late January! Your ticket will include 3 hours of unlimited play along with a buffet dinner and a silent auction!

Please view the Golf Classic website for more information.
Night of Fine Dining - Thank you!
Thank you to all our guests who had reserved an elegant four-course holiday meal for pickup at East Campus to take home and enjoy along with the LP drama production of Love Sick on December 10, 2021. Dinner included soup, salad, choice of entree and dessert. Meals were freshly prepared by Catering with Elegance in their mobile kitchen.

Thank you to Catering with Elegance for catering!

And, thank you to all the volunteers working to make this event possible! It was a cold and rainy night but your hard work made all the difference!
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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 | rwyatt@lphs.org | www.lphs.org/foundation