October 2025

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.
Join us in the Alumni End Zone at Homecoming!

Calling all LP Alumni - Join the Lake Park Educational Foundation for the Lake Park varsity homecoming football games tonight, Friday, October 10 in the Alumni End Zone. The varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m. All LP alumni, staff, and retirees are invited to sit together in the Alumni End Zone.


Graduating classes celebrating milestone reunions this year will be recognized at the game! No reservations required to sit in the Alumni End Zone but attendees must purchase a ticket to the game. Additional details on the Alumni End Zone can be viewed on the Alumni website.


In addition to the homecoming game, a number of class reunions are upcoming. For information on reunions, please visit the Alumni website.

Nominations for Lake Park

Distinguished Alumni Awards


The LPEF is inviting nominations for the Spirit of Excellence - Distinguished Alumni Awards. Please submit your nominations by November 30, 2025. The event will be held in April 2026.


To qualify for this award, alumni must have graduated from Lake Park High School at least 10 years ago, with a minimum of two years of attendance at Lake Park. They should have demonstrated remarkable achievements in their respective fields, public service, or within their community.


For additional information on the Distinguished Alumni Award and the nomination form, please visit the website.

Robotics Partnership Tournament

November 1, 2025

Lake Park High School, in partnership with the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation, is excited to host the LPHS robotics tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 and will consist of over 40 teams competing for state and national qualifications.


LPEF is looking for sponsorship and volunteer support to run the tournament. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering for the competition, please email Becky Wyatt at rwyatt@lphs.org.


For more information about the Robotics Partnership and the Tournament, visit the robotics website.

A Taste of the Arts

Friday, December 5, 2025

We are excited to invite you to be part of A Taste of the Arts, the Lake Park Educational Foundation’s newly reimagined signature event (formerly The Night of Fine Dining & Theatre), taking place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Lake Park High School’s East Campus.



This elegant evening will showcase a winter tasting menu prepared and served by our talented culinary students, musical entertainment from our Jazz Ensemble, a silent auction, a festive performance of A Christmas Carol with reserved seating, and more! It promises to be a memorable night that brings together community, creativity, and support for Lancer students!


For more details and to reserve your spot, visit the A Taste of the Arts website! We are currently soliciting for donations to the auction, please view the auction information.

Thank you to our 2024-2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors from last year:


Gold Sponsor

  • ARCON & Associates

Silver Sponsor

  • Quest Food Service

Blue Sponsors

  • Catering with Elegance

White Sponsors

  • Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
  • Lake Park Education Association

Past Event Sponsors

  • Electri-Flex
  • Prince Industries
  • Ramcel Precision Stamping & Manufacturing
  • Quest Food Services
  • Robbins Schwartz
  • The Larson Company
  • Performance Services Inc.
  • Imagetec
  • Relish Catering Kitchen
  • Athletico
  • Law Office of Kory Atkinson
  • Trophies by George


To learn about sponsorship opportunities for this year, please view the sponsorship form or contact Becky Wyatt, LPEF executive director at rwyatt@lphs.org or 630-295-5264.

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 or fill out the Volunteer Interest Form Now!

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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