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April 27 & 29
Sr. Swag Bag Pick-up
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Cap and Gown Pick-up
All Lunch Periods
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3PM-4PM
Top of the Hill - Door 24
April 30
Course Change Deadline
May 1
Final
Sr. Swag Bag/Cap & Gown
Pick-up
10AM-12PM
Glendale Heights Sports Hub
May 6
Senior Honor Convocation
Virtual
May 13
Seniors Last Day to Attend Class
May 14
Senior Sunset Celebration
6:45PM
Football Field
May 15
Prom
5PM - 10PM (times assigned)
May 21
Last day of school for Fr, So, Jr
May 22
Commencement Ceremony
10AM & 1PM Start Times
Time slot will be assigned
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Assistant Principal for Operations: Class of 2021 Commencement |
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Assistant Principal For Operations
Michael Souza
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The Glenbard East High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021 will take place in the Glenbard East Stadium on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Due to capacity restrictions, we are limited in the number of spectators that are allowed in the stadium at one time. Therefore, we will hold two separate ceremonies this year. Ceremony #1 will begin at 10:00am and include all graduates with last names that start with the letters A-L. Ceremony #2 will begin at 1:00pm and include all graduates with last names that start with the letters M-Z.
All graduates should arrive 45 minutes ahead of their commencement ceremony starting time and report to the Fieldhouse to check in. Spectators will be able to enter the stadium 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time and each spectator must present a ticket at their time of entry. Each graduate will be provided 2 tickets to their assigned ceremony.
More specific information regarding the following items will be coming out soon:
- Ticket Distribution (Ticket Pickup Day)
- Commencement Rehearsal/Practice
- Further logistical information regarding each ceremony
In a year that has been full of challenges and constant change, we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 with a dignified and memorable ceremony. Thank you for partnering with us to recognize the achievements of our graduating class.
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As of April 12, all DuPage and Illinois residents 16 years of age and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Register for vaccination appointments in DuPage County at COVID-19 Vaccine Registration, or call (630) 682-7400 if you need assistance with registration.
DCHD may still prioritize appointment opportunities for eligible individuals in earlier phases to help ensure individuals at higher risk of exposure and severe health outcomes are vaccinated.
Also, you may wish to contact your primary care doctor, local retail pharmacy, and other vaccine providers in your area for vaccine appointments.
Español:
A partir del 12 de abril, todos los residentes de DuPage e Illinois de 16 años o más serán elegibles para la vacuna contra COVID-19. Regístrese para una cita en el condado de DuPage en Registro de vacunas COVID-19, o llame al (630) 682-7400 si necesita ayuda con el registro.
DCHD aún puede priorizar las oportunidades de citas para las personas elegibles en fases anteriores para ayudar a garantizar que las personas con mayor riesgo de exposición y casos graves estén vacunadas.
Además, es posible que desee comunicarse con su médico de atención primaria, farmacias minoristas locales y otros proveedores de vacunas en su área para obtener citas de vacunas.
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In-person students can pick up their Cap & Gown during all lunch periods in the Biester Foyer on Tuesday, April 27, or Thursday, April 29.
Remote students/families can pick up their Cap & Gown outside of door #24 (“top of the hill”) from 3pm-4pm on Tuesday, April 27, or Thursday, April 29.
Any remaining Cap & Gown can be picked up on Saturday, May 1, in the southwest parking lot at the Sports Hub in Glendale Heights between 10am-Noon.
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All outstanding financial obligations must be paid by Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Payments can be made online through PowerSchool (School Pay) or in-person at the Bookstore, located near the cafeteria (students only). |
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AP testing begins on Monday, May 3rd. All students enrolled in an AP course were registered for their exam(s) through their AP course(s). Plans for administering the exams continue to evolve in order to meet all College Board regulations and Covid-19 safety protocols. Information regarding the AP examination program has been emailed to students according to the email address they have on file in their College Board accounts. It can also be found here. Students receiving accommodations should contact Mrs. Karen Zima ([email protected]) in the counseling office with any questions regarding their exam times and locations. For all other matters regarding the exams, please contact the AP Coordinator, Scott Lilly ([email protected]), in the counseling office.
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Glenbard East Prom 2021: History in the Making Saturday, May 15th |
Thank you so much for all your patience during this crazy year. While we are certain this is not the senior year you were expecting, we are hoping to help you celebrate with a COVID friendly version of Prom. Please closely read the details below and reach out to Ms. McLean ([email protected]), Ms. Lepsi ([email protected]), or Ms. Murawski ([email protected]) with any questions.
The Evening
Prom will be held on Saturday, 5/15 at Glenbard East High School (1014 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148)
When purchasing tickets, you will have the option to choose from 6 time slots (Seniors may attend only one time slot):
5:15pm-7:00 pm (Group 1) (Arrival & check-in @ 5:00 pm)
6:00pm-7:45 pm (Group 2) (Arrival & check-in @ 5:45 pm)
6:45pm-8:30 pm (Group 3) (Arrival & check-in @ 6:30 pm)
7:30pm-9:15 pm (Group 4) (Arrival & check-in @ 7:15 pm)
8:15pm-10:00 pm (Group 5) (Arrival & check-in @ 8:00 pm)
Students will be asked to arrive at Door 24 promptly at their check-in time with their Student ID and ticket. Please wear or have your provided commemorative Prom mask. Each group will have 44 available spots. Please work with those you would like to attend with to choose a first, second, and third choice time slot because availability may go quickly.
The event will consist of the following 30 minute stations:
Entry and Red Carpet Walk (Door 24)
Instagram Museum
Walk Down Memory Lane (pictures, awards, video, and mementos from the past four years)
DJ & Dance
Dessert and Souvenir Pickup to-go
Ticket Sales
Early Bird Tickets ($15) will be available Monday 4/19 - Wednesday 4/21. Students may purchase tickets online beginning at 7AM on Monday 4/19. The ticket link will be posted via Schoology.
In person CASH ONLY ticket sales will also be available Monday 4/19, and Tuesday 4/20, outside the cafeteria during lunches for students who are unable to purchase online.
**We highly encourage students to purchase tickets online to guarantee their preferred time slot and groups
Ticket prices will increase to $20 after Wednesday 4/21. Students will still be able to purchase tickets online at the increased $20 rate. Students may also purchase $20 tickets outside the cafeteria during lunches on Friday, 4/23.
Students will only be able to purchase one ticket for themselves. Tickets may not be purchased in bulk or for other people. (This is a Glenbard East Senior only event. No additional guests will be allowed). Either during or after the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Prom 2021 mask. This mask will serve as your ticket. Please be sure to have it with you on Prom night.
Saliva Samples
All students attending prom must submit a Saliva Screening Sample on Monday 5/10 or Tuesday 5/11. This includes students who are fully remote. Saliva Screeners can be dropped off at Door 1. If you need a kit for this, please contact your Dean.
Arrival, Departure, & Parking
Any students being dropped off should arrive at Door 24 (top of the hill). Students driving themselves should park in the South Parking lot (off of Main St). If the South Parking lot is full, students will be able to use the North Parking lot (off of Wilson) for overflow. Students will exit via Door 20 and should be picked up in the South Parking Lot or proceed to their vehicles from there.
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Senior Celebration: Senior Sunset |
As we approach the end of this crazy year, we are excited to be offering a COVID friendly Senior Sunset (in place of traditional Senior Celebration) on Friday, May 14, 2021. Senior students will be invited to come onto the football field at 6:45pm to take a 2021 class photo and watch the sunset at 8pm. This is a free event. No outside food/drink/handbags/blankets will be allowed.
We will be looking for Senior parent volunteers for general supervision and to help students social distance. If you would be willing to help, please fill out this short Google Form by Friday, April 30, 2021, and we will be in touch.
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Yearbook Distribution Delayed |
Due to delays caused by remote learning (i.e., no activities, sports, portraits) the 2021 yearbook will be distributed in August of 2021 at the start of the 21-22 school year. |
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Year End Conduct Expectations
Exit With Class
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The Glenbard East Administration and faculty have always been very proud of our students and their behavior. We expect this outstanding behavior to continue. As a warning, any student who participates in year‐end pranks or vandalism will face serious consequences, which may include arrest, suspension, and non‐participation in graduation and/or other senior events.
We take pride in our school and pranks are unacceptable. Students have been reminded of these expectations throughout the year and most recently at our senior assembly a few weeks back.
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News From the Health Office |
Incoming Freshman Physicals
A physical examination dated after August 15, 2020, and a current immunization record must be submitted to the Glenbard East Health Office for every incoming 9th grade student as soon as possible and no later than August 1, 2021. The State of Illinois mandates that the health physical must be submitted on the official Illinois Department of Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination Form. The IHSA Sport Physical form cannot be accepted. Once your 9th grade student has submitted a physical examination and immunization record to the Health Office, and if they wish to participate in a sport, a separate sport’s physical will not be needed. The physical form for incoming students is available at www.glenbardeasths.org under the Parents tab click Health Services link. Students who are not in compliance by the first day of school will be unable to attend class.
Immunization Requirement For Grade 12
Illinois Department of Public Health requires all students entering or continuing in Grade 12 to show proof of receiving two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine on or after their 11th birthday. Only one dose is required if the first dose was received at 16 years of age or older. Please have your student return proof of immunization to the School Nurse no later than August 1st, 2021. Documentation may also be faxed to the Health Office at 630-424-6438. Students who are not in compliance by the first day of school will be unable to attend class.
Rules for Students Taking Medications at School
If your child will need to take medication at school, you will need to submit a Medication Authorization Form that your physician has completed. This form is available on our website. Students are not allowed to take prescription or nonprescription medications at school until their physician and parent/guardian complete and submit the School Medication Authorization Form to the School Nurse.
- Prescription medication should be brought to the Health Office in a container labeled by the pharmacy that includes: the name of the student, the name of the medication, the dosage, and the time and route of administration.
- Nonprescription medication (Motrin, Advil, Tylenol, etc.) should remain in the original container and be labeled with the student’s name. Students are not allowed to carry any medication while at school except prescribed asthma inhalers, Epipens, insulin pens or Glucagon. Students carrying these medications also need to submit to the school nurse an individualized Emergency Action Plan signed by their physician
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Local Scholarship Presentation
May 13, 2021
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The Local Scholarship Committee is planning an awards presentation for students who won a Local Scholarship. Student winners received an email through their Glenbard Gmail on April 22nd. The email asks students to fill out a Google Survey which includes an invite to the May 13th event. Up to two guests can attend the Local Scholarship Awards Presentation the evening of Thursday, May 13th, in Biester Auditorium. Students who choose not to attend will receive their award in the mail. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! |
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Congratulations TCD Student of the Month! |
Congratulations to Glenbard East student Stephen Andrusyk, in TCD's Fire Science program, who was nominated as Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) Student of the Month for March. Nominations are based on citizenship, attitude, leadership, motivation and academics. Congratulations to Stephen!
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Congratulations Livingston Award Recipients! |
In honor of former Superintendent Raymond W. Livingston, the Board of Education has established a human relations award. This award is bestowed upon ten students from each Glenbard High School annually who have demonstrated real concern for others and have promoted positive, caring relationships among social groups regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, economic level, physical ability, or academic prowess. The following students were selected as the Livingston Human Relations Award recipients for Glenbard East and will be recognized by the Board of Education on Monday, May 3:
Abby Lynch
Ben Barry
Emily Sathy
Grace Chambers
Janyla Norris
Korey Bowen
Mack Mecenas
Matthew Gollins
Simona Chalcakova
Sofia Melton
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Congratulations to East
Math Team!
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The Glenbard East Math Team had a very successful year. The team won the Upstate 8 Conference Championship for the third year in a row. They also defeated all three other Glenbards in the Glenbard Invitational Competition. Our Senior team consisting of John Flanagan, Ali Siddiqui, Peter Luchetta-Stendel, Ammarah Hussaini, Matt Gollins, Sam Nasternack, Tiana Innis and Tony Roach earned 1st place in Regionals and 8th place in the State of Illinois. Freshman Jason Cisnero earned 2nd place as an individual at Regionals. Junior Lou Grobart earned 3rd place as an individual at Regionals. In the Senior Individual Regional Competition, John Flanagan, Ali Siddiqui, Peter Luchetta-Stendel earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Great Job!
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Congratulations Literary Festival Winners! |
Congratulations to the following Glenbard East Upstate 8 Literary Festival winners!
Descriptive Sketch
Trinity Balboa - First Place for "So He Does"
Salmah Abdulkadir - Third Place for "Fatima"
Personal Essay
Juan Terrazas - Honorable Mention for "We All Do"
Short Fiction
Emily Trimble - First Place for "Feelings"
Anthony Pope - Honorable Mention for "Delivery Guy"
Trinity Balboa - Honorable Mention for "Girls on Film"
Emerson Neczek - Honorable Mention for "Blue Jay"
Poetry
Sam Bonham - Honorable Mention for "8th Grade
Leon Zguri - Honorable Mention for "Don't Want Us to Go on a Voyage
Grace Dynako - Honorable Mention for "Grace"
Emily Trimble - Honorable Mention for "Gone"
Sami Jabri - Honorable Mention for "Where am I?”
Josh Imlah - Honorable Mention for "Where I'm From"
CONGRATULATIONS to all!
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Congratulations to East
Art Students!
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As part of a series of activities related to the exhibition, AP Art & Design students Jagoda Sobotka (Illustration) and Eva Brooks – (2D) created art live for 90 min. at the “Thrown”.
These three students have persevered during these difficult times by expressing themselves in their artwork. Congratulations to all!
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Congratulations to Fine Arts & Forensics Team for
Group Interpretation of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
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Congratulations to GBE Fine Arts & Forensics Team's Group Interpretation of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Their production took 3rd place at IHSA Sectionals and advanced on to the IHSA State Virtual Drama and Group Interpretation Competition on March 25-27.
The students involved were Samantha Rotar, Anthony Nichols, Eva Brooks, Corinne Petiprin, Fiona Bilkey, Peyton Vari, Aeryn MacShane, and Emma Johnson. The production was directed by Micki Marin-Bunting.
Samantha Rotar received the additional honor of an IHSA All State Cast Award.
This is a huge accomplishment and demonstrates that sharing and creating art can happen even in the most challenging of circumstances. The production can be seen at gefinearts.org/theatre
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Our Rams of the Month are outstanding students who display our District 87 Profile of a Graduate tenets which include evidence of communication, critical thinking, embracing diversity, creation, collaboration, or self-empowerment within their classrooms or extracurriculars. These students were nominated by staff and deserve our recognition. Please congratulate the following students on their nomination for the month of March:
Emily Sathy
Lilian Diaz (not pictured)
Madeline Weltin
Owen Brasile
Farheen Muzammil
Kaylee Perron
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Left to Right: Dean Carrero, Owen Brasile, Emily Sathy, Madeline Weltin, Dean Welton,
APSS Taylor, Dean West
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Madeline Weltin, APSS Taylor |
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Owen Brasile, APSS Taylor |
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APSS Taylor, Farheen Muzammil |
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Kaylee Perron, APSS Taylor |
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Congratulations to East Staffulty of the Month |
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Each month Glenbard East recognizes staff members based on her/his contributions to the school and alignment with Profile of an Educator competencies: Advocates, Empathizes, Embraces Diversity, Innovates, Thinks Critically, and Collaborates.
This month we are proud to recognize: Mike Souza, APO, and Betty Thermos, Special Education Classroom Aide. Here is what their colleagues had to say about them:
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Mike engages in dialogue to promote a positive school culture. He values mutual respect, inclusion and openness to differing perspectives. He demonstrates flexibility and seeks and applies differing viewpoints. He is open to exchange of ideas and values the experiences and differences of others . We are very fortunate that he has joined the Ram Team. |
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Mrs. Betty Thermos is one of the best Instructional Assistants Glenbard East has seen! Her calming demeanor, worldly experiences, and student-centered approaches truly engage students. Students respond to her in a different way than they do with their teachers. It's difficult to describe, but Mrs. Thermos brings such a balance! She embodies and models empathy, diversity, and collaboration in our classrooms on a daily basis. She models problem-solving and critical thinking skills simply in the way she participates and engages with our students. Mrs. Thermos is always so positive and uplifting. We are so lucky to have her! |
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Superintendent: Glenbard District 87 is Developing a Robust Summer Program |
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Superintendent,
Dr. David Larson
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The effects of the pandemic have had an impact on everyone, none greater than our community's greatest investment: our students. This past year's journey has challenged and stretched each developing and maturing adolescent academically, socially and emotionally. Our talented teachers and staff have been flexible, resourceful and worked tirelessly to address each student's needs. Yet we know that regardless when the pandemic ends, we will need to provide comprehensive and customized support. A key aspect of this work under way is the development of a robust and authentic free summer school program, funded through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Fund (ESSER II) program. Leveraging the summer months will be critical in normalizing each student's academic strength, daily routine, personal confidence, as well important peer and adult relationships.
Glenbard's annual summer school programming, typically attended by 2,400 students, includes credit recovery courses, bridge classes and credit courses to accelerate. Planning for this summer; however, is unique. We anticipate this summer to be our largest summer program ever, with more students enrolling at this link each day.
The following are key aspects that are being integrated into our planning:
- We avoid phrases such as "learning loss," "student deficits" and "remedial needs" as these tend to label students negatively and erode their confidence. Statements centered on building a positive mindset will lead to a student's personal and academic success.
- We have designed new enrichment courses to help students sharpen skills in argumentative writing and several levels of math.
- Many of our courses are offered with both in-person and remote learning opportunities to maximize participation of all students.
- Paramount, will be designed learning activities that are meaningful, authentic and challenging. Tedious tasks requiring redundant skill practice or rote memorization will not be effective and should be avoided.
- Recognizing and honoring each student's perseverance and resilience as they have navigated through this difficult year will be a necessary foundational beginning point.
- Assessing a student's strengths and abilities, along with growth areas, is important in building ownership of their academic success.
- We will carefully assess what students need socially and emotionally, not just what is academically important. This often requires intentionally reaching out to parents and guardians to listen and understand.
- We will structure effective individual and small group tutoring sessions, which will be interactive and student-centered.
Our teachers’ instruction focuses on the six qualities in our Profile of a Graduate that we want each of our graduates to have. These traits include:
- Communicates
- Collaborates
- Thinks Critically
- Embraces Diversity
- Creates
- Is Self-Empowered
The competency Is Self-Empowered states, “Students will employ a growth mindset that includes self-regulation, motivation, and resiliency”. The customized opportunities noted above will enable students to become more self-empowered and supported along the way.
Historically, previous generations have helped shape our great country through periods of hardship and difficulty, including the Great Depression, World War I, World War II, and the Civil Rights Era. I am confident that our amazing students, as we intentionally guide and support them in the coming months, will be our models of resiliency, perseverance and resolve. In addition to learning content, our students have gained critical skills, including communication, collaboration, grit and technology skills. I am confident in their abilities and optimistic about their future.
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Athletic News: March 2021 |
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Students First; VICTORY Will Happen…We have had a very competitive athletic year to this point, and summer seasons are just getting started! We have well over 1,000 student-athletes registered for at least one (1) sport and want to thank all the Rams and their families for the commitment to our athletic program as well as the sacrifices it is taking to afford this opportunity. Staff members, including teachers and of course our dedicated coaches, thank you for your empathy during this pandemic, your heartfelt service and persistence assures our student-athletes continue to learn, grow and someday be positive leaders in society.
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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION (more information to come…)
· National College Signing Day: Tentatively set for Monday, April 29. Signings will be conducted via video, we will honor all our student-athletes who have been afforded an opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
· ESPYs Awards Night, Monday, May 17 will celebrate our entire athletic year including ALL student-athletes. Due to the pandemic and COVID protocol we will only be inviting senior awards winners and their families in a limited capacity.
· Summer Rams Camps: Scheduling is tentative, but visit the Lombard Park District; be proactive, and sign up for some really fun sports camps conducted by our head coaches, http://lombardparks.com/register-2/
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Glenbard East Athletics Social Media |
Glenbard East Athletics is now prepared to keep student-athletes, parents, and fans up to date with team news, pictures, schedules, rosters and more:
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Athletic Booster Club Information |
Please visit the Glenbard East Booster website www.eastboosters.com for further information, membership, and other volunteer opportunities. Any questions please contact Athletic Booster Club President, Chris O’Brien, email: [email protected]. Our goal is have 300+ members. Parents/Guardians who have kids in the athletic program have a great opportunity to contribute simply by becoming a member, joining a committee, and by attending various fundraiser events throughout the year. Also, there is new Glenbard East apparel for sale: https://eastramsboosters.com.
SAVE THE DATE(S), more information to come…
Glenbard East Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing/Red & Black Ball Silent Auction at Glendale Lakes Golf Course (Glendale Heights)
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Saturday, May 8, 2021 (rain date)
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Registration Info: http://www.eastboosters.com/event/social-golf-event-and-fundraiser/
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Glenbard East High School | (630) 627-9250 | 1014 S. Main St, Lombard, IL 60148 | glenbardeasths.org |
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