Students from William Fremd and Palatine High Schools worked on a house located in Lake Zurich, students from James B. Conant and Schaumburg High Schools constructed a house in Palatine, and students from Hoffman Estates High School worked on a house in Elgin. The District’s Building Trades Program is among the largest in Illinois. For over 30 years, District 211 students have experienced all phases of the building process — from designing and constructing to decorating and landscaping.

“The Building Construction Program provides opportunities for lessons learned in academic classrooms to be applied to practical situations,” says Otis Price, director of career development. “The program allows application of knowledge and skills.”

Open houses will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

46 E. Michigan Avenue in Palatine
(students from James B. Conant and Schaumburg High Schools)

12N525 Berner Drive in Elgin
(students from Hoffman Estates High School)

28 South Shore Lane in Lake Zurich
(students from William Fremd
and Palatine High Schools)

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May 9, 2008

Schaumburg High School schedules spring orchestra concert

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra are scheduled to present their annual spring concert on Thursday, May 22, 2008, performing individually and together. Highlights of the performance include Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and the Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as senior recognition following the concert. The program will be held in the school’s auditorium (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. Admission to the concert is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students.

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May 9, 2008

Schaumburg High School schedules annual awards concert

Schaumburg, Ill. – Schaumburg High School’s bands are scheduled to present this school year’s final concert on May 21, 2008. Music by Beethoven, Sousa, Grainger, Jewell, and King will be performed by the Cadet Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony. The program will be held in the school’s main gymnasium (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The evening also includes recognition of seniors and end-of-year awards.

“We’ve had an outstanding year,” said Kevin Miller, Schaumburg High School music teacher. “This concert is a celebration of this year’s wonderful experiences and opportunities.”

The public is invited to attend this free concert, and there will be a reception immediately following.

For more information, please contact Kevin Miller in the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4802.

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April 11, 2008

Schaumburg High School schedules “Night of Percussion”

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Music Department will present “Night of Percussion” on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. The program will be held in the school’s Weimer Auditorium (1100 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The program will feature performances by the Schaumburg High School Drumline and Front Ensemble, SaxonSTOMP, the Wind Symphony Percussion sextet, the Symphonic Mallet Quintet, the Concert Band quartets, and the Cadet Band Percussion Choir. There also will be several students performing solos.

“These percussion concerts are always very high energy and fun,” said Kevin Miller, Schaumburg High School band director. “The audiences are always very lively. It will be a great evening of music with some surprises.”

The public is invited to attend, and there is no charge for admission.

For more information, please contact the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4802.

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April 11, 2008

New principal named at Fremd High School

Palatine, Ill. — At its April 10, 2008 meeting, the Board of Education approved the appointment of Lisa Small as principal at William Fremd High School, effective July 1, 2008. Dr. Small, currently High School District 211’s director of instructional improvement, will follow Principal Marina Scott, who leaves District 211 after 26 years to pursue a position in another school district.

Dr. Small joined District 211 in 1992 as a science and mathematics teacher at Hoffman Estates High School, also serving as a girls’ and boys’ volleyball coach. She was promoted to 10-month assistant principal at the school in 2000. In 2002, she was named 12-month assistant principal at Fremd High School, a position she held until moving to the Administration Center as director of instructional improvement in 2004. She began her education career as a biology teacher at Adlai Stevenson High School (Prairie View, Ill.).

“I am excited about Lisa Small taking over the principalship at Fremd High School,” commented Superintendent Roger Thornton. “Given the District’s requirements and expectations for higher student achievement, Dr. Small’s experience and administrative leadership will be extremely beneficial. This, along with her enthusiasm for education, will help her in making a smooth transition into the principalship.”

Dr. Small received her bachelor’s degree in biology education from Ohio State University in 1991, her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Northern Illinois University in 1997, a certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership administration and supervision from National-Louis University in 2000, and her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University in 2005.

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March 31, 2008

District 211 to host second-annual “The Future Begins Today” parent night

Palatine, Ill. – Township High School District 211 will host “The Future Begins Today,” an open house event for parents/guardians of individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities on May 1, 2008. The parent night will be held from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. at Palatine High School (1111 N. Rohlwing Road in Palatine). It is sponsored by High School District 211 in conjunction with Clearbrook, Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU), and the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).

A variety of topics will be presented during three informational sessions. In addition, adult agency providers will be available throughout the evening to provide information on specific programs, resources, and services.

For more information about “The Future Begins Today,” contact Bernie Ogurek, coordinator of transition services, at (847) 755-1848 or the District 211 Transition Services Department at (847) 755-1846. Registration for specific informational sessions will be accepted through April 21, 2008.

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March 19, 2008

Schaumburg High School hosts joint districts Choral Festival

Schaumburg, Ill. – Schaumburg High School will host choirs from School District 54’s Robert Frost and Jane Addams Junior High Schools, performing individually and with the high school’s choral groups, on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg). The festival will conclude with a group performance, including all 275 students from both the high school and junior high schools.

The festival format allows parents and students from the junior high school to see and hear what musical opportunities are available at the high school level. “It is always a lot of fun to hear the groups sing the combined selection,” says Tim McGlynn, Schaumburg High School choir director. “Two hundred and seventy-five singers are able to make a lot of sound.”

Frost Junior High School’s 7th and 8th grade chorus is under the direction of Meghan Losch; Addams Junior High School’s 7th and 8th grade chorus is under the leadership of Denise Kinsey; and all choirs will be accompanied by Bev Tipps.

The Choral Festival is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.

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March 14, 2008

Schaumburg High School to Host New Trombone Choir

Schaumburg, Ill. – Schaumburg High School will host the newly formed Chicago Trombone Authority, a 12-member trombone choir made up of some of the best trombonists in the Chicago area. The CTA will perform on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Schaumburg High School's Weimer Auditorium (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“The music played by the CTA is rich and imaginative,” commented Schaumburg High School Music Teacher Greg Tipps. “Their range of sound and styles is incredibly diverse.” The band, started just this past semester, is the special project of student-teacher Kyle Cauthorn. Led by Tom Kordus, their style of music will range from pop to classical, many of the arrangements written by members of the group.

The public is welcome to attend, and tickets are $2.00.

For more information, please contact Greg Tipps in the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4802.

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March 4, 2008

Schaumburg High School Announces Jazz ‘N Joe Coffeehouse

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School music department will present its 6th-annual jazz coffeehouse on Thursday, March 13 in the school’s cafeteria (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Featured will be recording artist, trumpeter Danny Barber, who toured with the Tommy Dorsey Band and Maynard Ferguson. Mr. Barber has performed with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and STYX. The SHS Jazz Ensemble, Lab Band, Combo, and Choraliers will perform. The District 54 jazz band also is schedule to perform at the event.

The public is invited to attend; adult admission is $2. Coffees and fresh-baked snacks will be available for purchase.

For more information, please contact Schaumburg High School Band Director Kevin Miller at (847) 755-4802.

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February 19, 2008

High School District 211 to host special needs agency

Township High School District 211 will host Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU), the first case management agency in Illinois to provide independent case management services to individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities, including developmental disabilities, mental health needs, hearing, visual and physical impairments.

In conjunction with CAU, the State of Illinois has created Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS), a database used to record the numbers and needs of persons with developmental disabilities within Illinois to help plan for adequate funding and services. District 211 is inviting all families with disabled children 14 and older to register them with CAU. Registration must take place during a face-to-face interview that will last approximately 45 minutes. Interested individuals may participate in this opportunity either at Hoffman Estates High School (1100 W. Higgins in Hoffman Estates) on Thursday, March 20, 2008, from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m., or at Palatine High School (1111 N. Rohlwing Road in Palatine) on Monday, March 31, 2008, from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m.

For more information regarding Community Alternatives Unlimited, contact Stephen Joseph at (847) 755-1851. To register for one of the events to be held either at Palatine High School or Hoffman Estates High School, please contact Vocational & Transitions Coordinator Bernie Ogurek by Thursday, March 9, at (847) 755-1848.

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February 12, 2008

Schaumburg High School Pep Band End-of Season Concert Scheduled

The Schaumburg High School Pep Band, also known as “The 6th Man,” will perform its last concert of the season on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's Carl Weimer Auditorium (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg). The 200-member pep band will perform music from this year’s basketball season.

“This concert is always a lot of fun, “ says Kevin Miller, Schaumburg High School’s music department chair and Pep Band sponsor. “The music is very lively and energetic. The band has a lot of pop in a small space like the auditorium.”

The public is invited to attend. Admission to the concert is a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Schaumburg Food Pantry.

For more information, please contact the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4802.

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January 31, 2008

2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars Announced

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the names of this year's students honored as Illinois State Scholars. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement. Township High School District 211 is pleased to announce that 504 students have been named Illinois State Scholars.

Students ranking in the top 10 percent of the state’s graduating high school seniors have been named State Scholars. Selection is based on ACT and/or SAT I test score results and/or students’ individual class rank at the end of the junior year of high school. While the program does not provide a monetary award, the designation as a State Scholar can be listed on applications for college admission and scholarships.

James B. Conant High School

The following 113 senior students from James B. Conant High School have been named 2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars:

Jesse Addis, Daniela Akers, Ashley Arend, Anne Azzo, Anchal Bansal, Anthony Barbera, Melanie Barthel, Alyssa Brax, Heather Burbick, John Calash, Gina Cannistra, Stacy Cash, Elizabeth Chamberland, Joanne Chang, Phillip Chang, William Charvat, Gurbani Chawla, Brittany Chen, Grace Chen, Michael Chi, Cara Cosentino, Stephaine D’Anza, Melissa Dawidiuk, Gina DeFalco, Amy DeFilippo, Anam Dhorajiwala, Stephaine Drnek, Sheena Eettickal, Christopher Emery, Lauren Ernst, Stephanie Fang, Jamie Flowers, Justin Foss, Lauren Freres, Lisa Fuhrmann, Monica Fuhrmann, Ashley Gates, Kevin Gatter, Indira Giri, Theresa Glatzhofer, Kelly Graver, Linda Gruenert, Pawel Gumula, Shuhei Hagiwara, Bradley Herrmann, Logan Hickey, Thomas Houle, Julia Jones, Melanie Kahn, Allen Kaitharath, Monika Karpowicz, Jeff Keegan, Elizabeth Kennedy, Roy Kim, Yoko Kotegawa, Lucyna Krol, Christopher Kvistad, Breana Larsen, David Lasocki, Bryan Lee, Sylvia Lee, Dana Losch, Danielle Mackenna, Scott Majercik, Joseph Man, Eric Marofske, Alexandra McLaren, Briana Millar, Daniel Miller, Catherine Moglia, Stephaine Morris, Kasra Naftchi-Ardebili, Deven Nandamuri, Nathali Niedorowski, Lauren Obermaier, Shalin Parikh, Amee Patel, Jeremy Patel, Vyoma Patel, Stuart Pearlman, Jeanette Perry, Sara Pessimisis, Ariel Pickett, Kristen Pietsch, Zachary Preucil, Ashley Pye, Michelle Rawleigh, Michelle Reedy, Gregory Ruffing, Louis Ruggio, Matthew Sato, Nathalie Schiffer, Brandon Socha, Benjamin Sommer, Thomas Sotos, Peter Srodulski, Matthew Storey, William Thai, Amanda Theriault, Vincent Tortorici, Rohan Trivedi, Sruthi Tulasi, Saivenkat Vagvala, Eric Wadsworth, Sarah Walloga, Celeb Werner, Adam Wiesen, Andrew Witt, Annette Wojciechowski, Michael Woolsoncraft, Adam Wright, Zoya Zamir, and Scott Zari.

William Fremd High School

The following 177 senior students from William Fremd High School have been named 2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars:

Nicholas Abruscato, Stephanie Aeschliman, Brittany Albro, Amy Alexander, Laura Allison, Jessica Amundsen, Aubree Anderson, Neha Awati, Claire Baker, Michael Ballschmiede, John Beyer, Scott Bezek, Matthew Bloomstrand, Brittany Borst, Rebecca Borst, Daniel Brophy, Robert Brotz, Ashton Brunn, Michael Bruno, Dean Budde, Katherine Burgess, Ioana Calcey, Sam Callahan, Timothy Capota, Glenn Cardell, Michael Carrasquilla, Elaina Castle, Christopher Chandler, Joseph Chemello, David Chen, Elizabeth Chen, Erin Cho, Stephanie Choe, Jae-Hoon Chung, Carney Claunch, Jonathan Clindaniel, Carl Comstock, Alexander Cordell, Cory Degrave, Andrew Detrick, Pamela Drabcznska, Alexandra Ehr, Caroline Epstein, Matthew Ernst, Noelle Falk, Sarah Finegan, Nathan Foltz, Ashley Foulks, Sean Freed, Nichole Fuhs, Alyssa Fullerton, Karissa Gallo, Mark Gallo, Brian Garfinkel, Timothy Gee, Matthew Gilles, Sarah Glazer, Laura Gong, Anna Gonzalez, Jordan Gorrell, Vinay Goyal, Cong Gu, Alexandra Gunko, Ronald Haduch, Jeremy Hart, Eric Hattenhauer, Mingchao He, Mary Healy, Lauren Hegg, Nicholas Hillard, Dana Hogan, James How, Kimberly Howard, Molly Hranicka, Lauren Huckstadt, Catherine Hundt, Michael Hur, Yoon Kyung Hur, Nicholas Hurley, Tyler Igielski, Chelsea Insprucker, Christopher Johanson, Bradley Johnson, Julianne Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Devoni Jorgensen, Ryan Jozwiak, Alexandra Karambelas, Daniel Kendzior, Dennis Kim, Elissa Kim, Kellie Kinsella, Matthew Kirby, Patrick Knight, Anna Koepke, Kara Kopec, Kristin Bell, Kristen Lentz, Jennifer Levin, Ruichao Liang, Chen-Yuan Lin, Wei Liu, Bradford Lurie, Sarah Lusher, Xiaohan Ma, Miles Mamon, Mary McNerney, William Menegas, Michelle Monks, Bridget Morton, David Moy, James Mundt, Eric Murbach, Cari Muszynski, Samuel Myers, Michael Nowicki, Emma O’Brien, Emily Ohlrich, Heather Olson, Mariana Orozco, Kelly Oswald, Rita Pello, Kiersten Peshek, Erik Peterson, Katherine Piasecki, Brian Piotrowski, Susan Plager, John Pold, Karthik Ponnapula, Timothy Quinn, Rossen Raskhov, Mark Recupido, Christopher Romanoff, Chelsea Roseri, Daniel Ross, Daniel Rosseau, Kenneth Sanderman, Carlie Schaeffer, Sara Schmidt, Michael Scholl, Sara Schramm, Charles Schumacher, Srona Sengupta, Matthew Serviss, Ajooni Sethi, Nina Sheade, Thomas Shin, Cory Sloan, Daniel Smearman, Autumn Rose Spensieri, Kelly Sprengel, Patrick Stapleton, Samuel Stejskal, Claire Stone, Yi Sun, Stephaine Tham, Krista Thompson, Nichole Thompson, Mark Tolzien, Laura Tong, David Townsend, Amanda Troope, Amanda Udelhoffen, Joseph VanHavermaet, Danielle Warner, Andrew Weller, Joanna Whitfield, Garrett Williams, Kristine Williams, Bryan Wojnowski, John Wood, Dinan Wu, Hansol Youn, Kwang Sik Yu, Tim Yuan, Kristen Zelenka, and Christina Zipper.

Hoffman Estates High School

The following 63 senior students from Hoffman Estates High School have been named 2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars:

Reema Amin, Jillian Bachelor, Heather Bartos, Momena Billah, Courtney Bobsin, Lauren Brajczewski, Todd Byrne, Brittany Calendo, Samuel Cho, Anjlee Chokshi, Benjamin Collins, Daniel Corcoran, Amanda Cortese, Natalie Cortese, Bhargav Desai, Kimberle Erickson, Steven Fang, Annie Fritz, Gennifer Gilbert, Sharon Gonzalez, Lauren Grabanski, Raag Harshavat, Asma Hashim, Christian Holmes, Helen Hwang, Tiffany Hawang, Patrick Johnson, Destyne Jones, Terrence Jones, Meghana Joshi, Christopher Keller, Matthew Keller, Sonia Khan, Hani Kuttab, James Lee, Ashley Leisering, Susan Liu, Carolina Lopez, Maxwell Martin, Naman Mehta, Stephaine Minnich, Allison O’Halloran, Brittany Papworth, Prutha Parikh, Chandni Patel, Jaymeni Patel, Neha Patel, Kyle Patterson, Jenna Pellus, Kayla Pielmeier, Allison Pieroni, Alex Ratzloff, Nasiha Razvi, Eric Reeves, Mark Rogalski, Danielle Saubert, Amy Schwent, Pratik Shah, Michelle Stanbary, Christopher Sutphen, Sanette Tanaka, Amanda Tykal, and Nirman Vasanwala.

Palatine High School

The following 91 senior students from Palatine High School have been named 2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars:

Samantha Aberly, Talha Ahmad, Amanda Alberti, Deanna Barnes, Adam Barnum, Adam Barsella, Jaina Bhayani, Suzanne Birner, Stoyan Bojinov, Sara Borgardt, Christopher Brown, Adam Carnehl, Caitlin Carpenter, Jamie Cieslak, Nichole Clark, Lewis Conley, Alexandra Cook, Rachel Corcoran, Jenna Czubek, Rachel Dailey, Victoria Davis, Trevor Dennison, Jennifer Devins, Christopher Dimeo, Kevin Dotseth, Mary Duffey, Matthew Eckardt, John Emigh, George Faber, Kevin Finger, Lucinao Formilan, Erik Ginter, Christopher Gongora, Joshua Graham, Rachel Grgin, Elizabeth Hamer, Rachel Hargrove, Nora Heaton, David Heckelsmiller, Kelsey Hogaboom, Dale Jarosz, Courtney Johnson, Russell Kaminski, Kate Kleiva, Kelly Kloker, Cara Knoeppel, Julie Kostelancik, Alanna Krogstad, Katherine Kunzweiler, Kristina Lane, Lindsey Lane, Sean Larson, Jefferson Leach, Amanda Lee, Nichole Linares, Erica Lindberg, Sarah Long, Stoyan Mantchev, Karla Martinez, James McElwain, Paul McElwain, Claire McParlane, Natalia Millin, Bradley Misik, Brian Mnichowicz, Alexander Mourousias, Michal Ojrzanowski, Jesie Opena, Niki Patel, Kimberly Pellegrini, William Petty, Jane Pryma, Steven Reis, Joshua Rustman, Shuvani Sanyal, Todor Sapundzhiev, Rebecka Schmidt, Leah Schultz, Phillip Shao, Kyle Shymanik, Laura Stamatkin, Luting Sun, Hasan Syed, Brianna Terranova, Lisa Umeno, Pawel Urbanski, Monica Van Bladel, Seerat Virdi, Ann Wedell, Daniel Weiss, and Christina Williams.

Schaumburg High School

The following 90 senior students from Schaumburg High School have been named 2007-2008 Illinois State Scholars:

Sarah Alexander, Carla Andres, Matthew Ardagh, Lauren Awdziejczyk, Yulia Bezriadian, Brett Bielanski, Gabrielle Blackwell, Matthew Bockman, Alicia Bruns, Emily Cason, Philip Chester, Emily Clar, Christopher Cokkinias, Christopher Cozza, Ashley Darnall, Christopher Dean, Ashley Deran, Priyank Doshi, Kelsey Druckman, Alexander Dudasik, Michelle East, Michelle Fasano, Krista Felten, Elizabeth Furmanski, Adam Hasz, Ashley Higgins, Daphne Ho, William Jachec, Ryan Jasinski, Michelle Kapugi, Kristin Kinnaman, Matthew Kiszkowski, Kevin Kledzik, Daniel Knudson, Stephanie Kohn, Nora Kreml, Khaireddin Lambaz, Christina Lange, Luke Liu, Cody Logsdon, Kathleen Long, Kaitlin Louro, Patrick Lukas, James Mahoney, Christine Mangiaforte, Joanna Marszalek, Rebecca Mattioli, Caitlyn McHugh, Alexandra McKenzie, Jeffrey Miller, Victoria Molnar, Katrina Naeve, Aylin Ogutcu, Robert Orpet, Joshua Parker, Nisha Patel, Pavan Patel, Trisha Phadke, Christopher Pomagier, Kyle Pusateri, William Ramsey, Michelle Roy, Nathan Rutz, Jordan Sandberg, Gryte Satas, Lawrence Schlenker, Brittany Schnepel, Blake Schwarz, Taylor Scott, Julie Serwy, Namita Shah, Rutvik Shah, Samuel Shore, Blaine Skinner, Michael Skulski Jr., Seth Slagel, Alana Stickels, Patrick Stratton, Jan Teope, Michael Trimarco, Matthew Tyrpin, Suman Venkataswamy, William Walsh, Michael Watson, Michael Wernert, Allen Winczewski, Leslie Winget, Joshua Wolters, Brittany Zatz, and Rachel Zyzda.

High School District 211 Illinois State Scholars
(since 1991-1992)

1991-1992: 393
1992-1993: 340
1993-1994: 401
1994-1995: 348
1995-1996: 406
1996-1997: 362
1997-1998: 417
1998-1999: 404
1999-2000: 384
2000-2001: 416
2002-2003: 462
2003-2004: 466
2004-2005: 469
2005-2006: 479
2006-2007: 505
2007-2008: 504

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January 10, 2008

29th-Annual Floral Design Showcase at Fremd High School – “Designs of Note”

Palatine, Ill. – Fremd Music Association is proud to present a fabulous evening of floral design and music on January 22, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Kolze Auditorium (1000 S. Quentin Road in Palatine). Fremd High School’s student musicians will perform while patrons enjoy presentation of professional floral arrangements.

“This interactive event offers a delightfully entertaining evening of fun for floral design enthusiasts and patrons of Fremd High School music programs,” commented Music Department Chair David Lang.

For tickets (adults, $15), or for additional information, please contact Sue Samuel at (847) 359-5972. Admission price also includes an entry into a drawing to win the floral arrangements by the participating florists: Barrington/Hinsdale Flower Shops (Barrington and Hinsdale), Busse’s Flowers and Gifts (Mt. Prospect), Payton Floral Company (Barrington), Surroundings by Colin (Chicago and Palatine), and Sylvia’s Flowers (Arlington Heights).

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December 11, 2007

Schaumburg High School students to perform at IMEA Music Festival

Schaumburg, Ill. -- The Schaumburg High School Music Department will be sending four students to the Illinois Music Educators Association’s (IMEA) All-State Music Festival on January 31 through February 2, 2008. Senior alto saxophonist Eamonn Prizy, senior percussionist Alex Miller, senior vocalist Dan Shaw, and junior violinist Michelle Gibbs were selected to perform with some of the best high school musicians in the state of Illinois. Students began the audition process in October. They were selected first to perform in the IMEA District 7 Music Festival. From there, students are chosen from each geographic district in the state to form the All-State Band, Orchestra, and Choir.

The All-State groups will rehearse together for three days in Peoria prior to the performance/concert on Saturday, February 2.

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December 10, 2007

Schaumburg High School Band to perform in Florida for the holidays

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Band will perform at DisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla., followed by a performance at the Outback Bowl in Tampa later in December.

The band begins its tour on December 26, taking five buses to Orlando. While in Orlando, the band will perform in Disney’s Magic Kingdom on December 28 as part of the “SpectroMagic Parade.”

On December 29, the band will leave for Tampa to be part of the Outback Bowl festivities, which culminate in the half-time show on New Year’s Day. The game between the University of Wisconsin and the University of Tennessee, as well as the half-time performance, will be telecast nationally on ESPN.

In addition to its bowl game half-time show, the Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, and Drumline will compete with 14 other participating high school bands. All of the high school bands, as well as both participating college bands, will perform on December 31 in the Outback Bowl parade in Tampa.

The band, which includes 25 members, has been preparing for this trip all year. Fundraisers, such as cookie dough sales, candy sales, restaurant promotions, and plant sales were held to subsidize the costs for the week-long trip. Following the performances, the band is scheduled to return home on January 2.

Note: For further information about the SHS Band’s holiday trip and performances, please contact Kevin Miller in the Schaumburg High School Band Office at (847) 755-4802.

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December 3, 2007

Conant High School NHS members volunteer for Woodfield Area Children’s Organization

Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Conant High School National Honor Society (NHS) students will be taking underprivileged children holiday shopping on Saturday, December 8. The Woodfield Area Children’s Organization is sponsoring the event, which begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Elk Grove Wal-Mart store.

“Our students are very excited to help children and their families within our community have a memorable holiday season,” commented NHS Sponsor Jodie Friedman.

A total of 115 NHS students, over 50 percent of the active school NHS membership, will be participating in this annual event, helping children shop for holiday gifts for their families.

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December 3, 2007

Fremd High School students to participate in IMEA All-State Music Festival

Palatine, Ill. – Ten Fremd High School students will perform in a three-day music festival in which only the best high school music students are invited to participate. The Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Music Festival is scheduled from January 31 to February 2, in Peoria, Ill., and culminates in students’ participation in band, orchestra, and choir concerts.

The FHS 10 students, who were chosen through rigorous auditions, are: Kate Besenjak (All-State Choir, alto), Ryoh Shinohara (Band, flute), Brendan Jacobi (Band, bass trombone), Jon Samuel (Band, tuba), Taylor Lehotan (Honors Choir, bass), Patrick Kennedy (Jazz Band, piano), Mindy Park (Orchestra, cello), Rachel Bomba (Orchestra, string bass), Sarah Finegan (Orchestra, flute), and Colin Fleming (Orchestra, percussion).

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December 3, 2007

Schaumburg High School schedules holiday concerts

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Music Department will perform three separate Holiday concerts during the month of December. On December 17, the Concert Orchestra, Choraliers, Concert Choir, and Girls Chorus I & II will perform. December 18 will feature a performance by the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Red Eye Brass, and the Woodwind Choir. On December 19, the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Cadet Band will perform.

Special performances before the December 17 and 18 concerts include “Tuba Christmas,” a prelude concert in the auditorium lobby. During the concert on December 18, the Wind Symphony will perform music from the band’s upcoming Outback Bowl Music Festival appearance scheduled for December 30 in Tampa, Fla.

All concerts will be in the school’s Carl Weimer Auditorium (1000 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg), each beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for each concert are $2.00.

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November 21, 2007

Schaumburg High School Choir to perform with Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Schaumburg, Ill. – Twenty-eight members of the Schaumburg High School Concert Choir will perform at the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Showcase. The event will take place at the Sears Centre on Saturday, December 8, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The student singers will be part of a 250 voice massed choir joining the orchestra on two songs: “O Holy Night” and “Wassail, Wassail.”

Also featured in the Holiday Showcase are Cirque du Soleil entertainers, internationally competitive ice dancers, a chorus featuring the Elgin Choral Union, the Elgin Children’s Chorus and the Chicago Jazz Synchronized Ice Skating Troupe. The event will be hosted by Diane Penning and Benjamin Brecher.

Tickets ($25 for adults, $17 for students) may be purchased at the Sears Centre box office by calling 1-888-7332-7784.

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October 26, 2007

Schaumburg High School students chosen for IMEA Jazz Festival

Schaumburg, Ill. – Five student musicians from Schaumburg High School will perform at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 7 Music Jazz Festival on November 10 at Niles North High School.

Selection for this honor is made through stringent auditions reflecting the highest of standards by the school district, the directors, and the students. The Schaumburg students include senior Phil Cramer (trombone), junior Matt Martinelli (trombone), senior Alex Miller (drums), junior Matt Norman (trombone), and senior Suman Ventkataswamy (bari sax).

Schaumburg High School also will be represented at the IMEA District 7 Music Festival on November 17 at Crystal Lake Central High School. Selected students are senior Carla Andres (clarinet), senior Phil Chester (trombone), senior Veronica Dapper (bassoon), senior Sarah Fallon (piccolo), junior Michelle Gibbs (violin), senior Vivian Lin (flute), senior Alex Miller (percussionist), senior Eamonn Prizy (alto sax), and senior Dan Shaw (voice).

Similar events will be held in nine districts throughout the state, with approximately 10,000 junior and senior high school students participating. From these, 1,200 students will be chosen to attend the All-State Conference in Peoria, January 30 through February 2, 2008, to perform and attend in-service professional development sessions as well as a music industry trade show.

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October 26, 2007

Conant High School music students to perform at IMEA Festival

Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Students from the greater Chicagoland area have auditioned and been selected for participation as the best on their respective instruments or choral voice part. Selected students will participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association’s District 7 Festival at Crystal Lake Central High School on November 17.

Conant High School students selected for this honor include Jeff Easterling, Diana Kim, and Greg Shearhod representing the Band; Lisa Vogl, from the Jazz Band; Theresa Glatzhofer, representing Chorus; and Natsuki Kumagai, Matt Sato, Diana Yang, David Chi, Zachary Preucil and Paul Roszyck from the Orchestra.

“There are hundreds of students competing for each and every one of these selections, and each of them is the best of their own school’s programs,” said Conant High School Music Teacher Joseph Malmquist. “District 7 is one of the most competitive in the country, and it is a great honor for each of these students to represent Conant High School.”

After a day’s festival and rehearsing with prestigious guest conductors, students will present a concert representing the highest level of music in the state of Illinois. The public is welcome to attend the performance.

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October 17, 2007

High School District 211 represented among I.S.B.E. 2007 Those Who Excel award recipients

Palatine, Ill. — Township High School District 211 was represented among the recipients in the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2007 Those Who Excel education awards program. The State Board annually sponsors the Those Who Excel awards to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s public and non-public schools.

High School District 211 award-winners are (listed alphabetically):
• Hoffman Estates High School Social Worker Andres Acosta (student support personnel category)
• Schaumburg High School’s Chemistry of Foods program (team category); Team members include Family & Consumer Science Teacher Kerry Frost and Science Teacher Kenneth Turner
• Palatine High School Science Teacher Anthony Krotz (classroom teacher category)
• William Fremd High School Principal Marina Scott (administrator category)
• James B. Conant High School Parent Karen Strauch (community volunteer category)
• William Fremd High School Athletic Director’s Secretary Joan Volberding (educational service personnel category)

Award recipients were honored by the Illinois State Board of Education at the Those Who Excel awards banquet on Saturday, October 13, 2007, in Decatur, Ill.

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May 25, 2007

Township High School District 211 schedules Alternative High School Graduations

Palatine, Ill. – Township High School District 211 has scheduled the 15th-Annual Commencement ceremony for its alternative high school programs. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the auditorium at Hoffman Estates High School (1100 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates), beginning at 7:00 p.m.

This year, graduates from the Lifeskills and Educational Alternatives Program (LEAP), District 211 Academy-North (ANOR), and the District 211 Alternative High School will receive their diplomas during a combined ceremony. Friends and family are invited to attend.

The Alternative High School is a program that offers students an opportunity to continue their high school education in the evenings. The Academy-North and LEAP programs are offered during the day as an alternative to the mainstream day school. Students that attend alternative programs complete all High School District 211 graduation requirements.

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May 17, 2007

William Fremd High School presents senior choir recognition concert

Palatine, Ill. – The William Fremd High School choir groups will present a senior recognition concert on May 23, 2007. The program, honoring senior choral music students, will be held in the school’s auditorium (1000 S. Quentin Road in Palatine), beginning at 7:00 p.m.

This eclectic program will feature popular music and performances by senior choir members. The Viking Vocal Jazz; “Unprepared,” men’s a capella; “Audial Sunshine,” women’s a capella; and the Gospel Choir also will perform.

The public is welcome to attend the concert, and there is no charge for admission.

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May 17, 2007

William Fremd High School presents recognition concert

Palatine, Ill. – The William Fremd High School Senior Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Symphony will present a senior recognition concert on Thursday, May 24, 2007. The program will be held in the high school’s auditorium (1000 S. Quentin Road in Palatine), beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The concert will feature 55 honored graduating senior students, who will perform a variety of music including selections from Michael Daugherty, Frank Ticheli, and Morton Gould. Dr. Richard Fischer of Concordia University will be featured as a guest conductor of the Wind Symphony.

The public is welcome to attend the concert, and there is no charge for admission.

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May 4, 2007

High School District 211 announces Academic Scholars

Palatine, Ill. – The following High School District 211 students were recognized as 2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Academic Scholars are graduating seniors who rank in the top-25 of their class based upon either weighted or unweighted grade point averages after seven semesters). These students received the Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award for their outstanding academic achievements during their high school careers.

Palatine High School
2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award)

Lindsay L. Ansai, Beth Basin, Kyle R. Bettenhausen, Megan M. Betti, Krasimir F. Bonchev, Kara J. Burlinski, Christopher M. Conklin, Robert de Pau, Coralie D. Jackman, Isabella M. Janusz, Andrew W. Jones, Kimberly R. Klein, Julie M. McDaniel, Elizabeth K. Morlock, Taras E. Nalywajko, Caitlin M. Narantic, Maximilian Pappas, Milan N. Patel, Danika K. Prochaska, Justine A. Salva, Arpan M. Shah, Viktoria G. Shikova, Janice J. Shon, Christine A. Szorc, Mitchell W. Tucker, Tom Z. Wang, Kelly E. Wiggen, Sally B. Wippman, Jaclyn C. Woodruff, Christine M. Zaleski, and Elaina M. Ziehm.

William Fremd High School
2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award)

Shraddha Adhikari, Sarah Alban, Chelsea Bolton, Caitlin Brady, Anita Calwas, Meghan Childs, Rikki D’Angelo, Dennis DiGioia, Marie Elise Gonzalez, Alexander Gumz, Hailey Hartman, Victoria Hewitt, Sarah Hong, Judy Hsieh, Nathaniel Hubbard, Jenelle Huddleston, Sravan Kannan, James Kuo, Katherine Lee, Olivia Lewis, Jeanne Li, Stephanie Lovitt, Michael Maas, Nicole Maila, Christine Meister, Ester Mellado, Soeren Palumbo, Daniel Parker, Claire Reising, John Rosencrans, Jacqueline Schiffer, Daniel Schmitt, Marybeth Southard, Alexander Tatara, Courtney Tuegel, Caroline VanAcker, Mary Van Houten, and Esther Yeo.

James B. Conant High School
2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award)

Serra L. Aktan, Laura G. Bauch, Monica M. Bienias, Allison R. Buckley, Alain C. Castillo, Amy C. Charvat, Christophe D. Chong, Brian S. Fisher, Steven T. Florian, Ankur B. Gupta, Kevin R. Happ, Mark I. Hamada, Malinda K. Holmer, Ryan A. Jansen, Jill S. Johnson, Michelle B. Kim, Brian P. Kinney, Lauren E. Kosrow, Alexandra S. McKnight, Joshua M. Moore, Anish V. Patel, Cari M. Pick, Radhika S. Rawal, Debra C. Reitz, Christopher M. Renno, Michelle A. Salemi, Khushbu H. Shah, Michelle E. Sitrick, Elijah P. Socha, Henry A. Soong, Hyo C. Yang, Shennin N. Yuen, Sherril R. Yuen, and Jessie W. Zhang.

Schaumburg High School
2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award)

Avery Aldridge, Rene Alvarez, Jessica Berens, Bradley Buniak, Bogdan Buricea, Alyssa Ceretti, Samantha Franklin, Laura Gleason, Jeremy Henle, Amy Jacobson, Sarah Joseph, Dana Kappel, Michelle Lindmeier, Takako Mino, Zachary Moy, Alyssa Murphy, Maureen Murray, James Ogorzalek, Bindiya Patel, Lauren Reader, Johanna Rinkema, Sara Sarmast, Jacqueline Sholar, Christine Spees, Jilliam Swanson, Karen Throndson, Joshua Von Schaumburg, Pei Wen (Sally) Wu, Brittany Weygandt, Genevieve Zachas, and Shiteng Zhou.

Hoffman Estates High School
2006-2007 Academic Scholars (Richard C. Kolze Achievement Award)

Adil S. Akthar, Alexander J. Beach, Jackqueline R. Bochte, Sarah J. Braun, Jacqueline A. Dickens, Sara A. Fox, Amy L. Gill, Alyssa L. Godzicki, Kamila J. Kosiarski, Brittany K. LaSota, Gregory P. Laurence, Adam C. Lukowicz, Michael R. Mims, Allison M. Minnich, Debra K. Morris, Daniel L. Organ, Cristina M. Papeck, Bhavik P. Patel, Davel K. Patel, Parth M. Patel, Paulina Pawluczuk, Michael J. Prendergast, Angela L. Roback, Sasha Sadeghizadeh, Jaclyn N. Silvestri, Sarah R. Tucker, Corinne D. Uskali, Michaela P. Velasco, Katherine A. Wainwright, Danielle J. Wall, Sarah E. Zink, and Piyum S. Zonooz.

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April 18, 2007

Schaumburg High School schedules percussion concert

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Music Department will perform “Night of Percussion” on Monday, April 23, 2007. The program will be held in the school’s auditorium (1100 West Schaumburg Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Saxon Marching Band Drumline, STOMP Ensemble, Wind Symphony Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Percussion Septet, Concert Band Drum Quintet, Cadet Percussion Choir, and the Three Amigos Drum Trio will perform, with solos by Alex Miller and Sean McShane (marimba); and Patrick Lesiewicz, Alec Sekera, and Corey Rudner (snare drum).

The public is invited to attend. Admission is free.

For more information, please contact the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4802.

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April 18, 2007

Schaumburg High School schedules choir concert

Schaumburg, Ill. – The Schaumburg High School Concert Choir will perform the Star Spangled Banner before the Chicago Rush/Philadelphia Soul Arena Football game on Monday, April 30, 2007. This event will take place at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, with the kick-off set for 7:00 p.m.

Eighty Schaumburg High School Concert Choir members will run to mid-field to sing prior to kick-off. The group will perform an a cappella version of the Star Spangled Banner, specifically arranged for the event by Palatine composer and author Dave Reiser.

The public is invited to attend. Admission for the football game is $10 for adults and students, and tickets can be purchase by calling Allstate Arena.

For more information regarding the Schaumburg High School singers, please contact the Schaumburg High School Music Department at (847) 755-4801.

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