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Shepard JROTC teams up with Wreaths Across America
The U.S. Air Force JROTC program from Shepard High School last Friday continued their history of service to Wreaths Across America. As the wreaths arrived at JB Hunt Trucking, the cadets from Shepard provided color guard service. Wreaths Across America happens on December 17. This organization coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well…
Read MoreShepard, Stagg teams honor Ryan Plowman
Varsity girl basketball teams from Stagg and Shepard took time out before Monday night’s contest to pay tribute to Shepard student Ryan Plowman, who died earlier this year of complications from mononucleosis. Proceeds from the concession stand were donated to a gofundme campaign in Ryan’s name.
Read MoreNazareth rally celebrates fourth state football championship
By Steve Metsch Two huge cheers rocked the Rooney Student Center at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park late Monday morning. The first was when Zach Hayes – joined by the coaches and teammates – walked in carrying the IHSA Class 5A state football championship trophy high over his head. The second was when school…
Read MoreFootball Class 5A State Championship: Roadrunners win shootout for fourth state title
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Nazareth opened the season in August with a 2-0 win over Kankakee. It closed the season the afternoon of Nov. 26 with a 45-44 win over Peoria at Memorial Stadium in Champaign to take the IHSA Class 5A state championship. In between was a rollercoaster of wins and losses and…
Read MoreEPCHS art teacher draws something every day In Inktober
A series of drawings from Evergreen Park Community High School art teacher Libby McArthur will grace the walls of the Evergreen Park Public Library through the end of November. The drawings, collectively known as her ‘Inktober’ collection, were made during October. McArthur took part in a worldwide drawing month activity that had specific prompts for…
Read MoreOLCHS Thanksgiving food drive a success
OLCHS students and staff participated in the annual Student Council Thanksgiving food drive. Cans, paper goods and over $1,750 in cash/gift cards were collected on November 21. Participating teachers were DeMatteo, Hennelly, Jepsen, Kallenborn, Kolimas, La Spina, Meyers, Strelow, Vazzana, Watson and Wirtz. Numerous district offices also donated items. The winner of Student Council’s handmade “Turkey Chalice” award was Eric…
Read MoreLieb School honors veterans
George W. Lieb Elementary School in Bridgeview welcomed 10 area veterans who attended the Veterans Day Assembly on November 11. All of the veterans who attended were connected to either staff or students. The students sang songs and gave gifts of thanks for their service to the veterans. Supplied photos
Read MoreStagg students honor veterans at luncheon
By Kelly White In honor of Veterans Day, Stagg High School students took time to reflect upon our nation’s heroes and all of their accomplishments. Thanks to Stagg’s Student Council’s Veterans Luncheon on November 10 at the school, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, students and veterans were able to enjoy an afternoon filled with…
Read MoreHodgkins police respond to report of armed person at UPS
Hodgkins Police were dispatched to UPS this week after a call came in about a subject being seen with a handgun in the area of bus terminal 1 at the facility at 1 UPS Way. Responding officers did an extensive search of the area on Tuesday, November 15, including the wooded area near 75th Street…
Read MoreVigil honors Shepard High School’s Ryan Plowman
By Kelly White Ryan Plowman will forever be remembered by his classmates and educators as an All-American kid who always put others above himself. The 17-year-old Shepard High School student from Crestwood passed away suddenly after a short battle with mononucleosis on November 5. “Ryan was the epitome of pure heart and soul,” said Renee…
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