Friday, May 18, 2012
The annual fundraiser raises money for technology use at the parochial school in Woodridge.
Around and around the parking lot they walked. St. Scholastica students trekked around the school parking lot for an hour for the school's annual Walk-a-Thon for technology. Each student receives a pledge sheet to raise money. Thursday's fundraiser raised $6,170.39 for technology use at the school. Last year, the money was used to purchase laptops for every eighth grade student. Students with the highest donations get the honor of throwing a pie at Principal Gail Kueper and Fifth-Grade Teacher Amy Yusko. The class with the most donations wins a pizza party. Second grade raised the most of any grade, with $1,201.83 in donations. Brunswick Zone, Hollywood Blvd, Woodridge Park District and Ziegfield Troy-Lost Mountain Mini-Golf also …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Former Oswego High School language arts teacher and Woodridge resident Dale Fry says erectile dysfunction should have been part of original sexual abuse defense.
Dale Fry, the Oswego High School teacher convicted last year of sexually abusing a female student, testified in Kendall County court Wednesday that his battle with erectile dysfunction was a factor that was never brought forward in his trial and could have played a key role in his defense. In a post-trial hearing to determine whether Fry could receive a new trial with a new attorney, the Woodridge resident said he had been struggling with a decreased sexual drive, hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction since about 2000. Fry also said his previous attorney, Philip Nathe of Naperville, told him that his medical condition would have no bearing on the case. “I thought it was important enough that it be brought up because of the charges against …
The district would use holidays like Casimir Pulaski Day and Martin Luther King's Birthday in the "rare exception" they were needed.
The District 99 Board of Education will hold a public hearing Monday to hear testimony about using five traditional school holidays for school attendance, teacher institute days, parent/teacher conference days or staff development activities. The holidays in question are Martin Luther King's Birthday, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day. The district does not anticipate to use these holidays for school attendance but "wants the flexibility to do so in case of an emergency," according to a district release. Using these days for school attendance would be a "very rare exception." The board will vote on the recommendation following the hearing. The agenda item for the public hearing reads as …
Woodridge Patch wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable prom weekend.
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The Environmental Industry Associations -- Women's Council Scholarship Program has recognized Zachary Kuerschner.
Zachary Aaron Kuerschner, a senior at Downers Grove South High School, will receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Environmental Industry Associations—Women’s Council Scholarship Program. The program recognizes outstanding students with an interest in the solid waste and environmental industries. Kuerschner has been accepted to multiple universities to study business, according to a press release. In addition to his high academic promise, he played football throughout high school, was a member of the National Honors Society and worked at a local food pantry. Inspired by his father and uncle, both employees of Waste Management in Illinois, Kuerschner has chosen to study Operations and Logistics Management to improve environmental …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Barbara Budach, a Downers Grove North senior, is the 2012 recipient of the Woodridge Junior Women's Club scholarship.
Woodridge. Kenya. The Dominican Republic. Barbara Budach has made her mark in each. Budach, a Downers Grove North senior, received the 2012 Woodridge Junior Women's Club scholarship. She currently serves as the creative partnership and fundraising chair for AFROCKA, a nonprofit raising funds and awareness for those in need in Africa. Its biggest fundraiser is an annual rock concert. AFROCKA's current focus is helping those affected by severe drought in East Africa. Budach has completed several mission trips to the Dominican Republic, where she worked in medical clinics, held bible study, built churches and worked as a translator. During a two-week mission trip to Kenya, Budach volunteered her time to help area churches. Back in the …
Kathryn Wylly will attend Marquette University in the fall.
The Woodridge Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Naperville North Senior Kathryn Wylly as its 2012 scholarship recipient. Each year, the chamber offers scholarships to students planning to attend a business college, two-year college, or four-year university. Applicants must live in Woodridge through their date of graduation from high school, have a parent or guardian who is a member of the chamber or attend a school that's a member of the chamber to qualify. Wylly was chosen for her accomplishments both in school and the community, said District 68 Superintendent Cathy Skinner, who introduced Wylly at a lunch offering Woodridge scholarship recipients. The following are some of Wylly's accomplishments: Wylly plans to sudy biomedical…
Friday, May 11, 2012
The band performed the song Thursday for the Lakeview eighth-grader recovering from a February accident.
The Lakeview Jr. High School Wind Ensemble dedicated a song to eighth-grader Hunter Himes at its concert Thursday. Himes was riding his bike through a crosswalk in Darien Feb. 26 when he was struck by a car and trapped underneath. He has been recovering from brain trauma and other injuries and continues in rehab to regain function of his body.
The band, made up of fifth- and sixth-graders, competed last Saturday.
Woodridge School District 68's Second Year Band took first place in its division at the Music in the Parks Festival May 5. The Second Year Band, which consists of fifth- and sixth-graders, received an "Excellent" rating with a combined score of 87.5 out of 100 points. The band placed 14th overall for the day, ahead of 20 middle school, junior high and high school ensembles. It was the 10th year in a row the band participated in the competition, which attracts bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles and choirs from surrounding states and area communities. Students competed in the auditorium at Evanston Township High School, then traveled to Six Flags Great America for the award ceremony. Gary Clemson from Harper College and Richard Frazier …
Read how the eighth-graders devised a clever plan to win Penny Wars (it involves a wheelbarrow).
St. Scholastica students recently raised almost $1,800 for a school for orphans in Imiliwaha, Tanzania. The money will be sent to Sister Afra Mgwama, who spent time at St. Scholastica while studying for her master's degree from Benedictine University. The fundraiser, "Socks for Sister," required students to donate change in large athletic socks. Grades compete against one another for the most points. Pennies earn points. Silver coins and dollar bills take away points. "Competition gets fierce, but it’s lots of fun and raises money for good cause," wrote two eighth-graders in a school release. "The lower grades collected their funds in a friendly competition, but the older kids called for war," the release said. "The tallies each day …
Tony C
3:46 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
I got an idea for another defense: "my wife is ugly, and I'm bored with porn, so I couldnt possibly be responsible for getting it on with a child." Tell it to the guard as the steel reinforced door swings closed........CLANK. more ›