Juniors to Perform Saturday on WFMT
SHS juniors Kevin Xu and Ari Bakke are part of the Triumvirate Trio, which will perform live on WFMT (98.7 FM) at 11 a.m. Saturday on the “WFMT Introductions” program. The program will be re-broadcast at 10 p.m. Thursday, February 2. The third member of the group is Ariís brother, Torin, an eighth-grader at Twin Grove Junior High School. The trio are part of the Midwest Young Artists program.
Xu, who plays piano in the trio, has been an active member in the Concert and Symphonic Orchestras during his three years at SHS. He also is the harpsichord player in the Stevenson Baroque Ensemble. In May, Xu will be accompanied by the Baroque Ensemble and several area professional baroque wind and brass players in Haydn’s “Harpsichord Concerto.” Ari Bakke, who plays viola in the group, also participates in the Patriot Singers. Torin Bakke plays clarinet.
PATRIOT SPORTS
Tuesday’s Varsity Results
Boys Basketball
Warren 64, Stevenson 38: The host Blue Devils (14-2, 5-1) exacted revenge for a loss to the Patriots (11-8, 4-4) in December. Jalen Brunson led SHS with 13 points, and Michael Fleming added 11. – Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, News-Sun
Girls Bowling
Warren 2,564, Stevenson 2,022: Ashley Wittert had the high game (200) and high series (508) for the Patriots. – Daily Herald
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a mandatory meeting for all sophomores with their guidance counselors today during the activity period. Sophomores must attend, even if their club is meeting. Here is where counselors will hold their meetings:
| Bowen | West Auditorium (2206) |
| Grove | Studio Theater (2204) |
| Elijah | 7036 |
| Franklin/Donohue | 7044-7046 |
| Kaskela | 2113 (Lecture Hall Classroom) |
| Kellogg | Little Theater (4200) |
| Kulla | Chorus Room (2202) |
| Magee | 2104-A |
| Martin | 7096 |
| Perkins | 2114 (Lecture Hall Classroom) |
| Roznowski | Performing Arts Center (4000) |
| Seeger | 6048-6050 |
| Timm | Recital Hall (4100) |
| Vazquez | 2104-B |
Thursday is a late-arrival day. Classes begin at 10:30.
The Information and Learning Center is looking for a student aide to work during fifth hour. Students must currently have a fifth hour study hall or a free period to apply. Please ask for Mrs. Gorman at the upstairs circulation desk for more details. This is a paid position.
Do you want to be a Peer Tutor during second semester? Orientation for new Peer Tutors will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in Room 7032. Questions? See Mrs. Butcher in the East Learning Center.
There is a meeting for all current Peer Tutors during the activity period today in the East Commons.
Attention Students, Staff and Families: Celebrate the diversity of Stevenson and join us for World’s Fair 2012 on Saturday and Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Enjoy ethnic food, drinks, dessert, and entertainment. Performances from around the world begin at 3 p.m. each day in the Performing Arts Center. Learn about the many cultures of the world. World’s Fair T-shirts will be sold during lunch in the Wood and Glass Commons during lunch today, Thursday and Friday, January 25-27, for $15. Proceeds from World’s Fair benefit Child Reach International. For more information, contact Megan Donohue at 847-415-4510.
Join us for lunch this week. On Thursday, the East Café will have a half-pound barbecue bacon cheddar burger.
College/Career
Girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: CLC is hosting a girls only career exploration workshop on Saturday, February 25, from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The workshop will feature x-ray energy, lunar exploration, food science, nanotechnology, ecology and more. Register online at http://www.clcillinois.edu/stem or pick up information in the College/Career Center.
Juniors interested in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point are eligible to open a file for admission, and to apply for its Summer Leadership Seminar. Come to the College/Career Center for more information.
Class/Club
Jewish Student Union will meet after school today in Room 7014. Come watch a great movie and enjoy free pizza with friends. New members are always welcome.
The new DJ Club will hold its first meeting from 5-6:30 p.m. today in Room 1924. No experience is necessary. Check out the DJ Club on Facebook.
The Military History Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. today in Room 2904. Come watch a great movie and enjoy free snacks with friends. New members are always welcome.
Youth in Government – Judicial and Legislative will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Room 2904. If you are interested in competing in a statewide program as an attorney or legislator, come to our meeting for more information.
Amnesty International Club will meet after school on Thursday in Room 7038. We will discuss future bake sales to continue our fundraising for Gardens for the Gambia. All students are welcome to attend.
Cultural Cuisine Club will be meeting after school Thursday in Room 1406. Come help us make kabobs for World’s Fair. Snacks will be served!
Sports
Fencing students: If you ordered a T-shirt for fencing, please come to the Superstore and pick it up.
There will be a girls lacrosse informational meeting at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in Room 2113. If you cannot attend, contact Coach Eichfeld at 847-415-4247.
An informational meeting for boys gymnastics will be held at 3:45 p.m. Friday in Room 2113. If you cannot attend, contact Coach Deppong at 847-415-4414 or Coach Mullins at 847-415-4264.
ILLINOIS EDUCATION HEADLINES
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U. of Illinois president apologizes about emails
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Batavia schools change kindergarten, enrichment programs
NATIONAL EDUCATION HEADLINES
States weaken tenure rights for teachers
Obama offers teacher proposals in State of the Union address
Students who struggle in college find life harsher after graduation
Indiana lawmakers seeking looser voucher rules
Public universities turning to private sector for dormitories
