JBK Leaders Work to Assist American Soldiers
During the week of May 12th, the J. Kyle Braid leadership team will be raising funds to support Soldiers Angels http://www.soldiersangels.org/ -- an organization dedicated to supporting deployed soldiers and their families. The motto of the organization is: “May no soldier go unloved.” The goal is to raise $5000 through the sale of t-shirts, wristbands and magnets. Sales will go on in the lunch periods beginning on Monday May 12th. There will also be a special pizza sale in the Link area during 11th period on Thursday May 15th.
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Fathers' Club Annual Steak Dinner & May Meeting
The Fenwick Fathers’ Club invites current and incoming dads to attend The Annual Steak Dinner and May Meeting Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM in the Fenwick Link Reception Area. The program will feature a Review of the Year in Fenwick Athletics by Mr. Mike Curtin, Athletic Director. Reservations are necessary. Incoming dads are invited as guests of the Fathers’ Club and current dads can attend at the cost of $20.
To make your reservation, please send your name and money to:
Fenwick Fathers’ Club
505 Washington Boulevard
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Or
Call or email Fathers’ Club Coordinator:
Laura Atchison at 708-386-0127 x 150
latchison@fenwickfriars.com
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Junior Date Dance Information
Instructions for buying a bid for the Junior Date Dance on Friday May 16th, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Drake in Oak Brook.
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College Information Series - Class of 2009 & Parents
FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL
MONDAY, MAY 12
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Cafeteria – 7:00 p.m.
An introductory presentation on the college selection process will be made
on the dates listed above. The SAME presentation will be made on each evening
in order to accommodate your family's calendar. Mr. Borsch, Mr. Egan, and Mrs. Docherty
will address ACT/SAT interpretation, deadlines,
application strategies, essays, recommendations, and financial aid
among other factors. Parents of current juniors and their students are
encouraged to attend one of the sessions.
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2008 Honors Convocation
The Fenwick Administration, Faculty, Staff and Student Body gathered on Friday May 2, 2008 for the 2007-08 Honors Convocation. The newly elected members of the National Honor Society were announced, as well as winners in the National Merit program. Winners in the State Scholars and the Presidential Award programs were recognized. Special Awards won by students during the school year as well as the Faculty Honor Awards were announced. See the Full Listing of Awards and Winners in PDF Format.
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Job Openings
Summer Positions—Science Department
Fenwick High School has an immediate need for two science teachers for Summer School 2008. Summer school runs for five weeks beginning June 16 and concluding on July 18th. School day runs from 8:00 AM until 12:50 PM.
Positions:
• Biology (lab included)
• Chemistry (lab included)
Successful applicants will be experienced high school teachers with substantial academic background in the discipline. These are summer school only positions. Teachers who have full-time positions at comparable high schools are specifically invited to apply. Competitive compensation and excellent working environment.
Please e-mail resumes to Assistant Principal Ms. Kathleen Curtin at kacurtin@fenwickfriars.com or mail to:
Ms. Kathleen Curtin
Fenwick High School
505 Washington Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
The hiring manager requests that you not call the office. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Fenwick High School is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, including marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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Bus Schedule - Friday, May 2nd
Because of the Honors Convocation on Friday, May 2nd, school will be dismissed early. The busses will leave Fenwick five minutes (approximately 11:40 a.m.) after the Honors Convocation. The Burlington North stop (Berwyn Station) will leave Berwyn at 12:46 p.m. Please be aware of the 45 minute time difference.
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18 Fenwick Students Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Eighteen Fenwick students received the Sacrament of Confirmation at an all-school liturgy on Tuesday, April 22nd. Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki, DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago presided over the Confirmation Mass. Two Fenwick students were also received into the Catholic Church.
The following students received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Senior Johnny Lappe, Junior Louise Hahn, Sophomores Ryan Bartecki and Sara Hughes, and Freshman Angel D'Souza, John Freitag, Abby Gies, Matt Jakubisin, Kimberley Kogol, Melanie Kogol, Clare Madden, James McGuire, Quinn Murphy, Tyler Sweall, Abbey Sturwold, Jenna Vondrasek, Caitlin Walsh, and Zach Williams
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Invisible Children Benefit
On April 25, current and former faculty, Mr. Slajchert and Mr. Scharpf, plus special Fenwick guests, will be performing a benefit concert for Invisible Children. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door.
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Fenwick Hires New Head Volleyball Coach
The Fenwick Friars have a new head volleyball coach. Kelly Colangelo of Chicago has been named to the post. “Kelly comes to us with a great collegiate playing background, she also has a variety of coaching experience,” says athletic director Mike Curtin. “Her last position was the assistant coach at UIC, all of which translates into a coach with the potential to do great things at Fenwick.”
Colangelo is a three-time Academic All Big Ten recipient. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Kinesiology and studied at Purdue University before taking a position at Marist High School as a health teacher and the men’s and women’s assistant volleyball coach. She will receive a Master of Education from UIC in July. “I’m extremely excited. I value the great tradition at Fenwick and I see nothing but great things for the future,” says Colangelo.
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Fenwick Juniors Win Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Ribbons
Juniors Hannah Ehlenbach and Elizabeth Schorsch, of Fenwick’s student newspaper The Wick, were awarded Blue Ribbons for Excellence in Journalism by the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association this week.
Ehlenbach was recognized for her photography and Schorsch for her columns. Ehlenbach also edits the Beyond the Moat page and contributes articles to the paper, and Schorsch writes on politics and world affairs as well as contributing her popular humorous columns to the Diversions page.
The work of both student journalists can be viewed in issues of The Wick on Fenwick’s website.
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Students Excel on the National AATG German Exam
Fenwick High School students Matthew Clardy and Welle Huening have qualified for the 52nd National AATG (American Association of Teachers of German) German Examination Awards Ceremony to be held at Glenbrook South High School on May 4th. Over 25,000 students across the US participate in this examination every year. German teacher, Mary Barr, along with Clardy and Huening, will be honored for their achievements at the ceremony.
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Fenwick Choir Raffle - Trip for 2 to London
Help the Fenwick Choir to fund their June Italy Concert tour by purchasing tickets in their raffle fundraiser. Tickets ($20.00 each) for the Weekend Getaway for 2 to London can be purchased from Choir members or by contacting Ms. Suzanne Senese, Choir Director, at (708) 386-0127, ext 198. The Drawing will be held at the Spring Concert on May 14th, 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Auditorium.
Included in the trip is round-trip airfare from select US gatewasy, accommodations in double room (3 nights), and daily continental breakfast.
TENTATIVE LONDON ITINERARY:
To Purchase tickets click here
Day 1: Friday, November 7, 2008 – Departure from the U.S., overnight flight to Europe. Please note, transfer from the airport to your hotel is not included
Day 2: Saturday, November 8, 2008 – Arrival in London this morning. Check-in to your centrally-located hotel, and begin exploring right away!
Day 3: Sunday, November 9, 2008 – Enjoy exploring London on your own today.
Day 4: Monday, November 10, 2008 – Today is free to further enjoy at your leisure. Exciting shopping opportunities abound in London’s Covent Garden, and Harrods.
Day 5: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – Departure for the United States. Please note, transfer from your hotel to the airport is not included.
**Raffle winners must be 18 or older**
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Fenwick Presents Loyola VP Dr. John Lee with the 2008 St. Martin de Porres Award
Dr. John Lee has been selected to receive the 2008 St. Martin de Porres Award for Meritorious Service to the Medical Profession. The event will take place on Sunday, April 20, at Fenwick with a 9:00am Mass, 10:00am Brunch, and 11:00am Ceremony in the Fenwick Faculty Cafeteria. Lee is currently the Vice President of Loyola University Health Systems as well as the former Dean and Professor of Pathology at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine.
A 1973 Fenwick graduate, Lee swam for Fenwick his freshman and sophomore years and was a member of the Biology Club.
He attended Yale University, receiving his undergraduate degree in psychology/philosophy in 1978. He went on to pursue and receive a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1983. He was a James Scholar and earned his M.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1988.
He has received board certifications in anatomic pathology and neuropathy. He began his residency in pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From there, he earned a clinical and research fellowship at Massachusetts General shortly thereafter. By 1992, he was named Assistant Professor in the departments of Pathology, Pharmacology, Experimental Therapeutics & Neuroscience at the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University. He ascended to the position of Professor by 2002, a position he still holds today.
He has received numerous teaching awards, among these being “Professor of the Year” three times, “Teacher of the Year” three times, and “Outstanding Basic Science Professor” twice. He has written and lectured extensively, held numerous administrative positions, served on scores of thesis committees, and holds membership in all the major professional neuroscience societies. He and his wife Jane currently live in Wilmette, IL.
The award was established in 1998 and named after a Dominican Friar from sixteenth century Spanish Colonial Peru. St. Martin de Porres served in a mission of mercy as physician, dentist and pharmacist to individuals in the slave markets.
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Blackfriars Guild To Present "Footloose"
The Fenwick Blackfriars Guild will present the musical commedy "Footloose" on Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th at 8:00 p.m. and a special Matinee on Sunday, April 20th at 3:00 p.m. in the Fenwick Auditorium.
Footloose tells the story of a teenage boy and his mother who are forced to move to a small rural town, where they struggle to adjust to the local cutlure, dominated by a minister who has banned all dancing from the town. They are consoled by the sympathetic minister's wife and her teenage daughter. The score includes the rock hits "Footloose," "Let's Hear It For The Boy," "Almost Paradise," "I Need A Hero" and "The Girl Gets Around."
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Fenwick's Philosophy Club To Sponsor Inaugural St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture
The Lyceum, Fenwick High School’s Philosophy Club, is sponsoring their inaugural St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7.00 pm in the auditorium. The Very Reverend Michael Mascari, O.P., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Albert the Great will speak on Living the Virtues in Easter Time. This event is free to the public. For more information please contact Bro. Douglas Greer, O.P. at 708.386.0127 x 218.
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Health Information - Class of 2012
The State of Illinois requires that a child entering ninth grade must have a completed health form on file in the school health office for the 2008-09 school year. Download the instructions in MS Word Format or Adobe PDF Format
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Coach Dave Hogan to be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Varsity baseball coach Dave Hogan of Fenwick High School will be inducted into Chicago Catholic League Coaches Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony on May 1st, 2008. The honor celebrates 29 years of experience coaching at Fenwick. Hogan coached soccer for 18 years accumulating a record of 227-87. He is still coaching baseball and is a member of the IHSA Baseball Hall of Fame. His baseball teams have posted a record of 599-296—the next win will be his 600th victory. His coaching record includes 10 Catholic League Championships, 10 Regional Championships and 3 Sectional Finalist. His 2007 team placed 2nd in the Summer State Tournament, 115 of his players have played at the college level. His teams have produced 18 All State Athletes and 15 Professional Signees. He holds the 12th highest winning record in Illinois high school baseball history.
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Incoming Freshman Parent Night
“INCOMING FRESHMEN PARENT NIGHT”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
AUDITORIUM
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
?? QUESTIONS??
Let us help with the answers!
PANEL
Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P., President
Dr. James Quaid, Principal
Ms. Kathleen Curtin, Assistant Principal
Mr. Michael Curtin, Athletic Director
Ms. Janice Reedus, Vice President of Administration/Finance
Mr. Richard A. Borsch, Associate Principal for Student Services
Ms. Francesca Casaccio, Director of Admission
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Fenwick Inducts Four New Members Into Hall Of Fame
Fenwick High School hosted its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, April 4, 2008, and welcomed four new members to the pantheon of honor. Ceremonies began with a morning assembly at Fenwick High School and concluded with a mid-day luncheon at the Oak Park Country Club.
Bob Dixon, Director of Development and Alumni Relations for Fenwick High School, Princiapl Dr. James Quaid and Associate Principal Richard Borsch, introduced the recipients in an all-school special guest assembly. The following are the 2008 Hall of Fame inductees with their Fenwick graduation year:
David Lies ‘67, Timothy Rooney ‘75, Otto Rutt ‘79 and Jack Spatafora ‘49.
A passionate, quiet man, David Lies embodies the idea that success isn’t complete until society becomes the ultimate beneficiary. He has risen to the top of the real estate market as president of Remanco, Inc. He and his company are highly regarded in the industry and have been for years. By many measures, he is a great success.
Never one to rest on his laurels, Lies rose to the occasion in 2000 initiating what became known as “The Lies Challenge.” His response to a call from Fenwick resulted in contributions of $4,000,000 in nine months from 200 people to fund construction of the current wrestling room, the faculty dining area, restoration of the auditorium, and the development of two technology classrooms. This challenge and its success further allowed Fenwick to move on to complete the Light for the 21st Century capital campaign. Lies also took a leadership role in this effort and stands today as a testimony to humble generosity.
He considers among his proudest achievements his years as a student at Fenwick, where he cultivated not only his intellect, but also established a clear sense of values and priorities. Having transferred into Fenwick from Quigley Seminary his sophomore year, he participated in the drama club, the German club and intramurals.
After graduating from Fenwick in 1967, he went on to Notre Dame, where he received a BBA in 1971. He earned his MBA from The University of Chicago shortly afterward.
His recipe for success is simply this, “give 100% always; be a good Christian; give back to others who have not had the same opportunities – this is the obligation of the gifted.”
David is one of four brothers who have graduated from Fenwick (including Peter, Mark and Donald). He and his wife Linda live in Wilmette, IL.
As a senior partner of Winston & Strawn, Timothy Rooney keeps a low profile despite his involvement in complex and high-profile litigation. His client list is impressive, including Aon Corporation, Verizon, Harris Bank, Gov. George Ryan, Congressman Dan Rostenkowski, and Bell Atlantic. Despite this, Rooney prefers to keep his core values simple – try to do my best at whatever I do, and try to treat people right, and that means everyone.
As a student at Fenwick, he excelled in football and basketball as well as academics. Among his most noted achievements was winning the Lawless Award for Outstanding Student Athlete and being named starting safety in the first annual Catholic-Public league All Star game. He also participated in the French Club, Banua, and wrote for The Wick. After graduating in 1975 from Fenwick, Rooney attended Northwestern University where he played football and, in 1979, received a BA in Economics with honors. He went on to the University of Notre Dame Law School, earning his JD in 1982. That same year he joined the law firm of Winston and Strawn as an Associate, and was elected full partner in 2002.
He was Chairman on the Board of Trustees for Fenwick, a position he served from 1999-2005. He also received Fenwick’s Accipiter Award in 2005. Fenwick alum Robert Cooney, himself an attorney and member of the Fenwick Hall of Fame, comments that Rooney “is dedicated, committed and effective in his profession and in his position as Chairman of the Board for Fenwick. Most people don’t realize the time and effort he puts in. He does so much on behalf of all of us and isn’t really interested in the accolades – just what’s in the best interest of Fenwick.”
Rooney and his wife Kim live in Western Springs, IL. Two of their three sons, Tim and Mike, are Fenwick graduates. Their youngest, Matt, is currently a sophomore.
Colonel Otto J. Rutt epitomizes the image of the soldier-scholar, but beyond his achievements of economist, aviator, and warrior stands a man of devotion – to God, his country, his friends, his family, his ideals, and all humanity. As a Marine Corps officer and fighter pilot, he has served two combat tours, one in the 1991Persian Gulf War and one in Operation Iraqi Freedom II in 1994. He currently holds the billet of senior Marine Corps member to the Defense Human Capital Strategy Program Executive Office. He has been decorated with numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, the Seas Service Deployment Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
As a Fenwick student, Rutt was engrossed in football. As he tells it, “if I wasn’t studying, I was training. I loved it. During the season, it dominated my waking existence. I loved the anticipation of game week, the pep rallies, the team Mass, the whole struggle; I was mesmerized and energized.” Yet, despite his attachment to football, he managed to balance sports with academics, earning acceptance to Harvard. Following is graduation from Fenwick in 1979, he matriculated to Harvard and in three years earned an economics degree. He went into the Marine Corps in 1982 and became an F/A-18 pilot. In 1992, he worked as a commodity futures and options broker with Goldman Sachs and later with The First National Bank of Chicago. He attended the University of Chicago, where in 1993 he received an MBA with dual concentrations of Finance and Business Policy. By 2000, he began a stint as commercial airline pilot while also serving as a Marine Reserve Officer. In 2006 he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and received the distinction of “honor graduate” from the Air War College. He currently holds the position of Senior Marine Advisor.
He and his wife Judith live in Alexandria, VA.
Jack Spatafora’s 40 year career as an educator includes chairing and reforming history curricula in schools like Fenwick, Niles, New Trier and Loyola University. As a writer it includes executive addresses and network documentaries for presidents, ambassadors and CEO’s. In speaking of his career, Spatafora tells that, “boiled down it has meant helping students think a little better and executives sound a little better. On my best days, I like to imagine myself an Oak Park Mr. Chips.”
While at Fenwick, Spatafora began sharpening his rhetorical skills as captain of the debate team and columnist for The Wick. He also participated in the annual Blackfriars Drama Guild annual productions. He achieved honors as an award-winning debater and member of the National Honor Society. At his Fenwick graduation in 1949, he gave the valedictory address. He speaks of his Fenwick experience thusly, “I’ve seen Fenwick both as a student and for a while as a faculty member, where I not only used what I learned, but saw how the Fenwick experience continues in the lives of those who came after us. I also received preparation for life in several ways – from the courses and teachers an academic and moral readiness for life; from debate knowing how to organize thoughts and think on my feet; from The Wick and theatre knowing how to communicate with the heart as well as the head.”
He received his BA from Loyola and MA from Northwestern, where he also completed doctoral work in history. He and his wife Joan live in Park Ridge, IL, and have three grown children, Rick, Debra, and Lisa.
Fenwick Hall of Fame Award
The Fenwick High School Hall of Fame honors alumni/ae and friends of Fenwick whose lives exemplify, in an extraordinary manner, the values and standards of Excellence, Leadership, and Tradition.
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Three Fenwick Students Named to Peacebuilders Initiative
Anna Michalski, Genevieve Nemeth and Jeanette Vecchio, juniors at Fenwick High School, were named to participate in this summer’s Peacebuilders Initiative. Peacebuilders is an innovative program of the Bernardin Center that prepares Catholic high school youth for leadership roles in peacemaking, reconciliation, and conflict transformation, and inspires them to consider ministry as a life choice. These three students will spend a week on the campus of the Chicago Theological Union, studying theology in the morning and working at an outreach program in the afternoon. Theology courses are taught by professors from the Chicago Theological Union staff.
Following the summer training, Michalski, Nemeth and Vecchio will devise and implement a peace project during their senior year. Past Peacebuilders have created programs such as a non-violent conflict resolution program for grade school students. Peacebuilders selection is very competitive and it is rare for a high school to place three students as Fenwick has done this year.
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St. Baldrick's Raises over $20,000 for Children's Cancer Research
Over 80 students, friends and faculty shaved their heads on Friday, March 14th to raise funds to combat children’s cancer. The effort raised $22,000 beating the school’s goal by 10%. After a morning rally, students gathered in the Fieldhouse during lunch periods to see friends and teachers lose their locks. The event was covered live by Fox-32 Television in Chicago. Among the highlights were Theology Teacher Mrs. Lucy White who had dyed her hair pink before shedding all of her tresses. Her efforts raised $1130.
Highest fundraisers were Tyler Dumon ($2900), Garrett Henderson ($2255), David Bielat ($1935) and Joseph Helme ($1050.) Other high fundraisers included Coach Jerry Ruffino who led the way in lunchroom donations and the Fashion Show headed by senior Torie Frangella which raised over $1500. Barbers from Great Clips in Oak Park along with Ms. Rita Morrissey and Ms. Deb Musso donated their services for the haircutting. Nationwide, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation expects to raise over $20 million this year. Grant funds have been distributed to over 230 institutions for laboratory research and to help make clinical trials available to more children than ever, giving those children treatment that offers the best chance for a cure. Thirteen fellowships have also been funded to encourage the best and brightest new doctors to pursue careers in childhood cancer research. Donations can still be made on-line at www.stbaldricks.org or to Mr. Paulett.
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Sophomore Trisha Liston Named Consensus All-State Basketball
Sophomore basketball player Trisha Liston was named to the All-State team by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-times and the Champaign News-Gazette. Trisha scored 713 points as a sophomore to average 21 points a game. She also shot an astounding 89% from the free throw line. As a freshman, Trisha was a member of the Fenwick IHSA State Champion team. She joins three seniors on the All-State team, all of whom are Division I recruits.
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AP Pre-Admissions Sessions
AP Pre-Admissions Sessions will be held on April 15, 16, & 17 at 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Reference Library. There will be an additional session on April 16th at 3:15 p.m. All Students taking the May 2008 AP Exams must attend one of these sessions. All Students taking the May 2008 AP Exams must attend one of these sessions. Students having an 11th period class must come to a morning session or the Wednesday April 17th session. Bring a Sharpened #2 pencil. If you have taken an AP Exam in the past, you must use the identical information you used on past answer sheets. Please consult your grade reports for this information. The Pre-Administration meeting takes about 20 minutes. No admittance after the posted time.
Contact Ms. Laura Docherty for further information (708-386-0127 ext 134)
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Easter Message from Fenwick's President
Jesus is Risen! Yes, he is truly Risen! Alleluia!
With these words, and words that are similar, we hear the “good news” of Christianity. And, how desperately our world, and we ourselves, need to hear and be reminded of these words. Jesus has conquered sin and suffering, he has won the victory over suffering and death! How much we need to be reminded of this great news!
So many people need the reminder that God’s love is more powerful than the difficult circumstances people face here and around the world. Perhaps as you read this message, you are reminded of loved ones who are sick, or serving in the military overseas, or relatives who struggle with finances, or other types of hardships. We know there are many parts of our country and our world where people do not have enough to eat, do not have adequate health care, and worry about keeping their job or finding a job. Whatever it is, we are challenged to remember the ultimate victory of Jesus, which sends new life everywhere. And given the pervasive action of the Spirit, we too can each be an instrument of the new life of Jesus by remembering he dwells in every human being.
May you hear the invitation of Jesus to embrace his new life, and may we ask Jesus for the grace that we may be instruments of new life not only for those we meet, but for all people in our world. May this time of new life be a time of refreshment and relaxation, deep spiritual growth, and a time to know that the risen presence of Christ can permeate even the darkest corners of our lives and our world.
Fr. DePorres Durham, OP
President
Fenwick High School
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Open House for 6th and 7th Graders
All 6th and 7th grade students are invited to attend Fenwick's open house with their families on Wednesday, April 16th.
The open house program is not only intended to introduce individuals to Fenwick, but is also intended to guide both students and parents through the very important decisions concerning high school placement.
Teachers, students, staff and counselors will be available to answer any questions concerning their organizations from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Lawless gymnasium. The formal program will begin promptly at 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
When arriving at Fenwick, please park in the southwest parking lot and enter through the glass LINK section of the building.
If you have questions about the Open Houses, please call the Admissions Office (708) 386-0127 extensions 115 or e-mail the admissions office at admissions@fenwickfriars.com.
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Fenwick Student Chris Mayor Receives Junior Citizen Award
Fenwick High School junior, Chris Mayor, was recently awarded with The Chicago Park District’s Junior Citizen Award at a recent dinner ceremony. The Junior Citizen program recognizes high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership in their local parks, school and community and serve as positive role models. A panel of judges selected Mayor as a regional finalist based on his contributions to Shabbona Park and various service projects. The selection process begins at the local park level and culminates in a citywide competition.
Mayor has been involved in park district programs since childhood, “The challenges I faced as a child participating in sporting events through the park district has helped carry me through challenges I face today in life, such as school,” says Chris who plays on Fenwick’s varsity volleyball team. Besides participating in sports, you can find Mayor helping out with fundraisers for New Horizon Center and Misericordia, which provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults. Chris’ inspiration is his cousin who has autism, “If my cousin understood what I was doing for her, I know she would appreciate it.” Mayor’s school service project involves working on social skills with his cousin who he takes out to movies and helps with her reading skills.
Mayor has been selected to advance to the Chicago Park District’s citywide competition where he will deliver a speech and be interviewed once again. If chosen as the citywide winner, Mayor will receive a college scholarship.
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Dumke Sisters Head to Belfast
Sophomore, Colleen Dumke and her sister Trish Dumke, who will be entering the class of 2012, will be heading to Belfast, Northern Ireland over the Easter Break to compete in the 38th World Irish Dancing Championships. In 2007 Colleen and her sister both placed first in the Mid-America Oireachtas, one of the largest Irish step dance competitions in the United States. In addition, last year Colleen was ranked 19th in the world in her age group when she competed in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Mother's Club "Pretty in Pink" Luncheon and Fashion Show"
The Fenwick High School Mothers’ Club invites you to enjoy this year's “Pretty in Pink” Fashion Show on Thursday, April 17th. The Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Boutique shopping will begin at 10:30am followed by lunch and the fashion show at 11:30am. There will be an assortment of prizes, including a raffle for a diamond necklace valued at over $5,000 designed by Alan Rocca Jewelers. Admission to the event is $55. Tickets are available by contacting Kim Trucco 708.366.3809 or Carolyn Ryan 630.325.3911.
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Fenwick Needs You to be Number One in St. Baldrick's High School Challenge
St. Baldrick’s Day is Friday March 14th. Approximately 60 Fenwick students, faculty and friends will have their heads shaved or hair cut in the Fieldhouse during the three lunch periods. The event is to raise money to fight children’s cancer and the volunteers have an urgent need of your financial support.
Look at the current list of shavees. You can donate online or by giving directly to the shavee. Donations will be accepted during lunches all of next week and on the day of the event. Find out which of your friends is going bald to fight children’s cancer and give them your help. The Fenwick St. Baldrick’s Event will be telecast live on Fox-32 from noon until one o’clock on March 14th. Other St. Baldrick’s events include the Friday night fashion show, vote for the teacher you most want to see bald, shamrock sale in the cafeteria, and St. Baldrick T-shirt sale in the cafeteria.
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Freshman/Sophomore Students and Parents Invited to a College Night
Freshman and Sophomore students and parents are invited to a presentation entitled “It’s Never Too Early to Start Thinking about College, but Don’t Panic” on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00pm in the Student Cafeteria. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Borsch or Mrs. Docherty.
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Reserved Student Parking Available
Our reserved student parking lot is currently accepting applications in the cafeteria. Please register your Childs vehicle as soon as possible before all the parking spaces are taken. Our reserved student parking lot is located 2 blocks west from Fenwick along Madison Avenue (formally the Foley – Rice dealership). The reserved parking space is renewable on a month-to-month basis throughout this semester. Once you reserve your parking space you can continue to renew the space next year and ongoing.
Please take advantage of this parking opportunity by downloading and completing the registration form on this website or pick a form at the cafeteria.
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Math Team Qualifies for State Finals
The 34 member Fenwick Math Team won the first place team award and qualified the entire team for the April finals. This is the fifteenth straight year the Friars have qualified for the State Competition. The local competition took place on February 23rd at Concordia University. Events included Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculator, and Team Combination Events. Individual winners included Patrick McQuade and Evan Martinez. Francesca Cozzi, Ted Bruce, Jason Pugh, Matt Wala, Brad Nivens and Vincent Storelli also received individual awards.
Summary of Math Competition (pdf format)
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Athletic Physicals
FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
MAY 28, 2008 at FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL
For the 2008 - 2009 SCHOOL YEAR
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM COST: $25.00
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GETTING AN ATHLETIC PHYSICAL
1. Students will be able to have their physical examinations done during their lunch time, study hall time, physical education class or health class. Students are not allowed to miss any other classes unless they have permission from their teachers.
Appointments are not made for physicals.
2. The health history section of the physical examination form will need to be filled out and signed by a parent and a student before the physical examination is given.
3. Physical examination forms are available in the student cafeteria, two weeks before the physical examination. Physical examination forms are also available in student services, in the business office, in the health office and on the internet.
4. Students need to bring their physical examination form and $25 to the Lawless gym on May 28 if they would like to have a physical examination done.
5. Please remember that no athlete can participate (tryout, practice or compete) in interscholastic sports without a current physical examination being on file in the nurse’s office. Athletic physicals must be completed for every year a student will be participating in sports. A freshmen incoming physical examination counts for freshmen year sports only.
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Fenwick Band Concert Wednesday March 5, 2008 7:30 p.m.
The Fenwick High School Band has been working hard to prepare its annual Winter Concert, which will be held Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick High School Auditorium. All three of Fenwick's ensembles will be featured. The Jazz Band will be playing some cool tunes, the Percussion Ensemble will be trying out something new by using brooms like you have never seen, and the Concert Band will be presenting selections such as Jupiter and Fanfare and Fantasy. Please join us for this exciting and entertaining evening that will display some of the many talents of Fenwick students.
This is a free event and all are welcome. The concert should last about an hour and complimentary refreshments will be served afterwards. This is your last chance to see the band before they travel to Disney World to perform at Epcot over Spring Break! We hope you see you Wednesday March 5th!
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Fenwick Students Win in Spanish Oral Proficiency Contest
On Saturday, February 23rd, fourteen Fenwick students attended the Spanish Oral Proficiency Contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese at Proviso West High School. The students were evaluated by a panel of three judges and received one of the following ratings: certificate of participation, green ribbon (3), red ribbon (2), or blue ribbon (1). The results are as follows.
Green Ribbon
Nitza Solis
Red Ribbon
Louise Hahn
Sophia Khan
Laura Lopez
Anne Wooding
Blue Ribbon:
Katherine Bailey
Cristina Flores
Franklin Alexis
Ann Hanrahan
Mario Hernandez
Lauren Malyk
Gary Mitchell
Laura Monteagudo
Kelly Ryan
Irene Drago, Denise Megall and Alan Howell served as judges at the event.
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FriarShop
The Online FriarShop has been temporarily suspended. Fenwick related Items can be purchased at the On Campus FriarShop. Call or email Gerald Brockhouse for additional information and for placing orders. He may be reached at (708) 386-0127 ext. 167.
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2008 Summer Sports Camps
Fenwick High School announces its Summer Sports Camps schedules. Download registration form in Adobe pdf format or Microsoft Word format.
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Chicago Sun-Times Columnists Speaks at Assembly
On Tuesday, February 26th, Mary Mitchell of the Chicago Sun-Times spoke on her life experience, the importance of "Words" and the Political Campaign she is covering for the newspaper. Ms. Mitchel has won a number of journalism awards including the Award of Excellence from the National Association of Black Journalists, the Studs Terkel Award from the Community Media Workshop and the Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headlines Club. Ms. Mitchell is also a frequent guest panelist on WTTW's Week in Review.
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Fenwick Opens New Main Entrance
The new main entrance and lobby have now officially been opened. All students, parents, teachers and visitors should enter the school through the new entrance located off the parking lot. Entrance to the building from the Scoville Business Office door will no longer be available.
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Illinois Advocates of Educational Choice
The Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools and the Catholic Conference of Illinois invite parents to attend a meeting with the Illinois Advocates of Education Choice and representatives of non public schools servicing senate district 39 and their state legislators on Saturday morning, February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. until no later than 11:00 a.m. at Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park.
This will give legislators the opportunity to hear first hand the concerns of school parents, to better know and understand the problems facing schools. Walter Lutheran High School is located at 900 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.
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Dana Ballard '96 to be Inducted into ESCC Hall of Fame
Fenwick High School graduate Dana Ballard (’96) will be inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) Hall of Fame, in a ceremony to take place on Thursday, March 6th. Ballard will join Principal Dr. James Quaid, and girls basketball coach Dave Power, as representatives of the high school.
Dana Ballard has a distinguished athletic record, particularly excelling in softball. She was a four-year letter winner and starter at Fenwick, where, in addition to playing softball, Ballard also participated in basketball and volleyball. During her senior year at Fenwick she placed 2nd in the 18-and-under Amateur Softball Association’s National Tournament. She was also a nine-year member of the Oak Park Windmills softball team.
Ballard attended the University of Minnesota on a softball scholarship where she became the first player in Minnesota softball history to hit a home run in an NCAA Tournament. In 1999, she and her Minnesota teammates advanced to the NCAA National Championship Game; the same year they became Big Ten Champions.
After graduating from college, Dana Ballard was the Assistant Softball Coach for five years at the University of St. Thomas where she led her team in winning two NCAA Division III Softball Championships and four MIAC Titles. In 2006 and 2007 Ballard was the Assistant Softball Coach at her alma mater, Fenwick High School.
The 2008 ESCC Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 6 at the Crystal Sky Banquet Hall 7941 W. 47th McCook, IL. Tickets are $50 per person and are available from Lori Heidloff x139 with checks made out to: ESCC rather than Fenwick. The evening starts at 6 PM with Cocktails followed at 7 PM with Dinner.
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Wrestlers Excel in State Tournament
Sophomores Nick and Chris Dardanes became the first brother tandem to place in the I.H.S.A. State Championships for Fenwick in wrestling. Nick placed 4th while Chris took 5th place capping off a very exciting weekend. Bobby Barnhisel made his third trip to Champaign--only the 3rd wrestler in Fenwick history to do so. Bobby lost his first match by a heart breaking score of 4-2 and was not able to wrestle back. All three wrestlers are underclassmen and will get another chance at a championship next season.
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Fenwick to Switch to New Telephone System
Fenwick High School will replace its present telephone system on Monday, February 18th. While the school is closed on Monday for the Observance of Presidents' Day, the telephone system, including Voice Mail may not be available for a short period of time. The new telephone system will be active, after the cut over of the external phone lines Monday. If you are unable to reach the school or leave a voice mail message for an administrator, faculty or staff member, please try again later on Monday.
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Summer School Registration Continues Until February 22nd
Registration for summer school is in process now at Fenwick. The summer program offers an opportunity for enrichment and taking an additional course that might not fit well into the normal school year schedule. Offerings this summer include History and Theory of Film, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and Pre-Calculus. Most of the classes meet from June 16th to July 18th (check with Pre-calculus instructor for a different schedule.) Class counselors are able to advise students on the appropriate course choices for the summer. Science and math classes meet in the morning; the film class meets in the afternoon. To register, complete the registration form and return with deposit to the Business Office.
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Fenwick's Coach Power to Receive the Central Sectional Coach of the Year Award
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has selected Coach Dave Power of Fenwick High School to receive the 2007 Central Sectional Coach of the Year award for Girls Basketball. The Central section includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. As the Central sectional winner, Power is automatically considered a finalist for the national coach of the year in his sport.
Coach Power was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2005. During the 2006-2007 season, he passed the 700 victory mark ending the season with 706 career triumphs.
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Reserved Student Parking Lot
Sign up for a Reserved Student Parking Lot space for those individuals winning the lottery. Each student winning the lottery will receive a special hang tag indentifying then as a reserved parking space owner during Monday’s lunch periods. Learn more about the lottery and the parking lot arrangement/guidelines (PDF Format) The document outlines the rules, expectations and form required to enter into the lottery.
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Black History Month - The Little Rock Nine
The Little Rock Nine, as they later came to be called, were the first black teenagers to attend all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. These remarkable young African-American students challenged segregation in the deep South and won.
Although Brown v. Board of Education outlawed segregation in schools, many racist school systems defied the law by intimidating and threatening black students—Central High School was a notorious example. But the Little Rock Nine were determined to attend the school and receive the same education offered to white students, no matter what. Things grew ugly and frightening right away. On the first day of school, the governor of Arkansas ordered the state's National Guard to block the black students from entering the school. Imagine what it must have been like to be a student confronted by armed soldiers! President Eisenhower had to send in federal troops to protect the students.
But that was only the beginning of their ordeal. Every morning on their way to school angry crowds of whites taunted and insulted the Little Rock Nine—they even received death threats. One of the students, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Eckford, said "I tried to see a friendly face somewhere in the mob. . . . I looked into the face of an old woman, and it seemed a kind face, but when I looked at her again, she spat at me." As scared as they were, the students wouldn't give up, and several went on to graduate from Central High. Nine black teenagers challenged a racist system and defeated it.
"Civil Rights Movement Heroes." Fact Monster
© 2000-2007 Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster. 06 Feb. 2008
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/bhmheroes1.html
ROSA PARKS
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, an African-American seamstress, left work and boarded a bus for home. As the bus became crowded, the bus driver ordered Parks to give up her seat to a white passenger. Montgomery's buses were segregated, with the seats in the front reserved for "whites only." Blacks had to sit at the back of the bus. But if the bus was crowded and all the "whites only" seats were filled, black people were expected to give up their seats—a black person sitting while a white person stood would never be tolerated in the racist South. Rosa had had enough of such humiliation, and refused to give up her seat. "I felt I had a right to stay where I was," she said. "I wanted this particular driver to know that we were being treated unfairly as individuals and as a people." The bus driver had her arrested.
Martin Luther King, Jr. heard about Parks’ brave defiance and launched a boycott of Montgomery buses. The 17,000 black residents of Montgomery pulled together and kept the boycott going for more than a year. Finally, the Supreme Court intervened and declared segregation on buses unconstitutional. Rosa Parks and the boycotters defeated the racist system, and she became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement."
"Civil Rights Movement Heroes." Fact Monster
© 2000-2007 Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster. 06 Feb. 2008
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/bhmheroes1.html
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Sports Announcements - Inclement Weather Cancelations
Due to the forecast bad weather this afternoon and evening (2/6/2008), the girls’ basketball games against Benet scheduled for tonight at Fenwick have been postponed until this Friday, February 8th. The games will remain at the same times – sophomore & fresh. A at 5:30pm and varsity & fresh. B at 7:00pm. The varsity game will be Senior Nite.
The boys varsity & sophomore basketball games against DeLaSalle (CCL Crossovers) scheduled for this Friday, February 8th, at Fenwick have been moved to Thursday, February 14th, also at Fenwick. The sophomore game will be at 5:45pm and the varsity game will begin at 7:30pm. The JV , fresh. A and B games scheduled for Saturday at DeLaSalle have also been postponed and will be rescheduled to a date to be announced – probably Monday (2/11) or Tuesday (2/12).
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Fenwick Hosts Alumni Gathering in Florida
Fenwick alums from throughout the South Florida area are invited to attend a special Gulf Coast Reception at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort on Friday, February 15. This marks the second consecutive year that the Fenwick President and the Fenwick Director of Development will host the event, which draws from nearly 500 known Fenwick alums in South Florida.
The event itself is informal and serves as a chance for Fenwick alums to reconnect, renew old acquaintances, and learn about all that is currently going on at their alma mater. The cost to attend the event is $30 per person.
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples, FL (800) 455-1546. For more information or to RSVP to this event, call (708) 386-0127 ext.143, or email lmanering@fenwickfriars.com>/a> by February 8, 2008.
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Black History Month - Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, an African-American seamstress, left work and boarded a bus for home. As the bus became crowded, the bus driver ordered Parks to give up her seat to a white passenger. Montgomery's buses were segregated, with the seats in the front reserved for "whites only." Blacks had to sit at the back of the bus. But if the bus was crowded and all the "whites only" seats were filled, black people were expected to give up their seats—a black person sitting while a white person stood would never be tolerated in the racist South. Rosa had had enough of such humiliation, and refused to give up her seat. "I felt I had a right to stay where I was," she said. "I wanted this particular driver to know that we were being treated unfairly as individuals and as a people." The bus driver had her arrested.
Martin Luther King, Jr. heard about Parks’ brave defiance and launched a boycott of Montgomery buses. The 17,000 black residents of Montgomery pulled together and kept the boycott going for more than a year. Finally, the Supreme Court intervened and declared segregation on buses unconstitutional. Rosa Parks and the boycotters defeated the racist system, and she became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement."
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Fenwick Closed on Friday, February 1st
Fenwick High School will be closed Friday, February 1st because of the weather.
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Fenwick Boy's Basketball game vs Gordon Tech Postponed
The Fenwick Boy's Basketball game vs Gordon Tech scheduled for tonight, February 1, 2008, has been postponed because of the weather. It will be rescheduled.
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2008 Fathers' Club Annual Dinner and Auction
The 29th Annual Fathers' Club Dinner and Auction will be held on Friday evening April 11th at Drury Lane, Oak Brook, IL. This years Raffle Grand Prize is a 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible! For more information see the Fathers' Club Auction Page! And don't miss this years Auction Catalog!
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Girl's Varsity Basketball game vs Washington Moved to 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
Time Changes for Boy's Basketball game vs Loyola
There is no game tonight for the girl's basketball team vs Washington. This game has been tentatively rescheduled for February 9th at 1 p.m. at home
The Boy's basketball game vs Loyola Academy for Wednesday, January 30th has a different time schedule because of the Comcast broadcast of the game. The sophomore game will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity game will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Parking Lot Reopens - Monday, January 28, 2008
Parking Lot Reopens – Monday, January 28, 2008
Washington Boulevard Doors Close
New Traffic Flow in Parking Lot
New Directions for Student Drop off and Pick up
Starting Monday, January 28 at 6:00 am the Washington Boulevard Doors will be closed. Student Entrance and Exit will be through the glass doors off the back Parking Lot.
- Passenger Vehicles will enter the parking lot from East Avenue at the south end by the Laundromat.
- Automobiles will drive to the east toward the tree.
- Automobiles will turn left just before the brick trash enclosure and the car wash entrance and go north toward the glass doors.
- Automobiles will pick up and drop off students at the glass doors.
- Automobiles will exit the parking lot through the pillars onto East Ave at the north end by the school.
- Automobiles will turn right and head toward the traffic lights at Washington Boulevard.
See a map of the new traffic flow (pdf format)
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Banua 2008 Brings Blackfriars to the Stage
The Fenwick Blackfriars Guild presents Banua 2008, the all-new edition of the annual musical comedy revue, on Friday January 25th and Saturday January 26th at 8:00 PM in the auditorium. This year’s show features over 190 cast and crew members (over 15% of the student body.) Banua includes original comedy sketches as well as a wide variety of musical acts. This year’s edition welcomes the return of the Irish Dancers as well as a special Junkyard Rumble Percussion Ensemble. Please note that there is no Sunday performance.
Tickets are $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for students. Tickets are on sale during lunch periods and at the door.
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Friars Join FOX-TV to "Go Bald Chicago" - Sign Up Information Here!
Fenwick is joining together to raise funds to help conquer children’s cancer. You can be a part as a shavee or a sponsor. The date of the big event is March 14th (St. Baldrick’s Day.) Fox TV will be at Fenwick to provide coverage as Friars cut their hair to defeat cancer. Men and women can participate. Here are the details:
- To become a shavee, go to http://www.stbaldricks.org/. Find the button that says Join the Fun > Be a Shavee. Go to Illinois and then find Fenwick under Oak Park. Click Register Me and complete the forms. Permission slips will be available in Student Services.
- Young women who do not want to shave their heads but want to cut their hair short are welcome to register. We recommend you also register for Pantene Beautiful Lengths http://beautifullengths.com/en_US/index_home.jsp if you will cut 8 or more inches of hair and join Hillary Swank’s campaign for a million inches of hair. Be sure to register at St. Baldrick’s though for the fundraising part.
- When you register, stop by Student Services and pick up your packet which includes brochures to give your friends and relatives and a St. Baldrick’s Button. Only registered shavees and short cuts can wear the button.
- Men! If you plan to grow your hair from now until March 14th, you must wear the button to avoid being sent to the Dean. Deans will have a list of registered participants.
- To donate, go to http://www.stbaldricks.org and find the button that says “Donate Now.” Search for the participant you want to sponsor and make an on-line donation or see the participant for a donation form.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Oratorical Competition Winners
Eleven Fenwick High School students who presented on the topic, “My Role in Honoring America’s Veterans,” in this year’s VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) oratorical competition have been named winners. They are: Emma Backman, John Brosnan, Gabrielle Dougherty, John Goedert, Analyn Kusper, Grace Lilek, Anna Machalski, Mary Beth McLean, Brian Mulcrone, Joan Smedinghoff and Martin Zaccaria. These students received recognition and monetary awards for being winners in their local post competition and will now move to district competition.
Freshman Emma Backman – received $200 from the Berwyn post
Freshman Joan Smedinghoff – received $75 from her Forest Park post
Sophomore John Brosnan – received $50 from his Chicago post and another $100 for capturing 3rd place at his district competition
Sophomore Gabrielle Dougherty – received $500 from her Western Springs post
Sophomore Analyn Kusper – received $100 from her Stickney post
Sophomore Brian Mulcrone – represented the Brookfield post
Junior Mary Beth McLean – received $500 from her Addison post
Junior Anna Machalski – received $100 from the Bellwood post
Senior John Goedert – represented the Park Ridge post and received $500 for capturing 1st place in District competition
Senior Grace Lilek – received $100 from the North Riverside post
Senior Martin Zaccaria – received $50 from his Chicago post and another $100 for capturing third place at his District competition
Fenwick students have won a total of $2,375 so far.
In February, John Goedert will compete in the state championship in Springfield, IL. Goedert has set a Fenwick record by qualifying for the state championship on three separate occasions. This is Fenwick’s tenth consecutive year to have a state qualifier. The Fenwick Oratorical Team is coached by Mr. Andrew Arellano.
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Advanced Purchase of Tickets for Girls and Boys Basketball Games at Sears Centre on January 19th
Fenwick Girls' and Boys' Basketball teams will play in the 11th Annual Meijer High School Hoops Showdown at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates on January 19th. The Girls will play Warren (Gurnee) at 4:30 p.m. and the Boys will take on Jacobs (Algonquin) at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.searscentre.com/promotions. Once there, enter the promotional code: FENWICK.
Tickets may also be purchased in the student cafeteria during lunch periods.
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Archdiocese of Chicago Names Mr. Paulett "Heart of the School"
Theology teacher Mr. John Paulett has been selected as a winner of the 2007-2008 Archdiocesan Heart of the School Award for Teacher Recognition. He was honored in the category of Catholic School Identity and Mission. This category recognizes teachers for their innovation in teaching theology and for commitment to education in the service of peace and justice. Mr. Paulett was selected from a pool of over 350 nominations drawn from Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese. The award will presented in a ceremony at the Wyndham Hotel on January 25th. This is fourth time a Fenwick teacher has been named as a Heart of the School Winner—the highest award from the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese. These four winners along with the three Golden Apple Teachers and other state-wide educator honorees give Fenwick one of the most highly recognized faculties in the Chicago area.
Mr. Paulett holds a degree in Classical Languages from Georgetown University and is completing his Masters in Religious Education at Felician College. His published work includes Pentecost, Peanuts, Popcorn and Prayer—a guide to teaching prayer and spirituality in the high school. He is in his second year at Fenwick where he directs school communications and coaches debate as well as teaching sophomore theology.
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Fenwick's Semi-Formal Snowfall Ball Benefitting the Hayda Family, January 18th in the Lawless Gym
On Friday, January 18th Fenwick will be hosting a dance benefitting the Hayda family from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Lawless Gym. Single person bids will be on sale for $10.00 starting Tuesday the 15th during the three lunch periods. There will be refreshments, a DJ, and a Band.
Letter from Fenwick Seniors Alex DeJulis, Max Kulhanek, Noral Cusick and Maureen Napleton (MS Word Format) or (Adobe PDF format)
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Wrestling & Hockey Team To Recognize Seniors & Parents
The Fenwick Wrestling Team will recognize the seniors and their parents at a home dual meet on Friday January 11th. Wrestling begins at 5:00 p.m. against Guerin Prep. Free admission is available to eighth graders who can then attend the pizza party after the meet.
The Fenwick Hockey Team will also recognize the seniors and their parents during the 2nd period intermission at Ridgeland Commons Ice Arena on Friday, January 11th at 8:00 p.m.
Fenwick will play Notre Dame High School that night.
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Eighth Graders Will Eat Pizza with the Basketball Players on January 11th
All eighth graders are invited to enjoy a free pizza dinner with the Fenwick Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball teams on Friday evening, January 11th. Admission to both basketball games and to the dinner is free for eighth grade students. The State Champion Girl’s team plays St. Ignatius at 5:45. The pizza party follows the game. Many of the players will join the eighth graders for the party. The Boy’s game starts at 7:30. Players will be available to meet prospective students after the game. RSVP to bbetts@fenwickfriars.com or call 708-386-0127 ext 199.
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Entrance Exam for Fenwick will be held Saturday, January 12th
The entrance exam for students planning on attending Fenwick in the fall of 2008 will be held Saturday, January 12th at Fenwick High School. The test will begin at 8:00 AM. Students should bring two #2 pencils and $25 in cash or a check made payable to Fenwick High School. Do not bring a calculator. Students should enter through the doors on Washington near East Avenue. Parents who wish to stay can park in the lot at Oak Park and Madison. Coffee will be provided in the school cafeteria. Students who wish to attend Fenwick must take the test at Fenwick. The school does not accept test results from other schools. For further information, call 708-386-0127 ext. 115 or e-mail admissions@fenwickfriars.com
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Fenwick community!
May the blessings of the Christ Child be with your families and friends during this most holy season.
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Girl's Swimmers are Feature Team of the National Interscholastic Coaches Association
The publication of the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America (NISCA Journal) is featuring Fenwick on the cover of the winter edition. The picture on the cover shows senior Kaitlin Brown encouraging Krysle Kutak in the 100 meter butterfly. The team is coached by Renee Miller who is a member of the association. A picture of the entire team and short article is inside the magazine.
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Now's the Time to take a long hard look at your IRA: The Pension Protection Act of 2006, Fenwick, and You
In August of 2006, the President signed into law what has become known as “The Pension Act,” formally entitled the Pension Protection Act of 2006, P.L. 109-280. This sweeping legislation might possibly affect you, and surely can be beneficial to Fenwick High School.
The Pension Act allows those who are 70 1/2 or older to distribute from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) up to $100,000 per year to nearly any public charity and, at the same time, that person may exclude that distribution from their gross income for federal income tax purposes.
There are many attractive features to the Pension Act. Fenwick encourages all to whom this may apply to seek advice from their tax professional. This may by just right for you and for Fenwick.
This provision expires on December 31, 2007, so please consider an IRA rollover gift to Fenwick High School right now!
Call Bob Dixon at 708.386.0127 x124 for more details.
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Shop at Jewel December 17th, 18th or 19th and Support the Fenwick Band
Support the Fenwick Band by shopping at any Jewel Osco store. Print out the coupon and take it with you when you shop on December 17th, 18th or 19th.
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Fenwick Christmas Card Design Comes from Elementary School Art Student
Fenwick held its First Annual Christmas Card Design Contest and the winner was Anthony Martone of St. Turibius School. His drawing is being used on the Christmas Card that will be mailed to thousands of members of the Fenwick community. He also won a gift certificate to the Friar Shop.
Second place was won by Paul Restivo of St. Charles Borromeo. Third place went to Arianna Allegrini of Sacred Heart School. They also won gift certificates.
Eight schools participated in the contest entering several hundred pieces of art. The work was judged by Sabina Ott and Michelle Wasson, both art professors at Columbia College who donated their time to the project.
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Choir and Band to Ring in the Holidays
The Fenwick Music Department will take the stage with its Annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Auditorium. The performing groups include the Choirs, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band. Among the musical selections will be Sleigh Ride, O Christmas Tree, the Nutcracker, All I Want for Christmas, and Pavane for a Silent Night. Admission is free.
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Letters to Santa
For the second year in a row C.A.F.E (Cultural Awareness For Everyone) is hosting Fenwick’s “Letters To Santa” program. C.A.F.E has collected over 200 names of children from the Children’s Home and Aid ranging in ages between 2 and 17. For many of these children the gifts being given by Fenwick students and faculty will be the only gifts they will receive this Christmas.
Our students and faculty have risen to the challenge presented them and all 208 letters to Santa were enthusiastically distributed before Thanksgiving. We have already started collecting the gifts and are astounded by the generosity our Fenwick students so far have portrayed. On December 14th members of C.A.F.E will have the privilege of distributing these gifts to the children at the Children’s Home and sharing with them in the Christmas season.
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Construction Continues
A significant amount of our external construction project has been finished. Work is progressing well on the interior portion of the project. The new fence along East Avenue with its stone terminal points has been erected. The metal frame is in place along the south elevation of the school to support the cloister walk we will build. The Reception Center is in place along with its stone arch. It is a very impressive effect.
The nine new instructional spaces all have their walls and floors in place. Some of the rooms have wall cabinets and counter space installed. The plumbing work for a Chemistry Lab is rather sophisticated. That room is a little less finished than the others.
The new mechanical/electrical/plumbing infrastructure is installed. This should markedly improve the quality of air flow in the Auditorium, the Student Cafeteria, and the Lawless Gymnasium. The new generator/trash compactor brick corral is completed. The construction fence is pulled back to allow bus access and parking behind the school. Work is on schedule for a January completion date. View more photos.
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Fenwick to Host 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament
The Fenwick Athletic Department will host an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd. Sixteen teams will compete in the tournament. See the complete tournament brackets. There is no admission charge for the tournament.
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Fathers' Club Family Mass & Breakfast
The Fenwick Fathers' Club cordially invites Fenwick families to the Annual Family Mass & Breakfast this Sunday, December 2 at 10:00 am to observe the Advent season together. Fenwick parents, students, siblings and other family members are welcome to attend Mass in the school Auditorium and then gather for breakfast in the Student Cafeteria.
We need a count, so please make your reservation by Tuesday, November 27. Mail it or drop it off at the school Business Office. The price is $10 per person or $40 maximum for a family. Contact us at 708-386-0127 x 150 or latchison@fenwickfriars.com.
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Fenwick Blood Drive
LifeSource Blood Services will be at Fenwick on Tuesday, November 27th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for this years annual Blood Drive.
Donors need to be 16 and older to donate. Have a signed parental consent form which are available at lunch periods on Monday, and must bring a valid government issued ID. Donors also must weigh at least 110 lbs., do not have tattoos or body piercing withint he last year, be in general good health and not have donated in the past 56 days.
Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water prior to donating. Medical questions? Call LifeSource @ 847-803-7921.
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Girls' Swim Team places 12th in State
The Fenwick Girls' Swim team finished 12th at the IHSA State Tournament this past weekend surpasing last years 24th place finish.
In Diving Mary Kate Campbell took 3rd place. In the 200 Medley Relay the girls' took 10th Place. Casey Dollard, Maryclare Finn, Krystle Kutak, Mariclaire Bresnahan set a new team record.
In the 200IM, Casey Dollard placed 10th, also setting a new team record. In the 50 Free Stephanie Ovalle placed 10th. In the 100 Butterfly, Krystle Kutak placed 9th, also setting a new team record. In the 100 Freestyle Stephanie Ovalle placed 13th. In the 100 Backstroke, Kelly Ryan placed 7th & Casey Dollard 10th place. In the 200 Freestyle Relay 10th place was won by Stephanie Ovalle, Mariclaire Bresnahan, Kelly Ryan, Morgan Bonk 400 Freestyle Relay 10th place Stephanie Ovalle, Casey Dollard, Morgan Bonk, and Kelly Ryan.
Taylor Soja swam the 100 Breast.
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Open House for 7th and 8th Graders - Sunday, December 9th, 1-3 p.m.
Fenwick will host an Open House for prospective students on Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The Open House will feature presentations by President Fr. DePorres Durham O.P., Principal Dr. James Quaid, and Associate Principal Mr. Richard Borsch. These presentations will give parents and students in depth information about the academics and culture of Fenwick. This information is important in making a well-informed decision about high school. In addition, representatives will be available to discuss financial aid and transportation. Moderators from activities and athletic coaches will be in the gymnasium to answer question.
Fenwick is a coeducational Catholic Dominica college preparatory high school. It has been named one of the 60 Best High Schools in the United States. Sports Illustrated recognized the school as having the best athletic program in Illinois. The school consistently demonstrates superior academic achievement in a wide variety of areas. Open House is the best venue for students to explore the opportunities offered at Fenwick.
Additional parking for this event is available at the Northeast corner of Oak Park and Madison. For information, e-mail admissions@fenwickfriars.com or call 708-386-0126 extension 199.
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Thanksgiving Schedule
Fenwick will begin the week of Thanksgiving with a Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 20th. We will be on a Liturgy Assembly Schedule that day. Wednesday, November 21st is a free day for students who made their raffle quota. Classes will resume on Monday, November 26th.
The Annual "Turkey Bowl", the alumni Water Polo game will be held on Thanksgiving morning. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with a game time of 9:30 a.m. Social will follow. Please use the Scoville door to the pool at the south end of the building next to the apartment building.
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The 31st Annual Fenwick High School Coeducational Jr. High Science Contest
Fenwick held the 31st Annual Coeducational Jr. High Science Contest on Tuesday, November 13th. Thirteen Jr. High Schools participated in the annual event sponsored by the Fenwick Science Department.
Avery Coonley Jr. High School placed first, followed by Roosevelt Middle School, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Francis Xavier. The leading individual participants were Andrew Van Duyn, Emily Temple-Wood, Andrew Wang, Corinne Madsen and Chetan Kumar. Complete results can be found on the Science Contest page of the Fenwick website
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Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Fenwick Wrestling Team will begin collecting non-perishable food for this years Thanksgiving Food Drive. Food will be collected beginning November 16th and will continue until November 20th. Donations should be brought to the Auditorium doors on Washington Street each morning from 7:30 am to 8:45 am. The donated food will be given to the Visitation Parish (Chicago) Food Pantry.
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Girls' Swim Team Wins Sectional Championship
The girls’ varsity swim team won their 6th consecutive Sectional IHSA Championship. The team set 6 new team records and 2 new pool records.
Mark Kate Campbell-1st place diving, state qualifier, set new team and pool record. Morgan Bonk- 200 Free 1st place, state qualifier and 2nd in 500 Free. Casey Dollard-1st place 200IM, new team record & 100 Back 2nd place, state qualifier in both events. Kelly Ryan-1st place 100 backstroke, new team record & 2nd in 200IM, state qualifier in both events. Stephanie Ovalle-1st place 50 free & 100 Free, state qualifier in both events. Krystle Kutak-1st place 100 Butterfly, new team record and state qualifier. Taylor Soja-1st place 100 Breast and state qualifier. Mariclaire Bresnahan-50 Free 3rd place, member of the Medley and 200 Free relay qualifying for the state meet. Maryclare Finn-2nd place 100 Breast, member of the Medley relay qualifying for the state meet. Kaitlin Brown-200 Free 4th place. Katie Tynan-100 Fly 6th place. Molly Loeffler-500 Free.
Also the team qualified 200 medley relay & 400 Free with new team records, and 200 Free Relay with new pool record.
State Finals are this week, Friday and Saturday at New Trier high School.
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Hundreds of Elementary School Students Compete in Fenwick Events
Over the weekends of October 27th and November 2nd, students from elementary schools throughout the area crowded Fenwick High School for contests in speech and mathematics and a girl’s basketball tournament. Contests such as these give students a chance to compete in their specialties at a high level and discover more about Fenwick High School. Speech students participated in a variety of events. Math students and basketball players displayed their talents in different but similarly competitive ways.
Another event, the science contest will be held on Tuesday November 13th at 4:00. Art students from elementary schools are participating in a contest to design the Fenwick Christmas Card. All of the events are part of the close relationships between Fenwick and its feeder elementary schools.
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Blackfriars Guild Goes Through the Lookingglass
The Blackfriars Guild takes a trip to the land of Tweedledee and Tweedledum as they perform the comedy Alice in Wonderland this weekend. The play can be seen in the Auditorium on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 and Sunday at 7:00.
The journey into Wonderland features the work of over fifty Friars including Kelly Gleason (picture) and Beau Blakely. Tickets are $9.00 for Adults and $7.00 for Students. Blackfriars comedies have been a fall tradition at Fenwick featuring the work of many of the most talented students.
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Fenwick Parent Publishes New Work on the Innovation of Thomas Edison
Sarah Miller Caldicott, the mother of current Fenwick student Connor and graduate Nick, has just published a new work Innovate Like Edison that takes a fresh look at the methods of Thomas Edison. Ms. Caldicott is the great-grandniece of Edison. The book has received favorable reviews in USA Today and was named a Book of the Year by the National Press Club. It is unlikely that any inventor in history can rival Edison’s output. He held over one thousand patents and is the inventor of the motion picture, the incandescent light and the phonograph. Edison is also the founder of the General Electric Company. The new book looks at the success system of Edison analyzing his methods of innovation. USA Today said: “People who haven't considered Thomas Edison since high school will see him in a new light, so to speak, after reading Innovate Like Edison.” The book is available through all major retail outlets.
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Fenwick Band Student Honored
Congratulations to Freshman Band member, Tom Semba, French horn, for making the Illinois Music Educators Association District 1 Band. Tom was successful at an audition on October 8th with over 2,000 other students from Chicago and its west and south suburbs. On November 17th,Tom will rehearse and play a concert under the direction of a university band director with other selected students at Lincolnway Central in New Lenox.
IMEA holds auditions in 9 different districts all over the state. District 1 is the largest and most competitive district. At the Junior and Senior level District participants are selected to be All-State musicians.
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2007 "Bridge the Gap" Raffle
The 2007 "Bridge the Gap" assembly was held Friday, November 2nd in the New Gym.The winner of the Grand Prize of $5,000 was a ticket sold by Jordan Hoppe to B. Lee. The second prize winner of $2,000 was Brian Caldicott, '09. Two $1,000 prizes were won by the Tentler Family and Kevin Matuszewski, '09. $500 prizes were won by Jean O'Brien and Hannah Ballard, '11.
The top student sellers were Jordan Hoppe, '10 and Lillian Kennedy, '08. Dress Down Days were awarded to the Sophomore class for the highest total sales and to the Freshman class for the greatest participation (96%).
The Mothers' Club presented a check for $205,000 to Fenwick President Rev. DePorres Durham, OP and Principal Dr. James Quaid. The "Bridge the Gap" Raffle helps to support the gap between tuition and the actual costs of education.
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Cross Country Team Chases State Title This Weekend
The Fenwick Boy’s Cross Country Team has qualified for the IHSA State finals by winning their regional and playing second in the sectional meet. State Championship Meet will be held in Peoria.
In addition to the victorious boy’s team, Margaret Connolly of the Girl’s Cross Country Team qualified for the state finals as an individual and will compete in Peoria. In recognition of his achievements, Head Coach John Polka has been elected to the Illinois High School Track and Cross Country Officials Hall of Fame.
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Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation Grant
The Irish Fellowship Educational and Cultural Foundation is offering a $2,000 grant for a qualifying student for the 2007-08 school year. The awardee must be a freshman or sophomore, have at least 2 of his/her eight great grandparents from the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, and exhibit financial need as determined by the Principal/President. Due date to respond is October 31, 2007.
If you qualifiy and would like to apply, please contact Ms. Janice Reedus or your school counselor.
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Fenwick Honors Red Ribbon Week
The Fenwick chapter of SADD participated in National Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 22nd. Members of SADD decorated the trees outside of the school with large red ribbons to demonstrate Fenwick’s commitment to the importance of Red Ribbon Week. Members also made daily announcements to raise awareness of issues related to drug and alcohol use. On Tuesday ribbons were delivered to the entire student body who are encouraged to wear them throughout the week. To conclude, on Friday members of SADD will be wearing black t-shirts with ribbons to raise awareness of national statistics related to young people riding in cars with drivers who are under the influence. “Fenwick is putting more resources into educating students about these issues and SADD’s efforts compliment the school’s overall goal of increasing student awareness of the dangers of alcohol and other drug use,” says Nancy Drennan, SADD moderator and freshman counselor.
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URGENT: Blackfriars Dinner Venue Change
The location of the Blackfriars Dinner Dance on November 3rd has changed. The 56th Annual Blackfriars Dinner will now take place at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive, in Chicago. See www.friarsonline.com for further details or call 708.386.0127 x163
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Open House Welcomes 7th and 8th Graders on Wednesday, October 10th
Fenwick held its first Open House of the year on Wednesday, October 10th from 7-9 PM. Prospective students and their parents had the opportunity to meet with teachers, coaches and activity directors. Tours of the building showed the facilities as well as previewed the new additions. No reservation are required for any Open House. In surveys from last year’s applicants, Open House was listed as one of the most important factors in making a high school selection.
For information, e-mail admissions@fenwickfriars.com or call 708-386-0127 extension 115.
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Fenwick Recognizes Its National Merit Commended Students
Twenty-one Fenwick High School seniors have been named National Merit Commended students in the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: William Blakely (Elmhurst), Sarah Blazer (LaGrange), Nicholas Bortolotti (Elmhurst), Alexandra Collison (Evanston), Jennifer Deichl (North Riverside), Eric Donnelly (Burr Ridge), John Doyle (Burr Ridge), Jason Dzikowski (Berwyn), Samuel Garner (LaGrange Park), Kelly Gleason (River Forest), Megan Hickey (Hinsdale), Brian Janda (Burr Ridge), Ian Mazeika (North Riverside), Anne Marie McLean (Elmhurst), Kaitlin Meyer (Hinsdale), Alexander Munaretto (Riverside), Bradley Nivens (Berwyn), Kathryn Penicook (LaGrange), Daniel Reither (Park Ridge), Ethan Ross (Elmhurst) and Matthew Wilcox (LaGrange). A Letter of Commendation from Fenwick and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to these scholastically talented students by their principal Dr. James J. Quaid.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation will receive recognition of their outstanding academic promise. These Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.4 million students who entered the 2008 competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as a high school junior. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards, some of these students do become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.
The young people named Commended Students in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program are distinguished by their strong academic performance in this rigorous competition,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “Our nation’s pursuit of educational excellence can be furthered by publicly honoring these outstanding students and by acknowledging the important role schools play in fostering their development. We hope that this recognition will contribute to their education opportunities and encourage all students to strive to realize their potential.”
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Fenwick's Touchstone Receives Top Accolades
The 2006-2007 edition of Touchstone, Fenwick’s art and literary magazine, was recently awarded First Place with Special Merit honors by the American Scholastic Press Association. The award places Fenwick’s publication among the top five percent of all high school literary publications in the country.
The ASPA (American Scholastic Press Association) evaluates and scores college and high school literary magazines on criteria of content coverage, organization, design, presentation and creativity. Touchstone tallied a total score of 970 points out of a possible 1,000 points. As a result, Touchstone is a finalist for Most Outstanding High School Literary-Art Magazine for 2007. Notification will take place in December.
It’s a testament to the work and creative efforts of all those at Fenwick who write poetry, compose fiction, paint, take photos, and sketch images, comments Jeff Verver, Creative Writing instructor and Touchstone Moderator. There’s plenty of quality material from all the students, though most of the credit should go to those who edit the magazine not bad at a school known for its exceptional curriculum in math and science.
Anne Gallery, one of last year’s editors-in-chief and current senior, adds, Like many things at Fenwick, Touchstone was the product of a dedicated group of students, working hard, collaborating, and sharing their various talents. The excellent creative work submitted made the editors' jobs, if anything, more difficult. Hours were spent designing everything from font size to what the theme of our publication was going to be. I feel I can speak for my peers by saying that we have all learned valuable skills we will continue to use for years to come. I am honored to have been a part Touchstone.”
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Freshman/Senior Parent-Teacher Conferences
The annual parent-teacher conferences for freshman and seniors will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. The purpose of this important event is to provide parents with the opportunity to discuss their child's academic progress with his/her teachers.
Eight minute conferences will occur from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Since the evening hours are the busiest, parents are asked to please schedule conferences during the day, particularly late morning or late afternoon if you are available.
Beginning Monday, October 1, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. you may schedule conferences by using the "pickatime" online service. A link to Parent-Teacher Conferences can be found under the parents tab or you may click here to schedule your conferences. You will need two items: (1) your child's identification number found on his/her student ID or on an old report card
and (2) his/her birth date.
If you do not have access to a computer and wish to schedule conferences, call (708) 386-5265. This telephone number is reserved strictly for this purpose. Please note that parent-teacher conference registration (both online and via the telephone) will not be accessible after Friday, October 12th at 3:00 p.m.
When you make your own appointments online, you will be able to print out your schedule at home and bring it with you for your conferences. If you call to schedule conferences, you will receive a copy of your conference schedule in the mail. Should you need a copy of your appointments on the day of conferences, it will be available at the Washington Blvd entrance. If you have not activated your Edline account yet, your activation code will also be available at this table.
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Students, Faculty & Staff Celebrate Bishop Fenwick Day
The Fenwick community gathered in the auditorium today to celebrate Edward Dominic Fenwick Day. Alum, Father Dennis Woerter, OP, class of 1986, presided and preached at the all-school Eucharist. Fr. Woerter reminded the assembly to look beyond what is familiar, their families, friends, school groups, teams or clubs for opportunities to be of service to the greater human family. Fr. Woerter is presently a parochial vicar at St. Pius V Parish in Chicago and serves as the Provincial Promoter of Social Justice.
The Fenwick community gathers each September to remember its namesake Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick, the first Bishop of Cincinnati, the founder of the Dominicans in the United States, and a man dedicated to the education of youth.
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Nine Fenwick Seniors Named National Merit Semi-Finalists
Nine Fenwick High School seniors have been named National Merit Semi-Finalists in the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: John Bellaire (Clarendon Hills), Ian Clark (Downers Grove), John Goedert (Oak Park), Matthew Healy (Elmhurst), Kyle Henderson (Hinsdale), Brittany Kelleher (Oak Park), Evan Martinez (Berwyn), Jennifer Schulte (Burr Ridge), and Caitlin Visek (Lombard). “While the National Merit Scholarship Corporation admonishes us not to use the number of Merit winners to rank schools, the fact remains that year after year Fenwick students have done well on the National Merit exam. This is a credit to both their own ability, and the ability of our faculty to ready our students for standardized testing which certainly is used by colleges to some degree to help place students and gain admissions,” says Richard Borsch, associate principal and Student Services counselor at Fenwick.
National Merit Semi-Finalist status signifies a student has posted one of the top scores in his or her state on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) taken as a high school junior and is in the top one to three percent nationally among the approximately 1.4 million students who took this exam in October 2006.
The nine National Merit Semi-Finalists from Fenwick High School are among 16,000 academically talented high school seniors from across the nation who will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $34 million that will be offered next spring.
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must advance to Finalist standing in the competition by possessing an outstanding academic record, being endorsed and recommended by the school principal, and earning SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying test performance. In addition, the Semi-Finalists and a school official must submit a detailed scholarship application which includes a self-descriptive essay and information about the student’s participation and leadership in school and community activities
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Sophomore Day of Reflection held on September 18th
The Class of 2010 spent Tuesday September 18th in a day of formation and community development. The focus of the day was leadership and teamwork. Students reported to school at their normal times and dismissal was at the normal times as well. The morning session of the day was held in the Fenwick building. Afternoon activities were held outside at the Priory fields. The day begin with a prayer experience for the entire class. This was followed by a West Point Cadet presentation. Lunch was provided by the school. After lunch, there were orienteering exercises on the practice fields.
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Fenwick Faculty and Staff Committed to Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
For the second year faculty and staff at Fenwick High School competed in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon held on August 26th. Last year three teams participated with the men’s and women’s team earning first place in the co-ed corporate relay class. This year, 18 faculty and staff members comprising of six teams demonstrated their athletic capabilities in the Olympic-distance triathlon. “It is important to encourage faculty to be healthy and to be good role models for the students” says Principal Dr. James Quaid.
The Accenture Chicago Triathlon is the world’s largest, averaging 8,500 athletes participating in a 1.5 K swim, 40K bike ride and a 10K run. Athletes compete in all three sports, or form a three-person relay team with each member competing in a different sport. “Most of this year’s participants were first time competitors,” says Cindy Jones who met up with her fellow colleagues at 4.00 a.m. in Fenwick’s parking lot before boarding a bus to Monroe Harbor.
Participation in the triathlon is just one aspect of Fenwick’s commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle within its community. The Student Life/Academic Committee, with the guidance of sub-committee doctors, are taking a number of preventative steps to promote health by including strength training, cardiac screenings and head injury diagnostic testing for students, faculty and staff. The committee was also instrumental in the revamping of the school lunch menu to include healthier options.
This year’s faculty and staff triathletes are: Swimmers; Cindy Jones, Patrick Mulcahy, Dave Perry, Molly Stepansky, and Jeff Verver. Cyclists: Richard Beebe, Kimberly Darkes, Shawna Hennessey, Daniel Rodde, and Elmer Sweet. Runners: Irene Drago, Kati Duffy, Thomas Egan, Dr. Marissa Porter, and Gerard Sullivan. Fenwick graduates Elizabeth Perry ’04 and Matthew Timmons ’04, along with former faculty member Kendall Griffin also represented Fenwick.
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A Light for the 21st Century Fall Informational Breakfast for Parents
Register to join President Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P. at any one of our campaign and building project fall informational breakfasts.
All current parents are encouraged to register and attend on November 6. Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. More Information
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Fenwick Welcomes Parents to Mini Class Night
Fenwick will once again welcome parents to Mini-Class night on Thursday, August 30th. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., parents are invited to follow their child's academic schedule, meet teachers and learn about teacher expectations for their classes. Classes will last ten minutes, with a five minute passing time. Refreshments will be served in the Student Cafeteria throughout the evening. This is the fifteenth year that Fenwick has held Mini-Class night.
As mentioned in the article below, parents will also be able to pick up their passwords for Edline at a special table in the student cafeteria.
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Fenwick Returns to Edline
By popular demand Fenwick will return to using Edline, a web based program which will allow parents and students the opportunity to view any posted grades. This is the program we used in the 2005/2006 school year. You will no longer have to wait until progress reports or report cards are mailed out to keep abreast of a students progress. This information will be at your fingertips, literally, now.
Teachers may also post the class syllabus, assignment sheets, projects, and other items pertinent to the course they are teaching. They may even suggest a link to another web site that may contain information to enhance the class subject matter.
Teachers will be making every effort, as they have in the past, to correct and grade assignments shortly after they are due. Once this is done, they will have to enter their grades in a grade book program and then send those grades to this web site. Please allow about one week for grades to be posted after an assignment is due.
Because this is confidential information, viewing is limited to parents and students and is password protected. Parents can pick up their password and directions anytime during mini-class night, this Thursday, August 30th, in the student cafeteria. If you cannot make it on that night, they will be mailed to you.
Fenwick wishes you the best of success in this new endeavor. If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to call Ms. Diana Caponigri (ext. 111).
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Heisman Trophy Winner John Lattner's Number Retired At Soldier Field Game
For the first time in its history, Fenwick retired the number of a Friar athlete. The honor was given to John Lattner (Class of ’50.) After a standout career in football and basketball at Fenwick, Mr. Lattner went on to set records at the University of Notre Dame. He is the only athlete to win the Maxwell Award for the best college football player twice. He won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1953.
The ceremony was held on Sunday August 26th during halftime of the Fenwick football game at Soldier Field. The Friars faced Hubbard High School in the season opening Prep Bowl.
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2007-08 School Year Begins With Eucharist and Assembly
The 2007-08 School year began Monday, August 20th with an all-school Mass and Assembly. Fr. DePorres Durham, O.P. Fenwick President, presided at the Mass and encouraged the students to remember that "It's all about the Shield." He reminded the students that a Friar is a person who makes prayer, student, service and community the pillars of their life.
Dr James Quaid, Fenwick Principal welcomed the student body and invited the senior class to continue their outstanding careers at Fenwick. The underclassmen were invited to look at the accomplishments of the senior class and make the best of the opportunities presented to them during the upcoming school year.
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Construction Continues as Fenwick Prepares for Another School Year
All of the steel is in place for the LINK, the Fieldhouse Expansion and the Reception Center. The Library has been painted and the new carpet installed. Furniture is now being brought back to the school from storage, all in preparation for the beginning of school.
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