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The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
Lancer Named Among National Merit Finalists
Congratulations on this outstanding academic achievement!
Lake Park High School senior Aanika Parikh has been selected as a Finalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Aanika was selected based on test scores of the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and represents less than one percent of the U.S. high school seniors.
To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying test. The Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student's self-descriptive essay and information about the Semifinalist's participation and leadership in school and community activities. The selection of some 7,500 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress. Good luck, Aanika!
Spirit Marches: Swimming, Wrestling, Gymnastics
Lancer student-athletes qualify for and represent in IHSA State competition.
Congratulations and good luck to the following members of the Lake Park Boys Swim team who will compete this weekend at the IHSA Boys Swimming & Diving meet hosted in Westmont at the FMC Natatorium: Jacob Drozd (11), Alex Grodecki (10), Adrian Korwel (12), Dominick Perkowski (10), and Phillip Stempien (12). The boys swimming team is led by Head Coach Dan Witteveen and Assistant Coaches Tim Layer and Carl Metzke.
Congratulations to individual State qualifiers who competed in last weekend's IHSA state competitions:
IHSA Boys Wrestling in Champaign - Dominik Mallinder (12) who in the first round set a state record for fastest pin ever in IHSA State Tournament history. Joey Olalde (12), and Mike DiBenedetto (11). The Lancers Wrestling program is coached by Head Coach Mark Cameron, and Assistant Coaches Matt Adcock, Luke Badger, Anthony Miserendino, Pete Willis, and Manny Zepeda. (Coaches Adcock, Badger, and Miserendino are all Lancers for Life and former Lake Park State Qualifying wrestlers!)
IHSA Girls Gymnastics in Palatine - Paula Naronowicz (12), Julia Bartnik (10), and Cali Keefe (10) all advanced to the IHSA State Tournament. The girls gymnastics team is led by Head Coach and Lancer for Life Jake Luketin, Assistant Coach and Lancer for Life Rachel Fischer, and Assistant Coach Bailey Bloom.
Upcoming Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Online scheduler open through Wednesday, March 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Lake Park High School will be hosting virtual parent-teacher conferences for the second semester on Thursday, March 3 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) Please note this timeframe is 30 minutes longer than previously stated in the communication mailed home.
Students will have a shortened day of school and follow the SMART-day schedule, with dismissal at 12:08 p.m. for West Campus and 12:48 p.m. for East Campus.
Similar to the fall conferences, Lancer families can access the electronic conference scheduler to reserve a time to meet online via Zoom. The scheduler will remain open until Wednesday,
March 2
at 3:00 p.m. for families to schedule conferences with a teacher, counselor, or case manager using the credentials that were mailed home earlier this month.
The Student Services Department is also eager to collaborate with families, but appointments with your student’s nurse, dean, psychologist, social worker, or speech therapist can only be scheduled via phone. For scheduling assistance during normal school hours, contact East Campus at (630) 529-1514 or West Campus at (630) 529-1516.
Class of 2022: Scholarships, FAFSA Requirements
The College & Career Center helps graduating Lancers explore opportunities.
The Lake Park High School College & Career Center has been publicizing scholarships to graduating Lancers in a wide variety of ways. Please encourage your student(s) to take advantage of the great local scholarship opportunities available.
Scholarships: Please visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships page on the College & Career Center website. Students can view local scholarships on Xello, the post-secondary planning tool (student access only). Paper copies are available in the College & Career Center. Families can also view a summary list of scholarships. The first tab features local scholarships, and the second tab lists additional scholarships.
FAFSA Completion Reminder:
Don’t forget to complete the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid! Beginning last school year, students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, or the Non-Participation Form to receive a diploma from a public high school in Illinois.
Recently, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recognized Lake Park for an exemplary rate of financial aid applications completed by the Class of 2021 over the previous financial aid cycle. Four levels of recognition were used to determine the awards for the Class of 2021 (2021-22 financial aid application completion). Lake Park earned Bronze Honors by supporting students and families in the financial aid process and achieving a completion rate of 65% or higher. Each of the 431 public and private recognized high schools received an award banner to display at their school, along with the recognition level.
Winter Joust Returns
Enjoy the "Sport of the Arts" at West Campus on March 5.
Lake Park High School's Winter Guard will take center stage when the Midwest Color Guard Circuit hosts the Winter Joust at West Campus. Competition begins on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 p.m. with awards to follow. The show will feature 40 winter guard units from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with Lake Park performing at approximately 4:50 p.m.
Winter Guard, called the "Sport of the Arts" is an indoor version of Color Guard that brings music to life through the use of set design, costuming, flags, sabers, rifles, other equipment as well as dance, interpretive movement, and acting.
The entire performance schedule and ticket prices for the Winter Joust are available on the Midwest Color Guard Circuit website at www.midwestcolorguard.com.
LPEF Scholarships Due March 7
Educational Foundation to award scholarships totaling more than $30K
Last chance, Lancer Class of 2022! The Lake Park Educational Foundation will be awarding more than $31,000 through 32 scholarships with varied criteria based on activities, athletics, academics, career-focus, financial need, and more.
Monday, March 7 is the deadline for students to complete a common scholarship application, essay(s), and appropriate supporting materials.
Visit the Educational Foundation website to view scholarship information. Don't delay!
"Starry Night" Prom Tickets on Sale Now
The 2022 junior and senior prom will be hosted on Saturday, May 14 at The Cotillion in Palatine, followed by a post-prom cruise on Lake Michigan from Navy Pier. Lancers must attend prom to attend the Mystic Blue moonlight lakefront cruise.
Similar to previous years, prom tickets are available for online purchase with a credit/debit card through Wednesday, May 4. Students are encouraged to purchase tickets early for a discounted price now through Thursday, April 14. To purchase with cash or check made out to Lake Park, students must complete this form while logged into their LP account and submit payment to the Activities Office at West Campus. Details regarding dinner seating will be finalized near the conclusion of ticket sales, and students will be notified about how to register to sit with friends. Post-prom attendees will be assigned a bus for the ride downtown and back.
Visit the Prom website for more information about ticket sales, guest registration, and dress guidelines or contact the sponsors at lpprom@lphs.org with any questions.
Important Dates:
Mar 1...................Winter Choral Concert
Mar 4...................Institute Day (Student Non-attendance)
Mar 7...................Casimir Pulaski Day (Offices Closed)
Mar 10.................Spring Band Concert
Mar 11.................End of Third Quarter
District Tip Hotline (630) 529-3001
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