OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 034 DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008
FYI
Red Ribbon Week is here. Come celebrate a drug and alcohol free OPRFHS! Join the “So Fresh and Drug Free” Huskie Club. Stop by for your chance to grab an air freshener for your locker, a chance to win a flying disk, and grab some information while you’re there.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year, over 41,000 women will die of Breast Cancer. That is more than 3 times the population of River Forest. Next Tuesday is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at OPRF. Please wear pink to support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.
Cal Arts Master Class
Cal Arts University will be teaching an audition master class on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the third floor dance studio. Students with an interest and background in ballet and modern dance that are interested in pursuing dance at the college level can attend this class. Cal Arts will be recruiting seniors and juniors that may be interested in their program. They are also seeking students who may be qualified for scholarship money. For more information see Ms. Riner.
Students Traveling to France
Attention all students travelling to France this spring. There will be a mandatory meeting with parents and students on Monday, Oct. 27 in the Staff Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Ms. Mazumdar for the necessary information regarding the French Exchange.
Godspell opens Saturday!
Come see the first Little Theatre show of the year Godspell, the musical, opens this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Other performances are: Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and next week Thursday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. This hit musical features the music of Stephen Schwartz of Wicked fame, directed by Michelle Bayer and musical directed by senior, Paul Whalen.
Huskiepalooza
Huskiepalooza is this Friday, come enjoy music or be a part of a dodge ball or badminton team, sign up ends today. Huskiepalooza is only $3, doors open at 6:30 and no one will be admitted after 7:30 p.m.
OPRF Mock Election
The Illinois League of Women’s Voters will assist this Friday in a mock election. The will be bringing real voting booths. So cast your vote this Friday during your lunch period in the Student Center.
Spirit Tags
Support the Gospel Choir and get your spirit tag this Thursday and Friday in the Student Center for only $5.
World Set Free
Come see World Set Free, by Bryn Magnus, directed by Elise Kibler in Studio 200 on today at 4:00 p.m. and Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $5 dollars.
CLUB CORNER
APA/GSA (Heister/Stanis)
We will be meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 475. Our guest speaking will be talking about Red Ribbon Week.
BOSS Organization
The Heritage Morp committee will have an important meeting tomorrow morning in Room 430 at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive promptly and bring your best ideas to the table. (M. Vance)
Cheerleading Team
The Cheerleading Team is looking for a team manager - anyone interested should meet in the 1 East Classroom at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA, a non school sponsored club, will continue to read from the book of Proverbs this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. As always, come for a special Orange & Blue treat. All are welcomed. (F. Arriaga)
Film Club
We will meet this Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
French Club
The French Club will be meeting today after school in Room 337.
Scholastic Bowl Participants
The first meet of the season is today at Glenbard West. Please remember to bring your permission slip to Room 132 at 3:55 p.m. Bring money for dinner.
Skateboard Club
The Skateboard Club forms are here! Stop by Room 331 any time to get your forms for club participation.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Bulletin #3 is now available! You can get a copy in the Counselors’ office, in the College Center and on the OPRF website.
Freshmen
Meetings with your counselors are scheduled for this week. Invitations should be delivered in your 2nd period class. If you do not receive one, see your Counselor’s Secretary for information.
New! Test Prep Class for December ACT
TestWatch TestPrep is forming classes to prepare students for the December 13 ACT. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from October 29 – December 10. Register online at www.twtp.com or pick up registration materials in Room 373.
SPORTS CORNER
Girls Cross Country Team
Meeting today after school in the 1 East PE Classroom. We will cover voting for captains, Awards Night, memory pages, wacky awards, and post season training. Don't miss it! Uniforms will be collected on Thursday. (Coach McCabe)
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN Period 1 Room 210
Loras College Dubuque, IA Period 2 Room 210
St. Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Period 3 College
Reed College Portland, OR Period 3 Room 210
Rhodes College Memphis, TN Period 4 Room 210
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Period 5 Room 210
Drake University Des Moines, IA Period 4 Room 210
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Period 7 Room 210
Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Period 8 Room 210
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Smith College Northampton, MA Period 1 Room 210
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Period 2 Room 210
Kent College Kent, OH Period 3 Room 210
Lincoln College Normal, IL Period 4 Room 210
University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN Period 5 Room 210
The College of Charleston Charleston, SC Period 6 Room 210
Bryant College Smithfield, RI Period 7 Room 210
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Period 8 Room 210
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Period 1 Room 210
Trinity University San Antonio, TX Period 2 Room 210
SUNY New York 3 Period 3 Room 210
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Period 4 Room 210
Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI Period 7 Room 210
Rocky Mountain Coll. of Art Denver, CO Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Period 8 Room 210
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 034 DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008
FYI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year, over 41,000 women will die of Breast Cancer. That is more than 3 times the population of River Forest. Next Tuesday is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at OPRF. Please wear pink to support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.
Cal Arts Master Class
Cal Arts University will be teaching an audition master class on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the third floor dance studio. Students with an interest and background in ballet and modern dance that are interested in pursuing dance at the college level can attend this class. Cal Arts will be recruiting seniors and juniors that may be interested in their program. They are also seeking students who may be qualified for scholarship money. For more information see Ms. Riner.
Students Traveling to France
Attention all students travelling to France this spring. There will be a mandatory meeting with parents and students on Monday, Oct. 27 in the Staff Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Ms. Mazumdar for the necessary information regarding the French Exchange.
Godspell opens Saturday!
Come see the first Little Theatre show of the year Godspell, the musical, opens this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Other performances are: Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and next week Thursday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. This hit musical features the music of Stephen Schwartz of Wicked fame, directed by Michelle Bayer and musical directed by senior, Paul Whalen.
Huskiepalooza
Huskiepalooza is this Friday, come enjoy music or be a part of a dodge ball or badminton team, sign up ends today. Huskiepalooza is only $3, doors open at 6:30 and no one will be admitted after 7:30 p.m.
OPRF Mock Election
The Illinois League of Women’s Voters will assist this Friday in a mock election. The will be bringing real voting booths. So cast your vote this Friday during your lunch period in the Student Center.
Spirit Tags
Support the Gospel Choir and get your spirit tag this Thursday and Friday in the Student Center for only $5.
World Set Free
Come see World Set Free, by Bryn Magnus, directed by Elise Kibler in Studio 200 on today at 4:00 p.m. and Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $5 dollars.
CLUB CORNER
APA/GSA (Heister/Stanis)
We will be meeting today at 3:15 p.m. in Room 475. Our guest speaking will be talking about Red Ribbon Week.
BOSS Organization
The Heritage Morp committee will have an important meeting tomorrow morning in Room 430 at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive promptly and bring your best ideas to the table. (M. Vance)
Cheerleading Team
The Cheerleading Team is looking for a team manager - anyone interested should meet in the 1 East Classroom at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA, a non school sponsored club, will continue to read from the book of Proverbs this Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 246. As always, come for a special Orange & Blue treat. All are welcomed. (F. Arriaga)
Film Club
We will meet this Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
French Club
The French Club will be meeting today after school in Room 337.
Scholastic Bowl Participants
The first meet of the season is today at Glenbard West. Please remember to bring your permission slip to Room 132 at 3:55 p.m. Bring money for dinner.
Skateboard Club
The Skateboard Club forms are here! Stop by Room 331 any time to get your forms for club participation.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship Bulletin #3 is now available! You can get a copy in the Counselors’ office, in the College Center and on the OPRF website.
Freshmen
Meetings with your counselors are scheduled for this week. Invitations should be delivered in your 2nd period class. If you do not receive one, see your Counselor’s Secretary for information.
New! Test Prep Class for December ACT
TestWatch TestPrep is forming classes to prepare students for the December 13 ACT. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from October 29 – December 10. Register online at www.twtp.com or pick up registration materials in Room 373.
SPORTS CORNER
Girls Cross Country Team
Meeting today after school in the 1 East PE Classroom. We will cover voting for captains, Awards Night, memory pages, wacky awards, and post season training. Don't miss it! Uniforms will be collected on Thursday. (Coach McCabe)
COLLEGE CALLERS
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN Period 1 Room 210
Loras College Dubuque, IA Period 2 Room 210
St. Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Period 3 College
Reed College Portland, OR Period 3 Room 210
Rhodes College Memphis, TN Period 4 Room 210
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Period 5 Room 210
Drake University Des Moines, IA Period 4 Room 210
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Period 7 Room 210
Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Period 8 Room 210
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Smith College Northampton, MA Period 1 Room 210
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Period 2 Room 210
Kent College Kent, OH Period 3 Room 210
Lincoln College Normal, IL Period 4 Room 210
University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN Period 5 Room 210
The College of Charleston Charleston, SC Period 6 Room 210
Bryant College Smithfield, RI Period 7 Room 210
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Period 8 Room 210
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Period 1 Room 210
Trinity University San Antonio, TX Period 2 Room 210
SUNY New York 3 Period 3 Room 210
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Period 4 Room 210
Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI Period 7 Room 210
Rocky Mountain Coll. of Art Denver, CO Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Period 8 Room 210












