OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 035 DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
FYI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2.4 million women living in the United States have been diagnosed with and treated for Breast Cancer. That is greater than 10 times the amount of students who ever attended this high school in its history. 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. Admission is only $3, doors open at 6:30 and no one will be admitted after
7:30 p.m. OPRF students only and you must have your current student ID.
Love. Blood. Kryptonite.
The feature film that over 40 OPRF students worked is now available on DVD. It can be purchased at the store, Fly Bird which is across the street from Tasty Dog.
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 today and tomorrow in the Student Center for only $5.
World Set Free
Final chance to see World Set Free, by Bryn Magnus, directed by Elise Kibler in Studio 200 tonight at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $5 dollars.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
ACTSO will screen a movie once a month followed by a discussion, starting this Monday, October 27. Meet in Room 272C at 3:15 p.m. A special surprise for members that qualify. Guest are welcome to come learn about ACTSO. (LeCesne/Byars)
Biology/Environment Club
Did you know switching one 40 watt regular light bulb to a 9 watt CFL light bulb can save over 440 LBS of carbon from entering the atmosphere per year? The Biology/Environmental Club is sponsoring a CFL light bulb exchange. From Oct. 28- Oct. 30 the Biology/ Environmental club will be at all lunch periods exchanging your light bulbs. Please bring in one regular bulb and the Biology/ Environmental Club will exchange it to a more environmentally friendly CFL bulb, for free!!! If you have questions please see Mrs. McGuckin in Rm 111.
B.O.S.S. Organization
Important club meetings are scheduled this Friday in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Please arrive promptly to discuss a full agenda. (M. Vance)
Cheerleading Team
The Cheerleading Team is looking for a team manager - anyone interested should meet today in the 1 East Classroom at 5:30 p.m.
Chess Team
Practice today after school in Room 127. (Farley/Bokum)
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 today at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
Italian Club
The next Italian Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Spilotro's room, 381. Meet new members and watch parts of the extremely funny movie IL Mostro!
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.
COLLEGE CALLERS
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. 035 DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
FYI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2.4 million women living in the United States have been diagnosed with and treated for Breast Cancer. That is greater than 10 times the amount of students who ever attended this high school in its history. 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. Admission is only $3, doors open at 6:30 and no one will be admitted after
7:30 p.m. OPRF students only and you must have your current student ID.
Love. Blood. Kryptonite.
The feature film that over 40 OPRF students worked is now available on DVD. It can be purchased at the store, Fly Bird which is across the street from Tasty Dog.
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 today and tomorrow in the Student Center for only $5.
World Set Free
Final chance to see World Set Free, by Bryn Magnus, directed by Elise Kibler in Studio 200 tonight at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $5 dollars.
CLUB CORNER
ACTSO
ACTSO will screen a movie once a month followed by a discussion, starting this Monday, October 27. Meet in Room 272C at 3:15 p.m. A special surprise for members that qualify. Guest are welcome to come learn about ACTSO. (LeCesne/Byars)
Biology/Environment Club
Did you know switching one 40 watt regular light bulb to a 9 watt CFL light bulb can save over 440 LBS of carbon from entering the atmosphere per year? The Biology/Environmental Club is sponsoring a CFL light bulb exchange. From Oct. 28- Oct. 30 the Biology/ Environmental club will be at all lunch periods exchanging your light bulbs. Please bring in one regular bulb and the Biology/ Environmental Club will exchange it to a more environmentally friendly CFL bulb, for free!!! If you have questions please see Mrs. McGuckin in Rm 111.
B.O.S.S. Organization
Important club meetings are scheduled this Friday in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Please arrive promptly to discuss a full agenda. (M. Vance)
Cheerleading Team
The Cheerleading Team is looking for a team manager - anyone interested should meet today in the 1 East Classroom at 5:30 p.m.
Chess Team
Practice today after school in Room 127. (Farley/Bokum)
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 today at 3:15 p.m. in the TV Studio. All are welcome. (J. Condne)
Italian Club
The next Italian Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Spilotro's room, 381. Meet new members and watch parts of the extremely funny movie IL Mostro!
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.
COLLEGE CALLERS
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
