OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 036 DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
FYI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
An estimated 182,000 new cases of invasive Breast Cancer are expected in American women during 2008. That is almost three times the populations of Oak Park and River Forest. Next Tuesday is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at OPRF. Please wear pink to support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.
Blood Drive!
The Sophomore Class Council is sponsoring the first blood drive of the year. It will take place in the auditorium next Wednesday all day. If you stop by to donate blood, you will be excused for that period - no appointments are needed. If you are 16, you will need a consent form – please get one from the Student Activities Center.
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
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 tonight. 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 today in a mock election. They will be bringing real voting booths. So cast your vote today during your lunch period in the Student Center.
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Yearbooks have been on sale since June. Have you reserved your copy? Go to the book store by December 12 to buy your copy today. Sales end on December 12th. No books will be sold after that date. Get there as soon as you can so you can receive a copy at the end of the school year. Don’t forget, TABULA DOES NOT SELL BOOKS AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Books MUST be preordered. See Mr. Ganschow (Room 305) or Ms. Carrow (Room 334) if you have questions.
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
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
BOSS meets today in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Please arrive promptly to discuss a full agenda including a Heritage Morp update. (M. Vance)
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!
Psychology Club
Psychology Club invites you to explore your FEARS on Tuesday, October 28 in Room 368 at 3:15 p.m. Join us for a very scary experiment, share your own experiences with fear, and learn some strategies to cope with fearful situations. All are welcome, always!
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
ACT
The ACT Test is being administered here at OPRFHS tomorrow morning. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
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
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
Monday, October 27, 2008
Pace University New York, NY Period 1 Room 210
Middlebury College Middlebury, VT Period 2 Room 210
Columbia College Chicago, IL Period 3 Room 210
Dominican University River Forest, Illinois Period 4 Room 210
Chicago State University Chicago, IL Period 5 Room 210
Emerson College Boston, MA Period 7 Room 210
Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Beloit College Beloit, WI Period 8 Room 210
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CA Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Period 1 College Center
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Period 1 Room 210
Carleton College Northfield, MN Period 2 Room 210
Illinois State University Normal, IL Period 3 Room 210
Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO Period Room 210
Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Period 5 Room 210
Oberlin College Oberlin, OH Period 7 Room 210
College of Art & Design Los Angeles, CA Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hofstra University Long Island, New York Period 1 Room 210
Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL Period 2 Room 210
Calvin College Grand Rapids, Mi Period 3 College Center
Ohio State University Columbus, OH Period 3 Room 210
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Shimer College Chicago, IL Period 1 Room 210
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Period 3 Room 210
Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Period 5 Room 210
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Period 7 Room 210
Barnard College New York, NY Period 8 Room 210
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Period 7 Room 210
Parsons School of Art New York, NY Period 7 & 8 Room 318
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 200
STUDENT BULLETIN
NO. 036 DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
FYI
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
An estimated 182,000 new cases of invasive Breast Cancer are expected in American women during 2008. That is almost three times the populations of Oak Park and River Forest. Next Tuesday is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at OPRF. Please wear pink to support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.
Blood Drive!
The Sophomore Class Council is sponsoring the first blood drive of the year. It will take place in the auditorium next Wednesday all day. If you stop by to donate blood, you will be excused for that period - no appointments are needed. If you are 16, you will need a consent form – please get one from the Student Activities Center.
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
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 tonight. 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 today in a mock election. They will be bringing real voting booths. So cast your vote today during your lunch period in the Student Center.
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Yearbooks have been on sale since June. Have you reserved your copy? Go to the book store by December 12 to buy your copy today. Sales end on December 12th. No books will be sold after that date. Get there as soon as you can so you can receive a copy at the end of the school year. Don’t forget, TABULA DOES NOT SELL BOOKS AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Books MUST be preordered. See Mr. Ganschow (Room 305) or Ms. Carrow (Room 334) if you have questions.
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
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
BOSS meets today in Room 174 during periods 4 & 6. Please arrive promptly to discuss a full agenda including a Heritage Morp update. (M. Vance)
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!
Psychology Club
Psychology Club invites you to explore your FEARS on Tuesday, October 28 in Room 368 at 3:15 p.m. Join us for a very scary experiment, share your own experiences with fear, and learn some strategies to cope with fearful situations. All are welcome, always!
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES
ACT
The ACT Test is being administered here at OPRFHS tomorrow morning. Students must be at the front doors at 7:45 a.m. No one will be admitted without I.D. and admission ticket.
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
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
Monday, October 27, 2008
Pace University New York, NY Period 1 Room 210
Middlebury College Middlebury, VT Period 2 Room 210
Columbia College Chicago, IL Period 3 Room 210
Dominican University River Forest, Illinois Period 4 Room 210
Chicago State University Chicago, IL Period 5 Room 210
Emerson College Boston, MA Period 7 Room 210
Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Beloit College Beloit, WI Period 8 Room 210
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CA Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Period 1 College Center
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Period 1 Room 210
Carleton College Northfield, MN Period 2 Room 210
Illinois State University Normal, IL Period 3 Room 210
Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO Period Room 210
Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Period 5 Room 210
Oberlin College Oberlin, OH Period 7 Room 210
College of Art & Design Los Angeles, CA Period 7 & 8 Room 318
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hofstra University Long Island, New York Period 1 Room 210
Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL Period 2 Room 210
Calvin College Grand Rapids, Mi Period 3 College Center
Ohio State University Columbus, OH Period 3 Room 210
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Shimer College Chicago, IL Period 1 Room 210
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Period 3 Room 210
Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Period 5 Room 210
Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Period 7 Room 210
Barnard College New York, NY Period 8 Room 210
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Period 7 Room 210
Parsons School of Art New York, NY Period 7 & 8 Room 318
