We were shocked on the morning of March 5, 2001, as was the rest of the nation, to receive the news that at Santee High School near San Diego, California another incident of school violence with weapons had occurred.  One of the disturbing factors in the situation in California, was the fact the young man who did the shooting, talked about his intentions to friends and even to one adult as recently as the preceding weekend. Of course, he concluded by saying, "I'm just kidding." My message to all of our students, parents and staff is that expressions of this kind are NEVER "just kidding." I spoke to our students the following morning over the Public Address System and encouraged each and everyone of them, as well as our staff, to never take granted, what a student or anyone might say about committing violence here at Naperville Central.  We must all keep our eyes and ears open for warning signs which may be a threat to our community. I now make the same statement to all of our parents. A headline on the Santee story in one of the major magazines stated that our "students have become our metal detectors." Not only do we need to pay attention to whether or not our students are making threats, but we also need to listen for those who are angry or disillusioned and may need extra help or support. We can provide that support here at Naperville Central or, at the very least, direct parents and students to those who can help.

Another disturbing part of the Santee High School story, is that the young man who committed this terrible act, was angry because he had endured years of ill treatment, mostly at the hands of other students. I have encouraged our students to put themselves into the shoes of others and consider the powerful negative impact of teasing behavior and language, as well as any kind of bullying activity. As is evident at Santee, not only are there individual victims, but an entire school community can be victimized. We want our young people to grow into responsible and respectful adults. All of us know that process begins very early in life and must continue through the high school years. We want to work with all our parents to help our students understand the importance of treating others the way they would wish to be treated. Some fashions and fads may change, but the Golden Rule is eternal !
There have been rumors, and even some newspaper stories, that the fire alarm system at Naperville Central is not functioning. I want our entire school community to know we have a fully functioning fire alarm system at Naperville Central which is hooked directly to the Fire and Police Departments. Heat, smoke and/or an individual pulling a station when observing a fire, will cause our alarm to sound resulting in the evacuation of the building. The direct link to the Fire Department and the Police Department will bring those emergency agencies to our aid immediately. It is true that we have some wiring problems in our building which need to be corrected and this is being resolved through the manufacturer and the installer. However, this has not resulted in our fire alarm system being inoperable. For example, we had a small fire in our Auditorium area just before the start of the school day earlier this semester. The fire alarm system worked as it should alerting our staff, bringing the Fire Department and sounding until shut off after consultation with appropriate officials. If you have any questions regarding our fire alarm system, please do not hesitate to call me at 420-6422.

Tom Paulsen

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Home & School

Dear Parents,

I would like to thank all the parents who took the time to fill out the Home and School NCHS financial survey. We are in the process of tabulating your responses. I plan to have the results for the next newsletter. We plan to share the information you've provided with the School Board and the District Administration. It is our mission to open communication between the parents and the school and we will provide you with updates concerning the financial situation at NCHS.

I am very grateful to all the parents who supported their children by helping with the Winter Dance. I have received many positive comments from students and parents. I wish to thank the Home and School Dance Committee, Carla Rommel, Carin Kofrol, Colette Ruopp and Elizabeth Bowes for all their hard work.

The Senior Class Party was held on February 24th and Ann Staats did an outstanding job as Senior Class Party Chairman.  It takes hundreds of hours and parents to make this Senior All-Night Party one that the students will never forget.

This last weekend we held our 7th annual Father/Daughter Dance with 913 attending.  The dance was held at the Abbington and was a beautiful and memorable evening.  Special thanks to Pat Larson for chairing the Mother/Son brunch and the Father/Daughter Dinner Dance. We have had to move this dinner dance 3 times to larger facilities in last 7 years because of the increased numbers of fathers and daughters who wish to attend this annual event.

As you can tell from some of the activities we have had in the last few months parent involvement is very apparent at Naperville Central High School.  If you would like to contact us or find out updated information concerning Home and School activities please look up our new web site at NCUSD203.org/central/homeandschool.

Sincerely,
Pat Springer
Home and School President

The Senior AII-Night Party was a tremendous success, thanks to the hard work and generosity of  more
people than we have space to thank individually.  But there are two groups whose efforts, together, made the party an occasion that will remain, for all Seniors,  a highlight of their years at Naperville Central High School.

The first of these groups is the hundreds of parents who helped out in one way or another before, during and after the party. Without them the party could not have been the spectacular, colorful occasion it was.  Many parents worked for a full year planning the event. Others worked all night in advance of the create the festive atmosphere. Still others worked at the party all night to make certain it was a safe memorable event.

The second, and equally important, group is comprised of the sponsors who contributed food, beverages, prizes, cash and other support. Many of them went so far as to contribute more than was asked of them - all with little in return other than a sense of civic pride. For all they did, the Class of 2001, their parents and guardians, the Coordinating Committee, the greater Naperville community will always be grateful.

There is no way we can fully express the of feeling sufficiently. Instead, we' ll follow the KISS (Keep It Short and Simple) principle and simply say:

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!

An informal meeting regarding our upcoming senior year will be held Monday, May 14, 2001 at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria at Naperville Central High School. Please enter the building through Entrance #19 (the Commons) and follow the signs to the cafeteria. This meeting will present a timeline for the senior year and various topics such as senior pictures, senior activities and Senior Class Party will be addressed. Our main focus of the meeting will be to share an overview of what the Senior Class Party is and to share any ideas from others regarding the party, this party is entirely the responsibility of the parents! If you have any questions please call Donna Sagen at 961-1306, Jane Ehrlich at 420-7003 or Elise Sahly at 983-1069.

We hope to see you on the 14th! Don't you want to be a part of your son's/daughter's last year of high school?

It has been a tradition to have parent volunteers help with the registration process.  We will be looking for volunteers starting in July and going through the first day of school. The actual week of registration will be in early August.   If you would like to help please contact Wendy Yellin, 961-1121.   Thank you.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers on decorations, set-up, coat check, refreshments, baking and photography. The day and evening of the dance went smoothly due to your hard work and enthusiasm. We really appreciate your efforts and support

NCHS Dance Committee
Refreshments -- Debi Sabino
Coat Check - Carin Kofron
Decorations - Colette Ruopp
General Chair - Carla Rommel

Administrative Information

All Cap and Gown orders should have been placed by this time.

April 19: Senior Class Picture in Main Gym 7:00 am SHARP!

April 27: Signed Commencement form due to Main Office. (Mailed home in packet in April)

May 7: Cap and Gown and Graduation Tickets distributed.  All lunch hours in Commons

May 16: Courtyard Lunch (All school)   Vendors in Courtyard

May 26: Prom, Drury Lane  7 p.m. -12 midnight

May 29: Senior Breakfast (Casual)  7:00 a.m. Main Gym

Start of Seniors Last Week!

May 29: Senior Athletic Banquet  6:30 p.m. Main Gym (Advance reservation required)

May 30: Commemorative Ceremony (Formal) Seniors and Families 7:30 p.m. Main Gym- Seniors wear red gowns

May 31: Senior Academic Awards 7:00 p.m. Auditorium (Last day for seniors)

June I: Graduation Practice (Mandatory for ceremony participants)  9:00 a.m. Report to Main Gym
Senior Picnic -Centennial Beach 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

June 3: Graduation!
(Sunday) 1 :30 p.m. Memorial Stadium
(12:30 p.m. required arrival time)
 

This sheet contains valuable year-end information. Complete graduation information is mailed home to all Seniors and their parents in late April.

By this time, all seniors should have ordered their cap and gown for Graduation, 2001. If you have not yet placed your order, you may do so by calling Jostens at (630) 221-8582. Late order forms can be picked up at NCHS in Room 109. Frequently asked Graduation questions are addressed here:

GRADUATION: Sunday, June 3,2001
1:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium

Q: How many tickets are given for Graduation?
A: 6 per graduate in Memorial Stadium (outdoor).

Q: What happens if it rains?
A: 2 Ceremonies will be held in the Main Gym: (Ceremony for students whose last names begin A through L
would be held at 1:30.  Ceremony for students whose last names begin M through Z would be held at 3:30).

Q: Can all 6 tickets be used if rain causes ceremony to be held indoors?
A: Yes, tickets are also printed indicating which side of the Main Gym to sit on. Space limitation would require us to admit ONLY ticket holders to the Main Gym.

Q: Can families get extra tickets?
A: No. It is rare that unused tickets are turned in. The best suggestion is to ask your friends for tickets they may not use.

Q: Is there any outdoor seating available for those without tickets?
A: No. However parents and relatives may sit on the driveway over looking the football field. You must bring lawn chairs for seating.

Q: When are tickets distributed?
A: First week in May, at the time of Cap and Gown distribution. Student must have picture ID and signed Commencement form must be on file. (This form comes in late April packet) .

Q: Is the Graduation ceremony mandatory?
A: No. Intent to participate is indicated on the Commencement form.

College and Career Center:

Center Hours
The NCHS C&CC is open during school hours and on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30PM. Our evening turnout has been good. Each Thursday, Linda Arneth, who works full time in the C&CC, along with two or more members of the guidance staff are available to assist parents, students and community members. The last Thursday that the center will be open for the school year is May 3.

Summer Hours:
The College and Career Center will be open during the summer from 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM Monday through Friday through July 20.

Scholarship information is available. Seniors should look in the drawers labeled "Free Money College" for more information. Beware, deadlines are for many scholarships are passing every day.

We would like to thank our staff of volunteers for their continued help and support.

Summer School 2001

District #203 High School Summer School will be held at Naperville North High School from Monday, June 11 through Friday, July 20, 2001. Handbooks are available at all junior highs and both high schools. Students interested in attending should register as soon as possible, but no later than May 25.

Please remember that Summer School is a condensed learning experience that concentrates 18 weeks of material into a six-week term. Instruction moves quickly and requires a strong commitment to a disciplined study/homework schedule. In
addition, the attendance policy is very strict, only two days of a course may be missed. Students will automatically be dropped if more absences occur .

The cost for a full credit course is $250.00 for residents and $280.00 for non- residents. Please consult a handbook for a complete listing of course offerings. Brochures are available in the main office as well as with counselors.

If you would like further information regarding District 203 Summer School, leave a message in the summer school voice mailbox at 420-6966 extension 1006.

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REDHAWK RESPECT

The Redhawk Respect Program is alive and well at NCHS, just not in the monthly format of years past. The program has shifted from monthly classroom discussions to departmental methods of incorporating using the Respect acronym in the teacher's classes. Some business teachers use the acronym to warm up during word processing, while others use it as a point of discussion for work environment situations. Science teachers have used the acronym to encourage group lab work that fosters honesty and cooperation in collecting and understanding data. The Math Department has pictures of students that show respect to others in their "wall of fame".

The SPS hallway is now being painted by some art students. The NCHS Redhawk Respect Wall has now been started! Students and staff that have been honored by others for showing respect have signed banners at the Respect Breakfasts. These will be mounted to the wall as a way to further honor them. Our next Respect Breakfast will be on April l2th, at 7:00 am. If your son or daughter is interested in joining the Respect Committee, have them see either Mrs. Howat or Mr. Mortenson.

What better announces the arrival of spring than "La Primavera" from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons!" Members of the audience at the March 20 concert were treated to the popular Opus by the combined orchestras of  Naperville Central and North High Schools. Featured violinist for the piece was NCHS senior, Jonathan Yu.

With a nod to Central's upcoming musical, "The Wizard of Oz," Harburg and Arlen's "Over the Rainbow" flowed gracefully from the many strings as scenes from the classic movie appeared on large screens overhead in Central's auditorium.

The evening's music also included selections from Handel, Beethoven, Moss, Walton, Boccherini and Copland.

The spring concert each year includes the concert and the symphonic orchestras of both high schools, directed by Ms. Lisa Antonio. Nearly 100 musicians this year contributed to the splendid night of music. BRAVO!

Thank you to auditorium manager Mrs. Amy Jessup-Tilford and her student crew at NCHS .

 The NCHS Concert and Symphonic Orchestras invite you to attend their final concert of the academic year on Tuesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater. Best wishes go to seniors Emily Davis, violin: Kristen Kofron, viola; Jeanna Falduto, violin; Jonathan Yu, violin; and Lily Pai, viola.

Student Personnel Services

2000-01 Course Selection

During January and February all students in grades 9-11 selected courses for next year.  Students were given a copy of the courses selected at that time. We hope you discussed these selections with your student.

In order to establish a schedule of classes for next year there is a blackout on schedule changes until April 18, 2001. Between April 18 and July 6th students will be allowed to change courses for 2001-02 on a space available basis. Beginning July 9th, students may drop courses but only for placement in a study hall. Remember, course changes are made only if there, are openings in the requested class. Please do not ask to have a closed class opened to add on student.

Please note: We have one counselor on duty during the summer. The week of July 2-6 is busy. If you wait until the final week to make course changes, you may not be able to schedule an appointment. Please have your student speak with his counselor as soon as you believe course change is necessary. Students taking summer school courses that could affect their 2001-02 courses, should also make course changes between April 18th and July 6th.

Parents of Juniors

Counselors have scheduled junior conferences for the months of March and April. During this conference, counselors will discuss progress toward graduation, credits, G.P.A., class rank and future plans with your student. A packet of important information will be mailed home to you following their conference. This is an ideal time to make any necessary changes in your student's 2001-2002 course selections. During their junior conference students will be given a guided tour of the NCHS College & Career Center.

2001-02 Testing Dates

For those of you who like to plan ahead, here are the testing dates for the 2001-02 school year. (Please note only those with an asterisk are given at NCHS.)

Academics

COMMUNICATION ARTS

Literary Magazine
The Good Life, Naperville Central’s 1999-2000 literary magazine, has been awarded a “Superior” rating from the National Council of Teachers of English in its program to recognize excellence in student literary magazines.

The literary magazine was rated among the top three high school literary magazines in the state of Illinois that entered the competition.  Lake Forest  and Warren Township High Schools received the “Highest Award” category.  However, The Good Life was the only literary magazine to receive a “Superior” rating.  All the other entries were rated “Excellent” or “Above Average.”  Some entries were unranked.  More than 593 schools entered the 2000 program nationally.

The winning editorial board included Ryan Scanlan, editor-in-chief; Sidera Origer, graphics editor; and Cindy Sheridan, copy editor.   Jean Baldikoski, Communication Arts Department, advises the publication.

Theatre Central
The school year is speeding to an end, and at Theatre Central we have lots of fun end-of-the-year activities to keep you and your student busy! Yes, it is ONE ACTS FESTIVAL time again! This is an annual tradition in Theatre Central; 5-6 one-act scripts are selected, and upperclassmen direct them…but EVERYONE can audition! Auditions will be on April 10th and 11th in Room 323 at 3:30 p.m. Please encourage your student to audition; this is a huge event, and we need lots of people to make it as great as it always is! This year’s experimental theatre project will be “Central Issues,” a script written by the president of Theatre Central, senior Jackie Farber. She will be directing the show along with the vice president of Theatre Central, senior Krishna Desai. This show addresses a number of social issues and situations that students at NCHS and everywhere are confronted with everyday. The ideas discussed may leave our audience with questions and concerns, so we are having a panel of counselors and psychologists to speak with after the show. You will also be given information on how to better our world, locally and internationally. The performance will be on April 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Cafeteria (enter through the Commons’ doors).

So you love Coffee House? Do you wish that it would be more than once a year? Well, my friend, your wish has come true! Theatre Central’s first ever COURTYARD COFFEEHOUSE: SELLING AND SINGING 2001 is coming soon! But, it will also appeal to you “early bird garage sale-ers” out there! That’s right, from 8 a.m. - noon on April 28th there will be a tag sale (a garage sale minus the garage) in the courtyard. Then the musical entertainment begins until 3 p.m. If you want your band to play or you want to play the tuba, come to auditions on April 17th through the 20th after school in the Little Theatre. If it is a band auditioning, just hand in a tape on one of those days; otherwise just bring your voice and/or your instrument. Our regrets to the poets and dancers of Coffee Houses past, but this is purely a musical event.
We hope to see you at all of these excellent events! Happy Spring!

Writing Contest Winner
The Illinois State Poetry Society, in association with The Manningham Poetry Trust Awards Contest, has announced Dana Masden, a senior, as one of the ten winning Illinois poets.

Besides the monetary award given to Dana, her poem will advance to the national competition through Donna Turner, Naperville State Chairperson for the Manningham Poetry Trust.  David Gaydos, who teaches Creative Writing, submitted Dana’s poem.

BUSINESS

NAPERVILLE CENTRAL WINS “LIFESMARTS”
Illinois Consumer Education Association State Championship

The Naperville Central “LIFESMARTS” team consisting of:

· Captain – Tim Lennox
· Member – Mike Mauloff
· Member – Kyle Johnson
· Member – Pat Aylward
· Member – Dan Taylor

· Coach – John Cotton
· Coach – Nancy Chivari

Central won the Illinois State Championship at a competition held at The Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago on Thursday March 15th.

Central matches were:
1st Round:   Central 130    Bloomington 80

Semi-Final:       Central 85    Naperville North 80

Championship:    Central 80      West Chicago 75

Central defeated North after trailing by 15 points, with two 10 point questions to go. They beat North to the buzzer and answered both questions correctly to seal the win.

They then met defending State Champion-West Chicago in the final match. Trailing by 25 points with three 10 point, questions to go, Central buzzed in ahead of West Chicago and correctly answered all three of the last questions, to pull out yet another last question point victory for the State Championship.

In three rounds of competition, Central answered all but one of the individual and team questions correctly (19 out of 20 questions). No other team came close to matching that performance.

Central will now go after the National “LIFESMARTS” Championship in a competition held in San Diego, California April 21-24.

If you see a team member wish them luck in San Diego.   GO HAWKS!
 

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA QUALIFY FOR NATIONALS!

Students in the Business Professionals of America Club competed at State March 1-3, all returning home with awards in hand. Aman Raj placed 2nd in Banking and Finance and 4th in the Presentation Management Team Event; Lori Cummins placed 3rd in Advanced Accounting, and Greg Kolar took 3rd in both Financial Math & Analysis and the Financial Analyst Team Event. Tracie Cook, and Reema Sehgal were also part of the Financial Analyst Team Event, taking 3rd and Becky Shane and Shawana Zahir took 4th in the Presentation Management Team Event.

Congratulations to all competitors and good luck to Lori Cummins, Aman Raj, and Greg Kolar, who qualified for National competition to be held in Anaheim, California in May.

Students are enrolled in the Business Professionals of America Club through participation in business classes and in the Business Internship Program, involving on-the-job experience in a business career-related area. Contact Mrs. Callahan at 420-6463 if you wish to find out more about the Internships in Business.

DECA HEADS TO ANAHEIM!
Four students in DECA will face state qualifiers from across the nation during the DECA Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, April 24-29, along with their advisor, Jane Callahan.
DECA is an organization for students interested in careers in marketing. State-level competition includes written tests in marketing math, economics, and a student’s career field in conjunction with skill demonstration events and presentations. Danielle Call, Janice Chan, Jane Zhao, and Anthony Cervini each garnered several awards and ratings of excellence in competency as they qualified for nationals.

Danielle Call earned the title of State Champ in her Advertising Campaign, as well as taking a third in her Food Marketing Event. Anthony Cervini excelled in several areas of his Apparel and Accessories contest, heading for nationals with three medals and a third-place trophy. Janice Chan and Jane Zhao teamed up in their Advertising Campaign, both coming home with a third-place trophy, scholarships and honor awards in hand. Taylor Booth and Janice Chan took 8th to get on stage for Hospitality Services Marketing, while Danielle Anderson took 8th place as well in Business Services Marketing.

Also earning medals and high competency awards for Central in their events at state were Paul Andler, Jason Heldmann, and Jim Olsen.

DECA is the youth organization associated with the Marketing Internship Program, qualifying students for competition starting at the Regional level. Students explore career areas of interest through part-time internship positions as well as involving themselves in service projects for the community. To find out more about the Internship Programs in Business, please contact Jane Callahan at 420-6463.   Go Hawks!
 

HUMANITIES

Art/Ceramics 1
Miss Alberico’s Ceramics 1 students began the semester with a unit on masks.  They were introduced to images of masks from different cultures.  Some masks were ceremonial, theatrical and even functional.  The students were challenged to create their own masks using the images as an inspiration.  First, sketches and an armature made of newspaper were created.  The masks were made of stoneware clay rolled into soft slabs that were draped and molded over the armatures.  Next, sculptural features and carved sgraffito designs were added and planning was done for the addition of other decorative elements such as straw or wire hair after firing.  The final result was a collection of creative artworks that take on a life of their own.  Many of the masks have been put on display and have been very well received.

Instrumental Music/Band
The NCHS bands have recently experienced many exciting musical events.

Our latest concert series proved to have great music and guest conductors.  Our Wind Ensemble had the opportunity to work with one of the greatest conductors in the world.  Dr. Frederick Fennell conducted a Percy A. Grainger Concert on March 22nd at Naperville North High School.  Our students prepared with great intensity for this important concert and their hard work paid off with an outstanding concert.

The Wind Symphony performed with Dr. John Lynch of Northwestern University, and on March 13th the Symphonic/Concert Band appeared in concert in the NCHS auditorium.  We are very proud of these students and their outstanding performances.
Our three Jazz Bands recently completed their spring tour.  They began their trip at the St. Louis Centre, playing at Kansas City area schools and finishing at Kansas University’s Jazz Festival, where they were exposed to great professional performances and also had the opportunity to work with the professionals themselves.  Several of our students were recognized as outstanding soloists at the festival.  Our top two groups received first ratings, while our third group received a two rating in the upper division.  Congratulations to all of our students!

Please remember to mark your calendars for our upcoming concerts.  Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony will perform on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium and Symphonic Band/Concert Band will take the stage at the same time the next evening, May 23rd.

Last, but not least, congratulations to the following new Gold Musicians: Matt Kokes, Ben Feng, and Rae Gresser.  Gold Musicians are students who are able to execute major and minor scales both quickly and perfectly.

Vocal Music-Spring Musical
The Choral division of the Humanities Department is “ . . . off to see the Wizard” for spring of 2001.  The Wizard of Oz will be presented Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 6th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are available by phoning 630/420-6834.  The cost is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students, children, and senior citizens.

A large cast, crew, and pit orchestra of high school students will join about 25 youngsters who will play the part of Munchkins.  These young people are mostly brothers and sisters of high school cast members.  Jane Marie Phillips’ pet dog, Buffy, will play the part of Dorothy’s dog, Toto.

Director Curt Parry says that this version of the show is mostly the same as the well known movie version, except for the addition of ghosts, snowmen, and jitterbugs, awful bugs sent to wear down the heroes before the monkeys “fly” in to do their work.

Speech team sponsor, Mike Doman, will direct the dramatic end of this show, and new Auditorium Manager, Amy Jessup, will have her debut at NCHS as technical director for the production.
Some of the lead characters include Dara Gomberg and Gabby Garza, who share the role of Dorothy, Mike Mauloff (the Wizard), Seth Rettberg (Tin Man), Al Rahn (Lion), Rob Holden (Scarecrow), Marleah Liddle (Wicked Witch), and Tiffany Monson (Glinda, The Good Witch).
Social Studies/Advanced Placement Government
Mr. Bochenski’s A.P. Government class recently visited Northwestern University where they listened to Senator John McCain and Senator Russ Feingold discuss their proposed bill on campaign finance reform.  The town hall forum allowed the students to participate as each senator answered questions in an open session, discussing the pros and cons of their proposal.  Students later debated the merits of the issue in class.

These same students also had the opportunity to pose tough questions for Congresswoman Judy Biggert, who recently visited their class.  The various public policy topics included term limits, tax policy, tax equity, budget concerns, economic growth, educational policy and election reform.  The Congresswoman also fielded a number of questions regarding our policy in the Persian Gulf region, including the recent bombings.  Students received a firsthand look at how public policy makers make decisions on tough issues.

Social Studies/Advance Placement Psychology
After three weeks of intensive study and work in the brain physiology unit, Mr. Hopkins’ A.P. Psychology students were treated to a three hour lecture and demonstration by Dr. Jeffrey Kordower, director of the Center for Brain Research and Repair at Rush-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.

After a two hour dissection of both animal and human brains for practical physiological classroom application, students were allowed to handle and take a closer look at the real brain structures and apply their classroom observations to the real thing.

Dr. Kordower then engaged the students in a discussion about his area of specialty, Parkinson’s Disease, and the controversial topic of fetal tissue and stem-cell research and transplantation, procedures done at Rush.  He also talked about the ethical considerations that must be taken into account when doing this type of research.

The students found the presentation to be extremely useful in their understanding of brain physiology and look forward to their next guest speaker, Mr. Patrick Jones, one of the investigators in the John Wayne Gacy case.

Social Studies/Cultures of the World 2
Culture is everything people make, build, think, believe and do.  There is no better way of learning about another culture than to hear or learn about it firsthand.  In a global world, it is paramount to have an understanding of others’ cultures.
On March 14th, Donna Mohn’s World Cultures 2 classes had the opportunity to learn about African culture from a guest speaker.  Mr. Nebert Mtange of Kenya graciously donated his time and shared his experiences with them.  He showed authentic artifacts from Africa.  He brought everything from a king’s teacup to a woman’s basket and explained the symbolic meaning, the history and the practical uses of these artifacts.  He also brought a miniature replica of the hut that he and his villagers lived in.

Most importantly, Mr. Mtange offered the students the opportunity to ask questions they felt were important.  The answers given to these questions helped to eliminate many stereotypes our students had of Africans, gave them some insight into teenage life in Kenya, and educated them about African culture.  Mr. Mtange’s message was quite simple: be proud of who you are and learn as much as you can so you can be the best you can be.
A special thank you to Jane Sharka for her diligent work in arranging this experience for the students.

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Athletic physicals are required to be on file in the athletic office prior to a student's participation in a practice or tryout for an athletic team. Physicals are valid for one calendar year. Please note that any physical dated prior to the end of school from the previous year may expire during a given season. The student will be required to have another physical completed to be eligible to complete the season.

Physicals done at the end of May may affect varsity athletes (including seniors} in Girls Soccer, Softball and Baseball, and Boys Volleyball as these seasons often end after June 1st.

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EDWARD HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES

TO: PARENTS OF JUNIOR HIGH AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FROM: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES, DISTRICT 203

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Edward Hospital will again co-sponsor the Athletic Physical Assessment Program.

The program is designed to provide a thorough assessment of potential athletes who are now in grades 6,7, 9, 10 and 11. Students in those grades are required to submit a physical examination report prior to trying out for a sport. A copy of the report will be given to the students as they complete the exam. THIS ASSESSMENT DOES NOT MEET THE 9TH GRADE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Students who would like to participate are asked to return the lower portion of this announcement to their school during the week of May 14-18. Approximately 1000 appointments are available, so please return this form promptly. The student will be given an appointment date, time, and an assessment form. Students will not be examined if the health history and parental permission are not completed on the assessment form. Return this form for all family members to one school. NO CAMP FORMS WILL BE COMPLETED.

The physical assessments will be held at the Edward Health & Fitness Center at Seven Bridges, 6600 Rt. 53 in Woodridge.

Questions? Please call School Health Services at 420-6540.

On the day of the appointment, the student should:
1. Wear gym clothing or shorts. No jeans, please.
2. Bring the assessment form with the history completed and signed by parent.
3. Students should bring/wear corrective eyewear for the vision screening.
4. Bring the appropriate fee: $23/student, $40/farnily with checks made out to Edward Hospital. (Allow approximately one hour to complete the physical assessment exam.)
 
 

PRE-REGISTRATION ATHLETIC PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Student's Name _______________________Phone ______________ School _________ Grade in Fall ________

Home Address____________________________________________ City ______________ Zip  ______

Preferred dates: (please circle two choices)

Tues., May 29,2001 5:30- 8:30 pm
Sat., June 2,2001 8- 10:30 am
Thurs., May 31,2001 5:30- 8:30 pm
Tues., June 5,2001 5:30- 8:30 pm

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NCHS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

The weight room, which was completely refurbished through the efforts of the Athletic Booster Club beginning early last year, continues to receive extensive use by NCHS students and student/athletes. The exceptional quality of this facility has led Mr. Corey Masselli of Division I Performance to begin offering personal training sessions on weekday evenings at NCHS for interested student/athletes. Division I
Performance focuses on total athletic development including nutrition, flexibility and mechanics in a format based on a Trainer to Student ratio of 4: 1. This service is offered on a fee basis and is open to all male and female student/athletes until available capacity is filled. For more information, please contact Mr. Masselli at 630-859-3390.

************************************************ A Lift-a- Thon is currently being planned by the Booster Club to help raise additional funds to be used for retirement of the weight room debt and/or to finance further facility improvements. This event will be held later this spring and will be open to all NCHS students. More details to follow. ************************************************ It still feels like winter, but its not too early to start thinking about the NCHS Athletic Club's Golf Scramble. Rick Brookes and his organizing committee are busy with plans to make the 2001 event the very best yet. Mark calendars for Monday, July 30, and a 1:OOp.m. Shotgun Start at Naperbrook Golf  Course. The Scramble is open to 36 foursomes and at least 36 Hole Sponsorships. Reservations are already being accepted. Contact Rick at 420-8681 for more details. ************************************************ Contribution of $1,000 to the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation was approved at the February meeting in recognition of that Foundation's contributions to NCHS.  In addition to annually providing leadership training for selected NCHS students each summer at their ranch in Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Braid and their associates recently provided a seminar to the NCHS coaching staff on building esteem and character though athletics; and is planning a second seminar here this April. The Athletic Booster Club is proud to support the efforts of this foundation and its contributions to NCHS community. ************************************************ Thank you to the Booster Club Team Representatives for this years winter sports:

Girl's Basketball: Barb Whall, Helene Branesil, Chris Filippelli
Boy's Basketball: Mary Jean Wilson, Janet Rohr, Mary Nardi
Boy's Swimming: Peg Pearce
Wrestling: Amy Lennox, Rich Jecha
Girl's Gymnastics: Marge & Earl McMahon

************************************************ Fund raising efforts over the past two years have been extremely successful and, as a result, there are new opportunities to support Redhawk Athletics in ways not previously possible. In order to provide guidelines for the allocation of annual
funds, a proposed change to the By-laws of the Naperville Central High School Booster Club, adopted November, 1987 is being considered for vote by the Board of Directors at the upcoming April meeting. This change centers on formation of a Finance Committee whose function is defined as follows:

"The Finance Committee is charged with providing oversight of the spending activities of the Booster Club and making recommendations on spending allocations.

There will be three funds maintained by the Booster Club; an operating fund, a major project fund and an emergency fund. The operating fund is for funding yearly expenses and for funding yearly capital expenditures; the major project fund is for funding long term projects whose expense is in excess of the yearly allowable capital expenditures; and the emergency fund, with a cap of $15,000, is for funding emergency situations such as broken equipment, special expenditures for teams traveling to state tournaments, etc.

The recommended allocation of annual funds is as follows:

20% Minimum distributed to the major project fund, with no limit or cap.
10% Allocated yearly to the field maintenance program on top of budgeted annual expenses.
10% Distributed to the emergency fund with a $15,000 maximum cap of the fund, with the excess distributed to the major project fund.
60% Allocated to the operating fund for expenses and yearly capital expenditures. Any funds not used during the year shall be distributed to the major project fund.

A minimum of $15,000 shall be carried forward annually in the operating fund to finance fall start-up operations."

The above change will be voted on at the upcoming April 11 meeting of the Booster Club to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the NCHS library.

• A fun spring theme dance
• A collaborative effort between Red Rage, Pep Club, Soph. Class Council, SAC, and Home & School
• $5 per person, open to all NCHS students! (no dates necessary)


March RECAP
Sophomore Class Council thanks students and faculty who donated 537 gently used stuffed animals.  These gifts were donated to the Sharing Connection.

Interact Service Club coordinated school efforts to collect used shoes. Donations were given to Hesed House in Aurora.

Junior Class representatives, Tyler Feret, Emily Dowden, Bailey Loury, and Lauren Sahley attended the Blues Clues Leadership Workshop held at Lyons Township March 15th.  Leadership elements included planning to include all students, listening as you lead, and taking risks.

In addition to a highly successful Multicultural Show held March 16th, the Multicultural Club sent 10 students to the Anti-Defamation League Workshop at Northwestern University on March 20th.

SAC (Student Advisory Council) would like to congratulate, Mr. Matt Field, who won the Mr. NCHS competition held March 14th. First runner-up was Brandon Carroll. Mike Mauloff was 2nd runner-up.

April News
SAC will sponsor its spring BLOOD DRIVE on April 11th.  Community members are encouraged to participate. All student participants must have a signed parent permission form.

Alumni Recognition Reception will be April 26th. Refreshments start at 6:30 pm, with a short program beginning at 7 pm.

Theatre Central is planning an outdoor theatre/music festival on April 28th.  Check the school web site, under Ramblings, for more information.