BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
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BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 2014-15 Student Success Annual Report Welcome to Bremen Community High School District 228 The Board of Education is pleased to present its 2nd Annual Student Success Report. We could not be prouder of our students and the young adults they have become. We are repeatedly amazed at their goal setting abilities and their tenacity to bring those goals to fruition. As you will see, our students are well-rounded, caring, and compassionate. We are thrilled to share their success in the classroom, in activities, and in our community with you. Sincerely, Debi Stearns, Board President Ms. Debi Stearns, President Mrs. Kristine Resler, Vice-President Mrs. Kim Kampwirth, Secretary Member Since: 2006 [email protected] Member Since: 2015 [email protected] Member Since: 2015 [email protected] Mr. Larry Canning, Mrs. Evelyn Gleason Mr. Mark Johnson Mrs. Leslie Jones Member Since: 2013 [email protected] Member Since: 1993 [email protected] Member Since: 2015 [email protected] Member Since: 2013 [email protected] Our Students are Our Future! The future is now, and our students are already leaders. They participate in meetings, workshops, mentoring programs, and service organizations. Nathan Tabay received an invitation to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Program in Washington, D.C. Katie Tieri organized a donation drive for the Maria Shelter, helping women in troubled circumstances. Emily Papiez, John Rosales and Casey Wolff presented their ongoing habitat restoration project at the 6th Biennial Wild Things Conference. Darla Thomas received the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Scholarship. Amber Holup planned a district-wide teen leadership summit. Laith Ahmad, Shiann Arthurs, Aaliyah Banks, Jack Cascone, Eric Deasy, Gianni Hamilton, Aaron Iverson, Erika Ludtke, Randell Newton and Meera Patel provided input and assistance to YOLOBE (Your Life Only Better), a social network platform for teens that is similar to LinkedIn. Jack Cascone and Abby Simon received a Distinguished Service Award from INSPRA (Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association) for their leadership in transitioning feeder school 8th graders to our high schools. Eric Deasy participated in the Illinois Boys’ State Leadership Retreat at Eastern Illinois University. They are Winners! In addition to their academic wins, our students are winners in activities, athletics and community organizations. They set their sites high and continue to make us proud. Jessica Sandoval was named a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program and a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar from the College Board. Brittany Condon and Nylle Graham were selected to be teen correspondents for the pilot television show, “Paws for People TV.” Amir Al-Sheikh, Kirsten Birk, Rebecca Boswell, Patrick Cooke, Nigere Epps, and Matthew Sinwelski were State Qualifiers in Mathletes. Brian Swanson received a three-sport athletic award for football, wrestling, and track and field. Elijah Reed was one of 42 teens chosen nationwide to participate in the Air Force Academy’s Diversity Visitation Program. Kennedy Warfield was selected to have her artwork displayed at the Museum of Science and Industry. Taylor Aldridge, Hala Al-Sheikh and Nicole McCormick participated in “Students at Sessions,” a project of the American Heart Association. Maddie Baxa was the Girls Basketball SSC Player of the Year. Jacqueline Villarreal received the South Suburban College Best of School Award in Art. The Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival’s 1st Place Award was presented to the Tinley Park High School’s Symphonic Band. Giavonni Gray received 3rd Place in the Voice of Democracy contest. Athletic aides Mina Hanalla, Samantha McFalls, Rebecca McGrail, and Mark Faltynek have been accepted into University Training Programs at their chosen colleges. Karson Edwards-Fournier won the local Sunburst Beauty Competition in Orland Park. Ashlei Cole, Veronica Garcia, Richard Gutierrez, Carlos Lopez, Ben McClerklin, Alejandro Munoz, Abraham Ramirez, Desire Sosa, and Pablo Villar were honored at the Salute to Academic Achievement, sponsored by the University of Illinois. Lilydian Tolbert was awarded the Nadine Sterk Scholarship so that she can continue her education in the area of Television Arts. Adam Kral made All-Conference for Scholastic Bowl. Krista Brill was chosen to participate at the IHSA State Basketball Three-Point Competition. Naseem Ashkar, Emily Crum, Cricelia Flores, James Guinn, Michael Kane, Heqi Li, Kieran Nevin-Lynch, Allen Sorenson, and Pablo Villar had perfect attendance all four years. Bridget Fitzgerald was selected to participate in Walgreens’ Careers in Pharmacy Program. Jack Neylon has been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship. District 228 Arts & Technology students competed in the 8th Annual Video Competition at South Suburban College. Moises Montano, James Beaver, Doug Bulow, Nylle Graham, Thomas Parchem, and Michelle Rodriguez received 1st Place awards. Jose Ambrosio, Thomas Parchem, Ken Potocki, and Michelle Rodriguez received 2nd Place awards. Justin Barksdale, Nylle Graham, Christian Hammond, Efua Richardson, Timothy Rhodes, and Michelle Rodriguez received 3rd Place awards. Cameron Williams was chosen to be a violinist for the South Suburban Symphony Orchestra. Diamond Cooks and Qamar Saleh took First Place in the Fashion Apparel Display State Competition for FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). Kyle Flanagan was recognized for scoring 1,000 points over his tenure as a varsity basketball player. Mairead DeWitt was chosen to train as a theatre critic at the Goodman Theatre after applying through the Cindy Bandle Young Critics Program. Nicole Ames, Jodi Bushnell-Aleman, James Crosetto, Joseph Crosetto, Kitara Dee, Matthew Donley, Claire Holewa, Marley Majetic, Amelia McDowell, Jack Neylon, Star Ortega, and Nicholas Pochinskas received the Cook County Sherriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor. Micah Furstenau was chosen to demonstrate his culinary skills at the Oak Forest Farmer’s Market. Amber Holup placed 7th in Advanced Interviewing Skills and Marilyn Gasienica placed 7th in Avanced Office Systems & Procedures from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Competition. Ogechi Oparah and Jackie Villarreal were named winners for Best of School at the South Suburban College Regional High School Art Exhibit. Eriana James was accepted into the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse American Scholars Program at Princeton University for the summer. Tysiah Howard received the Transitional Employment Program’s Student of the Year Award. Gabi Grutzius won the Grand Prize for the 1st Congressional Artistic Discovery Contest for her scratchboard piece entitled, “Luna.” Alicia Kolacki was chosen to attend the 2015 Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Summer Leadership Seminar Series. They are Athletes! In addition to great talent, District 228 athletes have the drive, discipline and commitment to succeed in their sport. These qualities equal success, and we have success district-wide. Baseball All-Conference Connor Ceglarz, Alec Foster, Quinn Kelly, Cody McArthur Basketball (Boys) All-Conference Taylor Adway, Deamonta Carpenter, Kyle Flanagan, David Gray, DeAngelo Isby, Andrew Joren, Myles McCoy, Cornelius McIntosh, Chrisean Noble Kyle Flanagan All-Area Basketball (Girls) All-Conference State Qualifier Bowling (Boys) All-Conference Sectional Qualifiers Victoria Baker, Maddie Baxa, Sabrina Baxa, Lauren Buckwalter, Erin Schaffrath, Joshulyn Shepherd, Tanzania Sherrill, Taylor Sterkowitz Maddie Baxa Josh Boger, Mike Boyajian, Jacob Chicoine, Russell Deer, Matt Eggert, Xavier Muhammad, Keith Pedersen, Nicholas Shupryt, Matt Woods Josh Boger, Keith Pederson Bowling (Girls) All-Conference Nikki Adekahunsi, Teja Bell, Staci Ficht, Mallory Fischer, Gabi Grutzius, Emily Plummer, Denisyha Waller Cheerleading All-Conference Julia Beck, Christyn Bell, Millie Derro, Justyce Galeano-Davis, Rebecca Hagadus, Lea Klucinski, Cassie Larsen, Rajah Matthews, Micayla Stramaglia, Nicole Tucker, Abbie Wick Tinley Park High School Cheerleading Team; Oak Forest High School Cheerleading Team State Qualifier Cross Country (Boys) All-Conference Benjamin Bedell, Dan Garcia, Jeremy Morgan, Aashey Patel, Tyler Vrba Cross Country (Girls) All-Conference Alyssa Gilman, Emily Lilly Dance State Qualifier Tinley Park High School Dance Team Football All-Conference Sam Aguallo, Ahmad Ashkar, Tyrone Davis, Alex Doehler, Alec Foster, Dylan Freepartner, Tom Gattuso, Anthony Giuseffi, Jeremiah Griffin, Andrew Hall, Billy Hults, Quinn Kelly, Geri Mallett, Jon McCullough, Jamari McDonald, Brian Pearson, Connor Rago, Eric Schultz, Kristian Stewart, Kevon Windom Golf (Boys) All-Conference Sean Cramer, Jake Griffin, Andrew Hall, Luke Heniff, Nick Kuras Golf (Girls) All-Conference Emily Hendzel, Sara Valente Poms All-Conference Jenna Beardsley, Jenny Colander, Nicole Coppolino, Tiffany Jones, Taylor Jurgovan, Karly Kammerer, Brianna Martinez, Brandy Pace, Cristina Robertson, Mia Stanek, Imani Wade Hillcrest High School Poms, Oak Forest High School Poms State Qualifier Soccer (Boys) All-Conference Max Butler, Keaton Klaff, Pavol Majercak, Martin Manchikj, Jose Mendoza Soccer (Girls) All-Conference Emma Alderman, Casey Crusius, Carolina Carrillo, Elizabeth Carrillo, Stephanie Nichols Softball All-Conference Alex Laphen, Karly Kos, Megan Laib, Lexxie Lux, Kaylee Saavedra, Annalisse Scott Swimming (Boys) All-Conference Conference Champion State Qualifier Kevin Griffin, Keaton Klaff, Brendan Walker John Manso Keaton Klaff Swimming (Girls) All-Conference Emma Alderman, Gretchen Behrens, Bridget Fitzgerald, Melissa Joyce, Elizabeth Minnich, Ashley Siedschlag, Samantha Toland, Paige Wiesner, Haley Wilcox Tennis (Girls) All-Conference State Qualifier Melissa Joyce, Julia Lira, Jillian Schultz, Leah Wood Emma Alderman, Bridget Fitzgerald, Haley Wilcox Track (Boys) Conference Champions Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Luther Newburn, Aldreiron Smith, Najee Sylvester Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Tayjione Nathan, Luther Newburn, Aldreiron Smith, Najee Sylvester Darius Allen, Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Roderick Harris, Tayjione Nathan, Luther Newburn, Maurice Robinson, Aldreiron Smith, Najee Sylvester, Rhonale Terrell, Solomon Wilson-Walls Sectional Champion State Qualifier Track (Girls) All-Conference State Qualifiers Rashidat Ishadimu, Jessica Rogers, Vejune Sidaugaite, Breana Williams, Desiree Wilson Rashidat Ishadimu, Jessica Rogers, Breana Williams, Desiree Wilson Volleyball (Girls) All-Conference Molly Brennan, Jenna Brown, Cyana Ellis, Alex Lambros, Lindsay Lannen, Katie Kopecky, Kasey Nolan Water Polo All-State Jillian Schultz Wrestling All-Conference Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Paul Sewell, Richard Smith, Dan Swan Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Dan Swan Patrick Kristin Alan Durham, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Dan Swan Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Rob James, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Geri Mallett, Collin Sleeman, Dan Swan, Brian Swanson Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Dan Swan Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Rob James, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Geri Mallett, Brandon Muselman, Eric Schultz, Dan Swan, Mike Zamiar Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Dan Swan Brandon Muselman, Eric Schultz, Javier Soto, Dan Swan; Oak Forest High School Wrestling Team Placed 3rd at State Conference Champions All-Area Team Regional Champions Sectional Qualifiers Sectional Champions State Qualifiers State Place Winners State Champions They Help Others! Kind-hearted and compassionate are two ways to describe District 228 students. They never hesitate to work individually or in groups to help those in need. Whether it is raising funds for charities, helping the military, feeding the needy, or recognizing others locally, our students are happy to lend a hand. District/School Fundraisers, Drives & Events Adopt a Family Food & Clothing Fundraiser ($450 collected) Adopt-A-Grandparent (As part of Global Youth Service Day) Advocate Christ Pediatric Cancer Center (Fleece blankets donated) ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ($300 was raised) American Brain Tumor Association (Collected $800) American Cancer Society ($1,160 was raised on Denim Day) American Cancer Society ($300 was raised for luminary sales) Blood Drives (120 pints of blood were donated) Cell Phones for Soldiers (100 phones were collected) Food Drives & Pantries (9,600 pounds of food collected & $1,300) Ford Drive 4 UR School (Raised $6,000 for scholarships) Fund the Park Lawn Organization for the Elderly ($500 was raised) Garage Sale (Items sold for charity; leftovers given to shelters) G.I. Jeans for Troops ($505 donated) Good Will (4,000 clothing items collected) Homeless Shelter (Baked treats for residents) Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run (5,590 bags of groceries collected) Jeans for Teens (200 pairs of jeans collected) Julia’s Legacy of Hope (Collected $2,000) Maria Shelter (Raised $150) Muscular Dystrophy (Donated $550) No Kid Hungry/Share our Strength Campaign ($200 donated) Oncology Treasure Chest Toy Drive (Collected 1,250 toys) Prom Dress Resale (500+ dresses collected) Ronald McDonald House (Meal shopping, prep & serving) Share Your Soles (300 pairs of shoes donated) South Suburban Shelter (400 toiletries collected) Special Olympics (Collected $1,500) St. Baldrick’s Day (Organized, set up, & raised $23,000) Together We Cope (Collected 1,500 canned goods) Vietnam War Project for Wounded Warriors ($1,200 was raised) Winter Wear Fundraiser (150 sets of scarves & gloves donated) Wounded Warriors (Donated $1,200) They Give Back to their Community! While there is not a community service graduation requirement in District 228, our students understand the importance of giving back to the communities in which they live. At local events, you will find them working as greeters, hosts and assistants, as well as bakers, gardeners, recyclers and more. Community Events & Volunteering Adopt-a-Grandparent Anti-Bullying Community Walk Bartel Grassland and Yankee Woods Bridge Teen Center Community Awareness Fair Earth Day Clean Up Family Reading Nights Feed My Starving Children Foundation Feeder School Art Murals Feeder School Transition Projects Food Pantries Global Youth Service Day Garden Hazel Crest Park District Fall Festival Hazel Crest Park District Haunted House Hazel Crest Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner Homeless Shelter Baking Midlothian Community Garage Sale Natural Habitat Restoration Volunteers Oak Fest Oak Forest Community Breakfast and Blood Drive Oak Forest Community Fleadh Oak Forest Park District Halloween & Christmas Decorating Oak Forest Senior Citizen Dinner Dance Relay for Life Ronald McDonald House Meals St. Damian’s St. Joseph Fest Baking Tinley Park Auto Inspections Victory Center of Sierra Ridge Lucky Bingo Youth Wing Wall Mural at Calvary Baptist Church WWII Veterans Breakfast Our Class of 2015 Will Continue to Succeed! They Will Continue Their Education! Scholarship Opportunities = $19,258,861 Our Class of 2015 was offered more than $19 million in scholarship opportunities. In fact, many students were offered scholarships amounting to $100,000 or more. Those students are: Jalil Abdallah Tyree Allen Bushura Aminu Joshua Balinao Madeline Baxa Kayle Benoit Corrina Boersma Devon Bridges Paul Burghard Jonathan Cascone Kevin Conway Ciara Corley Kathleen Correa Shannon Coyle Emma Cramer Emily Crum Stephanie Cruz Kim Chi Dang Eric Deasy Yessica Flores Marilyn Gasienica Siobhan Gilligan Kelsey Golk Shelby Grant Mina Hanalla Hadeel Hasan Elizabeth Hendzel John Horan Maria Jeleva Benita Joseph Bridget Julian Jasmine Konieczki Alexandria Lambros Emily Lannan Heqi Li Constance McCullah Amelia McDowell Rebecca McGrail Joseph Muller Jack Neylon Chelsea Ogbogu Brianna Ochoa Malorie Para Amanda Petit Marissa Politano Kathleen Pruitt Olatunji Quadri Connor Rago Nicholas Robinson Diamantina Sanchez Nour Salah Qamar Saleh Elizabeth Samoska Jessica Sandoval Iyana Simba Alexander Smith Madelin Spagnola Cosette Tomita Demario Torrez Sarah Triolo Sara Valente Jacqueline Villarreal Karechia Wallace-Warthon Kenneth Weddington Anna Westerhoff Matthew Zator The Class of 2015 will attend colleges and universities such as Aquinas College, Augustana, Ball State, Baylor University, Bowling Green University, Butler, Cornell, DePaul, Columbia College, Eastern Illinois University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Hampton University, Harvard, IIT, Indiana University, Iowa State, Judson University, Kent State, Loyola, Marquette University, Monmouth College, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, North Central, Northern Illinois University, Ohio State University, Otterbein University, St. Ambrose, St. John’s University, St. Xavier, Southern Illinois University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Tampa, University of Wisconsin, VanderCook College, Western Illinois University, Western Michigan, Wittenberg University. They Will Serve Their Country! Some of our graduates have enlisted in the military. We wish them all the best as they serve our country. Air Force Kevin Hunter Army Jermaine Campbell Paul Sewell Gabrielle Williams Leron Williams Coast Guard Giovanni Losito Marines Paul DeAnda Ezequiel DeLoera Edward Fizer Anthony Giuseffi Damian Martinez Kieran Nevin-Lynch Romario Oshana Harold Taylor Navy Tyrell Berry Samantha Cerda Robert Jany Stephanie Jones Jawan Larkin Joseph Perez Matthew Rouse Michael Wojtanowski They Will Compete in Athletics at the College Level! Colleges near and far sought out District 228 athletes and offered them the opportunity to continue their sport while they pursue their college degrees. We hope they will remember their high school experience as we continue to watch them achieve their goals at the college level. Baseball Doug Bulow, Loras College James Christ, Coe College Brett Kolacki, Concordia University, WI Kyle Ramos, Millikin University David Strom, Benedictine University, IL Basketball (Boys) Taylor Adway, University of Toledo Kyle Flanagan, University of Wisconsin-Parkside DeAngelo Isby, Wabash Community College Myles McCoy, Parkland Community College Basketball (Girls) Cornelius McIntosh, Parkland Community College Aliah Acker, Calumet College Virshon Fleming, Prairie State Community College Victoria Baker, Kishwaukee College George McDaniel, Lewis & Clarke Community College Lauren Buckwalter, Dominican University Briona Edwards, Kishwaukee College Tanzania Sherrill, Kankakee Community College Taja Sloss, Joliet Junior College Bowling Mallory Fischer, Lincoln College Denisyha Waller, Texas Southern Dance Kortni Dubose, University of Kentucky Tiffany Jones, Eastern Illinois University Football Ahmad Ashkar, St. Xavier University Doug Bulow, Loras College Derrick Fields, Millikin University Mack Holder, Mount Ida College John Horan, Valparaiso University Christian Garcia, North Park University Quinn Kelly, Lindenwood University CJ Misner, Millikin University Chrisean Noble, Texas Southern University Deshawn Noble, Texas Southern University Softball Corrina Boersma, Cornell College Connor Rago, Butler University Liz Brzezinski, St. Xavier University Kyle Ramos, Millikin University Shannon Coyle, Loras College Kristian Stewart, McKendree College Meghan Kendra, Concordia University Alyssa Kolecki, St. Xavier University Kylie Powers, Quincy University Cosette Tomita, Missouri State University Track (Girls) Alex Lambros, St. Xavier University Volleyball (Boys) Josh Balinao, North Central University Volleyball (Girls) Molly Brennan, Elmhurst College Soccer (Boys) Alex Lambros, St. Xavier University Paul Blakely, Greenville College Lindsay Lannen, Concordia University Julian Raczka, Trinity International University Corina Williams, Governor’s State University Soccer (Girls) Wrestling Rachel Valente, Loras College Alan Durham, McKendrie College Francis Edelen, University of Illinois Mousa Jodeh, University of Illinois Our Students Make Us Proud! Bremen High School 15203 S. Pulaski Road Midlothian, IL 60445 (708) 371-3600 Principal: Dr. David Kibelkis Tinley Park High School Hillcrest High School Oak Forest High School 6111 W. 175th Street Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 532-1900 Principal: Dr. Theresa Nolan 17401 S. Pulaski Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478 (708) 799-7000 Principal: Mrs. Renee Simms 15201 S. Central Avenue Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 687-0500 Principal: Dr. Brad Sikora District 228 Administration Center 15233 S. Pulaski Road Midlothian, IL 60445 (708) 389-1175 www.bhsd228.com Superintendent: Dr. Bill Kendall We would like to apologize in advance for any student success stories we may have missed. We are proud of all of our students .