The Glenwood Connection - Summer 2019

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SUMMER 2019

THE GLENWOOD

Connection For 132 years, Glenwood Academy has been actively engaged in eradicating poverty, injustice, and inequality through the power of residential education.

IN THIS ISSUE: Senior Class of 2019.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Glenwood Academy Class of 2019

A Letter from the President. . . . . . 2

SENIORS

Thrall Family Foundation.. . . . . . . . 2

Four remarkable young adults joined the ranks of esteemed Glenwood Academy alumni. Diamond, Keyvon, Angel and Parris collectively attended Glenwood for 39 years! We are proud of our new alumni and anticipate great success from their bright futures.

Congratulations Class of 2019. . . . 3 123rd Flag Day Ceremony. . . . . . . . 4 Wine Tasting Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 National Junior Honor Society . . . 5 Donor Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 48th Annual Golf Outing. . . . . . . . . 6 Special Visitors at Glenwood . . . . . 6 2019 Science Fair Winners. . . . . . . 7

UPCOMING EVENTS: Queen of Hearts Raffle Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. 5th Quarter Tap & Press Room Eatery 18105 Dixie Hwy Homewood, IL 60430 See Page 7 for more details. 71st Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:00 a.m. The Drake Hotel 140 E. Walton Place Chicago, IL 60611 2019 Jingle Jog Fun Run 5K Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. Start Theater on the Lake, Lincoln Park See Page 7 for more details. For more information about these events, please contact Jen Wolff at 708.756.6496 or jwolff@glenwoodacademy.org.

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Diamond joined the Glenwood family in 2009. She is a Marian Catholic High School graduate and will attend The Culinary Institute of America in New York to study food business management. She plans to become a professional chef. Diamond is known at Glenwood for her commitment to the Military Leadership Program where she most recently served as Communications Officer. She participated in KidShop and was a member of both Glenwood and Marian Catholic’s soccer teams.

Angel called Glenwood Academy home for 11 years. He is a graduate of Illiana Christian High School. He is planning a career in aviation and is looking forward to traveling the world. While at Glenwood, Angel served as an Officer in the Military Leadership Program. His accomplishments in the program include earning 15 merit bars and 7 medals. Angel also participated in Early Act, Ambassador Club, Drum Line, band and choir. In addition, he also played soccer, baseball, tennis, ran cross country, and participated in wrestling.

Parris joined our learning community in 2008 and is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School. Prior to graduation, Parris was the highest ranking officer serving as Colonel Battalion Commander in the Military Leadership Program. Parris will be attending the University of Illinois-Springfield in the fall and plans to major in information technology systems security. Parris is best known at Glenwood for his strong leadership skills. He graduated from Marian on the honor roll with a 3.8 GPA. (continued on page 2)


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