SCHOOL NEWS
10 The Reporter
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Richards High School students are honored with distinction Students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn earned honors for being selected to Honors with Distinction for the second semester of the 2015-16 school year. A grade-point average of 4.00 or above is the requirement for a student to be considered for Honors with Distinction. Students can exceed a GPA of 4.0 with weighted grades offered in honors and Advanced Placement courses.
Freshmen
Freshmen selected with Honors with Distinction were Brian Carpenter, Lisa Doan, Esraa’Zamurud Hussaini, Sebastian Reczek, Allyson Terrell, Sara Ahmed, Carolaine Gillespie, Michelle Hansen, Haley Moran, Hanny Taher, Nuha Abougoash, Mohamed Altamimi, Motaz Alzaghari, Grace Betz, Adam Daoud, Saja Hamad, Ethan Holesha, Ahmed Kahack, Jennifer Kilian, Sarah Murczek, Samuel Popp, Brett Renken, John Travnik, Paul Youssef, Dena Almusa, Liam Brennan, Jakob Dobrzynski, Noor Awaidah, Corrine Case, Marissa Collins, Meryana Hattar, Paola Huirache, Joseph Levato, Rebecca Lipczynski, Rebecca Martin, Clare Whalen, David Becius, Alyssa Emmick, Grace Forberg, Sierra Johnson, Nicholas Levato, Darlene Salacsacan, David Threat, Azmi Barakat, Amelia Dunterman, Trevor Gronewald, Isabella Nelson, Alaric Ortiz, Feben Ruscitti, Joshua Swann, Natalie Casey, Eddie DeLaTorre, Ruta Jackevicius, Jasmin Saric, Omar Altermathy, Lauren Birmingham, Joshua Goodman, Erin Hennessy, Moira Kowalski, Isabel Magana, Kathy Magana, Danny March, Quinn Mei, Karam Mustafa, Elizabeth Newton, Mikayla Sisk, Renata Stekala, Cristian Villanueva, Christopher Villafuerte, Yousef Ahmad, Martin Danaher, Geriann Grabinski, Katherine Kois, Justin Trayweeks, Zaria Wilson, Kimberly Byers, Jacy Rogers, Nicholas Bruno-Lind, Jack Krickl, Amr Mohamed, Luis GabrielMelendez, Kamari Hayes, DeJan Miller, Dunia Qaisi, Lilliam Rancel, Kyle Walt, Daniel Christian, Luis Cortes, Dalia Hamad, Maria Johnson, Claire Kuypers, Jack Lisula, Matthew Maher, Agnieszka Mazurek, Justyna Mazurek, Ibrahim Mohsen, Sabrina Rehab and Iyad Zuhour.
Sophomores
Sophomores who were honored were Basmala Ahmad, Ramona Bourjas, Rafal Czech, Steven Serrano, Sinead Soltis, Hannah Bargouthi, Niles Gall, Hussein Salem, Alexis Traylor, Kinga Wrobel, Ahmad Almanasra, Daniel Birmingham, Jason McIntyre, Haneen Omar, Lesly Villarreal, Afnan Mizyed, Bayan Mizyed, Katelyn Deppe, Laura Eringis, Sajjid Odeh, Arthur Raines, Caitlyn Solomon, Grace Law, Sami Alqadi, Lydia Huijon., Amani Jaber, Jason Kargol, Jonathan Le, Ali Mohamed, Viviana Urbano, Janiyah Williams, Agustin Murillo, Marta Piotrowski, Samantha Diaz, Katelyn Flahive, Nena Gimza, Cassandra Miller, Zanah Affaneh, Alex Crivellone, Robert Hughes, Caitlin Lamirez, Nathaniel Beasley, Leonardo Hernandez, Kay Mei, Lidia Techane, Lukas Williams, Delilah Caldera, Matthew Lagioia, Janessa Morales, Michelle Quinn, Mohamed Alqashmi, Shahd Alshatnawi, Ameer Barakat, Corinne Gandurski, Ashley Rosenbrock, Hajar Souari, Esohe Okungbowa, Omar
Younes, Hadeel Damra, Victoria Jeziorczak. Michael O’Sullivan, Evelyn Perea Santillan, Kenny Pham, Jennifer Schaal, Angel Abrand, Catherine Aguinaga, Amr Alshatnawi, Gerald Cabel, Victoria Granz, Rose Green, Joseph Mlinarci, Jailene Retana, Marina Smentek and Justin Taylor. Supplied photo
Juniors
Juniors who excelled academically are Jack Moran, Jake Moran, Diala Al Shamasneh, Sabreen Jaber, Chauncey Lawson Weinert, Nour Z. Saleh, Creen Ahmad, Clifford Lamirez, Karolyn Wong, Sarah Coffman, Allison Isztok, Alison Lange, Mary Rabadi, Sara Mason, Grace Cook, Gisele Jankowski, Megan Kozik, Patrick Fox, Joshua Hildebrand, Politimi Labrakis, Emily Miller, Ahmad Taher, Stanislaw Wrobel, Aiste Leskauskas, Peter Forberg, Brett Nolan, Matthew Rockey, Beshoy Youssef, Allison Lively, Mohamed Ahmed, Timothy Birmingham, Dania Daoud, Emma Weiland, Karina Kachnowski, Elisabetta Fanous – Botros, Matthew Jareczek, Omar Ahmed, Peyton Attig, Allyson Houston, Kaitlin Cabel, Devin Jackson, Ryan Rudnick, Zachary Sisk, Davianna Jones, Michael Kaminski, Eyad Omar, Ayah Abughoush, Sofia Carrillo, Karolina Kairys, Amjed Shuibat, Mohannad Musa, Brenden Butler, Caileena Clifton, Taylor Ivory, Aaron Medel, Mercedes Maali, Taylor Davey, Jovanni Natividad, Margaret O’Shea, Sara Obadi, Hippatallah Salim, Charles Toro Rodriguez, Katharine Azem, Samantha Golinski, Ansam Barakat, Jessica Hayes, Justin Hicks, Alejandro Jimenez-Baeza, Deena Morrar, Keoni Palomino, Natalie Startek, Essence Mack, Mya Reyes, Taylor Slehofer , Towfeek Dallash, Diann Butnariu, Shannon Meegan, Lisa Costa, Ethan Gallant, Kyliah May, Rebecca Wujcik, Nathaniel Gimza, Lorraine Hart, Zoharel Anthony Quinn, Rickey Griffin, Subren Musa, Thomas Pavesic, Kamil Rusnak, Alexandra Wozniak, Ar Chala Cohens, Piotr Bernat, Jordan Conejo, Kristen DiPietro, Kevi Drummond, Anastasios Koutsis, Matthew Reinhart and Mahdy Suhail.
Seniors
Seniors earning honors were Andrew Gacek, Hani Salameh, Bryan Del Toro,Suha Ahmad, Sara ,Aileen Kuypers, Nicole Hansen, Courtney Leverenz, Kimberly McEvilly, Pawel Rusnak, Lilliana Dunterman, Gelena Alnas, Kylie Kowaleski, Autumn Black, Jason Mallo, Emer Moloney, Ryan Renken, Thomas LaMantia, Zachary Rizzo, Lauryn McManus, Lidia Turwon. Najah Muhamad, Jada Thorne, Meghan Murphy, David Allen, Mohammad Barakat, Egle Zelinkeviciute, Emily Christian, Gina Guerra, Amer Khairallah, Zenah Alaiwi, Thomas Artz, Seema Atshan, Brianna Haynes, Janae Brodnax,. Margaret Kowalski, Iris Ayala, Layla Barakat, Basheer Toubeh, Brenda Salgado Alvarado, Marissa Corsiatto, Nicholas Fritz, Natalie Fadden, Corey McNamara, Marek Warywoda, Sydney Torres, Andrea Taylor, Elizabeth Wisniowicz, Taibe Bislimi, China Burton, Daniel Byrne-Szafoni, Alexandra Pell, Sami Bourjas, Thomas Groebe, Emily Kunz, Faisel Shehadeh, Kelsey Bergman, Taylor Cox, Alan Balich, Sean Good, Aleksandra Piotrowski, Chantal Galsim, Nicholas Kargol, Erica Parks, Louis Segina, Shahed Smadi, Jordan Wells and Aaron Zilinger.
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Chicago Ridge resident selected to dean’s list at EIU
A local student has been named to the dean’s List for the spring semester of 2016 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Jessica McNeilly, of Chicago Ridge, graduated from Eastern Illinois on May 7 with a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy.
Oak Lawn resident earns Economics and Mathematics degrees
A local student received a degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., during commencement exercises at the college on June 5. Roger Vargas, son of Roger and Martha Vargas of Oak Lawn, received a bachelor of arts de-
gree in Economics and Mathematics. Vargas also participated in American Mathematical Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He also received prizes from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, honors in mathematics, the Olga R. Beaver Memorial Prize in Mathematics, and Sigma XI, the Mellom Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.
Two students graduate from Utica College in New York state
Two local students earned degrees last month at Utica College in Utica, N.Y. Oak Lawn resident Colleen Coughlin earned a master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy. Orland Park resident Fernand Pelin received a D.P.T. in Physical Therapy.
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On hand to honor St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School student Jeffrey Pannella (center) were (from left) Worth Township Trustees Patrick Hanlon and Richard Lewandowski, Supervisor Kevin Hughes, Highway Commissioner Ed Moody and Trustees Theresa Roche and Mike Mahoney.
Worth Township honors St. Catherine student Jeffrey Panella, a student at St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School in Oak Lawn, has been named the recipient of the “Student of the Quarter” during a Worth Township Board meeting last month. Kevin M. Hughes, supervisor for Worth Township, presented the award to Jeffrey for “outstanding commitment to excellence in one or more areas.” Jeffrey was recognized for his academic achievement and participation in school activities at St. Catherine.
The board said it is through his efforts that Jeffrey has set an example for other students to follow. During the Worth Township Board meeting on May 26, Jeffrey was presented a Certificate of Excellence” award and received a gift from a local vendor. To nominate a student, residents may download an application from the township’s website at www. worthtownship.com. More information about the nomination form or procedure, email ryanm@ worthtownship.com or call (708) 371-2900, ext. 15.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OAK LAWN
Friends of Library to take summer cruise to see lakefront fi eworks
The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library will take a trip on a Chicago Summer 3D Fireworks Cruise on Wednesday, Aug. 17 Guests and members will meet at the Oak Lawn library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., at 5:15 p.m. and are scheduled to return at 11:15 p.m. The evening begins with dinner at Pompeii on Taylor Street, known as a Chicago institution in the Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Following dinner, guests will be taken a one-hour cruise from Navy Pier. Guests will receive complimentary 3D glasses to see the show in style. The event will include views of the lakefront and the city skyline, including Buckingham Fountain, the Museum Campus and Chicago Harbor lock. A maximum of 50 people can go on the trip. Inperson registration takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9. The cost is $82 for members and $87 for non-members. Current members must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. Two tickets will be allowed for each person. No refunds or exchanges will be given. After the in-person registration, contact the library at (708) 422-4990 to find out how to purchase tickets or join the waiting list. For more information about this and other adult programs, visit www.olpl.org.
Family Yoga to be held at library
Family Yoga will be offered from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Participants can relax, stretch or just roll around on a mat. The basic yoga moves can be performed by all age groups. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Mini Health Fair to be held at library
The Oak Lawn Community Partnership will hold a Mini Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 13 in the lower level meeting room at the Oak Lawn Library. Free blood pressure screenings, hearing tests (limit of 15), glaucoma tests, physical therapy/balance and other screenings will be offered on this day. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Ballet instruction and storytime
Ballet 5:8, for children ages 3 to 8 with an adult, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 14 and will include interactive ballet-themed storytime at the Oak Lawn Library. Mini-performances and a workshop will also be held. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 with the Youth Services Department. Guests should wear loose fitting clothing and socks. Tutus will be provided. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Families play games, work on puzzles
Families are welcome to take part in playing games, including video, card and board games, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests can challenge their minds with some puzzles and brain-teasing activities. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Take ‘Storywalk at Lake Shore Park
The new book at the StoryWalk will be available to read during stops along the walk at Lake Shore Park, 9610 E. Shore Drive, Oak Lawn, from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19. Kids can play games, make a craft and enjoy the outdoors. Registration begins Saturday, July 9 with the Youth Services Department at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The Oak Lawn Park District and the Oak Lawn Public Library teamed up to offer StoryWalk, a nationally recognized program to encourage literacy and promote physical activity. StoryWalk transforms the pages of a children’s storybook into signs placed along the walking trail at Lake Shore Park. StoryWalk will be offered year-round and different children’s stories will be featured seasonally. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Request for book sale donations
Residents can donate “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library ongoing book sale held at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclo-
pedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the Library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Service desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The book sale provides a variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.
Teens can play life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos
High school teenagers can relive their childhood by playing a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippo with balls, baskets and scooters beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. Programs are open to incoming freshmen through seniors. All programs will be held in the Teen Room, unless otherwise specified. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Oak Lawn Library will be on hand at farmer’s market
The Oak Lawn Farmer’s Market will continue through October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue. The Oak Lawn Library staff will offer a range of services and some handouts. Residents can stop by the tent and to say hello. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.
PALOS HILLS
Lego Club to meet at library
The Lego Club, which includes children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The staff will provide the Legos and the participants will provide the imagination and building skills.
Create art and hang it in gallery
The art club for kids will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 11 at the Green Hills Library. Kids will learn about different artists and they type of art they create. The works will be hung in the gallery. The program could get messy so participants are reminded to dress accordingly. Registration is limited to 20. The program is for children ages 6 and up. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Learning basics of Windows 10
Basic instruction will be provided for Windows 10 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Mike Gershbein, of the technology instruction company Very Smart People, will provide instruction for patrons who are first beginning to use Windows 10. This is a lecture-based class. Registration is limited 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Green Team Time with Miss Emily
Nature-themed stories and activities for children will be given by Miss Emily at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the Green Hills Library. The program is for children ages 6 to 8.
Gong Meditation session
Gong Meditation will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Green Hills Library. Andre Peraza, the Gong Guru, will guide guests us on a gong meditation journey. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and a favorite pillow. This event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 50. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Zendala Coloring Workshop
The Zendala Coloring Workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd Street, Palos Hills. Zendala is a mix of two words: Zen (calming) and Mandala (an ancient radical design art form). Guests can create their own Zendala coloring page following step-by-step instructions. Tips will also be offered to improve coloring techniques. No experience is required. Beginners are welcome. Guests will leave with their own designs. Registration is limited to 30. This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Night of laser tag
Youths and their friends ages 10 to 17 can take part in games of laser tag at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Green Hills Library. The event will take place after the regular library hours. Registration must take place in the library by parents or guardians. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.