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D205 School Board addresses students’ possible ‘learning losses’ due to pandemic

Also discusses 2021 tax levy estimate, which was approved 5-2

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 26 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting.

The meeting also featured a presentation about District 205 results in state and national assessments during the 2020-21 school year. Scott Grens, the district’s interim associate superintendent of schools, noted the significant challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic created during the 2020-21 school year. That year included a significant period of remote instruction.

Grens highlighted that the district’s students are engaged in five full days per week of in-person instruction during the current 2021-22 school year.

Following the presentation, which included numerous figures and results, some board members referred to learning losses that students suffered during the pandemic. Board member Karen Stuefen referred to significant decreases in the percentage of District 205 students meeting benchmarks in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). She said she was specifically concerned with the drop in the district’s percentage of students who met benchmarks on the SAT math test, with the benchmark on that test being a score of 530 or greater. In 2018, 70 percent of the district’s students met that benchmark. The number dropped to 68

percent in 2019, 66 percent in 2020 and 57 percent in 2021.

Board member Christopher Kocinski noted his concern about the trajectory of some separate assessment figures regarding the district’s elementary and middle school students.

Whelton presents on estimated tax levy; discussion ensues Chris Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent of finance and operations, gave a short presentation during the meeting about the estimated 2021 tax levy. Following that presentation, board members voted 5-2 to approve the levy request. Stuefen joined board member Jim Collins in voting against the levy.

Whelton said there will be a public hearing regarding that levy at the start of the board meeting on Dec. 14.

Whelton noted that in January 2021, the district learned the results of the Consumer Price Index from 2020, a figure of 1.4 percent. That figure applies to the 2021 levy.

Whelton said the district won’t learn the most recent numbers regarding the EAV (equalized assessed value) of new construction in the district until March 2022. Whelton stated that the levy is simply a request, and that the district’s request always includes a cushion because new construction is unknown at the time of the levy.

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A Sandburg send-off

Howard Fry, an educational assistant at Sandburg Middle School, former attorney and a U.S. Navy veteran, received a touching sendoff from students and colleagues as a tribute to his Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 27. To honor and thank him for his service, the entire Sandburg community lined the halls, cheering and giving high-fives, after which the Sandburg band and orchestra performed Anchors Aweigh. See story inside.

ECPA Spotlight Gala coming Nov. 13 The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts will host its 6th annual Spotlight Gala next Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Elmhurst Art Museum.

Celebrate the performing arts with an incredible evening of lively entertainment, delicious bites & bar as well a live auction featuring new and unique experiences. ECPA invites you to purchase your ticket online at ECPA-Elmhurst.org. Ticket sales close on Friday, Nov. 5.

Among the local talent at ECPA’s largest fundraiser of the year is the Timothy Christian Jazz Band. This 15-piece ensemble is led by Band Teacher and Music Department Chair, Doug Pelt. While the group performs everything from swing to Latin and fusion, this night will highlight their jazz arrangements.

Exhibit 3 Dance Studio will perform a dramatic contemporary jazz piece followed by the sounds of

Standing Room Only Orchestra. One of Chicagoland’s top bands, SRO invites guests to dance the night away.

A long-term investment for our community, ECPA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a state-of-the-art venue for live theater, music, dance, and comedy.

COVID-19 precautions will be in place. To learn more and purchase tickets to the Spotlight Gala, visit www.ECPA-Elmhurst.org.

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Still time to register for Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Learn the story of Oglethorpe, the official mascot

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

There’s still time to register for the 38th annual Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 25, hosted by the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation.

There are two options for the race this year. Option #1 is the in-person race that will step off in downtown Elmhurst at 9 a.m. on Thursday,

Nov. 25. Option #2 is a virtual option, offered for those who may be immunocompromised, high-risk, cautious around crowds, or unable to travel to Elmhurst on Thanksgiving Day. Runners/walkers are welcome to choose the event that is right for you.

Early registration will take place on the Saturday and Sunday prior from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights

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Pictured here with the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot official mascot Oglethorpe is Dick Weber (left) who will serve as this year’s honorary starter and Dan Gibbons himself. A Vietnam veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, Weber is a third generation, lifelong Elmhurst resident who served with the United States Marine Corps. He will be onhand for the annual Run-Walk on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 25, when it steps off at 9 a.m.

of Columbus at 537 S. York. Those who do not register early can still register from 6 to 9 a.m. on race day at the Elmhurst University gym as in years past, but masks must be worn at all registration sites.

“Dick Weber is our honorary starter,” Gibbons said. “Weber is a third generation, lifelong Elmhurst resident who served with the United States Marine Corps. He is a Vietnam veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.”

Jim Cornelison will be back to perform the National Anthem and the Men of Spirito singers will perform, along with the Bravura Ensemble. The Lima Lima Flight Team is expected to fly overhead, weather permitting.

How did Oglethorpe get his name?

In 1992, Year 9 of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, we decided to have a contest to “Name The Bird.”

The winner would receive four free entries to the Turkey Trot for life.

There were several great entries.

A close second was Tom T. Waddle, as Chicago Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle was having a great year at the time.

The name “Oglethorpe” was selected probably because his name sounded so goofy and the fact that James Oglethorpe is tied to America’s early history.

The connection to Thanksgiving?

James Oglethorpe and 19 friends were given a royal charter by the Brit-

ish Parliament to establish a colony in America between Spanish Florida and South Carolina. Oglethorpe and the first colonists left for America in late 1732 and settled near the present site of Savannah, Georgia, in February of 1733. Georgia was named in honor of King George II. The winners were the Bill and Mary Kay Brown family, as much for their diligence and research of one of our original settlers -- and for the craziness of the guy’s last name.

After 38 years, “Ogey” is still looking pretty darn good. And he’s thrilled to be back downtown after a two-year hiatus!

For more information or to register for the DGTT, visit dangibbonsturkeytrot.org.

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York football team lends a hand

The York football team came out on Saturday, Oct. 23 to help Guaranteed Rate sort items and load the truck with care packages made from items collected from the community for Support Over Stigma, an organization that supports veterans with PTSD. Behind the entire effort was John Noldan, EVP of Guaranteed Rate, pictured in the front row, 4th from left.

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Former Press The Bill Haman, 89, had elmhursT honored by IndependenT been Elmhurst Chamber Your Hometown Newspaper Locally owned and operated 240 N. West Avenue Elmhurst, IL. 60126 Main Phone 630.834-8244 Fax 630.834-0900 Visit us at: TheElmhurstIndependent.com The Elmhurst Independent USPS#022-607 is published every Thursday by Rock Valley Publishing, LLC, 240 N. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. 60126.

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Robert William “Bill” Haman of Bloomingdale died on October 25, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Madison, Wisc., on June 26, 1932, Bill graduated from York High School (‘50) and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three years, where he was a member of AXP fraternity.

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Bill worked with local Elmhurst merchants for more 38 years serving and managing advertising for stores

such as Ruby’s, Leonard’s, Larry Roesch Auto, Honey Girl, Pfund and Clint and many others.

John Quigley came to work as a sports editor for Press Publications; it was then when he first met Bill Haman. “Bill was a really nice guy,” Quigley recalled. “Even though I was on the editorial side and he was on the ad side, he was always very encouraging to me. I appreciated all support he could give me.”

Upon retirement, Haman was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the Elmhurst Chamber of

Commerce for his retail services to the community.

Bill is remembered as a lifelong fan of the Wisconsin Badgers football team and the Chicago Cubs; he was an amateur painter and botanist, and an avid reader of mystery novels. He traveled across the country with Sheila, his wife of 51 years.

Besides his wife, Sheila (née McPherson), Bill is survived by his sister Mary Lory; his children Sheri (Nicholas) Yozzo and Susan (Robert) Johnson; and his grandson Ryan (Liya) Johnson.

ELEANOR F. FRALICK, 103 Eleanor (Foreman) Fralick, passed away at the age of 103 on October 15, 2021, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Eleanor was born in Grand Island, Neb., on March 18, 1918, to Chester A. and Ruby Risser Foreman. She grew up in Wichita, Kan., attended Carlton College in Northfield, Minn., and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisc., in 1940 with a B.A. in Social Work. After college, Eleanor worked for two years with young children and youth at Madison Neighborhood House. Eleanor met Clarence L. Fralick, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Wisconsin, on a blind date. They were married on October 7, 1942.

Eleanor and Clarence moved to Elmhurst in 1951, where they raised their family and were active in the community. They were among the founding members of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church and Eleanor sang in the church choir for many years. Eleanor was a member of P.E.O., an international philanthropic educational organization for women. After her children left home, she worked part-time in the language lab at Elmhurst College. She and Clarence enjoyed traveling around the United States and abroad. Clarence passed away in 1994. Eleanor continued to travel with friends and family. She particularly enjoyed spending the month of March in Maui, where she made long-lasting friends. In 1999, Eleanor

moved from Elmhurst to the Oak Brook Club in Oak Brook.

In 2015, she moved to Wind Crest, a retirement community in Highlands Ranch, Colo., to be closer to her daughters.

She is survived by her three children, Charles L. Fralick (Karlyn) of Pleasanton, Calif., Martha Fralick of Littleton, Colo., and Susan Fralick (Hank Rutter) of Telluride, Colo.; three grandchildren, Kendell Fralick Anderson (Greg), Chicago; Katherine K. Bowman (Gordon Clark), Denver; and Andrew Scott Bowman (Jasmine), Seattle; and six great-grandchildren, London and Charlie Anderson, Avery and Edison Bowman, and Bill and Teddy Clark.

The family plans to hold a private memorial service to honor Eleanor’s long and fulfilling life. Those who wish may donate in Eleanor’s name to the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or the Wind Crest Student Scholarship Fund, Attn: Philanthropy, 3255 Mill Vista Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Arrangements provided by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home The Ahlgrim Chapel. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

DONNA JEAN LICHTY, 96 “THE DONUT LADY” Donna Jean Lichty, also known as “The Donut Lady,” a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away Oct. 31, 2021 at the age of 96.

Donna loved to play card games, especially bridge. She also enjoyed square dancing, baking, spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, and traveling – she visited all 50 states and numerous countries.

Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Lichty (1999); loving mother of Linda (William) Hlavacek and Ron (Jeanie) Lichty; adored grandmother of Kristen (Kent Walczak) Hlavacek, Tricia (Kevin) Herward, Danielle (Brennan) Geis, Alexa (fiancé John Ziegenhorn) Lichty, and Jake (fiancé Johanna Sholar) Lichty; fond great-grandmother of Will and Declan Herward, and Brooks and Tyler Geis; daughter of the

late Peter and the late Gladys Waldron; and sister of the late Gary Waldron.

Vi s i t a t i o n Elmhurst Police are investigating an endangered/ will be from 3-8 missing 51-year-old woman who is an employee of the p.m. with a fuElmhurst Courts Plus. neral service at Astrid Blume was last seen walking southbound 7 p.m. on Thursaway from the Court Plus at 186 S. West at approxiday, Nov. 4 at mately 10:50 a.m. Astrid suffers from a medical conElmhurst Comdition that may cause her to wander or walk away at munity Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim times. She has been previously reported missing and Chapel, 567, S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. was discovered to have walked long distances or seek Interment will be in the spring of 2022 shelter in wooded areas. at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Astrid was last seen wearing a blue hat, a blue coat Terrace. Info – 630-834-3515 or www. with a hood and brown buttons, a white sweater, white ElmhurstFH.com. In lieu of flowers, Astrid Blume pants, and white shoes. Astrid left behind her cell memorial contributions in Donna’s name may be made to Residential Hos- phone. Astrid is a female, white, 5-foot-5 inches tall, has a medium build, pice Foundation, 5440 Corporate Drive, approximately 150 lbs. with blonde/gray hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police DepartSuite 400, Troy, MI 48098 or www.resment at 630-530-3050 or contact 911 if they believe they currently see Astrid. identialhospicefoundation.org/donate.

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District 205 open house at Emerson

School Board member Shannon Ebner shows a little reader where things are in the library at Emerson School when District 205 held an open house on Saturday, Oct. 16. The public was invited to tour the school and hear from students about the new, updated classrooms and future-ready spaces.

This family took advantage of the open house held at Emerson School on Saturday, Oct. 16 to take a tour of the facility and learn from Emerson students about the new updated learning spaces geared for the future.

Police seek help locating missing person

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Board approves 100% paper ballots for DuPage County New voting system on the way for 2022 primary election

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the DuPage County Board unanimously approved funding for DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek’s request for a new voting system which features 100 percent paper ballots. The Clerk’s office selected the Hart InterCivic Verity paper voting solution scheduled to be in place for the 2022 Primary election.

“I have been waiting to say these words for 16 years,” Kaczmarek said.

“DuPage County will have 100 percent paper ballots.

“DuPage is very proud to be the first county in Illinois to use com-

plete on-demand ballot printing for both Early Voting and Election Day voting. Not only are we upgrading to the most secure, transparent, and user-friendly voting system on the market, but we are also saving the County money by printing only the ballots needed by voters so there is no waste. Finally, and most importantly, our County’s new system will ensure all voters have the same voting experience; there is no different size or shape of ballot for voters with disabilities.

“Voters can use a fully accessible ballot marking device and that de-

vice produces a ballot that looks like all others. Everyone will be treated equally.”

The County agreed to a four-year contract for $7,264,965, including initial equipment purchase costs, with options for two additional fouryear renewals. The Hart system will replace the County’s optical scanners purchased 20 years ago and touchscreen machines purchased 16 years ago. The Clerk’s office was notified that the current voting equipment would no longer be supported after this year.

Austin-based Hart InterCivic has

109 years of election experience with 780 customers in 19 states. Hart’s voting systems are designed, engineered and built in the USA. The next-generation Verity system was certified by Illinois this year meeting the highest election security standards. Verity is never connected to the internet, making it impossible to hack. The Verity Scan allows reliable audits of voter intent with digital captures of all scanned ballots. The system offers automatic counting for write-in votes, ranked choice voting capability, faster and reliable recounts and multiple language options.

Every aspect of operations is anticipated to become more efficient with the new system, including quicker lines in polling places and easier start-up and shut-down for election judges. Hart will integrate well with the KNOWiNK poll pads for checking in voters.

“The selection of a new voting system is among the most crucial decisions for DuPage County,” Kaczmarek added. “My staff took this responsibility conscientiously and enthusiastically. Our office has full confidence in the choice of Verity

by Hart InterCivic.”

Elmhurst University presents 2021 Founders Medal to civic leaders Elmhurst University recently presented the Founders Medal and Alumni Merit Awards to five people who have made outstanding contributions to the University, the community and society.

“Elmhurst is honored to recognize these individuals who have distinguished themselves in their lives and careers, and who have shown a deep commitment to providing opportunities to the young people who will be our next generation of leaders,” President Troy D. VanAken said during the Founders Recognition Evening

earlier this month, when the awards were presented.

Established in 1978, the Founders Medal is one of the University’s most prestigious honors. The 2021 Founders Medal was given to brothers Robert Jans, of Brookfield; and alumnus Timothy Jans, of Elmhurst. Both are successful businessmen and civic leaders with deep family connections to the University.

The brothers also are among the University’s most generous donors, endowing scholarship and internship funds and other initiatives to create transformative opportunities for Elmhurst students. In August, they gave Elmhurst $3.4 million for

a comprehensive initiative to introduce more STEM students to careers in the military while also supporting student veterans on campus. The gift represents the largest ever given to the University by living donors.

The Alumni Merit Awards celebrate Elmhurst graduates who have made exemplary contributions to the community and to their alma mater.

• The Young Alumni Award was presented to Nicholas Bank (Class of 2018), of Carol Stream. Bank is a medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine who founded a fundraising initiative that provides COVID-19 pandemic-related aid.

Sandburg employee and veteran gets send-off before taking Honor Flight Howard Fry, an educational assistant at Sandburg Middle School, former attorney and a U.S. Navy veteran, received a touching sendoff from students and colleagues as a tribute to his Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Fry took his Honor Flight on Wednesday, Oct. 27. To honor and thank him for his service, the entire Sandburg community lined the halls, cheering for and giving high-fives to Fry. As a grand finale, the Sandburg Middle School Band and Orchestra played “Anchors Away”. Because of

the impact that Fry’s Honor Flight had on the school, Sandburg students will raise money to sponsor an individual to go on a future Honor Flight.

Fry applied to the U.S. Navy’s “Two by Six’’ program after graduating from Illinois State University in 1971 and attended boot camp the following summer. He served on the USS Chicago (CG-11) from January 1972 to December 1973, when he was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer Third Class. Howard completed one year and 11 months of sea service and nearly six months

of training. He received the Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal.

Following his service, Fry obtained a law degree from DePaul Law School and had a successful career in family law before joining Elmhurst District 205 in 2008. Fry’s wife, Carol, also works at Sandburg Middle School.

Elmhurst District 205 thanks Howard for his service, both to our students and to our country.

DuPage County Board approves new district maps The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday, Oct. 26 to approve new County Board district boundaries for the next decade.

The County Board is required by state law to complete the reapportionment process every 10 years following the U.S. Census to ensure each County Board district represents a substantially equal number of people.

The population deviation between

each County Board district is less than 1 percent.

By law, the districts must be substantially equal in population, contiguous, and as compact as practical.

Jim Zay, chairman of the Redistricting Committee, said the committee set a goal to keep villages and cities in the same district to the extent possible.

“From the beginning, our goal has been to create a fair map that keeps

communities intact,” said Zay. “I’m proud of the County Board for putting politics aside to create a fair, transparent, bipartisan map.”

The County’s Redistricting Committee was established in January 2021 and held 11 meetings and four open house forums to discuss the maps. In addition to an online portal, allowing for residents to provide feedback.

Second Ward aldermen plans meeting with constituents There will be a meeting of the residents of Elmhurst Ward 2, hosted by Aldermen Bob Dunn and Jacob Hill, on Wednesday Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at

Elmhurst Fire Station #1. Some topics to be covered are recent crime increases, local development, traffic trends, and others. All residents are

welcome to attend to get updated on topics of interest and questions to the Aldermen and City staff. Free and open to the residents of Ward 2.

• The Distinguished Service to Alma Mater Award honored Carrie Hewitt (Classes of 1996 and 2006), of Wauconda. Hewitt is program director of Elmhurst University’s nationally ranked Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program.

• Betsy I. Ortiz (Class of 2001), of

Bartlett, received the Distinguished Service to Society Award in recognition of her work as a team supervisor in the U.S. General Services Administration and as vice chair of the charitable organization 6000 Moms NFP, which connects immigrant and refugee families to care, advocacy, support and community.

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass Oct. 27 Tatiana Pallasch, 39, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for damage to property in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 1:38 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the victim who reported that Pallasch threw an unknown object at the victim’s vehicle.

Oct. 24 Police said a reporting officer responded to the 100 block of N. Addison for a damage to property report. The reporting officer located a shattered glass door on the first level, southeast stairwell of the parking garage. The damage appeared to have been caused by a green marble which was located in the broken glass.

Oct. 22 Police said a complainant at York High School reported at 2:19 p.m. that she discovered a note on her windshield berating her for parking in a reserved parking space. As she was driving from the area, she noticed the right front tire was low on air pressure. Upon further inspection, she discovered five puncture holes in the tire.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Oct. 26 Madeleine J. Fugate, 23, of Chicago, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near S. Prospect and W. Butterfield at 4:05 p.m.

Nelson D. Reynolds, 28, of Chicago, was issued citations for disobeying a traffic control device, no valid driver’s license and possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Palmer and Marion at 5:37 p.m.

Laquintion V. Wooten, 36, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance in the 200 block of N. York at 5:35 p.m.

Oct. 25 Santiago Navarro, 21, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, driving with expired registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 200 block of N. Willow at 4:03 a.m.

Oct. 23 Erica McCoy, 32, of Broadview, was issued citations for possession of cannabis by a driver, possession of open alcohol and no insur-

porting officer met with the store manager who reported an unknown suspect entered the store and took liquor without paying. The suspect is described as a black male between 35 and 45 years old.

Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at 4 p.m. A victim reported his credit card was missing, and upon reviewing his bank account, he discovered the card had been used at the above location.

CALL 800-222-TIPS ance subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Butterfield at 1:56 a.m.

Sixto Perez, 18, of Melrose Park, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at 7:48 a.m.

Suspicious circumstances Oct. 25 Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 600 block of N. Michigan who reported he discovered a scar on his son’s head after picking him up from daycare.

The complainant also reported his son had been waiting outside of the daycare without a jacket. The complainant filed a report with DCFS and was advised an investigator would respond to the daycare the following day.

Oct. 26 Police said a complainant in the 200 block of Chandler stated she hired a maid service to clean her home and has always had the same crew. The complainant became concerned after an unfamiliar cleaning crew arrived at her home. The complainant asked the cleaning crew to leave her home after she felt uncomfortable. The complainant noticed as the subjects left, one of the cleaners took a picture of her vehicle’s license plate. Nothing appeared to be missing from inside the residence.

Oct. 20-Oct. 21 A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle sometime between the above dates while it was parked outside in the 400 block of N. York. The victim stated her vehicle was locked; however, the rear driver side window was left open. Nothing appeared to be missing from inside the vehicle.

Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery June 1-Oct. 26 Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 block of E. Vallette between the above dates.

A victim reported she sent an unknown suspect various gift cards and Bitcoin. The victim stated she began communicating with the suspect through an online dating site and had been sending the unknown suspect money for about a month.

Oct. 25 Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at 5:56 p.m. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked at the above location.

Oct. 24 Retail theft was reported at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 3:44 p.m. A re-

block of S. Riverside at 3:16 p.m. A reporting officer met with a victim who reported an unknown suspect purchased a chair using a credit card. It was later found the credit card used did not have the funds available. The victim made several attempts to contact the suspect but was met with no results.

Sept. 23 Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at 11:06 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect fraudulently used his Oct. 23 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block T-Mobile account information and purchased of Elm Park at 9:29 p.m. A victim told police two 12 Pro Max iPhones. The iPhones were that an unknown suspect used her personal in- entered into LEADS as stolen. formation to open a Chime bank account.

Unemployment benefits identity theft

Oct. 20 Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of E. Church at 11:30 a.m. A victim reported According to information provided last that an unknown suspect(s) attempted to transfer funds out of her bank account. The victim week by the Elmhurst Police Department, poalso learned of fraudulent activity on her debit lice reported no incidents of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal inaccount. formation to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department Oct. 14 Fraud was reported at a business in the 900 of Employment Security.

Top crime news Fuel station employee allegedly steals lottery tickets On Oct. 22, Arturo Arevalo, 20, of Bellwood, was charged with retail theft at a gas station in the 600 block of W. North at 9:49 a.m. According to police, the loss prevention manager at the gas station discovered that Arevalo, an employee, stole Illinois Lottery tickets during the shifts he worked at the register. Police said Arevalo admitted to stealing the tickets.

juveniles were found to be in possession of vape devices containing cannabis wax. The juveniles were cited for possession of cannabis under the age of 21 and were released back to their classrooms.

Underage subjects found with cannabis face school officials On Oct. 26, police said that subsequent to a report of a suspicious vehicle, a reporting officer made contact with the occupants of a suspicious vehicle and found Lluvia Acosta, 18, of Bensenville, to be in possession of cannabis Victim sent cash to suspect while under the age of 21. Acosta was cited for she met on a dating site Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 possession of cannabis under 21. All subjects block of E. Vallette between the dates of June were transported to York High School where 1-Oct. 26. A victim reported she sent an un- they met with school administration. known suspect various gift cards and Bitcoin.

The victim stated she began communicating Officer reports student conducted with the suspect through an online dating site ‘alarming’ search on York computer On Oct. 27, a reporting officer was contactand had been sending the unknown suspect ed by York High School officials at 1:01 p.m. money for about a month. regarding a student who conducted an “alarming” online search using a school computer.

Juveniles caught vaping The reporting officer met with the student who cannabis in York restroom Police said a reporting officer and school admitted to making the online searches after officials at York High School located two ju- seeing similar videos on social media but deveniles vaping in the school bathroom. Both nied any criminal activity.

Veterans Day Tribute at Elmhurst University On Sunday, Nov. 7, the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble, American Legion T.H.B. Post 187, and the Martha Ibbetson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, join together to present a family friendly Veterans Day Tribute for the Elmhurst community.

The tribute will be held at 12 noon in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the Elmhurst University Campus. The Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble will provide patriotic music and video presentations throughout the program, Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, two veterans from the Elmhurst University Veterans Association, and others will speak. Adding to the color and pageantry of the event will be the American Legion Color Guard accompanied by the color guards and members of Elmhurst Boy Scout Troops 78, 82 and 117.

This one-hour tribute includes several patriotic music favorites, including John Philip Sousa’s Comrades of the Legion, a march Sousa dedicated to the American Legion. A medley of popular music from World War II through the Gulf War will be performed along

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According to information provided by the district, the estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2021 are about $136.7 million. That figure represents an increase of nearly 6.7 percent over the previous year. The district’s total property taxes extended for 2020 were about $128.1 million.

Whelton referred to a district homeowner with a home valued at $500,000, with no new construction. He said that for a homeowner of that property, the District 205 portion of the annual property tax bill would increase by about 5 percent, or approximately $355.

One year ago, the board approved an abatement of about $3.1 million.

That abatement reduced the District 205 property tax burden of district homeowners. At the Oct. 26 meeting, Kocinski stated he supported that abatement while there were interruptions in the district’s traditional service (because of the COVID-19 pandemic).

Kocinski added that he was not in favor of an abatement this year.

After Stuefen said she could not support the levy, Collins said the District 205 community has been generous. He said the district has about $38 million in excess funds. He said he wasn’t against keeping a reserve fund, but he said that the district could use its reserves to cover the approximately $20 million cost related to the increased scope of construction projects and still have a reserve of about $17 million. Collins stated that the district has an overall budget of about $141 million this year.

Collins said that another abatement would level out a rising tax burden that district homeowners would face over the next two years.

Board member Athena Arvanitis, who said that she had a philosophical difference with Collins, stated that abatements have unintended consequences. Arvanitis stated that educating children and providing a successful learning environment involves more than bricks-and-mortar costs.

While the board made its vote on

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The DAR is inviting attendees to this concert to “Honor A Veteran” by providing a name and if you so choose, a photo, that will be displayed at the concert. To include a veteran’s name, please contact meg.griffin@ elmhurst.edu for further details.

The DAR Project Patriot Committee is also asking patrons to contribute to Operation: Bean of Life.

Operated by an Army Chaplain on a base in the Middle East, this Coffee House offers transient soldiers from all branches of active military duty a place of resiliency and comfort away from military life, free of charge.

Please join the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble, Elmhurst American Legion, members of the NSDAR, and our Boy Scout Troops, in this special tribute to honor our veterans.

Admission is open to the public and free. For further information, a map of the campus or more information about future performances, please visit www.elmhurst.edu/music.

the levy at the Oct. 26 meeting, it does not have to make a decision about any upcoming abatement until February 2022. Board members agreed to have an additional conversation about abatement in January.

Enrollment figures discussed The meeting also included a presentation from Whelton regarding the district’s enrollment figures as of Sept. 30, 2021. As of that date, the district had a total enrollment of 8,193 students, a decrease of 146 from one year earlier.

One year earlier, on Sept. 30, 2020, there were 8,339 students in the district.

Whelton noted that the latest figures show York has 2,754 students. The school’s current senior class (the Class of 2022) includes 763 students. Whelton said that York has a relatively small freshman class, and that the school’s enrollment will likely decline over the next few years.

The district’s current enrollment of 8,193 students includes 559 kindergartners, up from 534 one year ago.

According to the recent figures from Sept. 30, 2021, the district has 3,421 K-5 students, along with 1,757 middle school (grades 6-8) students, 261 early childhood students and the 2,754 students at York.

Fischer parent-mentor program recognized The meeting included recognition of the parent mentor program at Conrad Fischer Elementary School. The program brings parents of Conrad Fischer students into the school as team members. Parents receive weekly training to develop their skills. The program is designed to empower and develop parents as leaders, and to improve the home-school connection.

Medical, dental benefits contracts approved The board meeting also included a brief presentation about the district’s medical and dental benefits contract.

The district’s employees have to select their plans for 2022; open enrollment begins in November. The district’s health and prescription drug program had a budget of about $14.1 million in 2021. That budget is projected to rise by about 3 percent in 2022, to approximately $14.5 million. The district’s

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78435 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 21, 2021, wherein the business firm of ONE ORGANIC SALON LOCATED AT 187 N. YORK STREET, #7, ELMHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LOREDANA ZAHARIA, HOME ADDRESS 1235 DEGENER AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

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dental plan won’t feature any increase from 2021 to 2022. Board members voted unanimously to approve the health and dental insurance plans for 2022.

Funds approved for roof replacement at York, Emerson Board members voted unanimously to approve the meeting’s consent agenda, which included a contract with Richard L. Johnson Associates, Inc., regarding roof replacement work at

that about 40 percent of York students and about 37 percent of the district’s middle school students have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Additionally, over 91 percent of District 205 staff members have been vaccinated. The district plans to partner with Jewel-Osco or another provider to offer upcoming opportunities for District Campbell reports on COVID-19 205 students to be vaccinated at district vaccinations District 205 Superintendent Keis- schools.

The board will hold its next regular ha Campbell mentioned during brief remarks about COVID-19 metrics meeting on Nov. 16.

York High School and Emerson Elementary School. The roof replacement above the fieldhouse at York has an estimated cost of about $1 million, while the roof replacement project at Emerson has an estimated cost of $660,000.

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Conroy to hold virtual town hall

Experts will discuss increased anxiety, mental health needs

State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46th District) will hold a virtual town hall meeting where she will be joined by expert mental health advocates representing The Kennedy Forum, NAMI DuPage and NAMI Chicago.

The town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.

Rep. Conroy who serves as Chair of the Illinois House’s Mental Health and Addiction Committee wanted to highlight the increased levels of anxiety, depression and suicide exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with how to identify, care for and understand the signs.

“Nineteen months removed from the initial nationwide quarantine and over 700,000 deaths later, for the first time, many are coming to grips with the realities and extent of their anxiety and depression, but find themselves unsure of or unable to access the appropriate support systems they need,” Conroy said.

The Illinois Dept. of Human Services recently launched a free, 24/7 Illinois Call4Calm mental health text line where individuals can access a local counselor and available resources by texting “TALK” or “HABLAR” to 552-020. Those in

need of crisis services can contact the Crisis Text Line 24 hours a day by texting REACH to 741-741 to talk to a trained crisis counselor.

“This devastating pandemic still affects nearly every aspect of daily life, and many of us are faced with the grief of losing someone dear to us as yet another layer of the mental health challenges triggered by this pandemic,” said Conroy.

A CDC study stated that roughly 30 percent of Americans reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2020. The percentage of survey respondents experiencing suicidal ideation nearly doubled to 11 percent.

“As we enter this second consecutive holiday season affected by COVID-19, let’s all challenge ourselves to do what we can to ensure that our mental health needs are not only adequately addressed, but our community’s resources are also ample and within reach,” Conroy added.

For those interested in attending this virtual town hall, please register at eventbrite.com/e/overcoming-anxiety-identifying-understanding-caring-tickets. For more information, please email Tina at tina.dist46@ gmail.com.

Letter to the editor

Obituaries

Caroline Margaret Narbut, 98 Caroline Margaret Narbut passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 98. Loving mother of Dawn (Terry) and Kathy (Bill), Dear grand-

mother of Kathy Marmolejo and Kim Boske, Beloved great grandmother of Marina and Anthony Marmolejo. Fond sister of the late Leroy Hoff, Katherine Clarke and Beatrice Hoff. Memorial Visitation on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst.

Arrangements by Pedersen Ryberg munity to familiarize themselves Funeral Home 630-834-1133. with the free, 24/7 mental health text line by texting “TALK” or Bruce E. Strejc, 70 Bruce E. Strejc “HABLAR” to 552-020 to be conpassed peacefully nected to a local counselor who can provide information on available after a courageous resources. Those in need of crisis six-year battle services can contact the 24/7 Cri- with cancer. He sis Text Line by texting REACH to was 70 years old.

741-741 to talk to a trained crisis Beloved husband of Thelma for 45 counselor.

By simply reaching for our ev- years; loving faer-present smart phone, and encour- ther of Donna Dean, Nick (Maggie) aging friends, neighbors and family Strejc, John (Brighid) Strejc; chermembers to do the same, we can be- ished grandfather of Abbey and Becca Loague, Adeline and Chris Strejc. gin to protect our mental health.

Born in Cicero, IL in 1951 to Deb Conroy State Rep. 46th District Edward and Mary Strejc, Bruce was Illinois House the third of four children. As a young of Representatives man, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country in ports around the world for four years. He was proud of his service and honored fellow veterans whenever possible. Later, in his 40-year career as a Local #701 IBEW electrician, he masterfully helped to build homes and busi-

Free emotional support text line now available As new variations of COVID-19 surge and additional public health precautions come to the forefront, many of us are taking extraordinary steps to protect our physical well-being, while putting our mental health under a tremendous strain.

Over 700,000 Americans have died due to the COVID-19 virus, and those of us that remain, their family and friends, are faced with the grief of losing someone dear to us as yet another layer of the mental health challenges triggered by this pandemic. All of this is on top of the other daily issues we may face, such as illnesses, job stress, addiction and caregiving for parents.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 3-in-10 Americans

reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2020. The percentage of survey respondents experiencing suicidal ideation nearly doubled to 11 percent.

I’ve spent much of my career in the Illinois General Assembly advocating for greater access to mental health care for Illinois citizens. I want everyone to know, you don’t have to suffer alone. Over the past 18 months we have learned that it is okay not to be okay.

That is why I am working with Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services to promote the new free-of-charge emotional support text line—Call4Calm.

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nesses throughout the Chicagoland area. He was a skilled craftsman who could help with any project or idea you imagined. A huge sports fan, he loved cheering on the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks.

He married Thelma R. Strejc, nee Schratzmeier, and they spent more than 30 years in their Elmhurst home before settling into retired life in Mosinee, Wisc., in 2009.

Bruce was a lifelong fisherman and avid outdoorsman; he loved the Wisconsin lakeshore. He enjoyed over 40 years at the cottage he and Thelma shared with their children on Big Saint Germain. Together, they loved fishing, hosting family and friends, and building memories together.

Bruce is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Thelma; an infant daughter, Annie; his parents, Edward and Mary Strejc; brothers John and Rick; sister Carol, and is survived by his sister-in-law Carol, cousin Charlene, goddaughter Lindsay, and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Bruce will be remembered as a charismatic and comedic husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

He will be missed by so many. A burial and celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends in Illinois.

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Real Estate/Business Business briefs Hirsch named to Grassroots Task Force Edward Jones financial advisor Michael Hirsch in Villa Park is one of two financial advisors in Illinois that is on the Edward Jones Grassroots Task Force. They meet regularly with members of Congress to advocate on behalf of individual investors. Michael had the honor of participating in meetings this month (October) to talk with lawmakers in Washington about important legislation that will make it easier for millions of Americans to secure the retirement they have worked hard for and deserve.

EEHealth named among America’s Best for Cardiac Care Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital, part of the Edward-Elmhurst Health system, have been named two of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health

systems.

The hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care have demonstrated exceptional quality of care. From 2018-2020, patients treated at hospitals receiving the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award have, on average, a 27.8% lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award.

Elmhurst Hospital was also recognized for the following clinical achievements: • Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award Two Years in a Row (2021-22) • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure Three Years in a Row (2020-22) • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services Two Years in a Row (2021-22) • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services Two Years in a Row (2021-22) To learn about the latest heart-re-

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DuPage Foundation elects new Board Chair, new Trustees Nathaniel P. Wasson, CEPA, CFP®, TEP has been elected as Chair of DuPage Foundation’s Board of Trustees to guide the Foundation’s core work and strategic plan over the next few years.

Wasson becomes DuPage Foundation’s 12th Chair since its inception in 1986. Wasson has been a Trustee since 2013 and previously served the Foundation’s Board as Vice Chair and Secretary, and participated on several committees including: Benefit, Board Development, Bright & Early DuPage, Executive and Strategic Planning.

DuPage Foundation also announced that Timothy D. Elliott, Andrew O. Johnson and Sahira P. Sadiq were elected to its Board of Trustees during a recent Board meeting.

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Gia Mia to receive B2B state grant To recognize the efforts of small businesses, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is highlighting recipients of Back to Business grants and encouraging residents to shop local as the holiday season approaches.

“To receive operating assistance from the state, nine locallyowned businesses were able to demonstrate financial loss from the pandemic,” Glowiak Hilton said. “By offering support to small businesses, Illinois is working to strengthen our communities.”

Awarded a combined $550,000, there were nine B2B grant recipients in the 24th Senate District in our area, including Gia Mia in Elmhurst and Subway in Lombard.

The B2B program allocated $250 million in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses hurt financially by the pandemic. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000 and could be used to cover a wide range of operations, such as staff and overhead costs.

“Shopping local can make a difference in our communities this holiday season,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Buying gift cards, recommending a local service or simply interacting on social media can offer support to our small business community.”

A full list of B2B grant awardees can be found on DCEO’s website at www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Documents/ B2BAwards.pdf.

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Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately.

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MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

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MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

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MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

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York football alums honored at inaugural recognition night Ever wonder what it would be like to get your old high school team together?

Rob Wagner, assistant principal for athletics at York High School, wondered the same thing. Except he pondered how to get the hundreds of football alums together who continue to support York and the athletic program.

With the last varsity game of the year scheduled last Friday against Oak Park – River Forest (OP-RF), where their coach John Hoerster also happens to be a York football alumni, it was the perfect opportunity to recognize York High School football alums.

As a result, the inaugural York Football Alumni Recognition Pro-

gram was born.

“York has an incredible football alumni fan base who support us and cheer us on at games,” said Wagner.

“We wanted to honor and recognize them for their commitment to York and this game was a great opportunity.”

Players from each decade were honored during a rousing halftime ceremony. The celebration was punctuated by a nail-biter of a game where the Dukes pulled out a last-minute win against OP-RF 36-33.

The win propelled the Dukes to the state playoffs. The team faced Minooka in the IHSA State Playoffs-Round 1 at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at York’s Clarence D. East Field.

York football alumni, 1990-1999.

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York football alumni, class of 1969.

York football alumni, 2010-2020.

York football alumni, 1980-1989.

York football alumni, 1970-1979.

York football alumni, 2000-2009.

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Presenting the York Dukes of Distinction Reception takes place Thursday, Nov. 4 The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) recently announced its honorees for 2021. They are John Aravosis, Dr. Joseph Collins, Dr. Rachel Elliott, Bruce Mather, Jerome Rich and Dr. George Williams. These “Dukes of Distinction” will be honored on Thursday, Nov. 4 beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a recognition program at 7 p.m. in the York Commons. The event is free and open to the public.

The Elmhurst Independent is honored to bring its readers the biographies of the Dukes of Distinction along with their “Then” and “Now” photos.

Two weeks ago, Dr. George Williams and John Aravosis were featured. Last week, we presented Bruce Mather and Dr. Rachel Elliott. Today, the final two Dukes of Distinction will be saluted. They are Jerome Rich and Dr. Joseph Collins.

Joseph M. Collins 1972

Dr. Joseph M. Collins Now

Dr. Joseph M. Collins Class of 1972

2020.

In 2004, Dr. Collins received the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award, a singular honor from his peers for his dedication to patient care and acclaimed expertise.

The Mayo Clinic “team approach” supports the philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.”

This team approach is time-consuming and demanding for caregivers, but the success rate justifies the extra effort.

A gifted and respected teacher, he has won a multitude of awards, including 2002 Educator of the Year in Medical and Laboratory Specialties; Outstanding Faculty Member in 2010 and 2014; Top Faculty Member 2016; Radiology Educator of the Year Award 2014, 2016, and 2018.

He has more than 40 peer- reviewed published articles or book chapters and numerous national and international invited lectures.

Dr. Joseph M. Collins is a 1972 York High School graduate with a long and distinguished career as a physician and teacher at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

He has Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Honors Biology from the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign and earned his M.D. from the University of Illinois. He studied at the Queen Square Institute of Neurology (London), and later completed his residency in Radiology from the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (Rochester, Minn.).

Dr. Collins worked as a radiologist in St. Paul and Milwaukee before joining the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where he served patients, students and peers for 30 years until retiring in 2019.

Later, he taught at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Anatomy in

ECT performs ‘Unintentionally Hilarious 14’ Laughter and applause filled the performance space at the Brauer House in Lombard on Tuesday evening, Oct. 12 as a cast of 16 middle school students performed hilarious, original sketch comedy routines for an audience of family, friends, and other comedy-loving supporters.

Unintentionally Hilarious is in its 14th season as an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe developed by Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT).

Under the direction of Tim Soszko, the students wrote and performed the 23 routines. Sketch plots addressed topics as varied as birds angry at commercial airliners, children misbehav-

ing at funerals, slumber parties, and the extinction of the dinosaurs.

“I appreciated that sketch comedy gave me the ability to create and incorporate my own comedic ideas,” said Ava Turek, a sixth grader at Sandburg Middle School.

In addition to directing the Unintentionally Hilarious productions for the past 14 years, Soszko teaches at The Actors Training Center, The Revival, Booth, and Quinlan, among others. He also performs in musical improv group The Deltones.

For more information regarding Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, visit elmhurstchildrenstheatre.org.

Jerome Rich Class of 1956

Jerry Rich is the architect and owner of Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, a golf course that is consistently ranked in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.” The course has hosted more than 50 amateur, collegiate, and professional tournaments, including the 2009 Solheim Cup, the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships, and the 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup. The dream for Rich Harvest Farm came from Jerry’s days as a caddie at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook when he was just 10 years old. He would often sketch holes on the back of scorecards, often adding bunkers around the greens. It was this artistic vision that led him to ultimately design his own course.

His design was praised by golf legend and friend Sam Snead in an article that appeared in the Aurora Beacon News on July 11, 2015.

After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1961 with a

Jerome Rich 1956

Jerome Rich Now

degree in mathematics and earth science, Rich joined his father’s company, Rich, Inc. In the 1970s, he revolutionized the way Wall Street trading is done, and still done today, with the development of the integrated trading terminal. He later founded the Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois, a non-profit junior golf organiza-

tion housed at Rich Harvest Farms, which has introduced 250,000 youth to the sport of golf.

He and his father also made a major donation to the Catholic Diocese of Rockford to create St. Katharine-Drexel Catholic Church, which is now home to more than 1,300 area families.

Elmhurst Tang Soo Do shines at national championship On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9, Elmhurst Tang Soo Do joined more than 800 other competitors at the World Tang Soo Do Association’s U.S. National Karate Championship at the Kalahari Resorts in The Poconos, Pa. This event was especially meaningful following the cancellation of the World Championships in 2020 due to COVID-19, as the first major competition held by the World Tang Soo Do Association since the start of the pandemic.

One of the highlights of the competition was the promotion of Grandmaster William Strong to 9th degree Black Belt the highest rank in the system in recognition of his more than 50 years of practicing and promoting the Art of Tang Soo Do (Karate).

Due to the pandemic Elmhurst Tang Soo Do’s travel team was small this year. Six competitors accompanied Masters Michael Inoshita and Holly Inoshita to National Championship, and they returned with 12 medals. Several Elmhurst Tang Soo Do students were in the running for the National Championship including Connor Campbell, Michael Shafer and Jade Inoshita by acquiring 20 or more points in their bracket but came up short of winning the National Title.

The individual results are as follows (all competed in the 14- to 17-year-old category): Michael Shafer: Silver Forms, Silver Weapons, Silver Sparring Boys 2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belt Division (24 points).

Connor Campbell: Bronze Forms, Bronze Weapons, Gold Sparring Boys 2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belt Division (20 points).

Jade Inoshita: Gold Forms, Gold Weapons Girls 2nd Degree Black Belt Division (20 points).

Magnus Mikhail: Bronze Forms, Bronze Weapons Boys Blue Belt Division (10 points).

Luc Pesenti: Silver Sparring Mens 3rd Degree Black Belt Division (8 points).

Adrian Shafer: Silver Forms Girls Orange Belt

Division (8 points).

Elmhurst Tang Soo Do is looking forward to its return to the World Championships in 2022 and hope to contend for a World Championship Cup.

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Adrian Schafer gets a hug and displays her medal after winning Silver in Girls Orange Belt Forms competition at the World Tang Soo Do Association’s U.S. National Karate Championship.

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IC Catholic Prep football breezes to first-round win

York football upset in playoffs by Minooka; IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball wins regional title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It was a pick-six kind of a game for the IC Catholic Prep football team.

The Knights returned two interceptions for touchdowns on their way to a 55-8 rout of Monmouth-Roseville in opening-round action of the Class 3A state playoffs at Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst.

Brendan Bigane returned one interception 15 yards for a score, while George O’Brien returned his pick 30 yards for a touchdown.

IC Catholic Prep (9-1) led 21-0 after the first quarter, 48-0 at halftime and 55-0 heading into the fourth quarter in a game that quickly deteriorated into a blowout.

Denzell Gibson scored two rushing touchdowns on runs of five yards and three yards. Malik Gray, who came into the game leading IC Catholic Prep in rushing with 778 yards, scored on a 10-yard run and a threeyard run.

Dennis Mandala threw a touchdown pass of 15 yards to Eric Kramer, while Nakiyan Weathers scored on a 10-yard run to round out the Knights’ scoring.

IC Catholic Prep, the No. 6 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket, will head west of Rockford and play Durand-Pecatonica co-op in the sec-

ond round of the Class 3A state playoffs either Friday or Saturday (check IHSA.org for exact day and time).

Du-Pec (9-1) is the No. 3 seed in the top half of the bracket and beat No. 14 seed Mendota 44-0 in the first round.

IC Catholic Prep is in the playoffs for the sixth year in a row (excluding the COVID-19 spring 2021 season) and has not given up any more than eight points in those six playoff openers.

York came into the game as the No. 8 seed in the 32-team Class 8A bracket, while Minooka was the No. 25 seed. Minooka moved to 6-4 with the win.

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team won the Class 2A Chicago DePaul College Prep regional title after a 25-17, 25-11 victory over the host school.

IC Catholic Prep advanced to the championship match after a 25-1, 25-2 win over Chicago Intrinsic Charter in the semifinals at DePaul Prep.

The Knights faced Chicago Noble Street Charter in the Class 2A Timothy Christian sectional semifinals earlier this week and if they won that

York football The York football team lost 16-13 to visiting Minooka in opening-round action of the Class 8A playoffs in Elmhurst.

Minooka scored first with a 19yard first-quarter field goal and then added a three-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter to take a 10-0 lead into halftime.

York cut the lead to 10-7 with a one-yard rushing touchdown, but Minooka countered with a 17-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to go up 16-7. York scored another one-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter for the final margin.

This was York’s first playoff appearance since 2011.

York finishes the season with an 8-2 record, its best showing since the

By Mike Miazga 2010 team went 9-2.

IC Catholic Prep Football Week 11 Preview IC Catholic Prep (9-1) at Durand-Pecatonica (9-1) When: Saturday 3:30 p.m.

Where: Pecatonica High School Last week: IC Catholic Prep 55, Monmouth-Roseville 8; Du-Pec 44, Mendota 0 Seeds: IC Catholic Prep is the No. 6 seed in the upper half of the Class 3A bracket; Du-Pec is the No. 3 seed.

Winner gets: Princeton (9-1; No. 2 seed) or Fairbury Prairie Central (8-2; No. 7 seed)

Outlook: IC Catholic Prep will make the 90-mile trek west to face the Durand-Pecatonica co-op football team, a conglomeration between Durand (186 pupils) and Pecatonica (252 pupils). Du-Pec plays in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference, which it won with an 8-0 record. Du-Pec has played six playoff teams, but four of them are Class 1A schools. Du-Pec’s only loss was to Decatur St. Theresa, which made the Class 2A playoffs as a 9-0 undefeated.

IC Catholic Prep should be in good shape here ahead of business picking up in the quarterfinals where one of two traditionally strong programs will await. Looking ahead, if IC Catholic Prep wins, the quarterfinal game would be in Elmhurst regardless of the outcome of the Princeton-Prairie Central contest (Princeton will have hosted twice; ICCP and Prairie Central each will have hosted once; ICCP is the higher seed).

match, played for the sectional title Wednesday at Timothy against either Montini or Chicago Latin School.

If IC Catholic Prep won the Timothy sectional title it will play Friday night at home in the Class 2A IC Catholic Prep supersectional against the winner of the Oregon sectional.

The winner heads to the state finals in Normal.

IC Catholic Prep is the No. 2 seed in one subsectional of the Timothy sectional.

Noble Street Charter is the No. 4 seed in the opposite subsectional.

Montini is the No. 1 seed in IC Catholic Prep’s subsectional, while Latin School is the No. 2 seed in the opposite subsectional.

The regional title was IC Catholic Prep’s fifth under coach Nancy Kerrigan and third in a row.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team opened Class 2A Montini regional action with a 23-25, 25-12, 25-15 win over Westmont.

Abby VanderWal had 15 kills, seven digs and two blocks, while Hope Huizenga had 12 kills, five digs and two aces. Sadie Orange finished with five kills and one block.

Amanda Leibrock had five kills and three blocks, while Eva Pieta had 20 assists, six digs and one ace.

Abi Alonzo had 10 digs and three aces.

Timothy then dropped a 25-15, 25-7 game to Montini in the regional championship match. The Trojans finished their season with a 20-16 record.

Timothy Christian boys soccer team finishes fourth in state Trojans end year with 18-4-3 mark; Bring home program’s fifth state trophy

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The Timothy Christian boys soccer team put a stamp on another outstanding season, by finishing fourth at the recent Class 1A state finals tournament held in East Peoria.

The Trojans dropped a 6-1 game to eventual state-champion Wheaton Academy in the semifinals and lost 3-2 in penalty kicks to Bloomington Central Catholic in the third-place game.

It was Timothy Christian’s fifth state trophy in boys soccer in six appearances in the season-concluding tournament.

In the loss to Wheaton Academy, the Trojans trailed only 1-0 at halftime, but were outscored 5-1 in the second half. Timothy was limited to two shots in the game.

Cameron Baker had Timothy’s only goal of the contest. Timothy had beaten Wheaton Academy 3-2 in penalty kicks in the regular season.

In the third-place game against Bloomington Central Catholic, Timothy trailed 1-0, but tied it 1-1 on a Chris Cruz goal.

Bloomington went up 2-1 in the second half only to have Timothy’s Ethan Lemkuil tie the game at 2-2 at the 75:26 mark of regulation.

The game went into the penalty kick phase to determine a winner after the first and second overtime peri-

ods failed to produce a goal.

Baker and Lemkuil made their penalty kick shots for Timothy, but the next three attempts were saved by the Bloomington goalkeeper.

Bloomington missed its first penalty kick, but then made the next three to secure the state third-place trophy.

Timothy Christian reached the state finals after a 1-0 win over Beecher in the Class 2A Stagg supersectional in Palos Hills.

In that game, Hendrik Devires goal in the second half for Timothy was the difference in the contest. Baker had the assist.

Timothy had 15 shots on goal.

Freshman goalie Peter Buikema made two saves to earn the clean sheet.

Timothy Christian, under the direction of coach Joel Zielke, was 18-4-3 this year and won the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division with a 6-0 record. At one point in the season, Timothy was 3-2-1. The Trojans were on a 15-0-2 run heading into the state finals game against Wheaton Academy.

Cruz led the team in scoring with 26 goals and 14 assists, while Baker had seven goals and 15 assists.

Devries had 12 goals and five assists.

Lemkuil finished the season with 11 goals.

Buikema had a goals-against average of 0.45 and was credited with eight shutouts. Kyle Steiner had a GAA of 1.33 and was credited with five shutouts.

Timothy Christian Boys Soccer State Successes 2002: Class A state quarterfinals 2008: Second place in Class 1A 2009: Class 1A state champions 2014: Second place in Class 1A 2015: Class 1A state champions 2021: Fourth place in Class 1A

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Members of the York girls cross country meet take a “leap of faith” into the air at the IHSA Class 3A Lake Park Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 30. The girls won the Sectional, as did the boys, and will head to state next week. Pictured are (from left): Michaela Quinn, Brooke Berger, Katherine Klimek, Katelyn Winton, Allison Fitzgibbons, Margaret Owens and Bria Bennis.

Jeff Luka (3945), a senior, placed 12th overall at the sectional.

The boys won the sectional title and will run at this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A state meet in Peoria.

York senior Eric Rutherford (3947) shows determination as he participates in the IHSA Class 3A Lake Park Sectionals. Rutherford was 14th overall.

The York girls cross country team excitedly show off the plaque they received on Saturday, Oct. 30 for winning the IHSA Class 3A Lake Park Sectional. Pictured are (from left): Katherine Klimek (3928), Brooke Berger (3925), Katelyn Winton (3936), Bria Bennis (holding the plaque/wearing the chain that’s worn by the team’s top runner of the meet), Margaret Owens (3930), Allison Fitzgibbons (3927) and Michaela Quinn (3932).

York boys and girls teams win sectional titles; Headed back to state IC Catholic Prep girls cross country team qualifies for state meet

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys and girls cross country teams are headed back to a very familiar environment —the state finals meet in Peoria at Detweiller Park.

Both Dukes teams won Class 3A sectional titles this past weekend to earn spots in Saturday’s grand finale.

Of particular note was the York girls team’s dominance at the Class 3A Lake Park sectional.

York blew out the field, winning the sectional title by 76 points. York finished with 22 points with West Suburban Conference Silver Division cohort Glenbard West a very distant second with 98 points.

York had six runners finish in the

top 10 and had a six-runner split of 40.8 seconds.

Junior Bria Bennis finished second in the sectional with a time of 17:34.0. Glenbard North junior Grace Schager won the sectional title at 17:19.1.

York sophomore Katherine Klimek was third through the chute at 17:47.2, while sophomore Michaela Quinn finished sixth in 17:57.5.

Junior Brooke Berger was seventh at 18:01.7 and senior Katelyn Winton was ninth in 18:14.2. Sophomore Margaret Owens was 10th at 18:14.8. Allison Fitzgibbons, a senior, was 24th in 19:03.7.

The York girls team has not lost an invitational/championship meet this season, recording victories —

all in impressive fashion — at St. Charles East (51 points, 82 points for the second-place team), Lake Park (35-78), Peoria Notre Dame (93-171), Palatine (48-181), Wheaton North flight meet (10-25), West Suburban Conference Silver Division (34-83), Class 3A Proviso West regional (19-48) and Class 3A Lake Park sectional (22-98).

York has now won two sectional titles in a row. There was no state finals meet last fall due to the pandemic.

York boys cross country The York boys cross country team won the Class 3A Lake Park sectional title. The Dukes finished with 68 points thanks in part to four runners crossing the finish line in the top 15.

York was 24 points better than second-place St. Charles East, which logged 92 points.

Senior Garrett Schwan finished fourth for the Dukes with a time of 15:44.3. Senior Jeff Luka was 12th at 16:00.2, while senior Eric Rutherford was 14th at 16:08.1. Senior Emmet Doyle was 15th at 16:13.11.

Junior Aidan Hill took 28th place at 16:24.6, while senior Colin Lewandowski was 46th at 16:54.8.

Junior Payton Bryk finished 64th in 17:14.3.

This is York’s second sectional title in the last three years. The Dukes took third in the state in 2019.

IC Catholic Prep girls cross country The IC Catholic Prep girls cross

country team also is headed to Peoria after finishing third at the Class 1A Lisle sectional.

IC Catholic Prep ended up with 108 points. Rosary won the sectional title with 57 points. The top six teams in the sectional qualified for the state meet.

IC Catholic Prep senior Carly Manchester finished second in the sectional with a time of 18:59.1.

Freshman Graziella Narcisi was sixth at 20:01.7. Sophomore Kelsey McDonough was 29th at 21:04.1, while sophomore Megan Van Koughnet was 32nd with a time of 21:07.0.

Junior Hayden James took 51st with a time of 21:49.5. Julianna Marroquin was 79th in a time of 22:52.1.

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York boys soccer team wins sectional title Second-ever championship and first since 2000 for Dukes

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys soccer team has turned things up another level in the state playoffs.

York downed St. Charles East 1-0 in penalty kicks to win the Class 3A Addison Trail sectional championship.

It was York’s second-ever sectional title and first since 2000.

The win pushed the Dukes to 20-2 overall. York played Huntley Tuesday in the Class 3A Streamwood supersectional. If York won that game it will play in the Class 3A state semifinals Friday at Hoffman Estates High School.

In the St. Charles East win, after the game ended in a 0-0 draw, York won on penalty kicks by a 9-8 mark to win the sectional title.

Sam Musial, Ryder Kohl, Kacper Janowski, Jose Herrera, Brendan Haran, Neil McGovern, Aidan McGovern, Kevin O’Connor and Henri Yemeraj made penalty shots for York.

“It was a game of the elements,” York coach Jordan Stopka said.

“Rain had been falling for 24 hours-plus leading up to the matchup and persisted throughout the game. Both teams had to battle a headwind for one half of regulation and overtime. It was difficult to play against the wind, which created advantages for the team with the wind at their back. Both teams had a good amount of chances to get the game-winner, but the goaltenders held their ground. St. Charles East is a very fast and technically skilled team. They were arguably the biggest challenge our back four have faced all year with two allstateAnthony players on their side.”

Bucolo fires a pitch York goalie Ricky Torres left in game. the second half after getting a colli-

sion with a St. Charles East player.

“Our defense had its best game of the season keeping that team in check for 100 minutes,” Stopka said.

York made all nine of its penalty kicks in the deciding session, while St. Charles East’s ninth and final kick went high and wide.

York advanced to the sectional final after a 2-0 win over West Chicago. Kevin Gliatis had both York goals, while Joe Hernandez had one assist.

In York’s 1-0 win over St. Charles North to win the regional title, Hernandez had the game’s only goal, while Herrera had the assist.

York opened the playoffs with a 6-0 win over Conant. Brendan Haran, Herrera, Neil McGovern, Janowski, Kohl and Musial each had a goal. Gliatis and Erik Barishman each had an assist.

York has not allowed a goal in the playoffs.

“It’s our defense plain and simple,” Stopka said. “We have not conceded since the playoffs began.

We have always been able to score, but as they say, ‘You can’t lose if they don’t score.’”

Stopka said York’s biggest improvement has been adapting its playing style to the opponent coupled with understanding its defensive responsibilities when the other team has the ball.

“We used to try and play the way we are most comfortable: possessing and waiting to strike,” he explained.

“With teams trying take that CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurstto Independent away from us, we have looked to be more direct in opportune situations. As far as defensive responsiduring a recent U12 baseball bilities, the boys have bought into a system that makes them work

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It’s our defense plain and simple.

We have not conceded since the playoffs began. We have always been able to score, but as they say, ‘You can’t lose if they don’t score.’”

– Jordan Stopka, York coach

harder, but that also frustrates the opposition. The boys have been tremendous with their focus to this aspect of the game and it has been helpful in the playoffs.”

Heading into the supersectional game, Herrera had 20 goals and nine assists, while Gliatis had 13 goals and eight assists and Musial had 10 goals and four assists.

Stopka lauded the recent efforts of Musial, Kohl, Hernandez and Gliatis. Musial missed some time recently with an injury.

“Although he doesn’t always show up in the scoresheet, it was safe to say when Sam was injured toward the end of the season that we were a bit lost in the center of the field,” he said. “He is the anchor of this team.”

Kohl has excelled at center back.

“He has not only been a wall on defense, but has taken over free kick duties for the team,” Stopka noted.

“He knows how to shape his crosses or put a lethal shot on net if necessary.”

Hernandez, Stopka said, has been playing his best soccer in the playoffs. “Joe has been deadly as an attacking midfielder and also improved his work rate and defense in the process,” Stopka noted.

And Gliatis added a big boost in the sectional game against West Chicago. “Kevin is always dangerous and always going forward,” Stopka said. “He scored two crucial goals against West Chicago.”

The win against St. Charles East put York one win away from a position the program has never been before.

“It’s the kids themselves,” Stopka said. “The rest is all noise. This Senior Garrett Schwan (3948) is an unbelievable group of young finishes the race on the stadium men. They rise to every occasion track at the IHSA Class 3A Lake and they seem to take every chalPark Sectional in Roselle. lenge in stride.”

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That’s Bria Bennis in the foreground, leading the group at the IHSA Class 3A Lake Park Sectional in Roselle on Saturday, Oct. 30. The girls went on to win the Sectional and will compete in the state meet this coming Saturday.

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York sophomore Emelyn Stettin (No. 8) returns a volley over the net to Willowbrook at the IHSA Class 4A regional final at Willowbrook on Thursday, Oct. 28. Willowbrook defeated York 25-15, 25-16 to win the regional title.

Ella Lawton (No. 15), a senior at York, gets ready to spike the ball against Willowbrook in Villa Park, where the IHSA Class 4A regional volleyball final was held on Thursday, Oct. 28. Willowbrook won the regional title, after defeating York 25-15, 25-16.

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls volleyball team saw its season come to a conclusion after a 25-16, 25-16 loss to Willowbrook in the title match of the Class 4A Willowbrook regional in Villa Park.

York reached the regional championship match after a 25-22, 16-25, 25-20 win over Lake Park in the semifinals. York was the No. 9 Class 4A Bartlett sectional seed, while Lake Park was the No. 8 seed. Willowbrook is the No. 1 sectional seed.

Against Lake Park, Kadie Julian had four aces and 21 digs, while Ella Lawton had 10 kills.

York finished the season with 15 wins and went 1-5 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play. The Dukes finished seventh at the 16-team Discovery invitational late in the regular season.

Dukes coach Danny Piwowarczyk said down the home stretch sophomore setter-right side Emelyn Stettin was leading the team in hitting percentage and kills.

“Emelyn has really adapted to the varsity level quickly and has really excelled as both a setter and hitter for us,” he explained. “She has been working hard on her hitting timing as the season has gone on and has started to find her groove.”

Piwowarczyk said York dealt with injuries, and as a result, lineup shufflings later in the season.

“Recently, we have had as many as five players out for matches, so our team has been

dealing with a bit of an injury bug,” he said.

“However, the players I have asked to play new positions or sophomores I have called up to get playing time on varsity have done a great job of improving their mindset on being open to a new role and embracing the challenge in front of them.”

Piwowarczyk also was pleased with how the team conducted itself throughout the season playing a difficult schedule.

“We stayed positive through adversity,” he said. “We have had one of the hardest schedules in the state, recently playing undefeated 29-0 Willowbrook (at the time undefeated) and No. 7-ranked Loyola. Through these matches, even in offensive droughts, the girls have fought back and found energy to have really competitive matches with these teams. The biggest thing about this team even with our record being what it is, we are battle-tested. We have played many high-level teams this season and taken some to three. I think this has helped prepare us for the tough competition that can come during the playoffs.”

Senior Ella Lawton led York in kills this season with 233, while senior Ella Contant had 159. Stettin was tops on the team with 59 service aces, while Julian had 39 aces. Junior Melissa Mueller finished with 23 aces.

Julian also paced York with 246 digs. Junior Keira Concannon was the team leader in total blocks with 43, while sophomore Addy Hesch was second behind Julian in digs with 144.

Lawton and Contant were the team captains this season.

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