Thursday, May 25, 2023

Seniors: It’s On!
Party TODAY; Graduation TOMORROW!

TODAY ~ SENIOR PARTY 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
FRIDAY ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent

Junior Kashyap Rajesh Continues To Advocate For Mental Health ~
In D.C., And Live On The Radio!


Although he missed Washington D.C.’s cherry blossoms, which usually dazzle with their pale pinks from late March to early April, junior Kashyap Rajesh had plenty of other things to focus on over the weekend in the nation’s capital.

He returned just days ago after earning a unique opportunity for civic engagement through the MIKVA Challenge Youth Summit, which brought together 100 young people from across the United States, along with educators, policymakers, researchers and youth development leaders. 

It was an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to talk to and lobby legislators and politicians.

“I think I want to have some community involvement work in my future…like politics,” said Rajesh, who has developed that itch in part due to his membership in Stevenson’s Political Action Club. “That trip was such an enriching and fulfilling experience.”

Rajesh used the opportunity to talk about interests of his that have become genuine passions as a member of Stevenson’s Catalyst Club: youth mental health and substance abuse.

Actually, he’s been talking about those topics a lot lately. Back in December, he was named the youth advisor (pictured right, far left) of Vernon Township’s 708 Board for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Issues.

And about a week ago, he conducted a 30-minute live interview on Chicago’s NPR station (WBEZ, 91.5 FM) about Mental Health, as part of Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

“I got an e-mall from organizers in the MIKVA organization telling me that they wanted me to speak with the WBEZ community as a representative of the AAPI community about mental health in youth,” Rajesh said. “I’ve had interviews before, but never one that was live and unfiltered. I was in the studio with the headphones on and everything. 

“It was definitely nerve-racking, but it was also an awesome experience.”

Rajesh, who will be the director of policy and legislation for Catalyst next year, spoke about his mental health advocacy and the 708 Board. Interviewer Sasha-Ann Simons also asked him about youth voices and how Asian American students are able to use their voices to explore their identities.


“I talked about how teenagers were able to cope with anxieties and mental health concerns during the pandemic,” Rajesh said. “I talked a lot about how kids turned to social media platforms as an outlet…but that we soon realized those aren’t always the best outlets because of misinformation and the hateful rhetoric that was sometimes seen towards the Asian community during the pandemic. I talked about how social media can be an echo chamber and how the algorithms aren’t always working in favor of promoting the most accurate and respectful content.”

Rajesh told Simons that Stevenson has provided him “an awesome experience connecting with my Asian culture,” and that comfort has given him the confidence to explore all of his interests, particularly that of mental health.

“I’ve realized that we are the next generation of changemakers and leaders and thinkers, and activists and regulators and it’s on our generation to stand up because we are the ones who are going to be grappling with these issues in the future,” Rajesh said. “I’ve taken some time to reflect and identify the most pressing concerns that I’ve seen for our age, and in our community, and become very passionate about wanting to do something about it. 

“If we, as young people, don’t start now to have a seat at the table, then we are going to continue to struggle with it.”

History Standouts Look To Make Strong Showing At Nationals

The school year might be ending, but a few history buffs from Stevenson will still be in academic mode next month.

They competed in the state History Fair last month at the University of Illinois Springfield and qualified for the National History Day National Contest next month at the University of Maryland.

The National Contest is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to share their work at the National Contest.

Each year nearly 3,000 students with their families and teachers gather at the University of Maryland for the week-long National Contest. They come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Department of Defense Schools in the Atlantic, and international schools in China, Korea, and elsewhere (NHD International). 

Stevenson’s National Qualifiers are:
Hubble Telescope
Abhay Agarwal, Lolla Tokmovtsev, Samuel Fayn, Mark Gingiss and Farid Sofiyev
Votes For Women
Sharayu Dharrao and Amogha Ravishankar
One Cent Sensation
Elizabeth Yuan (pictured)
Gay Is Good
Anika Hou (pictured)

Bass Fishing Team Clinches Team Of Year; Strong At State
Also: Four Individual All-State Honors 

As a recognization for strong team performances that endured from the start of the season to the finish, Stevenson’s Bass Fishing Team clinched Team Of The Year in the ICASSTT Series last weekend with a sixth place- and 11th place-finish on Heidecke Lake.

The team also had a strong showing at the IHSA State Finals on Carlyle Lake, finishing seventh as a team with a two-day, total team weight of 11 pounds, 2 ounces.

Despite an extremely stingy bite, Matthew Qualich and Charlie Grisamore boated six fish and ended in seventh place. John Wall and Liam Plautz managed to secure five fish for 12th place. The entire field struggled with no team landing a limit on both days and only three limits overall with 75 teams competing.

“The finishes for the two teams in such challenging conditions are a testimony to the quality of the anglers that John, Liam, Matthew and Charlie are,” Bass Fishing coach Chris Mural said. 

Wall, Plautz, Qualich and Grisamore also secured all-state honors, scoring in the Top 10 of all contenders in the state.

Final Experience…Wraps TOMORROW!

SCHEDULE

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Tomorrow
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms TOMORROW.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:



TOMORROW
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

Deadline To Register For Summer School: TOMORROW
Health Forms Due NOW!

If you want to go to Summer School, the deadline to register is TOMORROW!

Please contact summerschoolreg@d125.org with any questions or concerns.

IMPORTANT: HEALTH FORMS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL DUE NOW!!
If you are attending Summer School, health forms were due by May 1. If you have not already done so, please send your health forms as soon as possible. Forms need to be submitted prior to the first day of Summer School.

HEALTH FORMS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN (not attending Summer School)
All incoming Freshmen (not attending summer school) will need to submit their health forms prior to the start of the school year.

PROOF OF VAX FOR SENIORS
Senior students will need to provide proof of their second meningococcal vaccination (MCV4) that is to be given on or after their 16th Birthday. A list of required health forms can be found on the Health Services webpage: https://www.d125.org/student-life/health-services. Questions? Please contact the Stevenson Nurses at nurses@d125.org.

Stevenson Students Earn Seal/Commendation Toward Biliteracy

Here is the list of students at Stevenson who earned the Illinois Seal/Commendation Toward Biliteracy.

The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other foreign, or world languages.

This recognition is designated on a student’s transcript and high school diploma with a receipt of the State Seal of Biliteracy, provided that all conditions and requirements for the program have been met.

GOING DIGITAL
2023 WIT Now Available

The digital version of the 2023 WIT is now available.

The WIT is a collection of wonderful student writing, artwork and photography.

Click here to get your copy!

Update On Upcoming PWC Hours

Please note the PWC Hours this week for current students, and PWC Summer Hours for returning students:


TODAY:
 Closed After School
FRIDAY: Closed After School
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY, May 29: CLOSED
TUESDAY, May 30: OPEN
beginning at 11 a.m. 

SUMMER HOURS (for returning students) ~ The Patriot Wellness Center will run its Summer Hours through Aug. 12.
Monday Through Thursday: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

World Travel With Stevenson: Focus On ICELAND!

Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1.

Trips are planned in 2024 to the Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland
and Japan.

Here’s a closer look at ICELAND:

Join the Social Studies and Science Divisions as they explore volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, thermal pools, and other geological wonders within the magical landscapes of Iceland. Some highlights: Bridge between continents
Hellisheidi Power Station
Seljalandsfoss, Skogarfoss, Gullfoss, Hraunfossar, and Barnafossar Waterfalls
Hike Sólheimajökull and Langjokull Glacier Hikes
Lava Center in Hvolsvöllur
Geysir Geothermal Area
Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
Blue Lagoon
For more information about Iceland, please visit the trip website or reach out to Mrs. Madeck, Mr. Dzialo, Mrs. LaSota or Mrs. Sponseller.

If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org.

ACADEMICS
NOW ~ Sign Up For ACT/SAT Bootcamps: Do you want to sharpen your skills for the upcoming ACT and/or SAT exams? You’re in luck. Spaces are still available for this summer’s “ACT Testing Bootcamp” and the “SAT Testing Bootcamp” that are taught by our own Stevenson faculty and staff. 
** ACT Bootcamp: June 12 through June 16; 7:45 to 12:50 p.m., daily
** SAT Bootcamp: July 5 through July 14; 7:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., daily.

This summer experience includes a focus on: test-taking strategies, pacing guidelines, reinforcement of subject matter skills, testing on a digital platform and a simulation practice test on the last day of class where you will receive your immediate score report and feedback. 

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
THIS WEEK ~ Donate Your Stevenson iPad: SENIORS…If you do not plan to use your iPad after graduation, please consider donating it to the Angaza Center in Kenya. The National Honor Society has organized collection boxes at all entrances THIS WEEK and there will also be a box at graduation practice on FRIDAY. Please attach the charger to the device. Have other old devices at home that are not in use? Please bring them to donate! Any devices (laptops, phones, iPads) in working condition and preferably with the charger are acceptable. 

NOW THROUGH FRIDAY ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc.
A donation box is at the Point.

OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Sports Notes

Badminton Championship Gear On Sale NOW!

Show your pride in the STATE CHAMPION badminton team and get your championship apparel online HERE! 

The deadline to order is FRIDAY!

Upcoming Sports Events

TODAY ~ Boys Volleyball Regional: The Patriots will be vying for a regional championship against host Grayslake Central at 6 p.m. TODAY. 

TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis State Finals: Stevenson won a sectional championship over the weekend to qualify for the IHSA State Finals, which begins TODAY at Palatine High School.

TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Track And Field State Finals: Members of the Stevenson Boys Track And Field team will be competing in the IHSA State Finals, which begins TODAY at Eastern Illinois University.

FRIDAY ~ Girls Lacrosse Sectional: Stevenson will compete for the Sectional Championship at 7 p.m. FRIDAY at Lake Forest High School’s West Campus. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan and gates will open at 6:30 p.m. (no cash will be accepted). 

SATURDAY ~ Baseball Regional: The Patriots will take on the winner of the Fremd/Buffalo Grove matchup in the Regional Championship at 11 a.m. SATURDAY on the Stevenson Varsity Baseball Field. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan for $5 (there will be no cash sales). 

Sports Results

Baseball: 
Two Stevenson (27-9) pitchers combined to shut out Waukegan 16-0 in the IHSA Regional Semifinal. The Patriots had 11 runs in the third inning, led by Frank Costabile, Matthew Bressler, Joe Dolenga, Brandon Schultz, Joe Richardson, and JR Nelson, who all drove in runs in the frame. Brady Rozenkranz was the winning pitcher, surrendering no runs on 2 hits over three innings, striking out 8 batters, and walking one. Carson Kaye threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Nick Rayyan had a four-bagger in the fourth with Michael Belbot adding to the Patriot total of 11 hits. The Patriots will take on the winner of the Fremd/Buffalo Grove matchup in the Regional Championship on Saturday at 11 a.m. on the Stevenson Varsity Baseball Field. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan for $5 (there will be no cash sales).


Softball: 
Stevenson (14-10-1) traveled to Glenview to take on the Titans and won 12-2 in the first round of Regionals. Samantha Gotschewski started at pitcher and went 4 innings for the Patriots. The freshman struck out 7 batters during her first playoff appearance. Aubrey Jepson closed the game, pitching the fifth inning. The pitching staff did not walk a single batter the entire game and the defense finished the game with only 1 error on the day. The Patriots were undeniable at the plate scoring 12 runs and finishing the game in run-rule fashion. Jepson, Michaela Duffy, and Hailey Langer had a 100 percent on-base percentage. Langer went 3-for-3 with 3 singles, scoring multiple runs. Sophia Becker came up big in the bottom of the second hitting with the Patriots’ first grand slam of the season! The next round of Regional play is to be determined and information will be provided as soon as it is available.


Girls Lacrosse:
 The Patriots (15-7, 4-1) competed against Warren in the Sectional Semifinals and won convincingly, 19-9. Goalie Megan Randol had 9 saves. Jessica Youkhanna led the way for the Patriots with 5 goals and 2 assists, followed by Lili Sorenson with 4 goals, and Keira Ferrigan with 3. Additional scoring came from Teagan Hendricks (1 assist) and Vanessa Magsino with 2 goals apiece and Natalie Martin and Alex Varshavsky (1 assist) with 1 goal each. Assists also came from Maria Lukz and Bella Wisniewski. On the defensive end, Elena DiBella, Julia Martin, Sorenson, Hendricks and Jenny Rodriguez created havoc with several caused turnovers. Next up for Stevenson is the Sectional Championship at 7 p.m. on Friday at Lake Forest High School’s West Campus. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan and gates will open at 6:30 p.m. (no cash will be accepted). 

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!

JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program. 

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 25-26: Final Experience
May 25-27: Boys Tennis State Finals
May 25-27: Boys Track State Finals
May 26: Graduation
June 6: Start Of Summer School, Session I

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Stevenson Wakes Up Early To Celebrate Not 1…But 2 CHAMPIONS!!
Badminton And Girls Water Polo Honored For State Titles!

It was double the fun Tuesday morning as champions upon champions gathered for breakfast in the Patriot Wellness Center.

The Athletic Department honored two of the winningest programs on campus, the Badminton Team and the Girls Water Polo Team, both fresh off of IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Earlier this month, for the second year in a row, the Badminton Team rolled to the IHSA State Badminton Championship, securing the rare REPEAT at host DeKalb High School by edging second-place finishers Neuqua Valley and Fremd.

It was the fifth state title for the program since 1983.

Then last weekend, Stevenson got another state championship when the Girls Water Polo Team hoisted the first-place trophy in their own pool by taking down Mother McAuley with an 11-5 victory.

It was the fifth state title for the program, and all of them have been earned since 2015. 

“What these girls have accomplished with that target on their back,” girls water polo coach Jeff Wimer (pictured right) said of players from both teams, “I just say ‘bring it on,’’ because we are ready to accept all the challenges and we’re going to keep working hard at what we love doing.

“I’ve been doing this a heck of a long time…and I still have a ton of fun.”

The Girls Water Polo Team put the wraps on an amazing 35-1 campaign that included an undefeated run through the state of Illinois. This state championship for Stevenson comes after two runner-up finishes in 2021 and 2022.  Along with a couple of third-place finishes (2014 and 2016), Stevenson has placed third or better in the IHSA State Finals in each of the last nine years.

Over Wimer’s 16-year tenure, the Patriots have placed in the top three at state 11 times. 

Goalie Katie Delaney, voted first-team all-state and the Girls Water Polo Player Of The Year in the state of Illinois, pointed out that all seven starters on the team were named all-conference, which illustrates the incredible depth and talent level for the Patriots this year.

“We’ve been to state for the last three years and I thought this was really memorable because, first, it was at home, so it gave us a home field advantage,” Delaney said. “And we had a really good group of girls this year and the hype was there.”

In badminton, the Patriots previously won state championships in 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2022, along with state runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. 


“You don’t become a great program as an individual. It takes a great group of people,” badminton coach Grant Johnson (pictured left) said. “And it’s not easy when you’re good. When you’re good, it’s actually hard. People don’t give you less to do, they give you more to do. More expectations, more wanting of your time to maintain a level that you expect yourself to be at. That time, that dedication, I never had to ask twice for these kids to do anything.”

In addition to the team championship in badminton, teammates Anvi Harish and Katherine Li won the doubles state championship.

“I couldn’t be more proud to have these people as my teammates,” Li said, as she addressed the crowd and her teammates. “I made so many new memories with them.”

For a gallery of photos from the championship breakfast, please click here.

eSports Team Finishes Second In National Contest

For just the second time in team history, the Stevenson eSports Team made the field in the Generationesports National Tournament, and this time, placed second in the nation.

The CS:GO team, which includes Dalton Wren, Owen Potempa, Mile Klein, Nik Waz, Neil Rayu, and Ojas Bankhele, won the Midwest Competition and then finished as the national runner-up to the East Side Lions from Lancaster, California.

Dalton Wren is a four-year member of the team, as is Owen Potempa. 

Pictured above: Dalton Wren, Owen Potempa, Mile Klein, Nik Waz and Neil Rayu.

Boat Builders Engage In Boat Races!

Students from the AP Physics Classes spent time in the pool recently as part of an exercise in which they built their own “boats.”

The boats were made out of cardboard and duct tape and students raced the length of the pool against their classmates.

The cardboard was donated by Uline, courtesy of Elizabeth Tenner, the mother of Class of 2022 graduate Abbie Tenner.

Final Experience…STARTS TODAY FOR SENIORS!

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Today

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the PWC Main Entrance today (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday.
Friday
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


TODAY
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

THURSDAY, FRIDAY
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
CLEAN OUT PE LOCKERS BY TODAY

All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, TODAY.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Check In With Yourself
PWC Check-In Winner: Sudiksha Thirumalaivasa

Glennon Doyle, a “New York Times” best-selling author and an activist, has coined the mantra “We can do hard things.”

Doing “hard things” looks different for everyone. Depending on where we fall on the mental health spectrum, waking and showing up for school can be hard for some while being a seemingly easy, muscle-memory task for others.

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great opportunity for us to acknowledge and support those who are affected by mental health challenges.  Sometimes a break from structure and routine is good for our mental health and sometimes it is not. Here are a few reminders as we move into summer:

If summer break is hard for you, it’s ok to be sad about it.
If summer break is great for you, it’s ok to be happy about it.
Try not to compare your summer to others.
Put time into what you enjoy, not what you think you should enjoy.
Allow yourself a break.
Check in on others. 
Summer is a season, a moment in time.

As another reminder, please know that you can access 24/7 anonymous support for mental health concerns (for self or others) in the following ways:

Text SHS to 844.823.5323 
Call 988
Call 911

PWC CHECK-IN WINNER

Since the Patriot Wellness Center started tracking check-ins with 5 Star on Sept. 1, there have been nearly 51,000 total check-ins.

On May 16, Sudiksha Thirumalaivasa 
(pictured right) was the 50,000th check-in to come through the PWC.

Congratulations Sudiksha! Please stop by the Student Activities Office to see
Mr. Wellington and claim your prize!

Seniors: It’s On! Party And Graduation THIS WEEK!

THURSDAY ~ SENIOR PARTY 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
FRIDAY ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

Update On Upcoming PWC Hours

Please note the PWC Hours this week for current students, and PWC Summer Hours for returning students:


THURSDAY:
 Closed After School
FRIDAY: Closed After School
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY, May 29: CLOSED
TUESDAY, May 30: OPEN!The Patriot Wellness Center Starts Summer Hours, which run through Aug. 12.

SUMMER HOURS (for returning students)
Monday Through Thursday: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

World Travel With Stevenson: Focus On France And Italy

Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1.

Trips are planned in 2024 to the Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland and Japan.

Here’s a closer look at France and Italy:

The AP European History and Latin teachers have teamed up to design an 11-day student travel experience to Paris, the south of France, Florence, and Rome.  The itinerary includes tours of essential historical sites of Ancient Rome and the Renaissance with immersion in the contemporary culture of Europe. 


While geared towards AP European History and Latin students, this travel experience is open to any enrolled Stevenson student with interest in these locations! Enrollment is now open! If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org.

ACADEMICS
THROUGH TODAY ~ Student ID Photos For 2023-24
MAKE-UP DATES (as long as there is no conflict with your classes)
Sportscenter and Fieldhouse

TODAY: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOW ~ Sign Up For ACT/SAT Bootcamps: Do you want to sharpen your skills for the upcoming ACT and/or SAT exams? You’re in luck. Spaces are still available for this summer’s “ACT Testing Bootcamp” and the “SAT Testing Bootcamp” that are taught by our own Stevenson faculty and staff.
** ACT Bootcamp: June 12 through June 16; 7:45 to 12:50 p.m., daily
** SAT Bootcamp: July 5 through July 14; 7:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., daily.

This summer experience includes a focus on: test-taking strategies, pacing guidelines, reinforcement of subject matter skills, testing on a digital platform and a simulation practice test on the last day of class where you will receive your immediate score report and feedback. 

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
THIS WEEK ~ Donate Your Stevenson iPad: SENIORS…If you do not plan to use your iPad after graduation, please consider donating it to the Angaza Center in Kenya. The National Honor Society has organized collection boxes at all entrances THIS WEEK and there will also be a box at graduation practice on FRIDAY. Please attach the charger to the device. Have other old devices at home that are not in use? Please bring them to donate! Any devices (laptops, phones, iPads) in working condition and preferably with the charger are acceptable. 

NOW THROUGH FRIDAY ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Boys Tennis And Boys Track And Field:
Vying For State Titles This Weekend

Stevenson is looking to add to its state championship hardware with appearances at both the Boys Tennis and Boys Track And Field state championships this weekend.

At the IHSA Boys Tennis State Finals, hosted by Palatine High School and surrounding area courts, the Patriots are looking to add to its strong history by bringing in sectional champions in both the singles field and the doubles field.

Ashvath Madhushanker won the singles championship in the Stevenson Sectional last week while the team of Ervin Perkowski and Gautham Kappaganthula won the doubles title. Madhushanker will start his state championship march with a match at Prospect High School while Perkowski and Kappaganthula begin their run at Schaumburg High School.

Stevenson, looking for its first state title, has placed seven times in the IHSA Boys Tennis State Finals, with its most recent trophy coming in 2021 with a third-place finish.

At the IHSA Boys Track And Field State Finals, hosted by Eastern Illinois University, Stevenson brings a healthy contingent of contenders after placing fifth at the Grayslake North Sectional last week behind champion Warren and Grayslake Central, Zion-Benton and Grayslake North.

Marcus Caselberry won sectional titles in both the 110 meter and the 300 meter hurdles, setting personal records along the way. Ethan Aghakhan won the shot put with a personal record and also qualified in the discus. Meanwhile, Randy Clay qualified in the high jump.

The Patriots are looking for their first team trophy at the Boys Track And Field State Finals.

Sports Notes

Badminton Championship Gear On Sale NOW!

Show your pride in the STATE CHAMPION badminton team and get your championship apparel online HERE! 

The deadline to order is FRIDAY!

Upcoming Sports Events

TODAY ~ Girls Lacrosse Sectional: Stevenson will be playing in the Sectional Semifinal against Warren at Lake Forest High School’s West Campus (300 S. Waukegan Rd.) at 7:00 p.m. TODAY.

TODAY ~ Softball Regional: The Patriots will be in action at 4:45 p.m. TODAY taking on Glenbrook South in the Glenbrook South Regional Semifinal. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

THURSDAY ~ Boys Volleyball Regional: The Patriots will be vying for a regional championship against host Grayslake Central at 6 p.m. THURSDAY. 

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis State Finals: Stevenson won a sectional championship over the weekend to qualify for the IHSA State Finals, which begins THURSDAY at Palatine High School.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Track And Field State Finals: Members of the Stevenson Boys Track And Field team will be competing in the IHSA State Finals, which begins THURSDAY at Eastern Illinois University.

Sports Results


Boys Volleyball:
 Stevenson (27-9, 7-0) traveled to Grayslake Central to take on Waukegan in the IHSA Regional Semifinals and won convincingly, 25-11, 25-12. Sam Nuudel led the way in kills for the Patriots with 5 and added 1 ace, 1 block assist and 8 digs. Tony Hwang and Ramsey Engel added 4 kills apiece and combined for 1 solo block, 2 block assists, and 5 digs. Setters David Wang and Logan Kim combined for 34 attempts, 19 assists and 3 digs. Jason DeZutter contributed 3 kills and 1 block assist, followed by Vince Concialdi with 2 kills and 2 block assists. Onon Bayasakh added 1 ace and 9 digs. Next up is the IHSA Regional Final against host Grayslake Central at 6 p.m. on Thursday. 

Girls Soccer: Stevenson’s (14-6-1, 5-1-1) season came to a close with a 2-1 loss to Fremd in the IHSA Sectional Semifinal. The Patriots’ goal came in the second half by Ellie Egeland, assisted by Madison Olsen.

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

TODAY ~ PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, TODAY.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!

JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 24-26: Final Experience
May 25-27: Boys Tennis State Finals
May 25-27: Boys Track State Finals
May 26: Graduation
June 6: Start Of Summer School, Session I


 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Stevenson…Marks The Spot!
Geography Club Wins Third Interstate Bowl

In front of a large crowd at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Stevenson’s Geography Club recently won the Interstate Geography Bowl for the third time in school history, going undefeated through the entire competition.

The team, captained by Matthew Lewis, defeated Park High School from Racine, Wisconsin in a tight final match. In addition to Lewis, the team was led by Ryan Barua, Michael Intelegator, Sarah Kogan, Cliff Yuan and Harikesh Prasad.

There was another Stevenson team at the competition and that team finished 7-4 and just missed the finals. That team included four-year veterans of the Geography Club: Johnathan Franke Gordon, Karam Fattouhi, Alisha Chowdhary, Rithvik Vijay, Bharat Pappu and Preeti Rao.

Spring Fling Slings Stevenson Into Summer With FUN!

Stevenson was popping last Friday with excitement during the capper to the annual year-end Spring Fling Spirit Week, a day that included an assembly with games and giveaways and the after-school field day that included food, inflatables, music and team competitions of kickball, volleyball and frisbee.

Check out this full gallery of photos from the day!

Photos: Joel Lerner

Pitch Perfect!
Entrepreneurial Tactics Classes Held “Pitch Day” Last Week

They all believed they had brilliant ideas, and last week, students in Stevenson’s Entrepreneurial Tactics classes had the chance to sell investors on those ideas, too.

Students created business ideas and worked with local business owner mentors throughout the Second Semester to create their business pitches. Fourteen teams of students presented their pitches to a panel of inventors ~ Bruce Lubin (former Stevenson School Board Member/President), Jon Hermes and Marc Roth.

The Solar Mower group (members Erum Ahmed, Sam Cusumano, Ashmit Shitole, John Stembal and Ameer Takieddin) won the designation of “Best Presentation.”

The GrownUpedia group (members Ben Alon, James Angelos, Eunchan Chang and Nicholas Sevcik) won the designation of “Best Idea.”

For more information about the Entrepreneurial Tactics class, contact Beth Brilowski (bbrilowski@d125.org).

Final Experience…THIS WEEK

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the PWC Main Entrance on Wednesday (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday.
Friday
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:

TODAY, WEDNESDAY
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

THURSDAY, FRIDAY
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
CLEAN OUT PE LOCKERS

All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, TOMORROW.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

Seniors: It’s On! Party And Graduation THIS WEEK!

THURSDAY ~ SENIOR PARTY 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
FRIDAY ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

Patriot Theatre Company’s Lineup For 2023-24 Season Is Set!

The Patriot Theatre Company is proud to announce the 2023-2024 Theatre Season.

Auditions, crew sign-ups and leadership interviews for “The Bully Plays,” “Spark” and “Legally Blonde,” will begin Aug. 21. Information on how to get involved will be posted on Instagram at @ptc.theatre and one the Theatre page of the Stevenson website at the beginning of June.

For more information, please get in touch with Theatre Directors Abra Chusid achusid@d125.org or Joey Fitzpatrickjfitzpatrick@d125.org or Production Managers Angela Kvitek akvitek@d125.org or David Makuch dmakuch@d125.org.

Update On Upcoming PWC Hours



THURSDAY:
 Closed After School
FRIDAY: Closed After School
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY, May 29: CLOSED
TUESDAY, May 30: OPEN!The Patriot Wellness Center Starts Summer Hours, which run through Aug. 12.

SUMMER HOURS
Monday Through Thursday: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

ACADEMICS
THROUGH WEDNESDAY ~ Student ID Photos For 2023-24
MAKE-UP DATES (as long as there is no conflict with your classes)
Sportscenter and Fieldhouse

TUESDAY:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOW ~ Sign Up For ACT/SAT Bootcamps: Do you want to sharpen your skills for the upcoming ACT and/or SAT exams? You’re in luck. Spaces are still available for this summer’s “ACT Testing Bootcamp” and the “SAT Testing Bootcamp” that are taught by our own Stevenson faculty and staff.
** ACT Bootcamp: June 12 through June 16; 7:45 to 12:50 p.m., daily
** SAT Bootcamp: July 5 through July 14; 7:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., daily.

This summer experience includes a focus on: test-taking strategies, pacing guidelines, reinforcement of subject matter skills, testing on a digital platform and a simulation practice test on the last day of class where you will receive your immediate score report and feedback. 

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
THIS WEEK ~ Donate Your Stevenson iPad: SENIORS…If you do not plan to use your iPad after graduation, please consider donating it to the Angaza Center in Kenya. The National Honor Society has organized collection boxes at all entrances THIS WEEK and there will also be a box at graduation practice on FRIDAY. Please attach the charger to the device. Have other old devices at home that are not in use? Please bring them to donate! Any devices (laptops, phones, iPads) in working condition and preferably with the charger are acceptable. 

NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Sports Notes

Badminton Championship Gear On Sale NOW!Show your pride in the STATE CHAMPION badminton team and get your championship apparel online HERE! 

The deadline to order is FRIDAY!

Upcoming Sports Events

TONIGHT ~ Boys Volleyball Regional: Stevenson will head to Grayslake Central TONIGHT to take on Waukegan in the IHSA Regional Semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan. 

TONIGHT ~ Girls Soccer Sectional: Stevenson will be in action in the IHSA Sectional Semifinal at 4 p.m. TONIGHT against Fremd at Glenbrook North High School. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

WEDNESDAY ~ Girls Lacrosse Sectional: Stevenson will be playing in the Sectional Semifinal against Warren at Lake Forest High School’s West Campus (300 S. Waukegan Rd.) at 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY ~ Softball Regional: The Patriots will be in action at 4:45 p.m. on WEDNESDAY taking on Glenbrook South in the Glenbrook South Regional Semifinal. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis State Finals: Stevenson won a sectional championship over the weekend to qualify for the IHSA State Finals, which begins THURSDAY at Palatine High School.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Boys Track And Field State Finals: Members of the Stevenson Boys Track And Field team will be competing in the IHSA State Finals, which begins THURSDAY at Eastern Illinois University.

Sports Results


Girls Lacrosse:
 Stevenson started IHSA Sectional play and won on its home field against Deerfield, 16-4. Megan Randol dominated in the goal with 11 saves. Maria Lukz and Lili Sorenson scored 3 goals each with Sorenson adding 1 assist, 3 caused turnovers and 9 draw controls. Teagan Hendricks, Vanessa Magsino and Margie Finnegan scored 2 goals apiece. Jessica Youkanna, Alex Varshavsky, Natalie Martin and Bella Wisneiwski scored 1 goal apiece. Varshavsky added 2 caused turnovers and Julia Martin led the way for the Patriots with 4 caused turnovers. Next up for the Patriots is the Sectional Semifinal against Warren at Lake Forest High School’s West Campus (300 S. Waukegan Rd.) at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Boys Lacrosse: Stevenson traveled to Hoffman Estates High School to take on Fremd in the Sectional Semifinals and lost in a close match, 12-8. The Patriots have concluded their season.

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

THROUGH TOMORROW ~ PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, TOMORROW.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!

JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 24-26:Final Experience
May 25-27: Boys Tennis State Finals
May 25-27:Boys Track State Finals
May 26:Graduation
June 6:Start Of Summer School, Session I

Monday, May 22, 2023

FIVE ALIVE! 
Girls Water Polo Wins Program’s Fifth State Title!

A spectacular season for the girls water polo team was capped on Saturday with the ultimate prize: an IHSA State Championship!

The Patriots, who hosted the State Finals, celebrated their 11-5 victory over Mother McAuley in the title game with the customary hoisting of the trophy from inside the pool, where the entire team, including head coach Jeff Wimer, splashed and screamed in delight.

Stevenson out-scored Mother McAuley 4-0 in the final period to take firm control.

Goalie Katie Delaney provided another stellar defense in goal, rolling up 11 saves. Offensively, the Patriots got 4 goals apiece out of Becca Stone and Camila Maya, 2 goals from Elise Regalado and 1 goal from Olivia Spieth.

This is the fifth state title for the program, and all of them have been earned since 2015. Beginning with that 2015 championship, the Patriots won four state championships in five years, including three straight (2017, 2018, 2019). 

Stevenson also put the wraps on an amazing 35-1 campaign that included an undefeated run through the state of Illinois. The only loss for the Patriots this year came to a team from Michigan when Stevenson hosted the Illinois Vs. Michigan Invite in April. Stevenson lost to Hudsonville by just 1 goal, 6-5.

This state championship for Stevenson comes after two runner-up finishes for the Patriots in 2021 and 2022. 

Along with a couple of third-place finishes (2014 and 2016), Stevenson has placed third or better in the IHSA State Finals in each of the last nine years.

Over Wimer’s 16-year tenure, the Patriots have placed in the top three at state 11 times. 

Speaking of Wimer (pictured left), this was an extra special season for him, too. In April, he notched the 750th win of his storied career.

Stevenson advanced to the state championship game this time with a 13-4 win over Sandburg in the first round and a dramatic 11-9 victory over York in the semifinals.

For a full gallery of photos from the Girls Water Polo State Finals, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

It’s A FIRST!
Science Olympiad Team Brings Illinois First National Championship!

It was an historic achievement not only for Stevenson, but the entire state of Illinois.

Over the weekend at Wichita State University, Stevenson’s Science Olympiad Team won the 39th Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament. It was the first time Stevenson won the national title. On top of that, it was the first time ever that a high school from the state of Illinois won the Science Olympiad national tournament.

There were 60 teams from across the nation that battled for the top trophy, and now Stevenson joins an elite group that includes just 13 high schools from across America that have claimed a national title in 39 years.  

Stevenson, coached by Ryan KorahKim Lubecke and Dr. Ann Maineearned medals in 9 events and had 19 Top 10 finishes in the 25 events. Dr. Amerigo Carnazzola began the team and coached it for 20 years before stepping down prior to this year.

Trisha Mondal and Angela Wang teamed up to become the national champion in the
“Write It, Do It” event.

Top 10 national finalists from Stevenson include:

First Place
Write It, Do It: Trisha Mondal and Angela Wang
Second Place

Bridge: Angela Guo and Aaroh Tak
Chemistry Lab: Srikar Venkatesan and Aaroh Tak
Fermi Questions: Jack Chen and Siddhant Sen
Fourth Place

Detector Building: Srikar Venkatesan and Jonathan Tao
It’s About Time: Caleb Song and Aaroh Tak
Fifth Place
Agricultural Science: Twisha Hedge and Grace Murray
Sixth Place
Anatomy And Physiology: Joshua Song and Helen Qian
Code Busters: Eleana LiuSrikar Venkatesan and Angela Wang
Rocks and Minerals: Angela Guo and Noah Kang
Seventh Place
Environmental Chemistry: Srikar Venkatesan and Angela Wang
Forensics: Eleana Liu and Mark Yang
Ninth Place
Cell Biology: Joshua Song and Helen Qian
Dynamic Planet: Noah Kang and Tej Kosaraju
Scrambler: Trisha Mondal and Jonathan Tao
Tenth Place
Disease Detectives: Siddhant Sen and Mark Yang
Forestry: Tej Kosaraju and Helen Qian
Wifi Lab: Jack Chen and Angela Guo
Write It CAD It: Twisha Hedge and Grace Murray

Winners Of Prominent Patriot Awards Announced Today!

For senior Ameya Mahajan, it’s simple, really.

“I was just a kid with an idea, I guess,” Mahajan said with a smile.

A very good idea.

And it’s good ideas, and kindness and heart and passion and helpfulness that go a long way at Stevenson, and are a few of the many reasons that students at Stevenson can earn the Prominent Patriot Award.

But one thing is certain, every reason for a Prominent Patriot Award results in the Stevenson community being made better in some tangible way.

On Monday morning in the West Auditorium, principal Troy Gobble announced the winners of the Second Semester Prominent Patriot Awards in front of students, parents, faculty and staff.

The Prominent Patriot Award was created in order to recognize students whose actions reflect those of someone with good character and demonstrate what it means to be a good citizen of the Stevenson Community.

There is an individual winner, and a group winner.

Mahajan won the individual award while members of the Executive Board of the National Honor Society ~ Subham Mitra, Daniel Li, Sammy Entin, Joyce Hu and Alex LeBlanc won the group award.

To view the program from the event, which includes all nominees and winners, please click here.

Mahajan (pictured right) planned and organized Stevenson’s very successful TEDxStevensonHighSchool event last month. The event sold out and featured a handful of passionate and inspiring speeches by Stevenson students.

“I noticed that Stevenson has a lot of passionate voices, a lot of people who have a lot to say,” Mahajan said. “But oftentimes, we find we don’t have a stage to deliver that message. I wanted to create an opportunity for Stevenson people to create excitement about sharing ideas and messages with each other. Getting approved by TED was a big milestone and having the name TED allows people to understand how big of a message I wanted this to be. To get attention at a big place like Stevenson, things have got to be big, so why not go big, or go home!” 

Mahajan has also been involved in helping to create a TEDx Executive Board for next year, so that more TED events can take place at Stevenson.

Meanwhile, the National Honor Society has partnered with The Angaza Center in Kenya to help increase financial literacy to high school students by providing used and factory reset electronic devices that have been donated by Stevenson students.

But the NHS Executive Board students took it a step further and started a pilot program to also train the students in Kenya on how to use the devices. The Stevenson students met with the students in Kenya every day before school.

“We created a curriculum, and some of it was simple lessons on how to even use a computer,” said LeBlanc, pictured left. “We created the presentations together on Sunday mornings and then took turns giving the presentations the following week. All the classes started for us bright and early, at 7 a.m. (4 p.m. in Kenya).

“It shows the room for improvement in the world and what we can do to help. It’s always great to give back. This was a unique experience to be able to teach high school students from another country.”

For a full gallery of photos from the event, please click here.

Final Experience…THIS WEEK

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the PWC Main Entrance on Wednesday (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday.
Friday
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

THURSDAY, FRIDAY
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
CLEAN OUT PE LOCKERS

All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, WEDNESDAY.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

NOW ~ Sign Up For ACT/SAT Bootcamps: Do you want to sharpen your skills for the upcoming ACT and/or SAT exams? You’re in luck. Spaces are still available for this summer’s “ACT Testing Bootcamp” and the “SAT Testing Bootcamp” that are taught by our own Stevenson faculty and staff. 
** ACT Bootcamp: June 12 through June 16; 7:45 to 12:50 p.m., daily
** SAT Bootcamp: July 5 through July 14; 7:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., daily.

This summer experience includes a focus on: test-taking strategies, pacing guidelines, reinforcement of subject matter skills, testing on a digital platform and a simulation practice test on the last day of class where you will receive your immediate score report and feedback. 

NOW ~ Stay Connected, Soon-To-Be-Alums And Families: Just because Seniors are graduating on Friday doesn’t mean that their connection (nor their families’ connection) to Stevenson needs to stop. “Once A Patriot, Always A Patriot.”Stay connected with Stevenson as a new alum with the Stevenson Foundation’s Alumni Page on Instagram by filling out this form. Additionally, if you would receive the Foundation’s monthly alumni newsletter, you can contact the Foundation here.We also encourage you to stay connected to the daily happenings at Stevenson by continuing your subscription to the Daily Digest (or Minuteman). We send the Daily Digest to alums and parents of alums, too! Simply re-enter your e-mail address (and for new alums, enter a personal e-mail address) HERE!

Seniors: It’s On! Party And Graduation THIS WEEK!

THURSDAY ~ SENIOR PARTY 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
FRIDAY ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

Seniors: Want To Donate Your Stevenson iPad To A Great Cause?

SENIORS: If you do not plan to use your iPad after graduation, please consider donating it to the Angaza Center.

The Angaza Center helps to promote technology literacy in rural Kenyan schools and it relies on donated devices. The goal is to aid in attaining economic and social prosperity with technology skills.

The National Honor Society has organized collection boxes at all entrances THIS WEEK and there will also be a box at graduation practice on FRIDAY. Please attach the charger to the device.

Have other old devices at home that are not in use? Please bring them to donate! Any devices (laptops, phones, iPads) in working condition and preferably with the charger are acceptable. 

Update On Upcoming PWC Hours



THURSDAY:
 Closed After School
FRIDAY: Closed After School
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY, May 29: CLOSED
TUESDAY, May 30: OPEN!The Patriot Wellness Center Starts Summer Hours, which run through Aug. 12.

SUMMER HOURS
Monday Through Thursday: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

ACADEMICS

THROUGH WEDNESDAY ~ Student ID Photos For 2023-24
MAKE-UP DATES (as long as there is no conflict with your classes)
Sportscenter and Fieldhouse

MONDAY:  All Day,  Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TUESDAY:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS

NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

ONGOING ~ TEDx Board Applications: Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board? If you are motivated and dedicated and would be committed to the TEDx mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change, consider applying to be on the TEDx Board next year. Apply here!

OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Upcoming Sports Events

TONIGHT ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. TONIGHT in the Sportscenter.

TONIGHT ~ Girls Lacrosse Sectional: The Patriots will be in action TONIGHT taking on Deerfield in the IHSA Sectional Quarterfinals starting at 5 p.m. in the Stadium.

TONIGHT ~ Boys Lacrosse Sectional: The Patriots will take on Fremd at Hoffman Estates High School in the IHSA Sectional Quarterfinals at 5 p.m. TONIGHT.

TUESDAY ~ Boys Volleyball Regional: Stevenson will head to Grayslake Central on TUESDAY to take on the winner of the Grayslake North/Waukegan play-in game in the IHSA Regional Semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan. 

TUESDAY ~ Girls Soccer Sectional: Stevenson will be in action in the IHSA Sectional Semifinal at 4 p.m. TUESDAY against Fremd at Glenbrook North High School. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

WEDNESDAY ~ Softball Regional: The Patriots will be in action at 4:45 p.m. on WEDNESDAY taking on Glenbrook South in the Glenbrook South Regional Semifinal. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

THURSDAY ~ Boys Tennis State Finals: Stevenson won a sectional championship over the weekend to qualify for the IHSA State Finals, which begins THURSDAY at Palatine High School.

Sports Results

Boys Water Polo Finishes Special Season As State Runners-Up

For the third year in a row, the Boys Water Polo team claimed hardware at the IHSA State Finals.

The Patriots (34-2, 4-0), who hosted the State Finals, took second place, falling to New Trier in the championship game, 10-6. Last year, Stevenson placed fourth, and in 2021 won the state title.

In the 32-year history of the boys water polo program, this is the 11th time the Patriots have placed at State.

Against New Trier, Kunal Rajadhyax led the way with 3 goals while goalie Armaan Gill recorded 10 saves.

To get to the title game, the Patriots defeated Naperville North in the first round, 16-9 and then defeated York 12-8 in the semifinals, taking charge in the second half, scoring 5 of their 12 goals in the third quarter.

For a full gallery of photos from the Boys Water Polo State Finals, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner


Girls Track And Field:
 With the support of their fellow Patriots, Adeline Gobble (800 meter run) and Nenge Fon-Ndikum (discus) competed in the IHSA State Finals at Eastern Illinois over the weekend. In the preliminary round on Friday, Gobble finished the 800 meter run with a time of 2:20.16 in a competitive field. Fon-Ndikum finished the discus competition with a distance of 28.48 meters. 

Boys Tennis: The Patriots (15-1, 6-0) hosted the Class 2A Sectionals and won the championship, placing first and second in both the singles and the doubles brackets. The Patriots literally played each other for the sectional titles. Ashy Madhushankar won his matches convincingly, only to go head-to-head with teammate Caden Zhao, who also defeated his opponents in equally dominating fashion,in the finals. Stevenson’s doubles team of Ervin Perkowski and Gautham Kappaganthula won its matches convincingly, as did Dustin Zhao and Yunseong Jang, only to match up against each other in the finals. Next up for the Patriots is the IHSA State Finals starting on Thursday at Palatine High School.

Boys Lacrosse: Stevenson (7-14, 1-4) hosted Buffalo Grove in the early rounds of the IHSA Sectional and won 15-1. Caleb Lee led the way for the Patriots, scoring a team-high 7 goals, along with 4 assists. Brother Josh Lee added 3 goals of his own with 1 assist. Cam Crew also added 3 goals followed by 1 goal apiece by Zaine Clemons and Kaden Hendricks (his first on the season). Andrew KaplanAarav PatelNick Corso and Ian McKelvey all finished with 1 assist each. Next up for the Patriots is Fremd at Hoffman Estates High School in the IHSA Sectional Quarterfinals at 5 p.m. tonight.

Girls Soccer: In dramatic fashion, the Patriots (14-5-1, 5-1-1) slid by Glenbrook North 5-4 in the IHSA Regional Final game to become Regional Champs. The game remained scoreless at the end of regulation and two overtime periods which sent the game into penalty kicks. Goalkeeper Mandy Meliker had a game-winning save. The Patriots continue their playoff run in the IHSA Sectional Semifinal at 4 p.m. tomorrow against Fremd at Glenbrook North High School. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.

Baseball: The Patriots (26-9, 11-3) hosted Evanston in their final home game of the regular season and lost 5-2. Evanston took the lead early in the first inning and went up 4-0 right away. Stevenson pitcher Joe Richardson lasted 3⅔ innings, allowing 4 hits and 4 runs while striking out 5 batters. Frank CostabileJoe DolengaMichael BelbotJoey Frankel and Brandon Schultz each collected a hit for the Patriots. Next up is the IHSA Regional at 4:30 p.m. on  Wednesday at the Varsity Baseball Field against the winner of the Zion-Benton/Waukegan Regional Quarterfinal.

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ NEW…RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY ~ NEW…PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, WEDNESDAY.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!


JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 22: Spring Sports Awards
May 24-26: Final Experience
May 25-27: Boys Tennis State Finals
May 25-27: Boys Track State Finals
May 26: Graduation
June 6: Start Of Summer School, Session I

Friday, May 19, 2023


FRIDAY FUNDAY! PPA Treat Day: Lunch! To help celebrate Spring Fling and the end of the year, the Patriot Parent Association has icy cold treats for everyone! Pick up a bomb pop popsicle in the Glass Commons or the Wood Commons during fourth, fifth and sixth periods.

Assembly: 2:42 p.m., Stadium
Teacher Pie-In-The-Face, Raffle Giveaway Prizes, T-Shirt Slingshot Into The Crowd, Crowd Beachballs

Spring Fling: Immediately Following
Pep Assembly, Fields

Mechanical Shark, Kona Ice Truck, Spikeball Nets (play any free time), Free Burgers, Hot Dogs, Assorted Chips, Other Inflatables

Spring Guitar Concert Featured Music From Various Genres

It was a medley of variety at the Spring Guitar Concert as the Guitar Classes hosted their final concert of the year.

Guitar 1 played music ranging from classical to pop, including a piece of original music written by Private Lesson Teacher Dr. Julie Goldberg, and ended with an arrangement of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Guitar 2 performed a very cool array of music with interesting grooves, feels and very catchy melodies; ending their performance with the famous “Pirates of the Caribbean.”


Patriot Guitar Ensemble started its set with three Brazilian Dances, then moved on to a beautiful and light-hearted piece called “Lotus Eaters,” and the finally closed out the concert with an arrangement of Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing.”

For a full gallery of photos from the concert, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

Films Made By Your Peers…Check Out The SNN Film Fest TONIGHT!

Does Stevenson have any budding Steven Spielbergs?

Find out TONIGHT at the SNN Film Fest…it’s the perfect way to close out a fun day of Spring Fling. See screenings of student-made films and support the Stevenson artist community! The SNN Film Fest is slated for a 7 p.m. start in the West Auditorium.

Tickets will be on sale outside of the Sportscenter during the PM Assembly and at the door of the West Auditorium before the event. All proceeds will go to the World Food Program.

For more information, contact SNN@d125.org.

Bass Fishing Heads To State This Weekend

Best of luck to Stevenson’s Bass Fishing Team, which will be competing in the IHSA State Competition TODAY and TOMORROW at Carlyle Lake in downstate Carlyle.

Above: Liam PlautzJohn WallMatthew Qualich and Charlie Grisamore.

Good Luck, Patriots!

Child Development Students Completed “Child Advocacy Project”


The Child Development Classes at Stevenson recently completed the Child Advocacy Project, where they identified a local, national or global concern relating to children.

Many students in the community advocated and spread awareness of their chosen concerns!

Students Hear From Holocaust Survivor Israel Starck

On Wednesday afternoon, Israel Starck, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke to more than 350 Social Studies students in the West Auditorium about his experiences during the Holocaust, inside concentration camps and his liberation.

Starck also took time to answer many student questions about both his and his family’s experiences and the lifelong impact of the Holocaust. It was his fourth time speaking to Stevenson students.

More information about Starck, his memoir and the Holocaust can be found at the Illinois Holocaust Museum website.

Stevenson Students Snag Various Writing Awards

Stevenson students have been recognized recently for their writing talents in three separate contests.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association  
Two students won awards via the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in the 2022 Gold Circles for newspaper and magazine print productions.
Sarah Zhang, Class of 2023, First Place in Essays for her essay in last year’s Wit.
Dylan Clavel, Class of 2022, Second Place in Open Form Poetry in last year’s Wit.
The Gold Circle Awards attracted 4,224 entrants in print news and print magazines from colleges, universities and secondary schools throughout the United States.

American Scholastic Press Association
Statesman earned a First Place-Rating from the American Scholastic Press Association National Newspaper Contest for the seventh straight year. The ranking is the highest rating in the ASPA’s annual competition for collegiate and secondary education student publications.

National Federation Of Press Women
Several Statesman students were recognized in the National Federation of Press Women National Contest.

All First-Place winners in the Illinois Woman’s Press Association’s High School contest competed against other state and regional winners for these awards.

This year, Illinois students got First Place Nationally in four categories: News Story, Single Page Layout, Radio/Television Interview or Talk Show, and Video Sports Story. Each First-Place winner in the NFPW competition will receive $100 from the NFPW, to be divided evenly among multiple winners if necessary.

Single Page Layout
First place ~ Junior Jennifer Huang and Senior Kelly Liu ~ “Pencils Down”
Editorial
Second place ~ Junior Vivian Zhu ~ “Challenging the Court of Law”
Double-Truck Layout
Second place ~ Sophomore Timothy Bui ~ “Coaching Off-Court”
Review
Third place ~ Sophomore Kashvi Nagpal and Junior Camden Wright ~ “Spooky Specials”
Sports story
Honorable Mention ~ Seniors Kelly Liu and Shannon Moser ~ “Embodying Perfection”

Seniors: Party And Graduation Are Coming…
411 On Senior Party Transportation And Ceremony Details

SENIOR PARTY TRANSPORTATION DETAILS

TODAY ~ Deadline To Sign Up For Senior Party Bus: The Senior Party is May 25. For those who have a Senior Party Boat Ticket, it is now time to sign up for a bus! The deadline to sign up for a bus is TODAY. GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
MAY 26 ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
MAY 26 ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com

For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

Pick Up Your Yearbook TODAY!!

Yearbooks were first made available for pick-up yesterday and pick-up will continue TODAY during ALL LUNCH PERIODS in front of the College And Career Center and the Performing Arts Center.

Students must have their ID to pick up. If you haven’t purchased a yearbook yet, they can be purchased at the Patriot School Store on Monday until they sell out.

ACADEMICS

THROUGH MAY 24 ~ Student ID Photos For 2023-24: Student ID Photos for 2023-24 are being taken NOW.FRESHMEN will be brought through during their Advisory Period. Please contact your advisories to confirm the dates and times you will be attending. SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS will be brought through at the beginning of their PE class. Please, contact your PE teacher to confirm the day and time they have scheduled for your class. 
MAKE-UP DATES (as long as there is no conflict with your classes)

Sportscenter and Fieldhouse
MONDAY, May 22:  All Day,  Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 23:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 24: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
ENDS TODAY ~ NHS Clothing Drive: Stevenson’s National Honor Society is teaming with Cradles To Crayons to help low-income families in the area with basic clothing and footwear needs. The on-campus Clothing Drive in support of the Cradles mission ENDS TODAY! The NHS is asking students to bring in clothing donations (sizes 0T-Adult Medium) and drop them in the donation boxes that are located at school entrances.

NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

ONGOING ~ TEDx Board Applications: Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board? If you are motivated and dedicated and would be committed to the TEDx mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change, consider applying to be on the TEDx Board next year. Apply here!

EVENTS
ENDS TODAY ~ Music Production Showcase Fundraiser: Music Production 2 students engaged in an activist songwriting project centered around topics that are important to them. The hope is that the music they wrote can raise donations (through TODAY) for three organizations: Brave Space AllianceGood Kids Mad City and Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Here is a link to the playlist (contains explicit language) and here is a link to donate.


OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Upcoming Sports Events

THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Girls Track And Field State Finals: Adeline Gobble and Nenge Fon-Ndikum head to the IHSA State Finals THIS WEEKEND at Eastern Illinois. Tickets can be purchased here.

TODAY ~ FREE TICKETS: Boys Water Polo STATE QUARTERFINALS
STEVENSON STUDENTS: Stevenson is hosting both the Girls and the Boys IHSA Water Polo State Finals this weekend!! Free tickets are available to the Boys State Water Polo Quarterfinals for the FIRST 50 Stevenson students who present their ID at the gate of the Stevenson Pool. Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state at Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. TODAY. If you don’t snag a free ticket, tickets can be purchased via GoFan. Thank you to the Sports Boosters for this contribution.

TODAY AND TOMORROW ~ Boys Tennis IHSA Sectional: The Patriots will be hosting the IHSA Sectional this weekend: TODAY (11 a.m.) and TOMORROW (9 a.m.) at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. There is no fee to attend. 

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results


Girls Water Polo:
 The Patriots (33-1) earned a 13-4 victory over Sandburg in the IHSA State Quarterfinals at Stevenson, advancing to the IHSA State Semifinals against York at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow. Katie Delaney had 5 blocked shots, 1 assist and 1 steal. Becca Stone had 4 goals, 1 assist and 2 steals. Belle Cloeter had 1 goal, 2 assists and 2 steals. Elise Regalado had 2 goals and 3 steals. Olivia Spieth had 2 goals, 1 assist and 8 steals. Emily Headley had 5 steals. Camila Maya had 2 goals, 3 assists and 2 steals. Sophia Berger had 1 goal, 4 assists and 7 steals.

Softball: The Patriots (13-10-1, 9-5) hit the road and lost a non-conference matchup to Cary-Grove, 12-5. Next up is the IHSA Regional Playoffs that start at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday at Glenbrook South against the host Titans.

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ NEW…RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

NOW THROUGH MAY 24 ~ NEW…PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, MAY 24.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~  Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!


JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 19: Last Day Of Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 19:PPA Treat Day
May 19:PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023
May 19:SNN Film Festival
May 19-20:Bass Fishing State Finals
May 19-20: Boys And Girls State Water Polo State Finals
May 19-20:Girls Track State Finals
May 22:Spring Sports Awards
May 24-26:Final Experience
May 25-27:Boys Track State Finals
May 26:Graduation

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Role Of A Lifetime: Justin Katin As…”Pat Riot”

His school ID and driver’s license both read “Justin Katin.”But around campus, Katin, a senior at Stevenson, goes by all kinds of names, and frequently hears greetings in the hallway like: “Hey SpongeBob,” or “It’s Beast!”Even the attendance office has had fun with Katin’s various theatrical personas.“When I go there to check in for school, they’re like, ‘Hey! It’s ‘SpongeBob!’” Katin said with a laugh. “They’ll actually write ‘SpongeBob’ on my passes.”They also could have written…’ Pat Riot.’ Had they known. Katin, who has participated in musicals and theater at Stevenson since his freshman year and has snagged three headliner leads, including “Jack Kelly” in “Newsies (Katin pictured right),” “SpongeBob” in “SpongeBob The Musical,” and “Beast” in “Beauty And The Beast,” has also played another prominent character on campus. He is Stevenson’s very own…”Pat Riot.” As in, the mascot. The big, green, fun and cuddly one! And it was a big secret. Until yesterday. The cat was let out of the bag on that bombshell when Katin officially revealed himself as “Pat Riot” in Wednesday’s edition of the Daily Digest via a dramatic “de-masking” video.“I kept it quiet for a long time, but some of my friends eventually figured it out,” Katin said. “And at this point, I think a lot of seniors probably know. “But I think maybe there are a lot of freshmen and sophomores, maybe even quite a few juniors who don’t know it’s me. I’ve tried really hard to keep it quiet.”

It adds to the mystique, to the fun…to the tradition.
Katin has proudly, and mostly secretly, worn the “Pat Riot” suit since midway through his sophomore year ~ rousing school spirit at dozens of athletic contests, greeting students and faculty in big moments, such as the first day of school or teacher retirements, leading send-offs for teams going to state and attending various major unity events such as StreetFest, Give-A-Thon (Katin pictured left), Spring Fling and countless others. He estimates that he’s been to nearly 300 Stevenson events as “Pat Riot.”“I’ve tried to bring “Pat” to as many things as possible because I think it’s cool for students to see ‘Pat,’” Katin said. “Sometimes, I’ll just be at an event as myself and I’ll think, ‘You know, it would be really cool if ‘Pat’ were here,’ and I’ll run to go change into ‘Pat.’ I think it’s fun for ‘Pat’ to show up to things.“And for me, I love being “Pat” as much as possible, because I see it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”This final edition of “Stories Of Stevenson” for the 2022-23 school year is special in that it involves not only the video from yesterday, but also a different kind of feature story. It’s a profile on Katin, but it’s also an explanation of a unique and mostly unspoken Stevenson tradition that has come to define the transition from one “Pat Riot” to another.
“You Kind Of Look Like Me…”
 In Choir, during his sophomore year, Katin (pictured right in Choir this year, middle) became fast friends with Jordan Giddens, a senior.“It was funny, we were wearing masks then because of COVID, and people would get me and Jordan mixed up because we look kind of similar, especially with the masks on,” Katin said. “We would laugh about that and I think that brought us closer.”Friendship aside, Giddens didn’t let Katin in on a big secret until much later.“Jordan and I had become really good friends but I still didn’t know he was ‘Pat Riot’ for the longest time,” Katin said. “Eventually, I found out, and I couldn’t believe it. I had no idea. I had tons of pictures of me with ‘Pat Riot,’ at football games and everywhere, and I had no idea all that time that it was Jordan. He kept it a really good secret.”Katin had barely wrapped his head around the idea that his buddy was “Pat Riot” when he got his mind blown again.“One day, Jordan called me and asked if I’d want to be the Stevenson mascot next year. And I was like, ‘Uhhhhhh…WHAT????’ You want me to be ‘Pat Riot??’ Katin said. “Then Jordan said, ‘You’ve got to keep it a secret,’ and I was like, ‘Well…it’s kind of a hard secret.’ I was so excited about it. I wanted to tell everyone.”The secret part was important. Jordan Giddens explained the whole “Pat Riot” tradition to Katin, starting with how the mascot was passed down to him…and how no one on campus is supposed to know who “Pat Riot” actually is.
“Pat Riot,” a Stevenson tradition that goes back decades with costumes that took on many different looks, was part of the Giddens family for nearly 12 years before Katin came into the mix. Matthew Giddens (Class of 2014) started the family tradition when he took on “Pat Riot” duties in the early 2010s. The current “Pat Riot” is then given the privilege of picking the next “Pat Riot” and Matthew Giddens picked his sister Jaclyn (Class of 2017), and then Jaclyn, the first to wear the more modern “Pat Riot” suit that is used today, picked Jordan (Class of 2021). There were no more Giddens to be “Pat Riot” after Jordan. On the day that Jordan Giddens asked Katin to be “Pat Riot,” he joked about how he and Katin looked similar…and that would help with the transfer.“He said, ‘Well, you kind of look like me…’ so, to him, it was like ‘Pat Riot’ was kind of still being kept in the family, like I was part of the Giddens family, too,’” Katin said.“I’m just so thankful he passed it down to me because it’s definitely been my most valued experience here at Stevenson.”
Acting The Part
 Of course, besides being able to pass for a member of the Giddens family, Katin had other essential qualifications that made him the perfect “Pat Riot” candidate. He is a perfectionist who was intent on learning how to be the best mascot possible. He taught himself moves such as “The Worm” and “The Griddy,” which he performs at athletic events. And he’s watched hours of YouTube videos about how to be a fun and engaging mascot.“If you look it up, there’s a ton of videos about how to be a great mascot,” Katin said. “Like how to wave, how to high-five, how to hype up a crowd. I was always looking for new things that I could do that would help make people happy, or get them excited.”Katin also happens to naturally have a big personality ~ outgoing and friendly. He’s a theater kid who comes from a long line of family singers ~ his grandpa, his aunt, his father. Since grade school, Katin has been singing and acting ~ and performing, which is essential in the mascot world.“I was playing sports, pretty much every kind, until about fifth grade, and that’s when I told my parents I wanted to take singing lessons,” Katin said. “I got set up with a singing teacher and I started lessons and, at that time, my teacher was directing a play at the (Buffalo Grove) park district and she told me I should really audition for it. I auditioned, but I was not good. I was surprised that I ended up making it, though. It was “Fiddler On The Roof.” That was my first (production). I was in the ensemble. I was shaking backstage. I was so nervous.” The nerves went away quickly. Katin, who describes himself as an “extrovert” and a “talker,” was craving more. The very next time Katin tried out for a show, he got a part…in “Peter Pan.”Between Stevenson, the Buffalo Grove Park District and a few other bigger theater companies, Katin has been in more than 25 productions, and has held a handful of leads. One of his favorite leads outside of Stevenson was playing Adam Sandler’s “Robbie Hart” in a production of “The Wedding Singer.”“’Robbie Hart’ is definitely my favorite character, mostly because it’s Adam Sandler,” Katin said. “We had very similar lines to the movie, it was a very similar plot. That was so fun. It was such a great part and such a great show. I love the serious roles, but the goofy roles…those are the fun ones.”Cue “Pat Riot.” That’s a role in which Katin can be as fun and as goofy as he wants. But in many ways, he’s still playing a part…and the actor in him is always cognizant of that.“I think Theater and ‘Pat Riot’ intersect a lot, they go hand-in-hand,” Katin said. “Being overly dramatic and making all of your gestures really big is good for both. Being really expressive is really important in both, too.”Bringing a cartoon character like “SpongeBob” (Katin pictured left) to life also required some extra effort with expressions and gestures, and with vocal sounds.“The voice of ‘SpongeBob’…it was a lot, especially singing with it,” Katin said. “But I grew up doing voice impressions with my cousin and one he always did was ‘SpongeBob’ and I was always trying to copy him so I had already been doing that voice a little bit. ‘SpongeBob’ was so fun.

“The ‘Beast’ (Katin pictured right) was fun, too, because I had never played a part like that with all the makeup.“Stevenson has given me so many experiences in theater that I’m going to take with me. I’ve been so fortunate to have so many diverse and different experiences that have really broadened me as an actor.”Katin personifies the idea of a diverse and well-rounded Stevenson student. In addition to being “Pat Riot,” he’s also a member of the Freshman Mentor Program, National Honor Society, and Pep Club, and he is a Flag Football diehard.“My team won the Flag Football championship three times in a row,” Katin said proudly.
But it’s his membership in Stevenson’s various musical productions as well as multiple acting- and singing-related clubs (Choir, Improv, Thespians, Tri-M, Script Studio and Polyphonics) that has really helped his artistic development. And Katin isn’t going to back off of his trajectory now.
 The Next Act
 In the fall, Katin will be majoring in musical theater at Indiana University, where he undoubtedly earned his spot in a program that is beyond highly competitive. It took only 10 high school seniors from across the country for its entire incoming freshmen class. Katin, a decorated actor who is a two-year member of the Illinois All-State Musical, had to make all kinds of video submissions while undergoing various auditions to make the cut at Indiana.“I put all my shows in the video, I did a whole montage of me being ‘Pat Riot,’ it was a lot,” Katin said. “And I think there were maybe 1,700 videos submitted. The fact that they took only 10, and to know that the program is going to be so individualized, that made me really excited to pick Indiana. It’s such a great program. I still can’t believe this is happening to me. But I’m super excited to jump in and explore.”That’s how Katin has been about most things, from singing to acting to taking on the role of school mascot: jump in and ask questions later. He says it’s his spontaneity and high tolerance for operating outside of his comfort zone that have served him well in theatrical roles.“My goal is to be singing, or dancing or acting someday ~ on stage or in film, or on Broadway,” Katin said. “There’s no greater time that I’ve ever had than being in front of an audience and hearing people cheer.”Of course, the cheering is the loudest when Katin transforms into “Pat Riot.” The adrenaline rush that comes from making people smile and scream with excitement simply can’t be matched. Katin has had so much fun being a mascot that, over the years, he’s expanded his duties to include “guest-mascotting” at a few local grade schools as a “Wildcat” and a “Bear.” And he’s even been the “Easter Bunny.”“People got my name somehow,” Katin said with a laugh. “I’ve actually done a lot of stuff with mascots.”
Saying Goodbye To Pat

However, Katin’s days as a “heavy-lifting mascot” are nearing the end of the line. And it’s incredibly bittersweet. He’s excited about who he selected as the next “Pat Riot.”“They,” Katin said, not wanting to give away the gender of the new “Pat Riot,” “are going to shut the house down for sure. They are really qualified and I’m super excited for them to take the reins and make it their own.”But…Katin is also a bit sad. He is going to miss being a mascot, specifically “Pat Riot.” He thought about being a mascot at the college level, but decided that getting settled first as a freshman made more sense.“You never know what will happen in the future, but for now, I’m going to take a break from it, and that’s a little hard because I love it so much,” Katin said. “It’s cool to know someone else will be carrying on that legacy at Stevenson. But…this is a tough one.“It’s sad to give it up, and I’m not sure I’m ready to, just because of how much fun I’ve had, and how beneficial it has been and how it’s impacted me as a person. I thank Stevenson so much for that.”“It’s definitely been a part of me.”And it might be a part of Katin on Graduation Day. He’s trying to figure out a way to bring “Pat Riot” with him to the ceremony in some small way. So Seniors…keep your eyes peeled.“Not being ‘Pat Riot’ anymore…it’s definitely like leaving a part of me behind,” Katin said. “I’ve had so many great experiences with it, so many great memories. There’s just no way I can compare it to anything else. It’s been my favorite part of Stevenson. I’ve literally loved every second of it.”

Pops Concert Delivered Film And Broadway FUN!

All of the curricular orchestra classes ~ the Patriot, Symphonic, Concert and Stevenson Orchestra ~ sounded off last night at the Orchestra Pops Concert, which featured light-hearted and fun favorite numbers from classic films and Broadway.

The concert also included a special guest appearance from select members of the Stevenson Honor Band Program.

For a full gallery of photos from the event, please click here.

Photos: Brian O’Mahoney.

Spring Guitar Concert To Feature Music From Various Genres

It will be a medley of variety at TODAY’s Spring Guitar Concert as the Guitar Classes host their final concert of the year.

The concert, which features Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Patriot Guitar Ensemble, is slated for a 7 p.m. start in the West Auditorium.

Guitar 1 will be playing music ranging from classical to pop, including a piece of original music written by Private Lesson Teacher Dr. Julie Goldberg, and ending with an arrangement of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Guitar 2 will be performing a very cool array of music with interesting grooves, feels and very catchy melodies; ending their performance with the famous “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Patriot Guitar Ensemble will start its set with three Brazilian Dances, then move on to a beautiful and light-hearted piece called “Lotus Eaters,” and the finally close out the concert with an arrangement of Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing.”

This is not a ticket event and it can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Advanced Acting Students Wrap Up 2022-23 Theatre Season TONIGHT!

Stevenson’s Advanced Acting students will be featured in the Patriot Theatre Company’s final performance of the 2022-23 season by presenting scenes, monologues and directing projects from throughout the semester.

The Advanced Acting Showcase, slated for a 7 p.m. start TONIGHT in the Black Box Theatre, includes selections from the following plays: “Proof” by David Auburn, “John Proctor Is The Villain” by Kimberly Belflower and “Angels In America” by Tony Kosher.

The following students will perform in the showcase: Aditee Sakhare, Alex Day, Ava Gordon, Emerson Mendoza, Bri Michuda, Ellen King, Emma Fritz, Hailey Rockoff, Jojo Chan, Milo Jablonski, Kendall Cobb, Key Kanemori, Kyle Cummins, Leah Carbone, Lily Mace, Maëlys Cadot, Matthew Post, Maxwell Ajazi, Norah Osborne, Rachel Zarkowsky, Rylee Sahl, Sam Greenstein, Saryu Ravuri, Shrenik Balaji and Sydney Duerst.

Films Made By Your Peers…Check Out The SNN Film Fest TOMORROW!

Does Stevenson have any budding Steven Spielbergs?

Find out TOMORROW at the SNN Film Fest…it’s the perfect way to close out a fun day of Spring Fling. See screenings of student-made films and support the Stevenson artist community! The SNN Film Fest is slated for a 7 p.m. start in the West Auditorium. Tickets will be on sale outside of the Sportscenter during tomorrow’s PM Assembly and at the door of the West Auditorium before the event. All proceeds will go to the World Food Program.

For more information, contact SNN@d125.org.

Fashion Focus: SPIRIT!!
Plan Your Wardrobe For “Spring Fling Spirit Week!”

TOMORROW ~ 
Team Jerseys Or Stevenson Spirit Day Or….
“TURN OUR SCHOOL GREEN DAY”

Peer Helpers is partnering with community organization “Paws For Patrick” to “turn our school green” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out the Peer Helpers Instagram page for more information on Mental Health Awareness and be sure to wear Green TOMORROW in support of Mental Health Awareness! If you received a goodie bag at one of the entrances coming into school on Monday, don’t forget to tie your green ribbon somewhere in the community in honor of this important initiative!

ACTIVITIES TOMORROW

PPA Treat Day: Lunch!
To help celebrate Spring Fling and the end of the year the Patriot Parent Association has icy cold treats for everyone! Pick up a bomb pop popsicle in the Glass Commons or the Wood Commons during fourth, fifth and sixth periods.
Assembly: 2:42 p.m., Stadium
Teacher Pie-In-The-Face, Raffle Giveaway Prizes, T-Shirt Slingshot Into The Crowd, Crowd Beachballs
Spring Fling: Immediately Following
Pep Assembly, Fields

Mechanical Shark, Kona Ice Truck, Spikeball Nets (play any free time), Free Burgers, Hot Dogs, Assorted Chips, Other Inflatables

Pick Up Your Yearbook TODAY And TOMORROW

Yearbooks were first made available for pick-up yesterday and pick-up will continue TODAY and TOMORROW during ALL LUNCH PERIODS in front of the College And Career Center and the Performing Arts Center.

Students must have their ID to pick up. If you haven’t purchased a yearbook yet, they can be purchased at the Patriot School Store on Monday until they sell out.

Upcoming Sports Events

TODAY ~ Boys Track And Field Sectional: Stevenson heads to Grayslake North TODAY to participate in the IHSA Sectional. Field events begin at 4:30 p.m. and track events begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $7 on GoFan.

TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Girls Track And Field State Finals: Adeline Gobble and Nenge Fon-Ndikum head to the IHSA State Finals THIS WEEKEND at Eastern Illinois. Tickets can be purchased here.

TODAY AND TOMORROW ~ FREE TICKETS: Girls And Boys Water Polo STATE
STEVENSON STUDENTS: Stevenson is hosting both the Girls and the Boys IHSA Water Polo State Finals!! Free tickets are available to the State Water Polo Quarterfinals for the FIRST 50 Stevenson students who present their ID at the gate of the Stevenson Pool. Thank you to the Sports Boosters for this contribution. 

TODAY ~ Girls State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Sandburg in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 7 p.m. TODAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

TOMORROW ~ Boys State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. TOMORROW. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

TOMORROW AND SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis IHSA Sectional: The Patriots will be hosting the IHSA Sectional this weekend: TOMORROW (11 a.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.) at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. There is no fee to attend. 

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results

Boys Volleyball: The Patriots (26-9, 7-0) won the North Suburban Conference Championship for the second year in a row, defeating Libertyville in a hotly-contested match, 25-22, 27-25. Libero Onon Bayasakh had a total of 8 digs. Setters David Wang and Logan Kim combined for 66 attempts with 33 assists and 1 dig. Ramsey Engel led the way for the Patriots in digs with 9 while rolling up 4 kills. Sam Nuudel added 7 kills with 1 block assist. Both Tony Hwang and Jason DeZutter contributed 5 kills apiece. Middle Yugank Arora added 3 kills. Next up is the IHSA Regional Semifinals at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Grayslake Central High School. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan: Grayslake Central Regional Tournament.


Boys Track and Field:
 The Patriots headed to Grayslake Central for the Class 3A Sectional Finals with Marcus CaselberryEthan Aghakhan and Randy Clay qualifying for the IHSA State Finals next weekend. Caselberry will participate in the 110 meter hurdles (14.80, PR) and the 300 meter hurdles (39.42, PR). Aghakhan qualified in the shot put (16.31 meters, PR) and the discus 48.22 meters, PR). Clay qualified in the high jump (1.90 meters). The State Finals begin tomorrow and Saturday at 11:15 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan: IHSA State Finals.


Girls Soccer: 
Stevenson (13-5-1, 5-1-1) traveled to Palatine to take on the host Pirates in the first round of IHSA Regionals and won, 1-0. The only goal scored came from Arria Chavez. The Patriots move on to the Regional Finals at 6 p.m. Friday at Palatine High School against Glenbrook North. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan: Palatine Regional Tournament.

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ NEW…RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

NOW THROUGH MAY 24 ~ NEW…PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, MAY 24.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 18-19: Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 18: Spring Guitar Concert
May 19:PPA Treat Day
May 19:SNN Film Festival
May 19:PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023
May 19-20:Bass Fishing State Finals
May 22:Spring Sports Awards
May 24-26:Final Experience

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Pat Riot…REVEALED!

Watch the video for a very special message from Pat Riot…it’s REVEALING, to say the least.

And then, don’t forget to check out “Stories Of Stevenson” in the Daily Digest TOMORROW to read the full story. Get to know the REAL Pat Riot! 

ArtFest Showcases Stevenson’s Artists Of The Future!

It’s a tradition that has been four-plus decades strong: the 43rd Annual Consortium ArtFest.

This art show, held Tuesday in the Fieldhouse, was for Stevenson’s second-semester art students as well as selected students from Stevenson’s Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Consortium Schools. This collaborative event is a favorite among Stevenson students, district schools, teachers, and the larger community.

For a full gallery of photos from the event, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

TODAY: Pops Concert Promises Film And Broadway FUN!

All of the curricular orchestra classes ~ the Patriot, Symphonic, Concert and Stevenson Orchestra ~ are ready to sound off at the Orchestra Pops Concert, which will feature light-hearted and fun favorite numbers from classic films and Broadway.

The concert is slated for a 7 p.m. start TODAY in the Performing Arts Center and also includes a special guest appearance from select members of the Stevenson Honor Band Program.

There will also be a Flower Fundraiser at the concert, which is not a ticketed event. The concert can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Spring Guitar Concert To Feature Music From Various Genres

It will be a medley of variety at TOMORROW’s Spring Guitar Concert as the Guitar Classes host their final concert of the year.

The concert, which features Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Patriot Guitar Ensemble, is slated for a 7 p.m. start in the West Auditorium.

Guitar 1 will be playing music ranging from classical to pop, including a piece of original music written by Private Lesson Teacher Dr. Julie Goldberg, and ending with an arrangement of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.

Guitar 2 will be performing a very cool array of music with interesting grooves, feels and very catchy melodies; ending their performance with the famous “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Patriot Guitar Ensemble will start its set with three Brazilian Dances, then move on to a beautiful and light-hearted piece called “Lotus Eaters,” and the finally close out the concert with an arrangement of Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing.”

This is not a ticket event and it can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Fashion Focus: SPIRIT!!
Plan Your Wardrobe For “Spring Fling Spirit Week!”

The final regular week of the 2022-23 school year is this week, but there will be nothing “regular” about it.

It’s “Spring Fling Spirit Week,” with fun themes each day capped by a Friday Fun Day that includes a “Treat Day,” an afternoon assembly and the after-school, annual “Spring Fling” event featuring outdoor games and fun!

Here are the theme days for the remainder of the week. 



TODAY ~
Adam Sandler (pictured right in “Happy Gilmore”) Day

TOMORROW ~
Western Day

FRIDAY ~ 
Team Jerseys Or Stevenson Spirit Day

COUNTDOWN…To Final Experience

You are in the home stretch, Patriots! NEXT WEEK is Final Experience!

Here’s what you need to know:

Due to the number of non-attendance days this school year, Final Experience will be a little different this spring to accommodate this year’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26.

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday, May 24… NOTE: NEW LOCATION

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the PWC Main Entrance on Wednesday, May 24 (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday, May 25
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday, May 25.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday, May 25

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday, May 25.
Friday, May 26
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday, May 26.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


May 22-24
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

May 25-26
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
CLEAN OUT PE LOCKERS

All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, MAY 24.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

How To Face The Challenges Of Summer Break

Summer Break means there will be a TON of opportunities for fun in the sun, but that doesn’t mean each opportunity will align with your values.

You may face pressure to conform to social norms, including using substances. It may seem like everyone around you is experimenting with drugs or alcohol, but the reality is that MOST Stevenson students choose to NOT use.

Consider your health, family, school and goals, as well as these tips for building your summer plans:

LET YOUR VALUES SHINE: Share your values and reasons for choosing a substance-free life with your friends. Caring about you also means respecting what matters to you.

MAKE YOUR OWN WAVES: Ask your parents to host a small pool party or backyard picnic for you and your friends. Planning the party allows you to set the substance-free norm more easily while also having control over the guest list.

AVOID PEER PRESSURE: Do you know what you’d say if someone offers you alcohol or drugs? Practice how you’d respond before it happens. Don’t wait until you’re pressured to know how to stand up for yourself.

Summer is a time to rest, recharge, and create fun memories. Empower yourself and others to make your Summer Break amazing AND safe.

Seniors: Party And Graduation Are Coming…
411 On Senior Party Transportation And Ceremony Details

SENIOR PARTY TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ Deadline To Sign Up For Senior Party Bus:
 The Senior Party is May 25. For those who have a Senior Party Boat Ticket, it is now time to sign up for a bus! The deadline to sign up for a bus is FRIDAY. 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
MAY 26 ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
MAY 26 ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

TODAY: MOD Pizza Fundraiser; Support The Band With A Slice!


The Stevenson Band is doing at fundraiser at MOD Pizza in Buffalo Grove TODAY.

Use the code MODGIVES20 and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Band Program.

ACADEMICS
NOW THROUGH MAY 24 ~ Student ID Photos For 2023-24: Student ID Photos for 2023-24 are being taken NOW. FRESHMEN will be brought through during their Advisory Period. Please contact your advisories to confirm the dates and times you will be attending. SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS will be brought through at the beginning of their PE class. Please, contact your PE teacher to confirm the day and time they have scheduled for your class. 
MAKE-UP DATES (as long as there is no conflict with your classes)
Sportscenter and Fieldhouse
TOMORROW:
 All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MONDAY, May 22:  All Day,  Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 23:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 24: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
THIS WEEK ~ NHS Clothing Drive: Stevenson’s National Honor Society is teaming with Cradles To Crayons to help low-income families in the area with basic clothing and footwear needs. There will be a Clothing Drive in support of the Cradles mission running all THIS WEEK on campus! The NHS is asking students to bring in clothing donations (sizes 0T-Adult Medium) and drop them in the donation boxes that will be located at school entrances.

NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

ONGOING ~ TEDx Board Applications: Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board? If you are motivated and dedicated and would be committed to the TEDx mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change, consider applying to be on the TEDx Board next year. Apply here!

EVENTS

THROUGH FRIDAY ~ Music Production Showcase Fundraiser: Music Production 2 students engaged in an activist songwriting project centered around topics that are important to them. The hope is that the music they wrote can raise donations (through FRIDAY) for three organizations: Brave Space AllianceGood Kids Mad City and Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Here is a link to the playlist (contains explicit language) and here is a link to donate.

OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Stevenson Well-Represented In IHSA State Finals This Weekend!

Best of luck to the Stevenson athletes who will be competing in the IHSA State Finals beginning today and running through the weekend.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Adeline Gobble and Nenge Fon-Ndikum will compete in the IHSA Girls Track And Field State Finals at Eastern Illinois, starting TOMORROW.

GIRLS WATER POLO: The Patriots will take on Sandburg in the IHSA State Quarterfinals, hosted by Stevenson at 7 p.m. TOMORROW.

BOYS WATER POLO: Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the State Quarterfinals, hosted by Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. on FRIDAY.

Ticketing information for all IHSA State Finals is listed below in “Upcoming Sports Events.”

Upcoming Sports Events

TODAY ~ Girls Soccer IHSA Regional: The Patriots head to Palatine High School to take on the host Pirates in the first round of the IHSA Regional Playoffs at 7 p.m. TODAY. Tickets can be purchased for $5 on GoFan or for $6 cash.

TOMORROW ~ Boys Track And Field Sectional: Stevenson heads to Grayslake North TOMORROW to participate in the IHSA Sectional. Field events begin at 4:30 p.m. and track events begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $7 on GoFan.

TOMORROW THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Girls Track And Field State Finals: Adeline Gobble and Nenge Fon-Ndikum head to the IHSA State Finals THIS WEEKEND at Eastern Illinois. Tickets can be purchased here.

TOMORROW AND FRIDAY~ FREE TICKETS: Girls And Boys Water Polo STATE
STEVENSON STUDENTS: Stevenson is hosting both the Girls and the Boys IHSA Water Polo State Finals!! Free tickets are available to the State Water Polo Quarterfinals for the FIRST 50 Stevenson students who present their ID at the gate of the Stevenson Pool. Thank you to the Sports Boosters for this contribution. 

TOMORROW ~ Girls State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Sandburg in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 7 p.m. TOMORROW. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

FRIDAY ~ Boys State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. on FRIDAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis IHSA Sectional: The Patriots will be hosting the IHSA Sectional this weekend: Friday (11 a.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.) at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. There is no fee to attend. 

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results


Softball: 
Stevenson knocked off Libertyville in a tight battle, 6-5! Samantha Gotschewski was the starting pitcher and went four innings, striking out 4 batters. Aubrey Jepson finished the game, striking out 3 batters. The Patriot offense started out hot, scoring early and often. Stevenson scored 4 runs in the first two innings, taking complete control of the game. The offense was led by Jepson and Abbie Lewis. Jepson went 3-for-4 at the plate with 1 home run, 2 singles and a fielder’s choice. Lewis went 2-for-4 at the plate with 2 singles and 2 walks. Both Jepson and Lewis finished with a perfect on-base percentage. The offense had a total of 10 hits. Next up is a road game at Cary-Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.

Baseball: An early lead for Libertyville sealed the fate of the Patriots (25-8, 11-3), who suffered a 19-9 loss in conference action. Stevenson notched 4 runs in the the fourth inning with Michael Belbot hitting a homer. Both he and Chris Iannuzzi added RBI in the frame. The Patriots tallied 11 hits from Brandon SchultzMatthew Bressler and Frank Costabile. Schultz went 3-for-3 at the plate, leading the way in hits. Next up is a matchup against Prairie Ridge in Crystal Lake at 4:45 p.m. tomorrow. 

Sports Reminders

NOW ~ NEW…RETURN OF ATHLETIC UNIFORMS/GEAR: If you were provided a uniform or equipment through Stevenson Athletics for your Spring Sport, this gear MUST be returned to the Equipment Room (Room 1000), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day following the conclusion of your season. Failure to do so will result in a fine and a hold on your registration for the following school year or your ability to receive your diploma.

NOW THROUGH MAY 24 ~ NEW…PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, MAY 24.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!


JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program. 

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 17-19: Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 17: Band Fundraiser ~ MOD Pizza
May 17: Orchestra Pops Concert
May 18: Spring Guitar Concert
May 19: PPA Treat Day
May 19: SNN Film Festival
May 19: PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023
May 19-20: Bass Fishing State Finals
May 22: Spring Sports Awards
May 24-26: Final Experience

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Improv On Friday Had A Western Flair

The Failed Presidential Candidates put together a knee-slappin’ Western-themed comedy on Friday in the West Auditorium.

For a full gallery of photos from the event, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

See Stevenson’s Artists Of The Future!
Consortium ArtFest TODAY

It’s a tradition four-plus decades strong: the 43rd Annual Consortium ArtFest.

This art show, held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TODAY in the Fieldhouse, is for Stevenson’s second-semester art students as well as selected students from Stevenson’s Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Consortium Schools. This collaborative event is a favorite among Stevenson students, district schools, teachers, and the larger community.

Stevenson teachers are encouraged to bring their students to view the show, which will re-open again TONIGHT from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a reception.

The participating Consortium Schools include: Laura B. Sprague Elementary School, Half Day School, Daniel Wright Junior High, Tripp Elementary School, Pritchett Elementary School, Aptakisic Junior High School, Meridian School, Fremont Middle School, Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School, Woodlawn Middle School, West Oak Intermediate School, Diamond Lake School, West Oak Middle School, Country Meadows Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School, Ivy Hall Elementary School and Kildeer Countryside Elementary School.

There is also a fundraising arm to this event: The Empty Bowls Project. 

Students from Ceramics classes this school year have donated wheel-thrown or hand-built ceramic bowls that will be sold for $5 each during the Reception. All proceeds will go to the Vernon Township Food Pantry.

TOMORROW: Pops Concert Promises Film And Broadway FUN!

All of the curricular orchestra classes ~ the Patriot, Symphonic, Concert and Stevenson Orchestra ~ are ready to sound off at the Orchestra Pops Concert, which will feature light-hearted and fun favorite numbers from classic films and Broadway.

The concert is slated for a 7 p.m. start TOMORROW in the Performing Arts Center and also includes a special guest appearance from select members of the Stevenson Honor Band Program.

There will also be a Flower Fundraiser at the concert, which is not a ticketed event. The concert can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Fashion Focus: SPIRIT!!
Plan Your Wardrobe For “Spring Fling Spirit Week!”


The final regular week of the 2022-23 school year is this week, but there will be nothing “regular” about it.

It’s “Spring Fling Spirit Week,” with fun themes each day capped by a Friday Fun Day that includes a “Treat Day,” an afternoon assembly and the after-school, annual “Spring Fling” event featuring outdoor games and fun!

Here are the theme days for the remainder of the week. 

TODAY ~
Beach vs. Biker Day

TOMORROW ~
Adam Sandler (pictured left) Day

THURSDAY ~
Western Day

FRIDAY ~ 
Team Jerseys Or Stevenson Spirit Day

COUNTDOWN…To Final Experience

You are in the home stretch, Patriots! NEXT WEEK is Final Experience!

Here’s what you need to know:

Due to the number of non-attendance days this school year, Final Experience will be a little different this spring to accommodate this year’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26.

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday, May 24… NOTE: NEW LOCATION

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the PWC Main Entrance on Wednesday, May 24 (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday, May 25
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday, May 25.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday, May 25

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday, May 25.
Friday, May 26
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday, May 26.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


May 22-24
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

May 25-26
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

Seniors: Party And Graduation Are Coming…
411 On Senior Party Transportation And Ceremony Details

SENIOR PARTY TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ Deadline To Sign Up For Senior Party Bus:
 The Senior Party is May 25. For those who have a Senior Party Boat Ticket, it is now time to sign up for a bus! The deadline to sign up for a bus is FRIDAY. 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
MAY 26 ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
MAY 26 ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

SAY CHEESE! ID Photo Shoots For Next Year Start TODAY!

Freshmen, Sophomore and Juniors will be getting their 2023-24 ID Photos for next year taken this week.

Students will be asked to make their way to the Sportscenter or Fieldhouse during their designated times. *Only photos will be taken during this time. 2023-24 ID cards will be distributed at a later date.*

FRESHMEN will be brought through during their Advisory Period. Please contact your advisories to confirm the dates and times you will be attending.

SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS will be brought through at the beginning of their PE class. Please, contact your PE teacher to confirm the day and time they have scheduled for your class.

Should students miss the designated times with their Advisory or PE class, they are able to come through the Sportscenter of Fieldhouse during any of the other following times as long as it does not conflict with their academic schedule.

MAKE-UP DATES
TODAY: 4th through 6th Hours ~  11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
THURSDAY: 4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
MONDAY, May 22:  All Day,  Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 23:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 24: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

TODAY: End-Of-Year Tournament For Video Game Club


The Video Game Club has a big end-of-the-year Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament TODAY called the “Cosmic Brownie Cup.”

This is a free-entry tournament open to all students at Stevenson, regardless of prior skill level, and everyone who enters will be awarded with at least one Cosmic Brownie.


The tournament starts at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1204.

Interested? There is a required Google Registration Form for those who intend to participate.

MOD Pizza Fundraiser: Support The Band With A Slice!

The Stevenson Band is doing at fundraiser at MOD Pizza in Buffalo Grove TOMORROW.

Use the code MODGIVES20 and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Band Program.

Bring In Clothing Donations: Help Cradles To Crayons!

Stevenson’s National Honor Society is teaming with Cradles To Crayons to help low-income families in the area with basic clothing and footwear needs.

There will be a Clothing Drive in support of the Cradles mission running all THIS WEEK on campus!

The NHS is asking students to bring in clothing donations (sizes 0T-Adult Medium) and drop them in the donation boxes that will be located at school entrances.

As an added bonus, when you donate, you will be able to scan a QR code that will enter you into a raffle. The winner(s) will receive a basket worth $50!

Cradles To Crayons is an organization committed to helping families in low-income and poverty situations through donations of clothing and shoes, as well as other basic needs items, to children from birth through age 12. By providing these items, Cradles to Crayons enables children to participate more fully in school and life activities while also relieving their parents’ stress.

ACADEMICS
NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

ONGOING ~ TEDx Board Applications: Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board? If you are motivated and dedicated and would be committed to the TEDx mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change, consider applying to be on the TEDx Board next year. Apply here!

EVENTS

THROUGH FRIDAY ~ Music Production Showcase Fundraiser: Music Production 2 students engaged in an activist songwriting project centered around topics that are important to them. The hope is that the music they wrote can raise donations (through FRIDAY) for three organizations: Brave Space AllianceGood Kids Mad City and Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Here is a link to the playlist (contains explicit language) and here is a link to donate.

OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Upcoming Sports Events
 TOMORROW ~ Girls Soccer IHSA Regional: The Patriots head to Palatine High School to take on the host Pirates in the first round of the IHSA Regional Playoffs at 7 p.m. TOMORROW. Tickets can be purchased for $5 on GoFan or for $6 cash.

THURSDAY ~ Boys Track And Field Sectional: Stevenson heads to Grayslake North on THURSDAY to participate in the IHSA Sectional. Field events begin at 4:30 p.m. and track events begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $7 on GoFan.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ~ Girls Track And Field State Finals: Adeline Gobble and Nenge Fon-Ndikum head to the IHSA State Finals THIS WEEKEND at Eastern Illinois. Tickets can be purchased here.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY~ FREE TICKETS: Girls And Boys Water Polo STATE
STEVENSON STUDENTS: Stevenson is hosting both the Girls and the Boys IHSA Water Polo State Finals!! Free tickets are available to the State Water Polo Quarterfinals for the FIRST 50 Stevenson students who present their ID at the gate of the Stevenson Pool. Thank you to the Sports Boosters for this contribution. 

THURSDAY ~ Girls State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Sandburg in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. on THURSDAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

FRIDAY ~ Boys State Water Polo: Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. on FRIDAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ~ Boys Tennis IHSA Sectional: The Patriots will be hosting the IHSA Sectional this weekend: Friday (11 a.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.) at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. There is no fee to attend. 

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results

Allied Soccer: Stevenson ended the season on a high note, fighting hard against Warren to win its final game of the season. Stevenson’s scoring was led by Ryan Kieffer and Sam Garmash. Defensive standouts included Leo ReinosoShephia Zhou and Alex Ortega. Photo above courtesy student photographer Ansh Aggarwal.


Baseball: 
Stevenson (25-7, 11-2) defeated Libertyville 3-1 in which pitching was strong for both teams. Colin Schmitke got things moving in the second inning on a single, scoring 2 runs. Brett Gaynor was credited with the victory lasting four innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 4 batters and walking one. Michael Belbot, Frank Costabile and Nick Rayyan all put in the work in relief. Costabile, Carson Kaye, Schmitke, Takuma SakamotoChris Iannuzzi, Belbot and Brandon Schultz each collected 1 hit. Next up is a road game against Libertyville at 4:45 p.m. today.

Boys Volleyball: The Patriots (25-9, 6-0) defeated Grant on Senior Night, 25-15, 25-19. Three setters took control last night. David WangTony Hwang and James Angelos combined for 51 attempts, 27 assists, 10 kills and 1 ace. Dylan Lee led the way in digs for Stevenson with a total of 4. Ramsey Engel added 4 kills, 3 block assists and 3 digs on the night. Seniors San Nuudel and Yugank Arora each added 3 kills apiece. Next up for the Patriots is a conference matchup with Libertyville for the North Suburban Conference title at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Sportscenter. 


Girls Softball: 
Stevenson (12-9-1, 8-5) traveled to Waukegan and won, 6-1. Ava Potempa pitched seven innings, striking out 14 batters and giving up only 1 hit. Abbie Lewis led the team at the plate going 3-for-4 with 1 double and 2 singles. Michaela Duffy followed close behind with 2 hits for the day. Next up for Stevenson is a conference matchup at Libertyville at 4:45 p.m. today.

Boys Lacrosse: The Patriots (6-14, 1-4) hosted Highland Park and won their final regular season game, 11-6. The state series begins tomorrow and Stevenson will host Buffalo Grove at 5 p.m.

Sports Reminders

NOW THROUGH MAY 24 ~ NEW…PE LOCKERS: All Physical Welfare lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the last regular school day, MAY 24.  Any items left in lockers will be donated to local charities.

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!


JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program.

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 16-19: Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 16: Consortium Art Festival And Reception
May 16: PPA Meeting
May 17: Band Fundraiser ~ MOD Pizza
May 17: Orchestra Pops Concert
May 18: Spring Guitar Concert
May 19: PPA Treat Day
May 19: SNN Film Festival
May 19: PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023
May 19-20: Bass Fishing State Finals
May 22: Spring Sports Awards

Monday, May 15, 2023

REPEAT!!
Badminton Team Wins Second Straight STATE TITLE!

For the second year in a row, the Stevenson Badminton Team rolled to the IHSA State Badminton Championship, securing the rare REPEAT at host DeKalb High School!

This time, with a total of 16.5 points, the Patriots took down Neuqua Valley and Fremd, which tied for second place and tallied 15.5 points apiece.

In addition, the doubles team of Anvi Harish and Katherine Li won the doubles state championship, outlasting Fremd in a tight match, 21-16, 11-21, 21-15. Singles player Lindsey Wang finished in eighth place overall and competed against teammate Veronica Ornatsky in the consolation quarterfinals. 

The Patriots have won five state titles since 1983, and previously won state championships in 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2022, along with state runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. 

Congratulations, Patriots!

For a full gallery of photos from the Badminton State Finals, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

Plenty Of Fun And SMILES At Allies For Allied Celebration!

The Sophomore Class Board hosted its “Allies For Allied Celebration” Saturday with an after-party in the Sportscenter that followed the Allied Soccer Tournament in the Stadium.

There was free food, music, games, and LOTS OF FUN!!!!

For a full gallery from the event, please click here.

Photos: Courtesy student photographer Ansh Aggarwal.

See Stevenson’s Artists Of The Future!
Consortium ArtFest TOMORROW

It’s a tradition four-plus decades strong: the 43rd Annual Consortium ArtFest.

This art show, held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TOMORROW in the Fieldhouse, is for Stevenson’s second-semester art students as well as selected students from Stevenson’s Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Consortium Schools. This collaborative event is a favorite among Stevenson students, district schools, teachers, and the larger community.

Stevenson teachers are encouraged to bring their students to view the show, which will re-open again TOMORROW EVENING from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a reception.

The participating Consortium Schools include: Laura B. Sprague Elementary School, Half Day School, Daniel Wright Junior High, Tripp Elementary School, Pritchett Elementary School, Aptakisic Junior High School, Meridian School, Fremont Middle School, Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School, Woodlawn Middle School, West Oak Intermediate School, Diamond Lake School, West Oak Middle School, Country Meadows Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School, Ivy Hall Elementary School and Kildeer Countryside Elementary School.

There is also a fundraising arm to this event: The Empty Bowls Project. 

Students from Ceramics classes this school year have donated wheel-thrown or hand-built ceramic bowls that will be sold for $5 each during the Reception. All proceeds will go to the Vernon Township Food Pantry.

Fashion Focus: SPIRIT!!
Plan Your Wardrobe For “Spring Fling Spirit Week!”

The final regular week of the 2022-23 school year is this week, but there will be nothing “regular” about it.

It’s “Spring Fling Spirit Week,” with fun themes each day capped by a Friday Fun Day that includes a “Treat Day,” an afternoon assembly and the after-school, annual “Spring Fling” event featuring outdoor games and fun!

Here are the theme days for the week. 

TODAY ~
USA Day: Wear Red, White And Blue

TOMORROW ~
Beach vs. Biker Day

WEDNESDAY ~
Adam Sandler (pictured left) Day

THURSDAY ~
Western Day

FRIDAY ~ 
Team Jerseys Or Stevenson Spirit Day

COUNTDOWN…To Final Experience

You are in the home stretch, Patriots! NEXT WEEK is Final Experience!

Here’s what you need to know:

Due to the number of non-attendance days this school year, Final Experience will be a little different this spring to accommodate this year’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26.

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday, May 24

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the Fieldhouse on Wednesday, May 24 (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday, May 25
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday, May 25.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday, May 25

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday, May 25.
Friday, May 26
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday, May 26.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


May 22-24
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

May 25-26
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

TODAY ~ Check Your E-mail For Communications Survey: Students and Families received an e-mail today from the Stevenson Communications Team that includes a survey about the communications that comes out of our office. Please click here to read that letter and to be directed to a link to the survey. We encourage you to provide your feedback.
Thank you so much, Stevenson!!

THIS WEEK ~ Check Your Growth: This is the final REGULAR week of the school year, ahead of the FINAL EXPERIENCE, which starts next week. Now would be a great time to check in on your growth in all of your classes. Touch base with your teachers or click here to access the Interactive Report Card. 

THIS WEEK ~ Check Your E-Mail For Registration Residency Guidelines: All returning families will get an e-mail this week from a third-party vendor about Registration Residency Verification for the 2023-24 school year. In the e-mail, you will receive either a confirmation that your residency has been verified (and no further action is needed) or instruction on how to provide additional documentation in order to verify your place of residency. As a kind reminder, residency must be verified in order to move on to the second part of the annual registration process. We will provide detailed information in early June on how to complete this final part of registration.

Seniors: Party And Graduation Are Coming…
411 On Senior Party Transportation And Ceremony Details


SENIOR PARTY TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
FRIDAY ~ Deadline To Sign Up For Senior Party Bus:
 
The Senior Party is May 25. For those who have a Senior Party Boat Ticket, it is now time to sign up for a bus! The deadline to sign up for a bus is FRIDAY. All Senior Party ticket holders who are not signed up for a bus by May 19 will be randomly assigned to a bus.

  • When you sign up for a bus, you must enter your Student ID Number so that it can be verified that you have a boat ticket. You must have already purchased your ticket for the Senior Party on GoFan. Please use the exact same name on the Bus Sign-Up that you used to purchase your GoFan ticket.
  • If you sign up for a bus without a GoFan Senior Party Ticket, you will be removed from the Bus Sign-Up. If you sign up for a bus without entering a Student ID Number, you will be removed from the Bus Sign-Up. 

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
MAY 26 ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
MAY 26 ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

SAY CHEESE! ID Photo Shoots For Next Year Start TOMORROW

Freshmen, Sophomore and Juniors will be getting their 2023-24 ID Photos for next year taken this week.

Students will be asked to make their way to the Sportscenter or Fieldhouse during their designated times. *Only photos will be taken during this time. 2023-24 ID cards will be distributed at a later date.*

FRESHMEN will be brought through during their Advisory Period. Please contact your advisories to confirm the dates and times you will be attending.

SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS will be brought through at the beginning of their PE class. Please, contact your PE teacher to confirm the day and time they have scheduled for your class.

Should students miss the designated times with their Advisory or PE class, they are able to come through the Sportscenter of Fieldhouse during any of the other following times as long as it does not conflict with their academic schedule.

MAKE-UP DATES
TUESDAY: 4th through 6th Hours ~  11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
THURSDAY: 4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
MONDAY, May 22:  All Day,  Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
TUESDAY, May 23:  4th through 6th Hours ~ 11:10 a.m. to 1:41 p.m.
MONDAY, May 24: All Day, Including Early Bird PE ~ 7 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.

TOMORROW: End-Of-Year Tournament For Video Game Club


The Video Game Club has a big end-of-the-year Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament coming up TOMORROW called the “Cosmic Brownie Cup.”

This is a free-entry tournament open to all students at Stevenson, regardless of prior skill level, and everyone who enters will be awarded with at least one Cosmic Brownie.

The tournament starts at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1204.

Interested? There is a required Google Registration Form for those who intend to participate.

Bring In Clothing Donations: Help Cradles To Crayons!

Stevenson’s National Honor Society is teaming with Cradles To Crayons to help low-income families in the area with basic clothing and footwear needs.

There will be a Clothing Drive in support of the Cradles mission running all THIS WEEK on campus!

The NHS is asking students to bring in clothing donations (sizes 0T-Adult Medium) and drop them in the donation boxes that will be located at school entrances.

As an added bonus, when you donate, you will be able to scan a QR code that will enter you into a raffle. The winner(s) will receive a basket worth $50!

Cradles To Crayons is an organization committed to helping families in low-income and poverty situations through donations of clothing and shoes, as well as other basic needs items, to children from birth through age 12. By providing these items, Cradles to Crayons enables children to participate more fully in school and life activities while also relieving their parents’ stress.

Get Involved In TEDx Next Year!

Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board?

If you are passionate about event planning, organizing and inspiring others, you are encouraged to apply. Join a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making TEDxStevensonHighSchool a success.

As a member of the TEDx board, you will work closely with other students to organize and execute a successful TEDx event that showcases the unique voices of our community. You will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills in project management, event planning and public speaking, while also making a positive impact on our school and beyond.We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change.

If this sounds like you, apply for a position on the TEDx Board!

ACADEMICS
TODAY ~ Odyssey App/Rec Forms Due:  Applications and recommendations for Odyssey 2024. Students, faculty and staff may use the Odyssey Form to suggest artists and submit workshop ideas for Odyssey.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

EVENTS

THROUGH FRIDAY ~ Music Production Showcase Fundraiser: Music Production 2 students engaged in an activist songwriting project centered around topics that are important to them. The hope is that the music they wrote can raise donations (through FRIDAY) for three organizations: Brave Space AllianceGood Kids Mad City and Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Here is a link to the playlist (contains explicit language) and here is a link to donate.

OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 1 ~ Deadline For Early Bird Rate To Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget that the DEADLINE for the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities is JUNE 1. Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org. 

ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

Boys Gymnastics Team Places Fifth At State!

For the first time in eight years, the Boys Gymnastics Team qualified for the IHSA State Finals, and over the weekend at Hoffman Estates High School, the Patriots pulled out a fifth-place finish in that appearance with a total team score of 150.80.

Santi Gonzalez got things started for the Patriots, placing sixth on Floor Exercise with a 9.20. Thor Mace (pictured right) finished in the Top 15 in several events including 13th on the pommel horse (7.80) and 11th on the parallel bars (9.20) while medaling with a fifth on the high bar (8.95).

Rounding out the scorers for the Patriots were Elliott Haskell, who is pictured left and medaled with a fourth on the vault (9.20), followed by his brother Eli Haskell who placed 11th with an 8.8.

Congratulations, Patriots!

For a full gallery of photos from the Boys Gymnastics State Finals, please click here.

Photos: Brian O’Mahoney

Upcoming Sports Events
 
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY~ FREE TICKETS: Girls And Boys Water Polo STATE
STEVENSON STUDENTS: Stevenson is hosting both the Girls and the Boys IHSA Water Polo State Finals!! Free tickets are available to the State Water Polo Quarterfinals for the FIRST 50 Stevenson students who present their ID at the gate of the Stevenson Pool. Thank you to the Sports Boosters for this contribution. 

THURSDAY ~ GIRLS STATE WATER POLO: Stevenson will take on Sandburg in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. on THURSDAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

FRIDAY ~ BOYS STATE WATER POLO: Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 8:15 p.m. on FRIDAY. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results


Boys Water Polo: 
The Patriots (32-1, 4-0) won the Sectional Championship to qualify for the IHSA State Finals. Stevenson defeated Deerfield 19-10 on Friday and turned around to roll past Libertyville for the sectional win, 22-5. Against Libertyville, the Patriots were up 12-0 after the first quarter showing both their great defense and offense. Over two games, Max LaPointe-St. Georges had 12 goals and 8 steals. Olin Kusevskis had 13 goals. Andrew Mossman had 5 goals. Kunal Rajadhyax had 1 goal and added 9 assists. Filip WalJack Osmond and Dylan Kreimer each added 2 goals. Jack CurtinArmeet GillJayden Tsai and Jacob Denesha all added 1 goal apiece. Stevenson will take on Naperville North in the state quarterfinals at 8:15 p.m. on Friday at Stevenson. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan.


Girls Water Polo:
 Stevenson (32-1, 4-0) won the Sectional, rolling past conference rivals Mundelein (20-2) and, in the championship game, Libertyville (15-6) along the way. Goalies Elsa Kusevskis and Katie Delaney combined for 12 blocked shots, 3 steals and 2 assists. Becca Stone had 10 steals, 3 assists and 10 goals followed by Camilla Maya with 3 steals, 2 assists and 6 goals. Sophia Brown and Natalie Hooper each had 5 steals apiece. Belle Cloeter finished the weekend with 5 assists and 2 goals. Elise Regalado had 2 steals, 3 assists and 1 goal. Olivia Spieth had 2 steals, 5 assists and 3 goals. Sophia Berger added 3 steals, 2 assists and 1 goal, followed by Caroline Rutcosky and Liza Kolbunova who both had 2 goals apiece and Jillian Carlson and Emily Headley with 3 steals each. The Patriots will take on Sandburg in the state quarterfinals at Stevenson at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan


Boys Tennis: 
The Patriots (15-1, 6-0) won the NSC Championships with a total of 47 points, 13 points ahead of the second-place finisher. Ashy Madhushankar finished second, losing to Lake Forest in a tough match. Caden Zhao won his match, 6-2, 6-1 against Lake Forest, followed by Nathan Ma, who won 6-1, 6-3. Ervin Perkowski and Gautham Kappaganthulla defeated Libertyville, 6-2, 6-2. Alex Jang and Dustin Zhao defeated Warren, 6-1, 6-1, while Tejas Sheth and Jonathan Wang defeated Lake Forest in a tough three-set match, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 and Ian Williams and Richard Xu defeated Lake Forest, 6-1, 6-2. Next up for Stevenson is the Sectionals on Friday, starting at 11 a.m. at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. 

Baseball: The Patriots (24-7, 10-2) claimed the lead in the fifth inning to defeat Grayslake Central, 7-3. The game was tied at 3-3 with Stevenson up to bat in the top of the fifth when an error scored 1 run. Joe Dolenga was credited with the victory for the Patriots and went deep into the fifth inning, allowing no hits and no runs over two innings, striking out 2 batters and walking none. Carson Kaye threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen recording the last three outs to earn the save. Ben Fawcett, who started the game for Stevenson, surrendered 3 runs on 3 hits over two innings, striking out 3 batters. Kay went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Patriots in hits. Next up for Stevenson is conference rival Libertyville at 4:45 p.m. today on the Varsity Baseball Field. 

Girls Softball: Stevenson (11-9-1, 7-5) hosted Wauconda in a double-header on Saturday, dropping both games, 13-0 and 14-5. Next up for the Patriots is a road game at Waukegan at 4:45 p.m. today. 

Girls Lacrosse: Stevenson (13-7, 4-1) traveled to New Lenox to take on Lincoln-Way Central and lost, 16-4. Lili Sorenson scored 2 goals and added 2 caused turnovers, followed by Teagan Hendricks and Jessica Youkhanna who each had 1 goal apiece. Megan Randol had 24 saves on goal and the Patriot defense totaled 13 caused turnovers. Next up for Stevenson is the beginning of the Sectional Playoffs on Monday, May 22, starting at 5 p.m. in the Stadium. 

Sports Reminders

ONGOING ~ Register For Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

ONGOING ~ Register For Girls Flag Football: Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August. Stay tuned for more updates!


JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program. 

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 15-19: Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 15: Activity Period ~ Sophomore Guidance
May 15: District 125 Board Of Education Meeting
May 16: Consortium Art Festival And Reception
May 16: PPA Meeting
May 17: Band Fundraiser ~ MOD Pizza
May 17: String Awards Concert
May 19: PPA Treat Day
May 19: SNN Film Festival
May 19: PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023
May 19-20: Bass Fishing State Finals
May 22: Spring Sports Awards

Friday, May 12, 2023

Spring Band Concert Showcased Original Content


In the final curricular performance by the Stevenson Concert Bands this year, several of the bands performed world premiere arrangements of songs that they selected and created throughout the entire second semester.

The Spring Band Concert, featuring the Honor Band, Advanced Symphonic Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Freshman Band,
put on a two-day event that wrapped last night in the Performing Arts Center.

For a full gallery of photos from the concert, please click here.

Photos: Joel Lerner

Yeeeeee Hawwwwww! Check Out This Improv, Y’all!

So…those “so-called” Failed Presidential Candidates are fixin’ to impress you gentlefolk at Stevenson with a night of Improv Comedy!

They will be telling knee-slappers, tall tales, and singing tunes that would make your cattle cry. So why don’t y’all mosey on over to the West Auditorium at just past sundown (7:30 p.m.) TONIGHT. It won’t cost you a dime, partner!

Allies For Allied Celebration Is TOMORROW!

The Sophomore Class Board will be hosting its “Allies For Allied Celebration” TOMORROW in the Stadium with an after-party in the Sportscenter.

There will be free food, music, games, and LOTS OF FUN!!!!

Everyone is invited to come and cheer on the Allied Soccer Team as it hosts its tournament with three other Allied teams beginning at 9 a.m. in the Stadium!! When the event is over, all four teams and everyone supporting in the stands are invited to the Sportscenter to celebrate these amazing athletes! 

For questions, contact Jane Caballero at jcaballero@d125.org.

Stevenson Journalists Recognized At International Competition

Several Statesman students were recognized by Youth Journalism International in its 2023 International Scholastic Journalism Contest.

FIRST PLACE
Feature Writing ~ Team: Seniors Nick Corso, Dayna Roberts, Aayushi Wadhawan for “Decisive Diversity.” 

In-Depth Reporting ~ Team: Sophomore Fiona Jin, senior Anika Krishnaswamy, senior Kelly Liu, senior Shannon Moser and sophomore Aaroh Tak for “Engineering Change.” 

Sports Feature ~ Team: Seniors Shannon Moser and Kelly Liu for “Embodying Perfection.” 

Photo Illustration ~ Team: Junior Jennifer Huang and senior Shannon Moser for “Handle With Care.” 

SECOND PLACE
Sports Feature ~ Team: Sophomore Eshaam Bhattad, senior Gaurish Lakhanpal and senior Shannon Moser for “Striding Forward.” 

Enterprise Reporting ~ Team: Sophomore Brayden Caldwell, senior Gaurish Lakhanpal and sophomore Lillian Zhou for “Getting Down to Business.” 

Multi-Media Feature ~ Team: Sophomore Jonah Cooper and senior Nicole Lee for “Community Features: Security at Stevenson.”

Profile ~ Team: Senior Nick Corso, sophomore Kashvi Nagpal and sophomore Alex Xie  for “Committed.”

HONORABLE MENTION
In-Depth Reporting ~ Team: Junior Rachel Bui, senior Collin Fan, junior Angela Guo and senior Shannon Moser for “The Full Spectrum.”

In-Depth Reporting ~ Team: Senior Katya Dubinin, senior Gaurish Lakhanpal, senior Lance Locker, senior Dayna Roberts, senior Ananya Tak and junior Nicole Yao for “On The Safe Side.”

Multi-Media Feature ~ Team: Senior Kelly Liu, junior Kyla Smith, sophomore Ansh Aggarwal and junior Samantha Lerner for “Community Features: Taiwanese Club.”

Editorial Writing: The Statesman Staff for “Stigmatized to Sensationalized.”

Cartoon: Sophomore Timothy Bui for “Louder than Words.”

Cartoon: Junior Jennifer Huang for “Man Down.”

Marketing Class Hits Home Run With Field Trip!

It was a day at the ballpark for marketing students from Stevenson earlier this week as they visited Impact Field in Rosemont, home of the independent baseball team the Chicago Dogs, to learn about working in the sports and entertainment industry.

They heard from team owner Shawn Hunter, who spoke about his experience working for organizations such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets and AEG Sports. This trip aligned with the marketing class’s sports marketing unit and students gained valuable insight on what it would be like to work in the sports and entertainment industry.

After the presentation, students enjoyed a day at the ballpark where the Dogs played the Kane County Cougars. This was a part of the Dog’s “Home Run For Education Day” in which students from all over the Chicagoland area attended.

For more information about marketing or business classes at Stevenson, contact Jen Merlittijmerlitti@d125.org.

Fashion Focus: SPIRIT!!
Start Planning Your Wardrobe For “Spring Fling Spirit Week!”

The final regular week of the 2022-23 school year is next week, but there will be nothing “regular” about it.

It’s “Spring Fling Spirit Week,” with fun themes each day capped by a Friday Fun Day that includes a “Treat Day,” an afternoon assembly and the after-school, annual “Spring Fling” event featuring outdoor games and fun!


Here are the theme days for next week. Start planning your outfits over the weekend!


MONDAY ~
USA Day: Wear Red, White, And Blue

TUESDAY ~
Beach vs. Biker Day

WEDNESDAY ~
Adam Sandler (pictured left) Day

THURSDAY ~
Western Day

FRIDAY ~ 
Team Jerseys Or Stevenson Spirit Day

COUNTDOWN…To Final Experience

You are in the home stretch, Patriots! TWO MORE WEEKS until Final Experience!

Here’s what you need to know:

Due to the number of non-attendance days this school year, Final Experience will be a little different this spring to accommodate this year’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26.

SCHEDULE

SENIORS
Wednesday, May 24

If you are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 5, 1, 7 and 8 classes, you should go to the Fieldhouse on Wednesday, May 24 (see schedule above). Please speak with your teachers to see if you need to submit more evidence. Once all Final Experiences are completed, seniors will be released to go home. 
Thursday, May 25
Seniors who are submitting any more evidence for this semester’s Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classes will be expected to report to their normal classrooms according to the Final Experience schedule on Thursday, May 25.

FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
Thursday, May 25

Report to your Period 6, 2, 3 and 4 classrooms on Thursday, May 25.
Friday, May 26
Report to your Periods 5, 1, 7 and 8 classrooms on Friday, May 26.
COURSE MATERIAL RETURNAll course material (textbooks, art supplies, cameras, apple pencils, etc.) must be returned before you leave for the summer! You may have to pay a fee for any materials that are returned late, so don’t forget about this, Patriots! Students may drop off their materials in the Lower Sports Center Lobby during these dates/times:


May 22-24
~ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
~ Periods 4 – 6
~ 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

May 25-26
~ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
For more information about Tutoring, Food Service, Open Gym and the PWC during the Final Experience, please click here.

Seniors: Party And Graduation Are Coming…
411 On Senior Party Transportation And Ceremony Details


SENIOR PARTY TRANSPORTATION DETAILS

FRIDAY, MAY 19 ~ Deadline To Sign Up For Senior Party Bus: 
The Senior Party is May 25. For those who have a Senior Party Boat Ticket, it is now time to sign up for a bus! The deadline to sign up for a bus is FRIDAY, MAY 19. All Senior Party ticket holders who are not signed up for a bus by May 19 will be randomly assigned to a bus. When you sign up for a bus, you must enter your Student ID Number so that it can be verified that you have a boat ticket. You must have already purchased your ticket for the Senior Party on GoFan. Please use the exact same name on the Bus Sign-Up that you used to purchase your GoFan ticket. If you sign up for a bus without a GoFan Senior Party Ticket, you will be removed from the Bus Sign-Up. If you sign up for a bus without entering a Student ID Number, you will be removed from the Bus Sign-Up.

GRADUATION DAY DETAILS
MAY 26 ~ MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse.
MAY 26 ~ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NOW ARENA, Hoffman Estates: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates report no later than 4 p.m. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. 
GRADUATION PHOTOS ~ Visit www.vipis.com
For more information about Graduation, please refer to the letter that was sent to all senior families on May 5 or check out the Senior Page on the Stevenson website.

MONDAY, MONDAY: Activity Period


Mark your calendars!

There is an Activity Period on MONDAY for SOPHOMORES.

Sophomores will meet with their counselors. This is a mandatory meeting with your counselors. You must attend this meeting, even if you have a club meeting. The meeting will include details about “What To Expect Junior Year” and “Career Exploration.” Click here for a list of counselor meeting locations.

The Activity Period starts right after second period and runs from 10:06 a.m. to 10:49 a.m. 

Here is the list and locations of Club Meetings on Monday.

Get Involved In TEDx Next Year!

Want to be involved in TEDx next year as a member of the TEDx Board?

If you are passionate about event planning, organizing and inspiring others, you are encouraged to apply. Join a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making TEDxStevensonHighSchool a success.

As a member of the TEDx board, you will work closely with other students to organize and execute a successful TEDx event that showcases the unique voices of our community. You will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills in project management, event planning and public speaking, while also making a positive impact on our school and beyond.

We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of spreading ideas and inspiring change.

If this sounds like you, apply for a position on the TEDx Board!

Heads Up: Upcoming Changes To PWC Hours

As the school year winds downs, there will be a few days in which hours at the Patriot Wellness Center will be adjusted.


SUNDAY (Mother’s Day)
The PWC will be closed.

THURSDAY, May 25
The PWC will be closed after school.

FRIDAY, May 26
The PWC will be closed after school.

ACADEMICS
MAY 15 ~ Odyssey App/Rec Forms Due:  Applications and recommendations for Odyssey 2024. Students, faculty and staff may use the Odyssey Form to suggest artists and submit workshop ideas for Odyssey.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships with deadlines ranging from now through June 30.

ONGOING ~ Juniors To-Do’s: Counselors recently sent Juniors an e-mail that includes a checklist of things to do starting now and through the summer as the idea of college and applications becomes more of a reality. Also, there’s a great scholarship opportunity for juniors that includes four years of tuition and expenses to the University of North Carolina.

CLUBS
NOW THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR ~ Shoe Donations: The Green Team and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to keep unwanted footwear out of landfills. The Green Team will take shoes in ANY condition, whether they are for athletics, formalwear, etc. A donation box is at the Point.

EVENTS

THROUGH TODAY ~ Patriot School Store Sale: To close out the school year, the Patriot School Store is having a 25 percent off sale, running through TODAY. The Patriot School Store is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale prices apply in-store only and exclude letterman jackets, Jalen Brunson gear, 2023 contest T-shirts and school supplies.
Questions: Megan Shahinian at 847.415.4126 or mshahinian@d125.org.

THROUGH MAY 19 ~ Music Production Showcase Fundraiser: Music Production 2 students engaged in an activist songwriting project centered around topics that are important to them. The hope is that the music they wrote can raise donations (through May 19) for three organizations: Brave Space AllianceGood Kids Mad City and Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Here is a link to the playlist (contains explicit language) and here is a link to donate.

OPPORTUNITIES
ONGOING ~ Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Stevenson has a vast array of job postings that is continuously updated with new listings. Check out the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website to learn more.

ONGOING ~ Travel The World With Stevenson: Don’t forget to check out Stevenson’s International Travel Opportunities because travel is for EVERYONE at Stevenson! Don’t miss out on the amazing 2024 tours (Dominican Republic, France/Italy, Iceland, Japan) that are planned. If you missed the Travel Night Zoom Call and want to know more, click here: https://www.d125.org/student-life. For general questions about Stevenson Travel (travel partners, dates, payments, insurance, etc.), contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org.

Sports Notes
 Coming Fall Of 2023: Girls Flag Football Girls…Want to play Flag Football…for real, for a season?

Stevenson will be offering Girls Flag Football in the Fall of 2023. This is a COMPETITIVE program! Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will take place on Saturdays. Athletes are EXPECTED to attend all activities. You CANNOT join Girls Flag Football if you are on another fall sports team. This is a pilot program for 2023, therefore, there is no P.E. waiver given for Girls Flag Football.

To register for Flag Football, please click here. Tryouts will take place in August.

Stay tuned for more updates!
Upcoming Sports Events
 
TODAY ~ Girls Badminton At State: Stevenson is heading to STATE! The IHSA Badminton State Finals starts at 9:45 a.m. TODAY at DeKalb High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA.

TODAY ~ Boys Gymnastics At State: Stevenson is heading to STATE! The IHSA Boys Gymnastics State Finals starts at 4:30 p.m. TODAY at Hoffman Estates High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA.

TODAY ~ Girls Water Polo Sectional: Stevenson will play Mundelein in the semifinals of the Buffalo Grove sectional starting at 5 p.m. TODAY at Buffalo Grove High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA.

TODAY ~ Boys Water Polo Sectional: Stevenson has advanced to the sectional semifinals and will take on Deerfield at 7:30 p.m. TODAY at Buffalo Grove High School. Tickets can be purchased through Go Fan: https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA.

MAY 22 ~ Spring Sports Awards: Mark your calendars, Spring Sports Awards Night will be here before you know it! Dress to impress for the event, which is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 22 in the Sportscenter.

Sports Results

Stevenson Girls Track And Field Gets Two State Qualifiers!


Girls Track And Field: 
Stevenson competed in the IHSA Sectional at Palatine and had two Patriots qualify for the IHSA State Finals beginning next Thursday at Eastern Illinois University. Adeline Gobble heads to State after earning a 2:20.00 in the 800 meter run, which was also a personal record. Nenge Fon-Ndikum qualified in the discus with 35.72 meters and recorded her personal best as well. Fon-Ndikum also placed third in the shot-put with 10.86 meters and achieved another personal record, but it wasn’t quite enough to qualify. Another notable Patriot was Ava Wilson in the 400 meters with a time of 1:00.47, putting her in third place.


Boys Track And Field:
 
Stevenson traveled to Mundelein to take on the rest of the North Suburban Conference in the NSC Championship meet and finished in fourth place. Dylan Zimmerman placed third in the 1600 meters with a time of 4:31.51 and second in the 3200 meters with a time of 9.57.23. Marcus Caselberry dominated the hurdles again, placing first in both the 110 meters (15.09) and the 300 meters (40.68). In the 4×100 relay, the Patriots (Randy Clay, Alex Moser, Alex Xie and Caselberry) finished in third place with a time of 43.61. Ethan Aghakhan finished second in both the shot put (15.40 meters) and discus (155’8”), recording his personal best in each event. In the high jump, Clay earned first place with a height of 6-foot-3. Next up for Stevenson is the IHSA Sectional on Wednesday at Grayslake North High School, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA.


Girls Soccer: 
The Patriots (12-5-1, 5-1-1) defeated Carmel 2-0 in their last regular season game. The game remained scoreless until the second half when Sami An craftily beat a defender and shot the ball to the upper 90 to beat the goalie, assisted by Leah Stodola. Then, Ellie Egeland scored off a through ball from Stodola. The Patriots begin the IHSA Playoffs Wednesday at Palatine High School, starting at 7 p.m.


Boys Lacrosse: The Patriots (5-14, 1-4) hosted Prospect and won 16-6. Zaine Clemons led the way with 7 goals, followed by Caleb Lee who contributed 4 goals and 7 assists and Cameron Crew added 3 goals and 3 assists. Josh Lee and Andy Kaplan each added 1 goal apiece. Aarav Patel added 2 assists and Brandon Rasof had 1. Next up for Stevenson is a home match against Highland Park at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Sports Reminders

TODAY ~ Deadline For ESPPA Award Nominations: Spring Sports Awards Season is almost here, and the Athletic Department needs your nominations for the ESPPAs. Click HERE to enter your nominations for each ESPPA category. DEADLINE is TODAY!

ONGOING ~ Register for Summer Sports Camp: For freshmen through seniors. Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. Register early to make sure you are cleared to participate on the first day of camp.

JULY 17 ~ Baseball Golf Outing: The Stevenson Baseball Team is hosting a Golf Outing on Monday, July 17 at the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE to play in a foursome or to sponsor a hole. All proceeds will go to the Stevenson Baseball Program. 

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.

May 12:AP Exams
May 12: A Western Improv Spectacular
May 13: Allies For Allied Soccer Celebration
May 15-19: Spring Fling Spirit Week
May 15: Activity Period ~ Sophomore Guidance
May 15: District 125 Board Of Education Meeting
May 16: Consortium Art Festival And Reception
May 16:PPA Meeting
May 17:Band Fundraiser ~ MOD Pizza
May 17:String Awards Concert
May 18:Advanced Acting Performance
May 19:PPA Treat Day
May 19:SNN Film Festival
May 19:PM Assembly
May 19: Spring Fling 2023