Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022

No longer are there rakes in the Stevenson weight room. And no longer is the Stevenson weight room a storage area for the grounds crew.

Yep, you read that right…a storage area for the grounds crew.

Alex Stoller, coordinator of the Patriot Wellness Center, graduated from Stevenson just 12 years ago in 2010. But he remembers a much different Stevenson.

“The weight room was still a brick wall on the left side, and it definitely didn’t have the floor to ceiling windows,” said Stoller, who grew up in a house off of Port Clinton Road that is a four-minute walk from campus. “But I didn’t even get to use the old weight room when I first got here. I was on the football team and the summer before my freshman year, I learned how to lift weights in this storage room for the grounds crew. It was in an area out by the District Office, before that was extended. 

“There were rakes in there, other tools. And we had our weights in there too, because, if I’m not mistaken, a pipe burst in the West Weight Room. That is a pretty funny memory.”

Stevenson is eons removed from rakes in the weight room, and Stoller counts his lucky stars every day that he is here to experience that firsthand. His role at the Patriot Wellness Center gives him access to a brand new and stunningly beautiful 106,000-square foot facility that will help him realize his dream for his beloved alma mater: health and wellness for all Stevenson students.

To read more about Stoller and his journey from Stevenson student to coordinator of the Patriot Wellness Center, please click here.

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A Daily Slice of Student Life at Stevenson High School • Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 •No longer are there rakes in the Stevenson weight room. And no longer is the Stevenson weight room a storage area for the grounds crew.Yep, you read that right…a storage area for the grounds crew.Alex Stoller, coordinator of the Patriot Wellness Center, graduated from Stevenson just 12 years ago in 2010. But he remembers a much different Stevenson.“The weight room was still a brick wall on the left side, and it definitely didn’t have the floor to ceiling windows,” said Stoller, who grew up in a house off of Port Clinton Road that is a four-minute walk from campus. “But I didn’t even get to use the old weight room when I first got here. I was on the football team and the summer before my freshman year, I learned how to lift weights in this storage room for the grounds crew. It was in an area out by the District Office, before that was extended. “There were rakes in there, other tools. And we had our weights in there too, because, if I’m not mistaken, a pipe burst in the West Weight Room. That is a pretty funny memory.”Stevenson is eons removed from rakes in the weight room, and Stoller counts his lucky stars every day that he is here to experience that firsthand. His role at the Patriot Wellness Center gives him access to a brand new and stunningly beautiful 106,000-square foot facility that will help him realize his dream for his beloved alma mater: health and wellness for all Stevenson students. To read more about Stoller and his journey from Stevenson student to coordinator of the Patriot Wellness Center, please click here.

Want To Be The Next Ron Burgundy? Auditions For SNN Start Tomorrow!

Want to be on camera? Have a love for sharing news? Stevenson Network News needs you!

Sign up online for a timeslot during SNN’s auditions, which are being held tomorrow during eighth hour and after school and also during the same times next Friday.

Questions? Contact Mr. Aronoff or Mr. Fairchild.

Have A Creative Mind? Want To Work For Yourself Someday? Check Out The SBT Meeting Tomorrow!

If you’ve always dreamed of running your own business, especially one with a focus on technology, Stevenson’s Startups in Business and Technology club is perfect for you!

The club encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to turn ideas for business into realities. SBT provides in-person and online mentors, pre-product ideation and research assistance and financial backing for those most committed.

Join SBT for its first meeting after school tomorrow in Room 6110.

Join Art From The Heart Today To Make “Cranes For Cancer”

Art From The Heart (AFH) is a club for all students who like to be creative. The bonus is the feel-good nature of the club, which donates most of its projects to local charities.

The first Art From The Heart meeting of the new school year, scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today in Room 1634, will involve making “Cranes For Cancer.”

Over the course of the year, AFH Club members might paint one week and tie blankets the next. Each creative project is sure to bring a smile to the recipient. Members may take the initiative on some projects as leadership opportunities. Occasional field trips will be taken to deliver hand-made items.

Please e-mail klubecke@d125.org for more information.

Calling All Sports Gamers: eSports Club Meeting Next Week From Madden to Minecraft, the eSports Club has you covered. The first informational meeting of the eSports Club will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Room 7026. Games played include: League of Legends, Valorant, CSGO, R6, Rocket League, Hearthstone, Minecraft, Brawlhalla, Halo Infinite, Madden(PS4), NBA2K, SuperSmashBros, Splatoon2, MarioKart8 and Overwatch.

New Hours At Patriot Superstore!

The Patriot Superstore, which was updated over the summer, will now be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closing time was formerly 3:30 p.m. 

Half Day Road Closed Just West Of Campus 

Just A Reminder: There is a major road closure just west of campus that will require many students and staff to adjust their routes to and from school.

Construction has closed Half Day Road at the railroad tracks just east of Prairie Road, running until approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 28), weather permitting. 

Are You Ready For Some Football? Patriots Open At Maine South Friday 

Hard to believe, but football season for Stevenson kicks off this week with a “Friday Night Lights” special at Maine South, which was the Class 8A state runner-up last year with an 11-1 record. The game tomorrow starts at 7 p.m.

Here are a few tips for fans on Game Day in Park Ridge:
** Tickets and Seating: Maine South is using GoFan for ticket purchasing. $5 for adults and $2 for students. Visitors must enter on the visitor’s side (Southeast Gate). The home stands are on the West Side and the visitor stands are on the East Side. 
** Parking: The two parking lots immediately next to the stadium have limited capacity and will fill up quickly. Additional parking is located behind the Fieldhouse and in the largest parking lot at the South end of the campus.
** Bag Policy: CLEAR BAGS ONLY

Activity Tickets And Booster Passes Are Available For Purchase

Have you bought your activity ticket/booster pass yet?

If not, go to the link provided on GoFan to purchase your tickets.

First Mandatory Student-Athlete Meeting Is Tonight

All 2022-23 student-athletes are required to attend ONE general informational meeting during the school year. The first one is scheduled for TONIGHT from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 am in the West Auditorium.  
Attendance will be taken.

The full meeting schedule is: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, and  April 20.

Athletic Results

Girls Golf: The Patriots hosted the Trevians at Crane’s Landing and won by 5 strokes, 153 to 158. Allyson Duan shot a team-low score of 35, Joyce Hu had a 38, Rylie Pryor had a 39, Ellie Choe had a 41, Sophia Joeng had a 42, and rounding out the scores was Michelle Young with a 45. Next up for the Patriots is Lake Zurich at Crane’s Landing starting at 4 p.m. tonight. 

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Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.Aug. 25: Late Arrival Aug. 29: CCC Senior Family Night Aug. 31: PPA Bake Sale Sept. 1: Open House Night 2