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Anti-Racism & Inclusivity Week Continues Today!

As Black History Month comes to an end, Stevenson rolls right into another unity event, “Anti-Racism & Inclusivity Week.”

This year’s theme is “Living Our Values As An SHS Community,” and Stevenson believes in the importance of diversity as a shared value within our school community.

There are events every day, including fun activities during the lunch hours and interesting presentations after school.

TODAY

Book Discussion: Join FIRE for a book discussion of Ibram Kendi’s “Stamped” during Periods 4, 5 and 6 in the Recital Hall. Receive a free copy of the book for attending and engaging.

Identity And Intersectionality Collage: The Asian American Student Association and Filipino American Student Association invite students to reflect and share about their unique identities! Come see us at the Wood Commons during all lunch periods.

Map Of The World: The Student Council invite you to join them during Periods 4, 5 and 6 in the Student Activities Office to mark where your family is from.

TOMORROW

Rose Cafe, hosted by the Social Studies Division: A Stevenson graduate’s work supporting Chicago communities and working with the Obama Foundation. Periods 4, 5 and 6 in Room 2104.

Book Discussion: If you can’t make today’s book discussion, there is a repeat session tomorrow. Same place, same time — Periods 4, 5 and 6 in the Recital Hall.

Slam Poetry Showcase: The Thespians, Scripts and FIRE are hosting an after-school event for students to watch and/or perform student-created slam poetry that highlights the diverse perspectives of Stevenson in the theme of ARI Week’s goals. See you in the West Aud after school tomorrow!

Bring Your Own Fork, Knife And Spoon To School To Win A Prize!

Over one week, Stevenson uses more than 18,000 utensils! Over one school year, that amounts to 3 tons of plastic in the trash.

What can you do to change that? One small and easy thing to do is to bring your own reusable utensils to school!

Green Team is organizing a raffle from now through April for students who submit a photo of the reusable utensil they use at Stevenson through this form. Those submissions are entered for a chance to WIN a solar-powered portable charger!

There will be three randomly selected winners who will be notified in April. Submitted photos MUST show use at Stevenson in order to be considered.

Help make Stevenson greener by changing your small daily habits! Follow @shs.greenteam on instagram for more details and easy access to the Google form!

Busy As A Bee: Two Students Place In Brain Bee Competition

Four Stevenson students made the final of the Brain Bee Neuroscience Competition in Chicago. Brain Bee is affiliated with Psychology Club.

Nitika Goswami took first place and won $150. She will have all of her expenses paid to compete in the national Brain Bee in California in April.

Annie Thomas took second place and won $100.

Emily Aldrich and Anthony Stanford also advanced to the Finals.

The Chicago Brain Bee is a competition that tests knowledge in neuroscience including such topics as cells of the nervous system and how they communicate with one another, neuroanatomy, brain-behavior relationships and neurological diseases. 

Every year more than fifty local Brain Bees are held throughout the US in a search for the “best brain.” The winners of the locals are invited to participate in the US National Brain Bee competition.

Stevenson Sending 14 Students To Academic Challenge Sectionals A team of 40 students competed earlier this month at College of Lake County in Grayslake at the 2023 Regional Academic Challenge hosted by Eastern Illinois University. The varsity team consisting of 14 students (Luke Barber, Timothy Bui, Jaden Chen, Shaurya Khati, Ameya Rade, Vedant Rathi, Mikhail Seviaryn, James Tan, Priya Thakkar, Rikin Thakkar, Andrey Vlasov, Joshua Wang, Ethan Zhang and Joey Zhu) took first place and advanced to Sectionals in March. Individual awards went to the following students:

Biology First Place: Prannay Veerabahu Second Place: Timothy Bui Third Place: Shaurya Khati Chemistry First Place: Joey Zhu Third place: Lillian Wang Computer Science First Place: Aditya Gupta Second Place: Joshua Wang Third place: Mikhail Seviaryn Engineering First Place: James Tan Second Place: Ameya Rade Third Place: Gabriella Thalos

Meet The Press:
AP U.S. History Class Holds Historical Press Conferences

To put a fun spin on learning more about historical figures, AP U.S. History teacher Paul Mazzuca decided to divide his class into two parts: historical figures and reporters.

The reporters came armed to class recently with all kinds of questions (some more challenging than others) to get to know better the historical figures played by their classmates.

“The reporters (asked) questions to the historical figures about their accomplishments and tough questions about their past actions or beliefs,” Mazzuca said.

Deadline Is Saturday To Run…Walk…And Fundraise For Kenya!

There is still time to sign up and fundraise for a great event next month hosted by the National Honor Society: Kilometers For Kenya.

It is a team walking/running competition on MARCH 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Fieldhouse, and each lap completed will be a donation towards the Angaza Center, which empowers students in rural African schools with information technology literacy.

The last day to register a team is SATURDAY, and team captains can register here. To start your team fundraising, share this link with family and friends, and have them put your name in the comment section so the donation will count towards your team totals.

HEARD Meeting After School Today!

Want to talk about race? Come to HEARD!

Diversity Council is holding this month’s HEARD Meeting today after school in Room 1912 at 3:45 p.m. to discuss any concerns or thoughts you may have about racial and cultural diversity here at Stevenson! This meeting will also foster thoughtful discussions on how race is perceived at SHS, as well as how we approach race as a society. Have your voice HEARD!

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth! Bake Sale TOMORROW!

The Patriot Parent Association is hosting a Bake Sale TOMORROW starting immediately after sixth period in the Wood Commons and the Glass Commons.

Everything is $1 and only cash is accepted. Students can make it through the line quickest with exact change!

ACADEMICS WEDNESDAY-APRIL 1: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1. THURSDAY: Career Ready/Trade Expo from 5-7 p.m. in the Wood Commons. MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests  MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey on the website. CLUBS SATURDAY ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation. EVENTS MARCH 8 ~ International Travel, Summer 2024: There are 2024 travel opportunities available to the Dominican Republic, Japan, Iceland and Europe! Get all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of the trip on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Sports Events Ahead

WEDNESDAY ~ Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal: The Patriots head to Barrington High School tomorrow to take on Prospect in the sectional semifinals. Tip off is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Notes

Mark your calendars for the Winter Sports Awards! Come help us celebrate our Winter Athletes, and attend the Winter Sports Awards on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sports Center. Dress to impress and wear your fancy clothes with your favorite sneakers for the Sneaker Ball. Awards will be given to the best dressed program and best dressed coach! 

Nominations for the Stevenson Athletics Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Nominate an athlete, coach, staff member or supporter who through their commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to the Adlai E. Stevenson Athletic Program have brought pride and distinction to our school community. Deadline to submit is March 15.

Sports Reminders

ONGOING: Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.

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

Feb. 28:Black History Month
Feb. 28-Mar.2: Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week
Mar. 1:PPA Bake Sale
Mar. 2:Band Fundraiser ~ Culver’s
Mar. 2:CCC Presents ~ Career Ready Trade Expo
Mar. 2:FAN ~ The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers
Mar. 3: Institute Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Mar. 3:Sports Boosters Meeting
Mar. 6:Casimir Pulaski Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Mar. 7:2023 Winter Sports Awards
Mar. 7:FAN ~ You Marvelous, Multipart You: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems

Anti-Racism & Inclusivity Week Kicks Off Today!

As Black History Month comes to an end, Stevenson rolls right into another unity event, “Anti-Racism & Inclusivity Week.”

This year’s theme is “Living Our Values As An SHS Community,” and Stevenson believes in the importance of diversity as a shared value within our school community.

There are events every day, including fun activities during the lunch hours and interesting presentations after school.

TODAY

Virtual Trivia Focused On Anti-Racism And Black History, hosted by Scholastic Bowl. Please answer these trivia questions at your leisure!
Spin The Wheel For Dance Facts, hosted by Mélange Dance Company and Repertory Dance Company: Periods 4, 5 and 6 in the Wood Commons
Toiletry Drive, hosted by FIRE: Please bring hotel toiletries to drop-off bins located at the Patriot Wellness Center, the Forum and Sportscenter all week; items will benefit financially fragile families in our community.

TOMORROW

Book Club, hosted by FIRE: Ibram Kendi, author of “Stamped,” to lead a courageous conversation during Periods 4, 5 and 6 in the Recital Hall. Receive a free copy of the book for attending and engaging.
Identity And Intersectionality Collage, hosted by Asian American Student Association and Filipino American Student Association
Map Of The World, hosted by Student Council: Stop by Student Activities during Periods 4, 5 and 6 to mark where you are from.

Here’s To The Memories:
Winterfest Week Ends With Lots Of Pep…And Dancing! 

Winterfest capped last week with a poppin’ Pep Assembly and a fun “arcade-themed” Dance!

Take a look back at those two events with a full gallery of photos from the Pep Assembly and a full gallery of photos from the Dance! What great memories!

Photos: Joel Lerner

TODAY ~ PPA Bake Sale Donations: The Patriot Parent Association is hosting a Bake Sale on WEDNESDAY and could use bake sale item donations or monetary donations from Stevenson families. To sign up to donate a bake sale item, please click here. For those who don’t have time to shop and would like to make a monetary donation, please click here. WEDNESDAY ~ Deadline Still Open For Applications For PPA Executive Board: The (PPA) is still looking for adults who are interested in joining the PPA Executive Board or serving as a co-chairperson of one of its many committees for the 2023-34 school year. Applications are being taken online now until WEDNESDAY. Sign up here. If you have any questions, please contact PPA President Rani Dabbs rhdabbs@gmail.com. THURSDAY ~ Career Ready/Trade Expo: The whole family is invited to Stevenson’s first Career Ready/Trade Expo hosted by the College Career Center, held THURSDAY from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Wood Commons. This event will highlight careers that have limited (if any) educational requirements after high school.  Sample careers that will be represented include: real estate agent, traditional trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.), cosmetology, manufacturing, pharmacy technician, dental assistant, auto body repair, police, fire and EMT. There will also be representatives from College of Lake County to discuss how their programming can help prepare students for some of these types of careers. Feel free to contact the CCC (shs_collegecareer@d125.org) with any questions.  THURSDAY ~ FAN Event I The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers: Stevenson is an event sponsor tor this IN-PERSON Family Action Network event at 7 p.m. on THURSDAY at Loyola Academy, Performing Arts Center, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette, IL THIS WEEK ~ Complete The 5Essentials Survey: This confidential online survey is administered by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago, on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education and addresses five indicators that lead to improved outcomes for students. MARCH. 7 ~ FAN Event I You Marvelous, Multipart You…An Introduction to Internal Family Systems: Stevenson is a sponsor of this virtual Family Action Network event that will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 via Zoom. MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests: Students taking Second Semester (Only) Advanced Placement classes can now register for their AP Tests that will take place in May. Registration must be completed and a full payment must be made by March 8. Please refer to the AP page on the Stevenson website for more information.

Last Call!
Tomorrow Is Deadline For Foundation Raffle And Auction!

Feeling Lucky? Don’t forget about the Stevenson Foundation 2023 Raffle And Action.

Raffle ticket sales, bidding and buy-it-now opportunities are open until 3 p.m. TOMORROW.

Check out this year’s offerings, purchase raffle tickets, and place your bids here.

Proceeds from this year’s virtual event, generously sponsored by Laura George Consulting, make vital Foundation programs like One Family and Stevenson to College (S2C) possible.

Be sure to follow the Stevenson Foundation on Instagram and Facebook for the latest package highlights and updates.

Weekly PWC Updates: Classes And Closings Check out the schedule and class offerings at the Patriot Wellness Center. The PWC will be closed on the following dates: FRIDAY (March 3), March 6, April 7, May 29

Get Your Passport Ready: Stevenson Is Going Global! Interested in seeing different countries around the world? Stevenson can help get you there. There are 2023 travel opportunities available to the Dominican Republic, Japan, Iceland and Europe!  When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow. Get all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of the trip NEXT WEEK at a virtual information meeting at 6:30 p.m. on MARCH 8 via Zoom.

Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply Now!

DEADLINE TO APPLY ~ APRIL 1: The Jean Paul Ohadi Foundation through the Deerfield Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is offering a $2,500 scholarship for LGBTQ youth 17 years or older applying to attend (or currently attending) a post-secondary educational institution. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding gay, lesbian, and transgender youth from the community; to encourage continuing education for self-identified lesbian and transgender youth; and to foster a positive image of lesbian and transgender young people in society. Deadline to apply is April 1.

DEADLINE TO APPLY ~ APRIL 28: The Marianjoy 2023 Education Scholarship proudly awards scholarships to students with disabilities to help them to further their education, pursue opportunities for growth, explore new possibilities and achieve their dreams. Seniors are eligible to apply if they have a permanent physical disability that may have resulted from: brain injury, musculoskeletal impairments (such as amputation or multiple trauma), neuromuscular disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and Guillain-Barré syndrome, spinal cord injury, or stroke). Seniors must be planning on enrolling in a half-time or part-time course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit and career goals. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 28.

For even more scholarship opportunities, please check out these additional opportunities with deadlines ranging from WEDNESDAY (March 1) through April 1.

Deadline Is Saturday To Run…Walk…And Fundraise For Kenya! There is still time to sign up and fundraise for a great event next month hosted by the National Honor Society: Kilometers For Kenya. It is a team walking/running competition on MARCH 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Fieldhouse, and each lap completed will be a donation towards the Angaza Center. The Angaza Center is a nonprofit organization that empowers students in rural African schools with information technology literacy that is critical for attaining economic and social prosperity. The last day to register a team is SATURDAY, and Team Captains can register here. To start your team fundraising, share this link with family and friends, and have them put your name in the comment section so the donation will count towards your team totals.

ACADEMICS

WEDNESDAY-APRIL 1: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
THURSDAY: Career Ready/Trade Expo from 5-7 p.m. in the Wood Commons.
MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

CLUBS
SATURDAY ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

Boys Swim And Dive Takes Third Place At State Finals!

At the IHSA Boys State Swimming And Diving Championship over the weekend in Westmont, Stevenson took third as a team with 122.50 points, marking the second straight year the Patriots have placed at state after last year’s state championship.

Stevenson finished second in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:31.98 behind Michael Wyrocki, David Kohan, Colin Zhang and Diego Rosario-Freytes (pictured top left). Zhang went on to finish fifth in the 200 IM (1:50.14) and sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke (55.93). Wyrocki tied for fifth place in the 100-yard backstroke with a 49.53.

Jack Curtin joined Liam Plautz, Rosario-Freytes and Zhang (pictured top right) to take third in the meet-ending 400-yard free relay at 3:04.51. And diver Danny Silverstein (pictured right) took sixth with an overall score of 474.95.

Please enjoy this full photo gallery from the state finals.

Photos: Joel Lerner.

Sulejmani Finishes Fourth At State Wrestling! At the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championship in Bloomington over the weekend, junior Sajra Sulejmani took fourth place in the 145-pound weight class. Last year, Sulejmani placed fifth in the 145-pound weight class at state.

Boys Hoops Takes Regional Crown! For the fourth straight season, and the 15th year overall, the Stevenson boys basketball team won a regional title. The Patriots (22-7, 11-3) won the Lake Zurich Regional over the weekend with a 50-36 victory over Hersey. Aidan Bardic scored a team-high 18 points and added 2 assists. Michael Maloney contributed 10 points along with 2 rebounds and 3 assists. David Sulnius put up 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Jack Dabbs had a team-high 8 rebounds and 3 steals. The Patriots head to Barrington High School on Wednesday to take on Prospect in the sectional semifinals. Tip off is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased via GoFan. Photo courtesy of student photographer David Simmons. Follow him on Instagram for more Stevenson photos: @styling.photos

Sports Events Ahead

WEDNESDAY ~ Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal: The Patriots head to Barrington High School on WEDNESDAY to take on Prospect in the sectional semifinals. Tip off is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Results

Boys Hockey: The Patriots played Evanston in the second round of the AHAI State Championships and won 6-2, propelling them into the Elite 8. Max Poretto started off the scoring for Stevenson in the first, followed by Davis Jegers, both goals went unassisted. Ethan O’Gradney scored the third goal, assisted by Jimmy Brown. With 30 seconds left in the second period, Poretto scored his second goal, assisted by Zach Kulick. In the third period, Stevenson’s final two goals were both scored on power plays: the first by Brandon Schultz, assisted by Will Harlow and the second by Harlow, assisted by Poretto. During the game, Jegers (pictured above left) broke the all-time Stevenson hockey scoring record. He now has 124 points! Next up for the Patriots is Glenbrook North (Green) on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. at The Edge.

Boys Track and Field: The Patriots traveled to Huntley for their first meet of the indoor season. Marcus Caselberry was the highlight for Stevenson, finishing first in the 60-meter dash with a 7.12, second in the 200-meter with a 23.11 and first in 60-meter hurdles with a 8.62. Alex Xie received third in the triple jump with a 12.25. Overall, the Patriots finished fifth with a score of 34. Next up for the team is a home meet against Cary-Grove and Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on March 7.

Girls Track and Field: Stevenson had its first indoor meet of the season with several high finishes. Hadley Thomas finished third in the 60-meter dash with a 7.9. Ava Wilson also finished third in 200-meter with a 27.5. Adeline Gobble placed first in the 800-meter with a 2:29.8. Anna Edgecomb finished second in the 1600-meter with a 6:12.5. The Patriots finished first (Stella Plendl) and third (Isabel Edgecomb) in the 3200-meter. Hurdler Allie Wasserman placed second in the 60-meter with a 10.7. Wilson, Thomas, Kailey Miller and Katelyn Robinson finished third in the 4×200 relay with a 2:01.5 while the 4×800 relay team also finished third with an 11:29.1, run by Allison Castro, Sophia Pan, Minnie Shao, and Olivia Ruiz. In the field events, Ngendzang Fon-Ndikum placed second in the shot put with a 9.95. Wasserman took first in the long jump with a 4.57 meters. Eileen Li jumped a 1.32 meters in the high jump, placing second. Next up for the Patriots is the Huntley Invite on March 11.

Sports Reminders

ONGOING: Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
WEDNESDAY, March 15: Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations

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

Feb. 27-28:Black History Month
Feb. 27:Spring Sports Begin
Feb. 27-Mar.2: Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week
Feb. 28-Mar.1:EKG Testing For Students
Mar. 1:PPA Bake Sale
Mar. 2:Band Fundraiser ~ Culver’s
Mar. 2:CCC Presents ~ Career Ready Trade Expo
Mar. 2:FAN ~ The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers
Mar. 3: Institute Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Mar. 3:Sports Boosters Meeting
Mar. 6:Casimir Pulaski Day ~ NO SCHOOL

We want to thank EVERYONE for their support of and participation in this year’s Black History Month activities. It is so core to our values that we amplify the voices of our incredibly diverse student body and remember that diversity – and our unique stories – are an asset to be embraced and celebrated. Click here for a photo gallery of the month’s marquee event, Operation Black History Month. It was wonderful to see the amazing turnout of students coming together. And major kudos to the Black Student Union for a phenomenal effort planning this year’s events!

As we wind down on Winterfest and Black History Month, we are just getting started with another major unity event: our annual Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week.  This year’s theme is “Living Our Values as an SHS Community,” and we hope you’ll join us as we focus on spreading the message of the importance of diversity as a shared value within our school community.

First up on Monday: Virtual trivia event focused on anti-racism and Black history, hosted by the Scholastic Bowl | Link forthcomingSpin the Wheel for Dance Facts, hosted by Mélange and Repertory Dance Company | Periods 4-6 in the Wood CommonsToiletry Drive, hosted by FIRE | Please bring hotel toiletries to drop-off bins located at the PWC, the Forum and Sportscenter all week; items will benefits financially fragile families in our local community

Winterfest Week Fun Continues!

Are you ready, Patriots?? We are just a few short hours away from the Winterfest Pep Assembly, and our student-leaders have an amazing program lined up for you! Patriots will be dazzled with performances and appearances by S Factor, Senior Showcase and our spring sports teams. You will want to stick around for a surprise feature, as well…

In the meantime, if you’re not following us on Instagram, now might be a good time to give us a follow. Tomorrow, Brianna Shack will be taking the reins on the main Stevenson Instagram account to give us all a colorful take on all of the fun Pep Assembly and Winterfest Dance fun!

Shack is a four-year member of Student Council and a second-year officer currently in the role of Public Relations Officer. Shack created the Winterfest website for the students this year.

“Within Student Council, my job is to be the external form of communication to help promote school spirit and unity,” Shack said. Just a couple last minute reminders:

• Please remember that today is the last day for early-bird pricing of $25 for the dance! Tickets are then $40 at the door. We hope to see everyone at the dance!
• Our last theme day on Monday is Professional vs PJs. What will you do, Patriots? Keep it profesh or roll into school comfy? The choice is yours!

Kudos to Our Creatives: Student-Artists Win in Largest Art Recognition Program

Whether it’s writing poetry or short stories, drawing, photography or creating sculptures, our students showed that they can really flex their creativity. Congratulations to Fiona Jin, Alina Qian, Lada Volkov, Grace Sun, Anika Krishnaswamy, Elizabeth Yuan, Jennifer Huang, Rayaan Shaik, Angela Ho, Qi Zhang, Mayukhi Saraf, Veronika Upart, Elizabeth Kim, Samuel Minin, Yebin Jeon, Jessica Liu, Veronika Upart, Srika Sudheer, Deborah Lee, Elizabeth Yuan, Sonika Jalem, James Li, Annie Thomas, Srika Sudheer, Vivian Zhu, Richard Lu, Richard Wang, Samuel Minin, Ava (Lynde) Mogensen and Cindy Song. 

These students recently received recognition from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program, the nation’s longest-running, largest, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

We are so proud of our students, who can now count themselves among other creative honorees such as Sylvia Plath, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Robert Redford, Tom Otterness, and Zac Posen, among countless others. We are so proud of you!

For a detailed break down of what each student submitted and was recognized for, please click here. 

Last Chance to Schedule Your EKG!

This is a kind reminder to register for an appointment for free cardiac testing! The Max Schewitz Foundation in partnership with Stevenson High School will offer this free EKG testing from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 in Rooms 5120 to 5128. Students will receive a copy of their EKG.

Sunday is the very last day to register for the test, and late registrations/walk-ins will not be accepted.

Our Marching Patriots Take on Disney!

The Stevenson Marching Patriots spent President’s Day weekend on the trip of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida! In addition to some fun days in the parks of Disney World and Universal Studios, the Band and Color Guard participated in workshops with professional musicians and performers from Disney World. They also performed for thousands of people in the Magic Kingdom Parade!

Patriots Take Us Back in Time with Baroque Music

Tonight, our community will have the chance to see a spectacular performance of period music performed by our very own students.

The performance will feature our Stevenson Baroque and Viol consort on period instruments. Check out the event’s program in full here.

You can catch the beautiful sounds tonight at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall or stream the entire event live here.

Come Join the Hottest Trend: Pickleball!

Pickleball – it’s all the rage these days! And it’s now coming to an Open Gym near you! 

Our Sunday Open Gym program features different activities for students to enjoy! This week’s featured sports will be basketball and pickleball, so come out with your fellow Patriots this weekend anytime from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Patriot Wellness Center or 12 – 2 p.m. at the Fieldhouse. As a kind reminder, students must check in and show a current student ID to participate.

And mark your calendars! Future Open Gyms on Sundays are Feb. 26, March 5, March 12 and March 19.

Final Reminder to Support Our Girls Water Polo Team! Please remember: If your dinner plans are still up in the air, please consider eating at or dining out from Panera in Vernon Hills! For tomorrow only, 20% of all sales at will be donated to support team activities for our Girls Water Polo team!

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

MARCH 1-APRIL 1: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
March 2: Career Ready/Trade Expo from 5-7 p.m. in the Wood Commons.
MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

SATURDAY: Registration is open until this Saturday for Stevenson’s annual 24-hour shsHacks! This year, shsHacks will be March 4 and March 5 from noon to noon and is open to ALL Stevenson students. Visit the website shshacks.io for more info!

Sports Events AheadBoys’ Swimming & Diving: Don’t forget that our boys’ swimming and diving teams head to state this weekend! Jack Curtin, Jonny Farber, David Kohan, Olin Kusevskis, Jack Motl, Finlay Oyston, Liam Plautz, Diego Rosario-Freytes, Danny Silverstein, Sirui Wang, Michael Wywrocki and Colin Zhang ALL qualified for the state championships. The Patriots start with the diving competition today at 9 a.m. and prelim tickets can be purchased here: GoFan. Swimming prelims begin at 3:30 p.m.and tickets can be purchased here: GoFan. The IHSA State Finals will take place at FMC Natatorium in Westmont.  Girls’ Wrestling: Sajra Sulejmani starts the IHSA State Championship today at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington for the girls wrestling competition. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased here. The action starts at 9 a.m. this morning.  Boys’ Basketball: The Patriots will head to Lake Zurich HS tonight for the IHSA Regional Finals against Hersey. Tip off is at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here on GoFan.

Sports Results

Boys’ Hockey: The Patriots (41-15, 15-13) started the AHAI playoffs and won round 1 against Glenbrook North, 4-1. Tristan Caridei scored goals #1 and #2 in the first, assisted by Jimmy Brown and Will Harlow. Davis Jegers rounded out the scoring in the first with Caridei on the assist. The final goal of the night was scored by Brandon Schultz in the second period with Caridei and James Mendelson on the assist. Stevenson will hit the ice again on Saturday against Evanston. The puck drops at 9 a.m. at The Edge in Bensenville on the Jefferson West Rink.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING: Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
FRIDAY: Boys Lacrosse Meeting in Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15: Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations

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

Feb. 21-28:Black History Month
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023
Feb. 24: PM Assembly
Feb. 24:PPA Treat Day
Feb. 24:Baroque Ensemble Concert
Feb. 25:Winterfest Dance
Feb. 27:Spring Sports Begin
Feb. 27-Mar.2: Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week
Feb. 28-Mar.1:EKG Testing For Students

We are thrilled to announce Stevenson’s second annual Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week, running from Feb. 27 to Mar. 2! This year’s theme is “Living Our Values as an SHS Community,” which is integral to our school community’s collective commitment to equity, access and inclusivity.  Click here for a detailed view of our upcoming events! FIRE, in collaboration with many other equity-minded clubs, will be hosting a series of events during the week focused on spreading the message of the importance of diversity as a shared value within our school community. Activities include guest speakers, a book discussion, slam poetry showcase and more! We hope to see you there!

PS. Don’t forget that the capstone of Black History Month is happening TODAY! Operation Black History Month, our annual celebration about Black culture, will kick off after school at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2104, with fun activities and food from a local restaurant. Then, the festivities will roll right into student performances, starting at 5:15 p.m. in the West Auditorium. This event is open to ALL Stevenson students. We hope to see everyone there!

Our very own Deven Sainte-Rose, a junior at Stevenson and Director of Communications for Black Student Union, will be taking over Stevenson’s Instagram handle for Operation Black History Month! Deven, who has been part of BSU since his freshman year, is thrilled for the opportunity to bring other students together to learn about Black history. Make sure to follow along @stevensonhs for a peak into all the fun activities!

Winterfest Week Fun Continues!

We are keeping the momentum going with our 80s vibe and fun with this week’s Winterfest Week activities! If you didn’t get a chance to “twin” on Monday or wear pink yesterday, no worries. We got more themed spirit days and activities to bring all of our students together. Check out those activities below!

DANCE TICKETS
Tomorrow is the last day for early-bird pricing of $25 for the dance! Tickets are then $40 at the door.

THEME DAYS
We loved seeing everyone out with their “anything but a backpack” today! Tomorrow, we’re bringing it closer to home with a new theme day: Spirit Day! Bust out your best green and/or gold outfits to cap this week’s fun with our afternoon pep rally!

ACTIVITIES
TODAY ~ Student Council will host “Spin the Wheel,” and the Junior Class Board will host chess games tomorrow! Both activities take place during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
TOMORROW ~ The Freshmen Class Board will host “Spin The Wheel For Candy” during all lunch periods in the Glass Commons. You can also grab a sweet treat, courtesy of the PPA and their ever-popular Treat Day, during all lunch periods in both the Wood Commons and the Glass Commons. Then finally, we’ll have the Winterfest Assembly in the Sportscenter! It’s going to be a good one, so we hope to see everyone there!

Nashville Experience, VIP Parking, Bulls & Cubs Fun… and More!

There are still six days left in the Stevenson Foundation’s Online Raffle & Auction! There are tons of amazing experiences and items available still up for auction, so make sure to head over to the Foundation’s site to buy your raffle tickets!

You can also place bids and directly purchase buy-it-now opportunities — all available until Tuesday, February 28 at 3 p.m. Check out this year’s offerings, purchase raffle tickets, and place your bids here.

Proceeds from this year’s virtual event, generously sponsored by Laura George Consulting, make vital Foundation programs like One Family and Stevenson to College (S2C) possible. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest package highlights and updates.

Choir Students Sing the Night Away

From classic pieces composed by Mozart and Durante to Celtic mouth music and African American spiritual arrangements, our incredibly talented choir students put on a spectacular performance in the Performing Arts Center last night. The show featured our esteemed Stevenson Choir, Advanced Chorus and Patriot Singers. 

You can view a photo gallery of the choir experience here. A recording of the event can also be found here.

Are You Ready to Make Career Moves? Start Here! The College Career Center would like to invite you to our first-ever Career Ready/Trade Expo on Thursday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. in the Wood Commons. This event will highlight careers that have limited (if any) educational requirements after high school. All students are welcome, but this event is especially well-suited for seniors seeking local career opportunities, apprenticeships and advancement options. Most opportunities will require either on-the-job training, certificate programs (12-15 months) or associate degrees (no bachelor’s degree required).

Sample careers that will be represented on this night include real estate agent, traditional trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.), cosmetology, manufacturing, pharmacy technician, dental assistant, auto body repair, police, fire and EMT. There will also be representatives from College of Lake County to discuss how their programming can help prepare students for some of these types of careers. Feel free to contact the CCC (shs_collegecareer@d125.org) with any questions. Note, that this is a family event, so students should feel free to bring along a parent or guardian!

The Season of Musicality Continues at Stevenson!

Join us for what is sure to be a beautiful performance by the Stevenson Baroque ensemble and Viol consort on period instruments. Our talented students will take the stage to perform a repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque Periods, featuring music by Corelli, Handel, Bach and more! It truly is a unique musical experience.

The performance takes place tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Can’t make it? You can also watch a livestream of the performance here! 

Grab a Soup/Salad Combo.. and Support Our Athletes at the Same Time! If you’re planning takeout for dinner tomorrow, consider making a trip to Panera in Vernon Hills. For one day only, 20% of all sales at Panera Bread Vernon Hills will be donated to Stevenson Girls Water Polo to support team activities.

The fundraiser is open tomorrow from 4-8 p.m. You can use code FUND4U at online checkout, in the Panera App or at the kiosk in-cafe to ensure those dollars are routed to the team’s fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your support!

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

MARCH 1-APRIL 1: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

SATURDAY: Registration is open until this Saturday for Stevenson’s annual 24-hour shsHacks! This year, shsHacks will be March 4 and March 5 from noon to noon and is open to ALL Stevenson students. Visit the website shshacks.io for more info!

Sports Events Ahead Boys’ Swimming/Diving State Championship: Come support the boys’ swimming and diving teams this weekend at state! Jack Curtin, Jonny Farber, David Kohan, Olin Kusevskis, Jack Motl, Finlay Oyston, Liam Plautz, Diego Rosario-Freytes, Danny Silverstein, Sirui Wang, Michael Wywrocki, and Colin Zhang ALL qualified for the state championships. The Patriots start with the diving competition on Thursday at 9 a.m. and prelim tickets can be purchased here: GoFan. Swimming prelim tickets, available on Friday can be purchased here: GoFan. The IHSA State Finals will take place at FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

Girls’ Wrestling: Sajra Sulejmani will head to the IHSA State Championship this weekend at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington for the girls wrestling competition. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased here. The action starts at 9 a.m. on Friday morning.

Boys’ Hockey: The Patriots begin the AHAI State Playoffs tonight against Glenbrook North 2 at Twin Rinks. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Sports Results

Boys’ Basketball: The Patriots (21–7, 11-3) started their playoff run at Lake Zurich HS against Highland Park and won 43 – 8. Jack Dabbs contributed 12 points, along with 7 rebounds and 2 steals. Christian Uremovich added 8 points with 6 rebounds, and finally David Sulnius put up 7 points with 5 rebounds. The Patriots will face Hersey in the regional final at Lake Zurich on Friday at 7 p.m.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING: Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
FRIDAY: Boys Lacrosse Meeting in Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15: Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations

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

Feb. 21-28:Black History Month
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023
Feb. 23:CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop
Feb. 23:Operation Black History Month
Feb. 24: PM Assembly
Feb. 24:PPA Treat Day
Feb. 24:Baroque Ensemble Concert
Feb. 25:Winterfest Dance
Feb. 27:Spring Sports Begin
Feb. 27-Mar.2: Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Week
Feb. 28-Mar.1:EKG Testing For Students

Winterfest Week Fun Continues!

We are keeping the momentum going with our 80s vibe and fun with this week’s Winterfest Week activities! If you didn’t get a chance to “twin” on Monday or wear pink yesterday, no worries. We got more themed spirit days and activities to bring all of our students together. Check out those activities below!

DANCE TICKETS
Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through FRIDAY. Tickets are $40 at the door.

THEME DAYS
Toss the backpacks for something a little different tomorrow. Maybe it’s a basket? Or a wagon? Last year, we even saw a garbage bin! It’s Anything But a Backpack Day tomorrow! Check back on Student Council’s custom Winterfest Website for more info on the rest of this week’s spirit days! 

ACTIVITIES
TODAY ~ Student Council will host “Ring Toss.” There’s also a “Coloring Activity” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
TOMORROW ~ Student Council will host “Spin the Wheel,” and the Junior Class Board will host chess games tomorrow! Both activities take place during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.

Winter Choir Concert To Channel Its Inner Disney!

There’s a Disney fan in all of us. This is our community’s final reminder about the Winter Choir Concert, scheduled for a 7 p.m. start TONIGHT in the Performing Arts Center. The choir will perform a variety of choral literature from the classics to…Disney. All of Stevenson’s Choir Classes ~ Stevenson Choir, Advanced Choir and Patriot SIngers ~ will perform, under the direction of Alice Nuteson and Kirstin Snelten. Concessions sold at the concert will serve as a fundraiser. The concert can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Did you know that aerobic activity (cardio) occurs any time you move your body? From walking to running, swimming to skiing, gardening to walking the dog, your heart pumps blood and oxygen to all muscles in your body to keep you moving.

Daily aerobic activity enhances your mood, improves health, and helps you balance stress. At the PWC Cardio Mezzanine, we have all the options for you to engage in aerobic activity. We have over 80 pieces of aerobic equipment, including:

• Treadmills
• Air bikes
• Ellipticals
• Stair steppers
• Rowers

The PWC Cardio Mezzanine also boasts a TRX Rack to improve strength and muscle endurance. There’s also plenty of open space for stretching. Finally, the PWC Cardio Mezzanine is the home of our Cardio Fitness Room, where we host Yoga every Wednesday and Friday after-school.

Join us on the third floor of the PWC on the PWC Cardio Mezzanine anytime the PWC is open after-school from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday, until 6 p.m. on Fridays, and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Don’t forget that the capstone of Black History Month is happening tomorrow! Operation Black History Month, our annual celebration about Black culture, will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2104, with fun activities and food from a local restaurant. Then, the festivities will roll right into student performances, starting at 5:15 p.m. in the West Auditorium. This event is open to ALL Stevenson students. We hope to see everyone there!

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

TOMORROW: CLC Application Workshop – All lunch periods in the CCC
MARCH 1-APRIL 1: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

SATURDAY: Registration is open until this Saturday for Stevenson’s annual 24-hour shsHacks! This year, shsHacks will be March 4 and March 5 from noon to noon and is open to ALL Stevenson students. Visit the website shshacks.io for more info!

THIS WEEKEND: Tickets are on sale now for the Patriot Theatre Company’s Winter Play production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The show will run Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited so get your tickets ($7 apiece) now.

Sports Events Ahead

Boys’ Swimming/Diving State Championship: Come support the boys’ swimming and diving teams this weekend at state!! Jack Curtin, Jonny Farber, David Kohan, Olin Kusevskis, Jack Motl, Finlay Oyston, Liam Plautz, Diego Rosario-Freytes, Danny Silverstein, Sirui Wang, Michael Wywrocki, and Colin Zhang ALL qualified for the state championships.

The Patriots start with the diving competition on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and prelim tickets can be purchased at GoFan. Swimming prelim tickets, available on Friday, can be purchased at this GoFan link. The IHSA State Finals will take place at FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

Girls’ Wrestling: Sajra Sulejmani will head to the IHSA State Championship this weekend at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington for the girls wrestling competition. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased here. The action starts at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning.

Boys’ Hockey. The Patriots begin the AHAI State Playoffs on Thursday against Glenbrook North 2 at Twin Rinks. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Boys’ Basketball: The Patriots will head to Lake Zurich HS tonight for the IHSA Regional semifinals against Highland Park. Tip off is at 6:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan. The game will also be livestreamed at Lake Zurich Athletics’ YouTube channel.

Sports Reminders Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly! ONGOING: Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document. 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. FRIDAY: Boys Lacrosse Meeting in Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, March 15: Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations

Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs. Feb. 21-28: Black History Month Feb 21-25: Winterfest Week 2023 Feb. 22: Winter Choir Concert Feb. 23: CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop Feb. 23: Operation Black History Month Feb. 24: PM Assembly Feb. 24: PPA Treat Day Feb. 24: Baroque Ensemble Concert Feb. 25: Winterfest Dance Feb. 27: Spring Sports Begin Feb. 28-Mar.1: EKG Testing For Students

Stephen Freihammer Is Your 2023 Senior Showcase Winner!

There was acting, and choreography and even…magic! Contestants in Friday’s “Senior Showcase” went all out and wowed with their versatile and impressive skills in Stevenson’s annual talent competition in which a portion of scores are based on audience votes.

The competition was stiff, but it was Stephen Freihammer who pulled away from the pack with a memorable re-performance of Napoleon Dynamite. Freihammer won not only the competition and the bragging rights that come with it, but he also will receive two free Prom tickets as his prize. 

The runner-up, Arjun Nair, is receiving one free Prom ticket and Mr. Congeniality, Joey Kalou, gets one free Prom ticket as well.

For a full gallery of photos from Senior Showcase, please click here.

A special thank you to our other contestants, Nate Duffy,Jonathan Gordan, Charlie Grabiner, Joshua Kanapkapudi, Shaurya Khati, Maxwell Linder, Siddharth Paleati, Vedant Rupwal, Samuel Voronenko and Daniel Xu, and emcees Ean Kim and Lekha Kothapalli. A big thank you to senior Ashley Munkhbavar, a member of the Senior Class Board, for her interesting take-over of Stevenson’s main Instagram account, giving a behind-the-scenes look Friday night at Senior Showcase. 

Photos: Joel Lerner

Welcome To Winterfest Week!

Throwing it back to the 1980s, Winterfest Week kicks of TODAY with a week’s worth of fun activities and an arcade-themed dance that will serve as the grand finale on SATURDAY.

DANCE TICKETS
Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through FRIDAY. Tickets are $40 at the door.

THEME DAYS
Did you come to school “twinning” today? No worries, if not! Our themed spirit days continue this week, with Pink Wednesday tomorrow and 
Anything But a Backpack Day on Thursday! Check back on Student Council’s custom Winterfest Website for daily reminders!

ACTIVITIES
TODAY ~Student Council will host “Fishing For Rubber Duckies” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
TODAY ~ The Sophomore Class Board will host “Nintendo Night” from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 5120 and Room 5214. Bring your Nintendo Switch and compete for cool prizes in three different games: Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Mario Party.
TOMORROW ~Student Council will host “Ring Toss” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
TOMORROW ~ The Senior Class Board will host a “Coloring Activity” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.

Check back on Student Council’s custom Winterfest Website for daily reminders!

Winter Choir Concert To Channel Its Inner Disney!

Get ready for a classic choir performance…Disney-style!

The Winter Choir Concert, scheduled for a 7 p.m. start TOMORROW in the Performing Arts Center, will include a variety of choral literature from the classics to…Disney. All of Stevenson’s Choir Classes ~ Stevenson Choir, Advanced Choir and Patriot SIngers ~ will perform, under the direction of Alice Nuteson and Kirstin Snelten. Concessions sold at the concert will serve as a fundraiser. The concert can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Winter Choir Concert To Channel Its Inner Disney!

Get ready for a classic choir performance…Disney-style!

The Winter Choir Concert, scheduled for a 7 p.m. start TOMORROW in the Performing Arts Center, will include a variety of choral literature from the classics to…Disney. All of Stevenson’s Choir Classes ~ Stevenson Choir, Advanced Choir and Patriot SIngers ~ will perform, under the direction of Alice Nuteson and Kirstin Snelten. Concessions sold at the concert will serve as a fundraiser. The concert can also be viewed via Vimeo.

Landau And Beckstrom Take The Cake At Baking Competiton

Think of your favorite baking competition on the Food Network.

That’s what reality was for seniors Anja Beckstrom (right in top left photo) and Jenna Landau (left in top left photo) earlier this month as they took place in the Family Careers and Community Leaders of America Section 2 STAR Baking & Pastry Arts Competition at the College of DuPage.

In this event, students had to demonstrate their baking and pastry arts skills through the preparation of a quick bread, choux pastry, and cake decorating ~ all within 2 hours and 45 minutes! The blueberry muffins, cranberry orange cookies, cream puffs and cake decorating were no match for them as Landau landed first place and Beckstrom took second place in the event. They will move to the state competition later in March.

FCCLA members compete in Child Development, Fashion, Interior Design, Culinary and Entrepreneurial events at the sectional, state and national levels. Students develop projects to showcase their knowledge and skills within Family & Consumer Sciences-related courses to compete against high schools nationwide.

TUESDAY, Feb. 28/WEDNESDAY, March 1 ~ HeartSmart EKG Testing: Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 26. 

MARCH 1 ~ Deadline Still Open For Applications For PPA Executive Board: The (PPA) is still looking for adults who are interested in joining the PPA Executive Board or serving as a co-chairperson of one of its many committees for the 2023-34 school year. Applications are being taken online now until March 1. Sign up here. If you have any questions, please contact the PPA President, Rani Dabbs, at rhdabbs@gmail.com.

MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests: Students taking Second Semester (Only) Advanced Placement classes can now register for their AP Tests that will take place in May. Registration must be completed and a full payment must be made by March 8. Please refer to the AP page on the Stevenson website for more information.

Remembering Irie
Animal Welfare Club To Honor Search And Rescue Dog TODAY

It was an annual tradition for the Animal Welfare Club: a visit from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Vitale and his search and rescue dog, Irie.

Their visit for this year was scheduled long ago, but sadly, Irie was then diagnosed with kidney failure and died this past November. Irie was very well known, respected and loved in this area and was given a full decorated funeral service.

The Animal Welfare Club was not sure if Vitale would be up to keeping his scheduled visit at Stevenson, but he is and will be here from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on TODAY in Room 6110 with his new search and rescue puppy. The Animal Welfare Club will be presenting Vitale with a small “In Memory of Irie” remembrance. Stop by and give your regards to Mr. Vitale and meet his new pup!

Weekly PWC Updates: Classes, Hours And Closings

Check out the schedule and class offerings at the Patriot Wellness Center.

Please note that through the end of February, new hours at the PWC on Saturdays and Sundays are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hours Monday through Friday will stay the same.

The PWC will be closed on the following dates: March 3, March 6, April 7, May 29

Calling All Creatives! Attend The Odyssey Logo Workshop TODAY

Quick reminder: Students interested in designing the Odyssey logo for next year are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop on TODAY to get great tips from a professional designer. The workshop will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. today in Room 6108.

Ever Wonder What Medical School Is Like?
Med School Student To Give Zoom Presentation TOMORROW!

Sahil Sharma, who is currently attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, is excited to speak to students TOMORROW about his experience attending Chicago Medical School.

Some of the topics he plans to speak on include:

Why he chose medicine and what the path to medical school looks like.
What students should focus on in undergrad.
What a day in medical school looks like.
What it’s like working in a hospital/clinic.

This is a Zoom presentation beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow. For those interested in attending, please fill out the “Everything About Medical School Signup Form.”

Interested In An HBCU? Sign Up For “Real Talk” Event

The College Board is offering a unique opportunity as part of its online information programming: “Real Talk: HBCU Edition.”

The is a two-night event, running March 1 and March 2, that will provide all kinds of information on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges Or Universities), comparing colleges, providing advice on standing out during the admissions process, sharing information on special scholarships that can make college more affordable, and a session of answering questions in real time. Both events start at 6 p.m., and there is registration information here.

College Board’s Real Talk events were created to provide Black students and their families with the tools they need to feel confident while planning for their futures after high school.

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

THURSDAY:  CLC Application Workshop – All lunch periods in the CCC
MARCH 1-APRIL 1 ~ Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
MARCH 8: Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10″ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

THURSDAY: Operation Black History Month, our annual celebration about Black culture, is still on for Thursday. The event will include plenty of fun activities and food from a local restaurant as well as performances, and is open to ALL Stevenson students. The food will be in Room 2104 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., and the performances will be in the West Auditorium from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SATURDAY: Registration is open until this Saturday for Stevenson’s beloved annual 24-hour shsHacks! This year, shsHacks will be March 4 and March 5 from 12 noon to 12 noon in the ILC and is open to ALL Stevenson students, regardless of coding background. Registration is open until Friday! Visit the website shshacks.io and check out linktr.ee/shsHacks2023 for the most essential links!
THIS WEEKEND: Tickets are on sale now for the Patriot Theatre Company’s electric Winter Play production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” The show will run Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited so get your tickets ($7 apiece) now.

Help Us Choose Our Class of 2024 Athletic Hall of Famers

Nominations for the Stevenson Athletics Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Nominate an athlete, coach, staff member or supporter who through their commitment, sacrifice and dedication to the Adlai E. Stevenson Athletic Program have brought pride and distinction to our school community. Deadline to submit is March 15. 

Sports Events Ahead

This weekend: Wrestler Sajra Sulejmani will head to the IHSA State Championship this weekend at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington for the girls wrestling competition. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased here. The action starts at 9 a.m. on Friday.

Tomorrow: The boys’ basketball team will head to Lake Zurich HS tomorrow for the IHSA Regional semifinals against Highland Park. Tip off is at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan (Lake Zurich HS) starting tomorrow. 

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING ~ Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
FRIDAY ~ Boys Lacrosse Meeting: Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15 ~ Deadline For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Sports Results

Girls’ Gymnastics: Ashley Schabes, Emma Fang and Clara Cavalcanti traveled to Palatine for the IHSA State finals on Friday and Saturday. Schabes finished sixth on the beam at the state finals with a score of 9.20 and tied for 17th in the all-around with a 35.975. Congratulations to Ashley, Emma and Clara for competing this weekend. 

Boys’ Swimming/Diving: Stevenson captures the Lake Forest Sectional with a score of 304 qualifying the defending champions for the IHSA State Finals once again. The 200-yd. medley relay team of Michael Wywrocki, Colin Zhang, Diego Rosario-Freytes and David Kohan rose to victory with a time of 1:34.55. Senior Jonny Farber placed first in both the 100-yd free (46.17) and the 200-yd free (1:40.95). In the 200-yd IM Zhang swam to first with a 1:51.62 and Jack Motl rounded out the top three with a 1:54.93. Wywrocki placed second in the 100-yd fly with a 50.35 and first in the 100-yd back with a 51.15. In the 500-yd free, Olin Kusevskis tallied a 4:45.82, giving him first place. In the 100-yd. breaststroke, Zhang placed first with a 57.28 and Sirui Wang finished third with a 58.54. Finally, diver Danny Silverstein placed third with a score of 524.95. Qualifying for state are the following swimmers and divers: Jack Curtin, Farber, Kohan, Kusevskis, Motl, Finlay Oyston, Liam Plautz, Rosario-Freytes, Silverstein, Wang, Wywrocki and Zhang. The Patriots move onto the IHSA State Finals next weekend at FMC Natatorium in Westmont starting on Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Wrestling: Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman headed to Champaign to compete in the IHSA 3A State Finals and left it all on the mat! Frezza (42-1) took third in state in the 138 weight class defeating Cody Tavoso from Hinsdale Central in a tie breaker. Congratulations to both Lorenzo and Thomas for competing this weekend. 

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

Feb. 21-28:Black History Month
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023 ❄️
Feb. 22:Winter Choir Concert
Feb. 23:CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop
Feb. 23:Operation Black History Month
Feb. 24: PM Assembly
Feb. 24:PPA Treat Day
Feb. 24:Baroque Ensemble Concert
Feb. 25:Winterfest Dance
Feb. 27:Spring Sports Begin
Feb. 28-Mar.1:EKG Testing For Students

TONIGHT: Seniors Set To Show Off Talents In Senior Showcase!

The name is new, but TONIGHT’sSenior Showcase is sure to provide the same fun and entertainment that Stevenson students have come to expect from their fellow classmates.

Senior Showcase, formerly Mr. SHS, is a talent show that will include theatrical performances, stunning choreography and…magic!

Cheer on the 13 contestants from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. TONIGHT at the Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the door.

The contestants are: Nate Duffy, Stephen Freihammer, Jonathan Gordan, Charlie Grabiner, Joey Kalou, Joshua Kanapkapudi, Shaurya Khati, Maxwell Linder, Arjun Nair, Siddharth Paleati, Vedant Rupwal, Samuel Voronenko and Daniel Xu.

The emcees for the event are: Ean Kim and Lekha Kothapalli.

Take-Over Time!
Munkhbavar To Run Stevenson’s Main Instagram Account

For four years, senior Ashley Munkhbavar (below right) has been a part of the Class Boards at Stevenson. She has helped plan and run many activities and events.

So far, Senior Showcase ranks right up there among her favorites, and she’s ready for even more fun as she takes over Stevenson’s main Instagram account TONIGHT to give a behind-the-scenes look at the annual talent competition.

“Planning the Senior Showcase this year has been one of my favorite events we’ve ever carried out,” Munkhbavar said. “There were a lot of factors going into organizing this show from writing scripts, teaching the group dance, sound checks, and taking care of things backstage. A big part I was involved in was getting content to advertise on our social media accounts. This included filming interviews with the contestants and filming their progress with the group dance.

Munkhbavar is a Student Representative for the Senior Class Board. She has served on the Executive Board since her sophomore year and as the Vice President and Student Representative junior and senior year.

“As a class board, we have learned a lot and know what it takes to run a successful event,” Munkhbavar said. “It’s been great seeing the (Senior Showcase) contestants get to know each other and work together to create a fun show and their hard work will definitely pay off (tonight)!”

Winterfest Week Kicks Off On TUESDAY!

Throwing it back to the 1980s, Winterfest Week will get underway next week, starting TUESDAY, with a week’s worth of fun activities and an arcade-themed dance that will serve as the grand finale on SATURDAY (Feb. 25).

DANCE TICKETS
Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $40 at the door.

GUEST FORM
If you would like to bring a guest (a student from another school) to the Winterfest Dance, you must fill out a guest form. Deadline to submit forms: TODAY. 

THEME DAYS
Tuesday ~ Twin Day
Wednesday ~ Pink Wednesday
Thursday ~ Anything But a Backpack Day
Friday (Feb. 24) ~ Spirit Day
Monday (Feb. 27) ~ Pajamas vs. Professional Day

ACTIVITIES
Tuesday ~Student Council will host “Fishing For Rubber Duckies” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
Tuesday ~ The Sophomore Class Board will host “Nintendo Night” from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 5120 and Room 5214. Bring your Nintendo Switch and compete for cool prizes in three different games: Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Mario Party.
Wednesday ~Student Council will host “Ring Toss” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
Wednesday ~ The Senior Class Board will host a “Coloring Activity” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.
Thursday ~Student Council will host “Spin The Wheel” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons. The Junior Class Board will host “Chess” during all lunch periods in the Wood Commons.

Friday (Feb. 24) ~ The Freshmen Class Board will host “Spin The Wheel For Candy” during all lunch periods in the Glass Commons.
Friday (Feb. 24) ~Patriot Parent Association (PPA) Treat Day during all lunch periods in both the Wood Commons and the Glass Commons.
Friday (Feb. 24) ~ PM Assembly in the Sportscenter.

CUSTOM WEBSITE
For the most updated information about Winterfest, please check out the custom Winterfest Website created and maintained by Student Council.

Big Operation Black History Month Event Slated For Next Week 

To cap off Black History Month, the Diversity Council and the Black Student Union (BSU) are hosting Operation Black History Month next week, on THURSDAY.

The celebration about Black culture will include plenty of fun activities and food from a local restaurant as well as performances, and is open to ALL Stevenson students.

The food will be in Room 2104 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., and the performances will be in the West Auditorium from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For updates about Black History Month and Operation Black History Month, follow @shsdivco and @b.s.u_official on Instagram.

MONDAY: No School!

Hey Patriots! Don’t forget that there is no school on MONDAY in observance of President’s Day!

See you back on campus on TUESDAY for the start of Winterfest Week! 

Tickets Go On Sale TODAY For Winter Play!

Meet 15-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Patriot Theatre Company’s electric Winter Play production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” as Christopher’s world is explored and mysteries unravel. This unique production is presented on a runway-style stage in the Black Box Theatre with the set, lights, costumes, and sound, completely designed and composed by students.

The show will run Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

Seating is limited so get your tickets ($7 apiece) now.

The Hack Is Back! Register Now!

Get your sleeping bags and laptops ready because shsHacks, Stevenson’s beloved annual 24-hour hackathon, is BACK for its fifth year, FULLY IN-PERSON!

Not only are snacks and meals (courtesy of Culver’s and Original Bagel & Bialy) and swag (shirts, etc.) provided FOR FREE, participating teams will get PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK and can win PRIZES worth hundreds of dollars as they compete to develop original software…from apps to websites! Past prizes include cash, JBL speakers, Patagonia merch, and gaming monitors!

Students will also have access to workshops of all kinds. Past workshops have touched on machine learning, game development and resume-building. There will also be a Capture The Flag-style contest, ALSO with prizes! Who knows, there might even be a 2 a.m. movie!

This year, shsHacks will be March 4 and March 5 from 12 noon to 12 noon in the ILC.

Registration is now open UNTIL FEB 25!! shsHacks is open to ALL Stevenson students, regardless of coding background, Check it out!

shsHacks 2023 is proudly brought to you by the Computer Science Club and Girls in STEAM. Be sure to follow @shshacks2023 on instagram for updates, visit the website shshacks.io and check out linktr.ee/shsHacks2023 for the most essential links!

New On SUNDAY: Open Gym Basketball!

Lace up those high tops, and get a run in at the Fieldhouse on SUNDAY during “Open Gym Basketball!”

This is a new offering starting this Sunday. In addition to the Patriot Wellness Center being open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, there will also be an Open Gym in the Fieldhouse from 12 noon to 2 p.m. This week’s featured sport is basketball.

There will be Open Gyms on Sundays on these dates: Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12 and March 19.

You must check in with Mr. Reibel and show a current ID to participate.

Raise A Slice For A Good Cause On MONDAY!

Looking for something to do when you’re off from school on MONDAY?

How about going out for pizza?

Lou Malnati’s in Buffalo Grove will donate 20 percent of sales to the Stevenson Girls Water Polo team on MONDAY from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dine-in, carryout or delivery. For online and app ordering, use code FUNDSTEVEN23.

Lou Malnati’s Buffalo Grove is located at 85 South Buffalo Grove Road.

Want To Design The Odyssey Logo For 2024? Attend Workshop On TUESDAY Students interested in designing the Odyssey logo for next year are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop on TUESDAY to get great tips from a professional designer. This optional, free workshop with Kristin Maskalunas, principal designer and owner of KMGD Design, will review effective logo design, including typeface, color selection and imagery. This is also an opportunity to ask Odyssey organizers questions and get feedback on designs-in-progress. The workshop will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday in Room 6108.

Remembering Irie
Animal Welfare Club To Honor Search And Rescue Dog TUESDAY

It was an annual tradition for the Animal Welfare Club: a visit from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Vitale and his search and rescue dog, Irie.

Their visit for this year was scheduled long ago, but sadly, Irie was then diagnosed with kidney failure and died this past November. 

Irie was very well known, respected and loved in this area and was given a full decorated funeral service.

The Animal Welfare Club was not sure if Vitale would be up to keeping his scheduled visit at Stevenson, but he is and will be here from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on TUESDAY in Room 6110 with his new search and rescue puppy.

The Animal Welfare Club will be presenting Vitale with a small “In Memory of Irie” remembrance. Stop by and give your regards to Mr. Vitale and meet his new pup!

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

TODAY At 12 Noon ~ Registration Deadline For Biliteracy Exam: The February 2023 Biliteracy Exam is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25. Visit Stevenson’s Biliteracy page and Biliteracy Exam FAQ for languages offered, registration, and payment information.
THURSDAY, Feb. 23:  CLC Application Workshop – All lunch periods in the CCC
MARCH 1-APRIL 1 ~ Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 10 ~ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.
MARCH 23 ~ Deadline To Register For Summer School
*NOTE: Summer School registration is different from the academic school year registration/fees payment process that will begin in mid-May. 
NOW THROUGH END OF APRIL ~ SCoPE Meeting For Sophomores: To schedule a meeting, parents/guardians should click the scheduling link in the e-mail they received from their counselor. If assistance is needed with translations, click here or e-mail your counselor. 

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Early-Bird Ticket Deadline For Winterfest 2023: Arcade!
Dance is SATURDAY, Feb. 25Guest forms may be submitted through FRIDAY. 
TUESDAY, Feb. 28/WEDNESDAY, March 1 ~ HeartSmart EKG Testing: Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 26. 
UNTIL MARCH 31 ~ Senior Party Cruise Tix: Early-Bird Price of $40: After March 31, price increases to $45. Cruise is May 25

Sports Events Ahead TODAY/TOMORROW ~ Boys Wrestling State Finals: Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman will compete in the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals in Champaign. Action continues TODAY and TOMORROW at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Matches are available to view on the NFHS Network. Tickets can be purchased via: Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets TODAY/TOMORROW ~ Girls Gymnastics State Finals: Ashley Schabes, Emma Fang and Clara Cavalcanti qualified for the girls gymnastics IHSA State Finals starting at 4:30 p.m. TODAY and continuing TOMORROW at Palatine High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan TOMORROW ~ Boys Swimming/Diving Sectional: Fresh off its North Suburban Conference championship, Stevenson’s boys swimming and diving team will be competing in the IHSA Sectional TOMORROW at Lake Forest High School, 1285 McKinley Road. Tickets are $6 and those who attend the diving competition in the morning (9 a.m. start with balcony opening at 8:30 a.m.) will be able to use that ticket for the entire swimming session in the afternoon (1 p.m. start, with balcony opening at 12 noon). Tickets must be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING ~ Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Boys Lacrosse Meeting: Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15 ~ Deadline For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Sports Results

Girls Basketball: The Patriots fell to Lake Zurich (25-7) in the IHSA Regional championship game, 66-46. Stevenson was led by Emory Klatt, who had 17 points. Nisha Musunuri contributed 15 points and Emma Brooks added 5 points. The Patriots, the defending Class 4A state champions, put together another 20-win season, finishing with an overall record of 21-12. Coach Ashley Graham shared with the media after the game that, “Our kids showed a never-quit attitude. We kept battling. Some nights just aren’t your night.”

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

Feb. 17-28:Black History Month
Feb. 17-18:IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals
Feb. 17-18:IHSA Girls Gymnastics State Finals
Feb. 17:Senior Showcase
Feb. 20:NO SCHOOL: President’s Day!
Feb. 20:Girls Water Polo Fundraiser ~ Lou Malnati’s
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023
Feb. 22:Winter Choir Concert
Feb. 23:CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop
Feb. 23:Operation Black History Month
Feb. 24: PM Assembly
Feb. 24:PPA Treat Day
Feb. 24:Baroque Ensemble Concert

SPECIAL ALERT: Due to the weather today, all after-school activities and practices have been canceled.

FIRE-d Up To Help Kids “SPEAK UP!”

It was an important message, and members of Stevenson’s FIRE Club made sure to “speak up” about it.

FIRE Club visited Daniel Wright Junior High last week to teach sixth, seventh and eighth graders the “SPEAK UP” protocol used at Stevenson to combat hate speech and racism. This is the same protocol that the FIRE Club has taught to Stevenson Freshmen through the Freshmen Mentor Program for the past two years, and at Aptakisic Junior High.

The goal of this work is to provide students with a research-based strategy to create an inclusive learning community throughout the consortium schools and here at Stevenson.

FIRE members who led the learning at Daniel Wright and Aptakisic Junior High were: Rajan Sukhatme, Jacob Zerull, Sage Manning, Nawar Masood, Meara Evans, Tejas Sukhatme, David Simmons, Rayaan Shaik, Catherine Sobol, Iman Qazi and Olivia Lee.

Can’t Sleep? HOSA Members On A Mission To Help With Insomnia

Not getting enough sleep can be a real problem. Seniors Sohi Shah and Kayal Lavari want to help.

For their HOSA Community Awareness project, the two club members created the “The Insomnia Mission,” a program that provides strategies to conquer insomnia. 

Shah and Lavari say that many teens today struggle with insomnia and are unaware of what it is and how it could affect them. Prior to winter break, the two posted flyers around school regarding the importance of their project. They also conducted an informational night for students.

The hope for Shah and Lavari is to continue conducting future events. Keep an eye out for more information by following “The Insomnia Mission” on Instagram: @theinsomniamission.

Luxury Trips, SHS Parking, Cubs/Sox Tix, Gourmet Cookies…Oh My!
Time To Enter Foundation Raffle And Test Your Luck!

It’s adventure meets luxury meets fun meets deliciousness…and many wonderful and memorable experiences in between. Get ready…the fourth annual Stevenson Foundation Online Raffle & Auction is now LIVE!

This year’s virtual event, generously sponsored by Laura George Consulting, features dozens of new, exciting raffle, auction, and buy-it-now packages. The catalog includes THREE premium parking spaces at Stevenson, Santa Rosa Beach and Gatlinburg getaways, Bulls, Cubs, and Sox tickets, Faherty Brand gear, Chicago experiences, fitness resources, VIP graduation experiences, college essay coaching, gourmet cookies and so much more!

Check out this year’s offerings, purchase raffle tickets, and begin bidding here. Raffle ticket sales, bidding, and buy-it-now opportunities are open through Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.

 
Give A Follow: To stay up-to-date with all things Stevenson Foundation, including the latest news with the raffle and auction, give the Foundation a follow on its BRAND NEW Instagram account. The Foundation is also active on Facebook!

Want To Design The Odyssey Logo For 2024?
Attend Workshop On TUESDAY

Students interested in designing the Odyssey logo for next year are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop on TUESDAY to get great tips from a professional designer.

This optional, free workshop with Kristin Maskalunas, principal designer and owner of KMGD Design, will review effective logo design, including typeface, color selection and imagery. This is also an opportunity to ask Odyssey organizers questions and get feedback on designs-in-progress.

The workshop will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday in Room 6108.

New On SUNDAY: Open Gym Basketball!

Lace up those high tops, and get a run in at the Fieldhouse on SUNDAY during “Open Gym Basketball!”

This is a new offering starting this Sunday. In addition to the Patriot Wellness Center being open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, there will also be an Open Gym in the Fieldhouse from 12 noon to 2 p.m. This week’s featured sport is basketball.

There will be Open Gyms on Sundays on these dates: Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12 and March 19.

You must check in with Mr. Reibel and show a current ID to participate.

Totally Tubular, Man! Winterfest Week Is Next Week! Here’s The 411!

Throwing it back to the 1980s, Winterfest Week will get underway next week, starting Tuesday, with a week’s worth of fun activities and an arcade-themed dance that will serve as the grand finale on Saturday (Feb. 25).

Dance Tickets: Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Guest Form: If you would like to bring a guest (a student from another school) to the Winterfest Dance, you must fill out a guest form. Deadline to submit forms: FRIDAY. 

Theme Days: Tuesday (Feb. 21): Twin Day; Wednesday (Feb. 22): Pink Wednesday; Thursday (Feb. 23): Anything But a Backpack Day; Friday (Feb. 24): Spirit Day; Monday (Feb. 27): Pajamas vs. Professional Day

Custom Website: For the most updated information about Winterfest, please check out the custom Winterfest Website created and maintained by Student Council.

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

TODAY ~  SPARK Summer 2023 Internship Program Information Meeting: All lunch periods (lunch is not provided) in Room 2104. MANDATORY for all sophomores and juniors who are interested in the SPARK program.

TOMORROW At 12 Noon ~ Registration Deadline For Biliteracy Exam: The February 2023 Biliteracy Exam is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25. Visit Stevenson’s Biliteracy page and Biliteracy Exam FAQ for languages offered, registration, and payment information.

THURSDAY, Feb. 23:  CLC Application Workshop – All lunch periods in the CCC

MARCH 1-APRIL 1 ~ Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.

MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 

MARCH 10 ~ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

MARCH 23 ~ Deadline To Register For Summer School

*NOTE: Summer School registration is different from the academic school year registration/fees payment process that will begin in mid-May. 

NOW THROUGH END OF APRIL ~ SCoPE Meeting For Sophomores: To schedule a meeting, parents/guardians should click the scheduling link in the e-mail they received from their counselor. If assistance is needed with translations, click here or e-mail your counselor. 

CLUBS

MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Early-Bird Ticket Deadline For Winterfest 2023: Arcade!
Dance is SATURDAY, Feb. 25 Guest forms may be submitted through FRIDAY. 
TUESDAY, Feb. 28/WEDNESDAY, March 1 ~ HeartSmart EKG Testing: Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 26. 
UNTIL MARCH 31 ~ Senior Party Cruise Tix: Early-Bird Price of $40: After March 31, price increases to $45. Cruise is May 25

Sports Notes

Good Luck Girls Gymnastics And Boys Wrestling At State!!

Five Stevenson athletes will be competing in the IHSA State Finals this weekend.

Starting today, wrestlers Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman will compete in the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals in Champaign.

Tomorrow, gymnasts Ashley Schabes, Emma Fang and Clara Cavalcanti will compete in the IHSA Girls Gymnastics State Finals at Palatine High School.

Best of luck, Patriots!


Girls Hockey: Stevenson hockey players Lana Barber and Vanessa Magsino recently played in the 2023 Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) All-State Game representing the Patriots and their team won, 3-2.

There were 42 players from across the state split into two teams that comprised the All-State Game.

Sports Events Ahead

TODAY ~ Boys Wrestling State Finals: Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman will compete in the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals in Champaign. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. TODAY at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Tickets can be purchased via: Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets

TOMORROW ~ Girls Gymnastics State Finals: Ashley Schabes, Emma Fang and Clara Cavalcanti qualified for the girls gymnastics IHSA State Finals starting at 4:30 p.m. TOMORROW at Palatine High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

SATURDAY ~ Boys Swimming/Diving Sectional: Fresh off its North Suburban Conference championship, Stevenson’s boys swimming and diving team will be competing in the IHSA Sectional on SATURDAY at Lake Forest High School, 1285 McKinley Road. Tickets are $6 and those who attend the diving competition in the morning (9 a.m. start with balcony opening at 8:30 a.m.) will be able to use that ticket for the entire swimming session in the afternoon (1 p.m. start, with balcony opening at 12 noon). Tickets must be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING ~ Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document.
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.
FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Boys Lacrosse Meeting: Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15 ~ Deadline For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Sports Results

Allied Basketball: Stevenson defeated visiting Vernon Hills on a last-second shot, 38-37. Patriot contributors included Mikayla Needlman, Chase Matteson and Kirill Samsonov.

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

Feb. 16-28:Black History Month
Feb. 16: Late Arrival
Feb. 16-18:IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals
Feb. 17-18:IHSA Girls Gymnastics State Finals
Feb. 17:Senior Showcase
Feb. 20:NO SCHOOL: President’s Day!
Feb. 20:Girls Water Polo Fundraiser ~ Lou Malnati’s
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023
Feb. 22:Winter Choir Concert
Feb. 23:CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop
Feb. 23:Operation Black History Month

Senior Show-Out: Seniors Set To Show Off Talents In Senior Showcase!

The name is new, but Friday’s Senior Showcase is sure to provide the same fun and entertainment that Stevenson students have come to expect from their fellow classmates.

Senior Showcase, formerly Mr. SHS, is a talent show that will include theatrical performances, stunning choreography and…magic!

Cheer on the 13 contestants from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. FRIDAY at the Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the door.

The contestants are: Nate Duffy, Stephen Freihammer, Jonathan Gordan, Charlie Grabiner, Joey Kalou, Joshua Kanapkapudi, Shaurya Khati, Maxwell Linder, Arjun Nair, Siddharth Paleati, Vedant Rupwal, Samuel Voronenko and Daniel Xu.

The emcees for the event are: Ean Kim and Lekha Kothapalli.

See Signs Of Depression Or Suicide? Please ACT!

Each year, freshmen and junior students participate in Stevenson’s Signs of Suicide Prevention Program.

This is an opportunity for students to have a safe space to learn and talk about symptoms and warning signs for depression and suicide. Students will also take a short screener to assess their own symptoms of depression.

The main takeaway from this program is the message ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). Students are encouraged to listen to someone who may be struggling with mental health concerns and then help that individual share that information with a trusted adult. It is a great reminder about something that our Stevenson community already does so well. We watch out for each other. When we are concerned, we show compassion and refer to an adult for support.

The freshmen program will be occurring in Advisories on either March 1, March 8 or March 15. The junior program will be in Communication Arts classes on either April 4, April 11 or April 18.

If you want more information or have questions or concerns about this upcoming program, please reach out to a member of your Student Support Team. 

How Will You Use Your Extra Hours Tomorrow Morning?

Hey Patriots! Don’t forget that tomorrow is a Late Arrival Day!

Will you sleep in? Do some extra studying? Or take your time with a big breakfast? Whatever the case, first period tomorrow will start at 10:30 a.m.

Please note that the ILC/ELC will be closed until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Tutoring, both in-person and by Zoom, will be available from 10:30 a.m. until the end of the day.

You can sign up for a specific Mandatory Targeted Tutoring time by visiting the tutors’ Canvas pages.

Get More Out Of PREP: Take Spring Survey

The Patriot Recreation Education Program (PREP) at Stevenson High School exists to help students, parents and residents reach their personal, professional, and recreational goals through affordable, high-quality community education programs for youth and adults year-round.

PREP is conducting a Spring Survey to better understand the needs and wants of residents regarding programming. Please fill out this easy 7-question survey!

PREP proudly serves the communities of Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Long Grove, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Riverwoods and beyond.

Totally Tubular, Man! Winterfest Week Is Next Week! Here’s The 411!

Throwing it back to the 1980s, Winterfest Week will get underway next week, starting Tuesday, with a week’s worth of fun activities and an arcade-themed dance that will serve as the grand finale on Saturday (Feb. 25).

Dance Tickets: Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Guest Form: If you would like to bring a guest (a student from another school) to the Winterfest Dance, you must fill out a guest form. Deadline to submit forms: FRIDAY. 

Theme Days: Tuesday (Feb. 21): Twin Day; Wednesday (Feb. 22): Pink Wednesday; Thursday (Feb. 23): Anything But a Backpack Day; Friday (Feb. 24): Spirit Day; Monday (Feb. 27): Pajamas vs. Professional Day

Custom Website: For the most updated information about Winterfest, please check out the custom Winterfest Website created and maintained by Student Council.

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly! ACADEMICS TOMORROW ~  SPARK Summer 2023 Internship Program Information Meeting: All lunch periods (lunch is not provided) in Room 2104. MANDATORY for all sophomores and juniors who are interested in the SPARK program. FRIDAY At 12 Noon ~ Registration Deadline For Biliteracy Exam: The February 2023 Biliteracy Exam is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25. Visit Stevenson’s Biliteracy page and Biliteracy Exam FAQ for languages offered, registration, and payment information. THURSDAY, Feb. 23:  CLC Application Workshop – All lunch periods in the CCC MARCH 1-APRIL 1 ~ Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1. MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests  MARCH 10 ~ Deadline For Odyssey Logo Contest Submission: Design the 2024 Odyssey Logo. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. Prize is $150! More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website. MARCH 23 ~ Deadline To Register For Summer School *NOTE: Summer School registration is different from the academic school year registration/fees payment process that will begin in mid-May.  CLUBS MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation. EVENTS FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Early-Bird Ticket Deadline For Winterfest 2023: Arcade!  Dance is SATURDAY, Feb. 25 Guest forms may be submitted through FRIDAY.  TUESDAY, Feb. 28/WEDNESDAY, March 1 ~ HeartSmart EKG Testing: Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 26.  UNTIL MARCH 31 ~ Senior Party Cruise Tix: Early-Bird Price of $40: After March 31, price increases to $45. Cruise is May 25

Sports Notes

Boys Hockey: Stevenson hockey players Dylan Jette, Will Harlow and Davis Jegers played in the 2023 AHAI All-State game Monday night at the AHAI Hockey Center in Bensenville. It was the 35th year that the All-State Game has been held and Jette, Harlow and Jegers were three of 42 players across the state selected to one of two All-State teams that competed in the game. 

IHSA Awards Stevenson Fall Athletic Teams: The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) recently honored nine fall athletic teams from Stevenson with its IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award. This award recognizes teams that maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their respective seasons. The Stevenson teams recognized include: Boys Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Football, Girls Cross Country, Girls Golf, Girls Swimming & Diving, Girls Tennis and Girls Volleyball. Congratulations, Patriots!

Register for Summer Sports Camp: The Athletic Department at Stevenson High School is proud to offer a sports camp for freshmen through seniors. The programming exists to help student-athletes reach their athletic goals through affordable, high-quality sports camps for high school students. Check out the Summer Sports Camp brochure, which is also located on the athletics webpage. Register here for Summer Sports Camp. 

Sports Events Ahead

TOMORROW ~ Boys Wrestling State Finals: Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman will compete in the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals in Champaign. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. TOMORROW at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Tickets can be purchased via: Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets

FRIDAY ~ Girls Gymnastics State Finals: Ashley Schabes and Emma Fang qualified for the girls gymnastics IHSA State Finals starting at 4:30 p.m. on FRIDAY at Palatine High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

SATURDAY ~ Boys Swimming/Diving Sectional: Fresh off its North Suburban Conference championship, Stevenson’s boys swimming and diving team will be competing in the IHSA Sectional on SATURDAY at Lake Forest High School, 1285 McKinley Road. Tickets are $6 and those who attend the diving competition in the morning (9 a.m. start with balcony opening at 8:30 a.m.) will be able to use that ticket for the entire swimming session in the afternoon (1 p.m. start, with balcony opening at 12 noon). Tickets must be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING ~ Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document. 
TOMORROW ~ Mandatory Student-Athlete Meeting: 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the West Auditorium.
FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Boys Lacrosse Meeting: Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15 ~ Deadline For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Sports Results

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 

The Varsity Competitive Dance team traveled to Orlando last weekend to compete in the Dance Team Union (DTU) Nationals and finished with a CHAMPIONSHIP!

Stevenson won the Large Varsity Jazz Dance Division.

In addition, the team also placed third in the Large Varsity Lyrical Division.

Congratulations to the dancers on an incredible season!

Girls Basketball: Stevenson (10-4, 21-11) started its playoff run against Highland Park in the IHSA Regional semifinal at Lake Zurich and won 52-14. Next up for the Patriots is host Lake Zurich at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Junior Emory Klatt is pictured at right in last night’s game. Photo courtesy student photographer, sophomore David Simmons.



Boys Basketball: The Patriots (11-3, 20-7) traveled to Mundelein for their final regular season game and lost 57-49. Christian Uremovich scored 14 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and added 3 assists. Aidan Bardic chipped in with 11 points. Stevenson opens IHSA Regional tournament action at Lake Zurich next Wednesday. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. against Highland Park.

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

Feb. 15-28:Black History Month
Feb. 16: Late Arrival
Feb. 17:Senior Showcase
Feb. 20: NO SCHOOL: President’s Day!
Feb. 20:Girls Water Polo Fundraiser ~ Lou Malnati’s
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023
Feb. 22:Winter Choir Concert

Prize For Designing Next Odyssey Logo Is $150!

The next Odyssey at Stevenson is one year away, but plans are already being made for its return in February of 2024.

The Fine Arts Division is now accepting design submissions for the 2024 Odyssey logo! Odyssey, Stevenson’s biennial arts festival, will take place Feb. 13-14, 2024.

During Odyssey, students attend a variety of curated performances and creative hands-on workshops during two school days in February.

Odyssey features more than 200 professionals in dance, music, performing, visual and media arts. These artists, educators, and performing groups teach, inspire, entertain, and encourage students to think creatively throughout their time at Stevenson and beyond.

A new logo, designed by a Stevenson student, is selected for every Odyssey. Submissions will be accepted now through Friday, March 10. The student who designs the winning logo will receive $150 and have their logo featured on all promotional materials for Odyssey 2024.

More information about Odyssey and the logo contest can be found on the Odyssey website.

Orchestra Chamber Concert Doubled The Fun Last Night

Members of the Patriot Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra classes performed in small ensembles over two exciting events (all in one night!) as part of last night’s Orchestra Chamber Concert.

Photos And Video: Joel Lerner

Happy Valentine’s Day, Patriots!

Don’t forget to wish the people you love a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here are some fun facts about Valentine’s Day, courtesy “Good Housekeeping” magazine.

Mating Season: In the 1300s, Valentine’s Day officially became associated with love and romance, a tradition that first started from the common belief in France and England that birds started their mating season on Feb. 14.
Roses Galore: Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine’s Day each year.
Color-Coded: The color of flower given on Valentine’s Day holds meaning. Red = Love; Pink = Happiness; Purple = Royalty; White = Sympathy.
Hallmark Moment: Americans send 145 million Valentine’s Day cards each year. Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards annually, followed by children, mothers and wives.
Box Of Chocolates: The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861. Today, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each year.
UR Sweet: More than 8 billion conversation hearts are manufactured each year.

Thinking About Attending The College Of Lake County?
Multiple CLC Workshops On Tap…Continuing TODAY!

Seniors: The College And Career Center is hosting a series of College Of Lake County workshops throughout the Second Semester, continuing TODAY.

If you would like to participate, please plan ahead. Students can attend application workshops during their lunch or free period(s). Other workshops during the school day will require teacher permission to be excused from class.

Here is the schedule for the rest of February:
TODAY: CLC Application Workshop ~ 8th period in the CCC
THURSDAY, Feb. 23:  CLC Application Workshops – All lunch periods in the CCC

TODAY: Find A Job At Summer Job Fair! Representatives from more than 40 local businesses (camps, food, retail) will be sharing part-time work opportunities available to students this summer at the upcoming Summer Job Fair. Stevenson is hosting the event TODAY during the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-period lunches in Rooms 5120, 5124 and 5128 of the Patriot Wellness Center, and students may visit any time. To see which businesses and organizations will be attending, please be sure to check out the 2023 Summer Job Fair Information Map! Speaking Of Jobs: Don’t forget that the Student Career Connection page on the Stevenson website is full of jobs and internships of interest to students. Those listings are updated regularly, so check them out!

Totally Tubular, Man! Winterfest Week Is Next Week! Here’s The 411!

Throwing it back to the 1980s, Winterfest Week will get underway next week, starting Tuesday, with a week’s worth of fun activities and a arcade-themed dance that will serve as the grand finale on Saturday (Feb. 25).

Dance Tickets: Early-bird pricing of $25 runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Guest Form: If you would like to bring a guest (a student from another school) to the Winterfest Dance, you must fill out a guest form. Deadline to submit forms: FRIDAY. 

Theme Days: Tuesday (Feb. 21): Twin Day; Wednesday (Feb. 22): Pink Wednesday; Thursday (Feb. 23): Anything But a Backpack Day; Friday (Feb. 24): Spirit Day; Monday (Feb. 27): Pajamas vs. Professional Day

Custom Website: For the most updated information about Winterfest, please check out the custom Winterfest Website created and maintained by Student Council.

IM Basketball Champions Crowned!

Shout out to all the intramural teams that competed in the IM Basketball Tournament over the weekend in the Fieldhouse.

Here are the winning teams, by class:
Seniors: Cornhuskers (pictured top left)
Juniors: Mavericks (top right)
Sophomores: Practice Squad (bottom left)
Freshmen: UNC Tarheels (bottom right)

All photos except for the photo of the Freshmen Team are courtesy student photographer Adam Graniczny. Instagram: @adam.graniczny

The Reminders For Students section tightens our Student Announcements section by including information about events/action items that have already been fully promoted in the Digest, but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines (submissions/applications/permission slips). These reminders, which will run every day, will include direct links to applicable websites or documents, and/or to previous editions of the “Digest” that feature the full listing about the event. Please check here regularly!

ACADEMICS

THURSDAY ~  SPARK Summer 2023 Internship Program Information Meeting: All lunch periods (lunch is not provided) in Room 2104. MANDATORY for all sophomores and juniors who are interested in the SPARK program.
FRIDAY At 12 Noon ~ Registration Deadline For Biliteracy Exam: The February 2023 Biliteracy Exam is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25. Visit Stevenson’s Biliteracy page and Biliteracy Exam FAQ for languages offered, registration, and payment information.
MARCH 1-APRIL 1 ~ Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships: Apply for these post-secondary scholarships, with deadlines ranging from March 1 to April 1.
MARCH 8 ~ Deadline To Register For Second-Semester AP Tests 
MARCH 23 ~ Deadline To Register For Summer School
*NOTE: Summer School registration is different from the academic school year registration/fees payment process that will begin in mid-May. 

CLUBS
MARCH 4 ~ Deadline To Register For Team For Kilometers For Kenya This is a walking/Running Competition, sponsored by National Honor Society, that will be held on March 11 in the Fieldhouse. Make a donation.

EVENTS

FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Early-Bird Ticket Deadline For Winterfest 2023: Arcade!
Dance is SATURDAY, Feb. 25Guest forms may be submitted through FRIDAY. 
TUESDAY, Feb. 28/WEDNESDAY, March 1 ~ HeartSmart EKG Testing: Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 26. 
UNTIL MARCH 31 ~ Senior Party Cruise Tix: Early-Bird Price of $40: Cruise is May 25

Sports Notes

Stevenson Coaches Attend Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop

More than 200 coaches from the Stevenson Athletics Department recently attended the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) “Culture, Practice, and Games” workshop, as part of the department’s professional development.

Last year, all coaches partnered with PCA and participated in the “Sports Can Battle Racism” workshop.

Sports Events Ahead

TONIGHT ~ Girls Basketball Regional: The girls basketball team starts its playoff run TONIGHT in the IHSA Regional at Lake Zurich High School against Highland Park. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

THURSDAY ~ Boys Wrestling State Finals: Lorenzo Frezza and Thomas Schoolman will compete in the IHSA Boys Wrestling State Finals in Champaign. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. on THURSDAY at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Tickets can be purchased via: Fighting Illini Wrestling Tickets

FRIDAY ~ Girls Gymnastics State Finals: Ashley Schabes and Emma Fang qualified for the girls gymnastics IHSA State Finals starting at 4:30 p.m. on FRIDAY at Palatine High School. Tickets can be purchased via GoFan

SATURDAY ~ Boys Swimming/Diving Sectional: Fresh off its North Suburban Conference championship, Stevenson’s boys swimming and diving team will be competing in the IHSA Sectional on SATURDAY at Lake Forest High School, 1285 McKinley Road. Tickets are $6 and those who attend the diving competition in the morning (9 a.m. start with balcony opening at 8:30 a.m.) will be able to use that ticket for the entire swimming session in the afternoon (1 p.m. start, with balcony opening at 12 noon). Tickets must be purchased via GoFan.

Sports Reminders

Similar to the new Reminders For Students section, Sports Reminders is a daily sports section that includes sports items that have already been fully promoted in the “Digest,” but that have yet to happen or are still open-ended with deadlines. Please check here regularly!

ONGOING ~ Spring Sports Registration. For more information about Spring Sports, check out this document. 
THURSDAY ~ Mandatory Student-Athlete Meeting: 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the West Auditorium.
FRIDAY, Feb. 24 ~ Boys Lacrosse Meeting: Room 1204 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 15 ~ Deadline For Hall Of Fame Nominations

Sports Results

Allied Basketball: The Allied Basketball Team (pictured above) hosted Wauconda last Thursday for its Senior Night. The Patriots won 47-31 with Mark Brady and Ryan Kieffer leading the way in scoring. Next up for Stevenson is a game against Vernon Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Fieldhouse. Please enjoy this full gallery of photos from Senior Night, courtesy teacher Matthew Schwenk.

Correction: In Monday’s “Daily Digest,” the name of wrestler Sajra Sulejmani was spelled incorrectly. We apologize for the error.

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

Feb. 14-28:Black History Month
Feb. 14:Summer Job Fair
Feb. 14:CCC Presents: CLC Application Workshop
Feb. 16: Late Arrival
Feb. 17:Senior Showcase
Feb. 20:NO SCHOOL: President’s Day!
Feb 21-25:Winterfest Week 2023