The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board honored outgoing board president Bob Haderlein for his 12 years of service. Newly elected board member Christina Farley Jackson took the oath of office for a six-year term at the May 16 board meeting and will fill Haderlein’s seat.
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F students examine international issues at Illinois forum
Major current issue being discussed internationally were in the spotlight April 27 when10 students from Homewood-Flossmoor High School joined with more than 100 students from high schools across the state for the Illinois Capitol Forum on America’s Future. This was the 15th year H-F has participated, said teacher Scott Aronson.
H-F assistant principal Fantin resigns
The District 233 school board Tuesday accepted the resignation of Craig Fantin, one of two assistant principals at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He will serve at H-F through June 30, and then move to his new position as principal at Peotone High School.
Kim O’Lone recognized for 17 years of PTA volunteering
The Homewood District 153 Parent-Teacher Association selected Kim O’Lone recipient of the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Picketers bring state budget concerns for Gov. Rauner
A small group of protesters brought a very strong message to the corner of Flossmoor Road and Kedzie Avenue Friday afternoon: Pass a state budget. Local members of Action for a Better Tomorrow (ABT) came to share that and a few other messages with Gov. Bruce Rauner during his[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner applauds outstanding H-F High School arts programs
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner got a first-hand look at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s outstanding arts programs on Friday. At every stop on his visit he cheered “Go Vikings!” and gave congratulations to students and teachers for their outstanding work.
Talent and dedication leads to H-F student drama interpretation state honors
Being in any competition is intense. To have 19 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students act on a stage as one unit takes talent, patience, skill and training. That, and hours of rehearsals led to a third place win for the Group Interpretation team’s presentation of “Jekyll and Hyde” at the[Read More…]
H-F dramatic interpretation takes honors at state competition
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School dramatic group interpretation team took third place honors for their 30-minute performance of “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Illinois High School Association’s Drama and Group Interpretation State Finals at the University of Illinois-Springfield in March.
One-Minute Movie Festival open to creative filmmakers
The Homewood Public Library is hosting its second annual One-Minute Movie Festival scheduled for 7 p.m. June 29 at the library, 19717 Dixie Highway. “Creativity is the key,” said Kelly Campos of the Homewood Library staff. “Last year’s winners proved you can do some interesting presentations in 60 seconds.”[Read More…]
H-F senior awarded Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship
The Western Golf Association (WGA) and the Chick Evans Scholars Foundation have selected Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduating senior Gianmarco Petrelli the 2017 Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship recipient.
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