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H-F staff awards four scholarships

The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO), the union representing teachers and instructional assistants at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has awarded four students with $500 scholarships. The winners were announced at the May honors convocation.  HFEO Service Awards were presented to Kori Barnes and Christian Scott, and the HFEO Future Teacher Award was[Read More…]

H-F board committees reorganized

Steve Anderson, as president of the District 233 school board, has made several committee changes.  He notified board members May 31 of the new assignments. The changes, effective June 5, are having the biggest impact on Jody Scariano, the longest serving board member. She will no longer be the Finance[Read More…]

Pickup truck discussion returns to Flossmoor board Monday

Flossmoor’s long-standing prohibition on pickup truck parking in residential neighborhoods will be back on the agenda at Monday’s board village board meeting.   According to a media advisory released Friday, the village board “will discuss the consideration of a revision to the Village of Flossmoor Zoning Ordinance which regulates the[Read More…]

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Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide

An event locals have known as something special for the past 17 years is being recognized throughout the state this year. As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, Drivin’ the Dixie has been named an official Illinois Bicentennial event. It’s also received four awards from the Illinois State Historical Society and an award of[Read More…]

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H-F Steppers Club takes national title

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Steppers Club’s synchronized dance routine was judged the best in the country at the Youth Step USA National Championships co-ed division on May 26 in Newark, New Jersey. Catherine Cook, the team coach, won Coach of the Year honors.

21 H-F High students awarded scholarships

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation has announced the 2018 scholarship winners.  The foundation manages these scholarship accounts and makes the awards to seniors at the end of the school year. This year, 21 students received awards.  Elizabeth F. Barry Memorial Scholarship — Lauren Parker, $2,500.  Elyse Bell Girls Golf Scholarship — LaMeah Brownlee,[Read More…]

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