Dear Parents,
As I write this letter, the leaves are falling making way for the winter season. It is my hope that you had the opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends during the Thanksgiving break. It is the time of year when I take time to reflect about things for which I am grateful. Being the principal of this great high school is at the top of my list!
So far (as of October 28th) we have much to celebrate. Wheaton North High School is proud to announce that we have thirteen National Merit Semifinalists: Josh Billingham, Katina Bolos, Kevin Bomher, Ethan Brauer, Will Bywaters, Meghan Exner, April Jenkins, Flora Jin, Corey Kollbocker, Karl Lykken, Rachel McGivern, Anita Sherbeck and Alex Taira. These semifinalists represent the top 1% of seniors across the nation, and now have the opportunity to compete in the National Merit Finalist competition. Additionally, we have fourteen National Merit Commended Students: Benjamin Barry, Todd Bogue, David Brinkman, Hannah Farnsworth, Michael Grover, Dayna Hansberger, Molly Hutzler, Jessica Iszczyszyn, Abbey Krentz, Devyn Manschot, Josh Oakley, Paul Rebman, Jacintha Sales, and Rachel Staky. These commended students represent the top 2% – 4% of the seniors across the nation who took the test. Congratulations to both the Semifinalists and Commended students, their parents, their teachers, and District 200 for preparing them to reach their potential!
In addition to our National Merit honorees, the following students have been selected as the Illinois Music Education Association District 9 Musicians: Band – Susannah Saylor, Adam Spahn, Devyn Manschot; Orchestra – Sareena Daniel, Emma Grisanzio, Marianthie Wank, Noah Whitney; Chorus – Bethany Albright, Michael Grover, Elisabeth Holaway, Ian Koziara, Samantha Long, Jenna Truty; Jazz Band – Josh Billingham; and Vocal Jazz – Meagan Bruck, Micha Tryba. Wheaton North High School is very proud of these fine musicians! We extend our congratulations to their teachers: Mrs. Nooden, Mr. Noworyta, and Mr. Rudd for preparing them for this level of competition.
As you read through this newsletter, please make note of the many upcoming events occurring in December, January, and early February. As noted in the last newsletter, first semester concludes after the winter break. The exam schedule includes shortened days on January 13, 14, and 15, 2010. Students are expected to be in attendance on exam days unless they are sick. There is a small break between first and second semester: January 18 – no school due to Martin Luther King holiday and January 19 – no school for students due to teacher records day. Second semester begins officially on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. As you know, many classes and teachers change during this transition so Wheaton North will be hosting a second semester Parent Curriculum Night on Wednesday, February 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. Details for Curriculum Night are included in this newsletter.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. I am aware of the concerns regarding the H1N1 flu and flu season. Updated information is continually being posted to the District 200 website: www.cusd200.org . As we are given information from the DuPage County Health Department, we pass it on to our parents. To date, our absentee rate has not exceeded what we would consider “normal” for this time of year. The DuPage CHD monitors all schools daily attendance. We count on parents to report when students are home with the flu or flu- like symptoms. Additionally, we ask that students who are sick stay home. I hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday season celebrating with family and friends. It continues to be a privilege to serve the students and community of Wheaton North High School.
Sincerely,
Jill Bullo, principal
I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. It is hard to believe it is December already and the semester is winding down. First semester will end on January 15, 2010 with final exams on January 12-15. Report cards will be mailed home on January 25, 2010. Your student should have brought home their 12-week progress report on Friday, November 20, 2009. If you did not receive the 12-week progress report, please contact your student’s counselor.
Mark your calendars.......
On January 27, 2010, we will hold the 8 th Grade Parent Orientation for the parents of the Class of 2014. The evening will begin at 7:00 PM in the Taylor Auditorium to discuss high school procedures and course selections. We are excited to have over 500 new freshmen joining Wheaton North next year.
The 2 nd Semester Curriculum Parent Nightis scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2010. We had an incredible turnout first semester. We look forward to everyone attending this semester!
I hope that your student is having a rewarding high school experience. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 784-7303.
“Oh the weather outside is frightful, but our Holiday Concert is so delightful”
Please join us for our annual Holiday Concert featuring all music groups from Wheaton North High School.
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 2:00
Location: Wheaton North GymnasiumThe concert should last approximately 2 hours (as do many fine performances) and will feature a variety of musical selections that will surely put you in a festive mood. Please remember that cushions for the bleachers are not only allowed, but recommended!
This year, our concert will be professionally recorded as a double CD set! All music students will be given pre-order sheets in November. If you would like to order a CD and a student has not approached you prior to our concert, please e-mail me at anooden@cusd200.org.
As our tradition continues, the entire music department will end our concert with the “Hallelujah” Chorus. Please pull out those old “Messiah” booklets and join us on the risers at the end of our concert. There is truly nothing more amazing than singing the world’s most famous oratorio together with our community.
On Friday, December 11, North students in English classes will be offered tea & a "slice" of Jane Austen via filmed versions of her novels, all in honor of the author's 234th birthday (actually on Dec. 16). Information concerning a special Jane Austen poster contest, featuring a first place prize of $300, as well as two $100 prizes will also be shared. The contest theme is "Celebrating the Life or Jane Austen or One of Her Novels" and is sponsored by the Chicago Region branch of the Jane Austen Society of North America. More information is available in Room 422 or online at http://www.jasnachicago.org/outreach.html.
Are you interested in helping to improve our environment towards cleaner air, water, and land? Club Environmental Rescue ( E.R.) does just that! Club E.R. helps to preserve the Earth one meeting at a time. Where else can you spend your time saving the world?!? Students recycle, plant new trees and plants, do environmental clean-ups, take fun fields trips, promote environmental issues to others, and do fund raisers to support the environment. If you want to have fun and feel good about improving the environment for Mother Earth, people, and animals, Club E.R. is for you! Students can contact Ms. Gathman at Lgathman@cusd200.org or Mrs. Paulsen at Cpaulsen@cusd200.org or visit our Club Environmental Rescue website at http://wnhs.org/activities/cluber/index.htm. It is FREE to join this club. There is NO activity fee and this is a great club to make new friends who also care to rescue and preserve our planet!
Christmas Sharing is a program where all of the District 200 schools join together to provide much needed assistance to families in need within the boundaries of Wheaton-Warrenville Community School District 200. At Wheaton North, we will be collecting the items starting on Monday, November 30 and ending on Friday, December 4th. This year, our focus will be on providing non-perishable food, toiletry, paper products and personal hygiene items such as tooth paste, tooth brushes, etc. Also needed are gently used household goods, toys, and clothing- especially coats and jackets. As usual, this will be a competition between the first period classes. Each day, the winning classes will be announced. Please help support the families in our community by donating to this worthy cause. Questions? Contact Mrs. Martinez: lmartine@cusd200.org
Student Council’s Freshman Class will be sponsoring the Mother/Son Dance on Sunday, January 31. The dance will begin at 5:00 and tickets will be $60 a couple or $85 for two daughters/one father. The dance and dinner will take place in the Commons at Wheaton North. The Freshman Class is busy planning the food, music and decorations. Ticket information will be available soon. Contact Mrs. Martinez: lmartine@cusd200.org or Miss Saad: ksaad@cusd200.org for more information.
Students in German 3, 4 and 5 will experience first-hand what it is like to shop at a German Christmas market when they visit Chicago's annual Christkindlmarkt at Daley Plaza in December. Since many of the vendors are from Germany, students have the opportunity to practice the language skills they have been learning in the classroom with native speakers.
Mr. Ward and Mr. Pribaz are offering a Civil war study tour for WNHS students, family and friends . The trip will be August 2 nd- August 6 th 2010. We will be visiting the Civil Warr battlefields of Antitam, Maryland, Gettysburg Pennsylvania and an historical tour of Washington DC and Alexandria Virginia. If you have any questions please e-mail Bob Ward at rward@cusd200.org
Another season, another fantastic production! The Love of Three Oranges was a great success, thanks to an excellent cast, crew, directing staff, and supporters.
And now on to our next production, this year’s spring musical, taking the stage Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, 2010. We hope to see you at the performance! Auditions take place on Monday-Thursday, December 14-17, and rehearsals begin Monday, January 4, 2010. There are many opportunities to get involved on stage and behind-the-scenes, so students can see Mr. Coleman, Ms. Nooden, Mr. Rudd, Mr. Griegoliet, or Ms. Schmitz to join our team. Parents, we need your help with sewing costumes, too! Contact Dee Horky at dhorky@cusd200.org if you can lend us a hand.
As always, up-to-date information is available at http://www.wnhs.org/activities/Drama/index.htm., where you can sign up to have information emailed directly to your inbox.
We have had a great turn out for our first two meetings. Our October 13 th meeting Ms. Schmitz, Ms. Saad and two actors from our fall play “The Love of Three Oranges” gave us a sneak preview – great job & thanks. Remember our Candlelight Bowling event is Saturday, November 14 th – hope you can join the fun. Directories should be ready by the time this newsletter is in your home – we are trying to have it available at different events and a blast will go out regarding them. Also we are still looking for volunteers for our Dinner/Silent Auction which is March 6 th at Arrowhead Golf Course. Please check out our website at www.wnhsbooster.org for the latest news. Again thanks to all our volunteers – where would we be without you.
Regards, Dee Horky
Want to be pictured with the Class of ’10 in this year’s yearbook? You need to have your picture taken by HRImaging/Root by December 12. You do not need to buy anything from them, but for consistency, only the HR photograph will be used in WN’s book. Call today to schedule your appointment at either the Naperville (630-416-0552) or Schaumburg (847-706-9688) studio.
FROM THE CONDUCTOR’S PODIUM:
Students Honored
IMEA, or the Illinois Music Educator Association, sponsors All-Regional and All-State Honor ensembles for Band, Choir, and Orchestra. Students are accepted into these ensembles based on the auditions held on October 7th. This year, the Band department is proud to announce the following students were selected for IMEA Honor Ensembles:
Josh Billingham – Trombone (Jazz)
Devyn Manschot – Bass (Organizational)
Susannah Saylor – Flute (Organizational)
Adam Spahn – Clarinet (Organizational)Additionally, special congratulations to the following 8th hour music students, all of which are National Merit Scholar Semi-finalists:
Josh Billingham
Ethan Braur
Alex Taira
Will Bywaters
Karl Lykken
Wind Ensemble: Special Honors
The Wheaton North 2010. The performance is Peoria at the Pierre Marquette Hotel in their Grand Ballroom at Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the IMEA All- State Convention in a lecture/concert setting. We will be performing on Saturday January 30 th, 8 am. For that reason the Wind Ensemble will travel to Peoria on Thursday evening and stay overnight, returning on Saturday afternoon. Additionally, the Wind Ensemble was also selected to perform at the Western Illinois Band Showcase the weekend of February 26 and 27. As it was with our NYC tour last year, the Wind Ensemble is a group that needs everyone present to perform at our best. Please plan for your child to attend these events, as both of them are on non-attendance days. Several fund-raising events have been organized and approved to defray the costs of the trip. These fund raisers are not required, but encouraged for all students, to help lower the cost of the tour.
Holiday Gala Concert!
The Music Department’s annual Holiday Gala Concert will take place on SUNDAY December 13th at 2 pm. We request that all audience members help us to help the needy by bringing a non-perishable food donation with you to the concert. We would like to do our part to help our community.
Additionally, this year the Holiday Concert will be professionally recorded as a departmental fund raiser. Contact your friendly neighborhood music student to pre order your copy today! Cost is $25 for a double-CD of the whole concert. They make great holiday presents and stocking stuffers as well as mementos for graduating seniors, out-of-town family members, etc.
Market Day
Yearning for your favorite Market Day dishes? Market Day is available at Wheaton North sponsored by the Falcon Band Parent Organization. Our pick-up days are on Mondays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Band Hallway on the northwest end of the building. Use door #16. Profits support the many activities of all our band programs.
Order forms are also available in the Main Office or you can order on-line at www.marketday.com and specify Wheaton North as your pick-up site.
2009 – 2010 Sale Dates:
December 14, 2009
January 25, 2010
February 22, 2010
March 22, 2010
April 26, 2010
May 24, 2010
June 21, 201
Jean M. Gombar
Market Day Chairperson
“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.” - - Sun Tzu
Each year our Junior students participate in the Prairie State Achievement Examination which consists of the ACT (Day 1) and Work Keys (Day 2). As an incentive to do their best on the 08-09 PSAE, Wheaton North offered participating Junior students an opportunity to earn a 09-10 1 st Semester Final Exam Voucher/Vouchers if they “met” or “exceeded” state standards in Reading and/or Math. The voucher/vouchers can be used for any final exam. The following information explains how students can obtain their 1 st Semester Final Exam Voucher/Vouchers.
1st Semester Final Exam Voucher Process:
- All Students will pick up their PSAE Score Sheet and accompanying voucher/vouchers (if they met/exceeded in Reading and/or Math) in the Commons area during lunches on December 10 th.
- Students will submit vouchers to teachers from December 11 th through January 6 th. (Includes winter break)
- Students will submit the voucher to the teacher after the student and their parent have signed it. The teacher signs it—gives it back to the student as soon as possible
- The student submits it to the counselor and the counselor signs it and enters the name into a list that can be accessed through the U drive.
- Teachers should keep track of who is using the vouchers for each of their classes.
- The master voucher list can be accessed through the U drive.
- The deadline for students to submit the completed voucher to their counselor is Friday, January 8 th at 2:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Biscan at 630-784-7302.
2nd Semester Driver Education Students and Parents:
Driver Education Parent Night will be on Thursday, January 21 st at 7 p.m. in the Large Auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for all second semester Drivers Education students and at least one parent/guardian.
Did You Know?
Beginning January 1 st, 2010 two new laws will go into effect in order to strengthen Illinois laws on distracted driving. The new laws “ban” text messaging while driving, and using a cell phone when in a school or construction zones.
The penalty for violating either of these measures results in a moving violation that will go on the motorist’s driving record as well as accompanying fines and court costs to be determined by the judge.
You can log onto the Secretary of States web site if you have any further question about the new laws regarding teenage drivers at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Mr. Mike Oleszek (630) 784-7490; moleszek@cusd200.org
Even though the media has been overwhelmingly presenting the Novel H1N1 evolving story for the past nine months, there are some good health tips to be learned about infection control. Each of us can protect our own health and that of others by:
- Washing our hands frequently.
- Covering our mouth when we cough with either a disposable tissue or your sleeve.
- STAY HOME when you do not feel well and stay home for the extra day when you have had a temperature over 100 degrees.
- Drink plenty of fluids and rest as much as possible.
- See a doctor with symptoms of; difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting, if flu like symptoms improve then return with fever and worse cough.
- Remember stress and fatigue can affect your body’s ability to fight infections.
- The H1N1 immunization is recommended even if you have already experienced ‘flu like symptoms’
- Get the facts about your illness from a reliable source.
Accurate and timely information can be found at http://www.cdc.gov or http://ready.illinois.gov or http://www.protectdupage.org or by calling the DuPage County Health Department hotline for H1N1 information at 630/ 221-7600.
District 200 has a close partnership with the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and follows their guidance for illness notification and cleaning procedures. The most recent information available from the DCHD can be viewed on the district website at http://CUSD200.org.
We hope you are having a great school year. I would like to take this opportunity to summarize two important services in our office that involve safety and student support. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
School Safety/Drills
Safety is a number one priority at Wheaton North. We do everything we can to ensure a safe environment for our students. For that reason, we have a number of safety procedures for a variety of crisis situations. We work closely with the Wheaton Police and Fire Departments to coordinate our efforts. To begin, we run three fire drills per year. We also conduct one lockdown drill, one severe weather drill, and one bus evacuation drill. After we conduct these drills, we review them to help us best prepare for the situations. In addition, we have off-site emergency evacuation areas in the case that we have to vacate the building. Our walking site is Wheaton Bowl, and our travel site is Wheaton-Warrenville South High School. These sites have been approved by the District Safety Committee. We urge you to make sure your telephone information is accurate in case we need to contact you from one of these sites.
Support Staff
One of our goals is for all students to receive the best possible education and to have a successful and rewarding experience at Wheaton North High School. Many adolescents, though, confront challenges both in and out of school that may interfere with their education and/or personal growth if not properly addressed. In addition to our teaching staff, we have a multitude of support staff to assist our students. These include the deans, guidance counselors, school nurse, school resource officer, social workers and psychologists. Our support staff teams meet weekly to discuss students who are at risk to receiving a quality education due to poor grades, attendance, behavior and/or outside influences. At these weekly meetings, we also determine appropriate interventions for these students. Parents and guardians are also an important part of this team. We will contact you to discuss our concerns and work with you to devise a plan to assist your student. Please contact a member of your student’s support team if you have any questions or concerns.
Seniors - Don’t miss the chance to receive a $500 scholarship from the Wheaton North Falcon Booster Club! Up to ten awards will be made to senior students who have been active in Wheaton North activities and plan to attend a one to four year accredited educational program after graduation.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of participation in Wheaton North activities (such as athletics, performing arts, student clubs, and other school related activities), leadership, a personal statement and academic record.
Applications may be submitted now through April 7, 2010. Forms, including instructions and further information, are available in the school Guidance Office or may be downloaded from the Booster Club website at www.wnhsboosters.org. It’s never too early to get started on your application!
Attention Senior Parents
Hopefully, your senior student has completed most, if not all, of their college applications. However, this is just a reminder that students should turn in applications and transcripts to their counselor for colleges with a January 1 st deadline no later than Monday, December 14th. This will ensure the counselor and registrar have ample time to complete any necessary forms (i.e. recommendation letters, counselor page, etc.) and mail the application/transcript before Winter Break.
Second Semester Course Verification Forms
Students’ second semester course verification sheets will be distributed to students on Friday, December 4th during 3 rd period. Students and parents should review this form for accuracy and speak with their respective counselors with any questions. Students will have the opportunity to request a schedule change for elective courses only from Monday, December 7th through Friday, December 11th. After the11th, no schedule change requests will be honored.
Course Selection Calendar
Beginning in January, counselors will begin meeting with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to determine students’ course selections for the 2010-2011 school year. This is a two meeting process. The first meeting is an information session and will take place in mid-January. In this session counselors will discuss graduation requirements, new courses, and the overall course selection procedure. First semester teachers will recommend students for the 2010-2011 school year using the school’s scheduling software. These recommendations/courses will be automatically placed on students’ schedules for next year. Students will be given their recommendations during the course selection information session. Parents play a vital role in this process and should discuss and review their student’s recommendations and course selection sheet before signing off on final selections. The second meeting is a completion session where students present their course selections to their counselors. Completion sessions will begin in late January and continue through mid-February.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The quickest and most convenient way to complete the FAFSA is by using the on-line application. However, in order to use the on-line application a pin number is required. All parents and their dependent students applying for financial aid for the 2010-11 school year should get their pin number NOW! To obtain a pin number simply go to www.pin.ed.gov .
After January 1, 2009, you can go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA. Individual help in completing the FAFSA is available daily from the financial aid professional at the College of DuPage (630/942-2251). You do not have to be a COD student, present or future, to receive this invaluable help.
Scholarship Bulletin
Every month the Guidance Department provides students and parents with a list of local scholarships and some national scholarships through the Scholarship Bulletin. The Scholarship Bulletin is updated monthly and is available in the College and Career Center and on-line at wnhs.org →Counseling→Guidance Department→College/Career Resources. Senior students can also access it through PrepHq. Please have your student contact their counselor if he/she has forgotten their PrepHq log-in ID and password.
Local Scholarship Application
The Local Scholarship Application is now available in the College and Career Center. This is a great opportunity for students to apply for a number of scholarships by filling out one application. This year there are fourteen scholarships that are generously endowed by local community organizations. Awards range from $350 to $1500. The deadline for the application is Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Other Scholarship Search Sites
Fastweb.com
Collegeboard.com
Scholarships.com
Collegenet.com
Other Financial Aid Sites
College Zone.com - The website from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is a site that provides scholarship and financial aid information. It is an excellent resource that provides the information you need, when you need it. College Zone also offers Outreach Centers at all 48 community colleges in Illinois. Wheaton North students and parents are invited to make an appointment with the Outreach advisors in the financial aid office at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, (630) 942-4264. Again, you do not need to be a COD student to receive this service.
Finally, College Zone Advisors can be reached by phone (8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.) at 1-800-899-4722 and email (collegezone@isac.org).
PrepHq.com – Provides both the scholarships listed on the WNHS scholarship bulletin along with more detailed national list. It also highlights other financial aid information as well. A log-in is needed, so students should see their counselor if they have forgotten theirs.
Studentaid.gov – Source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education for funding education beyond high school. Site also provides very useful information on filling out and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
A Helpful Tip: Scholarship Scams – 10 Warning Signs*
- FEES – You shouldn’t have to pay to search for or apply for scholarships. Scholarships are about giving not taking!
- Credit card/bank account information needed: You should never have to give credit card or bank information to award providers.
- Scholarship guarantee: No one can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship because no one can control scholarship judges’ decisions. Also, be wary of “high success rates” – they usually do not refer to actual award winners.
- No work involved: With the exception of sweepstakes, legitimate scholarshipapplications require time andenergy.
- No contact information: Legitimate sponsors shouldprovide contact informationupon request. If the sponsor does not supply a valid e-mail address, phone number and mailing address (not a PO box) upon request, that could be the sign of a scam.
- Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert – it’s most likely a scam.
- Pressure tactics: Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially if the sponsor is asking you to pay.
- Claims of “exclusive” scholarships: Legitimatesponsors won’t restrictknowledge about their award toa single search service.
- An official-sounding name or endorsement doesn’t automatically mean legitimacy: A sponsor may usewords similar to legitimate organizations or have an official-looking seal, but might still be a scammer. Also, the federal government andthe U.S. Dept. of Education do not endorse private businesses.
- Your questions aren’t answered directly: If you can’tget a straight answer from asponsor regarding their application, what will be done with your information (e.g., if it will be sent to a third party) or other questions proceed with caution.
*If you still have doubts about a particular scholarship you should contact your student’s counselor immediately.
All interested students and their parents are invited to the Annual Open House-Wednesday, January 20th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and see current students in action, talk with teachers and staff, and learn about internships, scholarships, and related post-secondary opportunities for TCD graduates. TCD is located at 301 S. Swift Road in Addison, between North Avenue and Army Trail Road.
Girl’s Track and Field starts January 20 th. We meet at 2:30 in side the field house. Our season begins with an indoor schedule, so you can be in great shape before the snow melts!
We are open to anyone who wants to improve their athletic ability and conditioning. Our team is a combination of girls that have competed at the state level, to those that have never been involved with the sport. We compete in 18 events including sprints, distance, jumps, pole vault, Shot & Discus. Coaches will work with you to find your area of success. Our main objective is to see that every girl improves, and that we make the most of your time and talent.
Workouts will match your fitness level. Coaches will be sure that you are fully prepared before competing. We individualize our training to ensure each girl gets stronger and better, not injured and discouraged!
To join, you need to pay your athletic fee ($100) in the Athletic Office, make sure you have a current physical and parent permission form signed. Practice starts at 2:30 everyday inside the field house. Any questions please see Coach Macabobby, Coach Anderson, or Coach Schmalz.
I am extending an invitation your way for an event that is sure to excite! The Wheaton North Falconettes Dance Team is hosting their Seventh annual Dance Team Competition on January 24th, 2009. It is a day long event beginning at 8:30 a.m. showcasing dance teams and pom pons from throughout the state of Illinois. It is a family event for all ages. Proceeds go to support the Wheaton North Dance Program. Come support your Falconettes in their performances of hip hop and open pom. See you there!
On October 22, 2009, the Board of Education for District 200 appointed Dr. Charles Baker Acting Superintendent for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year. Dr. Baker is a familiar face in District 200 and brings a wealth of experience and talent to this new position. In 1972, he joined the district as an English and social studies teacher at Edison Middle School and remained there for eleven years. In 1983, he transferred to Wheaton Central High School as the English department chair. In two short years, he became assistant principal and in 1988 was named principal. In 1992, the school relocated becoming Wheaton Warrenville South High School and Dr. Baker remained principal until 2004. Following his retirement as principal, he joined the central office administration as director of secondary education.
On accepting the acting superintendent position, Dr. Baker commented, “My tenure in District 200 has provided a strong foundation for an understanding of the issues we face. We should never forget that this district is a high-performance school district, and the reason for that is the support it receives from the community, the eagerness of our students, the quality of our faculty and staff, and a Board of Education committed to maintaining that tradition.”
The Board of Education is moving forward immediately to secure a permanent superintendent and hopes to name that individual by mid to late spring with a starting date of July 1, 2010.
Congratulations to our fall athletes and coaches on a great fall season. Wheaton North finished the fall season with two IHSA Regional Championships, one Boys’ Soccer and Boys Cross Country. Along with our team accomplishments, Wheaton North had some outstanding individual accomplishments and it is an honor for me to recognize them at this time.
Regional Championships
Boys Soccer and Boys Cross Country
DVC All Conference
Girls Tennis - Katie Blum, Michal Ann Seeland
Football - Richard Finley, Steve Jones, Carson Rajcan
Girls VB - Liz Gulick, Kelsey Ullrich
Girls Golf - Ellysa Cassier, Natalie Kinsey
Boys Golf - Richie Van Voorhis
Girls XC - TBA
Boys XC - TBA
Boys Soccer - Patrick Langan, Josh Bennett
Girls Swim - TBA
*Girls swimming and Boy’s and Girls Cross Country post-season meeting are scheduled after our winter news letter deadline.
2010 Fall DuPage Valley Conference All Academic Team
Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the DuPage Valley Conference All Academic Team. In order to be selected to the All Academic Team, student athletes need to meet the following criteria:
- Varsity letter winner
- Have a minimum accumulative GPA of 4.0
- Previous semester made the Blue or Gold Honor Roll
Elvin Ahmeti, Bridgette Ecklund, Jack Lorentsen, Marissa Russman, Dakota Allen, Meghan Exner, Claire Macy, Austin Sahly, Eric Altimari, Kevin Farley, Joe McKinley, Matthew Sambo, Hillary Barry, Hannah Farnsworth, Matthew Medendorp, Trevor Schmit, Irina Bartolomey, Darren Fill, Alex Meek, Brittney Schlenburg, Carolyn Bassi, Richard Finley, Dimitri Mendoza, Michal Ann Seeland, Michael Biegalski, Daniel Freeman, Edward Minaya, Andrew Shadid, Logan Blair, Blythe Garma, Vito Miulli, Allison Simmons, Jack Blanchard, John Gibbs, Brooke Murphy, Madeline Simon, John Bloss, Lauren Graham, John Murphy, Erik Simon, Katherine Blum, Zachary Gudanick, Benjamin Murrow, Rebecca Smith, Katerina Bolos, Elizabeth Gulick, Kyle Newhouse, Samuel Smith, Reece Butler, Cutler Hane, Michael Norgard, Justin Swider, Kevin Bomher, Kyle Harrington, Jacques Ntahoturi, Haley Straus, Jack Borto, Samuel Hoffman, Daniel O’Malley, Andrew Tenjum, Madeline Bucheit, Sarah Houston, Bridget Oslund, Kelsey Tharnstrom, Michael Caponi, Karen Jensen, Samuel Otto, Luke Theobald, Andrew Carlburg, Courtney Kayne, Erikh Paradise, Hunter Thorson, Elysa Cassier, Shaniel Katariwala, Lauren Peters, Thomas Ward, Kelsey Chow, Natalie Kinsey, Geoff Pevitts, Katelyn Thornton, Kyle Conrad, Kimberly Kunz, Caleb Philbrick, Megan Thornton, Megan Davis, Kurt Klinger, Carson Rajcan, Kelsey Ullrich, Emily Delaney, Kelsey Kulow, Lauren Ralph, Jacob Waterman, Andrew Dietz, Patrick Langan, Alexa Reinecke, James Waterman, Jason Dowell, Andrew Lee, Kyle Rezabek, Samuel Weatherred, Laura Drabrant, Connor Loehrke, Jordan Richert, Mekael Wesley-Rosa, Jack Riordan, Eric Wynn.
Winter Sports
I hope you have had a great fall season and that you are excited to begin the winter season as a Falcon. Listed below you will find information regarding all of the winter sports programs. Hopefully this will answer most of your questions. However, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Athletic Office or contact the coach directly. If you are looking for updated schedules, please visit our web site at www.wnhs.org.
Important Dates
November 19 - Winter Pictures
December 19, 21, 22, & 23 - Bill Neibch Falcon Classic Girls Basketball Tournament
January 18– Boys and Girls Indoor Track begins
March 9- Winter Sports Awards Night 7:00 p.m.Winter Head Coaches
Boys Basketball – Jim Nazos jnazos@cusd200.org
Boys Swimming – Jacob Ayers coaches@wheatonswimming.com
Girls Basketball – Dave Eaton deaton@cusd200.org
Girls Gymnastics – Lee Wood woodzss@comcast.net
Wrestling – Steve Holland sholland@cusd200.org
Boys Indoor Track - Don Helberg dhelberg@cusd200.org
Girls Indoor Track - Peter Macabobby pmacabob@cusd200.org
Competitive Cheer Team - Stephanie Eaton seaton@cusd200.org
Spring Sports
Spring sports season for Boys Gymnastics will begin practice on Monday, February 15, 2010. Boys Baseball, Girls Badminton, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer and Girls Softball will begin March 1, 2010. And last, Boys Volleyball will begin on March 8, 2010. Listed below we have included coaches contact information if you have questions or comments regarding practices, starting times, and location for each sport. If you want to participate but cannot make the first meeting, please call the Athletic Office (630-784-7318) and let us know. All participants must have a current physical, a parental permission form filled out and signed, and an emergency card for the trainer, before beginning practice. Freshmen may use their freshman physical; simply make a copy for the Athletic Office and mark it at top “Athletics”. This should have been turned in at registration for the nurse’s requirements. These forms can be downloaded from our web site or stop by the Athletic Office and pick them up.
Open gym schedule for each spring sport will begin several weeks before practice begins for students not involved in a winter sport. Check with head coaches and listen to announcements.
If you have any questions about practice times or tryouts, please contact the head coach
Boys Baseball – Dan Schoessling dschoess@cusd200.org
Boys Gymnastics – Chad Downie cdownie@cusd200.org
Boys Tennis – Rick Rateike rjrateike@aol.com
Boys Track – Don Helberg dhelberg@cusd200.org
Boys Volleyball – Ryan Baker rbaker@cusd200.org
Girls Badminton - Becky Blacharczyk rblachar@cusd200.org
Girls Soccer - Tim McEvilly tmcevill@cusd200.org
Girls Softball - Karen Calabrese kcalabre@cusd200.org
Girls Track - Pete Macabobby pmacabob@cusd200.org