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JUNE, 2013 Township High School District 214 Vol. VII
John Hersey High School
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7:30 - 2:50 p.m.
http://jhhs.d214.org/ 847-718-4800 Fax 847-718-4817

Table of Contents
Page
Online Registration Information 3
Helpful Hints 4
Yearly Calendar 5
Freshman Orientation 6
Cell Phone Use Policy 7
L.A.T.E. Arrival Days 8
Athletic Boosters 9
Fall Sports 10 - 11
Update from Hersey's Nurse 12
President's Award for Education 13
College & Career Center News 14 - 17
Novels Used During School Year 18 - 19
Summer Reading List 20
Calculators 21
Student Recognition 22-23
Good News 24
Senior Awards for Class of 2012 25 - 26
Pesticide Notification 28
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PAYING FEES FOR STUDENT ENROLLMENT
• All students who are registering online must pay required fees with a credit card.
• In order to sign in for fee payment, password includes: student's ID, student's
birthdate and telephone number.
• If you are paying by check or cash or for those who are applying for fee waiver or
fee deferment, you must register AT Hersey on one of the following days:
Fee Payment:
Monday and Wednesdays 7:30 - 11:30 PM 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Fee Waiver: By appointment only on Tuesday & Thursdays
• If you do not have a computer at home, you may also come to Hersey on those
days to use a school computer to register on one of the above times.
• IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER BY JULY 31, A PROCESSING FEE OF $25.00 WILL
BE ADDED TO THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEES.
• If you have Driver's Ed. on you schedule and are not taking it in January, you
must call a counselor to remove it from your schedule before you can register
online.
Packet Pick-Up - CHANGE OF DATE!
• Sophomores, juniors and senior students should come to Hersey on the following
dates to pick up their packet which includes: ID, Assignment Notebook, locker
assignment, bus route and class schedule. Pick-up dates are:
Tuesday, August 13
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 14
1:00 - 3:30 PM
FOLLOWING DAYS - PACKETS MAY ONLY BE PICKED UP MONDAYS &
WEDNESDAY 7:30 - 11:30 AM & 1:30 - 3:30 PM
• Freshmen may pick up packets ONLY at Freshmen Orientation on August 15.
FRESHMAN PHYSICALS
• Per the State of Illinois, freshmen must have a current physical (dated within the
last year from August, 2012) to enroll in high school. The physical and updated
shot records must be mailed or dropped off to the Hersey Main Office before
August 9 or your student may not attend school.
• If the physical appointment is after July 31, you should still register/pay fees
ONLINE BEFORE JULY 31 and mail or bring in your physical form immediately
following the doctor's appointment before August 21.
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Helpful Information For Your Student
SCHOOL DAY: Classes begin at 7:30 a.m., end at 2:50 p.m. Activity period: 2:55 - 3:20 p.m.
• L.A.T.E. ARRIVAL DAYS: L.A.T.E. Days for John Hersey High School will be every Thursday with
student arrival time at 8:30 a.m. (Bus pick-up 6:30 a.m.). The exceptions will be the following dates:
9/12, 10/10, 3/6, 4/10, 5/15 with school start time at 9:30 a.m.(Bus pick-up 8:30 a.m.).
• ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROCEDURES: Students may not use or possess electronic signaling
(paging) devices or two-way radios on school property at any time, unless the building principal
specifically grants permission.
• CELL PHONES: The possession and use of cell phones and other electronic devices, other than
paging devices and two-way radios, are subject to the following protocols:
1. They may not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment
or will otherwise violate student conduct rules.
2. They must remain in the “off” position and stored in a locker, backpack, purse, pocket, or
other place where they are not visible during a regularly scheduled school day. A “regularly
scheduled school day” is defined as the moment a student arrives on school grounds when a
day school is in session, until the last class has ended for all students.
3. A specific area in the school is designated where cell phones and electronic devices may be
used, other than paging devices and two-way radios, during a regularly scheduled school day.
• CLOTHING POLICY: No hats or heavy coats may be worn in classes or hallways. T-shirts with
reference to alcohol, tobacco, sex, drugs, profanity, or obscene language are not permitted. Students
shall not wear halter tops, garments with spaghetti straps, or strapless garments. Garments that are
“see-through,” cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable. Skirts and shorts should not be
shorter than mid-thigh. Undergarments must not be visible. All pants must fit around the waist
and must be properly fastened.
• BUSES: Buses are free for students living more than 1 1/2 mile from school or other designated areas.
Students are required to show their I.D. cards to the bus driver starting the second week of school. There
are two after school buses for students: Activity Bus at 3:50 p.m. Athletic Bus, Mon.-Thurs. at 5:45 and
Friday at 5:15 p.m.
• STUDENT CLASS SCHEDULES: Packets will be available for pick-up at Hersey High School on July 23
& 24, 8-12 noon and July 25, 1-5 p.m. Thereafter, Mondays and Wednesdays for packet pick-up from 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Packets include your ID, class schedule, bus route and locker combo. Freshmen will
receive packets with schedules on Freshmen Orientation Day, August 15.
• LUNCH - Students who wish to put money on deposit for buying food in the cafeteria must fill out the
designated form found in the Hersey H.S. Main Office, or online, with a check made payable to: John
Hersey High School.
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION SHIRTS: P.E. T-Shirts and P.E. locks will be distributed during the first week of
school in P.E. class. Students are permitted to wear their own shorts in P.E. class. Additional shirts may be
purchased from the gym teacher.
• ATTENDANCE OFFICE telephone number is: 847-718-4801. A parent must call the Attendance Office
any time a student is absent from any class. Please call on the day of the absence. Students must sign out
when leaving the building during the school day for an appointment.
• SCHOOL SUPPLIES: At Hersey High School we do not issue a list of school supplies. Each instructor will
tell the students what is required. The first day students should bring a pen, pencil, and some paper to
write on. Hersey does not have a school store.
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JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL 2013-2014
Phone: 847-718-4800 Attendance: 847-718-4801 Fax: 847-718-4817 Webpage: www.jhhs.d214.org
L.A.T.E. DAYS EVERY THURSDAY 8:30 DELAYED START
(ORANGE) (Except 1/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6) (Bus regular 6:30 a.m. pick-up time)
L.A.T.E. DAYS 9/12, 10/10, 3/6, 4/10, 5/15 9:30 DELAYED START
(BROWN)
(Bus 8:30 a.m. pick-up time)
Date Event Time________________________
August 21 First Day of Classes 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
September 2
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 5
NO SCHOOL
September 11 TPC Open House for Parents 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
September 12 BROWN L.A.T.E. Day School begins at: 9:30 a.m
September 30 – 10/5 Homecoming Week Game 10/4, Dance 10/5
October 10 BROWN L.A.T.E. Day School begins at: 9:30 a.m.
October 14
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
October 25 End of the Quarter Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
October 28
NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
October 30 PARENT CONFERENCES Conferences 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
November 11
NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
November 27 Thanksgiving Break Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
November 28 & 29
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 20 Winter Break Begins at close of classes Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
December 23 – 1/6
Winter Break
January 6, 2013 First Day of Classes after Winter Break 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
January 15, 16, 17 Final Exams Special Schedule
January 17 End of the Quarter Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
January 20
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King’s Birthday
January 21
NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
January 22 Beginning of Second Semester 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
February 17
NO SCHOOL - President’s Day
March 6 BROWN L.A.T.E. Day School begins at: 9:30 a.m
March 21 Spring Break Begins at the close of classes Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
March 24-28
Spring Break
March 28
End of the Quarter
March 31 First Day of Classes after Spring Break 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
April 10 BROWN L.A.T.E. Day School begins at: 9:30 a.m.
April 18
NO SCHOOL
May 15 BROWN L.A.T.E. Day School begins at: 9:30 a.m.
May 26
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 30 Half Day Workshop Early Dismissal at: 1:50 p.m.
June 1 Graduation 12:30 p.m. - Carter Gymnasium
June 4, 5, 6
Final Exams - Special Schedule
June 6 Last Day of School 10:05 a.m. Dismissal
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Freshmen Orientation Program
GREAT EVENT TO ATTEND TO BE READY
FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
FRESHMEN STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, August 15 - 7:00 a.m. registration
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. program
Registration form will be mailed home
John Hersey High School will be offering the “Huskie
Kickoff” as a freshmen transition experience and a great
opportunity for all incoming freshmen. We believe that all
freshmen participants will have a head start as they enter
Hersey High School. This day will be informative and fun.
Students will receive their schedule, locker number and
combination, assignment notebook along with a Hersey
T-Shirt and other items. All freshmen should attend our
“Huskie Kick-Off 2013.” No other orientation program will
be available. Bus service will run at 6:45 and 11:30 a.m.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO ATTEND.
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Hersey Cell Phone Rules
1. Cell phones are to be turned OFF, not seen or heard by staff from the time students walk into
Hersey High School until 2:50 PM.
2. The exception to this rule is during a Designated Time AND in a Designated Cell Phone Area.
3. The Designated Times for cell phone usage are:
a. BEFORE 7:25 AM
b. On Orange Late Start days until 8:15 AM
c. During each student’s assigned lunch period
4. The Designated Cell Phone Areas are in the cafeteria and the commons area (where the vending
machines and circle tables are located). The commons area does NOT include any area beyond the
steps entering the commons hallway.
****Cell phones are never allowed to be used, seen or heard from the time a student walks into the
building until 2:50 PM in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, or locker rooms.***
Substance Abuse Policy
Students who violate the District 214 Substance Abuse Policy may lose privileges including: open
lunch, open study, enrollment in the behind the wheel component of Drivers’ Education, classes where
heavy machinery is operated, campus parking, and/or overnight field trips and excursions.
Reclassified Students loose the privilege of an Open Lunch
Beginning with the 2012/2013 school year, students who are reclassified due to a lack of credits will
lose their open lunch privileges. This will be enforced regardless of the student’s year in school. In
order for a student to regain open lunch privileges, s/he must demonstrate efforts to remediate their
academic situations, shown by passing all classes the following semester without major disciplinary
incidents. If the student does not continue to pass all classes, or has a major disciplinary incident, the
lunch will again be closed.
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JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
2013/14 Institute Days
Monday, August 19, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TPC OPEN HOUSE/CONFERENCES
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - TPC Open House (7 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - TPC Parent Conferences (3:30 p.m.)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
2013/14 (Late Arrivals)
August 22, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
August 29, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
September 12, 2013 - Brown: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
September 19, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
September 26, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
October 3, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
October 10, 2013 - Brown: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
October 17, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
October 24, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
October 31, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
November 7, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
November 14, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
November 21, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
December 5, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
December 12, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
December 19, 2013 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
January 9, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
January 23, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
January 30, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
February 6, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
February 13, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
February 20, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
February 27, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
March 6, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
March 13, 2014 - Brown 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
March 20, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
April 3, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
April 10, 2014 - Brown: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
April 17, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
April 24, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
May 1, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
May 8, 2014 - Orange: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
May 15, 2014 - Brown: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
2013/14 Testing Dates
Tuesday, April 23, 2014 - PSAE Testing (Juniors)
Wednesday, April 24, 2014 - PSAE Testing (Juniors)
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2013-2014 ANNUAL HERSEY ATHLETIC BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!!!
Here is YOUR chance to help US support our Huskie Athletes and JOIN the 2013-
forget, our main goal is to raise funds to supplement the JHHS Athletic Department budget. And since 1987, the Athletic
Boosters have contributed over $500,000 for equipment to the boys and girls athletic programs. Every dollar you contribute
goes directly to supporting the athletic programs of JHHS. Simply fill out the information below and mail in this form
with your upgraded check amount!!
Select
UPGRADE
Membership
Type
Fee
Recent Booster Club Contributions:
Treadmills for Hersey Fitness Room
Gymnastics Competition Carpet
Track Starter Blocks
Outdoor Stadium Scoreboards
Wrestling Mat
Football Tackle Sleds
Softball Pitching Machine
Motivational Speakers
_____ YES! I want to JOIN/UPGRADE to the _____________ Membership Type.
Parent Name(s): ______________________________________________
Student Name(s): _______________________ ___ Grade(s): 9 10 11 12
Address: __________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ Zip: _____________
Email: ___________________________ Phone: _____________
Sport(s) Designation: __________________________________________
Regular Season Home
Games
Designate $ From Your
Fee To The Sport Of Your
Choice
Previously Registered
$25 Online? Look Be-­low
For Membership
Upgrade Fee:
_____ LIFETIME $1000 -­‐ 1 time Annual Family Pass $100 $9751 time
_____ PLATINUM $250 -­‐ annual 1 Year Family Pass $75 $225annual
_____ GOLD $100 -­‐ annual 1 Year Family Pass $30 $75annual
_____ HUSKIE $50 -­‐ annual 8 Individual Passes $15 $25annual
_____ STANDARD $25 -­‐ annual 2 Individual Passes $5 n/a
Checks Payable To: Hersey Athletic Booster Club
Mail to: John Hersey High SchoolAthletic Boosters
1900 E Thomas Street
Arlington Hts, IL 60004
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www.herseyboosters.org

Fall Sports Sign-Up Information
2013-14
Fall sports begin practice in mid-August. Before being allowed to practice/tryout, all athletes
must register in person at the Athletic Office late in July. The athletic forms will be online.
You must download the forms and bring them to the athletic registration properly filled out. If
you can’t download the forms, they are available in the athletic office and/or the main office. All
school fees must be paid prior to sign-up. Upon making a team, District 214 requires a $65
participation fee to be paid before a student will be allowed to compete in any contest. The
following information is essential to register.
1. A current physical, signed and dated by a physician. Health history on the back page of
the physical must also be filled out and signed by the parent or guardian. Physicals are
good for one calendar year. Freshmen athletes must turn in a copy of their physical to the
Athletic office unless they have sent one in with their fee payment materials.
2. A signed and dated Athletic Permit form (must be signed by the parent and athlete).
3. A concussion form (must be read and signed by the parent and athlete).
4. An emergency card (fully filled out and signed by the parent and athlete).
5. The John Hersey athletic card (top portion) needs to be completed.
Athletic sign-up will be in the Athletic Office on:
July 23 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 24 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 25 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
You must have a COMPLETE PACKAGE (all items mentioned above) in order to sign-up. All
students are welcome and encouraged to participate in our athletic program. REMINDER - YOU
MUST SIGN-UP DURING THE ABOVE DATES TO PRACTICE OR TRYOUT FOR THE FALL
SEASON. We will also accept registration for those athletes who are participating in the winter
and spring seasons or you may register before the winter and spring seasons begin. All athletes
and a parent will be required to attend a meeting on expectations with their coaches before their
first contest. Dates will be announced.
Football players will be issued their equipment and have team meetings on Tuesday, August 9th
in the field house. See below for more details.
SPORTS DATE TIME LOCATION
Football
Practice days - Monday thru Saturday Field house
Varsity Tuesday, August 13 8:00-8:30am Registration
8:30-10:30am
Equipment issue/
team meeting
Sophomores 9:00-9:30am Registration
9:30-11:30am
Equipment issue/
team meeting
Freshmen 10:00-10:30am Registration
10:30-12:30pm
Equipment issue/
team meeting
Football Wednesday, August 14 7:30am All levels meet on
practice field
First practice
Varsity
7:30-10:30am and 12:30-4:00pm
Sophomores
7:30-10:30am and 12:30-4:00pm
Freshmen 7:30-3:30pm 2 sessions
Girls X Country August 8 7:00am Hersey Track
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SPORTS DATE TIME LOCATION
Girls Golf August 14 8:00am Rob Roy Clubhouse
Be prepared to golf nine holes
Girls Swimming August 14 7:45 -10:45am Recreation Park
Girls Tennis August 14
Varsity 8:00 -10:30am Tennis Courts
JV/Frosh/Soph
10:30 -12:30pm
Girls Volleyball August 14
Varsity 8:30 -12:00pm Carter Gym
Sophomores
12:00 - 3:00pm
Freshmen
3:00 - 6:00pm
Boys X Country August 14 8:00am Hersey Track
Boys Golf
Varsity Only August 14 6:30am Old Orchard
Frosh/Soph 5:00pm Country Club
All levels August 15 6:30am
All levels August 16 6:30am
Boys Soccer August 14
Varsity/VJ 7:00 -12:00noon East Field
Frosh/ Soph 7:00 -10:00am East Field
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Chronic Health Conditions:
School achievement is dependent upon effectively meeting the health needs of all the students enrolled in District 214 schools. If your
student has a chronic health condition such as Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, Seizures or Autism, it is important for the school, doctor,
and family to work together to provide the best educational experience possible.
In an effort to provide your student an opportunity for a successful school year, a number of health care plans are available on the
www.d214.org Web site. The care plan is designed to help the school collaborate with the student’s family and medical doctor to
insure student needs are met. Please provide these documents prior to school starting on August 21, 2013.
Care plans can be found under the Parent Resources tab and sliding down to Health Info. Once you have printed the Care Plan,
please review it with your doctor and return it to your school’s Health Office prior to the beginning of each school year.
If your student requires medication or an inhaler during the school day, these forms are also available on the www.d214.org Web site.
Please complete the forms with your doctor and return to the Hersey Health Office. Medication should always be sent in the original
container and labeled with your student’s name.
The school nurse is available to meet with you and your student to discuss the care plan or any concerns you may have regarding
your student’s health needs at school. If you would like to schedule a meeting please call Ms. Hood, our Illinois Certified School
Nurse, at (847) 718-4946 or email Ms. Hood Ashley.hood@d214.org.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMNET IN SCHOOLS
Numerous outbreaks of Pertussis (whopping cough) have occurred recently among school children in
Illinois. Pertussis is easily transmitted through coughing and sneezing and may cause an illness that persists
for weeks to months. Petussis does not typically cause severe illness in healthy students, but can cause
prolonged absences from school and extracurricular activities. In addition, Pertussis can be transmitted from
healthy students to infants and individuals with chronic illnesses, for whom Pertussis can be life-threatening.
Protection against Pertussis begins to wear off during grade school. This leaves
pre-teens, teenagers and adults at risk for this illness.
The Illinois Department of Public Health now requires that ALL students entering grades seven through
twelve who have not already received a Tdap dose, regardless of the interval since the last DTap, DT, or Td
dose, must receive a Tdap dose. The cases of Pertussis in Illinois have increased in 2011, which has caused
these new mandates by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
What does this mean to you and your student? Many students may have already received the vaccine but it
has not been specified on their immunization form. Please ask your doctor f your student has received the
immunization and have them provide the date it was given and a doctor’s signature. If they have not received
the immunization, request it be given and provide proof of the immunization to your high school. Students
without proof of Tdap vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the school, will
be subject to exclusion. All students will be required to show proof of immunizations prior to receiving their
class schedules in August.
New Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (Physical Exam Form)
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a new updated form to be used for physical exams and
sports physicals. Please visit the district website and click on district information, health services, forms,
Certificate of Child Health Examination and print the form and give to your doctor to use for physical exams
effective immediately.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Hersey School Nurse,
Ashley Hood, RN at 847-718-4946 or Ashley.hood@d214.org
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JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
2012/13 President’s Award for Educational
Steffi Antony
Alexander Baratta
Joseph Bayer
Sara Bayerle
Jennifer Bishop
Marianna Bonadonna
Nicole Borst
Timothy Bouchee
Justine Bowes
Michelle Brown
Kaitlyn Busse
Rachel Campbell
Christy Chacko
Michelle Chester
Elizabeth Corning
Hannah Cotey
Clarissa Cruz
Grace Cusick
Natalie Czarnota
Hannah Drake
Ryan Engelking
Danyal Farooq
Paul Fredrick
Christine Frenzer
Tom George
Jeremy Germain
Eric Hauser
Ashley Hawkins
Austin Hermann
James Hill
Gyum Hur
Kevin Hyde
Claire Hynes
Allison Jager
Erin Johnson
Justin Kamp
Ryan Kearns
Lora Kelly
Reed Kemp
Jonathan Kerr
Samuel Kim
Adam Kinsella
William Kloud
Anthony Kmilek
Cody Knight
Anastasia Kondyukh
Matthew Korff
Steven Landeweer
Matthias Lebherz
James Lee
Elena Lindstrom
Matthew Ludkey
Sara Majcher
Garret Matchen
Andrew McDonagh
Thomas McDonald
Samuel McDonnell
Katherine McIlree
David Milligan
Jessica Mitroi
Connor Mix
Christine Morrow
Anna Mullen-Muhr
Sarah Mulroe
Tadashi Murase
Lisa Myszkowski
Andrew Napora
Aimee Nguyen
Emilie Norwine
Konrad Nowak
Kelsey O'Donnell
Elizabeth Odegard
James Olsen
Connor Palmquist
Valmik Patel
Jacob Pepe
Michael Perlongo
Amanda Petro
Taylor Pitcher
Benjamin Richardson
Mitchell Roth
Daniel Rozenberg
Jeffrey Ruffin
Anto Sagayaraj
Michael Sauer
Taylor Schill
William Schwarzkopf
Benjamin Scott
Vivek Shah
Elizabeth Smith
Jensen Smith
Emilie Snelson
Mary Sobczak
Robert Somary
Brandon Stassen
Conner Steines
Julia Swan
Nicole Swiderski
Karolina Szymaszek
Karen Tom
Sally Tran
Philip Tubergen
Victoria Valadez
Johanna Vandenbranden
Vivian Vo
Ryan Vorndran
Jimmy Xiang
Pauline Yosep
Roya Zandi
Sarah Zidek
Sarah Zoeller
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College and Career Center News
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From the desk of Nancy Davis
Congratulations to the Class of 2013!
May 1 st was National Decision Day, the day that seniors committed to attend a particular college or university.
John Hersey High School seniors came to school wearing their college t-shirts, colors, or something symbolizing
their plans after graduation so that we could celebrate their decisions.
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As of the end of May, 438 seniors had announced their post-high school plans:
4 year college 67.1 %
2-year college 26.9 %
Vocational School 0.7 %
Military 2.5 %
Other/Unknown 3.7 %
Listed below are the two-year, four-year and vocational schools our students will be attending:
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Augustana College
Benedictine University
Berklee College of Music
Bethel University (Minnesota)
Boston College
Bradley University
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Calvin College
Carroll University (Wisconsin)
Carthage College
Case Western Reserve University
Central Michigan University
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University (River Forest)
Concordia University (Wisconsin)
Creighton University
DePaul University
DeVry University
Eastern Illinois University
Elgin Community College
Elmhurst College
Emory University
Gallaudet University
George Williams College of Aurora
University
Glendale Community College
Grand Valley State University
Grand View University
Grinnell College
Hollins University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Indiana University at Bloomington
Iowa State University
Knox College
Lake Forest College
Lewis University
Loyola University Chicago
Macalester College
Marquette University
Miami University, Oxford
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Millikin University
Monmouth College
Moody Bible Institute
New York University
Niles School of Cosmetology
North Central College
Northern Illinois University
Northern Michigan University
Northwestern University
Oakton Community College
Olivet Nazarene University
Paul Mitchell, The School
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Robert Morris University Illinois
Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Xavier University
Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale
St. Norbert College
Taylor University
Texas Christian University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Iowa
Triton College
Universal Technical Institute
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Dayton
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
University of Indianapolis
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Missouri Columbia
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
University of North Florida
University of Northern Iowa
University of Notre Dame
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of Toledo
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Valparaiso University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Wagner College
Washington University in St. Louis
Western Illinois University
Western Michigan University
William Rainey Harper College
Wyoming County Vocational-Tech
Best wishes to the Class of 2013!
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Class of 2014: Top 5 Things To Do This Summer
To Get Ready For College Applications
The summer is a great time for rising seniors to get a jumpstart on college planning and
applications. Getting started now will take some of the stress out of the fall college application season,
when students are also juggling classes and extracurricular commitments. Please encourage your son or
daughter to:
1. Finalize a college application list
If your student is just beginning the college search process, there is no better way to decide what they want in
a college than to step on a campus. With over 100 colleges within a one-hour drive from Arlington Heights, it
is easy for them to make a visit or two, to help them decide what they are looking for in terms of size, setting,
programs, and student traits. Once your student knows what traits are important, they can use Naviance and
college websites to find other schools of interest and pull together a list. We ask all rising seniors to return to
school in the August with a list of colleges.
2. Complete a “Counselor Rec Survey”
We have asked all rising seniors to complete a “Counselor Rec Survey” in Naviance before school begins in
August. Answering questions and providing examples in this survey will help your student’s counselor to write
a great letter of recommendation for college and scholarship applications. Students will find it on the “About
Me” tab in the left-hand column.
3. Prepare an activities resume
Many college applications ask for a resume or list of jobs, extracurricular activities, community service, awards
and honors. This resume may also come in handy for campus interviews, scholarship applications, and letters
of recommendation. Naviance has a resume-writer, which is very easy to use.
4. Review ACT test scores
By now students should have received ACT test scores from the April Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE).
Students should look at their scores and the admission requirements for the colleges on their list. Students
should retest in September, if they want to retake the ACT for a higher score or if any of their schools require
the optional ACT writing test, which was not a part of the PSAE. Be sure to sign up for this exam BEFORE
August 23 to avoid a late fee. Also, remember to have your son or daughter save their ACT score reports for
use when applying for scholarships next year.
5. Begin college applications
Most applications are available on college websites in the mid- to late summer. This is a great time to fill out
demographic information or work on essays. Whatever they complete this summer, is work they won’t have to
do once school and extracurricular activities begin. And if they are struggling to begin the essays, have them
check out some excellent tips on essay writing here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/642/01/.
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Looking Ahead To The Fall Of Senior Year
In the late summer, parents of the Class of 2014 will receive a senior parent newsletter with detailed
information about the college application process. In the meantime, mark your calendars for these upcoming
College events:
8/25 Colleges That Change Lives College Fair, noon at the Renaissance Schaumburg
Convention Center.
8/29 Parent University for Parents of Seniors, 7:00 p.m. in the JHHS Theater
9/16 U of I Admission Information Night, 7:00 p.m. in the FVEC Theatre
9/28 NACAC College Fair, 11 a.m. – 3p.m., Navy Pier, Over 450 colleges. Pre-register at
http://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All
10/1 Directions, Special Needs College Fair, 6 – 9 p.m. FVEC Field house
Until then, I hope you and your student enjoy the summer.
Nancy Davis
College Counselor
nancy.davis@d214.org
(847) 718 - 4846
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Dear Parents,
Your student is enrolled in an English course for the upcoming school year. Township High School District
and critical thinking skills. In the area of reading, English teachers will provide contextual and literary
included in this instruction is annotation. Annotation encourages critical reading through the use of
symbols, marginal notes, essential questions, and connections both to and in the text. The process of
annotation allows students to maximize these personal connections in order to create meaning, analyze, and
interact with text in a way that is vital to their understanding. District 214 students will be afforded the
opportunity to examine text closely and critically through the use of their own paperback novel(s). The
attached list includes the title and ISBN number for the novels required for purchase in each English course
assist with your purchasing timeline. Students eligible and approved for a fee waiver will have the materials
pr
Students and parents are free to purchase the listed paperback novels at any retail or online vendor, i.e.,
Amazon.com, in order to access the best available pricing. In an effort to provide you with options for
purchase we have worked with two book vendors who have worked with the district to make inventory
available for all listed materials. Multiple options are available which include in store purchase and online
purchase with delivery to your home. We hope that this information is of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Gonzalez-Pinnick
Associate Superintendent for Educational Services
Barnes and Noble
PURCHASE OPTIONS
You may go to any Barnes & Noble to purchase titles, but the store in Arlington Heights will have a special
display for the required reading titles. The store is located at 13 W. Rand Road at the corner of Arlington
Heights Road and Rand Road. A bookseller there will be able to assist you to find the special display. You
may also go to the store's website, www.bn.com , to place an order to be shipped to your home.
Follett Educational Services
For Student/Parent purchases for novels with FES, which are priced up to 45% off Publisher Net Prices and
free shipping.
1) Visit our web site at www.fes.follett.com or call 800-621-4272 extension 1
2) If calling please identify yourself as a District 214 Student or Parent
3) Have your ISBN numbers and book titles available
4) When on our web site, click o
5)
6)
7) Add your Customer Information
8) Have your Credit Card available.
All Novel Orders should ship in about 1-3 weeks.
To insure delivery by August 21st, please try to have your novels ordered by July 25, 2013.
Follett Educational Services (FES), 1433 Internationale Parkway, Woodridge, IL 60517
Additional Online Vendor:
www.amazon.com
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John Hersey High School
2013-2014 Student Novels
GRADE
LEVEL COURSE # COURSE TITLE BOOK TITLES I SBN# Sem 1 Sem 2
10 03851/03852
Honors World Literature
&Composition Frankenstein 048628211-2 x
10 03841/03842 World Literature & Composition Frankenstein 048628211-2 x
10 03831/03832 World Literature & Composition Frankenstein 048628211-2 x
AP English Language &
11 03971/03972
Composition The Scarlet Letter 0-486-28048-9 x
11 03481/03482
11 03471/03472
American Literature &
Composition The Scarlet Letter 0-486-28048-9 x
American Literature &
Composition The Scarlet Letter 0-486-28048-9 x
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Summer Reading 2013
All Freshmen Required:
Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez
Freshman in Honors Written and Oral Communication:
Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez
Mississippi Trial, 1955 by Chris Crowe
Montana 1948 by Larry Watson
All Sophomores Required:
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Sophomores in Honors Written and Oral Communication:
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
The Odyssey by Homer
All Juniors Required:
AP Juniors:
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls (see note on web page for more directions and questionnaire.)
All Seniors Required to complete a summer reading assignment. Options below:
College Western Lit and Thought
Senior AP
A Brief History of Thought by Luke Ferry
The Trial of Socrates by I.F. Stone
Wise Blood by Flanner O’Connor
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley
General Senior Summer Reading Options (other than WLT and AP)
Option 1:
Option 2:
1) Select a book group book
2) Read the book
3) Discuss the book together. Save completion voucher for 1 st week school
Student does not have to take the reading test.
1) Read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie For
2) Take reading test on book during first week of school in English clas
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Calculators
All students are strongly recommended (not required) to have a graphing calculator this year. If
you already own a graphing calculator, there is no need to purchase a new one. If you have not
yet purchased one, then we can help. Because of our ability to purchase in large quantities, we
are able to get these at a discounted price. The calculator that is recommended is the TI-84
(plus or silver model). Again, if you already have a graphing calculator (TI-83 family), there is
no need to purchase a new one. If you are purchasing a graphing calculator, please purchase
one of the TI-84 models only.
TI-84 Plus -
key features:
• 13 preloaded Handheld Software Applications (Apps), including Cabri® Jr.
• 3x the memory of the TI-83 Plus
• Compatibility with TI presentation tools*
• A built-in USB port with cable
• 2.5x the speed of the TI-83 Plus
TI-84 Silver -
key features:
• Every student can present to the entire class*
• A built-in USB port with cable
• 30 preloaded Handheld Software Applications (Apps), including Cabri® Jr. and Periodic Table
• 9x the memory of the TI-83 Plus for storing up to 94 Apps
• 2.5x the speed of the TI-83 Plus
• Includes Official
• Interchangeable faceplates (available separately)
To find out more information about these calculators, you can visit the Texas Instruments website
at education.ti.com.
Name:
Year in School:
ID number:
Math Teacher (if known)
TI-84plus at $106 each
TI-84silver at $126 each
Total enclosed:
Make check’s payable to John Hersey High School and mail to
John Novak
c/o John Hersey High School
1900 E. Thomas St.
Arlington Hts., IL 60004
ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 10 TH TO GUARANTEE DELIVERY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF
SCHOOL.
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...Student Recognition...
National Geography Challenge
Every year we enter our AP students in what
is called the National Geography Challenge,
which is a 50 question multiple choice
exam given to students nationally based
on geographic concepts. This year Hersey
was not only the winner from the 9th grade
division, but also overall winners with a total
of 474 points. Jack Steines and Nick Winter
were the national student leaders this year
with scores of 49/50!
Our 10 entries were (4 tied with 46 so there is
actually 11):
Nick Wagner
Nick Winter
Luther Tenorio
Sergey Smirnov
Jack Steines
Andrew Song
Katya Gozman
Daniel Gerardi
Andrew Stomper
Alex Beric
Jason Kloud
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Orchesis
Hersey Orcheses ran a fundraising production
and donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
from a concert that was held on May 2, 2013.
Hersey Orchesis ran the entire dance
production. Dancers from Dance 1/2/3
(all classes) created and performed pieces
based off previous wishes, granted by the
foundation, prior to this concert. Dynamite
Dancers (collaboration between Orchesis
and the CLS program) performed a piece
at the start of the second act. Dance Fusion
(created a piece all together) and opened
the performance with the idea of striving
for something more and accomplishing
something you believe in. We had two
speakers, a mother and a daughter (who are
part of Make A Wish) start off our concert that
night informing the audience and students
about Make A Wish as well as telling a
personal story about surviving cancer.
Students never had the opportunity to run
this production prior to taking the stage, as a
whole. Lighting and sound was performed
for the first time as well. Many overcame
their fear of performing while others enjoyed
another time to share their talents with others
on stage. Dance ability levels ranged from
never taking a dance class to those who have
taken dance for years.
I couldn't tell you how proud I am of how
much everyone accomplished that night
together to make something special happen
not only on stage but as a whole.
Due to the collaborative efforts of students
and staff, Hersey Dance Program will be
donating $500.00 to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation this year in hopes to grant further
wishes for incredible children.
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...Student Recognition...
Hersey Students' Film Accepted to
Chicagoland High School Film Festival
When John Hersey High School seniors
Jordan Graves, Franklin Barker, and
Manny Roman started piecing together
a film last September as part of a final
project for their Contemporary American
Texts class, they had no idea where this
assignment would take them. "Ruin," their
short post-apocalyptic thriller, is one of
only twelve student films to be accepted this
year at the Chicagoland High School Film
Festival on May 17, where the film will be
screened for an audience. The Latin School
sponsors the festival.
Awards will be presented for Juror's Choice
and Audience Choice and for Best Directing,
Best Narration and Best Cinematography.
More information about the festival
can be found at: http://www.
chicagolandfilmfestival.org/
Hersey Stages 2011 Revival of Hit
Musical, Godspell
John Hersey High School’s Theater
Department took the stage with its spring
production of the 2011 revival of the
well-loved musical, Godspell. With an
exuberant score that ranged from folk to
rock and an interwoven series of storytelling,
Godspell is acelebration of man and the
human experience. Based on the Gospel of
Matthew, Godspell’s timeless message of
"take care of your fellow man" is sure to
resonate with people of all ages.
Science Teacher Honored
Congratulations to Chris Cassidy for being
honored on June 6 by DePaul University's
College of Education for his teaching
excellence as part of their inaugural
Celebrating Teachers Award Program. Here
are press releases featuring Chris and two
other teachers who are also being honored.
Link to video: Celebrating Teachers Initiative Link
to press release: http://depaulne.ws/teachers Link to
Celebrating Teachers webpage:
http://education.depaul.edu/About/50_year_
anniversary/celebrate_teachers.asp
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Please congratulate the following
students on their
PERFECT ATTENDANCE!!
*Note: perfect attendance is described as NO
LATES, NO CUTS, and 4 periods or less of
Parental Excusal.
Class of 2016
Aleeta Biju
John Bouvier
Amy Chen
Angela Galiotto
Adam Johnson
Susan Lindstrom
Shane Manoj
Cara McCarthy
Patrick Nemmer
Claire Niemczyk
Darian Puka
Kevin Roy
Zoe Sarbekian
Shivani Shah
David Szewerniak
Luther Tenorio
Michael Wenzel
Deanna Witzke
Ryan Yarger
Sammi Lee
Gabriel Salinas Roman
Class of 2015
Saray Miranda
Zachary Dermatoian
Rebecca Kowalski
Jana Lopuszanski
Katrina Meyer
Mathias Newman
Gabriela Slonke
Stephanie Spalding
Calvin Tran
Mariah Alexia Ureta
Alvin Rozenberg
Class of 2014
Justin Ashley
James Chou
Zoey Dolsen-Groh
Joy Kannookaden
Taulant Krasniqi
Marie Spychala
Caitlin Troccoli
Students were given a certificate of
recognition and a free Dairy Queen Blizzard
on behalf of Deans Tom Scotese, Matt Norris
and Celia De Leon.
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JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Awards 2013
AWARD DEPT NAME
Art Award EFA Rachel Campbell
Business Education Award CTE Annamarie Cannata
Choral Music Award EFA Michael Perlongo
Computer Science Award CTE Benjamin Richardson
Dance Award PE Andrea Marti
Daughters of the American Revolution SS Lauren Nagle
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Award SS Zain Ahmed
Debate Award EFA Vivek Shah
Don Von Ebers Sportsmanship Award (Female) ATHLETICS Amanda Petro
Don Von Ebers Sportsmanship Award (Male) ATHLETICS Robert Somary
Drama Award EFA Nicholas Mendelsohn
Family & Consumer Science Award CTE Elizabeth Lynch
Female Athlete-of-the-Year ATHLETICS Erica Hill
French Award SS/WL Andrew Napora
German Award SS/WL Steven Landeweer
H. Louis Schultz Male Athelete-of-the-Year Award ATHLETICS Hunter Rollins
History Award SS/WL Conner Steines
Individual Events Speech Award EFA Andrew Napora
Instrumental Music Award EFA Grace Cusick
John Hersey Scholarship ACTIVITIES Lauren Nagle
Journalism Award EFA Kevin Hyde
Learning Center Tutor Award EFA Paul Fredrick
Literature Award EFA Conner Steines
Mandarin Award SS/WL Timothy Bouchee
Mathematics Award M/S Vivek Shah
Michael P. Caruso Memorial Scholarship ACTIVITIES Timothy Nocita
Newspaper Award EFA Ashley Hawkins
Orchestra Award EFA Roya Zandi
Peter J. Titre Business, Technology, & Life Studies Award
CTE Benito Juarez
Photography Award EFA Sky Baxter
Physical Education Award (Female) PE Abby Fesl
Physical Education Award (Male) PE Benyoceth Juarez
Physical Education Leaders Award (Female) PE Karlie Bless
Physical Education Leaders Award (Male) PE T. Alex Boyle
Richard Calisch Award for Excellence in the Arts EFA Rachel Campbell
Robert J. Hannon Memorial Scholarship ACTIVITIES Lauren Nagle
School Spirit Award ACTIVITIES Gina Fasolo
Science Award M/S Valmik Patel
Social Science Award SS/WL Timothy Nicosia
Spanish Award SS/WL Connor Mix
Student Council President ACTIVITIES Lauren Nagle
Technical Theatre Award EFA Ryan Engelking
Technology Award CTE Edgar Ramirez
Wil Kozlowski Service Over Self Award SS/WL Carly Bell
Writing Award EFA Conner Steines
Yearbook Award EFA Jennifer Hahn
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JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Awards 2013
AWARD DEPT NAME
John Strack Scholarship
John Wotal Honors Mathematics Award
Mary Ellen Westrich Scholarship
Helene Coorsch Scholarship
Jennifer Kraybill
Adam Kinsella
Mawell Bestivina
Austin Greaves
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April 2013
Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff Members:
In 1999 the Illinois General Assembly passed laws requiring that public schools notify parents/
guardians and school employees at least 48 hours prior to any pesticide applications on school
property. The term “pesticide” includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and fungicides.
The notification requirement extends to both indoor and outdoor pesticide applications. Excluded
from the notification requirement are antimicrobial agents (such as disinfectants, sanitizers, or
deodorizers), insecticide baits, and rodenticide baits.
John Hersey High School has therefore established a registry of people who wish to be notified.
To be included in this registry, please complete the form below and submit it to the Buildings and
Grounds Supervisor at your school. Any other questions you may have regarding the District’s
pest management practices may also be directed to Brian Lichtenberger at 847 / 718-7619
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School Pesticide Application Notification Program Registry
Please notify me, at least 48 hours in advance, when any pesticide applications will occur
on school property.
Parent/Guardian/Staff Member Name: _______________________________________
Student Name / School: ___________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ (ZIP) ________
Phone:
______________________________________________________________
Return to:
Mike Pierce
John Hersey High School
1900 E. Thomas Street
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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