Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Glenbrook South, New Trier and Glenbrook North high school students recently ordered 849 burgers and raised more than $800 in a day for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
About 120 students from New Trier Township High School, Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools recently gathered at Glenview’s McDonalds to gobble down some burgers all in the of charity and raised more than $800 in a day, Chicago Tribune reported. The 10th annual Burger Day raised money for Oak Brook-based Ronald McDonald House Charities and overall the team of students who organized the event raised about $74,000 throughout the year through company sponsorships, beating last year’s donation of $60,000, Chicago Tribune reported.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Wilmette native Elissa Froman died at age 29 of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Friends and coworkers remember her dedication to social justice and her unusual ability to build community in the personal and political spheres.
Although she didn’t have a rabbinical degree, friends and co-workers who knew Elissa Froman say that her precocious ability to build community and her dedication to social justice made her, in many ways, already a rabbi. Froman, who grew up in Wilmette, died of lymphoma at age 29 on Friday, March 22. She spent her short career advocating for social change as a legislative associate with the National Council of Jewish Women and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, D.C. As her next move, she had hoped to bring her commitment to social justice to the pulpit. Speaking at her funeral, Froman’s boss, Sammie Moshenberg, used the analogy of the princess and the pea to explain Froman’s passion. If Elissa was the princess, …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Jerome Hoynes, a social studies teacher at Glenbrook North High School was elected as New Trier Township Clerk in 2009.
Glenbrook North High School teacher Jerome Hoynes’ public service started long before he was elected New Trier Township Clerk in 2009, back in college he was appointed and elected as a city council alderman in Eureka, Ill., Wilmette Life reported. The social studies teacher who grew up in Winnetka and graduated from New Trier High School in 1985 says his job as a teacher and clerk fits perfectly because many of the functions that the clerk does are similar to that of a social studies teacher, for example, taking meeting minutes is recording, preserving or securing history, Wilmette Life reported. For the full story, visit: Wilmette.Suntimes.com. Related New Trier Coverage Related Glenbrook North Coverage
Sunday, March 10, 2013
The students are preparing for the Marine Advanced Technology Education underwater robotics competition on March 23.
Friday, March 8, 2013
The students are preparing for the Marine Advanced Technology Education underwater robotics competition on March 23.
New Trier High School’s Robotics Club recently tested their underwater robot at the Glenview Park District pool in preparation for an underwater robotics competition on March 23, Chicago Sun Times reported. Designed with PVC pipe, bilge pump propellers, an underwater camera and a claw arm to grab and move objects, the underwater robot will take part at the Marine Advanced Technology Education robotics competition, which is run through the Shedd Aquarium and held at University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago Sun Times reported. For the full story, visit: Pioneerlocal.Suntimes.com Related School Coverage
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
North Shore native Max Rice was featured on 'Fox & Friends' as an unemployed college graduate who is changing his vote from Barack Obama to Mitt Romney, which is not true.
Max Rice was supposed to provide a face to a Fox News story about disenfranchised young American voters; instead the New Trier alum pulled a prank on national television, according to the Chicago Tribune. Gretchen Carlson of Fox & Friends introduced Rice as having voted for Obama in 2008, but now unemployed will be changing his support by voting for Mitt Romney in the upcoming presidential election. When Carlson asked why Rice will be voting for Romney, the Glencoe native replied, “It’s actually a funny story. I lost a basketball game to a friend of mine … who’s a huge supporter of this show.” Watch the interview in the video by clicking above. Rice failed to answer the questions directly and Carlson ends up ending the interview by …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday's meetings offered IDOT officials the chance to explain the benefits of their proposed plans. Yet some nearby residents questioned the longevity of the plan's benefits.
Dozens of people from Northfield, Glenview, Northbrook and surrounding communities soaked up an in-depth look at the redesign of Willow Road at Thursday's public hearing at New Trier High School’s Northfield Campus. While Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials offered feedback and explanation, nearby residents still seemed skeptical. The plan would impact the congested artery from Waukegan Road to the Edens Expressway. With an estimated price tag of $29 million, the proposal includes four 10-foot-wide lanes for most of its length, with a landscaped median, left-turn lanes, modernized traffic signals and sidewalks along both sides. A pedestrian-only signal would allow people to stop traffic to cross Willow Road between …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
This Thursday, residents are invited to attend a public meeting about the proposed changes to Willow Road, which include four lanes of traffic and a slower speed limit. IDOT officials will be available to answer questions.
The well-known Willow Road debate may be nearing an end soon, after IDOT officials presented their preferred plan last week. The next step, following public comment, is to put the project out to bid and begin construction. According to IDOT, construction could start next year in 2013. If you are curious about the fate of Willow Road, or perhaps have a strong opinion, stop by the meeting on Thursday at New Trier High School's Northfield campus from 5 to 8 p.m. Earlier: Willow Road Debate Continues This Week Here are some of the sentiments expressed earlier on Patch about Willow Road: This proposed expansion of 4/5 lanes should be rejected based on safety alone. However, the health of these people is just as important. The safety and health …
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Loyola, Glenbrook South, Lake Forest, Stevenson finish in top 10.
Dates: Feb. 23-24 The Final Score: 1. New Trier, 250; 2. Naperville North, 130; 3. Warren, 80 4. (tie) Hinsdale Central and Sandburg, 73; 6. Mundelein, 71; 7. Loyola, 67; 8. Normal Community, 54: 9. Glenbrook South, 45. 10. (tie) Lake Forest and Stevenson, 34. Top Performer: New Trier's Max Grodecki, who won five State titles. Grodecki touched first in the 50-and 100-yard freestyle events, and was also part of the Trevians' winning 200-and 400 freestyle relay teams. Other Notable Performances: New Trier’s 400 free style relay team of Sam Skinner, Reed Malone, Jack Mangan and Grodecki. The group broke a national record set 13 years ago in Friday’s prelims, swimming the distance in 2:59.76 to break the record of 3:01.80. They came back …
Monday, February 6, 2012
The funeral for the Glenview resident is set for Wednesday at New Trier's Northfield campus.
Janet M. Borja, 65, of Glenview, died early Saturday morning after her battle with breast cancer. According to an obituary posted on Donnellan Family Funeral Services her last moments were spent with her husband, Jesus, daughter Kristin (Michael) Endre, and son James. She is also survived by her mother Edith Harris Johnson, brother Richard (Elaine) Harris, sister Jean (Richard) Bukowski, and grandson Charles Endre, and was preceded in death by her father Alfred Harris. Earlier: Waechtler Named Northfield Campus Principal Jan dedicated most of her professional career to the students and community of New Trier High School. She worked there for 40 years as a teacher, adviser, adviser chair, department chair and principal. She put together the…
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