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14 | September 27, 2018 | The New Lenox Patriot NEWS newlenoxpatriot.com Environmental Action Club prompts solar panel use at LWC Submitted by Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 New additions to Lincoln- Way Central can be found in the form of solar panels. The project was spearheaded by Central’s Environmental Action Club and its sponsor, Mrs. Catherine Sieber. Over the course of several years, students participating in EAC have discussed global environmental issues such as supporting endangered species, as well as local issues such as creating personal composts. Their endeavor into solar energy has been a long-term goal for the club; the goal was made possible when the Knights received support from two grants. Solar energy is radiant light which is harnessed into electricity. “Lincoln-Way Central is excited to be one of the high schools in the area demonstrating the need and use for renewable resources,” said Lincoln-Way Central Department Chair Sarah Highfill. With the newly installed solar panels, students at Central will be able to investigate, measure and discuss the positives of renewable energy such as solar energy. Not only will the Environmental Action Club be able to promote the panels, the school’s science club will also benefit. Academic classes including Environmental Biology, AP Environmental Science and Physical Science will have access to the data collected and be able to see firsthand the benefits of the panels. According to their website, the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has a “mission to improve energy efficiency, advance the development and use of renewable energy resources, and protect natural areas and wildlife habitat in communities all across Illinois.” The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation was established in December 1999 as an independent foundation with a $225 million endowment provided by Commonwealth Edison. Providing more than 5,000 grants during their tenure, Central is proud to be one of the most recent recipients. The Illinois Clean Lincoln-Way Central added solar panels to the school after receiving a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. Photo Submitted Energy Community Foundation’s grant provided the solar panels — valued at $6,700 — for the school. The panels can be seen from Schoolhouse Road attached to the south end of Central’s B wing near door 35C. Installation for this solar panel project was supported by Solar Star Foundation, established in 2010, with a goal to “invest in clean energy development and solar education, working with youth to improve environmental quality nationwide.” Their $400 grant awarded to the school will help defray the installation cost. “Thank you to all those who have been a part of this project, as it has taken months to get to this final stage,” Highfill said. “I appreciate the work done by Mrs. Sieber and Mr. Mc- Creary, as well as the support from Dr. Provis, the LWC maintenance staff, and our technology support of Ms. Kay and Mr. Cimino. This installation keeps LWC science moving in the right direction for our students and our community.” Lincoln-Way Central counselor invited to Harlaxton Submitted by Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 This past summer, Lincoln-Way Central College Counselor Janet Reis attended Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom. Harlaxton is the British campus for the University of Evansville). The 100-room, picturesque, Victorian manor house is located one hour north of London. “Harlaxton is straight out of a fairy tale and simply stunning,” Reis said. “It was so valuable to interact with students attending, as well as the faculty. The whole trip was amazing.” Each year, representatives from the University of Evansville extend an invitation to one high school counselor who they think would benefit from the trip. Reis was one of only five high school counselors personally invited. While there, she attended sessions to learn about UE’s study abroad program. Schedules varied each day, ranging from question and answer sessions with panels of current students, to attending brief sessions of sample classes, such as British Studies. Reis and college counselors from other schools boarded in dorm rooms at the manor, fully immersed in the study abroad experience. She was also invited to attend the final, formal dinner, where students commemorate their experience abroad after completing studies at Harlaxton. “I’m so grateful to the University of Evansville for this opportunity,” Reis said. “Seeing Harlaxton, first hand, allows me to speak about study abroad in a much more confident voice.” RIGHT: Lincoln-Way Central College Counselor Janet Reis was invited to a trip to see Harlaxton College in the United Kingdom over the summer as part of University of Evansville’s study abroad program. Photo Submitted
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