The West Wing - Leyden High School District 212

Issue 5
Letter from the Principal
Dear Parents,
Greetings from West Leyden High School! It seems
like the year just started, yet we have already successfully
completed the first semester. I want to thank
each of you for the support you give your student.
Working together we are making a difference. We
have more students passing their classes than ever
before as they prepare for life after high school.
At the start of a new year and a new semester it provides
a good time to sit down with your student to set
goals for the second semester. Please focus on attendance,
homework, and grades. Students that are here
every day and do their homework will get good
grades. “Take Your Parent to School Day” is coming
up on February 17. I invite each of you to come with
your student on that day. It will be fun to see firsthand
what a great education your students are receiving.
I have said many times that we have the best teachers,
parents, and students in the country. Thank you for
all you do! If you can’t make it here on February 17,
please feel free to call me and we can set up your own
personal visit. Have a great 2010!
Sincerely,
Wilford D. Wagner
Principal
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T h e N e w s l e t t e r o f W e s t L e y d e n H i g h S c h o o l
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Dates to Remember:
February 2 Incoming Freshman Class of 2014
Course Selection (evening)
February 3 Ask the Expert Day
February 4 Incoming Freshman Class of 2014
Course Selection (evening)
Talent Show 7 p.m., West Auditorium
February 5 Talent Show 4 p.m., West Auditorium
February 9 Winter Instrumental Concert
7 p.m., East Auditorium
Incoming Freshman Class of 2014
Course Selection (evening)
February 10 Rotary Club Top Ten Percent Banquet
Villa Brunetti 6 p.m.
February 11 Student of the Month Breakfast 7 a.m.
West Eagle’s Wing
Board of Education Meeting
8 p.m., East Board Room
February 15 Presidents’ Day — No School
February 17 Honor Roll Breakfast 8 a.m.
West Field House
―Take Your Parents to School Day‖
8:30 a.m., West Auditorium
February 18 Outstanding CTE Student Breakfast
7 a.m., East Nardini Library
Winter Play Dancing at Lughnasa,
7 p.m. East Auditorium
February 19-20 Winter Play Dancing at Lughnasa,
7 p.m. East Auditorium
February 23 Fern Awards Ceremony 3 p.m.,
East Auditorium
Fern Awards Reception, 4 p.m.
East Student Cafeteria
February 24 Progress Reports Mailed to Parents
Additional Calendar Info on next page
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Dates to Remember:
February 25 Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
East Board Room
March 1 Casimir Pulaski Day—No School
March 2 Parent Teacher Conferences
1-5p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m., W-Field House
March 5-6 Orchesis Dance Show
7 p.m., East Auditorium
March 10 Winter Athletic Awards Night
6:30 p.m., East Auditorium
March 11 Student of the Month Breakfast
7 a.m., W-Eagle’s Wing
Spanish Honor Society Induction
6 p.m., W-Eagle’s Wing
Board of Education Meeting, 8 p.m.
East Board Room
March 14 Daylight Saving Time begins—Turn your
clocks forward one hour
March 15-19 Safe Celebration/Spirit Week
March 17 Safe Celebration Party
6 p.m., W-Field House
March 19 IHSA Performance Marquilapolis
6p.m., East Auditorium
March 23 Jazz Night
7 p.m., W-Eagle’s Wing
March 25 Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
East Board Room
Mar 29– Apr 5 Spring Break — No School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
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SCHOOL ABSENCES
If your student will be absent, the
number to call is 847.451.3100.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFO
The number to call for school closing information is
as follows: 847.289.4650. Information is also available
on the Leyden webpage at www.leyden212.org.
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
Leyden High School District 212 is an equal opportunity
institution and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
religious beliefs, physical and mental
handicap or disability, status as homeless, or actual
or potential marital or parental status, including
pregnancy.
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
Illinois law (PA 94-0994) requires schools to notify
parents that information on sex offenders, registered
in Illinois, can be found through the Illinois Sex Offender
Registry (I-SOR) at www.isp.state.il.us/sor.
Please use this website to make yourself aware of
sex offenders who are registered in the Leyden area.
Please remember to notify the Assistant Principal’s office if your address or telephone number changes. It is
important to have current information on file in case of an emergency. This will also help to avoid any delay
in receiving your mail.
Dr. Tatiana Bonuma, Assistant Principal
Mensaje Importante del Subdirector
Por favor recuerde que es muy importante notificar al subdirector si hay algún cambio en su dirección o
número de teléfono. Es indispensable tener información actual en nuestros archivos en caso de una emergencia.
Esto también ayudará a que usted reciba su correo a tiempo.
Dr. Tatiana Bonuma, Subdirectora

Issue 5 February/March 2010
WELCOME TO THE DEANS’ CORNER
Teenagers have always been a “source of wonder” to each generation. Basically, they have not
changed. They want to be cared about by their families and accepted by their peers. What has changed is
society and what is often considered acceptable because “everyone” is doing it. Recently a study conducted
by the Nielsen Media (source: “Family Circle Magazine” Feb. 2010) reported on what keeps kids up beyond
9:00 p.m. Teen responses were as follows: 24%=computer games, 34%=text messaging, 36%=watching a
DVD/video, 42%=listening to an MP3 player, 44%=talking on the phone, 55%=using the computer to go
online, 57%=doing homework, and 82% watching TV. What is your child doing after 9:00 p.m.?
We don’t usually suggest magazine choices to parents; however, two recent magazines have had very good
articles about teens. The February 2010 issue of “Family Circle” magazine has a very good article about sex
texting that will help give you some guidance when talking to your teenager. Another fairly recent publication
of the magazine “Chicago” September 2009 issue published a special report called “Teen Confidential.”
Often these reports or numbers are taken from places other than the area in which we live. However, this information
was taken from the Chicago area which includes its nearby suburbs. Both are worth a look.
Mr. Ruettiger/Mrs. Sremaniak
Spring is coming and so is Empty Bowls!
Thursday May 6, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. Art Club will host its 4th
annual Empty Bowls event. We will have over 200 bowls to choose
from and many fabulous soups. Make sure to mark this fundraiser on
your calendar right away!
FERTILIZATION SCHEDULE
The groundsmen at Leyden High Schools will fertilize March 29 through April 4, 2010. All
areas will be marked with flags once they are completed. We cannot give an exact date because
of weather conditions.
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“ACHIEVING THE DREAM”……….
Triton College and East Leyden High School have been working closely to
offer new, affordable and innovative classes in your community. This includes
FREE English Language classes (ESL) for students and adults. In addition, Continuing Education offers a
variety of courses, for a tuition fee, i.e., ballroom dancing, basic fitness, pharmacy technician, real estate
classes and many more!
However, we need your input… tell us about classes of interest you would like to have at East Leyden by
leaving a message at 847.451.3056. Ms. Alvarez or Ms. Nuccio, Community Education Directors, will get
back to you as soon as possible.
SPRING 2010 classes are happening now…registration or more information about Continuing Education
classes please call 708.456.0300 ext. 3500 or visit the website at www.triton.edu/ce. Interested in English
Second Language (ESL) classes contact 708.456.0300, Ext. 3881 or 3713 for details and registration.
INCOMING FRESHMAN MEDICAL FORMS DUE JUNE 1
By Illinois state law (school code, section 27-8.1), all incoming freshman students must have a
physical examination taken within a year prior to entering the 9 th grade. As approved by the
District 212 Board of Education, all freshman medical forms are due in the West Leyden High
School Health Office by June 1, 2010. After the June 1 deadline, a progressive scale of late
fees will apply for freshman medical forms as follows:
$30.00 late fee June 2 through June 30
$40.00 late fee July 1 through July 31
$50.00 late fee after August 1
Late fees may be paid when physicals are turned in or at Freshman Orientation along with other registration
fees. Students may not start school until all medical forms are turned in and checked for completion by
the school health aide.
*Please note: It is getting to be a very busy time of year for doctor’s offices and you must allow time to obtain
an appointment. Please make your student’s physical examination appointment now so that late fees may be
avoided.
EVENING COUNSELOR HOURS
A counselor will be available on the following Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may call
847.451.3138 or 847.451.3160 to speak with a counselor during this time.
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24
In addition, a social worker will be available the evenings of February 3, 17, and 24 and March 3 and 24.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
The second and final Parent/Teacher Conference day is just around the corner. The
attendance of at least one parent or guardian is important. Some of the more important
facts and features of this event are listed below. I hope that they help convey the
idea that we want you to attend.
Conferences will be held in the field house.
There are 2 sessions—1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
All sessions with teachers will last for 10 minutes.
Drop-in visits are welcome, but priority will be given to appointments.
Appointments can be made by calling the school at 847.451.3122.
Spanish interpreters will be available at both sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free refreshments will be available.
Student Services Personnel (Guidance Counselors and Social Workers) will be on hand to answer your
questions.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 2nd.
HONOR ROLL BREAKFAST & “TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO SCHOOL” DAY
On Wednesday, February 17th, parents and guardians of honor roll students are invited to attend the
Honors Breakfast. Please plan to arrive in the field house by 7:45 a.m. since we start promptly at 8:00
a.m. You should enter the field house through Entrance #1 on the east side of the building. There
will be a continental breakfast and presentation of awards during this time. Students will be dismissed
to class by 8:45 a.m.
Also on Wednesday, February 17th, parents and guardians are invited to shadow their
son or daughter at school. The purpose of this event is to help you understand what your
student experiences on a daily basis. You will get the opportunity to meet your student’s
teachers and classmates. In addition, the school will get the opportunity to show off our
faculty and staff as you observe first hand the fine job they are doing. The program begins
at 8:45 a.m. in the auditorium, immediately following the Honor Roll Breakfast.
Please enter the building at Entrance #1 or 2. A detailed information packet will be
mailed to each household. In order to help this day run smoothly, we ask that you please return the response
card to the Principal’s office as soon as possible.
WHAT IS “ASK THE EXPERT” DAY?
Leyden's Career and Technical Education (which includes Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences,
and Industrial Tech) students will be given the opportunity to interact with professionals in a variety of careers
during "Ask the Expert" Day, February 3, 2010. Business professionals are invited to serve as guest speakers
in the classrooms to discuss their career and perhaps a particular academic subject area. This program is intended
to help students better understand the direct relationship of curricular subject areas to life skills and career
opportunities in the workplace.
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CONGRATULATIONS ROTARY TOP 10 PERCENT!
Each year Leyden students, who are in the top ten percent of their class, are invited by the
Franklin Park Rotary to attend a banquet in their honor. This year’s event takes place on
Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Along with this recognition, these “top ten” students will
have an opportunity to apply for several Rotary Scholarships. Anyone interested in
donating to the Franklin Park Rotary Scholarship fund can contact Mr. Wil Wagner at
847.451.3154 for more information.
Jessica Alvarez
Todd Anderson
Sandra Arredondo
Stephanie Bartkowicz
Christina Belmont
Kimberly Boehm
Suzanne Boehm
Felicia Bramwell
Gabrielle Budzon
Edward Delgado
Charmi Desai
Ashley Diener
Jessica Flores
Yvette Gaona
Benjamin Golden
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Victoria Hallberg
Robert Hjelmgren
Kevin Kiengsadaphone
Jenifer Kohl
Karl Kowall
Sebastian Kozlowski
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Darren Le
Lazaro Leon
Henry Matthiessen
Ivette Mendez
Amaury Michel
Ruben Monarrez
Jaime Ochoa
Carl Olinski
Eric Oliver
Dorothy Olszewski
Robert Parker
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLAR FINALISTS 2009/2010
Melissa M. Aldinger
Jessica N. Alvarez
Kimberly J. Boehm
Felicia M. Bramwell
Gabrielle A. Budzon
Edward Delgado
Kevin Kiengsadaphone
Jenifer M. Kohl
Karl J. Kowall
Sebastian M. Kozlowski
Darren Le
Jose A. Lopez
Yulia Maikher
Amauri I. Michel
Ruben Monarrez
Carl R. Olinski
Eric A. Oliver
Dorothy A. Olszewski
Rudy Rivera
Jairo Rosales
Rigoberto Sanchez
Kristen Suarez
Stephanie Sziel
Katelyn Thacker
Kimberly Wettstein
Arthur Williams
Greta Wischmeyer
Michael Zito
WEST LEYDEN STUDENT AT ALL STATE SHOW
West Leyden once again sent one of our best to the Illinois High School Theatre
Festival All State show. For the second year in a row, Henry Mattheissen, a senior, was
chosen to work on the technical crew for the production. Henry worked as a carpenter
and ran the fly rail for the show "Urinetown." Several hundred students audition for the
cast, crew and orchestra with less than 100 getting in. Henry is now the set designer for
Leyden's current show "Dancing at Lughnasa". We are all proud of Henry's
commitment to the theatre.
Leonardo Romero
Rigoberto Sanchez
Katelyn M. Thacker
Kimberly L. Wettstein
Arthur A. Williams
Greta M. Wischmeyer
Michael W. Zito

Issue 5 February/March 2009
Congratulations to the award recipients to be honored at the 22nd Annual Fern Awards Ceremony which will be held on
February 23, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in the East Leyden Auditorium
2010 FERN AWARD RECIPIENTS
Art------------------------------------------------------ Jessica Froehlich
Business Education---------------------------------- Maritza Escalante
English------------------------------------------------- Diana Bonilla
Family & Consumer Science----------------------- Yoiza Pagan
Industrial Technology------------------------------- Kevin Gamboa
Mathematics------------------------------------------ Elizabet Iontcheva
Modern Language----------------------------------- Scarlett Bueno
Music-------------------------------------------------- Jon Nichols
Physical Education----------------------------------- Jesus Payan
Physical Education ----------------------------------- Jenna Urbaniak
Science------------------------------------------------- Gisel Lopez
Social Studies----------------------------------------- Claire Neri
Personal Achievement------------------------------ David Farrar
Personal Achievement------------------------------ Tramon Thomas
2010 EXTRA-CURRICULAR FERN AWARD RECIPIENTS
Athletics----------------------------------------------- Elmer Guzman
Athletics----------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Reed
Student Council-------------------------------------- Tracie Dulceak
Significant Student Contribution------------------ Enrique Escarpita
Significant Student Contribution------------------ Katie Kowall
2010 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Art------------------------------------------------------ Laine Lopez
Business Education---------------------------------- Urvi Patel
English------------------------------------------------- Janette Tovar
Family & Consumer Science----------------------- Emilio Ricardo
Industrial Technology------------------------------- Crystal Suarez
Mathematics------------------------------------------- Erik Davison
Modern Language------------------------------------ Josseline Vasquez
Music--------------------------------------------------- Yasmin Ruiz
Physical Education----------------------------------- Andy Cordero
Physical Education----------------------------------- Holly Ferrari
Science------------------------------------------------ Andrew Castile
Social Studies----------------------------------------- Rocio Talamantes
Personal Achievement------------------------------- Karen Clark
Personal Achievement------------------------------- Christian Diaz
2010FACULTY AND STAFF FERN AWARD RECIPIENTS
Media Center------------------------------------------Ms. Janine Asmus
Modern Languages-----------------------------------Ms. Michele Curley
Industrial Technology--------------------------------Ms. Katie Diebold
Physical Education----------------------------------- Ms. Peggy Ventrelli
Special Education-------------------------------------Ms. Kristen Navar
Staff Contributions----------------------------------- Mr. William Russell
Support Staff Contributions------------------------ Ms. Caryn Thomas
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11th ANNUAL ELMHURST COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
Leyden students exhibited a total of 128 pieces of student artwork in the Founders Lounge at the Frick Center
at Elmhurst College from January 6 to January 20. Ten area high schools participated in this exhibit. Leyden
students received a total of 23 awards. Two of those awards also came with a $1,000 scholarship renewable
for 4 years to Elmhurst College. The skilled art students who won those awards are Erin Chuang of East Leyden
and Becky Kauke of West Leyden. The artist’s reception took place on Wednesday, January 13.
See page 12 for the complete list.
Becky Kauke’s Award Winning Drawing of our
very own…
Mr. Andrew Sharos, Social Studies Teacher
ANNUAL TRITON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
This year's Triton College High School Art Competition took place on Saturday, January 9. There were 9 high
schools participating and 586 artworks submitted. 214 pieces were selected to be in the art show. Leyden artwork
accounts for 80 of those accepted. Artworks are submitted in 7 different categories; including drawing,
painting, photography, graphic design, mixed media, sculpture, and ceramics.
Leyden students took Best of Category in both the Graphic Design and the Painting Categories. East Leyden
student Mayra Orozco won Best of Category in Painting for her acrylic portrait titled “Timide.” Kevin Roemer,
also an East Leyden student, won Best of Graphic Design for “Destination,” a digital collage inspired by
a family vacation. There will be an artists' reception, open to the public, on Wednesday, February 10th, from 6
to 9 p.m. Students who received Best of Category awards will be recognized at 7:30 p.m. The work will be on
display through February 11th at the Triton Art Gallery, Building J, on the Triton campus. Complete list on
facing page.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING OUTSTANDING CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) STUDENTS
Business Education Melissa Morales
Business Education Alexandro Zurita
Family & Consumer Sciences Xavier Rodriguez
Family & Consumer Sciences Vanessa Soto
Industrial Technology Allen Paczynski
Industrial Technology Kristen Suarez
A breakfast to honor these students will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. in the
Nardini Library at the East campus.
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TRITON COLLEGE ART COMPETITION RESULTS
Student Name Title Category Award
Noel Martinez Ms. Zygas Drawing Blue
Isai Rivera Self Portrait in charcoal Drawing Blue
Francisco Arias Self Portrait in charcoal Drawing Red
Marlyn Barrera Flower Pot Ceramics Red
Danielle Biedzinski Orange Photo Red
Jessica Flores Mrs. Hatchett! Graphic Design Red
Tyler Fossey Barney Ceramics Red
Jessica Froehlich Chicago Box Ceramics Red
Victoria Hallberg Alter ego Mixed Media Red
Maribel Lopez Most People Are Other People Graphic Design Red
Daniel Soto Green for Red Graphic Design Red
Kate Thacker Ravinia Poster 2010 Graphic Design Red
Jacqueline Avalos I RainBow Photo Yellow
Jamie DePaolo Ms. Bylinski in charcoal Drawing Yellow
Omar Diaz Wacky Sir Graphic Design Yellow
Omar Diaz Urban Spot Graphic Design Yellow
Henry Espinal Collateral Damage Graphic Design Yellow
Sonia Ferrel Peace Dog Painting Yellow
Monalisa Figueroa Scratchboard Parrot Drawing Yellow
Brooke Fink Ribbons Drawing Yellow
Juan Gonzalez Ink Portrait Drawing Yellow
Victoria Hallberg Teapot Ceramics Yellow
Victoria Hallberg Woven Lives Mixed Media Yellow
Laine Lopez Cherry Blossom Teapot Ceramics Yellow
Yulia Maikher the power of heeling Photo Yellow
Daisy Maldonado Baby Seal Sculpture Yellow
Jessica Perez Angel Graphic Design Yellow
Pauline Piccardi Melody Photo Yellow
Laura Porras Teapot Ceramics Yellow
Jessica Ramos Unreal Reality Graphic Design Yellow
Tracy Roels Scratchboard Lemur Drawing Yellow
Samantha Wyse Childhood Memories Photo Yellow
Samantha Wyse Best Friends Photo Yellow
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West Leyden Students at Elmhurst Art Exhibition
Student Name Category Title Award
Jesus Arreguin Scratchboard Penguin
Miguel Arce Water color The Boxer Gold- Judge's Choice
Senaida Becerra Spraypaint Self Portrait
Haley Bingham Scratchboard Lion
Nallely Carrera Spraypaint Self Portrait
Nallely Carrera Graphic Design Bittersweet Suffering
Ashley Castillo Ceramic Giraffe
Ivette Corona Graphic Design Ravinia 20Sophomore Poster
Bianca Crespo Ceramic Animal cups
Rona Davis Graphic Design Self Portrait
Omar Diaz Colored Pencil Pears
Omar Diaz Graphic Design Sucrawsome
Henry Espinal Graphic Design Collatoral Damage
Sonia Ferrel Acrylic Paint Pears Green- Honors
Jessica Flores Graphic Design Mrs. Hatchett!
Jessica Froehlich Digital Photo Sun Flowers
Guadalupe Garcia Acrylic Paint Cartoon Boot Green- Honors
Jesus Gonzalez Ink Portrait
Susana Gonzalez Acrylic Paint Cartoon Boots
Justy Grande Colored Pencil Contour Flowers Green- Honors
Victoria Hallberg Ceramic Dali Box
Vicky Hallberg Color Pencil Reflective Still Life
Lenette Hernandez Spraypaint My Dad and I
Elias Holguin Charcoal Mrs. Sremaniak Blue - Excellence
Becky Kauke Charcoal Mr. Sharos Purple-Special (Scholarship)
Laine Lopez Colored Pencil Flowers
Daisy Maldonado Ceramic Zebra Box
Robert Parker Charcoal Scratchboard Blue - Excellence
Keziah Paz Acrylic Paint Cartoon Gorde
Jessica Perez Graphic Design Angel
Jessica Perez Graphic Design Pretty Rave Girl
Pauline Picardi Digital Photo Blue Note
Josue Ponce Scratchboard Bird
Laura Porras Ceramic Raku Vase
Itzel Ramos Charcoal Mr. Hamann Gold- Judge's Choice
Jessica Ramos Graphic Design Unreal Reality
Bianca Rios Charcoal Mrs. Dempsey
Nicole Rivera Ceramic Book Red- Distinction
Tracy Roels Colored Pencil Lemur
Gerardo Sosa Scratchboard Spider
Daniel Soto Graphic Design Green For Red Red- Distinction
Kate Thacker Graphic Design The Big Picture
Justin Thomas Ink Twister
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The Parents’ Club will be selling all previous/current year spirit wear that we have in stock. Some items will
be marked down, while our newer items will stay at regular price.
As most of you know, the Parents’ Club raises money for the students here at West Leyden. The money that
we fundraise goes for the following:
That is just to name a few.
Scholarships
Gifts for the Top 2% Underclass Students
Gifts for the Top 5% Senior Students
Gifts for Incoming Freshmen
Please top by and support the West Leyden Parents’ Club. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
WRESTLING
The Leyden Wrestling team is currently 11-1 overall and 3-0 in conference. The team is two dual victories
away from securing another conference title and plans on taking that momentum into the regional
tournament. The wrestling team has five ranked wrestlers and is led by number 1 ranked Dan Kiebler at
215 lbs. and 2nd ranked Kevin Lewis at 140 lbs.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
The boys’ basketball team has just come off a strong showing over winter break. The team has battled back to 6-7 and 2
-2 in West Suburban Gold Conference. The team finished third in the big schools bracket at the Lemont Christmas Tournament.
Mike Woolf was selected to the All Tournament first team and Brandon Stinson was selected to the All Tournament
second team. The Eagles hope to keep it rolling throughout the second semester. Please come out
and cheer on the team as they begin a four game home stand vs. Argo on January 26th.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
The girls' basketball program will be hosting a "Think Pink" game in honor of Kay Yow, the former
women's basketball coach at North Carolina State who died of breast cancer in 2009. The game is on
January 26th versus Maine East High School at 7:30 p.m. in the West Leyden Field House. We will be selling pink ribbons
and breast cancer awareness t-shirts. All proceeds will benefit the Kay Yow Foundation. The girls' basketball program
will be honoring seniors Kim Giannini and Theresa Trousdale on Friday, February 5th in their game against Willowbrook
High School. Varsity tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. in the West Leyden Field House.
GIRLS’ BOWLING
The bowling team is currently in first place in the conference. Additionally, we took third place at the Reavis
Rock-n-Roll Holiday Tournament. Captains Rebecca Radek and Jenny Schauenburg are leading the
team. We have future stars in sophomores Sara Danek and Haley Ferrari, who are both improving tremendously
this year.
GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS
Leyden Girls' Gymnastics team is having a terrific season thus far. The girls' are currently undefeated in the
conference and look forward to battling it out with Downers Grove South to claim the conference title. The
conference championship will be Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 A.M. at the West Campus. The girls' gymnastics team
hopes that this home field advantage will give them the edge they need to inscribe their name in the Leyden record
books.
BOYS’ SWIMMING
Leyden varsity swimmers began the season winning two of their first three meets. Senior Bobby
Michalowski took home a second place medal at the Leyden Invitational in the 50 free with a time of :23.90.
LEYDENETTES
The Leydenettes are having another great season! This year, we have a young team, most of whom have
never been on a dance team before. However, through hard work and dedication, the 13 girls and 1 boy
have joined together to dance as one. As the basketball season progresses it is very exciting for the team as
well as competition. We are very proud of the team this year!
CHEERLEADERS
The Leyden JV and Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing in the Arctic Cheer Classic Sunday, January
24th at Maine South High School. The Varsity Cheerleaders will also be competing at the Grayslake North
Regional January 30th in the large varsity division. State qualifiers will be determined at this regional. The times will
be posted on the IHSA website if you would like to attend.
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Dear Parent/Guardian:
Leyden District 212 has adopted a new residency verification process for the upcoming school year. Every
family is required to provide proof of residency. District 212 will be hosting Residency Days at each campus.
Residency Days have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2010 during Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 13, 2010 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). It is imperative that you attend
one of the Residency Days; failure to provide adequate documentation may result in student being excluded
from the registration process. Please plan on using the Field House Entrance 1 and bringing the following
required documentation:
Student’s Birth Certificate
Guardian’s Driver’s License or State ID or Passport
Proof of Residency:
Category A (at least one of the following documents)
Signed lease
Most recent tax bill
Current mortgage statement
If none of the above: Notarized landlord form
Category B (at least two of the following documents)
Gas Bill
Electric Bill
Water Bill
Public Aid Card
Voter Registration Card
Home/Condo Insurance Certificate
State of Illinois Automobile Registration
Pay Stub
Phone Bill
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Assistant Principal, Dr. Tatiana Bonuma at
847.451.3121.
Sincerely,
Tatiana Bonuma, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal
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