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The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
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"Plaza Suite" Takes Center Stage
Lancer thespians present Neil Simon's iconic comedy in this fall production.
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The Lake Park Theatre Department continues their robust 2023-2024 season with the iconic comedy-drama Plaza Suite, written by the great American playwright Neil Simon. Following a successful opening night, weekend performances run November 17 and 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $5 for adults, $3 for non-LP students, and free to senior citizens and Lake Park students.
Premiering on Broadway on Valentine’s Day, 1968, the show about relationships features a different romantic couple in each of the three acts, each staying in the same hotel suite in the posh Plaza Hotel, overlooking Central Park. The script has been produced multiple times on stage and screen. Led by Director Kathy Weber, the cast includes a group of nine students who have enjoyed a particular bond.
Cast members include seniors Gia Zatos and Hannah Marotta; junior Frankie Molfese; sophomore Kylene Murphy; and freshmen Brayden Cervantes, Matt Hudak, P.J. Lavery, Mackenzie Paulish and Olivia Romanowicz. View a digital program highlighting the cast, crew, Theatre Boosters and more!
This theatre production marks not only Director Kathy Weber’s 50th at Lake Park, but also her last as she will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. She joined the Lake Park English department in August 2000 and has directed children’s plays, dramas, comedies, musicals and summer camps.
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Student-Athlete Recognition Events
National Letter of Intent signing, IHSA state sendoff celebrate Lancer athletics.
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Congratulations to 11 Lancer student-athletes who participated in National Letter of Intent signing day on Wednesday, November 8. Lake Park students and their families attended a special recognition ceremony that included coaches sharing highlights of their individual accomplishments and the students signing an official commitment to compete in collegiate athletics at the following schools. Best wishes to these students in their respective sports! | |
 |  | Congratulations to members of the girls swimming team who competed in the IHSA State Girls Swimming meet on November 10 and 11. They were celebrated with a state spirit march and send off prior to departing to the FMC Natatorium in Westmont. Capturing the 10th IHSA Sectional Championship in program history and qualifying for state were team members: Nicole Brzostowski (9), Una Dizdarevic (11), Lily Drewry (10), Nadia Kowalski (10), Veronica Krenska (10), Juliette Niemiec (9), and Izabella Turczynska (10). Individually, during Sectional competition at the Downers Grove North meet, Veronica Krenska took first-place in the 100-Yard Butterfly, second-place in the 50-Yard Freestyle, plus contributed to the first-place 200-Yard, and 400-Yard Freestyle Relays. Lily Drewry took first-place medal honors in the 100-Yard Breaststroke qualifying her for state. Brzostowski, Dizdarevic, Krenska, and Turczynka set a school record for the 200-Yard Freestyle with a 1:36.97 time. View the State Series Results.
The girls swimming program is led by Head Coach Bennet Witteveen and Assistant Coaches and Lancers for Life Tim Layer and Lauren Zalon.
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Honor Society Inductions
French and German ceremonies recognize Lancers for high academic honors.
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Lake Park's French Honor Society, Société Honoraire de Français, inducted students during a ceremony on Monday, October 16. To be considered for induction, students must have completed at least three semesters of French with a 3.6-grade point average in French and have an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. In order to maintain membership, students must remain in the French program for the entirety of their high school career and must show interest in the French language and culture outside of the classroom by participating in at least one Honor Society-approved activity per semester.
Pictured: Jenna Beesley, Lily Brocato, Madelyn De Decker, Victoria Fricano, Joanna Gonzalez, Aniela Hoyle, Erin Kennedy, Noelle Mihailovic, Saniya Mirza, Brianna Murray, Maya Necor, Victoria Pikulinski, Edith Ramirez, Alyssa Rogel, Elena Schueler, Akul Sharma, Himakshee Sublok, Mariana Uribe, Brinly Wilson, Melissa Zarate and Sophie Zawada
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This year the Lake Park Delta Epsilon Phi chapter inducted a total of five junior Lancers during a ceremony hosted on Tuesday, November 7. To be considered for induction, students must have completed at least three semesters of German with a 3.6-grade point average in German and have an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. In order to maintain membership, students must remain in the German program for the entirety of their high school career and must show interest in the German language and culture outside of the classroom by participating in at least one Honor Society-approved activity per semester.
Pictured L-R: Honor Society Members Jack Johnson, Tyler Wilson, New Inductees Steven DiDomenico, Luke Martyn, Fredrik Duxbury, Honor Society Members Isaiah Albano, Nathan Lamb, Ollia Miller, Aaron Kirby
New members not pictured: Isabella Asenova and Joscelin Ritthamel
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Save the Date to "Plan Your Path"
Families invited to explore Advanced Placement, elective courses for next year.
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Families of current sophomores and juniors should make plans to participate in Plan Your Path Night on Wednesday, December 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at West Campus. Plan Your Path is an event designed to help students and their families prepare for course selection for 2024-2025 and beyond.
West Campus is excited to offer this unique opportunity for families to explore pathways offered by Lake Park. Plan Your Path will feature representatives from every department on campus as well as an opportunity to explore specialty spaces such as the manufacturing lab, career and technical education classrooms, and the arts. Breakout sessions will also be available throughout the evening focusing on Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and SchooLinks.
Lancer families will have the opportunity to explore core and elective offerings at Lake Park so they can be prepared for course selection with a mindset focused on career and college readiness. Lake Park course offerings boast opportunities for students to enroll in dynamic core courses, AP courses, dual credit courses through Indiana University and the College of DuPage, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, courses at the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), and courses that offer industry-specific credentials among many others. There is something for everyone at Lake Park, and the faculty and staff look forward to showcasing the many options at Plan Your Path Night!
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SAT Test Prep Course Deadline: December 8
Register for study sessions beginning in January 2024.
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In preparation for the Digital SAT test on April 10, 2024, Lake Park High School will offer a course beginning in January 2024 for juniors to develop study skills to improve SAT scores. In addition to Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, the course emphasizes test-taking strategies and techniques for the Digital SAT. Students will gain insights into Digital SAT testing situations, gain familiarity and comfort with the technology, practice and remediation, explanations of SAT questions, and answer choices.
Taught by certified instructors, the course fee is $200 and is offered on either weekdays (Tues/Thur) after school or Saturday mornings. Registration will be accepted until Friday, December 8. For additional details, view the course brochure and complete an application form.
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Lancer Holiday Season
Make plans to kick off the holiday season with upcoming concerts and events.
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In the coming weeks, Lake Park will host a number of festive events open to the community beginning with the Winter Jazz Concert on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus auditorium. This free show is open to everyone and will feature the LPHS Jazz Ensemble (band), LPHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble-Blue, and LPHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble-White.
The holiday events schedule continues that weekend with the 41st Annual Holiday Craft Fair hosted at West Campus on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than 100 vendors will offer handcrafted gift items for sale. Admission to the fair is $2.00 for adults and free for senior citizens and children.
On Tuesday, December 12, the Lake Park Choral Program presents a Holiday Festival of Choirs. Lake Park Choir Alum are encouraged to attend and join on stage for the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. The holiday spirit continues on Thursday, December 14 for the Holiday Band Concert featuring the "Sounds of The Season" from the LPHS Freshman Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony. Both performances take place in the West Campus auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public with treats provided following the performances!
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TAP Annual Maker's Market
Holiday shopping at this December 1 community event will benefit students.
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Lake Park High School's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) will be hosting its Annual Maker's Market with neighboring school districts on Friday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Clauss Recreation Center at the Roselle Park District. Stop by to purchase items from Lake Bark Bakery including dog treats, dog blankets, bandanas and more!
Open to the public, this event will welcome vendors from TAP, Pathways, NDSEC TLC, Downers Grove Transition 99, Elmhurst District 205, Glenbard North Transition Program, Glenbard South Transition Program, Leyden Transition Program, Lyons Township Transition Program, and South Elgin High School Transition Program. The entrance fee is $1.00 or guests are asked to bring in a donation item for Toys for Tots.
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Night of Fine Dining & Theatre
Buy event tickets, bid online for Educational Foundation's annual fundraiser.
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On Friday, December 8, the Lake Park Educational Foundation will host an exciting evening of fine dining and theatre at Lake Park’s East Campus. Guests will enjoy an elegant holiday-tasting menu prepared by Lake Park culinary students, a performance by the LP Jazz Ensemble, and reserved seating for the holiday play, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Guests can also bid on a wide array of silent auction items throughout the event. Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner and the play. Reserve your tickets today!
Back by popular demand, the LPEF will be hosting an online auction the week leading up to the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre for the two best student parking spots at West Campus! Parents/Guardians of juniors and seniors for next school year (2024-2025) can bid on the closest spots to the door in the main student lot!
Online bidding will begin on Monday, December 4 at noon and be available through Friday, December 8 at noon. At that time, guests at the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre will have one last chance to place a winning bid. The two highest bidders will each receive a parking spot. Winner need not be present to win.
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