5/15/2012 Badminton Duo Cracks Top-32 in State at Eastern Illinois University
Over the weekend the badminton doubles team of senior Amanda Sweis and junior Ellie LaSpina went 2-2 at the Illinois High School Association State Finals tournament held on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. They finished in the top 32 in state. The girls considered it a successful year. "It was an exciting run," head coach Patricia Casey said. Sweis and LaSpina opened up action in the first round with a loss to a team from Glenbard East by the scores of 15-21, 21-16, 21-12. They rallied in the consolation bracket and defeated a Lake Park team 21-14, 19-21, 21-13, and then kept rolling with a victory over a York team by the scores of 21-17, 21-16. However, the State run ended after that as a tandem from Barrington defeated the Spartans 15-21, 21-15, 21-19 in the third round of the consolation bracket.

5/11/2012 Sophomore Adam Smith Honored With Scholarship
The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. recently announced their Carson Scholars. Sophomore Adam Smith is one of these scholars. Adam was recently recognized at an awards ceremony. Carson Scholars stand out as future leaders. They are recognized for their academic achievements and service to their communities. Adam will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for his education. He will also receive a medal and certificate.

5/10/2012 Relay for Life's 10th Annual Survivor Dinner a Great Success!
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life committee members proudly hosted the 10th Annual Oak Lawn Community High School Survivor Dinner in the Media Center on April 19, 2012. Over 50 cancer survivors, caregivers and family members attended the event. Linda Dumas, thyroid cancer & lymphoma survivor for 14 years, was the keynote speaker. Dumas, who is also OLCHS English teacher, Lauren May’s mother, inspired the audience with her message of hope. Jennifer Wargin, former Relay for Life chairperson & OLCHS art teacher, shared special stories and photos of past Relay for Life events from 2002-2011. Seniors Maria Vilarete & Tom Papaleo and junior Jenna Hurckes presented on behalf of student committee members. The culmination of the evening was when seventeen new survivors’ painted handprints were added to the ever-growing “Handprints of Hope” wall at OLCHS.