Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seeking to build on his success as a Spartan athlete and a sterling reputation as an assistant coach and program builder, Nick Lopez will take over the reins as head football coach at Marian Catholic High School. Serving most recently as Offensive Coordinator in his current four-year[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Speech Team Earns Awards at Recent Tournaments
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team has earned several awards in recent tournaments, including first place in Novice Persuasive Speaking. On Saturday, October 16, the team competed at the McHenry County College Crystal Clear Tournament and earned fourth place in the Individual Event Sweepstakes. PSC student[Read More…]
Thomas Canty of Park Forest named to Lawrence University’s 2021 Dean’s List
Appleton, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Thomas Canty of Park Forest, IL has been named to the Lawrence University Dean’s List for 2021, an annual honor roll of students demonstrating exemplary academic performance. The Dean’s List is compiled at the end of the academic year once all grades have been recorded. To make the Dean’s[Read More…]
Johnathon Spence of Park Forest Graduates from Monmouth College
Manmouth, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Johnathon Spence of Park Forest recently fulfilled the graduation requirements at Monmouth College. Spence is a physics major. Mr. Spence also played soccer at Manmouth wearing number 18 for the Fighting Scots. Founded in 1853, Monmouth College is a nationally ranked liberal arts college. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)[Read More…]
GSU Receives $1.1 M Education Grant to Serve At-Risk Individuals
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) was recently awarded a $1.1 million U.S. Department of Education (DOE) TRIO grant to initiate a project to serve low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities as they progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. The Governors State University[Read More…]
Tickets On Sale Now for the Chicago Southland International Film Festival
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Tickets for the fourth annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University are on sale now! This year’s festival offers expanded access for Chicagoland, remote/rural, and international viewers through a hybrid on-site and virtual delivery model. Virtual streaming will be offered through the Eventive platform from Oct. 11-17 and[Read More…]
Spartan Men Capture Soccer Victory Over Richards
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Led by a strong effort in goal from Parker Knueppel on Tuesday, host Marian Catholic won its second in the last three matches with a 3-1 nonconference victory over Harold L. Richards High School. Parker Knueppel had nine saves. The second-year students led the assault. Sophomore Christian[Read More…]
Cynthia Gray of Park Forest Named to SNHU Dean’s List
Manchester, NH-(ENEWSPF)- Cynthia Gray of Park Forest has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2021 Dean’s List. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term. Full-time students who have earned a[Read More…]
Stagg Tops Marian Catholic in Women’s Tennis
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic women’s tennis team fell 4-2 to Stagg Monday. Their record now stands at 4-7 overall. In singles, Izabella Slezakova of Stagg defeated Marian Catholic’s Clare Smith 6-1, 6-1. Also in singles, Austeja Kaminskyte (S) defeated Helen Mulugetta (MC) 6-3, 6-3. In doubles, Marian Catholic’s[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Women’s Volleyball Beats Andrew
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic women’s volleyball beat Andrew on Andrew’s home court Monday. The Spartan women outscored the Thunderbolts 25-20 in the first set and outlasted the T-bolts 29-27 in the second. The team improved to 5-4 overall. Senior Sara Johnson led the Spartans with 13 kill shots. Erica[Read More…]
