Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, took top honors at the IHSA Regional Speech Tournament held at Southland College Prep Charter High School February 2. Accepting the first place trophy for their team are: ( l.to r.) Kyle Fitzgerald, Pia Lyander, seniors; Regina Hoyles and Cooper Packard, juniors. RICHTON PARK,[Read More…]
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All 46 2012 PSC Nursing Grads Achieve a Perfect Pass Rate on National Exam
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All 46 of the 2012 graduates of Prairie State College’s Nursing program who took the licensing exam passed on the first attempt– a 100 percent pass rate. Graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to obtain a license to practice[Read More…]
Governors State University Black History Month Marks ‘Crossroads of Freedom’
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2013. Governors State University is celebrating Black History Month 2013 with a wide range of events focusing on the struggles, successes, and contributions of African Americans in the United States. This year’s Black History Month at GSU follows the theme of “Crossroads of Freedom” and marks[Read More…]
Veterans Writing Group at Governors State University
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University invites veterans to join a new Veterans Writing Group, where they will discover or re-discover the craft of narrative writing in a small, supportive group environment. Veterans will enhance and learn new skills and share camaraderie with other vets in a six-week workshop. Groups are[Read More…]
Eleven High Schools to Compete in IHSA Regional Speech Contest at Southland College Prep Charter High School, Saturday, February 2
RICHTON PARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013– Southland College Prep, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, will host the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional Individual Events -Speech Contest Saturday, February 2. Eleven high schools: Bremen, Crete-Monee, Homewood-Flossmoor, Marian Catholic, Rich East, Thornridge, Thornton Fractional South, Thornton Township, Thornwood, Tinley Park, and host Southland[Read More…]
Rich East Student Daniel Stewart National Nikon Photo Contest Finalist
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Daniel Stewart, a student at Rich East High School in Park Forest, is among 104 finalists in a nationwide College and High School Photography Contest sponsored by Nikon. Stewart, a junior and self-taught photographer, submitted his photograph which was among more than 15,000 other student[Read More…]
Rich East Mathletes Finish First In District, Third In Conference
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Mathletes competed against Rich South, Rich Central, Bloom, Crete-Monee, Bloom Trail and Kankakee on Wednesday. The Rockets took first place against Rich Township School District 227 schools and third place overall in conference matches. Coaches Jackie Stome and Sara Smado said, “All[Read More…]
Video: GAME-WINNING JUMPER – Tyler Ulis sinks the winner for Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic hosted a nail-biter against Brother Rice on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 and Tyler Ulis continued to impress with his game-winning jumper with just seconds left in the fourth quarter. The video was published by Marian Catholic High School.
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCC
Partnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. As part of his commitment to ensuring that Chicago’s students are prepared to excel in the jobs and careers of tomorrow, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership between Chicago Public[Read More…]
Celebrate Black History Month at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting several events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events will be held on the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, the Charles[Read More…]
