HF FYI

• Tomorrow, 10/26: Parent-Teacher Conferences/Asynchronous Learning Day-Students should log on to their Google Classroom by 10 a.m. and check for their teachers' assignments.
• Friday 10/27: No School-All Staff Institute Day
• Monday 10/30: Dad Squad Day -Staff will park in the South Building Lot; Dad Squad attendees will park in the Semi-Circle Drive. First row of parking spaces along Kedzie Avenue will be reserved for other Parents/ Guests for the day.

We're back with this week's Profile of a Viking, featuring Brizil Stewart (Class of 2024) discussing Diversity & Inclusion. The Senior has a passion for hair styling, and her after-school business is teaching her a lot about interacting with different types of people. "I'm actually able to meet more people that I'm not used to meeting, which is actually helpful to expand business," she says. "Diversity and inclusion is important anywhere you go...It helps bring people together; it helps get rid of that uncomfortable feeling of 'I'm alone' or not being able to be accepted by society." Check out the new episode here.

Did you know October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth? We're recognizing our principals that work tirelessly to ensure the safety, wellbeing and success of our students. Next time you see them in the halls or around campus, be sure to say hello and thank them for all they do!

Pictured here from left to right:

Craig Fantin, Associate Principal

Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal

Jim Schmidt, Assistant Principal

Dr. Clinton Alexander, Principal

Associate Principal Swilley alongside Science Teacher Mr. Evan Roberts and Social Worker Mr. Heithon Hurdle welcomed Marcus Strother to host our first-ever Young Men's Enrichment Summit on Friday. Over 40 male students spent the day in activities and conversations built from Mr. Strother's organization Mentor California. Students were encouraged to be open and supportive of one another as they held conversation on topics from family life, to trusting others, emotional maturity and more.

“It is the most powerful gesture of support when a school district and the educators in that district make intentional investments in the young men they serve," Mr. Strother said. "It is my absolute pleasure to be a part of the team making sure the young men at HF understand the importance of mentoring, mental wellness, academic progress and social justice. This is only the beginning. Love will continue to lead this work!” Learn more about Mr. Strother's work here.

HF's Music Department is proud to share that 20 students have been selected by audition to the Illinois Music Education Association's District 1 Senior Ensembles! Illinois is divided into nine school music districts, which puts these students among the best high school student musicians within the City of Chicago and South Suburbs! Big congratulations to:

Christopher Albert - Bass 1, Senior Chorus

De'Angelo Barlow - Tenor 2, Senior Chorus

Charisma Boler - Alto 1, Senior Chorus

Kent Flores - French Horn, Senior Band

Annie Ford - Trumpet, Senior Band

Aydenn Harris - Trumpet, Senior Band and Senior Jazz Band 1

Stella Hoyt - Soprano 2, Senior Chorus

Eleanor Jenkins - Soprano 1, Senior Chorus

Kendall Laven - Alto 2, Senior Chorus

Lorenzo Martinez - Trombone, Senior Orchestra

Gabriel McKinney - Tenor 1, Senior Chorus

Ruby Mikulski - Viola, Senior Orchestra

Eric Nickerson - Cello, Senior Orchestra

Jazmin Rhodes - Soprano 1, Senior Chorus

Jordyn Richardson - Alto 1, Senior Chorus

Joseph Robertson II - Drum Set, Senior Jazz Band 3

Casey Siengo - Alto 2, Senior Chorus

Ave Van Til - Alto 2, Senior Chorus

Ahlier Velazquez - Baritone Saxophone, Senior Jazz Band 1

Amy Ward - Soprano 1, Senior Chorus

These students have been invited to be members of their respective ensembles on Saturday, November 18 at Elmhurst University.

Earlier this month, Choir hosted their fall concert which featured all six of its vocal ensembles: Treble Choir, Treble Ensemble, Concert Choir, Viking Ensemble, Inspirational Voices, and Viking Choir. Thank you to the nearly 600 of you that came out on a Sunday to support!

Choir students also got the chance to attend the SWSC Choral Festival at Stagg High School. Students performed for other school choirs in HF's conference, and had the opportunity to workshop their music with music professors from University of Illinois Chicago, North Central College, and the music director of the Chicago Master Singers.

Clinicians at the event described HF's sound as:

"rich, vibrant, and lovely throughout."

"Engaging, contrasting, expressive, and with professional presentation."

"A very well-prepared and polished performance."

Way to go, Vikings!

HF hosted our annual debate invitational last weekend and took home several awards:

Varsity Lincoln Douglas

1st Place Speaker - Kevin Gibek

1st Place Team - Kevin Gibek

JV Lincoln Douglas

5th Place Speaker - Zavier Scott

7th Place Team - Zavier Scott

Novice Lincoln Douglas

10th Place Speaker - Aliya Gaskin

6th Place Team - Max Benitez

4th Place Team - Aliya Gaskin

JV Public Forum

3rd Place Speaker - Max Zeman

Next up is the University Invitational at Illinois State University in November. #GoooVikings!

Congrats to HF's Mathletes on their performance at the SWSC Meet II in Bolingbrook last week. The Junior-Senior Group finished in 1st Place, consisting of Seniors Jack Piros and Asha Garrett, and Junior Everett Van Til. The team was led by Everett, who finished 1st Place in his oral presentation on Mathematics of Finance, as well as 1st Place in his oral presentation on Graph Theory.

Sophomore Gregory Mitchell also finished 1st Place in his oral presentation on Equations and Sophomore Alex Wettstein scored perfect on all three of his individual competitions. Senior Jack Piros scored perfect on both of his individual competitions. Sophomore Taylor Alexander and Freshman Oreoluwa Owolabi scored perfect on two competitions.

Everett Van Til, Sophomore Douwe Groen, and Sophomore Gregory Mitchell finished perfect on one competition.

The team competes next at HF on Wednesday, November 8! #GoooVikings

Students can sign up using their SchooLinks account. Once logged in, click on "School Events", click on the event and then "register for this event". Talk with your teacher ahead of time to make sure it's okay to attend that respective period. This is currently open for Juniors and Seniors. Check out these upcoming college visits:

Monday 10/30

Illinois Wesleyan, Period 4

Tuesday 10/31

University of Missouri-Columbia, Period 4

Wednesday 11/1

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville On-Site event, 9:30-11 a.m.

Xavier University (OH), Period 4

Thursday 11/2

Prairie State College, Period 3

Friday 11/3

Northern Illinois University, Period 2

Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Honest Game have partnered to provide students and families with an easy-to-use College Athletic Pathway software and additional educational resources. We know that accessing scholarships and college athletics requires not only a commitment to athletic training and competition but also a commitment to academic success.

Honest Game’s online platform provides students and families with individualized tracking across FIVE college athletic opportunities, including NCAA DI, DII, DII, NAIA, and Junior College pathways. Learn more and get started by clicking the link below.

Trick-or-Treat your way through downtown Homewood and visit Village Hall, Homewood Police Department, Homewood Fire Department, Homewood Public Library, and the Homewood Science Center for a variety of full-size candy/chocolate bars from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. on Halloween (Homewood full Trick-or-Treat hours are from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.)

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