H-F FYI - 2.20.23

Congratulations to our latest groups of Vikings who competed at IHSA State competitions this weekend! We had three students representing H-F at the IHSA State Speech Tournament in Peoria, and three students representing us at the IHSA State Boys' Wrestling Tournament in Champaign.

IHSA State Speech

• Stella Hoyt & Jazmin Rhodes — Sectional Champions in Dramatic Duet!
• Aaron McIntyre — 3rd Place at Sectionals in Extemporaneous Speaking
• Jazmin Rhodes — 3rd Place at Sectionals in Oratorical Declamation

IHSA State Boys' Wrestling

• Deion Johnson — Sectional Champion in 113 lb.
• Vincent Robinson — Sectional Champion in 132 lb.
• Jermaine Butler — Sectional Champion in 152 lb.

See more IHSA Sectional results in Viking Victories below, and stay tuned for IHSA State results next week!

Running three nights this week only don't miss New Faces Theatre's production of Scapin, running this Thursday-Saturday (Feb. 23-25) at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Scapin is a comedic play adapted from Moliére and based on the classic commedia dell’arte tradition (slapstick comedy/farce). Scapin (Mallory Garcia) and Sylvestre (Moira Michel) are the valets of two fathers, Argante (Nicholas Harvey) and Geronte (Devin Kenebrew). Scapin facilitates outlandish schemes in order to help out the two young men of the house, Leander (Damarien Green) and Octave (Bryce Stewart). Directed by Mrs. Calderon, H-F English & Fine Arts teacher, it is a story about trickery, love, secret marriage and ludicrous scenarios that lend themselves to lots of laughter.

Tickets ($10/adults, $5/student) are available for purchase online (click here)!

A great open discussion was held between students and staff after school Thursday on Why Black History Matters, as part of H-F's Black History Month celebration (see photo above). Please join us for the next discussion, set for this Tuesday, Feb. 21, after school in the Viking Room: On Being Young & Black in 2023. You are also invited to a Black History Month STEM Professionals Panel — co-sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor — this Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Viking Room from 3:15-5 p.m., and to the Black Excellence Showcase, set for Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the South Cafeteria (Register here...).

The spring sports season begins soon at H-F!

Start dates:

• Badminton - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
• Baseball - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. (Varsity) @ Varsity Field; 5:30 p.m. (JV & F/S) @ Fieldhouse / Freshman Field
• Boys' Gymnastics - TBA
• Boys' Lacrosse - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. @ North Field
• Girls' Soccer - Monday, Feb. 27 (Varsity): 7:30 p.m. @ North Turf Room; and Tuesday, Feb. 28 (JV1 & JV2): 3:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
• Softball - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse / Softball Fields
• Boys' Tennis - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. @ H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
• Boys' Volleyball - Monday, March 6: 2 p.m. (JV & V) @ South Gym; and 3 p.m. (F) @ North Gym
• Boys' Track & Field - Started! Reach out to Coach Beebe
• Girls' Track & Field - Started! Read out to Coach Green
• Boys' Water Polo - Monday, Feb 27: 5:30 a.m. @ Natatorium
• Girls' Water Polo - Monday, Feb. 27: 3:30 p.m. @ Natatorium

Note to student-athletes: Physical examination forms must be on file in the Athletic Office by the start date in order to participate. Forms can be submitted at the Security Desk in the North Building (Enter Door A) or sent via email to ddehaan@hf233.org. Please note: The Physical Exam/Vaccination Report required for incoming freshman can be used to participate in athletics. Also, a student-athlete interested in participating in a spring sport must be registered on the 8to18 Dashboard (click here).

Families of students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are invited to another online presentation in the Transition Resource Series from our Special Education Department. The next presentation, Everything You Need to Know About PUNS, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, on Zoom. Patti O'Brien & Lynn Rivero from Suburban Access will discuss what is PUNS, who is eligible, how to sign up, what funding can be used for and much more. Click here to join the presentation (Passcode 194745). Questions? Contact the Special Education Department at 708-335-5691 or angela.taylor@hf233.org.

Did you miss last week's Transition Resource presentation on IDHS? Click the Vimeo box below to see the full recording:

H-F Parents/Guardians — We need your feedback through a brief University of Chicago-managed survey about your experiences with our school this year. The 5Essentials Survey will be open through March 31, 2023. Click here to begin, and thank you in advance for your time and efforts!

The HFPA is looking for 50 Dads and/or male legal guardians of current H-F students to join the H-F #DadSquad on campus Monday, March 20! Volunteers will provide a positive presence in each building and along the path, welcoming, greeting, encouraging and inspiring students throughout the day. Available shifts that day are: 7-11:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Advanced registration and background checks are required. An online orientation meeting will be held on March 14. Please register by Monday, Feb. 27, by clicking here. Thank you for your consideration, Dads!

Mrs. Pesha's Child Development students have been learning child development theory, which is part of the first year in our Early Childhood sequence of courses. They are practicing having impaired fine motor skills for activities they are planning for appropriate development for toddlers ages 12-36 months.

Congratulations to the H-F Chess Team for going 4-3 at the IHSA State Chess Tournament, ending the season ranked 58th in the state. Team members are: seniors Joshua Bray, Isaiah Joiner & LeShon Courts; juniors Elijah Burr, Matthew Lively & Kai Scott; sophomores Matthew Brison, Lyndon Proby, Jacob Roe & Everett Van Til; and freshmen Taj Scott & SA Davis IV. Special recognition to Everett , who went 4-1-2 on the weekend at State! The team was coached by Mrs. White, H-F Math & CTE teacher.

Congratulations to the H-F Viking Choir for receiving high honors with the highest available rating from judges at the Joliet Choir Contest on Saturday, Feb. 11! Our choirs competed in the contest that featured 12 performing choirs from eight schools. Viking Choir was one of the only choirs that received a Superior rating. H-F's Concert Choir and Treble Choir both received ratings of Excellent and took home awards for Best Alto Section and Best Tenor Section at the contest. The choirs are directed by Mr. Sifner, accompanied by Mrs. Hardesty.

BOYS' SWIMMING & DIVING

The Boys' Swimming & Diving team competed this weekend at Lincoln-Way East H.S. in IHSA Sectionals. Stay tuned for results soon!

GIRLS' WRESTLING

Congratulations to our 6 student-athletes who advanced from the IHSA Girls' Wrestling Sectional Competition, held in Evanston the weekend of Feb. 11: Attalia Watson-Castro (Sectional Champion (and 2022 State Champion)!); Ini Odumosu (Sectional Champion!); Alima Toheeb-Lawal (2nd Place); Jocelyn Williams (2nd Place); Basirat Sodiq (3rd Place); & Nina Hamm (4th Place)! They will compete at IHSA State next weekend in Champaign.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

The Vikings became IHSA Regional Champions after defeating Sandburg at home last Thursday! The team now heads to Romeoville H.S. on Tuesday to face Lincoln-Way Central in the IHSA Sectionals.

SPEECH TEAM

Our Speech Team Vikings competed at IHSA Sectionals, held last weekend at Richards H.S. in Oak Lawn. Aaron McIntyre and Stella Hoyt & Jazmin Rhodes (Sectional Champions!) all continued on to IHSA State this weekend (see Top Story above). Other Sectional competitors were: Emma Steiner — Impromptu & Informative Speaking; Jenesys Harris — Original Oratory; Halena Laven — Poetry Reading; Davin Ullmer — Original Comedy; Jordyn Abercrombie & Devin Kenebrew — Humorous Duet Acting; Ronald Gerring — Dramatic Interpretation; Rachel Griggs — Radio Speaking; Marcus Hincks — Humorous Interpretation; and the cast of Performance in the Round: Christopher Albert, Tolani Babawale, Laila Dyer, Sofia Garcia, Aniya Johnson, Madyson Keelen, Tamia Mack, Shylah Mahone, Tessa O'Keefe, Benjamin Peden, Richard Pitts, Jordyn Richardson, Casey Siengo, Samya Sissac, Cameron Thomas & Cayla Tucker.

Congratulations to junior Jazmin Rhodes, who was selected by the IHSA to perform the national anthem at the Girls' Volleyball State Finals in November at Illinois State U.! She was selected after a series of competitive auditions that featured more than 100 of the top-scoring students in the Illinois All-State Chorus in January. Each year IHSA invites a handful of student vocalists to perform the national anthem live at IHSA State Championship events. We are proud to have Jazmin representing H-F and our music program in this capacity!

Congratulations to the H-F Scholastic Bowl team for its three victories on Wednesday, Feb. 15! Facing less experienced competition, H-F sat some of their top players most of the matches, and the reserves on the team shone in their opportunity. In the first round, the team won 340-30, and was led by junior Giselle Paramore with 4 toss-ups. In the second round, the team won 150-40. In the final round, the team won 210-30, and was led by sophomore Annelise Latham with 6 toss-ups.

Also, H-F's top players received significant recognition this month, with senior Rodney Branch and junior Jack Piros being named to the All-Conference team and also the All-Sectional team, and senior Mickey McGrory being named to the All-Sectional team!

Sponsored by Mr. Sacks, H-F Math teacher, the team competes at Lockport H.S. in the SWSC Championship Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Congratulations to junior Eniola Opunkule and senior Amber Smith for having artwork on display at the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago this month! Amber's We Got Soul and Funk earned 2nd Place in the Teen category. The exhibit will be on display until April 23.

Please note: Only home athletic games & playoff games are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, please click here...

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) & North 205 (Chinese)

3:15 p.m. — Black History Month Discussion Series: On Being Young & Black in 2023 @ Viking Room (register here)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m.

• D233 Board of Education Meeting @ H-F Library
• IHSA Sectionals: Girls' Basketball vs. LW Central @ Romeoville H.S.

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & North 226 (French)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m. — IHSA Regionals: Boys' Basketball vs. Stagg @ Stagg H.S.

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

3:15 p.m. — Black History Month STEM Professionals Panel @ South Cafeteria (register here)

7 p.m.

• Opening Night! New Faces Theatre presents Scapin @ Performing Arts Center (order tickets here)
• IHSA Sectional Final: Girls' Basketball vs. LW West / Bolingbrook @ Romeoville H.S. (tentative)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

Spirit Friday: Twinning Day!

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m.

• Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)
• After-School Book Share @ H-F Library

7 p.m.

• New Faces Theatre presents Scapin @ Performing Arts Center (order tickets here)
• IHSA Regional Final: Boys' Basketball vs. St. Rita / Morgan Park @ Stagg H.S. (tentative)

8:30 a.m. — Girls' Track & Field Invitational @ Fieldhouse

9 a.m. — IHSA State Finals: Girls' Wrestling @ U. of Illinois - Urbana-

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Enter Door 12)

7 p.m. — Closing Night! New Faces Theatre presents Scapin @ Performing Arts Center (order tickets here)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

5:30 a.m. — Tryouts: Boys' Water Polo @ Natatorium

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)

3:30 p.m.

• Tryouts: Badminton @ Fieldhouse
• Tryouts: Baseball (V) @ Varsity Field
• Tryouts: Boys' Lacrosse @ North Field
• Tryouts: Softball @ Fieldhouse / Softball Fields
• Tryouts: Boys' Tennis @ H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
• Tryouts: Girls' Water Polo @ Natatorium

5:30 p.m. — Tryouts: Baseball (F/S & JV) @ Fieldhouse & Freshman Field

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m. — Tryouts: Girls' Soccer (V) @ North Turf Room

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) & North 205 (Chinese)

3:15-8 p.m. — Music Dept. Honors Recital Auditions @ Music Wing

3:30 p.m. — Tryouts: Girls' Soccer (JV1 & JV2) @ Fieldhouse

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

1:55 p.m. — Wellness Wednesday: Consent Culture Starts with You with the YWCA @ South G5 (click here to sign up)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & North 226 (French)

6 p.m. — Special Education Transition Resource Presentation: Everything You Need to Know about PUNS on Zoom (click here)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

4:30 p.m. — Boys' Track & Field Invitational @ Fieldhouse

Please remember to stay at home if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having COVID-19 symptoms or suspect you have COVID-19. If a student is COVID-19 positive, parents/guardians, please complete the District 233 COVID-19 Reporting Form (click here) for the Nurse's Office.

Click here to read the Jan./Feb. 2023 issue of the Viking Voice, a newsletter for H-F families...

H-F alumnus wins Grammy Award - HF Chronicle (alumnus)

H-F teacher scholarship winner joins the H-F faculty - HF Chronicle (alumna)

District 233 getting ready to solicit bids for culinary, science building projects - HF Chronicle

Around the Southland: Park Forest students net 2K donations for pantry, automotive students compete, and more – Chicago Tribune

Inside MLB’s Dream Series, where 7 Illinois high school players spent 4 days at the annual showcase for diversity programs – Chicago Tribune

How the Chicago Bears can build through the trenches this offseason (alumnus)

7 Individuals, 2 Teams Honored With 'Those Who Excel' Awards: HFHS | Homewood, IL Patch

District 233 will consider updating security doors - HF Chronicle

Sophomore newcomer Jemiyah McDonald gets to work for H-F. It spells trouble for Sandburg. ‘I just kept pushing.’ – Chicago Tribune

Local talent taking the lead in Drama Group’s 'Steel Magnolias' - HF Chronicle (alumnae)

2023 MLB Draft Watch: College Baseball Opening Day and Top 50 Prospects

School dance squads to converge in Southland on Saturday for step competition – Chicago Tribune

Rachyl Robinson’s brother got her started. Her father kept her going. And now for SSC? ‘Everything is coming around.’ – Chicago Tribune (alumna)

As a senior, Lemont’s Johnny O’Connor is heading to state for the first time. His brother, Noah, is going too. ‘It means a lot.’ – Chicago Tribune