Our 8th Annual Pursuing the Dream is tonight, January 24 at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium.

Michelle Duster, public historian and author of several books, including "Ida B. the Queen" about her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells, will be this year's keynote speaker.

We will hear from HF's very own Alum Destiny Watson, founder and CEO of You Matter 2 Inc., about her journey to advocacy. You'll also get to see cultural art created by local Mexican folk artist and HF Parent Gloria Contreras (Xicantl). Doors open at 6:30pm for this FREE event!

HF held Junior Planning Night with three virtual meetings. You can watch the videos from these sessions here:

• Main Session: The college search may feel like a giant puzzle to you and your students. Join Julie Nelson, an admissions representative from Xavier University, and Beth Wyack, an admissions representative from Prairie State College, for a look at how to break down the process into manageable pieces and find your post-secondary fit from the four-year college to the two-year college transfer process.
• Military: Join Ssgt Martinez and TSgt Hammond as they discuss the various opportunities offered for enlisting into the Marines and Air Force National Guard.
• Trades: HF CTE Teacher Bill Merchantz and Prairie State College Denny Bracket discuss the opportunities involved with joining the trades after high school

Thank you to FOX32 Chicago for spotlighting our Girls' Wrestling Team: Head coach Scott Aronson coached boys wrestling for eight years before taking a break. During that time, he went to a girl's invitational, which sparked his interest in coaching girls. "They're driven, they're tough as nails, they have the work ethic, they have the skillset," said Aronson. "This is their 3rd year wrestling — exceled faster than anyone's expectations. And they're feared by every other girl wrestler in the state at their weight." See the full story here.

Throughout this school year, the HF Speech Team has kept up its tradition as being one of the South Suburbs' best and talented teams. Last Saturday, the team competed at the Downers Grove South Varsity Tournament--one of the most difficult tournaments in the State. HF placed 3rd out of 40 teams with 19 semifinalists, 10 finalists, and five event champions.

Individual honors include:

• Senior Jazmin Rhodes took 1st Place in Oratorical Declamation for the second year in a row
• Sophomore Stella Hoyt took 1st Place in Dramatic Interp.
• Senior Emma Steiner took 1st Place in Extemp Speaking
• Freshman Robert Wakefield, Jr. took 1st Place in Humorous Interp
• Senior Amy Ward along with Stella Hoyt took 1st Place in Dramatic Duet Acting.

Up next: The team visits Eisenhower High School this Saturday before the State Speech playoffs start on February 3. Show your support before the team heads to playoffs: Come out on Thursday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. to watch the community performance of the HF State Speech Playoff Team.

Some amazing talent yesterday from our #futurevikings! 7th and 8th grade band, orchestra, and choir students from James Hart and Parker Junior High joined HF music ensembles for our collaborative Tri-District Music Workshop.

HF's Symphonic Band, Viking Choir, and Viking Orchestra led their middle school counterparts through a rehearsal, giving these #futurevikings a taste of what to expect from HF's music course offerings.

The time has come for another epic #DadSquad turnout! The Homewood-Flossmoor Parent Association (HFPA) cordially invites its Dad Squad members to attend the Varsity Boys Basketball Game, as they compete against Bolingbrook High School on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Gym. During the game, dads and legal guardians will wear their Dad Squad t-shirts that were given in October (check out the recap here), to create a sea of red and provide a positive presence while rooting for a Viking Victory!

Please note that entry to the basketball game is free for all Dad Squad members who show up wearing their Dad Squad t-shirt. For anyone who did not receive their t-shirt, please send an email to rlewis@hf233.org. Any non-member/ additional guests accompanying dads will need to have a paid ticket to ensure that the gymnasium does not exceed capacity. Please RSVP here by Monday, February 5. We look forward to having our Dad Squad back!

Congrats are in order for Senior Ariel Rose: Ariel's poem, "A Little Bit of Everything" was named a winner in the EDDA Magazine Seasons Contest. Check out the piece here.

Congrats to HF's Competitive Cheerleading: The team took home 1st Place at the Marian Catholic Invitational this weekend!

Our Dance Team took home the Paula Hess Memorial Award for Best Crowd Appeal at the Glenbrook South HS JV Championship. Hess was a renowned presence in the Illinois high school dance community, and the awardee is selected by her sister and mother.

HF's Varsity Scholastic Bowl team went 3-0 beating Bolingbrook 310-160, Lincoln-Way West 370-130, and Lockport 350-170. The team's Conference record is now 9-2 going into the final regular season competition!

The team was led by Senior Jack Piros who answered 20 toss-ups, almost 40% of questions heard to extend his lead as top scorer in the Conference. Junior Everett Van Til answered 8 toss-ups, and solidified a likely spot on the All-Conference team with one regular season meet to go. Five more players scored toss-ups for HF, too! The Frosh-Soph team also went 3-0, extending their Conference record to 10-1 on the season. #GoooVikings!

The Vikings Baseball Booster Club is hosting its Hot Stove Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Balagio in Homewood (17501 Dixie Hwy). Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.

The Booster Club is a non-profit volunteer organization composed of parents and others in the community who are interested in supporting HF's Baseball Program. Their mission is to enhance the high school experience by fostering Spirit, Sport and Tradition within the HF community. The majority of their funding is generated from annual membership dues and the Hot Stove Fundraiser. We hope to see you there!

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.

Our Viking Alumni continue to make their way back to the halls they once walked, eager to share their experiences and knowledge with our current Vikings. Last week, our Microbiology students had the pleasure to be joined by 2009 Alum Minyona Mason. Minyona shared her successful career pathway journey into Translational Medicine. She is also known for co-authoring Beyond Beautiful: A Girls Guide to Studying, Self Care and Staying Focused During Difficult Times.

Are you an alum interested in sharing your knowledge, resources and tips with our students? Maybe you want to be a part of our Viking Speaker Series? Complete this short survey and HF's Alumni Director Victoria Koblick will contact you. Once a Viking, Always a Viking.

HF School Counseling Department held a webinar for families of rising 9-12th graders about the course selection process for next school year. A recording of the session has been uploaded to the HF website, and you can re-watch it here. Check out the 2024-25 Course Offerings here.

As the Class of 2028 prepares to begin their Viking Voyage, this guidebook provides all the information families and students need to get started. Please share this with any eighth graders and their families that will be Vikings next school year.

As you prepare to become a Viking, you may be interested in ways HF's Special Education Department can best serve a student's individual needs. Click here to watch the informational presentation by our Director of Special Education David Dore.

It's time for Turnabout 2024! Sponsored by HF's Student Government, this year's theme is Under the Northern Lights, happening Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m. at Tuscany Falls Banquets in Mokena.

Get your tickets on GoFan by 10 p.m. on February 15. If you're planning on bringing a non-HF student as your guest, Guest Forms are available in the South Deans' Office and must be turned in by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13.

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