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Monday, January 5, 2015

Archery Club meets after school today at 3:15 PM in the East Balcony. We will also be meeting
next Monday, November 12th. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring a friend!

Ping Pong Club meets this Wednesday after school in the Student Cafeteria.

Urban Arts Club meets tomorrow at 3:30 PM in Room 252.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community tomorrow evening at 7 PM in
the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in their huge
accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least once.
Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The Crucible, the spring main stage show, is changing its audition dates due to the fall musical
making the Illinois Theatre Fest. Auditions will now be held January 12 th from 3-6 PM, January
13th from 1-4 PM, and January 14th from 1-4 PM. Be prepared to read scenes from the script. All
are welcome to audition. Have questions? See Mr. Kostro in Room 261. We all have a little blood
on our hands…
Friday, December 19, 2014

The Indian Prairie Public Library is hosting a Game Lock-In tomorrow night from 5:30-11:30 PM.
There will be laptops for League of Legends play as well as Xbox, PS4, and Wii for console
gaming. Register at the library or at www.ippl.info.

Don’t forget Hornets: The Hornets for Wounded Warriors Club is sponsoring tonight’s “Pack the
Place” basketball game against DGS. Shirts will be on sale during all lunch periods today and at
the door of the game to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Buy a shirt, wear it to
the game, and get in free! Students wearing shirts will also receive a ticket at the door to
compete at halftime for prizes. Come on out and support both your boys’ basketball team and
America’s veterans.

Attention all Junior and Senior NHS Applicants: The deadline for applications is today at 3:15
PM. Turn them in to the Guidance Department. Applications turned in after 3:15 PM on Friday
will not be considered for membership in NHS.

Archery Club will be meeting after winter break on Monday, January 5 th and Monday, January
12th after school at the East Balcony. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring a friend!

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us this Monday at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour of 14
different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for more
details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at 7
PM in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in
their huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least
once. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The Crucible, the spring main stage show, is changing its audition dates due to the fall musical
making the Illinois Theatre Fest. Auditions will now be held January 12th from 3-6 PM, January
13th from 1-4 PM, and January 14th from 1-4 PM. Be prepared to read scenes from the script. All
are welcome to audition. Have questions? See Mr. Kostro in Room 261. Someone accuses.
Someone is accused. What makes you think you won’t be next? The Salem Witch Trials never
seemed so close to home…

Attention Juniors! Do you want to be a teacher someday? The Family and Consumer Sciences
Department offers a senior-only class called Invitation to Teach. Students intern at local
elementary schools or junior highs four days a week during 9 th and 10th periods. Students help
with teaching lessons, grading papers, putting up bulletin boards, and tutoring small groups of
students. They also have an opportunity to shadow their teacher for a day and visit a Chicago
Public School. If you are interested, you must fill out an application and turn it in to Mr. Hughes
in the FACS Office by Friday, January 23 rd. Applications can be found in the FACS Office or
Guidance Office. Please contact Mrs. Hughes with any questions.
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Art Club will meet after school today in Room 158 to make holiday ornaments and watch a
holiday movie. See Mrs. Toro if you have any questions or have not attended the last several
meetings.

Diversity Club members! We will be meeting today to discuss our social and make some plans
for the New Year! See you on today after school in Room 324.

The Indian Prairie Public Library is hosting a Game Lock-In on Saturday, December 20th from
5:30-11:30 PM. There will be laptops for League of Legends play as well as Xbox, PS4, and Wii for
console gaming. Register at the library or at www.ippl.info.

Don’t forget Hornets: The Hornets for Wounded Warriors Club is sponsoring tomorrow night’s
“Pack the Place” basketball game against DGS. Shirts will be on sale during lunch periods all this
week and at the door of the game to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Buy a shirt,
wear it to the game, and get in free! Students wearing shirts will also receive a ticket at the door
to compete at halftime for prizes. Come on out and support both your boys’ basketball team
and America’s veterans.

Attention all Junior and Senior NHS Applicants: The deadline for applications is tomorrow,
December 19th by 3:15 PM. Turn them in to the Guidance Department. Applications turned in
after 3:15 PM on Friday will not be considered for membership in NHS.

Do you have Drivers Education second semester? Do you want to drive over Winter Break? Do
you want to get your permit before 2 nd semester starts? If you answered yes, then you need to
attend a Drivers Ed meeting at 7:00 AM sharp today or tomorrow in Room 264, the Drivers Ed
classroom. At the meetings, you will be given the materials you’ll need to bring with you to the
DMV to receive your permit early. You only need to attend ONE of the dates. Please only attend
if you are sure that your parents will bring you to the DMV to take your test. If you have any
questions, please see Mr. Norman in the West PE office.

Archery Club will be meeting after winter break on Monday, January 5 th and Monday, January
12th after school at the East Balcony. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring a friend!

We are approaching a stressful part of our school year, FINAL EXAMS! They say laughter is a key
ingredient in helping you through a difficult time. Allow Hinsdale South’s Improv Troupe to help.
Unscripted will perform tonight at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is only $2. Win a
chance to perform on stage with the group. See Mr. Yuska with any questions.

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us on December 20 th at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour
of 14 different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for
more details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at 7
PM in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in
their huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least
once. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The Crucible, the spring main stage show, is changing its audition dates due to the fall musical
making the Illinois Theatre Fest. Auditions will now be held January 12th from 3-6 PM, January
13th from 1-4 PM, and January 14th from 1-4 PM. Be prepared to read scenes from the script. All
are welcome to audition. Have questions? See Mr. Kostro in Room 261. Someone accuses.
Someone is accused. What makes you think you won’t be next? The Salem Witch Trials never
seemed so close to home…

Attention Juniors! Do you want to be a teacher someday? The Family and Consumer Sciences
Department offers a senior-only class called Invitation to Teach. Students intern at local
elementary schools or junior highs four days a week during 9 th and 10th periods. Students help
with teaching lessons, grading papers, putting up bulletin boards, and tutoring small groups of
students. They also have an opportunity to shadow their teacher for a day and visit a Chicago
Public School. If you are interested, you must fill out an application and turn it in to Mr. Hughes
in the FACS Office by Friday, January 23 rd. Applications can be found in the FACS Office or
Guidance Office. Please contact Mrs. Hughes with any questions.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Post Prom Committee will be selling TCBY inside of the Cafeteria during all lunch periods
TODAY. Help offset the cost of tickets to the post-prom lake cruise by purchasing delicious
frozen yogurt!

Attention all Yarning for a Cause Club members: We will be meeting today right after school.
Please plan on attending this short meeting. Bring your yarn, needles, and a friend! See you
there!

Art Club will meet after school tomorrow in Room 158 to make holiday ornaments and watch a
holiday movie. See Mrs. Toro if you have any questions or have not attended the last several
meetings.

Attention Ping Pong Club Members: We will not be meeting today after school. We will see you
all in January. Be sure to practice during break!

The Class of 2016 is selling candy canes THIS WEEK outside the Cafeteria during all lunches. They
are $1 for one and $2 for three. They will be delivered to that special someone on Friday,
December 19th during 1st and 2nd periods.

Don’t forget Hornets: The Hornets for Wounded Warriors Club is sponsoring tomorrow’s “Pack
the Place” basketball game against DGS. Shirts will be on sale during lunch periods all this week
and at the door of the game to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Buy a shirt, wear
it to the game, and get in free! Students wearing shirts will also receive a ticket at the door to
compete at halftime for prizes. Come on out and support both your boys’ basketball team and
America’s veterans.

Attention all Junior and Senior NHS Applicants: The deadline for applications is this Friday,
December 19th by 3:15 PM. Turn them in to the Guidance Department. Applications turned in
after 3:15 PM on Friday will not be considered for membership in NHS.

Do you have Drivers Education second semester? Do you want to drive over Winter Break? Do
you want to get your permit before 2 nd semester starts? If you answered yes, then you need to
attend a Drivers Ed meeting at 7:00 AM sharp December 18th or December 19 th in Room 264,
the Drivers Ed classroom. At the meetings, you will be given the materials you’ll need to bring
with you to the DMV to receive your permit early. You only need to attend ONE of the dates.
Please only attend if you are sure that your parents will bring you to the DMV to take your test.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Norman in the West PE office.

Archery Club will be meeting after winter break on Monday, January 5 th and Monday, January
12th after school at the East Balcony. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring a friend!

We are approaching a stressful part of our school year, FINAL EXAMS! They say laughter is a key
ingredient in helping you through a difficult time. Allow Hinsdale South’s Improv Troupe to help.
Unscripted will perform tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is only $2.
Win a chance to perform on stage with the group. See Mr. Yuska with any questions.

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us on December 20 th at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour
of 14 different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for
more details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at 7
PM in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in
their huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least
once. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The Crucible, the spring main stage show, is changing its audition dates due to the fall musical
making the Illinois Theatre Fest. Auditions will now be held January 12th from 3-6 PM, January
13th from 1-4 PM, and January 14th from 1-4 PM. Be prepared to read scenes from the script. All
are welcome to audition. Have questions? See Mr. Kostro in Room 261. Someone accuses.
Someone is accused. What makes you think you won’t be next? The Salem Witch Trials never
seemed so close to home…
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
 Seniors! Candy sale money was due last Friday! For any senior who still owes, we will be
collecting in the Student Activities Office after school TODAY. Turn in all money then. See Mrs.
Jacobson or Mr. Fetty with any questions.

Are you interested in helping others? Do you find psychology interesting? If you are interested
in a career as a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor, please attend the next
Coffee and Careers Forum tomorrow, December 17th during 1st period in the Little Theatre. Our
panel will be made up of professionals with careers in psychology-related fields. Since this forum
takes place first period, please visit the Guidance Office to get a pass to be signed by your first
period teacher. You will not be admitted without a signed permission slip from Guidance. Please
see your counselor with any questions.

The Post Prom Committee will be selling TCBY inside of the Cafeteria during all lunch periods
tomorrow. Help offset the cost of tickets to the post-prom lake cruise by purchasing delicious
frozen yogurt!

Attention all Yarning for a Cause Club members: We will be meeting tomorrow, December 17th
right after school. Please plan on attending this short meeting. Bring your yarn, needles, and a
friend! See you there!

Urban Arts Club meets this afternoon in Room 252 at 3:30 PM.

The Class of 2016 is selling candy canes THIS WEEK outside the Cafeteria during all lunches. They
are $1 for one and $2 for three. They will be delivered to that special someone on Friday,
December 19th during 1st and 2nd periods.

Don’t forget Hornets: The Hornets for Wounded Warriors Club is sponsoring the December 18th
“Pack the Place” basketball game against DGS. Shirts will be on sale during lunch periods all this
week and at the door of the game to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Buy a shirt,
wear it to the game, and get in free! Students wearing shirts will also receive a ticket at the door
to compete at halftime for prizes. Come on out and support both your boys’ basketball team
and America’s veterans.

Attention all Junior and Senior NHS Applicants: The deadline for applications is this Friday,
December 19th by 3:15 PM. Turn them in to the Guidance Department. Applications turned in
after 3:15 PM on Friday will not be considered for membership in NHS.

Do you have Drivers Education second semester? Do you want to drive over Winter Break? Do
you want to get your permit before 2 nd semester starts? If you answered yes, then you need to
attend a Drivers Ed meeting at 7:00 AM sharp December 18th or December 19 th in Room 264,
the Drivers Ed classroom. At the meetings, you will be given the materials you’ll need to bring
with you to the DMV to receive your permit early. You only need to attend ONE of the dates.
Please only attend if you are sure that your parents will bring you to the DMV to take your test.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Norman in the West PE office.

Archery Club will be meeting after winter break on Monday, January 5th and Monday, January
12th after school at the East Balcony. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to bring a friend!

We are approaching a stressful part of our school year, FINAL EXAMS! They say laughter is a key
ingredient in helping you through a difficult time. Allow Hinsdale South’s Improv Troupe to help.
Unscripted will perform this Thursday, December 18 th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission
is only $2. Win a chance to perform on stage with the group. See Mr. Yuska with any questions.

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us on December 20 th at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour
of 14 different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for
more details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at 7
PM in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in
their huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least
once. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.
Monday, December 15, 2014

Students who are selling Snowball Candy from the Snowball Retreat—please turn in your money
as soon as possible! Money should be turned into the Social Work office, Room 245. We are
hoping to have all of the money collected before the holiday break. Thank you!

Are you interested in helping others? Do you find psychology interesting? If you are interested
in a career as a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor, please attend the next
Coffee and Careers Forum Wednesday, December 17th during 1st period in the Little Theatre.
Our panel will be made up of professionals with careers in psychology-related fields. Since this
forum takes place first period, please visit the Guidance Office to get a pass to be signed by your
first period teacher. You will not be admitted without a signed permission slip from Guidance.
Please see your counselor with any questions.

Attention all Yarning for a Cause Club members: We will be meeting this Wednesday, December
17th right after school. Please plan on attending this short meeting. Bring your yarn, needles, and
a friend! See you there!

Happy Holidays from Hinsdale South Photography! Stop by our holiday photo booth TODAY
during all lunch periods outside the Cafeteria and get your picture taken. Pick it up on Flickr for
free. Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Class of 2016 is selling candy canes THIS WEEK outside the Cafeteria during all lunches. They
are $1 for one and $2 for three. They will be delivered to that special someone on Friday,
December 19th during 1st and 2nd periods.

Do you have Drivers Education second semester? Do you want to drive over Winter Break? Do
you want to get your permit before 2nd semester starts? If you answered yes, then you need to
attend a Drivers Ed meeting at 7:00 AM sharp December 18th or December 19 th in Room 264,
the Drivers Ed classroom. At the meetings, you will be given the materials you’ll need to bring
with you to the DMV to receive your permit early. You only need to attend ONE of the dates.
Please only attend if you are sure that your parents will bring you to the DMV to take your test.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Norman in the West PE office.

We are approaching a stressful part of our school year, FINAL EXAMS! They say laughter is a key
ingredient in helping you through a difficult time. Allow Hinsdale South’s Improv Troupe to help.
Unscripted will perform this Thursday, December 18 th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission
is only $2. Win a chance to perform on stage with the group. See Mr. Yuska with any questions.

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us on December 20 th at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour
of 14 different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for
more details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at 7
PM in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in
their huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least
once. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The following colleges and universities will be visiting Hinsdale South. Please get a pass from the
Counseling Office before the visit:
College Name
College Location
Date of Visit
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Monday, December 15
Friday, December 12, 2014

Class of 2015: Pick up more candy and turn in your money for candy sales this week and this
week ONLY at the Bookstore. Money can be turned in before school, after school, and during all
lunches. To earn your prom discount, ALL senior candy sale money must be turned in during this
week by today.

Students who are selling Snowball Candy from the Snowball Retreat—please turn in your money
as soon as possible! Money should be turned into the Social Work office, Room 245. We are
hoping to have all of the money collected before the holiday break. Thank you!

Are you interested in helping others? Do you find psychology interesting? If you are interested
in a career as a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor, please attend the next
Coffee and Careers Forum Wednesday, December 17th during 1st period in the Little Theatre.
Our panel will be made up of professionals with careers in psychology-related fields. Since this
forum takes place first period, please visit the Guidance Office to get a pass to be signed by your
first period teacher. You will not be admitted without a signed permission slip from Guidance.
Please see your counselor with any questions.

Attention all Yarning for a Cause Club members: We will be meeting on Wednesday, December
17th right after school. Please plan on attending this short meeting. Bring your yarn, needles, and
a friend! See you there!

Happy Holidays from Hinsdale South Photography! Stop by our holiday photo booth Monday,
December 15th during all lunch periods outside the Cafeteria and get your picture taken. Pick it
up on Flickr for free. Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Class of 2016 is selling candy canes next week outside the Cafeteria during all lunches. They
are $1 for one and $2 for three. They will be delivered to that special someone on Friday,
December 19th during 1st and 2nd periods.

Do you have Drivers Education second semester? Do you want to drive over Winter Break? Do
you want to get your permit before 2 nd semester starts? If you answered yes, then you need to
attend a Drivers Ed meeting at 7:00 AM sharp December 18th or December 19 th in Room 264,
the Drivers Ed classroom. At the meetings, you will be given the materials you’ll need to bring
with you to the DMV to receive your permit early. You only need to attend ONE of the dates.
Please only attend if you are sure that your parents will bring you to the DMV to take your test.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Norman in the West PE office.

The Class of 2017, Psychology Club, and Hinsdale Hospital are working together to sponsor “Kids
Helping Kids,” a toy drive to help children who are hospitalized or have experienced the loss of a
loved one. Toys are being collected through today, and will be delivered by HSHS students on
December 15th. We are looking for toys ages 3+, specifically new stuffed animals, simple games
and toys, and books for children of all ages. As an extra incentive, the 9 th period class with the
most donations will receive a pizza party. You may also drop off toys directly to the Counseling
Office.

Please come see the one act comedy “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” tonight at 7 PM in the
Hinsdale South auditorium. Tickets are 5 dollars at the door or free with an activities pass. Come
support the Hinsdale South Theatre Program!

We are approaching a stressful part of our school year, FINAL EXAMS! They say laughter is a key
ingredient in helping you through a difficult time. Allow Hinsdale South’s Improv Troupe to help.
Unscripted will perform on December 18 th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is only $2.
Win a chance to perform on stage with the group. See Mr. Yuska with any questions.

Come spend your first morning off during winter break with Hinsdale South’s speech team. Your
speech team has been rehearsing since September, has been competing statewide since early
November, and has been garnering many accolades and they are finally read to show off their
hard work. See acting, student written speeches, poetry, prose, and on-demand speaking all oat
its finest. Meet us on December 20 th at 9:00 AM in the Fine Arts Wing as we take you on a tour
of 14 different speech events from 50 different students. See Mr. Yuska or Mr. Anderson for
more details.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, our fall musical was selected to perform at
the Illinois Theatre Festival. How cool! In order to prepare for this honor, we are performing
one last time for our Hinsdale South student body and community on Tuesday, January 6 th at PM
in the auditorium. Come celebrate and support the actors, technicians, and orchestra in their
huge accomplishments. This musical is hilarious and promises to make you laugh at least once.
Admission is a suggested donation of $10. See Mr. Yuska with questions.

The following colleges and universities will be visiting Hinsdale South. Please get a pass from the
Counseling Office before the visit:
College Name
College Location
Date of Visit
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Monday, December 15