Stuff You Need to Know
Good Tuesday morning. Yesterday, we spoke about Thurgood Marshall, who was the first Black person to serve on the Supreme Court. Today, as we transition into Women’s History Month, we will talk about the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. In the year 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson made history when she became the first Black woman to be confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice. Nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson would be confirmed by the United States Senate with a vote of 53-47 to replace retiring Justice Breyer. Brown Jackson grew up in Miami, Florida and would later attend Harvard University, one of the best universities in the country, graduating with honors. Her name, Ketanji Onyika, is from West Africa and means “Lovely One".” This has been your Black History fact for Feb 25, 2025. Remember, Black History is American History.
The Oak Lawn Speech Team fought like true Spartans this past weekend at the IHSA State Finals! Junior Ethan Zumhagen and Seniors Maggie Sheehan and Chesca Crosby put on some truly spectacular performances. Both seniors, Maggie and Chesca, placed in the top 10 across the state in each their events, Original Oratory and Informative Speaking. Way to go, Spartans!
If you’d like to see these State-Qualifiers, plus 10 other exceptional performances, then come to our end-of-year Speech Showcase this Friday at 7:00pm in the PAC. Tickets can be purchased from any team member for $10. Hope to see you there!
The Global Society Festival continues! Check out these exciting events happening today:
- Polish Cartoon – Mr. Kuchyt
- Squid Games Mini Games – Ms. Meierkort.
- Journaling with Creative Writing Club –at 3 p.m. in the College & Career Center (Room 117).
Don't forget—the cafeteria is serving a different ethnic meal each day this week. Be sure to stop by and try something new! Celebrate culture, creativity, and competition all week long at the Global Society Festival!
Ventra cards can be renewed for the 2024-25 school year and new Ventra cards can be purchased for $2.00 in the Business Office, Room 123. If you’ve already purchased a card online from the OLCHS Webstore, please pick it up in the Business Office. Business Office hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm. Plan accordingly! You will not be excused from class to renew or purchase a card.
Did you lose something? Email [email protected] with a description of the item for assistance.
Tech Help - If you’re having trouble logging into your classes or having any other tech issues, please email [email protected] for tech assistance. If possible, include a screenshot of your issue.
The iTeam Genius Bar is open from 7:45 am - 3:00 pm. Students can come to the Media Center for support.
Club/Team News
Creative Writing Club - Creative Writing Club would like to extend an invite for a special club meeting to anyone who would like to help us celebrate Global Society Fest! Please join us after school in the college and career center after school today 2/25 at 3pm to share/write about your culture. See you then!
Student Services News
A representative from Trinity Christian College will be visiting OLCHS on Wednesday during 9th period. To get a pass for this visit, please sign up for the visit in Schoolinks.
Attention Juniors - Teachers are hosting special test prep sessions that are designed to prepare you for the ACT. The sessions will be every Monday and Friday and take place during Spartan Plus. Students can sign up for as many sessions as they need leading up to the Spring ACT test. For more information, email Dr. Coleman at [email protected].
Athletic News
Girls’ Soccer - Girls’ soccer tryouts are less than one week away, (March 3rd), please register for tryouts on the OLCHS Athletics website (https://schools.snap.app/OakLawnCommunityHS). Final Open Field Tuesday 2/25, from 3:15-4:45 on the Turf. Soccer equipment required. For more information, please join the All Girls Soccer remind; @4d8fa or email Coach Faro [email protected]
Softball - There is still time to register to play softball this spring. Contact Coach Neubauer for information about this upcoming season.
Tennis - There will be an informational meeting for all students who are interested in Boys' Tennis TOMORROW Wednesday, February 26th. The meeting will be in Room 255 after school. It will only last 20-30 minutes, but it will have important information for registering for tryouts. Contact Coach Stanton with any questions.