5 Things To Do This Week

Here are five events happening in Grayslake this week that you may want to check out.

Patch gives you a look at the week ahead:        

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Increased Security at Grayslake High Schools

Due to recent vandalism, District 127 takes extra security measures at the property.

  As the new school year approaches the Grayslake Community High School District 127 has posted the following community bulletin: Please note that as a result of recent attempts at vandalizing District property, security measures have been expanded at both high schools. In addition, some of the stadium field and building lights will be intentionally left on throughout the evening for the next few weeks. The District regrets the inconvenience this causes to our neighbors and invites anyone witnessing suspicious activity to immediately alert the police by calling 911. Students at both Grayslake North and Grayslake Central High Schools begin their fall semester August 16.

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D127 Superintendent Standout Among Peers

Dr. Catherine Finger is elected to Governing Board of the American Association of School Administrators.

From the county, to the state and now the national level of education advocacy, Dr. Catherine Finger, the superintendent of Grayslake Community High School District 127, is on a mission to serve as the 'voice of education.' Finger was appointed to the Governing Board of the American Assocation of School Administrators by members of the Illinois AASA. She is among the 37 new members of the board who will serve a three year term to both represent their home state and report on the work of the Association to their home state affiliate. "We're really the political advocacy for the state and federal, as well as local law-making efforts," Finger said.  It's something she is somewhat familiar with. Finger has served as president, as well as in …

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Grayslake Central FBLA Students Win Awards At State Conference

Three Future Business Leaders of America members from GCHS placed in the top ten during the recent State Leadership Conference.

Future Business Leaders of America members and their adviser from Grayslake Central High School recently attended the 63rd Illinois Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. Over 1,300 members, advisers, and guests from 70 Illinois FBLA chapters were registered for the conference. The two-day state conference included activities in personal development, business and leadership training, election of 2012-2013 state officers, and competitive events.  During the awards program at the conference held March 30-21 in Decatur, D127 High School FBLA members won the following individual, team, and chapter competitive events: Other FBLA members in attendance were Ian Jackson, AJ Murphy, Nathan Anderson, Anuj Shah, Heidi …

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Grayslake Central And North Choirs Performing At Disney World

High school choirs from both of the Grayslake High Schools are down at Walt Disney World for a special performance on Nov. 26.

Forty-three members of the Grayslake Central and Grayslake North Choirs, under the direction of Jennifer White and Paul Nielsen, have been selected to perform today, Saturday, Nov. 26 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The choirs are participating in one of Disney’s holiday performing arts programs – the “Candlelight Processional.” The special performance features a mass choir accompanied by the 50-member Disney Orchestra and will be held in the American Pavilion at Epcot. The featured narrator for the program will be Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino.  Disney invites student music groups to apply for performance opportunities year-round. The selection process includes preparing audio and video audition materials, as well as a …

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Grayslake Central High School Announces Winter Music Concerts

Upcoming GCHS winter programs will kick off the holiday season.

The Grayslake Central High School Music Department announces its list of winter program dates: All concerts will be held at the Grayslake Central High School Theatre, 400 Lake Street, and all concerts are free to Choir and Band Booster members. Non-booster tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, and free for District #127 students with ID. For best seating, it is recommended to reserve tickets, either online or at the box office. To reserve online, please refer to d127.org and click on Fine Arts, then click on “Order tickets” on the left margin of the webpage.  The box office is located to the right of the main school entrance at Grayslake Central High School. The box office will be open on the nights of concerts at 6 p.m. Music…

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Students, Lions Link Up In Grayslake Food Drive

District 127 students collected food along with the Grayslake Lions Club to ensure that those in need can still have a hearty Thanksgiving meal.

Rams Soccer Team Wins Regional Title 3-1

Grayslake Central defeated Marian Central 3-1 for their first Regional Title since District 127 split into two high schools.

Winning a regional title was the highlight of the Grayslake Central Rams soccer season. The last time the Rams won a soccer regional title was in 2006. That team had repeated as Regional Champs and made it to the Sweet 16 before losing 4-3 in double overtime to Warren. "Our strength of our schedule this year was really, really hard," said Head Coach Mike McCaulou. "All of those tough games prepared us for the playoffs. We played Cary Grove, Crystal Lake South, Round Lake, Zion Benton, Huntley and ended with Libertyville. These are all bigger schools than us and the kids know that we play such a demanding schedule to prepare for the post season." With 30 minutes of scoreless ball under their belt, the Rams struck first with Phil Longenecker…

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Coach's Tactics Called Into Question

A parent and a former GNHS basketball player raised concerns about tactics used by the Grayslake North head basketball coach.

 “The coach is a bully,” parent Marybeth DeLaMar said of Grayslake North head varsity basketball coach Todd Grunloh. She addressed District 127 board members during the May 26 meeting. DeLaMar has been a resident of Grayslake for 15 years and has three children who have graduated from Grayslake High Schools, one attended Central and the others North; both of her children at North had Grunloh as their coach. DeLaMar also has four other children who have yet to attend North. She said she has heard Grunloh speak down to the players, saying things like, “Why did you do that? Are you retarded?” “This has happened year in and year out and it’s getting progressively worse. I want professional development from him. We need to do that with our …

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11:16 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011

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