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Bilingual Educational Publication • June 2019 • Edition # 11 • Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Page 15 D60D60D60 NewsNewsNews Drill Team Impresses at Nationals /Impresiona Drill Team en Nacional WHS Celebrates the Class of 2019 Celebra WHS Graduación 2019 Pages 2, 3 2 WPS60 - Class 2019 - June 2019 WHS Celebrates the Class of 2019

u A Class of 970 students gradu- ated on Friday, May 31.

u This year’s graduates earned scholarships totaling more than $25 million.

u The Class of 2019 completed nearly 2,412 college applications to a total of 456 colleges nationally and internationally.

u Nearly 500 students will attend a college, university or trade school in the fall, according to student surveys.

u Students will matriculate to 176 different colleges and universi- ties across the United States.

u Sixty graduates are members Lake County. u Class of 2019 Salutatorian is: of the National Honor Society. Ethan Ashworth. u A total of 252 graduates com- u A total of 249 students grad- pleted more than 550 combined Ad- u Other top 10 students: Mari- uated with Summa Cum Laude, vanced Placement courses. anne Chuy, Jessica Lechuga, Cristian Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude Antonio-Santiago, Mireya Tenorio, distinction. u Forty-nine graduates will earn Michelle Panaguiton, Annika Swan- the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy. son, Jazmin Medina, Tracey Lisbey. u Forty-three students were selected as Illinois State Scholars u Twenty-six graduates earned u Class President: Denise Mar- by the Illinois Student Assistance the distinction of North Suburban tinez. Commission. Conference “Scholar Athlete”. u Graduate Heryk Popoca u 50 students completed course- u Class of 2019 Valedictorian is: was recognized for perfect atten- work, which earned them dual Erick Bravo. dance throughout his high school credit at WHS and the College of career.

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They were recently honored by the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

By D60 Staff

hree Waukegan Public Schools teachers were recently honored by the Illinois TCouncil of Teachers of Mathemat- ics (ICTM) for their outstanding work as math educators. Waukegan teachers had the re- u Ms. Melissa Wise u Ms. Amy Clyne u Ms. Sunya Coleman markable distinction of winning /Photos: WPS60 the teacher of the year awards in the elementary, middle school and sec- ities, uses research on the teaching has taught since 1986. The Excellence stros de WPS60 ganaron tres de los ondary level. Overall, WPS60 teach- and learning of mathematics to guide in Secondary Mathematics Teach- ocho premios anuales de ICTM. ers won three of the ICTM’s eight instruction, and represents the pro- ing Award is given annually to a high “Es realmente alentador que los annual awards. fession with enthusiasm to students, school teacher who has prolonged ef- educadores de todo el estado estén “It is truly encouraging that ed- teachers, and parents. fective service in the classroom, has reconociendo los logros y las contri- ucators around the state are recog- been an active participant in profes- buciones realizadas por las Escuelas nizing the achievement gains and Ms. Sunya Coleman sional organizations, is a contributor Públicas de Waukegan, todos sus contributions made by Waukegan Ms. Coleman was named the win- to the advancement of mathematics educadores y especialmente sus es- Public Schools, all its educators, and ner of the Excellence in Middle School education, has shown continued tudiantes”, dijo el Sr. Matt Foster, especially its students,” said Mr. Mathematics Teaching Award. Ms. growth as a mathematics educator, Coordinador de Matemáticas K-8 Matt Foster, the District’s K-8 Math Coleman is a seventh and eighth and provides leadership and influ- del Distrito. “Nos estamos convir- Coordinator. “We are fast becom- grade teacher at Webster Middle ence toward improved mathematics tiendo rápidamente en un distrito ing a district that others look to for School, where she’s taught since 2013. education. que otros buscan cambios positivos”. positive change.” The Excellence in Secondary Math- As winners, Ms. Clyne, Ms. Cole- ematics Teaching Award is given to man and Ms. Wise, will be formally Los ganadores son Waukegan’s winners included: a middle / junior high school teacher recognized by the ICTM at its annu- La Sra. Melissa Wise al conference in the fall. Ms. Melissa Wise who employs a variety of sound teach- Fue anunciada como la ganadora Ms. Wise was announced as the ing strategies and instructional re- del Premio a la Excelencia en la en- Excellence in Elementary Math- sources, participates in professional 3 Maestros de Matemáticas señanza de matemáticas Elemental- ematics Teaching Award winner. activities, uses research on the teach- ganan premios estatales es. La Sra. Wise trabaja como maes- Ms. Wise works as a second grade ing and learning of mathematics to Tres maestros de las Escuelas tra de segundo grado en Greenwood, teacher at Greenwood, where she guide instruction, and represents the Públicas de Waukegan fueron hon- donde ha enseñado desde 2009. Ella has taught since 2009. She joined profession with enthusiasm to stu- rados recientemente por el Consejo se unió al Distrito 60 en agosto de District 60 in August 1999. The Ex- dents, teachers, and parents. de Maestros de Matemáticas de Illi- 1999. El Premio a la Excelencia en cellence in Elementary Mathematics nois (ICTM) por su excelente trabajo la Enseñanza de Matemáticas El- Teaching Award is given annually to Ms. Amy Clyne como educadores de matemáticas. ementales se otorga anualmente a a highly motivated and effective K-6 Ms. Clyne was been named the Los maestros de Waukegan tu- una maestra de matemáticas K-6 mathematics teacher in the state who winner Excellence in Secondary vieron la notable distinción de ga- altamente motivada y efectiva en el employs a variety of sound teaching Mathematics Teaching Award. nar los premios de maestro del año estado que emplea una variedad de strategies and instructional resourc- Ms. Clyne is a 9-12 grade teacher at en la escuela Elemental, Intermedia estrategias de enseñanza y recursos es, participates in professional activ- Waukegan High School, where she y Secundaria. En general, los mae- educativos sólidos, participa June 2019 - Awards / Reconocimientos - WPS60 5 en actividades profesionales, utiliza la investigación sobre la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las matemáticas para guiar la instrucción y representa la profesión con entusiasmo para los estudiantes, maestros y padres.

La Sra. Sunya Coleman Fue nombrada ganadora del Pre- mio a la Excelencia en la Enseñanza de Matemáticas de la Escuela In- termedia La Sra. Coleman es una maestra de séptimo y octavo grado en la Escuela Intermedia Webster, donde enseña desde 2013. El Premio a la Excelencia en la Enseñanza de Matemáticas Secundarias se otorga a una maestra de escuela Intermedia/ Secundaria que emplea una variedad de estrategias de enseñanza sólidas y recursos de instrucción. Participa en actividades profesionales, utiliza la investigación sobre la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las matemáticas para guiar la instrucción, y representa la profesión con entusiasmo a los estudiantes, maestros y padres.

La Sra. Amy Clyne Ha sido nombrada ganadora del Premio a la Excelencia en la En- señanza de Matemáticas Secundar- ias. La Sra. Clyne es una maestra de grado 9-12 en la Escuela Secundaria de Waukegan, donde ha enseñado desde 1986. El Premio a la Excelen- cia en la Enseñanza de Matemáticas Secundarias se otorga anualmente a una maestra de escuela secundaria que ha prestado un servicio ef- caz prolongado en el salón, ha sido una activa participante en organizaciones profesionales, contribuye al avance de la educación matemática, ha mostrado un crecimiento continuo como educador matemático y proporciona liderazgo e influ- encia para mejorar la educación matemática. Como ganadores, la Sra. Clyne, la Sra. Coleman y la Sra. Wise serán reconocidas formalmente por el ICTM en su conferencia anual en el otoño. 6 WPS60 - Health / Salud - June 2019 District 60 Health Requirements for 2019/2020

By D60 Staff grado deben mostrar prueba de haber recibido dos dosis de la va- he Illinois Department of cuna contra la varicela (varicela) y Public Health requires a dos dosis de MMR (Sarampión, Pa- number of immunizations peras, Rubéola). Tand exams before students can at- Todos los estudiantes que ingre- tend school in the State of Illinois. sen a pre-kínder y kínder deben Below is a detailed list of those re- tener una prueba de tres o más do- quirements and the grades affect- sis de polio, con la cuarta dosis en o ed by each prerequisite. Parents después del 4to cumpleaños. are asked to please begin planning Todos los estudiantes que ingre- for the 2019/2020 school year and sen a sexto, séptimo, octavo y nove- begin scheduling these immuniza- no grado deben mostrar una prue- tions and exams soon. u All students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth and Ninth ba de haber recibido una dosis dos All students entering Preschool, grades are required to have a current physical examination. /Photo: WPS60 dosis de la vacuna meningocócica Kindergarten, Sixth and Ninth (meningitis). grades are required to have a current Todos los estudiantes que in- physical examination completed on gresen al duodécimo grado deben two doses of Meningococcal (men- escuela en el estado de Illinois. A the approved Illinois Department of mostrar una prueba de haber recibi- ingitis) vaccine unless the frst dose continuación se muestra una lista Public Health form. A current physi- do dos dosis de la vacuna meningo- was given after the age of 16, then detallada de esos requisitos y los cal is one that was completed within cócica (meningitis), a menos que la only one dose is required. niveles de grados afectados por one year of August 22, 2019. A sport primera dosis se haya administrado All students entering grades six cada requisito previo. Se les pide a physical does not meet this require- después de los 16 años, entonces through eleven must show proof of los padres que comiencen a planif- ment. The parent portion on the top solo se requiere una dosis. receiving one dose of Tdap vaccine. car para el año escolar 2019/2020 y of the physical form must be com- Todos los estudiantes que in- Dental Examination Require- comiencen a programar estas vacu- pleted and signed. gresen de sexto a undécimo grado ment: Illinois Dental examinations nas y exámenes pronto. All students must have medical deben mostrar prueba de haber re- forms are due by May 15 of the year Todos los estudiantes que ingre- verifcation of a complete immuni- cibido una dosis de la vacuna Tdap. the student is enrolled in kindergar- sen al pre-kínder, kínder, sexto y zation history according to Illinois Requisito de Examen Dental: ten, second, sixth and ninth grade. noveno grado se les requiere com- immunization requirements in- los formularios de Examen Dental A current examination is one that pletar un examen físico actual en el cluding the following: de Illinois deben presentarse an- was completed within 18 months formulario aprobado del Departa- All students entering kindergar- tes del 15 de mayo del año en que el for May 15th. mento de Salud Pública de Illinois. ten, frst, second, third, fourth and estudiante se inscriba en el kínder, Eye Examination Requirement: Un examen físico actual es uno que grades six through twelve must segundo, sexto y noveno grado. Un Illinois Eye examination reports se completó dentro de un año a par- show proof of receiving two doses examen actual es uno que se com- are due by October 15 for students tir de 23 de agosto del 2018. Un ex- of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine pletó dentro de 18 meses hasta el 15 enrolling in kindergarten or for amen físico para deportes no cum- and two doses of MMR (Measles, de mayo. the frst time in an Illinois public ple con este requisito. La parte de Mumps, Rubella). Requisito de Examen de la Vista: school. A current examination is los padres en la parte superior del All students entering Preschool los informes de Examen de la Vista within year of enrollment. formulario físico debe completarse and Kindergarten must have proof de Illinois deben presentarse antes If you have questions, please y frmarse. of three or more Polio doses, with del 15 de octubre para los estudi- contact your child’s school nurse or Todos los estudiantes deben ten- the fourth dose on or after the 4th antes que se inscriban en el kínder Health Services at: (224) 303-1049. er una verifcación médica de un birthday. o por primera vez en una escuela historial completo de vacunas de All students entering sixth, sev- pública de Illinois. Un examen actu- acuerdo con los requisitos de va- enth, eighth and ninth grade must Requisitos de Salud para al es dentro del año de inscripción. cunación de Illinois, incluidos los show proof of receiving one does 2019/2020 Si tiene alguna pregunta, co- siguientes: of the Meningococcal (meningitis) El Departamento de Salud Públi- muníquese con la enfermera de la Todos los estudiantes que ingre- vaccine. ca de Illinois requiere una serie de escuela de su hijo(a) o con los Servi- sen al kínder, primero, segundo, All students entering twelfth vacunas y exámenes antes de que cios de Salud al (224) 303-1049. tercero, cuarto y de sexto a doceavo grade must show proof of receiving los estudiantes puedan asistir a la June 2019 - Ecology / Ecología - WPS60 7 Environmental Project at Whittier A big thank you to 5th vaeh W e Itzelle P, cuyas propuesta grade teachers Ms. de iniciar un servicio de reciclaje escolar, instalar un barril de agua, Vanlaningham and Ms. también cómo educar a los estudi- Ramlow, who antes sobre el reciclaje a través de created and organized volantes y una asamblea, fueron es- cogidos por los jueces para ser im- the project. plementados en la escuela. Muchísimas gracias a las mae- stras de quinto grado, la Sra. By D60 Staff Vanlaningham y la Sra. Ramlow, quienes crearon y organizaron el hittier Elementary proyecto, así como a Kelly Ander- School 5th grade science son, Elsie Zavala, Brandon Ew- and ELA classes shared ing, presidente de la Mesa Direc- ideasW to solve problems related to tiva de Educación de Waukegan, water usage during the school’s y a Jesús Esquivel con Opportu- “Shark Tank” event last month. nities For All por juzgar las pro- Leading up to the event, stu- puestas. dents spent class time research- ing how water is used in their u Students shared ideas to solve school and community, and came problems related to water usage. up with ideas to reduce waste. /Photo: WPS60 Students then proposed their ideas to a panel of “sharks”, who chose plans they would like to see Whittier, anfitriona de Shark put into action. Tank 5th graders Mario B, Liz B, Rony Las clases de ciencias y ELA S, Allisson M, Branden K, Jaydin R, de 5º grado de la Escuela Ele- Shirley A, Mareli D, Alejandro G, mental Whittier compartieron Leonel S, Nevaeh W, and Itzelle P, ideas para resolver problemas whose proposals of starting a school relacionados con el uso del agua recycling service, installing a rain durante el evento “Shark Tank” barrel, as well as educating students de la escuela a principios de on recycling through flyers and an este mes. assembly, were chosen by the judg- Antes del evento, los estudiantes es to be implemented in the school. pasaron el tiempo de clase inves- A big thank you to 5th grade tigando cómo se usa el agua en su teachers Ms. Vanlaningham and escuela y comunidad, y dieron ideas Ms. Ramlow, who created and or- para reducir el desperdicio de agua. ganized the project, as well as Kelly Luego, los estudiantes propusieron Anderson, Elsie Zavala, Brandon sus ideas a un panel de “sharks” Ewing, and Jesus Esquivel, for (tiburones), quienes eligieron los judging the proposals. planes que les gustaría ver en ac- ción. Los estudiantes de 5to grado Mario B, Liz B, Rony S, Allisson M, Branden K, Jaydin R, Shirley A, Mareli D, Alejandro G, Leonel S, Ne- 8 WPS60 - Athletics / Atletismo - June 2019 Waukegan High School Honors Senior Athletes

By D60 Staff ton, Wrestling; Fabiola Huerta-Hurtado, Soccer; Ligaya Garibay, Soccer; Desareih Juarez, Soccer; aukegan High School honored more Kenneth Hernandez, Volleyball; Jerrel McMil- than 200 student athletes during its lon, Volleyball; Angel Melendez, Volleyball. Addi- annual Senior Sports Banquet on tionally, Bryant Brown was also earned All-State MayW 29. The awards ceremony recognized ath- honors. Also, the following powerlifting athletes letes in 27 sports for their achievements on the were recognized for their high achievement at feld and in the classroom. the state-level: Edgar Sonido, Brandon Colunga, This year’s female and male athletes of the Brandon Derrick, Tracy Lisbey, Delyla Rodriguez. year were: Andrea Miller and Bryant Brown. Sportsmanship Award Winners Female Athlete of the Year 22 students were named North Suburban Andrea Miller was a four-year athlete in vol- Conference Sportsmanship Award winners. leyball, basketball and softball. Andrea has been They included: Nicolas Strack, Jacklyn Hernan- consistently praised by her coaches for her tre- dez, Gabe Vela, Jonathan Zamarron, Imani Pat- mendous leadership skills, work ethic, athleti- terson, Adrian Moreno, Emily Ruiz, Rachel Jen- cism, and willingness to learn. A talented play- kins, Andrea Miller, Aubryanna Jackson, Jaylin er in all three of her sports, Andrea received Cunningham, Karla Pacheco, Natalia Ocampo, All-Conference recognitions in both volleyball Iasaak Abrego, Anthony Avila, Charlie Rodri- and softball. Andrea arguably stood out the most u Andrea Miller was a four-year athlete in guez, Scarlet Mencia-Cordova, Anthony Ayala, during her softball career, where she was a four- volleyball, basketball and softball. Cindy Buccio, Eryka Evitts, Maya Sanchez and year Varsity starter, team captain and was char- Kenneth Hernandez. acterized by a coach as “one of the most talented shortstops” they had ever coached. Andrea was track team. Coaches praised her work ethic, and Scholar Athletes among each team’s statistical leaders in all three referred to her as an unoffcial assistant coach 26 seniors who were named North Suburban of her sports, and will attending Marion College because of her leadership. She will attend the Conference Scholar Athletes were recognized. to play softball and volleyball. University of Kentucky in the fall. Those athletes were: Kelsie Aveila, Anthony Aya- la, Bryant Brown, Iris Cantu-Andrade, Gabriela Male Athlete of the Year Leo Singer Award Garcia, Chloe Gerneck, Roberto Gonzalez, Rox- Bryant Brown ended his historic Waukegan The winner of the Leo Singer Award, which anna Izaguirre, Simrandeep Kaur, Tracy Lis- basketball career as a four-year Varsity starter, is given annually to a male athlete who demon- bey, Jaslyn Madrigal, Denise Martinez, Michelle team captain, and the schools all-time leading strates fair, dedicated and honest sportsman- Mendoza, Scarlet Mencia-Cardoza, Karla Pache- scorer with 2,034 points. Among his various ship, was Larry Barton. Larry was a varsity cap- co, Imani Patterson, Monika Payne, Berenice awards, recognitions and accolades, Bryant has tain for the Bulldog football and wrestling teams. Perdoma, Gary Rodas, Daniel Rojas-Contreras, been recognized as: a two-time Mr. Basketball As a wrestler, Larry was an all-conference selec- Karla Sajuan, Erika Sostre, Annika Swanson Ra- nominee, IBCA Second Team All-State, Chicago tion and an IHSA Sectional qualifer. He was also chel Valle, Nancy Vaval and Rachel Jenkins. Sun-Times Second Team All-State, Associated the team’s sportsmanship award winner. Larry Larry Barton was awarded the Travis Kaski Press Class 4A Third Team All-State, Two-time will attend UW-Platteville in the fall. Memorial scholarship. Chicago Sun Times All-Area, North Suburban Desareih Juarez and Jonathan Zamarron were Conference Player of the Year, Waukegan Player All-Conference Honorees awarded the Keith Ryan scholarship. of the Year Award, and many more. 19 senior athletes were recognized for making Joy Bahena, Imani Patterson, Erika Sostre,- All-Conference honors in their respective sports: Marcos Garibay, Megan Howard, Simrandeep Mable Holle Award Juan Gutierrez, Soccer; Dae’ivion Gentle, Foot- Kaur, Elizabeth Domalik, Andrea Miller, Emi- The winner of the Mable Holle Award, which ball; Jacklyn Hernandez, Cross Country; Julius ly Ruiz, Adali Mendez and Bryant Brown were is given annually to a female athlete who exem- White, Basketball; Bryant Brown, Basketball; Jor- recipients of scholarships from the Waukegan plifes leadership in the classroom and the play- dan Brown, Basketball; Andrea Miller, Volleyball High School Booster Club. ing feld, was Rachel Jenkins. Rachel was nomi- and Softball; Tracy Lisbey, Cheer; Gabriela Garcia, Rachel Jenkins and Ketzia Martinez-Diaz nated in recognition of her leadership qualities Cheer; Annika Swanson, Cheer; Megan How- were awarded the Castillo Scholarship. and her positive attitude as a member of the girls ard, Dance; Alicia Friar-Taylor, Dance; Larry Bar- The banquet also inducted members into of June 2019 - Athleticism / Atletismo - WPS60 9 the Waukegan Sports Hall of Fame. Inductees Fútbol; Kenneth Hernandez, Volleyball; Jerrel included: Ken Mallory, Otis Muttagee, Shant McMillon, Volleyball; Angel Melendez, Volley- Parnell, Bert Sjostrom, Jenice Spillman, Bill Walt, ball. Adicionalmente, Bryant Brown también ob- Bob Liginski, and Shannon King. tuvo honores de All-State. Además, los siguientes atletas de levantamiento de pesas fueron recono- Honran a los Atletas de 12 Grado cidos por su alto rendimiento a nivel estatal: Ed- La Escuela Secundaria de Waukegan honró a gar Sonido, Brandon Colunga, Brandon Derrick, más de 200 estudiantes atletas durante su Ban- Tracy Lisbey, Delyla Rodriguez. quete Anual de Deportes para los estudiantes de 12vo grado el 29 de mayo. La ceremonia de pre- Premio a la Deportividad miación reconoció a los atletas en 27 deportes 22 estudiantes fueron nombrados ganadores por sus logros en el campo y en el salón. del Premio a la Deportividad de la Conferen- El atleta femenino y masculino de este año cia Suburbana Norte. Ellos incluyeron: Nicolas fueron: Andrea Miller y Bryant Brown. Strack, Jacklyn Hernandez, Gabe Vela, Jonathan Zamarron, Imani Patterson, Adrian Moreno, Andrea Miller Emily Ruiz, Rachel Jenkins, Andrea Miller, Au- Fue una atleta de cuatro años en volleyball, bryanna Jackson, Jaylin Cunningham, Karla Pa- baloncesto y softball. Andrea ha sido elogiada u Bryant Brown was named the male athlete checo, Natalia Ocampo, Iasaak Abrego, Anthony por sus entrenadores por sus tremendas habil- of the year, following an outstanding basketball Avila, Charlie Rodriguez, Scarlet Mencia-Cordo- va, Anthony Ayala, Cindy Buccio, Eryka Evitts, idades de liderazgo, ética de trabajo, atletismo season. /Photos: WPS60 y la disposición para aprender. Una jugadora Maya Sanchez and Kenneth Hernandez. talentosa en sus tres deportes, Andrea recibió a sus cualidades de liderazgo y su actitud positiva reconocimientos de All-Conference tanto en vol- como miembro del equipo de atletismo femenino. 26 seniors destacados leyball como en softball. Se podría decir que An- Los entrenadores elogiaron su ética de trabajo y se 26 estudiantes de 12vo grado que fueron nom- drea se destacó más durante su carrera de soft- refrieron a ella como una asistente técnica no of- brados atletas académicos de la Conferencia ball, donde fue titular de cuatro años en Varsity, cial debido a su liderazgo. Ella asistirá a la Univer- Suburbana del Norte fueron reconocidos. Esos capitana del equipo y fue caracterizada por un sidad de Kentucky en el otoño. atletas fueron: Kelsie Aveila, Anthony Ayala, Bry- entrenador como “una de las paradores en corto ant Brown, Iris Cantu-Andrade, Gabriela Gar- más talentosas” que había entrenado. Andrea es- Larry Barton cia, Chloe Gerneck, Roberto Gonzalez, Roxanna taba entre los líderes estadísticos de cada equipo El ganador del Premio Leo Singer, que se otor- Izaguirre, Simrandeep Kaur, Tracy Lisbey, Jaslyn en sus tres deportes, y asistirá a Marion College ga anualmente a un atleta masculino que dem- Madrigal, Denise Martinez, Michelle Mendoza, donde jugará softball y volleyball. uestra deportividad justa, dedicada y honesta, Scarlet Mencia-Cardoza, Karla Pacheco, Imani fue Larry Barton. Larry era un capitán del equi- Patterson, Monika Payne, Berenice Perdoma, Bryant Brown po varsity de los equipos de fútbol americano y Gary Rodas, Daniel Rojas-Contreras, Karla Sa- Terminó su carrera histórica de baloncesto lucha de los Bulldog. Como luchador, Larry fue juan, Erika Sostre, Annika Swanson Rachel Val- en Waukegan como titular de cuatro años en una selección de all-conference y un califcativo le, Nancy Vaval and Rachel Jenkins. el equipo varsity, capitán del equipo y máximo seccional del IHSA. También fue el ganador del Larry Barton recibió la beca Travis Kaski Me- anotador de todos los tiempos de la escuela con premio de deportividad del equipo. Larry asistirá morial. 2,034 puntos. Entre sus diversos premios, recon- a UW-Platteville en el otoño. Desareih Juarez y Jonathan Zamarron recibi- ocimientos y premios, Bryant ha sido reconoci- eron la beca Keith Ryan. do como: dos veces nominado a Mr. Basketball, Atletas reconocidos Joy Bahena, Imani Patterson, Erika Sostre, IBCA Second Team All-State, Chicago Sun- 19 atletas de 12vo grado fueron reconocidos Marcos Garibay, Megan Howard, Simrandeep Times Second Team All-State, Associated Press por hacer todos los honores de la Conferencia en Kaur, Elizabeth Domalik, Andrea Miller, Emily Clase 4A Third Team All-State All-Area del Chica- sus respectivos deportes: Juan Gutiérrez, Fútbol Ruiz, Adali Mendez and Bryant Brown fueron go Sun Times, Jugador del Año de la Conferencia ; Dae’ivion Gentle, Fútbol Americano; Jacklyn benefciarios de becas del Booster Club de la Es- Suburbana Norte, Premio al Jugador del Año de Hernandez, Cross Country(Carreras); Julius cuela Secundaria de Waukegan. Waukegan, y muchos más. White, Baloncesto; Bryant Brown, Baloncesto; Rachel Jenkins y Ketzia Martinez-Diaz recibi- Jordan Brown,Baloncesto; Andrea Miller, Vol- eron la beca Castillo. Rachel Jenkins leyball y Softball; Tracy Lisbey, Porrista; Gabriela El banquete también incluyó a miembros del La ganadora del Premio Mable Holle, que se Garcia, Porrista; Annika Swanson, Porrista; Me- Salón de la Fama del Deporte de Waukegan. Los otorga anualmente a una atleta que ejemplifca el gan Howard, Danza; Alicia Friar-Taylor, Danza; inducidos incluyeron: Ken Mallory, Otis Mut- liderazgo en la clase y el campo de juego, fue Rachel Larry Barton, Lucha; Fabiola Huerta-Hurtado, tagee, Shant Parnell, Bert Sjostrom, Jenice Spill- Jenkins. Rachel fue nominada en reconocimiento Futbol; Ligaya Garibay, Futbol; Desareih Juarez, man, Bill Walt, Bob Liginski, and Shannon King. 10 WPS60 - Competition / Competencia - June 2019

u The contest promotes strong writing and creative thinking skills. /Photo: WPS60 District 60 Young Authors Winners 2019 By D60 Staff 5th Grade: Amarely Camerena, “The Bully That Becomes a Friend”, aukegan Community Hyde Park Unit School District # 5th Grade: Erika Chapa, “Saturns 60 recently announced Rings”, Greenwood theW winners of its annual Young 7th Grade: Mariana Oseguera – Authors literary competition. This Velez, “I’m Not Fine”, Juarez year’s entries featured many imag- 8th Grade: Mia Hernandez, inative and creative stories and po- “Friendship Is Its Name”, Jefferson ems that demonstrate the talent of Waukegan’s students. Ganadores Autores Jóvenes The Young Authors Contest promotes strong writing and creative 2019 thinking skills. Students across all El Distrito Escolar # 60 de la Waukegan Schools submitted their Unidad Comunitaria de Wauke- own original pieces, which can be gan recientemente anunció a los fction, non-fction or poetry. ganadores de su concurso literario anual de Young Authors. Las entra- The following winners were rec- das de este año incluyeron muchas ognized by the Board of Education historias y poemas imaginativos y on May 21. creativos que demuestran el talento Kindergarten: Scott Shultz, “The de los estudiantes de Waukegan. Lost Bird”, Glenwood El Concurso de Young Authors 1st Grade: Autumn Graskar, “The promueve la escritura fuerte y las ha- Mean Bully”, McCall bilidades de pensamiento creativo. 2nd Grade: Oliver Casillas, “The Los estudiantes de todas las escuelas Beach”, Washington de Waukegan presentaron sus pro- 3rd Grade: Alexander Salgado, pias piezas originales, que pueden “The Ring of Power”, Little Fort ser de fcción, no fcción o poesía. 4th Grade: Citlalyc Lagunes, Los siguientes ganadores serán “Why is There 50 States”, Washing- reconocidos por la Mesa Directiva ton Elementary de Educación el 21 de mayo. June 2019 - Retirement / Jubilación - WPS60 11

850 años, en la cena anual de jubi- lación y reconocimiento de la Mesa District Honors 2019 Retirees Directiva de Educación de mes pasado La cena celebró los logros y la By D60 Staff dedicación de todos los empleados del Distrito 60 que se retirarán aukegan Community al fnal de este año Unit School District #60 académico. Un to- honored nearly 50 em- tal de 46 emplea- ployees,W with combined service of dos, con un servicio more than 850 years, at the annual combinado de 864 Board of Education Retirement and años en las Escuelas Recognition Dinner last month. Públicas de Wauke- The dinner celebrated the ac- gan, han anunciado complishments and dedication of su retiro este año. all District 60 employees who will be A continuación, retiring at the end of this academic se incluye una lista year. A total of 46 employees, with de todos los emplea- a combined 864 years of service in u Cerca de 50 empleados dos del Distrito 60 Waukegan Public Schools, have an- se jubilan este 2019. programados para nounced their retirement this year. jubilarse, junto con Below is a list of all District 60 sus años de servicio en Waukegan. employees scheduled to retire, u 46 employees have announced along with their years of service in their retirement this year. Waukegan. /Photos: WPS60 Employees Honored included: Linda Mendez, 12 Oscar Allen, 20 Alan Miller, 10 Sharon Bartlett, 34 Jonathan Miller, 26 Charles Brady, 32 Lori Mivshek, 34 Lillian, Burge, 8 Jerrilyn Musachia, 8 Renora Castleberry, 6 Robert Narlock, 10 Jaffers Cotton, 15 Barbara Olbur, 17 Lloyd Cunningham, 19 Myriam Rivera-Florentino, 36 Elaine Daniels, 20 Grace Roberti, 15 Carol Divis, 16 Jacalyn Roche, 18 Zenaida Figueroa, 32 Catherine Rotello, 2 Roger Gale, 32 David Schroeder, 20 Geary Gaspord, 13 John Sjoblad, 20 Renee Goldstein, 8 George Spaeth, 19 Ellen Greenman, 24 Edward Tewes, 9 Scott Hannig, 12 Patricia Vukovich, 28 Susan Heredia, 14 Edna Washington, 32 Darnell Jernigan, 12 Michael White, 10 Nancy Keel, 29 Sharon White, 30 Gwendolyn Kennedy, 24 Patricia Woertz, 29 George Kinser, 9 Susan Kuhn, 22 Distrito honra a jubilados del Denise Ladd-McCoy, 11 2019 Renee Lambert, 20 El Distrito Escolar 60 de Wauke- Elizabeth Lawerence, 12 gan honró a casi 50 empleados, con Patricia Martinez De Fabila, 15 un servicio combinado de más de Martha Martinez De Mesa, 14 12 WPS60 - Board Members / Consejo Directivo - June 2019 What Your Board of Education Did Last Month

By D60 Staff mated cost not to exceed $3,500 each per trip. Recognitions Contracts he Board celebrated 49 The Board voted to authorize the Waukegan High School se- services of Steve Gering to provide niors who earned a Seal of leadership development to the dis- TBiliteracy from the Illinois State trict leadership team at a proposed Board of Education. cost of $51,000. The Board recognized retiring The Board voted to approve the JROTC instructor 1SG Lloyd Cun- Child Nutrition Services contract ningham with a Resolution of Hon- renewal for one year with Preferred or in recognition of 19 years of ser- Meals for FY20 at an estimated cost vice. of $6,261,747. The Board honored Bernie’s Book Bank in recognition of the or- Policy Changes ganization’s continuous support of The Board voted to approve Waukegan Public Schools. amendments to the following poli- Students from the Leading La- cies: Policy 4110, Evaluation; Policy dies group at Jefferson presented a 2101, School District Governance, $250 donation to the District’s McK- u The Board recognized retiring JROTC instructor 1SG Lloyd Cunningham. Policy 2104, Citizen & Employee inney-Vento program following a Participation in Meetings; and Pol- fundraiser the students conducted icy 2001. at Jefferson. The Board recognized former Legal Contracts Board Member Mr. Miguel Rivera The Board approved the engage- for his service to the Board from ment of the law frm of Robbins 2016-2019. Schwartz to conduct an investi- gation of discrimination charges Purchases related to and arising from the Di- The Board approved the renew- verse Learners Department. al of Edmentum software licenses and professional development in Lo que hizo tu Mesa Directiva the amount of $152,022. The Board approved the pur- de Educación el mes pasado chase of a lawn tractor lift from Mundelein-based Reinders, in the Reconocimientos u Los estudiantes del grupo Damas Líderes en Jeferson. /Photos: WPS60 amount of $7,386. La Mesa Directiva celebró a 49 The Board authorized the pur- Personnel estudiantes de doceavo grado de la chase of services for a term of 3 Escuela Secundaria de Waukegan The Board approved the appoint- The Board approved a salary in- years from Partners4Results at que obtuvieron el Sello de Bi- Al- ments, retirements and resignations crease for crossing guards effective a cost of $136,000 per year. This fabetización de la Mesa Directiva de of 42 employees, including appoint- July 1, 2019. The recommended in- is a program which will compile Educación del Estado de Illinois. ing Mr. Joel Ruiz as the Principal at crease raises the hourly wage from the data from many systems and La Mesa Directiva reconoció al Glen Flora Elementary School. $11.00 to $13.50. create one integrated system maestro jubilado de JROTC 1SG The Board authorized new po- The Board authorized the trav- for progress monitoring, MTSS, Lloyd Cunningham con una Reso- sitions as proposed in the Site el up to four trips for two staff College and Career readiness, lución de Honor en reconocimiento Based Budget Requests from four representatives to San Juan, CFAs, curriculum mapping, and a 19 años de servicio. pilot schools at a proposed cost of Puerto Rico for the purpose of more. La Mesa Directiva recono- $883,453. teacher recruitment at an esti- June 2019 - Board Members / Consejo Directivo - WPS60 13 ció a “Bernie’s Book Bank” en recon- Mundelein, por un monto de $7,386. Basadas en el Sitio de cuatro es- aprobar la renovación del contra- ocimiento al continuo apoyo de la La Mesa Directiva autorizó la cuelas piloto a un costo propuesto to por un año de Servicios de Nu- organización a las Escuelas Públi- compra de servicios por un período de $ 883,453. trición Infantil de Preffered Meals cas de Waukegan. de 3 años de parte de Partners4Re- La Mesa Directiva aprobó un au- para el año fscal 20 a un costo esti- Los estudiantes del grupo Damas sults a un costo de $136,000 por año. mento de salario para guardias de mado de $6,261,747. Líderes en Jefferson presentaron una Este es un programa que recopila- cruce a partir del 1 de julio del 2019. El donación de $250 al programa McK- ra los datos de muchos sistemas y aumento recomendado incrementa Cambios en la Política inney-Vento del Distrito luego de una creará un sistema integrado para el el salario por hora de $ 11.00 a $ 13.50 La Mesa Directiva votó para apro- recaudación de fondos que los estudi- monitoreo del progreso, MTSS, la La Mesa Directiva autorizó has- bar las enmiendas a las siguientes antes realizaron en Jefferson. preparación para el colegio y carre- ta cuatro viajes para dos repre- Políticas: Política 4110, Evaluación; La Mesa Directiva reconoció al ras profesionales, CFA, el mapeo del sentantes del personal a San Juan, Política 2101, Gobierno del Distrito ex miembro de la Mesa Directiva, el currículo y más. Puerto Rico, con el propósito de Escolar, Política 2104, Participación Sr. Miguel Rivera, por su servicio a reclutar maestros, a un costo esti- de Ciudadanos y Empleados en Re- la Mesa Directiva del 2016-2019. Personal mado que no excederá $ 3,500 cada uniones; y Política 2001. La Mesa Directiva aprobó los uno por viaje. Compras nombramientos, jubilaciones y re- Contratos legales La Mesa Directiva aprobó la ren- nuncias de 42 empleados, incluy- Contratos La Mesa Directiva aprobó el ovación de las licencias de software endo el nombramiento del Sr. Joel La Mesa Directiva votó para au- compromiso del bufete de aboga- de Edmentum y el desarrollo profe- Ruiz como Director de la Escuela torizar los servicios de Steve Gering dos Robbins Schwartz para llevar sional por un monto de $152,022. Elemental Glen Flora. para proporcionar desarrollo de lid- a cabo una investigación de los car- La Mesa Directiva aprobó la La Mesa Directiva autorizó nue- erazgo al equipo de liderazgo del dis- gos por discriminación relaciona- compra de un de tractor elevado vas posiciones según lo propuesto trito a un costo propuesto de $ 51,000. dos con el Departamento de Apren- de césped de Reinders ubicado en en las Solicitudes de Presupuesto La Mesa Directiva votó para dices Diversos.

ndrew Cooke Magnet School students Ahad the chance to empty a can of silly string on their principal earlier this month as a reward for meeting their yearly growth tar- gets. The nearly 400 qualifying students were divided by grade level and took turns spray- ing colorful silly string all over Ms. Jensen. /Photo: WPS60 14 WPS60 - Awards / Reconocimientos - June 2019 Levy Fine Arts Award and Young Author Winners

By D60 Staff Company, Bravo Waukegan, and the Waukegan Arts Council spon- aukegan Community sor the Levy and the Young Com- Unit School District # posers Contest awards. 60, recently celebrated theW winners of its Henry Levy Fine Arts Achievement Award and the Distrito Celebra Premio Levy winners of the annual Young Com- Fine Arts y ganadores de posers contest. Jóvenes Autores The Henry Levy Fine Arts El Distrito Escolar # 60 de la Achievement Award is annually Unidad Comunitaria de Wauke- given to one high-achieving Fine gan, recientemente celebró a los Arts student in elementary school, ganadores de su Premio de Logros middle school and high school. Levy de Bellas Artes Henry Levy y a los winners are recognized for out- ganadores del concurso anual de standing achievement in multiple Jóvenes Compositores. areas of the Fine Arts (art, music, El Premio Henry Levy Fine Arts dance, drama, and creative writing) Achievement se otorga anualmente both in school and with community a un estudiante de Bellas Artes de organizations. alto rendimiento en la escuela ele- This year’s winners were Helena mental, intermedia y secundaria. Secrest, a 5th grader at Cooke Mag- Los ganadores de Levy son recono- net School; Guadalupe Vazquez u Levy winners are recognized for outstanding achievement. cidos por sus logros sobresalientes an 8th grader at Jefferson Middle en múltiples áreas de Bellas Artes School; and WHS senior, Cymia District students were also rec- 2nd place - Ashley Martinez, (arte, música, danza, teatro y es- James. ognized for their original compo- Lyon Elementary critura creativa) tanto en la escuela The Dr. Henry Levy Fine Arts sitions at the 48th Annual Young 3rd place - Magali Mora, Lyon El- como con organizaciones comuni- Award is named after Dr. Henry Composers’ Contest. ementary tarias. Levy, a former Music Coordinator Las ganadoras de este año for Waukegan Public Schools, who Elementary Solo Elementary Duet fueron Helena Secrest, una es- passed away in 2013. The awards are 1st place - Samantha Matute-Mo- 1st place - Karla Nava and Nevaeh tudiante de 5º grado en la Es- given annually during the Young lina, Washington Elementary Walker, Whittier Elementary cuela Cooke Magnet; Guadalupe Composers’ Contest. 2nd place - Monserrate Antunez Vázquez, una estudiante de 8º gra- and Mary-James Harvey, Whittier do en la Escuela Intermedia Jeffer- Elementary son; y Cymia James Estudiante del 3rd place - Judith Ramirez and 12º Grado de WHS. Bryan Serrano, Whittier Elementa- El Dr. Henry Levy Fine Arts ry Award lleva el nombre del Dr. Henry Levy, ex coordinador de música de Elementary Ensemble las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan, 1st place - Glenwood Elementary quien falleció en 2013. Los premios Drumline se entregan anualmente durante el Concurso de Jóvenes Composi- High School tores. Los estudiantes del distrito tam- 1st place - Shannon Lyons bién fueron reconocidos por sus 2nd place - Jason Farias composiciones originales en el 48º 3rd place - Patrick Flores Concurso Anual de Jóvenes Com- u Los premios se entregan en el Concurso de Jóvenes Compositores. positores. /PhotoS: WPS60 A-Major Music, Family Piano June 2019 - Competition / Competencia - WPS60 15 Drill Team Impresses at Nationals By D60 Staff

he Waukegan JROTC Bull- dog Drill Team produced several top performances last Tmonth at the 2019 National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. Competing in the top tier Mas- ters Division, the Bulldogs placed u Drill Team produced several top performances. /Photos: WPS60 u Drill Team members pose with near the top of the feld in several trophies. categories, including winning one national championship. the Squad Exhibition category and 2019 en Daytona Beach, Florida. de los Bulldogs fueron Elizabeth The Bulldogs’ biggest winners were 7th place in the Commander’s Tro- Compitiendo en la División de Domalik y Mahal Poniente de 12vo seniors Dan Balona and Diego Henao, phy competition. In the Exhibition Maestros de primer nivel, los Bull- grado, quienes se combinaron para who finished the season as the top- category, teams show off a com- dogs se ubicaron cerca de la parte terminar segundo en la categoría ranked tandem in the nation in Armed bination of regulation drills with superior del área en varias cate- de Dúo Femenino Armado por se- Dual Exhibition category. Dan and some fancy moves. gorías, incluso ganando un campe- gundo año consecutivo. Diego topped nearly two dozen duets The Drill Team is coached by 1SG onato nacional. Como equipo, el Bulldog Un- from schools across the country. Lloyd Cunningham and SFC Jeffrey Los ganadores más reconocidos armed Drill Team se ubicó en el Other top Bulldog performers Nasser. de los Bulldogs fueron Dan Balona y décimo lugar de la nación, mientras were seniors Elizabeth Domalik, Diego Henao de 12vo grado, quienes que ocuparon el sexto lugar en la cat- and Mahal Poniente, who com- Impresiona Drill Team terminaron la temporada como el egoría Exposición de Escuadrones y bined to fnish 2nd overall in the en Nacional tándem mejor clasifcado de la na- el séptimo lugar en la competencia ción en la categoría de Exhibición de Trofeos de Comandantes. En la Armed Female Duet category for El JROTC Bulldog Drill Team de Doble Armada. Dan y Diego encabe- categoría de Exposición, los equi- the second year in a row. Waukegan produjo varias de las zaron casi dos docenas de duetos de pos muestran una combinación de As a team, the Bulldogs Unarmed mejores presentaciones el mes pas- escuelas de todo el país. ejercicios de regulación con algunos Drill Team ranked 10th overall in ado en el Campeonato Nacional de Otros de los mejores reconocidos movimientos sofsticados. the nation, while taking 6th place in Drill Team de Escuela Secundaria 16 WPS60 - June 2019