LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS UNVEIL IMAGES OF EXCELLENCE MURAL AT SEPTEMBER 2ND LFHS FOOTBALL HOME OPENER
New Illuminated Mural Features Student-Athlete Alumni in Celebration of Excellence at LFHS
LAKE FOREST, Ill., August 31, 2011 – The Lake Forest High School Boosters announced that they will unveil Images of Excellence, a new illuminated mural installation at Lake Forest High School’s Varsity Field, on Friday evening, September 2nd, in connection with the school’s football home opener against Highland Park High School. The new 180’ x 35’ mural features images of 2011 LFHS graduates whose athletic and academic achievements at LFHS earned them significant honors, including 2011 LFHS Boosters Outstanding Senior Athlete Award recipients Melanie Foster, Tyson Dethlefsen, Mary Susan Bro and Matthew Miller. In all, 18 LFHS alumni are featured on the mural. The Lake Forester newspaper is the Presenting Sponsor of Images of Excellence.
“Images of Excellence is a celebration of excellence at LFHS, and the centerpiece of the Boosters’ Community Partnership Program,“ said Brian Vandenberg, Program Chair. “We appreciate the support and generosity of our presenting sponsor, Lake Forester, and other private contributors in making this project possible.” Through the Community Partnership Program, the Boosters partner with area businesses to further their mission of promoting and supporting athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship at LFHS.
“We are proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Images of Excellence mural,” said Matthew Saleski, Vice President of Marketing/Business Development of Sun-Times Media. “Like all our publications, Lake Forester strives for journalistic excellence in covering community news in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff & Knollwood, including the LFHS sports scene. We applaud our students’ pursuit of excellence in so many areas, and hope this mural will be a source of pride and inspiration for the entire community.” Lake Forester is a Sun-Times Media publication.
“Images of Excellence is a special enhancement to our West Campus, made possible by a unique spirit of philanthropy that exists within our community,” stated Harry Griffith, Superintendent of Schools for Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115. “The LFHS Boosters continue to lead to way in introducing and supporting projects that enhance our athletic programs, facilities and the experiences of our student-athletes, and which benefit the LFHS community generally, beyond athletics.”
Images of Excellence features the following 2011 LFHS award recipients, photographed by Sportpics and Fitzgerald’s Photography. The mural will be exhibited year-round, and illuminated on LFHS game nights. The Boosters expect to refresh the mural with new images each year.
- Mary Susan Bro, Field Hockey and Lacrosse. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award recipient, Senior Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, Captain (Field Hockey), Illinois Player of the Year (Field Hockey), Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Tyson Dethlefsen, Baseball, Football and Wrestling. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award recipient, Senior Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, Bill Rawson Memorial Award recipient, Chris Martinat Memorial Award recipient, NSC Sportsmanship Award recipient (Wrestling and Baseball), National Honor Society, All Academic
- Melanie Foster, Gymnastics. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award recipient, Captain, State Runner-up team member
- Matt Miller, Track & Field. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award recipient, Captain, MVP, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Joseph Aquino, Band. Regis Toomey Band Award recipient, Wellness Department Award recipient
- Mitch Burns, Swimming and Water Polo. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, Captain (Swimming and Water Polo), Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Ofelia Carmichael, Track & Field. NSC Sportsmanship Award recipient, Captain, MVP
- Connor Cavalaris, Football and Track & Field. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, Chris Martinat Memorial Award recipient, Captain
- Stephanie Cox, Poms. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, Captain, MVP, Student Council Cabinet Member, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Alex Funk, Volleyball. Captain, National Honor Society
- Perry Johnson, Golf. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, Captain, State Champion team member
- Catherine Kesman, 2011 Class President. Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society
- Haleigh McPeak, Tennis and Soccer. Gayla Clemons Athletic Award recipient, MVP (Tennis), State Champion team member (Tennis)
- Evan Popiel, Soccer and Volleyball. Senior Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Kasey Quon, Field Hockey & Soccer. Senior Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, Captain (Field Hockey), MVP (Field Hockey), Student Council Cabinet Member, National Honor Society, All Academic
- Megan Salm, Softball. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, NSC Sportsmanship Award recipient, Captain
- Alex Schwartz, Basketball and Golf. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, NSC Sportsmanship Award recipient (Basketball and Golf), Captain (Basketball and Golf), State Champion team member (Golf), All Academic
- Parker Stride, Lacrosse. LFHS Boosters Outstanding Athlete Award nominee, NSC Sportsmanship Award recipient, Captain, Student Council Vice President, Commended Student in National Merit Scholarship Program, Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, All Academic
In addition to Lake Forester’s presenting sponsorship of Images of Excellence, the project was made possible through the generous support of Sure Light Sign Company (Elgin, IL) and the following suppliers: Insight Studio, Reno, NV (design); Point Imaging, Hobart, IN (printing); McGill Marketing, Cape Girardeau, MO (ClipsIn Banner System); NM Lighting /Cireon, Elmhurst, IL/Moorpark, CA (light fixtures) and Ron Jones Electric, South Elgin, IL (electrical).
About the Lake Forest High School Boosters
Lake Forest High School Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship at Lake Forest High School. The Boosters enjoy a longstanding tradition of supporting a wide variety of activities designed to enhance the success of LFHS athletic teams and the experiences of our student-athletes. The Boosters are also active in a variety of programs that promote and foster the development of life skills such as leadership, sportsmanship and wellness, and we collaborate on initiatives that benefit the LFHS community generally, beyond athletics. To learn more about the LFHS Boosters, please visit http://www.lfhsbooster.org and Facebook.
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Contacts:
LFHS Boosters Contact:
Brian Vandenberg
312-961-3801
briandvandenberg@yahoo.com
Lake Forest High School Contact:
Anne Whipple
Director of Communications
847-604-7409
awhipple@lfschools.net