'Spartans Through the Ages' Theme of Oak Lawn Community High School Homecoming

The Oak Lawn Community High School Student Council is currently making plans for this weekend's homecoming celebration.

The annual homecoming parade, under the theme of "Spartans Through the Ages" steps off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 13) at 95th Street and Raymond and proceed west on 95th Street to the Warren O. Keneipp Athletic Stadium, located just west of the high school.  The evening will conclude with a pep-rally and fireworks show. The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during the pep-rally. The recently renovated athletic field will be dedicated to Edward F. Napleton of for his financial commitments to installing the new FieldTurf.  

Again this year, the homecoming parade is being planned in cooperation with the . Chamber representatives include:  Christy Hernandez, president; Rita Olsen, immediate past president; Jean Fornal, 1st vice president; Jeff Reichl, treasurer; Karen Boll, secretary; and Julie Miller, executive director.

The Student Council officers who are planning and coordinating the Homecoming activities are: Meriem Sadoun, president; Barbara Pajor, vice-president; Kyle Cheng, treasurer; and Jaafer Hindi, secretary. Mrs. Jennifer Sidlow is the Student Council advisor and Mr. Joseph McCurdy is the assistant principal. 

The parade will be led by the , and will feature the Homecoming Court, Spartan Marching Band, cheerleaders, and floats sponsored by the various student, community, and civic organizations. The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce has donated four cash prizes for the Best Float, Best Walking Float, Best Use of Theme, and Most Spirited Group.  This year’s grand marshal is Erich Grawunder (Class of 2001). Erich will be inducted into the school’s Alumni Hall of Fame on Oct. 17.  

On Friday (Oct. 14), the Oak Lawn Spartans will host the Argo Argonauts in a Varsity football game. The Oak Lawn Spartans, coached by Mr. Sean Lucas, will kick-off its game at 7 p.m.; while the sophomores, coached by Mr. Kevin McKeown, will get underway at 5 p.m. The half-time show will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, and the presentation of the Homecoming Court including the Homecoming Queen and King. 

The Student Activities Office is sponsoring an alumni hospitality room in the student cafeteria and the students from the school’s speech and drama programs will provide food and beverages during the varsity football game. All OLCHS alumni are cordially invited to stop by for refreshments and visit with faculty and old friends. 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium Gym. Tickets for students are available from Student Council members. 

All OLCHS students, parents, alumni, and community members are cordially invited to participate in the Homecoming activities.  Additional information is available on the school’s website, www.olchs.org.

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