Heart of the School Teacher Award Technology Awards

Student Recognition and Awards 2007-2008

English

The following students of St. Mary School have received a plaque recognizing their first, second, and third place awards in St. Laurence High School's annual writing contest held in November, 2007.

1st place - Joseph K. '08

2nd place - Kevin C. '09

3rd place - Chris R. '08

 

St. Barbara Trivia Night

St. Mary's had 3 teams who participated in the St. Barbara's Trivia Night. There were 21 teams all together from area Catholic Schools.

7th Grade team - The Highjackers 4th Place

Pat H., Jimmy M., Chris K., Kevin C.

5th Grade team - The Pink Hippos 5th Place

Mack S., Jacob S., Amy A., Julia B.

5th Grade team - the Hmmm? Team 7th Place

Marcello A., Henry G., Molly G., Morgan P.

 

Leadership Award

St. Laurence High School recognized Frank T. '08 as a "Leader/Scholar" in December, 2007.

 

St. Laurence High School

Math Competition - 3rd Place

Matt B. '08

 

Illinois Regional Science Fair Winners 2008

Keith J. & Joe K. Superior Award, $ 50.00 saving bond, and top project in the health category.

Which Anelgesic Works the Fastest?

Tiffany O. & Josie M. : Gold Medal

Does Gender affect the Heart Rate During A Cardio-Work Out?

Carolyn P. & Lija S.: Excellence Award and medallion.

Do Different Types pf Headphones affect the Volume at Which People Listen to Music?

Nancy G. & Fernanda A. : Excellence Award and Medallion.

Do the Peels of Various Fruits have Sealing properties?

Matt B. & Chris R. Superior Award, $50.00 saving bond, and a special award from the Chicago Water Reclamation Center (includes a boat ride and lunch).

Do Heavy Metals Affect the Weight and Respiration Rate of Gold Fish?

Pat M. & Kovis K. : Certificate of Achievement from the U.S. Army

Does Temperature Affect Shooting Arrows?

Matt S. & Frank T. : Gold Award

Are You Getting More Than Just Change?

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Attending The llinois State Science Fair Competition in May at the University of Illinois

Joe K. and keith J.

Which Anelgesic Works the Fastest?

 

Matt B. and Chris R.

Do Heavy Metals Affect the Weight and Respiration Rate of Gold Fish?

Lija S. and Carolyn P.

Do Different Types pf Headphones affect the Volume at Which People Listen to Music?

Fernanda A. and Nancy Guzman.

Excellence Award and Medallion.

Alternates:

Jocelyn M. and Tiffany O.

Does Gender affect the Heart Rate During A Cardio-Work Out?

Fank. T. and Matt S.

Colonies on Money?

 

 

 

 

Social Studies Fair Finalists

Winners of the 2007-2008 Social Studies Fair

Traveling to History Fair Regional Competition

 

Sarrah S.& Emily B.

The Robbie House: A House ahead of its Time

 

Colleen L. & Sarah W.

The Loyola Basketball Team: Rise and victory of integration in 1963

 

Julia M.& Emily D.

Conflict in the Court

 

Jimmy M.

The Eastland: Not Seaworthy in Chicago

 

Mike M.and Drew G.

Saving the Chicago River 1830-1920 

 

Nicolas P., Chris K., Patrick H.

Daley vs. Scalla: The Battle for UIC

 

Joshua B.

The Influenza Epidemic of 1918: The Invincible, Invisible Enemy

 

Kevin C.

Chicago: A City on the Rise

 

Honorable Mentions

 

Coleman C. and Russell M.

The 1968 Democratic Convention: War, Politics, Civil Right, and Corruption converge in Chicago 

 

Hannah S.

The Windy City Blues

 

Tim T.L.

Haymarket Riots: Anarchy or Reform 

 

Andrew G.

Conflict hits the Killing Floor

 

Evelyn P.

The fight for the 8-hour workday

 

 

 

2007-2008 History Fair Projects traveling to State

“Conflict in the Court”

Emily D,

Julia M.

“House Ahead of its Time: The Story of the Robie House”

Emily B.

Sarrah S.

“Invincible, Invisible Enemy: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918”

Joshua B.

“Saving the Chicago River : 1830-1920”

Michael M.

Drew G.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

St. Mary Elementary School graduates have been named 2008 Illinois State Scholar Finalists:

David C.

Mary L.

Alexander M.

Nicholas M.

Martin R.

 

St. Mary Band members performed at the Chicago AREA MUSIC DIRECTORS SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST

FIRST PLACE

Kelly F.-Clarinet

Patrick M.-Baritone

Jack T.-Drums

Rebecca W.-Trumpet

Ceazar C.-Trumpet

Michael M.-Clarinet

Raquel Rodriguez.-Flute

Stephanie R.-Flute

David D.-Clarinet

Emily B.-Flute

Emily D.-Flute

Danielle L.-Piano

Emily B. / Emily D.-Flute Duet

Seond Place

Coleman C.-Baritone

Danielle L.-Trombone

Kovas K.--Trumpet

Perfect Score

Amy A.-Flute

Julia B.-Flute

Winners of Illinois State Science Fair in Champaign-Urbana

Carolyn P. and Lija S.

received a gold medal and special award of $200.00

Matt B. and Chris R.

Nancy G. and Feranda A.

also received a gold medal.

Keith J. and Joe K.

received a silver medal.

 

Students who received 1st Place Superior Ribbons at Illinois State History Fair Expo

Emily Beltran
Sarrah Spohnholtz

Emily Durkin
Julia May

Michael Mahoney
Drew Gresik

Josh Burda

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated May 9, 2008