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Dear LT Community,
I would like to welcome you all to the 2010-2011 school year. The start of a new year brings many changes, but our dedication to the LT traditions of pride and excellence remains the same. Our main focus this year will be on more students learning more and encouraging greater personal and academic growth for all students.

As the school year approaches, I am proud to reflect upon our previous successes. Last year, LT celebrated the achievements of a diverse student body. We cheered the Lions on to two first place finishes in state athletic competitions. We were humbled by the academic prowess of our students as they earned a record high mean ACT score, performed admirably on the greatest number of Advanced Placement tests LT has ever administered and confirmed their strengths as 216 students were named Illinois State Scholars. We were awed as our century-old student newspaper, Lion, placed fourth in a national competition, 19 students were named All-State musicians and radio station WLTL was again lauded as the top high school station in the nation.

This year, we are ready to face new challenges. The application and support of our First Class Principles ensures that every student will have the opportunity to succeed and further their aesthetic and moral development. Our sustained focus on Professional Learning Communities will continue to build a foundation for our faculty and staff to improve student learning and increase academic achievement. We are fortunate to have a very strong financial base to support our students as well. In fact, LT was awarded a triple A bond rating from Standard and Poors, and was again named to the best of four financial profile categories as determined by the State Board of Education. As superintendent, I will continue to strive for greater student achievement, open communication and fiscal responsibility.

With your help, we plan to make this year even better than the last. By joining the LT Community Advisory Council, the Parent Teacher Council or the Boosters Club, you are demonstrating an interest in your child's education and inspiring them to become involved at LT. Your support will also aid us in welcoming more than 900 freshmen families to our school, providing them with a foundation for future successes.

LT appreciates your continued support and dedication to our students. I am eager to work with all of you to provide our students with another year of engaging educational experiences.
                     
Sincerely,

Timothy B. Kilrea, Ed.D.
Superintendent