Past News :::
Mothers & Daughters Enjoy Booktalks!
The first-ever Mother-Daughter Booktalk held on February 13th wa
s
a success. "Girls Read" was the theme of the February 13th ESP (Enrich-Support-Provide) program
held at the North Campus Library. Almost 50 moms and daughters enjoyed booktalking by
celebrity Nancy Schwerin (FCS Interior and Fashion Design instructor) and tasty treats
provided by Kate Ebner and Danielle Mackovitch (FCS Foods instructo
rs).
Librarians Kelley Gibson, Carol Henry, and Nancy Richter also booktalked, and Marilyn Zimny helped
coordinate the event. After the booktalks, which were centered around topics mothers and
daughters would equally enjoy, each attendee took home a free paperback copy (or two) of a
highlighted book. Books were purchased using grant funds. Several ESP Booktalk evenings
are held throughout the year.
Children & Parents Enjoy Holiday Write Night
The snow began to fall just as the first guests arrived for Holiday Write Night.
Approximately 350 children attended with their parents, and almost 250 LT
student volunteers
assisted. Activities included writing letters to Santa, creating holiday cards, face painting
and much more. LT's mascot Noil was on hand for picture taking, and entertainment was provided by
LT student musicians and WLTL radio station. Everyone enjoyed the delicious punch and cookies
from the Chef's Club.
LT READS! Summer BBQ
Perfect weather and happy students "hot dogging" for the camera - what better way to celebrate
the second annual LT READS summer reading program!
Over 70 students and new faculty members attended the August 17th
cookout which took place in the new South Campus patio. Musical entertainment provided
by WLTL gave a lively beat to the event. Students enjoyed mingling with each other, meeting
the new teachers, and even tossing frisbees on the field. The BBQ was open to all
students who read at least one book from the
summer reading lists
and completed a postcard with their comments about the book. Postcards
could either be mailed in or dropped off at various locations.
Mr. Scott Eggerding, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
, MC'd the event, and
Mr. Dave Franson, Principal, was the grill master. All students received
goody bags containing items donated by local businesses, and prize drawings were held
Homework Nights Held
Nikita Hulbert, African-American Student Liaison, works with students in the SC library during a recent Homework Night. This program, which is facilitated by Hulbert, is one of several that allows students time to focus on academics and bond socially through activities like basketball after homework assignments are completed. Homework Nights will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the SC library.