Lake Park High School

Scholarship Information Packet

Educational Foundation

2015 - 2016

This packet contains information students should read before applying for a scholarship administered by the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation. Students will find information about the various scholarships available and the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Following is a brief description of the Foundation-administered scholarships.

Altier Scholarship – $500 will be awarded to four graduating students planning to pursue a two-year degree program at the College of DuPage, another community college, or attend an accredited trade school. (Pages 5-6)

Amanda Jane Dombrowski Memorial Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student planning to attend an accredited trade school, technical institute, community college, or a four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree; who is a current member of the Lake Park High School girls’ soccer team and displayed leadership and sportsmanship while serving as a positive role model for younger players; and who displayed a passion and commitment to the LPHS soccer program. (Pages 7-8)

Barclay Family Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student planning to attend a four-year accredited college/university, community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school. (Pages 9-10)

Chris Frizzelle Memorial Scholarship - $500 will be awarded to two graduating students who are currently members of the boys’ soccer team; who overcame or are attempting to overcome some type of challenge; and who plan to attend an accredited trade school, technical institute, community college, or a four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree. (Pages 11-12)

Daniel Christophe, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student who is a current member of the Lake Park High School Marching Band, Student Council, Class Council, S.A.D.D., National Honors Society, or Snowball (planner or attendant) and who plans to attend a four-year college/university program leading to a degree. (Pages 13-14)

Don Lovelace Memorial Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student planning to attend an accredited four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree and major in health, driver education, physical education, or related fields. (Pages 15-16)

DMG Perseverance Scholarship - $500 will be awarded to a graduating student. (Pages 17-18)

Dr. Gary Annunziata Scholarship - $500 will be awarded to two graduating students planning to attend the College of DuPage. (Pages 19-20)

G. H. Elliott Memorial Scholarship – $500 will be awarded to a graduating student who has been accepted as a full-time student in an industrial technology or vocational degree or certificate program at an accredited school. (Pages 21-22)

Italian-American Club Scholarship - $250 will be awarded to two graduating students planning to attend an accredited trade school, technical institute, community college, or four-year college/university in a program leading to a certificate or degree. (Pages 23-24)

Itasca Lions Club Scholarship - $500 will be awarded to a graduating community service-oriented student from Itasca who is planning to attend an accredited four-year college/university or community college and who preferably desires to pursue a field of study that would help him or her foster a more humanitarian world. (Pages 25-26)

Joseph Cychosz Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student planning to attend an accredited college/university program leading to a certificate or degree, who demonstrates financial need, and who plans to major in education, public service, engineering, or science. (Pages 27-28)

Lake Park Foundation EXCEL Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to four graduating students who demonstrated excellence while at Lake Park High School; who plan to enroll in a four-year college/university or junior/community college; and who participated in athletics, activities, and or community service activities. (Pages 29-30)

Lake Park Foundation Gene Swierczewski Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to a graduating student planning to attend an Illinois public state college or university and major in Languages, English, Political Science, Sociology, or Communications. (Pages 31-32)

Kevin Neis Scholarship - $1000 will be awarded to two graduating students planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college/university and participate competitively in cross country and/or track and field. (Pages 33-34)

Scott Bradley Memorial Scholarship - $1500 will be awarded to a graduating student who was a member of the Lake Park High School wrestling team that plans to attend an accredited four-year college/ university program leading to a degree. (Pages 35-36)

***IMPORTANT: STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ANY OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD***

1. Read the detailed description of the scholarship(s) they are interested in (see page numbers above) and note the specific requirements for that/those scholarship(s).

2. Complete the Common Scholarship Application – available at www.lphs.org.

3. Answer the specific essay question(s) for the scholarship(s) for which they are applying.

4. For each scholarship being applied for, print a hard copy of (a) the completed Common Scholarship Application, (b) the essay(s) for that scholarship, and (c) the required letter(s) of recommendation for that scholarship. (Note: Students applying for more than one scholarship may use a recommendation letter more than once as long as it meets the requirements of a particular scholarship.)

5. Turn all materials noted in #4 to Ms. Marjorie Frank in the West Campus counseling office.

NOTE: Applications will not be considered if incomplete or if the appropriate support materials are not turned in by the identified deadline date for the scholarship for which a student is applying.

Lake Park High School Educational Foundation

The Lake Park Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the Altier Scholarship to provide financial assistance to four students who are planning to pursue a two-year degree program at the College of DuPage, another community college, or attend an accredited trade school.

The Altier Scholarship, established by Noreen Altier, honors Lake Park community residents Donald and Donny Altier.

To be eligible for the Alter Scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a Lake Park High School graduate of the Class of 2016.

• plan to enroll in a two-year degree program at the College of DuPage, another community college, or attend an accredited trade school.

• have a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale.

• complete the Common Scholarship Application.

• submit an unofficial transcript of all high school classes.

• submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

· submit the essays as noted on the following page.

The completed application and required support material must be submitted to the West Campus Career Center by no later than Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Altier Scholarship will be awarded to four selected recipients at Scholarship and Awards Night on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

A $500 check will be processed after the recipient has submitted a copy of a tuition bill showing enrollment as a full-time student at the College of DuPage. Please send this documentation to the Lake Park Educational Foundation at 590 S. Medinah Road, Roselle, Illinois 60172. The check will be issued after July 1, 2016, and the request must be filed no later than June 30, 2017.

(Altier Scholarship)

The following essays should be completed (using a word processor) and a hard copy of your essays along with a copy of the Common Scholarship Application and required letter of recommendation should be given to Ms. Marjorie Frank in the West Campus counseling office by Thursday, March 10, 2016. Make sure your name, student I.D. number, and the name of the scholarship for which you are applying also appear on your essays and letter of recommendation.

Essay #1

Describe in 1-2 pages (250 words maximum) an obstacle or personal challenge that you faced, how you overcame this challenge, and what you learned from this experience that will help you in the future.

Essay #2

Provide a 1-2 page (250 words maximum) biography of yourself, including any special circumstances that the scholarship committee should be aware of in considering your application and how this scholarship will help you attain your educational and career goals.

Lake Park High School Educational Foundation

The family of Amanda Jane Dombrowski and the Lake Park Educational Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of one scholarship in her memory. Amanda graduated from Lake Park High School in 2001 and later attended the University of Iowa. While at Lake Park, she was an integral member of the girls’ soccer team. Amanda lived with great passion for her family and friends, which carried into her life as a teacher, mentor, and caregiver for children. In her memory, Amanda’s family wishes to award one $1,000 scholarship to a deserving Lake Park High School student.

To be eligible for the Amanda Jane Dombrowski Memorial Scholarship, the applicant must:

· be a Lake Park High School graduate of the Class of 2016.

· be a current member of the Lake Park High School girls’ soccer team who has displayed leadership and sportsmanship and has served as a positive role model for younger players.

· have displayed passion and commitment towards the LPHS soccer program.

· plan to attend an accredited trade school, technical institute, community college, or a four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree.

· have a current cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 5.0 scale.

· complete the Common Scholarship Application.

· submit an unofficial transcript of all high school classes.

· submit a letter or recommendation from a teacher.

· submit the essays noted on the following page.

The completed application and required support material must be submitted to the West Campus Career Center by no later than Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Amanda Dombrowski Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to the selected recipient at the Scholarship and Awards Night on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

It is the responsibility of the scholarship winner to determine that this award from the Lake Park Educational Foundation will not interfere with NCAA eligibility.

A $1,000 check will be processed after the recipient has submitted a copy of a tuition bill showing enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited trade school, technical institute, junior college, or a four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree. Please send this information to the Lake Park Educational Foundation at 590 S. Medinah Road, Roselle, Illinois 60172. The check will be issued after July 1, 2016, and the request must be filed no later than June 30, 2017.

(Amanda Jane Dombrowski Memorial Scholarship)

ESSAY #1

Explain in 1-2 pages (250 words maximum) why you need this scholarship. What sets you apart from others?

ESSAY #2

ESSAY #3

Describe in 1-2 pages (250 words maximum) how you have displayed leadership, sportsmanship, and a commitment to the Lake Park High School girls’ soccer program.

Lake Park High School Educational Foundation

The Lake Park Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of a $1,000 Barclay Family Scholarship to provide financial assistance to a student who is planning to pursue his/her post-secondary education at a four-year college/university, a community college, a technical institute, or an accredited trade school.

The Barclay Family Scholarship was established in honor of Barclay family members Kathy (Barclay) Goedeker (Class of 1971), Andy Barclay (Class of 1974), Betty (Barclay) Bentley (Class of 1975), Kelly (Barclay) Deterding (Class of 1979), Gavin Barclay (Class of 1980), and Ellen (Barclay) Watkins (Class of 1982), all alumni of Lake Park High School, and Kay (Barclay) Cahill who was a Lake Park High School staff member for 27 years and currently serves as secretary on the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

To be eligible for the Barclay Family Scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a Lake Park High School graduate of the Class of 2016.

• have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a 5.0 scale.

· have been actively involved in Lake Park athletics and/or activities for at least 4 semesters.

• complete the Common Scholarship Application.

• submit an unofficial transcript of all high school classes.

• submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

• submit an essay as noted on the following page.

The application for this scholarship is available on-line at the Lake Park High School website. The completed application and required support material must be submitted to the West Campus Career Center by no later than Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Barclay Family Scholarship will be awarded to the selected recipient at Scholarship and Awards Night on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

A $1,000 check will be processed after the recipient has submitted a copy of a tuition bill showing enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited trade school, technical institute, community college, or a four-year college/university program leading to a certificate or degree. Please send this documentation to the Lake Park Educational Foundation at 590 S. Medinah Road, Roselle, Illinois 60172. The check will be issued after July 1, 2016, and the request must be filed no later than June 30, 2017.

(Barclay Family Scholarship)

The following essay should be completed (using a word processor) and a hard copy of your essay along with a copy of the Common Scholarship Application and required letter of recommendation should be given to Ms. Marjorie Frank in the West Campus counseling office by Thursday, March 10, 2016. Make sure your name, student I.D. number, and the name of the scholarship for which you are applying also appear on your essays and letter of recommendation.

Essay #1

Lake Park High School Educational Foundation

The family of Chris Frizzelle and the Lake Park Educational Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship in his memory. Chris was a valued member of the Lake Park High School staff for twenty-one years. In addition to working in the Technology Department, he was also an integral part of the Lake Park soccer team for many years, where he served in a variety of capacities, including assistant coach and announcer for the boys’ team and head soccer coach and announcer for the girls’ team. In his memory, his family wishes to award two $500 scholarships to deserving Lake Park High School students.