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The LJHS Science Olympiad team
qualified for the State competition again!
While they have successfully continued their
tradition of excellence by qualifying for the State
contest in eight of the past nine years, they have also
kept in mind their motto “Have fun! Do your best!”
You might be wondering, “What is Science Olympiad?” Science
Olympiad is a competition in which students participate in various
“events” related to scientific disciplines. During the eight month season,
the almost 40 members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams compete in
two Invitationals and the Regional competition against
teams from the across Chicagoland area. Students represent
LJHS as they work in teams of 2-3 members in study, lab and
building events that span the disciplines of earth science, biology,
chemistry, physics and engineering.
This past spring, our LJHS Science Olympiad team traveled to the University of Illinois to compete in
the 2014-15 State Tournament. The team returned to Lisle with an impressive 11 medals and captured
the championship trophy in their division.
Natalie Keigher, LJHS team sponsor, describes a Science Olympiad competition as a “science track meet” during
which several different events run simultaneously and participants have the opportunity to collaborate and apply their
creative problem solving skills. She says of the program, “The Science Olympiad program is an amazing opportunity for
our students to integrate a love of science and application of academic skills in a creative, team-oriented atmosphere. “
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The LHS Jazz Ensemble
The Lisle High School Jazz Ensemble was honored with an invitation to perform at the 2015 Illinois Music
Educators Association (ILMEA) All-State Conference held in Peoria, Illinois this past January.
The Lisle High School Jazz Ensemble is composed of accomplished Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
musicians who are dedicated to sharing jazz music with our schools and community. Performing
throughout the year at various community events and festivals, this opportunity to showcase the
sweet sounds of jazz at the ILMEA Conference showcased Lisle CUSD 202’s fine music department
at the state level.
The LHS Jazz Ensemble is directed by Mr. Scott Gumina, Band
Director at Lisle High School. Mr. Gumina has been an
educator in the Lisle CUSD 202 band program in grades 5-12
since 1998. He currently conducts the Symphonic and Concert
Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, Percussion
Studies, Jazz Combo and teaches the Electronic Music Class.
Mr. Gumina is an accomplished musician himself performing with
the professional jazz ensemble Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra.
Lisle CUSD 202 is proud of the outstanding
accomplishments of our LHS Jazz
Ensemble.
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