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Students of the Month
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(Family and Consumer Science), Alaa Awad (ELL),
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2nd row (l. to r.): Bairbre Connolly (Music), Brian
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Institute Day (no student attendance)
Classes reconvene
Late Start
Athletic Booster Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
SCO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Student Services Meeting
Late Start
Mid-year Graduation Ceremony at Sandburg
Martin Luther King Day - no school
Music Booster Meeting
Building and Finance Meeting
Late Start
Incoming Freshman Pre-Registration
Market Day
Late Start
Board of Education Meeting, Sandburg, 7 p.m.
Incoming Freshman Registration
The many faces of Stagg High School... Stagg High School is a collage of amazing students doing amazing things.
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Principal’s Message
What’s Inside
Charger Pride:
JANUARY 2015
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Principal’s Message
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Learning
Art Department News
PAGE 4
Guidance
Careers – Sophomores
Revisit Career Cruising
Course Selection and
Registration Process
Stagg High School Staff Recognition
PAGE 5
Learning
Business Students Take Part in
Interview Workshop
Health Services Department
PAGE 6
Learning
Deans’ Office
Catch a Rising Star
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Learning / Community
Involvement
What’s Playing In The
Music Department
Track & Field Season is Upon Us!
Candlelight Bowl
Parent Group News
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School Calendar
Learning / Community Involvement
Dear Stagg Chargers,
Happy New Year! On behalf of the administration and staff at Stagg, I hope that
everyone had an enjoyable, refreshing winter break! With the New Year comes a new
semester. The beginning of 2015 is a very busy time for students and staff at Amos
Alonzo Stagg High School, and it is important to approach this time of year with a sense
of renewal.
We have made some slight changes to Period 2 Intervention Days in order to continuously improve the programming offered to our students. Beginning second semester, any
student who has received multiple failures during the first semester will be required to
attend an intensive study program and will not be able to attend either larger group study
areas including the Commons and the PAC. Parents of students who will be
participating in this program will be notified in the first weeks of the semester.
Stagg High School continues to make safety our number one priority as we enter the New
Year. As always, all of our safety procedures are reviewed with students at the beginning
of each semester. In addition, we work closely with emergency services including Palos
Hills Police and North Palos Fire Protection District on our emergency plans and procedures. We ask that students and parents remember that school safety
is everyone’s responsibility. The following guidelines will help ensure a safe place for your
children to learn and grow:
1. Review Stagg High School’s Student Handbook with your child.
2. Report any concern regarding school safety to the school immediately,
even if you are unsure if it is rumor or hearsay.
3. Utilize Stagg’s Anonymous Safety and Security Tip Line at
708-974-7400, ext. 7222.
4. Please call the school and arrange an appointment if you need to see
school staff. Drop in or unannounced visits are discouraged.
5. Remind your child that they must never prop open any school doors
or open doors for ANYONE in the school.
6. As in the past, all visitors during the school day must present a valid form
of identification.
7. Remember that 111th in front of Stagg High School is now a School Zone
and speed limits have changed. Please be extra careful when
driving around our school to help keep our students safe.
8. Remind your child of safe behavior when they leave the school,
including crossing at the crosswalks and on the bus.
9. Please discuss with your child the dangers and repercussions of the use of
drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Research shows that children, whose parents
discuss these topics with them, are less likely to abuse them.
10. Students must keep their school ID on their person whenever at school or
at a school function.
Many of our seniors have been anxiously awaiting acceptance letters to colleges,
universities, and career preparation programs. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are
beginning the course selection process for next year. The Class of 2019 have completed
their EXPLORE placement exams and will begin to select their classes next month.
Students and staff are also focused on high-stakes tests such as the ACT, PARCC
Assessments, and Advanced Placement.
Pay close attention to deadlines. Information contained in the school newsletter, daily
announcements, and the school and district websites contain important information.
Students will continue to receive information regarding graduation and events
surrounding their senior year. Please pay attention to the information sent home
this semester so you are aware of all the requirements surrounding this process.
The course selection process will begin shortly for current freshmen, sophomores
and juniors. We believe that the course selection process should be a collaborative experience between students, their parents, and the school. We ask students to
challenge themselves in making future decisions and stretch themselves when selecting
courses of study…an “easy semester” is a wasted semester.
Finally, we encourage parents to participate in your child’s high school experience by
becoming involved in one of our parent organizations. Stagg Community Organization
(SCO), Music Boosters and Athletic Boosters are a few examples of organizations that positively impact our students on a daily basis. Resolve to get involved!
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
What’s Playing In The
Happy New Year!
Music Department
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Thanks to all who volunteered their time at the POMS
competition. It was a great success.
Our 3rd Annual Spectrum Concerts were held on Tuesday, December 9th and
Wednesday, December 10th, respectively. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to hear our fine musicians at Stagg spread their holiday cheer!
Attention: any and all basketball parents - we need your
help in running the concession stand during all home
basketball games. Stop in concessions and sign up or
e-mail the Athletic Booster club to sign up. Thank you!
IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) auditions are but the beginning of
what culminates with the IMEA All State Festival taking place January 28-31,
2015 at the Peoria Civic Center. This year, those students who have
advanced to the State Festival include:
On behalf of the Athletic Boosters, we hope everyone had
a good holiday. Thank you to all who have assisted us this
semester!!!
Andrew DeAngelis
Dominic Demma
Anthony Hansen
Warren Wudtke
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Band
Honors Chorus
All-State Chorus
Band
French Horn
Tenor 1
Bass 2
Trombone
This is quite an honor for the students to be selected, given that Stagg is part
of District I, which is the largest of the nine districts in the state of Illinois.
District I encompasses a large portion of the southwest suburbs, and the
entire city of Chicago. Since it is the largest district in the state, it is the most
competitive, with over 2,000 students auditioning for positions in one of the
district ensembles! Congratulations to these fine musicians!
Jazz Band is in full swing! Upcoming Jazz events include the
New Trier Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 7th, a performance at Hackney’s on February 18th, and a performance at a
recording studio in Nashville! In addition, the Jazz Band and
Business Casual will be performing at the annual Pops concert on March 4th. Come out and enjoy some wonderful
entertainment by our talented musicians!
Thanks to all for your continued support of our programs!
Track & Field Season is Upon Us!
Track and Field is one of the few sports at Stagg that does not have tryouts
so it is a perfect sport for those who are die hard “trackster’s,” those who are
in transition from another sport, and those who are looking to join a new sport.
The first day of the season is Tuesday, January 20th and all grade levels and
athletic abilities are welcome to participate!
To be eligible for participation, every athlete must have an updated physical
and parent permission form. Both of these documents can be found on
https://stagg.8to18.com.
If you have any questions, please see Coach Gaido in Room 321 or
Coach Smith in Room 537.
Candlelight Bowl
Tickets should be purchased by January 15th for the
candlelight bowl that benefits the SCO’s scholarship
fund. Registration begins at 9:30 p.m., and bowling
starts at 10 p.m. on February 14 at Oak Forest Bowl.
The $25 per person fee includes two games of bowling, rental shoes, a buffet and desserts. Non-bowlers
pay $15 per person. Cash bar, split-the-pot raffle and
raffle baskets will be available. Teachers, staff, parents and community
members are invited. Those who cannot attend may donate a raffle prize.
Buy tickets online at www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAKFOREST/IL/Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-DayCandlelight-Bowl#.VIHvqb47bHh
For information, e-mail Vicki Sladowski at staggSCO@gmail.com.
SCO
The Stagg Community Organization is working to keep
parents informed and connected with a January 12 meeting
focused on Twitter and its role at Stagg, and a candlelight
bowl benefit set for Valentine’s Day on February 14. The
SCO is also partnering with local boutique Elegant Couture
to raise money for its scholarship fund.
The meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, features
District 230 technology director John Connolly who will
discuss Twitter and its role in communication at Stagg.
Although e-mail and all-calls continue to be important
tools, Twitter is increasingly being used to communicate,
thanks to its ability to provide brief information quickly.
Teachers, coaches and music groups use Twitter to alert
parents and students about practices, meetings and competitions, and school officials can provide information about
emergencies such as extended evacuations.
John Connolly will show parents how they can sign up for
Twitter using devices at the meeting. Those without smart
phones can learn how to set up Twitter on their computer
to receive alerts via e-mail. Parents who already use
Twitter can follow @StaggHighSchool to receive tweets
from Principal Eric Olsen.
Mark your calendars for the February SCO meeting on
February 9th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 605.
Boutique Benefit
Elegant Couture is offering a special opportunity for the
SCO to benefit from sales from their boutique at 12236 S.
Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. The store is donating a
dress worth up to $400 for the senior party raffle and is
donating 5% of purchases by Stagg students to the SCO
(just show a student ID). All senior girls on a varsity sports
team can have a $25 gift card toward their purchase of a
dress, and layaway is available. A special Stagg event will
take place January 25 at the store so students can see
styles from the collection modeled and set up an appointment to try on dresses another day.
Elegant Couture specializes in prom and special occasion
dresses, and carries shoes, clutches and accessories.
The boutique’s specialty is “red carpet service” for
customers, and the store registers dresses so no two
appear at the same prom. For information, visit
www.ElegantCouture.com or call (708) 671-8682.
Spirit Scarves
Keep warm with bright orange spirit “SCOrves” sold in two
sizes, small and regular, for $20. They feature the Stagg
logo and pockets to keep hands warm or hold cell phones.
Order forms are at the North Door (N1) entrance, via
e-mail at StaggSCO@gmail.com or at staggsco.weebly.com.
Delivery takes two to three weeks.
Learning
Learning
Deans’ Office
Catch a Rising Star
Welcome Back!
Dear Friends of Stagg High School:
In an effort to make 2nd semester run
smoothly for you and your student,
here are a few reminders from the
Deans’ office…
“Evening with the Stars” is a recognition program unique to Stagg High School and a
complement to the various other end-of-the-year celebrations. The purpose of this program
is to recognize individuals (teacher, staff, administrator, student, or community member) who
have helped to make Stagg High School a great place.
● Please remember that 111th Street outside of Stagg is a 20 mile per hour
school zone. Use caution before and
after school.
● The deans will present a video to all
advisory classes the first week of
semester 2 to remind students of our
expectations and the handbook.
● Please remind students to always lock
their belongings while at school.
Students are discouraged from bringing
valuable items to school as the District
is not responsible for loss or theft.
We highly encourage families to take
advantage of GPS trackers that may
be available on many cell phones in
case a phone is lost.
● Please plan accordingly when driving
to school during inclement weather.
Allow extra time to arrive to school
safely and on time.
● If you ever have a safety related
concern, please contact the Deans’
Office at 708-974-7494 so that we
can assist you immediately.
School Closing Information
In the event that District 230 needs to
close school because of inclement weather
or for some other emergency, check these
sources for information between 6:00 a.m.
and 7:00 a.m.
Radio:
WGN AM 720 and WBBM AM
780
Art Department News
The following lists of criteria are examples of reasons individuals have received this
recognition in the past:
Students:
Staff:
Community Members:
夝 Exceptional student
effort and/or exceptional
improvement in life-long
learning skills
夝 Be creative thinkers and
have problem solving
skills
夝 Organizational
effectiveness and
leadership
夝 Interpersonal skills
夝 Good team player/
cooperative
夝 Positive role model for
both staff and students
夝 Works outside the boundary of regular school day
夝 Undisputed positive
attitude towards others
夝 Exceptional teacher
mentor
夝 Life-long learner,
risk taker
夝 Someone who loves
helping others, never
thinking twice about it
夝 Volunteers unconditionally: committees, sports,
boosters, etc.
夝 Shares in the growth
of Stagg High School
夝 For distinguished work
Parents can nominate staff and vice-versa. Students can nominate staff and vice-versa.
Once the “nominees” have been selected, a reception will be held on Wednesday, April 15th
to recognize them. Honorees are encouraged to invite their families to join them during the
evening. The “nominator” will present a one-minute speech sharing the reason for this person’s
contributions to Stagg High School!
Sincerely,
The Evening with the Stars Committee
Nominations are due to the Main Office by Tuesday, March 24th by 1 p.m. (no exceptions)!
The reception will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
“Evening with the Stars”
Person being nominated: ____________________________________________________
Television: CBS 2, NBC 5, ABC 7, WGN
9, FOX 32 and CLTV News
Nominee’s address: ________________________________________________________
Online:
Please give a detailed explanation about this person’s exceptional contributions to making
Stagg High School a better place! You are not limited to this space.
School
Activities:
http://district.d230.org or
www.EmergencyClosings.com
A decision to cancel athletic
competitions, co-curricular
contests, concerts and other
events scheduled on a day
when the school has been
closed will be made later
that day.
PROM PARENT MEETING
Mark your calendars! If your son or
daughter is planning to attend the
Prom, a parent must attend the Prom
Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March
3rd at 7 p.m. We look forward to
using that evening to share
important information with you!
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Nominator’s Name: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________________
Phone Number: Home_________________________
Work___________________Cell ________________
Email ______________________________________
Nominations can be mailed to:
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
8015 W. 111th Street
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Attn: Mary Ventura
Nominations can also be
dropped off in the Main Office
or sent as an email attachment to
mventura@d230.org
The Recognition Reception will be Wednesday, April 15th
Fall Art Festival
On Friday November 21, 2014 the Art Department hosted its first ever Fall Art Fest in the
Performing Arts Center Lobby from periods 1-8. The festival was open to students in advisories
and study halls during the school day. Students had the opportunity to view artwork created by
their fellow students and view live demonstrations.
Student work was on display from the various art courses taught at Stagg. The demonstrations
were given by students in ceramics, jewelry, painting and photography. Refreshments were served.
Student Artwork
on Display in the
Community
On Thursday December 4, 2014
the Craig Moore State Farm
Agency held an art reception for
Stagg and Sandburg students.
Artwork from both schools will be
on display until February 6, 2015.
The State Farm office is located
at 12726 S. Harlem Avenue in
Palos Heights.
Art Department
Courses at a Glance
The Stagg Art Department
offers a variety of courses
which include:
● Art & Design
● Black & White Photography
● Advanced Black & White
Photography
● Color Photography
(Digital Photography)
● Ceramics
● Advanced Ceramics
● Computer Art
● Advanced Computer Art
● Drawing, Advanced Drawing
● Illustration
● Interdisciplinary Art &
Geometry
● Advertising Art
● Jewelry
● Painting
● Sculpture
● Independent Study
2015 Art Department
Events:
Annual 8th Grade Art Day
January 2015
McCord Gallery Stagg
Student Art Show
dates to be announced
Moraine Valley High School
Art Show
March 2015
Stagg Spring Art Show
May 2015
Guidance
Careers —
Sophomores Revisit
Career Cruising
The Guidance Department revisited
Career Cruising with sophomores during
the months of November and December
with students assigned to Career Cruising
Lab during Advisory period 2. A 4-year
course plan was developed with each
student. Career Cruising is an Internetbased career exploration and planning
tool your child uses to explore career and
college options and develop a career plan.
Career Cruising can be accessed from
school, from home, or wherever your son
or daughter has access to the Internet.
Features of the program include:
● Interest and Skills Assessment –
a world-renowned career assessment
tool to help people identify suitable
career options based on their interests
and skills
● Career Profiles – thorough and up to
date information about hundreds of
different occupations, including direct
links between careers and college
programs
● Multimedia Interviews – interviews
with real people in each occupation,
which add depth and realism to career
profiles
● College and Financial Aid
Information – comprehensive college
and financial aid information, with a
number of useful search tools to help
students find the right college and the
right scholarships
● Electronic Career/Education
Portfolio – available online, so
students can develop their education
and career plans from wherever they
access Career Cruising
● Resume Builder – integrated with the
portfolio to help students format and
print professional looking resumes
quickly and easily
To find out more about Career Cruising,
we encourage you to login using the
school’s access information:
Login at: www.careercruising.com
Enter Username: Stagg
Enter Password: Careers
Click on “Start Career Cruising” to begin
Students login through their personal
portfolio.
Username: D230-“Student ID #”
Password: 8 digit birthdate.
Learning
Pre-Registration/Information Night Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Incoming Freshmen and Parents
The Pre-registration/Information Night for the
Class of 2019 will be held from 7:00 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st for
parents and students of incoming freshmen.
Students will receive their placement test
results and course recommendations for
freshmen year.
A presentation is scheduled to address
questions. There will be opportunities to ask
individual questions and hear information
about Stagg Honors and AP Programs
from teachers and students. This is a very
important evening that you don’t want to miss.
Course Selection and Registration Process
The Guidance Department has begun preparing students for the registration process for
the 2015-16 school year. Prior to registration,
students attend a curriculum fair and general
registration meetings given by their counselors
and are also given their Course Registration
Sheets. Parents receive registration information from Stagg in the mail early in January.
Included in this mailing are course level
recommendations in English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, and World Languages as well
as sample of the course selection sheets.
During January or February each student
will meet individually with his/her counselor
to register for next year’s courses. Updating
the student’s four-year plan, reviewing credit
status, checking graduation requirements and
evaluating educational goals are important
components of the registration process. All
students maintain their 4-year course plan
in Career Cruising. “My Course Plan” allows
students to search careers and Stagg
courses to lead to those careers.
Registration is a very important process, and
it is imperative for students to be prepared at
the time of registration. We highly encourage
all parents to be involved in the course
selection process. Parents are asked to
sign the registration forms prior to registration
appointments showing their approval of their
student’s course selection. Questions regarding your student’s course recommendations
should be directed to the specific teacher.
Business Students Take Part in Interview Workshop
On Tuesday, November 18th, students from
Ms. Kuyper’s Career Planning class and
Mr. Duffy’s Career Internship class participated in an Interview Workshop aimed at
preparing students for life after high school.
The workshop was an opportunity for the
students to use many of the skills they have
been learning about in their business classes.
The skills include things like learning about
the power of a strong resume and the
importance of making a positive first
impression with a strong handshake.
These are some of the important skills
required as students get ready to enter
a very competitive job market.
Students had a chance to practice their
interview skills as they sat for a series of
mock interviews with a number of volunteers.
The volunteers came from a variety of
different professions including bankers,
an insurance broker, a financial planner and
a restaurant owner. During each of their
interviews, the students were evaluated on
how well they were prepared and how they
presented themselves. Following their
interviews, the volunteers offered the
students some feedback about how to
be successful going forward.
In addition to practicing interviews, the conference also allowed the business students
an opportunity to see different presentations
focused on some of the skills they will need
Health Services Department
Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2016
Junior Parent College
Information Night
“Gearing up for College!”
The Guidance Department will host a college
information night in our Stagg Auditorium on
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Navigating the College Search
● College Applications
● Visiting a College Campus
● How to Make Your College Application Standout
This presentation is geared towards the Class of 2016.
However, all parents and students are welcome to
attend. Hope to see you there.
Financial Aid
Attention Senior Parents: Back by popular demand,
the Guidance Department along with ISAC is once
again proud to host FAFSA Completion Night on
February 10, 2015. This is a great opportunity to
get one-on-one assistance filing your online FAFSA.
There will be two time slots to choose from: 4:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Space is
limited and a reservation is required to attend.
If you are interested, please contact Erin Samec,
Guidance Counselor, at 708-974-7445 or email
esamec@d230.org to reserve your spot.
Stagg High School
Staff Recognition
Each month, a “Charger Pride”
award is given to one certified and
one non-certified staff member.
They are selected by nomination
from their peers and are eligible to
receive the annual “Jack Doyle
Charger Pride” award at the end of
the school year. In addition, a staff
member is selected as “Someone
You Should Know.” This individual
is recognized for their important
contribution to the students, staff,
and Stagg community.
Staff recognized for
November
Certified Staff
Nevien Shaabneh
English Department
Non-Certified Staff
Debbie Ragan
Stagg Food Service Supervisor
Someone You Should Know
Margaret Lading
Speech Pathologist
to be successful professionals. A representative from Men’s Warehouse spoke to the
students about how to “Dress for Success”
and the importance of making a positive first
impression. A second speaker was the
owner of a local business that specialized
in marketing. He shared with them some of
his experiences as a small business owner.
He also coached them on interview skills,
the basics of selling, and the importance of
effective communication.
Beginning with the school year 2015-2016, any child entering 12th grade in
the State of Illinois will be required to show proof of having received one
dose of Meningococcal (Meningitis) conjugate vaccine on or after their 16th
birthday. If your child received a dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine
before the 16th birthday, he/she will need a second dose. A letter with this
information was mailed to all Class of 2016 students in November 2014.
The following action is needed from you at this time:
● If a dose of Meningococcal vaccine was given on or after your child’s
16th birthday, take the letter to your doctor and ask that they verify your
child has received the Meningococcal vaccine and the date it was given.
The bottom section of the letter must be filled out by your health care
provider to verify the date.
● If your child did not receive the required Meningococcal vaccine on or
after their 16th birthday, they will be required to have that immunization
prior to the start of school in August 2015.
Proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine is required and should
be submitted to the School Nurse as soon as the vaccine is given and prior
to June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to receive a schedule,
begin the school year on the first day of class or participate in Athletics until
proof of having this vaccine is received in the Nurse’s Office.
Attention Incoming Freshman - Class of 2019
Health packets will be distributed on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Each
incoming ninth grade student must have a completed physical with updated
immunizations and a pink emergency sheet turned in to the Nurse by June
1st, 2015. Students will not be able to receive their class schedule or start
school until this information is received by the nurse and in compliance
with the State of Illinois requirements. Please make your doctor or clinic
appointments early as appointments tend to fill up quickly. As always, if
you have any questions, please call the nurse’s office at 708-974-7426.
Parents and Students - As We Enter Second
Semester Here is What You Can Do to Avoid
Colds and Flu
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT – Avoid close contact with
people who are sick. When you are sick, avoid contact
with others to protect them from getting sick
STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK – Stay home from
work, school, or day care when you are sick, especially if
you have a fever (A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees
and higher.) You need to be fever free for 24 hours without
the use of Tylenol or Advil or any fever reducing medication. Following these guidelines will help prevent others
from catching your illness.
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE – Use a tissue to
cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing,
it will help to prevent others from getting sick.
WASH YOUR HANDS – Washing your hands often will
help protect you from germs..
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH –
Germs are often spread when a person touches things
that are contaminated with germs and then you touch your
eyes, nose or mouth..
Other ways to stay healthy during flu season and all year
round:
● Get plenty of sleep
● Exercise regularly
● Manage your stress level
● Drink plenty of fluids
● Eat healthful foods
These guidelines are recommended by the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Guidance
Careers —
Sophomores Revisit
Career Cruising
The Guidance Department revisited
Career Cruising with sophomores during
the months of November and December
with students assigned to Career Cruising
Lab during Advisory period 2. A 4-year
course plan was developed with each
student. Career Cruising is an Internetbased career exploration and planning
tool your child uses to explore career and
college options and develop a career plan.
Career Cruising can be accessed from
school, from home, or wherever your son
or daughter has access to the Internet.
Features of the program include:
● Interest and Skills Assessment –
a world-renowned career assessment
tool to help people identify suitable
career options based on their interests
and skills
● Career Profiles – thorough and up to
date information about hundreds of
different occupations, including direct
links between careers and college
programs
● Multimedia Interviews – interviews
with real people in each occupation,
which add depth and realism to career
profiles
● College and Financial Aid
Information – comprehensive college
and financial aid information, with a
number of useful search tools to help
students find the right college and the
right scholarships
● Electronic Career/Education
Portfolio – available online, so
students can develop their education
and career plans from wherever they
access Career Cruising
● Resume Builder – integrated with the
portfolio to help students format and
print professional looking resumes
quickly and easily
To find out more about Career Cruising,
we encourage you to login using the
school’s access information:
Login at: www.careercruising.com
Enter Username: Stagg
Enter Password: Careers
Click on “Start Career Cruising” to begin
Students login through their personal
portfolio.
Username: D230-“Student ID #”
Password: 8 digit birthdate.
Learning
Pre-Registration/Information Night Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Incoming Freshmen and Parents
The Pre-registration/Information Night for the
Class of 2019 will be held from 7:00 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st for
parents and students of incoming freshmen.
Students will receive their placement test
results and course recommendations for
freshmen year.
A presentation is scheduled to address
questions. There will be opportunities to ask
individual questions and hear information
about Stagg Honors and AP Programs
from teachers and students. This is a very
important evening that you don’t want to miss.
Course Selection and Registration Process
The Guidance Department has begun preparing students for the registration process for
the 2015-16 school year. Prior to registration,
students attend a curriculum fair and general
registration meetings given by their counselors
and are also given their Course Registration
Sheets. Parents receive registration information from Stagg in the mail early in January.
Included in this mailing are course level
recommendations in English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, and World Languages as well
as sample of the course selection sheets.
During January or February each student
will meet individually with his/her counselor
to register for next year’s courses. Updating
the student’s four-year plan, reviewing credit
status, checking graduation requirements and
evaluating educational goals are important
components of the registration process. All
students maintain their 4-year course plan
in Career Cruising. “My Course Plan” allows
students to search careers and Stagg
courses to lead to those careers.
Registration is a very important process, and
it is imperative for students to be prepared at
the time of registration. We highly encourage
all parents to be involved in the course
selection process. Parents are asked to
sign the registration forms prior to registration
appointments showing their approval of their
student’s course selection. Questions regarding your student’s course recommendations
should be directed to the specific teacher.
Business Students Take Part in Interview Workshop
On Tuesday, November 18th, students from
Ms. Kuyper’s Career Planning class and
Mr. Duffy’s Career Internship class participated in an Interview Workshop aimed at
preparing students for life after high school.
The workshop was an opportunity for the
students to use many of the skills they have
been learning about in their business classes.
The skills include things like learning about
the power of a strong resume and the
importance of making a positive first
impression with a strong handshake.
These are some of the important skills
required as students get ready to enter
a very competitive job market.
Students had a chance to practice their
interview skills as they sat for a series of
mock interviews with a number of volunteers.
The volunteers came from a variety of
different professions including bankers,
an insurance broker, a financial planner and
a restaurant owner. During each of their
interviews, the students were evaluated on
how well they were prepared and how they
presented themselves. Following their
interviews, the volunteers offered the
students some feedback about how to
be successful going forward.
In addition to practicing interviews, the conference also allowed the business students
an opportunity to see different presentations
focused on some of the skills they will need
Health Services Department
Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2016
Junior Parent College
Information Night
“Gearing up for College!”
The Guidance Department will host a college
information night in our Stagg Auditorium on
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Navigating the College Search
● College Applications
● Visiting a College Campus
● How to Make Your College Application Standout
This presentation is geared towards the Class of 2016.
However, all parents and students are welcome to
attend. Hope to see you there.
Financial Aid
Attention Senior Parents: Back by popular demand,
the Guidance Department along with ISAC is once
again proud to host FAFSA Completion Night on
February 10, 2015. This is a great opportunity to
get one-on-one assistance filing your online FAFSA.
There will be two time slots to choose from: 4:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Space is
limited and a reservation is required to attend.
If you are interested, please contact Erin Samec,
Guidance Counselor, at 708-974-7445 or email
esamec@d230.org to reserve your spot.
Stagg High School
Staff Recognition
Each month, a “Charger Pride”
award is given to one certified and
one non-certified staff member.
They are selected by nomination
from their peers and are eligible to
receive the annual “Jack Doyle
Charger Pride” award at the end of
the school year. In addition, a staff
member is selected as “Someone
You Should Know.” This individual
is recognized for their important
contribution to the students, staff,
and Stagg community.
Staff recognized for
November
Certified Staff
Nevien Shaabneh
English Department
Non-Certified Staff
Debbie Ragan
Stagg Food Service Supervisor
Someone You Should Know
Margaret Lading
Speech Pathologist
to be successful professionals. A representative from Men’s Warehouse spoke to the
students about how to “Dress for Success”
and the importance of making a positive first
impression. A second speaker was the
owner of a local business that specialized
in marketing. He shared with them some of
his experiences as a small business owner.
He also coached them on interview skills,
the basics of selling, and the importance of
effective communication.
Beginning with the school year 2015-2016, any child entering 12th grade in
the State of Illinois will be required to show proof of having received one
dose of Meningococcal (Meningitis) conjugate vaccine on or after their 16th
birthday. If your child received a dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine
before the 16th birthday, he/she will need a second dose. A letter with this
information was mailed to all Class of 2016 students in November 2014.
The following action is needed from you at this time:
● If a dose of Meningococcal vaccine was given on or after your child’s
16th birthday, take the letter to your doctor and ask that they verify your
child has received the Meningococcal vaccine and the date it was given.
The bottom section of the letter must be filled out by your health care
provider to verify the date.
● If your child did not receive the required Meningococcal vaccine on or
after their 16th birthday, they will be required to have that immunization
prior to the start of school in August 2015.
Proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine is required and should
be submitted to the School Nurse as soon as the vaccine is given and prior
to June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to receive a schedule,
begin the school year on the first day of class or participate in Athletics until
proof of having this vaccine is received in the Nurse’s Office.
Attention Incoming Freshman - Class of 2019
Health packets will be distributed on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Each
incoming ninth grade student must have a completed physical with updated
immunizations and a pink emergency sheet turned in to the Nurse by June
1st, 2015. Students will not be able to receive their class schedule or start
school until this information is received by the nurse and in compliance
with the State of Illinois requirements. Please make your doctor or clinic
appointments early as appointments tend to fill up quickly. As always, if
you have any questions, please call the nurse’s office at 708-974-7426.
Parents and Students - As We Enter Second
Semester Here is What You Can Do to Avoid
Colds and Flu
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT – Avoid close contact with
people who are sick. When you are sick, avoid contact
with others to protect them from getting sick
STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK – Stay home from
work, school, or day care when you are sick, especially if
you have a fever (A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees
and higher.) You need to be fever free for 24 hours without
the use of Tylenol or Advil or any fever reducing medication. Following these guidelines will help prevent others
from catching your illness.
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE – Use a tissue to
cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing,
it will help to prevent others from getting sick.
WASH YOUR HANDS – Washing your hands often will
help protect you from germs..
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH –
Germs are often spread when a person touches things
that are contaminated with germs and then you touch your
eyes, nose or mouth..
Other ways to stay healthy during flu season and all year
round:
● Get plenty of sleep
● Exercise regularly
● Manage your stress level
● Drink plenty of fluids
● Eat healthful foods
These guidelines are recommended by the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Learning
Learning
Deans’ Office
Catch a Rising Star
Welcome Back!
Dear Friends of Stagg High School:
In an effort to make 2nd semester run
smoothly for you and your student,
here are a few reminders from the
Deans’ office…
“Evening with the Stars” is a recognition program unique to Stagg High School and a
complement to the various other end-of-the-year celebrations. The purpose of this program
is to recognize individuals (teacher, staff, administrator, student, or community member) who
have helped to make Stagg High School a great place.
● Please remember that 111th Street outside of Stagg is a 20 mile per hour
school zone. Use caution before and
after school.
● The deans will present a video to all
advisory classes the first week of
semester 2 to remind students of our
expectations and the handbook.
● Please remind students to always lock
their belongings while at school.
Students are discouraged from bringing
valuable items to school as the District
is not responsible for loss or theft.
We highly encourage families to take
advantage of GPS trackers that may
be available on many cell phones in
case a phone is lost.
● Please plan accordingly when driving
to school during inclement weather.
Allow extra time to arrive to school
safely and on time.
● If you ever have a safety related
concern, please contact the Deans’
Office at 708-974-7494 so that we
can assist you immediately.
School Closing Information
In the event that District 230 needs to
close school because of inclement weather
or for some other emergency, check these
sources for information between 6:00 a.m.
and 7:00 a.m.
Radio:
WGN AM 720 and WBBM AM
780
Art Department News
The following lists of criteria are examples of reasons individuals have received this
recognition in the past:
Students:
Staff:
Community Members:
夝 Exceptional student
effort and/or exceptional
improvement in life-long
learning skills
夝 Be creative thinkers and
have problem solving
skills
夝 Organizational
effectiveness and
leadership
夝 Interpersonal skills
夝 Good team player/
cooperative
夝 Positive role model for
both staff and students
夝 Works outside the boundary of regular school day
夝 Undisputed positive
attitude towards others
夝 Exceptional teacher
mentor
夝 Life-long learner,
risk taker
夝 Someone who loves
helping others, never
thinking twice about it
夝 Volunteers unconditionally: committees, sports,
boosters, etc.
夝 Shares in the growth
of Stagg High School
夝 For distinguished work
Parents can nominate staff and vice-versa. Students can nominate staff and vice-versa.
Once the “nominees” have been selected, a reception will be held on Wednesday, April 15th
to recognize them. Honorees are encouraged to invite their families to join them during the
evening. The “nominator” will present a one-minute speech sharing the reason for this person’s
contributions to Stagg High School!
Sincerely,
The Evening with the Stars Committee
Nominations are due to the Main Office by Tuesday, March 24th by 1 p.m. (no exceptions)!
The reception will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
“Evening with the Stars”
Person being nominated: ____________________________________________________
Television: CBS 2, NBC 5, ABC 7, WGN
9, FOX 32 and CLTV News
Nominee’s address: ________________________________________________________
Online:
Please give a detailed explanation about this person’s exceptional contributions to making
Stagg High School a better place! You are not limited to this space.
School
Activities:
http://district.d230.org or
www.EmergencyClosings.com
A decision to cancel athletic
competitions, co-curricular
contests, concerts and other
events scheduled on a day
when the school has been
closed will be made later
that day.
PROM PARENT MEETING
Mark your calendars! If your son or
daughter is planning to attend the
Prom, a parent must attend the Prom
Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March
3rd at 7 p.m. We look forward to
using that evening to share
important information with you!
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Nominator’s Name: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________________
Phone Number: Home_________________________
Work___________________Cell ________________
Email ______________________________________
Nominations can be mailed to:
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
8015 W. 111th Street
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Attn: Mary Ventura
Nominations can also be
dropped off in the Main Office
or sent as an email attachment to
mventura@d230.org
The Recognition Reception will be Wednesday, April 15th
Fall Art Festival
On Friday November 21, 2014 the Art Department hosted its first ever Fall Art Fest in the
Performing Arts Center Lobby from periods 1-8. The festival was open to students in advisories
and study halls during the school day. Students had the opportunity to view artwork created by
their fellow students and view live demonstrations.
Student work was on display from the various art courses taught at Stagg. The demonstrations
were given by students in ceramics, jewelry, painting and photography. Refreshments were served.
Student Artwork
on Display in the
Community
On Thursday December 4, 2014
the Craig Moore State Farm
Agency held an art reception for
Stagg and Sandburg students.
Artwork from both schools will be
on display until February 6, 2015.
The State Farm office is located
at 12726 S. Harlem Avenue in
Palos Heights.
Art Department
Courses at a Glance
The Stagg Art Department
offers a variety of courses
which include:
● Art & Design
● Black & White Photography
● Advanced Black & White
Photography
● Color Photography
(Digital Photography)
● Ceramics
● Advanced Ceramics
● Computer Art
● Advanced Computer Art
● Drawing, Advanced Drawing
● Illustration
● Interdisciplinary Art &
Geometry
● Advertising Art
● Jewelry
● Painting
● Sculpture
● Independent Study
2015 Art Department
Events:
Annual 8th Grade Art Day
January 2015
McCord Gallery Stagg
Student Art Show
dates to be announced
Moraine Valley High School
Art Show
March 2015
Stagg Spring Art Show
May 2015
Principal’s Message
What’s Inside
Charger Pride:
JANUARY 2015
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Principal’s Message
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Learning
Art Department News
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Guidance
Careers – Sophomores
Revisit Career Cruising
Course Selection and
Registration Process
Stagg High School Staff Recognition
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Learning
Business Students Take Part in
Interview Workshop
Health Services Department
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Learning
Deans’ Office
Catch a Rising Star
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Learning / Community
Involvement
What’s Playing In The
Music Department
Track & Field Season is Upon Us!
Candlelight Bowl
Parent Group News
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School Calendar
Learning / Community Involvement
Dear Stagg Chargers,
Happy New Year! On behalf of the administration and staff at Stagg, I hope that
everyone had an enjoyable, refreshing winter break! With the New Year comes a new
semester. The beginning of 2015 is a very busy time for students and staff at Amos
Alonzo Stagg High School, and it is important to approach this time of year with a sense
of renewal.
We have made some slight changes to Period 2 Intervention Days in order to continuously improve the programming offered to our students. Beginning second semester, any
student who has received multiple failures during the first semester will be required to
attend an intensive study program and will not be able to attend either larger group study
areas including the Commons and the PAC. Parents of students who will be
participating in this program will be notified in the first weeks of the semester.
Stagg High School continues to make safety our number one priority as we enter the New
Year. As always, all of our safety procedures are reviewed with students at the beginning
of each semester. In addition, we work closely with emergency services including Palos
Hills Police and North Palos Fire Protection District on our emergency plans and procedures. We ask that students and parents remember that school safety
is everyone’s responsibility. The following guidelines will help ensure a safe place for your
children to learn and grow:
1. Review Stagg High School’s Student Handbook with your child.
2. Report any concern regarding school safety to the school immediately,
even if you are unsure if it is rumor or hearsay.
3. Utilize Stagg’s Anonymous Safety and Security Tip Line at
708-974-7400, ext. 7222.
4. Please call the school and arrange an appointment if you need to see
school staff. Drop in or unannounced visits are discouraged.
5. Remind your child that they must never prop open any school doors
or open doors for ANYONE in the school.
6. As in the past, all visitors during the school day must present a valid form
of identification.
7. Remember that 111th in front of Stagg High School is now a School Zone
and speed limits have changed. Please be extra careful when
driving around our school to help keep our students safe.
8. Remind your child of safe behavior when they leave the school,
including crossing at the crosswalks and on the bus.
9. Please discuss with your child the dangers and repercussions of the use of
drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Research shows that children, whose parents
discuss these topics with them, are less likely to abuse them.
10. Students must keep their school ID on their person whenever at school or
at a school function.
Many of our seniors have been anxiously awaiting acceptance letters to colleges,
universities, and career preparation programs. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are
beginning the course selection process for next year. The Class of 2019 have completed
their EXPLORE placement exams and will begin to select their classes next month.
Students and staff are also focused on high-stakes tests such as the ACT, PARCC
Assessments, and Advanced Placement.
Pay close attention to deadlines. Information contained in the school newsletter, daily
announcements, and the school and district websites contain important information.
Students will continue to receive information regarding graduation and events
surrounding their senior year. Please pay attention to the information sent home
this semester so you are aware of all the requirements surrounding this process.
The course selection process will begin shortly for current freshmen, sophomores
and juniors. We believe that the course selection process should be a collaborative experience between students, their parents, and the school. We ask students to
challenge themselves in making future decisions and stretch themselves when selecting
courses of study…an “easy semester” is a wasted semester.
Finally, we encourage parents to participate in your child’s high school experience by
becoming involved in one of our parent organizations. Stagg Community Organization
(SCO), Music Boosters and Athletic Boosters are a few examples of organizations that positively impact our students on a daily basis. Resolve to get involved!
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
What’s Playing In The
Happy New Year!
Music Department
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Thanks to all who volunteered their time at the POMS
competition. It was a great success.
Our 3rd Annual Spectrum Concerts were held on Tuesday, December 9th and
Wednesday, December 10th, respectively. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to hear our fine musicians at Stagg spread their holiday cheer!
Attention: any and all basketball parents - we need your
help in running the concession stand during all home
basketball games. Stop in concessions and sign up or
e-mail the Athletic Booster club to sign up. Thank you!
IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) auditions are but the beginning of
what culminates with the IMEA All State Festival taking place January 28-31,
2015 at the Peoria Civic Center. This year, those students who have
advanced to the State Festival include:
On behalf of the Athletic Boosters, we hope everyone had
a good holiday. Thank you to all who have assisted us this
semester!!!
Andrew DeAngelis
Dominic Demma
Anthony Hansen
Warren Wudtke
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Band
Honors Chorus
All-State Chorus
Band
French Horn
Tenor 1
Bass 2
Trombone
This is quite an honor for the students to be selected, given that Stagg is part
of District I, which is the largest of the nine districts in the state of Illinois.
District I encompasses a large portion of the southwest suburbs, and the
entire city of Chicago. Since it is the largest district in the state, it is the most
competitive, with over 2,000 students auditioning for positions in one of the
district ensembles! Congratulations to these fine musicians!
Jazz Band is in full swing! Upcoming Jazz events include the
New Trier Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 7th, a performance at Hackney’s on February 18th, and a performance at a
recording studio in Nashville! In addition, the Jazz Band and
Business Casual will be performing at the annual Pops concert on March 4th. Come out and enjoy some wonderful
entertainment by our talented musicians!
Thanks to all for your continued support of our programs!
Track & Field Season is Upon Us!
Track and Field is one of the few sports at Stagg that does not have tryouts
so it is a perfect sport for those who are die hard “trackster’s,” those who are
in transition from another sport, and those who are looking to join a new sport.
The first day of the season is Tuesday, January 20th and all grade levels and
athletic abilities are welcome to participate!
To be eligible for participation, every athlete must have an updated physical
and parent permission form. Both of these documents can be found on
https://stagg.8to18.com.
If you have any questions, please see Coach Gaido in Room 321 or
Coach Smith in Room 537.
Candlelight Bowl
Tickets should be purchased by January 15th for the
candlelight bowl that benefits the SCO’s scholarship
fund. Registration begins at 9:30 p.m., and bowling
starts at 10 p.m. on February 14 at Oak Forest Bowl.
The $25 per person fee includes two games of bowling, rental shoes, a buffet and desserts. Non-bowlers
pay $15 per person. Cash bar, split-the-pot raffle and
raffle baskets will be available. Teachers, staff, parents and community
members are invited. Those who cannot attend may donate a raffle prize.
Buy tickets online at www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAKFOREST/IL/Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-DayCandlelight-Bowl#.VIHvqb47bHh
For information, e-mail Vicki Sladowski at staggSCO@gmail.com.
SCO
The Stagg Community Organization is working to keep
parents informed and connected with a January 12 meeting
focused on Twitter and its role at Stagg, and a candlelight
bowl benefit set for Valentine’s Day on February 14. The
SCO is also partnering with local boutique Elegant Couture
to raise money for its scholarship fund.
The meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, features
District 230 technology director John Connolly who will
discuss Twitter and its role in communication at Stagg.
Although e-mail and all-calls continue to be important
tools, Twitter is increasingly being used to communicate,
thanks to its ability to provide brief information quickly.
Teachers, coaches and music groups use Twitter to alert
parents and students about practices, meetings and competitions, and school officials can provide information about
emergencies such as extended evacuations.
John Connolly will show parents how they can sign up for
Twitter using devices at the meeting. Those without smart
phones can learn how to set up Twitter on their computer
to receive alerts via e-mail. Parents who already use
Twitter can follow @StaggHighSchool to receive tweets
from Principal Eric Olsen.
Mark your calendars for the February SCO meeting on
February 9th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 605.
Boutique Benefit
Elegant Couture is offering a special opportunity for the
SCO to benefit from sales from their boutique at 12236 S.
Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. The store is donating a
dress worth up to $400 for the senior party raffle and is
donating 5% of purchases by Stagg students to the SCO
(just show a student ID). All senior girls on a varsity sports
team can have a $25 gift card toward their purchase of a
dress, and layaway is available. A special Stagg event will
take place January 25 at the store so students can see
styles from the collection modeled and set up an appointment to try on dresses another day.
Elegant Couture specializes in prom and special occasion
dresses, and carries shoes, clutches and accessories.
The boutique’s specialty is “red carpet service” for
customers, and the store registers dresses so no two
appear at the same prom. For information, visit
www.ElegantCouture.com or call (708) 671-8682.
Spirit Scarves
Keep warm with bright orange spirit “SCOrves” sold in two
sizes, small and regular, for $20. They feature the Stagg
logo and pockets to keep hands warm or hold cell phones.
Order forms are at the North Door (N1) entrance, via
e-mail at StaggSCO@gmail.com or at staggsco.weebly.com.
Delivery takes two to three weeks.
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Students of the Month
1st row (l. to r.): Fierra Walker (Science), Ebony Jackson
(Family and Consumer Science), Alaa Awad (ELL),
Pimpagee Wisanwanit (World Languages)
2nd row (l. to r.): Bairbre Connolly (Music), Brian
Losiewicz (Applied Technology), Olivia Piotrowski (Math),
Diane Arroyo (Art), Katherine Pluister (Social Studies),
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Institute Day (no student attendance)
Classes reconvene
Late Start
Athletic Booster Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
SCO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Student Services Meeting
Late Start
Mid-year Graduation Ceremony at Sandburg
Martin Luther King Day - no school
Music Booster Meeting
Building and Finance Meeting
Late Start
Incoming Freshman Pre-Registration
Market Day
Late Start
Board of Education Meeting, Sandburg, 7 p.m.
Incoming Freshman Registration
The many faces of Stagg High School... Stagg High School is a collage of amazing students doing amazing things.
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