Students, families explore high school options

District 148 alum Prince Lowe, right, represents Thornridge High School
during Lincoln Avenue School's Annual High School Night.

Among those attending the event were Lincoln Avenue School
Social Worker Kimberly Valladay, back,
seventh grade math and science Teacher Amber Williams,
eighth grade language arts Teacher Erica Sims
 and seventh grade language arts Teacher Kathy Cherry.

Parent Brenda Johnson talks to Illiana Christian High School Director
of Development Steve Holwerda, right, during Lincoln Avenue School's
High School Night on Tuesday, November 10th.

Dolton West Elementary District 148 students looking ahead to high school had the chance to learn more about some area high schools during Lincoln Avenue School’s Sixth Annual High School Night.

Representatives from various local public and private high schools spoke with students and their families during the Tuesday, November 10th event at Lincoln.

Among those on hand to talk about their high schools was District 148 alum Prince Lowe. Lowe was the valedictorian of the Class of 1998 at Lincoln School as well as the Class of 2002 at Thornridge High School where he currently is on staff as a math teacher. Lowe represented the Dolton high school during High School Night.

Other secondary schools with information available to students and families during the event were Mount Carmel High School, Marian Catholic High School, Bishop Noll Institute, Illiana Christian High School, Seton Academy, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Brother Rice High School, St. Francis de Sales High School,  Leo Catholic High School, Marist High School,.St. Rita of Cascia, DeLaSalle Institute and Hales Francisan High School.

Quintin Backstrom, admission counselor at Illinois Mathematics and
Science Academy, talks with students and parents.

Parent Lloyd Sanders shakes hands with Bill Nolan, director of admissions
and enrollment at Mount Carmel High School.