Alumna Takes the Stage at Red Orchid Theater

Stephanie Shum '05 is currently performing in the play Revolution at Chicago's Red Orchid Theater. The show debuted last month and was recently extended through November 5. When not on stage, Stephanie is heavily involved with the arts. She is currently director of development at Red Orchid Theatre and was formerly a marketing manager at Lookingglass Theatre Company. Read more here. 

Fine Arts Division Adds 33 Works to Permanent Collection

The SHS Fine Arts Department recently completed the latest installation of its Permanent Art Collection. Thirty-three artworks now hang in the Patriot Wellness Center, including pieces from the 2018-2021 collections. Each spring, SHS visual arts faculty select exceptional student artwork to be added to the school's Student Art Collection, which includes more than 450 works displayed throughout campus. The practice of purchasing student artwork began in the 1980s.

SHS Senior Appears on Sanjay Gupta's Chasing Life Podcast

Senior Angela Guo appeared on a recent episode of Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Chasing Life podcast. In the episode, "The Recipe for a Nourished Brain", Sanjay talks to nutritional psychiatrist and personal chef Dr. Uma Naidoo about what foods improve brain function and influence the way we feel. In the podcast, Angela shared how she's embraced the adage 'you are what you eat', and how she believes her diet affects her academic performance at SHS. Click here to listen.

D125 Ranked Top School District in America by Niche

For the fourth year in a row, Niche has recognized Stevenson High School as the top public school district in America. District 125 has 4,392 students in grades 9 through 12 and a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. Niche also ranked District 125 as the No. 3 best place to teach in Illinois and the No. 3 district with the best teachers in the state. Read more here. 

DIVCO Donates $12,500 to Stevenson Foundation

Diversity Council's (DIVCO) annual World's Fair event saw a tremendous turnout last week. The two-day celebration, sponsored by BCU in Vernon Hills, included cuisine from around the world and dynamic performances reflecting cultural diversity. Proceeds from the event totaled $12,500, which DIVCO donated to the Stevenson Foundation.

College-aged Alumni Invited to Alumni Lounge November 22

Recent graduates are invited to attend the Alumni Association's annual Alumni Lounge event on November 22. Join your fellow young alumni for pizza and refreshments while reconnecting here at SHS. Alumni will have the opportunity to tour the new Patriot Wellness Center. Please RSVP here. 

Class of 2013 Reunion Ticket Prices Increase November 1

Class of 2013, your 10-year reunion is just a few weeks away! Early bird tickets are $50 -- prices increase on 11/1 and 11/15 and will be $80 at the door. Plan to catch up with fellow Patriots at Joy District in Chicago on November 22 from 7-10 PM. Click here to learn more and purchase your ticket. 

Alumni Hoodie Giveaway: Congrats to Adriana Aguirre!

Thank you to everyone who completed the alumni survey last month. Your feedback will help improve alumni communications and programming. Congratulations to the hoodie giveaway winner, Adriana Aguirre '13, whose name was drawn from among the 346 respondents! Want your own hoodie or tee? Click here for alumni merchandise.

Class of 1974 50-Year Reunion Committee Seeks Volunteers

Calling all members of the class of 1974! Planning for next fall's 50-year milestone reunion is underway. Class members Tom White and Kathy Frantz need your help tracking down classmates and preparing for the celebration. For more information and to join the planning committee, visit the Class of 1974 Facebook group here.