Tuesday, May 29, 2012
First Sgt. Lester Abanto addresses Lake Forest Memorial Day crowd.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Here is the speech given by 1st Sgt. Lester Abanto at Monday's Memorial Day service. Wow, words cannot describe how proud I am to be present to represent the Weapons Company 2nd Battalion 24th Marines. I am part of a small active duty staff that is stationed down the road at Fort Sheridan. We moved down here in July 2010 from Waukegan. Our staff’s mission is to support and assist in training the reserve component, so that in the event they are called upon by our country, they will be ready. We also render funeral services to Marine Corps veterans. We also have the noble duty of informing families of this area that their loved one has passed on. This month marks my 18th year in the Marine Corp. Since that time, I have had many experiences…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Fourteen LFHS female students found the recent Illini Girls State opened their eyes to the political process and their role in it.
Mary Dooley admits she did not know much about politics. But that has changed for the Lake Forest High School senior-to-be. She and 13 classmates recently attended Illini Girls State — a weeklong political simulation conference for high school females. Through hands-on participation, the girls were introduced to the American political system. Beyond gaining experience in leadership roles, many, like Dooley, expanded their political views in ways they didn’t expect. “I kind of brushed politics off before, but now I will be much more active as a voter,” Dooley said. Dooley gained a greater respect for politics by playing the role of a city mayor. Upon arrival, the conference attendees were divided between the Nationalist and Federalist …
Monday, November 15, 2010
American Legion Post 264 recognizes Natalie Yang at Veteran's Day assembly.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
As part of its Nov. 11 Veteran's Day Observation at Lake Forest High School, American Legion Post 264 of Lake Forest recognized the winning entry in its annual Veteran's Day essay contest. The winner was Natalie Yang, who will recive $1,000 to donate to a club or athletic team at Lake Forest High School. A second-place award of $500 went to Sabrina Acker and a third -place award of $250 went to Henry Grob. Here is Natalie's winning essay: On Veteran's Day, we take the time to thank the men and women who have served their country. Many of us speak of how we as Americans would not be able to enjoy the basic freedoms that we do were it not for American soldiers. Still others speak of feeling safer every day because of the sacrifices that …
Claire Dooley
4:38 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
thats my sister!! more ›