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Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Evanston Township's Class of '25, ‘last of COVID generation,' graduates
On May 18, Evanston Township High School launched more than 940 graduates at commencement at Northwestern University's Welsh-Ryan Arena at McGaw Memorial Hall in Evanston. Keith A. Robinson, associate principal for educational services at ETHS, coordinates graduation. For the Wildkits seniors of the Class of 2025, he said, 'This class is truly special. They're the first to complete all four years of high school after the COVID-19 pandemic, really the last of what many have called the 'COVID generation.' 'Their journey has been anything but typical, and they've shown nothing but resilience, heart, and growth. 'I've had the privilege of knowing so many of them throughout their high school careers, and their stories continue to inspire me,' Robinson said. When Max William Dahan of Skokie walked into the arena, he spotted enthusiastic waves from family, including great aunt Deborah Bono and Max's mother Rachel Dahan. About Max, Rachel Dahan said, 'He's worked really, really hard so we're so proud of him.' The program included traditional commencement moments. Some students decorated the tops of their caps or mortarboards. Commencement included keynote speaker Anders Holm from the ETHS Class of 1999. Holm is a movie actor, producer and writer. Holm used humor while giving the Class of 2025 practical advice, such as encouraging them to learn how to cook in order to be healthy and self-reliant, instead of ordering costly restaurant food from online quick delivery services. 'Let's talk about you,' Holm said to the graduating seniors. 'You are 100% unique. Do not confuse being unique with being special. 'You gotta earn special,' Holm said. 'But you are you and no one else is. 'That's your value-add in the world, you just need to figure out where you can add the most being who you are.' Jeanine Bahanuzi, who plans on becoming a lawyer, offered senior class remarks. 'I want to contribute to change,' Bahanuzi said. 'We often let our weaknesses and emotions become an excuse to give up instead of an excuse to take on a challenge and we fail to realize that some of our greatest strengths are developed through the training and resilience of our weaknesses. 'But, Class of 2025,' Bahanuzi said, 'I don't see that for us. I see perseverance, I see determination, I see grit, and most of all, I see greatness,' Bahanuzi added. 'I hope you not only remember ETHS for the community you created, but the community it created for you.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Evanston Township High School approves $2.5 million Arts, Innovation Wing expansion
The Board of Education for Evanston Township High School District 202 moved forward at its April 7 meeting with plans to expand the high school's Arts & Innovation wing. The board approved awarding $2.5 million in construction contracts for the first phase of renovations and upgrades to the Arts & Innovation wing. Construction is scheduled to begin over the summer. The renovations to the Arts & Innovation space include a new orchestra space, a black box style theater and an extended hallway for the first phase of approved bids. Bulley and Andrews, a Chicago-based construction group, is overseeing the bidding process and construction. In a letter from Bulley and Andrews' Senior Project Manager Antonia Winfrey to the district's Chief Financial Officer Kendra Williams, Winfrey recommended that the board approve 11 bids for the first phase of construction. Winfrey recommended an additional five bids for general trades, wood flooring, drywall, electric and excavation go out to bid again to ensure a fair and competitive bidding process and for the project to keep on schedule. Per the letter, the district has chosen to postpone accepting further bids for an orchestra addition, seating for the theater, a hallway extension and portable recording equipment before the May Board of Education meeting. Construction for the expansion and other upgrades to ETHS are being funded through the Evanston Township High School Education Foundation. Throughout the school year, ETHS has been celebrating the 100 year anniversary of its move to its current location near Church Street and Dodge Avenue in Evanston. The foundation has solicited and received big donations in the last year. In January, the Board of Education approved a $7 million gift, to be paid in installments, from an alumnus, Leonard Schaeffer, to upgrade the high school's auditorium. And in February, the board approved a $2.5 million donation from the Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation to upgrade the school's facilities, infrastructure and learning spaces.
Chicago Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Evanston Township High School approves $2.5 million Arts, Innovation Wing expansion
The Board of Education for Evanston Township High School District 202 moved forward at its April 7 meeting with plans to expand the high school's Arts & Innovation wing. The board approved awarding $2.5 million in construction contracts for the first phase of renovations and upgrades to the Arts & Innovation wing. Construction is scheduled to begin over the summer. The renovations to the Arts & Innovation space include a new orchestra space, a black box style theater and an extended hallway for the first phase of approved bids. Bulley and Andrews, a Chicago-based construction group, is overseeing the bidding process and construction. In a letter from Bulley and Andrews' Senior Project Manager Antonia Winfrey to the district's Chief Financial Officer Kendra Williams, Winfrey recommended that the board approve 11 bids for the first phase of construction. Winfrey recommended an additional five bids for general trades, wood flooring, drywall, electric and excavation go out to bid again to ensure a fair and competitive bidding process and for the project to keep on schedule. Per the letter, the district has chosen to postpone accepting further bids for an orchestra addition, seating for the theater, a hallway extension and portable recording equipment before the May Board of Education meeting. Construction for the expansion and other upgrades to ETHS are being funded through the Evanston Township High School Education Foundation. Throughout the school year, ETHS has been celebrating the 100 year anniversary of its move to its current location near Church Street and Dodge Avenue in Evanston. The foundation has solicited and received big donations in the last year. In January, the Board of Education approved a $7 million gift, to be paid in installments, from an alumnus, Leonard Schaeffer, to upgrade the high school's auditorium.
