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COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #94
326 Joliet Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
Press Contact:
Gail Eckl Daniels, Public Relations Facilitator
(630) 876-6556
 

 

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #94 PEACEBUILDERS HONORED WITH STATE RECOGNITIONS

 

June 19, 2008: West Chicago, IL - The Community High School District #94 ‘PeaceBuilders of the Month’ were honored with the ‘State of Illinois Senate Recognition’. State Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) presented the recognitions, from the 95th General Assembly, at a CHS Board of Education meeting. Presenting with Senator Hultgren was School Board President Tony Reyes. Also in attendance at this presentation were parents, family, friends and CHS staff.
 
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Front row left to right:
Cole Paler, Miguel Quinones, Isabel Correa, Yesenia Gomez, Danny Calabrese, Sadie Roberts
Back row left to right: Teachers Nick Kempski, Barbi Mathews, John Chisholm
Not Pictured: Shannon Cassello, Rocio Estrada, Alejandro Garcia, Calvin Holt
 
The honorees include: Sadie Roberts of West Chicago; Miguel Quinones of West Chicago; Alejandro Garcia of West Chicago; Rocio Estrada of West Chicago; Danny Calabrese of Carol Stream; Shannon Cassello of West Chicago; Isabel Correa of West Chicago; Cole Paler of Winfield; Calvin Holt of Winfield; and Yesenia Gomez of West Chicago.

John Chisholm, Social Studies teacher, and originator of the PeaceBuilder Recognition, states “The students were taken aback by the recognition. They loved receiving the award! They seem to have a renewed sense of compassion to assist others.” John also will be honored with a ‘State of Illinois Senate Recognition’ for his contribution in initiating the ‘PeaceBuilder of the Month’.

The PeaceBuilders were also invited, by Mayor Michael B. Kwasman, to a West Chicago City Council meeting. At this meeting Mayor Kwasman presented the PeaceBuilders with a Certificate of Achievement and a personalized portfolio.

Community High School is very proud of all of the PeaceBuilders and look forward to their continuing contributions!

 
 
West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
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