News
	Eleven Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars They placed among the top five percent of the 1.5 million nationally that took the test.
	Five Students Earn Place as National Merit Semi-Finalists They represent the highest-scoring entrants in Illinois, or less than one percent of high school seniors.
	Building Improvements Update the School Students returned to new lockers, a new elevator, a complete third-floor overhaul, and more.
	An Interfaith Potluck for Peace Marked Sept. 11 More than 100 people attended the event, bringing together members of Jewish temples, Islamic centers and Catholic churches.
	Patrons of the Arts Report A wine and cheese party reviewed last year's projects and planned for the year ahead.
	Quick Hits from the Classroom Innovative approaches include working in a motion lab, studying censorship, and diving into Spanish culture.

	Student Council Rosters Complete lists of your Student Council representatives.
	Link Crew Leaders These are the students working to welcome the Class of '16.
	Asbestos Management Plan Saint Viator is available for inspection.
Lion's Pride

Congratulations to . . .

• . . . David Vitale ’13 upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

• . . . members of the freshman-sophomore eight-person math team, who placed 10th at the state contest held in May at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. They included Niall Stanczak ’15, Peter Wilson ’15, Taesik Won ’15, Lexie Glinos ’14, Haeun So ’14, James Son ’14 and Ye Min Hur ’14.

• . . . to upperclassmen math students who helped take second place at the regional contest in February at Trinity University in Deerfield. Nina Byskosh ’14 led the team and was named first-place regional champion in the oralist division. Peter Glinos ’13 took first place on the calculator team, and junior-senior team members Patrick Crane ’13 and Joe Lorenzini ’13 took second place in the region.

• . . . to Marilyn Stephen ’13, who earned a Discus Scholarship for her achievements in academics, community service and athletics -- and now is a finalist for a national all-around student scholarship.

• . . . to members of the Poms team, who won first place over the summer at the Universal Dance Association camp. They earned the chance to perform at the national dance team championship in February at Disney World in Orlando.

• . . . to poms captain Daniella DeBiase ’13, who was chosen as an All-American at the UDA poms camp. She was awarded a medal and given the opportunity to perform in the Orange Bowl and Thanksgiving Day parades.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, Junior Ring Mass, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 1:35 p.m. dismissal

Friday, Oct. 5, Mass, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7, Freshman Parent Retreat and Mass, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 8, Columbus Day – no school

Tuesday, Oct. 9, Homecoming Week begins, Parents' Club meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11, Last day for Lions' Pride sales

Friday, Oct. 12, Mass, 7:30 a.m.; Pep Rally; Lions' Pride Drawing; Homecoming Game

Saturday, Oct. 13, Homecoming Dance, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 14, Fashion Show Rehearsal, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, Athletic Booster Club, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, Testing Day – Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors; Seniors – no school; early dismissal, 11:15 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 19, Mass, 7:30 a.m.; end of first quarter; Fashion Show

Saturday, Oct. 20, Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21, Saint Viator Day Family Mass/Distinguished Alumni Ceremony, 10 a.m.

Oct. 24-25, Quest Retreat

Wednesday, Oct. 24, Grade School Fall Play Benefit

Oct. 25, 26 and 27, FallPplay, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26, Mass 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27, Halloween Fun Fair, 10 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 28, Fall Play, 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29, Girls' Basketball Tryouts

Tuesday, Oct. 30, Fall Concert, 7 p.m.

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