Friday, August 27, 2010—As the new school year begins, so does your opportunity to support Wildcat activities by doing something you need to do anyway:  shop!  Yes, Market Day begins again this year with an opportunity to support the Luther North Drama Club and International Thespian Troupe #2371 by purchasing tasty treats and meals from Market Day.

Order forms are handed out in home room and your student (if you have one here) should already have it to bring home so be sure to ask for it.  If it's lost or in a locker, you can visit the Market Day website to shop and place your orders there.  Just be sure to use Luther North's Account Number of 1563.

Pickup for the Drama Club Market Day is September 11th and we'll have monthly events supporting different activities throughout the school year.  Be sure to watch the Latest News and Calendar for Market Day information or check the Community Page for Market Day.

August 20, 2010—Ronald G. Taylor, a teacher at Luther High School North from 1963 to 1979 died on July 23rd in Springfield, Missouri after battling cancer.  He is survived by his daughters, Monica Weibust and Meredith Taylor and one grandson Tyler Weibust.

Ronald earned his Physical Science Bachelors degree in 1964 from Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska and went on to receive his Chemistry Master of Arts in Teaching from Northeastern Illinois University in 1972.  A member of the National Science Teachers Association from 1969 to 1979, he also joined the I.S.T.A. in 1972.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Luther North, Ronald chaired the science department from 1975 to 1979, was the co-advisor to the Senior class, and was the faculty advisor for the Key Club and HARK, the fine arts magazine.  After his tenure at LHSN, he continued his Lutheran teaching ministry at Zion Lutheran School in Deerfield Beach, FL from 1981-1993.

A memorial service will be held September 11, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mt. Prospect, IL at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 12, 2010—The Luther North Booster Club is looking for vendors for the Fourth Annual Craft & Vendor Fair.  Occurring the same day as the Wildcats Homecoming celebration, the fair is a popular and exciting way to support the Wildcat sports teams.

All vendors are welcome to participate, but direct sales vendors such as Avon, Tupperware, Partylite and Lia Sophia will be accepted on a first-come basis.  The deadline to sign-up is September 25^th or until  the spaces are sold out so apply right away.

Use this PDF Application Form to reserve your spot.

When:	October 2nd, 9am to 3pm Setup begins at 7am and take down may not start earlier that 3pm
Where:	Luther High School North 5700 W. Berteau Avenue Chicago, IL 60634
How to Apply:	Fee is $40, includes one table and two chairs and is non-refundable Electricity is very limited Please make checks payable to Luther North Booster Club. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and mail to: Luther North Booster Club Craft & Vendor Fair c/o Daniele Idak 3405 N. Octavia Chicago, IL 60634

You will receive notification of your acceptance by September 25th, along with instructions and information about your assigned space.

If you have questions or need additional information, please call Daniele Idak at 773-637-9646.

Monday, July 28, 2010—The Luther North Booster Club is currently seeking new volunteers for the upcoming 2010-2011 year.  You can help by being an Event Chairperson.  The description for an Event Chairperson can be found in the LNBC Bylaws.  If you would like more information or are interested in becoming an Event Chairperson, please contact Dave Grim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or another Board Officer.  The open event chairs are:

• Volleyball Concessions
• Boys Basketball Concessions
• Holiday Tournament Concessions
• LSL Basketball Tournement Concessions
• Booster Club Memberships
• Food Purchaser(s)

The Current Booster Club Officers

President:	Diane Jensen
Vice President:	Terri Blase
Secretary:	Kathy Ortiz
Treasurer:	Vicki Simpson
Board Committee Member:	Nancy Bromley
Board Committee Member:	Jennifer Kushiner
Board Committee Member:	Bob Hoffmann
School Representative:	David Grim, Athletic Director

   

Wednesday, July 21, 2010—Luther North's Drama Director Sam Radom is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Drama Productions. 

 

Fall

“Children’s Theatre”

SNOW WHITE by J. Michael Straczynski

October 23rd, 4pm

October 24th, 3pm

October 25th through 29th, 10am

October 30th, 1pm and 5pm

THE STORY: Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Well, we all know the reply to that, and soon we're caught up in the spell of this enchanting classic. The vain and wicked Queen seeks to destroy her rival in beauty. The Dwarfs are obstinate, generous, mean, kind, and totally appealing. The Prince is a true Prince, sometimes foolish, always brave, and Snow White is as lovely and lovable as legend says.

Rated: G

(Produced by special arrangement with Baker’s Plays Co., Inc.)*

 

Winter 

“Theatre In The Round”

TWELVE ANGRY JURORS adapted by Sherman Sergel-- Based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose.

February 26th and 27th, 7pm

February 28th, 3:30pm

THE STORY: A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. "He doesn't stand a chance," mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. "This is a remarkable thing about democracy," says the foreign-born juror, "that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a man; of a man we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing." But personal it does become, with each juror revealing their own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become …angry... The jurors' final verdict and how they reach it—in tense scenes that will electrify… and keep you on the edge of your seat—add up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic literature, an experience.

Rated: PG-13

(Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Co., Inc.)*

 

Spring 

“Alumni/Student/Community Production”

LOVE, SEX & THE I.R.S. by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Millmore

May 7th, Dinner Theatre at 6pm

May 8th, 13th and 14th, 7pm

THE STORY: Here is a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines. Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as married (by switching Leslie’s sex on the tax form from male to female). The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the "couple" they're going to be investigated by a Mr. Spinner. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon's fiancée, Kate. Complicating matters further Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon's back, Jon's mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son's fiancée, and Leslie's ex girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie has changed and won't see her anymore. The premiere was at New Jersey's Dam Site Dinner Theatre.

"Enough comic lines to fill an encyclopedia of humor." Red Bank Register.

The Asbury Park Press warned the diner to eat carefully before curtain time or "he might laugh enough to choke if he does not."

Rated: PG-13

(Produced by Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)*

*All plays are subject to availability of the production.