Brian Waterman

Several Former Lions Still Playing in NCAA Tourneys! Tavari Johnson - Akron - MAC Champions Niklas Polonowski - Penn - Ivy Champions Jackson Niego - Illinois Wesleyan - D3 Elite 8 Good luck guys!!

🥇 STATE CHAMPIONS 🥇 This moment was 21 years in the making. Team 4 brought home the gold at the State Tournament, becoming the first champions since 2005 and only the third in program history (1995 • 2005 • 2026). Hard work, dedication, teamwork and heart. This is what makes these athletes so special. We couldn’t be more proud. History made. Go LT!!

Congratulations to Gwen Smith who will take her academic and athletic career to Gannon University next year. Gwen will play basketball at the next level. Congrats Gwen!!

Congratulations to the LT competitive cheer team. They took first place in the West Suburban Conference meet tonight. Great work everyone!!

The Vita Plena Award has been presented by the Superintendent to a deserving individual since the mid-1990s. The award is generally presented to someone who embodies inspiration, creativity, kindness, and selflessness, and who consistently goes above and beyond in service to our school community. As we looked to honor a staff member with a Vita Plena Award for Quarter 2, Nancy Kalkowski was a natural choice. Nancy joined LT in October 2005 in a temporary role and quickly transitioned into a permanent position as an Administrative Assistant in Applied Arts in June 2006, where she also assisted with summer school. Since then, she has served in roles in the Assessment and Research Office, the College and Career Center, and her current role as Registrar and Administrative Assistant in Student Services. Nancy holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and previously served as a Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts of America. Before joining LT, she worked in the Financial Aid Office at DePaul University as well as the World Academy of Irish Dancing as an Administrative Assistant. Most importantly, we are proud to work with Nancy as she supports our staff, students, and community. Everything she does embodies what the Vita Plena Award represents, which is why we are honored to recognize her here tonight. This award is especially timely, as Nancy is retiring from LT at the end of this week. Huge congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! Nancy, congratulations and thank you for all the ways you support the LT community!