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Palatine High School hosts 'No Excuses University'

Posted October 03, 2011 12:00 am

Submitted by District 211

District 15 students show their enthusiasm at the “No Excuses University” pep assembly. Courtesy District 211

Palatine High School recently hosted its second annual “No Excuses University” pep assembly for District 15 elementary students from Virginia Lake, Jane Addams, Winston, Lincoln, Lake Louise, and Sanborn schools.

Students from the elementary schools came to the high school Friday, Sept. 23, for performances by the school's band, poms, flags, and cheerleaders, as well as student speakers in the stadium.

“No Excuses University” is a network of elementary, middle and junior high schools across the country, actively promoting a comprehensive model of college readiness.

It is designed to get elementary schoolchildren to think about the next level of their academic career in high school and, ultimately, college.

Each elementary school classroom participating in the program adopts a university/college and there are activities planned throughout the school year with their college's theme.

District 15 elementary students listen as Palatine High School guidance counselor Jennifer Grapenthin speaks about the importance of making good choices. Courtesy District 211

Palatine High School athletes greet District 15 elementary school students as they enter the PHS stadium for the pep assembly. Courtesy District 211

District 15 students wear their college gear for the assembly. Courtesy District 211

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