Congratulations to junior Suman Manek - Perfect ACT Score! Suman Manek earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, only around one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2017, only 2,760 out of more than two million graduates who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36. “Suman is an incredibly intelligent and dedicated student who is very deserving of this outstanding achievement,” said Trudy Rigney, Director of Counseling at St. Francis High School. Beth Brand, Suman’s Homeroom and Spanish IV Honors teacher, and co-Moderator of the NHS, added, “Not only is Suman an amazing student in class, she also exhibits the characteristics of service and leadership. Just this week, Suman was elected as one of the officers for next school year in the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society.” The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1-36. A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. In a letter to Suman recognizing her exceptional achievement, ACT Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.” The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas. ACT scores are accepted by all major four-year colleges and universities across the U.S.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the annual Spirit & Pride Golf Outing on Monday, May 21 at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville. VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The golf committee is looking for new volunteers to join and participate in planning this fun day of golf. Bring a friend and attend the next meeting on Thursday, March 22. SPONSORS NEEDED: Do you have or work for a business that would sponsor this event? A variety of levels are available. Contact Dan Donati for more information: ddonati@sterserv.com

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St. Francis High School Business Club Completes CapsimCore™ Simulation Recently, more than 30 junior and senior students in St. Francis High School’s Business Club, completed a business simulation competition led by the school’s Business Department - Jeff Gerdeman ‘87, Mike Lynch ’77 and Joe Duffy - and Capsim, a company which offers experiential learning solutions to measure and develop the key skills needed to succeed in today’s business landscape. The students assembled in groups of three or four to represent 12 fictional companies and were split into two separate industries. Each company was tasked with making decisions in four critical areas: research and development, marketing, production and finance. Their progress was measured, recorded and reported and students met weekly after school for eight weeks to debrief. “The CapsimCore™ Debrief Tool highlights key metrics as well as performance headlines that the teacher can share with the students,” according to a Capsim representative. Jeff Gerdeman ’87, Director of Technology, said that the students in this program were able to gain real-world experience which included critical thinking, strategic decision-making, teamwork and financial analysis. “When we make learning fun and engage the students, that’s half the battle. Students are learning and they don’t even realize it.” Gerdeman is pleased with the results and said St. Francis High School and the Business Department will offer this experience to students again. Representatives from Capsim were onsite three times during the competition, including the final day of this inaugural project for St. Francis High School. They assisted with awards and encouragement for all of the teams. Certificates were awarded to the top performers and participants in the program. The Top Scorers with 24 out of 25 stars were Joseph De Feo ’19, Patrick England ’19 and Emma Yatzkan ’18, and following closely with 23 stars and their respective teams were Samuel McEnery ’18, David Olson ’19, Emily Sparacino ’18, Julia Oakson ’18, Ryan Pennington ’18 and Zachary Zera ’19. The Top Performers, who ranked first in the Sales, Profit and Market Share categories, second in the Stock Price category and third in Contribution Margin category, were Bailey Clark ’18, Ryan Keefe ’18 and Sam Sidari ’18. Tara Juhas ’19 (Naperville), Samuel Minarik ’18 and Daniel Vale ’19 were named the Best Team for their impressive weekly commitment, effort and teamwork. Capsim Champions were awarded for their completion of training modules, participation/effort, attitude, performance and leadership. Theses award recipients included Bailey Clark, Emma Yatzkan, Zachary Zera, Jacob Ramsey ’18, Ryan Scharf ’18 and Kyle Gushurst ’19. Go to our website link to watch a video created by Capsim for this project: https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/page/news-detail?pk=943068&fromId=227001

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Congratulations to our students who competed in the IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest. For list of participants and their awards, click here: https://www.sfhscollegeprep.org/ftpimages/805/misc/misc_161319.pdf GO SPARTANS!

Thank you Jack Toppen and the Toppen family for purchasing the auction package to "Dress Up Dr. J". You did a great job! Thanks Dr. J for being a willing participant!

Are you interested in going on the France Trip in 2019? Click the following link to watch our Information Night Presentation for answers to all of your questions. https://youtu.be/a2DM3uX1uQM Contact Michelle Clegg, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at mclegg@sfhscollegeprep.org or 630-668-5800 x 1220 with additional questions or for more information.

The auction is OPEN! The ship has docked and we’re ready for ALL HANDS ON DECK, the annual Ensuring our Future auction at St. Francis High School. As in past years, we are featuring mobile bidding for silent auction items. You can bid from anywhere, anytime (until the auction closes!) from your own cell phone or computer, and you can even get a notification if you are outbid! Use this Link: http://2018SFHS.gesture.com • Our online auction is hosted by Gesture, so the link above allows guests to register, view the items and start bidding! After you register you will get a welcome text message. There are 2 ways to bid: • By Smartphone When you register, you’ll receive a link via text to your personal bidding page. Click on an item and enter a bid – it’s that simple! • By Computer Using the link provided above, browse the catalog, click on an item and place a bid. Whether you’re bidding from the Spyglass Athletic Center, a warm weather destination or the comfort of your home, we hope you enjoy this opportunity to support St. Francis High School. With gratitude, The 2018 Ensuring Our Future Auction Committee

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Good Luck at Sectionals! Boys Basketball vs. Boylan Catholic High School 7:00 p.m. tonight at Woodstock North High School GO SPARTANS!

Congratulations to our Math Team for their 3rd Place overall finish at Regionals! Highlights include: 1st Place - Algebra 1 1st Place - Orals 1st Place - Katherine Lemke '21 - Written GO SPARTANS!