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Latin in the News: June 2005 - May 2006

For a copy of any of the following listings, please contact the Communications Office at 312-582-6075.

Print Media
June 2005 - May 2006
  • Chicago Tribune, May 28, 2006. Latin girls soccer state championship victory over Columbia featured.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 28, 2006, article detailing Latin girls soccer state championship winning game.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 28, 2006, article about Latin's girls soccer winning the school's first state athletic title.
  • Rockford Register Star, May 28, 2006, article detailing Latin's win over Rockford Lutheran in the semifinal game of the Class A girls soccer state tournament.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 27, 2006, breakdown of Latin girls soccer quarterfinal win over Princeton.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 27, 2006, article detailing Latin girls soccer quarterfinal win over Princeton
  • Northwest Herald, May 27, 2006, Latin tennis player Mac McAnulty mentioned as winning a match at the state tournament.
  • News Tribune, May 27, 2006, article noting the advancement of Latin girls soccer team to the state semifinal game.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 26, 2006, Latin tennis player Mac McAnulty featured for his 21 match winning streak.
  • The Courier News Online, May 26, 2006, Latin girls soccer team listed as one of the teams competing in the Class A state championship for the first time.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 26, 2006, article featuring Latin girls soccer team.
  • News Tribune, May 26, 2006, Latin girls soccer team mentioned.
  • News Tribune, May 25 2006, Latin girls soccer coach Tom Bower quoted in an article on the upcoming girls Class A quarterfinal match against Princeton.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 24, 2006, Latin student Peter M. Davis listed as a National Merit Scholarship recipient.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 23, 2006, run down of Latin girls soccer sectional victory against Timothy Christian.
  • The Pantagraph, May 22, 2006, Latin mentioned as a potential qualifier for the girls soccer state quarterfinals.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 19, 2006, Latin vs. Parker listed as one of the top 10 rivalries in Chicago.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 19, 2006, Latin soccer player Emily Maynard quoted in the High School Athletic Roundup.
  • Jefferson Park/Portage Park/Belmont Cragin Times, Latin student Danielle Carlson's photo from her Project Week trip to Cape Town, South Africa featured.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 18, 2006, Latin's “Chicagoland High School film Festival” listed in upcoming city events.
  • The Breese Journal, Breese, IL, May 18, 2006, Latin students Moira Hodges and Emma Rovit noted as winning a Daughters' of the America Revolution award at the Illinois History Expo. 
  • Chicago Tribune, May 14, 2006, article on Fenwick's victory of Latin in the Boys' Water Polo State Tournament.
  • Highland Park News, May 11, 2006, mention of the Dinner for Darfur hosted by Latin.
  • The Doings – Oak Brook Edition, Oak Brook, IL, May 11, 2006, Former Latin student and badminton state champion Karishma Kollipara featured.
  • Chicago Social Magazine, May 2006, High Jump's gala benefit listed in the May Social Arts Calendar.
  • Skyline, May 4, 2006, Feature about Latin students teaming up with Barneys New York to sell dolls made by HIV-infected Rwandan women.
  • Crain's Chicago Business, May 1, 2006, Latin featured in an article about the British School's move to the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
  • Morris Daily Herald online, May 1, 2006, Article mentions Melrose Park Walther Lutheran's win over Latin's girls basketball team.
  • Forest Park Review , May 1, 2006, Mention of Latin creative writing teacher Billy Lombardo and his work displayed at the "Enemies" exhibition at St. James Episcopal Cathedral.  
  • Teen People, May 2006, Article featuring Latin junior Chloe Lewis and her experience in Tanzania as part of AIDS Walk Africa 2006 (Latin was not mentioned in the article).
  • Chicago Magazine, May 2006, Anne Frame, Latin School's director of admissions, quoted in an article about Chicago's selective enrollment public high schools.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, April 23, 2006, Mention of Latin's boys' and girls water polo teams first place wins at the Latin Tournament.
  • Skyline et al., April 20, 2006, Article about Latin alumnus Bob Balaban receiving the Gene Siskel Film Center's Renaissance Award.
  • Skyline et al., April 20, 2006, Article about Latin alumnus Ike Barinholtz's appearance in the Chicago Improv Festival.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 19, 2006, Latin senior Julia Luscombe recognized as a National Merit Scholarship winner.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 17, 2006, Latin alumnus Jason Sherwin's '01 journal excerpts from his spring break experience as a member of Crew 47 at the Mars Desert Research Station.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 16, 2006, Latin senior Alice Baumgartner featured in the article "Not Your Average Teen Runner."
  • Winnetka Talk, April 13, 2006, Latin alumnus Nicholas W. Cade '04 named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Colby College.
  • Crain's Chicago Business online, April 12, 2006, Article about the collaboration of a group of Latin Upper School students and Barneys New York store to sell dolls made by Rwandan women infected with HIV.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 9, 2006, Mention of the efforts of students from Latin School and Barneys New York to raise money for an HIV clinic in Rwanda by selling dolls made by clinic patients.
  • Elmhurst Press, March 31, 2006, Latin's girls soccer team mentioned as being the only Class A team to make the regional finals.
  • The Gazette, March 30, 2006, Latin's Scholastic Bowl team noted as defeating the Winnebago team in state tournament.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 26, 2006, Latin's Live & Learn kitchen design class included in the Home & Garden To Do List.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 24, 2006, Article featuring Latin's girls soccer player Emily Maynard and recognizing Latin's soccer team as a top contender for the Class A state soccer championship.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 24, 2006, Former Latin student Karishma Kollipara, who won the singles state badminton championship as a freshman at Latin, featured.  
  • Northwest Side Press, March 22, 2006, Mention of Latin's hockey team defeating Niles in the "Blackhawk Cup" state tournament.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 19, 2006, Latin's Scholastic Bowl team named as the Class A state champion.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 19, 2006, Latin School mentioned in an article about the musical "The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
  • The Doings, Clarendon Hills Edition, March 16, 2006, Mention of Latin in the central badminton preview.
  • Rockford Register Star online edition, March 16, 2006, Recap of the AHAI Combined School Varsity State Hockey Championship game in which Latin fell to the Rockford Icemen.
  • Rockford Register Star online edition, March 16, 2006, Latin's Scholastic Bowl team cited as the likely winner of the Class A State Championship.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 13, 2006, Latin teacher Rob Wellen quoted in an article regarding CTA surveillance cameras.
  • Oak Leaves, Oak Park, March 8, 2006, Latin boys' water polo team listed as among the top five.  
  • Chicago Tribune, February 22, 2006, Latin mentioned in an article featuring Latin parent Lisa Guest and other displaced New Orleans residents in the Chicago area.
  • NUSports.com, February 18, 2006, Latin alumna Katie Paglini listed as placing 20 th in the 200 back at the Big Ten Women's Swimming Championships.
  • Princeton University Website, February 17, 2006, Princeton women's basketball team manager and Latin alumna Whitney Ajibade featured in an article.
  • NUSports.com, February 17, 2006, Article about Northwestern University swim team's performance in the Big Ten Tournament mentions Latin alumna Katie Paglini.
  • Chicago Sun Times, February 14, 2006, Article detailing Latin's girls basketball win over Immaculate Conception in the sectional semi-finals.  
  • UIC Flames website for the University of Illinois at Chicago Athletics, February 14, 2006, feature on UIC basketball senior guard and Latin alumna Chrissy Dizon.  
  • Naperville Daily Herald, February 11, 2006, Latin's girls basketball team noted as defeating the Lisle Lions in the Class A regional championship game.
  • Inside, February 8, 2006, Latin listed as appearing in a free booklet of independent schools.
  • Today's Chicago Woman, February 2006, Latin School named as the location of a workshop on event planning hosted by (Latin alumna) Jodi Wolf.
  • Pioneer Press, February 2, 2006, Article about Live & Learn class offered by Marilyn Miglin.
  • The Courier News, Elgin, IL, February 1, 2006, Article about Latin's win over Elgin Academy in boys basketball.
  • Northwest Herald, January 28, 2006, Latin ice hockey player Alex Freund mentioned in boys hockey article as a contender for the Metro Central scoring lead.
  • NUSPORTS.com, January 26 & 27, 2006, Articles about Northwestern University swim meet against Iowa mention wins by Latin alumna Katie Paglini.
  • Morton Grove Champion , January 26, 2006, Article about Niles West's win over Latin in girls basketball.
  • Chicago Tribune , January 25, 2006, A visit to Latin's Lower School mentioned in a feature about Roosevelt Norris, one of Chicago's oldest residents, who recently passed away.
  • Chicago Sun-Times , January 25, 2006, A visit to Latin's Lower School mentioned in a feature about Roosevelt Norris, one of Chicago's oldest residents, who recently died.
  • HeraldToday.com (Bradenton, FL), Latin School mentioned in feature about musician and alumnus Roger McGuinn.
  • NUSPORTS.COM, January 21, 2006, Article about Northwestern University swim meet against Michigan, features swimmer and Latin alumna Katie Paglini.
  • The Green Bay Press Gazette , January 20, 2006, Latin mentioned in preview article about local boys and girls hockey tournaments.
  • Daily Southtown , January 18, 2006, Boys basketball win over Morgan Park Academy mentioned in prep sports news.
  • Chicago Tribune , January 15, 2006, Obituary for Latin alumnus Byron S. Harvey.
  • NUSPORTS.COM, January 6 & 7, 2006, Northwestern Wildcats swimmer and Latin alumna Katie Paglini in articles about swimming meet against Tennessee.
  • Chicago Tribune , January 6, 2006, Live & Learn featured in article about adult education programs.
  • Park Forest Star et al., January 5, 2006, Feature about Latin School students volunteering at the New Hope Center in Dolton.
  • Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine , January 1, 2006, Feature about nightclub owner Billy Dec, a Latin alumnus.
  • Chicago Tribune , January 1, 2006, Obituary for Latin School alumnus Byron S. Harvey, III.  
  • Intellectual Conservative.Com , December 30, 2005, Review of Latin alumnus Neil Strauss' book The Game .
  • Chicago Tribune , December 28, 2005, Zion-Benton's win over Latin in boys basketball mentioned in Prep Roundup.
  • Chicago Tribune, December 27, Latin's win over Elmwood Park in boys basketball roundup.
  • Men's News Daily , December 19, 2005, Review of Latin alumnus Neil Strauss' book The Game .
  • Northwest Herald , December 18, 2005, Latin ice hockey player Alex Freund mentioned in article about the Chicago Metro Central Conference All-Star Game.
  • Chicago Parent , December 2005, Latin mentioned in article about parents choosing independent schools over public schools.
  • Chicago Sun-Times , November 29, 2005, Latin alumnus and producer Albert Berger highlighted in article about locally filmed movie The Ice Harvest .
  • Chicago Sun-Times , November 25, 2005, Article about Alexi Giannoulias, a Latin alumnus, who is seeking the democratic nomination for state treasurer.
  • Chicago Tribune , November 18, 2005, Lawrence O'Connor and Javon Coney listed as players to watch in local boys basketball.
  • Daily Herald , November 17, 2005, Calendar item about a photo essay on the Sudan crisis arranged by Latin student Alice Baumgartner.
  • College Sports Television (on line), November 10, 2005, Northwestern University swim team member and Latin alumna Katie Paglini won second place finishes in swimming tournament against Wisconsin.
  • Skyline , November 10, 2005, Feature about Latin student and teen pageant contestant Dani Feigenberg.
  • Chicago Parent , November 2005, Visual Arts Chair Betty Lark Ross highlighted in feature about higher standards at independent schools.
  • Rockford Register Star, November 10, 2005, Article mentions Latin senior Alice Baumgartner, chosen as Wendy's High School Heisman Award winner for Illinois, recognizing one boy and one girl high school senior from each state who excel in athletics, academics, and community service.
  • Chicago Tribune, November 9, 2005, obituary for Latin alumna Patricia Kelly Bowes '33.
  • Northwest Herald, November 3, 2005, Latin's Matthew Ruggirello noted as scoring the tying hockey goal against Cary-Grove.
  • Oak Leaves et. al., October 26, 2005, Review of Latin faculty member Billy Lombardo's book The Logic of a Rose.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, October 19, 2005, Latin soccer player MacGregor Olson mentioned as scoring the game winning goal in Latin's victory over Holy Trinity in the Class A sectional quarterfinal match.
  • Chicago Flame (online journal), UIC, October 17, 2005, article on Latin alumna Chrissy Dizon's '02 basketball career at UIC.
  • Daily Southtown, October 16, 2005, Latin's girls tennis team listed as placing third in the St. Ignatius Sectional. Latin's Alexi Kraff mentioned in list of participants.
  • Evanston Review et. al., October 13, 2005, Latin mentioned in article about the annual Independent Schools Fair.
  • Rockford Register Star, October 11, 2005, Article about boys golf sectionals mentions Latin's sixth place finish after a controversial call.
  • Daily Herald, October 11, 2005, Latin's golf team ties for sixth place in boys golf sectionals.
  • Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, October 9, 2005, Latin student Ben Firke featured in men's fashion spread.
  • Daily Southtown, October 9, 2005, Powerhouse Volleyball tryouts at Latin listed in community calendar.
  • Chicago Heights Star et al., October 6, 2005, Latin listed among the schools participating in the Independent Schools Fair.
  • Daily Southtown, October 3, 2005, article on Latin High Jump teacher, Peg Panzer.
  • Chicago Tribune, September 30, 2005, National Merit Semifinalists announced including 10 students from Latin.
  • Chicago Tribune, September 30, 2005, Latin student Jack Barry is named as a member of the (boys hockey) Team Great Lakes at the "Hockey Night in Boston" tournament. Alex Freund, a member of Latin's team from Parker, listed as one of the area's top hockey forwards.
  • Chicago Tribune, September 21, 2005, Live & Learn classes advertised in the Good Eating section.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, September 19, 2005, Latin School student Tory Gordon quoted in feature about the new Lincoln Park Juniors rowing club.
  • Investor's Business Daily, September 19, 2005, Feature about industrialist and Latin alumnus Walter Paepcke.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, September 14, 2005, National Merit semifinalists announced including 10 students from Latin.
  • Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, September 11, 2005, Cover story about Latin School alumna and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Latin School teacher Ingrid Dorer Fitzpatrick is quoted.
  • Glencoe News, August 25, 2005, Mention of local student winning an award at the Latin School Film Festival.
  • Arlington Heights Journal & Topics et al., August 25, 2005, Latin's boys soccer team to participate in Maine East tournament.
  • The Journal & Topics Newspapers, August 24, 2005, note of Latin boys soccer team playing in the Maine East tournament.
  • Redeye, August 24, 2005, Latin Live & Learn's Martini Madness course featured in article about fun adult education classes.
  • Chicago Tribune, August 10, 2005, Latin's Live & Learn cooking and wine classes listed in the Cooking School Guide feature.
  • Forest Park Review, July 27, 2005, feature on Latin School teacher Billy Lombardo and his book, The Logic of a Rose: Chicago Stories.
  • Round Lake Daily Herald, July 22, 2005, announcement that Latin alumnus Charles "Chuck" Freilich was named director of development at Shimer College.
  • Boston Globe, July 21, 2005, Jo Sommers, Latin head librarian, quoted in an article on Encyclopedia Britannica's efforts to reassert itself as a top research source.
  • Crain's Chicago Business, July 18, 2005, Latin student Derrick Jensen quoted in an article about the popularity of iPods.
  • Chicago Tribune, July 3, 2005, review of Latin School teacher Billy Lombardo's book The Logic of a Rose: Chicago Stories.
  • Rolling Meadows Review, June 2, 2005, Latin's girls soccer team listed as one of the best of Class A girls teams.
  • Des Plaines Journal, June 1, 2005, Latin listed in the rundown of results for the boys state high school tennis championships.
  • Oak Leaves (Oak Park), June 1, 2005, Latin tennis players Michael Jacobson and Ryan Williams listed as playing doubles in the State Tennis Tournament.
Broadcast
  • WMAQ NBC 5, March 14, 2006, Story about Latin students teaming up with Barneys New York to sell dolls made by Rwandan women infected with HIV.
  • WLS ABC 7, March 29, 2006, Coverage of the opening of the time capsule found in the former Eleanor Residence during demolition in preparation for the building of the new Latin Middle School.
  • WBBM CBS 2, March 30, 2006, Story about Latin students teaming up with Barneys New York to sell dolls made by Rwandan women infected with HIV.
  • WMAQ-Channel 5, November 8, 2005--Latin parent Joan Cusack appears on the Martha Stewart show to talk about Latin's Lower School cookbook.
  • WCIU-Channel 26, October 26, 2005 -- Latin students are interviewed in a feature about Latin's chess coach Zack Fishman.
  • NBC 5, October 6, 2005, Latin School geometry class featured in news story about the Sudoku puzzle craze. Latin School math teacher Linda Gazzola and student Andrew Galarnyk are interviewed.