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Latin in the News: June 1999 - May 2000

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

Print Media
June 1999- May 2000

  • Chicago Tribune, May 23, 2000, feature article about Lake Calumet bird watching course offered through Live & Learn.
  • Newsweek, May 15, 2000, Latin mentioned with quote by Director of Admissions Betsy Haugh in article about preschool admissions.
  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 8, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn class on retirement planning.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 7, 2000, feature about Latin's Student Philanthropy Project.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 7, 2000, Latin senior David Arnolds chosen among Illinois students as an Academic All-Star.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, May 5, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn's spring house tour.
  • Outlines, May 3, 2000, two Latin students, Sadath Garcia and Ashley Quinto, highlighted in story about the annual Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network youth scholarships.
  • Chicago Tribune, May 1, 2000, Latin mentioned, with quote from Science Teacher Anil Chopra, in feature about the Illinois Science Olympiad.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 30, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn's spring house tour.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, April 23, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn's spring house tour.
  • Chicago Tribune, April 19, 2000, article about openly gay teachers features Visual Arts Director Betty Lark Ross.
  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 14, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn course on living trusts.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, March 29, 2000, mention of Arin Lawrence and Helen Tewelde for being among 32 Chicago area African-American seniors awarded Achievement Scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
  • USA Today, March 30, 2000, feature about "senioritis" with quotes from Director of College Counseling Dottie Coppock.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 22, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn cooking class at Coco Pazzo.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 16, 2000, article about increasing fascination with the planet Mars. Mentions Latin's "ambitious astronomy program" and quotes astronomy teacher Dennis Erickson.
  • The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2000, article about kindergarten admissions process at a San Francisco private school. Mentions Latin's admissions policies and quotes Director of Admissions Betsy Haugh.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 8, 2000, blurb about Live & Learn cooking class with Charlie Trotter.
  • Rolling Meadows Review, Schaumburg Review, Cary Grove Countryside, Hoffman Estates Review, Algonquin Countryside, March 2, 2000, article about the Motorola Regional Science Bowl 2000, where the Latin team placed among the top four.
  • Chicago Tribune, February 29, 2000, article about Latin's boys varsity basketball team advancing to the Illinois High School Association finals.
  • Glencoe News, February 17, mention of Latin's recent Poetry Slam competition.
  • Chicago Tribune, February 16, 2000, obituary for long-time Latin teacher Greg Baker who died after a brief illness on Friday, February 11.
  • Chicago Tribune, February 2, 2000 blurb about Live & Learn's Chinese Cooking class.
  • Chicago Tribune, January 27, 2000, pictures and captions about a fifth grade class visit to the Chicago Historical Society's George Washington exhibit.
  • Chicago Tribune, January 9, 2000, article about parents deciding to delay their children's enrollment in kindergarten for a year. Interviews with Assistant Director of Admissions Jan Bail and her son Clayton, a sixth grader at Latin.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, January 4, 2000, article about the admission process at independent high schools, interview with Director of Admissions Betsy Haugh.
  • Chicago Tribune, December 21, 1999, article in Kid News section by Latin third grader Clayton Tormey about Judo.
  • Inside, December 14, 1999, blurb about former Latin student Kristin Javaras who is one of 32 students nationwide named winners of Rhodes scholarships.
  • Chicago Tribune, December 6, 1999, article about former Latin student Kristin Javaras who was one of two Chicago area students awarded the Rhodes scholarship.
  • Chicago Tribune Magazine, December 5, 1999, frequent mention of Latin in special issue on Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, November 15, 1999 review of Chicago Humanities Festival, mentions Latin student Manya Treece.
  • Inside, November 3, 1999, article about "A Guide to Chicago-Area Independent Schools" mentions Latin.
  • Chicago Tribune, October 27, 1999 calendar listing of Live & Learn nanny class.
  • Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1999, article about Elie Wiesel's visit to Latin.
  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 13, 1999, calendar includes Live & Learn item.
  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 11, 1999, calendar includes Live & Learn item.
  • The Journal-Standard, October 9, 1999, story about shopping quotes Latin student Thalia Aurinko-Mostow.
  • Chicago Tribune, October 7, 1999 story about shopping quotes Latin student Thalia Aurinko-Mostow.
  • The Doings (multiple editions), October 7, 1999, story about National Merit semifinalists mentions Latin student Charles Cox.
  • Chicago Parent, October 1999, mentions Latin in story about the Independent Schools Fair.
  • Chicago Tribune, September 30, 1999, "Academic achievement puts black teens in line for national scholarship" mention of Latin students Maáza Mehzun and Helen Tewelde.
  • The Wheeling Countryside, September 30, 1999, mentions Latin in story about Independent Schools Fair.
  • Daily Herald, September 29, 1999, Live & Learn blurb.
  • The Beverly Review, September 22, 1999, mentions Latin in story about Independent Schools Fair.
  • Daily Herald, September 17, 1999, story about Latin alum Roger McGuinn.
  • Chicago Tribune, September 7, 1999, article about Harry Potter books quotes Latin students Alex Chaviano and Robertson "Mac" McAnulty, plus pictures.
  • Crain's Chicago Business, September 6, 1999, mentions Latin Trustee Richard Almeida.
  • Frano, September 1999, article about the Latin language making a comeback, interview with Latin teacher Greg Hoffenkamp who teaches the language.
  • Chicago Tribune, August 18, 1999, article about Chicago area cooking courses mentions Live & Learn classes.
  • Inside, August 18, 1999, back to school story mentions Latin.
  • Chicago Tribune, August 15, 1999, story about sensible shoes mentions Latin teacher Heather Smith.
  • Chicago Sun-Times, July 9, 1999, story about cow sculpture created by Latin teacher Betty Lark Ross.
  • Chicago Tribune, July 7, 1999, blurb about cow sculpture created by Latin teacher Betty Lark Ross.
  • Today's Chicago Woman, July 9, 1999, profile of Liza Gross, president/publisher of Exito! and High Jump board member.
  • Chicago Magazine, July 1999, article about places to meet singles, mentions Live & Learn.
  • Inside, June 16, 1999, story about Youth Service Project grant winners among them Latin student Jaime Szubart.
  • Inside, June 2, 1999, blurb about Live & Learn sailing class.

Broadcast Media

June 1999-May 2000

  • WMAQ-TV, January 21 and 22, 2000, interviews with teacher Dennis Erickson about the lunar eclipse and Latin's Sidewalk Astronomy club.
  • WFLD-TB, January 21, 2000, feature about Sidewalk Astronomy club during lunar eclipse.
  • WCKG-FM, November 7, 1999, half-hour radio program on Latin's Astronomy Club and the issue of light pollution.
  • CLTV-TV, July 30, 1999 High Jump graduation at Chicago Historical Society.