Friday Focus:
One Grove Gallery show features local artist
The new show in the One Grove Gallery, "a whimsical motion" showcases a Chicago artist, Debra Deutsch Oliver. Her work focuses on portraiture in motion. She sees the canvas as a stage of everyday life, where any ordinary task can become a dance, a moment of transformation. She uses a mix of expressive movements and spontaneous action often involving props that make up our everyday lives. Many of her paintings have visual puns, subtle humor and references to nostalgic pop culture.
The show will be up until January 13, 2023. You can pop in the One Grove Gallery before you see the winter play, Clue, this weekend. If you'd like to see more of Debra's work check out her instagram and webpage:
https://www.instagram.com/debra.deutsch.oliver/?hl=en
https://www.debradeutscholiver.com/about
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to the 8 music students selected for ILMEA All-State in Peoria on Wednesday, January 25 thru Saturday, January 28, 2023. Priya Adiga (band), Christine Cabrera (honor choir), Matt Hamilton (jazz band), Andrew Hoang (orchestra), Charlie Morrison (honor choir), Carina Obrecht (band), Kyle Rusch (band), and Lexi Samander (all State choir)!
Congratulations to the JV Coed Cheerleading team on finishing 1st out of 23 teams at the Barrington Jingle Fest!
Congratulations to the Wrestling team on a strong start to the season! The bison varsity wrestling team finished their quad last weekend with wins over Leyden and Crystal Lake South. The Herd finished their final dual in a 42-42 tie with New Trier. The varsity bison team is now 6-1-1 on the season!
Congratulations to Divers Holden Wheeler and Michael Surowaniec on placing 1st and 4th respectively at the Niles West Early Bird Invite!
Congrats to the Freshman B Basketball team on another tournament championship, this time at Palatine last week!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on moving up to #3 in the National Rankings! The MSL occupies 3 of the top 10 spots in the USA! Although BG beat Barrington twice recently, Brancos get the statistical #2 spot.
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl on taking down both Fremd and Barrington in the MSL “Quad.” Both amazing matches! Great tension in the room against Barrington when it came down to the final toss up and bonuses, yet again!
Congratulations to the DECA medal winners who placed top 3 in role plays and test. Big Congrats to all the Overall winners who placed top 3 in their event!
The Next Bison Academy Wednesday 12/14
Students who could use some extra support before finals or a quiet place to work are encouraged to attend the next Bison Academy on Wednesday, December 14th from 3:15pm - 5:45pm in the Library. Students may stay for as long or as little as they need. Staff and peer tutors will be available to offer academic support. Please see Mr. Linhart or Ms. Raucci with any questions.
Upcoming Dates
Bison Grove Theatre Company stages cult classic and beloved board game, Clue
Find out “whodunnit” December 8, 9, & 10 at 7:00 PM
Get your tickets online at tickets.d214.org
The Bison Grove Theatre Company is excited to present CLUE! The tale begins on a dark and stormy night at a remote mansion. Six guests are invited to a very unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. Each of the guests are given aliases--Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet and are discouraged from revealing personal information. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic 1985 Paramount film and the popular Hasbro board game, Clue is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Get your tickets online at tickets.d214.org
Arlington Heights Library Finals Study Lounge
Saturday, December 17, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 18, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday, December 19, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, December 20, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, December 21, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Arlington Heights Library is offering a quiet space to study for your final exams. They'll provide brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas to help you prepare. To request accommodations, please contact us at 847-392-0100 or youthprograms@ahml.info prior to the event. Drop-in, no registration required. No library card required. For high school students only.
Indian Trails Public Library Finals Study Night
Saturday, December 17, 2022, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 18,2022, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The library closes at 5 pm to the general public. Extended hours are for high school students only. The library will remain open later to get you through your finals prep. A limited number of computers will be available. Please bring your own devices. Snacks provided. No registration required. Please call (847) 459-4100 ext. 312 or email adult@itpld.org for more information.
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Catherine Martin. Although I love Catherine, it's never stuck and everyone calls me Cathy or Cath.
What department do you work in? I am a Health Services Supervisor/ School Nurse in the Student Services Department.
How long have you been working at BG? I started on October 31st but also subbed during the 2019-20 school year. Both of our children are BG grads so it instantly has felt like home!
Where did you go to high school/college? Willowbrook High School and Rush University College of Nursing.
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? Getting to really know the students and supporting them on a daily basis. Shannon and Mary also make coming to work each day so enjoyable!
What are you currently reading, and/or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I'm currently reading Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. My favorite genre is historical fiction, specifically WWII, but I also love author Elin Hilderbrand for lighter reading. I regularly listen to the podcasts Smartless and Office Ladies.
What is something unique about you? I do interior design and home staging. I also am a lifelong Bulls fan!
What’s a bucket list item for you? Lots and lots of traveling with my husband!
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
Watch the Bison on the BG Athletics YouTube Channel
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Get Winter Celebration Tickets at tickets.d214.org
Orchesis celebrates 50 years of dance at BGHS
Calling all Orchesis Alumni Dancers!
Join us to celebrate 50 years of Dance at BG, by performing at our annual show in February 2023! Information link: forms.gle/gQ1g1q7mgUsaUUKY7
Come work with us!
D214 has immediate openings for food service workers. Enjoy 5-hour work days and shifts end at 2pm! Apply now: http://links.d214.org/foodservice
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