Congratulations Class of 2013

On Sunday, May 26th, the Class of 2013 officially tipped their hats to their high school journeys during Grant Community High School's eighty-third commencement ceremony. On a beautiful Memorial Day weekend, the ambiance during Sunday's commencement was both exciting and bitter sweet. Superintendent Dr. Christy Sefcik proudly shook the hands of her first group of graduates at GCHS. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for 399 new GCHS graduates.

Valedictorian Kyra Schmidt, started off the ceremony with a speech that was nothing less than inspiring. Thanking her fellow classmates and teachers for memories during her four years at GCHS, Schmidt recalled memories and stories near to the seniors' hearts. Schmidt asked her fellow graduates to, "reflect upon the good moments we have shared, and use these memories to fuel us far into the future."

Salutatorian, William Heelan, reached out to the crowd encouraging them to not only become individuals of success, but to become individuals of value. Heelan thanked his peers, teachers, and coaches before reminding his fellow graduates that, "Nothing is insurmountable as long as you believe in yourself and hold your head up high through life’s inevitable obstacles."

The Senior Class gift was a donation of money for benches to be placed within the school for students and staff to enjoy.

We are confident that this group of unique and talented individuals will pave wonderful paths no matter which routes they choose to take. Congratulations Class of 2013!

Annual Bulldog Open

It may not be football fever time, but Grant High School players are asking ‘fore’ a little community spirit. The 22^nd Annual “Bulldog Open” is scheduled for Friday, July 12 at Antioch Golf Course. This special event is a major fundraiser for this talented team who last season qualified for IHSA 6A State playoffs. The cost of $90.00 is an early bird special and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, drinks, silent auction and a chance to win from an impressive list of prizes. The cost will be $95.00 at the door. Speaking of prizes, sponsorships for the outing and additional gifts are still welcome.

Those wishing to make a tax deductible donation by contributing an item or sponsoring a hole should call Kurt Rous at 847-587-2561, Extension 3768. Questions about the event can be referred to Kurt as well at krous@grantbulldogs.org. But first ‘chip’ away at our  ‘Bulldog Open’ Information link and Registration form. You and your foursome will find everything there up to ‘par’ to ‘drive’ you to a day full of fun and rewards. And when it’s all said and done, the knowledge that you helped support your local football team will leave you feeling like you just shot a hole in one.

A New School Year Approaches