WESTMONT HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
Monday, March 21, 2022
General
The Westmont Scholastic Bowl team traveled to Bloomington-Normal to compete in the IHSA State Championship tournament on Friday, and boy did the team represent Westmont! The Sentinels came in with high expectations, after winning the toughest Sectional in the state, and the team started strong with a 360-230 victory over Williamsville, and then rolled Edwardsville 450-150. The Sentinels had one more match, and if the team won, would advance to the championship match. The team had a slow start, but eventually pulled out a come from behind victory against Mater Dei, 350-280, in order to make it to the finals! The Sentinels then faced University Lab of Urbana, the team ranked 19th in the country. The Sentinels had a great match, but unfortunately fell 400-180.
Please give special congratulations to All-State Player Akshar Goyal, and 2nd Team All State, Captain Pranav Viswanath!
The team will look to defend their Small School National Championship in late April.
NHS Applications are due today. That includes the signed Parent Consent Form.
If you had any trouble with the Application Form, you must come see Mrs. Templeton today.
Prom is on Saturday, May 7th this year from 6:30 pm until 11:00 pm at the Carlisle in Lombard. There are only 47 days before PROM! So, now is the time to ask your date to prom! Why not as with a promposal? See Mrs. Zorbas to arrange your perfect promposal with beautiful red roses!
This announcement is for anyone planning to attend prom: While shopping for your formal prom attire, please be both mindful of appropriate and tasteful styles. LADIES: Spaghetti straps, strapless and backless dresses are allowed as long as the dress is not too revealing and in good taste. Please note that Bare-midriff, mini or sheer dresses are not acceptable. GENTLEMEN: A tuxedo or appropriate suit and tie is acceptable. No jeans, casual pants or shirts are allowed. Prom is a formal and elegant event and any student dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to attend prom nor receive a refund.
Speaking of PROM! Tickets will go on sale when we return from Spring Break. Tickets are $85 per person. You can purchase your tickets with a check made payable to Westmont High School or with cash.
Lastly, if your PROM date does not attend Westmont High School, out-of-district guest forms are mandatory and will be available after spring break. You can pick up your form while purchasing your ticket, with Mrs. Zorbas or Señorita Lott or in Mr. Baldermann´s off with Mrs. Grahn. Out of District guests 20 years of age or younger may attend if they are accompanied by a current Westmont upperclassman.
Attention all Junior & Seniors boys: Would you like a chance to earn your tux for prom for a reduced price... or even free. Three male models are needed to wear a tuxedo to school for a day. Interested? Please see Señorita Lott in room 125.
AthleticsCongratulations to the girls track and field team in their gigantic 2nd place at the Reed Custer Comet Classic Invitational. Our small but mighty girls team had quite a few PRs. First place finishers for the Sentinels include Cate McDaniels in the 400, Lizzy Szynal in the 3200 and the 4 x 400 relay team, whose 1st place secured the trophy. The 4 x 400 relay team included Mikayla Hickey, Annikah Engstrom, Cate McDaniels and Cinaiya Huddleston. The Sentinel Track teams open up their outdoor season tomorrow at home vs Lisle and Christ the King.
The boys track and field team absolutely dominated the 10 team Comet Classic Invitational on Saturday leaving with the team champion trophy beating 2nd place rival, Chicago Christian by 24 points. First place finishes for the boys were: Tim Rosland in the 800 and 1600, Michael Doll in the 60 hurdles and the triple jump, Ryan Domin in the high jump, Jack Rathburn in the pole vault and th 4 x 4 relay team of Tony Cole, James Mendoza, Michael Doll and Ryan Domin. Congratulations to Ryan Domin who broke the school record in the 60m dash.
Thank you and have a great day!