- Adlai E. Stevenson High School (AESHS), commonly called Stevenson High School (SHS), is a public four-year high school located near the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Half Day Road in Lincolnshire, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. It is the only school in High School District 125 and is fed mainly from Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102, and Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103.
- As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 4,461 students and 267.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 16.7. This makes Stevenson the second largest high school in the United States.
- Awards and recognition
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During the 1986-87, 1990-91, 1997-98 and 2001-02 school years, Stevenson High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.
- In Newsweek's Top 1500 high schools in the United States, which bases school rankings on a ratio of advanced Placement exams taken compared to the student population, Stevenson was ranked #151 in the nation. The school had been previously ranked #69 (2003), #86 (2005), #121 (2006), #170 (2007), and #154 (2008).
- History
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Adlai E. Stevenson High School opened in September, 1965 amid turmoil and adversity. Prior to the opening of Stevenson, the students in the Stevenson area attended Ela-Vernon High School in Lake Zurich. Stevenson was planned to become a second school for the growing district, but the western side (Lake Zurich) of the district decided to go their own way and build their own district. This left Stevenson with an unfinished building, no board or administration and no faculty. When Stevenson opened to 467 students and 34 teachers in 1965, the building was not carpeted, the library was empty, most classrooms were without desks and athletic fields were non-existent. However, the community rallied together in order to overcome all of the obstacles.
- Stevenson High School is named after former Governor of Illinois Adlai Stevenson. Shortly before the school opened in 1965, Stevenson died of a heart attack.Stevenson was a prominent resident of the area and embodied everything that the board of education wanted the high school to embody. Many other aspects of the school, such as its nickname (Patriots), the school magazine (Minuteman), and Newspaper(Statesmen) were also named after characteristics of Adlai E. Stevenson. Stevenson got its colors (Green and Gold) from the colors that were worn during the American Revolutionary War by the nation's earliest patriots, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.
- Stevenson has grown since its opening in 1965 to become one of the largest high schools in the area. During the 1995-1996 school year, a new addition that included 60 classrooms, a 50 meter swimming pool, a 1,186 seat Performing Arts Center and a field house was built. Stevenson also features a state-of-the-art varsity football field, varsity baseball field and sports center. On December 1, 2006, Stevenson High School closed due to snow for the first time in over 15 years. Stevenson was closed again on February 1, 2009. As of 2007, Stevenson had the sixth-highest enrollment, 4,545, of any high school in the state of Illinois, according to the Illinois High School Association.
- Advanced Placement Testing
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Students at Stevenson High School consistently perform exceedingly well on the College Board's Advanced Placement Exams. In 2006, 1402 students completed over 3100 AP Exams. 89% of the exams earned a score of 3 or higher.
- Stevenson had the two AP Scholars for the State of Illinois in 2006. One student completed 18 AP exams and the other completed 16 during their time at Stevenson. Many students begin taking AP exams as early as their sophomore year. Many upper-level courses for which there is not an AP exam offer dual or articulated college credit.
- Faculty
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The average teacher experience at Stevenson is 11 years—73% with master's degrees or higher and 27% with bachelor's. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
- Athletics
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The Stevenson Patriots compete in the North Suburban Conference. Stevenson's Athletic Director is John D. Martin. The Patriots boys' basketball team finished 4th in the 2007 IHSA AA basketball tournament. Rivals include Libertyville High School and Lake Zurich High School.
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Patriettes
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Activities
- Intramural Sports
- Interpretative Dance
- Flag-Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Dodgeball
- Softball
- Paintball
- Golf
- Ultimate Frisbee (2004-2005)
- Self Defence Club
- Archery
- Partner Dancing
- Odyssey
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Odyssey is a bi-annual two-day fine arts festival in which all students and faculty participate in order to fill the state requirement for fine arts. Participants select from over 200 classes, seminars, and performances given by volunteers from the community. Choices range from local bands and a cappella groups to TV producers and improv troupes to yo-yo experts and jugglers. Often, a famous headliner will perform multiple times for the event. The festival is an incredible opportunity for students to be engaged in activities with skilled artisans and performers.
- Special interest clubs
- Careers
- F.B.L.A.
- Future Educators of America
- Future Doctors of America
- Graphic Arts Club
- Law Club
- Web Weavers
- Communications
- Stevenson Network News
- WAES-FM Radio Station
- Discussion
- Anime Club
- The BookEnds
- Film Club
- Prufrock Society
- Stonecutters (Simpsons discussion)
- Sustained Dialogue
- Truth Seekers
- English
- Hunger Awareness Club
- Aikido Club
- Billiards Club
- Weight Lifting Club
- S.M.U.D.G.E. (Students Making Use of Darn Good English) - Writer's Workshop
- Congressional Debate
- Public Forum Debate
- World Languages
- Chinese Club
- French Club
- German Club
- Hebrew Club
- Latin Club
- Sign Language Club
- Spanish Club
- Latino College Bowl
- Outreach
- Diversity Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance
- Operation Snowball
- P.A.C.T. (Prevention Awareness Campaign Together)
- Peer Helpers
- S.P.I.N.S. (Stevenson Patriots in New Situations)
- S.T.O.P. (Stevenson Theatre Outreach Program)
- Publications
- The Ambassador
- The Marksman
- The Minuteman
- The Statesman
- Video Yearbook
- The Wit/The Half Wit
- The Wit CD
- Science
- S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violations of the Environment)
- S.P.A.R.K. (Science Professionals As Resource Knowledge)
- Science Club
- Science Olympiad
- T.E.A.M.S. Competition (Tests of Engineering, Aptitude, Math, & Science)
- Social Studies
- Amnesty International
- History Fair (National History Day)
- Economics Club
- Military History Club
- Model United Nations ([1])
- Political Action Club
- Psychology Club
- Youth & Government (Judicial)
- Youth & Government (Legislative)
- Recreation
- Mountain Biking Club
- Curling Club
- Hip Hop Club
- Ice Skating Club
- Interactive Gamers Club
- Toss Up Juggling Club
- Nascar
- Origami
- Hackey-Sack Club
- Slurpee Club
- Table Tennis/Advanced Tennis
- Video Game Club
- The Yarn Situation
- F.M.P. (Freshman Mentor Program)
- Community/School Service
- B.O.S.S. (Pep Club)
- F.M.P. (Freshman Mentor Program) - see above
- G.I.V.E. (Givers of Important Volunteer Efforts)
- Hunger Awareness Club
- Interact Club
- N.H.S.
- Stevenson Student Ambassador Club
- Students Helping Soldiers
- Essay Writer$ Workshop
- Student government
- Student Council
- Class Boards
- S.L.A.C. (Student Leadership Advisory Council)
- Student Congress
- Academic
- Academic Decathlon
- Business Professionals of America
- Chess Club
- Future Problem Solvers
- History Fair
- Scholastic Bowl (Stevenson High School Scholastic Bowl)
- Science Olympiad. Science Club, Science Fair
- T.Y.M.P. (Talented Young Mathematicians Program)
- Fine Arts
- Art
- Art Club
- Art Gallery club
- Photography Studio
- Visual Communications Club
- Dance
- Melange Dance Company
- Repertory Dance Company
- Concert Dance Company
- Festival
- Musical Performance/Instrumental
- Guitar Club
- Jazz Bands
- Marching Patriots (Marching Band)
- Orchestra Student Board
- Pep Bands
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Chamber Music Club
- Pit Orchestra
- Madrigal String Ensemble
- Musical Performance/Vocal
- Jazz Etc.
- Just the Guys
- Lady Jazz
- Madrigal Singers
- Syncopation (Show Choir)
- Jazz Lab Band
- Jazz Band
- Theater
- Drama Productions
- International Thespian Society
- StageCrafters
- TBA: Playwrights' Club
- Musical Service Organizations
- Modern Music Masters (Tri-M)
- Bombing threat
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On October 30, 2007, a student from another school, Jeremie Dalin, 17 posted a threat against Stevenson High School on the 4chan website. When another student found the threat, he made a screenshot of the threat and then created a web page. The FBI traced the message, Dalin's home address, when contacted by the authorities he claimed it was a bad joke and did not intend on harming anyone. The threat caused approximately 500 students to miss a school day, which happened to be Halloween. Dalin was due back in court in February.
- In an article published in the Daily Herald on June 12, 2008, Jeremie Dalin was convicted "for falsely making a terrorist threat" and faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in mid-July. He was sentenced to 24 months probation.
- Notable alumni
- Kyle Brandt - MTV's Chicago participant/actor (Days of our Lives).
- Tamika Catchings - current WNBA All-star, Team USA member.
- Brad Cieslak is a former NFL tight end (2005—08), playing most of his career with the Buffalo Bills.
- Mark Deady was an Olympic runner, competing in the 1500 meters at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
- Kevin Frederick was a Major League Baseball pitcher (2002, 04), playing most of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Ronald Goldman was a murder victim, allegedly killed by O.J. Simpson.
- Andrea Jaeger - former top ranked professional tennis player, Grand Slam champion, Wimbledon finalist and now famous nun.
- Scott David Kaplan - Co-Founder of the United Cancer Foundation. Working with Remote Area Medical to provide free health care to Palm Beach County Florida.
- Joe Lando - actor (most famous as Sully on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman).
- Alison LaPlaca - actress known for her role of Linda Phillips in the sitcom Duet and its spin-off Open House.
- Drew Mormino - NFL football player for the Miami Dolphins.
[ "Dolphins sign three rookies", NFL, July 23, 2007.]
- Ted Musgrave - Current NASCAR Truck series driver, has also competed in ASA.
- Richard Nongard - Author and writer.
- Matt O'Dwyer is a former NFL offensive guard (1995—2004), playing most of his career for the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals.
[ Matt O'Dwyer stats & bio; databasefootball.com; accessed 12 July 2009]
- Danny Richmond is a professional ice hockey Defenseman, playing in both the NHL and AHL.
[ Ziehm, Len; Richmond to Rockford; 10 November 2007; Chicago Sun-Times; accessed 12 July 2009][ Buffalo Grove natives switch NHL teams; 12 March 2009; Buffalo Grove Countryside; accessed 12 July 2009]
- Rex Ryan is the head coach of the New York Jets.
[http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/coach/1413-rex-ryan][ Pompei, Dan; Rex Ryan family standard-bearer in NFL; 17 May 2009; Chicago Tribune; accessed 12 July 2009]
- Lisa Wang - Rhythmic Gymnast and winner of the 2007 Pan Am Games in Rhythmic Gymnastics.
[Daday, Eileen O. "On the road to the Olympics Local athlete sets her sights on the gold", Daily Herald , September 2, 2006. Accessed November 6, 2007. "A mini-class in rhythmic gymnastics enthralled Buffalo Grove native Lisa Wang as early as third-grade with its graceful routines filled with ribbons and balls. It still does, though now the Stevenson High School senior is competing in the sport at its highest level."]
- Andy Wozniewski - Professional hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Graduated from and played hockey at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
[ Mora, Josh; Breaking Down the Blackhawks' Deal; 5 March 2009; csnChicago; HawkTalk; accessed 12 July 2009]
- Feeder schools
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Several middle schools feed into the Adlai E. Stevenson High School.
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- St. Mary's Parish School
- Sager Solomon Schechter Middle School
- External links
- Official Website
- Clubs and Activities at Stevenson High School
- West Building Bird's Eye
- East Building Bird's Eye
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