SHS Class of 2012 'At the End of One Journey and at the Start of Another'

Graduates commended for contributions to Stevenson High School and the community at large.

Pride from academic successes and hope for the future were the underlying themes of Stevenson High School’s graduation ceremony Thursday night at the Sears Centre. The 90-minute ceremony had a festive atmosphere, with the school's tour orchestra performing songs before the ceremony started. “I’m going to cry, as our babies are grown up,” Liz Goldberg said before the ceremony started. Her children, Illissa and Matthew, were among the school's 1,076 graduates. Many cheered when graduates’ names were called, and some graduates bounced beach balls that were quickly confiscated by teachers. School Board President Bruce Lubin shared the class of 2012’s accomplishments, noting that one student had served as a food pantry coordinator and a second …

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Stevenson School Board President Responds to Drug Investigation

School Board President Bruce Lubin read a prepared statement at Monday's meeting.

Stevenson High School Board President Bruce Lubin publicly addressed the drug investigation that was recently conducted by administrators and Lincolnshire police at Monday night's School Board meeting. According to TribLocal, no parents spoke about the investigation during the public comment portion of the meeting. Lubin's response, given on behalf of the School Board, came less than a week after Lincolnshire police announced they had charged two students with unlawful delivery of cannabis and conspiracy of unlawful delivery of cannabis. Lubin's remarks, which follow, were posted Tuesday on Stevenson's website. Some of the comments we’ve heard from concerned community members and parents include why the administration and board hasn’t …

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Stevenson School Board Winners, Supporters Celebrate Success

The United 4 Stevenson slate members praised and thanked the community Tuesday night following their victory at the polls.

After a heated campaign, the incumbent slate triumphed in the Stevenson School Board election. Terry Moons, Bruce Lubin, Merv Roberts and David Weisberg each prevailed by about a two-thirds margin over challengers Kathy Powell, Kim Brady and Charles Cardella. With all 55 Lake County precincts tallied, Weisberg led the way with 4,818 votes. He was followed by Moons (4,626), Lubin (4,611), Roberts (4,500), Brady (2,595), Powell (2,573) and Cardella (2,309). Dozens of supporters of the winning candidates, who campaigned together under the name "United 4 Stevenson," gathered at Long Grove Café Tuesday night to track election results while celebrating with food and drink. “We did this (campaign) with a passion,” Moons told supporters after the …

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Stein Elected to Village Board, SHS Incumbents Prevail, Library Referendum Passes

Voters also re-elected Village Clerk Janet Sirabian and chose the residents who will represent them on area school boards for the next four years.

Andrew Stein will be the new face on the Buffalo Grove Village Board, voters decided Tuesday. Stein was elected to a two-year term, beating competitor Denice Bocek 2,909 to 1,284, with all precincts in Cook and Lake counties tallied. Meanwhile, Indian Trails Public Library’s referendum squeaked by, with 2,127 votes in favor and 1,983 against the proposal to raise the district’s tax levy. The funds will be used for a variety of facility improvements. Voters largely decided to stay with status quo when it came to other village and school board positions. Incumbent Village Clerk Janet Sirabian breezed her way to a ninth term with about 82 percent of the vote. Sirabian, who has held the position for 32 years, prevailed over challenger Rob …

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SHS Candidates Discuss Finances, 'Controversial' Topics

All seven candidates for the District 125 School Board fielded questions at a candidates forum Tuesday night.

The seven candidates for Stevenson High School’s School Board gathered Tuesday night to share their views on questions posed by the school’s Political Action Club. While the students described the event as “a classroom experience,” the forum drew hundreds of residents who nearly filled the school’s recital hall. The students didn’t shy away from the topics that have sparked passionate debate among residents in recent weeks. They posed questions about whether the high school should restrict “controversial material” in the curriculum (see second video) and whether creationism should be taught in the classroom. INTELLIGENT DESIGN “I do not believe intelligent design should be taught in any public high school,” said Kathy Powell who, along …

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Richard Heinrich

3:39 pm on Friday, March 18, 2011

Yes, Kristin, it has been very quiet with none of the usual suspects posting anything. Having said that, we can't get complacent however since Cardella is an experienced political operative. I suspect that they aren't done yet.   more ›

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Village President Endorses District 125 Slate

Letter to the Editor

It's our great schools like Stevenson HS that make our community and our neigboring communities great places to raise our kids. We can't afford to tamper with long standing success. Join me in supporting Merv Roberts, Terry Moons, Bruce Lubin and David Weisberg to insure that SHS remains the high caliber educational institution that has been recognized time and again as one of the best in the nation. As a former Stevenson Board member and as a Mayor, I have worked with them and know these dedicated leaders are a team committed to success for every student. Elliott Hartstein Buffalo Grove

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Stevenson School Board Candidate: Bruce Lubin

Lubin is one of seven candidates running for four open seats on the District 125 School Board.

Name: Bruce Lubin               Age: 57 Town: Long Grove Incumbent? Yes-2003, 2007 Family: wife, Cynthia; three daughters, Brea, Jenna and Marissa Occupation: President of Illinois Commercial Banking and Private Wealth at The PrivateBank Community Involvement: President, Stevenson High School District 125 School Board,  Current board member-Gateway for Cancer Research, Gilda’s Club, AJC, The Joffrey Ballet. Former board member- Special Education District of Lake County, Providence St. Mel School, Little City Foundation. Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow Link to campaign website or Facebook page: united4stevenson Why are you running for a School Board position? I believe Stevenson High School to be one of the top high schools in the nation …

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