ISVI Happenings
May, 2008
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Dates to Remember Aug. 17 - Registration Day |
Evening In Paris
This year's Prom theme was 'Evening In Paris'
and was held in the Dining Hall. All the high school students were dressed up in
their gowns and tuxedos and looked fabulous. The Grand March started at 5:30
p.m. Family, friends, and staff took pictures while the students entered. They
were seated at the beautifully decorated tables and dinner was served at 6:00
p.m. Dinner consisted of rib-eye steak, cheesy potato casserole, and corn. A
delicious cake was served for desert. Music played in the background while
everyone enjoyed their dinner. Prom pictures were taken after dinner. The dance
started after all pictures were taken with music provided by Dan Thompson.
During the dance, the students voted for Prom King and Queen and Prince and
Princess. At the end of the evening there was a balloon drop that all the
students enjoyed greatly. Everyone danced and had a wonderful time.
(Picture of ISVI Prom King and Queen)
After-Prom Party
After prom 36 students also attended the After Prom Party in the Teen Center.
Delicious pizza and snack foods were provided. Prizes were awarded every 15
minutes. Prizes included a clock radio, CDs, DVDs, headphones, portable DVD
players, cameras and a gift card from TGI Friday’s. Students enjoyed playing
video games, listening to music and sharing their prizes. Talk of prom and
camaraderie of good friends was enjoyed by everyone. Joe Lewey, Recreation
Worker, and residential staff coordinated and supervised the activity.
(Picture of ISVI student enjoying the After-Prom Party)
Graduation 2008
Fifteen students participated in the graduation ceremony at ISVI on May
22, 2008. Several of the students received their high school diplomas while
still others received a certificate of completion. Three students who received a
certificate of completion opted not to participate in the ceremony. Mrs. Joan
Forney spoke to the graduates encouraging them to develop a plan of success for
their future. Superintendent Reggie Clinton and Principal Jan McGovern presented
the diplomas. Mrs. Forney was recognized as the 2008 recipient of the ISVI
Visionary award for her tireless efforts while serving as the Interim
Superintendent at ISVI for fourteen months.
(Picture of ISVI graduates with their family and friends)
Lions Club Scholarship
Congratulations to one of our seniors who has been selected as a recipient of a
Jacksonville Lions Club College Scholarship. She was selected for the $500 award
based on citizenship, community service, education and career plans, and grade
point average. She was recognized at the Lions Club Scholarship Awards Dinner
which was held May 6, as well as at the ISVI high school awards assembly. The
ISVI senior from Crete, Illinois, plans to continue her education at Prairie
State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
(Picture of Lions Club Scholarship recipient with Lions members at the Lions
Club Scholarship Awards Dinner)
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED