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T.F. South graduate winner of Patti Leach Memorial Scholarship

Shannon Pollard

T.F. South graduate winner of Patti Leach Memorial Scholarship

LANSING | The Committee for the Patti Leach Memorial Scholarship has announced the 2013 recipient of the award is Shannon Pollard, a graduate of Thornton Fractional South High School.

T.F. South offers mobile pediatric unit for free school immunizations, physical exams

LANSING | The St. Bernard Hospital Mobile Pediatric Health Unit will visit Thornton Fractional South High School this summer to offer free ninth-grade physical exams and immunizations on campus, the school has announced.

T.F. South salutes grad killed in Iraq

LANSING | The Thornton Fractional South High School softball and baseball teams paid tribute Monday to a Lansing graduate killed while serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq.

Mount Carmel, Bloom high school educators win honor

Two science teachers at local high schools are among this year's 10 recipients of the Golden Apple award given annually to reward excellence in teaching.

T.F. South student first in D.215 to win Gates Scholarship

CALUMET CITY | Jacob Reed is among the hundreds of graduating seniors of Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing whose plans include college.

T.F. South student first in D.215 to win Gates Scholarship

Jacob Reed, standing with Marcia James, his guidance counselor at T.F. South High School, is the recipient of a Gates Millennium Scholarship, the first from District 215.

Active TF South senior headed to college with top grades

Jessica Newenhouse, 18, was recently chosen as Lansing Rotary Student of the Month.

T.F. South students wake up to fitness, healthy habits

LANSING | A group of Thornton Fractional South High School students is meeting regularly Monday and Wednesday mornings to get in some exercise and learn healthy eating habits, thanks to a grant.

T.F. North, South high schools participat in south suburban art show

PALOS HEIGHTS | The South Suburban Conference Art Show is taking place through today at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive.

Patti Leach Scholarship available for Lansing students

PATTI LEACH SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS

Thornton Township High School to hold Alumni Day

LANSING | The Thornton Alumni Legacy Fund and Thornton Township High School have announced the fourth annual Alumni Day and Hall of Fame Celebration. It will be held May 3. Those interested in joining in the festivities should RSVP by April 19.

Baseball and academics drive senior to excel

Lansing resident Alex Schell has his outstanding grades and athletic ability to thank for his selection as January Student of the Month by the Lansing Rotary Club.

D.215 to host Harlem Wizards, benefit charity

LANSING | The Harlem Wizards will take on the Lansing Legends on March 15 at Thornton Fractional South High School, 18500 Burnham Ave.

T.F. South cheerleaders 12th at state event

LANSING | Thornton Fractional South cheerleaders placed 12th out of 28 at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association state competition in the Large Varsity division on Feb. 9 at the Prairie State Convention Center in Springfield, Ill., the school has announced.

T.F. South cheerleaders 12th at state event

The Thornton Fractional South cheerleaders celebrate their 12th place finish at a recent state event in Springfield, Ill.

Lansing Historical Society, T.F. South History Club team up for Tuskegee Airmen program

This year I have really enjoyed planning programs for the Lansing Historical Society as vice president. Last summer I asked the board if they’d mind going with a World War II theme this year and the suggestion was met with enthusiastic agreement.