Crown Point High School

The 144th Commencement of Crown Point High School will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. You can watch the live stream of the ceremony here: https://cphs.cps.k12.in.us/parents-students/seniors

FACS Department Chair Ginny Zega hosted her last Internship Program annual luncheon at St. Elijah after 11 years of dedicated leadership and service. Principal Russ Marcinek presented Zega with a commemorative plaque in recognition of her lasting impact on the program. What began under her leadership with just 50 students has grown into a thriving program serving 333 students.

Alongside Zega, Britney Stanojevic has played an instrumental role in guiding and supporting the program’s interns. Art teacher Carrie Quinn will oversee the interns next year. The event featured speeches from interns Cole Gibbs, Sage Dorsey, Lili Cuevas, and Madigan McCormick.

Zega also coordinated the preschool program for the past 17 of her 18 years at Crown Point High School. She retires next week and said she looks forward to spending time with her family on their 43-acre property in Valparaiso.

Mary Bachnak was named Advisor of the Year among all Business Professionals of America advisors in the state.

Shortly after, Bachnak also won Teacher of the Year at Crown Point High School and then Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Crown Point Community School Corporation in honor of her dedication to students and the relationships she builds with them.

“People don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care. That is every day. I wake up, and I sit on the side of my bed. I say a prayer, and when I’m finished with my prayer, I say it's time to be amazing, and it's not for me. It's for you. It's time to be amazing for you. It's time to make a connection with you. It's time to support you,” Bachnak said to senior Miles Warren, who served as BPA state president and now serves on the national committee.

Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted its annual T-shirt design contest. CPHS represented strong with awards presented to Roberta Mays, Leah Zellers, Addison Kerkes, Ashley Porch, Alyssa Katona, Naum Kochovski, Rehmath Zaki, Devin Harrretos, Margaret Michailides, Victoria Townsend, Addison Tabor, Gavyn Ricker, Isabella Lobianco, Sophia Rios, and Zoe Borom. Way to go!

Stock up on tissues now! Seniors graduate in just two weeks. Check out senior spotlights with future plans on CrownTownMedia.com https://trst.in/cgSdQ4 https://trst.in/rlNLG7

Would you like to nominate a senior for a CTM spotlight? Email [email protected] by May 22.

Student leaders in Pulse Club went to the annual Amanda Forum put on by the Caring Place at Aberdeen Manor in honor of Amanda Bach, who lost her life due to dating violence in 2011. Schools from all across NWI are in attendance. Students learn about healthy relationships to prevent tragedies by recognizing relationship red flags. Police officers also taught students about self-defense.

Yearbooks are here! Distribution continues Wednesday and Thursday during lunch. Extra copies of this 300-page edition are available for $85 cash or check payable to CPHS Yearbook until they sell out.

The 40-page spring supplements with prom, spring activities and graduation will be mailed to seniors in late July. Returning students pick them up during picture days Aug. 25-27.

With pride and gratitude, we honor these students for their commitment to military service. A crowd of family, friends, military representatives, administrators, and counselors gathered around the flag to present their military stoles.
US Air Force: Vincent LoBianco
US Army: Tyler Johnson
US Marine Corps: Bennie Hartfield and Andrew Howard
US Navy: Rafael Figueroa and Marco Vazquez
The Citadel: Robert Scott (NROTC Scholarship winner)

Crown Point High School Student Council recently hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in support of Lurie Children's Hospital, bringing students together for a day of competition and giving back. Student Council helped raise awareness and support for pediatric care. Thank you to everyone who played and contributed to making the event a success!

Our AP Psychology students recently wrapped up their final project, Houses of Understanding! Each student researched a clinical disorder or neurological illness and transformed their learning into a symbolic house representing its symptoms and treatments. To complete the project, they designed a roof symbolizing hope, resilience, and the possibility of recovery. Students then shared their work in a gallery walk, giving peers the opportunity to learn from each other’s creative and meaningful projects.