Activities
Activities at Lake Park
Lake Park Student Activities strives to provide students with opportunities to get involved and connected with their school and community outside of the classroom. Students are presented with experiences that encourage them to follow their passions, learn new skills, engage with other students, and develop leadership traits that will benefit them outside of school.
Club & Activities Calendar
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Ever see someone shoot a bow and arrow and thought to yourself, "I want to learn how to do that!" Archery club is for you! Come learn about the sport of Archery in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Instagram: @lphs_archery_club
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Art club is a place where students can experiment with art materials in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. No art experience is necessary and the club is open to all students.
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Instagram: @lphs_artdept
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The Asian American Alliance celebrates our diversity and cultures while making a local impact through service and fundraising. All are welcome.
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Instagram: @lpasianalliance
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The Black Student Union (BSU) at Lake Park High School is a student-led organization that provides a welcoming and supportive environment where students can celebrate Black culture, build meaningful relationships, and grow as leaders. BSU is committed to promoting cultural awareness, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering a school community that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
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Blue Crew is a group of spirited student leaders who bring excitement and celebrations to the school day! Some events that Blue Crew is involved in or runs are Homecoming Decorating, Fall Fest, Make a Difference Day, NCAA Competitions, St. Baldricks, Pep Rallys, and the DuKane Leadership Conference. We also host "Fun Fridays" to have games in the lunch periods and have teacher and student recognitions.
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Katie Hamann – Taylor Samson – Amy Ritchey – Patrice Lovelace
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @lp.bluecrew
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All levels of players are welcome, as our members support and encourage skill development to be part of the team. Whether you can play or want to compete, all are included and welcome.
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Cricket Club is a Spring activity where students can learn the sport of Cricket. Cricket club also competes against other schools.
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Mid-Suburban High School Cricket Website
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The Debate Team is open to all Lake Park students interested in competitive and non-competitive debate. Students preparing for debate tournaments may schedule additional time to meet outside of our monthly meetings.
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Instagram: @lakeparkdebate
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DECA bridges the gap between the classroom and the professional world, preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Members test their business savvy in high-energy competitions, network with industry professionals, and gain access to exclusive college scholarships. It’s more than a student club, it's a launchpad for future CEOs, innovators, and confident leaders.
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Brittany Simpson & Patryk Pliszka
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @LPDECA
X: @LPDECA
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Earth Club is a student-led club where students have a voice in choosing the projects, initiatives, and activities they want to be involved in. Together, members work to make a positive impact within our school and the greater community through environmental, service, and sustainability-focused projects.
Whether it’s helping our school become more environmentally friendly, giving back to the community, raising awareness, or simply coming up with new ideas, Earth Club is a place where students can turn their ideas into action. All students are welcome! No experience or special knowledge is needed—just a willingness to get involved, make a difference, and have fun along the way.
Staff Supervisors:
Jonathon Raap & Michelle Shank
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @lpearthclub
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FCCLA is a national organization that stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Some of our Main Goals: - Competing in FCCLA Regionals and State Competitions - Have fun as a Club and be creative together - Learning new skills and hobbies.
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Lindsey Kulak & Rokki Parrinello
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Lake Park’s Fishing Club is open to anglers of all experience levels. Whether you want to learn something new and fish for fun, or compete in bass fishing tournaments such as the IHSA spring competition, there is a place for you.
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Instagram: @lakeparkhsfishing
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French club is open to all students who are interested in the French language and culture who want to immerse themselves in French culture. Students will take part in a variety of activities throughout the year including French games, music, movies, food, crafts, holiday celebrations and cultural events.
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The French Exchange Program gives students the opportunity to experience French language and culture firsthand through a cultural exchange with our partner school, Sainte-Marie de Nevers in Toulouse, France. Students stay with French host families, attend school alongside their exchange partners, and experience daily life in Toulouse, and visit nearby sites while practicing their French in an authentic setting.
In addition to their time in Toulouse, students travel together as a group to Paris, where they are guided by a professional tour guide to the city’s famous landmarks, museums, and cultural sites. The program encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, build meaningful connections with French students and families, and gain a deeper understanding of French culture and everyday life.
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French Honors Society is a nationally recognized organization by the American Association of Teachers of French that gives students who are enrolled in a French class at Lake Park the opportunity to immerse themselves in a French speaking community and culture.
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Freshman Class Council is an activity that helps freshmen meet other freshmen while participating in activities that make Lake Park a better place to go to school. We support other freshmen in their activities and sports as well as get involved in schoolwide functions.
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This club is for any student who identifies, or is questioning, and allies who want to support lgbtq+ people. When you walk into our club meeting you will find a welcoming space where you will have fun and where you can be who you are. Support, laugh, talk, be yourself...just be there!
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German Club is a chance to explore and celebrate German culture on a monthly basis through games, food, movies, and more.
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The Austausch is our German exchange program. We are partnered with Helene Lange Gymnasium in Hamburg, Germany. Students who participate in the Austausch host a student from Germany in the fall and travel to live with that student the following summer.
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German Honor Society recognizes students who have achieved academic excellence in their German classes and beyond and who have shown an interest in sharing and learning more about the German language and culture.
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Girl Up is a division of the international Girl Up organization through the UN. Lake Park’s Girl Up club focuses on fundraising and raising awareness for women and girls causes on a local, state, national, and international level.
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The Global Citizens Travel Program gives Lake Park students the opportunity to explore the world, experience diverse cultures, and develop as global citizens through immersive international travel. Each fall, students can apply for a spring break trip the following school year, with destinations changing each year.
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Interact is a student volunteer club where we work together to make a positive impact in our school and community. We plan service projects, help local organizations, and have fun while making a difference!
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Curious about money, investing, or a career in finance? Investment Club gives you the chance to learn about investing and building wealth, connect with professionals, explore careers, and develop skills you can use beyond the classroom. Everyone is welcome!
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Thespian Troupe #3516 supports all student work in theatre, honors their accomplishments, advances their skills, and advocates for students in theatre - performance and production. In addition, we produce annual events for the LP community: Haunted House, Improv Shows, Lock-in, Broadway Night., and a Weekend of One Acts.
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Junior Class Council is open to all juniors looking to get involved in a variety of activities; homecoming decorations, planning the Lake Park craft fair, service, fundraising, and planning junior/senior prom! JCC meets weekly, come when you can. Anyone welcome at any meeting!
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Key Club is the oldest and largest student-led service organization for high school students in the world. Operating globally as part of the Kiwanis International family, it gives teenagers opportunities to perform community service, build character, and develop leadership skills. We are able to provide service hours for CIA for meeting attendance including a service project.
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Lancer HERO is a club that unites the general education and special education students in order to promote social skills and community. They participate in social gatherings, fundraising, school events, and other school activities.
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Instagram: @lancer.hero
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We bring together dedicated students who want to discover the power of service over self. Lancer Nation students are proud Lancers who have the ability to be a positive leader within the school community. We also follow these5 Pillars:
School Spirit
Leadership
Mentorship
Service
Decision Making
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The Lake Park Latinx Student Union is a safe place for students to share thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and experiences. Students can promote, teach, and celebrate Latinx culture to the Lake Park community, while empowering students to be leaders and have a voice in the issues impacting their educational experience.
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Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @lphs.latino.student.union
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Lake Park High School’s Lancer Marching Band is a “no experience necessary” group open to all students, but being simultaneously in band is highly encouraged.
With a proud tradition of excellence, Lancer Marching Band offers students the chance to travel, compete, perform at football games and parades, be part of something bigger, and make lifelong friends!
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Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @lakeparkbands
X: @LPHSband
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Love math? Like math? Want to learn more math? Join us year round starting the first Tuesday in September. Contact your grade level coach for more information.
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Head Coach: Candice Sagliano
Freshmen: Tommy Gulo
Sophomores: Elizabeth Olinski & Emily Risner
Juniors: Margaret Gawrych
Seniors: Clint Anticevich
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @LakeParkMathTeam
X: @LPMathTeam
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Model UN club brings students together to simulate the real United Nations by researching global issues, drafting resolutions, and debating policy from the perspective of assigned member states. While attending conferences, delegates develop essential skills in public speaking, negotiation, critical thinking, and international diplomacy.
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Montage is both a club and an annually published magazine. We have staff members who help put the magazine together, and all writers and artists of Lake Park are invited submit their work to our magazine.
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Stephanie Fleck & Jennifer Miller
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Instagram: @lphs_montage
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Muslim Student Alliance is a club where students meet to bond over a shared cultural background or to learn more about Islam.
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The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is an invite only art based honor society whose mission it is to spread the importance of art through service to the community.
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Instagram: @nahs_lphs
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The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for qualifying high school students in grade 12, established in 1921 to elevate academic achievement and civic engagement.
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Patrice Lovelace & Taylor McCarty
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The Lake Park Perspective is the print and online news media of Lake Park High School. We aim to tell Lake Park's stories and start Lake Park conversations.
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Instagram: @lakeparkperspective
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A peer jury is a juvenile justice diversion program where youth who have committed minor offenses appear before a panel of their peers rather than a traditional judge. The teen volunteers on the jury work with the offender to assign restorative consequence.
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The Pickleball Club is focused on growing the game of Pickleball here at Lake Park. We hold open-play events on the courts behind the Clauss Center in the Fall and Spring designed for any student interested in learning the game or for those that just want to come out and compete with classmates on the Pickleball court.
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Polish Club is a group for students to celebrate their Polish heritage. Not all members are Polish, it is also a place for students to learn about Polish culture. We attend local Chicagoland events hosted by the Polish National Alliance, as well as host get togethers at Lake Park during our regular meetings.
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Instagram: @lphspolishclub
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Psychology Club is an opportunity to further students' understanding of psychology as a science, explore topics that may not be covered in psychology class and acquaint the school-wide population with psychological research. Meeting topics are determined by student interest.
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VEX Robotics Club gives students the opportunity to work in teams to design, build, program, and compete with robots as part of the VEX V5 Robotics Competition. Students work in teams of 3-7 to develop engineering, programming, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills while competing in local, regional, state, and national competitions, with opportunities to advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship.
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Senior Class Council works on creating senior memories! Typical activities include senior apparel (tees, hoodies, sweats, bucket hats, etc), senior superlatives, an end of the year festivity (drive-in, food trucks, etc) with a senior video that is also played at graduation, philanthropic endeavors, and fundraisers (candy-grams, dining for dollars, etc) for a senior gift. Senior Class Council is often asked to contribute ideas for the Prom theme and participates in the graduation ceremony.
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Scholastic Bowl brings students together to compete in fast-paced, buzzer-based trivia matches that test deep knowledge across subjects like science, math, history, literature, and current events. Working as a team, members sharpen their quick recall, academic knowledge, and critical thinking skills while going head-to-head with neighboring schools in tournaments.
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Science Olympiad is a co-curricular educational program that strives to ignite the passion for science, medicine, and engineering in young minds. With an unwavering commitment to fostering curiosity and critical thinking, it aims to nurture the potential of future scientists, health professionals, and engineers, shaping a brighter tomorrow.
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Christopher Roleck & Michael Howard
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The purpose of Sophomore Class Council is to provide sophomore leaders with the opportunity to create and participate in school projects that have a positive impact on the Lake Park community.
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Student-led organization that celebrates South Asian cultures while fostering belonging, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding. Through cultural events, educational programming, service projects, and wellness initiatives, SASA empowers students to build community, embrace their identities, and advocate for inclusion and equity within the school community.
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Spanish Club is an opportunity to celebrate and explore culture around the Spanish speaking world. All students are welcome, Spanish not necessary.
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Instagram: @lp_spanishclub
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The Spanish Honor Society (La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, SHH) is a national honor society established by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Our chapter is dedicated to serving communities in need, fostering the study and appreciation of the Spanish language, and learning about and celebrating the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
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Experience the world beyond the classroom by spending approximately 10 days exploring a Spanish-speaking country with your Lake Park classmates. This unforgettable adventure strengthens your Spanish language skills, deepens your cultural awareness, and gives you the opportunity to experience breathtaking destinations while making lifelong memories.
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Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @LPWorldLanguages
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Student Council is a group of student leaders that represent the student body, share ideas with school leaders, promote school spirit, build leadership skills and plan school activities/Community events/Fundraisers. Some events Student Council is involved in or runs are Powder Puff Football, St. Baldricks, Make a Difference Day, Breakfast With Santa, Blood Drives, NED/IASC Conventions, etc.
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Natalia Copeland – Kristen Downey – Taylor McCarty – Jennifer McSweeny
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @lakeparkstuco26
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The Tabletop Gaming Club (TGC) is a group for students who enjoy any strategy, fantasy, cooperative, adventure, role-playing, or deck-building games. Games like Magic the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are the backbone of our club, but we enjoy tabletop games of all types.
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TOHO provides financial support to our school community through annual fundraisers: t-shirt sale and bake sale. This activity started as a grassroots project with just my students, but due to increasing need has expanded to include our entire school community. TOHO has always been about involving the students--showing them that every little bit of help makes a big difference. It's not about how much we raise; it's simply about getting involved in whatever way you can and supporting those in need.
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The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Lake Park's chapter focuses on volunteering and service to our school and local community.
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Winterguard is a dynamic performing art that combines dance, theater, and precision flag, rifle, and saber choreography to tell powerful stories. It builds confidence, teamwork. leadership and lifelong friendships while giving students the opportunity to perform, compete, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
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The Wishing Crane Project is an international organization that provides folded origami pieces and handmade greeting cards to hospice & pediatric patients.
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Women in STEM is student created club focused on connecting girls interested in STEM fields to build strong networks of support. WiSTEM focuses on volunteer opportunities, learning from guest speakers, and building awareness of career pathways in STEM fields.
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The Lance Yearbook is a collaborative group that designs, writes, and publishes the annual yearbook. We work throughout the school year to assemble a keepsake that helps every Lancer remember their times at Lake Park!
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Steve Cimino
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Youth Advocates for Change is a youth-led community united through activism and real change. We bring issues to life, uplift each other, and create thriving, empowered actions in our LP and surrounding communities.
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Youth and Government allows students to experience state government firsthand by drafting original legislation, lobbying to support legislation, writing proposals or reporting as student journalists. Through hands-on roleplay and statewide capstone conferences held in real legislative chambers, members build confidence in public speaking, civic engagement, and leadership.
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John Powell – Scott Mackey – Jay Robertson – Danielle Reehoff – Jeff Sichz – Don Fulmer
Craig Pinson
Director of Student Activities
(630) 259-5312
cpinson@lphs.org
Patryk Pliszka
Asst. Director of Student Activities
(630) 529-2205
ppliszka@lphs.org
Marisol Kurtz
Activities Office
(630) 295-5313
mkurtz@lphs.org