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Seniors Face Unprecedented College Admissions Season

Seniors Face Unprecedented College Admissions Season

Rose Androwich May 28, 2021

     “Well, I have the time, right? What else am I going to do?” This sentiment from Slate.com reflects the attitudes that many seniors had in regard to submitting applications this year. With the...

Raise the Shield Connects Friars During COVID

Anna Schloss March 19, 2021

     This year there were no penny wars, no pep rallies, and no dollar donations from current Fenwick students, yet Raise the Shield 2021 was a huge success. On February 18, all members of the Fenwick...

Students Livestream Annual Banua Showcase

Elizabeth Garcia-Chavez March 19, 2021

     Banua is the show in which young, talented Friars get to show off their talents. This year's show was different from the previous years’. COVID-19 presented itself to be a struggle that affected...

Student Services Adapts ACT and SAT Options for COVID Protocol

Grace Simmons March 19, 2021

     As this year’s seniors and juniors know well, it has been nearly impossible to secure a spot at a testing center for both the ACT and the SAT. Once this spot is secured, students are not guaranteed...

Speech Team Achieves Success in Regional Competition

Alex Lefko March 8, 2021

     While it’s been in the headlines that sports like football and wrestling have had to postpone their season in light of the Coronavirus, there are still many Fenwick competitive teams and activities...

First Semester Exam Schedule Cancelled as School Supports Students through COVID

Rose Androwich February 7, 2021

The Fenwick community has gone through an unprecedented year of change, and the Fenwick administration has had to make several tough decisions as a team. Recently, Fenwick decided to cancel the first semester...

Juniors Complete Service Projects Despite Pandemic

Julia Sawasciuk February 7, 2021

     The COVID-19 crisis has made almost everything do a complete 180. This declaration is no different for the Friars in the Fenwick community. As part of a Fenwick graduating requirement, the juniors...

Future Friars Take Entrance Exam Online for the First Time

Future Friars Take Entrance Exam Online for the First Time

Charlie Phillips February 7, 2021

     Nearly every Fenwick student can remember the experience of taking the entrance exam. Waking up early on a cold Saturday in December to take the test, full of nerves. Hundreds of eighth graders...

Holidays Bring Temporary Switch to Fully Remote Learning

Holidays Bring Temporary Switch to Fully Remote Learning

Alyssa Pucillo February 7, 2021

     As the outbreak of the coronavirus progressed in Illinois and the number of students and teachers who were exposed to COVID shot up, Fenwick temporarily switched to fully remote learning from the...

Library Adapts to COVID-19 Circumstances

Library Adapts to COVID-19 Circumstances

Grace Simmons November 30, 2020

     Despite the unpredictable year, the library is back in business! Taking the necessary health and safety precautions and maintaining social distance, Ms. Tichacek has been able to reach out to students...

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