The Spring Break Edition

Become a Booster Member!

Since 1970, the Fremd Viking Booster Board has been comprised of 20 – 40 dedicated volunteer parents.  Our Mission, “To enhance Fremd High School student experiences by raising funds and providing support services for academic, athletic and cultural programs.”  This year’s board will be hosting two orientation sessions for interested parents.  We are looking for new members to help fill the void of our graduating parents.  You only need to attend one session, they will be identical.  Please consider joining us on either April 6, or April 20 at 7 pm in the Incubator Classroom near the main entrance at Fremd HS.  We look forward to meeting you and communicating the opportunities available to our volunteers.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at fremdvikingboosters@gmail.com.

The Viking Booster Board Application can be accessed here.

Want to learn more about the Booster Club Subcommittees? Read about them here.

Highlights and Successes:

• Congratulations to Coach Martin Zacharia and the Fremd Debate Team on their success at the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association Novice and Junior Varsity State Debate Tournament.  Award winners include:  Congressional Debate:  Shreya Mukherjee, Novice State Champion; Nick Parekh, Novice State Runner-Up; Shreya Mukherjee, Novice Best Quality Speaker; and Nicholas DeConcilis, Junior Varsity Best Presiding Officer.  Lincoln Douglas Debate: Andrew Ruan, Junior Varsity State Champion and Kashif Javid, Novice State Runner-Up.  Speaker awards were awarded to the following debaters: Kashif Javid (6th Novice LD) & Andrew Ruan (9th JV LD).  Public Forum:  Abhinav Balu & Adhith Palla, Junior Varsity State Runners-Up; Piyush Biswas & Matthew Grabianski, Junior Varsity Quarterfinalists; and Hannah Chen & Maegan Jong, Novice State Champions.  Speaker awards were awarded to the following debaters: Adhith Palla (5th JV PF), Hannah Chen (8th Novice PF), Eugene Kim (9th JV PF), & Abhinav Balu (10th JV PF).
• Congratulations to Coach Kevin Palmer and the Fremd Scholastic Bowl Team on winning the IHSA Regional.  

Upcoming Home Activities and Varsity Events

March 18	Girls Badminton Invitation @ Buffalo Grove H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Boys Gymnastics @ Hinsdale Central H.S. - 6:00 p.m.
March 19	GI/CP Sectionals @ FHS - 6:00 a.m. Boys/Girls Track & Field Invitational @ North Central College - 8;00 a.m. Girls Badminton Invitational @ Palatine H.S. - 8:30 a.m. Boys Lacrosse @ York H.S. - 9:00 a.m. Baseball @ Lake Zurich H.S. - 11:00 a.m.
March 21-25	Spring Break
March 28	Non-Attendance Day
March 29	Girls Badminton @ Elk Grove H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Water Polo @ Conant H.S. - 5:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse @ Glenbard West H.S. - 5:45 p.m. Boys Water Polo vs. Conant H.S. - 5:45 p.m. Boys Volleyball vs. Elk Grove H.S. - 6:00 p.m.
March 30	Boys Baseball vs. St. Charles East - 4:30 p.m. Girls Softball @ Mundelein H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Water Polo vs. Schaumburg H.S. - 5:30 p.m. Boys Water Polo @ Schaumburg H.S. - 5:30 p.m. Boys Gymnastics @ Schaumburg H.S. - 6:00 p.m.
March 31	Girls Badminton @ Buffalo Grove H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse vs. Hoffman Estates H.S. - 7:00 p.m. Girls Lacrosse @ Hoffman Estates H. S. - 7:30 p.m.
April 1	Spring Craft Fair - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Boys Baseball vs. Glenbrook South H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Softball vs. Grayslake North H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer @ Buffalo Grove H.S. - 6:00 p.m.

For a more complete list, please visit our Athletics Page.

Staff Spotlight

Name: Jason Jetel

Position: Health Education and Medical Terminology Teacher, Health Education Department Chair, Health Careers Club Sponsor, JV Baseball Coach

Years at Fremd: 12th year at Fremd High School

Life Before Fremd: I am a 1989 Graduate of Fremd, Eastern Illinois Graduate (1994), substitute teacher in 1995- 1996 for Districts 15, 211, and 214,  taught Physical Education in Gavin Elementary School District 37, Ingleside, Il (1996-1997), taught Physical Education in District 15 (1997-2003).

Hobbies/Interests: I spend a lot of time coaching my son in hockey and baseball and attending my daughter’s dance recitals, and now high school Lacrosse games. So,  most of my hobbies and interests are sports related…especially, the Cubs and Blackhawks.  However, I do enjoy a good movie, and traveling (when time allows).

Insider Tip for Parents:  Be friends with your kids, but more importantly be their parent.  Make sure you follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc…

Ask the Principal

Are you curious about something at Fremd but have never asked? Email me at ktenopir@d211.org. If your question is pertinent to a wider audience, I will include it in the next blog post.