The Qubed Edition

Business Incubator Pitch Night

We are wrapping up the first year of our D211 Business Incubator class. On May 23, a business team from Fremd presented their final product/service pitch to a panel of judges in the hope that their idea would be funded as a true business.

The business, Qubed, had the idea of creating an education app that would allow students to see tutoring services through screen sharing and whiteboard technology. While their idea did not “win” the contest, many of the judges agreed that the team’s idea was solid, and that their presentation was the best of the group.

Pictured here are the member of Qubed, from left to right: Andres Carrero, Yulia Odinokova, Sarah Yoon, Shun Yamamoto, Kristine Yim, and their real-world business mentor.

Highlights and Successes:

• Congratulations to the following Boy’s Track & Field 300 Hurdles Conference Champion Jaden Jackson.
• Congratulations to Boys Track & Field Shot Put Sectional Champion and State Qualifier Ethan Hanson; Jaden Jackson Sectional Champion in the 110m High Hurdles & 300 m Intermediate Hurdles and State Qualifier;  Ryan McMahon State Qualifier in the 200 m dash;  Ben Konopka State Qualifier in the 110m High Hurdles; and  Danny Peterson, Jack Buban, Luke Vogelgesang, Ed Worthem & Alex Lytle State Qualifiers in the 3200m Relay.
• Congratulations to Coach Steve Keller and the Girls Soccer Team on winning the  Regional Championship.  
• Congratulations to Coach Matt Duncan and the Fremd Boys Tennis Team on taking 2nd place at Sectionals. Kazuki Matsuno took  2nd place in singles and is a State Qualifier.
• Congratulations to the cast and crews of this year’s spring play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on an outstanding production this past weekend.

Upcoming Home Activities and Varsity Events

May 27	Early Dismissal - 11:50 a.m. Thespian Induction - FHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Boys Track & Field State @ Eastern Illinois University Boys Tennis State Girls Softball Regional @ Elgin Larkin H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Section @ Paltine H.S. - 6:00 p.m. Boys Volleyball Sectional @ Barrington H.S. - 6:0 p.m.
May 28	Boys Track & Field State @ Eastern Illinois University Boys Tennis State Boys Baseball Regional @ Warren H.S. - 10:00 a.m.
May 30	Memorial Day - no school
May 31	Girls Softball Sectional @ Schaumburg H.S. - 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Super Sectional @ Barrington H.S. - 6:00 p.m. Boys Volleyball Sectioanl @ Barrington H.S. - 6:00 p.m. Senior Choir Recognition Reception/Concert -Cafe, 5:00/7:00 p.m.
June 1	Boys Baseball Sectional @ Stevenson H.S. - 4:30 p.m.
June 2	Senior Breakfast @ Stonegate - 8:00 a.m. Senior Recognition Band Concert - Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
June 3	Graduation Rehearsal - Gym, 7:30 a.m. Boys Volleyball State @ Hoffman Estates H.S. - 6:00 p.m. Girls Soccer State @ North Central college - 7:00 p.m.
June 5	Graduation @ Sears Centre - 11:00 a.m.

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

Staff Spotlight

Name: Courtney Billittier

Position: Social Studies teacher

Boys Diving

Girls Diving

Senior Class Co-Sponsor

Poverty Awareness Week co-organizer

Years at Fremd: 5

Life Before Fremd: Grew up in Mundelein with three older brothers and loved to participate in sports. A proud graduate of Illinois State.. Go Redbirds!

Hobbies/Interests: Running, yoga, baking, traveling and reading.

Insider Tip for Parents: Encourage your student(s) to get involved and try new things

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