Science & Arts Academy
1825 Miner Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
847-827-7880
http://www.scienceandartsacademy.org
Science & Arts Academy is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for gifted students in Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade.
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1. Welcome
25th Anniversary Homecoming Picnic
Science & Arts Academy
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Noon-3pm
to the
1992 2017
YEARS
Celebrating a Quarter Century
of Excellence in Gifted Education
2. SCHOOLSONGS
Hail to Thee
Hail to thee, hail to thee,
Hail to Alma Mater.
With our colors flying high,
Hail to Blue and White.
We pledge our love and loyalty,
Science & Arts Academy!
Hail Blue & White
VERSE 1: We’re the mighty Eagles of SAA
Towards lofty heights we’ll never stray.
Soaring high in graceful flight;
Spirit, friendship, Eagle pride.
CHORUS: Hail, Blue and White,
Our knowledge, our might,
This is what we say.
Shout it loud and shout it proud:
“We’re Eagles all the way!”
VERSE 2: Science and Arts is our great name.
Winning always our claim to fame.
Victory is here to stay.
Ask us how, here’s what we say:
(REPEAT CHORUS)
VERSE 3: Reaching far and reaching high,
Reaching up to touch the sky.
For the pride of SAA
Shout you Eagles: “Yea, yea, yea!”
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Music & Lyrics written by Robert Allen
4. SPECIALGUEST
Susan Bartz Herrick is the
daughter of SAA’s founder Helene Bartz.
Susan’s main love is education. She is a
graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy,
holds a B.A. from The Universityof
Michigan, a Master of Fine Arts from
Michigan State University, and stands
ABD with an Ed.D. in Human Develop-
ment from University
of the Pacific.
Over the years Susan has taught Speech and Theatre at
Michigan State University, Methodist University, UNC-Fay-
etteville, St. Andrews University and Sandhills Community
College. In the community she was also an Educational
Community Liaison Specialist at Cumberland Hospital
(HCA) and lectured through FAHEC. Currently Susan is an Adjunct Professor
at UNC-Fayetteville State University, owns her own educational health and
wellness business, enjoys writing, and singing in the Moore County Choral
Society and at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines.
Back in the 1980’s, while pounding the pavement in New York City, Susan
performed under the tutelage of Susan Strassberg at the famed Actors
Studio. Over the years Susan claimed many roles off Broadway and on the
professional stage across the nation. She also has nationwide television, film
and radio commercials to her credit. Motherhood called her to Moore
County in the 1990’s where she
continues her artistic pursuits as an
author, soloist and playwright.
Susan is the proud mother of a
professional actor, son R. Luke
Paschal. She and her husband Jim
reside in Southern Pines with their
four rescue dogs.
Science & Arts Academy
Founder, Helene Bartz.
Helene Bartz with daughter Susan Bartz Herrick
6. SAABOARD
PICNIC COMMITTEE
FSA 25th Anniversary Picnic Co-Chairs: Jennifer Ilko and Amy Wang
25th Anniversary Committee: Robert Allen, Diane Angelucci, Steve Bayer,
Phyllis Burks, Marc Chodera, Tim Costello, Alan Gibby, Ginny Gregersen,
Joann Polko, Rhonda Popko, Nina Menis, Sydney Siegel, Michael Simms,
Ron Solberg, Donna Stone, and Thalia Tarsinos
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce: Andrea Biwer and Marisa Marton
Logo Wear: Kelly Horvath, Kathy Klimt-Staller and Bonnie Koukas
Photographers: Gina DeConti and Linda Spataro
Crafts: Cara Duffy
Entertainment: Rolando Lopez
History Wall Artist: Friedman Fine Art
SAA Eagle Mascot Artist: Eric Widitz of Art in Trees
Wildbird Shack: Alyse Burman
Website: Julie Lettner
Logistics: Tim Alloian, Zach Elkin, Marcial Herrera, Mindy Hildebrandt,
Bethany Mullins and Jim Radermacher
Many thanks to the SAA 25th Anniversary
Homecoming Picnic Planning Team!
Head of School
Timothy P. Costello
Family and School Association (FSA)
Co-Chairs
Bertha Gutierrez, Laura Wittmus
Founder
Dr. Helene Bartz
Headmaster Emeritus
Dr. Mary Christensen
Board of Trustees
Aviad Sheinfeld - Chair
Don Dall - Vice Chair
Chirag Shah - Finance Secretary
Ellen Apley - Recording Secretary
Mark Anderson
Ted Arthur
Beth Dudney
Steve Eikenberry
Erik Ford
Alan Gibby
Deb Keyt
Susan Richey
Allyson Russo
7. 25THANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATIONPARTNERS
Gold
Michael and Kathleen O’Connor
Silver
Aaron Feinberg and Mindy Henbest
Bronze
ABC Printing
Mark Anderson and Mary Fontaine
Don and Sandy Dall
Lizzie and Sonny Ginsberg
Twelfth Night DJ
Eagle
Klimt Inc. Design
Sassetti
Wildbird Shack
Friend
BBQ on Wheels
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Greg Eck of Beneficial Solutions
Heinen’s
Indestructo
Joann Polko
River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Signarama of Des Plaines
Des Plaines Park District
Millennium Bank
For more information regarding supporting SAA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration this year please
contact Nina Menis, nmenis@scienceandartsacademy.org, 847-795-4123.
Des Plaines, IL
River Trail Nature Center
in Northbrook
8. WHERE GIFTED CHILDREN
THRIVE
Science & Arts Academy has a remarkable story to tell; a
story that began with a vision by our founder, Helene Bartz.
Dr. Bartz believed in creating a school that uniquely served the
needs of gifted learners, and from that dream back in 1992,
SAA was born. Rooted in the tenets of academic challenge,
artistic expression and social/emotional learning, Science &
Arts Academy has been a leader in gifted education for the last 25 years.
From parents and alumni to faculty and current students, we are proud to be part
of SAA. This is our school; this is our community; this is our home. On behalf of
our Faculty and Staff and Board of Trustees, I thank you for being part of this
very special occasion.
Special thanks to Director of School Advancement Nina Menis, Admissions and
Alumni Coordinator Diane Angelucci and Homecoming Picnic Co-Chairs Jennifer
Ilko and Amy Wang for their tireless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to
making this such a celebratory event.
I’d also like to thank Joann Polko and the members of the 25th Anniversary
Committee, our sponsors and partners and everyone who participated in
making this event so meaningful.
May this 25th anniversary serve as a springboard for even greater
opportunities for our students and our school.
In grateful appreciation,
Timothy P. Costello
Head of School
