WELCOME SPARTAN FANS!!!!!
As the end of October approaches, tonight marks the start of the World Series. Although the Chicago teams (and the Cardinals) are not there, exciting games are expected. And then '09 Spring Training will be right around the corner!
On the local front, CONGRATULATIONS go out to the Lakeview Football squad, Coach Dvorak, and Coach Novotny. Although Cass rallied in the second half of the deciding game, the Spartans posted a very respectable 4-2 mark and 2nd place in the conference. It is my hope that all the graduating 8th graders continue their football careers in high school, no matter which school they choose to attend!!!!
As football is a topic, I would like to personally congratulate six former Lakeview student/ athletes who will be playing their final regular season football games for the Downers Grove South Mustangs this Friday night (Oct. 24) at Mustang Stadioum vs. the Leyden Eagles.
Seth Carson (31), Anthony Zaffino (40), Marc Goldstein (50), Jeff Schorsch (54), Ryan Pjescich (70), and Matt Lunt (93) will finish four year careers having helped the Mustangs to many memorable moments! In addition, managers Julie Bell and Samantha Lach, and trainer Merril Idiyalil have been valuable assets to the Mustang football program!!!!!
As a side note to this final D.G.S. regular season home game, the D.G.S. marching band will be at a competition in Minneapolis this weekend. Standing in (as they did in '07), "The Marching Spartans" from Lakeview will be performing! They have been working very hard on their songs, and from what I hear and understand, are seiously looking forward to another night at Mustang Stadium! MARCH HARD!!!!
Finally, I would like to say "Thanks" to the many Lakeview student/athletes who are participating in the annual candy sale / fundraiser. Without this activity, the Lakeview P.E. and athletic programs would not be able to continue at the level they have been at of late. This fundraiser helps provide needed funds that would not be available otherwise. These funds help purchase higher quality items that would normally not be purchased due to school budgets! Our students hard work should be commended!! Fortunately our government does not have to sell candy, cookie dough, or "gold cards" to help fund HOMELAND SECURITY!!!!!
Have a Great week, and GO SPARTANS!!!!!!!!
"PLAY HARD"!!!!!!!
Coach Dodd
