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The Worth Police Department thanks the Worth Cruisers Car Club for the $500 donation to the Worth Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge #143 for this year’s upcoming Shop With a Cop event!

The Worth Cruisers Car Club meets every Monday night from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Waters Edge Golf Club parking lot.

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Richards High School students enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses recently completed American Heart Association Heartsaver certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator operation, and first aid. 

Students who earned certification include Jonesha Baker, Jonathan Doolan, Sanain Miller, Maci Murphy, Grace Taheny, Jeneen Razzeq, Victoria Bartony, Da’Jah Evans, Jaymee Halal, Shamya Lavine, Gabryelle Watts, Ty’auna Blackmond, Anabel Delgado, Saniyah Sloss, Alexandra Valenzuela.

Also, Trinity Dockery, Nolan Gimza, Aoife McKirdie, Jada Willett, Ellie Maugeri, Kayla McSweeney, Angelina Chavarria, Juliana Herrera, Margaret Pratl, Alexa Rusco, and Jaylah Corely. 

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Shepard High School will administer the 2-dose Pfizer vaccine to residents 12 and up on Friday, June 11 and Friday, July 9. 

District 218 will partner with Mobile Care Chicago and Howard Brown Health to provide the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments will receive priority. Register for an appointment at howardbrown.org.

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Shepard High School Athletic Director Lindsey Nissen recently hosted the ceremony announcing the annual athletic award winners.

Senior Brooke Becker won the William Gutches Award. Brooke, who has played four years of varsity softball at Shepard, will attend Trinity Christian College and play softball.

Senior Leah Bylut won the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete Award. Leah, who earned All-SSC and All-Area honors in girls volleyball, has received a scholarship to Ferris State University.

Senior Omar Montiel won the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award. Omar, the South Suburban Conference Red Division cross country champion this past season, will run for Loras College starting in the fall.

Senior Chloe Ayres won the Outstanding All Around Female Athlete Award, a recognition for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. Chloe, who competed in cheerleading and track for the Astros, will attend North Carolina State University and perform with their seven-time national champion cheerleading squad starting this fall.

Shepard senior Jalen Smith won the Outstanding All Around Male Athlete Award, a recognition for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. Jalen, who competed in football and track for the Astros, will attend College of DuPage and play football starting in the fall.

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