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| district = 95
| district = 95
| ceeb = 142530
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| principal = Erin DeLuga
| principal = John Walsh (''interim'')
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| faculty = 125 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| faculty = 126.40 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 14.18<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 14.27<ref name=NCES/>
| teaching_staff =
| teaching_staff =
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|coed]]
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|coed]]
| enrollment = 1772 (2020-21)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1721900&ID=172190002460|title=Lake Zurich High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=May 13, 2020}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,804 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1721900&ID=172190002460|title=Lake Zurich High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
| campus type = [[suburb]]an
| campus type = [[suburb]]an
| colors = {{Color box|#002367|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} [[Royal blue]] and [[white]]<ref name="IHSA info">{{cite web| title = Lake Zurich| publisher = Illinois High School Association| date = August 4, 2011| url = http://www.ihsa.org/Schools/SchoolDirectory.aspx?url=/data/school/l.htm| accessdate = August 4, 2011}}</ref>
| colors = {{Color box|#002367|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|white|border=darkgray}} [[Royal blue]] and [[white]]<ref name="IHSA info">{{cite web| title = Lake Zurich| publisher = Illinois High School Association| date = August 4, 2011| url = http://www.ihsa.org/Schools/SchoolDirectory.aspx?url=/data/school/l.htm| accessdate = August 4, 2011}}</ref>
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'''Lake Zurich High School''', or '''LZHS''', is a public four-year [[high school]] located in [[Lake Zurich, Illinois|Lake Zurich]], [[Illinois]], a northwest suburb of [[Chicago]], in the United States. It is part of [[Community Unit School District 95]], which is home to five elementary schools and two middle schools, primarily taking students from Lake Zurich Middle School North and Lake Zurich Middle School South, but it also takes students from local parochial schools such St. Francis de Sales. Students from most of Lake Zurich, [[Hawthorn Woods, Illinois|Hawthorn Woods]] portions of [[Kildeer, Illinois|Kildeer]], [[Deer Park, Illinois|Deer Park]], [[North Barrington]] and unincorporated areas such as Forest Lake and Echo Lake attend Lake Zurich High School.
'''Lake Zurich High School''', '''LZHS''', or '''Lake Zurich Senior High School''' is a public four-year [[high school]] located in [[Lake Zurich, Illinois|Lake Zurich]], [[Illinois]], a northwest suburb of [[Chicago]], in the United States. It is part of [[Community Unit School District 95]], which is home to five elementary schools and two middle schools, primarily taking students from Lake Zurich Middle School North and Lake Zurich Middle School South, but it also takes students from local parochial schools such St. Francis de Sales. Students from most of Lake Zurich, [[Hawthorn Woods, Illinois|Hawthorn Woods]] portions of [[Kildeer, Illinois|Kildeer]], [[Deer Park, Illinois|Deer Park]], [[North Barrington]] and unincorporated areas such as Forest Lake and Echo Lake attend Lake Zurich High School.


==History==
==History==
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The school has won 4 IHSA state championships, one in football (2007–08), one in cheerleading (2010–11) and the dance team has won two back to back state championships (2018/2019). The school has also won the Illinois State Lacrosse Cup (2012–13).<ref>{{cite web| title = IHSA Season Summaries| publisher = Illinois High School Association (IHSA)| date = November 16, 2009| url = http://www.ihsa.org/school/records/sum1207.htm| accessdate = December 26, 2009}}</ref>
The school has won 4 IHSA state championships, one in football (2007–08), one in cheerleading (2010–11) and the dance team has won two back to back state championships (2018/2019). The school has also won the Illinois State Lacrosse Cup (2012–13).<ref>{{cite web| title = IHSA Season Summaries| publisher = Illinois High School Association (IHSA)| date = November 16, 2009| url = http://www.ihsa.org/school/records/sum1207.htm| accessdate = December 26, 2009}}</ref>


In 2006, the school installed [[artificial turf]] for its stadium, and this also happened in the summer of 2014.
In 2006, the school installed [[artificial turf]] for its stadium, and again in the summer of 2014.


In early 2017, the families of two football players filed lawsuits alleging that they had been [[hazing|hazed]] in a way that included forced sex acts.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keilman |first1=John |title=Lawsuit: Lake Zurich High hazing included forced sex acts |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-lake-zurich-hazing-lawsuit-met-20170201-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> The scandal caused the resignation of several people involved with the team, including the athletic director and the head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shields |first1=Todd |title=Lake Zurich athletic director, head football coach, assistant resign after hazing scandal |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-lake-zurich-hazing-resignations-met-20170112-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Without admitting wrongdoing, the district eventually settled with the alleged victims.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shields |first1=Todd |title=Lake Zurich school district will pay out $399K in football hazing lawsuit |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/ct-lzc-district-95-hazing-settlement-tl-1228-20171222-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref>
In early 2017, the families of two football players filed lawsuits alleging that they had been [[hazing|hazed]] in a way that included forced sex acts.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keilman |first1=John |title=Lawsuit: Lake Zurich High hazing included forced sex acts |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-lake-zurich-hazing-lawsuit-met-20170201-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> The scandal caused the resignation of several people involved with the team, including the athletic director and the head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shields |first1=Todd |title=Lake Zurich athletic director, head football coach, assistant resign after hazing scandal |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-lake-zurich-hazing-resignations-met-20170112-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Without admitting wrongdoing, the district eventually settled with the alleged victims.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shields |first1=Todd |title=Lake Zurich school district will pay out $399K in football hazing lawsuit |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/ct-lzc-district-95-hazing-settlement-tl-1228-20171222-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref>


===Activities===
===Activities===
The Lake Zurich High School's (LZHS) Drama Department performance of "Urinetown" was selected by USA Weekend Magazine as a state winner (Illinois) for "Best High School Musicals in America".<ref>[http://besthighschoolmusical.blogspot.com/search/label/ILLINOIS Best High School Musical: ILLINOIS]. Besthighschoolmusical.blogspot.com (July 11, 2006). Retrieved on 2011-10-26.</ref> The cast and crew performed the play twice January 5–6, 2007 at the University of Illinois during the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Other shows performed by Lake Zurich at the Festival include "The Wedding Singer" in 2009, "The Diviners" in 2005, and "Love/Sick" in 2017.<ref>[https://archive.is/20070814002925/http://www.lz95.lake.k12.il.us/news/Archive/2004_2005/DivnersRecognition.htm ]</ref>
The Lake Zurich High School's (LZHS) Drama Department performance of "Urinetown" was selected by USA Weekend Magazine as a state winner (Illinois) for "Best High School Musicals in America".<ref>[http://besthighschoolmusical.blogspot.com/search/label/ILLINOIS Best High School Musical: ILLINOIS]. Besthighschoolmusical.blogspot.com (July 11, 2006). Retrieved on 2011-10-26.</ref> The cast and crew performed the play twice January 5–6, 2007 at the University of Illinois during the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Other shows performed by Lake Zurich at the Festival include "The Wedding Singer" in 2009, "The Diviners" in 2005, and "Love/Sick" in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lz95.lake.k12.il.us/news/Archive/2004_2005/DivnersRecognition.htm |title=District 95 News Bureau |website=www.lz95.lake.k12.il.us |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070814002925/http://www.lz95.lake.k12.il.us/news/Archive/2004_2005/DivnersRecognition.htm |archive-date=14 August 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


LZHS also has band, orchestra, and choir programs. Students participating in the 2013 IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest earned 2nd place overall in class AA, with 675 points.<ref>[http://www.tourneywire.com/musicresults.htm]. Retrieved on April 12, 2013.</ref>
LZHS also has band, orchestra, and choir programs. Students participating in the 2013 IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest earned 2nd place overall in class AA, with 675 points.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tourneywire.com/musicresults.htm |title=TourneyWire Music |website=www.tourneywire.com |access-date=April 12, 2013}}</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
*[[Matt Blanchard]], former [[American football]] [[quarterback]]
*[[Anthony Castonzo]], NFL Left Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts, former 1st round draft pick (2011)<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/anthony-castonzo?id=2495137 National Football League: NFL DrKaft 2011 – Anthony Castonzo]. Nfl.com. Retrieved on October 26, 2011.</ref>
*[[Anthony Castonzo]], former American football [[offensive tackle]]<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/anthony-castonzo?id=2495137 National Football League: NFL DrKaft 2011 – Anthony Castonzo]. Nfl.com. Retrieved on October 26, 2011.</ref>
*[[Matt Blanchard]], NFL QB (practice squad only)
*[[Chuck Eaton|Charles M. Eaton Jr]], a judge on the [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County]] [[Georgia Superior Courts|Superior Court]] in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Superior Court Judges|url=https://www.fultoncourt.org/judges/superiorcourt.php|access-date=2021-10-03|website=www.fultoncourt.org}}</ref>
*[[Hannah Welton]], Musician, drummer for [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] and [[3rdeyegirl]]{{citation needed|reason=no mention of high school in her article|date=July 2016}}
*[[Jack Lynn (American football)|Jack Lynn]], NFL LB for the Atlanta Falcons
*[[Jack Lynn (American football)|Jack Lynn]], former American football [[linebacker]]
*[[Jack Sanborn]], American football [[linebacker]] for the [[Chicago Bears]]
*[[Chuck Eaton|Charles M. Eaton Jr]], Superior Court Judge, Atlanta Judicial Circuit; former Chairman of the [[Georgia Public Service Commission]]
*[[Hannah Welton]], drummer for [[3rdeyegirl]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 7, 2018 |title=Friday Flyover: Lake Zurich High School |language=en |work=[[ABC7 Chicago]] |url=https://abc7chicago.com/lake-zurich-high-school-abc7-friday-flyover-football/4154933/ |access-date=2023-12-21}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newssun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=19854438|title=Lake County News - Lake County News-Sun|author=Jim Newton|work=suntimes.com|accessdate=June 13, 2015|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130710023818/http://newssun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=19854438|archive-date=July 10, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newssun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=19854438|title=Lake County News - Lake County News-Sun|author=Jim Newton|work=suntimes.com|accessdate=June 13, 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130710023818/http://newssun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=19854438|archive-date=July 10, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 27 June 2024

Lake Zurich High School
Performing Arts Center at LZHS
Address
Map
300 Church Street

Lake Zurich
,
Illinois
60047

United States
Coordinates42°12′16″N 88°05′03″W / 42.20444°N 88.08417°W / 42.20444; -88.08417
Information
School typepublic, secondary
Opened1926
School district95
CEEB code142530
PrincipalJohn Walsh (interim)
Faculty126.40 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Gendercoed
Enrollment1,804 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.27[1]
Campus typesuburban
Color(s)   Royal blue and white[2]
Athletics conferenceNorth Suburban[2]
Team nameBears[2]
NewspaperBear Facts
YearbookElyte
WebsiteOfficial website

Lake Zurich High School, LZHS, or Lake Zurich Senior High School is a public four-year high school located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is part of Community Unit School District 95, which is home to five elementary schools and two middle schools, primarily taking students from Lake Zurich Middle School North and Lake Zurich Middle School South, but it also takes students from local parochial schools such St. Francis de Sales. Students from most of Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods portions of Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington and unincorporated areas such as Forest Lake and Echo Lake attend Lake Zurich High School.

History

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Lake Zurich High school first opened its doors to students in 1926 as Ela-Vernon High School, serving Ela and Vernon Townships in Lake County, Illinois. In 1964, area residents built a second high school which was to be called Ela-Vernon East. A series of disagreements between Vernon Township residents and Ela Township residents led to the split of the school district and Stevenson High School opened in nearby Lincolnshire drawing students from the eastern half of Ela Township and all of Vernon Township. As a result of the split, a rivalry existed between the schools, and each fall the football teams competed for what was known as "The Cannon". The Cannon was a miniature steel replica of the real thing, and fired a blank shotgun shell when teams entered the field, and or scored a touchdown. The Cannon was retired in 1982, after Stevenson and Lake Zurich discontinued their football rivalry, as a result of a differing enrollment and different athletic conference affiliations. Lake Zurich won the last game involving the cannon in 1982. Students from most of Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods portions of Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington and unincorporated areas such as Forest Lake and Echo Lake attend Lake Zurich High School.

Student life

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Athletics

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Lake Zurich competes in the North Suburban Conference and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The school's teams are stylized Bears.

The school has won 4 IHSA state championships, one in football (2007–08), one in cheerleading (2010–11) and the dance team has won two back to back state championships (2018/2019). The school has also won the Illinois State Lacrosse Cup (2012–13).[3]

In 2006, the school installed artificial turf for its stadium, and again in the summer of 2014.

In early 2017, the families of two football players filed lawsuits alleging that they had been hazed in a way that included forced sex acts.[4] The scandal caused the resignation of several people involved with the team, including the athletic director and the head coach.[5] Without admitting wrongdoing, the district eventually settled with the alleged victims.[6]

Activities

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The Lake Zurich High School's (LZHS) Drama Department performance of "Urinetown" was selected by USA Weekend Magazine as a state winner (Illinois) for "Best High School Musicals in America".[7] The cast and crew performed the play twice January 5–6, 2007 at the University of Illinois during the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Other shows performed by Lake Zurich at the Festival include "The Wedding Singer" in 2009, "The Diviners" in 2005, and "Love/Sick" in 2017.[8]

LZHS also has band, orchestra, and choir programs. Students participating in the 2013 IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest earned 2nd place overall in class AA, with 675 points.[9]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lake Zurich High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Lake Zurich". Illinois High School Association. August 4, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "IHSA Season Summaries". Illinois High School Association (IHSA). November 16, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  4. ^ Keilman, John. "Lawsuit: Lake Zurich High hazing included forced sex acts". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune.
  5. ^ Shields, Todd. "Lake Zurich athletic director, head football coach, assistant resign after hazing scandal". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune.
  6. ^ Shields, Todd. "Lake Zurich school district will pay out $399K in football hazing lawsuit". chicagotribune.com.
  7. ^ Best High School Musical: ILLINOIS. Besthighschoolmusical.blogspot.com (July 11, 2006). Retrieved on 2011-10-26.
  8. ^ "District 95 News Bureau". www.lz95.lake.k12.il.us. Archived from the original on 14 August 2007. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  9. ^ "TourneyWire Music". www.tourneywire.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  10. ^ National Football League: NFL DrKaft 2011 – Anthony Castonzo. Nfl.com. Retrieved on October 26, 2011.
  11. ^ "Superior Court Judges". www.fultoncourt.org. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  12. ^ "Friday Flyover: Lake Zurich High School". ABC7 Chicago. September 7, 2018. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  13. ^ Jim Newton. "Lake County News - Lake County News-Sun". suntimes.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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