Orland Township’s Rubino receives Friendship Award
Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubino was presented a Friendship Award by St. Coletta’s of Illinois for his help supplementing its vocational training programs and therapeutic day school with refurbished electronics.
“Because of Commissioner Rubino, we have been able to put more technology in the hands of our students and adult participants,” St. Coletta’s CEO Heather Benedick said. “They no longer have to wait for an iPad or tablet to become available when working on a classroom project or learning how to run inventory in our central purchasing vocational training program.”
Based in Tinley Park, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides educational and vocational training services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its therapeutic day school serves children ages 3-21 while its Community Day Services program works with adults, building adaptive learning skills, economic self-sufficiency, independence and integration into the community.
Rubino, whose department oversees the township’s electronics recycling program, regularly donates some of the newer, more serviceable computers, iPads and tablets to St. Coletta’s.
“It is an honor to be friends with St. Coletta’s,” Rubino said.
Blando promoted to instructor at School of Ballet 5:8
Grace Blando, a distinguished graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelor of fine arts in ballet and a minor in strategic communication, is the newest dance instructor at Ballet 5:8. in Chicago’s Beverly community.
Blando’s journey with Ballet 5:8 began with her graduation in the spring of 2021 when she earned a place in the Ballet 5:8 Trainee Program. She was promoted to the Ballet 5:8 Second Company in January.
Area students travel for Women’s World Cup
Homer Glen’s Olivia Rivera and Oak Forest’s Amelia Price and other participating members of the Carthage women’s soccer team took a tour to Australia and New Zealand from July 21 through August 2 to watch four World Cup matches, compete in two friendly matches and sightsee.
Orland Park’s Alleruzzo earns awards at Angelo State University
Bartholomew Alleruzzo, who played in all 33 of Angelo State University’s men’s basketball games during the 2022-2023 season, earned a 2022-23 academic achievement award from the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association.
In addition, Alleruzzo made the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2023 spring semester.
Lawrence University 2022-23 dean’s list
Frankfort: Bailey Griffis; Tinley Park: Sophia Morey
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