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Board recognizes state-champion bowling teams, Model UN participants and teacher honored by ISBE
Summary
The Harlem School District 122 board used part of its March 17 meeting to recognize athletic and academic achievements: the girls bowling team won a state championship, the boys finished second, Model UN students reported on a Chicago conference, and teacher Susan Taylor received the Illinois State Board of Education's Award of Excellence.
Trustees at the Harlem School District 122 March 17 meeting recognized students, coaches and staff for recent achievements in athletics, academic competition and teaching.
Coaches and players from Harlem High School's bowling programs appeared before the board after a season in which the girls won the state championship and the boys finished as state runner-up. "This group went on an all-conference, silver conference champs, regional champs, sectional champs, and then second at state," said Coach Nick, who led the boys program onto the board dais. He described the season as a "team year" and praised seniors and a high-performing freshman for contributing to the program's success.
Girls' coach Scott told the board the girls were 9–0 in conference play and that the program has captured its conference title for about a decade. The coaches and athletes introduced themselves and shared post‑graduation plans including college commitments and technical training pathways.
The board also heard from Model United Nations students and adviser Michael Nair. The students described attending a large Model UN conference in Chicago where they represented countries such as Oman and The Gambia, debated issues including rights to resources and universal jurisdiction, and voted on resolutions in committee. "It's a great way to improve your public speaking," Nair said, introducing the students.
Finally, the board highlighted that Susan Taylor, a consumer sciences teacher at Harlem High School who leads the district's education pathway and operates an in-class preschool, had been named a recipient of the Illinois State Board of Education's Award of Excellence. Board members praised Taylor's work connecting classroom instruction to community partnerships and said she was one of a small number of regional awardees recognized by ISBE.
The recognitions occupied part of the board's regular meeting agenda and drew brief remarks from trustees congratulating the students and staff. The board arranged a group photo for the bowling teams and noted the accomplishments in its public record.
