I am a junior at OPRF High School, a proud product of River Forest District 90, and a strong supporter of the upcoming referendum. Dist. 90 is the foundation of who I am today, my history. I was fortunate enough to participate in some of the district’s advanced programs, but by no means are the accelerated students the only ones who reap the benefits of a Dist. 90 education. Roosevelt kids show up disproportionately in honors and AP classes at the high school. Those who take language at Roosevelt are routinely placed in sophomore honors foreign language courses as freshman, as well as the upper math tracks. But in addition to strong academics, Dist. 90 provides a nurturing environment that allows for the healthy development of each individual. Everywhere you look at OPRF, there are Dist. 90 kids in plays, Dist. 90 kids in sports, and Dist. 90 kids exploring other interests they discovered during their grade school years.

Dist. 90 means a lot to me, and I know there are hundreds of students who echo my gratitude. I hope that, with the support of River Forest voters, this tradition of excellence will continue for the next generation.

Dan Turcza
River Forest