The HR Society's goal is to help students interested in a career in Human Resources or a related field to network, polish the skills they are gaining in the classroom, and give back to the community.

The 2017 Commencement speakers include: Valencia Pringle, Meghan Hill, and Mohammad Alsheikh.

Jacobin, a leading progressive journal, contains a quotation of Peter N. Kirstein.

Amy Wood teaches second grade reading, writing, math and science at Gavin Central Elementary in far northwest suburban Ingleside. Wood is also the April Teacher of the Month.