Meet the Staff! 10

Ms. O’Neill and Dr. Koralik will be working with a student teacher, Mr. Andy Stern, this semester. After graduating from Highland Park High School, Mr. Stern attended (and is still attending) the University of Illinois-Champaign. Before he got his interview here at Vanguard, he says he never really thought about being a teacher at an alternative school but he really enjoys it. Be sure to introduce yourself!

AMS: What’s your most embarrassing moment?

AJS: I was at an overnight camp once, and had to do a skit with my friend. I had to sing “What Dreams Made Of” by Hilary Duff in rhinestone jeans.

AMS: If you could travel in time, what year would you go to?

AJS: I’d go back to the “wild west days” because I like riding horses.

AMS: If you were stranded on a tropical island, what would you bring with you?

AJS: I’d bring food, books, and a cell phone.

AMS: What’s your best high school memory?
AJS: Going to my friend’s summer homes in Wisconsin.

AMS: Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?
AJS: I see myself married with kids, and teaching.

AMS: What’s your dream job?

AJS: I want to be a beach bum. I would love to sit in the sun, relax, and not have to worry

about anything. The real world is hard and I’m starting to realize that.

AMS: What dance describes you?
AJS: The tango. It’s suave and romantic.

AMS: What’s your dug out song?

AJS: “Right Now” by Van Halen. It pumps me up.

AMS: If you were on death row, what would be your last super
AJS: A deep dish pepperoni pizza from Due’s.

AMS: Dou you have Beiber fever?
AJS: No. It bothers me that I even know what that is.

Interview by Annemarie Schaefer

Meet the Staff! 9

Michael Koralik, widely known as "Baby Koralik" here at Vanguard, is one of our beloved substitute teachers. He studied English at University of Iowa, and while looking for a teaching job, he's temporarily subbing. Koralik's days here consist of pretending to be his father. If you see him, congratulate him on his engagement!


AMS: What's your most embarrassing moment?
MJK: In seventh grade, I accidentally farted on a desk-chair. (That's like farting off a church pew.) The whole class and teacher turned around and stared at me.

AMS: If you could time travel, what year would you go to?
MJK: I'd go to 1992 to watch the Bulls win the 2nd championship against the Trailblazers.

AMS: If you were stranded on a tropical island, what are three things you would bring with you?
MJK: I'd bring a knife, some juice, and beef jerky.

AMS: What's your best high school memory?
MJK: Winning the park district basketball championship. It was a lot of fun.

AMS: Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?
MJK: Being a substitute teacher with six illegitimate children and a pet pony named Rodger who is addicted to cigarettes.

AMS: What is your dream job?
MJK: Writing for the Çhicago Tribune's sports section.

AMS: What dance describes you?
MJK: The Distribute. It's a long story...

AMS: What's your dug out song?
MJK: "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry. It gets my engines running.

AMS: What actor would play you in a movie of your life?
MJK: Verne Troyer. (Mini-me from Austin Powers.)

AMS: If you were on death row, what would you have for your last supper?
MJK: I'd have chicken enchilladas.

AMS: Do you have Beiber Fever?
MJK: NO! He's a bum.

Interview by Annemarie Schaefer

Goodbye, Bobby!

Bobby Isaacson will be graduating today. In honor of him leaving, Vanguard is throwing a Good-bye Party in the field house. They will be playing dodge ball. It's going on right now! Any one is welcome to join.

Meet the Staff! 8

Tedd Markos is Vanguard’s health, Dr. Oz and PE teacher. Markos is currently teaching a new class this tour called Social Health Club, a course also cleverly referred to as Awesome High School Musical featuring Cats. Markos coordinates most camping trips and he said he can’t wait for Treehaven next month. His relaxed attire inspired today’s Track Day. What color tracksuit do you think he will wear on Monday? Please vote on today’s blog poll.

AMS: What is your most embarrassing moment?

TLM: I’m color blind, and in first grade a drew a picture of a monkey. I drew trees on it too, but accidentally made the leaves brown and the trunk green. I didn’t notice, and gave it to my teacher. I thought it was awesome. She even put it on the board. But then she went on to say how awful it was.

AMS: If you could time travel, what year would you go to?

TLM: I’d go 100 years in the future to see if the Cubs ever win the World Series and to see what the status of the human race is.

AMS: If you were stranded on a tropical island what are 3 things you would bring with you?

TLM: I’d bring a power generator, a jacuzzi, and a hatchet.

AMS: What is your best high school memory?

TLM: Playing hockey for my school all four years. It was really fun and competitive.

AMS: What’s your dream job?

TLM: I’d love to run a Greek restaurant, and teach surfing lessons in Costa Rica.

AMS: What’s your dugout song?

TLM: Panama - Van Halen because I like it.

AMS: Who would play you in a movie of your life?

TLM: Joel McHale. (The guy from the Soup and Community.)

AMS: What dance describes you?

TLM: Soulja Boy.

AMS: What would be your last supper if you were on death row?

TLM: Gyros.

AMS: Do you have Beiber Fever?

TLM: No. I appreciate his talents (drumming, singing, humanitarian), but I’m not fond of his

style of music or hair.

Interview by Annemarie Schaefer