Condor Voice

Limitless, the group that is bringing hope to young music engineers

He's known around Curie as The Bopking, The Dancer or Jay Savage. He’s been dancing since he was three years old and rapping since the end of his sophomore year. Music plays a huge role in his life as well as many others. That’s why he’s making the most out of Curie’s music studio which was sponsored by Adidas. He’s not alone though; he has brought many other students together to collabo…

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Ready to humble

Wrestler Licet Duenas (Div.733) gets her warm up done to begin practice.…
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Cold

Two girls huddle under a blanket in a B building classroom during the December cold wave.…
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The Bigger Picture

Social studies teacher Jan Podgorni looks at freedom as a privilege, not a right

Most Americans take freedom and free public education for granted, but not Curie history teacher Jan Podgorni who grew u
Diontae Norwood opens up about violence in his past

“I refuse to give up on my city. We will get better, and it will stop.” These might be questionable words to some co
Dreamer afraid of Trump’s America

She is a 16-year-old, undocumented immigrant who attends Curie High School. She worries that every day will be her last

Art & Culture

Art teacher turns passion into inspiration

Valerie Xanos has always had a passion for art. “It’s always been a part of my life even as a toddler. I was always
Student expresses himself through lifelong passion for dance

The feeling of butterflies, all the eyes that he can feel. Bachata begins to play, the adrenaline kicks in, hips begin m
Skateboarding is for girls, too!

The skateboard rolls down the sidewalk, hitting every crack and pebble that comes its way. A rumbling noise can be heard
Limitless, the group that is bringing hope to young music engineers

He’s known around Curie as The Bopking, The Dancer or Jay Savage. He’s been dancing since he was three years old
Curie alumni comes back to inspire current students through poetry

Every Thursday, students gather after eighth period for Lyrical Revolution. Lyrical Revolution is a poetry group at Curi

Academics

The rigorous road to success for an AVID student

Organization is an important thing for Miguel Cruz, a junior in the AVID program. He believes AVID has helped him being
Student struggles with pressure due to IB program

The International Baccalaureate Programme isn’t your ordinary Curie major. IB is said to be the most difficult high sc

Sports

What it really takes to be a Condor athlete

Curie High School students have a history of going through adversity and still make headlines. Year by year, students un
Female wrestler holds her own

Wrestler Licet Duenas (Div.733) gets her warm up done to begin practice.
A lifelong passion for volleyball gives him motivation

Tryouts can be intimidating to some people, especially the volleyball tryouts at Curie. That didn’t stop this stud
Baseball is life for a diehard Cubs fan

Rick Montenegro was fixated on his TV that evening. When the final out was made, Montenegro jumped from the couch, screa

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Campus Life

School security and their role in the Curie community

Every morning, when you walk into school, they are the first ones you see. Some students love them and others don’t, b
Student leader committed to helping others

Isaac Marentes (DIV 829) has over 200 hours of community service. He is committed to making positive changes in his comm
Helping the community through blood donation

Senior Omar Gonzalez (Div. 704) takes joy and pride in helping his community. From volunteering to Chicago based events,
December cold wave brings chill to Curie

Two girls huddle under a blanket in a B building classroom during the December cold wave.

Condor Profiles

Social studies teacher Jan Podgorni looks at freedom as a privilege, not a right

Most Americans take freedom and free public education for granted, but not Curie history teacher Jan Podgorni who grew u
Art teacher turns passion into inspiration

Valerie Xanos has always had a passion for art. “It’s always been a part of my life even as a toddler. I was always
Student expresses himself through lifelong passion for dance

The feeling of butterflies, all the eyes that he can feel. Bachata begins to play, the adrenaline kicks in, hips begin m
Student leader committed to helping others

Isaac Marentes (DIV 829) has over 200 hours of community service. He is committed to making positive changes in his comm
Skateboarding is for girls, too!

The skateboard rolls down the sidewalk, hitting every crack and pebble that comes its way. A rumbling noise can be heard
Helping the community through blood donation

Senior Omar Gonzalez (Div. 704) takes joy and pride in helping his community. From volunteering to Chicago based events,

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