Announcing Our Class of 2023 Illinois State Scholars!
December 8, 2022

 Montini Catholic Principal, Kevin Beirne, is pleased to announce that twenty Montini Catholic students from the Bronco's graduating class of 2023 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. This prestigious recognition, given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), honors the academic achievements of high school students from across the state.  The Lasallian college preparatory high school's twenty seniors will join the ranks of top Illinois students honored as State Scholars since the designation began in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, hailing from 675 different high schools across the state.  Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year.

Congratulations to: 

Angela Banov 
Nathan Camba 
Michael Crowley, Jr.
Thomas Cyze 
Annabella D'Anca
John DiSimone
Matthew DiSimone 
Katie Gertsen 
Maren Hoovel 
Thira Minauskas 
Randi Moraga 
Amanda Mrazek
Luke Pacelli 
William Prater 
Sara Severin 
Alex Silveyra
Kenneth Sledzinski 
Joseph Spaccapaniccia 
Francesca Spizzirri 
Grace Tierney 

Photo above:  Scholars in alphabetical order l to r as listed above.

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