Montini Catholic Celebrates Academic Silver and Gold Medal Recipients
Barb Dawson • May 29, 2024

Congratulations to all of these recipients.

MONTINI CATHOLIC ANNOUNCES 2024 GOLD & SILVER AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE


Montini Catholic in Lombard is proudly recognizing students from their Class of 2024 receiving Academic Gold and Silver Awards for Excellence. The seniors were selected by teachers, coaches and administrators for displaying exceptional success academically, athletically, artistically and in serving others. Every spring, during the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Founder's Day ceremony, students are called to the stage to receive much deserved accolades for their accomplishments as a Bronco. This year's Founder's Day was held on Friday, May 17th.


The following Montini Catholic seniors received Gold/Silver Awards for Excellence. 

LINK TO ALL GOLD AND SILVER AWARD PHOTOS.


Athletics Male:  David Mayora (Gold) (Northlake) - Quinn Boyer (Silver) (Downers Grove)

Presented by Athletic Director, Brian Casey


Athletics Female:  Victoria Matulevicius (Gold) (Willowbrook) - Alyssa Epps (Silver) (Berkeley)

Presented by Athletic Director, Brian Casey


Business:  Daniel Petersen (Gold) (Downers Grove) - Hugh Flannery (Silver) (Downers Grove)

Presented by Social Studies Department Chair, Jim Ryan


Digital Art:  Trinity Smith (Gold) (Westchester) - Francesca Arroyo (Silver) (Westchester)

Presented by Art Teacher, Christie Blatchley


English:  Riley White (Gold) (Downers Grove) - Trinity Smith (Silver) (Westchester)

Presented by English Department Chair, Sarah Pittenger


Fine Arts:  Caitlin Ude (Gold) (Melrose Park) - Mikaelah Thomas (Silver) (Westchester)

Presented by Art Teacher, Christie Blatchley


French:  Rory O’Connor (Gold) (Woodridge) - Fabian Deleon (Silver) (Cicero)

Presented by World Language Department Chair, Beth DiMarco


Mathematics: Samuel Hemmersmeier (Gold) (Elmhurst) - Lucy Rizzi (Silver) (Itasca)

Presented by Math Department Chair, Chrissy McManus '88


Music Instrumental:  Kassandra Gutierrez (Gold) (Berkeley) - Collin Angelakos (Silver) (Lombard)

Presented by Music Director, Donnie Glowinski


PE Male:  Quinn Boyer (Gold) (Downers Grove) - Joseph Giannola (Silver) (Oak Brook)

Presented by PE/Health Department Chair, Nikki Gorman


PE Female:  Erin Grimlsey (Gold) (Itasca) - Isabel Evenson '25 (Silver) (Villa Park)

Presented by PE/Health Department Chair, Nikki Gorman


Science:  Tanner Sebben (Gold) (Downers Grove) - Marin Ferris (Silver) (Wheaton)

Presented by Science Department Chair, Sandy Deiber


Social Studies:  Marin Ferris (Gold) (Wheaton) - Riley White (Silver) (Downers Grove)

Presented by Social Studies Department Chair, Jim Ryan


Spanish:  Hailey Goetz (Gold) (Lombard) - Sarah Paradis (Silver) (Glen Ellyn)

Presented by World Language Department Chair, Beth DiMarco


Student Activities:  Ruben Galvan (Gold) (Lombard) - Anjay Dhir (Silver) (Lombard)

Presented by Student Government Moderator, Alexxis Johnson


Student Government:  Hailey Goetz (Gold) (Lombard) - Isabel Evenson '25 (Silver) (Villa Park)

Presented by Student Government Moderator, Alexxis Johnson


Technology Education:  Anjay Dhir (Gold) (Lombard) - Dhruv Patel (Silver) (Bolingbrook)

Presented by Technology Director Pete Farina '87

       
Theology:  Michael Ranquist (Gold) (Downers Grove) - Quinn Boyer (Silver) (Downers Grove)

Presented by Campus Minister Michael Blanchette 


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Montini Wraps Up 2025 Lunch & Learn Series

By Barb Dawson • May 6, 2025
Under the direction of Alumni Relations Officer, Mary Albert, Montini Catholic High School was proud to wrap up their fourth year of hosting their popular career focused Lunch & Learn series. The alumni led sessions provided an opportunity for Bronco juniors and seniors to learn more about potential careers. Through Montini's Lunch & Learn, Bronco alumni serve as mentors, offering guidance and support to students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. These alumni connections can also provide an outlet for Montini students to build relationships for potential future internships and job opportunities. The last two Lunch & Learn sessions of the 2024-25 school year were held on Monday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 20th. Monday's session featured Former Secret Service Agent, Richard (RG) Starmann '89, whose remarkable career with the Secret Service began in 1997 and continued for 25 years as he served during the Clinton, Bush and Obama presidencies. Wednesday's sessions included Guy Papa J.D., M.A., B.A., ‘94 (Law Enforcement Bureau Chief, DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and former Deputy Chief of the Berwyn Police Department for over 21 years), 2019 graduate, Mariella Maduzia RN, (Registered Nurse, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Level IV NICU) and Dan Lowery, PE, '08 who is Assistant Vice President & Construction Services Team Leader at Gannett Fleming TranSystems (speaking on Civil Engineering). "We are so happy to conclude our Lunch and Learns this year knowing that our students walked away with valuable career advice and help with exploring their options and making more informed decisions," said Miss Albert. "And we are so thankful to our alumni for taking the time to visit with and share their knowledge and experience with our students." Photo above: Mary Albert, Mariella Maduzia ‘19, Guy Papa ‘94, Dan Lowery ‘08, Anne Marie Lowery, Montini Development Director and President Kevin Beirne;

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By Barb Dawson • May 6, 2025
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