Class of 2024 Senior Awards
This past Friday, the Saint Viator community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Saint Viator Class of 2024 students. They have thrived in the classroom, in faith and service, in athletics and the arts, and as a community. Collectively, we recognize their capacity for critical thinking, leadership, commitment to service, thirst for knowledge, and the manner in which they have upheld the tradition of Saint Viator High School.
Find a listing of various honors and awards presented below.
Full Tuition Recognition
The following three seniors have been awarded full scholarships to college that include tuition, room and board, as well as stipends and opportunities to study abroad. These scholarships are a testament to their hard work and potential, and we have no doubt that they will make the most of this incredible opportunity.
- Mia Bergstrom - Mia has been awarded a Division 1 Basketball scholarship and Ignatian Scholarship from Saint Louis University.
- PJ McLeod - PJ has been named a Witt Fellow through the Honors College at the University of Alabama. He is one of 23 students awarded this scholarship in the entering class of over 3,000.
- Michael O’Connor - Michael has been named a Forty Acres & Stamps Scholar at the University of Texas. He is one of 18 students awarded this scholarship in the entering class of over 9,000.
Career and Technical Education Department
Outstanding Achievement
Matthew Casale
Joaquin Ignacio
English Department
Outstanding Achievement
Gianna Bentz
Jillian Bollard
Luke Dzierzak
Emily Lang
Ryder Schuch
Four Year Overall Senior Award
Maeve McClellan
Fine Arts Department
Outstanding Achievement - Instrumental Music
Finn McLeod
Dylan Chudy
Four Year Overall Senior Award - Instrumental Music
Ryder Schuch
Outstanding Achievement - Theater
Bridget Martin
Sophia Stuber
Brooke DePaepe
Fernanda Romero
Four Year Overall Senior Award - Theater
Joselyn Mendez
Outstanding Achievement - Choral Music
Yilin Lu
Four Year Overall Senior Award - Choral Music
Isabella Matuk
Outstanding Achievement - Visual Arts
Francheska Davis
Carson Faulkner
Kacper Gwizdz
Four Year Overall Senior Award - Visual Arts
Emma Roberts
Mathematics Department
Outstanding Achievement
Carmela Martinez
Michael O’Connor
Cate Carnel
Emily Lang
Charlie O’Connor
Four Year Overall Senior Award
David Koziol
Modern World Languages Department
Outstanding Achievement - Chinese IV/AP Chinese
Emilie Moorman
Outstanding Achievement - French IV
Summer Marcinkus
Outstanding Achievement - AP Italian
Annalisa Pellegrino
Outstanding Achievement - Spanish IV
Natalie Gubernat
Outstanding Achievement - AP Spanish
Carmela Martinez
Science Department
Outstanding Achievement
Emily Lang
Carmela Martinez
Charles O’Connor
Bridget Kopp
Four Year Overall Senior Award
David Koziol
Social Studies Department
Outstanding Achievement
Maeve McClellan
Carmela Martinez
Alyssa Galati
Dylan Chudy
Ryder Schuch
Four Year Overall Senior Award
Emily Lang
Theology Department
Outstanding Achievement
Jake Lund
Hannah Dufek
Celine Gauthier
Clare McDonough
Kacper Gwizdz
Four Year Overall Senior Award
Carmela Martinez
Wellness Department
Outstanding Achievement
Jillian Bollard
Lauren Shannon
Hannah Grossman
Emma Turaka
Jeffery Beckert
Four Year Overall Senior Award
Emilie Moorman
Seal of Biliteracy
Being able to speak another language opens the doors for greater communication and acceptance amongst diverse people, and at Saint Viator, we want to celebrate students that create that sense of belonging with their ability to speak multiple languages. Additionally, students recognized for their advanced language skills can provide these achievements during the college admission process and to potential employers.
The following student earned Commendation for the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of Illinois by earning intermediate marks based on the standards from The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
The following student earned Commendation for the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of Illinois by earning intermediate marks based on the standards from The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
- David Koziol for Spanish
The following students earned the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of Illinois by earning intermediate, high scores based on the standards from The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
- Cristobal Carranza for Spanish
- Benjamin Chapin for Spanish
- Yilin Lu for Korean
- Carmela Martinez for Spanish
- Emily Reyna for Spanish
- Fernanda Romero for Spanish
- Gabriela Wolf for Spanish
The Heart of the Class Award
The Heart of the Class Award is an opportunity to honor those students who lived out the Saint Viator spirit in the classroom on a daily basis. Determined by overall faculty vote, this award is given to students who have made outstanding positive contributions to the classroom atmosphere independent of their course grade. These students have been enthusiastic, cheerful, engaged, positive, inquisitive, and hard-working all day, every day, and they made every classroom they entered an enjoyable and fulfilling place for students and teachers alike.
- Samuel Hargadon
- Jake Lund
- Finnian McLeod
- Ryder Schuch
Senior Club Awards
The clubs and organizations at Saint Viator High School recognize the following seniors for their commitment and service to their club and organization.
- Cahill Crazies - Outstanding Service: Chase Dymon
- Campus Ministry Team - Outstanding Service: Molly Boyle & Clare McDonough
- Choir Ensemble - Outstanding Service: Isabella Matuk
- Coding Club - Outstanding Service: Omar Salinas
- Drama Club - Outstanding Service: Joselyn Mendez
- Engineering Club - Outstanding Service: Joaquin Ignacio
- Fall Play - Outstanding Service: Bridget Martin
- FIRE Crew - Outstanding Service: Jillian Bollard & Jake Lund
- French Club - Outstanding Service: Summer Marcinkus
- Garden Club - Outstanding Service: Jack Raclaw & Natalie Gubernat
- International Club - Outstanding Service: Nadia Diaz
- Investment Club - Outstanding Service: Loreto Chivari & Michael O’Connor
- Jazz Band - Outstanding Service: Ryder Schuch
- Justice League - Outstanding Service: Hannah Grossman & Carmela Martinez
- LINK Crew - Outstanding Service: Sam Hargadon & Beene Mweene
- Math Team - Outstanding Service: Michael O’Connor
- MedEd - Outstanding Service: Catherine Carnel
- Respect Life - Outstanding Service: Jakub Mikrut & Evelyn Urbaniak
- SADD - Outstanding Service: Carmela Martinez & Ranya Alkass
- Scholastic Bowl - Outstanding Service: Bridget Martin
- Student Council - Outstanding Service: Elizabeth Rowe
- Technical Theater - Outstanding Service: Sophie Stuber
- Viatome/Yearbook - Outstanding Service: Carmela Martinez
- Viator Voice - Outstanding Service: Fernanda Romero
- Winter Musical - Outstanding Service: Joselyn Mendez
Lion’s Pride Award
This award is presented to a senior class member of the student council for outstanding service over three or four years to their class council, and who has truly demonstrated what is meant by Lion’s Pride.
- Maeve McClellan
East Suburban Catholic Conference Scholar – Athlete Awards
Each school in the East Suburban Catholic Conference recognizes ten scholar-athletes for the Scholar-Athlete award. These 20 students are the highest-ranking athletes by cumulative grade point average after seven semesters. To qualify, they must participate in their sport their senior year.
- Carmela Martinez - Tennis and Track and Field
- Clare McDonough - Track and Field
- Maeve McClellan - Basketball
- Emily Lang - Golf
- Nadia Diaz - Cross Country and Track and Field
- Taylor Brackett - Soccer
- Annalisa Pellegrino - Tennis
- Grace Stauder - Swimming
- Meghan Hayes - Golf and Basketball
- Meredith Garcia - Tennis
- David Koziol - Golf
- Michael O'Connor - Soccer
- Jake Lund - Football and Baseball
- Charles O'Connor - Soccer
- Charlie Dolsen - Football
- John Hutchison - Cross Country and Lacrosse
- Chase Dymon - Baseball
- PJ McLeod - Cross Country and Lacrosse
- Loreto Chiovari - Golf
- Jakub Mikrut - Volleyball
The Golden Lion Award
In 2006, the Athletic Booster Club established an award to recognize the dedicated student athletes who participate in a sport all three seasons for all four years of high school.
- Evan Collins - Golf, Swim, Water Polo, and Track and Field
Female Athlete of the Year
Mia Bergstrom
Male Athlete of the Year
Driese Raap
National Association of Secondary School Principals American Citizenship Award
- Finnian McLeod
- PJ McLeod
- Michael O'Connor
- Benjamin Sheldon
Saint Viator Volunteer Service Award
These awards are presented to students who have displayed exceptional dedication to volunteer service. Their many hours of service exemplify a commitment to the mission of Saint Viator High School and a conviction that service to others is a major element of the Christian life. Through their efforts, they have demonstrated values that make our country strong and help to build a culture of service and responsibility.
Gold Service Award - 250+ hours of service
Emilia Radlinski
Ranya Alkass
Magdalena Szczerbinski
Emily Lang
Joselyn Mendez
Silver Service Award - 175-249 hours of service
Chase Dymon
Jake Lund
Gabriela Wolf
Emilie Moorman
Ryder Schuch
Bronze Service Award - 100-174 hours of service
Maeve McClellan
John Dahlin
Alyssa Haisman
Emma Turaka
Jillyan Pfaller
Carmela Martinez
Jillian Bollard
Isabella Matuk
Jakub Mikrut
Nadia Diaz
Michael Smoron
Marygrace Seafield
Andrea Rivera
Clare McDonough
Sophia Stuber
Grace Stauder
Aiden Lewis
Noelle Onischuk
Molly Boyle
Michael O'Connor
Meghan Hayes
Georgia Marousis
Beene Mweene
Margaret Towle
Finn McLeod
The Frank M. Covey, Jr. Award for Meritorious Service to Saint Viator High School
Frank M. Covey, Jr. was the first President of the Saint Viator High School Board of Trustees. To honor him, the Frank M. Covey Jr. Award for Meritorious Service to Saint Viator High School was established. We honor students who have maintained a satisfactory grade point average, have participated in co-curricular activities, and at the same time, have consistently demonstrated a willingness to volunteer time and energy to be of service to the whole school.
- Ranya Alkass
- Emily Lang
- Mia Bergstrom
- Jacob Lund
- Jillian Bollard
- Carmela Martinez
- Molly Boyle
- Maeve McClellan
- Loreto Chiovari
- Clare McDonough
- Francheska Davis
- Finn McLeod
- Charles Dolsen
- Joselyn Mendez
- Hannah Grossman
- Emilie Moorman
- Caitlyn Halpin
- Beene Mweene
- Samuel Hargadon
- Fernanda Romero
- Benjamin Klimas
- Ryder Schuch
- Allison Konopka
- Sophia Stuber
The Andrew Johnstone Leadership Award Finalists
In honor of Andrew Johnstone ’92, this award is presented by the Administration and Student Council of Saint Viator High School to a person who exhibits the qualities of leadership in school spirit, student government, athletics, academics, community and friendship, student activities and involvement.
- Hannah Grossman
- Samuel Hargadon
- Carmela Martinez
- Finnian McLeod
- Ryder Schuch
- Sophia Stuber
The Christopher Erdmann Award Finalists
This award has been instituted in honor of Christopher Erdmann, a senior of the class of 1968 who died of leukemia in the fall of that year. Subsequently, his parents initiated the Christopher Cup. This award is presented to an individual who not only is an excellent student, but one who is involved in both co-curricular activities and the community as well – the senior who best exemplifies the living spirit and mission, vision and values of Saint Viator High School.
- Jillian Bollard
- Samuel Hargadon
- Benjamin Klimas
- Carmela Martinez
- Finnian McLeod
- Beene Mweene
Saint Viator High School
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
