56 Marist Students Named Illinois State Scholars

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recently named 56 Marist High School seniors Illinois State Scholars. This brings the total of Illinois State Scholars from Marist to 267 over the past four years.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, hailing from 671 different high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work with ISAC to determine the winners.

“It is with great pride that we announce this year’s group of Illinois State Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC Executive Director. “In addition to congratulating our State Scholars for their commitment and hard work, we also want to commend their parents, teachers, coaches and mentors for helping these students achieve their goals. It really does take a village.”

“We are so proud of our Illinois State Scholars,” said Marist Principal Larry Tucker ’79. “This is a powerful reflection of the caliber of students at our school, as well as the strong curriculum and preparation our teachers provide to help students excel.”

Students recognized include (Pictured 1st Row, L-R) Ben Alvarado (Chicago/Garfield Ridge), Amanda Apato (Oak Lawn), Kelly Barker (Palos Heights), Christina Brooks (Oak Lawn), John Carroll (Beverly), Fiona Clair (Beverly), Sarah D’Astice (Orland Park), Grace Enright (Morgan Park), (2nd Row) Elizabeth Finn (Orland Park), Emma Flosi (Orland Park), Clare Gilligan (Morgan Park), Kevin Griffith (Merrionette Park), Tom Hampston (Palos Park), Cameron Heppeler (Oak Lawn), Ryan Higgins (Morgan Park), Anne Hynes (Orland Park), (3rd Row) Ashley Kaczorowski (Chicago Ridge), Lauren Kapa (Mt. Greenwood), Madeline Kelly (Mt. Greenwood), Tara Kelly (Tinley Park), Joe Kezon (Mt. Greenwood), Lauren Kirwan (Burbank), Samantha Kliros (Blue Island), Michelle Krzemien (Burbank), John LaMantia (Mt. Greenwood), (4th Row) Ryan Loizzo (Orland Park), Gabriella Lynch-Shaw (Beverly), Andrew Mack (Orland Park), Catherine Mahoney (Morgan Park), Katie McGrath (Orland Park), Tim O’Connell (LaGrange), Sky Patterson (Wrightwood), Rosemary Peck (Garfield Ridge), Simon Rafacz (Oak Lawn), Colleen Reilly (Mt. Greenwood), Kristen Roszak (Mt. Greenwood), Marty Ryan (Orland Park), Kaylie Sampson (Beverly), Mitch Schroeder (Oak Lawn), Gabriela Scott (Mt. Greenwood), Michael Serwetnyk (Garfield Ridge), (5th Row) Briana Sheehy (Midlothian), Taylor Sonntag (Mt. Greenwood), Matt Spinazzola (Tinley Park), Elizabeth St. Lawrence (Beverly), Patrick Sweeney (Beverly), Anna Thomas (Oak Lawn), Lucie Tolan (Palos Park), Bridget Trainor (Palos Heights), Sarah Valek (Beverly), and Brooke Wilson (Orland Park). Not pictured: Brian Canchola (Alsip), Alex Gattone (Oak Forest), Alexa Maisenbach (Clearing), Bryan O’Malley (Morgan Park).