Lemont students earn two medals at IDEA state competition
For the fourth time in school history, Lemont High School has earned multiple medals at the state’s top drafting competition. At the 2023 Illinois Design Educators Association State Competition on April 22, junior Maya Zielonka matched the school’s best state finals finish by placing as the state runner-up in the Architectural Board category, while seniors Nick Buczyna, Robert DiDomenico and Logan Staubus teamed for third place in Engineering Design. Junior Jonathan Gronski (Architectural Board) and sophomore Jacob Sewell (Introductory CAD) also advanced to the 2023 IDEA State Competition. Each Lemont student was making his or her state finals debut, and they earned their berths thanks to their performances in regional competition.
South Suburban College welcomes new student trustee
The South Suburban College Board of Trustees swore in new student trustee, Jamesina Collier, who replaced Fatima Serrato, the previous SSC student trustee.
Collier was voted in through an annual student election process. Collier also receives a scholarship from the South Suburban College Foundation.
University of Alabama students elected to serve on SGA
Homer Glen’s Ben Staley and New Lenox’s Josie Schmitt have been elected to serve on either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges.
Central College student scholarship recognition list
Homer Glen: David Vukobratovich (C.V. Starr Scholarship, George W. and Doris G. Van de Voort Scholarship and Wilbur T. Washington Diversity Scholarship); Orland Park: Zachary Kusper (The Gaard Family Endowed Scholarship)
Chicago Heights’ Betancourt presents at Ripon’s Catalyst Day
Alexciana Betancourt, a junior from Chicago Heights, participated in a catalyst presentation titled “Reconnecting Ripon: Better Informing the College and the Community” during Ripon College’s Spring 2023 Catalyst Day on April 19.
Frankfort’s Hansen sings with Trine University Choir
Frankfort’s Abigail Hansen, singing alto, performed with the Trine University Choir on April 29.
Flossmoor’s Ajaere participates in Findlay symposium
Flossmoor’s Uchechukwu Ajaere recently participated in the University of Findlay’s 2023 Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity. Ajaere presented “A Systematic Review of Pharmacists’ Productivity and Metrics Utilized to Measure Productivity in Various Pharmacy Settings.”
Park Forest’s O’Banner interns with Northwestern Mutual
Park Forest’s JaMarcus O’Banner worked as an intern with Northwestern Mutual during Coe College’s Spring 2023 term.
Monee’s Jones prepping for Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge
Monee’s Carissa Jones is preparing to compete in the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge with the NECA Student Chapter at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Crete’s Pennington-Flax presented at Coe College symposium
Crete’s Nigel Pennington-Flax was one of 60 presenters during the 2023 Student Research & Discovery Symposium at Coe College.
Omicron Delta Kappa celebrates new local members
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 787 new initiates from 32 universities during March 2023 including a few area college students. New initiates included Flossmoor’s Andriana Stephens (Indiana State University), Mokena’s Caroline Erdman (University of South Carolina — Columbia) and Tinley Park’s Abigayle Piech (Southern Connecticut State University)
Monee’s Abbey Short earns Alma College’s President’s Award
Monee’s Abbey Short was among 79 Alma College students who were recently awarded the President’s Award for 2022-23. Short earned a third-year award.
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