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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, December 1, 2016
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Chronicle Achievement Program The Chronicle Achievement Program recognizes outstanding local high school students who demonstrate strength in academics, character and leadership. Several CAP students will be chosen to receive a partial scholarship to the college of their choice at Evening of Applause in the spring. Aurora Central Catholic High School: Henry Feldhaus ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: High Honor Roll, Gold Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence, National and Math honor societies ACTIVITIES: Track and cross country (cross country captain), All-Conference Academic Athlete, Student Council president, SPARKS program, Eagle Scout, Key Club, Science and Outdoor Club, student ambassador NOMINATED BY DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE BRIDGET BUCKLEY: Henry has maintained a 4.34 GPA in the most challenging coursework ACC offers. He earned a 34 composite score on his ACT and scored a perfect 36 in the mathematics portion, placing him in the 99th percentile nationally. He was selected as a National Merit Commended Student. He is a talented athlete and leader. He has been chosen as cross country MVP twice. Somehow between his numerous extracurricular activities and his passion for academic progress, Henry finds time to do a significant amount of community service. He has completed over 300 documented hours of service. He is genuinely kind, global-minded and truly cares about bettering his environment for the good of everyone.
Marmion Academy: Tom Glemkowski ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Superior Honor Roll every semester of high school, National Honor Society ACTIVITIES: Water Carrier Award twice (peer-elected award for leadership and best model of leadership for his class); homecoming king senior year; Outreach Ministry Team; Kairos (senior retreat) candidate and leader; extraordinary minister; LEAD Program student director; the productions of “Footloose,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Drowsy Chaperon,” and “Into the Woods;” student tutor; Peer Ministry Team; Life Group member; Life Group leader; choir NOMINATED BY DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE GUIDANCE DANIEL THORPE: Mr. Bellafiore said “He has a kind heart and willing spirit, which brings people in; people just naturally gravitate toward him. He is always willing to help, not only when asked, but more importantly when he sees a need. His smile is contagious! What’s not to like about Tom?” Mr. Klatt said “Tom is an incredibly genuine, kind-hearted young man who gives generously of his time and talents.” Mr. Malkowski said “Tom is one-of-a-kind. He is truly committed to all that he does and has freely shared his many gifts with our school.”
St. Charles North High School: Nicole Palmer ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: National Merit Scholarship finalist, AP Scholar, Math Team Sectional champion, National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society president, Science National Honor Society treasurer, school store treasurer, Scholastic Bowl ACTIVITIES: Second place in Individual Taekwondo Nationals 2015, third place at the Chicago Literary Festival 2015, semifinalist for the 2016 Technovation Worldwide Competition, Model UN, HOSA, peer leader, Advocate Sherman Health, Cadence Delnor Hospital, Illinois Food Bank, St. Charles Public Library, Habitat for Humanity, Hesed House NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR LARRY NOTHNAGEL: Nicole is an outstanding student with very high grades in extremely challenging courses. She also has outstanding standardized test scores. She is an extremely involved young lady, both within St. Charles North and outside in the community. She possesses a great work ethic to go along with her pleasant, outgoing personality. Nicole plans to go into a career in medicine and has all of the qualities necessary to make her outstanding in this field. She is an amazing young lady, and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award.
St. Charles East High School: McKenna Shaffer ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: AP Scholar with distinction, National Merit Commended Recognition, volleyball Academic All-American, National English and French honor societies ACTIVITIES: Hope Executive Board, FCA leader, PE leader, Key Club, Model UN NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR KARI BATKA: McKenna is a total package of leadership, service and tremendous character. She has been recognized academically over and over and genuinely involves herself with activities clubs and sports, and then within her organization rises as both a leader and ultimate teammate. McKenna Shaffer is one of the rare blends of all the “right and good” attributes in today’s youth.