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To the Oak Park and River Forest High School Class of 2020,
ongratulations! I am so proud of the work you have done to reach this milestone of high school graduation. You and I started at OPRF at the same time. What I have learned about your class during our four years together is that you exemplify perseverance and grit. You are survivors. This will serve you well, because never has a graduating class been called to step into the future with more purpose, focus, determination, commitment, and heart. This is a time for you not only to rebuild society after a pandemic and demonstrations against racial injustice, but to create a more just world as the nation
recovers. You are being called upon as graduates to contemplate how you will use your own passions to benefit those around you. The way we think about our experiences in life has a way of shaping our reality. Instead of viewing this spring’s quarantine and school closure as something terrible that happened to your graduating class, I urge you all to see this time as helping you prepare for the world ahead of you. You are the change agents not only of your future, but the future of our country as well. Each of you is being called to step toward something, even though we do not know what. Every one of you is being called to define who you are, how you carve out your success, and what our world is to become. You are the ones who will lead us. I wish I could tell you I know the path forward. I do not. There is so much uncertainty now in this world, more than ever before. Nevertheless, you, the class of 2020, have the opportunity to show us not only how to put the pieces back together again, but how to create a new and more evolved normal. It’s my hope that years from now, when
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ou are the class that got through COVID-19. And while the virus did a lot of damage to the traditions and the joys of being a senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School, it did not do you in. Good for each one of you. Like your parents who lived through 9/11; like your grandparents who came of age during Vietnam, every graduating class faces something momentous. And in 2020 it’s COVID-19. It’s a badge of loss and of accomplishment. Wear it proudly. At Old Second National Bank, we’re just shy of 150 years of service. And from our bank on North Avenue and Ridgeland we’re working hard to be Oak Park and River Forest’s new community bank. Among those of us in the picture we’ve been working in these villages for well over 60 years.
Right now, in this time of uncertainty and of opportunity, we’re here to support you in whatever is next. Make it happen. We’ll help. Old Second National Bank
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we look back on this time of uncertainty, this time of chaos, this time of fear and unrest, that you will remember not the moments you lost, but the way you young people stood together to make a better future, one in which you have defined yourselves through hope, resilience, and community. This challenge will serve you well as you embark on your post-high school journey. I cannot wait to see where you will go and the heights you will achieve. With all my best wishes, Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams Superintendent
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Cecily Abbott
Spencer Abbott
Ismail Abdullah
Jailyn Aceron
Alfonso Acevedo
Archer Ackerman
Mira Adelstein
Lily Ader
kejsi ago
Elizabeth Akinwale
Annabel Allan
Emilee Allen
Nicholas Altier
karim Al zahabi
Andrius Ambraziejus
Nicholas Amunategui
Liv Amundson
Alia Anderson
Taylor Anderson
Trinity Anderson
Katherine Andolina
Andrew Anger
Andrei Armstrong
Mariana Arnold
Marina Atkin
Kiara Atkins
Ebony Austin
Ibraheem Azam
Eleanor babwin
Olivia Badrinath
Zain Baig
Elliot Bajo
Nailah baker
Paige baker
Emma Balma
Justin Banks
James barclay
Sean barney
Francis Bassettdilley
Ezra Batia
Maximus Alexander Beach
Francesca Beaulieu
Elliana beck
Sadie Beck
Elise Beile
Rosalyn Beile
Carey Belcher, Jr.
William Belke
Adam bell
Margaret Bell
Seamus Bell
Sean Bell
Brooke bellmar
Daniel Benedict
Clara bernard
Elizabeth bernstein
Gianna Bibbey
Cullen Biggus
George Blackwell
Jayden Blair
Mattie Blake
Jonathan Blatchford
Ethan Bodzioney
Jean-Paul Bogan
Aparecido Bohlander
Dietrich Bohlmann
Nicholas Bolivar
Stephen Bonaccorsi
Danaysha Bonoan
Daniel Borling
Luca Bosco
Quinn Bowling
Nina Bozovic
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Monica Bradford
Thomas Brandstrader
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Olivia Brill
Tebais Britton
Veronica brooks
Aaron Brown
Alan brown
Ella Brown
Evan brown
Michelle Brown
Tyler Brown
Jonathan Brukhartz
Nazareth Bryant
Leif Bryning
Tala Bsiso
Matthew Buchta
Javion Buckley
Leo Buczkowski
Alexis Buerger
Zachary Buerger
Jennie Bull
Alison Burns
Unna Burns
Grace Buterbaugh
Marina Butitova
John Butler
Guillermo Cabacungan IV
Clara Cadwell
Sarah Cahill
Maria Calkins
Ilan Calzada
Perahje Cannon
Karly Cantrell
Brianna Carey
Armando Carlo IV
Benjamin Carr
Isabelle carrillo
Abigail Carroll
Dylan Carson
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India Cavazos
Claudia Celio
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Ten things high school taught me Even though my time in high school was cut short this year, I was still able to have great experiences and learned some pretty valuable lessons. Here are a few worth mentioning:
fee! OPRF offers both of those courses and so much more, so experiment and you will save money while also discovering new interests. During my junior and senior year, I decided to take Newscene and other media classes without knowing anything about them. Now I’m a political communication and journalism major. 4. Actions speak louder than words One of the biggest realizations I had in high school is that OPRF ‘20 whatever someone might do or say actually has very little to do 1. Put yourself first with you. In fact, it almost always is a direct This one is kind of self-explanatory but is reflection of who they are as a person. This much easier said than done. No class grade, is a long-winded way of saying that you extracurricular, or person at school should shouldn’t tolerate disrespect from anyone! If a ever take priority over your well-being. It’s person gossips about you, they are probably OK to fail on a test or even a semester grade. just desperate for attention from their peers That just means you can improve, and because they have nothing better to colleges/future employers like to offer! It’s all about perspective. see that strive in you. Never The same goes for social hesitate about removing media. If people post yourself from a toxic passive-aggressive person’s agenda. stuff about you There will always on Snapchat or be repercussions Instagram, that when you do doesn’t necessarily this, but it will mean you are never equal the at fault. In fact, peace you will feel the person who afterward if you posted that mean decide to prioritize stuff is probably your mental health very insecure and instead. If you are is desperate for presented with a tough supporters. Don’t fall for decision and don’t know them trying to get a rise what to do? Think about how out of you. your decision will make you feel 5. Independence pays off the next day, then the following month, High school is a great way to learn how to and then 10 years from now. be an adult before you are faced with the real 2. Don’t tolerate fake friends world, so take this time to learn how to be a This is the friend who manipulates you grown-up in every sense of the word. Whether into feeling guilty when you try to approach it is choosing to be the bigger person in the them about something and then refuses argument or simply doing your own laundry, to take responsibility for their actions. They those skills pay off. Also, watch the news. break promises, take advantage of you, and Not just your usual sources, but get your talk about you behind your back. Most of all, information from a different news outlet every they don’t like seeing you succeed or branch once in a while (make sure that it’s credible out with new people. Don’t let yourself be too!). Opening your mind to new ideas gives manipulated. Remember, if they don’t listen to you a lot of power in a polarized society. your needs, then they aren’t worth your time. From there, you can form your own opinion Some people just aren’t meant to be friends and people will respect you for it. Moreover, I forever. Even if you have done everything you learned to be intrinsically motivated. You’ll find could to reconcile with them and it doesn’t out more about what you like to do by picking work out, who knows, maybe you both up random hobbies on your own than just just need to do some growing before you accomplishing tasks for a grade. Your future reconnect in the future. employers and college admissions will be appreciative of it as well. 3. Take classes out of your comfort zone 6. Math is the worst subject There is something to be said for taking advantage of what the school has to offer. Try to prove me wrong. You can’t. Photography and wheel-throwing classes 7. No one is ever really paying attention in college usually cost hundreds of dollars to you and that’s not even including the materials I wish I could have known this sooner, but
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you really shouldn’t care what others think of you because they aren’t that observant to begin with. Even if your peers don’t approve of you, the time you spend with them is very temporary, so focus on your life and stop worrying about whether or not people will approve of it. If I’ve learned one thing over the past few years, it’s that I’d rather be remembered as funny or weird than not being remembered at all. Standing out pays off. 8. Find ways to make people laugh Some of the best memories from high school include writing the morning announcements and stall street journal my senior year. It was always great to see people laughing throughout the school even though my work was really nerdy and slapstick. I was able to become good friends with the people in my classes just by joking around and showing them memes that were related to the classwork. Being goofy in high school feels rewarding because you learn to not take yourself so seriously all the time. It also shows that you can be vulnerable with people. 9. Stop acting like you don’t care Vulnerability is cool! Don’t be ashamed of putting your all into something and then choose to play it off like it’s no big deal even if it backfires. You have to learn how to be proud of yourself for trying, even if you don’t accomplish your goals right away. Besides, if you don’t find success in high school, you have the rest of your life to fulfill your dreams.
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10. No feeling or situation is ever permanent Even if you found yourself repeatedly unhappy in high school, remember that it doesn’t last forever. Whether you are dealing with family dysfunction, friends leaving you for college, or whatever it may be, just know that everything happens for a reason. I’ve had a really hard time over the past few months learning to accept that my time in high school was cut short. However, I’m grateful that it happened because I am a much stronger person. It has helped me see all of the other amazing parts of my life and now I’m ready for what’s ahead of me. That said, it’s important to find stuff to look forward to. The day-to-day of high school can feel suffocating, so I recommend having a countdown for upcoming school events or vacations to keep you motivated. Overall, life doesn’t stop for anyone. Take this time in quarantine to remain close with your peers because, trust me, your time with them will not last forever. Whether your high school career was the peak of your existence or the worst experience ever, know the importance of taking it day by day. Margaret Korinek is an OPRF graduate, class of 2020.
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HAPPY GRADUATION to Oak Park River Forest High School Class of 2020!
Congratulations to our local seniors on your well-deserved graduation! As part of this community, it brings us great pride to celebrate this important milestone with you. We wish you the best of luck on your future adventures.
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Simran Chambers
Joseph Chapman
Ralph Charnota
Magnolia Chesney
Dallas Childs
Natalie Chizzo
Adelyn Clark
Evann Clark
Tyrone Clarke
Alexander Cleofe
Aaron Close
tatym Coe
Jonah Cohen
Christine Conanan
Jaden Cone
Jaden Cooper
Andie Corsino
Joshua Cotter
Jake Cramer
John Cullinane
Sage Paul Culver
Bridget Curran
Jackson Cushing
Allen Dailey
Rapharoah Dallas
Sebastian Chlebek
Aidan Chranko
Diego Christmon
Claire Cipparrone
Luke Clancy
Elliot Colegrove
Jaylan Colemantutt
Declan Collins
Evangelina Combs
Garrett Credi
Cathal Cribbin
Justin Cross
Cecilia Crumlish
Ana Cuevas
Erin Daly
Darrin Dancy
Dashaun Daniels
Jalen Daniels
Micah Daniels
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Skyler Davenportmoore
Jaylen Davis
Joseph Davis
Trevon Davis
Jack Dealba
Lauren Debeers
William Decaro
Margaret Dee
Jaden Degand
Diego Deguzman
Evan Dejong
Khalil Delaney
Josephine Delano
Jenna Dennis
Nicholas DePooter
Jackson Derks
Josephine Desir
Henry Detmer
Emma Dibbern
James Diskin
Connor Ditelberg
Austin Divello
Geneva Domantay
Malik Donaly
Ada Donnelley Power
Hope Donoghue
Virginia Donoghue
Christine Donovan
Lily Doody
Grant Dortch
Evelyn Drews
Zeevielle Drizin
Cade Dublin
Ella Dunavan
Lola Dunbar
Emmett Eberle
Emily Edmunds
Kelly Eisenmann
Montgomery Ellwanger
Yussuf El Metennani
Grace Elmiger
Fabian Elsken Sicaro
Luke Elwart
Seth Engle
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Congratulations Lily the best is yet to come
EvanWe are so proud of you and your accomplishments!!
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Samuel Francque
Joseph Frantzen
Eleanor Freeland
Aaron Freeman
Mason Friedman
Hannah Fritsch
Isabela Gadsby
Gilbert Galindo
Anna Gamal
Alexandra Garcia
Kyren Gardner
Michael Gardner
Amaya Garth
Deondre Gaston
Damon Gehrig
Thomas george
Trevell George
Eliana Gerace
Javary Germany
William Gery
Carson Geye
Parisa Gharavi
Abigail Giardina
Georgia Gibbons
Lexie Giles
Duncan Gillis
Gerardo Gonzalez
Joshua Gonzalez
Maxwell Gonzalez
Samantha Gotti
Braydon Graves
Jamal Gray
OLiver Green
Triun Green
David Greenstone
Ellamae Greif
Logan Greifelt
Ajani Griffin
David Griffith
Sophia Groenendaal
Sydney Groulx
Christina Guerrero
Nicholas Gupta
Isabel Gutierrez
Phé, So proud of you,
Congratulations, Grace!
Mom, Dad, Charles & Lindsey
Good Luck at Loyola New Orleans!
Way to go Ella! Love, Yiayia
Congrats Perahje. You did it! Love Mama, Hasani and Zakiyah
Go Wolfpack!!
Congratulations, Hannah! Follow your dreams! Love, The Wolfe Family
Way to go, Emily May! I’m P.O.Y. Love, Mom
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Marriana Gutierrez
Ella Haas
Zaahir Hall
Max Hallepodell
Emarjai Hampton
Jane Hanneman
Meenah Harbaugh
Elizabeth Hardwicke
Jasmine Harrison
Trinidy Harrison
Ethan Hasson
Oliver Haussmann
Sophia Hayden
Alexander Hayes
Devin Hayes
Samuel Heilenbach
Ian Frederick Heinig
Cleo Hendrickson
Dylan Hendrixson
Breanna Henry
Jalyn Henry
Lillian Hermann
Troy Hernandez
Jeremiah Hert
Aaliyah Hester
Ilanie Hibel
Riley Higgins
Miles Hirshman
Anne Hitterman
Joseph Hoff
Adeline Holding
Egan Homeric
Kalem Hoppszallern
Kalem Hoppszallern
Lindsey Houha
Teanla House
Jane Houseal
De jah Howard
Goren Hoyle
Tyler Hoyt
Jai Hsiehbailey
Maia Huang
Macey Huckstep
Evan Humbert
Congratulations Hannah. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. So proud of you from start to finish Ell! Love Mom & Tom
Diego, You amaze us!
Felicidades! Love Mom, Dad, and Mia
You’re awesome Alex! Love, Mom, Dad, and Sophie
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Sydney Hunnewell
Erik Huston
Nicholas hymson
Etiemana Ikpidungise
Kira Imowitz
Charles Inksetter
Emily Iseli
Jakob James
Khanadu James
Mackenzie Jamieson
Maximillian Janssensingh
Callum Jacques
Kyle Jarnecke
Ashley Jimenez
Brandy Johnson
Brett Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson II
Jerrell Johnson
Jewell Johnson IV
Michael Johnson
Leah Jones
Ricky Jones
Wolf Jordanbaker
Vaughn JordanWhiting
Iris Junker
Nicole Jurgus
Sebastian Kalemba
Daniel Karkut
Albion Kashtanjeva
Jude Kasiak
William Kasiak
Takuma Kawamura
Benjamin Kelly
Sarah Kelly
John Kelsey
Anderson Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Emily Kerstetter
Nadav Kertcher
Audrey Kessler
Charles Kestler
James Kitzinger
Jason Klein
Olivia Kline
Congratulations Sophie! We’re so proud of you! Dad, Christine and Alex
Congratulations
Phoebe! So proud of you. On to
Congratulations,
Phoebe Girl.
Proud of you and believing “It’s fine!” - Elly Freeland God’s Best We love you! for your Mom, Dad, Ray future! So proud of you Love you, Grandmommy
bigger things.
Congrats, Lizzy L. Well done!
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Aidan Koch
Jenna Kochendorfer
Peter Koenig
Sophia Kolovitz
William Kopecky
Margaret Korinek
John Kowalczyk
Ellen Kozie
OLivia Kratz
Delaunay Krauter
Charles Kreidler
Benjamin Kremer
Nicole Kremidas
William Krystal
Kirsten Kuehl
Tobin Kunkel
Marissa Kuriakos
Matthew Labuda
Max Laible
Chloe Lamberty
Rayne Lampley
Jack Lane
Elizabeth Larscheid
Lucas Larson
Raven Latham
Bram Lebovitz
Grace Ledogar
Johnathan Leggin
Anthony Lenehan
Nolan Lenhart
Matthew Leonard
Talia Levy
Audrey Lewis
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Jamya Lewis
Monet Lewis
benjamin Libbe
Anne Lieb
Ratipond Limplatya
Daniel Lingen
Hugh Lipic
Lily Lisnic
Congratulations Clare! Love, Mama, Daddy and Mary
-Bright Intellect-Independent Spirit-Carpe’ DiemLove. Mom Dad
Keep raising the bar, Josh. We love you!
Ella Haas! #soproud! We’ll MIZZOU you! Mom, Dad, Tyler & Niko
Way to Go Nicholas! Love, Mom, Dad & Alex
Ellen we’re proud of you! Congratulations from Dad and Trina
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Casey Locke
Olive Loentz
Naomi Logan
Olivier Lombardo
Zoe Look
Alexia LopezMartin
Helena Loranz
Dylan Loutfi
Rebecca Mackey
Cheyanne Macklin
Nagid Macklin
Pierre Macklin
Isabella Malagoli
Savon Manning
Micah Manternach
Journey Manuel
Claire Marko
Olivia Marmer
Jeremy Mart
James Martin III
Valerie Martire
Isabel Marx
Ella Massmann
Soraya Massoumi
Kayla Matthews
Amy Matticks
Leonidas Mavrelis
Paige McCartney
Nyree Mccollum
Tessa McConville
James McCoy
Joycelynn McCoy
Rollins McCoy
Jacob McEachen
Lia McGavin
John McIntosh
Nora McIntyre
Harper McKinney
Justin McKissic
Maeve McMahon
Maiamakeda McMorris
Titus McPherson
Ruby Mead
Clare McLaughlin
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Mark Meagher
Maurilia Medina
Rebecca Mae Meimban
Luke Meister
Grace Melickian
Desiree Mendoza
Hailey Meneses
Isabelle Meyer
Maximillian Meyer
Ryan Michaud
Daemyen Middlebrooks
Mercedes Miles
Paolo Miller
Taylor Miller
Madelyn Mires
Brianna Mitchell
Joshua Mitchell
Rachel Molho
Jack Moller
Dora Montgomery
Katelyn Montgomery
Palerma Monson
Christopher Moore II
Eliot Moore
Jada Moore
Terrence Moore
Gabriel Morales
Benjamin More
Abraham Moreno
George Morisaki
Sage Morrison
Sarah Morrison
Ian Moss
Kareem Muhammad
Kyiare Murray
Trayveon Murry
Malakai Naber
Rosanna Naeslund
Drew Neiburger
Amelia Nelson
Jacob Nelson
Griffin Nesbit
Jackalyna Neuman
Olivia Newmark
Go, Drew! We love you. Mom & Dad
Proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, Hope and Hailey
We are so Proud of you Hannah! Love the Denno’s
Congratulations Riley! We love you. Mom, Dad and Abbey
Congratulations, Leah! Go make a difference in the world!
Congratulations Valerie! We are so proud of you!
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Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2020 from the Oak Park and River Forest High School Board of Education
“This is the urgency: Live! and have your blooming in the noise of the whirlwind.” From “The Second Sermon on the Warpland” by Gwendolyn Brooks
Sara Dixon Spivy, Board President Craig Iseli, Board Vice President Tom Cofsky, Board Secretary Jackie Moore, Board Member Gina Harris, Board Member Matt Baron, Board Member Ralph Martire, Board Member
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Ella – Next adventure: UVM!
Love, Mom, Dad, & June
We are so proud of you Katelyn! CSU look out! Love, Mom, Dad and Miranda!
Well done George! You rock! Sto lat! Tobes We couldn’t be more proud of you! Love, Two Nerds
You did It! We Love you Mom, Dad, Michaela!
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Your fierce determination will change the world! Keeping being the best you! Congratulations! Mom, Dad, and Aria
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Matthew Nice
Caroline Nichols
Kentrell Nichols
Cyrus Nijensohn
Tudor Nitzoy
Ethan Nitzsche
Charles Nolan
Caleb Noland
Jasper Nord
Chloe Norman
Simon Nosek
Hannah Nowak
Seihla Nunezdeleon
Kunyakorn Nuntarach
Chimdike Nwafo
Alexandra Oberberger
Elizabeth Obermaier
Charles O’Brien
Madelyn O’Carroll
Sean O’Connell
Kaya O’Connor
Sydney Odesanya
Karsten Oettel
Joshua Ogunsanya
Kennedy O’Keefe
Carl Olson
Eva Oney
Owen Osga
Cade Osman
Jack O’Sullivan
Philip Ottati
Jonah Oufkir
Caleb Pacheco
Felicia Page
Maya Palikuca
Rufus Parenti
Dina Parikh
Dexter Parrish
Yenori Patania
Maia Patterson
Simone Paul
William Pawelko
Julian Payton
Caroline Peavy
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You make us Proud! Congratulations OPRF Class of 2020! From Seniors in High School to Seniors in life, we’re here for you. Locally Owned & Operated!
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Maximilian Pecenka
Samuel Pecenka
Michael Peel
Adrian Penning
Esia PeppersJackson
Gianna Perez
Nicole Perla
Kyle Peterson
Nina Petrosino
Sophia Peysakhovich
Robert Pflederer
Sarah Phelan
Vivian Picciotti
Benjamin Pickering
Bridget Pierce
Samuel Pikowski
Sarah Pilditch
Maximilian Plancon
Yasmin Plazas
Maya Plotkin
Janine Pohlman
Ryan Pont
Jessica Porter
Jason Powell
Christopher Prado
Lukas Preuhs
Anjali Pride
Abigail Pridmore
China Prince
Paul Raducha
William Raidt
Lauren Raihle
Sarah Raja
Daniel Ramos
Jonathan Ramp
Alfred Ratuita
Priya Rawal
Christopher Ray
Katherine Reed
Eric Reeves
Laila Reeves
Allen Reichardt
William Reilly
Olivia Remington
Go make a difference kid! We love you, Owen! Fam Bam
Steeper climb, better view, brighter future!
We applaud all your accomplishments, but mostly just
you!
Aunt Cynthie, Sarah, Annie and Susie
Congratulations Max! Love Mom, Dad, Frankie and Estrella
Congratulations Kirsten! Love Mom, Dad, Connor and Nash
We are so proud of you Kate!
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Annie Ren
Natalia Reniszewski
Alysa Renteria
John Rettberg
Meredith Revsine
Mia Reynes
Christopher Rice
Grace Richards
Malakai Riley
Natalie Rindler
Ezekiel Rivera
Ella Roadruck
Daniel Roberts
Courtney Robinson
Keith Robinson III
Nikita Robinson
Prishonia Robinson
Benjamin Roche
Charles Roche
Malakye Rodriguez
Raquel Rodriguez
Olivia Roeger
Paul Romano
Emma Romine
Alexander Ronningarnesen
Jonathan Rosen
Emma Roskopf
Divine Ross
Romero Ross
Lucca Rossi
Yasmin Ruff
Olivia Ruggiero
Nicholas Antoni Ruiz-Coburn
Jacob Rundell
Kylie Ryniewicz
Stella Saame
Jamal Sachleben
Mia Sanchez
Gregory Sandahl
Amari Sanders
Dominique Sandoval delanoe
Michael Sankowski
Emilia Sansolini
Grace Santos
Congratulations, dear daughter! May you rise to great heights.
Go Ruby!
Congratulations Nikki!
We’re so proud of you!
Pilgrim Congregational Church Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2020
Love, Dad, Mom, Eli & Luka Mae
“Knucks” Will!
So proud, Farren/Hermanns Family
So proud of who you are! All our love, Mom & Dad
You did it! Congratulations, Natalia!!
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Jane Sauer
Charlotte Savoy
Charles Savramis
Kaia Scatton
Jenna Schainis
Nelida Schalichayllon
Aleah Schallack
Lincoln Scheer
Elise Scheuring
Alexis Schulman
Rebecca Schulz
Grace Schumacher
Miguel Schuster
Melanie Seay
Sara Segal
Justin Segawa
Estoban SegoviCanales
Julian Seinitz
Jessica Senger
Fatima Serratos
Natalie Serratos
Laura Sevilla
Matthew Shabino
Koreon Shanks
Madeleine Share
Sophie Shaw
Athena ShelleyDiggs
Nia Shepard
Taylr Shipp
Kai Short
Jordan SibleyDiggs
Avery Siegel
Ethan Siegel
Justin Siegel
Johann-antony Silvettischmitt
Tija Simitz
Aja Simmons
Kaylin Simmons
Asta Simonovic
George Sipiora
Eric Skala
Clayton Smith
Jordan Smith
Kayla Smith
You amaze us! CONGRATS! Congratulations buddy, so proud of you!
Mom, Dad, Abi & Jolie
Meredith, We all love you and are so proud of you!
Congratulations Danny as you head off to NYU – We are so proud of you!
So proud of you, Syd!
Love, Mom, Dad, Cole & Sadie
Hey, Stella! Nice job. Love Mom, Dad, Aleks, and Gus
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Ryan Smith
Sasha Smith
Timothy Smith
Ahamad Smoot
Karis Song
Anna Sordilla
Isabel Steiner
Briyana Stewart
Marcos Stocco
Ryan Strickland
Angela Suarez Prieto
Lucy Suchomel
Honora Sudnik
Jarell Sullivan
Terrence Sullivan, Jr.
Carly Swanson
Monica Swanson
Anthony Tabatchouk
Mateja Tadic
Felix Talandis
Owen Talandis
Lannah Tamborello
Kai Tang
Kennedy Tarrance
Destiny Taylor
Palesha Taylor
Rachel Taylor
Antoine Teague II
Eli Tennison
Jean-Paul Thigpen
Shiana Thomas
Jakeam Thompson
Nile Thompson
Anyiah Thornton
Myles Thornton
Juliet Thurman
Charles Tijerinaalbury
Queenie Ting
Michael Tomaso
Zachary Traczyk
Catherine Traylor
Jonathan Trisko
Lily Trogus
Charlotte True
“Buzz Café supports our 2020 OPRF Graduates!”
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
Elijah Tsakalakis
Gavin Tunney
Nicolas Ubogy
Ethan Ulrich
Malik Underwood
Olivia Uz
Jane Vachon
John Valaika
Marie Valentin
Ryan Valentine
Jasmine Valtierra
Oliver Van der meer
Katharine Vanker
Rees Van natter
Abigail Van santen
Hunter Van Zant
Carlos Vazquez
William Vejcik
Lucas Vergara
Jordan Vernon
William Vest
Alex Villalvazoserratos
Axel Villanueva
Andrew Vinci
Leo Vitali
Claire Von Ebers
Collin Waco
Jane Wahlfeldt
Christopher Walker
David Alexander Walker
Daysha Walker
Justice Walton
Chaz Walzer
Cailin Wang
Padraic Wangelin
Adrian Ward
Deshaun Ware
Trinity Washington
Justyce Watson
Matthew Watson
Ella
Ashley Wefel
Alexa Wegener
Nicole Wegneger
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Graduates 2020
John Weible
Alexandra Weisman
Griffin Weisman
Daniel Weiss
Caullin West
Aaliyah White
Mary White
Dylan Whitney
Brejae Williams
Colette Williams
Kayla Williams
Monteriana Williams
Kate Willsey
Edjuan Wilson
Troy Wilson
Lauren Winchell
Aidan Wittenberg
Anne Wollmuth
Benjamin Wolowitz
Larson Wood
Zahria Woodard
Kevin Word, Jr.
Passion Worsham
Dushun Worthum
Lucy Wright
Michael Wysockey
Yunhao Xu
Anahit Yakubovich
Caleb Yarrow
Yasmeen Yehudah
Kai Yokoo
Julia Youman
Owen Young
Rachel Young
Alex Yuan
Jacob Yussman
Matias Zaro
Jessica Zarosl
Sonia Zartman
Alexis Zeiser
Agnieszka Zochowska
Zackary Zubkus
Ruth Zuraw
Nicholas Zurawski
OPRF Alliance Soccer Congratulates the OPRF Class of 2020
Go To: OPRFAllianceSoccer.com for information on our upcoming season and tryouts
OPRF Alliance is a competitive, travelling soccer club focused on building soccer skills, leadership skills, and confidence. OPRF Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, a registered non-profit with the state of Illinois, and a member in US Club Soccer, IYSA, YSSL, and IWSL.
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Hello OPRF grads and parents, Congratulations. You did it. It was an odd path to closing out high school. And let’s not repeat it any time soon. But all of us will remember the Class of 2020. From enduring the pandemic to leading us in marches protesting systemic racism in our villages and our society, you are a class with grit, poise and hope. Not to get overly commercial here but as this special edition of Wednesday Journal arrived in the mailboxes of each and every OPRF graduate, we wanted to remind parents and grads alike that we print this newspaper every week.
You can subscribe! Just $38 a year will get the paper in mailbox every Wednesday. Visit us at OakPark.com/subscribe, because there’s still something about print. Now every edition we send won’t have your kid’s picture in it but it will be filled with local news and local people. The local news, local people, local opinions are produced by our hard-working independent newsroom, all available on our websites, under our non- profit Growing Community Media, funded donors like you.
With over a million pageviews in the past month, you may have been one of our readers. Support our newsroom by contributing what you can at OakPark.com/donate. And all the best to each of you as we all move safely back into the world.
Believe with all your Heart, Achieve with all your Might! Proud of You Mal <3
We are very proud of you!
Muchas felicidades! We love you! Mom & Dad
So proud of our hooman! Love Pi and Kitty
Proud of you!
Love Mom, Dad, Hope and Hailey
Jonathan, we are so proud of you!
Marie – Graduation Congratulations and Great Success at The New School!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Stay strong. Lead the way. You got this!
State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, 78th District 6937 W. North Avenue, Oak Park 773-473-7300
State Representative
Camille Y.
Senate President
Don
Senate President Don Harmon, 39th District 6941-B. W. North Avenue, Oak Park 708-848-2002 www.donharmon.org
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2020 O A K P A R K a n d R I V E R F O R E S T H IGH SCHO O L GRADUATES! Your demonstrated resiliency and strength is evidence that you are a class of natural leaders! There is no doubt you will go far.
State Representative LaShawn K. Ford 8th District Repford@lashawnford.com
Vicki Scaman, Village Clerk Village of Oak Park Clerkscaman@oak-park.us
Congratulations to all 2020 graduates!
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“ I can no other answer make, but, thanks, And thanks, and ever thanks.” -William Shakespeare With deep gratitude, the businesses of the Oak Park Arts District honor the ongoing love and support of friends and customers, new and old, who have seen, and continue to see us, through difficult times. The Actors Garden ARIS at home Bead In Hand Berg Ross, LLC Bloom Building Brand & Company The Buzz Cafe Calypso Moon Studio CDO Group Centre Physical Therapy Chad Keast Hair CrossFit Spero Dancing Krow Studio District Kitchen & Tap Dye Hard Yarns Eastgate Cafe Elevate Hair & Beauty Boutique Expressions Graphics FlexHouse Properties Gallery PINK & Elkins Studio Gregory Kocko Farmers Insurance Agency Gullo & Associates The Happy Apple Pie Shop Harrison Street Ventures, LLC House of Heat Inner Arts Studio INTUIT Dance! Jake’s Place Books Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago L’Institut français d’Oak Park
McLauchlan Properties MORA Asian Fusion Music Together You and Yours Musikgarten of Oak Park Neighborhood Dimensions Oak Park Economic Development Corp. Oak Park Fitness Trainer Oak Park String Academy OakParkApartments.com Open Door Repertory Company PetVets Animal Hospital Davis Digital Services Rare Bird Preserves RC Training & Fitness Sandra Ross Salon Scheck & Siress Prosthetics Inc. Small Pond Management SMS Studio Southeast Oak Park Neighborhood Corp Square One Design Studio 144 Boutique Studio 928 Time for Art Tapster Robotics, Inc. TBDA UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago Val’s halla Records Visteen Plumbing Whatever Comes to Mind Studio 107 - 109 Harrison Apartments 341 Harrison Building
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All the best to OPRF’s trailblazing virtual class of 2020! “Don’t Squint, Tint”
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Bram, keep lifting those heavy-#ss weights! Love, your fam
Tija, Keep on climbing to new heights! Benefit from challenges along the way.
Congrats Malakye! Can’t wait to see what the future holds!
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Great Job, Dylan!
Love Dad, Mom, & Rhia
So proud of you, Jonathan! Love, Mom, Dad & David
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OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SCHOLARS 2020
Katherine Andolina
Justin Banks
Isabelle Carrillo
Luke Clancy
Garrett Credi
Hope Donoghue
(Scholarship Cup), Georgetown University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Chicago
(Scholarship Cup), Northwestern University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
(Scholarship Cup), St. Lawrence University
Samantha Gotti
David Greenstone
Devin Hayes
(Scholarship Cup), Tulane University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Chicago
Zeevielle Drizin
Abigail Giardina
Aaron Freeman
(Scholarship Cup), Indiana University Bloomington
(Scholarship Cup), Brown University
(Scholarship Cup), University of California - Los Angeles
Sarah Kelly
Jenna Kochendorfer
(Scholarship Cup), Vassar College
(Scholarship Cup), University of Washington - Seattle
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Urbana/ Champaign
Dora Montgomery
Joshua Ogunsanya
Simone Paul
(Scholarship Cup), Bryn Mawr College
(Scholarship Cup), Columbia University
Lauren Raihle
Priya Rawal
Maia Huang
(Scholarship Cup), University of California - Santa Barbara
Julia Youman
(Scholarship Cup), Cornell University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Sarah Pilditch
Robert Pflederer
Paolo Miller (Scholarship Cup), University of Chicago
William Raidt
(Scholarship Cup), Purdue University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Emma Roskopf
Elise Scheuring
Owen Talandis
Anne Wollmuth
(Scholarship Cup), Carleton College
(Scholarship Cup), James Madison University
(Scholarship Cup), University of Iowa
(Scholarship Cup), Duke University
Alex Yuan
Kai Yokoo
(Scholarship Cup), Washington University - St. Louis
(Scholarship Cup), Oberlin College
(Scholarship Cup), Brown University
(Scholarship Cup, National Merit Scholarship), University of Chicago
Elizabeth Larscheid
Marissa Kuriakos
(Scholarship Cup), University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Ruth Zuraw
(Scholarship Cup) University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Garrett Credi William Farren David Greenstone Priya Rawal Daniel Roberts
Marina Atkin Garrett Credi William Farren David Greenstone Priya Rawal Daniel Roberts
NOTE: The Scholarship Cup is awarded to those students who have the highest grade point average at the end of their seventh semester using the high school’s weighted grade point index. To be eligible, students must have attended OPRFHS at least five of the previous seven semesters.
(Scholarship Cup), Harvard College
(Scholarship Cup) , Amherst College
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED Nicholas Altier Justin Banks Brooke Bellmar Monica Bradford Ella Brown Isabelle Carrillo Meera Chambers Aidan Chranko Josephine Desir Evelyn Drews
Aaron Freeman Oliver Green David Griffith Nicholas Gupta Maia Huang Emily Kerstetter Marissa Kuriakos Hugh Lipic Lia McGavin Isabelle Meyer
Maximilian Meyer Joshua Ogunsanya Owen Osga Simone Paul Robert Pflederer Maya Plotkin Julian Rindler Emma Roskopf Jamal Sachleben Michael Sankowski
Justin Segawa Matthew Shabino, Madeleine Share Kai Tang Charlotte True William Vejcik Dylan Whitney Anne Wollmuth Alex Yuan Ruth Zuraw
NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLARS Armando Carlo Isabelle Carrillo Callum Jaques Marcos Stocco Elijah Tsakalakis
2019-2020 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS Based on a formula using ACT or SAT score and unweighted grade point average. Overall, approximately 10 percent of graduating seniors in Illinois qualify as State Scholars, compared to 25 percent at OPRF. Alfonso Acevedo Mira Adelstein Kejsi Ago Karim Al Zahabi Nicholas Altier Katherine Andolina Marina Atkin Eleanor Babwin Paige Baker Justin Banks Sean Barney Francis Bassett-Dilley Maximus Beach Elliana Beck Sadie Beck Margaret Bell Brooke Bellmar Elizabeth Bernstein Ethan Bodzioney Monica Bradford Veronica Brooks
Aaron Brown Ella Brown Leif Bryning Zachary Buerger Jennie Bull Isabelle Carrillo, Janine Casey Elena Catrambone Claudia Celio Meera Chambers Magnolia Chesney Aidan Chranko Luke Clancy Alexander Cleofe Aaron Close Declan Collins Joshua Cotter Jake Cramer Garrett Credi Cathal Cribbin Erin Daly
Lauren Debeers Margaret Dee Josephine Desir James Diskin Connor Ditelberg Geneva Domantay Ada Donnelley Power Hope Donoghue Virginia Donoghue Evelyn Drews Zeevielle Drizin Emily Edmunds Montgomery Ellwanger Claire Enschede Rowan Eshenroder William Farren Carson Flemming Seth Flynn Liah Francart Aaron Freeman William Gery
Abigail Giardina Maxwell Gonzalez Samantha Gotti Oliver Green David Greenstone Sophia Groenendaal Sydney Groulx Nicholas Gupta Isabel Gutierrez Ella Haas Max Halle-Podell Jane Hanneman Ethan Hasson Devin Hayes Samuel Heilenbach Ian Frederick Heinig Dylan Hendrixson Breanna Henry Tyler Hoyt Maia Huang Evan Humbert
Sydney Hunnewell Nicholas Hymson Kira Imowitz Charles Inksetter Callum Jaques Kyle Jarnecke Jude Kasiak William Kasiak Takuma Kawamura Sarah Kelly Emily Kerstetter Audrey Kessler Charles Kestler Olivia Kline Jenna Kochendorfer Peter Koenig Olivia Kratz Tobin Kunkel Marissa Kuriakos Matthew Labuda Elizabeth Larscheid
Bram Lebovitz Grace Ledogar Daniel Lingen Hugh Lipic Naomi Logan Helena Loranz Isabella Malagoli Claire Marko Jeremy Mart Ella Massmann Leonidas Mavrelis Joycelynn McCoy Lia McGavin Nora McIntyre Isabelle Meyer Ryan Michaud Paolo Miller Dora Montgomery Eliot Moore Benjamin More Caroline Nichols
Ethan Nitzsche Jasper Nord Chloe Norman Simon Nosek Hannah Nowak Kunyakorn Nuntarach Joshua Ogunsanya Owen Osga Simone Paul Caroline Peavy Michael Peel Nina Petrosino Robert Pflederer Benjamin Pickering Sarah Pilditch Maya Plotkin Janine Pohlman Paul Raducha William Raidt Lauren Raihle Priya Rawal
Meredith Revsine Natalie Rindler Daniel Roberts Benjamin Roche Charles Roche Emma Roskopf Yasmin Ruff Stella Saame Michael Sankowski Jenna Schainis Elise Scheuring Melanie Seay Sara Segal Justin Segawa Jessica Senger Natalie Serratos Matthew Shabino Madeleine Share Sophie Shaw Jordan Sibley-Diggs
Johann-Antony Silvetti-Schmitt Asta Simonovic Clayton Smith Kayla Smith Marcos Stocco Lucy Suchomel Terrence Sullivan Carly Swanson Felix Talandis Owen Talandis Kai Tang Eli Tennison Zachary Traczyk Jonathan Trisko Charlotte True Nicolas Ubogy Jane Vachon Katharine Vanker William Vejcik William Vest
Collin Waco Jane Wahlfeldt Ashley Wefel Alexandra Weisman Daniel Weiss Dylan Whitney Kate Willsey Aidan Wittenberg Anne Wollmuth Kai Yokoo Julia Youman Rachel Young Alex Yuan Sonia Zartman Zackary Zubkus Ruth Zuraw
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CUM LAUDE SOCIETY Membership in the Cum Laude Society, OPRFHS’s honor society, represents a high scholastic honor. Juniors who rank in the top 5% of their class scholastically and seniors who rank in the top 15% of their class scholastically and who possess consistently high academic achievement are eligible for Cum Laude induction. Graduating members are: Mira Adelstein Elizabeth Bernstein Cathal Cribbin Claire Enschede* Maia Huang* Elizabeth Larscheid* Paolo Miller* Paul Raducha Jessica Senger Jonathan Trisko Rachel Young Lily Ader
Monica Bradford
Cecelia Crumlish
Seth Flynn
Sydney Hunnewell
Bram Lebovitz
Dora Montgomery*
William Raidt*
Natalie Serratos
Charlotte True
Alex Yuan*
Kejsi Ago
Veronica Brooks
Erin Daly
Liah Francart*
Nicholas Hymson
Grace Ledogar
Benjamin More
Lauren Raihle*
Matthew Shabino
William Vejcik
Ruth Zuraw*
Karim Al Zahabi
Aaron Brown*
Lauren DeBeers
Aaron Freeman*
Kira Imowitz
Daniel Lingen
Sarah Morrison
Priya Rawal*
Sophie Shaw*
Collin Waco
Nicholas Altier
Leif Bryning
Josephine Desir
Abigail Giardina*
Jude Kasiak
Hugh Lipic
Caroline Nichols
Meredith Revsine
Johann-Antony
Jane Wahlfeldt*
Katherine Andolina*
Isabelle Carrillo*
Geneva Domantay
Samantha Gotti*
Sarah Kelly*
Naomi Logan
Joshua Ogunsanya*
Emma Roskopf*
Eleanor Babwin*
Janine Casey
Hope Donoghue*
David Greenstone*
Emily Kerstetter*
Alexia Lopez-Martin
Simone Paul*
Yasmin Ruff*
Asta Simonovic
Ashley Wefel
Paige Baker
Magnolia Chesney
Virginia Donoghue*
Jane Hanneman
Audrey Kessler
Helena Loranz*
Caroline Peavy
Stella Saame
Kayla Smith
Dylan Whitney
Justin Banks*
Luke Clancy*
Evelyn Drews*
Devin Hayes*
Olivia Kline
Isabella Malagoli
Nina Petrosino
Jenna Schainis
Marcos Stocco
Kate Willsey
Sadie Beck
Declan Collins
Zeevielle Drizin*
Ian Frederick Heinig
Jenna Kochendorfer*
Micah Manternach
Robert Pflederer*
Elise Scheuring*
Lucy Suchomel
Aidan Wittenberg
Elliana Beck
Andie Corsino
Emily Edmunds
Cleo Hendrickson
Peter Koenig
Lia McGavin
Sarah Pilditch*
Melanie Seay
Felix Talandis
Anne Wollmuth*
Margaret Bell
Jake Cramer*
Montgomery
Dylan Hendrixson
Marissa Kuriakos*
Isabelle Meyer
Maya Plotkin
Sara Segal
Owen Talandis*
Kai Yokoo*
Brooke Bellmar
Garrett Credi*
Ellwanger*
Tyler Hoyt*
Matthew Labuda
Ryan Michaud
Janine Pohlman
Justin Segawa
Juliet Thurman
Julia Youman*
Silvetti-Schmitt
Ella Weatherington
2020 SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS
Many graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 have received merit-based scholarships from their colleges and universities and from corporate programs, foundations, and other organizations. These scholarships—combined with $230,000 given locally through the generosity of the OPRFHS Scholarship Foundation, the Community Foundation of Oak Park and River Forest, and individual community, civic, and alumni groups—have provided $11.9 million to the 2020 graduating class. Below is a list of scholarships reported to OPRFHS to date and verified. A.P.P.L.E. - S.E.E.D. Scholarship Perahje Cannon Arizona State University Academic Achievement Award Timothy Smith Augustana College - Dean’s Scholarship Augustana College - Early Filers Award Augustana College - Music Scholarship Gianna Perez Aurora University - Athletic Scholarship (Soccer) Karsten Oettel Ezekiel Rivera Ball State University - Impact Grant Amy Matticks Butler University - Athletic Scholarship (Football) Gerardo Gonzalez Carnegie Mellon University - Athletic Scholarship (Swimming and Diving) Tyler Hoyt Case Western Reserve University University Scholarship Alexander Cleofe Clemson University - Merit Scholarship Jane Wahlfeldt Coe College - Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Austin Divello College Of Wooster - Dean’s Scholarship Laura Sevilla Colorado State University - Presidential Scholarship Mia Reynes Colorado State University - Provost’s Scholarship Dietrich Bohlmann Columbia College - Columbia Scholar Award Columbia College - Dean’s Scholarship George Blackwell, Jada Moore, Amelia Nelson, Kai Short Columbia College - Faculty Recognition Award (Fashion Department) Jada Moore Amelia Nelson Columbia College - Faculty Recognition Award (Theatre Department) Kai Short Columbia University - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Joshua Ogunsanya Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship Alfonso Acevedo Cornell College - Founders Scholarship Michael Peel Cornell College - Music Award Cornell College - Presidential Scholarship William Pawelko Cornell University - Posse Foundation Merit Scholarship Aaron Brown Denison University - Alumni Award Scholarship Evan Brown Denison University - Posse Foundation Merit Scholarship Monica Bradford DePaul University - Arthur J. Schmitt Scholarship Michael Johnson DePaul University - Athletic Scholarship (Cheerleading) Danaysha Bonoan DePaul University - Dean’s Scholarship Michael Johnson, Rachel Taylor DePaul University - Future Forward Award Juliet Thurman DePaul University - Presidential Scholarship Charles Roche, Juliet Thurman DePaul University - St. Vincent De Paul Scholarship Benjamin Libbe Dominican University - Achievement Scholarship Christopher Rice Dominican University - Founder’s Scholarship Dominican University - Legacy Scholarship Dushun Worthum Dominican University - Presidential Scholarship Rebecca Meimban Dominican University - Recognition Award Anne Hitterman Drake University Department Of Art and Design Scholarship Drake University - Presidential Scholarship Ryan Pont Elmhurst College - Trustee Scholarship Kalem Hoppszallern Elon University - Presidential Scholarship Collin Waco Fordham University - Tuition Award Eliot Moore
Garden Club of Oak Park/River Forest Scholarship Elise Beile, Geneva Domantay Golden Apple Scholarship Meenah Harbaugh Gottlieb Memorial Hospital - Auxiliary/Medical Staff Scholarship Veronica Brooks Grand Valley State University - Award for Excellence Grand Valley State University - Faculty Scholar Award Anna Sordilla Grinnell College - Founder’s Scholarship Lucy Suchomel Harvard College - Athletic Scholarship (Swimming and Diving) William Raidt Illinois Institute of Technology - Henry T. Heald Scholarship Nicholas Zurawski Illinois State University - Athletic Scholarship (eSports) Drew Neiburger Illinois State University - Redbird Academic Scholarship Macey Huckstep Illinois State University - University Scholarship Mattie Blake Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Meenah Harbaugh Illinois Wesleyan University - Alumni Scholarship Hailey Meneses Indiana University (Jacobs School of Music) - Academic Excellence Award Indiana University (Jacobs School of Music) - Jacobs Supplemental Award James Diskin Indiana University - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Nicholas Bolivar Indiana University - Dean’s Scholarship James Diskin, Zeevielle Drizin, Miles Hirshman, Kyle Jarnecke, Dylan Loutfi Indiana University - Enrollment Management Scholarship Zeevielle Drizin, Kyle Jarnecke Indiana University - HHSP Hudson & Holland Program Scholarship Miles Hirshman Iowa Central Community College - Athletic Scholarship (Cheerleading) Nicholas Fogg James Eitrheim Award for Excellence in Dramatic Arts Eleanor Babwin, Lauren Debeers, Meenah Harbaugh, Benjamin More James Madison University - Madison Recognition Award Elise Scheuring Johns Hopkins University - Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Dylan Whitney Johnson & Wales University - Presidential Academic Scholarship Ethan Ulrich Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Scholarship - Oral Competition Elise Scheuring Kalamazoo College - Lux Esto Scholarship Kalamazoo College - Mandelle Award Rachel Molho Kenyon College - Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Luke Meister KIwanis Club of River Forest/Oak Park - Scholarship Award Meenah Harbaugh Knox College - Knox Art Scholarship Aleah Schallack Knox College - Knox Founders Grant Christine Donovan Knox College - Knox Founders Scholarship Brooke Bellmar, Christine Donovan, Rashel Hoppszallern, Aleah Schallack Knox College - Knox Residential Grant Knox College - Knox Writers Scholarship Christine Donovan Knox College - Trustees Distinguished Scholarship Brooke Bellmar, Rashel Hoppszallern, Aleah Schallack Knox College - Trustees Scholarship Christine Donovan Lawrence University - Athletic Scholarship (Cross Country/Track and Field) Janine Casey Josephine Desir Lawrence University - Lawrentian Award Janine Casey, Josephine Desir Lawrence University - Light! More Light! Scholarship Janine Casey, Josephine Desir
Lawrence University - Main Hall Green Award Janine Casey Lewis and Clark Community College - Athletic Scholarship (Basketball) Kyren Gardner Lewis University - St. John Baptist DeLaSalle Scholarship Justyce Watson Loyola University Chicago - Presidential Scholarship Jessica Zarosl Loyola University Chicago - Trustee Scholarship Olivia Roeger Marquette University - Athletic Scholarship (Soccer) Marquette University - Ignatius Distinction Scholarship Jai Hsieh-Bailey, Ella Massmann Marquette University - Pere Marquette Scholarship Jai Hsieh-Bailey, Ella Massmann Miami University Ohio - Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Katherine Reed Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design - Dean Recognition Scholarship Anjali Pride Minneapolis College of Art and Design - Presidential Scholarship Caleb Noland Morehouse College - Athletic Scholarship (Baseball) Alan Brown Naropa University - Academic Honors Scholarship Lauren Flint National Hispanic Recognition Award Armando Carlo Isabelle Carrillo, Callum Jaques, Marcos Stocco, Elijah Tsakalakis National Merit Scholarship Finalist Garrett Credi, William Farren, David Greenstone Priya Rawal, Daniel Roberts National Merit University of Chicago Scholarship Priya Rawal Northeastern University - Dean’s Scholarship Oliver Green Northern Illinois University - Athletic Scholarship (Football) Nazareth Bryant Northwestern University - Athletic Scholarship (Volleyball) Natalie Chizzo Oak Park Area Arts Council - Fine Arts Scholarship Cecelia Crumlish, Olive Loentz, Christopher Moore Kai Short , David Walker Oak Park Area Arts Council - Russell C. Lissuzzo Scholarship Francis Bassett-Dilley Oberlin College - John Frederick Oberlin Scholarship Iris Junker, Ryan Michaud, Janine Pohlman Oberlin College - Posse Foundation Merit Scholarship Marissa Kuriakos Ohio State University - Maximus Scholarship Peter Koenig Ohio State University - National Buckeye Scholarship Isabel Gutierrez, Kira Imowitz, Peter Koenig Ohio State University - Provost Scholarship Kira Imowitz Ohio State University - Trustees Scholarship Isabel Gutierrez Olivet Nazarene University - Athletic Scholarship Olivet Nazarene University - Leadership Scholarship Olivet Nazarene University - Music Scholarship Robert Schweig onePULSE Foundation - Legacy Scholarship Jai Hsieh-Bailey OPRF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Allan O. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Ella Haas Bernard “Duke” Gawne Memorial Scholarship Luke Clancy Bolin Cooper Scholarship Brett Johnson Braley Family/Wood Memorial Scholarship Mattie Blake Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship Ryan Michaud Elizabeth Snow Memorial Scholarship Ruth Zuraw Kathy McMahon Adams Scholarship Michelle Brown Muehrcke Scholarly Athlete Scholarship Natalie Chizzo Nineteenth Century Club Scholarship Mattie Blake, Jennie Bull, Sarah Pilditch Kai Yokoo, Rachel Young
Rotary Club Community Service Award Josephine Delano, Meenah Harbaugh Rotary Club-Farr Memorial Grant Ilan Calzada Shepard Family Memorial Scholarship Micah Daniels William & Joyce Wartmann Scholarship Caleb Noland, Sophie Shaw OPRFHS SCHOLARASHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Ann Monaco Memorial Scholarship Agnieszka Zochowska Anne P. Bekermeier Scholarship Breanna Henry Applause Performing Arts Scholarship Joseph Frantzen Brenda Schnede Grusecki Legacy Scholarship Bridget Pierce Carl Krafft Arts Scholarship - Music Agnieszka Zochowska Carl Krafft Arts Scholarship - Speech Arts/Drama Declan Collins Carl Krafft Arts Scholarship - Visual Art Cecelia Crumlish, Sydney Hunnewell, Sophie Shaw Carol Shield Memorial Scholarship Seth Flynn Catherine Deam Memorial Scholarship Sarah Phelan Charles Mead Scholarship Destiny Taylor Chris Colin Piecha Memorial Scholarship Sophie Shaw Directors Scholarship William Kasiak William Vejcik Don Deia “Heart Of The Plate” Scholarship Jackalyna Neuman, Julia Youman Donohue History Scholarship Virginia Donoghue Douglas Memorial Scholarship Jennie Bull Dr. Gerald L. Clay Scholarship Joshua Ogunsanya Eric Brightfield Digital Media Scholarship Lincoln Scheer Ernest Hemingway Writer’s Scholarship Bridget Pierce Gary F. Olson Scholarship Nyree McCollum Gerald Greer History Scholarship Carson Flemming, Lily Lisnic Hotchkiss Memorial Scholarship Jane Houseal, Caroline Peavy Ishma Stewart Memorial Scholarship Micah Daniels Jack Tavolacci Memorial Scholarship Melanie Seay Josh Davis Memorial Scholarship Chloe Norman Michael Campbell Memorial Scholarship Kunyakorn Nuntarach, Emma Roskopf Miller Cooke Wood Theatre Scholarship Christopher Moore Offermann Excellence In English Scholarship Katherine Reed OPRF Retirees - Dooper Scholarship Ismail Abdullah OPRF Retirees - Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Maia Huang Patrick J. Luby Memorial Scholarship Malik Donaly, Michael Johnson Peter Quinn Swimming And Diving Scholarship Cleo Hendrickson, Tyler Hoyt R.J. Mike Nielsen Scholarship Ryan Pont Richard Daniel Orchestra Scholarship Jane Hanneman Robert Gauger Memorial Scholarship Lincoln Scheer Seabury Foundation Scholarship Karim Al Zahabi, Meera Chambers, Alexia Lopez-Martin, Joshua Ogunsanya Smith/Gorman-Smith Model UN Scholarship Eleanor Babwin Spoken World Club Scholarship Helena Loranz Teri Race Educational Technology Scholarship Ethan Bodzioney TNH - Stephen A. Henry Scholarship Evelyn Drews Trofimuk Memorial Scholarship Leah Jones Willa Schaffer Memorial Scholarship Khalil Delaney Zussman-Amato Memorial Scholarship Sarah Pilditch OPRFHS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AWARDS Class Of 1940 History Writing David Greenstone
Dr. A. Schmidt Outstanding Award In English Josephine Desir Louise Hay Math Award Priya Rawal, Stella Saame Virginia Moe Environmental Studies Jessica Senger OPUS Scholarship For Fine and Performing Arts Education Jane Hanneman Pennsylvania State University - Provost’s Award Audrey Lewis PING! - Donna D’oro Anderson Fund for Life Long Music Scholarship Perahje Cannon Purdue University - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Jacob Rundell Purdue University - Presidential Scholarship Ian Heinig QuestBridge Scholar Rachel Young Rochester Institute of Technology - Presidential Scholarship Nicholas Altier Rock Valley College - Athletic Scholarship (Basketball) Tatym Coe Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology - Athletic Scholarship (Softball) Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology - Carl C. Robinson Scholarship Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology - Catapult Scholarship Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology - Cooney Gilbert Endowment Scholarship Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology - Merit Scholarship Jackalyna Neuman St. Louis University - Billiken Award Riley Higgins St. Louis University - Vice Presidents’ Scholarship Isabella Malagoli St. Xavier University - Athletic Scholarship (Football) Malik Donaly St. Xavier University - Athletic Scholarship (Volleyball) St. Xavier University - SXU Scholarship Jason Klein Syracuse University (School Of Information Studies) - iSchool Leadership Scholarship Isabela Gadsby Triton College - Athletic Scholarship (Basketball) Alia Anderson Triton College - Triton Scholars Program Jaden Cooper, Shaneea Esco, James Kitzinger, Abigail Van Santen Triton College - Trustee Honors Scholarship Lucas Larson, Journey Manuel, Daysha Walker Tulane University - Founders Award Samantha Gotti United States Air Force Academy - Congressional Appointment John Valaika United States Coast Guard Academy - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Joseph Chapman University of Arizona - Arizona Distinction Award Nicolas Ubogy University of Chicago - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Daniel Lingen University of Chicago - Viola K. Bower Memorial Scholarship Jessica Senger University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatus Century Scholarship Jane Hanneman University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatus University Scholarship University of Cincinnati - National Outreach Award Sadie Beck Jane Hanneman University of Colorado Boulder - Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship Kirsten Kuehl University of Illinois at Chicago - Athletic Scholarship (Dance) Abigail Pridmore University of Illinois at Chicago - Athletic Scholarship (Volleyball) Zahria Woodard University of Illinois at Chicago - College Of Engineering Marina Atkin Society of Women Engineers Knowles Scholarship University of Illinois at Chicago - Honors College Justin Banks President’s Award Honors Scholar Program University of Illinois at Chicago - Provost’s Fellows Award Claire Enschede
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Campus Honors Program Garrett Credi E. Graham Evans Jr. Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Matthews Scholarship Nicholas Hymson University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Aim High Grant Helena Loranz University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Campus Honors Program - Chancellor’s Scholar Elliana Beck University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College Of Business Nicholas Hymson University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College Of Engineering -James Scholar Honors Program Elliana Beck Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Scholarship, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign - College Of Engineering - Elliana Beck Engineering Freshmen Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College Of Fine And Applied Arts Christopher Moore Talented Student Tuition Award, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College Of Media Scholarship Julia Youman University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Division Of General Studies Katharine Vanker James Scholars Honors Program University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Gies College Of Business Nicholas Hymson Honors Program Scholarship University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Illinois Math Excellence Scholarship Garrett Credi University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - President’s Award Program Scholarship Maximus Beach, Seihla Nunez-Deleon University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - School Of Art And Design Kennedy O’Keefe Talented Student Scholarship, University of Iowa - Academic Success Scholarship Tudor Nitzoy University of Iowa - Colvin/Cox Scholarship Tudor Nitzoy University of Iowa - National Scholars Award Tudor Nitzoy University of Kansas - KU Achievement Scholarship Grace Buterbaugh University of Michigan - Posse Foundation Merit Scholarship Justin Segawa University of Missouri Columbia - Mark Twain Scholarship Ella Haas University of Missouri Columbia - Odle Memorial Scholarship Ella Haas University of Missouri Columbia Honors College - Cherng Scholars Program Ella Haas University of Northern Colorado - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) Daemyen Middlebrooks University of Oregon - Prestige Scholarship Kayla Smith University of Oregon - Summit Scholarship Kayla Smith University of Southern California - University Scholarship Isabelle Meyer University of Vermont - Presidential Scholarship Ella Weatherington University of Wisconsin La Crosse - Athletic Scholarship (Wrestling) University of Wisconsin La Crosse - Foundation Freshman Multicultural Award Malakye Rodriguez Virginia Commonwealth University - Academic Scholarship Phoebe Foster Washington University St. Louis - Athletic Scholarship (Track and Field) Yasmin Ruff West Suburban Medical Center - Beverly Memorial Award Meera Chambers Woodstock Academy - Athletic Scholarship (Basketball) Justin Cross
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OPRF Final Thoughts • Here are some final thoughts from students of the OPRF Class of 2020 This will pass. It may pass slowly, but it will pass. Kate Reed Thanks to everyone for getting me through the best 4/18ths of my life. Allons-y!
I’ll look back on the memories I’ve made over the last four years and laugh. Jonathan Brukhartz
Collin Waco
Let’s use our experiences, good, bad and painful, to create a more just world. Simone Paul
Kai Short “Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead.” Rear Admiral David Farragut
Thank you friends, family and teachers for all you’ve done throughout the last four years.
You get an idea and then, Wham! in your mouth are some words. (from 2013) Eleanor Freeland
Eliot Moore
My favorite part of high school was always music. Whenever I think of my favorite memories in high school there’s music involved. … High school may have been cut short but the friendships and memories I’ve been lucky enough to make will last a lifetime. Katelyn Montgomery
Humm babe! We love you! D, D & E
Kai, starlight, starbright, first star... “YOU’RE OFF TO GREAT PLACES! TODAY IS YOUR DAY! YOUR MOUNTAIN IS Waiting, So...get on your way”
We couldn’t be prouder!
Antony, things that make you happiest - do those! Your Family
Love Mom, Dad & David
love, Papa, Mama, Max & Tyler
We are so proud of you Hailey - Love you xoxo
So proud of you Sarah! Love, Mom, Dad, Faith & Luke
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Oak Park & River Forest Scholarship Foundation 2020 Award/Scholarship Recipients In 2020, 63 students were awarded college scholarships totaling $140,000 Ismail Abdullah OPRF Retirees - DOOPER Scholarship Karim Al Zahabi Seabury Foundation Scholarship Eleanor Babwin Smith/Gorman-Smith Model UN Scholarship Elise Beile Garden Club of OP/RF Scholarship Ethan Bodzioney Terri Race Educational Technology Scholarship Jennie Bull Douglas Scholarship Meera Chambers Dr. Bert Beverly Memorial Award (West Suburban) Seabury Foundation Scholarship Declan Collins Carl Krafft Memorial Speech/Dance/TV Scholarship Cecelia Crumlish Carl Krafft Memorial Art Scholarship Micah Daniels Ishma Stewart Memorial Scholarship Khalil Delaney Willa Schaffer Memorial Scholarship Josephine Desir Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Geneva Domantay Garden Club of OP/RF Scholarship
Malik Donaly Luby Memorial Scholarship Virginia Donoghue Donohue History Scholarship Evelyn Drews TNH - Stephen A. Henry Scholarship Carson Flemming Gerald L. Greer History Scholarship Seth Flynn Carol Shields Memorial Scholarship Joseph Frantzen Applause Performing Arts Scholarship David Greenstone Class of 1940 Writing Award Jane Hanneman Opus Alumni Association Scholarship Richard Daniel Orchestra Scholarship Cleo Hendrickson Quinn Swimming/Diving Scholarship Breanna Henry Ann P. Bekermeier Scholarship Jane Houseal Hotchkiss Memorial Scholarship Tyler Hoyt Quinn Swimming/Diving Scholarship Maia Huang Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Sydney Hunnewell Carl Krafft Memorial Art Scholarship Michael Johnson Luby Memorial Scholarship Leah Jones Tony Trofimuk Scholarship
William Kasiak OPRFSF Directors Scholarship Lily Lisnic Gerald L. Greer History Scholarship Alexia Lopez-Martin Seabury Foundation Scholarship Helena Loranz Spoken Word Club Scholarship Zane Maggio Gerhardt AP Physics Award Nyree McCollum Gary F. Olson Scholarship Christopher Moore II Miller, Cooke, Wood Theatre Scholarship Jackalyna Neuman Don Deia “Heart of the Plate” Scholarship Chloe Norman Josh Davis Memorial Scholarship Kunyakorn Nuntarach Michael Campbell Memorial Scholarship Joshua Ogunsanya Gerald L. Clay Scholarship Seabury Foundation Scholarship Caroline Peavy Hotchkiss Memorial Scholarship Sarah Phelan Catherine Deam Memorial Scholarship Bridget Pierce Brenda Schnede Grusecki Legacy Scholarship Ernest Hemingway Writer’s Scholarship Sarah Pilditch Zussman-Amato Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Pont R.J. Mike Nielsen Scholarship Priya Rawal Louise Hay Math Scholarship Katherine Reed Offermann Excellence in English Scholarship Emma Roskopf Michael Campbell Memorial Scholarship Stella Saame Louise Hay Math Scholarship Lincoln Scheer Eric Brightfield Digital Media Scholarship Robert Gauger Memorial Scholarship Melanie Seay Jack Tavolacci Memorial Scholarship Jessica Senger Virginia Moe Environmental Studies Award Sophie Shaw Carl Krafft Memorial Art Scholarship Chris Colin Piecha Memorial Scholarship Destiny Taylor Chuck Mead Scholarship William Vejcik OPRF Scholarship Foundation Directors Scholarship Julia Youman Don Deia “Heart of the Plate” Scholarship Agnieszka Zochowska Ann R. Monaco Music Scholarship Carl Krafft Memorial Music Scholarship
The Oak Park & River Forest High School ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, through its Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grants, awards grants on behalf of current students to help them participate in academic enrichment programs during the summer. This summer $57,000 was awarded on behalf of the following students: Gwen Abbott, OPRF Japanese exchange Sivan Aharon, OPRF Japanese exchange Annaliese Baker, CIEE - Seville, Spain - Digital Filmmaking Genna Bolino, Johnson & Wales University Career Exploration Daniel Branand, OPRF Japanese exchange Emery Brandhorst, Advanced Space Academy William Brandhorst, Advanced Space Academy Kristina Bray, OPRF Marching Band Camp Vernia Bronaugh, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Kaleigh Clarke, NSLC - Law & Advocacy Japera Dallas, CIEE - Spain/Morocco Rylee Danley, Loyola University Chicago Summer Scholars Emma Dean, Notre Dame Summer Scholars: Accounting Michael Drobot, Global Glimpse & OPRF Marching Band Camp Carl “Connor” Faust, CIEE - Paris, French Language & Culture Adam Fleischer, Global Glimpse
Lauren Friker, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Leah Gerut, CIEE - Alicante Spain Study Abroad Rebecca Green, OPRF Japanese exchange Micah Greenberg, OPRF Japanese exchange Anya Ivey, OPRF Japanese exchange Davion James, OPRF Japanese exchange Matylda Jamroz, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Emma Keneipp, Loyola Marymount University Film Production Todd Kiefer, Northern Illinois University Jazz Camp Isabella Kiessling, CIEE - Spanish Language and Culture Eva Loranz, CIEE - Social Awareness Paige Mack, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Ingrid Mceachen, CIEE - Berlin, Language & Culture Charlotte Meyer, OPRF Yellowstone Ecology Amelia Morrison, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Saadiq Muhammad, Purdue University Engineering Camp Tiara Ogunsanya, Concordia Language Villages, Spanish Intensive
Milo Purrenhage, OPRF Japanese exchange Sofia Ramirez, Leadership Development Program Jade Ramsey, CIEE - Senegal, Youth & Community Mia Rossbach, Middlebury Summer Academy Leo Rossi, OPRF Yellowstone Ecology Emma Sage, The Road Less Traveled - Norway Audrey Smith, OPRF Japanese exchange Maia Sullivan, CIEE - Aquatic Ecosystems Ella Taira, OPRF Japanese exchange Chase Thompson, NSLC - Leadership Studies Isabella Tsakalakis, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Anna Van Santen, Global Glimpse Ezekiel Wells, CIEE - Berlin, Global Entrepreneurship Zakiyah White, Kuumba Kids Dance Exploration & OPRF Marching Band Camp Alissa Williams, OPRF Tanzania Ecology Alexander Yu, NYLF Advanced Medicine
Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most programs for this summer have been canceled. We hope to defer many of these awards to 2021.
For more information please visit: www.scholarships4oprfhs.org