Class of 2024 Illinois State Scholars Announced
Barb Dawson • November 7, 2023

Congratulations to these 13 outstanding Broncos!

Montini Catholic High School Principal Chris Tiritilli is pleased to announce that thirteen Montini Catholic students from the Bronco's graduating class of 2024 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this prestigious recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 16,700 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduced in 1958. 

“On behalf of ISAC, congratulations to all of the outstanding students selected as 2023-24 Illinois State Scholars,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “Students and families faced numerous challenges over the last two years with remote learning, among other financial and personal difficulties. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, these academic achievements are a credit to the hard work and dedication of the student scholars and their families, and to the support provided by teachers, mentors, counselors, and communities in helping students meet their goals and find success as they advance on their education and career paths.”


"To earn the designation of Illinois State Scholar, these thirteen students have demonstrated a dedication to their daily academic studies, in addition to achieving high scores on their standardized tests," said Principal Chris Tiritilli.  "They continue to put forth their best effort each day, and it is reflected in this outstanding academic achievement. We are so proud of each and every one of these students as they continue the tradition of academic excellence at Montini Catholic High School."


Congratulations to:


Name (Location/Grade School)

Elizabeth Beirne (Batavia/Holy Cross Catholic School graduate)

Quinn Boyer (Downers Grove/St. Joseph School graduate)

Anjay Dhir (Lombard/Glenn Westlake graduate)

Marin Ferris (Wheaton/St. Pius X graduate)

Sam Hemmersmeier (Elmhurst/Visitation graduate)

Sarah Paradis (Glen Ellyn/Hadley Jr. High graduate)
Daniel Petersen (Downers Grove/St. Mary of Gostyn graduate)

Michael Pogorelec (Lombard/St. Pius X graduate)

Lucy Rizzi (Itasca/St. Luke Lutheran School graduate)

Tanner Sebben (Downers Grove/St. Mary of Gostyn graduate)

Trinity Smith (Westchester/Divine Providence graduate)

Riley White (Downers Grove/O'Neill Middle School graduate)

Thomas White III (Lombard/St. Joseph School graduate)


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