Under the direction of Alumni Relations Officer, Mary Albert, Montini Catholic High School was proud to wrap up their fourth year of hosting their popular career focused Lunch & Learn series. The alumni led sessions provided an opportunity for Bronco juniors and seniors to learn more about potential careers. Through Montini's Lunch & Learn, Bronco alumni serve as mentors, offering guidance and support to students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. These alumni connections can also provide an outlet for Montini students to build relationships for potential future internships and job opportunities. The last two Lunch & Learn sessions of the 2024-25 school year were held on Monday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 20th. Monday's session featured Former Secret Service Agent, Richard (RG) Starmann '89, whose remarkable career with the Secret Service began in 1997 and continued for 25 years as he served during the Clinton, Bush and Obama presidencies. Wednesday's sessions included Guy Papa J.D., M.A., B.A., ‘94 (Law Enforcement Bureau Chief, DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and former Deputy Chief of the Berwyn Police Department for over 21 years), 2019 graduate, Mariella Maduzia RN, (Registered Nurse, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Level IV NICU) and Dan Lowery, PE, '08 who is Assistant Vice President & Construction Services Team Leader at Gannett Fleming TranSystems (speaking on Civil Engineering). "We are so happy to conclude our Lunch and Learns this year knowing that our students walked away with valuable career advice and help with exploring their options and making more informed decisions," said Miss Albert. "And we are so thankful to our alumni for taking the time to visit with and share their knowledge and experience with our students." Photo above: Mary Albert, Mariella Maduzia ‘19, Guy Papa ‘94, Dan Lowery ‘08, Anne Marie Lowery, Montini Development Director and President Kevin Beirne;

Montini Catholic in Lombard announced their 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian on Thursday, May 1st at the Lasallian college preparatory high school's 28th Annual Academic Awards Banquet held at Montini Catholic. Matthew Silveyra of Carol Stream earned Valedictorian honors and Conor Kaefer of Lombard earned Salutatorian accolades. Both young men have been very academically accomplished students throughout their four years at Montini Catholic, with each receiving the President's Award for Academic Excellence and Illinois State Scholar honors during their senior year. Earlier in the school year, both Matthew and Conor were named Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction (scoring a 3.5 or higher on all AP Exams taken) and both earned National Merit Commended Student honors. Conor was also named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. Both seniors are members of Montini's National Honor Society (NHS) with Conor serving as President and Matthew, Treasurer of the 2024-25 chapter. Both also dedicate their service to fellow students as NHS Peer Tutors. Matthew and Conor are members of the Spanish Honor Society and Matthew earned a Commendation Toward Biliteracy Award this spring. Both men achieved admission into Montini Catholic's Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society - Matthew is President and Conor is Vice President of the society. Both are also members of Montini's Math Team, helping her Broncos secure their impressive 6th Place State finish this spring. Matthew is a member of Montini's Robotics team and Conor was a member up until his senior year. Both Matthew and Conor traveled to Dallas, Texas last spring to represent Montini at the VEX Worlds Robotics Championship. Conor, a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic grade school in Lombard, earned Academic All Conference honors and the IHSA Scholastic Recognition Award for his participation in Cross Country and Track and Field. He also serves his fellow students as a Peer Minister and is a member of the Spanish Club, History Club and Lasallian Youth. Matthew, a graduate of St. Isidore Parish School in Bloomingdale, is also a member of the Spanish Club. He also is or has been a member of Montini's Chess Club, Flight Club, Computer Club and History Club during his time at Montini. Matthew will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University in the fall and Conor will be majoring in Mathematics at Marquette University. Montini Catholic will honor Matthew and Conor at their 56th Annual commencement Mass and celebration on Sunday, May 18th at their Field House.