Mary C. Guertler Memorial Scholarship Awarded at Founder's Day
Barb Dawson • June 8, 2023

Andrew Schmith is our 2023 Recipient.

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard congratulated the 2023 recipient of the Mary C. Guertler Memorial Scholarship,  The scholarship was established to honor the memory of Mary Guertler, who had three children and three grandchildren* graduate from Montini Catholic. Her son, Steven Guertler '79 (Villa Park), established the scholarship in her name. 


The student selected for this year's scholarship was freshman Andrew Schmith of Woodridge. Applicants were asked to discuss their participation in parish and community programs. It was Andrew who impressed the Guertler family with his service resume.


Mary Guertler's Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life. She attended Mass daily and was committed to Catholic Education, herself being a product of 12 years of Catholic school. "My mother was steadfast and selfless in her desire to provide each of her four children a Catholic education," said Steven at Montini Catholic's Founder's Day ceremony on May 19th. "No personal sacrifice was too great for her to achieve this vision. She went to work third shift as a Nursing Assistant at Elmhurst Hospital to ensure tuition was always covered. She specifically requested the PM shift so she was home for her children both before and after school. My mother loved Montini Catholic and was proud of the Lasallian educational experience that her children and grandchildren received."


"Congratulations to Andrew," said President Jim Segredo. "He is an inspiration to us all. And a perfect example of a young adult putting his faith into action and living out his Lasallian values."


Image above: Andrew Schmith with Steven Guertler '79 at Montini's Founder's Day ceremony.


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