Math Department Celebrates Success
Barb Dawson • April 26, 2024

Mu Alpha Theta Inductions and 6th Place State Finish!

Montini Catholic math scholars and inductees were honored at the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Mu Alpha Theta Induction and Mathematics Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.


Inducted into Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society, on this evening were:


Jack Barrett '25

Joshua Brunke '25

Gavin Conway '27

Julia Gergen '25

Tommy Healy '26

Issy Jaojoco '25

Ray Li '25

Zongyuan (Chailyn) Lyu '26

Seoyeon Park '25

Daniel Petersen '24

Wyatt Prater '25

Brendan Pully '26

Tanner Sebben '24

Daniel Sherman '25

Lily Spanos '25

Andrew Sparke '26

YingYing (Naomi) Tang

Collins Whitfield

Zihang (Zion) Yang


Montini's Math Team, on this night, also celebrated the end of an award winning season which included their 6th Place finish at State (held at Illinois State University on Saturday, April 6th). Montini Catholic is the only Catholic team in Division 2A to qualify for the State Meet every consecutive year since 2001 - with a top 10 finish at State each year! 


2024 ICTM State Highlights:


1st Place State Champions

Junior-Senior Two Person Team - Conor Kaefer and Seoyeon Park


Frosh-Soph Eight Person Team - Chailyn Lyu, Andrew Sparke, Brendan Pully, Zion Yang, Jasmine Brunke, Gavin Conway, Olivia Naso and Naomi Tang


Individual Medalists

Seoyeon Park - 10th Place - Individual Precalculus

Chailyn Lyu - 6th Place - Individual Geometry

Naomi Tang - 5th Place - Individual Algebra 1


Montini Catholic's Bronco 2024 Math Team State Roster:


Seniors: Anjay Dhir and Sam Hemmersmeier;


Juniors:  Joshua Brunke (Lombard), Julian D'Anca (Wheaton), Issy Jaojoco, Conor Kaefer, Ray Li, Seoyeon Park, Daniel Sherman , Matthew Silveyra , Geethan Siram and Chris Zayed;


Sophomores:  Tommy Healy, Zongyuan (Chailyn) Lyu, Charles Paciga, Brendan Pully, Andrew Sparke and Zihang (Zion) Yang


Freshmen: Jasmine Brunke, Gavin Conway, Nishika Karthi, Olivia Naso and YingYing (Naomi) Tang


Coaches:  Chrissy McManus, Barry Briggs, Don Krystof, and Erin Bradarich


Images above - Mu Alpha Theta Inductees above from top - Jack Barrett, Joshua Brunke, Gavin Conway, Julia Gergen, Tommy Healy, Issy Jaojoco, Ray Li, Zongyuan (Chailyn) Lyu, Seoyeon Park, Danny Petersen, Wyatt Prater, Brendan Pully, Tanner Sebben, Daniel Sherman, Lily Spanos, Andrew Sparke, YingYing (Naomi) Tang, Collins Whitfield and Zihang (Zion) Yang;

 


Image above - State Decorated - (Top 10 Placewinners) Front row l to r: Olivia Naso, Nishika Karthi, Jasmine Brunke, Daniel Sherman, Joshua Brunke, Issy Jaojoco, YingYing (Naomi) Tang, Zongyuan (Chailyn) Lyu, Seoyeon Park, Tommy Healy and Gavin Conway;  Back row l to r:  Chis Zayed, Julian D'Anca, Geethan Siram, Matthew Silveyra, Sam Hemmersmeier, Anjay Dhir, Conor Kaefer, Ray Li, Zihang (Zion) Yang and Charlie Paciga

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2025 Prom Court Announced!

By Barb Dawson • April 14, 2025
Montini Catholic in Lombard is proud to announce the senior members of their 2025 Prom Court. The king and queen will be announced and crowned during the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Prom Night on Friday, April 25th. The evening, themed - The Roaring 2020s - will be held at Bolingbrook Country Club. Class of 2025 Prom Court Members Queen Liliana Cruz Peyton Farrell Natalie Gartlan Autumn Schumerth Sienna Skarda King Nicky Castaldo Jonathan Hayes Sean Hubeny Matthew Silveyra Collins Whitfield Image above l to r: Peyton Farrell, Collins Whitfield, Natalie Gartlan, Sean Hubeny, Liliana Cruz, Nicky Castaldo, Autumn Schumerth, Matthew Silveyra, Sienna Skarda and Jonathan Hayes

Brothers Visit to Celebrate Founder's Feast Day

By Barb Dawson • April 7, 2025
We were honored to be joined at Mass on Monday, April 7th 2025 by Father Jeff Stoneberg of Christ the King Parish and Brothers Rob Veselsky, Chuck Gregor, Joel McGraw, Richard Merkel, James Gaffney, Phil Jones, Brother Kotek, Dr. Steven Torres and Brother Br. Michael Fehrenbach (with Principal Chris Tiritilli (left) and President Kevin Beirne (far right)) to celebrate the Feast Day of our Founder St. John Baptist De LaSalle. Students commemorated the 306th Anniversary of St. John Baptist de La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers and Founder of our Lasallian Mission. He was a man of deep prayer, unwavering faith, and boundless compassion, devoting his life to God through service and education. "St. John Baptist De Lasalle, pray for us. Live, Jesus, in our hearts, forever."

Students Create Mosaic Mural of Founder, St. John Baptist De Lasalle

By Barb Dawson • April 3, 2025
Under the direction of Fine Arts Department Chair and Music Director, Donnie Glowinski and Art Teacher Christiana Blatchley, Montini Catholic students were invited to participate in the creation of a beautiful mosaic of the Lasallian college preparatory high school's founder, St. John Baptist De Lasalle. St. John Baptiste De Lasalle was designated the Patron Saint of teachers by the Catholic Church in 1950.​ The artistic endeavor was an activity created as a part of Montini's celebration of Belongingness Week (March 24-28, 2025​). "Belongingness Week is designed to promote a sense of inclusion, connection, and community among students and throughout the school," said Principal Chris Tiritilli. "The purpose of this week is to enhance and emphasize an environment where each student feels known, accepted, valued and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or differences. During this week, we seek to provide several experiences and activities to celebrate the things that make us each unique and special, such as the backgrounds, experiences and traditions that we come from, all while also realizing that we come together and belong as one Montini community and family." Throughout the week, each department ​w​was asked to organize an activity to align with one of the three main goals of the week: Building Positive Relationships, Promoting Inclusion, Increasing Self-Esteem and Emotional Well-Being.​ The mural was a way for Montini students to come together through a fun and artistic activity. Each piece of the mosaic symbolized an individual, with its unique shape, color, and position contributing to the overall 'masterpiece.' The final piece will be unveiled during Montini's upcoming Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of St. John Baptist De Lasalle which is April 7th.
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