Marmion Academy Class of 2021
Graduates in the Class of 2021: 129
Co-Valedictorians: Nicholas Coffman and Michael Rauch
Salutatorian: Zachary Pyle
Four Years of Scholastic Excellence Award: Ryan Bennett, Nicholas Coffman, Daniel Coxworth, Brady Everett, Samuel Greco, Andrew Hill, Joseph Lagman, James Lawinger, Jack Melcher, Andreas Noel, Zachary Pyle, Michael Rauch, Bryce Riner, Charles Schultz, Diego Sotelo, Anthony Standish, and Nicholas Wilson
Summa Cum Laude Award: Nicholas Coffman, Daniel Coxworth, Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Rauch, Charles Schultz, Nicholas M. Wilson
Head of School Leadership Award: Nicholas Coffman, Daniel Coxworth, Brady Everett, Ryan Fitzgerald, Nathaniel Gelsomino, Geo'Marco Grano, Samuel Greco, Samuel Hoying, Zachary Pyle, Nicholas Reid, Charles Schultz, Anthony Standish, and Nicholas Wilson
Graduation Speakers: Nicholas Coffman and Michael Rauch
Class Officers: Gabe Augustyn, Student Body President; Christopher Cedeño, Student Body Vice President; Charlie Schultz, Student Body Vice President; Luke Childers, Senior Class President
National Merit Finalists: Ryan Bennett and Nicholas Wilson
National Merit Commended Students: Nicholas Coffman and Michael Rauch
Advanced Placement Scholars: Ryan Bennett, Daniel Coxworth, Brady Everett, Zachary Pyle, Michael Rauch, Bryce Riner, Nicholas Wilson and Devin Wise
Illinois State Scholars: Eduardo Barraza, Ethan Bello, Ryan Bennett, Anthony Boule, Nicholas Coffman, Ryan Conner, Daniel Coxworth, Jack Donovan, Brady Everett, Padraig Fitzgerald, Ryan Fitzgerald, Nathaniel Gelsomino, Michael Glavin, Samuel Greco, Andrew Hill, Nathan Huggins, Joseph A. Lagman, James Lawinger, Benton Matson, Logan May, Sean McDonald, Jack Melcher, Andreas Noel, Landon Purdue, Zachary Pyle, Michael Rauch, Bryve Riner, Collin Roin, Charles Schultz, Diego Sotelo, Anthony Standish, Matthew Tomaszewski, Jack Wardynski, Nicholas Wilson and Devin Wise
Extracurricular achievements:
• The Flannigan Rifles Drill Team -National Drill Meet Army Nationals:
1st Place Armed Inspection
2nd Place Armed Regulation
2nd Place Armed Color Guard
2nd Place Knock-out Drill
3rd Place Armed Solo (Anthony Standish)
• All Service Nationals:
Top Armed Commander's Award (Bryce Riner)
1st Place Armed Inspection
1st Place Knock-out (Ruiz)
2nd Place Armed Regulation
2nd Place Armed Color Guard
• Marmion Rifle Team Army Championships:
Anthony Hotko (1st place 1172/1200)
Alex Pall (7th place 1166/1200)
• All-Service Championship:
Anthony Hotko 7th place
Alex Pall 18th place
• The Marmion Math Team Marmion was the only school to place in the top five in all seven areas of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Competition. They finished in 2nd place overall. The following seniors earned an individual or a team ribbon/medal: Nicholas Coffman, Andrew Hill, Zachary Pyle, Michael Rauch, Bryce Riner, Nicholas Wilson.
Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Competition award winners:
• Collin Roin won first place in the commercial singer/songwriter competition for his song, "Few Steps"
• Samuel Hoying was selected to sing in the All-State Choir
• Andreas Noel was selected to sing in the All-State Honors Choir
• Diego Gutierrez (trombone) selected to perform with the All-State Orchestra
Athletes who will continue to compete in college: Daniel Coxworth, track, University of Illinois; Tyler Spillane, swimming, University of Missouri; Diego Sotelo, wrestling, Harvard; Ryan Conner, swimming, University of Missouri at St. Louis; Andrew Galle, lacrosse, University of Dayton; Maxwell Lambert, football, University of Central Missouri; Benjamin Robertson, swimming, Rollins College; Jack Scales, football, University of Sioux Falls; August Bryan. lacrosse, Calvin University; Luke Childers, football, St. Norbert College; Padraig Fitzgerald, football, Illinois Wesleyan; Cole Green, baseball, Augustana College; Walter Green, wrestling, Augustana College; Nicholas Reid, basketball, Central College; Jacob Silagi, basketball, Beloit College; Samuel Greco, hockey, Washington University; Mark Picchietti. hockey, University of Dayton; Gino Viscomi, hockey, Western Michigan.
Theater productions:
• Radio Plays: Challenge of the Yukon, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Who's on First, and The Time Machine (streamed live on the Marmion Live YouTube channel on Feb. 26 and 27.
• "The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey," May 15 and 16
Principal's reflections on the Class of 2021:
Congratulations Class of 2021! We celebrate your four years of hard work, dedication, loyalty, and laughter. We commend you on the incredible resiliency and grit you have shown throughout this difficult year. We all see Christ alive in each of your hearts, Jesus is with each of you. You are men of Christ, you are Christian Leaders, you are Men of Marmion. Members of the Marmion Class of 2021, we are very proud of you and wish you the very best. No matter where you go or what you achieve, you will always be a Marmion Cadet and Marmion will always be your 'home.' Good luck and God bless you all!
- Anthony Tinerella '84, Head of School and Principal