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Marmion Academy Class of 2022

Posted June 20, 2022 1:00 am

Marmion Academy held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22, in the school's Regole Field House in Aurora. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Graduates in Class of 2022: 126

Graduation ceremony: Sunday, May 22, at Marmion Academy's Regole Field House

Valedictorian: Charles T. Konen

Salutatorian: Nathaniel J. Sowers

Top 10% of the Class of 2022: Niraj Abraham, Daniel Chung, Andrew Deering, Edmund Koch, Charles Konen, Anthony Kuceba, Teague Merrill, Ian Ortega, Matthew Sindac, Nathaniel Sowers, Brian Stratton, Tyler Suess, and Jackson Wittenberg

Graduation Speaker: Charles T. Konen

Class Officers: Student Body President: Ian Ortega; Co Vice Presidents: Antony Kuceba, Heath Powers; Senior Class President: Niraj Abraham; Senior Class Representatives: Micheal Di Iorio, Ryan Grychowski, Andrew Haddad, Emiliano Justice, Bryce Langkan, Kevin Schoeberle, Saul Torres.

Academic achievements:

• National Merit Finalists: Tyler Suess and Jackson Wittenberg

• Illinois State Scholars: Niraj Abraham, Lucas Blair, Jacob Bottarini, Jorge Campos, Daniel Chung, John Conover, Evan Dant, Andrew Deering, Ryan Grychowski, Andrew Hill, Anthony Hohol, Charles Konen, Anthony Kuceba, Luke Kuhn, Bryce Langkan, Peter Leurck, Teague Merrill, Ian Ortega, Blake Powers, Heath Powers, John Reavley, John Schokora, Matthew Sindac, Nathaniel Sowers, Ryan Sperlakis, Jackson, Steele, Brian Stratton, Tyler Suess, Leo Verdecchia, Jackson Wittenberg.

• AP Scholars: Niraj Abraham, Andrew Deering, Andrew Hill, Matthew Sindac.

• AP Scholars with Honor: Charles Konen, Teague Merrill, Nathaniel Sowers, Jackson Wittenberg.

• AP Scholars with Distinction: Tyler Suess

Extracurricular achievements:

• Eagle Scout Rank: Lucas Blair, Nicholas DeNardo, Charles Khin, Teague Merrill, Mitchell Rusnock, Kevin Schoeberle, John Schokora, and Jackson Wittenberg

• Chorus: Angel Camarillo earned a First Division award for his solo performance of "The Call" by Ralph Vaughan Williams at WSMA State Solo and Ensemble competition; Brandon Escobedo and Evan Dant each earned a Second Division award at WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Competition for their respective performances of "Danza, Danza Fanciulla" by Francesco Durante and "Ständchen" by Franz Schubert; Evan Dant and Brandon Escobedo auditioned and made the ILMEA District Choir; Henry Hinley auditioned and made the ILMEA All-State Honors Choir; Henry Hinley and Evan Dant each earned the National School Choral Award for their outstanding achievements and commitment to the Marmion's choral program.

• Band: Jackson Wittenberg, Joe Pyle and Alan Anaya earned a First Division rating for their solo performances at WSMA State Solo and Ensemble competition. Jackson Wittenberg received a perfect score; Ryan Sperlakis and Joe Pyle received the John Philip Sousa Award for exemplary service, performance standard, and civic responsibility by high school students; Alan Anaya and Jackson Wittenberg received the Louis Armstrong Award for outstanding service and exemplary musicianship in the field of Jazz Performance; Lucas Blair and Emiliano Justice received the Director's Award for outstanding service, musicianship, and dedication to a high school band program.

Athletic achievements:

• Jacob Bottarini, Football: All Catholic League and was the Chicago Catholic League, White Division, Defensive player of the year. Illinois High School Coaches Association All-State; Honorable Mention IHSA All-State All Academic

• Tyler Perry, Wrestling: Finished second in state at the 170-pound weight class.

• Chase Breslin, Hockey: Led the Chicago Catholic Hockey League in scoring; named a CCHL All-Star and State honorable mention.

Theater productions:

• "Phantom of the Opera"

Senior Class gift: Class of 2022 Student Council will be gifting the school with updated campus signage

Principal's reflections on the Class of 2022:

The outstanding members of the Marmion Academy Class of 2022 helped bring Marmion Academy back to life after two years of difficult times. The young men of the Class of 2022 acted as great role models for the entire student body on what it means to be a young man of honor, integrity, and most importantly, a young man of faith.

Their commitment to service and helping others was exceptional and they will forever be brothers in Christ. Members of the Class of 2022, we are very proud of you and wish you God's continued blessing as you begin the next chapter of your life journey!

- Anthony Tinerella, Head of School and Principal

Marmion Academy held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22 in Aurora. John Conover was one of three Marmion graduates awarded the Summa Cum Laude medal. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion Academy held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22 in Aurora. Niraj Abraham receives his diploma from Abbot John Brahill, OSB '67. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion Academy held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22 in Aurora. Valedictorian Charles Konen addresses the Class of 2022. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Colors are presented before a Class 5A second-round game between Nazareth Academy and Marmion Academy in Aurora. Sandy Bressner/Shaw Media

Ryan Sperlakis and Joe Pyle receive the Outstanding Brass Section Award at the State Of The Art Band Contest for Marmion Academy in Aurora. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion Academy senior Tyler Perry, right, wrestles Lockport's Brayden Thompson in the championship bout of the Class 3A 170-pound wrestling state finals tournament. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Marmion Academy in Aurora. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com

Marmion Academy's Bryce Langkan throws discus in the Class 1A Boys Sectional track meet.

Jackson Wittenberg takes a solo with the Jazz Band at Marmion Academy in Aurora. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion Academy's Alan Anaya. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion Academy's Lucas Blair. Courtesy of Marmion Academy

Marmion's Anthony Kuceba carries the ball during a Class 5A second-round game against Nazareth Academy in Aurora. Sandy Bressner/Shaw Media

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