Montini Catholic High School Class of 2022

Graduates in Class of 2022: 119

Graduation ceremony: Sunday, May 22, Montini Field House

Valedictorian: Audrey Kekstadt

Salutatorians: Sarah Ernat, Joshua Tolefree

Graduation Speaker: Audrey Kekstadt

Class Officers: Reeghan Boyer, president; Megan Canty, vice president; Jacolby Washington, secretary.

Academic achievements:

• 20 Illinois State Scholars

• 37 NHS Members

• 49 Presidents Awards for Academic Excellence

• 4 AP Scholars; 4 AP Scholars with Honor

• One National Merit Scholar

• $15,176,536 in college scholarship offers

Extracurricular achievements:

• Math Team: 6th Place in State

• Robotics Team: 15th in State and highest ranked private school

• 1,965 total community service hours

Athletic achievements:

• Girls Volleyball - 1st IHSA State Volleyball Championship in School History

• Dance Team (Broncettes) - IHSA State Runner-Up

• Paige Pickering - GCAC Volleyball Player of the Year, All-Area, All-State

• Estevan Moreno - 3 Sport All-Conference, All-Area - Notre Dame Baseball Commit, (Probable) Major League Baseball Draftee

Theater productions:

• Holy Darkness

• Video Gamapalooza

What was new in 2021-22:

Cafeteria Renovation, Uno Club, Chess Club, Investment Club, Lunch & Learn Career Series, Suicide Prevention & Screening Program, Cyber Safety Program, Students of the World.

Principal's reflections on the Class of 2022: There's no doubt that the last two years have been incredibly difficult for schools and those learning in them. However, I couldn't be more proud of the way our school community not only survived this time, but the manner in which our students continued to thrive. There's no doubt that the leadership from members of the Class of 2022 played a crucial role in this regard. They stayed positive, set a constructive tone, built community, and pushed on! We can truly say that we have been and will be a better school community due to their individual and collective efforts.

- Principal Kevin Beirne