News

St. Francis High School Class of 2022

Posted June 20, 2022 1:00 am

Members of the St. Francis High School Class of 2022 throws their caps into the air following the commencement celebration on May 22 in Wheaton. Courtesy of WCS Photography

Graduates in Class of 2022: 180

Graduation ceremony: Sunday, May 22, St. Francis High School

Valedictorian: Emery Carlson

Salutatorian: London Brown

Top Ten: London Brown, Emery Carlson, Mark Claerhout, Catherine Downs, Alexis Dumpit, William Gilroy, Margaret Gnorski, Alexia Morawa, Jillian Petrillo, Claire Reinke

Graduation Speakers: Emery Carlson and London Brown

Senior President: Samuel Chaffin

Senior Class Officers: Ella Davis, Cecelia Mase, Sarah Riepe, Parker Schuster

Executive Board: Isabella Naling (president), Roy Mraz, Michael Rourke, Zack Senall, Rinna Talwar.

PEO Star Scholarship: Emery Carlson and Catherine Downs

DAR Scholarship: Rinna Talwar

Extracurricular achievements:

• IHSA Selected Pep Band for the 2021 State Volleyball Championships

• IHSA Vocal Solo and Ensemble Division A Champions 2020, 2021, and 2022

• Math Team: 7th in the State

• ILMEA selected Honors Choir 2020 and 2021: Sam Chaffin

• ILMEA selected Honors Choir 2021: Linda Coman

Athletic achievements:

• Boys Basketball: IHSA Regional Champions; IHSA Sectional Champions; All-Conference: Jack Brennan, Sebastian Miller, Brendan Yarusso; All-Area: Sebastian Miller, Brendan Yarusso; Kane County Player of the Year: Brendan Yarusso

• Girls Basketball: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; All-Conference: Katie Anne De Craene, Tristan Grosam

• Boys Cross Country: IHSA State Qualifiers; All-Conference: Chris Spahn, Chris Covone

• Girls Cross Country: IHSA State Qualifiers; All-Conference: Ava Swiatek

• Dance: IHSA State Qualifiers

• Football: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; IHSA Playoff Qualifier - 2nd Round; All-Conference: Sammy Atkins, Adam Criter, Tyler Bishop, Ryan Calcagno, Max Hellmann, Blake Lawson; MSC Offensive Player of the Year: Adam Criter; MSC Defensive Player of the Year: Sammy Atkins; All-Area: Adam Criter, Sammy Atkins, Ryan Calcagno; Academic All-State: Sammy Atkins, Tyler Bishop, Adam Criter, Max Hellmann; Shrine Bowl Participant: Sammy Atkins; Shrine Bowl Coach: Bob McMillen.

• Boys Golf: Individual IHSA State Qualifier: Kory Carlson; All-Conference: Kory Carlson, Daniel Rice

• Girls Golf: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; IHSA Regional Champions; IHSA Sectional Champions

• Boys Soccer: All-Conference: Brendan Yarusso, Guy DeFeo, Anthony Matz

• Girls Tennis: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; All-Conference: Nora Shannon, Bryn Carroll, Taylor Austin, Emilia Rzeszutek

• Girls Volleyball: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; IHSA Regional Champions; All-Conference: Nora Los, Delainy White; All-Area: Delainy White

- Spring Sports From 20-21

• Baseball: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; IHSA Regional Champions; IHSA Sectional Champions; All-Conference: Max McCallum, Dan Maller, Noah Kuchler; All-Area: Max McCallum

• Softball: All-Conference: Annika Norman; All-State: Annika Norman

• Boys Tennis: All-Conference: Matt Kazmirak

• Boys Track: IHSA State Individual Qualifiers: Jackson Gerard, Shane Anderson; All-State: Jackson Gerard, Shane Anderson

• Boys Volleyball: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; IHSA Regional Champions; All-Conference: KJ Glab, Aiden Benson, Kevin Schuele, Daniel Smithers, Cole Hansen; MSC Player of the Year: KJ Glab; All-Area: KJ Glab; All-State: KJ Glab, Aiden Benson, Kevin Schuele

• Boys Tennis: All-Conference: Matt Kazmirak

• Girls Soccer: Metro Suburban Conference Champions; All-Conference: Kate Chaparro, Katherine Lemke, Abby Curtis

• MSC Player of the Year: Katherine Lemke

Theater productions:

• "Father of The Bride," Fall 2021

• "A Christmas Carol," December 2021

• "Les Misérables," 2022

What was new in 2021-22: We were able to hold our traditional Homecoming Spirit Week activities with safety measures in place as needed, including the Powder Puff game and outdoor pep rally. At the homecoming dance, students enjoyed an outdoor experience with freshmen and sophomores on one end and juniors and seniors on the other, with a DJ at the 50-yard line between them. The event was a welcomed success!

Players, coaches, and fans from St. Francis celebrate following an IHSA Class 3A Sectional final win at Crystal Lake South High School. The Spartans advanced to Supersectional play with a 37-35 victory over the Burlington Central Rockets. Daily Herald File Photo

St. Francis senior Adam Wiborg hoists the hardware after an IHSA Class 3A sectional final win at Crystal Lake South High School. The Spartans advanced to supersectional play with a 37-35 victory over the Burlington Central Rockets. Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local

St. Francis High School in Wheaton. Daily Herald File Photo

St. Francis High School Valedictorian Emery Carlson addresses her fellow classmates at the 2022 Liturgy Commencement in Wheaton. Courtesy of WCS Photography

St. Francis High School Salutatorian London Mei Ling Brown gives a speech at the 2022 Liturgy Commencement in Wheaton. Courtesy of WCS Photography

Sarah Riepe, left, and Tati Rendina share a moment of laughter following the 2022 St. Francis High School Liturgy Commencement in Wheaton. Courtesy of Jamie Lavigueur/St. Francis High School

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.