BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

BREMEN COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
2014-15
Student Success
Annual Report
Welcome to Bremen Community
High School District 228
The Board of Education is pleased to present its 2nd Annual Student Success Report. We could not be prouder of our students and the young adults they have become. We are repeatedly amazed at their goal setting
abilities and their tenacity to bring those goals to fruition. As you will see, our students are well-rounded,
caring, and compassionate. We are thrilled to share their success in the classroom, in activities, and in our
community with you.
Sincerely,
Debi Stearns, Board President
Ms. Debi Stearns, President
Mrs. Kristine Resler, Vice-President
Mrs. Kim Kampwirth, Secretary
Member Since: 2006
dstearns@bhsd228.com
Member Since: 2015
kresler@bhsd228.com
Member Since: 2015
kkampwirth@bhsd228.com
Mr. Larry Canning,
Mrs. Evelyn Gleason
Mr. Mark Johnson
Mrs. Leslie Jones
Member Since: 2013
lcanning@bhsd228.com
Member Since: 1993
egleason@bhsd228.com
Member Since: 2015
mjohnson@bhsd228.com
Member Since: 2013
jones@bhsd228.com
Our Students are Our Future!
The future is now, and our students are already leaders. They participate in meetings, workshops, mentoring
programs, and service organizations.
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Nathan Tabay received an invitation to
attend the Congress of Future Medical
Leaders Program in Washington, D.C.
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Katie Tieri organized a donation drive for
the Maria Shelter, helping women in
troubled circumstances.
Emily Papiez, John Rosales and Casey Wolff
presented their ongoing habitat restoration
project at the 6th Biennial Wild Things
Conference.
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Darla Thomas received the Hugh O’Brien
Youth (HOBY) Leadership Scholarship.
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Amber Holup planned a district-wide teen
leadership summit.
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Laith Ahmad, Shiann Arthurs, Aaliyah Banks,
Jack Cascone, Eric Deasy, Gianni Hamilton,
Aaron Iverson, Erika Ludtke, Randell Newton
and Meera Patel provided input and
assistance to YOLOBE (Your Life Only Better),
a social network platform for teens that is
similar to LinkedIn.
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Jack Cascone and Abby Simon received a
Distinguished Service Award from INSPRA
(Illinois Chapter of the National School Public
Relations Association) for their leadership in
transitioning feeder school 8th graders to our
high schools.
Eric Deasy participated in the Illinois Boys’
State Leadership Retreat at Eastern Illinois
University.
They are Winners!
In addition to their academic wins, our students are winners in activities, athletics and community organizations.
They set their sites high and continue to make us proud.
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Jessica Sandoval was named a Commended Student in the
2015 National Merit Scholarship Program and a National
Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar from the College Board.
Brittany Condon and Nylle Graham were selected to be teen
correspondents for the pilot television show, “Paws for People
TV.”
Amir Al-Sheikh, Kirsten Birk, Rebecca Boswell, Patrick Cooke,
Nigere Epps, and Matthew Sinwelski were State Qualifiers in
Mathletes.
Brian Swanson received a three-sport athletic award for
football, wrestling, and track and field.
Elijah Reed was one of 42 teens chosen nationwide to
participate in the Air Force Academy’s Diversity Visitation
Program.
Kennedy Warfield was selected to have her artwork displayed at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Taylor Aldridge, Hala Al-Sheikh and Nicole McCormick participated in “Students at Sessions,” a project of the
American Heart Association.
Maddie Baxa was the Girls Basketball SSC Player of the Year.
Jacqueline Villarreal received the South Suburban College Best of School Award in Art.
The Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival’s 1st Place Award was presented to the Tinley Park High School’s
Symphonic Band.
Giavonni Gray received 3rd Place in the Voice of Democracy contest.
Athletic aides Mina Hanalla, Samantha McFalls, Rebecca McGrail, and Mark Faltynek have been accepted into
University Training Programs at their chosen colleges.
Karson Edwards-Fournier won the local Sunburst Beauty Competition in Orland Park.
Ashlei Cole, Veronica Garcia, Richard Gutierrez, Carlos Lopez, Ben McClerklin, Alejandro Munoz, Abraham
Ramirez, Desire Sosa, and Pablo Villar were honored at the Salute to Academic Achievement, sponsored by the
University of Illinois.
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Lilydian Tolbert was awarded the Nadine Sterk Scholarship so that she can continue her education in the area
of Television Arts.
Adam Kral made All-Conference for Scholastic Bowl.
Krista Brill was chosen to participate at the IHSA State
Basketball Three-Point Competition.
Naseem Ashkar, Emily Crum, Cricelia Flores, James
Guinn, Michael Kane, Heqi Li, Kieran Nevin-Lynch, Allen
Sorenson, and Pablo Villar had perfect attendance all
four years.
Bridget Fitzgerald was selected to participate in
Walgreens’ Careers in Pharmacy Program.
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Jack Neylon has been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie
Scholarship.
District 228 Arts & Technology students competed in the
8th Annual Video Competition at South Suburban College.
Moises Montano, James Beaver, Doug Bulow, Nylle
Graham, Thomas Parchem, and Michelle Rodriguez
received 1st Place awards. Jose Ambrosio, Thomas
Parchem, Ken Potocki, and Michelle Rodriguez received
2nd Place awards. Justin Barksdale, Nylle Graham,
Christian Hammond, Efua Richardson, Timothy Rhodes,
and Michelle Rodriguez received 3rd Place awards.
Cameron Williams was chosen to be a violinist for the
South Suburban Symphony Orchestra.
Diamond Cooks and Qamar Saleh took First Place in the Fashion Apparel Display State Competition for FCCLA
(Family, Career and Community Leaders of America).
Kyle Flanagan was recognized for scoring 1,000 points over his tenure as a varsity basketball player.
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Mairead DeWitt was chosen to train as a theatre
critic at the Goodman Theatre after applying
through the Cindy Bandle Young Critics Program.
Nicole Ames, Jodi Bushnell-Aleman, James
Crosetto, Joseph Crosetto, Kitara Dee, Matthew
Donley, Claire Holewa, Marley Majetic, Amelia
McDowell, Jack Neylon, Star Ortega, and Nicholas
Pochinskas received the Cook County Sherriff’s
Youth Service Medal of Honor.
Micah Furstenau was chosen to demonstrate his
culinary skills at the Oak Forest Farmer’s Market.
Amber Holup placed 7th in Advanced Interviewing
Skills and Marilyn Gasienica placed 7th in Avanced
Office Systems & Procedures from the Business
Professionals of America (BPA) National
Competition.
Ogechi Oparah and Jackie Villarreal were named winners for Best of School at the South Suburban College
Regional High School Art Exhibit.
Eriana James was accepted into the Leadership
Enterprise for a Diverse American Scholars Program
at Princeton University for the summer.
Tysiah Howard received the Transitional Employment
Program’s Student of the Year Award.
Gabi Grutzius won the Grand Prize for the 1st
Congressional Artistic Discovery Contest for her
scratchboard piece entitled, “Luna.”
Alicia Kolacki was chosen to attend the 2015 Hugh
O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Summer Leadership
Seminar Series.
They are Athletes!
In addition to great talent, District 228 athletes have the drive, discipline and commitment to succeed in their
sport. These qualities equal success, and we have success district-wide.
Baseball
All-Conference
Connor Ceglarz, Alec Foster, Quinn Kelly, Cody McArthur
Basketball (Boys)
All-Conference
Taylor Adway, Deamonta Carpenter, Kyle Flanagan, David Gray,
DeAngelo Isby, Andrew Joren, Myles McCoy, Cornelius McIntosh,
Chrisean Noble
Kyle Flanagan
All-Area
Basketball (Girls)
All-Conference
State Qualifier
Bowling (Boys)
All-Conference
Sectional Qualifiers
Victoria Baker, Maddie Baxa, Sabrina Baxa, Lauren Buckwalter, Erin
Schaffrath, Joshulyn Shepherd, Tanzania Sherrill, Taylor Sterkowitz
Maddie Baxa
Josh Boger, Mike Boyajian, Jacob Chicoine, Russell Deer, Matt Eggert,
Xavier Muhammad, Keith Pedersen, Nicholas Shupryt, Matt Woods
Josh Boger, Keith Pederson
Bowling (Girls)
All-Conference
Nikki Adekahunsi, Teja Bell, Staci Ficht, Mallory Fischer, Gabi Grutzius,
Emily Plummer, Denisyha Waller
Cheerleading
All-Conference
Julia Beck, Christyn Bell, Millie Derro, Justyce Galeano-Davis, Rebecca
Hagadus, Lea Klucinski, Cassie Larsen, Rajah Matthews, Micayla
Stramaglia, Nicole Tucker, Abbie Wick
Tinley Park High School Cheerleading Team; Oak Forest High School
Cheerleading Team
State Qualifier
Cross Country (Boys)
All-Conference
Benjamin Bedell, Dan Garcia, Jeremy Morgan, Aashey Patel, Tyler Vrba
Cross Country (Girls)
All-Conference
Alyssa Gilman, Emily Lilly
Dance
State Qualifier
Tinley Park High School Dance Team
Football
All-Conference
Sam Aguallo, Ahmad Ashkar, Tyrone Davis, Alex Doehler, Alec Foster,
Dylan Freepartner, Tom Gattuso, Anthony Giuseffi, Jeremiah Griffin,
Andrew Hall, Billy Hults, Quinn Kelly, Geri Mallett, Jon McCullough,
Jamari McDonald, Brian Pearson, Connor Rago, Eric Schultz, Kristian
Stewart, Kevon Windom
Golf (Boys)
All-Conference
Sean Cramer, Jake Griffin, Andrew Hall, Luke Heniff, Nick Kuras
Golf (Girls)
All-Conference
Emily Hendzel, Sara Valente
Poms
All-Conference
Jenna Beardsley, Jenny Colander, Nicole Coppolino, Tiffany Jones, Taylor
Jurgovan, Karly Kammerer, Brianna Martinez, Brandy Pace, Cristina
Robertson, Mia Stanek, Imani Wade
Hillcrest High School Poms, Oak Forest High School Poms
State Qualifier
Soccer (Boys)
All-Conference
Max Butler, Keaton Klaff, Pavol Majercak, Martin Manchikj, Jose
Mendoza
Soccer (Girls)
All-Conference
Emma Alderman, Casey Crusius, Carolina Carrillo, Elizabeth Carrillo,
Stephanie Nichols
Softball
All-Conference
Alex Laphen, Karly Kos, Megan Laib, Lexxie Lux, Kaylee Saavedra,
Annalisse Scott
Swimming (Boys)
All-Conference
Conference Champion
State Qualifier
Kevin Griffin, Keaton Klaff, Brendan Walker
John Manso
Keaton Klaff
Swimming (Girls)
All-Conference
Emma Alderman, Gretchen Behrens, Bridget Fitzgerald, Melissa
Joyce, Elizabeth Minnich, Ashley Siedschlag, Samantha Toland,
Paige Wiesner, Haley Wilcox
Tennis (Girls)
All-Conference
State Qualifier
Melissa Joyce, Julia Lira, Jillian Schultz, Leah Wood
Emma Alderman, Bridget Fitzgerald, Haley Wilcox
Track (Boys)
Conference Champions
Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Luther Newburn, Aldreiron Smith, Najee
Sylvester
Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Tayjione Nathan, Luther Newburn,
Aldreiron Smith, Najee Sylvester
Darius Allen, Tyree Allen, Darren Arzu, Roderick Harris, Tayjione
Nathan, Luther Newburn, Maurice Robinson, Aldreiron Smith,
Najee Sylvester, Rhonale Terrell, Solomon Wilson-Walls
Sectional Champion
State Qualifier
Track (Girls)
All-Conference
State Qualifiers
Rashidat Ishadimu, Jessica Rogers, Vejune Sidaugaite, Breana
Williams, Desiree Wilson
Rashidat Ishadimu, Jessica Rogers, Breana Williams, Desiree Wilson
Volleyball (Girls)
All-Conference
Molly Brennan, Jenna Brown, Cyana Ellis, Alex Lambros, Lindsay
Lannen, Katie Kopecky, Kasey Nolan
Water Polo
All-State
Jillian Schultz
Wrestling
All-Conference
Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa
Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Paul Sewell, Richard Smith, Dan Swan
Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa
Jodeh, Dan Swan
Patrick Kristin
Alan Durham, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Dan
Swan
Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Rob
James, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Geri Mallett, Collin Sleeman,
Dan Swan, Brian Swanson
Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Dan Swan
Ahmad Ashkar, Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Rob
James, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick Kristin, Geri Mallett, Brandon
Muselman, Eric Schultz, Dan Swan, Mike Zamiar
Alan Durham, Francis Edelen, Nick Graziano, Mousa Jodeh, Patrick
Kristin, Dan Swan
Brandon Muselman, Eric Schultz, Javier Soto, Dan Swan; Oak Forest
High School Wrestling Team Placed 3rd at State
Conference Champions
All-Area Team
Regional Champions
Sectional Qualifiers
Sectional Champions
State Qualifiers
State Place Winners
State Champions
They Help Others!
Kind-hearted and compassionate are two ways to describe District 228 students. They never hesitate to work
individually or in groups to help those in need. Whether it is raising funds for charities, helping the military,
feeding the needy, or recognizing others locally, our students are happy to lend a hand.
District/School Fundraisers, Drives & Events
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Adopt a Family Food & Clothing Fundraiser ($450 collected)
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Adopt-A-Grandparent (As part of Global Youth Service Day)
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Advocate Christ Pediatric Cancer Center (Fleece blankets donated)
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ($300 was raised)
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American Brain Tumor Association (Collected $800)
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American Cancer Society ($1,160 was raised on Denim Day)
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American Cancer Society ($300 was raised for luminary sales)
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Blood Drives (120 pints of blood were donated)
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Cell Phones for Soldiers (100 phones were collected)
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Food Drives & Pantries (9,600 pounds of food collected & $1,300)
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Ford Drive 4 UR School (Raised $6,000 for scholarships)
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Fund the Park Lawn Organization for the Elderly ($500 was raised)
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Garage Sale (Items sold for charity; leftovers given to shelters)
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G.I. Jeans for Troops ($505 donated)
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Good Will (4,000 clothing items collected)
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Homeless Shelter (Baked treats for residents)
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Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run (5,590 bags of groceries collected)
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Jeans for Teens (200 pairs of jeans collected)
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Julia’s Legacy of Hope (Collected $2,000)
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Maria Shelter (Raised $150)
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Muscular Dystrophy (Donated $550)
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No Kid Hungry/Share our Strength Campaign ($200 donated)
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Oncology Treasure Chest Toy Drive (Collected 1,250 toys)
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Prom Dress Resale (500+ dresses collected)
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Ronald McDonald House (Meal shopping, prep & serving)
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Share Your Soles (300 pairs of shoes donated)
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South Suburban Shelter (400 toiletries collected)
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Special Olympics (Collected $1,500)
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St. Baldrick’s Day (Organized, set up, & raised $23,000)
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Together We Cope (Collected 1,500 canned goods)
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Vietnam War Project for Wounded Warriors ($1,200 was raised)
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Winter Wear Fundraiser (150 sets of scarves & gloves donated)
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Wounded Warriors (Donated $1,200)
They Give Back to their Community!
While there is not a community service graduation requirement in District 228, our students understand
the importance of giving back to the communities in which they live. At local events, you will find them
working as greeters, hosts and assistants, as well as bakers, gardeners, recyclers and more.
Community Events & Volunteering
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Adopt-a-Grandparent
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Anti-Bullying Community Walk
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Bartel Grassland and Yankee Woods
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Bridge Teen Center
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Community Awareness Fair
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Earth Day Clean Up
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Family Reading Nights
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Feed My Starving Children Foundation
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Feeder School Art Murals
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Feeder School Transition Projects
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Food Pantries
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Global Youth Service Day Garden
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Hazel Crest Park District Fall Festival
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Hazel Crest Park District Haunted House
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Hazel Crest Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner
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Homeless Shelter Baking
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Midlothian Community Garage Sale
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Natural Habitat Restoration Volunteers
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Oak Fest
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Oak Forest Community Breakfast and Blood Drive
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Oak Forest Community Fleadh
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Oak Forest Park District Halloween & Christmas Decorating
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Oak Forest Senior Citizen Dinner Dance
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Relay for Life
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Ronald McDonald House Meals
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St. Damian’s St. Joseph Fest Baking
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Tinley Park Auto Inspections
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Victory Center of Sierra Ridge Lucky Bingo
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Youth Wing Wall Mural at Calvary Baptist Church
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WWII Veterans Breakfast
Our Class of 2015 Will Continue to Succeed!
They Will Continue Their Education!
Scholarship Opportunities = $19,258,861
Our Class of 2015 was offered more than $19 million in scholarship opportunities. In fact, many students were
offered scholarships amounting to $100,000 or more. Those students are:
Jalil Abdallah
Tyree Allen
Bushura Aminu
Joshua Balinao
Madeline Baxa
Kayle Benoit
Corrina Boersma
Devon Bridges
Paul Burghard
Jonathan Cascone
Kevin Conway
Ciara Corley
Kathleen Correa
Shannon Coyle
Emma Cramer
Emily Crum
Stephanie Cruz
Kim Chi Dang
Eric Deasy
Yessica Flores
Marilyn Gasienica
Siobhan Gilligan
Kelsey Golk
Shelby Grant
Mina Hanalla
Hadeel Hasan
Elizabeth Hendzel
John Horan
Maria Jeleva
Benita Joseph
Bridget Julian
Jasmine Konieczki
Alexandria Lambros
Emily Lannan
Heqi Li
Constance McCullah
Amelia McDowell
Rebecca McGrail
Joseph Muller
Jack Neylon
Chelsea Ogbogu
Brianna Ochoa
Malorie Para
Amanda Petit
Marissa Politano
Kathleen Pruitt
Olatunji Quadri
Connor Rago
Nicholas Robinson
Diamantina Sanchez
Nour Salah
Qamar Saleh
Elizabeth Samoska
Jessica Sandoval
Iyana Simba
Alexander Smith
Madelin Spagnola
Cosette Tomita
Demario Torrez
Sarah Triolo
Sara Valente
Jacqueline Villarreal
Karechia Wallace-Warthon
Kenneth Weddington
Anna Westerhoff
Matthew Zator
The Class of 2015 will attend colleges and universities such as Aquinas College, Augustana, Ball State, Baylor University,
Bowling Green University, Butler, Cornell, DePaul, Columbia College, Eastern Illinois University, Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University, Hampton University, Harvard, IIT, Indiana University, Iowa State, Judson University, Kent State,
Loyola, Marquette University, Monmouth College, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, North
Central, Northern Illinois University, Ohio State University, Otterbein University, St. Ambrose, St. John’s University,
St. Xavier, Southern Illinois University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of
Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Tampa, University of Wisconsin, VanderCook College, Western
Illinois University, Western Michigan, Wittenberg University.
They Will Serve Their Country!
Some of our graduates have enlisted in the military. We wish them all the best as they serve our country.
Air Force
Kevin Hunter
Army
Jermaine Campbell
Paul Sewell
Gabrielle Williams
Leron Williams
Coast Guard
Giovanni Losito
Marines
Paul DeAnda
Ezequiel DeLoera
Edward Fizer
Anthony Giuseffi
Damian Martinez
Kieran Nevin-Lynch
Romario Oshana
Harold Taylor
Navy
Tyrell Berry
Samantha Cerda
Robert Jany
Stephanie Jones
Jawan Larkin
Joseph Perez
Matthew Rouse
Michael Wojtanowski
They Will Compete in Athletics at the College Level!
Colleges near and far sought out District 228 athletes and offered them the opportunity to continue their
sport while they pursue their college degrees. We hope they will remember their high school experience
as we continue to watch them achieve their goals at the college level.
Baseball
Doug Bulow, Loras College
James Christ, Coe College
Brett Kolacki, Concordia University, WI
Kyle Ramos, Millikin University
David Strom, Benedictine University, IL
Basketball (Boys)
Taylor Adway, University of Toledo
Kyle Flanagan, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
DeAngelo Isby, Wabash Community College
Myles McCoy, Parkland Community College
Basketball (Girls)
Cornelius McIntosh, Parkland Community College
Aliah Acker, Calumet College
Virshon Fleming, Prairie State Community College
Victoria Baker, Kishwaukee College
George McDaniel, Lewis & Clarke Community College
Lauren Buckwalter, Dominican University
Briona Edwards, Kishwaukee College
Tanzania Sherrill, Kankakee Community College
Taja Sloss, Joliet Junior College
Bowling
Mallory Fischer, Lincoln College
Denisyha Waller, Texas Southern
Dance
Kortni Dubose, University of Kentucky
Tiffany Jones, Eastern Illinois University
Football
Ahmad Ashkar, St. Xavier University
Doug Bulow, Loras College
Derrick Fields, Millikin University
Mack Holder, Mount Ida College
John Horan, Valparaiso University
Christian Garcia, North Park University
Quinn Kelly, Lindenwood University
CJ Misner, Millikin University
Chrisean Noble, Texas Southern University
Deshawn Noble, Texas Southern University
Softball
Corrina Boersma, Cornell College
Connor Rago, Butler University
Liz Brzezinski, St. Xavier University
Kyle Ramos, Millikin University
Shannon Coyle, Loras College
Kristian Stewart, McKendree College
Meghan Kendra, Concordia University
Alyssa Kolecki, St. Xavier University
Kylie Powers, Quincy University
Cosette Tomita, Missouri State University
Track (Girls)
Alex Lambros, St. Xavier University
Volleyball (Boys)
Josh Balinao, North Central University
Volleyball (Girls)
Molly Brennan, Elmhurst College
Soccer (Boys)
Alex Lambros, St. Xavier University
Paul Blakely, Greenville College
Lindsay Lannen, Concordia University
Julian Raczka, Trinity International University
Corina Williams, Governor’s State University
Soccer (Girls)
Wrestling
Rachel Valente, Loras College
Alan Durham, McKendrie College
Francis Edelen, University of Illinois
Mousa Jodeh, University of Illinois
Our Students Make Us Proud!
Bremen High School
15203 S. Pulaski Road
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-3600
Principal: Dr. David Kibelkis
Tinley Park High School
Hillcrest High School
Oak Forest High School
6111 W. 175th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
Principal: Dr. Theresa Nolan
17401 S. Pulaski Road
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7000
Principal: Mrs. Renee Simms
15201 S. Central Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0500
Principal: Dr. Brad Sikora
District 228 Administration Center
15233 S. Pulaski Road
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-1175
www.bhsd228.com
Superintendent: Dr. Bill Kendall
We would like to apologize in advance for any student success stories
we may have missed. We are proud of all of our students .