Posted on May 24, 2011

Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

The High School of Saint Thomas More held is Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm for 95 students. STM was honored to have the Knights of Columbus leading the procession. Father Robert Lampitt served as Celebrant with Monsignor Albert Hallin, Monsignor Mark Merdian, Father John Cyr, Father Patrick Henehan (Guest Homilist), Father Joseph Hogan, Father Bowan Schmitt, Father Steve Willard, CDOP Supt. Of Schools Br. William Dygert, and Deacon J. Robert Ulbrich in attendance. Gracie Mayer and Jami King were the recipients of the Saint Thomas More award. Valedictorian Hak Soo Lee's address moved his classmates when he revealed "I needed a bigger purpose; not a pretentious, flamboyant purpose so I can present it to a college admission's officer or maybe to my potential father-in-law, but a meaningful purpose that would make not anybody else but me proud." Thank you, Hak Soo, for empowering us to think as you stated "We should pay our most careful attention to the interdependence of the global economy, the destruction of our environment, and many other crucial problems the world is facing. We should ponder: How can we contribute to solve these problems? How can we make it work? What can we pass on as a legacy to the next generation?" Hak Soo Lee's words will remain with us for years to come. Students were recognized at the Annual Honors Luncheon Friday, May 20th. All award winners are listed below, along with over $3.1 million in merit scholarships awarded to STM students. God's blessings to the Class of 2011 as they continue their journey. You have made The High School of Saint Thomas More proud.

*Earned College Prep Certificate
+National Honor Society

Deadline for submission of individual scholarship awards for printed materials was April 29th.

Hannah Lynne Abbott*+

St. Thomas Parish
Attending Augustana College
Presidential Scholarship, Augustana College

Stephanie Aguas

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Lewis University

Taylor Irene Alexander

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
St. Vincent DePaul Scholarship, DePaul University
Merit Scholarship, Northern Illinois University
SVC All-Academic Team

Clinton Nolan Atkins*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Kentucky
Collegiate Plate Scholarship, University of Kentucky

James William Ayers*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Samuel Griffin Barr

St. Matthew Parish
Attending The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
AMDA Scholarship Award, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Academic Merit Scholarship, Millikin University
STM Ambassador

Sterling Bradley Bollman*+

St. Thomas Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
STM Ambassador

Julian Christopher Boswell

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Southeastern Iowa Community College
Benjamin Erik Brown*
St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Cassandra Marie Carr*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College

Mary Kathleen Cimakasky*+

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Beloit College
Chapin Presidential Scholarship, Beloit College
Theater Scholarship, Cornell College
Presidential Scholarship, Cornell College
Egan Scholarship, Mercyhurst College

Kelsey Leigh Clapp*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Logan Christian Clifton

St. Malachy Parish
Attending Eastern Illinois University
Knights of Columbus, Rantoul Council No. 4450 Scholarship Recipient

Wanda Eileen Cohoon+

Sacred Heart Parish
Attending Illinois State University
Merit Scholarship, Benedictine University
Maxine Trinkle Scholarship, Sacred Heart Parish
SVC All-Academic Team

Katherine Anne Coobs+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
National Scholars Award, University of Iowa
SVC All-Academic Team

Jennifer Lynn Crull*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
Cougar Pride Scholarship, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Charles W. Christie Foundation Health Care Scholarship
Father Charles Martell Scholarship, St. Patrick Parish, K of C, Urbana Council
Junior League of Champaign-Urbana Volunteer Award
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team

Stephen Charles DeBruyn

St. Patrick Parish
Attending Butler University
Magis Scholarship, Marquette University

Megan Elizabeth Deedrich*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Illinois State University
Redbird Academic Scholarship, Illinois State University
SVC All-Academic Team

Benjamin Carter Dodds+

Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Alumni Scholarship, Illinois Wesleyan University
Redhawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University, Oxford Campus
University Merit Scholarship, Miami University, Oxford Campus
Honors College National Scholarship, Michigan State University
Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship, Michigan State University
University Scholars Award, Michigan State University
James Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Business Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Old Gold Scholarship, University of Iowa
National Scholars Award, University of Iowa
Illinois State Scholar
ABO Scholar Athlete Male Award
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Claire Elizabeth Drone-Silvers*+

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Truman State University
Hermann R. Muelder Scholarship, Knox College
Knox Writers' Scholarship, Knox College
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, Knox College
Combined Ability Scholarship, Truman State University
Neighboring States Scholarship, Truman State University
President's Honorary Scholarship, Truman State University
James Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Merit Scholarship, Wentworth Military College
Father Charles Martell Scholarship, St. Patrick Parish, K of C, Urbana Council
Illinois State Scholar
STM Departmental Award – Latin
STM Departmental Award – Music
STM Departmental Award – Spanish

Alicia Anne Drook*

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Parkland College Pathway Program to Illinois
Father Charles Martell Scholarship, St. Patrick Parish, K of C, Urbana Council

Alexander Charles Escobar*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Keegan Daniel Floyd

Our Lady of the Lake Parish
Attending Marquette University
Magis Scholarship, Marquette University
STM Departmental Award – Technology
STM Ambassador

Cora Caitlin Freidhof*+

St. Patrick's Parish
Attending Concordia University Chicago
Trustees Scholarship, Butler University
Presidential Scholarship, Bradley University
Pillars Scholarship, Concordia University Chicago
Damen Scholarship, Loyola University
President's Scholarship Interview, St. Louis University
Vice President's Scholarship, St. Louis University
Cougar Pride Scholarship, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Catholic School Scholarship, University of St. Francis
Dean's Enhancement Scholarship, University of St. Francis
Duns Scotus Honors Scholarship, University of St. Francis
Presidential Scholarship, University of St. Francis
Illinois State Scholar
STM Ambassador

Dasha Mary Elizabeth Hardy

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Joseph Horace Harrington

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Florida State University
SVC All-Academic Team

Derek Thomas Hausladen*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Marquette University
College of Business Administration Scholarship, Marquette University
Ignatius Academic Achievement Scholarship, Marquette University
Magis Scholarship Award, Marquette University
STM Departmental Award - Theology

Victoria Lynn Hennessey*

St. Thomas Parish
Attending Millikin University
Dean's Scholarship, Eureka College
Ronald Reagan Fellowship Semi-Finalist, Eureka College
Service Award, Eureka College
Merit Academic Scholarship, Millikin University
Long-Vanderburg Scholarship, Millikin University

Rachel Mary Hodge

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Allison Leigh Holcomb+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Prestige Scholarship, Indiana University
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
Flagship Scholarship, University of Kentucky
Illinois State Scholar

William Francis Holt*

St. Malachy Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Mitchell James Howell

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College
STM Ambassador

Heidi Nicole Hublein*

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Parkland College
Illinois State Scholar

Anna Kristine Jinks*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Illinois State University
STM Ambassador

Zachary William Jinks*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Logan Catherine Johnson*

St. Malachy Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Corinne Stephenie Kennedy*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending University of Missouri, Columbia
Dean's Award, Northwestern University
UConn Award, University of Connecticut
Mark Twain Scholarship, University of Missouri
SVC All-Academic Team

Nathaniel Jay Khachaturian*+

Attending Lamar University
Athletic Scholarship, Parkland College
Athletic Scholarship, University of Illinois Springfield
Academic Scholarship, University of Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Scholar Award, University of Wyoming
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Jaymo Kim+

Attending Northwestern University
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
James Scholar Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State Scholar
STM Departmental Award - Math
SVC All-Academic Team

Jamison Richard Gene King*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending The George Washington University
The Presidential Scholarship, The George Washington University
Illinois State Scholar
Saint Thomas More Award Recipient
STM Departmental Award – Social Studies
Sons of the American Revolution Award Recipient
STM Ambassador

Jacob Collin Kluth*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presidential Scholarship, Butler University
Business Scholar, Butler University
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Kaitlin Ann Knowles*+

Attending North Central College
Founders Award, North Central College
Honor Scholarship, North Central College
STM Departmental Award - Yearbook
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Nicholas Alexander Kohlmann

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Jordan Francis Kreie*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Joshua Michael Krueger*

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Parkland College

Madeline Marie Kunas*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Indiana University
Dean's Award, Xavier University
SVC All-Academic Team

Nicholas Joseph Lamb

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Texas Christian University

Marissa Ann Langendorf*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Angela Ruth Layman*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Hak Soo Lee+

St. Mary Parish
Attending Northwestern University
Dean's List, McComick School, Northwestern University
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
James Scholar Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kiwanis Youth Recognition Award
Valedictorian
National Merit Commended Scholar
Illinois State Scholar
STM Departmental Award – Math
STM Departmental Award – Science
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Seonghyun Lee*

Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Grace Elizabeth Mayer*+

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Rhodes College
Trustee Award, Beloit College
Trustee Award, Kalamazoo College
Lincoln Scholarship, Knox College
Performing Arts Scholarship, Knox College
Rhodes Award, Rhodes College
Mark Twain Award, University of Missouri
Father Charles Martell Scholarship, St. Patrick Parish, K of C, Urbana Council
Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club Scholarship Recipient
Daughters of The American Revolution Award Recipient
American Legion Good Citizenship Award
Saint Thomas More Award Recipient
STM Departmental Award – English
STM Ambassador

Kathryn Grace McGrew*+

Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
James Scholar Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Salutatorian
Illinois State Scholar
STM Departmental Award - Music

Rebecca Mary Millage+

St. Matthew Parish

Attending Flagler College
Athletic Award, Flagler College
Academic Award, Roosevelt University
Academic Award, University of Evansville
Kiwanis Youth Recognition Award
ABO Scholar Athlete Female Award
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Jenna Christine Mills*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College
STM Ambassador

Ramona Ines Montez*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of ACES Achievement Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Multicultural Advocates in Nutrition Needs and Agriculture Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presidential Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Apprentice Program Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Young Scholars Program, College of ACES, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kiwanis Youth Recognition Award
SVC All-Academic Team

Julia Elizabeth Akers Morriss*+

Attending American University, Washington, DC
Dean's Scholarship
Illinois State Scholar
STM Departmental Award - Spanish

Kaleigh Anne Niccum*+

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ignatius Academic Excellence Scholarship, Marquette University
Honors Program, Marquette University
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
Vice Presidents' Scholarship, Saint Louis University
Presidential Finalist Scholar, Saint Louis University
Division of General Studies Honors Award, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Honors Program Chancellor's Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James Newton Matthews Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James Scholar Honor Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State Scholar
STM Ambassador

Min Kyoung Park*+

Attending Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
International Award, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College

Rachel Christine Parkhill*+

Attending University of Georgia
Redhawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University, Oxford Campus
IHSA Scholarship Achievement Award
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Kathleen Mary Plankenhorn*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Illinois State University
Redbird Academic Scholarship, Illinois State University
STM Ambassador

Robert Andrew Poynton V*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Western Illinois University
Residential Scholarship, Western Illinois University

Monica Diane Prichard*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Trustee Scholarship, Butler University
Presidential Scholarship, DePaul University
Redhawk Excellence Scholarship, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Dickinson Scholarship, University of Miami
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team

Meredith Howell Ramshaw

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Ringling College of Art and Design
STM Departmental Award - Technology

Garrett Taylor Rives*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Millikin University
College of Communications Scholarship, Butler University
Academic Merit Scholarship, Millikin University
College of Music Talent Award, Millikin University

Derek Michael Roth*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College Pathway Program to Illinois
Illinois State Scholar

Daniel Paul Ruedi*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Auburn University
FLW Outdoors Junior World 3rd Place Fishing Championship College Scholarship
American Legion Good Citizenship Award
STM Ambassador

Jamie Guinan Ryan*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Kent Gordon Schlorff*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College Pathway Program to Illinois

Robert Joseph Schlorff*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Matthew Douglas Semple*

St. Matthew Parish
United States Marine Corps

Trevor Scott Shoemaker*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College

Shelby Marie Simmering*+

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Western Illinois University
Father Charles Martell Scholarship, St. Patrick Parish, K of C, Urbana Council
STM Ambassador

Shannon Marie Skulborstad*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Athanasios Sofronis*+

Attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
Froberg Scholarship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Margarita Michele Solache*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College

Kaitlyn Sue Squire*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Reid William Stephenson*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Kentucky
STM Spirit of Giving Award
STM Ambassador

David George Strauser

Holy Cross Parish
Attending University of Pennsylvania
Athletic Scholarship, Truman State University
Academic Scholarship, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Athletic Scholarship, Minnesota State University, Mankato
STM Departmental Award – Physical Education
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Ian Matthew Stringer

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
STM Ambassador

Megan Kathleen Strom*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Illinois State University

Richard Sumitro*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College
Busey Bank Scholarship for Parkland College
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Nicholas Michael Sutton*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
James Scholar, College of LAS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois State Scholar

John William Tabb*+

Attending Clemson University Honors College
Out-of-state Academic Scholarship, Clemson University
Alumni Scholarship, Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team

Nicole Lydia Taylor*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College
Redbird Academic Scholarship, Illinois State University
Alumni Scholarship, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship, Marquette University
Olivet Nazarene University Scholarship, Olivet Nazarene University
Board of Trustees Scholarship, Parkland College
Cougar Pride Scholarship, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Illinois State Scholar

Ryan Ellis VanBuskirk

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College

Elena Terese Verbarg*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
STM Departmental Award - Art
STM Ambassador

John Daniel Vetter+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presidential Scholarship, Drake University
Alumni Scholarship, Illinois Wesleyan University
Coalition for Hemophilia B Scholarship
SVC All-Academic Team

Andrew John Walsh*+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SVC All-Academic Team

Rachel Leigh Weishar*

St. Matthew Parish
Attending Parkland College

Rachel Evelyn Wilhelm*

St. Patrick Parish, Tolono
Attending Parkland College

Dana Linden Williams*

St. Patrick Parish, Urbana
Attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Centennial Scholarship, Northern Illinois University
Cougar Pride Scholarship, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
STM Departmental Award - Art

Phillip Stefan Wozniak+

St. Matthew Parish
Attending the University of Dallas
Ignatius Scholarship, Marquette University
Marquette Honors College, Marquette University
Dean's Scholarship, Texas Christian University
University of Dallas Trustee Scholarship, University of Dallas
Illinois State Scholar
SVC All-Academic Team
STM Ambassador

Laura Diane Zasada*+

Holy Cross Parish
Attending DePauw University
Old Gold Honors Award, DePauw University
Monmouth College Achievement Award, Monmouth College
St. Vincent DePaul Scholarship, DePaul University
STM Departmental Award – Physical Education
STM Ambassador

Alexandra Marie Zielinski*

Holy Cross Parish
Attending Parkland College