February 2025 Students of the Month
Charity: #EllieStrong Forever Foundation
Olimpia Witek
Freshman
Art
The Art Department tabbed Olimpia Witek as the Freshman Student of the Month. Olimpia is a high honor roll student whose favorite classes include Drawing & Painting I, English I Honors, and Biology Honors. Her teachers appreciate how she consistently challenges herself to refine her technique. She completes assignments with skill and precision, capturing the essence of her subjects with remarkable accuracy, and is a supportive peer who encourages her classmates. A member of the girls’ golf program, Baking Club, and World Languages Club, she has submitted artwork to an early scholarship program and an art exhibition in Chicago. Olimpia’s goal is to pursue art and science and find a median of the two. She plays piano and violin, and has attended Polish School and participated in Polish folk dancing for many years.
Freshman
Art
The Art Department tabbed Olimpia Witek as the Freshman Student of the Month. Olimpia is a high honor roll student whose favorite classes include Drawing & Painting I, English I Honors, and Biology Honors. Her teachers appreciate how she consistently challenges herself to refine her technique. She completes assignments with skill and precision, capturing the essence of her subjects with remarkable accuracy, and is a supportive peer who encourages her classmates. A member of the girls’ golf program, Baking Club, and World Languages Club, she has submitted artwork to an early scholarship program and an art exhibition in Chicago. Olimpia’s goal is to pursue art and science and find a median of the two. She plays piano and violin, and has attended Polish School and participated in Polish folk dancing for many years.
Brady Collins
Sophomore
Physical Education
Brady Collins was selected as the Sophomore Student of the Month by the Physical Education Department. A high honor roll student, Brady most enjoys mathematics; he is enrolled in Integrated Math II this year. He is a member of the school’s football program and also enjoys playing intramural basketball. Brady shines in his Advanced Athletic Performance class and embodies the essence of a Lemont student-athlete. His diligent approach to training sets him apart, and his resilient nature allows him to overcome challenges with remarkable determination. He also features a positive attitude and tireless work ethic. His future goals include being admitted to a very good college. In his spare time, Brady umpires youth baseball and likes working out, hanging out with friends, and doing as much as he can to help the Lemont community.
Sophomore
Physical Education
Brady Collins was selected as the Sophomore Student of the Month by the Physical Education Department. A high honor roll student, Brady most enjoys mathematics; he is enrolled in Integrated Math II this year. He is a member of the school’s football program and also enjoys playing intramural basketball. Brady shines in his Advanced Athletic Performance class and embodies the essence of a Lemont student-athlete. His diligent approach to training sets him apart, and his resilient nature allows him to overcome challenges with remarkable determination. He also features a positive attitude and tireless work ethic. His future goals include being admitted to a very good college. In his spare time, Brady umpires youth baseball and likes working out, hanging out with friends, and doing as much as he can to help the Lemont community.
Olivia Blaszynski
Junior
Family & Consumer Sciences
The Family & Consumer Sciences Department named Olivia Blaszynski as the Junior Student of the Month. Olivia is a high honor roll student who has most enjoyed Family & Consumer Sciences courses, as well as American Sign Language I. She is a member of Student Council, World Languages Club, and the Baking Club, serves as a class officer, and is a recent National Technical Honor Society inductee. Olivia’s teachers applaud her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in her quest for knowledge. She consistently exceeds expectations and applies what she learns in a way that makes her a role model for her peers. Olivia plans to pursue a degree in elementary education. She holds a part-time job, has established businesses selling jewelry and “creepy” vintage dolls, and enjoys figure skating, baking, and crafting.
Junior
Family & Consumer Sciences
The Family & Consumer Sciences Department named Olivia Blaszynski as the Junior Student of the Month. Olivia is a high honor roll student who has most enjoyed Family & Consumer Sciences courses, as well as American Sign Language I. She is a member of Student Council, World Languages Club, and the Baking Club, serves as a class officer, and is a recent National Technical Honor Society inductee. Olivia’s teachers applaud her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in her quest for knowledge. She consistently exceeds expectations and applies what she learns in a way that makes her a role model for her peers. Olivia plans to pursue a degree in elementary education. She holds a part-time job, has established businesses selling jewelry and “creepy” vintage dolls, and enjoys figure skating, baking, and crafting.
Claire Young
Senior
World Languages
Claire Young was cited as the Senior Student of the Month by the World Languages Department. A high honor roll performer, Claire’s current favorite classes include Choir and Field Ecology. An IHSA State Qualifier in girls’ bowling, she is an Illinois State Scholar who has earned induction to the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Claire also is involved in Junior Achievement and the Spring Musical, and is a member of the school’s choir and her church’s bell choir. Hardworking and creative, she brings a genuine curiosity and high level of engagement to the classroom, and has grown tremendously in her use of Spanish through her four years. Claire hopes to own her own business in the future – specifically, a bookshop cafe and pinball arcade. She works part-time and enjoys reading, baking, and crocheting.
Senior
World Languages
Claire Young was cited as the Senior Student of the Month by the World Languages Department. A high honor roll performer, Claire’s current favorite classes include Choir and Field Ecology. An IHSA State Qualifier in girls’ bowling, she is an Illinois State Scholar who has earned induction to the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Claire also is involved in Junior Achievement and the Spring Musical, and is a member of the school’s choir and her church’s bell choir. Hardworking and creative, she brings a genuine curiosity and high level of engagement to the classroom, and has grown tremendously in her use of Spanish through her four years. Claire hopes to own her own business in the future – specifically, a bookshop cafe and pinball arcade. She works part-time and enjoys reading, baking, and crocheting.