November 2025 Students of the Month

Taylor Thorsness
Freshman
Science
The Science Department tabbed Taylor Thorsness as the Freshman Student of the Month. Taylor’s favorite class is Integrated Math II Honors, though she is looking forward to taking Physics in the future. Her teachers note she quickly stands out in class because she willingly leads by example. Her work ethic, friendly nature, and communication skills are truly an asset in the classroom. Taylor already has involved herself in the Student Council and Leo Club, and plans on joining the girls’ track and field team this spring. She also takes flight lessons for gliding, and in the future, plans to major in aviation at a top college or university, with hopes of becoming an airline pilot. In her free time, Taylor enjoys babysitting, running, reading, and hanging out with friends.

Charlie Brandt
Sophomore
Business
Charlie Brandt was selected as the Sophomore Student of the Month by the Business Department. Charlie is a high honor roll student who lists Physical Education, Integrated Math II Honors, and AP World History as his favorite courses. He is a member of the Investment Club and part of the school’s baseball program. Charlie’s teachers applaud his positive attitude towards class and appreciate that his work is consistently excellent and on time. He has become active in the Business Education program, having already enrolled in several classes. Charlie actively engages in classroom activities and assists peers if they are in need of assistance. In the future, he hopes to attend a good college. He enjoys basketball, as well as playing sports and games with friends and family.

Edvin Morochin
Junior
Mathematics
The Mathematics Department named Edvin Morochin as the Junior Student of the Month. A high honor roll performer, Edvin most enjoys AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, and his band classes. Teachers describe him as a thoughtful student with a bright light and positive personality. A Mathletes state qualifier and member of both the Marching Band and boys’ tennis team, Edvin has earned induction to the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. He interned at Northwestern Medicine’s St. George Cancer Institute and is part of the Grosvenor Discovery Program. Edvin plans to pursue a pre-med track with hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. He works part-time and enjoys video games, walks with his dog, and hanging out with friends.

Lily Crowther
Senior
Music
Lily Crowther was cited as the Senior Student of the Month by the Music Department. Lily is a high honor roll student whose favorite classes have included Calculus, Physics, Business Leadership, and her band courses. Her teachers say she demonstrates a high level of commitment and is a strong leader. Lily is a member of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Honors Symphonic Band, and is a talented musician who plays the string bass, electric bass, and keyboards. She is an Illinois Music Education Association All-District performer, served as a section leader in the Marching Band this year, and is a four-year First Chair in the string bass in the Honors Symphonic Band. Lily also is a Tri-M Music Honor Society inductee and a member of the Science Club. She plans on pursuing music education in college and hopes to become a music teacher. Lily is a lifeguard at the Lemont Park District and enjoys working out and walking her dogs.