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Academic Honors Day
Academic Honors Day
At Holy Family Catholic High School, Academic Honors Day highlights what families value most in a Catholic college preparatory high school education: strong academic performance paired with meaningful, student-driven learning.
Students are recognized not only for outstanding GPA and achievement across a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, but also for their deep engagement in specific areas of interest through our Departmental Awards. These honors celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional curiosity, initiative, and passion in disciplines such as science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts.
This unique balance—high academic standards alongside personalized growth—reflects our commitment to developing the whole student. Each learner is known, supported, and challenged to pursue excellence both broadly and deeply.
The following students received department awards:
| First Name Last Name | Department | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Jaime Meyer | Int. Students | Int. Student |
| Alejandra Mora | Int. Students | Int. Student |
| Sofía Fernández | Int. Students | Int. Student |
| Beatriz Merino | Int. Students | Int. Student |
| Hugo López | Int. Students | Int. Student |
| Layla Sandquist | Health/PE | Health Award |
| Alex Graff | Health/PE | PE Award |
| Billy Omweri | Health/PE | PE Award |
| Cooper Strezo | Health/PE | PE Award |
| Addie Yanta | Health/PE | PE Award |
| Meg Hamilton | Band | Superior Trumpet Solo |
| Liam Casey | Band | Superior Trombone Solo |
| Alma Grothe | Art | Artist of the Year 10th |
| Megan Fette | Art | Artist of the Year 10th |
| Adeline Deprey | Art | Artist of the Year 9th |
| Noah Worrell | Art | Artist of the Year 12th |
| Izabella AlAhmar | Technology | Design |
| Kendall Herrmann | Math | Exponential |
| Carson Wright | Math | Exponential |
| Geno Ward | Math | Exponential |
| Joey Weyandt | Math | Exponential |
| Kathryn Seck | Math | Exponential |
| Emelyn Svenby | Math | Exponential |
| Will Harkness | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Lydia Joseph | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Ella Olson | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Maleah Loots | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Josie Miklethun | Math | Exponential |
| Catherine Beach | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Peyton Hillesheim | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Lydia Katz | Math | Exponential |
| Lexi Pederson | Math | Outstanding Mathematician |
| Elena Lehrke | Social Studies | AP Human Geography |
| Ellie Struck | Social Studies | World History |
| Lydia Katz | Social Studies | US History |
| Hayden Nichols | Social Studies | AP Government |
| Reagan Krautkremer | Social Studies | Economics |
| Miles Nelson | Social Studies | AP Human Geography |
| Matthew Christie | Social Studies | Government |
| Henry Priebe | Social Studies | Honors World History |
| Levi Skinner | Social Studies | APUSH |
| Evelyn McGinnis | Social Studies | Psychology |
| Lillian Dauwalter | Social Studies | Sociology |
| Miya Ngwana | English | AP Literature |
| Taryn Richter | English | AP Literature |
| Brady Tucker | English | Creative Writing |
| Hayden Nichols | English | Creative Writing |
| Kallin McColm | English | Speech |
| Elise Riley | English | College Writing |
| William Otteson | World Languages | Advanced Culture |
| Campbell Hohn | World Languages | Advanced Culture |
| Grace Anseth | World Languages | Spanish 4 |
| Kayla Swartout | World Languages | Spanish 4 |
| John Mackey | World Languages | AP Italian |
| Makyla Miller | World Languages | AP Italian |
| Anthony Patyk | World Languages | Latin III/IV |
| William Youngstrom | World Languages | Latin III/IV |
| Grace Anseth | Science | Science Medal |
| Caitlin Miller | Science | Science Medal |
| Ella Nonweiler | Science | Science Medal |
| Adam Sinon | Science | Science Medal |
| Isabella Bresnan | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Logan Clough | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Addison Cowan | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Lillian Dauwalter | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Lillian Defauw | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Evonne Domyahn | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Owen Goehring | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Cecilia Jones | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Chloe Kendall | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Ruby Lenk | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Maleah Loots | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Evelyn McGinnis | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Miya Ngwana | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Anthony Patyk | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Meg Pinnock | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Kayla Quandt | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Elise Riley | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Natalie Rizkalla | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Kateryna Sander | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Zachary Sevcik | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| William Skinner | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Madison Stohlmeyer | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Brady Tucker | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| William Youngstrom | Science | Science Mug & Medal |
| Kayla Swartout | Admissions | SuperStar |
| Will Otteson | Admissions | SuperStar |
| Tommy Miller | Admissions | First Impression |
| Will Burmeister | Admissions | First Impression |
| Lucy Sandquist | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Conor Lloyd | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Reagan Krautkramer | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Will Burmeister | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Owen Cook | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Jaylen Juras | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Lucy Riegert | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Elise Riley | Theology | Faith Seeking Understanding |
| Taryn Richter | Theology | Faith in Action Award |
| Addie Yanta | Theology | Faith in Action Award |
| Leo Klein | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Bronze) |
| Ava Dominguez | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Bronze) |
| Violet Pricco | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Bronze) |
| Liam Casey | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Silver) |
| Jack Betts | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Gold) |
| Rachel Betts | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Gold) |
| Aevaleen Hesse | Service Award | Holy Family Service Award (Gold) |
| Evonne Domyahn | Media | Legends Award |
| Violet Pricco | Media | MVP Award |
| Wyatt Andreotti | Media | MVP Award |
| Nicholas Marrazzo | Media | MVP Award |
| Sophia Vickman | Media | MVP Award |
| Ava Dominguez | Media | MVP Award |
| Charlie Ripple | Media | Rising Star Award |
| Madeline McCalley | Media | Rising Star Award |
| Margaret Moore | Media | Rising Star Award |
Please view the program for a listing of individuals receiving 3.5 GPA certificates, letters, pins, and cords, as well as National Academic Honors.
For families exploring private high school options, Academic Honors Day offers a clear example of how Holy Family Catholic High School prepares students for college, career, and lifelong success, while valuing their individual talents and desires to be lifelong learners.
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