Class of 2015
The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program is pleased to announce the Class of 2015, the second class to join the Program. These 26 Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars hail from 14 states as well as Shanghai, China. After a rigorous interview process that began with more than 700 talented applicants, these students were chosen for their excellence in academic accomplishment, moral character, leadership, and commitment to service—the four criteria that form the foundation for their transformative journey in The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program.
As Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars, they will receive four years of funding of $25,000 each year toward the cost of attending Notre Dame, and they also will receive four fully funded Summer Enrichment Experiences, designed to help them explore and develop their passions. This summer, each of our 26 scholars will complete an Outward Bound wilderness expedition for their Wilderness Leadership summer experience.
As Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars, they will receive four years of funding of $25,000 each year toward the cost of attending Notre Dame, and they also will receive four fully funded Summer Enrichment Experiences, designed to help them explore and develop their passions. This summer, each of our 26 scholars will complete an Outward Bound wilderness expedition for their Wilderness Leadership summer experience.
Mary Olivia Balmert
Hometown: San Diego, CA
School: Cathedral Catholic High School
Counselor: Katherine Valenzuela
As president of the Cathedral Catholic High School Science and Engineering Club, Olivia received a Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award and took fifth place in the CA Junior Engineering Technical Society competition. She presented her research in structural engineering at the CA Nobel Laureate Dinner after winning first place in the COSMOS program. She has worked for SeekTech, Inc. as a Marine Technology Society Summer Intern. At Cathedral Catholic, she founded the Pro-Life Club and was an Executive Ambassador in the Ambassadors for Christ Corps service organization. Olivia is looking forward to enrolling in the College of Science and becoming involved in the Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases at Notre Dame.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
School: Cathedral Catholic High School
Counselor: Katherine Valenzuela
As president of the Cathedral Catholic High School Science and Engineering Club, Olivia received a Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award and took fifth place in the CA Junior Engineering Technical Society competition. She presented her research in structural engineering at the CA Nobel Laureate Dinner after winning first place in the COSMOS program. She has worked for SeekTech, Inc. as a Marine Technology Society Summer Intern. At Cathedral Catholic, she founded the Pro-Life Club and was an Executive Ambassador in the Ambassadors for Christ Corps service organization. Olivia is looking forward to enrolling in the College of Science and becoming involved in the Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases at Notre Dame.
Michael Blume
Hometown: Allison Park, PA
School: Aquinas Academy
Counselor: Wendy Maglio
At Aquinas Academy, Mike wrote for the newspaper, served as treasurer in the student government, and was captain of the basketball, soccer, and lacrosse teams. He was named to the WPIAI All-District soccer team in 2010 and 2011. He performed in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's Shakespeare Competition and participated in a service trip to rebuild homes in Appalachia. He also has volunteered as an altar server at St. Paul's Cathedral for seven years. In college, he is looking forward to exploring the liberal arts, particularly the fields of English and Classics.
Hometown: Allison Park, PA
School: Aquinas Academy
Counselor: Wendy Maglio
At Aquinas Academy, Mike wrote for the newspaper, served as treasurer in the student government, and was captain of the basketball, soccer, and lacrosse teams. He was named to the WPIAI All-District soccer team in 2010 and 2011. He performed in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's Shakespeare Competition and participated in a service trip to rebuild homes in Appalachia. He also has volunteered as an altar server at St. Paul's Cathedral for seven years. In college, he is looking forward to exploring the liberal arts, particularly the fields of English and Classics.
Trevor Bonventre
Hometown: Novi, MI
School: University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Counselor: Holly Bennetts
At University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Trevor was a leader on the Christian Service Core Team and Kairos Retreat and co-led a mission trip to Guatemala, for which he organized fundraising for the Francisco Coll school and ultimately gathered $5,000 for supplies. He was named an All-State Academic for his accomplishments on the varsity baseball and soccer teams. At Notre Dame, Trevor wishes to develop his understanding of business ethics and social justice with a double major in business and theology.
Hometown: Novi, MI
School: University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Counselor: Holly Bennetts
At University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Trevor was a leader on the Christian Service Core Team and Kairos Retreat and co-led a mission trip to Guatemala, for which he organized fundraising for the Francisco Coll school and ultimately gathered $5,000 for supplies. He was named an All-State Academic for his accomplishments on the varsity baseball and soccer teams. At Notre Dame, Trevor wishes to develop his understanding of business ethics and social justice with a double major in business and theology.
Colleen Boyle
Hometown: Encinitas, CA
School: Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Counselor: Nicole Wyatt
Colleen was named the 2011 Valedictorian at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, where she was captain of the cross country team, set a school record in the triple jump, and wrote and acted in a musical. She has qualified for the Irish Dance World Championship, and she began a Science, Engineering, and Technology project for the Olivenhain Valley 4-H Club to encourage the study of these disciplines. At Notre Dame, Colleen plans to major in biology and take courses in creative writing and peace studies.
Hometown: Encinitas, CA
School: Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Counselor: Nicole Wyatt
Colleen was named the 2011 Valedictorian at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, where she was captain of the cross country team, set a school record in the triple jump, and wrote and acted in a musical. She has qualified for the Irish Dance World Championship, and she began a Science, Engineering, and Technology project for the Olivenhain Valley 4-H Club to encourage the study of these disciplines. At Notre Dame, Colleen plans to major in biology and take courses in creative writing and peace studies.
Kathleen Brennan
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
School: Our Lady of the Elms
Counselor: Mary Lou Griffin
Throughout her four years at Our Lady of the Elms, Katie led the student body as class representative, secretary, and ultimately, president. In these roles, she established a service and social partnership between her school and St. Ignatius High School. She coordinated a kickball tournament between three high schools to raise money to fight childhood cancer and was also the Kairos and Freshman Retreat Team Leader. She travelled to Belfast for a five-week service-learning program to study the peace process in Northern Ireland. Katie plans to further her interest in Irish Studies and Peace Studies at Notre Dame and also pursue the study of mathematics.
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
School: Our Lady of the Elms
Counselor: Mary Lou Griffin
Throughout her four years at Our Lady of the Elms, Katie led the student body as class representative, secretary, and ultimately, president. In these roles, she established a service and social partnership between her school and St. Ignatius High School. She coordinated a kickball tournament between three high schools to raise money to fight childhood cancer and was also the Kairos and Freshman Retreat Team Leader. She travelled to Belfast for a five-week service-learning program to study the peace process in Northern Ireland. Katie plans to further her interest in Irish Studies and Peace Studies at Notre Dame and also pursue the study of mathematics.
Alexander Caton
Hometown: Geneva, IL
School: Marmion Academy
Counselor: Daniel Thorpe
In his final year at Marmion Academy, Alex oversaw 404 cadets as the JROTC Battalion Commander and was co-director of "Christmas for the Troops", for which he collected more than 300 care packages and $5,000 to send to the 75th Cavalry Regiment in Afghanistan. Beginning in his sophomore year, he was a member of the Flannigan Rifle Exhibition Drill Team, which is ranked third in nation, and a guitarist in the Marmion-Rosary Jazz Ensemble. He also was a leader of the senior Kairos retreat. At Notre Dame, Alex is looking forward to majoring in political science, economics, or English and continuing to play guitar and classical piano.
Hometown: Geneva, IL
School: Marmion Academy
Counselor: Daniel Thorpe
In his final year at Marmion Academy, Alex oversaw 404 cadets as the JROTC Battalion Commander and was co-director of "Christmas for the Troops", for which he collected more than 300 care packages and $5,000 to send to the 75th Cavalry Regiment in Afghanistan. Beginning in his sophomore year, he was a member of the Flannigan Rifle Exhibition Drill Team, which is ranked third in nation, and a guitarist in the Marmion-Rosary Jazz Ensemble. He also was a leader of the senior Kairos retreat. At Notre Dame, Alex is looking forward to majoring in political science, economics, or English and continuing to play guitar and classical piano.
Daniel Courtney
Hometown: Williamsville, NY
School: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Counselor: Tracy Cotter
At St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Dan was the co-founder and organizer of St. Joe's Rocks! Annual Benefit Concerts. This ‘battle of the bands’ raised $5,000 from each show, for a Sudanese clinic in 2009 and a Haitian orphanage in 2010. He also applied his musical and leadership skills as trombonist and president of a jazz band and a singer in the liturgical music group, The Glory Beats. He was captain of the varsity cross country and track and field teams and was named to the All-Western New York First Team. Dan plans to study mathematics or engineering during his time at Notre Dame.
Hometown: Williamsville, NY
School: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Counselor: Tracy Cotter
At St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, Dan was the co-founder and organizer of St. Joe's Rocks! Annual Benefit Concerts. This ‘battle of the bands’ raised $5,000 from each show, for a Sudanese clinic in 2009 and a Haitian orphanage in 2010. He also applied his musical and leadership skills as trombonist and president of a jazz band and a singer in the liturgical music group, The Glory Beats. He was captain of the varsity cross country and track and field teams and was named to the All-Western New York First Team. Dan plans to study mathematics or engineering during his time at Notre Dame.
Caitlin Crommett
Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, CA
School: Tesoro High School
Counselor: Pamela Skiles
In 2009, Caitlin founded DreamCatchers, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting last wishes to hospice patients, and has started satellite clubs at several high schools. She received a California State Senate Commendation for her community service work. At Tesoro High School, she was an IMPACT Mentor to freshmen, a National Honor Society officer, and a player on the varsity basketball team. Caitlin is looking forward to studying business and Film, Television, and Theater at Notre Dame.
Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, CA
School: Tesoro High School
Counselor: Pamela Skiles
In 2009, Caitlin founded DreamCatchers, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting last wishes to hospice patients, and has started satellite clubs at several high schools. She received a California State Senate Commendation for her community service work. At Tesoro High School, she was an IMPACT Mentor to freshmen, a National Honor Society officer, and a player on the varsity basketball team. Caitlin is looking forward to studying business and Film, Television, and Theater at Notre Dame.
Matthew Devine
Hometown: Loveland, OH
School: Saint Xavier High School
Counselor: Daniel Funk
At Saint Xavier High School, Matt was president of the National Honor Society and the Marine Biology Club. He was a Senior Leader for the St. Xavier Admissions Core and a Kairos Retreat Rector. He also tutored inner city middle school students in language and mathematics and sang in the national award-winning choral group Something Blue. At Notre Dame, Matt is interested in taking courses in pre-medicine, Film, Television and Theatre, international development and peace studies.
Hometown: Loveland, OH
School: Saint Xavier High School
Counselor: Daniel Funk
At Saint Xavier High School, Matt was president of the National Honor Society and the Marine Biology Club. He was a Senior Leader for the St. Xavier Admissions Core and a Kairos Retreat Rector. He also tutored inner city middle school students in language and mathematics and sang in the national award-winning choral group Something Blue. At Notre Dame, Matt is interested in taking courses in pre-medicine, Film, Television and Theatre, international development and peace studies.
Kristina Flathers
Hometown: Pacific Grove, CA
School: Santa Catalina School
Councelor: Marlena Norman
Through her four years at Santa Catalina School, Kristina was elected to several positions in student government, tutored classmates in math, played varsity tennis -- for which she was named Captain and MVP -- and starred in school productions such as "Hello, Dolly!" and "Singin' in the Rain". She also headed the United Nations Association/Model UN, leading efforts to start a micro-lending fund for female entrepreneurs in developing countries. At Notre Dame, Kristina is looking forward to pursuing her interest in pre-medicine as well as economics and political science.
Hometown: Pacific Grove, CA
School: Santa Catalina School
Councelor: Marlena Norman
Through her four years at Santa Catalina School, Kristina was elected to several positions in student government, tutored classmates in math, played varsity tennis -- for which she was named Captain and MVP -- and starred in school productions such as "Hello, Dolly!" and "Singin' in the Rain". She also headed the United Nations Association/Model UN, leading efforts to start a micro-lending fund for female entrepreneurs in developing countries. At Notre Dame, Kristina is looking forward to pursuing her interest in pre-medicine as well as economics and political science.
Matthew Garcia
Hometown: Levittown, NY
School: Division Avenue Senior High School
Counselor: Lynn Castellano
At Division Avenue High School, Matt was president of Student Council and a varsity tennis player. He brought these experiences together by organizing a faculty-student tennis tournament to raise funds for the community. He was also president of Science Olympiad and led his team to win the first state medal for his school. He has played on eight different sports teams and served as a student liaison to the Board of Education in his town. At Notre Dame, Matt plans to enroll in the School of Architecture and to take courses in history and several foreign languages.
Hometown: Levittown, NY
School: Division Avenue Senior High School
Counselor: Lynn Castellano
At Division Avenue High School, Matt was president of Student Council and a varsity tennis player. He brought these experiences together by organizing a faculty-student tennis tournament to raise funds for the community. He was also president of Science Olympiad and led his team to win the first state medal for his school. He has played on eight different sports teams and served as a student liaison to the Board of Education in his town. At Notre Dame, Matt plans to enroll in the School of Architecture and to take courses in history and several foreign languages.
Julie Gattenio
Hometown: Poway, CA
School: Poway High School
Counselor: Lauren Whitfield
At Poway High School, Julie was a four-year student ambassador on the FIRST Robotics Team Spyder 1622 and was president her senior year. She interned in the Emergency Department of Palomar Hospital for a year, and was a Core Team leader for St. Michael's Youth Ministry. She also was captain of the varsity cross country team and a member of the San Diego CIF All-Academic Team. At Notre Dame, Julie plans to enroll in the Arts and Letters Pre-Professional program to combine her interest in studying medicine and Spanish.
Hometown: Poway, CA
School: Poway High School
Counselor: Lauren Whitfield
At Poway High School, Julie was a four-year student ambassador on the FIRST Robotics Team Spyder 1622 and was president her senior year. She interned in the Emergency Department of Palomar Hospital for a year, and was a Core Team leader for St. Michael's Youth Ministry. She also was captain of the varsity cross country team and a member of the San Diego CIF All-Academic Team. At Notre Dame, Julie plans to enroll in the Arts and Letters Pre-Professional program to combine her interest in studying medicine and Spanish.
Therese Germain
Hometown: Weston, FL
School: Cypress Bay High School
Counselor: Tina Balestrieri
As president of the South Florida Leo Club, Therese collected $13,000 and 100 pounds of prescription eyeglasses for a medical mission in the Philippines. She is the author of two published books, The Funny Bunch and Rape is Real, and the coach of a youth track team, Junior Striders. At Cypress Bay High School, she co-founded the African American Club and was a four-year varsity letter winner and senior captain of the track and field team. At Notre Dame, Therese is looking forward to studying pre-law, history, economics, and peace studies.
Hometown: Weston, FL
School: Cypress Bay High School
Counselor: Tina Balestrieri
As president of the South Florida Leo Club, Therese collected $13,000 and 100 pounds of prescription eyeglasses for a medical mission in the Philippines. She is the author of two published books, The Funny Bunch and Rape is Real, and the coach of a youth track team, Junior Striders. At Cypress Bay High School, she co-founded the African American Club and was a four-year varsity letter winner and senior captain of the track and field team. At Notre Dame, Therese is looking forward to studying pre-law, history, economics, and peace studies.
Christina Gutierrez
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
School: Cretin Derham Hall
Counselor: Joan O'Connell
At Cretin Derham Hall, Christina was president of the "Green Team" environmental club and Student Council co-president. She also competed on the swim and lacrosse teams throughout her four years in high school. For the past two years, she volunteered weekly at La Conexion Latino community center, preparing food and helping to edit, translate and sell a fund-raising cookbook. She also raised $2,500 for cancer research through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Christina plans to further her study of languages, public health, and sustainability at Notre Dame.
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
School: Cretin Derham Hall
Counselor: Joan O'Connell
At Cretin Derham Hall, Christina was president of the "Green Team" environmental club and Student Council co-president. She also competed on the swim and lacrosse teams throughout her four years in high school. For the past two years, she volunteered weekly at La Conexion Latino community center, preparing food and helping to edit, translate and sell a fund-raising cookbook. She also raised $2,500 for cancer research through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Christina plans to further her study of languages, public health, and sustainability at Notre Dame.
Yue Huang
Hometown: Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
School: Shanghai Foreign Language School
As vice president of Jue Qun Charity Foundation of Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple, Yue organized two trips to the Shanghai Expo for blind and orphaned students. He raised RMB 4.13 million Yuan (more than $635,000) for the Dickey Orphanage and the School for the Blind in Tibet and set up special funds with this money, which was used to purchase 50 Braille typewriters. He was captain of the Shanghai Foreign Language School's movie society and was named "Love Ambassador" to further the mission of his school. Yue plans to study sociology, management, Irish, and Film, Television, and Theatre during his time at Notre Dame.
Hometown: Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
School: Shanghai Foreign Language School
As vice president of Jue Qun Charity Foundation of Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple, Yue organized two trips to the Shanghai Expo for blind and orphaned students. He raised RMB 4.13 million Yuan (more than $635,000) for the Dickey Orphanage and the School for the Blind in Tibet and set up special funds with this money, which was used to purchase 50 Braille typewriters. He was captain of the Shanghai Foreign Language School's movie society and was named "Love Ambassador" to further the mission of his school. Yue plans to study sociology, management, Irish, and Film, Television, and Theatre during his time at Notre Dame.
Daniel Kerekes
Hometown: Barrington, IL
School: Barrington Community High School
Counselor: Ray Piagentini
Danny developed and coordinated fundraising efforts for the Brother’s Keeper Club, which collects funds and donations for the Crow Creek Reservation. For two years, he was part of the leadership team for Snowflake, a drug and alcohol awareness day at area middle schools, and in 2011, trained volunteers and evaluated applications for leadership positions. He also served as treasurer for student government and played on the varsity lacrosse team at Barrington High School. At Notre Dame, Danny is interested in studying chemical engineering, pre-medicine and business.
Hometown: Barrington, IL
School: Barrington Community High School
Counselor: Ray Piagentini
Danny developed and coordinated fundraising efforts for the Brother’s Keeper Club, which collects funds and donations for the Crow Creek Reservation. For two years, he was part of the leadership team for Snowflake, a drug and alcohol awareness day at area middle schools, and in 2011, trained volunteers and evaluated applications for leadership positions. He also served as treasurer for student government and played on the varsity lacrosse team at Barrington High School. At Notre Dame, Danny is interested in studying chemical engineering, pre-medicine and business.
Erich Kerekes
Hometown: Barrington, IL
School: Barrington Community High School
Counselor: Ray Piagentini
During his senior year at Barrington High School, Erich led the 80-member Student Council as president and played on the varsity lacrosse team. He also was active in Code Red, a school and community improvement group, and served on the Executive Board of The Brother's Keeper Club and on the Snowflake Leadership Team. At Notre Dame, Erich is looking forward to studying business or science.
Hometown: Barrington, IL
School: Barrington Community High School
Counselor: Ray Piagentini
During his senior year at Barrington High School, Erich led the 80-member Student Council as president and played on the varsity lacrosse team. He also was active in Code Red, a school and community improvement group, and served on the Executive Board of The Brother's Keeper Club and on the Snowflake Leadership Team. At Notre Dame, Erich is looking forward to studying business or science.
Paul Luczak
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL
School: Glenbard West
Counselor: Mike Neberz
While at Glenbard West, Paul served his high school as president of Student Council and treasurer of National Honor Society. He met with the superintendent to discuss district issues as a nominated member of the Glenbard Leadership Council. Inspired by his participation in the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Organization, he led the creation of an eighth grade leadership conference. He has played soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis and tutored students on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Paul plans to enroll in College of Business but also hopes to minor in journalism or another writing-intensive field.
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL
School: Glenbard West
Counselor: Mike Neberz
While at Glenbard West, Paul served his high school as president of Student Council and treasurer of National Honor Society. He met with the superintendent to discuss district issues as a nominated member of the Glenbard Leadership Council. Inspired by his participation in the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Organization, he led the creation of an eighth grade leadership conference. He has played soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis and tutored students on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Paul plans to enroll in College of Business but also hopes to minor in journalism or another writing-intensive field.
Kathryn McElligott
Hometown: New Berlin, WI
School: Brookfield Academy
Counselor: Sharon Koenings
Katie attended Brookfield Academy as a Five Star Merit Scholar, and she has led her peers as president of the Economics Club and captain of the dance and varsity tennis teams. She spent the summer before her senior year interning for Senator Herb Kohl. Katie was also active in the Summit Educational Association as a tutor and mentor for inner city youth. At Notre Dame, she is interested in business and mathematics as well as the Philosophy, Politics and Economics minor.
Hometown: New Berlin, WI
School: Brookfield Academy
Counselor: Sharon Koenings
Katie attended Brookfield Academy as a Five Star Merit Scholar, and she has led her peers as president of the Economics Club and captain of the dance and varsity tennis teams. She spent the summer before her senior year interning for Senator Herb Kohl. Katie was also active in the Summit Educational Association as a tutor and mentor for inner city youth. At Notre Dame, she is interested in business and mathematics as well as the Philosophy, Politics and Economics minor.
Rebecca Noble
Hometown: Needham, MA
School: Needham High School
Counselor: Mary Jane Walker
At Needham High School, Rebecca was recognized for her academic accomplishments with a Harvard Book Award and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Award. She was active in student government, serving as class treasurer for three years, a member of the finance committee, and one of the developers of the student council website. She played varsity field hockey and led her team as captain her senior year. She also played the flute in the Symphonic Band and at her home parish. She interned in the Supko cancer research pharmacology lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and worked as an aide at the Charles River Center for intellectually and physically disabled students. At Notre Dame, Rebecca is considering majoring in biology and preparing for pre-medicine.
Hometown: Needham, MA
School: Needham High School
Counselor: Mary Jane Walker
At Needham High School, Rebecca was recognized for her academic accomplishments with a Harvard Book Award and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Award. She was active in student government, serving as class treasurer for three years, a member of the finance committee, and one of the developers of the student council website. She played varsity field hockey and led her team as captain her senior year. She also played the flute in the Symphonic Band and at her home parish. She interned in the Supko cancer research pharmacology lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and worked as an aide at the Charles River Center for intellectually and physically disabled students. At Notre Dame, Rebecca is considering majoring in biology and preparing for pre-medicine.
Kwame Nuako
Hometown: Martin, TN
School: University School of Jackson
Counselor: Rebecca Lilienstern
While at the University School of Jackson, Kwame was a member of the 2008 and 2010 West Tennessee Region All-Star Cast for the Tennessee Secondary School Theatre Association and the 2010 Jackson area FIRST Robotics Team that won the St. Louis regional competition. He was elected president of the Student Government Association and is a three-year letterman on the track and field team. He also volunteered at a local retirement home and tutored at the YMCA. At Notre Dame, Kwame is looking forward to taking courses in chemistry, biochemistry, poverty studies and public policy.
Hometown: Martin, TN
School: University School of Jackson
Counselor: Rebecca Lilienstern
While at the University School of Jackson, Kwame was a member of the 2008 and 2010 West Tennessee Region All-Star Cast for the Tennessee Secondary School Theatre Association and the 2010 Jackson area FIRST Robotics Team that won the St. Louis regional competition. He was elected president of the Student Government Association and is a three-year letterman on the track and field team. He also volunteered at a local retirement home and tutored at the YMCA. At Notre Dame, Kwame is looking forward to taking courses in chemistry, biochemistry, poverty studies and public policy.
Sarah Owens
Hometown: Pearl River, NY
School: Academy of the Holy Angels
Counselor: Barbara Fallon
At the Academy of the Holy Angels, Sarah founded the Habitat of Humanity club, in which more than a fifth of the student body became involved. She earned a Girl Scout Gold Award for her organization of ‘senior olympics' and a health fair at Sunrise Senior Living. Sarah is a four-year varsity letter fencer, a stage manager, and a judge and steering committee member for Youth Court, a program that tries juvenile respondents in a court of their peers. At Notre Dame, Sarah plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering and develop her interest in pre-medicine, neuroscience, and biology.
Hometown: Pearl River, NY
School: Academy of the Holy Angels
Counselor: Barbara Fallon
At the Academy of the Holy Angels, Sarah founded the Habitat of Humanity club, in which more than a fifth of the student body became involved. She earned a Girl Scout Gold Award for her organization of ‘senior olympics' and a health fair at Sunrise Senior Living. Sarah is a four-year varsity letter fencer, a stage manager, and a judge and steering committee member for Youth Court, a program that tries juvenile respondents in a court of their peers. At Notre Dame, Sarah plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering and develop her interest in pre-medicine, neuroscience, and biology.
Patrick Roemer
Hometown: Dulles, VA
School: American Embassy School
Counselor: Oren Ridenour
While at the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, Pat volunteered at Mother Teresa's orphanage and was the head umpire for the New Delhi Little League. He is a four-year letterman in track and field and was selected to be captain for two years. He was also the goalkeeper for the varsity soccer team. At Notre Dame, Pat is looking forward to pursuing his interests in political science, international relations, and education.
Hometown: Dulles, VA
School: American Embassy School
Counselor: Oren Ridenour
While at the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, Pat volunteered at Mother Teresa's orphanage and was the head umpire for the New Delhi Little League. He is a four-year letterman in track and field and was selected to be captain for two years. He was also the goalkeeper for the varsity soccer team. At Notre Dame, Pat is looking forward to pursuing his interests in political science, international relations, and education.
Nicole Sganga
Hometown: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
School: Cold Spring Harbor High School
Counselor: MaryJo Hannity
At Cold Spring Harbor High School, Nicole is president and co-founder of the H.O.P.E. Committee, a non-profit organization that has raised money to support education in Latin America. She is a four-year state champion finalist in debate and has led her team as captain. She was a first seat percussionist in four school bands and performed in twelve school productions. She was sponsored by Stony Brook University to work as a dental assistant on a mission trip to the Lakota Indian Reservation. Nicole plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, and is considering a major in Political Science and Film, Television, and Theatre at Notre Dame.
Hometown: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
School: Cold Spring Harbor High School
Counselor: MaryJo Hannity
At Cold Spring Harbor High School, Nicole is president and co-founder of the H.O.P.E. Committee, a non-profit organization that has raised money to support education in Latin America. She is a four-year state champion finalist in debate and has led her team as captain. She was a first seat percussionist in four school bands and performed in twelve school productions. She was sponsored by Stony Brook University to work as a dental assistant on a mission trip to the Lakota Indian Reservation. Nicole plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, and is considering a major in Political Science and Film, Television, and Theatre at Notre Dame.
Farrell Sheehan
Hometown: Rockville, MD
School: St. Anselm's Abbey School
Counselor: Hal Deluca
Farrell is the founder and leader of the peace project, Teen Ambassadors Against Health Disparities, and spoke to the Maryland State Senate about this issue. He worked as an assistant head coach of his neighborhood swim team and is a four-year letterman on varsity baseball and cross country teams at St. Anselm's Abbey School. He also manages a personal stock fund and received his school's Faculty Award for Academic Performance and Commitment to Learning. At Notre Dame, Farrell is interested in pre-medicine, finance, and Latin American studies.
Hometown: Rockville, MD
School: St. Anselm's Abbey School
Counselor: Hal Deluca
Farrell is the founder and leader of the peace project, Teen Ambassadors Against Health Disparities, and spoke to the Maryland State Senate about this issue. He worked as an assistant head coach of his neighborhood swim team and is a four-year letterman on varsity baseball and cross country teams at St. Anselm's Abbey School. He also manages a personal stock fund and received his school's Faculty Award for Academic Performance and Commitment to Learning. At Notre Dame, Farrell is interested in pre-medicine, finance, and Latin American studies.
Andrew Weiler
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
School: Totino Grace High School
Counselor: Julie Jackson and Cheri Broadhead
While at Totino Grace High School, Andrew worked to raise awareness and funds for a mission trip to San Lucas Tolliman, Guatemala through the education-oriented non-profit organization Common Hope. He used this experience in his senior capstone project, a study of the purpose of mission trips and poverty in Guatemala. He helped to plan and lead school liturgies, was active in Lasallian Youth, assisted freshmen as a Link Crew Leader, and led his varsity basketball team as captain. During his time at Notre Dame, Andrew plans to pursue his interests in economics, theology, and international development studies.
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
School: Totino Grace High School
Counselor: Julie Jackson and Cheri Broadhead
While at Totino Grace High School, Andrew worked to raise awareness and funds for a mission trip to San Lucas Tolliman, Guatemala through the education-oriented non-profit organization Common Hope. He used this experience in his senior capstone project, a study of the purpose of mission trips and poverty in Guatemala. He helped to plan and lead school liturgies, was active in Lasallian Youth, assisted freshmen as a Link Crew Leader, and led his varsity basketball team as captain. During his time at Notre Dame, Andrew plans to pursue his interests in economics, theology, and international development studies.
