Thank you to Susan Janes, Sue Lein, Lisa Traut, Jessica Torres-Proctor, Angela Inzerra, Jonathan Lauff, and Jason Verdin for their contributions to the Senior Honors Virtual Celebration. All honoree certificates will be included in graduation boxes that will be delivered to your home the week of June 8th.
National AnthemPlease join Eirene Stavropoulos from the Class of 2020 to honor our country as she sings the National Anthem.
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Alma Mater
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The Neuqua Valley Alma Mater performed by members of the Varsity Chamber Singers. Words and music by Jay Kellner.
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Introduction and Welcome - Dr. Lance Fuhrer
Thank you to Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction Melissa Wilson for her leadership with this program.
Academic Achievement Recognition
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Perfect SAT |
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We would like to congratulate the following students on achieving a perfect ACT score of 36:
Raghav Anand
Tyler Chen Anushka Gupta Jake Klimek Jonathan Li Jessica Mann Brendan McCluskey Kiana Mohammadian Courtney Redey |
We would like to congratulate the following student on achieving a perfect SAT score of 1600 points:
Dhyan Patel
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US Presidential Scholars
Eight Neuqua Valley seniors have been named candidates for the 2020 Presidential Scholars Program through the U.S. Department of Education. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects honored scholars annually based on academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. To be nominated a Scholar is a great honor. We would like to congratulate the US Presidential Scholars:
Tyler Chen
Anushka Gupta
Arneet Gurtatta
Jessica Mann
Kiana Mohammadian
Dhyan Patel
Courtney Redey
Rushil Vellala
Anushka Gupta
Arneet Gurtatta
Jessica Mann
Kiana Mohammadian
Dhyan Patel
Courtney Redey
Rushil Vellala
National Merit Scholar Finalists
The National Merit Scholars program honors high achievement based on the PSAT/NMSQT test score taken junior year, their high school academic record, and an additional SAT verification test score. Scholar recipients are in the top five percent of approximately 1.5 million test takers annually. Congratulations to the following students:
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Raghav Anand
Dharma Ayer Cecilia Chen Rishi Chiratanagandla Sanjana Gangadharan Sahana Gopalan Devan Grover Anushka Gupta Amulya Jasti Lydia Jun Seung Kim Katherine Kingsbury Jake Klimek Grace Lee |
Jonathan Li
Nicole Lies Jessica Mann Brendan McCluskey Jared Moye Ritika Nair Arya Nalluri Sakshi Rane Courtney Redey Camryn Rodrigues Hope Seidman Sahej Sharma Muskan Sidhu Carolyn Zeng |
National Merit Scholarship Recipients
Every National Merit Scholar Finalist competes for these $2500 scholarships, which are awarded on a state-representational basis. Congratulations to the following students:
Muskan Sidhu
Jessica Mann
Brendan McCluskey
Jonathan Li
Arya Nalluri
Jessica Mann
Brendan McCluskey
Jonathan Li
Arya Nalluri
National Hispanic Scholars
The College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program identifies academically outstanding Hispanic / Latino high school students that scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test takers and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of junior year. We would like to congratulate the following students:
Ethan Ramirez
Victoria Rosa
Gabriel Scharosch
Diego Villalpando Clavellina
Victoria Rosa
Gabriel Scharosch
Diego Villalpando Clavellina
Latin Scholars
This next honor recognizes three categories of high-achieving students using the Latin Honor system:
Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.0 to 4.19.
Magna Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.2 to 4.49.
Summa Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.5 and above.
Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.0 to 4.19.
Magna Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.2 to 4.49.
Summa Cum Laude designates students with a 7th semester cumulative GPA of 4.5 and above.
Congratulations to our 257 Latin Scholars !
Indian Prairie Scholars
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Congratulations to our Indian Prairie Scholars who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 and higher over seven semesters of high school at Neuqua Valley. These students were also honored this Spring during our Virtual Indian Prairie Scholars Induction.
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Illinois State Scholars
This Illinois State Scholar program recognizes the top 10% of outstanding seniors throughout the state of Illinois for their academic achievement. Congratulations, Illinois State Scholars, on this impressive accomplishment.
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by Indian Prairie School District and the State of Illinois in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Congratulations to the following students:
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Abood Armouti
Claudia Avalos - Ortega Valerija Biskis Renata Burgos Michela Cadarso Cecilia Chen Tyler Chen* Steven Coscino Anuhya Dayal Julia Di Marco Anvi Divekar Ashley Duncan Lillian Feehan Kimmia Fotovat Shashank Gaddamanagu Samuel Garabedian Skylar Getty Samantha Gillham Arneet Gurtatta Michaela Hassler Lydia Jun Esha Kashaboina |
Eshita Kashaboina
Saniyah Khan Manaal Khurra Seung Gi Kim Rahul Koul William Mcelroy Lehman, Jr. Jonathan Li* Ethan Lockwood Karina Lukosius Jessica Mann Jordan McCarthy Branden McCluskey Dayton Melaniphy Yasmine Meziani Divya Mittal Rebekah Miyamoto Kiana Mohammadian Athulith Nemchal Emma Nolten Nivedita Pai Shreya Patel Nivita Patri |
Austin Poothavelil
Angela Power* Neil Prabhu Akshya Ramakrishnan Ethan Ramirez Courtney Redey Sharma Sahej Shirin Sanjay Hope Seidman Anushka Sharma Emma Sherwin Muskan Sidhu Paulina Sierka Katreena Subramanian Stephanie Patterson* Audrey Su Jose Vazquez Rushil Vellala Shaleen Vohra Alyssa Votava Carolyn Zeng Gerald Jialei Zhu *Earned the Seal in more than one language |
Neuqua Honors
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The Neuqua Honors were established to recognize the outstanding contributions students make to our school through their attitude, spirit, effort, and development. The Neuqua Honors captures what is honorable about a student, but often cannot be measured by a grade point average. We are pleased to congratulate seniors who earned a Neuqua Honor this year.
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Foreign Exchange Student Recognition
Neuqua Valley High School was fortunate to have two students from other countries spend the school year on campus as part of an exchange program. We are proud to to acknowledge these students:
Caterina Rubino (Italy)
Pitchayapa Sudto (Thailand)
Pitchayapa Sudto (Thailand)
Military Awards
The Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
This award is presented to one male and female student who displays athletic excellence, leadership, and citizenship, based on recommendations from the Neuqua Valley coaching staff. Congratulations to the following students:
Maxine Parkinson
Patrick Hoffmann
Patrick Hoffmann
The Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
This award is presented to one male and female student who is recognized as an academic scholar, a leader among his/her peers, and as an outstanding citizen. Congratulations to the following students:
Gabriel Scharosch
Ella Lavacchi
Ella Lavacchi
The Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Band Excellence
This award is presented to top band performers who display strong citizenship, leadership, and musical excellence. Congratulations to the following students:
Ila Gupta
Jake Klimek
Jake Klimek
Local Awards and Scholarships
American Legion Award, Naperville Post #43
These awards are based on courage, honor, patriotism, scholarship, and service, as nominated by the Senior Class. Congratulations to the following students:
Dylan Bushelle
Lillian Feehan
Lillian Feehan
American Legion Scholarship, Naperville Post #43
This scholarship is awarded to a student based on academics, leadership in the school, community service, and patriotic involvement. Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipient:
Grace Lee
AXA Financial National Achievement Award
This national scholarship is awarded to a student who shows ambition, determination, and respect for self, family, and community. The scholarship provides $2,500 for the student and $1,000 to the school. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Arnav Bedi
City of Bolingbrook Mayor's Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to graduating residents of Bolingbrook who demonstrate academic excellence and active involvement in the school and community. Congratulations to this year's honoree:
Hannah Ji
Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution Awards
These awards are presented to students who demonstrate the highest ideals of character and citizenship. Congratulations to the recipients:
Steven Matusik
Anna Shura
Anna Shura
Naperville Rotary Club Awards
The Naperville Rotary awards scholarships based on service, activities, and academics. Congratulations to the following students:
Abigail Granato earned the Make a Difference Award
Alexa Howard earned the Service Above Self Award
Shaurya Mathur earned the At Hope Award
Anushka Sharma earned the Service Above Self Award
Alexa Howard earned the Service Above Self Award
Shaurya Mathur earned the At Hope Award
Anushka Sharma earned the Service Above Self Award
Naperville Exchange Club Scholarship
This scholarship is given to students who are significantly involved in activities at Neuqua Valley and engaged in their community through service and leadership. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Katherine Kingsbury
Naperville Women's Club Scholarship
The Naperville Women's Club is awarding the Hamilton Ridge Music Scholarship, a nationally competitive scholarship given to a student who excels in Music. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Tessa Kucharski
Tom Schlegel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify the qualities that made Tom, a former Physical Education teacher, so well respected. Tom was a genuine, passionate, and dedicated teacher who always cared about the well-being of others. Congratulations to the following student:
Carter Stubitz
Kyle Zuleg Memorial Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Neuqua Valley seniors majoring in the field of media communications. Kyle was a Neuqua Valley student that had a passion for sports, life, and had aspirations of becoming a sports broadcaster. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Hailey Yellin
Leslie Baumann Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who exhibit a combination of student achievement, community service, and involvement in the school and community, with particular attention paid to the their ability to rise to accept difficult challenges. Congratulations to the following students:
Kavya Karthi
Tessa Kucharski
Summer Moore
Luke Selby
Tessa Kucharski
Summer Moore
Luke Selby
Wheatland Athletic Association Scholarship
The Wheatland Athletic Association presents a scholarship to seniors who have been involved in the programs of the Wheatland Athletic Association, either as an athlete or as a referee. Congratulations to the following students:
Dylan Bushelle
Julia Rushing
Julia Rushing
DAR Vera Walz Education Scholarship
The Vera Walz Education Scholarship is intended for a high school senior attending a local high school who has been accepted into a college or university with a career direction toward a teaching profession. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Steven Matusik
DAR Fort Payne Chapter Good Citizens Scholarship
This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Once a student is chosen as the DAR Good Citizen, the student is invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. Congratulations to this student who was selected from 6 high schools as DAR's scholarship recipient:
Anna Shura
NVHS and Indian Prairie Awards
Booster Club Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to graduating seniors based on academic accomplishments, athletic/IHSA participation and achievements, and student statements. Congratulations to the following students:
Matthew Appel
Joseph Belskis
Katherine Braun
Ramsay Johnson
Jordan McCarthy
Tegan Michalek
Keegan Murray
Lauren Reitzel
Emma Sherwin
Hailey Yellin
Joseph Belskis
Katherine Braun
Ramsay Johnson
Jordan McCarthy
Tegan Michalek
Keegan Murray
Lauren Reitzel
Emma Sherwin
Hailey Yellin
Indian Prairie Educational Association Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded for a combination of academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership, character, and community service. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Nicole Lies
Indian Prairie Parents' Council
The Illinois Prairie Parents' Council is a PTSA Council that encompasses the PTA’s and PTSA’s in the Indian Prairie School District. The IPPC scholarship is based on academic achievement and leadership qualities. The Dr. Karen Sullivan and Dr. Thomas Scullen scholarships are awarded to seniors wishing to continue studying in the field of education.
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Indian Prairie Parents' Council Scholarship
Brendan McCluskey Elise Kim |
Dr. Karen Sullivan Award
Caitlyn Chapple Dr. Thomas Scullen Award Katherine Kingsbury |
PTSA Scholarship
This scholarship is presented on behalf of Neuqua Valley’s Parent Teacher Student Association. It is awarded based upon academic success, service, and leadership to the school. Congratulations to the following students:
Elise Kim
Grace Lee
Brendan McCluskey
Audrey Su
Grace Lee
Brendan McCluskey
Audrey Su
PATHS Scholarship
The NVHS PATHS scholarship is awarded to a Neuqua Valley High School senior of African American or African descent who has demonstrated leadership potential and clear commitment to community service while being a high school student.
A'Lonzo Williford
PATHS is also awarding a scholarship in honor of Dr. McBride, the principal of Neuqua Valley from 2008-2019. Congratulations to this year's recipient:
Milyn Ross
Student Council Scholarships
These scholarships are presented to active members of the NVHS Student Council who have excelled in service to the school and students of Neuqua Valley. Congratulations to the following students:
Meghan Gopalan
Sahana Gopalan
Anushka Gupta
Nicole Lies
Arya Nalluri
Emma Sherwin
Luke Washburn
Sahana Gopalan
Anushka Gupta
Nicole Lies
Arya Nalluri
Emma Sherwin
Luke Washburn
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2020 WHO RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP
Outstanding Department Awards
The Neuqua Valley Outstanding Senior Awards are presented on the behalf of the faculty and staff of Neuqua Valley High School to the outstanding seniors in each of the academic departments, as well as to those who have excelled in the area of co-curriculars.
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Art - Catherine Sorensen
Family & Consumer Science - Megan Kwon
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Business - Shreya Patel
Math - Jonathan Li
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English - Anna Shura
Music - Eirene Stavropoulos
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PE/Health/Driver Ed. - Taylor O'Malley
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Science - Jessica Mann
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Social Studies - Arya Nalluri
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Technology & Engineering - Alex Neuman
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World Languages - Stephanie Patterson
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Outstanding Athletic and Activity Awards
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Female Athlete of the Year - Julia Rushing
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Male Athlete of the Year - Mark Gronowski
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Academics & Athletics - Matt Appel
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Student Activities - Courtney Redey
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Academics & Activities - Jonah Liu
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Class of 2020 Retirees
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
