Scholarships
The District 230 Foundation provides $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors each year. One student per school is selected based on administrator recommendation using this criteria:

  • Approaches academics with an open mind and rises to the challenge of the highest standards of excellence.

  • Represents the very best that their school has to offer through co-curricular involvement and achievement.

  • Demonstrates leadership in representing their fellow students, school and community.

The Foundation is proud to support the development of District 230 graduates. This year's recipients were announced during Senior Honors Nights.

 

Liya Thachil  (Andrew)

Inside the classroom Liya has demonstrated her skills and abilities through successful completion of a challenging schedule of coursework. Her grades and achievement are evidence of her intelligence and work ethic and have placed her among the 10 percent of her class. Following graduation Liya will attend New York University in Florence, Italy. An active member of the class of 2008, Liya has been involved in Project Diversity for four years; served as Chief Justice her senior year for Youth in Government, and was an active member of Model United Nations. It is clear she has a knack for her chosen fields of study in law and international relations.

Robyn Szablewski (Sandburg)

Robyn has completed a challenging schedule of coursework while at Sandburg. She is among the top 10% of the graduating class. She is a PSAE Scholar and earned the Class of 2008 Senior Leadership Award. Next year Robyn will attend the University of Pittsburg and plans a career as a physical therapist. An active member of the class of 2008; Robyn has been involved in National Honor Society, Orchesis and Badminton. She also is active in People Aid working with multi-needs students in physical education class.  

Dan Kelleher (Stagg)

Dan has challenged himself through his coursework and has received high honors throughout his career. He was an Evening with the Stars award recipient last year. Following graduation Dan will attend Loyola University. In addition to focusing on academics, he has already secured a position as manager for the Loyola basketball team. He was prepared for this position through his experience at Stagg as varsity team manager for the past four years.  An active member of the class of 2008, Dan has been involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Leadership Conference, Extra Mile, Peer Mediation and Superintendent’s Student Advisory.