Thirty-seven Addison Trail seniors accepted to Elmhurst University

On Dec. 2, 37 Addison Trail seniors received exciting news – they have been accepted to Elmhurst University.

The students were surprised with the announcement and a visit from Elmhurst University Senior Director of First-Year and International Admission Christine Grenier, Associate Director of First-Year Admission Megan Wajda, Victor E. Bluejay (Elmhurst University’s mascot) and Bucky Blazer (Addison Trail’s mascot). Grenier, Wajda and Addison Trail Guidance Counselor Shane Cole congratulated the seniors on being admitted to the university through its Early Action program and encouraged them to continue working hard to pursue their goals. To watch the presentation, click on the video above. To view photos from the event, see the gallery below.

The recipients (which included four legacy students) were awarded a combined $768,000 a year in total scholarships. Each student also received a “Bluejay Box,” which contained a letter of acceptance, a scholarship offer and more.

The students who were admitted are Andrea Aburto, Roohana Amin, Elijah Aquino, Samantha Bartosik, Monsserrat Berrum, Christopher Bonilla, Angelina Camaci, Patrick Campbell, Joseph Carrizales, Jasmine Cosio, Octavio Estrada, Isabella Fernandez, Mia Fotopoulos, Marcos Garnica, Mia Giometti, Mateo Gomez, Emily Guevarra, Daniel Hernandez, Amaria Hunt, Will Keller, Alicia Lloveras, Isiah Look, Luis Luna-Banda, Lauren Macaraeg, Nayla Mahesh, Airam Mejia, Ariela Muhaj, Cindy Nakhammouane, Amalia Panos, Grace Prainito, Moncerrat Reveles, Jaclyn Rivera, Frank Ruggieri, Peter Savinos, Celeste Servin, Jennifer Valdez and Marissa Zucchero.