Lemont High School Honors April 2025 Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with April Student of the Month accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on April 21, the District shared in a release. The honorees were senior Lucia Macari (English), junior Kristopher Szaflarski (Industrial Technology), sophomore Haley Young (Social Studies) and freshman Gabrielle Stasytis (Center for Academic Vision & Excellence).

Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community, the district said. Selections rotate among the school’s various departments from month to month. Only 32 students earn “Student of the Month” accolades each school year, with four individuals honored each month from October through May.

Local businessman Brad Grcevic, of Edward Jones, Inc. (Lemont), contributes a donation each month to a charity selected by the award winners. This month’s winners selected the #EllieStrong Forever Foundation to receive the donation, the school said.

Lemont High School provided information on the student winners below:

Gabrielle Stasytis, Freshman, Center for Academic Vision & Excellence

Gabrielle Stasytis was named the Freshman Student of the Month by the Center for Academic Vision
& Excellence (CAVE). Gabrielle is a high honor roll performer whose favorite classes include English I
Honors and Biology. She is a member of the school’s girls’ soccer program, and also enjoys volleyball.
Gabrielle stands out as an exceptional student in the Freshman Academy program, demonstrating a
level of dedication and academic rigor that sets her apart from her peers. She exhibits a commitment
to excellence, remarkable attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit that fosters a positive learning
environment. Gabrielle’s future goals include being successful and having a family. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, babysitting and coaching.

Haley Young, Sophomore, Social Studies

The Social Studies Department tabbed Haley Young as the Sophomore Student of the Month. A high
honor roll student, Haley most enjoys AP World History and Graphic Design. She is a member of the girls’ bowling team and Art Club, and is involved with her church’s bell choir. Haley also is an award-winning artist who has been honored at Gallery 306 shows and South Suburban Conference art exhibitions. Her teachers applaud her level of engagement in class and point out that she always is one of the first to participate in discussions and debates on complex topics. She draws connections between historical events and is a standout writer. Haley hopes to double major in illustration and art education in college, with an ultimate goal of teaching art in high school. She likes to crochet, read, rollerblade, bowl, and draw with charcoal.

Kristopher Szaflarski, Junior, Industrial Technology

Kristopher Szaflarski was cited as the Junior Student of the Month by the Industrial Technology
Department. Kristopher is a high honor roll student who lists Advanced CAD II Honors as his favorite
course. His interests include robotics and construction, and he also takes time to tutor family friends.
He has earned induction to the National Technical Honor Society, is a member of both the Robotics
Club and Drama Club, and has competed in SkillsUSA and Illinois Design Educators Association
events. Described by his teachers as a hard-working, committed student who consistently puts forth
his best effort, Kristopher is always ready to support his classmates and leads by example. His future goals include earning a degree in engineering. In his spare time, he likes reading and playing games with friends.

Lucia Macari, Senior, English

The English Department selected Lucia Macari as the Senior Student of the Month. Lucia is a high
honor student whose favorite classes in high school have included Journalism, Sociology, and AP
Language & Composition. She loves to write both in and outside of class. Lucia was a four-year
member of the Dance team, is an Illinois State Scholar, serves as a board member for Rho Kappa,
and has earned induction to the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Mu
Alpha Theta. She also serves as a copy editor for the Tom-Tom this year, and her role as an editor
gives her a chance to provide constructive feedback for all of her classmates. Her words carry weight in class discussions, as she often makes observations about societal norms and teenage life. Lucia hopes to work in international law. She works as a hostess at Digs on Canal and enjoys attending concerts, reading, and spending time with family and friends.