Lemont High School Honors February 2025 Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with February “Student of the Month” accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on Feb. 18, according to a release from LHS. The honorees were senior Claire Young (World Languages), junior Olivia Blaszynski (Family & Consumer Sciences), sophomore Brady Collins (Physical Education) and freshman Olimpia Witek (Art).

Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community, the school 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. Students may be selected for this honor only once in their careers at Lemont High School.

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:

Olimpia Witek, Freshman, Art

The Art Department tabbed Olimpia Witek as the Freshman Student of the Month. Olimpia is a high honor roll student whose favorite classes include Drawing & Painting I, English I Honors, and Biology Honors. Her teachers appreciate how she consistently challenges herself to refine her technique. She completes assignments with skill and precision, capturing the essence of her subjects with remarkable accuracy, and is a supportive peer who encourages her classmates. A member of the girls’ golf program, Baking Club, and World Languages Club, she has submitted artwork to an early scholarship program and an art exhibition in Chicago. Olimpia’s goal is to pursue art and science and find a median of the two. She plays piano and violin, and has attended Polish School and participated in Polish folk dancing for many years.

Brady Collins, Sophomore, Physical Education

Brady Collins was selected as the Sophomore Student of the Month by the Physical Education
Department. A high honor roll student, Brady most enjoys mathematics; he is enrolled in Integrated Math II this year. He is a member of the school’s football program and also enjoys playing intramural basketball. Brady shines in his Advanced Athletic Performance class and embodies the essence of a Lemont student-athlete. His diligent approach to training sets him apart, and his resilient nature allows him to overcome challenges with remarkable determination. He also features a positive attitude and tireless work ethic. His future goals include being admitted to a very good college. In his spare time, Brady umpires youth baseball and likes working out, hanging out with friends, and doing as much as he can to help the Lemont community.

Olivia Blaszynski, Junior, Family & Consumer Sciences

The Family & Consumer Sciences Department named Olivia Blaszynski as the Junior Student of
the Month. Olivia is a high honor roll student who has most enjoyed Family & Consumer Sciences
courses, as well as American Sign Language I. She is a member of Student Council, World
Languages Club, and the Baking Club, serves as a class officer, and is a recent National Technical
Honor Society inductee. Olivia’s teachers applaud her outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in her quest for knowledge. She consistently exceeds expectations and applies what she learns in a way that makes her a role model for her peers. Olivia plans to pursue a degree in elementary education. She holds a part-time job, has established businesses selling jewelry and “creepy” vintage dolls, and enjoys figure skating, baking and crafting.

Claire Young, Senior, World Languages

Claire Young was cited as the Senior Student of the Month by the World Languages Department.
A high honor roll performer, Claire’s current favorite classes include Choir and Field Ecology. An
IHSA State Qualifier in girls’ bowling, she is an Illinois State Scholar who has earned induction to the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Claire also is involved in Junior Achievement and the Spring Musical, and is a member of the school’s choir and her church’s bell choir. Hardworking and creative, she brings a genuine curiosity and high level of engagement to the classroom, and has grown tremendously in her use of Spanish through her four years. Claire hopes to own her own business in the future – specifically, a bookshop cafe and pinball arcade. She works part-time and enjoys
reading, baking, and crocheting.