Lemont High School Honors May 2025 Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with May Student of the Month accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on May 12, LHS shared in a news release. The honorees were senior Emma Lagan (Student Services), junior Madeline Galassi (Special Education), sophomore Krista Loula (Driver Education) and freshman William Sagotz (Health).

Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. 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, the school said.

Local businessman Brad Grcevic, of Edward Jones, Inc., contributes a donation each month to a charity selected by the award winners. This month’s winners selected the Hope & Friendship Foundation to receive the donation, LHS said.

Information on the student winners was provided by Lemont High School.

William Sagotz, Freshman, Health

The Health Department cited William Sagotz as the Freshman Student of the Month. William is a
high honor roll student whose favorite classes range from AP Human Geography to Health, and
whose academic interests include computer science, music production, and politics. Described as an
excellent student who is willing to help his peers, he takes responsibility for his work and is an asset
in class. William is an FBLA state medalist and a member of the Principal’s Student Advisory group,
Leo Club, and Speech Team. He has earned certificates in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In
the future, he hopes to pursue a career that combines his interests and gives him an opportunity to help people. In his free time, William enjoys making music, DJing, coding, playing video games, watching sports, and chilling with friends.

Krista Loula, Sophomore, Driver Education

Krista Loula was selected as the Sophomore Student of the Month by the Driver Eduction Department. Krista’s academic interests include writing and acting. She is described as a reliable student with a strong work ethic who strives for excellence in all of her endeavors and an active class participant. Krista competes in archery and has a wealth of other interests, including home economics, rockhounding, feather collecting, wax sculpting, leathercrafting, and wildlife. She also has acted in several productions and wrote and directed a children’s drama production. Her future goals include attending college and becoming a published author. In her spare time, Krista enjoys volunteering, all types of creative activities, spending time outdoors, and learning interesting and practical things.

Madeline Galassi, Junior, Special Education

The Special Education Department tabbed Madeline Galassi as the Junior Student of the Month.
Madeline is a high honor roll student who lists Consumer Education as her current favorite class.
Described as kind, polite, respectful, caring, and helpful, she is well liked both by peers and teachers
and is a positive addition to all of her classes. Madeline is engaged in her courses and her consistent
effort and perseverance have led to her successfully transitioning to higher courses. She advocates
for herself and seeks clarification when needed. Madeline also is a three-year member of the girls’
track and field team who has established new personal bests in multiple events this spring. In the future, she hopes to become a radiology technician. Madeline works part-time at Matt’s Barbecue in her free time.

Emma Lagan, Senior, Student Services

Emma Lagan was named the Senior Student of the Month by the Student Services Department.
A high honor roll performer, Emma most enjoys Advanced Accounting Honors and Anatomy &
Physiology Honors. She consistently demonstrates compassion, leadership, and a willingness to
support others during difficult times, and her kindness and patience with special education students
has helped foster an inclusive school environment. Emma has been a member of the cheerleading
program, was part of the inaugural Golden Cheer & Dance team, and has participated in girls’ golf,
girls’ bowling and softball this year. She’s also a National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta inductee. Emma will attend Valparaiso University and pursue a five-year physician’s assistant program. She works as a pharmacy technician at Jewel and enjoys spending time with her cousins and volunteering at Misericordia.