Old Quarry Honors Over 50 Students At 1st Warrior Champions Breakfast

LEMONT, IL — Old Quarry Middle School hosted its first-ever Warrior Champions Breakfast on Friday, honoring over 50 students for their exceptional achievements, according to a release from the school. Parents, students, and staff gathered to celebrate students who embody the Warrior spirit through academic improvement, exemplary behavior and outstanding participation.

The school said the Warrior Champion Award recognizes students who exemplify excellence in three key areas:

• Significant Academic Improvement: These students demonstrate a genuine love of learning and a commitment to academic growth, showing remarkable initiative and determination in their studies.
• Exemplary Attitude and Behavior: Known for their respectful demeanor, these students inspire their peers through positive actions and contribute to the school community with unwavering dedication.
• Outstanding Participation and Effort: Whether in individual or group settings, these students go above and beyond in their efforts, achieving meaningful success through hard work and perseverance.

“It was a great morning to be a Warrior!” said Principal Joe Sweeney.

The students recognized are:

6th Grade Red Team
Aubrey Mikan, Vasi Hatzidimitriadis, Casper Janowicz, Tauras Baranauskas, Jacob Ptaszynski, Lily Mszal, Karina Tselios

6th Grade Black Team
Lena Kowalczyk, Stephanie Lagunas, Julia Farley, Logan Hennebry

6th Grade White Team
Maeve Amundson, Aidan Stringer, Lucy Williamson, Samuel Silva Guerrero

7th Grade Red Team
Danny Luciano, Ellie Nicholas, Ryan Oprondek, Reese Pienta, AJ Guglielmucci, Brody Bozych, Olivia Bochenek

7th Grade Black Team
Rylee Russell, Olivia Thayer, Carter Husarik, Carter Podrebarac, Shlok Patel, Ian Svoboda, Sabrina Geerdes

7th Grade White Team
Vaughn Rutan, Chelsea Kupiec, Andrew Vassios

8th Grade Red Team
Jacob Biskup, Henry Ryan, Payton Dolezal, Isabella Marcheschi

8th Grade Black Team
Emma Heinz, Emily Rogers, Ryder Crisostomo, Emily Blaszynski, Eleanor Adams, Emma Betley

8th Grade White Team
Ryan Leone, Gavin Nally, Mia Janowicz, Emily Blaszczyk

Physical Education
Edward Vega, Gabriela Straczek, Luka Katalyna, Jakub Szlembarski, Savanna Lynch, Jan Olchawa

Encore
Anna Stelter, John Szuba, Ethan McCarthy, Eva Gruzinskaite, Ayla Dzaferoski