Niles North Student Documentarian Leads Squad To Dance Battle Victory

Skokie, Illinois — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Vicky who nominated Giovanni of Skokie.

Graduate’s name
Giovanni

What grade is the graduate finishing?
High School

What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Niles North High School

How do you know your graduating student nominee?
Son

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Giovanni has demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to various extracurricular activities throughout his high school years. He challenged himself by taking several AP courses, including AP World History, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Statistics, AP English Language and Composition. His passion for history led him to participate in National History Day, where his individual documentary project, "A Terrible Project: How Urban Renewal Destroyed Chicago," advanced to the national competition in Maryland for the senior division individual documentary category.

As co-president of his high school Filipino club and head coordinator for the club's cultural dance group, Kapit Bayan, Giovanni has contributed significantly to promoting cultural diversity within his school community. Under his leadership, Kapit Bayan achieved an unprecedented 1st place in a collegiate-level competition at Battle of the Bamboo hosted by University of Chicago.

Giovanni's dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment is evident through his involvement in PALS, a student-led group focused on providing a welcoming space for students with special needs. His commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond his school community, as demonstrated by his participation in the high school dance marathon, where he helped raise $40,000. Giovanni's efforts included creating promotional videos and maintaining communication with community members and the school, showcasing his creativity and leadership skills.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

Giovanni is an exceptional individual who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. He embodies the qualities of a compassionate and driven individual who is poised to making a lasting impact.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Giovanni!

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.

Know an outstanding student who deserves a shout-out? Nominate them here.