Tinley Teen First in Providence History to Ace the ACT

Tinley Park resident Eric Connelly recently made Providence Catholic High School history as their first student ever receive a perfect score on the ACT.

“Eric is a young man that commits himself to living up to his full potential every waking second of the challenges that help him grow as a person spiritually and intellectually,” Providence Principal Don Sebestyen said in a press release. “He is an individual who takes encouragement and runs with it towards growth.”

Connelly is a member of the National Honor Society, scholastic bowl team and math team at Providence. Beyond his academic pursuits, the honor roll student performs in several bands and is part of the theater club.  

Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score, according to a release from the school. That makes Connelly one of 781 across the country 101 across the state to score a 36.

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