Providence Catholic Recognizes 52 Students as 2022-2023 Illinois State Scholars

PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC RECOGNIZES 2022-23 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates 52 Providence Catholic students for their exceptional academic achievement

NEW LENOX, IL (December 7, 2021) – Providence Catholic Principal, Dr. John Harper, is pleased to announce that 52 students from the Providence Catholic graduating class of 2022 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 17,340 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

“We are extremely proud of our Illinois State Scholars,” says Dr. Harper. “Their commitment to excellence in academics defines them as leaders. We congratulate them on this achievement.”

The list of names of Providence Catholic 2022-2023 Illinois State Scholars is available here:

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“On behalf of ISAC, congratulations to all of the Illinois State Scholars for their hard work and commitment inside and outside of the classroom,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “In the past two years students and families have faced unprecedented difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; from financial and personal ordeals to all of the challenges of remote learning. The achievements of these students are a credit to their perseverance and resilience, and to the support and encouragement of their families, principals, teachers, mentors, counselors, and others invested in their growth and success.”

The Illinois State Scholar acknowledgement is a non-monetary award. Each State Scholar designee receives a congratulatory letter and  Certificate of Achievement from ISAC, and can download an official Illinois State Scholar badge to display on their online profiles and social media platforms, as well as share with their high school counselors, colleges, employers, family members and others. *Note that the Program designates honorees based on the year they would begin any postsecondary education, not based on the year they graduate from high school.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Allie Rios
Director of Communications at Providence Catholic High School
(815) 717-3163
arios@providencecatholic.org