RPS 205 honored outstanding staff, students, and coaches, celebrating their achievements with a refreshed recognition format. After hearing their names called, honorees made their way through an inner circle to shake hands with School Board members and the Superintendent’s Cabinet before heading to the hallway to receive certificates, pins, and photos.
The evening began with Athletics. Several middle school student athletes and their coaches qualified for the IESA State Cross Country meet.
Class 2A qualifiers:
• From Barbour: Angelina Escobar and her coach, Ashley Roemerman
• From Montessori: Alexis Reedy and Andrew Korksky with their coach, Hanna Holmes
Class 3A qualifier:
• From Marshall: Charlotte Versino and coach Matt Kurtz
Class 4A qualifiers:
• From Eisenhower: Delilah Partee, Eden Labak, and Xander Vyborny with coach Svetoslav Bonev
• From Flinn: Ethan Becker and coach Nik Van Evera
In high school athletics, Guilford High School freshman Rory Sweet qualified for the Girls Golf State Tournament at Hickory Point Golf Course in Forsythe, Illinois, on October 10 under the direction of coach Ben Mena. She scored an 81 at the sectional in Aurora.
The celebration continued with Fine Arts. The following students auditioned and were selected for the 2025 Illinois Music Education Association District 8 Festival, which offers opportunities for students to participate in competitive auditions for band, choir, orchestra, and jazz ensembles, with top performers advancing to All-State.
Auburn High School
Under Band Teacher Wes Brabeck, Orchestra Teacher Peter Finnegan, and Chorus Teacher Marissa Martinez:
• Senior Band & Senior Orchestra: Alex Benedicto
• Senior Band: Benjamin Kindler, Brayden Velez
• Senior Chorus: Ma Bless, Benjamin Garner, Alayna Knox, Ryne Marino, Samuel Michaels, Eh Mue, Emberleigh Schoensiegel, Ila Sides, Isaiah Ying
• Senior Orchestra: Julia Kurien, Camila Parra, Rishi Saligrama, Eliora Schlueter, Derek Turner, Aleyna Yaylaci
East High School
Under Chorus Teacher Britney Kieselhorst and Band Teacher Amy Caulk:
• Senior Chorus: Bella Rodas
• Senior Orchestra: Athena Williams
Guilford High School
Under Band & Orchestra Teacher Courtney Kubacki and Chorus Teacher Daniel Walls:
• Senior Band: Emma Aviles, Fern Kuntz, Emanuel Leon, Leslie Sanchez-Cisneros
• Senior Chorus: Michelle Arce, Jamar Jordan, Elinore McCune, Isaac Muraski, Jonathon Murphy, Ana Picchi, Abigail Rabon, Jason Teal, Albert Warren
• Senior Orchestra: Sarah Hobart, Victor Osorio
• Senior Vocal Jazz I: Zella Hamilton
Jefferson High School
Under Chorus Teacher Jerry Buckley and Band Teacher Benjamin Randecker:
• Senior Band: Leno Gonzalez, Eduardo Tamayo, Cristian Vieyra
• Senior Chorus: Thailer Bevins, Autumn Halfacre, Stand Paw
• Senior Jazz Band II: Elijah Rodriguez
West Middle School
Under Band Teacher Brian Hildreth, Orchestra Teacher Jamie Kovatch, and Chorus Teacher Brian Eiffes:
• Junior Band: Aubree Hamberlin, Sebastian Herrera, Jaxson Tapp
• Junior Chorus: Olivia Grajciar
• Junior Orchestra: Thomas Alonso, Abrianna Campbell, Daevon Jones, Solarz Zuk
Eisenhower Middle School
Under Band Teacher Robyn Heitman:
• Junior Band: Nicole Dominguez
Marshall Middle School
Under Band Teacher George Espino and Orchestra Teacher Peter Finnegan:
• Junior Band: Elizabeth Lowary, Ruby Kindler
• Junior Orchestra: Hutson Carlin, Jeton Jesufi, Gia Tartaglia, Shlok Mamidi, Ava Nelson, Estella Weerda
The evening concluded with a special recognition of Guilford High School senior Aidan Khalil, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 139. Achieving Eagle Scout status requires years of commitment, leadership, service, and the completion of a significant project. For his Eagle project—titled “God’s Shield”—Aidan led a beautification effort at St. Anskar’s Church. He built a garbage corral, cleared and trimmed 128 feet of trees, tilled and mulched the fence line, and organized volunteers to weed and mulch the church’s front landscaping.
Congratulations to all of our recognitions.
To view all of the photos of our honorees, please click here: https://aptg.co/B7KbtT