Illinois High School Association Assistant Executive Director Stacey Lambert announced the 26 individuals who were selected to the 2014-15 IHSA All-State Academic Team presented by
Caterpillar in the video below on February 17, 2015:
“This group is the best of the best,” said Lambert. “They embody the IHSA’s mission, excelling in the classroom, in addition to the multiple sports and activities that they participate in. It really is an accomplishment just to be nominated for this award, and I hope the schools and communities that had winners are as proud of this accomplishment as we are to have these young people represent the IHSA.”
Every IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female student and one male student to be a part of the prestigious team. Nominees needed to possess a minimum 3.50 grade point average on 4.0 scale after their 7th semester, have participated in at least two IHSA sponsored activities during each of the last two years of high school and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
The nominations were evaluated by a committee made up of IHSA principals, athletic directors and activities directors. One male winner and one female winner from each of the seven IHSA Board of Directors Divisions were selected initially, while the final 12 spots on the team were then rounded out with at-large candidates from anywhere in the state.
2014-15 IHSA All-State Academic Team presented by Caterpillar
Jacob Smith, Carrollton
Jacob Stone, Carterville
Christian Badillo, Chicago (Lane)
Daniel Hogan, Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
Brooke Gardner, Chicago (Payton)
William Barth, Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep)
Kristi Ebbers, Dakota
Breeanna Tschosik, Decatur (St. Teresa)
Corinne O’Connor, Kankakee (McNamara)
Kelly Ryser, LaGrange (Lyons)
Clare Wieland, Lake Forest (H.S.)
Sammy Oh, Lincolnshire (Stevenson)
Cassandra Mundekis, Manito (Midwest Central)
Jairon Ritter, Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
Julia Beccue, Mt. Pulaski
Zachary Espinosa, Naperville (Neuqua Valley)
Madison Frerker, Nashville
Alexander Orr, Nashville
Olivia Ott, Neoga
Carolyn Peters, Normal (Community West)
Michael Hill, Oak Park (Fenwick)
Taylor Arends, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)
Leena Hwang, Oswego (East)
Nicholas Martinez, Palos Heights (Shepard)
Michael Gleason, Rochester
Nathaniel Wieting, Rockford (Lutheran)
2014-15 IHSA All-State Academic Honorable Mention Team
Ben Lampe, Breese (Mater Dei)
Hannah Schrum, Bluford (Webber)
Timothy Lee, Camp Point (Central)
Stephanie Shook, Cerro Gordo
Spencer Scott, Chicago (Brother Rice)
Tamar Grey, Chicago (Ida Crown)
David Salmi, Chicago (Jones)
Elliot Adams, Chicago (Payton)
Jill Porretta, Chicago (St. Ignatius College Prep)
Madeline Sachs, Chicago (University)
Janie Neal, Chicago Heights (Marian)
Marisa Ferguson, DuQuoin (H.S.)
Erin Maloney, Elmhurst (IC Catholic Prep)
Jaxon Rieke, Eureka
Steffani Wiegand, Eureka
Mark Roth, Evanston (Twp.)
Adam Gronewold, Galena
Jenna Brambora, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South)
Craig Faulkner, Greenville
Alanna Bader, Hillsboro
Cole Deming, Hillsboro
Eric Phillips, Hinckley (H.-Big Rock)
Gabrielle Rush, Hinsdale (Central)
Jacob Suitt, Johnston City
Karissa Roman, Kewanee (Wethersfield)
Brooke Wiewel, Liberty
Brady McLaughlin, Lisle (Benet Academy)
Thomas Bane, Mahomet (M.-Seymour)
Madison Jurcenko, Maple Park (Kaneland)
Caitlyn Allen, Marengo
Jordan Lynn, Mason City (Illini Central)
Mallika Patel, Metamora
Emily Hoard, Metropolis (Massac County)
Ian Bashor, Morris
Alexander Bruno, Normal (University)
Kayla Perez, Oswego (H.S.)
Grant Ames, Prophetstown
Colin Peddycoart, Riverton
Connor Griffin, Robinson
Laryn Sapetti, Rochester
Brady Hoskins, Rock Island (Alleman)
Janelle Ferguson, Rockford (Auburn)
Olivia Owens, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden)
Lucas Duckett, Shelbyville
Thomas Fox, Stockton
Megan Weichman, Teutopolis
Qingran Wang, Tinley Park (Andrew)
Claire Buck, Troy (Triad)
Robert Williams, Vernon Hills
Meredith Smith, Winnetka (New Trier)