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O'BYRNE NAMED TOP VOLUNTEER Susan O'Byrne of Hinsdale received the Katharine Van Dusen Sylvester Service/Volunteer of the Year award from The Community House at the organization's Stewardship Society Reception Sept. 12. O'Byrne has been a Community House player since 2011 and became a Community Revue producer in 2017. She performed in "A Christmas Carol" for two years at The Community House, playing the role of Ms. Cratchit, and has taught Shakespeare Sessions through the...
VISTRO FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS TCH Chef Paul Virant, along with the team at Vistro Prime, their partners and patrons and a number of notable chefs raised $18,000 at Steakfest for the Spark Program at The Community House in Hinsdale. Participating chefs were John Manion, Jose Sosa, Giuseppe Tentori and Chris Pandel. A photo appears online at www.thehinsdalean.com. GRILL DONATED TO FIRE DEPARTMENT The Hinsdale Fire Department received a Blackstone grill earlier this month from Ace Hardware Corporation’s Oak Brook Headquarters. A...
CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE SEMIFINALISTS The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including 22 from Hinsdale Central. They are Toral Bhatt, Claire Chung, Raveen Doshi, Claire Entsminger, Shreyas Girotra, Sonia Gupta, Yash Gupta, George Healy, Kaitlyn Hu, Nathaniel Maydanchik, Dilan Mehta, Ayla Mushtaq, Leah Packer, Shreemann Patel, Noor Pirzada, Udayvir Sharma, Padmasri Thirunarayanan, Tiffany Tu, Kaan Turkyilmaz,...
U OF I LISTS HINSDALE GRADS The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has announced the names of Hinsdale students who earned a bachelor’s degree at the end of the spring 2024 semester. • Mohammad Ahmadi, liberal arts and sciences • Charles Brubaker, business • Kayleigh Excell, engineering • John Gallwas, agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences • Carl Hinchman, media • Thomas Jurack, liberal arts and sciences • Colin Lane, engineering • Luke Leddy, engineering • Ethan Lin, applied health sciences • Virginia...
D181 WELCOMES NEW STAFF Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 welcomed several new staff members for the 2024-25 school year. “These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to our educational community,” Gina Herrmann, assistant superintendent of human resources, wrote in a memo to the board. “We are confident their contributions will enhance our students’ learning experiences and support our district’s ongoing success.” Administrator Erica Ekstrom, assistant superintend...
HUMMINGBIRD OPENS THIRD CENTER Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, owned by Hinsdale’s Christina Scalise-Morrissey, opened a new center in Elmhurst in July. The 11,000-square-foot pediatric therapy center is equipped with two state-of-the-art gyms complete with rock-climbing walls, slides, ball pits and much more. “Elmhurst is a vibrant community, and we are thrilled to be able to help serve kids and families here and in the surrounding area,” Scalise-Morrissey said. “We offer t...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN'S LISTS These Hinsdale students earned a place on the dean's list or equivalent for the spring 2024 semester. • Blake Baird, University of Minnesota Twin Cities • Patrick Boyle, College of the Holy Cross • Quinn Cain, Tufts University • Maya Conway, Augustana College • Katie Dollens, University of Delaware • Noah Lim, University of Minnesota Twin Cities • Sarah Lotsoff, Tufts University CENTRAL GRAD A MERIT SCHOLAR Hinsdale Central High School senior Nikolas Theotikos earned a National Meri...
HEART SURGEON ON HINSDALE TEam A veteran heart surgeon renowned for performing “beating-heart surgery” has joined University of Chicago Medicine AdventHealth as a leader and primary surgeon for the cardiovascular service line. Dr. Scott Schlidt, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, assumed his new role July 1 and will work out of the Hinsdale hospital location. His leadership and expertise will further enhance the world-class cardiovascular services offered throughout UChicago Medicine AdventHealth’s community hospi...
DuPage County Wins Awards DuPage County received seven Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “DuPage County strives to be a leader at the state and national levels. We’re proud to share information about our initiatives with other government leaders nationwide. And we are gratified to receive this recognition from NACo,” county board Chair Deborah Conroy said. Each year, NACo’s Achievement Awards...
HINSDALE STUDENTS GRADUATE COLLEGE The following Hinsdale students earned a degree at the conclusion of the spring 2024 term at their respective colleges and universities. • Mitchell Anderson, bachelor’s in finance, University of Iowa • Benjamin Cosentino, bachelor’s in finance, University of Iowa • Hailey Donovan, bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University • Fiona Fitzsimons, bachelor’s in marketing, University of Iowa • Juliana Gee, bachelor’s in communication studies, University of Iowa • Elizabeth Klink, bachelor’s in...
CAR SHOW RAISES FUNDS The Burdi Functional Art Car Show Sunday raised $12,000 in cash and more than $20,000 in in-kind donations for the Hinsdale Humane Society. Several luxury automobiles were on display and the youngest car fans took part in a pedal car race. Photos are posted online at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. HINSDALE STUDENTS GRADUATE COLLEGE The following Hinsdale students earned a degree at the conclusion of the spring 2024 term. • Olivia Berley, master’s in clinical mental health counseling, Marquette Uni...
HINSDALE CENTRAL HONOR ROLL The following Hinsdale Central High School students earned a place on the dean’s list or honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Students on the dean’s list earned a 4.5 weighted grade point average with no grade below a “C.” Honor roll students had a 4.0 weighted GPA with no grade below a D. Freshmen Dean’s list Josephine Abitz, Gabriella Adamo, Sophia Admire, Zain Afzal, Kareem Ahmed, Gaurav Ahuja, Maggie Akers, Joseph Alfers, Syed Ali, Caitlin Alsman, Fawaz Anbari, Emma...
Community Service awards presented Seven Hinsdale Central High School students have been recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA and InnerView in the seventh annual Community Service Impact Awards. This program has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals to transform our world. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. They also present a unique o...
HUMANE SOCIETY HAS NEW LEADER Jodie Arquilla joined the Hinsdale Humane Society as president last week. Arquilla brings 15 years of experience in hands-on operations, corporate management and leadership. Her core knowledge of fostering a supportive and collaborative culture aligns perfectly with the humane society board’s vision for a high standard of excellence and accountability across every department. “Arquilla’s compassion for animals and longstanding ties to the local community will ensure a smooth transition,” the boa...
CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES Hinsdale Central celebrated commencement for the Class of 2024 May 23 at Dickinson Field. William Kusak, student body president, and Evan Bots, student body vice president, offered the opening and closing and recognized those who have made commitments to the Armed Forces. William Gaffney was the honors orator, and Sheza Shafi and Brandon Walker were the senior speakers. The Hinsdale Central High School band performed and senior choir students sang the National Anthem. The 587 graduates are Ashraqat...
GALA SUPPORTS RMH CHARITIES The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana’s annual gala, Light the Way Together, raise more than $1.7 million to help connect thousands of families a year with high-quality medical care and resources. More than 800 guests were in attendance at the April 27 event, held at The Geraghty in Chicago. Photos appear online at www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. TEEN EARNS SCHOLARSHIP Joy Shen of Hinsdale is one of 2,500 to earn a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. National M...
SCOUTS achieve NEXT RANK Four girls from Scouts BSA Troop 10 in Hinsdale have attained first class rank. Therese Moraleda, a junior at Hinsdale Central, and Karthika Palli, an eighth-grader at Westview Hills Middle school, attained the rank in February. Annika Zilliox, a Central sophomore, and Haley Ormbrek, an eighth-grader at Westview Hills, earned the rank in April. There are seven ranks in scouts: scout, tenderfoot, second class, first class, star, life and eagle. First class marks the first “peak” on the mountain to eag...
RUSH OUTPATIENT CENTER NOW OPEN RUSH has opened a new outpatient center in Hinsdale to bring primary and specialty care — including reproductive endocrinology and infertility care — to the village and surrounding communities. The center also offers lab services and dedicated parking. The new center is located at 32 E. First St. in a 9,900-square-foot center with 17 patient exam rooms. It also is home to RUSH Concierge Medicine, a premier membership-based health care experience. RUSH Concierge Medicine offers per...
CEO SELECTED TO ATTEND SUMMIT David Pequet, CEO and senior portfolio manager at MPI Wealth Management in Hinsdale, attended the 2024 Barron's Top Independent Advisors Summit, March 13-15 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The invitation-only conference is hosted by Barron's Magazine. The Barron's Summit is a gathering of self-made leaders who have earned a distinct place within the financial services industry. The event offers the top independent practitioners a unique opportunity to...
COLLEGE STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LISTS These Hinsdale students earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. • Blake Baird, University of Minnesota Twin Cities • Noah Lim, University of Minnesota Twin Cities • Michael Spitzer, Illinois Wesleyan University COLLEGE STUDENT EARNS DEGREE Talbot Carter of Hinsdale earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming at the completion of the fall 2023 semester. NAZ STUDENTS on HONOR ROLL The following Hinsdale students earned a place on the honor roll at Nazareth Aca...
Hinsdale Central High School has announced the names of students who earned a place on the dean’s list and honor roll for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Students on the dean’s list have earned a 4.5 weighted GPA with no grade below a “C.” Honor roll students have a 4.0 weighted GPA with no grade below a “D.” Dean’s list Freshmen Josephine Abitz, Gabriella Adamo, Zain Afzal, Kareem Ahmed, Gaurav Ahuja, Maggie Akers, Joseph Alfers, Syed Ali, Caitlin Alsman, Johan Amezquita-Cotto, Fawaz Anbari,...
BAM EXCELS AT COMPETITIONS The BAM Conservatory Ensemble won several awards recently. At the Junior Theater West Feb. 9-11, Sacramento, Calif., the ensemble received the Freddie G. All-Festival Award for Excellence in Ensemble for its 15-minute excerpt from “Seussical Jr.” Ava Turek, who played the role of Cat in the Hat, earned the outstanding individual performance by an actor award. Actors Liam Smith (Horton) and Stella Horner (Jojo) were named All-Star performers. Additionally, the Junior Company unveiled a per...
HOSPITAL GROUP HAS NEW LEADER Dr. Monica Reed, a veteran health care leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been named president and chief executive officer for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. As CEO, Reed will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and growth of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, which includes four hospitals in Hinsdale, Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights and La Grange and more than 50 sites of care. Reed started her career in leadership as an OB-GYN attending physician and associate...
LOCALS HOST ‘VOTE’ GALA DuPage County Board member Kari Galassi and former board member Greg Hart, both of Hinsdale, teamed up to host the first annual Bank Your Vote Gala Feb. 9 in Rosemont. The event brought together 750 Illinoisans and raised almost $500,000 that will be used to encourage residents to vote early or by mail in the 2024 elections. “We brought residents from around the state together for one of the largest gatherings of the Illinois Republican Party in recent memory,” Galassi said Kari. “Hundreds of attendees...
HINSDALE STUDENTS EARN DEGREES The following students from Hinsdale participated in December commencement ceremonies at their respective colleges and universities. • Jack Gerami, bachelor’s in U.S. culture and business practices, University of Kentucky • Nick Giammanco, Georgia Tech • Samantha Guido, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, magna cum laude, Iowa State University • Adam Motzel, Georgia Tech • Maggie Rowe, bachelor’s in psychology, University of Iowa • Jake Wertz, doctorate in sociology, University of Wis...
