Joliet Catholic Academy Honors Class of 2025 Graduates

Joliet Catholic Academy’s Class of 2025 graduated on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the JCA Student Activity Center. Earlier in the week, JCA graduates took part in a Baccalaureate Liturgy led by Bishop Ronald Hicks at the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

The Class of 2025 received awards highlighting the numerous accolades they garnered during their high school career. The graduation culminated in JCA’s newest graduates walking the stage and receiving their diplomas.

The highlight of the Baccalaureate Liturgy was the final awards announced: JCA’s Angel of the Year and Hillman of the Year, and the presentation of Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

JCA’s most prestigious award recognizes the two students who have upheld the highest standards of honesty and reliability, courtesy, concern and respect for others, have carried out their accepted responsibilities with enthusiasm and dedication, have influenced their peers by their positive attitudes, and have given witness to the Gospel values.

• Angel of the Year Award: Alivia Schertz
• Hillman of the Year Award: Adam Bailey

Each year the Administration of Joliet Catholic Academy awards the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the senior class. The Joliet Catholic Academy community is extremely proud of these seniors and congratulates them and their parents for this great accomplishment. They join the select few of previous candidates who have attained this tremendous academic distinction.

• Valedictorian: Samuel Kottman
• Salutatorian: Zoe Girard

Each year the JCA Athletic Department honors students who demonstrated both academic and athletic achievement.

• Scholar Athlete Award: Grace Laird
• Scholar Athlete Award: Kevin Casey

The JCA Spirit Award recognizes students who have displayed academic excellence, school spirit, cooperation, loyalty, and service to the JCA community.

• Spirit Award: Ellie Blotnik
• Spirit Award: Daniel Rouse

For more information about Joliet Catholic Academy, please call (815) 741-0500 or visit jca-online.org.

Joliet Catholic Academy

1200 N. Larkin Avenue

Joliet, IL 60435

Ph: 815-741-0500

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