2014 Recipients
Sydney Cheatham
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major: Nursing
Volunteer: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Community Food Pantry, Team Impact (www.goteamimpact.org)
Sports: Member of WMU Volleyball team ”GO BRONCOS!”
Favorite Memory of College: So far, winning the Mid-American Conference Volleyball Championship, and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
NNHS & Personal Statement: “Naperville North gave me so many opportunities to grow outside of my comfort zone and try things I would have never thought of doing, such as joining clubs, being a part of athletics, and excelling, as well as always challenging my class load. The product of hard work, selflessness, and being myself led me to become part of the Koranda Family – which is an amazing group of people who share Rob’s love with everyone around them. The scholarship is more than what it appears to be; it is a blessing to be recognized as someone (Rob) who was loved, looked up to, and an all-around human being who left a lasting impression to everyone he knew. For that, I am so thankful.”
“…being myself led me to become part of the scholarship family and friends – which truly is an amazing group of people who share Rob’s love with everyone around them. The scholarship is more than what it appears to be; it is a blessing to be recognized as someone (Rob) who was loved, looked up to, and an all around amazing human being who left a lasting impression to everyone he knew. For that, I am so thankful.”
Luke Landiak
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Major: Mechanical Engineering, James A. Clark School of Engineering
Sports: Club Water Polo. University Intramurals
Involvements: Catholic Student Center
Internships: Exelon Nuclear, Warrenville, IL, Campus – Summer 2015
Favorite memory of college: “Heading to our nation’s capital in the wee hours of the morning.”
NNHS & Personal Statement: “So many people told me to leave a legacy. I learned that a legacy could be something as big as speaking at graduation or helping out just one classmate by pursuing a caring relationship with them. I’d say that the “big” things I accomplished in high school were not as important as the personal relationships I was a part of. Just being a friend or going through a tough time with someone is the aspect of high school that I believe will stay with me the longest.”
“The interview process was a great experience for everyone involved, because after having 10 people you do not know ask you big questions about yourself in front of your classmates, every other interview should be easy”