Monthly Archives: May 2026

Always Remember

26 Today…

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We still walk to the water together at sunset and dream of the sunshine over your shoulder.
We light a candle and sing happy birthday knowing you hear, missing you near.
We share your favorite cake and remember the joy of your life and birthdays past.
Sharing hope together for the Lord to redeem these years still to come…

Happy Birthday, son!

Joel 2:25-26

25 “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—
    the great locust and the young locust,
    the other locusts and the locust swarm—
my great army that I sent among you.
26 You will have plenty to eat, until you are full,
    and you will praise the name of the Lord your God,
    who has worked wonders for you…”

Celebrations

Graduation Day: Highly Accomplished!

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The day has arrived and we are in awe as Noah graduated with highest praise… Summa Cum Laude! Sharing pictures of the time for all to celebrate with us…

This certainly has been a day to remember and look back over these 4 years of high school. Noah leaves the halls of St Charles East High School highly accomplished. He was honored by his teachers and leaders with the following:

㊗ Summa Cum Laude
5.0 GPA all 4 years
㊗ Fleur De Lis Award
㊗ Illinois State Scholar
㊗ Department Outstanding Achievement CTE – Technology & Engineering Education
㊗ Scholarship – Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley ($1000)
㊗ Scholarship – South Dakota School of Mines Copper Scholar Award
㊗ Scholarship – South Dakota School of Mines Metallurgical Engineering Department Award
㊗ National Honors Society
㊗ Science National Honors Society
㊗ Project Synergy Award
㊗ Senior Capstone Excellence Award
D303 Cross River Engineering Showcase
㊗ Class of 2026:
“Most Likely To Take Over the World”
㊗ Class of 2026:
CTE 3D Printer Lab Honors
(3D Printer named in his honor)
㊗ November Breakfast of Champion – Technology Department
㊗ Academic Excellence:
ESports 4 Year Captain
㊗ ESports Excellent Communicator Award
㊗ Academic Excellence:
Robotics Team
㊗ Academic Excellence:
Speech & Acting 3 Year Member

Everyday Life

National College Decision Day 2026

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May 1st is here and so is an important milestone decision in our youngest son’s life… College Decision Day 2026!

In just a few weeks, Noah is set to graduate with honors from St Charles East High School, earning a 5.0 GPA. Besides his studies, he has been busy as a founding member of the STCE ESports program and serving as the Splatoon Team Captain for 4 years. He is active in Robotics, Automotive, Speech, and National Honor Society. He has built lasting friendships and student community along the way!

Noah heads out for college this fall to study Metallurgical and Mechanical Engineering. He plans on a Minor in Military Science through ROTC while on campus. He has future plans of serving as an Officer in the U.S. Army, with the ultimate goal of engineering
armored vehicles as a career.

So, where in the world will Noah be…

Please join us in celebrating Noah’s accomplishments as he graduates High School and prepares to head out to find his place in this world at THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES in Rapid City, South Dakota. We are incredibly proud of all he has worked so hard to achieve!

Here are a few more of our favorite Grad pictures from Senior year!