Downers Grove Grade School District 58 celebrated this year's Select 58 recipients at a formal awards banquet at Herrick Middle School on Wednesday, April 6. Select 58 is an Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 program that honors eighth graders who provide outstanding service to their school and community.
The event featured introductions by Herrick Principal Matt Neustadt and Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli; entertainment by the Downers Grove North Chamber Choir; speeches by District 58 alumni Grace Marino and Lauren Conklin; and a delicious Aramark-catered dinner. The recipients also enjoyed a unique focal point -- a beautiful cake that depicted all Select 58 students, courtesy of Downers Grove resident Cathy Oriatti. The event closed with the distribution of Select 58 plaques, courtesy of Blooming Color, and sweatshirts, courtesy of Holy Cow Sports. The event also featured photography services by Miles Boone Photography and flowers/decorations courtesy of Phillip’s Flowers and Gifts and Aramark. Congrats to the 2016 Select 58 award recipients!
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This year’s Select 58 judges included Foundation directors Janet Alikpala, Roberta Diehl, David Olsen and Laura Taylor, as well as community members Jill Donaldson and Bruce Swanson. The planning committee included Community Relations Coordinator Megan Hewitt, Herrick Secretary Ann Russ and Foundation Director Laura Taylor, with assistance from Herrick Principal Matt Neustadt, O’Neill Principal Matt Durbala and O’Neill Secretary Cathi Loris.