Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the February Students of the Month: Molly Ryan (Kiwanis Club), Heavenly Sarfo (Rotary Club) and Quinn Swienton (Lions Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited in both the classroom and in the community.

Molly Ryan, daughter of Jill and Lawrence Ryan III of Joliet, is a graduate of St. Jude grade school. Molly is a member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society and is a JCA Heritage Award scholarship recipient. She is on the varsity softball team, and active in Key Club, Student Ambassadors, Pickleball Club, Garden Club, and Habitat for Humanity. Outside of her school responsibilities, Molly plays on a travel fastpitch softball team. She also works as a server at Jacob Henry Mansion and is a babysitter. After graduation, Molly is undecided on where she would like to attend college. Her plans are to study nursing.

Heavenly Sarfo, daughter of Linda Donkor and Francis Sarfo of Plainfield, is a graduate of Aux Sable Middle School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National French Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. Heavenly is a 3-year varsity volleyball player and has been on the IVCA All-Academic All-State Team twice. She is active in Key Club, French Club, Medical Science Club, Student Ambassadors, and Habitat for Humanity. Heavenly is busy outside of her school duties as she is her neighborhood babysitter and nanny. Heavenly is undecided on where she would like to attend college but plans to study biomedical engineering and neurological sciences. She would eventually like to become a biomedical engineer, neurological physician assistant or psychologist, or a biotechnician.

Quinn Swienton, son of Kristen and Darrel Swienton of Bolingbrook, is a graduate of J.F.K. Middle School. Quinn is a member of the National Honor Society, is active in Key Club and Student Ambassadors, and is the Varsity Golf Captain. Quinn is also the Assistant Captain of his AAA club hockey team. In Quinn’s spare time, he has volunteered for Feed My Starving Children and enjoys weightlifting, teaching golf, and refereeing hockey. Quinn is committed to play golf at Monmouth University in New Jersey and plans to major in a business with a focus on finance and real estate. Quinn aspires to have a career in business wealth management and become a PGA professional.