St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Chicago, IL

September, 1977 - May, 1981

Attended Chicago's leading Jesuit college preparatory, with emphasis on study of science and classic languages.

National Merit Finalist

May, 1981

Scholastic Achievement Award for top high school students.

National Honor Society

May, 1981

Award given nationwide to high school juniors and seniors showing top academic performance in general.

Illinois State Scholar

May, 1981

Financial award given in Illinois to high school seniors showing top academic performance in general.

St. Ignatius Math Award

May, 1981

Given to graduating candidate showing top performance in mathematics.

Renssalaer Medal for Math and Science

May, 1980

Given nationwide to high school juniors showing top performance in mathematics and sciences.

Illinois State Latin Champion

May, 1980

Award for top paper in Latin and Greek study at statewide competition in Urbana-Champaign.

St. Ignatius Freshman Scholarship

September, 1977

Financial award of one year's free tuition given to top five performers on high school entrance exam.