Erica Guelfi
Clubs & Activities
Scholastic Bowl (4 years),
Drama Club, Spanish Club,
NHS, Band, Rube Goldberg Team,
We The People,
Student Council-Class Officer & Executive Officer
Hometown:St. Joseph Siblings:
A younger brother Hobbies:
Baking, reading, and playing trumpet. Favorite SJO memories:
They all revolve around all of the extra-curricular activities. She has really enjoyed band all four years and she will always remember the musical All Shook Up during her junior year. Favorite classes:
Biology, World History, and Physics Favorite teachers:
Mrs. Parrish at St. Joseph Grade School; Mrs. Ford at St. Joseph Middle School; and Mr. Jeff Kieffer, Mr. Ryan Searby, and Mr. Marshall Schacht at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. College:
Vanderbilt University majoring Biomedical Engineering Advice to future SJO students:
Follow your interests and passions and to be involved in what you feel passionate about.
Lucas Grindley
Clubs & Activities
Band (4 years)
NHS, We The People, Scholastic Bowl, Drama Club
Hometown:NHS, We The People, Scholastic Bowl, Drama Club
St. Joseph Siblings:
Two older brothers Hobbies:
Playing trombone and working at IGA Favorite SJO memories:
SJO musical last year during his junior year. He also enjoyed being a part of the boys’ dance team and the man squad this year. Favorite classes:
U.S. History, Civics, Economics, Spanish, and Band Favorite teachers:
Mrs. Camp at St. Joseph Grade School, Mr. Risley at St. Joseph Middle School. At SJO, Senor Zak Sutton and Mr. Marshall Schacht College:
Eastern Illinois University majoring in Journalism with a biology minor. Advice to future SJO students:
Focus on your work because everything will all work out.
Alivia Norem
Clubs & Activities
Maroon Platoon
Hometown:St. Joseph Siblings:
An older brother Hobbies:
Playing volleyball, traveling, spending time with friends and driving. Favorite SJO memories:
Classes she had with her best friend, Anna. She also enjoyed her Advanced Biology class during her junior year. She met so many people in the class and she will never forget the overall environment of the class. Favorite classes:
Her favorite classes at SJO were Advanced Biology, all of her Science classes, and all of her English classes, especially English 101/102. Favorite teachers:
Mr. Marshall Schacht, Mrs. Stacey Kietzman, and Mr. Ryan Searby College:
Parkland College majoring in Business Finance. Career Goal: To become a financial advisor. Advice to future SJO students:
Choose empathy and to try to understand everyone before you speak.
Text & photos provided by St. Joseph-Ogden High School.
