Four Wheaton Academy students were selected as National Merit finalists, placing them in the top 1% of US high school seniors. Congratulations to Luke Dederich, Vander England, Greta Gustafson, and Katherine Johnston!
Eighty-eight percent of Wheaton Academy students scored a 3 or higher on AP exams compared to an overall rate of 25% in IL. These scores provide students with opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.
Winterim 2023 offered over 150 internships, 40+ classes, and 11 trips!
Wheaton Academy students were accepted at the following selective colleges and universities. One hundred percent of the students who applied to these colleges were accepted!
While our academic offerings, sports teams, and arts opportunities are all excellent, Wheaton Academy strives to invest in students spiritually over all else, giving them skills to succeed in the next step of their journey.
Charlie Dorn '23
Through our Business and Innovation program, 3 Wheaton Academy students, competed with 18,000 students from across the US at the DECA's National competition in Orlando, Florida in April. Special congratulations to Sam DeCastro ‘24 for placing in the top 15 for one of her role-play events!
This year, our Robotics team won the “Best Design” award, developed new partnerships with middle school programs in the area, secured sponsorships from PricewaterhouseCoopers and Matrix Design, AND hosted robotics competitions on campus for the first time.
William Lu ’23 and David Zhang ’24 made history when they became the first two Wheaton Academy students to pass actuarial exams. The actuarial exam, known for its difficulty and 45% pass rate, is typically attempted by college math majors! Our Wheaton Academy Mathletes team competed in the Division 2A State competition and placed 5th, achieving state championships in two categories.
Congratulations to Katie Montana and Megan Lindberg for placing second in the SCARCE Sustainable Design Challenge with their sustainable café design.
Luke Regan was named the Wilbur A Hiller Teacher of the Year. We are so thankful for the 11 years he has served at Wheaton Academy!
Wheaton Academy has helped me discover my gifts and talents and use them to honor God and build up His people.
Eimy Morales '23
Jack Schroeder ‘23 and a team of students in our business program have developed financial literacy and entrepreneurship courses for students at Kids Alive in the Dominican Republic. After launching the curriculum on a 2023 Winterim trip, students return to the DR this summer to train teachers and run courses in summer camps.
Our spring Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, saw 5 sold out shows as nearly 200 students performed and participated in a wide range of production roles.
Each month, a group of students served adoptive and foster families by providing childcare through Replanted.
ILMEA - Three students received ILMEA All State recognition for their musical accomplishments. Congratulations to Rohan Marr (Jazz Band and Composition), Brendan Novak (Honors Orchestra), and Scotty Murray (Composition)!
Through genuine relationships with teachers, I’ve been encouraged and challenged as a learner and, most importantly, as a follower of Christ. The teachers who walk alongside me have set an example of what it means to be a faithful and hopeful Christian—and that’s been formational in my growth. I know that this gift will continue to impact me into adulthood.
Gwyneth Clark '23
Thirty-four senior athletes signed to play in college. Special congratulations to our 8 Division 1 athletes!
Boys Soccer – The team placed 4th in State at the 1A IHSA State Soccer Tournament.
Boys Golf – Four members of the Boys Golf Team represented Wheaton Academy at the 2A State finals. Additionally, Bob Broman was inducted into the IL Coach Hall of Fame.
Girls Tennis – Jillian Paulson ’23 and Audrey Litfin ’23 qualified for the IHSA 1A State Girls Tennis Tournament.
Football – Our team was ranked 8th in the state for Class 4A.
Wrestling – The Wheaton Academy wrestling team wrapped up its regular season with a 23-5 finish—the strongest record in school history. Lincoln Hoger represented Wheaton Academy in the State competition.
Baseball – Our team set a school record for wins (29-7-1) and won a regional crown in Class 2A.
Track and Field – Congratulations to sectional’s champion Madelyn Jenkins ’25 on her first-place win in the 100m and 200m dash to qualify for the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Finals competition.
Emery Eckert ’25, Canyon Roberts ’24, and Griffin Schlenbecker ’26 represented Wheaton Academy at the IHSA Boys State Finals Competition, earning the Academy its first appearance since 2017.
Boys Tennis – Jeffrey Master ’23 made his third consecutive trip to the IHSA Boys Tennis State Finals.
For the first time in program history, the Wheaton Academy Lacrosse Team achieved a State Championship!! The boys scored early and never looked back en route to a 17-9 victory in the State Final. Their coach, Geof Weisenborn was also named 2022 Coach of the Year.
The mission of Wheaton Academy is to nurture growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.
These aren’t just words. Our mission is the heartbeat of our school. It’s the foundation for all of the accomplishments we are celebrating this year. Visit our mission page to learn more about the way our mission informs everything that we do.
