Since graduating from OLSHA in 2016 I have completed my bachelor’s degree in Medieval History and have been working as an assistant in property management. I am taking the next year to save and work on graduate school applications. In the future I hope to continue in the field of history at either Loyola University in Chicago or Northern Illinois University. My goal is to eventually earn a doctorate in Medieval History. As hobbies I enjoy drawing, singing, and playing guitar—that is, while I'm not studying or working.

I still involve myself in the community by helping to chaperone students going to the March for Life in DC, and by attending Crusaders for Life events. In addition to that I am involved in Civil Air Patrol as the Squadron Commander (visit gocivilairpatrol.com), and am an active member of the St. Mary's Oratory Choir.

OLSHA broadened my understanding of the Faith to a more philosophical level than I had before. It has also shown me how connected the liberal arts are to life and faith, and given me an appreciation for the humanities that I did not have before. And of course I cannot forget to mention strong friendships that have lasted beyond our time at OLSHA!

I think the best memories I have are of some of the fascinating field trips, such as the 2013 trip to Connecticut to visit Yale and hear Donald Kagan’s retirement address, and the visit to the Union League Club in Chicago to hear a presentation by historian Richard Brookhiser.