April, 2025 Students of the Month
Izabella Girup has been named a Student of the Month for April. Izabella is a senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School and a second-year student in our Automotive Technology program.
In his nomination Mr. Schmude, Auto Tech teacher and program coordinator, stated, “This is Izabella’s second year here at TCD. She currently is in our Automotive 2nd year program. As the coordinator of the Auto Tech program at TCD I have had the pleasure of having Izabella in my classroom during her first year. As a second-year student Izabella has excelled in academic and hands-on instruction. Izabella likes to help other automotive students succeed." Izabella plans on continuing her automotive education at Pitt State University in Kansas.
Izabella has been an exceptional student all year and strives to be successful every day. She is very deserving of this recognition.
Congratulations, Bella!
Isabella Zagal has been named a Student of the Month for April. Isabella is a senior from Wheaton Warrenville South High School and a second-year student in our Professional Cooking, Baking, and Service Program.
In their nomination Chefs McLawhorn, instructor and program coordinator, Barker, and Kuhn stated, “We are pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Isabella, whom we have had the privilege of knowing since the beginning of the 2023–2024 school year. Isabella has grown immensely during her time in our PCBS program, evolving from a quiet student into a confident and charismatic leader. Her warmth, sense of humor, and genuine kindness have made her a positive and uplifting presence in our classroom and kitchen. She consistently contributes to the overall culture of our program, and her positive attitude is infectious.
Isabella has demonstrated remarkable qualities of trustworthiness, kindness, and an eagerness to learn. She approaches her work with focus and determination, excelling both independently and in group settings. One of her most outstanding attributes is her work ethic—she regularly takes initiative, seeks out additional responsibilities, and consistently goes above and beyond what is expected of her. She is a dependable and driven student who requires very little supervision to complete her tasks.”
Isabella has been an exceptional student all year and strives to be successful every day. She is very deserving of this recognition.
Congratulations, Isabella!
