Senior Spotlight: Matthew Stadnika
A 4.0+ student at Lutheran North, Matthew Stadnika earned a 28 on the ACT. His future plans include attending Drake University in Iowa and studying Physics on a Pre-Med path. He attended Trinity Utica for grade school and Trinity Utica is his home congregation.
Matthew has participated in National Honor Society, Basketball, Chess, Cross Country, EXAMPLE, HOSA, Strength Training, and Track & Field while at Lutheran North. In addition to outstanding academic achievements at Lutheran North, Matthew earned All-Academic for Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field.
When asked Who influenced you the most in your academic career, Matthew answered:
My brother Zach Stadnika. He showed me through hard work you can do great things.
Parents:
Dave and Shani Stadnika
Home Congregation:
Trinity Utica
Grade School:
Trinity Utica
ACT:
28
SPECIAL AWARDS AND HONORS:
All Academic for Basketball, Cross Country, and Track & Field
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Student Leader on a mission trip to Mexicali
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT:
National Honor Society, Basketball, Chess, Cross Country, EXAMPLE, HOSA, Strength Training, and Track & Field
College Plans:
Drake University, Iowa - Majoring in Physics on a Pre-Med path
WHAT MADE YOUR LUTHERAN NORTH EXPERIENCE SPECIAL?
Getting to learn in a Christian environment and grow in my faith with others.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
All the great teachers.
WHICH TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER AT LUTHERAN NORTH MADE A NOTABLY POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU?
Mr. Brandt because he showed that learning can be fun and reading older books can give us insights to problems in our lives today.
WHAT QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES AND/OR SKILLS ARE YOU TAKING AWAY FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE AT LUTHERAN NORTH?
My faith.
who has influenced you the most in your academic career?
My brother Zach Stadnika. He showed me through hard work you can do great things.