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Alumni Testimonials
CEO Alumni bring a unique retrospective to the CEO journey. After experiencing CEO, alumni continue to utilize the skills learned to create an impact in the CEO community and beyond!
Addison Wierciak
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Addison Wierciak is a senior at Edwardsville High School. Within her four years of high school, Addison has been a dedicated member of the varsity lacrosse team. Additionally, She serves as the studio manager of the National Art Honors Society, where she has demonstrated great leadership and commitment. At EHS, Addison is also an active member of the National Honors Society, National English Honors Society, and Key club. Outside of school, Addison loves to paint, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. She also enjoys working at Park North Golf Club as well as volunteering at the Glen Ed food pantry in her free time. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in either business administration or advertising. Addison joined the CEO program to build her leadership skills, connect with her community, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. She is beyond grateful to be a part of the CEO program and cannot wait to see what the future has in store.
Sebastian Noronha
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Sebastian Noronha is a Senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School. At school, he holds several leadership positions including House Leader, National Honor Society Committee Head, Co-Captain of the Announcement Team, Drama Department Head of Marketing & Media, Drama Club President, and Founder and President of International Cultures Club. Sebastian stays involved in several other extracurricular activities, as well, including Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, and his role as Student Lead of the Dance Planning Committee. Outside of school, Sebastian enjoys reading, learning languages, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. After high school, Sebastian plans to attend college to double major in Psychology and Spanish on a Pre-Med Track, with a possible minor in Global Studies or Neuroscience. He hopes to one day become an oncologist or work for the World Health Organization (WHO). Sebastian joined the CEO program to grow in his communication skills and for the real world experience gained from this program. He is excited to grow as a person and can’t wait to establish community connections and make new friends throughout this program. He is so grateful for this amazing opportunity and everyone who has made the Edwardsville CEO program possible!
Grayson Schwartz
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Grayson is a senior at Edwardsville High School and a proud member of Edwardsville CEO and National Honor Society. He is also a member of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Engineering Club, and Rotary Interact. Grayson enjoys lacrosse and plans to play with Edwardsville United this Spring. His interests include boating, fishing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Grayson attends Metro Church and is a junior member of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need. He helps others in the community by organizing neighborhood food drives, donating supplies for senior gift bags, doing yard work, raising funds for pancreatic cancer, and leads a Turkey Trot team. This summer, Grayson worked at Madison Communications, where he gained hands-on experience splicing and burying fiber optic cable and strengthening his technical skills. He is exploring options as to where he will attend college, but plans to pursue degrees in Engineering (Bio-Medical or Mechanical) and Entrepreneurship. He is excited for new opportunities this CEO program will bring, and is hoping to meet new people and learn new skills that will help him succeed in the future.
Sarah Henke
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2024
Edwardsville CEO has taught me so many valuable lessons that I can apply to the real world. It has been the highlight of my senior year!
Matthew Huddle
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Mathew Huddle is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. He enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. At school, he is president of the Science National Honors Society, a member of National Honors Society (NHS), Key Club, and part of the Unified Basketball and Football team. Matthew spent his summer working as a tutor at Kumon and continues to work part time during the school year. In the future, Matthew looks forward to getting a degree in finance or data science at a university not known at this time. Matthew is excited for the opportunities that await him in the CEO program. He hopes to develop skills in CEO that will help him navigate through the world of business.