Addison Trail Boys Basketball Team hosts annual Staff Appreciation Night, invites community members to participate in tasty fundraiser

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On Dec. 3, the Addison Trail Boys Basketball Team hosted its annual Staff Appreciation Night.

During the event, the varsity student-athletes recognized and thanked staff members who have made a positive difference in their lives, been instrumental in helping them navigate through their high school years and played a role in shaping them into who they are today. Each honoree was presented with a certificate that included a message from the player who nominated him or her. To view a photo gallery from the event, see the images above.

Below are the recipients.

Student-athlete Staff member honored Staff member department
Senior Luke Smith Aaron Jackson Science 
Senior Dominic Renc Stephen Kuchefski Teacher Aide
Senior Aryan Patel Michael Valeski English 
Senior Isaiah Cortes Itzel Carranza Hegner Math 
Junior Xavier Young Daniel Styler Social Studies
Senior Alexander Manriquez Ryan Peronto Social Studies
Junior Marcello Saraceno Jessica Clark English
Junior Manuel Roque Matt Lindgren Science
Senior Matthew Garcia Michael Kennedy Learning Services
Junior Vincent Blonda Nicholas Villasenor Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Junior Camren Salerno Lindsey Thomas-Cushman English
Senior Roberto Rizo Laura Calo World Languages
Senior Max Sobus Nicholas Pingel Science
Senior Malik Barry Michael Utech Learning Services
Sophomore Matthew Correa Stephen Bruns English
Junior Ulises Garcia Sandoval Colleen Kane Math

The team also invites all students, parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends to participate in a fundraiser on Dec. 12. See the details below.

What: Enjoy a tasty treat and support the Addison Trail Boys Basketball Team with a Portillo’s fundraiser!

  • 20 percent of sales will go to the team.

  • The fundraiser is valid with drive-through, pick-up, kiosk and in-restaurant orders.

  • Click on the flyer above for details.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024

Where: Portillo’s, 100 W. Lake St. in Addison