The Mater Dei community is pleased to announce the Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 academic year. These students were selected by the administration and faculty from the list of students who earned honor roll recognition. Please join us in congratulating them and their families!
Senior Quinten Engelmann, son of John and Tiffany Engelmann of Albers. Throughout his academic career, Quinten has enrolled in nearly all honors courses for English and math, including English Composition 101 and English Composition 102 as a senior. He also serves as a catechist for St. Bernard Catholic Church’s PSR (Parish School of Religion) program. For his academic achievements, he has earned honor roll recognition for four quarters and an award for American History. Outside the classroom, Quinten serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion for our weekly Masses. He also volunteers at numerous community events. Finally, Quinten is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where he serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Following graduation, Quinten plans to attend Kaskaskia College before transferring to a four-year university, where he will pursue a degree in business.
Senior Bella Thole, daughter of Kurt and Justine Thole of St. Rose. Throughout her academic career, Bella has enrolled in college-preparatory courses, including English Composition 101 and English Composition 102 as a senior. She also serves as a catechist for St. Rose Catholic Church’s PSR (Parish School of Religion) program. For her academic achievements, she has earned honor roll recognition for nine quarters and awards for Advanced Ceramics, Algebra I, and Drawing & Design. Outside the classroom, Bella is a four-year member of football cheer and Pep Club, a three-year member of National Honor Society, and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion for our weekly Masses. She also volunteers at numerous community events, Snack Pack Program of Clinton County, and Camp Ondessonk. Finally, Bella is a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, where she serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and a CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry) member. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in elementary education but has not yet selected an educational institution.
Junior Bentley Nicklin, son of Brett and Jessica Nicklin of Breese. Since his freshman year, Bentley has enrolled in college-preparatory courses. For his academic achievements, he has earned honor roll recognition for eight quarters. Outside the classroom, Bentley is a three-year member of the football team and a two-year member of National Honor Society. For football, he serves as a leadership council member and earned the Offensive Back of the Year Award (sophomore). Finally, Bentley is a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Junior Lyla Koch, daughter of Dale and Monica Koch of Damiansville. Since her freshman year, Lyla has enrolled in all honors courses for math and science. As a junior, her courses include Algebra II Honors and Chemistry Honors. For her academic achievements, she has earned honor roll recognition for nine quarters. Outside the classroom, Lyla is a three-year member of FFA (current secretary), Sisters in Christ, and Student Ambassadors; a two-year member of National Honor Society; and a first-year member of Blooming in Faith, the bible-study group she founded. As a sophomore, she earned the Student Ambassadors award. She is also a Lodge member and CIT (Counselor in Training) at Camp Ondessonk and a member of Little Britches Rodeo Association. Finally, Lyla is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she serves as a youth choir member.
Sophomore Landon Litteken, son of Jason and Krystal Litteken of Breese. In both his freshman and sophomore year, Landon enrolled in honors courses for math. This year, his courses include Biology Honors and Geometry Honors. For his academic achievements, he has earned honor roll recognition for five quarters and a Physical Science award. Outside the classroom, Landon is a two-year member of the baseball team, basketball team, football team, and Pep Club. For football, he serves as a leadership council member. Finally, Landon is a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.
Sophomore Lydia Ratermann, daughter of Rodney Ratermann of Breese and Katie Ratermann of Aviston. In both her freshman and sophomore year, Lydia enrolled in honors courses for English, math, and science. This year, her courses include Algebra II & Trigonometry Honors, Biology Honors, and English II Honors. For her academic achievements, she has earned honor roll recognition for five quarters and awards for Geometry Honors, Physical Science Honors, and Theology I. Outside the classroom, Lydia is a two-year member of Pep Club and Student Ambassadors and a first-year member of Sisters in Christ. Finally, Lydia is a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, where she serves as an altar server.
Freshman Westin Schwierjohn, son of Kent and Kati Schwierjohn of Albers. In his first year at Mater Dei, Westin’s courses include English I Honors. Outside the classroom, he is a member of the football team and plans to join the basketball team and baseball team. For football, he serves as a leadership council member. He also serves his community as an umpire for youth baseball and a referee for youth soccer. Finally, Westin is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where he serves as an altar server, usher, and CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry) member.
Freshman Charlotte Cleeton, daughter of Joseph and Lauren Cleeton of Damiansville. In her first year at Mater Dei, Charlotte’s courses include English I Honors, Geometry Honors, and Physical Science Honors. Outside the classroom, she is a member of cheer, chorus, concert band, Liturgical Music Group, marching band, and Sisters in Christ. She also plans to join the spring musical cast. Finally, Charlotte is a member of St. Damian Catholic Church, where she serves as a cantor.
