For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Contact Leslie Zizumbo
(708) 749-4900 x15
10th Year Anniversary Best of Berwyn
Official Candidates Revealed
On Wednesday, April 13 the North Berwyn Park District announced the 2011 Best of Berwyn
candidates. Twenty-five (25) candidates were rigidly selected from all the 8th grade students in Berwyn.
The initial process consists of students being nominated through applications and letters of
recommendation sent in by Berwyn North School District 98, Elementary School District 100, The Berwyn
Library, Pav YMCA, St. Leonard School, St. Odilo School, Berwyn Police Explorers, Berwyn Park District
and the Berwyn Recreation Department.
Round one of judging took place on April 11th & 12th where judges compiled of community leaders,
teachers and public officials had the difficult task of sorting through the applications and interviewing each of
the twenty-five (25) candidates to determine the finalists. A second judging is scheduled to take place on
Monday, April 18 to choose from the twelve (12) finalists, who will become the 2011 Best of Berwyn.
“We’re all very excited about choosing this year’s Best of Berwyn as 2011 marks this program’s 10th Year
Anniversary,” said 7th Ward Alderman, Rafael Avila.
The candidates, in alphabetical order, include: Itzel Alvarez, Lincoln Middle School; Liliana
Balbuena, Lincoln Middle School; Alexander Ceballos, Heritage Middle School; Patricia Ebersold, St.
Leonard School; Denise Fiesta, Heritage Middle School; Shannon Fricke, Freedom Middle School; Yajaira
Gallegos, Heritage Middle School; Biridiana Guerrero, Heritage Middle School; Rebecca Hammond,
Heritage Middle School; Jessica Hughes, Lincoln Middle School; Ann Knoll, Heritage Middle School;
Esteban Lopez, Heritage Middle School; Maria Loya, Freedom Middle School; Toni Orozco, Freedom
Middle School; Amy Paplaczyk, Lincoln Middle School; Ziare Paul-Emile, Lincoln Middle School; Weisner
Perez, Heritage Middle School; Justine Ramirez, Lincoln Middle School; Amairani Santoyo, St. Leonard
School; Perla Santoyo, Freedom Middle School; Nicole Schubert, Lincoln Middle School; Olivia Woods,
Freedom Middle School; Molly Zajac-Clark, Freedom Middle School; Christopher Zavala, Freedom Middle
School; Itzayana Zepeda, Lincoln Middle School.
All the candidates, their families and representatives of the community are invited to attend the 10th
Year Anniversary Best of Berwyn Banquet held this year on May 4th at Skylite West Banquets.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program is a search for the top 8th grade students
within the City of Berwyn. It’s an annual program sponsored by the North Berwyn Park District to distinguish
teens that have focused their attention towards family, academics and improving their community. For more
information or group picture of the candidates, please visit www.nbpd4fun.org or call (708) 749-4900.
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What: Best of Berwyn Banquet
When: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Who: North Berwyn Park District
Where: Skylite West Banquets, Berwyn