Alumni Spotlight
Welcome to the Alumni Spotlight Page. Here you will find some of the fine young men and women that have graduated from St. Paul Lutheran School. If you are interested in being featured on this page, or know someone that is, please submit your information to Sam Schmidt at samy1121@att.net
Carissa Ray - 2009Carissa attended St. Paul from pre-school through 8th grade. She was a 2nd generation
member of her family to attend St. Paul. Carissa is a member of the Oswego High School class of
2013 where she was a member of the Freshman basketball team, Treble Choir and House
Crew for the Spring Musical. Carissa was also named to the High Honor Roll and received an
OHS Academic Letter. She is also on the AAGS Summer softball team. Carissa plans on attending college and pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene or Medicine specializing in Dermatology.
Luke Frauenhoff -2007Luke is a member of the West Aurora High School class of 2011. He is a member of the Varsity
tennis team at WAHS playing both singles and doubles. After high school, Luke is
considering either the University of Minnesota or Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and plans on
majoring in Athletic Training or Pre-Medicine. Luke is interested in pursuing a career in Sports
Medicine or Orthopedic Surgery.
Drew French - 2007Drew attended St. Paul from 3 year old pre-school through 8th grade; he was a 5th generation
member of his family to attend St. Paul. Drew is a member of the class of 2011 at Kaneland High
School where he is on the Varsity baseball team. He is a member of the KHS Spanish Club and was
a 2010 inductee into the National Honor Society. Drew is in the top 2% of his class and carries a
5.0 GPA. Drew is undecided on where to attend college but hopes to play baseball and is considering majoring in business, education or sports medicine.
Megan Griesmann - 2007Megan attended St. Paul from Kindergarten through 8th grade and was a 5th generation
member of her family to attend St. Paul. She is a member of the class of 2011 at East Aurora
High School where she is an Honor Roll student and a member of the Varsity Softball team.
Megan is also a member of the Oswego Wolves travelling softball team. Megan plans on
attending Waubonsee Community College and then transferring to either Northern Illinois University or Augustana College in Rock Island, IL to pursue a degree in nursing.
Rachel Peara - 2007Rachel Peara is a third generation graduate from St. Paul.. She is a member of the class of
2011 at East Aurora High School. She is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team
at East Aurora as well as on the Cyclones club team. Rachel plans on playing volleyball
at the collegiate level as well.
Alex Merlo - 2003 Alex is a 2007 graduate of Kaneland High School where he was on the high honor role and is
currently a member of the class of 2011 at Valparaiso University, in Valparaiso, IN. He is working
towards completion of a double major in Biology & Philosophy along with a minor in chemistry.
Upon graduation Alex plans on attending medical school.
currently a member of the class of 2011 at Valparaiso University, in Valparaiso, IN. He is working
towards completion of a double major in Biology & Philosophy along with a minor in chemistry.
Upon graduation Alex plans on attending medical school.
Sarah Peara - 2003Sarah Peara is a third generation graduate from St. Paul. She is a 2007 graduate of East
Aurora High School where she played volleyball and was active in the drama department.
She had starring roles in plays such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Fiddler on the Roof.
Sarah graduated 12th in her class. She is currently a Senior at Aurora University and would
like to become a Lutheran Elementary school teacher.
