Matt and Mark Flood
Matt and Mark are graduating from Fenwick High School on Saturday, May 25. As you know they are the masters of Hillside's Web site (hillside-il.org). As incredible as it may seem, these two high school students designed our fantastic site. They have taken on the responsibility of updating our Web page even though they have a heavy school schedule and participate in extracurricular activates within their school and church. These two honor students will be attending Purdue University in the fall and will pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Flight Technology. However, that have assured us that they will continue the outstanding job of maintaining our terrific Web site! Mark and Matt have a career goal of becoming pilots for a major airline. A big thank you to them for all they do for our community and we wish them well in their future endeavors!

Zack Pugh
Zack is graduating from York High School on Tuesday, May 28. Zack is one of Hillside's "behind the scenes" volunteers.  Zack has volunteered since he was in grammar school at St. Domitilla. He has graciously put on heavy costumes for our events and has posed for endless pictures with our children. Since he has been 12 years old, Zack has been incognito as Mr. Bunny at our Easter "Egg-Travaganza" and donates his time with many Youth Commission as well as Special Event Programs. Zack is very enthusiastic young man, who impresses everyone with his leadership. He has received the Elmhurst Youth Service Award, which recognizes outstanding individual volunteer efforts. Zack is involved in the Explorers Program and will be attending the U.S. Customs Academy at the Great Lakes Naval Base. However, he assures us that his commitment to being a volunteer for our town will continue. Zack is planning a career in law enforcement and with his knowledge and enthusiasm, we know he will reach his goal. Good Luck, Zack!

Bryan Belmonte
Bryan is graduating from ITT Technical Institute on Thursday, June 13. Bryan is a college honor student who received many outstanding achievement awards are school while maintaining a 3.9 grade point average. He has tons of homework, is self-employed, and still finds time to volunteer his talents for our community. He is one of our volunteer photographers who work so hard to capture all of Hillside's memories on film. Bryan has been an extremely valuable part of our community by his volunteering and working with the youth of our village. He excels in computer knowledge and accepts any endeavor that challenges him and he strives for excellence in his school, work and community. He also works closely with the Historical Commission and his recent challenge is capturing the restoration of the oldest house in Hillside - the former Schierhorn family residence - on film and preserving the history of Hillside. He is at every event (and has been since he was in grade school) always willing to help no matter what the task may be. Upon graduating, Bryan will receive a Degree in Computer Science and intends on pursuing the career as a Network Consultant. Bryan has assured us that he will still find time to "capture your smiling faces on film" and volunteer at all of our events. We wish Bryan success in his new career and know that he will be an asset to any company. Good Luck, Bry!