The 2026 spring assembly marked the nearing end of the 2025-2026 school year. These events are always high energy, especially as anticipation for summer and warm weather continues to grow. Starting off with the national anthem performed by East’s very own choir, the gym was filled with activity from the start. The band played wonderfully throughout the assembly, during closing as well as teams were announced. Per usual, the iconic school song and cheerleaders’ routine will never go out of style.
Spring sports that were recognized include, both boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls track, baseball, softball, boys volleyball, bowling, boys tennis, girls badminton, girls soccer, and water polo. This year, for the first time since 2015, the girls’ track team were the indoor conference champions, earning them recognition at the assembly. Every athlete competing on these teams has an exciting season ahead of them.
Additionally, many winter sports earned extra shout-outs for the work these athletes put in. In February, the Saint Charles East cheer team went to state, securing 11th place. The dance team competed at the state level as well, earning a third place victory, earning the dancers a spot on the podium, for the first time in the 14 years of the IHSA state finals. And the success doesn’t stop here, as senior cheerleader Lexi Stall made the IHSCCO Allstate team, an exciting achievement for her as well as the rest of the lady saints.
The varsity girls’ basketball team had an amazing season, making it all the way to sectionals. The team received praise for their accomplishment, as well as a special shout out to senior Addie Shilb and sophomore Brooklyn Shilb for earning an astonishing number of 1,000 career points. Individuals from the boys’ wrestling also had amazing victories during their winter season. At state championships, East finishes in third place, a huge accomplishment for the whole team. Special shoutouts go to Dom Munaretto, Cooper Murray, Liam Aye, Gavin Moodmancy, Kaden Potter, Declan Sons and Isaac Lenard for making top STCE rankings.
Many of East’s academic teams were also given a special shout-out. Mock trial was congratulated for winning 10th in the state, after scoring third place at Kane Country. Additional congrats go to Anya Amin and Ella Brucal for winning outstanding attorney awards, as well as Teige Donejoo for winning the outstanding witness award. Our Speech and Acting team was also recognized with their amazing season, with Elaina Asimor advancing to sectionals after winning fourth place at regionals. The math team was also congratulated for their success competing so far. The robotics team was recognized for making it to state after an impressive winter performance. East’s ISO was also given recognition for their amazing performance in their basketball game.
A special entrance given by the cast of this spring’s musical Newsies was highly appreciated by the audience. Cheers could be heard from every corner as actors flipped across the gym floor. This was an amazing preview of the actor’s abilities before their shows, raising anticipation for the upcoming performances.
All in all the 2026 spring assembly gave much deserved recognition for the talented students of Saint Charles East, a great way to mark the near-end of a year.
