Rosary College Prep student Alexandra Jurado, of Aurora, has earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT test, officials at the Aurora school said.
Jurado, who took the test in the spring, is currently a junior at Rosary, according to a press release from the school.
This is a very rare achievement as about 0.25%, or one-quarter of one percent, of students who take the ACT earn a top score, the release said. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2025, only 2,958 out of more than 1.38 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score, which is the average of the student’s English, math and reading ACT test scores, according to Rosary officials.
The last Rosary student who earned a perfect score was in the class of 2009, school officials said.
“The Rosary College Prep community is so proud of Alexandra for this exceptional achievement,” said Rosary Head of School Amy McMahon in the release. “It is a testament to her hard work, intellectual curiosity and self-discipline.”
At Rosary, Jurado serves as a Dominican Preacher and is a member of the Campus Ministry Team, Math Team, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, Student Ambassador Leadership Team, tennis team, softball team, Basketball Sideline Cheer Team and Marmion-Rosary Band, the release said.
Rosary College Prep is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, and is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois.
Yarn Art programs set in St. Charles
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a number of Yarn Art programs this fall in St. Charles, district officials said.
During the monthly programs, yarn enthusiasts can work on their own knit, crochet or other yarn art project in a group setting, according to a press release from the district. Participants can share tips, patterns, exchange ideas and more, organizers said.
Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.
The upcoming free Yarn Art programs will be held at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14. Advance registration is required.
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Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. To register, go to www.kaneforest.com/register or call 630-444-3190. For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the Forest Preserve District of Kane County on social media by searching @forestpreserve.
Geneva to hold Strategic Plan update meeting
The public is invited to learn about the future direction of Geneva during the city’s 2030 Strategic Plan community update at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., city officials said.
Hosted by the city’s Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, the interactive event will start with an overview presentation, followed by opportunities to examine the city’s priorities, progress and performance indicators for the six plan goals, according to a press release about the event.
The plan serves as a tool for city leaders to identify goals, prioritize resources and guide development, the release said.
For more information about the event, call Geneva Assistant City Administrator Ben McCready at 630-938-4540.