Kristina Heerdegen 

B.A. in Mathematics with Teacher Certification 

Grayslake, Illinois 

2023 Presidential Award Recipient 

“I would not be the person I am today without coming to St. Mary’s. My favorite thing about St. Mary’s are the relationships I have developed with my peers, professors, staff and the Marianist brothers and priests on campus. They have supported me in all my passions and ideas and have given me resources and assistance to help me pursue my dreams.”