Michael von Spakovsky

President

Michael is a 17 year old senior from Blacksburg, Virginia (the greatest state in his opinion). He is the fifth of five children, and he has done MODG since kindergarten. Michael plays varsity basketball and in his free time he enjoys hiking, piano, rafting, learning more about military history, participating in youth group, and spending time with family and friends. However, one of his greatest passions is being a Knight of the Order of the Duckfather. Michael is excited for this year and hopes to serve the chapter well with the help of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Joan of Arc. He is looking forward to working with Vice-President Soejoto, and Secretary Decker for the betterment of the chapter.

Cecilia Soejoto

Vice President

Cecilia is a 17 year old senior who hails from Southern California, land of the most beautiful beaches! As the third oldest of eight kids, the duties of the oldest have fallen to her with the departure of her older siblings to college. She doesn’t mind terribly, but college is an exciting prospect. Among numerous hobbies, some of her favorites include soccer, piano, reading, writing, cleaning, organizing, and many forms of crafting. 

Cecilia has many extensive and intricate plans for college and after, but God is probably laughing at all those plans right this minute. At any rate, she is ready for whatever He throws at her next. In the meantime, she is so excited to be serving as the vice-president of this chapter, and is always open to comments or ideas! She will keep each and every member in her prayers during this exciting school year!

Maya Decker

Secretary

Maya is a seventeen year old senior and is excited to serve as the NHS Secretary for this school year! She resides in Dallas, Texas where at any given time you can find her either pouring over schoolwork, at the dance studio, working at a smoothie cafe whilst juggling a million tasks at once, or spending time in fellowship and service at her parish. She’s the oldest of 3 and is embarking upon her eleventh year with MODG. Maya is an avid dancer of six years and an assistant teacher for dance classes for 3-4 year olds. She loves traveling, reading, adoration, tea, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering around town whenever someone needs an extra hand. Maya can’t wait to see what the year holds in store for the NHS and is assuredly praying for all of you. 

Chris Sebastian

Chapter Advisor

Christopher Sebastian is the Chapter Advisor for the Pope Leo XIII Chapter of the NHS, founding the chapter in 2014. Mr. Sebastian is the father of three children, and two of them are enrolled in Mother of Divine Grace School. He has taught for MODG since 2010. From being an MODG graduate himself to now being Director of Advancement, Mr. Sebastian has a strong background in classical education and promoting the values of MODG. He is also passionate about strategies for growth in every area of life, and promotes the 4 Pillars of the NHS as a superb way for our members to serve Our Lord and those around them.

Katharine Shonnard

Math Tutoring Leader

Katharine Shonnard is a 17 year old senior from northern Nevada. Living at the foot of the Sierra Mountains, Katharine enjoys anything outdoors. This ranges from skiing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and boating. She also enjoys playing the piano, reading, spending time with her family (especially her many nieces and nephews), and growing stronger in her faith. As she finishes her last year of high school, she is especially blessed to serve as the math tutoring leader. Katharine is excited to work with this year's tutors and hopes that they find as much joy as she does in helping younger students with their math skills!

Claire Hlavac

Latin Tutoring Leader

Claire Hlavac is an 18 year old senior from Omaha, Nebraska and is incredibly excited to be the leader of the Latin GSP. She started MODG in her freshman year and her twin brother is the Grammar and Science GSP leader this year. Claire loves to downhill ski, swim competitively and read fantasy books. She also enjoys the snow and mountains in Omaha and on vacation. Claire loves school and her favorite subject in school is Latin, which prompted her to apply for the Latin GSP leader position. She believes that anyone who enjoys Latin will be a wonderful addition to the Latin GSP this year!

Gregory Hlavac

Grammar & Science Tutoring Leader

Gregory Hlavac is an 18-year-old senior from Omaha, Nebraska, and the oldest of four siblings. He has many interests, including swimming, skiing, reading, and studying the Second World War. Gregory is a fan of theology and science, particularly how they intermix, which led to his interest in leading the Grammar and Science GSP. He is excited to serve the National Honor Society and lead the Grammar and Science GSP to the best of his abilities.

Erin Shade

Book Recording Leader

Erin is a 17 year old senior who has been enrolled in MODG since the 4th grade. She was an ARMY brat for most of her life, but now permanently resides in PA. She has 5 older siblings, including a twin brother and loves to use her "youngest daughter privileges" to get rides to any bookstores within a 30 mile radius. Erin is always ready to try something new, but especially enjoys horse back riding and volunteering in her spare time. She is very excited to begin working with everyone in the NHS this year and serve as the Book Recording GSP Leader!

Dagmar Gruy

Book Recording Leader

Dagmar Gruy is seventeen years old and a senior from South Texas. She lives on a cattle ranch with eight younger siblings, two dogs, eleven horses, three cats, and an ever-fluctuating number of cows. Her hobbies include reading, hunting, swing dancing, and ceaselessly debating any topic under the sun, as well as searching for the perfect Texas accent. She is determined to serve the NHS this year with every spare moment, in between schoolwork, college applications, housework, and ranch work. She is constantly praying for everyone in the Pope Leo XIII Chapter of the NHS. Viva, Christo Rey!

Sara Boswell

Website Leader

Sara Boswell is a 17 year old senior who is currently in her 7th year of MODG. She is one of four girls and an identical twin, and lives on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida. In her free time she loves going to the beach, hanging out with friends, experimenting with film photography, swimming, reading, and making fun coffee and tea drinks. Sara can’t wait to lead this year’s Website GSP, and is excited to see what each member will bring to the table!

Claudia MacDonald

Newsletter Leader

Born and raised in Texas, Claudia MacDonald is a 17 year-old senior in her 5th year of homeschooling. An avid volleyball player, she loves sports of all kinds—to play and to watch. Reading, playing piano, snowboarding, and playing chess are some of her favorite hobbies, and she is so incredibly excited to lead the Newsletter GSP!! She can’t wait to meet all the new chapter members and to grow closer to Christ through this beautiful community.

Timothy Klein

Shakespeare Leader

Timothy Klein is a 17 year old senior from Oregon, and is the youngest of 8. Some of Timothy’s hobbies include reading, woodworking, volunteering, working, being outdoors in general, and spending time with friends. He is honored and grateful to serve the NHS Community as a leader of the Shakespeare GSP this year.

Margaret Rodgers

Shakespeare Leader

Margaret Rodgers is 18 years old and is a senior at Mother of Divine Grace. She lives in Marshall Michigan with her parents and four siblings. Margaret is so excited to help lead the Shakespeare GSP and meet the new members of the NHS. She studied Shakespeare as a part of the MODG curriculum, which she has been enrolled in for the past 5 years. Margaret is also the president of her town’s youth advisory council, the vice president of her 4-H club, and the field commander in the Marshall High School Marching Band. Her hobbies include theater, band, choir, reading, and some sewing. Margaret participated in 27 productions at her theater on and off stage and hopes to continue it later in life. She loves to cantor at mass and plans to major in Vocal Performance when she is in college. Margaret is always open to meeting new people and is sure that this GSP is a fun and exciting way to bring joy to the students of Mother of Divine Grace. 

Vibha Thomas

Ora Pro Nobis Coordinator

Vibha Thomas is the second of 6 children and hails from "across the pond" (aka England). She is a senior in high school, currently interested in remaining STEM focused through to university. She loves all sweet things (she’s a hardcore chocolate lover), enjoys baking, reading, daydreaming, music (listening & playing), chilling with family and friends, and just keeping her siblings entertained with her crazy stories. She is excited and so blessed to be co-leading the OPN project with Gemma for the school community on behalf of the NHS, this year!

Gemma Heithoff

Ora Pro Nobis Coordinator

Gemma Heithoff is a seventeen-year-old senior, and the youngest of four children. She was born in Texas, and currently lives near Topeka, Kansas. Gemma has been a Mother of Divine Grace student since first grade, and feels very blessed to have received such a wonderful education through MODG. Some of her hobbies include playing piano, crocheting, and baking. She also thoroughly enjoys dancing, especially Irish dance, waltzing, contra and swing dance. Gemma hopes to always grow in friendship with Jesus, the best friend of all, and His loving mother. She is excited to co-lead the Ora Pro Nobis prayer group, and hopes to grow in fellowship through prayer with many NHS members this year!

MaryClare Bischoff

Member of the Month Coordinator

MaryClare is a seventeen year old senior from rural Oregon. She is the third oldest of seven siblings and has been in MoDG since the sixth grade. When not doing school, Mary enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, swimming, biking, and many other things. She also enjoys good coffee, working, and being with animals. Mary looks forward to leading, along with Benedict, the Member of the Month GSP. She is excited for another great year with the National Honor Society

Benedict Klein

Member of the Month Coordinator

Benedict Klein, now a senior, has been a student of MODG since kindergarten. He is seventeen years old and lives in Eastern Oregon. Ben has seven siblings and is second to youngest, only to his twin. He enjoys many things such as, but not limited to, being outdoors, reading, playing cards, working, and riding his cows. Ben is looking forward to leading the Member of the Month GSP with MaryClare, and is excited for another year in the National Honor Society.