AJ Ellis

Knowledgeable in creating an inclusive environment, while maintaining teamwork within groups. Highly motivated worker, helping others, and improving my knowledge from others. Strong ability to communicate with others in professional environments, using organizational and problem-solving skills.

Brand Ambassador, Work with companies such as Whoop, Rhoback, and Unequal through social media., Promoted certain products and services of each company, through posts and videos. Used my following on social media to highlight products of each company and influence others through self-created content.

• Lacrosse Captain, Suffield Academy, 2022-2024
• Tour Guide, 2024, Collaborated with admissions to lead small groups of aspiring students around campus., Helped with check-in and move-in processes, and guided students and families on campus tours.
• Student Mentor, Suffield Academy, 2023-2024, Connected with new students that were freshman or transfer students and being someone who could always be there to help., Ran events with other mentors such as barbeques, smores, crumble cookie events that allowed new students to feel included and connect with others., Helped organize and run orientation week events., Helped with check-in and move-in processes.
• Waiter, Suffield Academy, 2023-2024, Brought food to tables during family style lunches with other students during the week.
• Student to Student Mentor, Lake Forest High School, Assisted new and transfer students in their transition to a new high school being a friend and someone who could answer any questions that they encountered.

• Lifelong Access, D'vine Banquet Volunteer, 09/01/25, Assisted in distributing food to those attending the banquet and also served as a waiter giving out food and beverages to individuals walking around the event.
• The Corn Crib, Cancer 4k Run Walk, 09/01/25, Served as a volunteer taking down tents and tables after the breast cancer run/walk ended.
• Bernies Book Bank, 2021-2023, Sorted and packaged books to be sent to less fortunate communities where the books were given out for free.
• Feed My Starving Children, Helped to make meals that are high in protein and filling for those who are less fortunate., Additionally packed up the meals to be shipped to impoverished parts of Africa and parts of South America.

• High/Honor Roll- Every Semester 2022-2024
• AP Scholar Award- Earned scores of 3+ on AP Exams in: AP English Literature & Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP U.S. Government & Politics and AP Statistics
• Harvey Potter Award- Most Valuable Player (Lacrosse 2023)
• Two-year letterwinner at both Lake Forest High School and Suffield Academy
• Spring Sports Webinar Panelist - Provided student-athlete insights to prospective students
• North Suburban All-Conference & All-Academic Team
• Coaches Award Recipient- Awarded for leadership on and off the field, leading the team throughout the season, leading the team by example.

• English
• Spanish
• American Sign Language

Zach Iannucci

Illinois Wesleyan University

Phone-609-489-3260

Email-ziannucc@iwu.edu

Tim Randall

Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director of Admissions, Head Lacrosse Coach, High School Advisor

Phone-860-318-5761

Email-trandall@suffieldacademy.org

Mike Gabel 

CEO of True Lacrosse

Phone-802-578-5347

Email-mgabel@truelacrosse.com

Andy Garcia

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Phone- 847-315-0884

Email-agarcia@lb65.org
PJ Andrews
Admissions Suffield Academy

Phone-401-585-5233