Louis Katsihtis: A Scholarship Recipient Making the Most of His Opportunity

At Iona Preparatory School, excellence is fostered not only through academics and athletics but also through the unwavering support of the community. One shining example of this is Louis Katsihtis, a 2023 freshman who has already made a remarkable impact as both a student and an athlete. With a schedule filled with rigorous honors courses and a leadership role as the starting quarterback on the football team, Louis exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and gratitude.

Louis attributes much of his success to the scholarship that allowed him to attend Iona Prep. In a heartfelt speech, he expressed just how life-changing this opportunity has been for him:

“This is all possible because of the scholarship. If it wasn't for this scholarship, I'm not sure this would have been attainable. I'm glad I can stand before you tonight and personally thank everyone who made this possible.”

His gratitude extended beyond just the present moment. Louis took a moment to honor Justin, the inspiration behind Justin’s Wings of Hope, the foundation that helped make his journey possible:

“I would like to thank Justin, who is looking down on us tonight. I want him to know I will make the most of this opportunity and use this unbelievable education to get into college. I hope that one day, I will be able to pay it forward and help someone else be able to attend Iona Prep and have the opportunity I did.”

In a room filled with supporters of Justin’s Wings of Hope, Louis could feel the presence of someone truly special:

“I can tell Justin was a special person just by all the love and lovely people here tonight supporting Justin’s Wings of Hope.”

Louis Katsihtis is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together to support a dream. Through hard work and appreciation for the generosity that made his education possible, he is determined to succeed—and, one day, give back in the same way. His story is an inspiring reminder of the power of scholarships and the incredible impact they can have on the lives of young students eager to achieve their full potential.