Bennett Matthys

Homewood-Flossmoor High School · Class of 2027 · Flossmoor, Illinois

Education & academic credentials

Intended major: Engineering and Business

6.23 / 6.0 weighted GPA2 of 667 weighted class rank

Completed AP coursework: Calculus AB, Physics 1, Economics, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, Pre-Calculus, U.S. History, and World History.

Senior coursework, in progress: AP Statistics, Environmental Science, Psychology, U.S. Government & Politics, Seminar; IB Business Management (SL) and Design Technology–STEM (SL).

Engineering coursework: Completed H-F’s three-course PLTW sequence: Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering & Architecture. Additional coursework: Business & Personal Law (dual credit).

Recognition: AP Scholar; H-F Distinguished Scholar (Honor Roll, Academic School Letter, Scholastic Pin); National Honor Society; Commendation toward the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.

Leadership, activities & community service

Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Project | Community involvement

Participated in early planning, model development, youth team presentations, and construction-site reviews.
Served as student ambassador, led a $3,000 fundraiser, and helped secure material donations, including stone.

ACE Mentorship Program Chicago / CannonDesign | Team 4 member

Collaborated with architecture, engineering, and construction professionals on the Chicago River Dome, a cultural-destination concept; presented the team’s architectural design.

DECA | State qualifier · High School Assessment Chair · Junior class representative

Qualified for Illinois state competition in Sports & Entertainment Marketing; helped organize practice tests and role-plays and recruit new members.
Represented DECA to incoming freshmen at H-F’s Voyage to Excellence event.

National Honor Society | Volunteer

Contributed 50+ service hours through Recyclepalooza, Flossmoor Library and community events, and Homewood Science Center programs.

Athletics

Varsity Cross-Country | Team captain

Four-year varsity athlete; led warmups, stretches, and team workout pacing. Three miles: 16:07.7 (sectional personal best); 5,000m: 16:33.4.

Varsity Track & Field | Distance team captain

Three-year varsity athlete; 2026 IHSA 800m state qualifier. Outdoor 800m: 1:58.37; indoor 1600m: 4:27.19; outdoor 1600m: 4:29.54; 1500m: 4:14.10.

Timeless Track Club | Athlete & training leader

USATF national qualifier; All-American, fifth in the 4 × 800m relay; 15th in the 1500m at nationals. Indoor 600m: 1:24.89, No. 2 all-time at H-F.

JV Water Polo & Swimming | Homewood-Flossmoor

One season of JV water polo and one season of JV swimming.

Work experience

Linden Group Architects | Paid architecture intern

Managed a cloud database for 30+ projects; created a reference book and project forms; attended construction meetings and tracked vendor quotes.

Olympia Fields Country Club | Lifeguard & aquatics staff

American Red Cross certified; monitored pool safety and assisted with children’s swim lessons and the water polo team.

Balagio Ristorante | Restaurant staff

Bussed tables, prepared dining areas, organized dishes and silverware, and helped set up large events.

Interests: Shooting hoops with friends and thrifting.

Academic credentials reflect the supplied transcript; weighted GPA uses H-F’s 6-point scale. Updated October 2026.