Four D303 graduates will be honored this month as the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025. The award recognizes District 303 alumni who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in their field of endeavor or in their contributions to the community.

This year’s class holds professional roles in the fields of medicine, entrepreneurship, law, and space aeronautics.

Honorees are selected by the D303 Distinguished Alumni Committee, which is now chaired by Linsday Boynton, a St. Charles East High School graduate and North High School teacher. Since the Committee’s formation in 1997, a total of 75 alumni have received the prestigious honor.

“This is such a remarkable group of people and highly accomplished professionals,” said Mayor Clint Hull, a 1985 graduate of St. Charles High School and 2001 recipient of the award. He will join Lindsay in presiding over this month’s ceremonies honoring the Distinguished Alums. “We are so looking forward to welcoming them back to D303, honoring them at our reception, and then having them visit our high schools and connect with our students. We always hear from our students and teachers just how meaningful it is to spend time with the alumni who walked the same halls they do.”

“There’s no better testament to our schools and our educators than seeing and hearing how they helped our alumni find their pathway to excellence,” D303 Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon said. “This year’s class of Distinguished Alums have reached such a high pinnacle of excellence, and we’re extremely honored to have them back in D303 so that we can celebrate and share their outstanding accomplishments.”

The public is invited to attend a reception and ceremony on Thursday, November 13 at the Lincoln Professional Learning Center, 211 S 6th Ave. A meet-and-greet with honorees will take place at 4:30 p.m., followed by a ceremony from 5–6 p.m.

On Friday, November 14, the 2025 Distinguished Alums will tour St. Charles East and North high schools and meet with students and staff.

Here are brief biographies of the 2025 D303 Distinguished Alumni Recipients:

Catherine Nosal, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist known for her compassionate care, surgical expertise, and leadership in women’s health. She earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from the University of Michigan, where she was a four-year varsity swimmer and four-time Athletic Academic Achievement Award recipient. She attended University of Michigan Medical School and completed her OBGYN residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, gaining global experience in Nicaragua, Ghana, and Botswana.

Dr. Nosal provides compassionate and innovative clinical and surgical care while delivering high-quality education to her medical students and residents, and advocating fiercely for all women and gender-diverse individuals. She serves as an OBGYN attending at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, consulting Pediatric Gynecology Physician at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Medical Director of Women’s Health Ambulatory Services at Northwestern.

A dedicated mentor, she was recently honored with an Excellence in Resident Mentorship Award for her commitment to developing the next generation of physicians. Dr. Nosal lives in Chicago, where she enjoys running along the lakefront with her dog, Lucy, and exploring the city’s vibrant street festivals.

Todd Bancroft is president and chief executive officer of Draper and Kramer, Incorporated and its parent company, DKH, Incorporated. With over 25 years of experience, he has expertise in law, acquisitions and development, commercial finance, residential management, mortgage lending, and sales and marketing.

He became president and CEO in 2018 after serving more than four years as chief operations officer and general counsel, overseeing all four Draper and Kramer divisions. He joined the company in 2012 as chief administrative officer, senior vice president, and general counsel.

Earlier, Todd was a founding partner of Bancroft, Richman & Goldberg LLC, a Chicago-area law firm specializing in real estate and commercial transactions. He began his career in Chicago with Equity Marketing Services, Inc. as executive vice president, focusing on condominium sales, marketing, and conversions, and practiced law for six years in South Florida.

Todd holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois College of Commerce and a juris doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Illinois and Florida, sits on the senior editorial board of the Florida Law Review, and is a licensed real estate managing broker in Illinois.

Anthony Harrison is a lifelong St. Charles resident and proud graduate of St. Charles High School (Class of 2000). He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree with honors from Western Illinois University before building a career in the private sector, where he gained more than 12 years of industry experience.

In 2008, Tony combined his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for creativity by launching The Hairy Ant Screen Printing out of his garage. What began as a small side venture quickly grew into a thriving business, and by 2016 his persistence paid off by opening a full brick-and-mortar shop in his hometown of St. Charles. His mission has always been clear—to provide high-quality, custom-decorated apparel while giving back to the community that shaped him.

Today, The Hairy Ant proudly partners with many of the D303 schools, administrators, clubs, and athletic programs, producing apparel that brings local spirit and pride to life. Anthony and his wife, Daisy, are raising two boys, Van and Zig, who share their parents’ love for community, staying active in sports and music. Anthony hopes his journey inspires many young entrepreneurs to keep pursuing their own dreams with the same passion and determination.

James J. Miller helped guide NASA’s GPS and space navigation efforts for two decades, advising senior leaders and representing the U.S. internationally. From 2005 to 2025, he led NASA delegations to the United Nations, ensuring space systems could work together globally. In 2025, his team made history by landing the first GPS receiver on the Moon with partners from the Italian Space Agency and Firefly Aerospace.

At NASA Headquarters, James served as Deputy Director of Policy and Strategic Communications in the Space Communications and Navigation Program and as Executive Director of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board for over 18 years. His leadership earned multiple NASA Honor Awards and the 2019 Norman P. Hays International Award.

He also served the White House as Executive Secretary of the National Space Council’s Users’ Advisory Group under two Administrations. James holds degrees in Aviation Flight, Aviation Management, Public Administration, and International Policy from George Washington University, and is a licensed commercial pilot. Based in San Diego, he is Senior Program Manager for the Chief Executive of General Atomics Global.

Information provided by St. Charles CUSD 303.

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