Jenig Art Award Presented to Juliana Rivera (’26)

Rosary graduate Juliana Rivera (’26) was presented with the Ryane Jenig Memorial Award at the Candle Rose Honors Convocation in May 2026.. The award is presented in memory of Ryane Jenig (’14), a gifted artist, loving daughter, and Rosary sister.

 

This award is presented to a senior who has completed at least three years of Art classes, with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and an unwavering drive to improve her artistic skills. The recipient must have maintained a 4.0 GPA average in Art, created an exemplary portfolio, entered two or more art competitions, and declared a major or minor in Art for her college career. 

 

Juliana will attend North Central College in Naperville, majoring in Graphic Design. She was awarded the NCC ’30 Alumni Award, the ’30 Dean Scholarship, and North Central Grant, as well as the Dickes Family Scholarship from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley.

 

At Rosary, Juliana was a Dunham Scholar, on the Honor Roll, and in the following clubs: Art, Photo, Graphic Design, French, Interact, Knitting & Crocheting, and Yearbook.

 

Juliana participated in the Memory Project at Rosary in which students created portraits of children from around the world. Who are enduring struggles such as poverty, war, or neglect. This handmade artwork is directly sent to the child in need and helps to connect children around the world.. 

 

“Juliana was an absolute blessing to have in my art room,” teacher Lauren (Hansford ’17) Luna said. "She constantly strived to improve her art skills and creatively challenge herself. She never made something she did not either pour her whole heart into or learn a lesson from.

 

“She is truly a talented artist who cares not only about her own works of art, but about the talented artists around her. She uplifted and supported each student in the room with the utmost care and kindness,” Mrs. Luna said

 

“I am so pleased that she will continue to create art in college,” she continued. “Juliana, God bless you on this next chapter of your life, and thank you for sharing your art work at Rosary.”

 

Juliana is the daughter of Julio and Maria Arellano of Aurora.

 

The Ryane Jenig Memorial Award was established in 2019. To learn more about Ryane and this award, or to make a donation, visit www.rosaryhs/com/ryane.