Nazareth Academy junior Daniel D’Onofrio of Clarendon Hills is a modern-day Renaissance man — honors student, athlete, artist and traveler. He’s best known as the artist whose work was chosen for the new Veterans Memorial in LaGrange Park.
“I have a huge passion for art, especially drawing and painting,” D’Onofrio says. “I’ve been creating art since I was 3 and have even taken some classes at the Art Institute of Chicago.”
D’Onofrioi is also a musician who sings and plays guitar, drum, bass, piano and banjo.
At Nazareth, D’Onofrio is an honors student, a member of the National English Honors Society, a student ambassador with Roadrunner Club and part of Youth Initiative. He also plays soccer and lacrosse for Nazareth.
1. What are your post-high school plans?
A. I’m not sure what I’ll study in college, but it will probably be something to do with the arts or history.
2. What do you like to do on the weekends?
A. I like to play music or sports, sleep in and hang out with friends.
3. What is your favorite class or favorite subject? Favorite teacher?
A. My favorite subject is history. I don’t want to play favorites with teachers so I’ll just say that every teacher at Nazareth is great.
4. What is your favorite social media?
A. I’m not too involved with social media, but I do enjoy Snapchat. It’s a fun way to talk with friends.
5. What is one thing someone wouldn’t expect to know about you?
A. I like to travel. I’ve been to 18 different countries.
6. What is your favorite thing about Nazareth Academy?
A. My favorite thing about Naz is how close everyone is — it really feels like a family.
7. What is your favorite sports team?
A. The Wisconsin Badgers
8. What is the one website that you must visit every day?
A. Whenever I’m bored, I always find myself going to YouTube or Google News to pass the time.
9. What is your favorite TV show?
A. Either “The Office” or “Arrested Development.”