"Catching Up” with Award Recipient Colleen (Drennan) Armendaris

"Catching Up” with Award Recipients
Thanks to you, our Lisle Alumni, the Carlin Nalley Foundation, has awarded over 90 scholarships totaling more than a quarter of a million dollars.  
CNF board member Nicole Urban, Class of 2011 and recipient of the Babe Zaharias Award: Outstanding Female Athlete Jones/Beato Scholarship, recently reached out to other scholarship recipients. We hope you enjoy the update. 
Catching up with Colleen (Drennan) Armendaris. Our 2010 recipient of the Babe Zaharias Award: Outstanding Female Athlete Jones/Beato Scholarship

1) What are you doing professionally now?
I’m the owner/operator of the Culver’s that will open on Feb 20 in Batavia, IL. I studied at North Central College with a double major (Human Resources and Psychology) and a minor in Business.
2) What was your best memory from your experience at Lisle High School?
Going to state for softball and growing and learning as a student and person.
3) Is there anything you want to say to the Lisle alumni who contributed to your scholarship?
​A BIG THANK YOU! But also, that their dedication and giving help so many people to achieve dreams that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Prepared by: Nicole Urban Nicole Urban

Nicole Urban, Class of 2011, was voted on the Carlin Nalley Foundation Board in 2022.  Nicole earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Relations from the University of Iowa while being a 4-year letter winner for the Hawkeye Women’s Soccer Program. She then completed her Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Arkansas, where she led the team as Director of Operations. She currently works for a psychology-based health and wellness company. 
“Growing up in Lisle holds a very special place in my heart. I cherish that I was able to build more meaningful relationships because of the tight-knit community that can be found here. I am forever grateful for the Carlin Nalley Foundation supporting me through my education and athletic endeavors. The foundation support was not only present in my high school years, but also expanded into my college athletic career, most recently with my induction to the Lisle Hall of Fame. I am ecstatic to now be able to give back and be a part of the foundation in order to help future generations of Lisle students be successful in accomplishing their goals."