A talented, highly motivated Redwing, Joe Arndt has emerged as a prominent member of the Benet community through his participation in a variety of extracurricular activities. Joe plays on the soccer team and is involved in Benet Scholars, NHS, campus ministry, and liturgical orchestra. In addition, Joe served as an elected member of SG for the past two years. Outside of school, Joe plays club soccer for Empire FC and is involved in charity work.

Before Benet, Joe attended The Lane Elementary School and Hinsdale Middle School. He played baseball and soccer throughout his childhood, along with volunteering at his local soup kitchen and assisting the church through his duties as an altar server. Joe decided to enroll at Benet because he liked their orchestra and math programs. Joe was also intrigued by the high teacher engagement with students. As a student, he has capitalized on this element of Benet, forming strong relationships with many teachers. Joe feels at home at Benet because he is able to be in an environment with students with similar school pride and motivation to excel in extracurricular activities.

Outside of school, Joe enjoys math, cooking, music, and collecting sports cards. He has three younger brothers whom he enjoys spending time with, especially at Kauai Island in Hawaii or Rome, Italy, two of Joe’s favorite vacation spots. When going to a restaurant, Joe is automatically happy if any of his favorite foods – brisket, sushi, steak, and short ribs – are on the menu, but he especially enjoys Piccolo Buco in Oak Brook. Joe is fond of the movie That Thing You Do and the show The Office.

After Benet, Joe wants to major in something medical-related and work as a surgeon, specializing in the lungs or the heart. In 25 years, he hopes to be a doctor with a loving family and a house in a city near family. Joe has always wanted to travel the world, and he would like to visit every continent, even Antarctica. Specifically, he wants to experience Germany, Japan, India, and Svalbard, which is an island north of Norway. Joe’s fantastic work ethic has certainly set him on a path to reach these goals. His neverending search of success makes him a valuable member of the Benet community and a Redwing You Should Know.