Jimmy Whitaker

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Class of 2026

4.3gpa (on 4.0 scale)

IHSA State Qualifier

3x Fargo Qualifier

Illinois Matmen All Flavin Team

ABOUT ME

 I’ve been hooked on wrestling since I was five, and it’s taught me a ton about what it really takes to get better: grinding through hard work, building mental toughness, and refusing to quit no matter what.


Now as a senior with a 4.3 GPA, I bring that same energy to both the mat and the classroom. Whether it’s pushing through tough high school practices, extra club sessions, or getting one-on-one coaching from a former University of Illinois All-American, I’m always chasing improvement—dialing in my shot setups, breaking down film to spot an opponent’s weaknesses, whatever it takes. 


That same focus carries over to academics, where I approach my AP classes with the kind of intensity I bring to a big match as a state qualifier.


I’m looking for a college program where I can pour in my work ethic, competitive drive, and curiosity about everything, and join a team that’s just as committed to growing—on and off the mat.

ACADEMICS

High School

Barrington High School, Barrington, IL

Class of 2026


GPA:  4.3 out of 4.0

ACT Score:  32 out of 36 (35 in math, 33 in science)


  

AP CLASSES

  1. Physics C (Senior)
  2. Calculus AB (Senior)
  3. PLTW Engineering Design & Development (Senior)
  4. English Language (Junior)
  5. PLTW Digital Electronics (Junior)
  6. US Government & Politics (Junior)
  7. Physics 1 (Junior)
  8. Macroeconomics (Junior)
  9. Seminar/English (Sophomore)
  10. PLTW Principles of Engineering (Sophomore)


HONORS CLASSES

  1. Spanish V (Senior)
  2. Spanish IV (Junior)
  3. Pre-Calculus (Junior)
  4. Spanish III (Sophomore)
  5. Algebra II / Trigonometry (Sophomore)
  6. Chemistry (Sophomore)
  7. English (Freshman)
  8. PLTW Intro Engineering Design (Freshman)
  9. Spanish II (Freshman)
  10. Geometry (Freshman)

 

Academic Achievements and/or Awards

  1. National Honor Society
  2. National Spanish Honor Society


Transcript

WRESTLING

SENIOR YEAR

  

  • Earned Illinois Matmen ALL-FLAVIN TEAM by going 6-0 at prestigious "The Flavin" Holiday tournament. Also recorded most pins (5) in least amount of time (5:13)
  • Rex Whitlach 144lb champion
  • MSL Conference Champion
  • IHSA Regional Champion
  • Current record:  40-7


JUNIOR YEAR

  • IHSA Season cut short:  Was 4-0, then broke collar bone
  • Placed 2nd at Illinois State Greco Roman Championship at 144
  • Fargo Qualifier


SOPHOMORE YEAR

  • IHSA 3A (largest schools) State Qualifier at 126
  • Cheesehead Placer
  • Mid-Suburban Conference - All Conference
  • Fargo Qualifier


FRESHMAN YEAR

  • IHSA 3A Sectional Qualifier
  • Mid-Suburban Conference - All Conference
  • Rookie of the year
  • Fargo Qualifier


CLUB AFFILIATIONS

  • The Wrestling Academy, Arlington Heights, IL (Coach Mike Rundell)
  • Relentless Training Center, Spring Grove, IL (Coach Jordan Blanton)


COACH REFERENCES

  • Dan Keller, Barrington High School:  dkeller@barrington220.org
  • Travis Piotrowski, Private Coach, Former University of Illinois Wrestler:   travispiotrowski133@gmail.com   

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

EXTRACURRICULAR

  1. Student Council Parliamentarian (2025-present) Responsible for ensuring that council meetings follow proper parliamentary procedures and bylaws, maintaining order and fairness in discussions and voting.
  2. Student Council Member (2022-present) Student Council Committee Head (2024-present) - Managed students and projects for improving the well being of my school, and to create a more student involved learning environment. 
  3. 1st inaugural ISBE Student Summit Attendee (2025) - Was selected as one only 120 students in the State of Illinois to attend the first Illinois state Board of Education’s student summit. I collaborated with State board members and other students on the school system and what improvements can be made.
  4. 60010 Feeds Kids Executive Board Member (2024-2025) - Raised money through donations and fundraisers where we raised money for over 40,000 meals for starving children around the world in 2024 alone. 
  5. Barrington Giving Day Member (2024-present) - hosted events to help get local people clothes for their day-to-day lives. 
  6. Dance Marathon Member (2024-present) - Raised money for children's hospitals in the area to help out with sick children and their medical costs. 
  7. DECA Member (2024-2025) - compete in competitions related to business, such as business role plays and tests. 
  8. PACT member (2022-2023) - contributed to events to help keep kids drug free around the school. 

CONTACT

MY CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Email:   jwhitaker@bsd220.org 
  • Phone:   (847) 682-1629


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