Plainfield North High School’s premier competitive treble a cappella group, The Angelics, finished the 2026 season as the highest-ranked treble group in the nation after earning a 10th-place national finish through the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA). The top-10 finish marks the second time in three years the ensemble has earned national recognition from ICHSA.
Directed by Plainfield North choir teacher Aaron Mejorada, The Angelics is composed of 17 students and is the only competitive a cappella group in District 202.
“It’s hard to put into words just how proud I am of this group and everything they accomplished this season,” Mejorada said. “Their determination, passion and commitment to becoming the best version of themselves, while also empowering each other and growing together as a group, has truly been remarkable.”
The Angelics began their postseason run with a first-place finish at the ICHSA Great Lakes Quarterfinals held at Lockport High School. The group also earned the Outstanding Choreography award, advancing to the Great Lakes Semifinal at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Competing against nine other top-performing groups from across multiple states, The Angelics placed third at the semifinal competition and again received the Outstanding Choreography award, 
advancing to the ICHSA Wild Card round. The Wild Card round features second- and third-place finishers from seven regions who submit recorded performances for international judging.
The Angelics placed third in the Wild Card round, earning a 10th-place national finish overall. While the group did not advance to the ICHSA Finals in New York City, no treble groups advanced to the finals this year, making The Angelics the highest-ranked treble a cappella group in the nation for 2026.
“From the beginning, our goal was for our set to reflect our hearts and bring something meaningful not only for ourselves, but for the people who experience it as well,” Mejorada said. “Seeing our work connect with others on a national stage meant the world.”