Samuel Manaois, a Marian Central High School senior, is the son of Sandy and Andre Manaois, Algonquin. “Sam is a soft-spoken and kind young man who takes his academics […]
Nicholas Schiavone, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Beth Fritch, Wonder Lake. He has been on the high honor roll with a 4.7 GPA […]
Joey Hernandez is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. He has been on the high honor roll since sixth grade and is currently active in the art and math […]
Claire Scheiblhofer, Spring Grove, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of TJ and Chris Scheiblhofer. Getting High Honor roll, and on the […]
Addison Salazar is a junior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Jeanne and Rob Salazar. Addison is in National Honor Society and Class Council. She […]
Deyeneiry Leberon Rosado, a Woodstock High School freshman, is the daughter of Rose Rosado and Alvin Leberon. Deyeneiry earned the CCY award as an eighth grader. This year she […]
Dawson Yegge, McHenry, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School and the son of Matthew and Theresa Yegge. Dawson received the Discipleship Award as a freshman and […]
Abigail Shirley is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Colleen and Rob Shirley. Abby has been high honor roll for the passed three […]
Melanie Nunez is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Diana Nunez. She is in student council and choir, where she enjoys being a part […]
Maggie Schneider, Algonguin, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Amy and John Schneider. In the top 10% of her class, Maggie […]
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