Sierra Baumann, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Ed and Nancy Baumann, Algonquin. She was nominated by her guidance counselor, who wrote, ”Sierra […]
Erin McCann, a Woodstock North High School junior, is the daughter of Tricia and Sebastian McCann, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated Erin said she has a work ethic rarely […]
Cassidy Jeschke, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Heather and Chad Jeschke of Woodstock. Her nominating teacher described Cassidy as a reliable and hard-working student, and […]
Michael Bubala, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Matthew and Colleen Bubala, West Dundee. He was nominated by his guidance counselor who wrote, […]
Adrianna Christofalos, a Woodstock North High School junior, is the daughter of Amanda and Tony Christofalos, Wonder Lake. The teacher who nominated Adrianna said she consistently shows leadership and […]
Sarah Sites, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kimberly and Arch Sites of Woodstock. Her nominating teacher described Sarah as a great violinist and great person […]
Abel Arce, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Favio Arce and Juanita Arce, Woodstock. He was nominated by his guidance counselor who wrote, […]
Taylor Nickrand, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Kim and Westly Nickrand, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated Taylor said she is an extremely funny, caring, […]
Luke Zimmerman, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Ann-Marie Zimmerman and Tim Zimmerman of Woodstock. His nominating teacher described Luke as an amazing young man who […]
Fiona Morris, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of John and Anne-Marie Morris, Cary. She was nominated by her guidance counselor who wrote, ”Fiona […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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