Ian Varys, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Miriam Varys. His teacher said, “As a student, Ian does what I wish more of his peers would do: speak loudly and proudly when appropriate, create thoughtful and accurate work, and always show respect toward others. Ian is a student that […]
Elliot Svitak, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Megan Kim and Grace Valentine. Her teacher said, “Elli puts in a lot of effort as a leader in the orchestra program. She is also a rock solid member of the choir at North. She is incredibly warm, inclusive, and welcoming to […]
Genesis Reynoso, senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Hector and Letica Reynoso. Her teacher said “Genesis is a go-getter type of student. She goes above and beyond, she is reliable, inquisitive, creative, and extremely kind. I have enjoyed getting to know Genesis and she is quickly standing out as a leader at […]
Holly Zabroski, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Kathy and John Zabroski. Her teach said, “Beyond her accomplishments, Holly is a true embodiment of Marian’s culture. She treats her classmates with kindness and respect, consistently arrives each day with a positive attitude, and contributes meaningfully to the school community.” […]
Lilly Sofie, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Joseph and Danielle Sofie. Her teacher said, “Lilly Sofies is currentlhy in my AP Seminar class at Woodstock North. She is a stellar student who consistently tries hard, asks fantastic questions, and take immense pride in her writing. Additionally, she is active […]
Daniel French, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Michael and Wendy French. His teacher said, “Dan represents the very best of what we hope for in our Marian Central Catholic graduates. He is intellectually capable, self-motivated, and deeply grounded in character. He leads with quiet confidence, treats others with […]
Thomas Hoang, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Chi Nguyen. His teacher said, “Thomas is one of our leading contributors in class discussion and is meticulous with his work. He takes great pride in his work and pushes himself on the daily. We are very proud of Thomas and we […]
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