Marian Central High School senior Patrick Kumm is the son of Chester and Patty Kumm, Lake in the Hills. Ranked in the top 10 percent of his class throughout high […]
Michael Callicott is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Brandi and James Callicott, Wonder Lake. An honor roll student, Michael has also been involved […]
Ian Hansen is a freshman at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Peter and Martha Hansen. Ian has been in orchestra for five years, and outside of school […]
Samantha Miderski is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, daughter of Bob and Carmen Miderski, Bull Valley. An honor roll student, Samantha has won academic achievement and Christian […]
Daniel Hunt, a senior at Woodstock North High School, participates in the bass fishing club and enjoys playing guitar, working on vehicles, exercising, dog training, and hiking. He recently participated […]
Marianne Pacini is a freshman at WoodstockHigh School. She is the daughter of Victor Pacini and Brenda Beard. Her past scholastic honors include making high honor rolls all year long. […]
Derek Emmert, McHenry, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Steve and Jennifer Emmert. A high honor roll student, Derek is a member […]
Avery Crabill is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Shauna and Derek Crabill. An honor roll student, Avery is a member of the National […]
Dajah Stephens is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Lashika Riddle. In school, she has been on the honor roll and was involved in a […]
Shaina Yumol is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Jonie Yumol, Woodstock. A member of the French Honor Society, Shaina has also been […]
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