Nicole Santopadre is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Santopadre, McHenry . “Nicole is a determined young woman. She is […]
Piper Benedict is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Keith and Alissa Benedict, Woodstock. “Piper is a senior at Woodstock North and is currently […]
Ivette Duran Montero is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Soledad Montero and Pedro Duran, Woodstock. “Always working to do better with each assignment. Asks questions, […]
Aron Olivares is a senior at Maran Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Teddi Salas and Everardo Olivares, Harvard. “Aron is a diligent and humble young man […]
Helen Cortes is a senior at Woodstock North High School. “Helen has grown tremendously in the three years I have had her. She is an excellent artist and a creative […]
Sulema Ruiz is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Alejandra Hernandez and Hector Ruiz, Woodstock. “Sulema always reaches out when needed, actively participates in class, […]
Kathleen Stumpf is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Tom Stumpf, Woodstock. “If there ever was a deserving student to earn this award, it […]
Eleazar Miranda is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Eric and Chita Miranda, Woodstock. “Eleazar is a creative student who asks great questions, is […]
Maddy Sral is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Pete and Diane Sral, Woodstock. “Maddy has completely embraced the opportunity of singing in choir during […]
Christopher Ghita is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Jean Ghita and Lisa Ghita, Crystal Lake. “Chris is a truly dynamic young man. […]
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