Jennifer Tapia is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Fernando Tapia and Sandra Tapia, Woodstock. “Jenni completed all seven of Chapter 3, Accounting 1 problems […]
Elizabeth Kita is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Patricia Meyers-Kita and James Kita, Cary. “Elizabeth is a true go-getter. She is a mature, […]
Adam Buker is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Brad Buker and Laura Buker, Woodstock. “Adam is a student that shows up ready […]
Ava Sieck is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Matthew and Katherine Sieck, Woodstock. “Ava participates every day in class with a tremendous work ethic […]
Carlo Fragante is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Glenda and Johnson Fragante, Woodstock. “Carlo is a conscientious, […]
Jair Ayala is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Jatziri Ayala and Maria Mercado, Woodstock. “Jair’s success in class in this challenging […]
Alyssa Graf is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Rod and Amy Graf, McHenry. “Alyssa is a beautiful young woman inside […]
Theresa Lemont is a sophomore at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Kerry Lemont, Woodstock. “Theresa has been a leader in our […]
Emma Bauman is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Jennifer Leracz and Jared Bauman, Woodstock. “Emma has been an outstanding […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
