Hannah Paulson is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Terese and Peter Paulson, Woodstock. “Hannah is a bright […]
Alma Tapia is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Antonio and Rosio Tapia, Woodstock. “Alma is a quiet student dedicated […]
Hailea Sacco-Nicketta is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Kerri and John Nicketta, McHenry. “Hailea went on the March for […]
Devereaux Madaus is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Heather and Jason Madaus, Woodstock. “Throughout all of her courses and extracurricular […]
Emily Cortez Urbino is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Juan and Falina Cortez, Woodstock. “Emily has been struggling in chemistry class […]
Carter Dolter is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Suzette and Peter Dolter, Prairie Grove. “Carter is a student who is […]
Hayley Matteson is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Timothy and Cynthia Matteson, Woodstock. “Haley is a natural leader who […]
Eva Tersteeg is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of David and Christine Tersteeg, Algonquin. “Eva has a beautiful soul. […]
Nyah Kerr is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of John and Jill Kerr, Woodstock. “We believe that Nyah is such […]
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