Naiya Patel, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kunjai and Dipeexa Patel. One of her teachers said, “Naiya is a student who always is working to improve on the good work that she is doing. She is a student who shows kindness to others and is a quiet leader in the […]
Keira Conlon, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Sean Conlon. Her teacher said, “Keira’s commitment to her team, her studies, and her family is nothing short of inspiring. She shows up every day with strength most people never to learn so young. She leads with quiet determination an resilience.” […]
Luke Bigler, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of John and Jennifer Bigler. His counselor said, “Luke is a motivated and dependable student who actively seeks out challenges to prepare for his future. As a student assistant in the student services office, he consistently demonstrates reliability, a positive attitude, and a […]
Alex Avila, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Mercedes Avila and Esteban Avila. His teacher said, “Alex is a consistently positive student who comes in every day ready to learn. He adds humor and excitement to our daily routine of activities and classwork. When he is not in attendance, the classroom […]
Finn Piefer, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Colleen and Mark Piefer. His teacher said, “Finn is a highly organized and attentive student who approaches his studies with both precision and focus. He does not simply complete tasks; he takes ownership of his work, insuring it meets the highest […]
Elli Voss, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Russell Voss and Cynthia Neff. Her teacher said, “Every day Elli comes into the LRC with a positive attitude. She is friendly and kind with the staff and her fellow classmates. Her most impressive trait is her willingness to pitch in and […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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