Tristin Krich, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the granddaughter of Sheila Stevens. In nominating Tristin, her teacher wrote, “Tristin has grown and overcome so much throughout four years […]
Jacob Giangrego, a Marian Central Catholic High School senior, is the son of Brian and Kristen Giangrego of Lakewood. In nominating Jacob, his guidance counselor wrote, “Jake is a […]
Jonathan Woodcock, Woodstock North High School senior, is the son of Nicole Woodcock. His nominating teacher wrote, “Jonathan took on a challenge with AP Macroeconomics. He comes to class […]
Javcely Jamyle Corona, a sophomore at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Francisco and Celia Corona. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Javcely is one of my quiet students, but […]
Danielle Lipnisky, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Dan and Jill Lipnisky, of Lake in the Hills. In the nomination, her guidance counselor […]
Liberty Johnson, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Emily and Matthew Johnson, Wonder Lake. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Liberty is a leader in the […]
Lydia Johanson is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of David and Christy Johanson. “Lydia is one of my hardest working students and is such […]
Robert Eschenbacher, a Marian Central Catholic High School senior, is the son of Jen and LeRoy Eshcenbacher, Wonder Lake. His nominating counselor wrote: “Robert excels in all that he […]
Rylee Williams, a Woodstock North High School junior, is the daughter of Erin and Shane Williams. Her nominating teacher wrote: “In German Dual Credit, Rylee consistently shows herself to […]
Erin Canaday, a Woodstock High School sophomore, is the daughter of Laura and Bruce Canaday, Woodstock. In nominating Erin, her teacher wrote, “Erin is one of my most hardest […]
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