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 […]
Jordyn Kratochvil, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Jim and Jen Kratochvil, Woodstock. Her nominating guidance counselor said, “Jordyn is a rock-solid student […]
Arabella Mata, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Patricia Avila. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Arabella has been a standout in our Walking for Fitness […]
Ellen Grace Tinkler is a Woodstock High School junior and the daughter of Peter and Kathy Tinkler. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Ellen continuously helps wherever she is needed. She’s […]
Jacob Bonnet, a senior, is the son of Jason and Carmi Bonnet of Crystal Lake. In Jacob’s nomination, his guidance counselor said, “Jacob is truly one of Marian’s finest. […]
Alexis Ochoa, a Woodstock North High School freshman, is the daughter of Monica and Jesus Ochoa. Her nominating teacher said, “Alexis is always polite and kind, she works well […]
Juan Avila, a Woodstock High School sophomore, is the son of Martin and Dorothy Avila. His nominating teacher said he works hard and always answers in class. “He always […]
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