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 […]
Amber Stell is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Roger Stell, Woodstock. “Amber works tirelessly in class and consistently gives her […]
Mary Narusis is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Clare and Victor Narusis, Woodstock. “Mary is a very talented […]
Hannah Torkelson is a freshman at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Heather Torkelson, Woodstock. “Hannah is an asset and a leader in […]
Austin Gibson is a senior at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Brian and Tracy Gibson, Woodstock. “I nominated Austin for his hard work and passion […]
Alexander Eschenbacher is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Jennifer and Leroy Eschenbacher, Wonder Lake. “Alex is the definition of what Marian […]
Nancy Amacende is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Rafael and Carmen Amacende, Woodstock. “Nancy has worked hard at WNHS the past […]
Adam Thomas is a senior at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Daniel and Lori Thomas, Woodstock. “Adam has been involved in art classes and AP […]
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.
