Student of the Week January 17, 2018 Sponsored by: Aurora University Harrison Beck is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Scott and Caryn Beck, Woodstock. “Harrison is an outstanding student academically. As a mentor council leader he exhibits a positive attitude and works well with the freshman. He […]
Student of the Week January 10, 2018 Sponsored by: Aurora University Tim Norris is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Norris, Woodstock. “Tim has worked diligently over the last four years to exceed the expectations of his teachers. This year is no different; taking even […]
Student of the Week January 3, 2018 Sponsored by: Aurora University Our Student of the Week is Sara Hernandez is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Gilberto Hernandez and Leticia Palomino, Woodstock. “Sara has done an excellent job catching up on the Unit 2 content. She has worked above and […]
Student of the Week December 27, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University The Woodstock Independents Student of the Week is Gabrielle Castro. Gabrielle is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Michael and Pearl Castro, Huntley. “Gabrielle’s compassion and concern for others brings her to the top of her class. […]
Student of the Week December 20, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University The Woodstock Independent’s Student of the Week is Madison Boyce. Madison is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Milissa Embrey, Woodstock. “Madison has proven to be an intrinsically motivated, inquisitive and organized young woman throughout her high school […]
Student of the Week December 13, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University The Woodstock Independent’s Student of the Week is Anthony Thomas. He is a senior at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Dan and Lori Thomas, Woodstock. “Anthony has been the top student in my AP Spanish literature class for participation since the […]
Student of the Week December 6, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University Our Student of the Week, Dante Bucci, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Nick and Kellie Bucci, Woodstock. “Throughout high school, Dante has always challenged himself academically. He takes his education very seriously and always strives […]
Student of the Week November 22, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University Our Student of the Week, Abigail Emricson is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Valerie Emricson, Woodstock. “Abigail’s focus on self-improvement and dedication to helping her peers makes her an important part of my career writing class. I have […]
Student of the Week November 15th, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University Katherine Littner is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Barry and Laura Littner, Woodstock. “Katherine is a compassionate individual who prioritizes service to others within her community. This is in addition to being a two-sport athlete who […]
Student of the Week November 8th, 2017 Sponsored by: Aurora University Our Student of the Week, Samantha Parrish, is a sophomore at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Jeff and April Diamond, Woodstock. “Samantha has a constant positive attitude and desire to learn (not just for grades). She also has the ability […]
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