Daniel Hunt, a senior at Woodstock North High School, participates in the bass fishing club and enjoys playing guitar, working on vehicles, exercising, dog training, and hiking. He recently participated […]
How does a bookstore owner keep current with new and upcoming books? At Woodstock’s Read Between the Lynes, owner Arlene Lynes relies on her staff. “All of our employees are […]
Marianne Pacini is a freshman at WoodstockHigh School. She is the daughter of Victor Pacini and Brenda Beard. Her past scholastic honors include making high honor rolls all year long. […]
 Derek Emmert, McHenry, is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Steve and Jennifer Emmert. A high honor roll student, Derek is a member […]
 Avery Crabill is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Shauna and Derek Crabill. An honor roll student, Avery is a member of the National […]
Dajah Stephens is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Lashika Riddle. In school, she has been on the honor roll and was involved in a […]
Ximena Duran Montero is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Pedro Duran and Soledad Montero. “Ximena has been in my drawing, painting and AP art […]
 Griffin Dahm is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Shawn and Kevin Dahm, Algonquin. “Griffin has a shining, outgoing personality. He’s excelled in […]
Kyle Krepel is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Michelle Krepel Brown and Bennie Brown, Wonder Lake. “I met Kyle when he moved into […]
 Zoë Snook is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Marissa Snook, Woodstock. “Zoë has been in my AP Art History class. She is a diligent […]
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