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 […]
Caroline Binotti is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Steve and Maria Binotti, Marengo. “Caroline embodies a calm and peaceful spirit. She consistently […]
Gabrielle Brodzik is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Megan and Matt Brodzik, Wonder Lake. “Gabrielle has been a champion remote student during such […]
Maricarmen Paredes-Lopez is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Luz B. Paredes and Jose L. Paredes, Woodstock. “Mari has fully embraced all the changes that […]
Aidan Cazares is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Jose and Ericka Cazares, McHenry. “Aidan has the gift of being a natural leader. […]
Max Parrish is a freshman at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Ilisa and Christopher Parrish, Woodstock. “Max is a very dedicated and hard working student. He […]
Ireland Dunnett is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Susan and Gordy Dunnett, Woodstock. “Ireland excels in everything she does, including remote learning and now […]
Molly Truckenbrod is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Brian and Peggy Truckenbrod, Lakewood. “Molly is a positive light within our school. Her […]
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