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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 […]
Kirsten Carroll is a freshman at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Cynthia D. Lamb and Thomas J. Carroll, Woodstock. “Kirsten has shown an amazing commitment to […]
Ian Matthies is a senior at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Jennifer Matthies and Chris Matthies, Woodstock. “Throughout his senior year, with all its unique challenges, Ian […]
Michael Gatz is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Frank and Sheila Gatz, Lake in the Hills. “Michael is a true representative of […]
Marko Ortiz is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Jose Ortiz and Caritina Leon, Woodstock. “Marko comes to class every single day with one […]
Melisa Paredes-Lopez is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Luz B. Paredes and Jose L. Paredes, Woodstock. “Melisa, an orchestra student for nine years, has […]
Nicole Santopadre is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Santopadre, McHenry . “Nicole is a determined young woman. She is […]
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