Michael Callicott is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Brandi and James Callicott, Wonder Lake. An honor roll student, Michael has also been involved with […]
Ian Hansen is a freshman at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Peter and Martha Hansen. Ian has been in orchestra for five years, and outside of school he […]
Samantha Miderski is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, daughter of Bob and Carmen Miderski, Bull Valley. An honor roll student, Samantha has won academic achievement and Christian character […]
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 in […]
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 readers,” Lynes […]
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. She […]
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 of […]
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 Honor […]
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 baking […]
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 history […]
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