Emily Cortez Urbino is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Juan and Falina Cortez, Woodstock. “Emily has been struggling in chemistry class […]
Carter Dolter is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Suzette and Peter Dolter, Prairie Grove. “Carter is a student who is […]
Hayley Matteson is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Timothy and Cynthia Matteson, Woodstock. “Haley is a natural leader who […]
Eva Tersteeg is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of David and Christine Tersteeg, Algonquin. “Eva has a beautiful soul. […]
Nyah Kerr is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of John and Jill Kerr, Woodstock. “We believe that Nyah is such […]
Amber Stell is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Roger Stell, Woodstock. “Amber works tirelessly in class and consistently gives her […]
Mary Narusis is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Clare and Victor Narusis, Woodstock. “Mary is a very talented […]
Hannah Torkelson is a freshman at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Heather Torkelson, Woodstock. “Hannah is an asset and a leader in […]
Austin Gibson is a senior at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Brian and Tracy Gibson, Woodstock. “I nominated Austin for his hard work and passion […]
Alexander Eschenbacher is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Jennifer and Leroy Eschenbacher, Wonder Lake. “Alex is the definition of what Marian […]
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