Cassandra Goudreau, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Melissa and William Goudreau. Her past scholastic achievements include making high honor rolls, being an active member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, and being invited to attend the National Student Leadership Conference for business at UC Berkeley. She participates […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Aiden Tinkham is the son of Cathy and John Tinkham, Crystal Lake. Starting out on honor roll as a freshman and sophomore, Aiden has achieved high honor roll in his junior and senior years. He is also active in football, lacrosse, and the Marian mentor program. He volunteers […]
Fatima Perez Bernal, daughter of Paulina Bernal, is a sophomore at Woodstock North High School. Fatima was named a North All-Star for the fall 2021 season. “Fatima comes to class every day with a positive attitude,” one of her teachers said. ”She plays an active role in her education. Fatima works daily with her classmates. […]
MAEVE GROSS Maeve Gross is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Doug and Joanna Gross. She participates in the choral program and Green Club. After school she is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where she volunteers at St. Mary School, and at her dance school she teaches […]
Marian Central High School senior Abigail Todd is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Todd, Lakemoor. She is a high honor roll student, an Illinois State Scholar, and a member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She is a recipient of the IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award, two academic excellence awards, and girls […]
Mia Hage, daughter of Katia and John Hage, is a senior at Woodstock North High School. A high honor roll student, Mia will graduate Cum Laude and part of the 300 Credit Club. She is a member of the Spanish and German National Honor Societies. She is the section leader in marching band and […]
ALEXIS REYNOLDS Alexis Reynolds is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Roberta Reynolds. Alexis is on honor roll and she helped with the WHS Theater play “She Kills Monsters.” She participates in Art Club, Speech Club and Cartooning Club and outside of school she was in the Woodstock Jaycees. […]
Marian Central High School senior Brian Pascente is the son of Tom and Noriko Pascente, Algonquin. Brian belongs to the Tri M Music Honor Society and National Honor Society. He’s earned a Division II award for a trumpet solo, and he won first place in a Japanese language speech contest. He’s proven himself as […]
Hannah Torkelson, daughter of Scott and Heather Torkelson, is a junior at Woodstock North High School. A high honor roll student, Hannah is a member of the National Honor Society, the German Honor Society and Thunder Way. She is on class council, does peer tutoring, is in German Club, and is a 3-year varsity […]
Jonah Snook is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Brian and Marissa Snook. Jonah is on honor roll and sings in the jazz choir. Outside of school, he ushers at the Woodstock Opera House. “Jonah is a student that I have had in world history since the beginning of […]
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