Since Marian Central Catholic High School opened in 1959, its students have taken first-semester final exams in mid-January. During Christmas break, students pored over study guides and completed assignments. Assistant Principal Cheryl Loy characterized Christmas vacation as “the break that [wasn’t] a break.” This year, Marian joins a growing number of high schools in the […]
The spring baseball season has kicked into high gear with recent weather improvements setting local teams on course for achieving post-season goals. On April 1, the Woodstock High School Blue Streaks (5-1) improved their record with a 4-0 shutout against the Crystal Lake Central Tigers. “We’ve created that mindset of being proud of the program […]
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