Erin Canaday, a Woodstock High School sophomore, is the daughter of Laura and Bruce Canaday, Woodstock. In nominating Erin, her teacher wrote, “Erin is one of my most hardest […]
Woodstock and Woodstock North high school will be well represented at the conference sponsored by the Illinois Music Education Association from this week in Peoria. According to WHS Choir Director […]
Jovanni is a linch pin for the Woodstock High School wrestling program. As one of the only seniors who has been with the program over the past four years, […]
Ellen Grace Tinkler is a Woodstock High School junior and the daughter of Peter and Kathy Tinkler. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Ellen continuously helps wherever she is needed. She’s […]
With a goal of growing the team in as many ways as possible, Woodstock High School’s new dance coach, Ashley Doran, hit the ground running, implementing a variety of new […]
Members of the Woodstock High School Blue Streaks Service Club demonstrated their commitment to the community in several ways during the holidays. Under the guidance of their advisers, Shannon Landwehr, […]
Lily came out for her first year of cross-country and worked all summer to become our No. 1 runner. She enjoys running and working with her teammates. She also […]
Juan Avila, a Woodstock High School sophomore, is the son of Martin and Dorothy Avila. His nominating teacher said he works hard and always answers in class. “He always […]
As a senior at Woodstock High School, Alex Riak won first place for a song he had composed, recorded, and submitted for the Illinois Music Education Association’s 2014 vocal ensemble […]
For most of her post-college career, Savannah Steiner has been focused on the little moments – literally. As a stop-motion animator, the 2009 Woodstock High School graduate spends days maneuvering […]
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