Several interesting careers preceded Jack Walsdorf’s hiring as a German teacher at Woodstock High School in 2001. After earning his German degree at Eastern Illinois University and spending a year […]
By Tatiana Smith Fifteen years ago, Jack Darby was sitting at home pestering his wife. With nothing better to do, the real-estate retiree decided to go back to school – […]
Several French language students from Woodstock and Woodstock North High School achieved great success on the National French Exam, which they completed in March. Local students have taken this exam […]
Staff Report news@the woodstockindependent.com More than 470 students graduated from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools this past weekend in commencement ceremonies at the schools. Woodstock North said goodbye to […]
Grace Ayssa Murphy, a Woodstock High School senior, is the daughter of Jennifer Murphy and Patrick Murphy. Her nominating teacher wrote, “Grace has been an exceptional student in film studies […]
Kaghan True, a Woodstock High School sophomore is the daughter of Pfrank Wicker and Roger True. In nominating Kaghan, her teacher wrote, “Kaghan is a very hard-working student who is […]
VFW seeking entries for Memorial Day Parade VFW Post 5040 is accepting entries for Woodstock’s Memorial Day parade Monday, May 29. The parade will immediately follow the observance that will […]
Woodstock North High School’s auditorium will transform into the Greek Islands over the next few weekends as students from both Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools perform the Broadway hit […]
Jared Kniola spent his winter season in the weight room, working on hurdle form, and attending sprint training practices, and it is paying off. He has dropped time at every […]
Tristin Krich, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the granddaughter of Sheila Stevens. In nominating Tristin, her teacher wrote, “Tristin has grown and overcome so much throughout four years […]
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