By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock North girls basketball players and two from Marian Central made their respective all-conference teams. For the Thunder, senior Addy Crabill and junior Abbey Ward were selected All-Kishwaukee River Conference. WNHS was 10-16 overall, 4-10 in the league. For Marian Central, sophomore Julia Dovidio and senior Jenna Remke were selected […]
Aaron Christofalos, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Amanda and Anthony Christofalos. His teacher said, “Aaron is one of the hardest working students that I have ever had. He puts forth 100 percent effort in all that he does, both in and out of the classroom. He is kind, respectful, […]
Abby Ward, a junior at Woodstock North High School, scored a school-record 38 points against Rockford Jefferson in the Thanksgiving Holiday Invitational. She averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals per game to help the Thunder secure second place in their Thanksgiving tournament at Wauconda. Her efforts also earned her a position on the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Regular season Kishwaukee River Conference champion Woodstock North gained several honors in all-league awards voted by league head coaches. The Thunder placed six players as All-KRC while Woodstock Woodstock had two players selected. Woodstock downed Batavia, 3-1, in the regional. Senior Louis Angel Comacho and junior Giovanni Hernandez won All-KRC accolades. […]
Lila McGovern, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Megan Miller and Patrick McGovern. Their teacher said, “I’m thrilled to announce Lila as our ‘Student of the Week,’ recognizing their outstanding dedication and talent in both the visual and musical arts. They bring a rhythmic sensibility from their music to their […]
Woodstock North High School Theatre to present ‘You Can’t Take It with You’ By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Long before “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” charmed audiences to the tune of $369 million in box office receipts about what happens when a large, boisterous Greek family meets a small, properous, WASP family at an engagement […]
Student musicians in Woodstock kept busy spreading holiday cheer the past month. During Woodstock’s annual Ladies Night Out on Nov. 30, several local high school musical performance groups entertained shoppers as they visited stores and enjoyed refreshments around the Woodstock Square. Several orchestra ensembles from WHS, in addition to the Madrigal groups from Woodstock and […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North High School choir madrigal singers have slightly changed venues to allow more people to attend the school’s annual Madrigal Dessert. Limited seating on the high school auditorium stage, the usual venue, made it difficult for everyone who wanted to attend to join the fun, choir Director Paul Rausch said. […]
Robyn Smith, a Woodstock North High School sophomore, is the daughter of Brittany Valentine, Woodstock. One of her teachers nominated Robyn because she exemplifies what it means to be a mindful student. She plans to participate on the soccer team in the spring. Her community involvement includes volunteering at her church, where her great-grandfather […]
Sixty-one percent of nearly 3,000 survey responses voted against a merger of sports programs of Woodstock and Woodstock North High School. The matter was not scheduled for a vote at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday, but board President Carl Gilmore said it would be on the agenda for the April 26 so members could […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
