Dixon

Erin Rogers, director of choral activities for Dixon High School, runs her group through voice work during class April 14. “We do so much more than teach music,” she said. “We teach time management, emotional intelligence, discipline, self-efficacy, and more. We create safe spaces and communities that turn into lifelong friendships.” Dixon High School senior Kelsey Woolard serves up a strawberry lemonade April 28 at her Whiteside Area Career Center CEO trade show booth. Woolard cut her teeth on the refreshment biz at her shop, Lady Lemonade.

Clarice Williar waves to friends after getting her diploma May 29 during Dixon High School’s graduation ceremony. Tanya, Donna and Rosie — played by DHS students Leslie Pettorini, Jenna Cibu and Abby Tate, respectively — rehearse a scene from “Mamma Mia” on April 27.