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ANNA-JONESBORO HIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Anna-Jonesboro Community High School has recognized Elizabeth Bell, Leslie Donna, Alexander Foeller, Sarah FranklandSearby, Mahala Prater and James Woodward for academic honors.
Bell
Bell, 18, is a National Merit Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, Scholar Athlete, member of National Honor Society, high honor roll, USA Swimming Scholastic All America, IHSA All-State Academic team, National Interscholastic Swim Coaches association All-America, IHSA All-State swim team, DAR Good Citizen Award, Elks most valuable student, Rotary Student of the Month, state champion in the 50 free, fourth in state 100 butterfly. She was senior class president, member of Spanish club, FBLA, student council, math team, Beta club, WYSE team, Mu Alpha
Theta, Scholar Bowl, pep band, marching band, Anna Blue Dolphins swim team and Saluki Swim Club. The daughter of Jill and Bruce Bell, she plans to major in bioengineering at the University of Illinois. Donna, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Scholar Athlete, on the high honor roll, volleyball AllConference team and was Rotary Student of the Month. She was selected as a first-year member for the Lead SI program. She was Student Council president, member of Spanish Club, Beta club, local Honor Society,
Donna
Alpha Theta, math team, FBLA, Spanish Club, Student Council, marching band, girls varsity soccer and conference band. She received second place in chemistry at SIUC Academic Challenge, Frankland-Searby Prater Foeller Woodward Outstanding Service Award 2009. volleyball team captain and Council, Spanish Club, The daughter of Debby math team, marching track team member. Frankland and Charles The daughter of Brad and band, concert band, pep Searby, she plans to major Kathy Donna, she plans to band, abstinence panel, in bioengineering at the local Honor Society and major in mass youth group leader at Anna University of Illinois communications at Champaign-Urbana. First Baptist Church. Southeast Missouri State Prater, 18, is an Illinois The son of Tony and University. Cheryl Foeller, he plans on State Scholar, Scholar Foeller, 17, is an Illinois Athlete, Rotary Student of studying pre-law and State Scholar, LEDA the Month, member of business at Southern Scholar, Youth to United States Achievement Illinois University Washington Academy, local Honor Carbondale. representative, Rotary Frankland-Searby, 17, is an Society, was on high honor Student of the Month, roll, Top Ten, Beta club, member of National Honor Illinois State Scholar, Spanish Club, Student American Cancer Society Society, Voice of Council, cheerleading and Democracy speech contest School Summer Research softball. school winner and member Program alumnus, Rotary The daughter of David of conference band for four Club Student of the and Kim Prater, she plans Month, member of years. He was Beta club to study nursing at National Beta Club, local president, member of Mu Shawnee Community Alpha Theta, WYSE team, Honor Society, WYSE College. Team, Scholar Bowl, Mu Scholar Bowl, Student
Woodward, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Student-Athlete of the Month, Rotary Club Student of the Month, Scholar Athlete, local Honor Society president, member of IHSFCA Football All-State Academic Team, Beta club, Mu Alpha Theta, FCA, Spanish Club, IHSA Sports Advisory Committee, and four-year member of football, basketball and track teams. The son of James and Carmen Woodward, he was accepted at U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 22 at AnnaJonesboro Community High School football field. Baccalaureate services will be at 2 p.m. May 16 in the high school auditorium. Elizabeth Bell is valedictorian, and Alexander Foeller is salutatorian.
BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL Benton High School has recognized Alicia Hammond, Joshua Kimball, Ryan Knight, Christopher Lowery, Charles Tate and Mark Uhles for academic honors. Hammond, 18, was awarded the Senior Scholar Award for Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association and is member of National Honor Society, pep club, SAE, prom committee, art club and cheerleading. The son of Rob and Gay Hammond, she plans to major in nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Kimball, 18, is a member of IHSA State Speech, IHSA All-State Drama and
Hammond
Kimball
GI Casts, All State Musical, Quad State Honors Choir, was third in State for Contest Play, is a member of National Honor Society, Egyptial Forensic League Top 25, speech team, madrigals, jazz choir, band, jazz band, contest play and group interpretation and musical. The son of Pam and Allan Kimball, he plans to major with a BFA in musical theater. Knight, 17, is an Illinois
Knight
Lowery
State Scholar, an ISHA State Speech runner-up in Dramatic Interpretation, 2008 MSU Quad-State soloist, 2010 River-toRiver alto sax principal, National Honor Society member, 2009 most outstanding BCHS band member, 2010 EFL Speech Champion, Student Council Executive (president), Senior Class Officer (president), and a member of key club (president), Clean and
won the Lion’s Club Achievement Award, and is a member of speech team, madrigals, key club and musical. The son of Robert and Lisa Lowery, he plans to major in communication at Tate Uhles University of Illinois at Green (Secretary), speech, Urbana-Champaign. Tate, 18, is National pep club, landscaping, Honor Society president, band and madrigal choir. outstanding senior, a The son of Richard and Chirstine Knight, he plans member of Fellowship of Christian Students to major in music (president), Youth education (vocal) at Advisory Council, FCA Murray State University. Student Chamber, Student Lowery, 17, is an IHSA Council, Benton Country State Speech Qualifier in Original Comedy, Egyptian Club Men’s Association (president), Yearbook, Forensic League Top 25, a member of National Honor All-South golf, Society, was BCHS speech All-Conference golf and Ewing Township team outstanding Junior, BCHS outstanding Senior, Republican Precinct
Committeeman. The son of Kevin and Julie Tate, he will attend Rend Lake College. Uhles, 17, is an All-State Academic football player, and All-South football player, All-Conference baseball and football, FFA Star Farm and DeKalb winner, a member of National Honor Society, honor roll, FFA, basketball, football, pep club and the Benton bass fishing team. The son of Bill and Norma Uhles, he will major in secondary education at Rend Lake College. Commencement will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 22 in Rich Herrin Gym.
CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Humanities Symposium, winner of Chicago Brain, a member of National Honor Society, Global Initiative Symposium and Scholar Bow. The daughter of Chamu Shanmugam, she plans to study pre-med and economics. Rubelowsky, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, art club, cross country, track, Young Republicans and Lifesavers. The son of Karen and Joseph Rubelowsky, he plans to study architecture at the University of Southern Mississippi. Xu, 17, is a National Merit Finalist, and Illinois State Scholar, took seventh place at ICTM State Math Competition, fourth place at WYSE State
Competition, was awarded an Honorable Mention at ISMTA State Junior Piano Performance Competition and is a member of the National Honor Society, is the tennis team cocaptain, a volunteer pianist at Our Savior Lutheran Church, a member of the math team, the WYSE team, Scholastic Bowl team, tutor club, student senate, Lifesavers and is a summer intern at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. The daughter of Jianhong Xu and Jie Lie, she plans to study chemical engineering.
honor roll, has been on the Wall of Fame for four years and is a member of Scholar Bowl. The son of Matthew Lechner and Dayna Conner, he plans to major in electrical engineering Mosier McFarland Wasson Lechner at Southeastern Illinois College. All-South with 1,039 is Scholar Bowl captain. McFarland, 17, received a career points, is on the The daughter of Mace WYSE physics award, is Wall of Fame and Honor Hankins and Becky class vice president, is on Roll, received the DuffJackson, she plans to Kingston Award and was a the Wall of Fame and major in family and Honor Roll, and is a member of basketball, consumer sciences at member of cheerleading baseball, cross country Southeastern Illinois and volleyball. and Scholar Bowl. College. The daughter of Laren The son of Jim and Carla Kirkland, 18, received the and Ellen McFarland, she Kirkland, he plans to Illinois High School plans to major in Principal’s Award, second study physical therapy at pharmacy at Southeastern Southeastern Illinois place in physics for Illinois College. WYSE, was basketball and College. Mosier, 17, is on the Wall Lechner, 17, is on the baseball conference MVP,
of Fame and honor roll and is a member of Scholar Bowl. The son of Chris and Sherry Masier, he plans to study health care at Southeastern Illinois College. Wasson, 17, is on the Wall of Fame and Honor Roll and is a member of drama, cross country and track. The son of David and Jada Wasson, he plans to study welding at Southeastern Illinois College.
Carbondale Community High School has recognized Natasha Harpalani, Arthur Ketter, Jeremiah Monk, Mrinalini Prasanna, Mark Rubelowsky and Ankai Xu for academic honors. Harpalani, 18, is a 2009 National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Qualifier an Illinois State Scholar, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fair qualifier, 2010 Illinois State Speech tournament qualifier, 2009 Illinois State Tennis Tournament qualifier, an AP Scholar with Honors, and a member of National Honor Society, co-captain of the tennis team, co-captain of the speech team, president of the key club, vice president of
Harpalani
Ketter
Future Business Leaders of America, the student senate and lifesavers. The daughter of Satya and Monyshka Harpalani, she plans to study biomedical engineering. Ketter, 18, has won a National Chorus Award, and IHSA speech entry for three years running, performed at the IMEA All-State Convention and is a member of the speech team, freshman mentors, FBLA and chorus. The son of Kim and Marta Ketter, he plans to
Monk
Prasanna
study music business at Belmont University. Monk, 17, is a National AP Scholar, an Illinois State Scholar, has won an honorable mention in the Writers of the Future Contest, a Benedicy Family Scholarship, Woodmen of America History Award, Le Grand Concours Certificat d’Honneur, has participated in the SIU Young Writer’s Workshop, and is a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the CCHS
Rubelowsky
Xu
Scholar Bowl (2009 State Champions), is president of the French club, a summer youth voilunteer at the Carbondale Public Library, a member of tutoring club, science club, and imagination in motion (literary magazine). The son of Sue Liemer and Jeff Monk, he plans to study biology. Prasanna, 17, is a National Merit Finalist, and Illinois State Scholar, winner of the Illinois Junior Science and
Commencement will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 22 in Carbondale Community High School Gym.
CARRIER MILLS-STONEFORT HIGH SCHOOL Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School has recognized Ashley Hankins, Wyatt Kirkland, Kayla McFarland, David Wasson, Matthew Lechner and Tanner Mosier for academic honors.
Hankins
Hankins, 18, is a member of the Illinois High Schoold Principal’s association, was Second Team All-Conference in volleyball, received regional first place in FCCLA, is on the Academic Wall of Fame, had received an Algebra I award, a geometry award, a Biology I award, a Biology II award, a Chemistry I award, a
Chemistry II award and a Physics award. She is on the honor roll and is a member of WYSE, volleyball, softball, cheerleading, Future Farmers of America, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, participated in the spring musical, is Editor of Echo, the school newspaper and
Kirkland
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Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 in Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School front lawn or gymnasium.
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CARTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Carterville High School has recognized Kelsea Ashton, Josephine Beyke, Carlie Hibbert, Cassandra Hibbert, Paige Kulling, and Samuel Martin for academic honors. Ashton, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Female Nominee for All-State Academic Team, member of National Honor Society, high honors, Beta club, WYSE Team, All-State, All-South, All-Conference softball, All-Conference basketball, Marion and Herrin All-Tournament Team, Prom Queen, FCSC, math tutor, volunteer basketball coach, member of Lions Pride Club and voted Most Athletic female class of 2010. The daughter of Cody and Becky Ashton, she plans to study predentistry at Southern Illinois University
Ashton
Beyke
Car. Hibbert
Carbondale. Beyke, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, president of National Honor Society, WYSE Regional Top Scorer in biology and English, 2010 homecoming talent competition winner, member of High Honors, Scholastic Bowl, Beta club, The Sphinx production manager, participant in school play and school musical. The daughter of Mark and Melinda Beyke, she plans on studying English literature and theater with minor in Spanish at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Carlie Hibbert, 18, is an
Cas. Hibbert
Illinois State Scholar, received WYSE Division 700 first place in Biology, Young Womanhood Recognition, member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Heartland Honor Choir, band, choir, participated in fall play and spring musical, member of Hi-Q, and The Sphinx. The daughter of Paul and Jackie Hibbert, she plans to study international relations and affairs at Brigham Young University. Cassandra Hibbert, 18, is a Prairie State Scholar, received third at 2009 WYSE Sectionals, third in English and Biology at
Kulling
Martin
2010 WYSE Regionals, second in business communication 2010 FBLA Area Conference, member of National Honor Society, Beta club, Heartland Honor Band, Heartland Honor Choir, WYSE team, Alpha, Interact, Sphinx Newspaper, Scholar Bowl, Hi-Q, women’s choir, jazz choir and participant in school plays and musicals. The daughter of Paul and Jackie Hibbert, she plans to major in Chinese at Brigham Young University. Kulling, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received first place in Job Interview at FBLA Regionals, WYSE
medalist in biology and chemistry, recipient of Illinois Principal’s Association award, is a member of National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, National College Honor Society, High Honor Roll, ALPHA, Beta club, Scholar Bowl, FBLA, competition dance team, Lifesavers, Sphinx newspaper, freshman and sophomore Class President, historian of Student Council, member of track team and musicals, and University of Miami Summer Scholar program participant and SIH internship. The daughter of Mark and Michele Kulling, she plans to study microbiology (pre-med) with a minor in dance and Spanish at Cornell University. Martin, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, high Hhonors, received IL Fed. Of Music Clubs Gold Cup
Award for piano, earned the Eagle Scout Award, John Philip Sousa Band Award, selected to Premier Boys State of Illinois and SI High School Baseball AllStar Team, member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Heartland Honor Band SIUC, Student Council, band and pit orchestra for musicals, football, basketball and baseball teams, and Peer Leader for ALPHA Freshman Mentoring Program. The son of Steven Martin and Margie Rehagen, he plans on majoring in coastal environmental science/oceanography at Louisiana State University.
History I award, Algebra II award, Intensive Writing award, placed third in 2006-2007 Science Fair, second place 2008-09 Science Fair, first place Photography 4-H in 2009, member of Beta club, FFA, FCA, Science Club, Student Council, ESCROW and 4-H. The daughter of Pete and Glenda Franco, she plans to study pre-veterinary science at Shawnee Community College. Morehead, 18, is a high honors student, honors student, received the Principal’s Choice Award, member of Beta club, FCA, Science Club, ESCROW, prom committee, newspaper staff, yearbook staff and SCC choir.
The daughter of Cliff and Cristine Morehead, she plans to study elementary education at Shawnee Community College. Pullett, 18, is the recipient of Algebra I Award and English Award and a member of Beta club and basketball team. The son of Delilah Williams, he plans to study construction management at John A. Logan College or Southeastern Illinois College.
president, class president, member of Scholar Bowl, environmentalist club, Drug Free Youth, Life Savers, FCA, C Club, Operation Teen Safe Driving, band, basketball, cross country, and track and field. The son of Pat and Rob Koenegstein, he plans to study elementary education at Murray State University. Laramore, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Elks Student of the Month, member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Scholar Bowl, high honor roll, Student Council, class officer, Drug Free Youth, Spanish club, participated in high school musicals, member of pep club, band, swing
choir, cheerleading, softball, C club, conference Honor Band. The daughter of Jeff and Vicki Laramore, she plans to study biomedical sciences at Southeast Missouri State University. Westerman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of honor roll, Student Council, Drug Free Youth, Lifejackets, pep club, swing choir, musicals, concert choir, and volleyball team. The daughter of Dale and Diana Westerman, she plans on attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
basketball and softball teams. The daughter of Steve and Sara Matyi, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Robinson, 17, received a Scholastic Award, first place in Environthon, third place in Biology WYSE. He is a member of the Illinois High School Association, National Honor Society, track and field and football. The son of Laura Robinson and Jonathan Robinson, he plans to study plant and soil science. Watkins, 17, received the
Presidential Academic Award, Letter of Achievement from the House of Representatives, Scholastic Achievement Award, and the President’s Education Award. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Senior Treasurer, Homecoming candidate, yearbook staff, band and student council. The daughter of Michelle Austill, she plans to study pre-vet at SIUC.
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 at Carterville High School gymnasium. Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m. May 16 at First Baptist Church in Carterville.
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL Century High School has recognized Shahzad Ahmad, Cheyenne Butler, Amy Cain, Lauren Franco, Stephanie Morehead and Trevor Pullett for academic honors. Ahmad, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received first place in networking and computer concepts in Business Skills Competition, received Chemistry and English Award, member of Beta club, Scholar Bowl, Student Council, Boy Scouts, Math club, Science club, marching band, basketball and track. The son of Moiz Ahmad and Susan Ulrich, he plans to major in biomedical engineering at University
Ahmad
Butler
Cain
Franco
drama/theater, ESCROW student, and member softball and track teams. The daughter of Paul and Kathie Butler, she plans to attend Shawnee Community College. Cain, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Student Council vice president, recipient of World History award, Biology I and II awards, English I and III awards, Computers I and II awards, US History I and II awards, algebra II award, Principal’s Choice award,
of Illinois ChampaignUrbana or Tulane University. Butler, 18, is a high honors student, Honors student, received awards in poetry and English, Youth Leadership Organization award, a member of Scholar Bowl, Beta club, Science Club, FCA, Student Council, prom committee, yearbook staff, newspaper staff, participated in college musical production,
Morehead
Pullett
received first place WYSE in computers, member of Scholar Bowl, Beta club, Science Club, ESCROW, FCA, choir, regional choir, band, regional band, journalism, yearbook staff and 2008-09 School Representative for SIEC Youth Day Springfield. The daughter of Randy and Barbara Cain, she plans to study radiological sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Franco, 18, received the
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 at Century CUSD Elementary gymnasium. Amy Cain is valedictorian, and Shahzad Ahmad is salutatorian.
CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Century High School has recognized Jamie Chambers, Caleb Courier, Aaron Grah, Chad Koenegstein, Mollie Laramore, and Daysha Westerman for academic honors.
Chambers
Chambers, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, high honor roll, recipient of Leadership award for Drug Free Youth, Elk Student of the Month, Girls State Attendant, homecoming queen, class officer, member of Lifejackets, Drug Free Youth, Spanish club, environmental club, C Club, Pep club, band, swing choir, volleyball, Operation Teen Safe Driving, project
graduation steering committee. The daughter of Tucker and Stacey Search, and Wayne Chambers, she plans to major in education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Courier, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, junior-year class president, member of National Honor Society, Spanish Club, WYSE, NHS, Scholar Bowl, swing choir and band. The son of Kenneth and
Courier
Grah
Koenegstein
Patricia Courier, he plans to study secondary mathematics education at Southeast Missouri State University. Grah, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Elks Student of the Month, Citizen of the Year, member of National Honor Society, Student Council, DAR, Spanish Club, FCA, swing choir, participated in high school musicals and play, member of football, basketball and baseball teams.
Laramore
Westerman
The son of Ron and Tammy Grah, he plans to major in pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Koenegstein, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, honor roll, United States Achievement Academy, recipient of Southern Illinois Leadership award, National Academic Achievement award, Principal’s award, Elk’s Student of the Month, Student Council
Commencement will be at 3 p.m. May 30 at Colbert Memorial gymnasium.
CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL Christopher High School has recognized Lindsey Furlow, Matthew Jodino, James Kirchner, Kaitlin Matyi, Jonathan Robinson, and Erika Watkins for academic honors. Furlow, 18, is an Illini Girl State attendee, freshman class president, member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, Math team, yearbook Club, Newspaper Club, Environthon, and freshman float committee. The daughter of Donald and Tressa Furlow, she plans to study community health education at Southern Illinois
Furlow
Jodino
Kirchner
University Edwardsville. Jodino, 17, is a 2009-10 State Scholar, placed first in WYSE Regional Chemistry, second in Math, third place in regional biology. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, National Honor Society, Math club, Newspaper Club and football and basketball teams. The son of Joseph Jodino, he plans to study
Matyi
mathematics with a teacher certification at the University of Illinois. Kirchner, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, IHSA Scholarship Achievement Award recipient, on firstplace team in Environthon, placed second in biology and chemistry at WYSE Regional competition, member of National Honor Society as president, and is a member of Illinois Boys
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Watkins
State, WYSE, Math club, baseball and basketball. The son of Jim and Kelly Kirchner, he plans to study biochemistry (pre-med) at the University of Mississippi. Matyi, 18, is a Wendy Heisman nominee and IHSA Scholar-Athlete. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE team, student council, Math team, and volleyball,
Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 22 at Christopher High School gym.
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COBDEN HIGH SCHOOL Cobden High School has recognized Jacob Adams, Steve Draper, Mara Hackethal, Margaret Howell, Taylor Orsburn and Katelyn Wiggs for academic honors. Adams, 17, is a recipient of the Math Achievement Award, Outstanding High School Musician and Daughter of the American Revolution Scholarship Nominee. He is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, band, jazz band, yearbook, Math Team and WYSE. The son of Sandy Adams,
Adams
Draper
he plans to major in music and mathematics at the University of Illinois Chicago. Draper, 18, received a baseball scholarship at Rend Lake College, and is MVP of baseball team. He is a member Beta Club, FFA, FCA, art club, baseball and basketball teams.
All-Conference basketball, Rotary Student of the Month, recipient of Illinois Principal’s Association Student of the Year Award. She is Beta Club president and member of Science Club, FFCLA, FCA, Math team, basketball team and Rotary Club. The daughter of Gary and Linda Wiggs, she plans to major in special education at John A. Logan College.
The son of Julie and Steve Draper, he plans to study civil engineering at Rend Lake College. Hackethal, 18, received second Spanish Award at state, Voice of Democracy winner, is a member of High honors, Beta Club, math team, WYSE, Scholar Bowl, science club and
student council. The daughter of Larry and Becky Hackethal, she plans to study biology at Murray State University. Howell, 18, is a recipient of the Regional Art Award, WYSE Math Award, and is a member of High Honors, Beta Club, Math team, WYSE, art club
and Environthon. The daughter of Clifton Howell and Kim Howell, she plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Orsburn, 18, received Division I Softball Scholarship to SIUC, named to All-State Softball, All-Conference and All-South softball. She is a member of FCCLA, FCA, Beta Club and yearbook. The daughter to Rusty and Tina Orsburn, she plans to study recreational management at SIUC. Wiggs, 17, is
Gimber
Gimber, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, DAR award winner, recipient of Smith awards in Algebra I, Biology and Chemistry, member of Beta club, Student Council, Skills USA, Quill and Scroll, and school newspaper editor.
The daughter of Bob and Kathy Gimber, she plans to major in veterinary medicine at Southwestern Illinois College and the University of Illinois. Parkinson, 18, is a recipient of IPA Leadership award, member of Beta club, Math team, Skills USA, and baseball, basketball and golf teams. The son of Michael and Kelly Parkinson, he plans
to attend Southwestern Illinois College. Smith, 18, is a member of Beta club, Quill and Scroll, Skills USA, drama club, Platinum Chef and homecoming court. The daughter of Mike and Renee Smith, she plans to attend Southwestern Illinois College.
South Eastern Illinois Electric Cooperative on 2009 Youth to Washington Tour, recipient of Principal’s Leadership Award, and a member of state Rep. John Bradley’s Youth Advisory Council, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, newspaper and yearbook staffs and was student council president. The daughter of Brian and Joann Tanner, she plans to major in pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Van, 17, is a member of
National Honor Society, Top Six student, is a member of student council, strategic studies, Scholar Bowl, basketball team and prom committee. The son of Kelly Van, he plans to study health care management at JALC or Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Effective Lobbyist, was a Scholastic Bowl Top Scorer, Speech team EFL Top 25, first and second in Speech Regionals, was a State Qualifier and received two third places in Speech Sectionals, received a golf team Highest GPA Award, a DHS Scholarship Key, multiple speech places, and was a member and Illinois State President of FBLA, Scholastic Bowl, marching pep, jazz and concert band, National Honor Society, Illinois Youth and Government, golf team, participated in plays and musicals, and was a member of Class Officers, math team, physical science club, international culture club and ICCCTSO.
The son of Dilip and Sushila Patel, he plans to study biochemistry. Woodside, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received a John A. Logan Top 6 Junior award, a Little Egypt District Service award and was a member of math team, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council, band, baseball and football. The son of Todd and Vicky Woodside, he plans to major in criminal justice and political science at John A. Logan College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Dickerson, 18, has received art, history, Spanish, technology and biology awards and is a member of Beta club, Scholar Bowl, Spanish club, math team Future Farmers of America and Student Council. The son of Timothy and
Sharon Dickerson, he plans to major in history education at Southeast Missouri State. Hale, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Student of the Year, received math award, English award and a History award and is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Spanish club and math team. The daughter of Ronald and Anita Hale, she plans to study biology at University of Illinois. Tucker, 17, is Student of the Month, received a Future Farmers of America
award, and FFA Poultry Judging award, a Business award, a Future Career and Community Leaders of America Award and is Class Secretary of Student Council and a member of FFA, Beta club and basketball. The daughter of Kenny and Tabatha Smith, she plans on majoring in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State.
study biology. Karns, 17, is vice president of National Honor Society, vice president of Student Council, president of St. Mary’s CYO, captain of varsity girls basketball and a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Beta club, business club, Life Savers, WYSE, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, girls golf team, track, girls basketball and girls E club. The daughter of Pam
and Billy Joe Karns, she plans to major in nursing at John A. Logan College. Watson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, president of National Honor Society, Senior Class president, a state certified nurses aide, Student Body representative, on the honor roll and a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Beta club, business club, Pep Club, girls E club, math club, Lifesavers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and on the
yearbook staff. The daughter of Brian and Cheryl Watson, she plans to study nursing at Southeastern Illinois College.
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Howell
Orsburn
Wiggs
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 at Cobden High School gym.
COULTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Coulterville High School has recognized Danielle Birkner, Christopher Fullerton, Kourtney Gimber, David Parkinson, and Cody Smith for academic honors. Birkner, 17, is a member of Beta club, Skills USA and Quill and Scroll. The daughter of John and Michelle Birkner, she plans to study nursing
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Fullerton
administration. Fullerton, 18, is a recipient of Outstanding Leadership award, member of Beta club, Student Council, CHSME, Skills USA, and
Parkinson
baseball and basketball teams. The son of Mike and Anne Fullerton, he plans to study agribusiness at Rend Lake College.
Commencement is TBA.
CRAB ORCHARD HIGH SCHOOL Crab Orchard High School has recognized Courtney Arnold, Katie Ledbetter, Alexis McChristian, Chelsi Palmer, Emily Tanner and Scott Van for academic honors. Arnold, 18, is an outstanding senior and Scholar Athlete, member of TeamQuest, WYSE, Scholar Bowl, Math team, engineering team, cheerleading, and volleyball and softball teams. The daughter of Tim and Cindy Arnold, she plans to
Arnold
Ledbetter
attend John A. Logan College. Ledbetter, 17, is a top six Outstanding Junior, member of yearbook club and business team. The daughter of Gynelle Ledbetter, and the late George Ledbetter, she plans to attend JALC. McChristian, 18, is a top
McChristian
Palmer
six Outstanding Junior and top six Senior, and a member of student council, FCCLA, Youth for Christ and the prom committee. The daughter of Robert and Barbara McChristian, she plans to study history education. Palmer, 17, is a top six
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Van
Outstanding Junior, High Honors, is a certified nurse’s assistant and member of the business team. The daughter of Patricia Palmer, and the late Mike Palmer, she plans to major in nursing at JALC. Tanner, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, represented
Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Crab Orchard High School gym. Emily Tanner is valedictorian, and Courtney Arnold is salutatorian.
DU QUOIN HIGH SCHOOL Du Quoin High School has recognized Staci Davis, David Gayton, Cody Jones, Jonathan Mason, Neil Patel and Colton Woodside for academic honors. Davis, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received a John A. Logan Top Six Outstanding Student award, a member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, two years, Youth and Government, three years varsity volleyball, four years softball, two years track, four years Pep Club and Spanish club for two years. The daughter of Gene and Twila Davis, she plans to study law at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Gayton, 18, was selected to the Southern Illinois All-Star team, received a John A. Logan Top 6 Outstanding Junior award, a Consistent Scholarship Key Award, All-Conference award, running back, junior and senior year, a Du Quoin Leading Rusher Award, was a member of honor roll, football, track, Spanish club and participated in the school play. The son of Dean and Sherry George, his major
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is undecided. Jones, 17, was a member of Scholastic Bowl, mathematics team, French club, marching band and concert band. The son of Tara and Lee Prince and Eric Jones, he plans to study mathematics. Mason, 18, is an Illinois Sate Scholar, received a John A. Logan College Top 6 Outstanding Junior award, was a Scholarship Key recipient for four years and was a member of Scholar Bowl, freshman
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and senior years, Future Business Leaders of America, and baseball. The son of Michael G. and Donna R. Mason, he plans to major in accounting at Southern Illinois University. Patel, 18, was an Illinois State Scholar, on the All-State Academic Team, received a John A. Logan Top 6 Outstanding Junior award, Future Business Leaders of America first place for Math and Calculus, Youth and Government Most
Commencement will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
EGYPTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Egyptian High School has recognized Destiny Bigham, Kara Birk, Jonathan Delmore, Timothy Dickerson, Rebecca Hale and Jessica Tucker for academic honors. Bigham, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Math Student and English awards, was Student of the Month and is a member of Student Council, Beta club, Scholar Bowl and basketball team. The daughter of Tammy Searvogel and James Bigham, she plans to study nursing at SIUE.
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Birk, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Biology, art and Spanish awards, was a SIDES Youth Representative and is a member of Beta club, Student Council, Scholar Bowl, Spanish club, art club and softball. The daughter of Vary and Yvonne Birk, she
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plans to major in biology at University of Illinois. Delmore, 17, is Student of the Year, received technology awards and is a member of Spanish club and basketball. The son of Nathan Johnson and Franchie Delmor, he plans to study Automotive Technology at
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Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 in Egyptian High School Gymnasium.
ELDORADO HIGH SCHOOL Eldorado High School has recognized Adam Aldridge, Brittney Justice, Caitlyn Karns and Brittany Watson for academic honors. Aldridge, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, is Student Council treasurer, Senior Class treasurer, editor-in-chief of the newspaper and a member of National Honor Society, Beta club, Newspaper club, business club and Future Farmers of America. The son of David
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Aldridge and Marcy Deam, he plans to major in political science. Justice, 18, is and Illinois State Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, Beta club secretary, Business club secretary, Spanish club vice president, was class
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treasurer in her junior year, secretary in her senior year and a member of Beta cub, girls golf team, business club, Life Savers, math club, Spanish club, Team Quest and WYSE. The daughter of Sheri Kurtek, she plans to
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 in Eldorado High School. Josh Troester is valedictorian and Tristan Monroe is salutatorian. Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 in First Baptist Church in Eldorado. Josh Troester will be speaking.
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ELVERADO HIGH SCHOOL and is a member of Beta club, Student Council, art club, E club, Friends in Christ, volleyball, softball and cheerleading. The daughter of Jane and Steve Tuthill, she plans to Williams Waller enter a pre-veterinary program. The daughter of Tracy Waller, 18, is a member of Mapps and Jeffrey Mace, National Honor Society, is she plans to study on high honor roll, is radiation therapy at Southern Illinois University participating in the SIH Summer Internship Carbondale. Program, is a class officer Tuthill, was a member of and a member of Beta Club, All-South softball team Future Career and 2008-09, Black Diamond Community Leaders of All-Conference softball America, E club, Youth and team 2006-09, AllGovernment, Fellowship of Conference volleyball Christian Athletes and 2008-10, was awarded a cheerleading. scholastic art award, was The daughter of Roger nominated to Honor Roll all four years, is a class officer and Donna Waller, she
plans to major as an ultrasound technician at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Williams, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, nominated to high honor roll, has a 4.99 GPA, and is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, drama club, Spanish club and yearbook. He is the son of Rusty and Susan Williams.
to major in pre-dental at Austin Peay State University. Drone, 18, received second place at Regionals in Physics on WYSE team, is an Illinois State Scholar, Stevens Drone president of Youth and Michelle Russell, he plans Government, and is a member of National to major in advertising design at Drake University. Honor Society, Scholar Jones, 18, is a member of Bowl, Spanish club, Science club, Key club and the National Honor drama club. Society, French club, The daughter of Patrick Science club, WYSE, and and Lisa Drone, she plans varsity volleyball captain to major in biochemistry and MVP of 2009-2010 at the University of volleyball teams. Illinois. The daughter of Keith Stevens, 17, is an Illinois and Diana Jones, she plans
State Scholar, received All-Conference, All-South and State Honorable Mention in track, and a state participant. She received All-Conference, All-South, Most Valuable Runner and a State participant in cross country. She is a member of National Honor Society, track and cross-country. The daughter of Danny and Melody Stevens, she plans to study nursing at John A. Logan College.
plans to study at Southeastern Illinois College. Stricklin, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the Cougar Pride Scholarship at SIUE, High Honor Roll, Cullum Watson member of FBLA, Beta club, student council, at Southeastern Illinois Scholar Bowl, cheerleading, College. FCA, and WYSE team. Jenna Schwartz, 17, is a The daughter of Jammie member of FBLA, High and Denise Stricklin, she Honor Roll, MDA Walk, CYO, volleyball and softball plans to major in secondary history and Spanish teams. education at SIUE. The daughter of Mark Watson, 17, received a golf and Jackie Schwartz, she
scholarship to Parkland College, on High Honor Roll, member of Beta club, FCA, FBLA, student council, WYSE, golf, baseball and basketball teams. The son of Kevin and Crystal Watson, he plans to major in business management at Parkland.
Senior Class President, Johnson County Top Flight Honors, member of National Honor Society, honor roll, Beta club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, basketball and cross Storey Housewright Potocki Maze country teams. The son of Troy and Student Council, WYSE, Murray State University. Elizabeth Potocki, he plans Team Quest and Housewright, 18, is the on studying accounting/ cheerleading. recipient of Regional The daughter of Brad and finance at the University of Achievement Award and Illinois. Debbie Housewright, she Foundation Leadership Maze, 18, is a member of plans to major in physical award from Southeast honor roll, Beta club and Missouri State University, therapy at Southeast Johnson County Top Flight Missouri State University. FFA. The daughter of Dallas Potocki, 18, is an Illinois Honors, is an Academic and Rhonda Maze, she Team State Finalist, Senior State Scholar, National plans on studying Class treasurer, member of Merit Scholar, DAR veterinary technologies at recipient, Valedictorian, honor roll, Beta club,
Shawnee Community College. Storey, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, valedictorian, member of FFA, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE and Acteens. The daughter of Gale and Penny Storey, she plans on majoring in political science at Southeast Missouri State University.
Elverado High School has recognized Landry Arnett, Cody Grammer, Arika Mace, Kelsey Tuthill, Lacy Waller and Travis Williams for academic honors. Arnett, 17, is a class officer and a member of Beta club, baseball and basketball. The son of Stacey and Terry Arnett, he plans to study journalism at John A. Logan College. Grammer, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, attended the Youth Leaders State Conference, the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference, received the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science award, is a member of
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National Honor Society, Student Council, Beta club, Yearbook, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Drama club, Youth and Government, E club and Team Quest. The son of Amber and Jerry Grammer, he plans to major in film at Full Sail University. Mace, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the Daughter’s of the American Revolution Good Citizen award, a National Beta
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Club Membership award, a Principal’s Leadership award, a Top Outstanding Junior John Al Logan College award and is a member of High Honor Roll, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth and Government, E club, class officers, art club, cheerleading, volleyball, WYSE, Team Quest and on the prom committee.
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 in the Elverado High School gymnasium. Cody Grammer and Arika Mace will be co-valedictorians. Travis Williams will be salutatorian. Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 16 in First Baptist Church.
FRANKFORT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Frankfort Community High School has recognized Gina DeMattei, Benjamin Dorris, James Russell, Gena Jones, Emily Drone and Alexis Stevens for academic honors. DeMattei, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, youth and government, WYSE, Team Quest, Key Club, student council and drama club. The daughter of Martha DeMattei, she plans to study anthropology or sociology. Dorris, 18, is an Illinois
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State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, IHSA Academic All-State, French club, Scholar Bowl, Team Quest and Youth and Government, student council president, class president and yearbook editor in chief. The son of Tim and Judy Dorris, he plans to major in mass media
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communications at Southeast Missouri State University. Russell, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, student council, French club, Scholar Bowl, yearbook staff, drama club, and youth and government. The son of Kevin and
Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 15 at Frankfort High School gym.
GALATIA HIGH SCHOOL Galatia High School has recognized Joseph Cullum, Karee Lewis, Joylyn Schwartz, Jenna Schwartz, Lydia Stricklin and Kobe Watson for academic honors. Cullum, 18, is a member of NHS, is a National Merit Scholar, member of FCA and the basketball team. The son of Mike and Renae Cullum, he plans to attend McKendree University. Lewis, 18, is an Illinois
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State Scholar, received the McKendree University Presidential Scholarship, is a member of WYSE, Scholar Bowl, Betaa club, student council, FBLA and FCA. The daughter of Kevin and Shelly Lewis, she plans
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to major in accounting. Joylyn Schwartz, 17, is a member of FBLA, Honor Roll, MDA, FCA, CYO, volleyball and softball teams. The daughter of Mark and Jackie Schwartz, she plans to major in pharmacy
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 18 in the gym. Karee Lewis is valedictorian, and Lydia Stricklin is salutatorian.
GOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Goreville High School has recognized Adam Brenningmeyer, Dustin Childers, Breanna Housewright, Brandon Potocki, Jamie Maze, and Shayla Storey for academic honors.
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Brenningmeyer, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, salutatorian, recipient of Illinois Principal’s Association award for Outstanding Student, member of Beta club, Scholar Bowl and WYSE. The son of Dennis and Sheryl Brenningmeyer, he plans to study nursing at
Southeast Missouri State University. Childers, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, Beta club, WYSE, FCCLA, FFA, FCA, Scholar Bowl and varsity football. The son of Kenneth and Christina Childers, he plans to study wildlife conservation and management biology at
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Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 at Goreville High School gymnasium. Valedictorians are Brandon Potocki and Shayla Storey. Salutatorian is Adam Brenningmeyer.
HARDIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Hardin County High School has recognized Natalie Carr, Thaddeus Chatto, Andrew Murphy, Sean Raes, Jayna Spivey, and Josh Warren for academic honors. Carr, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, State FFA Degree recipient, placed first in Illinois FFA Horse Judging contest, Miss Fluorspar 2009, member of FFA, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, 4-H and cheerleading. The daughter of Andy and Mary Carr, she plans to study pre-veterinary medicine at Auburn
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University. Chatto, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Junior Class Marshall, recipient of Woodman of the World award, president of National Honor Society, member of Honor Roll, WYSE team, Student Council, Murray State Chemistry team, Scholar Bowl, Cougar Outreach. The son of Eladio and
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Mellie Chatto, he plans on studying communications at the University of Illinois Urbana. Murphy, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholar Bowl, WYSE team and Cougar Outreach. The son of Kevin and Brenda Murphy, he plans to major in molecular
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biology at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. Raes, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of Chemistry II award, Industrial Technology I and II awards, NSSP top fundraiser award and American History Award. He is a member of NHS, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, Murray State
University Chemistry team, Team Quest, NSSP, prom committee and Illinois State Rifle Association. The son of Anthony and Darlene Raes, he plans on majoring in chemistry at Murray State University. Spivey, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Junior Class Marshall, member of high honor roll, National Honor Society, Murray State Chemistry team, WYSE, Cougar Outreach, and softball team. The daughter of James and Joyce Spivey, she plans to study prephysicians assistant at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Warren, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll, recipient of band award for 2006-07 and 200708. He is a member of WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, Cougar Outreach and band. The son of Greg and Julie Warren, he plans on studying pharmacy at Southeastern Illinois College.
The daughter of Grant and Judy Cape, her future plans are undecided. Colson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, secretary of National Honor Society, member of WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, TAB, math team and Mu Alpha Theta. The son of Doug and Sandra Colson, he plans to study psychology at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Mahan, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, State Finalist in Original Oratory, state finalist in news writing,
member of National Honor Society, Speech team, Scholar Bowl, FCCLA, Student Council, Math team, Teen Advisory Board, Key Club, band and choir. The daughter of Roger and Bonnie Mahan, she plans on studying speech and hearing sciences at the University of Illinois.
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 at Hardin County High School gymnasium.
HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL Harrisburg High School has recognized Callie Bartok, Madison Burklow, Sophie Cape, Jordan Colson and Reiana Mahan for academic honors.
The daughter of Patti and Brad Burklow, she plans on majoring in Bartok Burklow Cape Colson Mahan biology at Bartok, 18, is an Illinois Tulane University or the Student Body treasurer, State Scholar, president of Hats and Pep club. University of Illinois. 2008 double mini State The daughter of Danny National Honor Society, Cape, 18, is an Illinois vice president of Mu Alpha and Tracy Bartok, she plans Champion, USTA State Scholar, All-State competitor and coach, on studying accounting/ Theta, Student Body member of USTA National Honors Band participant, business at the secretary, Key Club vice president of National team, president of Mu University of Missouritreasurer, ICCA Senior Alpha Theta, vice president Honor Society, member of Scholar Athlete, member of Columbia. Key Club, Book club, of Key Club, Youth for Burklow, 17, is an Illinois Student Council, Key Club, Scholar Bowl, drama club, Christ, Math Club, pep State Scholar, All-State cheerleading, Youth for band and choir. club. Christ, WYSE team, White cheerleader, UCA All Star,
Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 15 at Harrisburg High School Taylor Field. Baccalaureate service will be at 6 p.m. May 9 in the high school gymnasium.
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HERRIN HIGH SCHOOL Spiller, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, IMEA District Choir, IMEA All-State Choir, district band, All-State band, River to River Honor Band, SIUC Heartland Honor Band, SIUC Heartland Honor Choir, Spanish club, Math team, speech team, band, choir, show choir, jazz band, participant in musicals and plays, Drama Daze and SIUC band camp. The daughter of Carla Spiller, she plans on studying music education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Timmermann, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Merit Finalist, Miss HHS candidate, member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Math team and WYSE team. The daughter of Leanne and Doug Stevens, and John Timmermann, she plans on majoring in computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Rachel Sneed, he plans to major in pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Sullivan, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Math team, WYSE, drama club, student council, musicals, speech, band, and Youth Advisory board. The daughter of Mary Sullivan and John Sullivan, she plans to major in science at JALC. Zeigler, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, student council, business
club and volunteer for various organizations including CASA of Franklin County. The daughter of Charles and Dana Smith Zeigler, she plans to major in speech therapy at JALC and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Big Sister volunteer and class president. She is a recipient of the IPA award and a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Spanish Honor Society. Rushing Travelstead Cuartas Gribble Hirschi Pool The daughter of David Society, WYSE, Math National Chemistry and Cynthia Pool, she Cuartas, 18, is a member State Scholar, member of Olympiad, National Merit team, Scholar Bowl, Jazz plans to major in of National Honor Society, National Honor Society, choir, marching band, Scholarship Program Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish international business. Math Honor Society, drumline, jazz band, Rushing, 18, is a top six French Honor Society, top Honor Society, Math team, commended student, drama club, Math club and outstanding junior and student council, band and Illinois State Scholar, six juniors, French club, the Southern Illinois received first place three year Rotary award student council and soccer drumline, golf and tennis Symphony Orchestra. individual and team in teams. winner. She is a member team. The daughter of Joseph Murray State Chemistry The son of Lance and of National Honor Society, The son of Alberto Tournament and member and Carol-Lynne Hirschi, Spanish Honors Society Rosie Gribble, he plans to Cuartas and Claudia of IMEA All-State Honors she plans to major in and golf team. Cuartas, he plans to study study civil engineering at Orchestra, National Honor chemistry. John A. Logan College. The daughter of Darron biology/business Pool, 18, is an Illinois Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Hirschi, 18, is a 2009 and Carol Rushing, she administration. State Scholar, Big Brother plans on majoring in Tri-M Music Honor national finalist for U.S. Gribble, 18, is an Illinois
elementary education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Travelstead, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of first place team at Murray State Chemistry Tournament, president of Math Honor Society, varsity cheerleading, Latin Club and student council. The daughter of Mark and Joy Travelstead, she plans to major in professional chemistry at the University of Evansville.
Herrin High School has recognized Atif Cheema, Jessica Cogdill, Jeffrey Lawrence, Allison Spiller, and Jillian Timmermann for academic honors. Cheema, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, WYSE team, Olympiad team, Math team, tennis team and marching and concert band. The son of Khalid and Durri Cheema, he plans on majoring in biomedical engineering at the
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Cogdill, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of Herrin Chamber of Commerce Young Citizen of the Year, SIUC Presidential Scholar, is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, ALPHA, Math team, Lifesavers,
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boys track manager and golf. The daughter of Chris and Lori Cogdill, she plans on majoring in mechanical engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lawrence, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Herrin Rotary Student of the
Month, secretary of National Honor Society, recipient of Top 6 Junior Timmermann award, member of Scholar Bowl, Math team, calculator team, drafting team, Olympiad team, WYSE, student Chamber of Commerce. The son of Bill and Joyce Lawrence, he plans on majoring in engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Commencement will be at 5 p.m. May 22 at Herrin High School Memorial gym.
JOHNSTON CITY HIGH SCHOOL Johnston City High School has recognized Meagan Fox, Jennifer Gibbens, Alexis Moulton, Greg Sneed, Jamie Sullivan and Kaleigh Zeigler for academic honors. Fox, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, Math team, WYSE, Youth for Christ, and Scholar Bowl. The daughter of Paul and Tammie Fox, she plans to major in mathematics at John A. Logan College. Gibbens, 17, is a member
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of Honor Roll, Math team, student council, cheerleading and golf and volleyball teams. The daughter of Ron and Sarah Gibbens, she plans to major in nursing at Murray State University. Moulton, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of
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Illinois Principal’s Association award, and member of National Honor Society, Math team, concert and marching band, student council, art club and Youth for Christ. The daughter of John and Rosa Moulton, she plans to study architecture, civil
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engineering or music performance. Sneed, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, student council, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, Math team, band, and speech team. The son of Darrin and
Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Johnston City High School gym. Meagan Fox and Alexis Moulton are valedictorians, and Jamie Sullivan is salutatorian.
MARION HIGH SCHOOL Marion High School has recognized Felipe Cuartas, Luke Gribble, Sadie Hirschi, Hannah Pool, Ashleigh Rushing and Marki Travelstead for academic honors.
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 17 at Rent One Park.
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL He is the son of Rodney and Melissa Pfaff. Polley, 18, is a recipient of a CNA certificate and is FCCLA State Secretary. She is a member of Beta club, FCCLA, English club, student council, yearbook club and softball team. The daughter of Vickie Weichinger and Russell Polley, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College. Simpson, 18, received the Prairie State Award for writing and Math, is 2007-08 Student of the Year, and is a member of
National Honor Society, Beta club, student council, yearbook club, English club, Foreign Language club, senior class club, junior class club and the softball and basketball teams. The daughter of Karen Meyer, she plans to major in pre-law at Shawnee Community College and University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.
Juniors, vice president of Beta Club and an officer in National Honor Society. She is a member of the Key Club, student council, FCA, Lifesavers, 4-H Club, Devil Dazzlers dance Jacobs Sigman team, and cross country member of National and track team. Honor Society, Key Club, She is the daughter of student council, FCA, Beta Chuck and Kim Grammer. Club and golf team. Jacobs, 17, is an Illinois The son of Steven and State Scholar and National Deborah Burroughs, he Youth Leadership Forum plans to major in nominee. She is a member mechanical engineering at of the National Honor SIUC. Society, Wright Way Grammer, 18, is an ISAC Rescue volunteer and Outstanding Student, volleyball team. MHS September Student The daughter of Greg of the Month, DAR Good and Terri Jacobs, she plans Citizen, JALC Top Six to major in pharmacy at
St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Sigman, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the American Legion Award. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Lifesavers, student council, Church Youth Group, Food Ministries and church missions. The daughter of Tillie Taylor-Sigman, she plans to major in biological sciences/zoology at John A. Logan College.
Meridian High School has recognized John Cross, Jessica Jackson, Ashley Killius, Nathan Pfaff, Emily Polley and Kendra Simpson for academic honors. Cross, 19, is a recipient of the Prairie State Award in writing, English and math, and recipient of Illinois Principal’s Association Outstanding Student. He is a member of the Beta club, Foreign Language club, Scholar Bowl, English club, yearbook staff, speech team and student council. The son of Patricia Jones
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and John Cross, he plans to major in radiologic science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Jackson, 18, is a recipient of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award, is a member of high honors, National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Beta club, yearbook
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staff and band. The daughter of Clarence and Daphane Jackson, she plans to major in biology at University of Illinois Champaign. Killius, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, Beta club and Foreign Language Club. The daughter of Bobby
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and Nancy Killius, she plans to attend Shawnee Community College. Pfaff, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Illinois Principal’s Association Outstanding student, member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, FFA, Beta club, Industrial Tech Club and 4-H club.
Commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 22 at Meridian High School gym. John Cross is valedictorian, and Nathan Pfaff is salutatorian.
MURPHYSBORO HIGH SCHOOL Murphysboro High School has recognized Abby Bateman, Leslie Bridges, Garrett Burroughs, Karissa Grammer, Casie Jacobs and Phylesha Sigman for academic honors. Bateman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, John A. Logan’s Top Six Juniors, High Honor Roll, 2009 Honor Marshall, Rising Star for Illinois Drill Team Association, MHS Student of the Month in October and Illinois Principal’s Association Outstanding Student Award. She is a member of the Devil Dazzler Dance team, Key Club, Fellowship of
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Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Lifesavers, student council, Beta Club, TeamQuest and graduation committee. The daughter of Robert and Jana Bateman, she plans to major in radiology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Bridges, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society,
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FCA, Key Club, TeamQuest and softball and volleyball teams. The daughter of Scott and Julie Bridges, she plans to major in applied mathematics at Murray State University. Burroughs, 18, received the SIU Presidential Scholarship, Top Six Outstanding Junior Award and 2009 Graduation Honors Marshall. He is a
Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Doc Bencini Field at Murphysboro High School.
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PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Pinckneyville High School has recognized Bradley Greer, Zachary Kuberski, Kaitlyn Hagene, Coral Ramsey, Hannah Travis and Colleen Ryterski for academic honors. Greer, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of Rend Lake College High Achiever Scholarship, PSAE Academic Excellence award, Daffron Presswood Post 2504 Scholarship, and is a member of Scholar Bowl and FFA. The son of Donald and Linda Greer, he plans to study engineering at Rend Lake College. Kuberski, is an Illinois
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State Scholar, recipient of Marion Eye Center Scholarship, and is a member of FFA, Tech club and Spanish club. The son of Paul and Christina Kuberski, he plans to major in architecture at Rend Lake College. Hagene, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of Rend Lake College Presidential Scholarship, National Wild Turkey
to major in political science at the University of Illinois. Travis, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of PSAE Academic Excellence award, Pinkard English Travis Ryterski Scholarship, Dollars for education at Eastern Scholars Scholarship, DAR Illinois University. Good Citizenship award, Ramsey, is an Illinois member of National State Scholar, recipient of Honor Society, WYSE, University of Illinois Life Savers, Academic Scholarship, Environmental club, PSAE Academic Music Makers, volleyball Excellence award, Pinkard and band. Math/Science The daughter of Clay Scholarship, Dollars for and Kathy Travis, she Scholars Scholarship, plans to study physics at member of FBLA, Lead SI, the University of Illinois. Pep club and band. Ryterski, is an Illinois The daughter of State Scholar, recipient of Amanda Hepp, she plans Rend Lake College High
Achiever award, PSAE Academic Excellence award, placed Best of Show at Scholastic Art Show, member of FBLA, Scholar Bowl, Life Savers, Spanish club, Pep club, art club, chorus, track and field, cross country and Environmental club. The daughter of Norbert and Kathryn Ryterski, she plans to study religion at Rend Lake College.
major in music education at Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais. Rea, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, WYSE Physics Regional winner, recipient of IHSA Best of Rea Sample the Day Music award, Honor Society, member of member of National WYSE team, Olympiad Honor Society, ALPHA, team, FCA, Student Math team, Olympiad, Council, All-State WYSE, Scholar Bowl, Academic football, IMEA Youth and Government, All-District senior thespians and band. orchestra and band, Black The son of Steve and Diamond All-Conference, Diana Rea, he plans to Quad state choir and major in political Operation Safe Teen science at Belmont Driving. University. The son of Russell and Sample, 17, is an Illinois LeAnn Miller, he plans to State Scholar, President of
National Honor Society, recipient of Willard Dame Memorial Scholarship, member of WYSE team, Olympiad team, Math team, Youth and Government, Outdoorsmen club, band, chorus and thespians. The daughter of Michael and Pat Sample, she plans to major in music education at Free Will Baptist Bible College.
high honor roll, Beta club, Scholar Bowl, FBLA, WYSE, Student Advisory Committee, Youth for Christ, Rotary Club of Anna-Jonesboro, Shawnee Environmental Awareness Simon Whitaker club, and track. The granddaughter of philosophy and pre-law at Rollie and Evelyn Matlock, Southeast Missouri State she plans to study nursing. University. Whitaker, 17, is an Illinois Snyder, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of State Scholar. DAR Good Citizen award, The daughter of Brent IPA Student of the Year, and Hyacinth Snyder, her DeKalb Agricultural future plans are Achievement award, FFA undecided. Chapter President, Anna Simon, 18, is a member of Rotary Club Student of the
Month, member of FBLA, Beta Club, WYSE, Scholar Bowl, Shawnee Environmental Awareness club, Shawnee Redskins cheerleaders, Student Advisory Committee, Youth for Christ, marching band and pom team. The daughter of Tom and LaRae Whitaker, she plans to major in zoology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Richno, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Student Council, Math team, Scholar Bowl, Spanish club, FCA, SADD, Math club, Science club, junior and senior class officer, volleyball, track and yearbook editor. The daughter of Mark and Debbie Grapperhaus and Bill Richno, she plans to major in forensic chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University. Wilson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of DAR award, Literature and Language award, Spanish 2 award, member of National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, Honor
Roll, IMEA All District Band, River to River Honor Band, Heartland Honor Band, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, Student Council, Math team, Science club, Math club, Spanish club, band, chorus, jazz band, yearbook, journalism and the school musical. The daughter of Andy and Vicky Wilson, she plans to study music education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The daughter of Claude and Elaine Husband, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lalis, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, Lalis Miller Grothaus Husband FBLA, FCA, Math League, Science club, Student and Marilyn Duensing, she plans to study clinical Activity Board, Lifesavers. plans to study meteorology laboratory science at The daughter of Joseph Eastern Illinois University. at Valparaiso University. Husband, 17, is an Illinois Lalils and Susan Ebers, she Grothaus, 18, is Class plans to major in State Scholar, MVP in President of National Honor Society, member of volleyball, All-Conference accounting at Quincy and All-South volleyball, is University. FBLA, Varsity Club, Miller, 18, is an Illinois History club, Science club a member of National State Scholar, recipient of Honor Society, FCA, and band. DAR Good Citizen award, Lifesavers, Varsity Club The daughter of James English I, II and III awards, and Melinda Grothaus, she and Science club.
Algebra I and II, Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, Spanish, Web Design and American History awards. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, FCA, FCCLA, Lifesavers, Varsity Club, Math League, History club and dance squad. The daughter of Neil and Teresa Miller, she plans to study actuarial science at Maryville University of St. Louis.
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Federation Scholarship, Pinckneyville Elementary Education Association Scholarship, Delta Theta Tau Scholarship, Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, Spanish club, choir/chorus, Music Makers, Pep club and band. The daughter of Keith and Diane Hagene, she plans to major in
Commencement will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Pinckneyville Community High School Thomas gymnasium. Baccalaureate services were at 7 p.m. May 2 at First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.
SESSER-VALIER HIGH SCHOOL Sesser-Valier High School has recognized William Boyd, Cheryl DelBene, Kendall Gibson, Kyle Miller, John Rea and Kayla Sample for academic honors. Boyd, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, Rembrandt Society, Scholar Bowl, Math team, WYSE team, Olympiad, band, jazz band, RLC band. The son of Jeff and Chris Boyd, he plans to study art and math at Rend Lake College. DelBene, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, FCA, ranked in
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top 10 of class, prom queen, homecoming maid of honor, Alpha Peer Leader, and co-captain of basketball team. The daughter of Jim and Demara DelBene, she plans to major in elementary education at Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Gibson, 18, is a member
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of National Honor Society, Academic AllState, All-State football, High Honors, FCA, FCCLA, Alpha Peer Leadership and Math team. The son of Brian and Lori Gibson, he plans to study elementary education. Miller, 18, is vice president of National
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 27 at SesserValier High School gym. Baccalaureate service will be at 7 p.m. May 23 in the high school gymnasium.
SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL Shawnee High School has recognized William Davis, Jonnie Ellet, Andrew Chandler, Jacinta Snyder, Kiersten Simon and Jessica Whitaker for academic honors. Davis, 18, is a recipient of the Presidential Education award, member of high honor roll, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, FFA, Beta club, yearbook staff, newsletter, basketball and track. The son of Marty and Sherry Davis, he plans to study kinesiology at the University of Illinois.
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Ellet, 18, is a recipient of the President’s Education award, member of honor roll, Beta club, FFA, Youth for Christ, band, basketball and softball. The daughter of Gene and Cynthia Ellet, she is an undecided major at Shawnee Community
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Snyder
College. Chandler, 17, is a recipient of the Presidential Education award, high honors, WYSE, Scholar Bowl, Beta club, band and marching band. The son of Kelley Matlock, he plans to study
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 at Shawnee High School gymnasium.
SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL Sparta High School has recognized Hunter Beattie, Megan Meyerhoff, Luke Nurnberger, Rachel Peck, Clarissa Richno and Taylor Wilson for academic honors. Beattie, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Competition winner, member of Scholar Bowl, Math team, jazz band, pep band, marching band, chorus, 2010 prom court, 2010 school musical band, math and art clubs. The son of Larry and Suzanne Beattie, he plans to study music business at Southern Illinois
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Meyerhoff
University Carbondale. Meyerhoff, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Student Council, Spanish club, FCA, Math club, Art club, chorus, musicals and mission trips. The daughter of Mark and Diane Meyerhoff, she plans to major in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University.
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Nurnberger, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of class awards in World Studies, Advanced Biology and AP Calculus, member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Student Council, FCA, FBLA, Math team, Science club, Math club, and 4-H. The son of Kevin and Shelley Nurnberger, he plans to major in biology at Lindenwood University. Peck, 18, is an Illinois
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State Scholar, recipient of awards in Biology, Trigonometry, World Studies and Literature and Language, member of National Honor Society, WYSE, FCA, Math team, Student Council, Spanish club, Science club and Math club. The daughter of David and Autumn Peck, she plans to study nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.
Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 23 at Sparta High School Fulton Gymnasium. Baccalaureate service will be at 7 p.m. May 16 in the high school gym.
STEELEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Steeleville High School has recognized Michelle Byer, Rachel Duensing, Morgan Grothaus, Jessie Husband, Megan Lalis and Kristina Miller for academic honors. Byer, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, FCA, Math League, Lifesavers, Student Activity Board, Art Society, Varsity club, dance squad, Peace Lutheran Youth Group. The daughter of Lisa Byer, she plans to major in
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Duensing
accounting at Southeast Missouri State University. Duensing, 18, is copresident of National Honor Society, member of FCA, Science club, captain of track, dance and golf teams, Junior American Legion Auxiliary and Varsity Club. The daughter of Gary
Commencement will be at 5 p.m. May 30 at Steeleville High School gymnasium.
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THOMPSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Thompsonville High School has recognized Lillian Allen, Hailee Bowlin, Jessica Haag, Robert Heusner, Hannah Sickmeyer, and Kasie Woodworth for academic honors.
The son of James and Lori Heusner, he plans to study biochemistry/premed at the University of Southern Indiana. Sickmeyer, 17, received certificate of Academic Sickmeyer Woodworth Allen Bowlin Haag Heusner Excellence in Top Science study cosmetology at John Fair project and Excellence cheerleading and softball. Allen, 18, is a recipient of study secondary A. Logan College in The daughter of Ed and education/English at Rend awards in art and English, awards in English and Lake College and Southern Shirley Bowlin, she plans to Carterville. is a member of Beta club, Science, and is a member Heusner, 18, is a member study nursing at Rend Lake Illinois University FFA, 4-H, Youth Group, art of high honor roll, Beta of high honors roll, Beta College. Carbondale. club and drama. club, Student Council, club, recipient of Science Haag, 18, is a member of Bowlin, 17, is a recipient of The daughter of Kent and ALPHA, FFA, Art club, award, Student Council high honor roll, Beta club, High Honors Award and Sarah Sickmeyer, she plans Spanish club and officer, class officer, ALPHA, volleyball and Math award, member of to study radiology at basketball. member of FFA, FHA, FCA, Kaskaskia College. cheerleading. The daughter of Dave and Beta club, Science club, The daughter of Tom and ALPHA, yearbook staff and Woodworth, 17, is a Ronda Payne, and Dan and ALPHA, Peer Leader, science club. Kim Haag, she plans to member of high honor roll, Michele Allen, she plans to yearbook staff, volleyball,
received second place award in Science Fair, member of FFA, ALPHA, FHA, Drama and Art clubs, and homecoming and prom candidate. The daughter of Shannon and Melanie Woodworth, she plans to study communications and journalism at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Commencement will be at 7:45 p.m. with the date TBA at Thompsonville Community High School gymnasium. Baccalaureate service TBA.
TRICO HIGH SCHOOL homecoming, prom and project graduation committees, and basketball team. The daughter of David and April Cochran, she plans to study secondary Watson McGill Young Reiman Edgar Cochran education and chemistry The son of Doug and president, placed first in at Southern Illinois Young, 18, is a member of Senior Class favorite, Nancy Edgar, he plans to Agricultural Business Junior Class treasurer, University Edwardsville. prom and homecoming Management, placed first study plant and soil Freshman Class Watson, 18, is a member committees, captain of science at Southern in mathematics and homecoming attendant of National Honor Society, golf, basketball and Illinois University second in chemistry at and 2010 Homecoming Honor Roll, FCCLA, Life baseball teams and Peer Carbondale. Sectional WYSE Contest, Savers, ALPHA and Leader for Challenge Day. Queen. Cochran, 18, is a member Student Mentor. National FFA Convention The daughter of Larry The son of Brian and of National Honor Society, The daughter of Jeff and Denise Young, he plans to and Kay Reiman, she plans Delegate, member of placed third in chemistry to study science at John A. National Honor Society, Leslie VanSant, she plans study automotive at WYSE Regional, WYSE, Life Savers, Peer Logan College. to major in pre-medicine technology and business Group leader and Crossfire member of Student Edgar, 18, is an Illinois at Southern Illinois management at John A. Council, ALPHA, WYSE, State Scholar, recipient of Youth Ministries University Carbondale. Logan College. Life Savers, Student Leadership Council and SIUC Presidential McGill, 18, is a member of Reiman, 18, is a member Mentor, FCCLA, FBLA, Scholarship, FBLA chapter performing arts. National Honor Society, of FCCLA, Life Savers, Trico High School has recognized Clint Young, Adreanna Reiman, John Edgar, Stephanie Cochran, Chelsea Watson, and Jennifer McGill for academic honors.
High Honors, FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, Peer Leader, Junior Marshall, performing arts, cheerleading, volleyball and softball teams. The daughter of Richard and Sharon McGill, she plans to study pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 21 in Trico High School gymnasium. Baccalaureate service will be at 7 p.m. May 16 in Trico High School auditorium. Valedictorians are John Edgar and Chelsea Jarrett. Salutatorian is Jennifer McGill.
VIENNA HIGH SCHOOL Vienna High School has recognized Autumn Goines, Ethan McGinnis, Christina Faith, Drake Sanders and Christina Nelson for academic honors. Goines, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of Johnson County Top Flight Honor awards, Academic Achievement award, recipient of Academic Excellence awards in English, math, science, social studies and keyboarding, member of Beta club, art club,
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drama club, Madrigal and Globetrotters. The daughter of Charlotte Dixon, she plans to study education at Shawnee Community College. McGinnis, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Questbridge College Match Finalist, Senior
and Patti McGinnis, he plans to major in chemistry at the University Nelson Faith Sanders of Illinois. Class president, recipient Faith, 18, is an Illinois of University of Illinois State Scholar, National President’s scholarship, Champion senior division member of Scholar Bowl, at Beta Club Art Beta club, WYSE, Spanish Competition, placed club, Math team, second in Beta Club Olympiad, band, choir, National On-Site Art Madrigal, drama club, art Competition, member of club, SIU Civic Beta club, Scholar Bowl, Orchestra. WYSE, art club, drama The son of Michael club and Madrigal.
The daughter of Debbie Faith and Glen Faith, she plans to study art at Shawnee Community College. Sanders, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, member of Beta club, Student Council, HOSA, Spanish club, Pep club, art club, Globetrotting, basketball, baseball, golf and cross country teams. The son of Tony and Gayla Sanders, he plans to major in accounting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Nelson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, participant in Johnson County Top Flight, member of Honor Roll, Beta club, HOSA, VHS book club and softball. The daughter of Marsha and Joe Nelson, she plans to study pre-medicine.
Student Council. Stanfield, 17, is Senior Class president, has received a physical science award, a Spanish award, an English award, a college algebra award, a college history award, was Scholar Bowl team co-MVP in 2008 and 2009 and is a member of BETA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Scholar Bowl, Student Council, senior class officer and golf team. Tuthill, 18, is on the honor
roll, has won a BETA award, and is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BETA, yearbook and is a four-year member of cheerleading. The daughter of Eric Tuthill, she plans to study at Southern Illinois University. Zettler, 18, is on the honor roll, has received a Citizenship award, a Scholar Bowl award and has perfect attendance.
She is a member of BETA, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Society of High School Scholars. The daughter of Curtis and Carolyn Pitman, she plans to study at Rend Lake College.
and football AllConference and is a member of National Honor Society, drama club, history club, basketball, baseball and football. The son of Jim and Gayla Mitchell, he plans to major in physical education at Greenville College. Petersen, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received a High Achievement Scholarship to Rend Lake College, and is a member of science club and drama club. The son of Dan Petersen, he plans to study biology at Rend Lake College.
Sullivan, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, history club, science club, drama club, Spanish club, WYSE team, cheerleading and, varsity volleyball. She is on the yearbook staff and is a class officer. The daughter of Daniel and Marla Sullivan, she plans to major in elementary education at Rend Lake College.
Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 21 in Vienna High School gymnasium. Valedictorians are Autumn Goines, Ethan McGinnis and Christina Nelson. Salutatorian is Christina Faith.
WALTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Waltonville High School has recognized Kate Laird, Whitney Laur, Kaylyn Miller, Robbie Stanfield, Caitlyn Tuthill and Katrina Zettler for academic honors. Laird, 18, is on the honor roll, is a BETA Greenhand, has received a Future Farmers of America Chapter Degree, a Waltonville High School Citizenship award and is a member of BETA, Student Council, FFA, 4-H and Relay For Life.
Student Council, Shield, Future Business Leaders of America, BETA and Scholar Bowl. The daughter of Kirby and Julia Laur, she plans to major in education at Miller Zettler McKendree University. Miller, 18, is Senior The daughter of Donald and Dawn Laird, she plans Class treasurer, had received a computer to study agriculture and business education at Rend award, a chorus award and is a member of BETA, Lake College. Future Business Leaders of Laur, 18, is an Illinois America, Fellowship of State Scholar, is on the honor roll, received a BETA Christian Athletes, award, and is a member of Scholar Bowl, Shield and
Commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 in Waltonville High School. Whitney Laur is valedictorian, and Katrina Zettler is salutatorian.
ZEIGLER-ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL Zeigler-Royalton High School has recognized Brittney Battaglia, Jade Brooks, Alyssa Davis, Tyler Mitchell, Ian Petersen and Danielle Sullivan for academic honors. Battaglia, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, has received a Presidential Scholarship to Rend Lake College and is a member of National Honor Society, Drama Club, Science Club, History Club, WYSE and cheerleading. The daughter of Stacy and Toni Battaglia, she plans to study mathematics at Rend
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Brooks
Lake College. Brooks, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, had received the DAR Good Citizen Award and is a member of National Honor Society, history club, science club, drama club and is on the WYSE team and a member of varsity basketball. The daughter of Jack and Rebecca Leach, she plans to major in psychology at
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the University of IllinoisChampaign. Davis, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and is a member of National Honor Society, drama club, science club, history club, Student Council, the WYSE team and Spanish club. She is on the staff of the yearbook and Vortex and is a class officer. The daughter of Chad
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Davis and Hope Daniell, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake College. Mitchell, 18, has received awards for basketball, AllConference, All-South and All-State, was on the Christopher Turkey Tournament alltournament team, the Conrad Allen alltournament team, was baseball All-Conference
Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 21 in Zeigler-Royalton High School Gymnasium. Brittney Battaglia and Jade Brooks are co-valedictorians, and Alyssa Davis is salutatorian.
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Shawnee High School’s Jonnie Ellet receives her certificate from Southern Illinoisan Editor Gary Metro during the SISHSA Banquet.
Honoring student leaders Local students receive recognition for the hard work, dedication BY TOM BARKER THE SOUTHERN
eing a leader in a community is no simple task, particularly while undergoing the strains and challenges of a high school education. For that reason, the Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement and the Southern Illinoisan are proud to honor the region’s most outstanding high school seniors for their accomplishments as students, athletes and community servants. More than 200 seniors from 35 Southern Illinois schools were recognized at this year’s 40th annual SISHSA Banquet, chosen by their teachers and school administrators as real leaders among their peers. The young awardees gathered for the dinner and presentation Tuesday at the SIUC Student Center, treated to some encouraging words by guest speaker Stan Irvin, pastor at Carrier Mills First United Methodist Church and former New York City lawyer. Irvin told of his experiences prosecuting murder cases in the city, dealing with the worst of humankind, and challenged the group of young community leaders to do good for society and live their lives in a way they could never regret. “Whatever you do in your future, try to find at least one thing through which you can make society and humankind a better place,” Irvin told the students. “As I look through your achievements, giving to those around you, you’re well on your way to doing that.” Irvin said it was humbling for him to get to speak to some of the region’s “best and brightest” and acknowledge their actions, encouraging them to take their ambitions into the world. “They are the hope of the future, but they’re also doing so much right now in impacting their schools and their communities,” Irvin said. “So, we just wish them congratulations and the best of luck in their future.” Presenting award certificates to each honoree was Gary Metro, editor of The Southern Illinoisan, and the students were introduced by teachers or administrators from their own schools. With years of dedication behind them and the world of higher education ahead, the soon-to-be high school graduates appreciated the recognition they received. “I feel honored,” said Jessica Cogdill, from Herrin High School. “They only choose six out of the school and all the teachers vote, so it’s a real honor to be here.” “I’ve really challenged myself through high school, and I’m really excited that it’s all paid off,” said Kelsea Ashton of Carterville. “I’m glad to get recognition for all the work I’ve put into high school,” said Sarah Frankland-Searby, of AnnaJonesboro Community High School.
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Carrier Mills First United Methodist Church Pastor Stan Irvin speaks to the more than 200 students that were at the SISHSA Banquet.
“I’ve taken advanced classes every year and been a part of academic teams and sports, so it was hard to manage everything, but I did.”
Upon receiving certificates, each school’s honorees had group photographs taken, which are available for viewing or purchase on
The Southern Illinoisan website. thomas.barker@thesouthern.com 618-351-5805
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Steve Colonel leads the Chester Swing Choir as part of the dinner entertainment during the SISHSA Banquet.
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Southern Illinoisan Publisher Bob Williams (above) speaks to the more than 200 students that were honored at the SISHSA Banquet. Richard Morgan (left), superintendent of Carrier Mills Stonefort High School, welcomes guests to the banquet.