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Hayden Thorn Hall is one of the students from Christopher High School honored at the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom.

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H

ayden Thorn Hall remembers the day back in fifth grade when he visited a friend’s home.

The friend’s parents, who own a restaurant, asked if he’d like to order something to eat from the restaurant.

“Just getting offered food like that, that really blew my mind,” said Thorn, now 18.

“I’m not used to eating from restaurants, and I didn’t know what to say when they asked me what I wanted to eat. I just ended up getting ribs, and I ended up not eating them, and I felt absolutely horrible,” especially knowing his background.

His background, Thorn explained, was one where he was often hungry and so poor that he sometimes borrowed clothes to wear from friends.

He was among the region’s top highschool graduates honored this past Tuesday night at 45th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet, co-sponsored by The Southern Illinoisan. He graduates from Christopher High School.

The 195 students come from 34 of the region’s high schools, honored for their scholastic, leadership, community service and athletic accomplishments by staff at their schools.

The Southern’s Editor Autumn Phillips and Assistant City Editor Marilyn Halstead presented the students with certificates at the banquet.

After graduation, Thorn is headed to Stanford University in California, where he plans to major in psychology before going on to medical school; Thorn, who will be the first in his family to attend college, wants to become a psychiatrist.

His parents, who are disabled, live in

“I’m not used to eating from restaurants, and I didn’t know what to say when they asked me what I wanted to eat.”

Jessica Prange (foreground) of Trico High School applauds during the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom.

Hayden Thorn Hall, Christopher High School senior reminiscing on a fifth-grade memory

Florida; he lives with his older brothers, Brent and Briar; he also has an older sister, Leslie.

He said learning he’d been accepted into Stanford, which costs about $70,00 a year, was one of the best days of his life; he was encouraged to apply to the university after receiving information from QuestBridge, an organization that provides scholarships to some of the country’s most elite schools for high-achieving, low-income students of all backgrounds.

“That was probably one of the best days because I did not think it was possible,” Thorn said.

Jessica Prange: ‘Keeping her head on straight’‌

Another awardee, Jessica Prange, is a 17-year-old from the small section “Well, in a splitof Shiloh Hills in C a m p b e l l H i l l . family home, it She will be gradu- was hard making ating from Trico both sides of the High School.

She credits her family happy.” g ra n d m o t h e r, Anneita Prange, Jessica Prange, with helping her Trico High School senior stay focused in school, where she played basketball and softball and was part of the Future Farmers of America. Her softball skills helped

Students enjoy the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom.

Galatia High School Guidance Counselor Amy Weaver was at the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet with six of her students who were honored on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom

her team advance to the state tournament last year and helped snared her an athletic scholarship to Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

“Well, in a split-family home, it was hard making both sides of the family happy,” Prange said. “There’s just a lot of emotional stress that comes with that, so you got to overcome and get your mind set

Rep. Mike Bost, Marilyn Halstead, The Southern, Autumn Phillips, Editor of The Southern, and John Pfeifer, Publisher of The Southern, sit at the head table for the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom.

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Her parents, who divorced when she was about 10, live near by, she said. Her 15-year-old sister lives with her dad, and a half-brother, 6, with her mom, who comes to her softball games.

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Rep. Mike Bost speaks at the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom.

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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School ‌Anna-Jonesboro Community High School has recognized Taylor Anderson, Jacob Brush, Jada Hudson, Haley Inman, all of Anna, Dallas Marks of Jonesboro and Steven Wells of Anna, for academic honors.

Anderson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received high honors all four years.

He is a member of Rotary C l u b, s t u d e n t o f t h e quarter, vice president of National Honor Society. He was First Team All-Conference for football, Student Athlete of the Month, Shawnee Honors Escrow Student, participated in Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering Team regional competition. He placed first two times for physics, third place once for biology, third place in IHSA Beta Club for social

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Brush

studies and second for “Trig Team” SEMO Math competition. He served as vice-president for National Honor Society; is a member Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, WYSE Team, math team, Spanish Club and Blue Crew.

The son of Bruce Anderson and Andrea Anderson, he plans to study nursing through the Army ROTC, and attend SIU Edwardsville.

Brush, 18, was awarded Rotary Club Student of the Quarter, Outstanding

Hudson

Inman

Work Ethic in Science and Outstanding Work Ethic in Math. He was a member of Mu Alpha Theta, student council, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and math team.

The son of Tricia Brush and Brad Brush, he plans to major in athletic training at the University of Missouri.

Hudson, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved Top Ten, high honors, Daughters of American Revolution Scholarship nominee and a Shawnee Escrow Student. She is a member

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Wells

of Beta Club, president; National Honor Society, secretary; FCA; Mu Alpha Theta; math team; WYSE Team; Spanish Club; Blue C rew ; C E O P ro g ra m ; and participated in the spring musical.

The daughter of Sarah Adams, she plans to major in Religion and the Arts at Belmont University.

Inman, 17, is and Illinois State Scholar, achieved Top 10, Scholar Athlete, high honors, and Offensive Player of the Year, Most Stolen Bases for Softball,

All Conference for Softball and Shawnee Escrow Student. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, student council, WYSE Team, math team, Mu Alpha Theta and Spanish Club.

The daughter of Gregory and Kimberly Inman, she plans to study biology at University of Illinois in Springfield.

Marks, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved Top Ten, high honors, Scholar Athlete, Football All-Conference and Shawnee College Escrow Student. He is a member of WYSE Team, Beta Club, math team, Scholar Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta and Future Business Leaders of America.

The son of Charles and Emilee Marks, he plans to major in engineering at the

University of Illinois.

Wells, 18, achieved high honors, Top 10, Student Athlete of the Month, Fourth Place Class 1A Shot Put-State Track Meet, Third Place State Beta Club-English, MVP Soccer Team, All-South Track and Field and Outstanding Field Athlete. He is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, WYSE Team, FBLA, Mu Alpha Theta, Math Team and Spanish Club.

The son of Drs. Mark and Airan Wells, he plans to study business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at Anna-Jonesboro Football Field. Baccalaureate will be at 2 p.m. today at the high school auditorium.

member is in the National Honor Society; awarded State Future Farmers of America Degree; outstanding senior; Lions Club Academic Award and Fine Arts Award; received FFA Most Active Member, Parliamentary Procedures Individual Chairperson Awards and Public Speaking Award; and achieved high honors. He is an FFA chapter president, section 21 vice president; student council treasurer, a member of FCS, history club, speech team officer, band staff officer, a member of Key Club, advanced and jazz choirs, and tennis team, and Madrigal king.

The son of Robert and Kathy Hutchen, he plans to study agriculture education at Rend Lake College.

Webster, 18, achieved Egyptian Forensic League Top 25 for four years, IHSA Speech State for four years, Madrigal queen, Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering state competitor and Vocal Quad State for four years. She is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club vice president, speech team president, a member of WYSE team, speech, drama and advanced chorus.

The daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Webster, she plans to study biology at McKendree University.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 16, 2015, in Rich Herrin Gym in Benton High School. Baccalaureate was at 2 p.m. May 3 in First Baptist Church.

Benton High School ‌Benton High School has recognized Caleb Abbott of Logan, Hannah Auten, C l ayc e F l e t c h e r , A n n a Hughes, all of Benton, Wade Hutchens of Ewing and Emma Webster of Macedonia, for academic honors.

Abbott, 18, is IHSA State Speech Finalist in Original Oratory, achieved All-State Company two years, and EFL top 25. He is a member of the speech and drama teams, madrigals, musical, advanced art, Key Club, Upward Bound, forensics, and music.

The son of James Abbott and Peggy Abbott, he plans to major in fine arts and musical theater.

Auten, 17, is a member of the National Honor Society and achieved Egyptian Forensics League Top 25.

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Auten

She is on the Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council, a member of Fellowship of Christian Students, student council, pep club and art club.

The daughter of David and Laura Auten and Brent and Kathy Clark, she plans to major business management at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Fletcher, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, received a Lions Club

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Hughes

Award, Outstanding Senior Award and achieved high honors. He is a member of National Society of High School Scholars, student council, yearbook, class officer, FCS and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Scholar Bowl, history club, art club, HiQ Scholastic Competition participant, peer tutor, prom committee, basketball and cross country teams.

The son of David and Melody Fletcher, he plans to study Christian ministry

Hutchens

Webster

and human relations at Missouri Baptist University.

Hughes, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, achieved high honors and received a Lions Club Award. She is yearbook editor, president of FCS, a member of history, art and pep clubs; basketball, cross country and tennis teams.

The daughter of Jim and Anjie Hughes, she plans to major in business at Missouri Baptist University.

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Cairo High School ‌Cairo High School has recognized Tyquesha Cleaves and DreQuan Green, both of Cairo, for academic honors.

Cleaves, 18, is in National Honor Society, achieved high honors, received Citizenship and Perfect Attendance awards.

She is a member of Beta Club, Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering, business skills team, Scholar Bowl and is senior class

vice president.

The daughter of Ms. Latresser K ing, she plans to study at Shawnee Community College.

Green, 18, is a member of National Honor Society; National Beta Club Award for service, Perfect Attendance Award and Citizenship Award recipient; an Illinois Senior Beta Vice President 2014-2015. He is a member of Beta

Club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, Business Skills Team, Student Council and Senior Class.

The son of Jamie Green, he plans to study mathematics at Eastern Illinois University.

Commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 23 at Cairo High School in C.K. Cole Gymnasium.

Valedictorian is DreQuan Green. Salutatorian Cleaves is Tyquesha Cleaves.

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Carbondale Community High School ‌C arbondale Community High School has recognized Funmilola Akintoye, Kyle Bathgate, Joyner Deamer, Samantha Goodale, Mahir Morshed, all of Carbondale and Teresa Xiao of Makanda, for academic honors.

Akintoye, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, holds a 4.2 GPA, received high honors, the president and cofounder of the film club and president of the journalism club. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Honor Society Film, Women in Leadership Journalism, Speech Team, Creative Writing and International clubs, and a freshman mentor.

The daughter of Fola and Caleb Akintoye, she plans to study chemical engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Bathgate, 18, is an Illinois Student Assistance Commission 2015-2016 State Scholar; achieved a GPA of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale (weighted 4.34 PGA), Top Ten Class of 2015; received Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Illinois District VII Winner, 2015; Lion’s Club Student of the Month, November 2014; Prairie State Achievement Award,

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Bathgate

2014; worked as a camp counselor at SIU Touch of Nature Eco Camp for kids, at Carbondale farmer’s market, and is on U.S. Department of Agriculture Earth Team volunteer. He is a member of National Honor Society; All-Academic Athletic Team, cross country running team, track team, student council, Key Club, Spanish club; is an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, and a Freshman mentor.

The son of Leslie Duram and Jon Bathgate, he plans to major in civil engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Deamer, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in the foreign language department. He is a member of African American History Club, Key Club, and French and chess clubs.

The son of Patricia Matthews and Marcus Deamer, he plans to study arts and sciences.

Deamer

Goodale

Goodale, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, in French National Honor Society; received a 2015 Scholastic Art Silver Key Award for Ceramics, 2015 Scholastic Art Honorable Mention Award for ceramics, 2014 Scholastic Art Certificate of Achievement for painting, and Grand Concours French Exam Bronze Award freshman and Sophomore Year; is VFW school and post winner for Voice of Democracy essay, ThreeYear Varsity letter winner Softball, All-Conference second team freshman year; on All-conference First Team Sophomore and junior year; received Best Batting Average Award, is Four-Year Varsity Letter winner Cross Country, received Most Improved Runner Award, on Second Team All-conference, and three times on All Southern Illinois Second Team. She is a member of National Honor Society, varsity

Morshed

Xiao

softball and cross country four years, National Honors Society two years, French National Honors Society two years, student council four years, freshman mentor two years, Lifesavers four years, Art Club two years, French Club three years, Varsity and junior varsity basketball one year, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes one year.

The daughter of John and Elizabeth Goodale, she plans to study economics at DePauw University.

Morshed, 18, received WYSE state computer science 2nd, ICTM state algebra II 2nd, Illinois State History Fair superior, Woodmen of the World American History Award (all mentioned 11); on Scholastic Hi-Q First team four years, NASAT Team Illinois B one year; National Merit Commended. He volunteered in radio during the summer, devoted time

to educating preschoolers in Cobden. He is a member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Math Team and computer club; Scholar Bowl captain, H istory Club president; Spanish Club president.

The son of Mahbub Morshed and Afroza Hasin, he plans to major in computer engineering.

Xiao, 17, maintained a class rank of number one all four years, maintained a maximum GPA of 4.3405, achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT and was named a National Merit Finalist, participated in the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists Program in 2014 researching Parkinson’s disease at Saint Louis University, where she won the LMI Aerospace Inc. Award for Excellence in Research.

She will be presenting her work at the Illinois Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium this year. She mentors Carbondale Middle School’s MathCounts Team and presides over Future Business Leaders of America. Teresa desires to become a neurological surgeon, and she has interned with Southern Illinois

Healthcare. She hopes to bring health care and education to developing countries including China. She is a National Merit Finalist; received LMI Aerospace Inc. Award for Excellence in Research, AP Scholar with Honor Award, is an Illinois State Scholar, Carbondale Community High School Top Ten and achieved high honors, Best in Category at Southern Illinois University Science Fair for microbiology and behavioral science.

She is Future Business Leaders of America president; Math Team captain; on Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Team, a MathCounts mentor, member of National Honor Society, History Club president, Volunteer at Su Casa Migrant Head Start, Freshman Mentors group leader, member of Spanish National Honor Society, Key Club, Spanish Club, Scholar Bowl, Model United Nations and LifeSavers.

The daughter of Qi Liu and Mingqing Xiao, she plans to major in biological sciences at Vanderbilt University.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23 in SIU Arena.

and Wall of Fame. She is a member of WYSE and Scholar Bowl, and is an Engineering Day and Math Field Day participant.

The daughter of Randy and Theresa Partian, she plans to study occupational therapy at Southeastern Illinois College.

S a n d e r s o n , 1 8, wa s awarded Wall of Fame. She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The daughter of Perry and Carleen Sanderson, she plans to study engineering at Southeastern Illinois College.

Stone, 18, achieved high honors and was awarded

Wall of Fame. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and WYSE team, Engineering Days and Math Filed Days and participant, member of volleyball and bass fishing team.

The daughter, of Mike and Tami Stone, she plans to study respiratory therapy at Southeastern Illinois College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 19, at Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School Front Lawn or in case of inclement weather the gymnasium. Valedictorian is Casey Crowder and Salutatorian is Zeb Sanderson.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School ‌C arrier Mills-Stonefort High School has recognized Casey Crowder of Carrier Mills, Alayden Figg of Stonefort, Brooklyn Fugate of Carrier Mills, Blair Partain of Harrisburg, Zebadiah Sanderson and Shayla Stone, both of Carrier Mills, for academic honors.

Crowder, 18, has achieved high honors and was awarded Wall of Fame.

She is a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, Scholar Bowl, softball and volleyball.

The daughter of Brad and Angie Crowder, she plans to major in pharmacy

Crowder

Figg

at Dyersburg State Community College.

Figg, 18, achieved high honors and was awarded Wall of Fame. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, basketball, 1000 Point Club for basketball and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The son of Scott and Rhonda Figg, he plans

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to s t u d y p s yc h o l o g y a t So u t h ea s te r n I l l i nois College.

Fugate, 18, achieved high honors and was awarded Wall of Fame. She is a member of WYSE, Future Business Leaders of America and Future Consumer and Career Leaders of America; and participated

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in Engineering Days and Math Field Day. The daughter of Autumn and Geoff Absher and Bill and Mary Fugate, she plans to study physical therapy at Southeastern Illinois College.

Partain, 17, achieved high honors and was awarded high honors for math

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Carterville High School ‌C arterville High School has recognized Kelly Adams of Carterville, Lauren Ballestro of De Soto, Matthew Galik, William Galik, Brooke Hewlett and Jacob Stone, all of Carterville.

Adams, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award and achieved high honors. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, Cross Country, Spanish Foreign Language Club and Lionite.

The daughter of Patrick and Nancy Adams, she plans to major in business at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Ballestro, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society vice president, accepted to UIC, UIUC, and ISU honors

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Ballestro

programs; placed first for clarinet solos, clarinet duets, and piano solos at solo and ensemble; received Hope David Leadership Award, has First chair clarinet placements at Heartland Honor Band and River to River Honor Band, first place in Business Communications at JALC business competition. She is a member of Church of Christ Mission Committee, American Red Cross High Leadership Program, Symphonic Winds Concert Band, Carterville Jazz Ensemble, LifeSavers

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Peer Support Program and Interact Community Service Organization.

The daughter of John and Kimberly Ballestro, she plans to major in biochemistry.

Matthew Galik, 18, scored 36 on the ACT, is a Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Regional and Sectional Medalist, Drafting Regional Champion (3D solids) and State Qualifier, Drafting Bridge Competition Designer and Champion. He is a member of National Honor Society,

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Scholar Bowl, WYSE Team, rocket club, astronomy club, drafting team and varsity basketball.

The son of John Galik and Tina Galik, he plans to study physics.

William Galik, 18, scored 36 on the ACT, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Merit Scholar, Nominee for Presidential Scholarship, Drafting State Champ (Machine CAD), placed first at WYSE Sectional in English and engineering graphics. He is a member National Honor Society, WYSE team,

rocket club captain, Spanish club, astronomy club and varsity basketball.

The son of John Galik and Tina Galik, he plans to study mechanical engineering.

Hewlett, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and achieved high honors; in Jane Stephens Honors Program at Southeast Missouri State University; received Future Business Leaders of America – First Place in Business Procedures at the Southern Area Conference; is a Top 10 Finisher at the Illinois State Conference, TopFive Finisher at the John A. Logan Business Contest and senior class president.

She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, FBLA, Beta Club, cross country and LifeSavers.

The daughter of Rex and

Mia Hewlett, she plans to study nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.

Stone, 17, is and Illinois State Scholar, FBLA National Qualifier, IHSA 2 0 14 -2 0 15 A l l - S ta te Academic Team, WYSE Regional Champion in Chemistry and Sectional Champion in Mathematics.

He is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, FBLA, Beta Club, science club, cross country, swimming team and Spanish/foreign language club.

The son of Tabitha Stone and Stephen Stone, he plans to major in mathematics at University of Illinois.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 16 in Carterville High School Gymnasium.

Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Carterville.

and is involved in choir and yearly school musicals and plays.

The daughter of Richard and Chelsea Rentfro, she plans to study theater at Shawnee Community College or accounting at Metro Business College.

Sickling, 18, was selected for academics, athletics, leadership and extracurricular activities. She is in the top 25 percent of her class, a member of the Scholar Bowl team, SCC Honors Escrow Student and on the honor roll. She is a member of the yearbook staff, basketball and volleyball teams, FFA, FCA, yearbook editor, science club and is a senior class officer.

The daughter of Richard and Vanessa Sickling, she plans to major in healthcare at Shawnee

Community College.

Wilhelm, 17, was chosen for academics, athletics, leadership and extra-curricular activities. She is on the high honor roll, SCC Honors Escrow Student, first team all-conference in volleyball for two years.

She is a member of girl’s softball, basketball and volleyball teams, yearbook staff, Beta Club treasurer, FFA, FCA, student council, senior class activity coordinator, Phi Theta Kappa.

The daughter of Patrick and Misty Dillow, she plans to study healthcare a t S h aw n e e C o m m u nity College.

Commencement will be at 6 p.m. May 15 in Century Elementary School Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Caden Hight. Salutatorian is Hannah Miller.

Role Model, accounting 1 award, and Information Processing Award. She is National Honor Society president, student council president and Freshman class president; a member of Church Youth Group, Peer Mentor, SADD, Scholar Bowl, FCA, Life Jackets, and Drug Free Youth.

The daughter of Bruce Linda Westerman, she plans to study accounting at Southeast Missouri State University.

Wingerter, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors, awarded Elks Student of the Month, Track and Field MVP, and received Football Defense MVP Award. He is a member of National Honor

Society; football, basketball and track and field teams; and student council representative.

The son of Philip and Jennifer Wingerter, he plans to major in physical therapy at SIU. Wofford, 18, was awarded Elk’s Student of the Month.

She is National Honor Society president; a member of Girl Scouts, Freshman Peer Mentoring, FCA, SADD, band and swing choir.

The daughter of Randy Wofford and LaRae Wofford, she plans to major in elementary education at Lincoln Christian University.

Commencement will be at 3 p.m. May 24 at Chester High School.

The daughter of Kevin and Missy Roye, she plans to major in exercise science at the University of Evansville in Indiana.

Valette, 18, placed first in WYSE for chemistry, is a Scholar Athlete, student council president and junior class marshal. She is National Honor Society vice president; a member of student council and volleyball team; and a basketball cheerleader.

The daughter of David and Tammy Valette, she plans to study science and nursing.

Young, 17, is Christopher H igh School Community Service Club founder and president; received

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award; is National Honor Society treasurer, cheerleading captain and junior class graduation marshal. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Christopher High School Community Service Club and football and basketball cheerleading; and Christopher Area Betterment Association student representative.

The daughter of Brent and Beth Young, she plans to study political science at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 in Christopher High School gymnasium.

Century High School ‌Century High School has recognized Alexander Bertrand and Caden Hight, both of Grand Chain, Hannah Miller and Chelsea Rentfro, both of Ullin, Makayla Sickling of Dongola and Hailey Wilhem of Grand Chain for academic honors.

Bertrand, 17, was honored for academics, leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. He is a Shawnee Community College Escrow Student, on the honor roll and started a Southern Illinois Conference. He is president of Century High School Beta Club and Beta Club IL state secretary, senior class president, Shawnee Community College Phi Theta Kappa, vice president of Scholarship, science club, Scholar Bowl and student council.

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The son of Daniel and Stacy Bertrand, he plans to major in English, pre-law studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Hight, 18, was selected for academics, leadership, community service and athletics. He is valedictorian of his graduating class, SCC Honors Escrow Student and in Century High School Hall of Fame 1,000 point club and all-time scorer. He is a member of yearbook staff, captain of the varsity basketball team and named to the all conference team.

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He also is a member of the baseball team, yearbook staff, Beta Club, student council, WYSE team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and science club.

The son of Corby and Kara Hight and Becky and Todd Garner, he plans to study education.

Miller, 17, was recognized for academics, leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. She is salutatorian of her graduating class, SCC Honors Escrow Student, 2014 Miss Cache River a n d re ce ive d re g i o n a l

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Wilhelm

cattle and horse judging and show awards in FFA. She is a member of National Honor Society, FFA, Beta Club, FCA, Illinois State Livestock Ambassadors, 4-H, softball team and is involved in her local church.

The daughter of Brent and Holly Miller, she plans to major in agriculture a t S h aw n e e C o m m u nity College.

Rentfro, 17, was honored for academics and extracurricular activities. She is in the top 25 percent of her class, on the honor roll

Chester High School ‌Chester High School has recognized Madison Kueker, Kennedy McCormick, Daniel Moeller, Mallory Alaina Westerman, Issiac Wingerter and Elizabeth Wofford, all of Chester, for academic honors.

Kueker, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, a nominee for All State Academic Team and achieved high honors.

She is a member of National Honor Society, dance team, band, swing choir, and Girl Scouts.

The daughter of Alan and Machelle Kueker, she plans to major in molecular biology.

McCormick, 17, achieved high honors and Academic “C”, is student of the month, and received

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Moeller

Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards.

She is a member of National Honor Society, Girl Scouts, SADD, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Grace Church 4:13 youth group, and is a peer mentor.

The daughter of Jonathan McCormick and Terri McCormick, she plans to study youth ministry at Saint Louis Christian College.

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Westerman

Moeller, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, ranked second during his senior year, maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, and performs volunteer se rv i ce wo rk t h ro u g h school and community organizations, achieved high honors four years and Elks Student of the Month senior year. He is a member of National Honor Society and secretary his senior year; cross country team

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manager; and a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions.

The son of Todd and Kelly Moeller, he plans to major in mechanical engineering at University of Science and Technology.

Westerman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Illini Girls State, achieved high honors, Elks Student of the Month and graduation marshal; received perfect attendance award, DARE

Christopher High School ‌Christopher High School has recognized Hayden Hall of Zeigler, Kalyn Hubbard, Kailey Kerkemeyer, Jessica Roye, all of Christopher, Holly Valette of Mulkeytown and Courtney Young of Buckner, for academic honors.

Hall, 18, is a QuestBridge Finalist, achieved high honors, and is junior class marshal. He is a member of National Honor Society and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering.

The brother of Briar Flagg and Brent Panzica, he plans to study premedicine.

Hubbard, 17, placed first in World Youth in Science Engineering (WYSE)

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Hubbard

competition for physics and placed second for math; achieved high honors; is senior class president and was junior class graduation marshal and freshman class treasurer. She is a member of National Honor Society, Community Service Club vice-president and cofounder, yearbook staff, Scholar Bowl and American Heart Association.

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Roye

The daughter of Lori Hubbard and John Hubbard, she plans to study pre-medicine and chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University.

Kerkemeyer, 18, achieved high honors; is yearbook editor and sales manager and senior class secretary. She is a member of Community Service Club, school newspaper and chorus.

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Young

The daughter of Terra and Randall Kerkemeyer, she plans to major in psychology.

Roye, 17, is senior class vice president, student council treasurer, track scholar athlete, yearbook writing editor and band drum majorette. She is a member of National Honor Society, basketball, WYSE a n d Co m m u n i ty Se rvice Club.

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Cobden High School ‌Cobden High School has recognized Clare Bunyan and Parker Flamm, both of Cobden, Karlyn Furry of Alto Pass, Terance Marcel Henry and Jennifer Cocm, both of Cobden, and Mary Elizabeth Sweitzer of Anna, for academic honors.

Bunyan, 18, is freshman and senior class president, 2014 Miss Cobden Peach Queen, and 2014 M iss Southern Illinois Electric Coop Queen. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Cobden, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, drama club and choir.

The daughter of Chris and Jill Bunyan, she plans to study education.

Flamm, 18, achieved high

Bunyan

Flamm

honors and top three in class ranking, 1,000 point club in basketball and four-year varsity letter in baseball and basketball.

He is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, math team, student council and Future Career and Community Leaders of America.

The son of Mike and Lynn Flamm, he plans to

study agribusiness at University of Illinois.

Furry, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, graduation with Associate of Science Degree, received Principals Associations Student Recognition and All American Cheerleader awards and was second runner up at Cobden Peach Pageant. She did SIH student interning and went on a mission trip to Udraine. She

is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club president, student council president and class vice president; a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, math team, and FCA. The son of Kenny and Lee Furry, she plans to study pre-medicine and neuroscience at Middle Tennessee State University.

H e n r y , 17, h a s b e e n

recognized for academic excellence and high honors, as an outstanding d ra m a m e m b e r, o u t standing Spanish speaker, homecoming king and received a weight lifting award. He is a member of Beta Club, band, student council and drama club.

The son of Margarita Bartolo and Terance Henry, he plans to major in psychology at Shawnee Community College then SIU. Cocm, 17, is accepted to SI Bridges Program, received Spanish Speaker Award, and named an Outstanding FCCLA member. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, and

Little, 17, was received Illinois Principals Association award, and is a Youth to Washington semi-finalist. She is student council and Beta Club president, and senior class treasurer.

The daughter of Grason Little and Vicki Brown,

she plans to major in nursing at Southwestern Illinois College.

Thornton, 17, achieved high honors, is a Youth to Washington finalist and received a journalism award. She is Science club president for four years,

Beta Club vice president for four years, youth representative administration council UMCC, student council secretary for one year, Skills USA president for two years, Quill and Scroll co-editor for four years, and a member of

junior women’s auxiliary.

The daughter of Rodney and Stephanie Thornton, she plans to major in forensic chemistry at Lewis University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in Coulterville High School Gymnasium.

Math Field Day, WYSE and engineering teams; Scholar Bowl; class president two years and vice president one year, and on prom committee.

The daughter of Adam and Heather Mandrell, she plans to study veterinary medicine at John A. Logan College.

McCree, 18, achieved high honors in precalculus and agriculture. He received a baseball scholarship to Southeastern Illinois College. He is a member of WYSE, FFA, FCA, business and engineering teams, Math Field Day, and student council 2 years. He made All-conference, AllSouth and was voted to All-Star Game in Baseball for three years.

The son of Allen a n d Be t h Mc C re e , h e plans to study physical

therapy at Southeastern Illinois College.

Poffenroth, 17, achieved high honors including in algebra I and II, geometry, keyboarding and information processing. She is a member of WYSE, engineering and business teams, a Math Field Day participant, Beta Club treasurer, softball four years, volleyball and cross country one year, FCA four years and on prom committee and yearbook staff.

The daughter of Angel Stone and David Poffenroth of Stonefort, she plans to become a physician assistant and begin studies at John A. Logan College.

Commencement will be at 7:30 May 21 at Crab Orchard High School. Co-valedictorians are Donovan Barger and Johanna Mandrell. Salutatorian is Gunnar Galloway.

superintendent’s high honors. She is a member of Beta club, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, yearbook/ journalism, student council, secretary of Class Act, basketball and softball.

The daughter of Ronald Gorst Jr. and Mary Gorst, she plans to study law.

Kennedy, 18, received math academic award and achieved superintendent’s high honors. He is FFA president and a member of WYSE and Scholar Bowl.

The son of Jack and Cathy Kennedy, he plans to study wildlife at Shawnee

Community College.

Newman, 18, received academic math, science and English and scholarship to Southeast Missouri State University. She is senior class president and FFA treasurer; a member of science club, WYSE Team, Scholar Bowl, Beta Club, student council and basketball.

The daughter of Kenn and MaryAnn Newman, she plans to major in nursing at SEMO. Commencement will be at 6 p.m. May 29 in Dongola High School Gymnasium.

and Shirley Ferguson, she plans to major in accounting at SIU Carbondale.

Gross, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved Excellence in Scholarship and received cheerleading award. She is a member of National Honor Society, FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, French club, pep club, cheerleading; and is a senior class officer.

The daughter of Clyde and Anita Gross, she plans to study at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Harsy, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of P7 Bible Club, FBLA, Family, student council, FCCLA, Spanish

and engineering clubs.

The daughter of Roger and Launa Harsy, she plans to study nursing at John A. Logan College.

Woodside, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, student council, Class of 2015 and FCCLA president; and National Honor Society and Spanish Club vice president.

The son of Mark and Lynn Woodside, he plans to major in pre-medicine at SIU Carbondale.

Commencement will be at 6:30 p.m. May 23 at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Baccalaureate will be at 3 p.m. May 17 in First Baptist Church.

Furry

Henry

Sweitzer

Cocm

science club.

The daughter of Carmen Mejia and Jose Martinez, she plans to study biomedical science at SIU. Sweitzer, 18, has had perfect attendance all four years, achieved high honors and named Outstanding FCCLA member.

She is a member of Beta Club, art club, science club and choir.

The daughter of Kurt and Lisa Sweitzer, she plans to study education and cosmetology.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15, in Cobden High School Gymnasium.

Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. today at Cobden High School.

Coulterville High School ‌Coulterville High School has recognized Valerie Howie, Emily Little and Jessica Thornton, all of Coulterville, for academic honors.

H o w i e , 1 8, re c e ive d math and science awards and is a Youth to Washington semi-finalist. She

is a member of Beta Club, student council, class government, Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6865.

The daughter of Julie Clutts and David Howie, she plans to study business administration at Blackburn College.

Crab Orchard High School ‌Crab Orchard High School has recognized Brooke Arnold of Creal Springs, Donovan Barger and Gunnar Galloway, both of Marion, Johanna Mandrell of Pittsburg, Colten McCree of Creal Springs, and Shy Poffenroth of Stonefort for academic honors.

Arnold, 17, has achieved high honors in pre-calculus, American history, agriculture and All-South and All-State in volleyball and a math field day participant. She is a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, engineering team, business team, Future Farmers of America for four years, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volleyball and softball for four years and cheerleading for two years; was freshman class secretary and on the

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Barger

prom committee.

The daughter of Tim Arnold and Cindy Cordoro, she plans to major in preveterinary studies at John A. Logan College, then Murray State University.

Barger, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors including high honors for accounting I and II and Algebra II, placed first in WYSE in computer science and second in SIU Accounting Challenge, and had perfect attendance three years. He is a member of student council, FFA and

Galloway

Mandrell

FCA; business competition, SIU Math Field Day, engineering, Scholar Bowl and accounting teams; a member of student council and yearbook staff, baseball three years.

The son of Patrick and Tina Barger, she plans to major in accounting and finance at SIU Carbondale.

Galloway, 17, received the Daughters of American Revolution Award; a c h i eve d h i g h h o n o rs including English, Spanish and biology. He is a member of FFA three years, FCA four years, basketball,

McCree

Poffenroth

Beta Club, business team, math field day participant, WYSE team, engineering team, Scholar Bowl three years, and student council for four years.

The son of Shawn and Jennifer Galloway, he plans to study physical therapy at SIU Carbondale.

Mandrell, 18, achieved high honors including in physics, Spanish and biology; placed third in WYSE chemistry and keyboarding competitions. She is a member of FFA and FCA for four years; volleyball and Beta Club; business,

Dongola High School ‌Dongola High School has recognized Robert Chihara, Zoee Dismore, Kyeli Flores, Cassondra Gorst, Carl Kennedy and Brenna Newman, all of Dongola, for academic honors.

Chihara, 18, received math, geography and history awards and achieved superintendent’s high honors. He is a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Future Farmers of America, Bible club and student council.

The son of Jerry Chihara

Chihara

Dismore

and Jackie Chihara, he plans to study business a t S h aw n e e C o m m u nity College.

Dismore, 18, was Rotary Student of the Quarter and achieved superintendent’s high honors. She is a member of WYSE team, FFA, Beta Club and softball.

Flores

Gorst

The daughter of Tracey D i s m o re a n d C h r i s t i Rogan, she plans to major in neonatology at Shawnee Community College then transfer to a university.

Flores, 18, is on Scholar Bowl team. She is a member of Beta Club, student council, science club, FFA,

Kennedy

Newman

softball, basketball and volleyball.

The daughter of Terry and Jaie Flores, she plans to study business at Shawnee Community College.

Gorst, 18, received academic awards for math, science, English, government and achieved

Du Quoin High School ‌D u Quoin High School has recognized Abigail Doerr, Hope Fenton, Marisa Ferguson, Samantha Gross, Jacqueline Harsy and Grant Woodside, all of Du Quoin, for academic honors.

Doerr, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar; achieved 2014 National Spanish Exam Honorable Mention, First Place Spanish Scholar Bowl Team, Superior Honor Roll First Class Rank and DHS Perfect Attendance Award; and was a DHS Student-ofthe-Month Nominee. She is a member of National Honor Society cheerleading, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Community and Career Leaders of America,

Doerr

Fenton

Spanish club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, pep club; and a class officer.

The daughter of Darren and Wendy Doerr, she plans to study dental hygiene at John A. Logan College.

Fenton, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved silver on National Spanish Exam, MVP for 2014 varsity volleyball team, and AllAmerican dancer. She is a

Ferguson

Gross

member of National Honor Society, student council, Spanish club, FCCLA, class officer, Indianettes, volleyball, pep club and FCA. The daughter of Crisey and Tracy Fenton, she plans to major in biology at Belmont University.

Ferguson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved superior honor roll four years, received National

Harsy

Woodside

Spanish Exam Gold Award, River-to-River All-Conference and All-South for golf, River-to-River All-Conference for softball and Wendy’s Heisman Award. She is FBLA president and National Honor Society treasurer; a member of Math Club, Spanish Club, Scholar Bowl and Girl Scouts.

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Egyptian High School ‌Egyptian High School has recognized Savannah Arnhart of Tamms, Cambria Bigham of Olive Branch, Raven Grundy of Tamms, Adam Poppen and Stacey Taylor of Thebes and Ahanti Wade of Tamms, for academic honors.

Arnhart, 18, received Dean’s Scholarship-Oral Roberts University and student of the month; and achieved scholar athlete and business award. She is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, BAM, student council, cheerleading and softball.

The daughter of Leonard

Arnhart

Bigham

“Buddy” and Alicia Arnhart, she plans to major in special education at Oral Roberts University.

Bigham, 17, received student of the year; achieved mathematics, literature and service awards. She is a member of Beta Club, student council, art and

Grundy

Poppen

photography clubs and Future Career and Community Leaders of America.

The daughter of Douglas and Janice Bigham, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Grundy, 18, is a Daughters of American Revolution finalist; received leadership

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Wade

a n d fo re i g n l a n g u a ge awards; and was student of the month. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Leaders of America, Beta Club, FCCLA and student council.

The daughter of Rose Grundy and the late Richard Grundy, she plans to major in

special education at McKendree University.

Poppen, 17, received chemistry, music and leadership awards. He is a member of Beta Club, Bass Fishing Club, baseball and basketball.

The son of Tonya Poppen and Shannon Poppen, he plans to study pre-engineering at Shawnee Community College.

Taylor, 17, received student of the year, history and art awards, and is yearbook editor. She is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, FCCLA, art and photography clubs and yearbook.

The daughter of Claude and Rosa Taylor, she plans to study marine sciences at Texas A&M at Galveston.

Wade, 17, achieved high honors; received student of the month, leadership service and foreign language awards. She is a member of student council, FCCLA, basketball, volleyball, Spanish club and BAM. The son of Eric and Zipporah Wade he plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in Egyptian High School Gymnasium.

4.8 GPA. He is Beta Club vice president, Future Farmers of America treasurer and a member of student council and bass fishing. He made Football Black Diamond All conference Offensive Selection, in basketball four all tournament trophies and made Black Diamond All conference.

The son of James and Wendy Jones he plans to study medicine and dentistry beginning at John A. Logan College.

Langguth III, 18, achieved high honors all four years.

He played basketball four years and football two years.

He is the son of Roger

L a n g g u t h J r. a n d Dalia Gamboa.

Sillaway, 18, achieves high honors while participating in any blood drive she can and maintains a job. She received Award of Excellence from the Academy of Future Leaders and Medical Physicians. She is a member of Torch and Laurel Program and Beta Club.

The daughter of Jennifer and Robert Sillaway she plans to major in journalism at University of Indianapolis.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in Elverado High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. today in Elkville Christian Church.

plans to major in physical therapy at University of Evansville.

Wiegand, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, 2014-2015 West Frankfort Student of the Year, achieved perfect attendance and All-Conference Band and Lead SI Graduate. She is National Ho n o r So c i e ty p re s i dent, student council and Beta Club vice president, Scholar Bowl captain, Math club co-president, Freshman Focus Leader, and French club and Sub-Debs treasurer; and member of WYSE, Red Ribbon Committee, band, Cross Country and track.

The daughter of Eric and Kathy Wiegand, she plans to major in business management at Southern

Illinois University Carbondale.

Wilce, 18, is a member of National Honor Society and made basketball AllConference three years and All South two years; softball All-Conference three years and All-South one year; track All-Conference one year and All-South one year; and volleyball All-Conference one year.

She is a member of student council and French club.

The daughter of John a n d Ja m i e Wi l ce , s h e plans to study at John A. Logan College.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 16 in Max Morris Gymnasium in West Frankfort. Baccalaureate will be at 6 p.m. May 13 in the gymnasium.

two-year member of FBLA. The daughter of Suzanne and Matthew Mitchell, she plans to study medical office assistance at Southeastern Illinois College.

Teal, 17, achieved high honors. She is Beta Club president, three-year member and officer of FFA, threeyear student council member, three-year member of FCCLA, a four-year member of FBLA and Scholar Bowl team member.

The daughter of Dr. James and Melinda Teal, she plans to major in speech pathology at Eastern Illinois University.

Watson, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, participated in the Youth to Washington program, and placed second at SIC business competition. She is student council vice president, Beta Club and class treasurer, and a member of FBLA, FFA, volleyball and softball.

The daughter of Kevin and Crystal Watson, she plans to study nursing at St. Louis University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 29 in Galatia High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 27 in the high school gymnasium.

The daughter of Chance and Krista Miles, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Troop, 19, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, and maintained a 4.14 grade point average. He is a Phi Theta Kappa three years, treasurer of Beta Club one year and member four years, student council one year, and president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes one year and member two years; and fouryear member of basketball and one-year member of the golf team.

The son of Dr. Michael W. Troop and Debra Troop, he

plans to major in biology and minor in Bible at Lipscomb University.

Ward, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, and placed first in WYSE competition. He is a member of Beta Club, FFA, Scholar Bowl, FCA and drama.

The son of Michael and Paula Ward of Goreville, he plans to study pre-medicine at SIU Carbondale.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in Goreville High School Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Ethan Childers. Salutatorian is Brandi Billingsley.

Baccalaureate was at 3 p.m.

May 3 in First Baptist Church in Goreville.

Elverado High School ‌Elverado High School has recognized Michelle Abbadusky of Dowell, Nicholle Bedar of Elkville, Alysa Cook of Elkville, Matthew Jones of Vergennes, Roger Langguth III of De Soto, and Alexis Sillaway of De Soto, for academic honors.

A b b a d u s k y , 17, wa s enrolled in John A. Logan classes, has a 4.93 grade point average, ranked second of 33; and achieved high honors all four years.

She placed fifth in Accounting John A. Logan Business competition; made Basketball Black Diamond All conference, Volleyball Black Diamond All conference

Abbadusky

Bedar

and South Egyptian all conference teams; and received U.S. Army Reserve Award. She is Beta Club and Future Career and Community Leaders of America president and senior class vice president.

The granddaughter of Don Abbadusky, she plans to study sociology at John A. Logan College.

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Cook

Bedar, 17, achieved high honors and maintained a high GPA while involved with sports and many community outreach programs. She is a member of Beta Club, student council, FCCLA and basketball.

The daughter of Lance a n d J u l i a B e d a r, s h e plans to study at John A. Logan College.

Langguth

Sillaway

Cook, 18, achieved high honors and received Distinguished Writing Award. She is a member of Beta Club, Alpha and drama club.

The daughter of Kevin Cook and Sandra Cook, she plans to major in animal science and pre-veterinary at SIU. Jones, 18, achieved high honors four years and has a

Frankfort Community High School ‌Frankfort Community High School has recognized Julie Butler, Kassi Gardner, McKenzie Mohring, Cortney Paris, Jessica Wiegand, Kiarha Wilce, all of West Frankfort, for academic honors.

Butler, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and senior of the month and received Bob Gower Awards. She is a member of National Honor Society and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, National Beta Club and math club secretary, Freshman Focus Leader and Brothers and Sisters in Christ president; and a member of Red Ribbon Week Committee, student council, Sub-Debs, First Priority, french and science clubs, band and

Butler

Gardner

cheerleading.

The daughter of John and Gaye Butler, she plans to study pre-occupational therapy.

Gardner, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and in Top Ten. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council president, Sub Debs vice president, a member of Beta Club, Freshman Focus and French club.

The daughter of Chuck and Robin Gardner, she

Mohring

Paris

plans to major in fashion merchandising and marketing.

Mohring, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, in Top Ten and has perfect attendance. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, WYSE, student council, Sub Debs, math and science clubs and First Priority.

The daughter of Mike and Carla Mohring, she plans to study biology.

Paris, 17, is an Illinois

Wiegand

Wilce

State Scholar, received Certificate of Appreciation for 100 Hours of Volunteer Service at the Veterans Medical Center and Academic Award in Cross Country. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team, student council, Beta Club, drama, math and French clubs, cross country, basketball and track and Variety Show participant.

The daughter of Gary Paris and Valerie Paris, she

Galatia High School ‌Galatia High School has recognized Kylee Brown, Tenika Carter, Paige Malone, Allison Mitchell, Alexandra Teal, all of Galatia, and Kaelyn Watson of Harrisburg, for academic honors.

Watson, 17, is an ISAC State Scholar, achieved high honors each semester, algebra, geometry, world history, English, health and computer design awards. She is a member of Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Future Career and Community Leaders of America.

The daughter of Dawn Brown and Larry Brown, she

Brown

Carter

plans to major in radiography at University of Missouri.

Carter, 18, is achieved high honors and had perfect attendance. She is a member of Beta Club and FBLA. The daughter of Bernard and Tammy Carter, she plans to study occupational therapy at Southeaster

Malone

Mitchell

Illinois College.

Malone, 18, received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. She is student council and FCCLA president, and a member of FBLA, Beta Club, and Future Farmers of America.

The daughter of Mark and

Teal

Watson

Angie Malone, she plans to major in public relations at Murray State University.

Mitchell, 17, achieved high honors, perfect attendance; and received accounting, web design, resource management and physical education awards. She is a three-year member of Beta Club and

Goreville High School ‌Goreville High School has recognized Brandi Billingsley, Ethan Childers, both of Goreville, Jennifer Hudson of Carbondale, Emily Miles, Stephen Troop and Michael Ward, all of Goreville, for academic honors.

Billingsley, 18, achieved high honors and awards at the honors banquet and was junior marshal. She is a member of Beta Club and Scholar Bowl.

The daughter of Keith Billingsley and Lynda Billingsley, she plans to study occupational therapy at McKendree University.

Childers, 18, achieved high honors four years, completed

Billingsley

Childers

one and one half years at Shawnee Community College while in high school. He is a Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering physics winner, and awarded first in Future Farmers of America Section 24 Land-Use Career Development Event and placed in top five for Section 24 Creed Speaking CDE. He is a member of National

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Miles

Beta Club, FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, WYSE, Scholar Bow, drama club and class secretary.

The son of Kenneth and Christina Childers, he plans to study pre-medicine at Blackburn College.

Hudson, 18, is and Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Beta Club, Schlar Bowl and cheerleading.

Troop

Ward

The daughter of Kim and Randy Hudson, she plans to study child psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Miles, 17, achieved high honors. She received awards at the honors banquet. She is Beta Club secretary, a member of Scholar Bowl, WYSE team, student council, drama club, band and cheerleading.

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Harrisburg High School ‌Harrisburg High School has recognized Jonathon “Carson” Batts, Madeline Douglas and Rebecca Stricklin, all of Harrisburg, Cooper Thompson and Sykes Thompson, both of Galatia, and Gabriella Tison of Harrisburg, for academic honors.

Batts, 18, is recognized for outstanding academic achievement and as top chemistry student. He is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, history and pep clubs, Youth For Christ, basketball and baseball.

The son of Jeff Batts and Patricia and Michael Butler, plans to study safety engineering at Murray State University Douglas, 18, is a member

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Douglas

of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Speech team; achieved high honors seven semesters; speech awards for junior varsity and varsity; class awards for Spanish 3, science, math and English; second in biology at Regional WYSE 2015, first in biology at WYSE Regional and third in biology WYSE Sectional 2014. She is Mu Alpha Theta secretary, College and Careers Club vice

Stricklin

Tison

president, James Family Education Foundation Peer Tutor, speech team, Youth for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and pep club.

The daughter of Nathan and Bridget Douglas, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Stricklin, 18, is a member of National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, Mu Alpha Theta and book

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S. Thompson

club. She placed 16th at the IHSA Girls State Bowling Tournament 2014; first at the IHSA Girls Regional B o w l i n g To u r n a m e n t 2014; second at IHSA Girls Regional Bowling Tournament 2015.

She is the daughter of Tom and Lavina Stricklin.

Cooper Thompson, 18, achieved high honors. He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team, Mu Alpha Theta,

student council, Key Club, Pep and History clubs and Fellowship of Christian Athletes; made First Team All State 2A Baseball, Academic All State 4A Football and three years All Conference Baseball.

The son of Joe and Stacey Thompson, he plans to study biology and premedicine at Union University.

Sykes Thompson, 18, is ranked first in his graduating class. He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team and Mu Alpha Theta.

The son of Joe and Stacey Thompson, he plans to major in engineering at Union University.

T i s o n , 17, is a State

Qualifier in Speech for Informative Speaking 2014 and 2015, in IMEA Honors Band, received Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award. She is a member of National Honor Society; WYSE Team, Mu Alpha Theta, student government president, speech team captain, Key Club president, Band-Drum Major and in theater.

The daughter of Gloria and Michael Tison, she plans to major in mathematics.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 16 on Taylor Field in Harrisburg. Valedictorian is Sykes Thompson.

Baccalaureate will be at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in Davenport Gymnasium.

softball and cheerleading.

The daughter of Les Ray and Becky Ray, she plans to study pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Whitecotton, 18, achieved high honors four years, Herrin Rotary Club Student of the Month, placed first at IDEA Drafting Regionals- Architectural Board, and third at WYSE Regionals for engineering graphics and mathematics. She is National Honor Society and FBLA treasurer, student government representative, is a member of math team, Scholar Bowl, Spanish Club, Spanish Scholar Bowl, Operation Teen Safe Driving, chemistry club, cheerleading, golf and soccer.

The daughter of Tim and Toni Whitecotton, she

plans to major in architecture at University of Cincinnati.

Zwick, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years and awarded NCSY Midwest Youth Group Person of Year. She is a member of National Honor Society and WYSE, student chamber president and French club vice president; a member of Scholar Bowl, French Scholar Bowl, FBLA, student government and chemistry club.

The daughter of Burton and Beth Zwick, she plans to major in biology and pre-medicine at Saint Louis University.

Commencement will be at 5 p.m. May 16 in Memorial Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in First Christian Church.

Algebra 1 in 2012, Written Composition Geometry in 2013, Written Composition Algebra II in 2014, Calculator Team in 2012, 2013, 2014, FreshmanSophomore two-person in 2013, and first place Regional Champions 20122014. In ICTM State Math Contest (Division1A), he placed eighth in Algebra I-Individual in 2012, Geometry-Individual in 2013, Algebra II-Individual in 2014, first in Calculator Team in 2012 and 2013 and fourth in 2014, sixth in Freshman-Sophomore Relay Team and JuniorSenior Relay Team, both in 2014, fourth in Geometry Team in 2014, and second in Algebra II Team in 2014.

Other awards include JCHS Tribal Citizen Award, 20132014, WYSE Team Regional second in 2014, Homecoming King, Masonic Scholar Bowl Tournament first place team in 2013, third highest game at Regional Bowling Tournament in 2013, Illinois High School Football Coaches’ Association Class 2A Academic All-State Football player and Class 2A Honorable Mention, Southern Illinois

Coaches’ Association AllSouth and Black Diamond First Team All-Conference in football, JCHS Football Tribe Award of the Year and Football Lineman of the Year in 2014, and JCHS Football Offensive MVP Award of the Week three times in 2014. He is a member of National Honor Society, is student council president, a member of math team, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl captain, football captain, a member of bowling, track and Hi-Q teams, Illinois Senator John Bradley’s Youth Advisory Council, The Way Christian Youth Group, prom and homecoming committees. He attended WYSE EYO Engineering Camp Summer 2013 and served as Williamson County election judge, November 2014.

The son of Bill and Cindy Suitt, he plans to major in engineering at SIU Carbondale.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 21 on Ralph Davison Field or in Wendell Starrick Gymnasium in case of inclement weather.

Valedictorian is Mason Stephens. Salutatorian is Jacob Suitt.

Festivals. She is a member of National Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Tri-M Honor Society, Tri-Hi-Y, Latin Club, center snare of drumline, student council president, FBLA vice president, Little Egypt District of Student Councils vice president, Model UN, WYSE, Illuminations staff, and cheerleading.

The daughter of Brad and Melanie Poole, she plans to major in biology and premedicine at Saint Louis University.

Z i e h m , 17, a c h e ive d Rotary Top Ten Outstanding in Class 2014, Rotary Silver Key 2014, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) State Scholar Class of 2015, Outstanding Spanish Student Award 20112014, first place -Poetry, John A. Logan College Creative Writing/Art Contest 2013, First Place -Illinois Association of Teachers of English Poetry Contest 2013, Rotary Award 2013, third Place—English, WYSE Regional Competition 2014,

Perfect Attendance Award 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation for PSAT/ NMSQT 2014, Third Baptist Church, Church League Girls Basketball Sportsmanship Award. She is a member of National Honor Society, Worldwide Youth for Science and Engineering Team, Marion High School Illuminations Staff, Spanish Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, computer, math and speech clubs, Spanish club president Spanish Scholar Bowl 2013, choir, Jazz choir, cross country, Thinking Wildcats Scholar Bowl, Marion High School Robotics Team, Transistor Titans, library club, Soccer, and Friends in Christ.

The daughter of Ron Ziehm and Leigh Ziehm, she plans to major in international studies at University of Evansville.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 14 at Rent One Park in Marion. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 13 in First Baptist Church in Marion.

Herrin High School ‌H errin High School has recognized Kaylee Gaumnitz, Luke Hentrich, Mary Jones, Makenzie Ray, Donielle Whitecotton and Sarah Swick, all of Herrin for academic honors.

Gaumnitz, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Herrin Chamber of Commerce’s Young Citizen of the Year 2014, placed first at solo and ensemble music competition 2014 and 2015, and was HerrinFesta Italiana License Plate Design winner 2012. She is a member of National Honor Society; French club and Rotary Interact president; student chamber vice president; and band drum major. She is a member of Scholar Bowl, French Scholar Bowl, student council, Future Business Leaders of America

Gaumnitz

Hentrich

and soccer.

The daughter of Bab and Julie Gaumnitz, she plans to major in journalism at Southeast Missouri State University.

Hentrich, 17, Is and Illinois State Scholar and achieved high honors three years. He is National Honor Society president, a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, student government, math team, Scholar Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America, student chamber and Spanish and drama clubs.

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Ray

The son of Bart and Dena Hentrich, he plans to study pharmacy at Auburn University.

Jones, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, Herrin Rotary Interact student of the month, and placed first at math team state in relay competition and math team regional in geometry. She is a member of National Honor Society, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, FBLA, student Government Parliamentarian, Scholar

Whitecotton

Zwick

Bowl Student Chamber of Commerce, Operation Teen Safe Driving and Travel Club.

The daughter of Steve and Kathleen Jones, she plans to major in biology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ray, 18, achieved academic high honors, and was Herrin Rotary Interact Student of the Month for September. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, ALPHA Rotary, bank, OTSD, chemistry, French and Travel clubs,

Johnston City High School ‌Johnston City High School has recognized Dalton Cobb, Alexandra Cook and Mychal Gibbens, all of Johnston City, Serena McPhail and Mason Stephens, both of Marion, and Jacob Suitt of Johnston City, for academic honors.

Cobb, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, accepted into Capital Honors Program at University of Illinois at Springfield, received Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award, and achieved high honors all four years of high school. He is a member of National Honor Society, math team, Scholar Bowl, Youth for Christ, student council, business club, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, pep club, baseball and basketball. He is a crew trainer at McDonalds.

The son of Paul Cobb and Mila Cobb, he plans to study biomedical engineering at SIU Carbondale.

Cook, 17, achieved high honors and received American Legion Award of 2011, and Rising Star Award. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, business and pep clubs.

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Cook

The son of T im and Janice Cook, he plans to study medical laboratory technology at John A. Logan College.

Gibbens, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and received Prairie State Achievement Award in mathematics and science. He is a member of National Honor Society, student council, Math and WYSE teams, Scholar Bowl, bowling, business club and football.

The son of James Gibbens and Sherry Gibbens, he plans to major in electrical engineering at SIU Carbondale.

McPhail, 18, is accepted into direct entry Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at University of Evansville, is an Illinois State Scholar, received second place Oral Competition at Regional Math Team Competition 2014, and second place as individual at Regional

Gibbens

McPhail

Math Team Competition 2012. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, math team, business club, Health Occupation Student Association, Adolescent Leader for Positive Healthy Asset, varsity dance team, and varsity track. She was hired at CVS as a pharmacy technician.

The daughter of Leslee and Michael McPhail, she plans to major exercise science and physical therapy.

Stephens, 18, is Junior Marshal for Class of 2014, placed second for Individual Geometry Written Score at Regional Math Team Competition 2013, seventh place Individual Algebra Written Score at State Math Team Competition 2012, received The American Legion Award of 2011.

He is a member of National Honor Society, National Society of High School

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Suitt

Scholars, student council treasurer, a member of math team, business club, Health Occupation Student Association, Adolescent Leader for Positive Healthy Assets and varsity bowling.

He received Exceptional Customer Service Compliment as McDonald’s Crew Trainer-2015, SIH Summer 2013 Internship at Herrin Hospital and is an American Red Cross blood donor.

The son of Howard and Nicole Stephens, he plans to study anesthesia at John A Logan College and SIU Carbondale.

Suitt, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar 2015, received Prairie State Achievement Award for Mathematics, SIUC Math Field Day first place team awards in 20122014. In Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Regional Math Contest he placed first in Written Composition

Marion High School ‌Marion High School has recognized Erin Carr, Evan Carr, Rex Manfredo, Josh Parrish, Mackenzie Poole, all of Marion, and Grace Ziehm of Creal Springs, for academic honors.

Erin Carr, 17, is ISAC Illinois State Scholar 20152016, received Prairie State Achievement Award 2014, Rotary Award Winner 2012, 2013 and 2014, Scholastic Writing Contest Silver Key 2015, MHS Student Council Top 10 Junior Award 2014, Read for a Lifetime Book Award 2013 and 2014 and Abraham Lincoln Book Award 2013, 2014. She is a member of National Honor Society, MHS Band including marching, concert, pep, jazz and pit orchestra, Friends in Christ, library club, Scholar Bowl, Illuminations staff member, Model United Nations Tri-M Music Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and cross country.

The daughter of Van and Terri Carr, she plans to major in elementary education at Anderson University.

Erin Carr

Evan Carr

Evan Carr, 17, is and ISAC Illinois State Scholar 20152016, received Prairie State Achievement Award 2014, Rotary Award Winner 2012, 2013 and 2014 and MHS Student Council Top 10 Junior Award 2014. He is a chapter vice president of National Honor Society, a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Team, Marching Wildcat Band drum major, Ultimate Frisbee Club founder and president, Friends in Christ worship leader, Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter vice president, student council, Math Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, cross country and Wildcat mascot.

The son of Van and Terri Carr, he plans to major in chemistry at Anderson University.

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Parrish

Manfredo, 18, is student of the month, Academic All State Football Team and National Honor Society secretary. He is a member of film club, Future Business Leaders of America, Math and Spanish honor societies.

The son of Marty and Joni Mandredo, he plans to major in business administration at Missouri State University.

Parrish, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Sports Business Student of the Year, National Qualifier for Future Business Leaders of America, and made All Conference Team for football. He is a member of National Honor Society, Friends in Christ, student council, math and Spanish honor societies.

The son of Chad Parrish

Poole

Ziehm

and Kirsten Parrish, he plans to study sports management at Maryville University.

Poole, 18, is a three-time Rotary Gold Key recipient, first place in Emerging Business Issues at 2014 Illinois State FBLA Conference, two-time FBLA National Qualifier and Competitor, 2014 National Honor Society Top Ten Junior Award, six-time UCA All-American cheerleader, 2014 Homecoming Queen, Member of 2014 Spirit of America Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance Team, First Place at 2014 and 2015 Salem Invitational Tournament Cheerleading Competition, 2015-2016 Illinois State Scholar, and Overall Best Percussion at 2014 Drums at Appletime and Panther Marching Classic

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Meridian High School ‌M eridian High School has recognized Davarae Edmonds of Mounds, Jacy Johnson of Mound City, Autumn Robinson of Mounds, Tiffany Satore of Cairo, Daryl Weldon Jr. of Pulaski, for academic honors.

Edmonds, 18, achieved high honors. He is a member of Beta Club and student council.

T h e so n o f K a t r i ce Edmonds and Darris Hyte, he plans to study medicine at SIU Carbondale.

Johnson, 18, achieved high honors, Honors Escrow for Shawnee Community

Edmonds

Johnson

Robinson

Satore

Robinson, 17, achieved high honors, Student of the Year Award, and VIP Player Award. She is a member of Beta Club, softball, student council, Future Career and Community Leaders of America.

The granddaughter of Rebecca Edging, she plans

College, Top 5 in class with a 3.5 grade point average.

She is a member of Scholar Bowl, basketball, softball and volleyball.

The granddaughter of Samuel Johnson and Linda Johnson, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Terry

Weldon

to study veterinarian technology and veterinarian medicine at Shawnee Community College.

Satore, 18, achieved high honors, is an Escrow Scholarship Recipient, Summer 2013, DAR Award Recipient, 2014 ranked first of graduating class, 2013 to present,

Top 5 percent of graduating class, 2011 to present. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa (Shawnee Community College), Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Future Farmers of America, vice president 2013 to 2014, reporter 2014 to 2015, and Illinois Innovation Talent Program 2012 to 2013.

The daughter of Dana Robinson she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Weldon, 18, has completed basic training for the National Guard, Army Reserve National Scholar/

Athletic Section. He a member of PHI Theta Kappa Honor Society and on the President’s List at Shawnee Community College. He is a member of Beta Club WYSE Team, student council, FCCLA and basketball four years and baseball three years.

The son of Leslie Cornelius-Weldon and Daryl Weldon Sr., he plans to study exercise science and kinesiology at SIU Edwardsville.

Commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 23 in Jim Byassee Gymnasium at Meridian High School in Mounds.

to 2015; and a member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Team Murphy Pride.

The granddaughter of Michael and Sonja Locke, she plans to major in public relations at University of Alabama.

Miley, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors, and was graduation marshal 2014. He is National Honor Society co-president, a member of National Beta Club, Key Club vice president 2012 to 2013, Lt. Governor of Division 36, and member of Team Murphy Pride.

The son of Keith and Jodi Miley, he plans to study engineering.

Stanton, 18, achieved high honors, and was graduation marshal 2014. She is National Honor Society secretary; and member of National Beta Club, Team Murphy Pride, peer tutor and softball.

The daughter of Matt and Stacy Stanton, she plans to study finance at John A. Logan College.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 16 in Murphysboro High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 2 p.m. May 16 in the high school auditorium.

President’s, and Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen awards.

She is a member of FFA, senior Class secretary/ treasurer and a member of Beta Club, 4-H, WYSE team and science club.

The daughter of John P. and Karen Smith, she plans to major in biological sciences at SIU Carbondale.

Sweeney, 17, achieved IHSA All-State academic nominee, Volleyball Varsity Serving (2013), Volleyball Varsity Coaches (2014), Volleyball Varsity Most Assists (2014), and Volleyball Varsity MVP (2014) awards, and is Volleyball Varsity team captain (2014), sophomore sweetheart dance attendant, in senior homecoming court,

homecoming queen (2014), and Miss PCHS (2014). She is in Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, Spanish Club, Junior Class Congress, musical pit band (2014), musical cast (2015) and Poms, Volleyball, Softball, Pep Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Drum line, Percussion Section Leader (2014-15), The daughter of Steve and Sandy Sweeney, she plans to major in communication disorders at Southeast Missouri University.

Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 17 in Thomas Gymnasium at Pinckneyville Community High School.

Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. today in First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.

Carbondale.

Welch, 18, received St. Louis College of Pharmacy Academic Scholarship is a member of National Honor Society and achieved high honors. She is Alpha Peer leader, a member of WYSE team, FCA, cheerleading, Outdoorsmen Club and OTSD. The daughter of Billie Craddock and the late Christopher Welch, she plans to study pharmaceutical science at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 28 in Sesser-Valier High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 24 in the gymnasium.

Student of the Quarter and achieved high honors. He is a member of FFA, FBLA, ScholarBowl, WYSE, Beta Club, and basketball.

The son of Brad Mezo and Amy Parrish, he plans to major in psychology at SEMO. Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in the gymnasium. Valedictorian is Braden Mezo. Salu tatorian is Kyle Kutak.

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May 13 in the gymnasium.

Murphysboro High School ‌Murphysboro High School has recognized Joshua Carrington, Kerry Flanigan, Austin Helfrich, Aaliyah La’Shon Locke, Dylan Miley and Emily Stanton, all of Murphysboro, for academic honors.

Carrington, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors and was graduation marshal in 2014. He is a member of National Honor Society and Crimson Express Marching Band.

The son of Steve and Ann Carrington, he plans to major in mathematics at SIU Carbondale.

Flanigan, 18, achieved h i g h h o n o rs a n d wa s graduation marshal for

Carrington

Helfrich

Flanigan

2014. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, peer tutor, Team Murphy Pride, volleyball and basketball.

The daughter of Kim and Gregg Flanigan, she plans to study at McKendree University.

H e l f r i c h , 18, Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years,

Locke

November 2014 student of the month and graduation marshal in 2014. He is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, LEAD SI 2014, National Beta Club, football captain senior year, basketball, track and baseball.

The son of Doug and Barb Helfrich, he plans to study engineering.

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Stanton

Locke, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, National B e ta C l u b O u ts ta n d ing Leader, achieved high honors, graduation marshal 2014, and National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador.

She is National Beta Club vice president 2012 to 2013, president 2013 to 2014 and secretary 2014

Pinckneyville Community High School ‌P inckneyville Community High School has recognized James Davidson of Pinckneyville, Tristan Fisher of Tamaroa, Jacqueline Kellerman of Oakdale, and Jacob Schmidt, Kelsey Smith and Kaitlyn Sweeney, all of Pinckneyville, for academic honors.

Davidson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors all four years and received Daughters of the American Revolution Award; is on Rend Lake’s president’s list, football team co-captain, and made second team all conference in football. He is member of Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, Spanish Club, jazz band, band, Shooting Sports, and football.

The son of Robert

Davidson

Fisher

Davidson and Beth Bigham, he plans to major in pre-medicine at University of Illinois.

Fisher, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, is on the Rend Lake College president’s list, Murphy Wall State Bank student of the month October 2014. He is a member of Beta Club and student council.

The son of Brent and Yvonne Fisher, he plans to major in mechanical engineering.

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Schmidt

Ke l l e r m a n , 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved Rend Lake College president’s list, valedictorian of St. Bruno C a t h o l i c Sc h o o l , i s a member of Daughters of American Revolution and received an American Legion award. She is a member of FFA and Spanish club.

The daughter of Timothy Kellerman and Dana Kellerman, she plans to major in agriculture at Rend Lake

Smith

Sweeney

College then transfer to SIU Carbondale.

Smith, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Section 24 FFA vice president, Pinckneyville FFA chapter president, achieved first place Illinois Agricultural Communications Contest Winner, Murphy Wall Bank February student of the month, Du Quoin Evening Call student of the month and Illinois FFA State Degree; and received PSAE Math, 4-H

Sesser-Valier High School ‌Sesser-Valier High School has recognized Kiersten Heiman and Nicholas Marlo, both of Sesser, Cheyenne Pitchford of Valier, and Jacob Vanwey, Ali Webb and Jordan Welch, all of Sesser, for academic honors.

Heiman, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is National Honor Society president and junior representative, and on Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team; and is a member of Scholar Bowl, math team, youth and government and outdoorsmen club.

The daughter of James Heiman and Carla Heiman, she plans to major in international studies.

Heiman

Marlo

Marlo, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, junior representative, achieved second place in football Allstate honorable mention, basketball IBCA fourth team All State Black Diamond Conference Basketball captain.

He is a member of student council, WYSE and math teams, youth and government, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, basketball,

football, baseball, Operation Team Safe Driving and Alpha Peer.

He is the son of David and Cathy Marlo.

Pitchford, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, awarded volleyball BDC West MVP 2014, Volleyball All State Honorable mention 2014, Basketball All-South 2014 and 2015, All Conference 2014 and 2015. She is a member of

outdoorsmen club four years and vice president one year, and volleyball.

The daughter of Bill and Tawana P itchford, she plans to major in veterinary science at John A. Logan College then transfer to Murray State University.

Vanwey, 18, is a member of National Honor Society and achieved high honors. He is a member youth and government, yearbook

club, alpha peer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, basketball, baseball and outdoorsmen club.

He is the son of Tim and Lori Vanwey.

Webb, 18, is National Honor Society vice president, is a distinguished alumni committee member and recipient of the Bobbi Jo Furlow Memorial Scholarship. She is student council president, a member of WYSE, math team, youth and government, Future Career and Community Leaders of America and outdoorsmen club.

The daughter of Jeff and Julie Webb, she plans to study physical therapy at Southern Illinois University

Mezo

The daughter of Jeff Barnes and Nicole Barnes, she plans to study agriculture education at Shawnee Community College.

Kutak, 17, achieved high honors. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, WYSE, FFA, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, science and art clubs, A V club and Levee Committee.

The son of Robert and Angela Kutak, he plans to major in nursing at Blackburn College.

M c v e y - L a f f e r t y , 1 8, achieved high honors four years, placed second in WYSE competition for chemistry. She is a member of FBLA, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, A V Club, science club and yearbook.

The daughter of Jeremy Lafferty and Clinton Matlock, she plans to major in occupational therapy at Southeast Missouri University.

Mezo, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and AJ Rotary

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Vanwey

Webb

Welch

Shawnee High School ‌S hawnee High School has recognized Allyssa Barnes, Kyle Kutak and Paityn Mcvey-Lafferty, all of McClure, and Braden Mezo of Jonesboro, for academic honors.

Barnes, 18, achieved Top 10 Chapter Reporters in the State of Illinois from 2012 to 2015, first Most Active Section 24 Future Farmers of America Member from 2013 to 2014, State Degree from 2013 to 2014, third Most Active

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Kutak

Section 24 FFA Member from 2012 to 2013, Outstanding Junior form 2013 to 2 0 14, O u ts ta n d i n g Sophomore from 2012 to 2013, Gold Rating Chapter Scrapbook from 2012 to

Lafferty

2015, Chapter Degree from 2012 to 2013, Section 24 Star Greenhand from 2011 to 2012 and Greenhand Degree from 2011 to 2012.

She is a member of FFA, Beta Club and A V club.

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Thompsonville High School ‌T h o m p s o n v i l l e H i g h School has recognized Alexa Beavers of West Frankfort, Katelyn Clem, Allysa Fox, Melanie Kelcher, Paige Lunde and Sky Wilburn, all of Thompsonville, for academic honors.

Beavers, 18, achieved high honors, scored 25 on ACT, received social science, excellence in advanced biology, English literature, Spanish high honors and science fair finalist awards; she is math student of the year three years and anatomy student of the year. She is senior class vice president, junior class co-president, math assistant, math tutor and special education speech tutor; a member of Future Homemakers of America, Art and Spanish

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Beavers

clubs; and is prom queen and on prom committee.

The daughter of Jason and Kaci Beavers, she plans to major in elementary education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Clem, 18, achieved high honors, academic excellence in math, English and science. She is a student council and class president, a member of Future Community and Career Leaders of America, art, Spanish and drama clubs, yearbook

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Kelcher

staff, cheerleading, volleyball, and homecoming and prom committees.

The daughter of Michele and Travis Clem, she plans to major in pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Fox, 18, achieved high honors in academics, high placement in art shows all four years and participated in school beautification, volunteer work for the church after school program, tutoring, food drive

Lunde

Wilburn

volunteer work, community volunteer work, participated in several dual credit college courses, and helped initiate a CNA pilot program through Mount Vernon Township High School. She is a member of HOSA, student council, FHA, yearbook, Spanish, art and drama clubs.

The daughter of Eric and Tara Fox, she plans to study radiology at Rend Lake College.

Kelcher, 17, maintained

above a 3.4 GPA, achieved high honors, earned a Certified Nurses Aide certificate, placed first place in a spelling bee, is a volunteer for food pantry and placed second at the FCCLA conference in Springfield for needlework. She is a member of drama club and FHA. The daughter of Johnnie Farris and Gordon Kelcher, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake Community College.

Lunde, 18, achieved high honors, placed second for Art Awards, and received English III award. She is a member of HOSA, art club, yearbook staff and FHA. The daughter of Ray and Amy Lunde, she plans to study occupational therapy and graphic design at

Greenville College.

Wilburn, 18, achieved third in class and received Rend Lake’s High Achievers award, high honors all years of high school and Highest Biology Grade awarded sophomore year.

He is a member of Health Occupations, is yearbook editor, class president and a member of art Club and chess clubs The son of David A. Wilburn and Crystal D. Knisley, he plans to major in medicine at University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Commencement will be at 7:45 p.m. May 20 in Thompsonville High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 20 in Thompsonville First Baptist Church.

plans to major in biology at SIU Carbondale.

Loos, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Trico 2014 Junior Marshall. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, FCCLA, prom and homecoming committees.

The daughter of Kenneth and Elaine Loos, she plans to study secondary education at John A. Logan College.

Prange, 17, achieved high honors, received the Pioneer Award, has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Three Rivers College and collected jeans for children less fortunate, money for Thanksgiving meals and completed the CNA course. She is a

member of National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, softball and basketball.

The daughter of Darl Prange and Michelle Griffin, she plans to study nursing Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Southeast Missouri State University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 in Trico High School Gymnasium.

Valedictorians are Katie Bunselmeyer, Jacob Chapman, Amiee Goetting, Nichole Kimbrough, Marcia Khulman and Brittney Loos.

Salutatorians are Ashley Robinson, Makayla Stewart and Morgan Vogt. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m.

May 17 in Trico High School Auditorium.

The daughter of Brad McCuan and Tresa Robinson, she plans study chemistry and medicine at Birmingham-Southern College.

Reeder, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, Honors Escrow Student at Shawnee Community College, Top Flight Participant, received Prairie State Achievement Award in science and writing. He is a member of National Beta Club, Youth for Christ, Scholar Bowl, WYSE and Health Occupations Students of America, and Spanish and pep clubs The son of Mike and Mona Reeder, he plans to become a physician’s Assistant studying at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Smith, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high

honors four years, received Prairie State Achievement Award, Top Flight Honor Student and Honors Escrow at Shawnee Community College. She is a member of National Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, track, basketball, volleyball, Youth for Christ, student council and pep club.

The daughter of Dale and Melanie Smith, she plans to major in pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 in Vienna High School Gymnasium. Valedictorians are Alyssa Brumley, Taylour Daubert, Jenna Dodge, Megan McCuan, Randy Reeder and Meighan Smith. Salutatorian is Brianna Sori. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 20 in Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna.

mention at SIU Math Field Day. He is a member of student council, drama, math, SHARP and science clubs.

The son of Zane T. Garner and Tara T. Garner, he plans to study mechanical engineering.

McDicken, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, placed first at WYSE Sectional in biology and third for computer fundamentals. He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team, student council, and drama, math and science clubs.

The son of Connie McDicken and William McDicken, he plans to major in biology at University of Southern Indiana.

Short, 17, received a

softball scholarship to John A. Logan College, and made Illini Girls State Volleyball-All Conference and All Tournament Team. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team, Spanish and math clubs, yearbook staff, and prom and homecoming committee.

The daughter of David and Lisa Short, she plans to study pharmacy at John A. Logan College then transfer to SIU Edwardsville.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 15 in Art Brandon Gymnasium. Co-valedictorians are Nicole short and Sean McDicken. Salutatorian is Alison Cheatham.

Trico High School ‌Trico High School has recognized Katie Bunselmeyer and Jacob Chapman, both of Ava, Aimee Goetting of Percy, Marcia Kuhlman of Campbell Hill, Brittney Loos of Percy, and Jessica Prange of Campbell Hill, for academic honors.

Bunselmeyer, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Trico 2014 Junior Marshall, received Prairie State Achievement in Math and achieved high honors. She is a member of National Honor Society, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, student council, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Scholar Bowl and art club.

The daughter of Kendall

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Chapman

and Linda Bunselmeyer, she plans to major in chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University.

Chapman, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved a perfect GPA at Trico High School ranked first out of 66 students, placed first in physics in the Division 300 WYSE Regional competition and in General Business in the John A. Logan FBLA competition. He is a member of National Honor Society, student council,

Goetting

Kuhlman

FBLA, WYSE Team, performing arts, Scholar Bowl, Life Savers, FCCLA, golf and basketball four years.

The son of Brian and Leslie Chapman, he plans to study business and finance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Goetting, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, 2014 Trico Junior Marshal, class and student council president. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, golf and

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Prange

cheerleading.

The daughter of David and Laura Goetting, she plans to major in biology at Saint Louis University.

Kuhlman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Trico 2014 Junior Marshall. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, FCCLA, WYSE, Scholar Bowl and homecoming and prom committees.

The daughter of Marc and Cheryl Kuhlman, she

Vienna High School ‌Vienna High School has recognized Alyssa Brumley, Taylour Daubert and Jenna Dodge, all of Vienna, Megan McCuan of Tunnel Hill, and Randy Reeder and Danielle Smith of Vienna, for academic honors.

Brumley, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar 2015 to 2016, participated in dual-credit classes through Shawnee Community College at Vienna High School, while also taking regular college classes, achieved high honors four years, and received Prairie State Achievement Award in Reading and Writing, Top Flight, and achieved Honor’s Escrow at Shawnee Community College. She is a member of National Beta Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Worldwide Youth for Science and Engineering, Health Occupations

Brumley

Daubert

S t u d e n ts o f A m e r i c a (ROSA), pep club and is cheerleading captain.

The daughter of Brett and Angela Brumley, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Daubert, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, Top Flight Participant, and Outstanding Community Service Award, Academic Excellence in biology and English, Best of Show in Art- Beta Club Convention.

She is a member of National Beta Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Health

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McCuan

Occupations Students of America, and pep and art clubs The daughter of Denni Daubert and Mary Daubert, she plans to major in physical therapy.

Dodge, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved Prairie State Achievement Award in Science. She is a member of Health Occupations Students of America, WYSE, Beta Club, dance team and pep club.

The daughter of Sherry Dodge and David Capps, she plans to become a physician’s assistant studying

Reeder

Smith

at Shawnee Community College and later SIU. McCuan, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors four years, Honors escrow student at Shawnee Community College, Top Flight participant, and received Prairie State Achievement Award in math, science, and writing. She is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Youth For Christ, Spanish club, WYSE, pep and drama clubs, prom committee, Health Occupations Students of America and Voice of the Eagles.

Zeigler-Royalton High School ‌Z eigler-Royalton High School has recognized Alison Cheatham and Samantha Earl of Mulkeytown, Jared Eastwood of West Frankfort, Stephen Lampley of Zeigler, and Sean McDicken and Nicole Short, both of Royalton, for academic honors.

Cheatham, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, SIU Carbondale Excellence Scholarship and made Crab Orchard volleyball all-tournament team. She is a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Team, is Spanish Club and SHARP clubs president and volleyball co-captain; a member of student council, drama, science and math clubs,

Cheatham

Earl

yearbook staff and homecoming and prom committees.

The daughter of Brian and Christy Cheatham, she plans to major in elementary education at SIU Carbondale.

Earl, 17, made Illinois Girls State Volleyball-All Conference and All Tournament Team. She is a member of National Honor So c i e ty, W YS E Tea m , Spanish, history, drama,

Eastwood

Lampley

math, science and SHARP clubs, yearbook staff, prom and homecoming committees and student council.

The daughter of Greg and Kim Earl, she plans to major in physical therapy at SIU Carbondale.

Eastwood, 18, placed third in WYSE for engin e e r i n g g ra p h i c s a n d received honorable mention for Math Field Day. He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE

McDicken

Short

Team, drama, history and m a t h c l u bs, yea rb o o k staff, prom and homecoming committees and student council.

The son of Bryan and Ta m my E a s two o d , h e plans to study occupational therapy at Rend Lake College.

Lampley, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, placed third in Computer Scie n c e -W YS E R e g i o n a l and received honorable

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Davarae Edmonds: Driven to be successful‌

Davarae Edmonds appears to be as busy as ever in his final weeks before graduation, taking a dual-enrollment English class at Shawnee Community College, helping out with his 8- and 10-year-old sisters, while trying to work at his grandfather’s carpentry business.

That’s on top of being an excellent student at Meridian High School, where he is on the Youth Council and BETA club and has played as forward for the Bobcats’ basketball team.

“I just want to prove to everyone that I can be successful.”

Davarae Edmonds, Meridian High School senior

either at the Carbondale or Evansville campuses, to pursue pre-med studies. He’d like to enter the medical field, which he believes will provide a job that will help him provide for his current and future families. In addition to his two sisters, he lives with his grandmother and mother, whom he describes as his role model.

“I just always had this thing where I want to make everyone happy and proud of me,” Edmonds said, “and I guess that what I’m striving for.”

“I just want to prove to everyone that I can be successful,” said Edmonds, 18.

“That’s what drives me the most — that I want to be successful and provide for my family when I get older, so I don’t have to worry about all the things that I have to worry about now.”

Edmonds plans to continue his drive at Shawnee, stephanie.esters@thesouthern.com then maybe transfer to SIU, 618-351-5805

Dr. Aaron Mattox acts as the master of ceremony for the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom. Students from Elverado High School, Alexis Sillaway (from left) Kylee Bedar, Alysa Cook, Cheyenne Abbadusky and Lucas Jones pose for a picture.

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Sparta High School ‌Sparta High School has recognized Seth Ferguson, Juliana French and Kristin Johnson, all of Sparta, Justin Reinhardt of Baldwin, Kaitlyn Strunk of Sparta and Bradley Valeroy of Evansville, for academic honors.

Ferguson, 18, is varsity captain for football, baseball, and basketball teams; Partington Scholarship of Excellence in football; SICA All South Team for football and baseball; football Defensive Player of the Year; team MVP in football and baseball; first Team All Conference Running Back; second Team All Conference Baseball. He is a member of math club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, science Club, football, baseball and basketball.

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French

The son of Scott and Kathy Ferguson, he plans to major in podiatry at Illinois College.

French, 17, received literature and language 1, literature and language 2, literature and language 3, biology, and AP-US History awards, achieved high honors four years, best attitude in band, 110 percent, and hustle in volleyball awards; is basketball captain and awarded Best 3 point shooter and most dedicated player in basketball. She is a

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Reinhardt

Strunk

Valleroy

member of National Honor Society, Spanish club, Future Business Leaders of America, volleyball, SADD, band, basketball, track and field, Jazz band, musical and S-Club.

The daughter of Doug and Laura French, she plans to major in global studies and international business at University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.

Johnson, 18, achieved high honors, received Spanish, child development, and literature and language I

awards. She is a member of Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, band, Scholar Bowl, science and Spanish clubs, student council and color guard.

The daughter of Amanda Johnson, she plans to study nursing at Southwestern Illinois College.

Reinhardt, 17, received Deserving Senior, achieved AP geometry, trigonometry, world studies, biology, chemistry and animal science awards, Future Farmers of America Greenhand

Gordon

Renner

Degree and FFA Crop Judging Achievement Award.

He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, FFA, Lifesavers, Skills USA, fishing team, football, track, trap shooting team, Habitat for Humanity and Adopt a Highway.

The son of Steve and Stephanie Reinhardt, he plans to enter the John Deere Ag Technician Program and Lake Land Community College.

Strunk, 18, achieved high honors, received math and language awards. She is a member of WYSE, Scholar Bowl, band, yearbook and participated in school plays.

The daughter of Deloma and Chris Payne, she plans to major in engineering at Olivet Nazarene University.

Valleroy, 18, achieved high honors four years; received Deserving Senior Award, Skills USA Treasurer, ninth place Nationally on Rube Goldberg Physics Team, and WYSE fourth place finish in physics; modern world history, welding and transportation awards; and exceeded all state standards on Prairie State Exam. He is a member of National Honor Society, Skills USA, WYSE, Knights of Columbus, Squires, Lifesavers, Beta Club, football, baseball, wrestling, Rube Goldberg Physics, and Bass Fishing teams.

The son of Dawn Kiefer and Joe Valleroy, he plans to major in electrical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Steeleville High School ‌S teeleville High School has recognized Bradley Ebers, Ethan Feldmann, Andrew Gordon, Lindsay Hammel, Allanah Renner and Rachel Wilson, all of Steeleville, for academic honors.

Ebers, 18, achieved high honors, is winner of the Illinois Outdoor News youth writing contest, received American Legion Award, and was valedictorian of eighth grade class.

He is a member of Future Farmers of America, science club, Math League, varsity Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The son of Scott and Cheryl Ebers, he plans to major in criminology at SIU Carbondale.

Feldman, 17, achieved high honors, is Cross C o u n t r y to p r u n n e r, received Track Warrior

Ebers

Feldman

and Track best newcomer awards, and Cross Country number three runner. He is a member of varsity club, FCA, and Art Society.

The son of Don and Dorothy Feldmann, he plans to study at South Western Illinois College.

Gordon, 17, is honored for his citizenship and character. He is a member of FCA, science and varsity clubs.

The son of Stephen and Darla Gordon, he plans to plans to study at SWIC. Hammel, 17, achieved high honors. She is

Hammel

National Honor Society president, senior class president and a member of science and Spanish clubs, FCA, and Math League.

The daughter of Leah Hammel and Van Hammel, she plans to study nursing.

Renner, 18, achieved high honors. She is a member of science, Spanish, varsity and history clubs and Math League.

The daughter of Madina Renner and Chad Renner, she plans to study pre-veterinary science and medicine at Frontier College.

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Wilson, 17, achieved high honors. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, FCA, Youth Group, Art Society, Steeleville Fire Dept. Cadet Program, Math League, science, Spanish and history clubs.

The daughter of Rodney and Rhonda Wilson, she plans to enter the veterinary technician program at Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market.

Commencement will be at 4 p.m. May 16 in Steeleville High School Gymnasium.

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After the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet on Tuesday at the SIU Student Center Ballroom students from Elverado High School, Alexis Sillaway (from left) Kylee Bedar, Alysa Cook, Cheyenne Abbadusky and Lucas Jones pose for a picture.

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Exceptional Students from

High Schools equals

Very Proud Region!

Go ahead! Double check our math.

189 exceptional students from 33 local high schools really does add-up to one very proud, and fortunate, southern Illinois!

Congratulations to the honorees from the 45th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet.

Today you inspire us...tomorrow you will lead us!

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