Taylor Nickrand, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Kim and Westly Nickrand, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated Taylor said she is an extremely funny, caring, and hard […]
Luke Zimmerman, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Ann-Marie Zimmerman and Tim Zimmerman of Woodstock. His nominating teacher described Luke as an amazing young man who works […]
Fiona Morris, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of John and Anne-Marie Morris, Cary. She was nominated by her guidance counselor who wrote, ”Fiona has the […]
Bibiana Bentley, a Woodstock North High School sophomore, is the daughter of Christina Diaz, Woodstock. The teacher that nominated Bibi said she takes everything she does seriously, never doing anything halfway. […]
Kennedy Cordell, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Cordell of Woodstock. Her nominating teacher has had her in multiple art classes and has watched […]
Max Astacio, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Mario and Connie Astacio, West Dundee. He was nominated by his guidance counselor who wrote ”Max is […]
Rylee Williams, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Erin and Shane Williams, Wonder Lake. The teacher that nominated Rylee commented on the extraordinary job she has done […]
Alex Ryan, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Deann and Patrick Ryan of Woodstock. His nominating teacher wrote, “Alex is an incredibly devoted musician and student. He […]
Ella Conlon, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Sean Conlon, Crystal Lake. She was nominated by her guidance counselor, who wrote that Ella epitomizes Marian […]
Cade Blaksley, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Blaksley, Wonder Lake. One of his teachers nominated Cade because of the work he has been […]
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