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Goreville High School seniors Aaron Brenningmeyer, Rae-ghan Goins, Dallas Melot and Raechel Ward glowed brightly Tuesday during the

44th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet in SIU Ballrooms.

They were among 175 high school seniors from 32 local schools honored for their achievements during the 2013-14 school year.

Each student was honored and given an award by Editor Gary Metro and Commu-nity News Editor Marilyn Halstead, both of The Southern Illinoisan.

“It’s really kind of cool,” said Brenningmeyer, who will attend Shawnee Community College to pursue a career in nursing.

Melot is attending Lindenwood-Belleville on a football scholarship and will study exer-cise science.

Goins, the senior class president, will attend Shawnee Community College. She eventually wants to teach high school English.

Ward will attend SIU, pursuing degrees in math-ematics and education.

Two other Goreville honorees, Shon Messmer and Connor Seavers, were not in attendance. They were playing in a Goreville High School base-ball game.

Sitting at a table next to the Goreville seniors were their mentors, administrators and teachers.

“Something like this looks good on their tran-script for college and job applications later in life,” said Goreville math teacher and senior class spon-sor Tammy Patterson.

Honoring ExcellenceRegion’s top students recognized at achievement banquet at SIU

Christopher High School Principal Jeff Johnston congratulates the students Tuesday dur-ing the 44th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet at the SIU Student Center Ballrooms.

AlExA ROgAlS pHOTOS, THE SOUTHERN High School students from throughout the area gather Tuesday for the 44th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet in the SIU Student Center Ballrooms.

Local high school students were honored at Tuesday’s banquet at SIU.

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Carterville High School has recognized Jordan Gaston, Jessica Heim-Brouwer, Courtney Kin-nard, Mariah Manis, Anna Spoerre and Emily Weisel for academic honors.

Gaston, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, in National Honor Society and recipient of Daugh-ters of American Revolu-tion Good Citizen Award. She is a member of Beta Club, student council and Future Business Lead-ers of America; freshman focus leader and on the basketball team.

The daughter of Raeona McCalla, she plans to study pharmacy.

Heim-Brouwer, 17, is an

Illinois State Scholar and Na t i o n a l Ho n o r So c i -ety secretary.

She is a member of band, advanced choir, Beta Club, Spanish club and Life Savers, newspa-per saff; and was a Fresh-man Focus leader and junior marshal.

The daughter of Nathan and Krista Brouwer, she plans to study journal-i s m a t t h e Un ive rs i ty

of Missouri.Kinnard, 17, is a National

Merit Scholar finalist, an Illinois State Scholar and named to the All-State Band. She is a member of National Honor Soci-ety, Interact Club, band, Scholar Bowl, Life Savers, Beta Club, rocketry club, Future Business Leaders of America and World-wide Youth in Science and engineering.

The daughter of Darren and Melissa Kinnard, she plans to study computer science at SIU.

Manis, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received volunteer award, and was junior marshal for 2013 graduation. She is a mem-ber of National Honor Society, band, Life Savers, Interact Club, astronomy club, Beta Club, Fellow-ship of Christian Athletes,

Spanish club, Freshman Focus Club; and in the fall play.

The daughter of Kevin Manis and Nagela Swiat-kowski, she plans to study computer programming at SIUC.

Spoerre, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, in National Honor Society, and on all-conference cross coun-try and track team. She is a member of Interact Club, band, Scholar Bowl, F B L A , B e ta C l u b a n d WYSE team.

The daughter of Gary Spoerre and Julie and R i c h a rd D u n s to n , s h e plans to study English and journalism.

Weisel, 17, is an Illinois

State Scholar, National Honor Society president, an Out-of-State Excel-lence Scholar, received Director’s Award and most dedicated band member. She is a member of Beta Club, Interactive Club, volunteered in Freshman Focus and a newspaper staff assistant editor.

The daughter of Brad and Deanna Weisel, she plans to study music edu-cation at univeristy of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 17, in Carter-ville High School Gymnasi-ium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. in Christian Cov-enant Church with Kirby Ownby speaking.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School has recognized Sydney Hancock, Kaci Holler-son, Rachael Parks, Raichel Taborn and Mable Thompson for academic honors.

Hancock, 17, was a math field day participant and Worldwide Youth Sci-ence and Engineering team member for four years, awarded Academic Wall of Fame and received high honors. She was junior class graduation marshall and junior class president, performed in high school plays, and is a member of Future Business Leaders

of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, softball and volleyball and cheer-leading squad.

The daughter of Earl and Tami Hancock, she plans to major in biotechnology and biosystems engineer-ing at Southeastern Illinois College and University

of Kentucky.Hollerson, 17, achieved

high honors, was awarded Wall of Fame, competed in Math Field Day and partici-pated in Engineering days. She is a class officer and member of speech team, Scholar Bowl, Future Career and Community Leaders

o f A m e r -ica, WYSE a n d s t u -dent council.

T h e daughter of Steven and Debra Hol-lerson, she

plans to study biotechnol-ogy and forensic science at Southeastern Illinois Col-lege and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Parks, 17, achieved high honors, awarded Wall of Fame, was junior gradua-tion marshall; a member of Scholar Bowl, speech team,

WYSE, FCCLA and choir; a Math Field Day participant, a class officer and a part of the homecoming court.

The daughter of Mark and Colleen Parks, she plans to study pharmacy at South-eastern Illinois College and SIUE.

Taborn, 18, achieved high honors, received Biol-ogy II Award; a member of FCCLA, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, student council; a Math Field Day and Hip Hop Competition Team participant, a class officer; a member of the softball team and a cheerleader.

The daughter of Carol Taborn, she plans to study at John A. Logan College.

Thompson, 18, achieved high honors and was named to the Wall of Fame.

The daughter of Bobby and Susan Thompson, she plans to study nurs-ing at Southeastern Illi-nois College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 20, on Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School front lawn or in the gym in case of inclement weather. Valedictorian is Sydney Hancock and salutatorian is Rachael Parks.

Carbondale Community High School has recognized Anish Bhattacharya, Maggie Bryant, Mengqian Bu, Radia Lahlou, Elizabeth Tolley, and Prerak Trivedi for aca-demic honors.

Bhattacharya, 17, is a National Merit Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, three time winner of the State H istory Fair, received the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Pro-vost Scholarship, Abraham Lincoln Association Award and named a Simons Fellow by the Simons Foundation. He is treasurer of National Honor Society and Spanish club, Varsity Scholar Bowl co-captain and member of the math team and SIUC

Table Tennis team.The son of Bhaskar and

Arunima Bhattacharya of Makanda, he plans to major in electrical engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Bryant, 17, is a Girls Golf MVP 2011-2013, All South Golf Team 2013-2014, Regionals Golf Champ 2012-2013, South Seven Golf Con-ference Champ 2013, Gold State Qualifier 2012-2013,

placed third in Sectional Golf 2013 and Hickory Ridge volunteer of the year 2013. She is a member of National Honor Society, Lifesavers, student senate, freshman mentor, Future Business Leaders of America and the varsity golf team.

The daughter of Don A. Bryant Jr. and Donna McClusky-Bryant of Car-bondale, she plans to major in accounting, business or

c o m p u t e r technology at Linden-wood Uni-versity at St. Charles, Mo.

B u , 1 8 , is an Il l i-nois State

Scholar, received Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair Best in Engineering and Best in Physics. He is a member of Model United Nations, math team and physics team.

The son of Lingguo Bu and Shucui Zheng of Car-bondale, his future plans are undecided.

Lahlou, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and placed second in Egyptian Forensics

League, chosen Lion’s Club Student of the month, nom-inated to be in the Chicago Tribune all academic team and publish in the fall 2013 issue of the Illinois English Bulletin. She is the Speech captain, Vice-President of FBLA, Choir Alto section leader, band, Secretary of the French club, Improv troupe and Theater.

The daughter of Meriam Lahlou of Carbondale, she plans to major in English/communications/education.

Tolley, 17, is a member of the national Honor Society, varsity Scholar Bowl, math team, piano, CCHS Winter play and French club.

The daughter of Luke and Maren Tolley of Carbondale,

she plans to study chemistry at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Trivedi, 17, is a National Merit Scholar finalist, received National Spanish Exam Gold levels two and three and the AMC 2013 Distinction. He is Span-ish club president, Scholar Bowl captain, member of the National Honor Society, math team, WYSE team, physics team, history club and the Model U.N.

The son of Bhargav and Gayatri Trivedi or Makanda, he plans to study biology or chemistry at St. Louis Uni-versity.

Commencement wi l l be at 8 p.m. May 17 in the SIU Arena.

Benton Consolidated High School has selected Logan Buckner, Sara Dixon, Jenna Johnston, Kayla Krapf, Emily Oxford and Jordon Wills for academic honors.

Buckner, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, on the high honor roll, received the Lion’s Club Award and placed third in the Patriot Essay Contest. She is senior class vice president and a member of National Honor Society, student council, Student Chamber, WYSE team, history club, pep club, Lion’s Banquet and FCS.

The daughter of Andy and Shelly Germann of Whittington, she plans to major pre-medicine at Rend Lake College for one year.

Dixon, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Benton Lion’s Club Student rep-resentative and WYSE Chemistry Regional cham-pion. She is National Honor Society vice-president, student chamber secretary, member of Scholar Bowl, softball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Girl scouts.

The daughter or Clark and Alicia Dixon of Ben-ton, she plans to major in pre-dentistry at Rend

Lake College.Johnston, 17, is an Illi-

nois State Scholar, Lion’s Club Honor Student, Quad State Honor Choir quali-fier and state qualifier, and was named All-South and All-Conference in track and cross country. She is student council executive treasurer, Key Club sec-retary, and a member of National Honor Society, Student Chamber, his-tory club, FCS represen-tative, yearbook staff and

advanced choir.The daughter of Jeff

and Jan Johnston of Whit-tington, she plans to major in speech pathology at Southern Illinois Univer-sity Edwardsville.

Krapf, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and received Leadership Award, 10 firsts in IHSA Music Contest, Most Improved in Speech and Most Improved in Band. She is a member of National Honor Society, Speech, Key club, student

chamber, District IMEA vocal festival, Quad State Vocal and Instrumental, IHSA Music Contest, His-tory club, River to River Honors band and Art club.

The daughter of Keith and Susan Krapf of Ben-ton, she plans to major in music education at John A. Logan College.

Oxford, 18, is an Top Ten, All Southern Illinois Vol-leyball, All-Conference Volleyball and Softball. She is 2014 class president, member of the National Honor Society, student council, student chamber, FCA, volleyball and softball teams, yearbook staff, John Bradley Student advisory board, Immanuel Baptist Church youth, Art club, History club and pep club.

The daughter of Dave and Julie Oxford of Benton, she plans to major in elemen-tary and special education at Red Lake College and Eastern Illinois University.

Wills, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, IHSA All-State Academic Nomi-nee and maintained high honors all four years. She is yearbook staff editor, member of the National Honor Society, FCS/FCA, student chamber, pep club, Art club, volleyball and softball.

The daughter of Tim and Kelly Wills of Benton, she plans to study at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 17 at Rich Herrin Gym at Benton Consoli-dated High School.

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Anna-Jonesboro Com-munity High School has recognized Jacob Barger, Mikayla Dammerman, Erica Friebel, Olivia Gordon, Adam Goforth and Anna Sobon for academic honors.

Barger, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Scholar Athlete, received the SAR O u ts ta n d i n g C i t i ze n -ship Award, the District 15 Award, and placed second in VFW Voice of Democ-racy. He is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club, World-wide Youth in Science and Engineering team, math team, Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes, Spanish club, audio-visual club, band, track, soccer and AFB youth group.

The son of Pete and Stacie Barger of Anna, he

planes to major in petro-leum engineering at Mis-souri University of Science Technology.

Dammerman, 18, is an member of the National Honor Society and was named Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club Honorary Student of the Quarter and Capaha Bank Student Athlete of the Month for October. She is a member of the softball and volley-ball teams, student coun-cil, WYSE team, Salem Lutheran Church youth group, Beta Club, Mu Alpha

Theta, math team and Spanish club.

The daughter of Mike and Carmen Dammerman of Cobden, she plans to major in athletic training at Indiana State Univer-sity.

Friebel, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Top Five, Scholar Athlete, received the Science Award and is on the All-Tournament team in the Harrisburg Tournament in basket-ball. She is vice presi-dent of the senior class, member of the National

Honor Society, Beta Club, volleyball, basketball and softball teams, Mu Alpha Theta, math team, WYSE team and Spanish club.

The daughter of Eliza-beth and Greg Bowen or Buncombe, she plans to major in physical therapy at Maryville University of St. Louis.

Gordon, 18, is Illinois State Beta Club Secretary 2013-2014, SIU Chancel-lor’s Scholarship Finalist, DAR Good Citizen state finalist, received the IDTA Rising Star Award and

place first in the FBLA State Talent. She is a member of the National Honor Soci-ety, Beta Club, Future Busi-ness Leaders of America, Scholar Bowl, WYSE team, speech team, Divine by Design, Broadway Artists’ Alliance and SIU’s McLeod Summer Playhouse.

The daughter or Brent a n d A n g i e G o rd o n o f Anna, she plans to major in speech communication/public relations at South-ern Illinois University Car-bondale.

Goforth, 18, is and Illi-nois State Scholar, Stu-dent Athlete of the Month, placed third in math in WYSE regional competi-tion, received the highest golf team GPA in 2012 and 2013, and was named Most Valuable Golf in 2013. He is a member of Beta Club,

math team, WYSE team, president of Spanish club, baseball, golf and bowl-ing teams.

The son of Chuck and Sherri Goforth of Anna, he plans to major in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.

Sobon, 18, is an Illinois State Scholarship, Top Five and Academic Excellence in Spanish. She is vice president of the National Honor Society, member of the Beta Club, Tutor-ing Pals, Mu Alpha Theta, Scholar Bowl, FBLA, Girl’s Group and Spanish club.

The daughter of Terry and Shelley Marshall of Buncombe, she plans to major in biology at Loyola University of Chicago.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 31 at Anna-Jonesboro Football Field.

anna-JoneSboro coMMunity HigH ScHool

Barger

Buckner

Gaston

Hancock

Bhattacharya

Friebel

Johnston

Kinnard

Parks

Lahlou

Goforth

Oxford

Spoerre

Thompson

Trivedi

Dammerman

Dixon

Heim-Brouwer

Hollerson

Bryant

Gordon

Krapf

Manis

Taborn

Tolley

Sobon

Wills

Weisel

benton conSolidated HigH ScHool

carbondale coMMunity HigH ScHool

carrier MillS-Stonefort HigH ScHool

carterville HigH ScHool

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Cobden High School has recognized Savannah Eck, Wendy Flamm, Zach-ary Moore, Logan Querte-mous, Miguel Robles and Haley Tomazzoli for aca-demic honors and over-all character.

Eck, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE and math teams.

The daughter of Micheal and Jennifer Eck, she plans to study biology and pre-medicine.

Flamm, 17, is a member of National Honor Society,

Beta Club, student council, Future Career and Com-munity Leaders of Amer-ica, art club, cheerlead-ing squad and volleyball team. She competed on Worldwide Youth in Sci-ence and Engineering and Math teams.

She is the daughter of

Ron and Tracie FlammMoore, 17, is an Illinois

State Scholar and second in his class. He placed first in WYSE biology compe-tion and third in math at Beta Club convention, was named to the All-South team for baseball and baseball Co-MVP. He is

a member Scholar Bowl, math team, FFA, student council, prom committee, FCCLA, drama club, base-ball and basketball teams, and was homecoming king.

The son of Missy Moore and Greg Moore, she plans to study pre-medicine.

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achieved high honors, received the Danny Bal-ance Spirit Award and Most Active FFA Member Award. She is a two-year member of FCCLA and a member of Beta Club, science club, art club and yearbook staff.

The daughter of Nealy Flamm and the late Tommy Quertermous, she plans to study medicine, nursing or OTA at Shawnee Commu-nity College.

Robles, 19, is a member of FFA, Beta Club, FCCLA, art club and yearbook staff.

The son of Jesus Robles and Maria Robles, he plans

to study art and animation.Tomazzoli, 17, acheived

high honors, was junior class president. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FCCLA, FFA, art club and WYSE, math, basketball and vol-leyball teams.

The daughter of Zee and Lisa Tomazolli, she plans to study occupational therapy at Murray State University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 23, in Cob-den High School Gymna-sium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 18, in the gymnasium.

Christopher High School h a s re c o g n i z e d E t h a n Conner, Zoie Flatt, Steven Head, Storey Mayer, Jacob Towers and Anthony Valette for academic honors.

Conner, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received an SIU Math Field Day Scholarship and was first team all-conference in football. He is a member of National Honor Soci-ety, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, football, basketball and track teams.

The son of Dixie Con-ner, he plans to study mathematics at Vanderbilt University.

Flatt, 17, achieved high honors and was a 2013

graduation marshall. He is a member of math team, yearbook staff and art fest.

The daughter of Tina and David Bird, she plans to study nursing at South-east Missouri State Uni-versity.

Head, 18, achieved high h o n o rs, i s a Na t i o n a l Honor Society member; placed third in chemistry on WYSE team and first on Math Field Day team.

He is a member of Spe-cial Olympics, Knights o f C o l u m b u s To o t s i e Roll drive and city wide cleanup volunteer; a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsor and donor; and a member of Scholar Bowl team.

The son of Ginny Head, he plans to study mechan-ical engineering at SIU.

Mayer, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, class presi-dent and placed first in

English at WYSE region-als and third at sectional competitions, and placed first in 15-19 age group at Tunnel Hill 10-mile run. She is a National Honor Society member, received National Cheer-leader Association Award and was cheer captain. she a member of River to River Running, Southern Illinois Worship Center Drama Team, Christopher

High School Drama Team, student council, cheer-leading squad and WYSE.

The daughter of Clint and Heidi Mayer, she plans to study journalism at SIU.

Towers, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and National Honor Society secretary, placed third in computer science on WYSE team, achieved high honors, was named to the All-South and All-Conference foot-ball teams, and received a Wendy’s Heisman Award. He is a member of math team and student coun-cil, and a volunteer for American Red Cross, Spe-cial Olympics and Upward Basketball.

The son of Richard and

Jeanette Towers, he plans to study mathematics at SIU.

Valette, 17, achieved h i g h h o n o rs. H e i s a member of Scholar Bowl and the baseball and trap shooting teams.

The son of Mark and Linda Valette, he plans to study agriculture business at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 18, at Chris-topher High School Gym-nasium. Valedictorians are Ethan Conner, Zoie Flatt, Storey Mayer and Jacob Towers. Salutatorian is Steven Head. Baccalaure-ate will be at 4 p.m. May 4, in First Christian Church in Christopher.

Chester High School h a s s e l e c te d B r a d l e y Asselmeier, Sarah Bindel, Nicholas Gross, Maribeth Lawrence, Jake Lochhead and Austin Redeker for academic honors.

Asselmeier, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, IHSA All-State Academic Team n o m i n e e ; i n Na t i o n a l Honor Society, received National Career Readi-ness Certificate Gold; PSAE for mathematics and Science, geometry, Spanish II and II awards, was graduation marshall, Elks student of the month, prom prince, homecoming king. He received Football First Team All-conference Mention, All-South, Team MVP and All-State Hon-orable Mention. He is a member of youth group,

marching band, World-wide Youth in Science and Engineering, yearbook staff, and football, base-ball and track teams.

The son of Larry and Sheri Asselmeier, he plans to study engineering at M i sso u r i Sc i e n ce a n d Technology in Rolla.

Bindel, 18, received high honors and Career Readi-ness Certificate Silver, Leadership Award and All Conference for 2011 and 2013, both for cross country, and was 2013

graduation marshall. She is a member of concert choir, marching band 2011 to 2014, Drug Free Youth 2011 to 2014 and Peer Ambassador in 2011.

The daughter of Alan and Nancy Bindel, she plans to study dietetics at Murray State University.

Gross, 18, is a member of National Honor Soci-ety, an Eagle Scout Award recipient, Elks Student of the Month for October, Illinois Boys’ State and DARE role Model. He is

a member of Life Jack-ets, St. John Evangelical Youth Group, Boy Scouts, student council and Drug Free Youth.

T h e so n o f M r. a n d Mrs. Bob Gross, he plans to study petroleum engi-n e e r i n g a t Un ive rs i ty of Oklahoma.

Lawrence, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, nominated for IHSA All-State Aca-demic Team and National Honor Society vice presi-dent. She received high honors and is a member

of Life Jackets, Drug Free Youth, volleyball, cross country, basketball and track teams.

The daughter of Bart and Trisha Lawrence, she plans to study nursing, specializing in pediat-rics, at Southwestern Illi-nois College.

L o c h h e a d , 1 8 , i s a National Honor Society member and received high honors, National Career Readiness Certificate Sil-ver, Daughters of American Revolution Scholarship, Elks Student of the Month, al- conference in football and basketball, All-South Football Team. He is var-sity captain of football and basketball teams, and a member of the 1,000 point club for varsity basketball, Fellowship of

Christian Athletes, a four-year member of basketball, football, baseball, swing choir and band.

The son of T im and We n d y L o c h h e a d , h e plans to study occupa-tional therapy.

Redeker, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of PSAE Awards for reading and science, and WYSE sectionals qualifier for physics. He was named All South and All-Conference for football—kicking, and is a member of the Ches-ter High School Drama Department.

The son of Dallas Rede-ker and Angie Nordmeyer, he plans to study computer science and mathematics.

Commencement will be at 3 p.m. May 25, in Col-bert Gymnasium.

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Century Junior-Senior High School has recognized Morgan Atherton, Nathaniel Baker, Amanda Cheek, Aaron Jones, Zachary Sauerbunn and Katelan Webb for aca-demic honors.

Atherton, 18 is an Illinois State Scholar, All-Confer-ence in basketball and soft-ball and led in points and rebounding in basketball. She is a member of a local church, Honors Escrow, Beta Club, student council, science club and the bas-ketball and softball teams.

The daughter of Craig and Patena Atherton of Ullin, she plans to major in physical therapy or sports management at Shawnee Community College and

Southeastern M issouri State University.

Baker, 18, is a State Science Fair finalist and received honors in English II, Chemistry and Physical Science. He is the class vice-president, member of Honors Escrow, Beta Club, student council, science club and Span-ish club,

The son of Stanley and Elaine Baker of Ullin, he

plans to major in chemical engineering at Shawnee Community College.

Cheek, 18, received first with high honors. She is a senior class officer, mem-ber of basketball, softball and volleyball teams, Beta Club and Church of Christ in Dongola.

The daughter of David and Debbie Cheek and Brad and Tori Goines, she plans to major in nursing

a t S h a w n e e C o m m u -nity College.

Jones, 18, is FFA presi-dent 2013-2014 and vice-p re s i d e n t 2 0 1 2-2 0 1 3, Tamms Auto Body and Fender Student of the Year, and placed first in A l l - Co n fe re n ce ba se -ball. He is a member of the baseball and bas-ketball teams, FFA, Beta Club, student council and the Fellowship of

Christian athletes.The son of Richard and

Cheryl Jones of Karnak, he plans to major in com-bination welding at Shaw-nee Community College.

Sauerbrunn, 17, is an Il l inois State Scholar, placed third in account-ing at the State Beta Club Convention, received the high school accounting and ecology awards. He is a member of Beta Club, basketball team, Scholar Bowl and science club.

The son of Julie Sau-erbrunn and the late Bud Sauerbrunn, he plans to major in agricultural busi-ness at Shawnee Commu-nity College.

W e b b , 1 7, i s a n d

All-Around Champion Cowgirl, Champion Goat Tying, Champion Barrel Racing, Champion Break-away Roping and Cham-pion Pole Bending. She is a members of the Illinois High School Rodeo Asso-ciation, FFA, Beta Club, FCA and student council.

The daughter of Greg a n d C i n dy We b b, s h e plans to major in agricul-tural business at Shawnee Community College and Southeastern M issouri State University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 16 at Century Elementary School Gymna-sium. Morgan Atherton is valedictorian and Amanda Cheek is salutatorian.

century Junior-Senior HigH ScHool

Atherton

Asselmeier

Conner

Eck

Cheek

Gross

Head

Moore

Sauerbrunn

Lochhead

Towers

Robles

Baker

Bindel

Flatt

Flamm

Jones

Lawrence

Mayer

Quertermous

Webb

Redeker

Valette

Tomazzoli

cHeSter HigH ScHool

cHriStopHer HigH ScHool

cobden HigH ScHool

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Galatia High School has honored Larissa Bond, Layna Bond, Rachel Davis, Addyson Evans, Madison Fletcher and Seneca Tso.

Larissa Bond, 18, was on the Honor Roll in 2010 and High Honor Roll 2011-2014. She is a member of Beta Club, Future Business Lead-ers of America and Fam-ily Career and Community Leaders of America.

The daughter of Ron-nie and Janean Bond of Harrisburg, she plans to major in physical therapy assistant at Southeastern

Illinois College.Layna Bond, 17, was on

the High Honor Roll. She is a member of Beta Club, FFA, 4-H, Jefferson County Livestock Judging team, Illinois Club Pig Associa-tion, FBLA, FCCLA, stu-dent council, Catholic Youth

Organization, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engi-neering team and Saline County Young Farmers.

The daughter of James and Micki Bond of Galatia, she pans to major in animal sci-ence at Lake Land College.

Davis, 17, received High

Honors. She is a member of Beta Club, FCCLA, FBLA, student Council, WYSE team and Scholar Bowl.

The daughter of Shannon and Regina Davis of Galatia, she plans to major in nurs-ing at SIU or Murray State University.

Evans, 17, is an All-Amer-ican Cheerleader, won the Chapter 25 Records Book on Diversified Livestock and received High Honors all four years. She is class sec-retary, member of Beta Club, FFA, 4-H, FBLA, FCCLA, Children’s Church leader Church choir and volleyball team. The daughter of David and Patty Evans of Galatia, she plans to major in cos-metology at Southeastern Illinois College.

Fletcher, 17, was on the High Honor Roll. She is a member of student council.

The daughter of Wade and Tiffany Fletcher of Brough-ton, she plans to major in musing at SIUE.

Tso, 18, is and Illinois State Scholar. She is a mem-ber of Beta Club, FCCLA, WYSE and Scholar Bowl.The daughter of Marcus and Maridy Tso of Galatia, she plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Galatia High School gymnasium. Layna Bond is valedictorian and Rachel Davis is saluta-torian.

Frankfort Community High School has recognized Noah Drone, Keegan Gardner, Ethan Sisk, Olivia Sullivan, Callie Wyant and Garrett Yadro for academic honors.

Drone, 18, achieved high honors and is a member of National Honor Society and student council.

The son of Patrick and Lisa Drone, he plans to study pre-medicine.

Gardner, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society member, selected All-State Wres-tler and recipient of Rotary Youth Leadership Award. He served as student body president, freshman focus

leader, student council vice president, class president for freshman and junior years, track and wrestling captain and is a member of Beta Club, science club, drama club, band, cross country, French club, electronics club and football team.

The son of Chuck and Robin Gardner, he plans t o s t u d y b i o m e d i c a l

engineering at Drake Uni-versity.

Sisk, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society member and class officer; selected for All-State and All Conference football teams; a member of student council, BASI First Priority; and played football and baseball.

The son of Kelly and Dale

Sisk, he plans to study engi-neering.

Sullivan, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and a National Honor Society member, received the SIU Commit-ment to Excellence Award, Illinois Principals’ Award; achieved academic top 10 for four years; was FCHS Senior of The Month, a homecom-ing queen candidate, IHSA

State Journalism qualifier, River to River Scholar Bowl medalist and placed third in English in WYSE competi-tion. She is class treasurer, French Club president, Scholar Bowl captain and Freshman Focus Leader, a member of drama club and editor in chief for Redbird Notes school newspaper.

The daughter of Kenny and Tara Sullivan, she plans to study education at SIUC.

Wyant, 17, is a National Honor Society member, achieved high honors and was senior of the month. She is a member of Key Club, Beta Club, Life Sav-ers, NSHSS, Top Ten and

science club.The daughter of Chris-

tina and Josch Mitchell, she plans to study pediat-ric nursing.

Yadro, 18, is a National Honor Society member and received Illinois Principals’ Award, Top 10, FCHS Senior of the month, River to River Scholar Bowl medalist. He is a member of Beta Club, stu-dent council and Key Club.

The son of Mike and Jena Yadro, he plans to study pharmacy at SIUE.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 17, in Max Morris Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 6 p.m. May 14, in the gymnasium.

Elverado High School has recognized Lauren Buser, Tryce Cobin, Allecia Cross, Jessi Dale, Elijah Fennell and Alicen Khoo-Torres for aca-demic honors.

Buser, 18, received the Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution Award, All-American Cheerleader Award and High Honor Roll. She is a member of Beta Club, Future Career Leaders of America, Spanish club, yearbook staff and cheer-leading.

The daughter of Bran-don and Kimberly Buser, she plans to major in biological sciences at

Greenville College.Cobin, 18, received the

Sons of the American Revo-lution Outstanding Citizen-ship Award and High Honor Roll for four years. She is Secretary for the Beta Club, Secretary of the senior class and member of Span-ish Club.

The daughter of Bruce

of Kim Cobin, she plans to major in dental hygiene at John A. Logan College.

Cross, 18, received Honor Roll. She is a member of Beta Club and the basket-ball team.

The daughter of Gray and Amber Cross, she plans to major in accounting at John A. Logan College.

Dale, 18, received the Girl Scouts Bronze Award and High Honor Roll for four years. She is a member of the Beta Club, Ladies’ Auxiliary, Spanish club and Adoles-cent Leaders for Positive Healthy Assets Peer Leader-ship program.

The daughter of Davey and Holly Zimmerman and

Robert Dale, she plans to major in criminal justice at Missouri State University.

Fennell, 17, is an Athletic Director’s Assistant and received Honor Roll. He is President of Beta Club, ALPHA group leader, cap-tain of Elverado High School baseball and basketball teams, member of FFA and Spanish club.

The son of Kaila Tyner, he plans to major in mechanical engineering at SIUC.

Khoo-Torres, 17, had per-fect attendance, received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award and the Principal’s Award. She is President of

FCCLA, Vice-President of the drama club, member of LEAD SI, Youth to Wash-ington, ALPHA ,Worldwide Youth in Science and Engi-neering team, Spanish club, yearbook staff, Chess club, FFA, art club, cheerleading, and the softball and volley-ball teams.

The daughter of Dalice Torres, she plans to major in veterinary medicine at SIUC.

Commencement will by a 7 p.m. May 16 at Elverado High School Piper Valerius Gym. Alicen Khoo-Torres is valedictorian and Tryce Cobin is salutatorian.

Egyptian High School has recognized Aaron Bigham, Danielle Carthell, Cameron Grueninger, Hannah McClar-ney, Nathan Price and Kayde Wood for academics and leadership.

Bigham, 18, is a Student of the Month, received the math and science awards. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, Beta Club, student council, FFA and baseball team.

The son of Tammy Big-ham of Olive Branch, he plans to study at Southeast Missouri State University.

Carthell, 17, is a Student of

the Month and received the Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Achievement Award. She is a member of Senior Beta Club, cheer-leading, student council, Egyptian by Design, art club, photography, Future Career and Community Leaders

of America, science club and TREC.

The daughter of Daniel and Norlisha Carthell of Tamms, she plans to major in biology at Missouri State University.

Grueninger, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Student of

the Month and received the Math Award. He is a member of the Beta Club, FFA, stu-dent council and basketball and baseball teams.

The son of Chris and Stacey Williamson of Olive Branch, he plans to study at the University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign.McClarney, 17, is a Student

of the Month, Student of the Year and received the Eng-lish Award. She is a member of Beta Club, student coun-cil, FFA and volleyball team.

The daughter of Bill and Amy McClarney of Thebes, she plans to study at the University of Oklahoma.

Price, 17 ,is a Student of the Year, received the For-eign Language Award and Math Award. He is a member of Senior Beta Club, student council, art club, Scholar Bowl, FCCLA and baseball

team. The son of Tiffany Price-Sanders of Tamms, he plans to major in journalism at SIUC.

Wood, 18, is a Student of the Year, Student of the Month and received the English Award. She is a member of the Beta Club, FFA, student council, vol-leyball, basketball and soft-ball teams.The daughter of Dale and Dena Wood, she plans to major in physi-cal therapy.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 16 at Egyptian High School gymnasium.

Du Quoin High School has selected Cody Bailey, Sydnie Day, Collin Dorsey and Kate Toler for aca-demic honors.

Bailey, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Superior Honor Roll and the National Society of High School Scholars. He is a member of the engineer-ing club, Spanish club, band and the Saluki Swim club.

The son of George and Cary Bailey of Du Quoin, he

plans to major in biology ay SIUC or at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Day, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Superior Honor Roll and had perfect

attendance for 10 years. She is a member of the

National Honor Society, a class representative, pep club, Indianettes Dance Team, Future Career and

Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Spanish club.

The daughter of Joe and Stephanie Day of Du Quoin, she plans to major in phar-macy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Dorsey, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Sons of the American Revolution Award and Superior Honor Roll for four years. He is a member of the National

Honor Society, Future Busi-ness Leaders of America, engineering club, Spanish club and the theater depart-ment.

The son of Gary and Renee Dorsey of Du Quoin, he plans to major in mass-communication in radio and television at SIUC.

Toler, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. received Wendy’s High School Heis-man Award and Superior Honor Roll. She is a member

of the National Honor Soci-ety, a class representative, Indianettes, FCA, FCCLA, Spanish club, pep club, math club and the softball and volleyball teams.

The daughter of Kathy Toler and the late Kevin Toler of Du Quoin, she plans to major in pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Commencement will be at 6: p.m. May 24 at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds grand-stand.

Crab Orchard High School has recognized Nicholas Langheld, Cheyenne McCoy, Joshua Tanner, Katie Troxel, Rebecca West and Ben-jamin Westrich for aca-demic honors.

Langheld, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout, placed first in Worldwide Youth in Science and Engi-neering for math and phys-ics, volunteers at Veteran’s Affairs hospital, received All-Sectional Scholastic Bowl Award and VFW Voice of the Eagle competition. He is a four-year Scholar Bowl member, four-year Order of the Arrow recipient, in

Strategic Studies four years and a member of the engi-neering and business teams. The son of Ruth Langheld and Gene Langheld, he plans to study chemical engi-neering at the University of Chicago.

McCoy, 18, achieved high honors and placed first in WYSE math competition. She is a two-year member of

Fellowship of Christian Ath-letes, a member of Business Team and Engineering Team. The daughter of Sandra McCoy and Randy McCoy, she plans to study nursing at John A. Logan College.

Tanner, 17, achieved high honors, received Daughters of American Revoluton Award, high honors in geometry, English, twice for American

history and agriculture. He a three-year member of Scholar Bowl and a four-year member of FFA, baseball, bass fishing team, FCA and student council,The son of Tempa Tanner and Brian Tanner, he plans to study agronomy at John A. Logan College and Murray State.

Troxel, 17, achieved high honors for English two

years, math four years and for child development. She is a four-year mem-ber of FFA.The daughter of Angela Troxel, she plans to study optometry.

West, 18, achieved high honors for English and math two years, and math hon-ors. She is a four-year FFA member. The daughter of Beverly King, she plans to study equine veterinary sci-ence transferring from John A. Logan College.

Westrich, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, achieved high honors, a LEAD SI graduate, PHBA Youth Reining World Champion; received high honors for horticulture,

agriculture science and English III. He is a student government and student council president, Scholar Bowl varsity captain, 4-H president, federation trea-surer, FFA vice president and sentinel, and a member of FCA, bass fishing team and baseball. The son of Steve and Amy Westrich, he plans to study agronomy and agri-business at SIU, Iowa State, SEMO or UTM.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 22, in Crab Orchard High School Gymna-sium. Co-valedictorians are Ben Westrich and Cheyenne McCoy and salutatorian is Nick Langheld.

Bigham

Buser

Drone

Larissa Bond

Langheld

Grueninger

Cross

Sisk

Davis

Bailey

Tanner

Price

Fennell

Wyant

Fletcher

Dorsey

West

Carthell

Cobin

Gardner

Layna Bond

McCoy

McClarney

Dale

Sullivan

Evans

Day

Troxel

Wood

Khoo-Torres

Yadro

Tso

Toler

Westrich

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Marion High School has recognized Jordan Baker, Carsen Cash, Ashley Far-thing, Tristan Hudgens, Rachel Taylor and Kara Van Horn for academic honors.

Baker, 17, is a 2012-13 All-Conference and All-South Cross Country Team, 2012 accounting Student of the Year, nominated for the 2014 IHSA All-State Academic Team, received the 2013 National Honor society Top 10 Award, 2013 Wildcat Award for track, 2013 Accounting II Award and the 2013 Most Improved Award for cross country. She is Vice-Pres-ident of student council, Vice-President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of French club, Math Honor Society president, French Honor Society and varsity cross

country and track and field teams.

The daughter of John and Tifani Baker of Marion, she will major in aerospace engineering at Purdue Uni-versity.

Cash, 18, is Lion’s Club MVP for track and field, received the Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key in Personal Memoir Category and the Rotary Club Gold Key three times. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor society, Future Business

Leaders of America, Span-ish club, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, Scholar Bowl, math team and varsity basketball, golf, track and field teams.

The son of Rob and Jil Cash of Marion, he plans to study chemical engi-neering.

Farthing, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, three year FBLA National competitor and has perfect attendance. She is student council president, President of Lit-tle Egypt District of Stu-dent Councils, Secretary

of FBLA, President of Kid-die City, Vice-President of Future Educators of Amer-ica, Secretary of National Honor Society and four year choir member.

The daughter of David and Kim Farthing of Mar-ion, she plans to major in elementary education at Murray State or SIU at Edwardsville.

Hudgens, 17, received the Rotary Award for two years and the SIU Carbondale Dean’s Scholarship. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish

Honor Society, Math Honor Society, FBLA, Friends in Christ, student council, Second Baptist Student Ministry and the bass fish-ing team.

The son of Wade and Deanna Hudgens of Mar-ion, he plans to major in engineering at SIUC.

Taylor, 18, received the Marion Rotary Club Sliver Key, Marion Rotary Club Pin, Marion High School Top 10 , Top Honors Eng-lish I, II and III and Top French I, II and III. He is a President of the Nation Honor Society, member of marching band, jazz band, Model United Nations, stu-dent council, WYSE team and Illuminations.

The daughter of Steven and Janet Taylor of Marion, she plans to major in Eng-lish literature/history.

Van Horn, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the Rotary Award, Rotary Silver Key Award, Honor English Award, Advanced Accounting Award, Busi-ness Concepts Award and has perfect attendednce. She is at a leader level in FBLA, member of the Nation Honor Society. Sec-ond Baptist Church Youth Group, Tri-Hi Y, student council, Math Honor Soci-ety, Spanish Honor Soci-ety, Alpha Peer Mentor, Friends in Christ, Youth and Government and vol-leyball team.

The daughter of Brain and Margret Van Horn of Marion, she plans to major in accounting at Murray State University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 15 at Rent One Park.

Johnston City High School has recognized Zachery Ber-nico, Dylan Crain, Shelbi Lin-ton, Colson Myers, Andrea Pyle and Hunter Zeigler for academic honors.

Bernico, 17, received Best Drum Major in class and played in the Southern Illinois Civic Orchestra’s Heartland Honor Band. He is a member of the National Honor Society and march-ing band.

The son of Matthew Ber-nico and Krystal Dukes of Johnston City, he plans to major in air traffic control at the U.S. Navy.

Crain, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, placed sec-ond in Math Team Writ-ten State, first in Chem-istry Worldwide Youth in

Science and Engineering Sectionals and Highest combined individual score for WYSE Regionals. He is a member of National H o n o r S o c i e t y, m a t h team, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, student council and bowling and track and field teams.

The son of Lance and Tricia Crain of Johnston City, he plans to major in petroleum engineering.

L i n t o n , 1 8, re ce ive d

National Cheerleading Association and Universal Cheerleading Association titles, Honor Roll/Honor-able Mention for four years and Honors in English for four years. She is a John-ston City Junior Tackle Cheer Coach, member of cheerleading squad, busi-ness club, pep club and volleyball and track teams.

The daughter of James and Lori Linton of West Frankfort, she plans to

major in pharmacy at Pur-due University.

Myers, 18, is and Illinois State Scholar, received the Presidential Scholarship at the University of Kan-sas and is enrolled in Uni-versity of Kansas Honor’s program. He is a member of the National Honor Society, math team, WYSE team, business club and football and basketball teams.

The son of John and Debbie Ray of Marion, he

plans to major in petro-leum engineering at the University of Kansas.

Pyle, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of the National H o n o r S o c i e t y, m a t h team, dance team, musi-cal, Scholar Bowl, student council, WYSE team, pep squad and track team. The daughter of Darren and Amanda Pyle and Dawn Roeder of Johnston City, she plans to major in com-puter engineering at SIUC.

Zeigler, 18, is an All-Conference Baseball ad B a s ke tba l l , A l l - So u t h Baseball, 1,000 points Basketball All-Tourna-ment Team at Sesser Holi-day Tournament, Gorev-ille Invitational and West

Frankfort M id-Winter Classic, most athletic and friendliest senor favorite, Prom Prince, attended Paul Simon Leadership Day and received Honor Roll. He is basketball team co-captain, senior class officer, member of the National Honor Soci-ety, business club, Spe-cial Olympics, Mike Dean blood drive and Care for Kassidy volunteer.

The son of Charles and Dana Zeigler of Marion, he plans to attend Southeast-ern Illinois College.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. at Wendell Starrick gymnasium. Dylan Crain and Andrea Pyle are valedictorians and Colson Myers is salutatorian.

Herrin High School has recognized Megan Benitone, Kayla Fann, Laura Guebert, Ashley Kuan, Brandy Miller and Nick Ryker for aca-demic honors.

Benitone, 17, received first in sculpture at ArtStatrts, second in printing at John A. Logan College and sec-ond in printing at Little Egypt. She is an Scholar Bowl, student chamber, drama cub, Spring play and Rotary Interact.

The daughter of Troy and Beth Benitone of Herrin, she plans to major in art education at McKendree University.

Fann, 17, received the 2013 Young Citizen of the Year Award and mul-tiple math awards. She is National Honor Society

secretary, student council executive president, stu-dent chamber president, Future Business Leaders of America secretary, a member of Scholar Bowl, Rotary Interact club, math team, chemistry club, Ado-lescent Leaders for Positive Healthy Assets peer leader, LEAD SI, First Tiger Trust Bank and bowling and ten-nis teams.

The daughter of Clinton and Michelle Bigham and Robert and Kim Fann of

Johnston City, she plans to major in nursing at SIUE.

Guebert, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Scholastic Arts and Writing Silver Key, Writing Award and second in the Worldwide Youth in Sci-ence and Engineering. She is National Honor Soci-ety vice-president, senior class president, a member of Scholar Bowl, student government, math team,

WYSE team, Rotary Inter-act, FBLA and cross county, bowling and track teams.

The daughter of Don and Barb Guebert of Herrin, she plans to major in English at Murray State University.

Kuan, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of Scholar Bowl, student government, stu-dent chamber of com-merce, math club, WYSE team and FBLA.

The daughter of David and Aileen Kuan of Herrin,

she plans to major in inter-national relations.

Miller, 18, received the 2014 Presidential Scholar-ship at Columbia College, Honor Roll for four years, multiple musical theatre roles, 2013 HHS talent show winner and was 2013 HHS student representa-tive in China. She is a mem-ber of the ALPHA program, Freshman Academy, Oper-ation Teen Safe Driving, travel club, French, Jen For-tune Photography spokes-model, Melise’s Boutique swimsuit and dress model and active in the local com-munity theatre.

The daughter of Ryan and Margaret Cooling of Mar-ion, she plans to major in musical theatre at Colum-bia College at Chicago.

Ryker, 18, is an All-Conference, All-South and State Cross Country runner, won 2013 VFW Voice of Democracy essay and West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic All-Tour-nament team. He is FBLA president, student council president, basketball co-captain, student council representative, a member of National Honor Soci-ety and cross country, basketball, baseball and track teams.

The son of Terry and Debbie Ryker of Her-rin, he plans to major in athletic training at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be at 5 p.m. May 17 at Herrin Memorial Gym in Herrin High School.

Harrisburg High School has recognized Mychaela Colbert, Skylar Edmister, Brittney Frailey, Hannah Hefner, Hannah Robinson and Hannah Walker for aca-demic honors.

Colbert, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Honor Roll and the highest achievement in Anatomy and Physiology. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key club, White Hats, Youth for Christ and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team.

The daughter of Brian and Lori Colbert of Har-risburg, she plans to major in nursing.

Edmister, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar, graduation marshal, received the Prairie State Achievement Exami-nation Award, the highest achievement in English, Spanish II and Algebra II Honors. She is Key club vice-president, White Hats treasurer, a member of the National Honor Society, Youth for Christ, pep club, Mu Alpha Theta, WYSE team and history club.

The daughter of David

Edmister and Kim Jackson of Harrisburg and Green-ville, she plans to major in molecular biology at St. Louis University.

Frailey, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, was on Southeastern Illinois College President’s List, received the PSAE high achievement in Reading and the highest achievement in English III Honors. She is a member of the National

Honor Society, Youth for Christ, Key club, WYSE team, Mu Alpha Theta, his-tory club and music club.

The daughter of the late Marieca Frailey and Richard and Sherrie Frailey of Har-risburg, she plans to major in English at SIUC.

Hefner, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Honor Roll and the high-est achievement in Physics Honors. She is a member of

the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, student council, Key club, Youth for Christ and WYSE teams.

The daughter of Steve and Stephanie of Harris-burg, she plans to major in education at Southeastern Illinois College.

Robinson, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, marshal and received the Monet Award. She is a member of the National Honors Club, Mu Alpha Theta, speech team, theatre, Department of Children and Fam-ily Services volunteering, book club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Spanish club, St. Mary’s Youth Group, pep club and history club.

The daughter of Den-nis and Vivian Robinson of Harrisburg, she plans to major in biomedical engi-neering.

Walker, 18, is and Illinois Sate Scholar, graduation marshal, received Honor Roll all four years, was on the SIC President’s List. She is Mu Alpha Theta trea-surer, served as the history club secretary, a member of the National Honor Soci-ety, book club and the HHS Lady basketball team.

The daughter of Teresa Walker, she plans to major in pre-medicine at the Uni-versity of Southern Indiana.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 17 at Taylor Field at Harrisburg High School.

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Goreville High School has recognized Aaron Brenning-meyer, Raeghan Goins, Dallas Melot, Shon Messmer, Connor Seavers and Raechel Ward for academic honors.

Brenningmeyer, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Daughters of the American Revolution Award and High Honors. He is Student Body president, vice president of Beta Club, member of student council, Scholar Bowl, band, theater, Worldwide Youth in Sci-ence and Engineering team and bass fishing. The son of Dennis and Sheryl Bren-ningmeyer of Goreville,

he plans to major in nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Goins, 18, is a 2014-2015 State Scholar, received Illi-nois Principal’s Association Student Achievement Award and High Honor Roll. She is President of Beta Club, President of senior class and Vice-President of student

council. The daughter of Eric and JoAnne Goins of Goreville, she plans to major in English at SIUC.

Melot, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, All-State Academics for football and received High Honors for four years. He is a member of Beta Club, FFA, Scholar Bowl, Boy Scouts and

football, basketball and track and field teams. The son of Jim Melot and Theresa Foltz of Goreville, he plans to major in exercise science/coaching at Lindenwood University in Belleville.

Messmer, 17, receiver High Honors for four years. He is a member of Beta Club and baseball, basketball and golf

teams. The son of Eric and Angie Messmer of Marion, he plans to major in physi-cal therapy.

Seavers, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, All-American Scholar, All-State Academ-ics for football and receive Honor Roll for four years. He is a member of Beta Club, FFA, Scholar Bowl, Boy Scouts and football, basketball and track and field teams. The son of Kent and Alice Seavers of Creal Springs, he plans to major in exercise science/coaching at Lindenwood University in Belleville.

Ward, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar, received the SIU Dean Scholarship and Illinois Baptist State Associ-ation Bible Drill Scholarship. She is a member of High Honors Escrow program, National Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, and WYSE team.

The daughter of Michael and Paula Ward of Gor-eville, she plans to major in secondary math education at SIUC.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 24 at the Gorev-ille High School Gym. Dallas Melot and Connor Seavers are valedictorians and Aaron Brenningmeyer is salutato-rian.

Goreville HiGH ScHool

Bernico

Baker

Benitone

Colbert

Brenning-meyer

Linton

Farthing

Guebert

Frailey

Melot

Pyle

Taylor

Miller

Robinson

Seavers

Crain

Cash

Fann

Edmister

Goins

Myers

Hudgens

Kuan

Hefner

Messmer

Zeigler

Van Horn

Ryker

Walker

Ward

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Shawnee High School has recognized Triston Charles, Billy Davis Jr., Brylea Foutch, Breanna Nimmo, Jessica Spurlock and Brittany Wil-liams, for academic honors.

Charles, 18, achieved high honors. He is a member of Future Farmers of America, art club, track and Student Government League.

The son of Doug and Wendy Charles, he plans to study diesel mechanics.

Davis Jr., 18, achieved high honors; received Student of the Quarter, Principal’s Award, FFA

Chapter Degree and FFA Greenhand Degree.

T h e s o n o f M o n i c a Davis, he plans to study criminal justice at Shaw-nee Community College.

Fo u c h , 1 8, a c h i eve d high honors and received Student of the Quarter.

She is a member of Beta Club, science club, art club, Youth for Christ and prom committee.

The daughter of Jeff and Betty Pennington, she plans to study crimi-nal justice at Three Rivers Community College.

Nimmo, 18, achieved high honors. She is a member of Beta Club, cheerlead-ing squad, choir, art club, poms and color guard.

The daughter of Ken-neth and Stacey Nimmo, she plans to study dietet-ics and dance, at Southeast

Missouri State University.Spurlock, 18, achieved

high honors. She is a member of cheerleading squad, volleyball, track and art club.

The daughter of Rodney Spurlock and Leslie Glide-well, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Com-munity College.

Williams, 18, achieved high honors and received S t u d e n t o f t h e Q u a r-ter and Principal Award. S h e i s a m e m b e r o f Beta Club, Worldwide Yo u t h i n Science and

E n g i n e e r i n g , s c i e n c e club, poms, cheerleading, Poms youth for Christ and prom committee.

The daughter of Ron and Myra Williams, she plans to study psychology at Southeast Missouri State University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 16, in Shawnee High School Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Brittany Williams. Salutatorian is Billy Joe Davis Jr. Bacca-laureate will be at 7:30 p.m. May 13, in Shawnee High School cafeteria.

Sesser-Valier High School has recognized Jordan Gunter, Isaiah Loucks, Rachel Marlo, Nicholas Nosalik, Morgan Stubble-field and Kristen Wylie for academic honors.

G u n t e r, 17, re ce ive d Honor Roll. He is captain of the basketball team, a member of the National Honor Society, church yo u t h g ro u p, Ad o l e s -cent Leaders for Positive Healthy Assets peer leader and basketball, football and track teams.

The son of Cory and Sonya Gunter and Dennis Harris of Valier, he plans to major in athletic training/physical therapy at Rend

Lake College and St. Louis University.

Loucks, 18, was on Rend Lake College Vice Presi-dent’s List and received High Honor Roll. He is a member of the National Honor Society, math team and the FFA organization.

The son of Danny and Carolyn Loucks of Sesser, he plans to major in weld-ing and automotive at

Rend Lake College.Marlo, 18, is an All-Con-

ference basketball team, Homecoming queen, Top 10 seniors and received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. She is National Honor Society president, student coun-cil president, a member of ALPHA peer leader, Fel-lowship of Christian Ath-letes, Family Career and

Community Leaders of America, yearbook com-mittee and volleyball and basketball teams.

The daughter of David a n d C a t h y M a r l o o f Sesser, she plans to major in psychology at Rend Lake College.

Nosalik, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and All-State Academic team. He is basketball team manager,

a member of the National Honor Society, math team, Worldwide Youth in Sci-ence and Engineering team, Scholar Bowl and track and field team.

The son of Chet and April Nosalik or Sesser, he plans to major in aerospace engi-neering.

Stubblefield, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, received the Presidential Scholarship from Lipscomb University and Dale Miller Scholar-ship. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, FCA, math team, WYSE team, Out-doorsman club and First Christian youth group.

The son of Christopher

and Tammy Stubblefield of Benton, he plans to major in biology with a focus on pre-medicine at Lipscomb University.

Wylie, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Outdoors-man, Youth and Govern-ment, FCCLA, student council, Operation Teen Safe Driving and volley-ball team.

The daughter of Greg and Dana Wylie of Sesser, she plans to major in diag-nostic medical sonogra-pher at SIUC.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 at the high school gym.

P i n c k n e y v i l l e C o m -munity High School has recognized Denise Bruns, Danielle Bruns, Katherine Kovic, Katelyn Mayer, Logan Queen and Jordyn Wieland for academic honors.

Denise Bruns, 18, is an Il l inois State Scholar, Murphy-Wall November Student of the Month and was a Graduation Mar-shal junior year. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, junior class congress, Spanish club, pep club, cheerleading and the vol-leyball team.

The daughter of Den-nis and Diane Bruns of Pinckneyville, she plans to major in radiologic technology at Rend Lake Community College.

Danielle Bruns, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar,

P ra i r i e S ta te Sc h o l a r, Murphy-Wall February Student of the Month and was a graduation marshal junior year. She is a mem-ber of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, junior class congress, Spanish club, pep club, cheer-leading and the volleyball team. The daughter of Dennis and Diane Bruns of Pinckneyville, she plans to major in radiologic technology at Rend Lake Community College.

Kovic, 17, is an Il l i-n o i s S t a t e S c h o l a r,

Murphy-Wall State Bank Student of the Month, R i ve r - to - R i ve r B a n d , received the Prairie State A c h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d , Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution Award and Honor Roll. She is senior class secretary/treasurer, a member of Beta Club, Marching Panther Pom-pons, band, Music makers, Future Business Leaders of America, Scholar Bowl, special chorus, Mosley Advanced Placement Pro-gram for Success, Spanish club and pep club.

T h e d a u g h t e r o f Michael and Shari Kovic o f P i n c k n ey v i l l e , s h e plans to major in account-ing at SIUC.

Mayer, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, All-South in basketball, President’s List at Rend Lake College and received Honor Roll. She is a member of Beta Club, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team and varsity basket-ball and volleyball teams.

The daughter of Judy Mayer of Pinckneyville, s h e p l a n s to m a jo r i n

b u s i n e s s a d m i n i s t ra -tion at the University of Missouri.

Queen, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Murphy-Wall State Bank Student of the Month, Il l inois Music Education Asso-ciation All-District Band, Heartland Honor Band, Quad State Honor Band, River-to-River All-Con-ference Band and received Honor Roll. She is a mem-ber of Beta Club band, jazz band, MAPPS/Lifesavers, WYSE team, Music Mak-ers, Spanish club and pep club. The daughter of Toby and Erin Queen of Pinckneyville, she plans to major in radiology at Rend Lake Community College.

Wieland, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, nominated Illinois High School Asso-ciation All-Academic team,

Southern Illinois River-to-River All-Conference softball 2012, placed sixth in IHSA 2013 competitive dance, received the Wen-dy’s High School Heisman School Award and Rend Lake College softball schol-arship. She is senior class vice-president, a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, Marching Panthers band, pep club, pep band, PCHS dance team, Southern Express travel softball and varsity softball team.

The daughter of Don-nie and Tammy Kincan-non of Pinckneyville and Brett Wieland of Herrin, she plans to study at Rend Lake College.

C o m m e n c e m e n t w i l l be at 2 p.m. May 18 in Thomas Gymnasium at Pinckneyville Community High School.

M u r p h y s b o r o H i g h School has recognized Amy Buhman, Bria Ciga-novich, Erin Cotter, Eric Finders, Cleda Grammer and Veronika Parrone for academic honors.

Buhman, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received first in biology at World-wide Youth in Science and Engineering Regional and High Honors. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE team, band, chorus and history club.

The daughter of Steve a n d L i n d a B u h m a n o f Murphysboro, she plans to major in zoology at SIUC.

Ciganovich, 17, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, Honor Marshal, received the Key Club Award for commu-nity service and the Beta C l u b Awa rd fo r co m -munity service. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key club, WYSE team, A l l - C o n fe re n c e c ro s s country and track teams, All-South volleyball team

and All-Tournament girl’s basketball team.

The daughter of David and Cindy Ciganovich of Gorham, she plans to major in nursing at Uni-versity of Illinois.

Cotter, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, SIU Excel-lence Scholar, Outstand-i n g C r i m s o n E x p re s s 11th grader, Outstand-i n g C r i m s o n E x p re s s

wo o dw i n d , O u ts ta n d-ing jazz saxophone and received H igh Honors. S h e i s s t u d e n t co u n -cil president, a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, High Schools Against Cancer, Key club, marching band and jazz band.

The daughter of John C o t t e r, A n n H o g a n a n d B o n n i e Sw i f t o f

Murphysboro, she plans to major in secondary edu-cation in English at SIU.

Finders, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar, Indi-ana Pharmacists Alliance Student of the Year and re ce ive d H i g h Ho n o rs 2009-2014. He is a mem-ber of the National Honor Society, Beta Club and football, basketball and track and field teams.

The son of Scott Find-ers and M ike and Kris Layne of Murphysboro, he plans to major in physics at Southeastern Missouri University or Maryville University.

Grammer, 18, is a mem-ber of the National Honor

Society, Beta Club, Key club and Choir.

The daughter of Jerry and Caroline Grammer of Murphysboro, she plans to major in criminal jus-tice at Olivet Nazarene University.

Parrone, 18, is a mem-b e r o f t h e N a t i o n a l Honor Society, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, student council, band and his-tory club.

The daughter of Scott and Cynthia Parrone of Murphysboro, she plans to study psychology.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 17 at Doc Bencini Field at Murphys-boro High School.

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Meridian High School has recognized Alexxus Blake, Theodore Green, David Hileman, Marie John-son, Dinah Nelson and Zachary Shepard for aca-demic honors.

Blake, 18, received the Governor’s Award and was nominated National Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution candidate. She is a member of the Beta Club, Girl Scouts and cheerleading.

The daughter of Sand Woods Jr. and Charlotte Woods of Villa Ridge, she

plans to join the U.S. Army.Green, 18, received the

Awa rd o f E xc e l l e n c e , Award of Appreciation and place third in the National Scholar Bowl Tournament. He is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, junior class club and 4-H club.

The son of Lawanda Green of Mounds, he plans to major in chemical engi-neering at West Kentucky Community and Techni-cal College.

Hileman, 18, received Honor Roll. He is a mem-ber of Scholar Bowl and

baseball team.The son of David Hile-

man and Julie Mason, he plans to study at Shawnee Community College.

Johnson, 17, is a National Honor Society. He is a member of the Beta Club, student council, drama

club, junior class club and basketball, volleyball and track and field teams.

The daughter of Jerry a n d M a r y Jo h n s o n o f Mo u n d s, s h e p l a n s to major in nursing.

N e l s o n , 17, re ce ive d Honor Roll, the Presiden-tial Award and the Library A ss i s ta n t Awa rd . S h e is a member of student council, junior class club, A-Team and IDOT.

The daughter of Elvis Nelson of Villa Ridge, she plans to study mechanical engineering at Shawnee

Community College.Shepard, 18, received

Honor Roll. He is a mem-ber of English club and drama club.

T h e s o n o f S c o o t Shepard and Lisa Kerr of Villa Ridge, he plans to major in journalism/drama at Shawnee Com-munity College.

C o m m e n c e m e n t w i l l be at 10 a.m. May 17 at Jim Byassee Gymnasium at Meridian High School. Alexxus Blake is valedicto-rian and Andrew Hileman is salutatorian.

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Waltonville High School has recognized Claire Pyt-linski for academic honors.

P y t l i n -ski, 18, is a n I l l i -nois State S c h o l a r, 2014 Hora-tio Alger S c h o l a r, 2 0 1 3 g r a d u a -tion marshall, awarded Illinois State Future Farm-ers of America Degree and United States Achieve-ment Academy. She achieved high honors and is a member of Beta Club. The daughter of Bruce and Annette Pytlinski, her future plans are undecided.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 30, in Waltonville High School Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Claire Pytlinski. Saluta-torian is Julia Herzing.

Z e i g l e r - R o y a l t o n High School has recog-nized Alyssa Henderson, Brandon Jones, Chloe McCluskey, Nick McPhail, Andrew Reece and Chel-sea Vaughn.

Henderson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and achieved high honors. She is science club vice president and a member of student council and math club.

The daughter of Steve He n d e rso n a n d B i l l i e Johnson, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake College and SIU.

J o n e s , 1 8 , w a s o n All Tournament Team at Wayne City. He is a member of math and his-tory clubs.

The son of Bob and Dinah Jones, he plans to study criminal justice at John A. Logan College.

M c C l u s key , 1 8, i s a National Honor Society member, class president, a t te n d e d I l l i n i G i r l s S t a te b y n o m i n a t i o n from the Eagles Auxil-iary and achieved high h o n o rs. S h e i s p re s i -dent of Sharp Club and student council and is a member of Worldwide Yo u t h i n Sc i e n ce a n d Engineering team, math, d ra m a , s c i e n c e , h i s -tory and Spanish clubs; C h r i s to p h e r- Z e i g l e r-Royalton and Zeigler-Royalton cheerleading squads and on the prom

and homecoming com-mittees.

T h e d a u g h t e r o f Stephanie and Michael McCluskey, she plans to study physical therapy at SIU.

McPhail, 18, is in the top five of his class; selected for all conference basket-ball and baseball teams, All Tournament at Con-rad Allen Holiday Tour-nament, Sesser-Valier H o l i d a y To u r n a m e n t a n d T u r k e y To u r n a -ment. He is a member of WYSE team and Coaches verses Cancer.

The Son of Shane and Vicki McPhail, his future plans are undecided.

Reece, 17, is a National Merit Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society president and achieved high honors. He is vice president of Sharp Club and a member of WYSE team, Coaches Verses Cancer, drama, science, math, Spanish and history clubs, and basketball, baseball and football teams.

The son of John and Gisele Reece, he plans to study biological sciences

of medicine at SIUE.Vaughn, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar, a National Honor Society member, a c h i eve d h i g h h o n o rs a n d re ce ive d S pa n i s h Achievement Award and Murray State Academic A c h i e v e m e n t S c h o l -arshi. She is a member of WYSE team, student council, drama, Spanish science, math and his-tory clubs, Sharp Club, yearbook staff, home-coming and prom com-mittees, Coaches verses Cancer and High School verses Cancer.

The daughter of Deb-bie Mitchell, she plans to study nursing at Murray State University.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. in Art Brandon Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Chelsea Vaughn. Salu-tatorian is Andrew Reece.

Vienna High School has recognized Shane Cowsert, Kathryn Jones, Avery Ker-ley, Ashton Loyd, Nicholas Myers and Lucas Wright for academic honors.

Cowsert, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar and re ce ive d P ra i r i e S ta te Achievement Award and is an Eagle Scout. He is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Scholar Bowl, Worldwide Youth in Sci-e n ce a n d E n g i n e e r i n g team and Beta Club.

T h e s o n o f L u c i a C o w s e r t a n d B r a d Cowsert, he plans to study mechanical engineering at

the University of Illinois.Jones, 18, acheived high

honors and was Outstand-i n g B a n d m e m b e r fo r freshman year. She is a member of Beta Club and Youth for Christ.

The daughter of Steve and Susan Jones, she plans to study at Shawnee Com-munity College.

Kerley, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Prairie State Achieve-ment Award for math, re a d i n g a n d s c i e n c e . He is a member of band and Paducah Symphony Youth orchestra.

The son of Jennifer Ker-ley and Michael Kerley, he plans to study music

education at SIU.Loyd, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar; received Prairie State Achievement Award; placed second in WYSE competition and first in public speaking at regional competition at Shawnee Community College. She is senior c l a ss p re s i d e n t a n d a

member of Beta Club and HOSA the Health Sci-ence Education Division of Association for Career and Technical Education.

The daughter of Tracy and Bart Loyd, she plans to study general business.

Myers, 18, is an Illi-nois State Scholar and recipient of Prairie State Achievement Award and school newspaper editor. He is a member of Beta Club, student council and pep club.

The son of Connie and David Folsom, he plans to study computer science at Shawnee College.

Wright, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Illinois State Beta Club president and received Prairie State Achievement Award. He is a member of Scholar Bowl and pep club.

T h e so n o f Me l a n i e a n d Sc o t t Wr i g h t , h e plans to study broadcast journalism at University of Illinois.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 23, in Vienna high School Gymnasium. Valedictorian is Claire Pyt-linski. Salutatorian is Julia Herzing. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 21, in Gil-ead Church.

Trico High School has recognized Kourtney Bun-selmeyer, Kyle Hammel, Brennen Huseman and Olivia Shaffer for aca-demic honors.

Bunselmeyer, 17, is an I l l inois State Scholar. She is a class officer, Future Business Lead-ers of America president, softball and basketball c o - c a p t a i n a n d v o l -leyball captain. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council and Worldwide Yo u t h i n Sc i e n c e a n d

Engineering team.The daughter of Kevin

and Peggy Bunselmeyer of Ava, she plans to major in exercise science at Lin-denwold University.

H a m m e l , 1 7, i s a n A l l - C o n f e r e n c e b a s -ke tba l l p l aye r, S pa r ta

To u r n a m e n t , re ce ive d H i g h H o n o r Ro l l a n d was voted Best Defensive Player in baseball and basketball. He is student council treasurer, FBLA vice-president, varsity basketball co-captain, member of the National

H o n o r S o c i e t y, F B L A Points chairperson and varsity baseball team.

The son of Doug and Kathy Hammel of Ava, he plans to major in physi-cal therapy at John A. Logan College.

H u s e m a n , 1 8 , i s a n I l l inois State Scholar, re c e i ve d t h e P i o n e e r Award for golf, placed first at WYSE Regional, sixth at WYSE state com-petition for engineering graphics and was a junior marshal. He is a member of the National Honor

S o c i e t y, W YS E te a m , Scholar Bowl, perform-ing arts, 4-H, FBLA, Life-savers and the Lutheran Youth Organization.

T h e s o n o f M i c h a e l and Jolene Huseman of Campbell Hill, he plans to m a jo r i n a e ros pa ce engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Shaffer, 17, received the Daughters of the Ameri-c a n R e vo l u t i o n G o o d Citizens Award and was a junior marshal. She is a member of the National

H o n o r S o c i e t y, c o l o r g u a rd , w i n te r g u a rd , Family, Career and Com-munity Leaders of Amer-ica and chorus.

The daughter of Robert and Angel Shaffer, she plans to major in a medi-cal filed at John A. Logan College and SIU.

C o m m e n c e m e n t w i l l be at 7 p.m. May 23 at Trico High School Gym. Kourtney Bunselmeyer and Brennen Huseman are valedictorians and Kyle Hammel and Chloe Thies are salutatorians.

T h o m p s o n v i l l e H i g h School has recognized Emily Booker, Casey Bow-lin, Lorrae Harmon, Kelsie Head, Kaitlyn Jones and Brianna Linsley for aca-demic honors.

Booker, 18, received High Honor Roll for four years and academic excel-lence. She is senior class vice-president, a mem-ber of the National Honor Society, student council, FFA, Spanish club, science club, homecoming com-mittee, prom committee and health occupations.

The daughter of David and Mona Booker of West Frankfort, she plans to

major in veterinary medi-cine at Rend Lake College and SIU.

Bowlin, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received High Honor Roll and aca-demic excellence. She is a member of student coun-cil, FHA, prom commit-tee, homecoming com-mittee, art club and health occupations.

The daughter of Ed and Shirley Bowlin of Thomp-so nv i l l e , s h e p l a n s to major in nursing at Rend Lake College.

Harmon, 18, received High Honors, Academic Excellence, Achievement Award for English and Artistic Award of Achieve-ment. She is a member of student council, FHA,

yea r b o o k s ta f f, P ro m c o m m i t te e , a r t c l u b , Spanish club, volunteer of junior high volleyball and high school volleyball team. The daughter of Dan and Terri Harmon of Thompsonville, she plans to major in occupational therapy at Southeastern Illinois College.

Head, 18, received High

Honor Roll, Academic Excellence and Perfect At te n d a n c e . S h e i s a member of health occu-pations, FHA, Prom com-mittee, Spanish club and church youth group.

The daughter of Fred and Lola Isaacs of Thomp-so nv i l l e , s h e p l a n s to major in nursing at Rend Lake College.

Jones, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received High Honors for four years and Academic Excellence. She is student council president, yearbook edi-tor, a member of Prom committee, Homecoming committee, Spanish club,

FHA, art club, church youth group.

The daughter of Aaron a n d M a r i a J o n e s o f Thompsonville, she plans to major in speech pathol-ogy and deaf education at Rend Lake College.

Linsley, 18, received High Honors for four years and Academic Excellence. She is a member of art club, Spanish club, FHA and prom committee.

The daughter of Andrea Linsley of West Frankfort, she plans to major in nurs-ing at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be at 7:45 p.m. May 21 at the high school gymnasium.

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Steeleville High School h a s h o n o re d L a J e n n a Bievenue, Trenton, Conway, Mackenzie Grefe, McKenna Lalis, Brenden Parker and Sara Potter for academic excellence.

Bievenue, 18, received academic excellence in biology, Web Design I and II and third in Net-work Concepts at South-ern Area Conference for Future Business Leaders of America. She is a mem-ber of FBLA and the stu-dent activity board.

The daughter of James and LaDonna Bievenue of Steeleville, she plans to major in management information systems at Eastern Illinois University.

Conway, 17, is an Illinois

State Scholar, received High Honors Roll, regional and international 2010 Young Achiever of the Year Award, English Award and Academic Award. He is National Honor Society president, Fellowship of Christian Athletes co-captain, Peace Lutheran Angel Tree, American Red Cross volunteer, The Gathering and St. Mark’s Youth Group.

The son of Terry and

Misty Conway of Steel-eville, he plans to major in nursing.

Grefe, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, 2013 Illini G i rl S ta te At te n d a n t , re c e ive d O u ts ta n d i n g Citizen Award, School Academic Award and Golf Team Academic Award. She member is National H o n o r So c i e ty, Pea c e Lutheran Youth Group, FCA, science club, Span-ish club and Seeds of

Steeleville.The daughter of David

and Dawn Grefe of Steel-eville, he plans to major in occupational therapy at Maryville University.

L a l i s , 17, i s a n I l l i -nois State Scholar, Girl’s State Basketball team, received fifth in math for Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineer-ing and Girl’s Basketball Academic Award. She is National Honor Society

treasurer, a member of m a t h l ea g u e , S pa n i s h club, youth group, FCA, yearbook staff and girls basketball team.

The daughter of Joseph and Julie Lalis of Steel-eville, she plans to major in mathematics.

Parker, 17, is and Eagle Scout. He is a member of Boy Scouts of America, FCA, history club, science club, Spanish club, varsity club and basketball, cross country, track and trap shooting teams.

The son of Timothy and Tracy Parker of Steeleville, he plans to study e=as an electrician at Southwest-ern Illinois College.

Potter, 17, received Aca-demic Award for Biology,

English I and II, Chem-istry I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Anatomy and Information Process-ing, H igh Honor Roll, was a junior marshal and Wendy’s Heisman School winner. She is class offi-cer, a member of FBLA, science club, St. Mark’s Youth Group, varsity club, history club, Spanish club, Art Society, FCA, year-book staff and basketball, cross country and volley-ball teams.

The daughter of Tom a n d V i c k y P o t t e r o f Steeleville, she plans to major in science at SIU at Edwardsville.

Commencement will be May 18 at Steeleville High School Gymnasium.

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Motivational speaker John Foppe talks to students Tuesday during the 44th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet in the SIU Student Center Ballrooms. Foppe talked about his experiences growing up without arms and encouraged them to pursue a mission in life.

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She was joined by Goreville High School Counselor Anna Craig and senior class Spon-sor Allison Robison.

Students like the Goreville seniors were introduced by school administrators and faculty. Six from each school were chosen on merits of academics, leadership and other skills, said Christopher High School Counselor San-dra Zawaske, who organized this year’s banquet.

She began in January, sending letters to each school with information detailing the banquet and the oppor-tunity for each school to select their top six graduat-ing seniors.

“It depended on each of the schools for their faculties and staff to pick the best. Some decided on the top six academically. Some included leadership abilities and ath-letics,” Zawaske said.

This year’s banquet guest speaker was John Foppe.

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Local high school students were honored at Tuesday’s banquet at SIU.