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RICHARD SITLER PHOTOS, THE SOUTHERN‌

Members of the head table and student honorees listen to the speaker. Students from 30 Southern Illinois High Schools were recognized for their achievements in such areas as academic excellence, leadership, community service, and character, Tuesday, May 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Planting roots

High-achieving Dongola senior hopes for lifelong connection to Southern Illinois MOLLY PARKER THE SOUTHERN‌

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ountry Boys Can Survive,” is a song famously written and recorded by American country artist Hank Williams, Jr. It also would be a good mantra for Dalen Treat, a graduating senior at Dongola High School.

He loves farming, hunting, fishing and the simple, country life. So it probably comes as little shock that he loves Southern Illinois.

Treat is heading off to college in the fall at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.

But he said he plans to make the roughly five-hour drive home at least once a month to see his family and friends, and tend to the Treat family cattle farm in rural Union County.

And unlike some in his graduation class of about 24 seniors at Dongola High School who say they hope to leave Southern Illinois behind after they walk across the stage, diploma in hand, on Friday, May 20, Treat says he’s looking forward to getting through school so that he can return to the area and plant roots for good.

“I’ve heard people say they want to go as far away as possible. I don’t understand all that,” Treat said, momentarily shutting down his tractor to speak to the newspaper.

Explaining the noise in the background, Treat said, “We’re raking hay to feed the cows this winter. They have to have something to eat.”

Treat was one of about 170 students honored May 3 for achievements in academics, service and

leadership at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet, a partnership between area high school guidance counselors and administrators, and The Southern Illinoisan.

There’s been much handwringing of late about people feeling Illinois as the political climate here sours — and with good reason. Even before that, the rural “brain drain” — a phenomenon of the best and brightest leaving rural America in droves — has taken its toll on some Southern Illinois communities, and the region as a whole.

The Southern Illinoisan’s 2015 series “Gone Generation” by reporter Sarah Halasz Graham included this startling statistic: Only New Jersey outstrips Illinois in terms of the rate at which young people are leaving the state. In 2012, Illinois experienced a net loss of 16,563 students, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.

But among the troubling trends are still lots of bright students like Treat who plan to stick around, who still see a bright future for small map-dot communities across the region, and are willing to make a go of a career here. Treat, 17, is one of two boys in the family; his younger brother, Evan Treat, is 14.

Treat was accepted into the high school early acceptance program for Southwest Baptist’s doctoral of physical therapy program. Of the 100 people in the program, 20 slots are set aside for incoming freshman, he said.

The other 80 come from a pool of about 500 applicants annually hoping to get accepted.

Treat will start school with

about a semester behind him, as he’s already earned 15 credit hours from Shawnee Community College. He said his goal is to complete his bachelor’s degree in about 3-1/2 years. After that, students move into the graduate portion of the program, which includes two more years of classroom work, and a year of clinical, he said. He’s earned a partial-tuition scholarship for his undergraduate work.

Treat said that after graduation he hopes to be hired on at Southern Illinois Healthcare. If necessary, Treat said he’s willing to drive into Missouri or nearby surrounding states for work, but he intends to live in Southern Illinois. He became interested in physical therapy watching his mom, who works as a physical therapist assistant at SIH. Treat shadowed employees there before making a decision and studied the job market.

It’s also a career he feels would make a profound difference in the lives of others so that they can make the best use of their bodies — no matter what challenges life may bring. Even on the farm working with cattle that are sometimes injured, Treat said he’s seen the healing power of physical therapy. Treat said if he were injured, he’d hope someone would be passionate about helping him recover in the same way he hopes to give back to others.

“I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t walk and get up on my tractor and work with these cows,” Treat said. “Helping people with their daily lives benefits them, and benefits me as well.” molly.parker@thesouthern.com 618-351-5079 On Twitter: @MollyParkerSI ​

Honorees from Crab Orchard High School pose for a photograph before the start of the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet Tuesday, May 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They are (not in order) Emily Mausey, Lauren Pavelonis, Stephanie Scholz, Hailey Sumner, Landon Svoboda and Bethany Throgmorton.

Jeff Morris speaks at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet, Tuesday, May 3. Morris was a high school educator for almost 20 years and now is dedicated to raising awareness about depression, mental illness and suicide.

Students from 30 Southern Illinois high schools were recognized for their achievements in such areas as academic excellence, leadership, community service, and character, Tuesday, May 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Attendees to the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet listen to speaker Jeff Morris, Tuesday, May 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Students from 30 Southern Illinois high schools were recognized for their achievements in such areas as academic excellence, leadership, community service, and character.

Students from 30 Southern Illinois high schools were recognized for their achievements in such areas as academic excellence, leadership, community service, and character, Tuesday, May 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School ‌Anna-Jonesboro Community High School has honored Megan Dammerman, Reagan Morrison, David Prather, Hannah Reach, Jacob Stark and Ryan Stark for academic excellence, leadership and service.

Dammerman, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, placed third in physics at Regional WYSE competition and received a Youth to Washington scholarship.

She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, student council and math and WYSE teams.

The daughter of Mike and Carmen Dammerman of Cobden, she plans to major in computer science.

Morrison, 17, received Defensive Softball Player of the Year, Highest Batting Average and Most Improved, placed third in chemistry in WYSE competition. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, student council, WYSE , senior class officer, Mu Alpha Theta and softball, track and basketball teams.

The daughter of Kenneth Morrison and Jennifer and Bill Cleghorn, all of Anna, she plans to be a cryptologic technician interpreter in the U.S. Navy.

Prather, 18, is a DAR award recipient, Top Ten and scholar athlete. He was named first team

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all-conference and allsouth in football and second team all-conference in baseball. He is National Honor Society president, football captain and a member of Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta and the baseball team.

The son of David and Tracy Prather of Anna, he plans to study physical therapy at Maryville Universtiy.

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Reach, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Pole Vault state qualifier, set conference and school records, all-conference in track and volleyball, all-south in track and outstanding track athlete. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, student council, Spanish Club, Mu Alpha Theta, WYSE, math team and FCA. The daughter of Drs.

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Pamela Hunter-Reach and Brian Reach, she plans to study psychology and biology at Vanderbilt University.

Jacob Stark, 18, was named Top Ten in his class and a scholar athlete. He is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, M u A l p h a T h e ta a n d WYSE, football and basketball teams.

The son of Tom and

Rebecca Stark of Jonesboro, he plans to major in engineering at Shawnee Community College and SIU. Rya n S t a r k , 17, was named Top Ten in his class, a scholar athlete and All-South in soccer. He is National Honor Society project coordinator and soccer team captain, and a member of Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta and the basketball team.

The son of Gary and Leslie Stark of Anna, he plans to study meteorology at Mississippi State University.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 21 on the football field. Baccalaureate will be at 2 p.m. May 15 in the auditorium.

Benton High School ‌Benton Consolidated High School has recognized Theresa Heinz, Trevor Johnston, Trevor McKinney, Marcela Mendez, Tayloran Miller and Taylor Yucus.

Heinz, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service and WYSE. She is an Illinois State Scholar and named to the Lion’s Club Top Ten. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, WYSE, Freshman Mentoring Program, history club and pep club.

The daughter of Michele Heinz of Benton, she plans to enter the physician’s assistant program at University of Southern Indiana.

Johnston, 18, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service, yearbook, student council, mentoring, drama, chorus, WYSE and

speech. He is a National Merit Scholar and Illinois State Scholar, received Lion’s Club Achievement Award and EFL Top 25 and named to Quad State Honor Choir. He is senior class vice-president, executive student council vice-president, Fellowship of Christian Students officer and state tennis qualifier and a member of National Honor Society, student council, yearbook staff, mentor, madrigals and WYSE, speech, basketball and golf.

The son of Mike and Becky Johnston of Benton, he plans to major in English at Butler University.

McKinney, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service, history club and bass fishing. He received McKendree Leadership Scholarship, McKendree Presidential Scholarship

Society, National Art Honor Society, student chamber, Freshman Mentoring Program and girls’ volleyball and basketball teams.

The daughter of Nicolas and Patricia Mendez of Benton, she plans to major in bilingual education at Millikin University.

Miller, 18, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service, chorus, madrigals and athletics. She is an Illinois State Scholar and on the president’s list a Rend Lake College. She is a member of National Honor Society, cross country and

track teams, pep club, history club, student chamber and madrigals.

The daughter of Ryan and Tricia Miller of Benton, she plans to major in preoptometry and biology.

Yucus, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service, chorus, drama, speech, musical, WYSE and athletics. He is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, was named all-conference in cross country, received f i rs t p l a ce i n p hys i c s and chemistry at WYSE regional competition, and

1st Place WYSE Physics and Chemistry Regional, a n d f i rs t s u p e r i o r i n trumpet trio, trumpet solo, vocal solo, madrigal group, vocal duet and bell choir at IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. He is class president and student body president, and a member of speech, plays, musical, history club, student chamber, advanced choir, madrigals, band and Scholar Bowl, WYSE, cross country and track teams.

The son of Robin and Debbie Yucus of Benton, he plans to study eningeering, law or communications at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 14 in Rich Herrin Gymnasium at Benton Consolidated High School.

Baccalaureate will be at 4 p.m. May 8 in Immanuel Baptist Church.

honor class member in the Hono rs E sc row Program at Shawnee Community College Diel Jangjirawat Nelson and volleyball team captain. She Beta Club and National is a member of National Honor Society.

The daughter of Shataka and Vichai Jangjirawat of Cairo, she plans to major in nursing at SIUC. Nelson, 18, is salutatorian of the Class of 2016 and an advanced honor class member in the Honors Escrow Program at Shawnee Community

College. He is a member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club and Phi Theta Kappa.

The son of Serina and Lorenzo Nelson Sr. of Cairo, he plans to study engineering at SIUE. Commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 10 at the high school.

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and McKendree Bass Fishing Scholarship. He is a member of National Honor Society, student chamber, history club, SAE Club and the bass fishing team.

The son of Mike and Daina McKinney of Benton, he plans to study elementary education at McKendree University.

Mendez, 18, was chosen for outstanding work in academics, leadership, service, mentoring, yearbook and athletics. She received an IHSA Academic Achievement Award, is yearbook editor and a member of National Honor

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Cairo Junior-Senior High School ‌Cairo Junior-Senior High School has selected Faith Diel, Shakaela Jangjirawat and Lorenzo Nelson II for honors in academics and leadership.

Diel, 17, is an advanced honor class member in the Honors Escrow Program at Shawnee Community College and a member of

National Beta Club and National Honor Society.

The daughter of Tonya and Virgil Diel of Cairo, she plans to study elementary and secondary education at Shawnee Community College.

Jangjirawat, 17, is valedictorian for the Class o f 2 0 16, a n a dva n ce d

Carbondale Community High School ‌C arbondale Community High School has honored Aidan Ali, Chloe Baratta, Eric Dollinger, Shruti Kumar, Dylan Litherland and Alexsandra Taylor.

Ali, 18, was chosen for outstanding work in English. He is an Illinois State Scholar and Top Ten honoree, He is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, robotics club and Skills USA. The son of Naushad and Donna Ali of Carbondale, he plans to study engineering at Northwestern University.

Baratta, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in social studies. She is an Illinois State Scholar, French National Honor So c i e ty m e m b e r, a n d received three Gold Keys and a Best in Show at

Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards, Artists’ Choice Scholarship Award at Belleville Art on the Square, two medal laureate national in Grand Concours, regional superior and state excellent ratings at History Fair. She is history club president, French club secretary and a Top Ten honoree and a member of art club, science team and Susan Barnes Dance Company.

The daughter of Karine Gabrini and Berardino Baratta of Carbondale, she plans to major in biomedical engineering.

Dollinger, 17, was selected for outstanding work in mathematics. He is 2015 Garwin Family Foundation Scholarship recipient, DAR Good Citizens Scholarship

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District VII winner and attended summer 2015 research academy at Missouri S&T University. He is a member of National Honor Society, math and robotics teams, Skills USA, bowling team, baseball team and environmental club.

The son of Stephen and Stephanie Dollinger of Carbondale, he plans to study engineering at University of Notre Dame.

Kumar, 18, was chosen for outstanding work in science. She is an AP

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Scholar, Illinois State Scholar, Garwin Family Foundation Recipient and Top Ten honoree. She is a member of National French Society, vice president of Key Club and National Honor Society, editor-inchief of Dial yearbook, cofounder of Pigment Panda on Etsy, president of history Club and a member of Freshmen Mentors, Model United Nations and student council.

The daughter of Sanjeev Kumar and Mamta Rani of

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Carbondale, she plans to major in pre-medicine.

L i t h e r l a n d , 1 7, wa s selected for outstanding work in career and technical education. He placed first at TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) Regional Conference and received first place at the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta. He is a member of National Honor Society, Jackson County CEO, Skills USA, Vex Robotics, aeronautics, environmental

club, FBLA and chess club.

The son of Jeff and Sherrie Litherland of Carbondale, he plans to study electrical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Taylor, 17, was chosen for outstanding work in fine arts. She is an Illinois State Scholar and was named Outstanding Sophomore on the speech team. She is a member of speech team, band and Freshmen Mentors.

The daughter of Kris and Kathy Taylor of Makanda, she plans to major in psychology, concentrating in behavioral neuroscience, at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Commencement will be at 1 p.m. May 21 in the SIUC Arena.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School

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‌C arrier Mills-Stonefort High School has recognized Adriane Boaz, Kelsie Charley, Harley Cofield, M i c h a e l Pa r ks , M e ga n Thomason and Breanna Wolf for academic excellence.

Boaz, 18, is on the honor roll and Wall of Fame. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The daughter of Chrystal Norris of Carrier Mills, she plans to study nursing at Southeastern Illinois College.

Charley, 18, is on the honor roll and Wall of Fame. She is a member of student council, WYSE team, FBLA, volleyball

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team and Scholar Bowl.

The daughter of Audie Taborn of Carrier Mills, she plans to major in pharmacy at Southeastern Illinois College.

Cofield, 18, is on the Wall of Fame and honor roll and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

The son of the late Harley and Lucy Cofield of Carrier Mills, he plans to study mathematics and science secondary education at Harvard College.

Parks, 17, is on the Wall of Fame and honor roll.

He is a member of WYSE, basketball and bass fishing teams and FBLA. T h e so n o f M i c h a e l S h ay n e a n d Ve ro n i c a Parks of Carrier Mills, he

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plans to attend Southeastern Illinois College.

Thomason, 18, is on the Wall of Fame and honor roll. She is a member of volleyball and softball teams, cheerleading squad and student council The daughter of Brad and Beth Thomason of Carrier Mills, she plans to attend Southeastern Illinois College.

Wolf, 19, is on the Wall of Fame and honor roll.

The daughter of Robe r t Wo l f a n d t h e l a te Nancy Wolf, she plans to attend Southeastern Illinois College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 17 on t h e f ro n t l aw n of t h e high school.

RICHARD SITLER, THE SOUTHERN‌

Eric Dollinger of Carbondale Community High School was one of the students honored at the 46th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement Banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer Tuesday, May 3, 2106, at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ballrooms.

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Carterville High School ‌C arterville High School has recognized Connor Bybee, Ellie Clements, Avery English, Blake Hicks, Harrison Thomas and Deep Patel for academic excellence.

Bybee, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, soccer team MVP and placed first in computer science in WYSE Competition. He is a member of National Honor Society.

The son of Mark and Diane Bybee of Carterville, he plans to major in cyber security Southeast Missouri State University.

Clements, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and Nebraska State Optimist Oratorical Champion. She is a member

of National Honor Society, Beta Club, choir, jazz band, drama club and foreign language club. The daughter of Joseph and Erika Clements of Herrin, she plans to study music at Brigham Young University.

English, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and was named all-state first team softball, all-state second team basketball, all-south basketball and softball four times and all-conference basketball and softball four times. She is a member of National Honor Society, IHSA Student Advisory Committee and basketball, softball and WYSE teams.

The daughter of

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Robert English and Elizabeth Tregoning of Carterville, she plans to major in aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Hicks, 18, 2016 National Merit Commended Student, 2016-17 Illinois State Scholar, 2014 IHSFCA All-State Academic Football Player and 2014 IHSFCA All-State Honorable

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Mention Football Player. He is a member of baseball and football teams, Future Business Leaders of America, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, student council and student leadership committee.

The son of Steve Hicks of Mulkeytown and Lisa Nation of Carterville, he plans to become a pharmacist.

Patel, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar, member of National Honor Society and band president. He also is a member of rocket team, drum line, bowling team, Youth and Government and WYSE The son of Rikesh and Daxaben Patel of Herrin, he plans to study aerospace engineering.

Thomas, 17, is on the IHSA All-State Academic Team, cross country sectional

champion, Scholastic Bowl Team State Runner-Up, placed fourth in State WYSE Physics, Gold Key Scholastic Art Portfolio recipient, Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist and an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of the cross country and track, Scholastic Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society and WYSE. The son of Howard and Cheryl Thomas of Carterville, he plans to major in biomedical engineering.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 14 in the high school gymnasium. Baccalaureate was May 8 in Christian Covenant Fellowship.

at Shawnee Community College. She is secretary of Century Senior Beta Club, captain of CHS Cheer Team 2014-2016, and a member of National Society of High School Scholars, science club, student council and Phi Theta Kappa.

The daughter of Rod and Chrissy McIntosh of Ullin, she plans to study biological sciences Southeast Missouri State University.

Nelson, 17, was chosen for outstanding leadership and academics. She is Illinois State Beta Club secretary and a class officer. She is a member of National Society of High School Scholars, Beta Club, science club and yearbook staff.

The daughter of Benjamin and Zachara Nelson of Ullin, she plans to major in multimedia journalism at North Carolina A & T State University.

Smith, 17, was chosen for outstanding leadership and academics. He competed in the regional science fair and received the Horticulture Award and Academic Excellence Awards. He is a member of Beta Club, science club and FFA, and is senior class president.

The son of Paul and Tamberia Smith of Ullin, he plans to study business management at University of Memphis.

Commencement was May 6 in the high school.

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Century High School ‌Century High School has selected Alysha Giltner, Hana Hartline, Aaron Jones, Amber McIntosh, Kiara Nelson and Samuel Smith for honors.

Giltner, 18, was chosen for outstanding leadership. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, Phi Theta Kappa and National Beta Club. She is class treasurer, Beta Club secretary and a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, science club, Spanish club and student council.

The daughter of Bruce and Alyce Giltner of Villa Ridge, she plans to major in clinical psychology with a minor in Spanish at Shawnee Community College and Southeast Missouri State

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University.

Hartline, 18, was chosen for outstanding leadership.

She holds an FFA Chapter Degree, is FFA president and reporter and received first place in horse judging and first and second in agriculture sales team. She is a member of Beta Club.

The daughter of Heather and Roger Hartline of Dongola, she plans to study veterinary technology

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Jones, 18, was chosen for outstanding leadership. He is treasurer of FFA and a section winner in poultry production, was named Most Active Green Hand, and received first and second place in agriculture sales.

Clubs and organizations: FFA, Baseball, Basketball The son of Dennis and Gayla Jones of Grand Chain,

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he plans to major in agriculture business at Shawnee Community College.

McIntosh, 17, was chosen for outstanding leadership and academics. She received Best of Category in Behavioral Science at the 2014 Illinois State Science Fair, Best of Show at 2016 Century High School Science Fair and first in nonfiction writing at 2014 Celebrating Young Writers contest

Chester High School ‌Chester High School has recognized Jacklyn Colvis, Lucas Doiron, Noah Franklin, Elizabeth Heffernan, Alyssa Hoops and Alexzandrea Westbrook for academic excellence.

Colvis, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Elks Student of the Month. She is a member of National Honor Society, SADD, student council and class vice president.

The daughter of Chris and Lynette Colvis of Chester, she plans to study nutritional science at University of Missouri in Columbia.

Doiron, 18, is an Illinois Student Assistance Commission State Scholar; received Elk’s Student of the Month, Regional Office of Education Student Leadership Award, and Daughters of the American Revolution Most Valuable Student Award. He is a member

of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, BUZZ newscast, STiNG newspaper, Students Against Destructive Decisions, CHS Drama Department, swing choir, track and field, cross country, basketball, golf and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The son of Derek and Karen Doiron of Chester, he plans to study engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Franklin, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society president, student council president, and Scholar Bowl captain.

He is a member of National Honor Society, student council, Peer Mentors, Spirit Squad, varsity baseball, and a Chester Area Food Pantry volunteer.

The son of Debra and M i c h a e l Fra n k l i n o f

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Chester, he plans to study chemistry—pre-dental, at Murray State University.

Heffernan, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and University of Illinois Chancellor’s Scholar, Lewis Ellis Scholarship recipient, National Merit Scholar Commended Student, and September 2015 Elks Student of the Month and was accepted in University of Illinois College of Business honors program. She is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, All-American Cheerleading Squad, Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association, Senior Scholar and Peer Mentoring. She

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received eighth for biology in WYSE; Excellence in Accounting; Excellence in Journalism; Outstanding Leadership; Outstanding Vocalist 2014, Outstanding Characterization 2013-15, State-Qualifying Journalist 2013-15, certificate of academic achievement, most spirited cheerleader and homecoming queen. She is student council vice president, cheerleading captain, Chester Swim Team coach, STiNG newspaper editor, BUZZ newscast anchor, Relay for Life planning committee head, Sports For a Cure Breast Cancer Games coordinator, ‘Mean

Stinks’ Anti-Bullying Campaign coordinator and Students Against Destructive Decisions secretary peer mentoring, and a member of cross country, track and field, yearbook, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The daughter of Michael and Joan Heffernan of Chester, she plans to study accounting at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Hoops, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and Elk’s Student of the Month and received a Regents Scholarship from SEMO. She is a National Honor Society treasurer, student council

social chair, dance team captain and a member of SADD and spirit squad.

The daughter of Royce and Shelly Hoops of Chester, she plans to major nursing at Southeast Missouri University.

Westbrook, 18, achieved four-year perfect attendance, received Elk Student of the month of November, Director’s Award, Outstanding Characterization.

She is a National Honor Society president; a member of Drama Department, Scholar Bowl, band, choir, Life Jackets, SADD, yearbook and WYSE. The daughter of Christina Lohman and Late Karl Westbrook, she plans to study business management at Southwestern Illinois College.

Commencement will be at 3 p.m. May 29, in the Chester High School Colbert Gymnasium.

and conference champion, received varsity letters for volleyball and softball, and was homecoming attendant. She is a member of student council, volleyball team, Little Lady Cats Volleyball Camp and class float committees.

The daughter of Bobby Johnson of Valier and Julie Hoppers of Christopher, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake College.

Miller, 18, placed second in state WYSE competition, is an Illinois State Scholar, student council treasurer, National Honor Society president, class president, 4-H Achievement Member, 4-H Club president, National 4-H Conference nominee, Speaking for Illinois Team delegate and Federation Team president, and named to Rend Lake College President’s List. She

is a member of equestrian drill team, yearbook staff, math team, 4-H Club, and Federation Club The daughter of Lisa Gariepy and Mark Miller of Benton, she plans to study neuroscience at St. Louis University.

Tasky, 18, is a National Honor Society member, on Vice-President’s List at Rend Lake College and received Varsity Softball Letter. She is a member of the float committees, yearbook, prom committee, varsity softball team, basketball film crew and volleyball bookkeeper.

The daughter of Shane and Tara Tasky of Mulkeytown, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be in at 2 p.m. May 22, in the high school gymnasium.

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Christopher High School ‌Christopher High School h a s re cog n i ze d E m i l y Burkitt , Hayden Fasig, Autumn Gunter, Sophi Johnson, Rachel Miller and Hunter Tasky for academic excellence.

Burkitt, 17, is Black Diamond Most Valuable Player, Black Diamond Conference team captain, Southern Illinois Coaches’ Association All South Volleyball member, track state qualifier, varsity volleyball regional and conference champion and varsity track sectional champion. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, class float and prom committees.

The daughter of David and Brenda Burkitt of Mulkeytown, she plans to s t u d y a t J o h n A .

Logan College.

Fasig, 18, received Worldwide Youth in Science

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and Engineering awards including state sixth place in engineering graphics and second place team in 2014, sectional first place team 2012-2014) and second in engineering graphics 2014 and 2015, regional first place team 2012-2015 and first in engineering graphics (2015), second in computer science (2014) and third in computer science (2013). He is a member of Scholar Bowl and yearbook staff.

The son of Amy Fasig and Shawn Fasig of Christopher, he plans to study aerospace engineering at

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Gunter, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, captain of the Black Diamond West Conference (Varsity Girls Basketball 2014 to 2015); made All-State Third Team (Varsity Girls Basketball 2014 to 2015), All-State Honorable Mention (Varsity Girls Basketball 2013 to 2014), All-South (Varsity Girls Basketball 2013 to 2015), All-Conference First Team Black Diamond West Conference (Varsity Girls Basketball 2013 to 2015), and All-Conference Second

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Team Black Diamond West Conference (Varsity Girls Basketball 2012 to 2013).

She is National Honor Society vice president; student council secretary 2014 to 2015, vice president 2015 to 2016; and on Varsity Basketball Team 2012 to 2016.

The daughter of Thomas a n d Ro b i n G u n te r o f Christopher, she plans to study athletic training at Coffeyville Community College.

Johnson, 17, is National Honor Society secretary, on the Youth Advisory Council, volleyball regional

Cobden High School ‌Cobden High School has honored Bobbie Borgman, Josi Braden, Jacob Furlow, Melissa Juarez, Samantha Smith and Jenna Vanzandt for academics, character, leadership and service.

Borgman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and participated in the Advanced Honors Escrow.

She is senior class president and a varsity cheerleader and a member of Beta Club, Future Career and Community Leaders of America and drama.

The daughter of Robert

and Theresa Borgman of Cobden, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Braden, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Science Club.

The daughter of Charli & Maria Braden of Cobden, she plans to major in criminal justice at Shawnee Community College and Southern Illinois University.

Furlow, 18, is a Scholar Athlete, varsity letter

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winner and was junior class president. He is a member of Beta Club, FCA and the baseball and basketball teams.

The son of Rob and Cathy Furlow of Cobden, he plans to major in pastoral studies at Boyce College.

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Juarez

Juarez, 18, was on the high honor roll and is a member of Spanish club, FCCLA and art club.

The daughter of Eduardo and Rosalinda Juarez of Cobden, she plans to study early childhood education at Shawnee

Smith

Vanzandt

Community College.

Smith, 17, is a Belmont Merit Scholar, Honors Escrow student and varsity letter winner. She is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FCCLA, Varsity “It Girl” Intern, cheerleader and All Star

Cheerleading.

The daughter of James and Melanie Smith of Cobden, she plans to major in business at Belmont University.

Vanzandt, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and Rotary Student of the Quarter and placed first in English at WYSE competition. She is a member of Beta Club, math team and science club.

The daughter of Angi and Van Vanzandt of Alto Pass, she plans to attend SIUC. Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 13 in the high school gymnasium.

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Crab Orchard High School ‌Crab Orchard High School h a s re cog n i ze d E m i l y Mausey, Lauren Pavelonis, Stephanie Scholz, Hailey Sumner, Landon Svoboda and Bethany Throgmorton for academic excellence.

Mausey, 17, is the recipient of an Illinois Farm Credit Scholarship. She is Future Farmers of America chapter president 2015 to 2016; a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, cheerleading, student council, math team and class president.

The daughter of Mike and Sue Mausey, and Kelly

Mausey

Pavelonis

Clark of Creal Springs, she plans to study education at Murray State University.

Pavelonis, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is Beta Club president and FCCLA secretary; a member of FFA and FCA, and cheerleading, The daughter of Angie Isaacs and Britt Pavelonis of Marion, she plans to study chemical engineering

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Sumner

at University of Kentucky.

Scholz, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, placed first in physics for WYSE Regionals, was named Most Versatile Student, and is a John A. Logan College Academic Scholarship recipient. She is Strategic Studies and FCA president, and a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl and media club.

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Throgmorton

The daughter of Dennis and Michelle Sourbis of Stonefort, she plans to study actuarial science at John A. Logan College.

Sumner, 18, was chosen for academic excellence. She is a member of Beta Club, math club FFA, FCCLA, student officer, math team, volleyball, cheerleading and FCA.

The daughter of Heather Delcambre and Doug Sumner of Marion, she plans to study criminal justice at John A. Logan College Svoboda, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Southeast Missouri State University Regents Scholarship recipient. He is a member of Beta Club, Strategic Studies Group and Scholar Bowl.

The son of Kevin and Jolene Svoboda of Marion, he plans to study medical laboratory technology at Southeast Missouri State University.

Throgmorton, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, DAR Good Citizen Award recipient, WYSE Gold

Medalist in English, and a Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Provost Scholarship recipient. She is FCCLA chapter president, Beta Club chapter secretary, Crab Orchard News Team president and FCA Secretary.

The daughter of Matt and Cindy Throgmorton, she plans to study Secondary English Education at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 5 in the high school gymnasium. Valedictorian is Landon Svoboda.

Salutatorian is Stephanie Scholz.

Dongola High School ‌D ongola High School has selected Kyle Cox, Dillon Gilliland, Austin Rider, Caleb Theis, Dalen Treat and Logan Wiseman for honors for academics.

Cox, 18, placed second in WYSE team and was Rotary Club Student of the Quarter. He is a member of WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, Beta Club and science club.

The son of Kevin and Tricia Cox of Dongola, he plans to attend Shawnee Community College.

Gilliland, 18, is an honors escrow student, Rotary Club Student of the Quarter, and

holds two first place awards and one second in WYSE team competition. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, science club and Beta Club.

The son of Wesley and Jeanine Gilliland of Mounds, he plans to major in radiology at SIUC. Rider, 18, has received numerous mathematics awards and is on the superintendents honor roll. He is a member of FFA. The son of Cindy and Edwin Rushing and Stanley Rider of Dongola, he plans to study electrical engineering at SIUC.

country teams, 4-H, science club, high school band and Union County Marching Band.

The son of Stanley and Leslie Treat of Dongola, he plans to earn a bachelors in biology and doctorate in physical therapy at Southwest Baptist University.

Wiseman, 18, is a Rotary Club Student of the Quarter and an Honors Escrow student and earned second place and third place awards in chemistry at WYSE team competition. He is Scholar Bowl team captain and a member of FFA, Beta Club and the baseball team.

The son of Terry Lee Wiseman Jr. and Wendy Wiseman of Dongola and the late Caral Wiseman, he plans to study electrical engineering at SIU. Commencement will be at 6 p.m. May 20 in the high school gymnasium.

club, engineering club, jazz, marching and concert bands and Scholar Bowl.

The daughter of Doug Clark and Kelly Tripp of Du Quoin, she plans to study bio-medical engineering.

Daffron, 17, is a member of National Honor Society, Daughters of American Revolution winner and University of Notre Dame Summer scholar, and received bronze for National Spanish Exam,

Girl Scout Gold Award, local Wendy’s Heisman Award, golf-most improved and MVP. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, Spanish club, Mathletes, golf, track, Du Quoin Tourism Board, Girls Scouts, FCA, student council, Perry CEO Program and Perry County youth juror.

The daughter of Crystal Winters and Brad Daffron of Du Quoin, she plans to major in law enforcement and Spanish at Southeast Missouri State University.

Vancil, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received the Arion Award for Musical Excellence and is an FFA section winner in poultry production. She is a member of National Honor

Society, first chair trombonist in band, Spanish club and FFA reporter.

The daughter of Joey and Stacey Vancil of Du Quoin, she plans to study at John A. Logan College.

VanZandt, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, speech team, band, drama/theatre, Scholar Bowl, French club, FCCLA and Spanish club.

The daughter of Cliff and Cinnamon VanZandt of Du Quoin, she plans to study nursing at Southeast Missouri State University.

Commencement will be at 6 p.m. May 14 at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds grandstand. Valedictorian is Brittany Clark.

English, sociology, Spanish, science and history awards.

She is a member of student council, Beta Club, FCCLA and Future Farmers of America, Spanish and photography clubs and choir.

The daughter of Jared and Khourie Morgan Story White Tanda Vaughn of Olive Branch, a t S h aw n e e C o m m u - she plans to study at Shawnee Awareness Group.

Community College.

The daughter of Amanda nity College.

Everly of Villa Ridge, she Morgan, 17, received Story, 18, received Spanplans to study nursing student of the month and ish, psychology, math

and science awards. She is a member of Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, student council, volleyball, softball and cheerleading.

The daughter of Mike and Tara Story of Thebes, she plans to major in education at Shawnee Community College.

White, 18, is student of the month, president of Beta Club, received English, math, science and history

awards. She is a member of FCCLA, student council, science and photography clubs, volleyball, basketball and yearbook.

The daughter of Bobby and Sheri White of Thebes, she plans to study nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 13 in the high school gymnasium.

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Gilliland

Theis, 18, received an Ambassador scholarship to Shawnee Community College and numerous mathematics awards. He is a member of FFA, the basketball and baseball teams, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl and 4-H. The son of Daniel and

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Theis

Stephanie Theis of Dongola, he plans to major in electrical engineering at SIUC. Treat, 17, is an Honors Escrow student and has received numerous awards for math and science. He is a member of FFA, WYSE team, Scholar Bowl, Beta Club, basketball and cross

Treat

Wiseman

Du Quoin High School ‌Du Quoin High School has recognized Alaina Caldwell, Maysa Campbell, Brittany Clark, Carlie Daffron, Abigail Vancil and Michelle VanZandt for academic excellence.

Caldwell, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, a member of National Honor Society and a Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award recipient. She is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Mathletes, engineering club, student council, basketball, softball, volleyball, pep club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a class officer.

The daughter of Larry and Jennifer Caldwell of Du Quoin, she plans to

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Campbell

study at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Campbell, 17, is National Honor Society president; recipient of Good Citizenship Award; received honorable mention for National Spanish Exam, first place for hospitality management Future Business Leaders of America at state), and second place in Management Decision Making FBLA at State. She is a member of FCCLA, Mathletes,

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Daffron

engineering club and Spanish Club vice president.

The daughter of Eric and Vanessa Campbell of Du Quoin, she plans to major in elementary education at Indiana State University.

Clark, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar; received Gold on National Spanish Exam, second in math at Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, Spanish

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VanZandt

Egyptian High School ‌Egyptian High School has recognized Olivia Khourie, Makensie Morgan, Kimalee Story and Kimber White for academic excellence.

Khourie, 18, received Student of the Year, Spanish, English, Future Career and Community Leaders of America and science awards. She is a member of Beta Club, student council and Bullying

Elverado High School ‌E lverado High School has honored Taylor Christian, Gabrielle Eisenhauer, Landon Hicks, Alec Valerius, Brooke Whittington and Ellie Winthrop for outstanding academics.

Christian, 18, received a high honor award and principal’s award. She is a member of Beta Club and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

The daughter of Jerry and Cheryl Gassel of Elkville, she plans to major in pharmacy.

Eisenhauer, 18, received high honor roll, perfect

attendance and principal’s awards, Beta Club pin, varsity volleyball letter and Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship.

She works in the high school office, is student council treasurer and treasurer of her class. She is a member of Beta Club, FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FFA. The daughter Daniel and Janet Eisenhauer of Elkville, she plans to study physical therapy.

Hicks, 18, received honor roll and principal’s awards.

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Eisenhauer

The son of Beth and Rob Hicks of Vergennes, he plans to attend John A. Logan College.

Valerius, 18, was named second team all-conference and first team all-conference. He is a member of Beta Club, student council

Frankfort Community High School

Adams

Brookhouse

‌Frankfort Community High School has recognized Lauren Adams, Cole Brookhouse, Jacklynn Calvert, Amanda Fry, Justin Kay and Rachel Renik for academic excellence.

Adams, 18, achieved high honors. She is the daughter of Josh Adams and Cory Karnes of West Frankfort.

Calvert

Fry

Brookhouse, 17, achieved high honors. He is the son of Duane and Toni Brookhouse of West Frankfort.

Calvert, 17, achieved high honors. She is the daughter of Jack and Pat Calvert of West Frankfort.

Fry, 18, achieved high honors. She is the daughter of David and Amy Fry of

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Renik

West Frankfort.

Kay, 18, achieved high honors. He is the son of Jackie Kay of West Frankfort.

Renik, 17, achieved high honors. She is the daughter of John and Kim Renik of West Frankfort.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 14 in the high school gymnasium.

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Valerius

and the basketball, baseball, football and bass fishing teams.

The son of Dirk and Sharon Valerius of Elkville, he plans to attend John A. Logan College.

Whittington, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a

Whittington

Winthrop

member of Beta Club, student council, FCCLA, FCA and the softball and basketball teams.

The daughter of Greg and Jill Whittington of Elkville, she plans to study speech pathology.

Winthrop, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, National

Merit Semi-Finalist and recipient of SIUC Dean’s Scholarship. She is a member of FCCLA, Beta Club, drama club, FCA and the varsity volleyball team, and is secretary of her class.

The daughter of Allen and Jill Winthrop of Elkville, she plans to major in secondary mathematics education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Commencement will be at May 13 at the high school.

Valedictorian is Ellie Winthrop; salutatorian is Gabrielle Eisenhauer.

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Galatia High School ‌Galatia High School has recognized Victoria Brown, Allison Downs, Michaela Hoots and Corissa Price for academic excellence.

Brown, 18, received the English, chemistry, and biology I and II awards.

She is a member of student council, Future Business Leaders of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, FFA and Worldwide Youth

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Downs

in Science and Engineering.

The daughter of Gary a n d Ta m my B row n o f Galatia she plans to study

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Price

b u s i n e s s a d m i n i s t ra tion at Southeastern Illinois College.

Downs, 18, received the history and FCA awards

a n d a c h i eve d p e r fe c t attendance. She is a member of Beta Club, student council, FCCLA and FBLA. The daughter of Derek a n d R a c h e l Dow n s o f Galatia, she plans to major in accounting at Southeastern Illinois College.

Hoots, 18, received the lab science, math and art awards. She is a member of National Society of High School Scholars,

Beta Club, student council and FBLA. The daughter of Jerry and Sharon Wiseman of Galatia, she plans to study pre-medicine at Southern Illinois University.

P r i c e , 1 8 , a c h i e ve d high honor roll. She is FFA chapter secretary, 4-H vice president and a member of FCCLA and Saline County Low Riders Saddle Club.

The daughter of Cullen and Chasidy Price of Thompsonville, she plans to study physical therapy a t So u t h ea s te r n I l l i nois College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 27 in the high school gymnasium.

Valedictorian is Victoria Brown. Salutatorian is Allison Downs. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 25 in the high school gym.

Goreville High School ‌Goreville High School has recognized Jalynn Ashford, Bailey Edwards, Alyssa Geyman, Haley Simmons, Madison Sopczak and Jonathan Troop for academics and leadership.

Ashford, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Future Business Leaders of American reporter. She is a member of the cheerleading squad, WYSE team, Beta Club and band. The daughter of Jimmy and Carol Ashford of Goreville, she plans to major in computer information systems at Murray State University.

Edwards, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, valedictorian, FBLA president and senior class treasurer. She is a member of Beta Club, WYSE Team, Scholar Bowl, cheerleading squad and pompon team and was in high school musicals.

The daughter of Jeff Edwards and Johnie Edwards of Goreville, she plans to pursue a career in a medical field at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Geyman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, salutatorian, Beta Club vice president

Ashford

Edwards

and FBLA secretary. She is a member of WYSE team, cheerleading squad, Beta Club and student council.

The daughter of Joseph and Monica Geyman of Tunnel Hill, she plans to study English secondary education at SIUC. Simmons, 18, is an Illinois

Geyman

Simmons

State Scholar and a member of WYSE team, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, band, drama and art clubs.

The daughter of Christine and David Dunn of Goreville, she plans to major in pre-medicine biology at Blackburn University.

Sopczak, 17, has been a

class officer four years, and is a member of Beta Club, Scholar Bowl, student council, FBLA, cheerleading squad and softball, track, volleyball, basketball and cross country teams.

The daughter of Kim and Pete Sopczak of Goreville, she plans to study

elementary education at Murray State University.

Troop, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Beta Club president and captain of the varsity basketball team. He is a member of WYSE team and student council.

The son of Dr. Michael and Debra Troop of Goreville, he plans to major in mathematics at Belmont University.

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

Valedictorian is Bailey Edwards. Salutatorian is Alyssa Geyman.

Honor Society, Key Club, student council, newspaper staff, White Hats, Youth for Christ, volleyball team and book, history and pep clubs.

The daughter of Kim Langley and Greg and Laura Langley, all of Harrisburg, she plans to study at Belmont University.

Murphy, 17, received M idwest Achievement Scholarship (SEMO). She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Key Club, pep club and White Hats.

The daughter of Keely Stephens of Harrisburg, she plans to study nursing

at Southeast M issouri State University.

Robinson, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Key Club, White Hats, pep club and volleyball and basketball teams.

The daughter of Vivian and Dennis Robinson of Harrisburg, she plans to study pre- medicine.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 14 on Taylor Field. Valedictorians are Emma Eldridge, Bryce Beal and Patrick Bittle.

Baccalaureate was be at 6:30 p.m. May 11 in the Davenport Gymnasium.

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Troop

Harrisburg High School ‌H arrisburg High School has recognized Bryce Beal, Patrick Walker Bittle, Ally Langley, Kerrigan Murphy, Lilee Robinson and Emma Eldridge.

Beal, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and a member of Mu Alpha Theta.

He placed third his junior year at Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering regionals and second his senior year and received the Algebra II Honors Award and U.S. History (DC) Award. He is a member of National Honor Society, senior class president, Key Club, history, pep and art clubs,

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Bittle

W h i te H a ts C l u b a n d prom committee.

The son of T ink and Tonya Beal of Harrisburg, he plans to study finance.

Bittle, 18, received All S ta te Aca d e m i c Tea m Honorable Mention and was junior class marshall.

He is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Key Club,

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Langley

WYSE and history and pep clubs.

The son of Todd and Beth Bittle of Harrisburg, he plans to study business management.

Eldridge, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and DAR Good Citizen recipient. She is a member of Quill and Scroll, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor

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Robinson

Society, Key Club, journalism and book clubs, and soccer and swim teams.

The daughter of Betsy Shanks and Michael Eldridge of Harrisburg, she plans to study premedicine at Saint Louis University.

Langley, 17, is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Quill and Scroll, National

Herrin High School ‌H errin High School has selected Tucker Dickerson, Bailee Endebrock, Madison LeQuatte, Marlee Russell, Austin Stallman and Madeline Stanley for honors.

Dickerson, 17, was honored for outstanding academics. He is an Illinois State Scholar and Rotary Club Student of the Month.

He is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America and the math, WYSE and cross country teams.

The son of Leanne Needham of Herrin, he plans to major in actuarial studies at Southeast Missouri State

University.

E n d e b r o c k , 1 8, wa s honored for music and community service and received FBLA regional and state awards. She is a member of National Honor Society, student government, Scholar Bowl, French Scholar Bowl and math team.

The daughter of Kurt and Lisa Endebrock of Carterville, she plans to study musical theater at University of Cincinnati.

LeQuatte, 18, was honored for academics and community service. She is an Illinois State Scholar and an Academic All American

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Endebrock

Athlete. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, student government, math team, Teen Safe Driving, FBLA and the basketball and volleyball teams.

The daughter of Chad and Lorie LeQuatte of Herrin, she plans to study premedicine and biomedical engineering.

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Russell

Russell, 17, was honored by academics and leadership. She is an Illinois State Scholar and member of National Honor Society, student government, band and Scholar Bowl.

The daughter of Ed and Melissa Russell of Herrin, she plans to major in business administration and business law at Southeast

Missouri State University.

Stallman, 18, was honored for academics and leadership. He is an Eagle Scout, Illinois State Scholar and FBLA qualifier, and received first in 3D CAD modeling and second in algebra on state written test. He is a member of math, drafting, Scholar Bowl and WYSE teams, National Honor

Society, Boy Scouts, FBLA and youth ministry.

The son of Adam and Susan Stallman of Herrin, He plans to study electrical engineering at SIUC. Stanley, 17, was honored for leadership and community service. She is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, French Scholar Bowl, student government and FBLA. The daughter of Rob and Michaelann Stanley of Johnston City, she plans to major in pediatric nursing at SIU Edwardsville.

Commencement will be at 5 p.m. May 14 in Memorial Gym.

is a member of National Honor Society, concert, marching and pep bands.

The son of Randy and Christine Grider and Shanna and Bill Hartley of Johnston City, he plans to study music and English.

Pulley, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and student council president. She is a member of National Honor Society, math team, Scholar Bowl, WYSE, HOSA, business and art clubs, and softball, basketball and volleyball teams.

The daughter of Keven and Traci Stroud and Darin Pulley of West Frankfort,

she plans to study sports management at Southern Illinois University.

P y l e , 17, re ce ive d a Dean’s Scholarship at SIU. She is a member of dance, HOSA, math team and pep club.

The daughter of Dawn Edwards and Darren and Amanda Pyle of Johnston City, She plans to study nursing at SIU. Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 19 in Johnston City Athletic Complex.

Valedictorian is Nicolle Grant. Salutatorian is Randall Grider. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m. May 18 in Redemption Church.

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Stanley

Johnston City High School ‌J o h n s t o n C i t y H i g h School ohnston City High School has recognized Kendall Baker, Mikayla Cain, Nicolle Grant, Randall Grider, Bailee Pulley and Courtney Pyle for academic excellence.

Baker, 18, is VFW Voice of Democracy post and district winner junior and senior years and won individual first place at Math regionals as a junior. She is a member of National Honor Society, ALPHA, student council, cheerleading squad, math team, Health Occupations Students of America, business and pep clubs.

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Cain

The daughter of Rhonda Baker and Michael Baker of Johnston City she plans to study nursing at Murray State University.

Cain, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and percussion section leader. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, choir, journali s m , ye a r b o o k s t a f f ,

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Grider

Winter Guard, theatre and marching, concert and pep bands.

The daughter of Richard and Melissa Cain, and Bettie Cain, of Pittsburg, she plans to study psychology at John A. Logan College.

Grant, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, received John A Logan College Business Competition first

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Pyle

in keyboarding section.

She is a member of HOSA, business and pep clubs.

The daughter of James Grant of Johnston City, she plans to study nursing.

Grider, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Worldwide Yo u t h i n Sc i e n ce a n d Engineering Class 700 Top Scorer and received various music awards. He

Meridian High School ‌Meridian High School has recognized Juwan Edwards, Alexandra Fowler-LaGrone, Megan Hammon, Chasity Lence, Rodney Morris and Nijabia Thomas for academic excellence.

Edwards, 17, achieved high honors. He is a member of FFA. The son of Willie Edwards of Mounds, he plans to be a nurse anesthetist and study at Shawnee Community College and then Southern Illinois University.

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High School 18, is salutatorian and SCC Honors Escrow participant. She is a member of Beta Club and Junior Class Club.

The daughter of Marcy LaGrone of Mounds, she plans to major in criminal justice at Shawnee Community College.

Hammon, 17, is valedictorian and an SCC Honors Escrow participant. She is a member of Beta Club, student council and volleyball team.

The daughter of John and

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Rhonda Hammon of Villa Ridge, she plans to study cosmetology.

L e n c e , 1 8, a c h i eve d high honors.

The daughter of Tonya Lence of Pulaski, she

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Lence

plans to major in nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Morris, 18, is an SCC Student Ambassador. He is a member of the National Guard and

Morris

Thomas

basketball manager.

The son of LeSheba Morris (McClung) of Mounds, he plans to study radiation therapy at Shawnee Community College and SIU. Thomas, 18, received DAR

Award and is an SCC Scholarship participant. She is a member of student council and Parents Teachers Students Organization.

The daughter of Rommel and Elizabeth Thomas of Mounds, she plans to major in physical therapy at Shawnee Community College.

Commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 21, in Jim Byassee Gymnasium. Coraviece Terry will speak. Valedictorian is Megan Hammon.

Salutatorian is Alexandra Fowler-Lagrone.

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Marion High School ‌M a r i o n H i g h S c h o o l has recognized Zachary Belanger, Carl Hirschi, Faith Hudgens, Skyler Imhoff, Brendan Lewis and Kaitlyn Watson for academic excellence.

Belanger, 18, received 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition— honorable mention and a Global Studies Award. He is a member of National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, John Bradley Youth Advisory Council, Spanish club and Future Business Leaders of America, and is weekend assistant manager at Extreme Sports.

The son of Scott and Mary Belanger of Marion, he plans to study business and architecture at University of Illinois.

Hirschi, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar and Eagle Scout, received a Rotary Silver Key, was named to All-State Honors Choir, and placed first in chemistry for Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering.

He is a member of National H o n o r So c i e ty, M a t h Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Tri-M, drum line, jazz band, concert band, jazz choir, show choir and student council.

T h e so n o f Jo e a n d Carol-Lynne Hirschi of Marion, he plans to major in chemical engineering at Brigham Young University.

Hudgens, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and threeyear Rotary Gold Key winner, and received Cross Country Wildcat Award.

She is a member of Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, National

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Hirschi

Honor Society and student council executive board and is Friends in Christ president, FBLA vice president, Illuminations coeditor and co-vice president of the senior class.

The daughter of Wade and Deanna Hudgens of Marion, she plans to study biology and environmental science at Austin Peay State University.

Imhoff, 18, received the Presidential Bronze Volunteer Service Medal, Rotary Awards for ninth through 11th grades and Lions Club

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Imhoff

Journalist of the Year. She is student council president, alto section leader of MHS choir, editor of The Student newspaper, head delegate of Model UN, founder and mentee coordinator of MHS Big Cat Peer Mentor.

The daughter of April and James Imhoff of Marion, she plans to major in biology with a minor in Spanish at Northern Illinois University.

Lewis, 18, is a Rotary Award winner, threetime Lions Club Award

winner, John A. Logan Poetry Contest winner, three-time MVP of golf team and two-time IHSA state golf qualifier. He is a member of National Honor So c i e ty, M a t h H o n o r Society, Spanish Honor Society and FBLA and is Young Conservatives Club vice president.

The son of Jill and Randy Lewis of Marion, he plans to study finance at John A. Logan College.

Watson, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, Rotary Award winner and National

Honor Society Top Ten of Junior Class; and received perfect attendance, AP U.S. Historian, student council, honors English one and business achievement awards. She is a member of National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA, Spanish club, senior class vice president, student council secretary and a member of Friends in Christ, Illuminations Club and varsity dance team.

The daughter of Brian and Kim Watson of Marion, she plans to major in education at Murray State University.

Commencement was at 7 p.m. May 12 in Rent One Park. Baccalaureate was at 7 p.m. May 11 in Cornerstone Church.

District Competition in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He is a member of National Honor Society and Envirothon.

The son of Laurie Rendleman of Vergennes and Kevin Rendleman of Murphysboro, he plans to study biological sciences at Southern Illinois University.

Wisinski, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar; placed second at Regional and third at Sectional WYSE competitions; placed first at regional Envirothon in 2014, 2015 and 2016; placed third at Masonic Scholar Bowl 2016; and received

Key Club 100 plus Hour District Award for more than 100 service hours. He is National Honor Society president, Beta Club vice president and a member of Key Club, Scholar Bowl, WYSE Team and Envirothon.

The son of Christine Ward of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Craig Wisinski of Carbondale, he plans to major in electrical engineering at SIU. Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 14 in Memorial Gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 2 p.m. May 14 in the high school auditorium.

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Watson

Murphysboro High School ‌Murphysboro High School has recognized Heather Cross, Allison Jarrett, Caylee Jarrett, Emily Novara, Clay Rendleman and Colin Wi s i n s k i for academic excellence.

Cross, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Beta Club and Multi-Cultural Club.

The daughter of Mary Cross of Murphysboro and James Cross of Ava, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.

Allison Jarrett, 17, is an

Cross

A. Jarrett

Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club and art club.

The daughter of Tina and Jason Jarrett of Murphysboro, she plans to major in elementary education at Murray State University.

Caylee Jarrett, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She

C. Jarrett

Novara

is a member of National Honor Society and Beta Club.

The daughter of Corey and Tina Jarrett of Murphysboro, she plans to study pre-medicine at Murray State University.

Novara, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of National Honor

Rendleman

Wisinski

Society, Key Club, Beta Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The daughter of Cynthia and Len Novara of Murphysboro, she plans to major in special education at Vanderbilt University.

Rendleman, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and placed first in Envirothon

Pinckneyville Community High School ‌Pinckneyville Community High School has recognized Olivia Chapman, Madyson Epplin, Holly Hagston, Sophia Keith, Jacob Miller and Brooklyn Morrow for academic excellence.

Chapman, 18, achieved high honors. She is a member of National Beta Club, FFA, Spanish and science clubs and Illinois High School Rodeo.

The daughter of Ralph and Cathy Chapman of Pinckneyville, she plans to study nursing at Murray State University.

Epplin, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and class vice president and Murphy Wall State Bank Student of the Month for March. She is a member of National Beta Club, student council,

Future Business Leaders of America, Scholar Bowl, WYSE Team, science club, volleyball, track, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and pep club.

The daughter of Dwayne and Tammy Epplin of Pinckneyville, she plans to major in marketing at the University of Alabama.

Hagston, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, received Family Career and Community Leaders of America Child Literature Award and earned a third degree black belt in Tae Kwando.

She is National Beta Club treasurer and a member of U.S. Navy Delayed Enlistment, science, Spanish and pep clubs, Musicmakers, chorus, chamber choir, FCCLA,

Chapman

Epplin

Green Team and Junior Class Congress.

The daughter of Matt and Jeannie Hagston of Pinckneyville, she plans to be a hospital corpsman and study nursing as a member of the U.S. Navy.

Keith, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar and Murphy Wall State Bank Student of the Month for November, and was named allconference and all-south in Cross Country and all-state in track. She is

Hagston

Keith

a member of Beta Club, FBLA, FCCLA, Spanish and pep clubs, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior Class Congress, vo l l eyb a l l , b a s ke t b a l l and track.

The daughter of Thomas and Cheryl Keith of Du Quoin, she plans to study sociology at Eastern Illinois University.

Miller, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and a Murphy Wall State Bank Student of the Month, and

placed second in physics at WYSE Regionals. He is a member of National Beta Club, science club and PCHS Shooting Team.

The son of Jeffery and Leslie Miller of Pinckneyville, he plans to major in study mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.

Morrow, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship

Aw a r d r e c i p i e n t a n d Murphy Wall State Bank Student of the Month for February. She is National Beta Club Chapter president; and a member of WYSE Team, science and Spanish clubs, softball, volleyball, basketball and pep club.

The daughter of Curt a n d L a u ra Mo r row o f Pinckneyville, she plans to study physical therapy at Kaskaskia College.

Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 15, in Pinckneyville Community High School Thomas Gymnasium, with class president Sydney Stanton speaking.

Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m. May 8 in First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.

The son of Julie and Brad Mabry of Sesser, he plans to study computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ragland, 17, received FFA Most active member and Star Member overall awards, Outdoorsman Most Sales Raffle and Stormy Knife awards.

He is senior class vice president and Outdoorsman president.

The son of Chuck and Lori Ragland of Sesser, he plans to major in industrial maintenance technology at Rend Lake College.

Styve, 18, is an Illinois

State Scholar. He is a member of National Honor Society, Youth and Government, student council, math team, Outdoorsmen Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and co-captain of football and basketball teams.

The son of Paula Styve and the late Patrick Styve of Sesser, he plans to study accounting.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 22 in Sesser Valier High School Gymnasium. Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m.

May 15 also in the high school gymnasium.

Miller

Morrow

Sesser-Valier High School ‌S e s s e r - Va l i e r H i g h School has recognized Emily Bulla, Blake Dorris, Hannah Jones, Zachary Mabry, Chase Ragland and Jacob Styve for academic excellence.

Bulla, 17, is National Honor Society president and class president. She is a member of Youth and Government, Scholar Bowl , m a t h tea m , a r t club, track and volleyball teams and girls basketball manager.

The daughter of Tony and Sherry Bulla of Sesser, she plans to attend at Rend Lake College.

Bulla

Dorris

Dorris, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of National H o n o r S o c i e t y, m a t h team, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team, Outdoorsmen Club, Scholar Bowl and football team.

The son of Brian and Pam Dorris of Sesser, he

Jones

Mabry

plans to study biology.

Jones, 17, is a Bobbie Joe Furlow Memorial Scholarship and Bill and Gene Murray Volunteer Award recipient. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, Youth and Government, math team, jazz band and Outdoorsman Club.

Ragland

Styve

The daughter of Melissa Jones of Sesser, she plans to major in elementary education at McKendree University.

Mabry, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE Team, Scholar Bowl and math team.

Shawnee High School ‌S hawnee High School has recognized Dylan Boston, Nicholas Crane, James Lucas Matlock and Chelsea Phelps for academic excellence.

Boston, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, Rotary Club Student of the Quarter, first team all-conference baseball for two years and second team all-conference baseball for one year. He is Beta Club vice president,

Scholar Bowl captain, and class president and a member of National Honor Society, FFA, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, science club, and varsity track.

The son of Kevin and Sandy Boston of McClure, he plans to study petroleum engineering Southeast Missouri State University and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Crane, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar and AJ Rotary Student of the Quarter. He is a member of Beta Club, WYSE, science club and Scholar Bowl.

The son of Mike and Jill Crane of Grand Tower, he plans to major in aviation technologies and aviation flight at Southern Illinois University.

Matlock, 18, achieved high honors. He is a member of

Boston

Crane

Beta Club, science and art clubs, basketball and Youth for Christ.

The son of Shawny Livingston and Joey Matlock,

Matlock

Phelps

he plans to study computer science at College of Lake County.

Phelps, 17, a participant in the Honors Escrow program

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and a Voice of Democracy local winner. She is Beta Club secretary and homecoming queen, and a member of cheerleading squad and volleyball team.

The granddaughter of John and Terrie Schaefer of Grand Tower, she plans to major in nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 20, in the high school gymnasium.

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Sparta High School ‌Sparta High School has recognized Isabelle Hamilton, Serita Long, Payal Patel, Joel Rahlfs and Rachel Wilson for academic excellence.

Hamilton, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, accepted into Pierre Laclede Honors College, received Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award and participated in dual credit classes. She is senior class vice president and homecoming queen candidate, and a member of National Honor Society, student council, LifeSavers

O rga n i za t i o n , Pawprint School News p a p e r, S c h o l a r B ow l , youth group, theater and musicals.

The daughter of John and Jen- Hamilton nifer Hamilton of Sparta, she plans to major in social work at University of Missouri at St. Louis.

Long, 18, is Illinois State Scholar and received class achievement awards in language, foods and law enforcement. She is a member of Scholar Bowl, math club, GSA, foods

Long

Patel

Rahlfs

club, science club, Future Business Leaders of America, cheerleading squad and dance team.

The daughter of Shawn and Katy Long of Sparta, she plans to study psychology at Southeast Missouri State University.

Patel, 18, is an Illinois

Wilson

State Scholar and National Merit Scholar and received academic awards in math, science, literature, Spanish and history. She is a member of National Honor Society, math team, science club, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering and FBLA.

The daughter of Vick and Falu Patel of Sparta, she plans to study at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Rahlfs, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of National Honor Society, science club, math team, FBLA, WYSE and Students Against Drunk Drivers.

The son of Kevin and Sa n dy R a h l fs o f E l l i s Grove, he plans to major in computer engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Wilson, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, VFW Voice

of Democracy Essay Winner and received individual class achievement awards. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, band, jazz band, science and Spanish clubs, math team, Scholar Bowl, WYSE and golf and track teams.

The daughter of Andy and Vicky Wilson of Sparta, she plans to study social work at Bradley University.

Commencement will be at 2 p.m. May 22 in Dwight Fulton Gymnasium. Baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m.

May 15 in the gymnasium.

Steeleville High School ‌S teeleville High School has recognized James Batson, Brendon Cheatham, Kirsten Doeding, Emily Dudenbostel, Bryar Pim and Tiffany Qualls for academic excellence.

Batson, 17, received student of the month. He is a member of National Honor Society, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Math League, science club, Lifesavers and varsity club.

The son of James and Christina Batson of Steeleville, he plans to study biology and chemistry at

Illinois College.

Cheatham, 17, was chosen for outstanding service and character.

The son of Donnie and M ichelle Cheatham of Steeleville, he plans to attend Southwestern Illinois College.

Doeding, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, and received Academic Awards in algebra I, biology, keyboarding, algebra II, Spanish I, chemistry, geometry, English III, trigonometry/precalculus, accounting, American history and information processing. She is a member of National Honor Society, science and Spanish clubs,

member of National Honor Society, Math League, FBLA, science club and Art Society.

The son of Conlee Jon Owens Pim and Stephanie Christine Gordon of Steeleville, he plans to major in engineering.

Qualls, 18, received Cross Country, Overall, in English I, English II, English

III, algebra I and II, calculus I, keyboarding, biology, World history academic awards and was November student of the month. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, Lifesavers, Math League and science and drama clubs.

The daughter of William D. and Emiko Qualls of Steeleville, she plans to study psychology at McKendree University.

Commencement will be at 3 p.m. May 22 in the Steeleville High School gymnasium. Baccalaureate services will be at 4 p.m.

May 21, also in the high school gymnasium.

received high honors and h e p l a n s to academic excellence in scimajor in biomedical studies ence, history, English and in the U.S. Army math. She is class treasurer National Guard. and a member of FHA, Sullivan, 18, is yearbook staff, homecoman Illinois State ing court, prom committee Scholar, serves Baney and Spanish club.

Borchelt Sullivan on State Rep. The daughter of Joseph John Bradley’s 2015 Youth Advisory Council, and and Taffany Sullivan of

Thompsonville, she plans to study nursing at Rend Lake College.

Commencement will be at 7:45 p.m. May 18 in the high school gymnasium. Baccaulaureate will be at 7 p.m.

May 18 in Thompsonville First Baptist Church. John Robinson will speak.

Batson

Cheatham

Doeding

FBLA, FCA, WYSE, softball and volleyball.

The daughter of Craig and Cambrea Doeding of Steeleville, she plans to major in accounting at University of Missouri in Columbia.

Dudenbostel, 18, received McKendree Leadership Award, and a McKendree Presidential Scholarship.

Dudenbostel

She is a member of National Honor Society, history club, Lifesavers and McKendree Show Choir.

The daughter of Bruce Dudenbostel and granddaughter of Donna Knop of Steeleville, she plans to study business at McKendree University.

Pim, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a

Pim

Qualls

Thompsonville High School ‌T h o m p s o n v i l l e H i g h School has chosen Maleissa “ M a x ” B a n e y, D a k o t a Borchelt and Rachel Sullivan for honors for outstanding academics.

Baney, 18, received high honors and is a member of Spanish club.

The daughter of Alan

a n d Jea n n a B a n ey o f Thompsonville, she plans to major in English at Rend Lake College.

Borchelt, 18, received high honors. He is a member of Spanish club, FHA and Scholar Bowl.

The son of James and Sara Harris of Thompsonville,

Trico Senior High School ‌Trico Senior High School has recognized Emily Bauersachs, Brandon Froemling, Austin Jarrett, Carolyn Phoenix, Emily Thomas and Bailey Witthoft for academic excellence.

Bauersachs, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, valedictorian, Coca-Cola Scholar Semi-Finalist, yearbook editor, 2014 Class 1A State Softball Runner-up; and made 2015 Softball First Team All-Black Diamond Conference and Third Team All-State. She is class president and a member of National Honor Society, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, student council, Future Business Leaders of America president, Tri-Ann,

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, softball, volleyball, homecoming and prom committee.

The daughter of Ron and Cheryl Bauersach of Campbell Hill, she plans to study at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville School of Pharmacy.

Froemling, 18, received C h a p te r F FA D e g re e , Greenhand FFA Degree, Chapter Beef Proficiency Award, Trap Team Pioneer Award, Trap Team Top Gun and served as 4-H president. He is a member of National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H Federation, and Trap Team.

The son of Craig Froemling of Ava and Kristen Morber of Gurnee, he plans

Bauersachs

Froemling

Jarrett

to major in auto-diesel technician at Nashville Auto Diesel College.

Jarrett, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, student council president and St. Marks Youth Group vice president and received SEMO Regents Scholarship. He is a member of National Honor Society and the baseball and basketball teams.

The son of Brad Jarrett and Carla Thies of Ava, he

Phoenix

plans to study actuarial science at Southeast Missouri State University.

Phoenix, 18, is an Illinois Sate Scholar, valedictorian, junior marshall, All-South in volleyball, All BCD Conference Captain in volleyball and class vice president. She is a member of National Honor Society, FBLA, student council, FCCLA, yearbook and the softball and volleyball teams.

Thomas

Witthoft

The daughter of Nathan and Susan Phoenix of Ava, she plans to major in graphic design at John A. Logan College.

Thomas, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, class president, FBLA vice president, Challenge Day leader and a junior marshal. She is a member of National Honor Society, student council and volleyball team.

The daughter of Dale and Laurie Thomas of

Ava, she plans to study dental hygiene at John A. Logan College.

Witthoft, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, valedictorian, DAR award recipient and junior marshall. She is a member of National Honor Society, WYSE, student council, FBLA and the volleyball and softball teams.

The daughter of Dave and Carrie Witthoft of Campbell Hill, she plans to major in physiology at Southern Illinois University.

Commencement will be at 7 p.m. May 20 in the high school gymnasium. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m.

May 15 in Gerald R. Speith Auditorium.

Vienna High School

Brookshier

Bundren

‌V i e n n a H i g h Sc h o o l has recognized Miranda Brookshier, Taylor Bundren, Natalie Chambless, Sara Childress, Amanda Ferguson, Shawna Oliver, Rya n Ra c ey and M a r y White for academic excellence.

Brookshier, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar, recipient of DAR Good Citizens Awa rd , a n d re c e ive d Achievement Awards in English, math and science. She is a member of National Beta Club, Student Government, Scholar Bowl, volleyball, track and field, drama and Spanish clubs, Youth for Christ, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering and Phi Theta Kappa.

The daughter of Del and Cheryl Brookshier of Vienna, she plans to major in mathematics.

B u n d r e n , 1 8, i s a n Illinois State Scholar, and received state and national Beta Club Creative Writing and Poetry Awards for six years, and multiple creative writing and poetry awards from

Chambless

Childress

Shawnee College for four years. She is a member of Beta Club, school newspaper, Youth for Christ, book and drama clubs, Scholar Bowl, Spanish Club president and editor-in-chief of the school newspaper for two years.

The daughter of Mark and Edna Bundren of Vienna, she plans to study journalism and linguistics at Valparaiso University.

Chambless, 18, achieved high honors and art excellence. She is a member of art and Spanish clubs, Beta Club, Scholar Bowl and Youth for Christ.

The daughter of Jenifer Chambless and Robert Chambless of Simpson, she plans to study animation at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Childress, 17, is an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of Beta Club, Sc h o l a r B owl , S p a n ish Club, Drama Club, Pep Club, WYSE, Health Occ u pa t i o n S t u d e n ts of America.

The daughter of Scott

Ferguson

Oliver

and Sandy Childress of Belknap, she plans to major in nursing at Shawnee Community College.

Fe r g u s o n , 1 8, i s a n Illinois State Scholar and received Awards of Achievement in Eng lish, math and Science.

She is a member of Beta Club, WYSE, drama and Spanish clubs and Youth for Christ.

The daughter of Joe and Laweda Ferguson of Vienna, she plans to study statistics.

Oliver, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is a member of WYSE, Globetrotter Travel Club, pep club, Scholar Bowl, school newspaper, drama and Spanish clubs and Youth for Christ, The daughter of Cary and Michele Oliver of Buncombe, she plans to major in history at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Racey, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar. He is a member of Beta Club

Racey

White

and FFA. The son of Mark and Tracy Racey of Vienna, he plans to study at Shawnee Community College.

White, 18, is an Illinois State Scholar, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at S h aw n e e Co m m u n i ty College. She is student council president, FFA secretary and a member of National Beta Club, Spanish and pep clubs, 4-H, softball and football cheer squad.

The daughter of Mary Jane and Noble White of Buncombe, She plans to major in accounting at McKendree University.

Commencement will be at 8 p.m. May 20 in Vienna High School Gymnasium.

Valedictorians are Miranda Brookshier, Taylor Bundren, Natalie Chambless, Sara Childress, Amanda Ferguson, Shawna Oliver, Ryan Racey and Mary Kate White. Salutatorian is Brianna Blankenship. Baccalaureate will be at 7 p.m.

May 18 in First United Methodist Church.

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Faith Diel of Cairo High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

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ZEIGLER-ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL Zeigler-Royalton High School has recognized Makayla Fitch, Logan Giles, Cameron Jones, Ariel Mays, Victoria Munaretto and Kelsie Olkoski for academic excellence.

Fitch, 18, was valedictorian of eighth grade class and placed third for 300 division physics at Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Regionals.

She is a member of Sharp Club and Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp.

The daughter of Scotty and Sherry Fitch of West Frankfort, she plans to study health and wellness at John A. Logan College.

Giles

Jones

Giles, 17, is an Illinois S ta te Sc h o l a r a n d a n Illinois Principals Association Recognition and Excellence Scholarship recipient. He is a member National Honor Society, student council, math team, science club and Athletes for Christ.

The son of Lindsay Arvai and Jonathan Giles of

Munaretto

Olkoski

Thompsonville, he plans to major in anesthesiology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Jones, 18, placed first in 300 division biology at WYSE Regional. He is in National Honor Society and drama club.

The son of Mike and Shirley Jones of Mulkeytown, he plans to study

Mays

Fitch

law at Washington University.

Mays, 17, achieved high honors, Spanish and perfect attendance awards.

She is a member of student council, Spanish, drama and yearbook clubs, and junior prom committee.

The daughter of Allan a n d S h e l l e y M a ys o f Mulkeytown, she plans to

major in nursing at Rend Lake College.

Munaretto, 18, made Illinois Girls State and is homecoming queen. She is a member of science, math, drama, SHARP and Yearbook clubs, student Co u n c i l a n d t h e vo l leyball, basketball and track teams.

The daughter of Regina and Doug Bates of Mulkeytown and the late Joseph Munaretto, she plans to study nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Olkoski, 17, received Illinois Principal’s Assoc i a t i o n Awa rd , wa s

graduation marshall and made WYSE team. She is a member of WYSE teams, student council; math, science, SHARP, drama and yearbook clubs, prom and homecoming committees, and track and volleyball teams.

The daughter of Jeff and Beckie Olkoski of Royalton, she plans to study veterinary medicine at University of Missouri Columbia.

Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. May 6 in Art Brandon Gymnasium.

Valedictorian is Logan Giles. Salutatorian is Kelsie Olkoski.

Aaron Jones Century Jr./Sr. High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Avery English of Carterville High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Deep Patel of Carterville High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Alysha Giltner of Century Jr./Sr. High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Ryan Michael Stark of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Trevor McKinney of Benton Consolidated High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Amber McIntosh of Century Jr./Sr. High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Chloe Baratta Carbondale Community High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

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Elizabeth Heffernan of Chester High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

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Hana Hartline of Century Jr./Sr. High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Lucas Doiran of Chester High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Taylor Yucus of Benton Consolidated High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Blake Hicks of Carterville High School was one of the students honored at the 46th Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

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Dylan Litherland of Carbondale Community High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

Shruti Kumar of Carbondale Community High School was one of the students honored at the 46th annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement banquet and received certificates from The Southern Illinoisan Publisher John Pfeiffer on Tuesday, May 3 at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale ballrooms.

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At SIU Carbondale, we know that hands-on, real-world experience in college will give our students the edge after they graduate. From internships to leadership roles to community service to hands-on research, our students gain confidence and skills to embark on their careers.

Our students can conduct research guided by faculty mentors as early as their freshman year, and they can gain leadership and other skills in any of 300 registered student organizations. They’re on stage, in the orchestra, conducting experiments, delivering newscasts, managing investments and much, much more.

And with our University Honors Program, students have even more opportunities to learn, lead, serve and rise to the challenge. Honors students can enjoy breakfast seminars with visiting scholars, researchers and artists; living learning communities in the residence halls; special recognition at commencement; and much more.

SIU offers all of the advantages of a small college, plus the brains – and experiences – of a major research university. We’re ranked in the top tier of “Best National Universities” by U.S. News & World Report 2016 Edition, and our students have access to more than 200 academic programs.

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