PHS Announces Illinois State Scholars

by Linda Berry

December 02, 2009

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

State of Illinois Salutes Fifteen Princeton High School Students as ‘the best and the brightest”
Princeton, IL – Barb Schmidt, Principal, Princeton High School is pleased to announce that fifteen Princeton High School students have been recognized as “2010 Illinois State Scholars”. The prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which is recognizing 19,331 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars.

Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 798 high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work in conjunction with ISAC to determine the winners. At least a half million Illinois State Scholars have been recognized in the past 50 years. “Princeton High School is extremely pleased with the efforts of these young men and women. Being named a State Scholar is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of each of these students,” stated Brian Church, Princeton High School Guidance Director.

The list of Princeton High School Illinois State Scholars follows:

Hannah Bachman, daughter of Dean Bachman and Beth Gerig, plans to attend either Goshen College or Hesston College and major in secondary math education.

Stephanie Bonucci, daughter of Steve and Laurie Bonucci, plans to attend a four-year university and major in physics or engineering.

Emiley Brand, daughter of Mark Brand and Rose Sullivan, plans to attend a four-year university and pursue her Bachelor of Arts degree.

Evinne Dimmig, daughter of Duff and Julie Dimmig, will pursue a degree in communication and journalism at a four-year university.

Ashley Hartwig , daughter of Bob and Marsha Hartwig, plans to attend IVCC and will transfer to a four-year university, she is undecided on her major.

Carli Joiner, daughter of Mary and Brian Joiner, plans to attend IVCC and will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a nursing degree.

Ethan Kelly, son of Jim and Sheila Kelly, is undecided on his area of study and plans to attend a four-year university.

Erica Koger, daughter of Mark and Sherri Koger, plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree in atmospheric science and meteorology.

Ethan Krieger, son of David and Kami Krieger, plans to attend Olivet Nazarene University to pursue a degree in youth ministry.

Amanda Morrow, daughter of Tony Morrow and Stephanie VanOrdstrand, plans to attend a four-year university to study history.

Jacob Robison, son of Robert and Renee Robison, plans to attend to attend a four-year university and undecided on his area of study.

Scott Roseberg, son of Bob and Sandy Roseberg, plans to pursue biblical studies at a four-year university.

Molly Stephens, daughter of Paul and Denise Stephens, will attend a four-year university and is undecided on what she will study.

Dane Stier, son of John and Joni Stier, plans to study math or science at Bradley University or Northwestern University.

Sylvie Tracy, daughter of Dan and Cynthia Tracy, plans to attend Illinois State University to pursue a degree in specialist and behavior learning.

High school students and their parents are urged to visit www.collegezone.com for more information about the many college financial assistance programs available. The innovative site also offers career counseling services, a planning timeline, virtual campus tours and online applications.

Created in 1957, ISAC is the state’s central provider of college aid. The agency oversees the Monetary Award Program (MAP), Illinois Veteran Grant, and service-related programs to encourage students to pursue careers in teaching or nursing. Last year, ISAC issued 187,000 grants totaling $430 million and guaranteed $1.2 billion in loans. Its 529 prepaid tuition program – College Illinois! –has allowed more than 30,000 Illinois families to prepay more than $1 billion in tuition and fees.