December 5 – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is announcing their 2017-18 Illinois State Scholars.
Illinois State Scholars are recognized for their superior academic achievement. The scholars typically rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. Honorees are chosen based on a combination of ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.
“I applaud all of the 2017-18 state scholars for their hard work and outstanding academic performance,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “Students have a lot to contend with as they move through high school—from increased testing to extracurricular activities to highly competitive college admissions. Kudos to these students and also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other mentors who contributed to their success and helped them navigate a path towards college and career success.”
Students receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and their high school also receives personalized Certificates of Achievement to distribute to the students.
More than 90 Macon County students were chosen as State Scholars. A list is below.
Argenta-Oreana High School
Eller, Madyson
Jones, Derek
Pridemore, Chase
Slemp, Hannah
Trimble, Sydney
Decatur Christian School
Austin, Zachary
Dyer, Nicholas
Jones, Macie
Wendt, Morgan
Douglas Macarthur High School
Abdullah, Maram
Ganley, Rose
Hale, Reghan
Kingnobles, Joshua
Pajer, Athena
Rueff, Miranda
Taylor, Matti
Eisenhower High School
Berk, Kara
Early, Alexis
Hamilton, Antonio
Lutz, Hayleigh
Reed, Aleeya
Tate, Bailey
Tate, Madison
Lutheran School Assoc High School
Clark, Kyra
Hughes, Anna
Reynolds, Sydney
Tatum, Mya
Vought, Clayton
Maroa-Forsyth High School
Aeilts, Connor
Atluri, Neha
Brock, Tyana
Fawley, Scott
Flock, Dylan
Khan, Najah
Peitzmann, Leah
Salik, Saamia
Sparks, Savana
Meridian High School
Aukamp, Amy
Damery, Cole
Getz, Chelsea
Habermaas, Zachary
McPeek-Garwitz, Dominique
Oliver, Marissa
Mount Zion High School
Babich, Matthew
Bailey, Anna
Balgemann, Tristan
Besser, Erica
Bjerke, Alex
Boehme, Ffion
Brown, Hannah
Davis, Alicia
Davis, Austin
Davis, Morgan
Eddington, Merrik
Forbes, Sydney
Fox, Kyler
Gingerich, Olivia
Haag, Brianna
Harder, Maggie
Hayes, Kelsi
Hughey, Marilyn
Humphrey, Brooke
Kyasapura, Jyotirmoy
Lewis, Nicholas
Loehr, Karmen
May, Garett
Parkhurst, Tory
Phillips, Taylor
Platzbecker, Jenna
Shamloo, Sheila
Smith, Jason
Watson, Gabrielle
Sangamon Valley High School
Manion, Seth
St. Teresa High School
Anselmo, Kyle
Caceres, Carmelinda
Duncan, Jason
Greenwell, Seth
Kimmons, Gillian
Kralman, Nathanial
McCartan, Kevin
Pabalate, Renee
Stahl, Jake
Tschosik, Nicholas
Vemmer, Haley
Warrensburg Latham High School
Buchholz, Anna
George, Taylor
Goeckner, Jennifer
Haas, Erica
Hoppe, Rachel
Preston, Anne
Wynne, Emily