Illinois State Scholars

Illinois State Scholars lauded by Reed-Custer Board of Ed

Published by admin on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 3:13pm

Six members of the Reed-Custer High School Class of 2024 have earned the honor of Illinois State Scholar.

The seniors were recognized for their academic success by the board of education during its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 20.

“This is the highest honor that we can offer to students, and we don’t offer it, this puts them against every student in the state of Illinois,” Superintendent Mark Mitchell told the members of the board.

WHS seniors earn rank of State Scholars

Published by admin on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:33pm

Every year thousands of Illinois high school Seniors compete in the State Scholar Program sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. This year Wilmington High School had seven members of the class of 2024 named Illinois State Scholars.

Students are awarded based on ACT or SAT test scores and their sixth semester class size and unweighted class rank. Each awardee receives a congratulatory letter, a Certificate of Achievement and statewide recognition in the news.

Reed-Custer Seniors honored as Illinois State Scholars

Published by admin on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 3:45pm

Nine members of the Reed-Custer High School Class of 2023 have earned the honor of Illinois State Scholar.

The students were given special recognition by the board of education during their regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

This year’s honorees are Laci Newbrough, James Sheridan, Makayla Wilkins, Tyler Wiyninger, Jaina Dubbert, Alexandra Bohac, Gabriella Davies, Abigail Sunday, and Maggie Lantka.

Reed-Custer seniors announced as State Scholars

Published by admin on Tue, 11/30/2021 - 5:16pm

Ten members of the Reed-Custer High School Class of 2022 have earned the designation of Illinois State Scholar.

The State Scholar Program recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition, and approximately the top 10% of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars each year.

Reed-Custer seniors honored as State Scholars

Published by admin on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 4:58pm

Reed-Custer High School is home to 12 Illinois State Scholars. The academic recognition recently announced by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

“In a year when students and families across the state and the nation have face unprecedented personal and financial challenges as a result of the pandemic, we could not be more proud of the continued focus, dedication and achievement of our State Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC’s executive director.

Coaler seniors recognized for academic achievement

Published by admin on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 7:58pm

Coal City High School is home to 14 Illinois State Scholars. The academic recognition was recently announced by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
“In this 60th year of the Illinois State Scholar program, we are proud to announce another class of outstanding students that will lead us into the future,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director.

Students recognized for academic excellence

Published by admin on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 7:23pm

 

Nine Reed-Custer High School students have joined the ranks of thousands of students statewide recognized for outstanding academic achievement.

The Comet seniors were named last month as Illinois State Scholars.

On the list at RCHS were Michael Babjak, Alexa Cieslak, Jackson Crater, Casey Cromp, Maggie Meyr, Steven Patterson, Klayton Schott, Thomas Sforza, and Marissa Williams.

Seniors at the head of the class

Published by admin on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 5:41pm

Eight members of the Reed-Custer High School Class of 2018 have received a prestigious award for academic excellence, honored as 2018-19 Illinois State Scholars.

The statewide list of top scholars is released annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families.

This year’s RCHS Illinois State Scholars are Madelyn Alton, Breanna Fielder, Haley Mazon, Cory McGregor, Madison Murphy, Jacob Stockin, Emily Wolf, and Ilias Yeck.