A total of 52 McHenry Community High School District 156 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission in recognition of superior academic achievement.
ISAC annually selects Illinois State Scholars from eligible high schools throughout the state, based on a formula that includes class rank and performance on ACT and SAT testing. About 10 percent of Illinois high school students are selected for the program.
“We are very proud of these students,” said Dr. Ryan McTague, superintendent for District 156. “Their efforts in high school are setting the stage for successful futures.”
Illinois State Scholars are each awarded certificates from the state commission and a digital badge to display online and share. District 156 officials are planning a recognition event soon, and Illinois State Scholars are also typically honored at senior awards events prior to graduation.
Across the state, nearly 16,700 seniors from 687 high schools have been selected for this recognition. ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow also acknowledged high school teachers, school counselors and family members for supporting these students along the way.
“These high school seniors managed through the personal and learning challenges of the pandemic for several years of high school, and their accomplishments reflect their passion and dedication to academic pursuits,” Zarnikow said.
The Illinois State Scholars from the McHenry’s Class of 2024 are:
Patricia Ahlgrim
Alison Ahrens
Charlotte Alexander
Abigail Anderson
Kristin Anderson
Heinz Becker
Anthony Bertone
Ella Boland
Paulina Borowski
Reilly Byron
Lola Cassidy
Ava Dowell
Caleb Gierut
Maya Gill
Cassidy Groves
Madison Harvey
Kadin Henige
Mollie Hobson
Evan Hoeft
Madilyn Hoffman
Lauren Hoguet
Grace Hosford
Danielle Jensen
Jacob Jensen
Quentin Kinshofer
Jacob Knigge
Owen Lard
Kevin Liu
Ellie Maciaszek
Maggie Maciaszek
Douglas Martin
Patrick Martin
James Mihevc
Charles Miller
Alexa Munoz
Maxwell Newton
Erin Nothdorf
Melissa Ojeda
Michael Os
Madelyn Osel
Dominik Plancon
Jonah Rodriguez
Nathan Schmitt
Brianna Sorensen
Thomas Stanton
Hugo Vidal
Aiden Wasik
Rian Wasniewski
Maye Waters
Steffanie Wedin
Colin Willis
Landon Zagorski