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Wartburg College Dean's List Case Harmston of Elizabeth was named to the Wartburg College Fall Term Dean's List. The college recognized 474 students for Fall Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term. Three of the four course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade. Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,444 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
In December, Highland Community College Agriculture welcomed 35 businesses and nearly 200 high school and Highland students to its first Northwest Illinois Agriculture Industry Expo. Students from 16 area high schools began the day with an open house - learning about crop science, animal science, agricultural education and technology curriculum offered within the Agriculture Department. Following the open house, high school students had the opportunity to network with the local agribusiness...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites you to join our book club, Conservation Conversation, for a free series of weekly Zoom discussions starting February 1, following 3 books for 4 weeks each, facilitated by Andrew Townsend. You may join in for any or all weeks. This three-book series will look into the relationship of the Indigenous People of the Americas with their natural environment, and the changes that came with European contact and settlement. Each session will focus on...
UW-Whitewater Dean's List The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2022 fall semester. Lena: Gabi Brinkmeier Pearl City: Macie Kaney Lanark: Naomi Mullen Lanark: Emma Norton Stockton: Simon Rillie Lena: Nevaeh Roberts These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. "Making the Dean's List is a tremendous honor for our students. It is a recognition of their hard work and commitment to success," said Robin...
By Kate Leonard River Ridge Business Student Mrs. Laity’s high school business class of only 8 students was asked to take on the task of River Ridge’s annual Santa Store. In the past, Kim Thorsen (former River Ridge teacher) has always run the Santa Store with assistance from middle school students. This year she decided to hand it off to the business class to practice some of what they have been learning. They did everything from taking care of the elementary students' forms to making tags for each individual student’s gifts. They also helpe...
In December, seven Highland Honors students presented their semester projects via Zoom™. Highland’s Honor students created and designed the projects on a chosen topic. The Honors Program at Highland Community College is designed to provide eligible students with enhanced educational experiences in select courses chosen in cooperation with College faculty. Students must maintain a 3.5/4.0-grade point average to remain eligible for the Honors Program. Students must possess an ACT composite score of 25 or greater, or 1200 out of 1600 on SAT, or...
The Highland Community College campus, including the Student/Conference center and Clarence Mitchell Library, will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023. The campus reopens on Jan. 3, 2023. Columbia College, located on the Highland campus, will also be closed from Dec. 26 – Dec. 30. Offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2023. Visit the YMCA website at freeportymca.org for hours during the season....
SSM Health Monroe Volunteer Services is once again offering scholarships for students seeking a career in the healthcare field. The deadline for application submission is February 28, 2023. The first scholarship is for high school seniors. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group sites – Albany, Blanchardville, Brodhead, New Glarus, Durand, Freeport and Lena – or who live within an area ser...
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 22nd consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2023. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership a...
Several Highland Agriculture students were honored with awards at the 2022 Illinois PAS Conference on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois State University. Twenty Highland Community College Agriculture students participated in the one-day event. Students partook in several competitions with other students from across the state. Categories included employment interviews, career planning project presentations, agricultural sales presentations, agricultural teaching...
On November 2nd, the Stockton FFA Chapter had six students participate in the Section One Agronomy CDE. Students are required to identify crop seeds, identify weed plants, identify farming equipment, place rings of crops based on quality, and complete a written test. As a team, the students placed 2nd overall. Individually, Karl Hubb placed 4th, David Lancaster placed 5th, and Tyler Williams placed 8th. Greenhouse Update We are excited to share that the Stockton FFA Chapter Greenhouse has been...
4+ Camdyn Bauer, Heaven Brotherton, Sophie Buck, Cora Dittmar, Sam Grzeslo, Lauren Kloss, Jamie Schnitzler, Nicholas Schnitzler, Emily Wurster, Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Cora Boop, Ruby Dickerson, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Lynnea Groezinger, Lucas Holland, Arthur Horn, Matthew Johnson, Gwendoline Miller, Micaela Miller, Benjamin Richmond, Isaac Rife, Evelyn Walters, Kathryn Cobine, Kayla Diehl, Aizlynn Griffiths, Nathan Haas, Elaina Doms, Sawyer Fry, Samuel Rife, Gracie Schnitzler, Sarah Winter 3.50 - 3.999 Sadie Fry, Emma Goldsmith,...
The Highland Community College Agriculture Program will host the Northwest Illinois Agriculture Industry Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 in the Student/Conference Center in building H at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The first portion of the event features rotations of hands-on activities and demonstrations for high school students that align with Highland’s certificate and degree opportunities in agribusiness, animal science, crop and soil science, horticulture, and precision technology. High school students will n...
Highland Community College announces the 2022 summer graduates. Forty-Two graduates were awarded associate degrees, an associate of applied science degrees, or certificates. Apple River: Jessica Griffin, Associate of Arts Byron: Renee Gehrke, Associate of Arts Chicago: Lee Hodges, Associate of General Studies Davis: Riley Jones, Associate of Science; Allison Liszka, Associate of Science Davis Junction: Jada Nanni, Associate of Science Elizabeth: Brittney Brown, Medical Assistant AAS, Medical Assistant Certificate Forreston: Paige Chamberlin,...
Eleven students from Eastland High School were inducted into membership of the National Honor Society in a ceremony on November 15th. Students selected for induction are: Kennedy Burkholder, Kennidee Bryant, Lillian Greenfield-Siegner, Ella Gunderson, Paige Joiner, Isabelle Lego, Mallory Misiewicz, Jason Prowant, Ryan Sauer, Gracie Steidinger, and Jenica Stoner. They are joined by 7 seniors who are current members: Hudson Groezinger, Ashleigh Ifert, Emily Janssen, Sarah Kempel Kyla LaRue,...
Ten high school and three Jr. High members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter competed in the section Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) on Nov. 2nd. The Wildcats came ready to roll as both the high school and Jr. High teams won their respective divisions. There were thirteen total schools in the high school division and five in the Jr. High division. The Agronomy CDE requires students to perform a variety of tasks. Students must identify weeds, forty-one different crop seeds and over sixty...
Highland Community College’s Lifelong Learning November and December learning opportunities include creative arts, health and wellness, culinary, and other do-it-yourself courses. GRAT-I-TANGLE Location: Stockton Public Library, 140 W. Benton Ave., Stockton Ill. Registration deadline: Nov. 23 Class: Nov. 30; 5-7 p.m. Fee: $30 Instructor: Mary Leitzen Stayner During this season the focus is on gratitude and appreciation — the first step in the art of Zentangle. Join the fun with a new kit of materials and explore new tangles to relax and unw...
The Dubuque Audubon Society is hosting a free bluebird presentation by Jessica Carryer, JDCF's Director of Education. Join us to learn about the ideal bluebird habitat and how to monitor nest boxes throughout the nesting season. Many volunteers in the tri-state area have been monitoring bluebirds in an effort to support the population. Over the years, we have collected data on nesting locations, brood size, predation, and fledglings. The program will take place at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive...
UW-Whitewater Awards Scholarships The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2022-23 academic year. Elizabeth, IL - Breyton Fry, who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): Warhawks Thrive Scholarship Lanark, IL - Naomi Mullen, who is studying Environmental Science, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars "On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, we send our deepest congratulations to this year's scholarship winners,...
The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) recently announced the 2022 winner of the Kasasa Scholarship. The scholarship is conducted by a blind drawing held during the CBAI's Annual Recognition Luncheon. This year's winner is Dominic Geerts of River Ridge High School, who was nominated by Apple River State Bank. Geerts received an initial $1,000 check and is eligible to receive $1,000 per year for the next three years for his higher education, based on grades and full-time student...
Twelve members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter competed in the Schapville FFA trap shoot competition on October 8th. We had a variety of experience levels in our members on the teams this year. Some were there for their 3rd year of shooting sports and other members trying this activity for the first time. The National Rifle Association Foundation donated eye protection, ear protection, ammunition pouches and shells for the students to use. We appreciate the generous financial support of this...
SNHU President's List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2022 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall,...
State Senator Brian Stewart and State Representative Andrew Chesney celebrated the reading achievements of 136 students August 27 at a recognition ceremony for participants of their 2022 Summer Reading Club Program at Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square in Freeport. "Reading can take us to many different places and opens doors for new ideas and activities," Senator Stewart said. "We are very proud of these students for their commitment to reading this summer, which also helps them better prepare for...
Winslow's McKenzie Temperly Gets "Cloaked" McKenzie Temperly of Winslow, IL was one of more than 150 students new to the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine who was ceremoniously "cloaked" at the College's annual Arnold P. Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony staged earlier this month in Iowa's Hancher Auditorium. The 2022 event was the 28th in the history of College. The White Coat Ceremony is a celebrated experience as students enter medical school. In the presence of family, guests, and faculty members, students are welcomed into...
The Galena ARC is offering several art, pottery, cooking, and music classes this fall for adults and youth. Masking is optional except for those classes that state otherwise. Visit us online to learn more about the following classes and workshops and how to register: GalenaARC.org Sandra Principe will be teaching a series of adult watercolor painting classes the first Thursday of every month starting September 1, 10am-noon. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join the class. Every...
