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As we near the end of July and approach the IHSA no contact week, thoughts begin to turn towards the prospect of going back to school. But after going through a Covid-19 year, just how is the upcoming school year going to compare to what everyone endured last year? The biggest impact came out of the Governor’s Office, in which it was announced that the State of Illinois is not making any blanket policy, and each school district will be able to determine how they handle the resumption of the s...
Vicki Schulz of Stockton, Ill., who has advised Highland Community College students for 18 years, received her 10-year recognition as an advisor from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). PTK is an international honor society for community college students. Schulz was given a pin to honor her commitment to PTK at the June meeting of the Highland Board of Trustees. A letter was also read to Schulz, written by Lynn Tincher-Ladner, Ph.D., President and CEO Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, stating, "We at Phi Theta...
Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of Galena recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships to five area high school graduates. - Galena High School: Michael Beadle is the son of Pat and Martha Beadle. He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin Platteville majoring in education. - River Ridge High School: Mary Scott is the daughter of John and Barb Scott. Mary will attend the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse to pursue a career as a physician assistant. - Scales Mound High...
Augustana College's Dean's List Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2020-21 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Kelsey King of Stockton, IL majoring in Biology. Lauryn Schubert of Stockton, IL majoring in Biology. Known for sparking passionate curiosity, Augustana College is an empowering home to explore over 90 areas of study. Augustana's innovative...
Students who are getting started on their academic careers, coming back from a gap semester, or have not registered for the fall 2021 semester can attend the Highland Community College “Get Ready for Better” Express Registration on Wednesday, July 21, or Thursday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Conference Center (Building H), 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. HCC offers more options for students for the fall. There are more in-person classes and online options. Highland offers a full-time education pathway with Western Ill...
The Highland Community College Foundation has been awarded $50,000 from Compeer Financial as part of $825,000 in grants to community colleges across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The grant will fund a John Deere® 5000 Series Utility Tractor for the Precision Agronomy program in addition to two scholarships for agriculture students each year for the next five years. “We are thrilled to be selected as a partner college with this contribution focused on growing our agriculture program in Northwest Illinois. This financial support, pa...
Highland Community College has launched using Handshake™ to help guide students for career and job opportunities with local employers. Handshake is an online platform that connects students with job opportunities. Students can search for internships, jobs, and gain additional information about their desired career path. Highland’s Career Services helps students activate their accounts and build their profiles. “Whether students are decided or undecided on their career path, they need to establish a solid connection with employers to positively...
VOICES of Stephenson County is sponsoring and hosting a free summer camp for children ages 5-16 this month. It is open to the public and will include field trips as well as a variety of in-house activities. “VOICES plans these weeklong camps to provide an opportunity for kids to interact with each other in a safe, fun environment,” said Beth Maskell, VOICES of Stephenson County executive director. “Summer camp also serves as a way for children and teens to learn about safety, healthy relationships and the helpers in our communities.” Two ses...
The Freeport Community Foundation (FCF) John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund 2021 will accept grant applications beginning Monday, July 5. Online applications will be accepted through Noon, Friday, July 30. Grants made from this Fund will be directed to non-profit organizations with educational, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse programs focused on helping youth ages 21 or younger in Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties. The 2021 John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment...
O'Connor Named To Dean's List Ty O'Connor, of Orangeville, was among more than 900 students named to Elmhurst University's Spring 2021 Dean's List. The Dean's List is composed of students who during the term concerned, attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00). Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate...
Highland Community College's 48th annual General Education Development (GED®) Graduation Ceremony, to honor the 2020-21 completers was on Wednesday, June 16 at the Student Conference Center at 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. Thirty students completed the requirements for the GED® certificate as part of Highland's Adult Education program. They were invited, along with their families, to participate in the celebration of the accomplishment. Highland's Director of Adult Education,...
Bradley University Dean’s List More than 1800 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Spring 2021. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Your local students include: - Raeann Bergman of Stockton, IL -- majoring in Advertising & Public Relations. - Miah Stiefel of Warren, IL -- majoring in Psychology. Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the resources of a l...
Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum 3.25 grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Highest Honors are awarded to students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. High Honors is given to students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and Honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49. Highest Honors Davis: Elizabeth Davis; Aleda Lee; Caden Moyer; Seth Rieman Dixon: Danielle Vel...
Highland students Jasmine Veasley of Freeport, Ill. and Dalton Becker of Forreston, Ill. are the recipients of Citizenship Awards from the college. Names were selected by faculty and staff based on leadership, service to the college and community, and achievement in scholarship. Becker graduated from Highland with an Associated of Arts degree. He is still weighing his future academic options beyond Highland Community College. "Dalton is a very dedicated and hardworking individual," said Jackie S...
Taylor Dawson has been named the winner of the sixth annual Madelyn Nicole Greene Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Dawson has received a check of $500 to Highland Community College to pursue a career in nursing. Dawson, the daughter of Stacey Grunder of Lena, graduated May 16, 2021, from Lena-Winslow High School. With a goal of becoming a pediatric nurse, Dawson is currently enrolled in the summer CNA program at HCC and plans to work as a CNA at the Freeport Health Network while attending the...
Northern Michigan Dean’s List Northern Michigan University announced the Dean’s List for the Winter 2021 semester. Earning the honor from our area was Rylee Schubert of Galena who qualified with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99. Emily Raab Named To Wartburg Dean's List Emily Raab of Warren was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List. The college recognized 494 students for Winter/May Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the...
Pearl City High School held Honors Night on May 12th. Numerous scholarships were awarded by the Pearl City Education Foundation. Mariana Brenner received the Virginia & Eugene Kuhlmeier Memorial and Pearl City Masonic Remembrance scholarships. Carter Brudi received the Jeff Garnhart Memorial and Pearl City Education Foundation scholarships. Estrella Ayala received the Class of ’68- to a 2 year college scholarship. Caden Kuberski received a Pearl City Education Foundation scholarship. Madison Leski received the Kampmeier/Bingert Memorial and a P...
Highland Community College announces the 2021 spring graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates. The graduates had the option to participate in a virtual ceremony on May 22. Apple River: Juliana Campbell, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Byron: Anthony Eddy, Associate of Arts Cedarville: Emma Arnold, Associate of Science; Amaya Bouvia, Associate of Science; Adeline Stone,Early Care and Education Dakota: Alexis Brashaw, Associate of Science; Alli Hanson, Associate of...
Representatives from the Pearl City American Legion Post 1014 visited Freeport High School on Thursday, May 27, to present $750 scholarships in a special ceremony to two worthy members of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp. (NJROTC). In addition, the Post presented the NJROTC program with a surprise $1,250 community donation to help support their Rifle Team as they travel to national competitions this year. The two Freeport High School graduates and NJROTC cadets receiving the scholar...
Lena-Winslow High School Principal’s Honor Roll Freshman Molly Amendt, Ava Fiedler, Sarah Geiseman, Natalie NcNutt, Jacob Schumacher Sophomores Henry Engel, Owen Gilbertson, Emma Kempel, Wesley Offermann, Ayden Packard, Drew Streckwald, Madison Young, Jacob Zeal Juniors Conor DeZell, Sarah Foley, Grace Fox, Leah Goebel, Kamron Klever, Payton Scace, Mikhail Schoonhoven-Hussain Seniors Max Amendt, Ashtyn Brinker, Hanna Brinker, Carter Burke, Tavor Buss, Maya Curtis, Taylor Dawson, Griffin Durham, Kaytelynn Gable, Marguerite Johnson, Sarah M...
Each year, the Illinois Pork Producers Association offers scholarships to students pursuing a higher education degree, at a two or four-year institution, who have an interest in the pork industry. Recipients are selected based on activities, IPPA involvement and an essay an essay explaining the impact of exporting pork through global trade. "We are excited to continue to offer scholarship opportunities to students involved in the swine industry and look forward to having them join us in the many...
Andrew Ford Named to SNHU President's List Andrew Ford of Apple River (61001) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Winter 2021 President's List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6. Southern...
The Bauer Group Agency of Stockton along with Grinnell Mutual has named Cheyenne Mapes as one of 80 recipients of a 2021 Road to Success scholarship. "We're happy to recognize Cheyenne's accomplishments and safe driving record with a Road to Success Scholarship and we wish Cheyenne the very best in her future endeavors as she pursues a degree in forensic investigation with a laboratory emphasis at UW Platteville," said Tina Ertmer of The Bauer Group Agency in Stockton. Mapes was selected from...
Bob Jones University Dean's List The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Sophia Bayer, a Freshman Visual Studies major from Lena, achieved this distinction. Justus Dobish, a Sophomore Accounting major from Lanark, achieved this distinction. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited...
The Highland Community College Board of Trustees has hired David Naze, Ph.D. as Vice President/Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services. He comes to Highland from Joliet Junior College, where he served as Dean of Arts and Sciences. With the strong support for community college education, Dr. Naze has been involved in all aspects of making sure the needs of the students are met through course scheduling, academic programming, curriculum management, faculty development, and concurrent...
