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December 06, 2016
Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates six West Central students on their academic achievement
West Central Principal Ben Rees is pleased to announce that 6 students from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious recognition annually to top Illinois high school students. This year, approximately 19,300 exceptional honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievement since the designation was first introduced in 1958.
Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT scores and sixth semester class rank.
The West Central Illinois Scholars are: Madison Benge, daughter of John and Jennifer Benge of Stronghurst; Grace Brent, daughter of Lonnie and Brenda Brent of Kirkwood; Katie Droste, daughter of Tina Droste of Biggsville and Carl Droste of Gladstone; Kamryn Endress daughter of Michael and Megan Endress of Stronghurst; Ashley Gyovai, daughter of Tim and Terena Gyovai of Oquawka and Alisha Smothers, daughter of Jackie Meyers of Stronghurst.
While State Scholar recognition does not include a monetary prize, students receive congratulatory letters from ISAC as well as personalized certificates of Achievement sent to each high school for distribution. A list of current Illinois State Scholars can also be found on the website.
Congratulations to Madison, Grace, Katie, Kami, Ashley and Alisha! We are very proud of you!
