Kayla Toussaint – State Three-Point Competition – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending Kayla Toussaint for qualifying for the State Three-Point Competition. He described the levels and pressure that she had to go through in order to make it to the state level where she made nine shots which left her one shy of making it to the fop four in the final round.
Alexander Bak – Boys State Winner – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending High School junior Alexander Bak for being selected as this year’s Boys State Winner. He praised and highlighted some of the fine qualities for which Alexander was chosen and noted that he is very involved with the band, National Honor Society and CARES.
Jennifer Hanrahan – Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar Representative – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending High School sophomore Jennifer Hanrahan for being selected as this year’s representative to the Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar. He noted that she was chosen by the faculty on the basis of the fine qualities she exhibits including leadership, potential, personal incentive and sensitivity to others.
Megan Hammond, Elise Heiser, Jesse Reitz, Parker Stillwell and Jason Scott – McHenry County Honor Band – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending Megan Hammond, Elise Heiser, Jesse Reitz, Parker Stillwell and Jason Scott for
Administrators and Teachers – Institute Day Activities – Derek Straight asked the Board to join with him in commending our teachers and administrators for their efforts during the recent institute day activities. He noted to the Board that the day that the day focused on differentiation of instruction and that teachers were split into groups so they had the opportunity to access the tools that were being recommended for their classrooms.
Illinois State Scholars – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending the twenty Johnsburg High School students who were named as Illinois State Scholars. He noted that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission selected the students at the end of their junior year on the basis of their test scores and class rank. The Board commended the students for their academic achievements.
Elise Heiser and Mitch Kasprzyk – IMEA Music Festival – Kevin Shelton asked the Board to join with him in commending students, Elise Heiser and Mitch Kasprzyk, for being chosen to represent the High School at the recent IMEA Music Festival tha
Jason Blumenthal – DAR Good Citizen Award – Kevin Shelton introduced Jason Blumenthal to the Board and then asked them to join with him in commending Jason for being chosen by the High School staff as this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Award recipient. Kevin noted the positive accomplishments and leadership qualities for which he was chosen. Board President Tom Low presented Jason with a certificate and district Frisbee.