December 1, 2021 – Thirty-two Collinsville High School seniors have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars by Illinois Student Assistance Commission (IASC) based on their exceptional academic achievement.
The Illinois State Scholar program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores, class size and unweighted class rank and Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of their junior year.
“On behalf of ISAC, congratulations to all of the Illinois State Scholars for their hard work and commitment inside and outside of the classroom,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “In the past two years students and families have faced unprecedented difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; from financial and personal ordeals to all of the challenges of remote learning. The achievements of these students are a credit to their perseverance and resilience, and to the support and encouragement of their families, principals, teachers, mentors, counselors, and others invested in their growth and success.”
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the state’s college access and financial aid agency, presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 17,340 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduced in 1958.
The Illinois State Scholar acknowledgement is a non-monetary award. Each State Scholar designee receives a congratulatory letter and Certificate of Achievement from ISAC, and can download an official Illinois State Scholar badge to display on their online profiles and social media platforms, as well as share with their high school counselors, colleges, employers, family members and others.
The following CHS students were named 2022-23* Illinois State Scholars:
Nathan M Austin
Narayeli G Cardenas
Madison R Cawvey
Emma G Clark
Matthew S Clark
Maya Clark
Anna L Falbe
Nicholas C Fowler
Shelby E Franklin
Mazie J Gilland
William M Grieb
Alyssa M Herman
Kaiden L Hollerbach
Dayton A Horras
Megan A Houberg
Melina R Huckelberry
Destiny A Jones
Aiden J Kaufman
Alexander J Lorsbach
Jacob T Mcchristian
James A Metcalf
Tyler J Morgan
Chelsea P Nott
Kathryn D Roeck
Rose A Scott
Jake O Sebesta
Sydney V Sommer
Cassandra E Stirling
Christopher F Thilman
Lillian H Vallina
Alaina L Vickery
Danielle Webb
*Note that the Program designates honorees based on the year they would begin any postsecondary education, not based on the year they graduate from high school.