The Kewanee Elks #724 has honored Taylor VanWinkle and Parker Miskinis as February’s Teens of the Month. Taylor, a Kewanee High School senior, leads her class academically and has excelled in leadership roles with a perfect GPA and key involvement in athletics, Key Club, and student government. Parker, from Wethersfield High School, holds a strong academic record with a focus on football, band, and student leadership activities. Both students have volunteered extensively, with Taylor supporting Key Club initiatives and Parker lending a hand in disaster clean-ups and community projects. Their dedication sets an impressive example for their peers.
Taylor is the daughter of Jim & Kelly VanWinkle. She is a senior at Kewanee High School. Her Class Rank is 1/139, and her GPA is on a 4.0/4.0 scale. She has a 4-year achievement in high honor roll, Key Club, volleyball, and FCA. She has a 2-year achievement in National Honor Society, All-Conference Academic Volleyball, Class Vice-President, Volleyball Co-Captain, and Basketball. She has a 1-year achievement in Class President, Student Council Vice-President, Key Club President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, Basketball Co-Captain, Volleyball All-Conference Honorable Mention, Spirit Award, Illinois House of Representatives Leadership, Key Club Distinguished Treasurer, and Treasurer. Her community service includes volunteering at Key Club events.
Parker is the son of Josh & Carrie Miskinis. He is a senior at Wethersfield High School. His GPA is 4.72/5.0 scale, and his class rank is 11/38. He has a 4-year achievement in High Honor Roll, All-Conference Academic Football, Pep Band, Key Club, FFA, FCA, and Student Council. He has a 3-year achievement in all-conference academic basketball, track, band, marching band, and concert band. He has a 2-year achievement in the National Honor Society, Class President, Football Co-Captain, and School Plays. He has a 1-year achievement on the scholastic team. His community service includes volunteering, helping neighbors clean after a storm, FFA, NHS, and Student Council projects, and helping a friend obtain Eagle Scout.
