On Monday, December 19th, Kewanee High School proudly announced that 7 Kewanee High School students have been honored as Illinois State Scholars. Madison Copeland, Shaan Dev, Mayra Diaz, Natalie Maxon, Lena Miller, Mary Miller, and Marcos Pagan all received the honor from the State of Illinois as chosen by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Kewanee High School Principal Rebecca Baney stated, “It is with great honor that the Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 announces the prestigious achievement of these outstanding Illinois State Scholars. These students have brought pride and recognition to their families, Kewanee High School, and the Kewanee community. We commend them for their commitment to academic and personal excellence. They are #simplythebest229.”
“On behalf of ISAC, congratulations to all of the outstanding students selected as 2023 Illinois State Scholars,” said ISAC Executive Director Eric Zarnikow. “Students and families faced numerous challenges over the last two years with remote learning, among other financial and personal difficulties. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, these academic achievements are a credit to the hard work and dedication of the student scholars and their families, and to the support provided by teachers, mentors, counselors, and communities in helping students meet their goals and find success as they advance on their education and career paths.”
Each of the seven Kewanee High School students rank in the Top 10% of all Illinois High School graduates for the 2022-2023 school year.
