High School Recognition Program
Our April 16th meeting was our annual High School Recognition Program. This year's program featured seniors from seven different Rockford High Schools both public and private. The following students were recognized for not only their academic accomplishments but also their activities outside of school, working with various organizations around the Rockford area. As far as their career choices at this time in their lives we counted: 2 doctors, 2 mechanical engineers, 1 psychologist, 1 veterinarian, 1 pharmacist, 1 business major, 1 geology major, 1 athletic trainer, 1 park ranger, and fortunately only 1 lawyer.
Auburn High School
William Lewis
Ala'Jhanae Thomas
Boylan High School
Jacob Jaworowski
Gwendolyn Tsaras
East High School
Aidan Brees
Ray Gehrke
Guilford High School
Ryan Mahere
Hannah King
Harlem High School
Corbyn Phillips
Melina Coleta
Rockford Christian High School
Stephen Heinisch
Gracie Harkness
Rockford Lutheran High School
Abagail Baumann
Burdette Anderson Scholarships
The highlight of the program was the awarding of the $4,000 scholarships to a female and male senior based on a written essay that each student was asked to write. Burdette's daughters, Sue Vetrone and Linda Oshita presented the scholarships to Stephen Heinisch from Rockford Christian and Gwendolyn Tsaras from Boylan. Congratulations to Stephen and Gwendolyn and wishing all of the seniors' congratulations as you move on to the next phase of your education.
