Board Recognizes Class of 2010 Illinois State Scholars
20 Seniors Earn Designation
January 16, 2010
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2010 the Meridian School Board formally recognized 20 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2010 Illinois State Scholar.
Only the top 10% of the state’s approximate 140,000 graduating seniors qualified for this distinction which is based on a combination of the ACT test score and class rank at the end of the junior year. While the program does not provide a monetary award, being named a State Scholar is an impressive honor that can be listed on applications for college admission and scholarships. Each State Scholar will received a certificate from the School District for this accomplishment.
On behalf of the School Board, Board President Ron Steenken expressed appreciation for the support of the students' parents and the effort of the students themselves in earning the designation of Illinois State Scholar. Mr. Prusator relayed that the honor is one of the most prestigious available for SVHS students. 20 Illinois State Scholars is the most earned by a SVHS class. The following SVHS students were recognized:
Eric Davis
Daniel Doss
Anna Ellis
Nicole Feldhaus
Natalie Freymiller
Brena Glendenning
William Griesbach
Jennifer Harrolle
Patrick Jagielski
Brianna Koenig
Sarah Lewis
Brandon Manning
Kyle Mazeika
Kayla McQuality
Ryan Prusator
Timothy Reilley
Cassidy Roop
Christopher Saunders
Shannon Smith
Elizabeth Winter
