Board Recognizes SVHS Illinois State Scholars
20 Seniors Earn Award
January 23, 2009
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2009, the Meridian School Board formally recognized 20 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2009 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:
Gabrielle
Bunk
Grace
Bushnell
Darby
Canciamille
Faith
DeVries
Nicole
Gorsegner
Sarah
Langston
Zachary
Mengel
Taylor
Miles
Bethany
Myelle
Alex
Nyman
Sara
Pearson
Nathan
Robert
Jaimi
Shaver
Hannah
Smith
Ethan
Standard
Jordyn
Strohman
Jessica
Sweeney
John
Tackes
Caleb
Warner
Shaya
Weir
