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 Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are
chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores
and sixth semester class rank. State Scholars rank in approximately
the top ten percent of high school seniors, representing 652 high
schools across the state.
“It is always an honor to announce another extraordinary group of
State Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “At a
time when postsecondary education could not be more important to
future job and career success, these students have demonstrated the
kind of effort and dedication that will help them advance not only
their futures, but the future of the state as well. We wish each of
them the best as they pursue their chosen educational path.”
Congratulatory letters from ISAC have been sent to honorees, and the
agency has provided personalized Certificates of Achievement to each
high school for distribution.
 From Logan County High Schools, the following students are among
the awardees: Lincoln High School
Benner, Kathryn
Bere, Kena
Bone, Allison
Clark, Colton
Everson, Abibail
Huynh, Julia
Laubenstein, Lanae
Lessen, Raelyn
McCray, Zachary
O’Donohue, Mackenzie
Prater, Kiersten
Schreiner, Garrett
Simmer, Andrew
Stein, Rachel
Weybright, Gabriella
Zimmer, Alyssa
Mount Pulaski High School
Batchelder, Brian
Fairchild, Kaitlin
Ford, Elizabeth
Hilliard, Miranda
Jones, Devin
Siebert, Elizabeth
A list of current Illinois State Scholars can also be found on
ISAC’s website. While this recognition does not include a monetary
prize, Illinois State Scholars are encouraged to cite the honor on
applications for college admission and scholarships.
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“In addition to congratulating our State Scholars, we would also
like to recognize their parents, teachers, coaches and mentors for
helping these students to achieve their goals—both personal and
educational,” said Zarnikow. “Your constant support, encouragement
and wisdom remain vital in helping students transition from high
school and make well-informed postsecondary educational choices.”
ISAC encourages students interested in attending college next fall
to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as
soon as possible after January 1, 2016 to determine eligibility for
federal and state aid. ISAC offers free financial aid and college
access events to assist students and families with the college-going
process. Students can also visit the ISAC website and in particular
the new ISAC Student Portal for college planning, financial aid and
financial literacy information and free tools, as well as
information on how to contact the ISACorps, a group of recent
college graduates who act as near-peer mentors, for one-on-one
assistance and mentoring.
About the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
The mission of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is
to help make college accessible and affordable for students
throughout Illinois. ISAC provides comprehensive, objective, and
timely information on education and financial aid for students and
their families—giving them access to the tools they need to help
make the educational choices that are right for them. Then, through
the state’s flagship Monetary Award Program and other scholarship
and grant programs ISAC administers—totaling more than $380 million
in academic year 2014-15—ISAC can help students make those choices a
reality. www.isac.org
[Lynne Baker, ISAC]
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