|  For demonstrating outstanding character, she receives a Barnes & 
			Noble gift card from 1st State Bank and an iTunes gift card from 
			Illini Central High School faculty. Mariah is the daughter of 
			Brent and Rosemary Behrends. Mariah's classes this year are Calculus, Spanish IV, Physics, 
			Dual Credit Biology and Dual Credit English. In addition, she keeps busy with a number of extracurricular 
			activities. She is president of student council, senior class, 
			Spanish Club, and Future Career and Community Leaders of America. In 
			addition, she is a member of National Honor Society, FFA, Science 
			Club and National Society of High School Scholars. In sports, she 
			participates in cheerleading and volleyball. 
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			 Outside of school, she is a part of the Illinois Junior Hereford 
			Association, a member of San Jose United Methodist Church and 
			president of Peaceful Valley 4-H Club. Behrends plans to attend a four-year university. 
              
              [Text from file received 
				from Illini Central] |