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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating
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Athens’ Knox Announces Decision To Step Down As Head Football Coach
After speaking with his players earlier this week, we sat down with Athens High School’s Ryan Knox to discuss his decision to step away as head football coach. The full 14 minute interview will be posted later on The Download with DP podcast.
The Journal Standard
Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council
State Sen. Andrew Chesney will bring high school students from across Illinois' 45th District together in Freeport for a Youth Advisory Council meeting Nov. 9. The session will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Highland Community College, according to a community announcement. Students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors will discuss public policy, learn about state government and meet elected officials and community leaders. The council also gives students an opportunity to share issues important to their generation, according to the announcement. Where the Youth Advisory Council will meet The meeting will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center, H-201 Newell Room, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Members of the media may attend, with video and photo opportunities available. The council is made up of high school students from across the 45th District. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council
thepetersburgobserver.com
November Student of Month at Athens High is Ellen Wiker
The November Student of the Month at Athens High School is Ellen Wiker. Ellen is the daughter of Jeff and Violet Wiker of Athens. Ellen is described by her teachers as one of the most determined students they have ever had in class. When she puts her mind to something, she will make it happen. Ellen is active in numerous school-related extracurricular activities such as Leo Club, FFA, CES Mentoring, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. Her involvement in these extracurricular activities has provided her with numerous leadership experiences. She has served as the Leo Club President for two years.
centraloregondaily.com
Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...