Articles filed under High Schools
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‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 yearsMay 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
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Batavia Chamber announces four ‘Inspire’ scholarship winnersMay 11, 2025 9:59 pm - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce awarded four Inspire scholarships of $1,000 each to Batavia High School seniors based on different criteria.
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With his brother’s help, Hersey graduate Max Sheldon sets Michigan State recordMay 11, 2025 1:25 pm - Michigan State senior Max Sheldon, a graduate of Hersey High School, set the Spartans’ all-time record for combined victories -- with help from his younger brother, Mitchell.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: South Elgin’s Mueller set to make college decisionMay 11, 2025 1:25 pm - South Elgin High School junior tight end Gavin Mueller will make his college decision Wednesday.
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Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’May 11, 2025 7:39 am - Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.
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Punt, pitch and kick: Wheaton native Bachar took the long way to the majors, but it’s working outMay 10, 2025 8:23 pm - Wheaton North grad Lake Bachar went to college to be a kicker on the football team. But he gave baseball one more chance and now throws for the Miami Marlins.
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Boys volleyball: Minooka denies Timothy Christian in finals of Marmion tourneyMay 10, 2025 6:56 pm - The effort was evident. Unfortunately the results for Timothy Christian boys volleyball coach Corey Oliver weren't what he was looking for. Minooka defeated Timothy Chris...
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Girls soccer: Freshman Sashin’s 2 goals lead Downers Grove North past Downers Grove SouthMay 10, 2025 5:34 pm - Downers Grove North forward Jordyn Sashin was a little apprehensive about being one of two freshmen to make the varsity team this season. “I will admit I was nervous at t...
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Baseball: Solloway, St. Francis shut out Marmion for 17th straight winMay 10, 2025 4:06 pm - Peter Solloway pitched no-hit ball for the first 5 1/3 innings, while James McGrath hit a home run, triple, and provided excellent defense in center field as St. Francis ...
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Girls soccer: Doucette sets school record for goals as Kaneland, Batavia settle for tieMay 10, 2025 4:01 pm - Erin Doucette didn’t think she had broken Kaneland’s school record for goals in a season initially. Despite her shot finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to giv...