The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has named its 2021-22 State Scholars for outstanding academic achievement.
Four seniors from Prophetstown High School were among the scholars named. Emily Brooks, Jakob Grunder, Sydney Minssen, and Elexis Vickrey were honored during Monday’s school board meeting.
PLT 6-12 Campus Student Success Coordinator, Ida Holper introduced the four seniors who had attained the honor at the board meeting. “The program identifies students who have superior academic potential,” said Holper. The students are selected based on a combination of SAT scores, class rank, GPA and achievements. “It is an outstanding accomplishment to be recognized as a an Illinois State Scholar, added Holper.
There is no monetary award involved with the honor, but it is a high distinction for graduating Illinois seniors and the honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and a certificate of achievement.
