Princeton High School has announced its 15 student recipients for the Illinois State Scholar award, presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commision to students for their exceptional academic achievement.

“On behalf of ISAC, congratulations to all of the Illinois State Scholars for their hard work and commitment inside and outside of the classroom,” ISAC Executive Director Eric Zamikow said. “The achievements of these students are a credit to their perseverance, resilience and to the support and encouragement of their families principals, teachers, mentors, counselors and others invested in their growth and success.”

Princeton High School Principal Andy Berlinski said he was proud of what the 15 students accomplished.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients from Princeton High School,” Berlinski said. “This designation is an indication of each individual’s scholastic achievement and hard work. This designation is well deserved by each.”

Princeton High School Illinois State Scholar recipients

Katie Bates is the daughter of Joe and Jodi Bates. She plans to major in education and to continue playing volleyball and possibly softball.

Caden Brooks is the son of Stephanie Reinhardt and Cameron Brooks. He plans to attend McKendree University and will be a part of their swim team.

Jacklynn Cartwright is the daughter of Fred and Margo Cartwright. She plans to attend college and study graphic design, concept art and language.

Maggie Davis is the daughter of Bill and Julie Kuhn. She plans to attend Brescia University and will play soccer.

Keegan Fogarty is the son of Brian Fogarty, Christina Fogarty-Burch and Tom Burch. He plans to attend college to study either aerospace engineering or neurosurgery.

Ethan Hassler is the son of Thomas and Jamie Hassler. He plans to attend college and to pursue a creative field such as becoming a fiction author or video game designer.

Mckenzie Hecht is the daughter of Jason and Eileen Hecht. She plans to attend college to study accounting or finance.

Andrea Imsland is the daughter of Ron and Joanne Imsland. She plans to attend Western Michigan University to study theater.

Rachel Kirkpatrick is the daughter of Doug Kirkpatrick. She plans to attend IVCC before transferring to a four-year college to study film.

Nolan Mallery is the son of Richard Mallery and Sandra Mallery-Davis. He plans to attend medical school.

Hannah Muehlschlegel is the daughter of Jim and Dawn Muehlschlegel. She plans to attend a four-year university to study secondary education.

Madison Richards is the daughter of Robert and Kelly Richards. She plans to attend Eureka College to play volleyball and to study criminal justice and sociology.

Kaia Robbins is the daughter of Doug and Monica Robbins. She plans to attend a four-year college to pursue something in the medical field.

Aubreanna Vogel is the daughter of Mac and Cristin Kruse and Brent Vogel. She plans to attend IVCC to study agricultural business management.

Mark Williams Jr. is the son of Mark and Cheryle Williams. He plans to pursue a degree in astronautical engineering.