Eight Seneca High School seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

The honorees are Lauren Thomas, Shan Balandang, Madison DeGrush, Lily Mueller, Addysen Applebee, Cody Clennon, Lillian Pfeifer and Chase McDaniel.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission selects Illinois State Scholars based on class rank and ACT or SAT scores. The program is an honorary recognition without a monetary award.

Being named an Illinois State Scholar is considered an outstanding accomplishment that highlights a student’s academic record.