Samantha Smith plans to attend a 4-year university studying exercise science and then go on to study physical therapy.

Rochelle Township High School’s Hailey Newlun was recently named the September Rochelle Rotary Club Student of the Month.

Laynie Mandrell was recently named the October Student of the Month at Polo Community High School. After high school, she plans to attend college to become an industrial engineer or dietitian.

Micah Miller will be attending Illinois State University next fall to study elementary education.

Rotary's Student of the Month honorees are selected based on the character traits of Rotarians who live their lives based on The Four Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?

Daniela Lovett plans to attend a 4-year university to major in biology and minor in business in hopes to become a dermatologist.

Charles Johnson plans to begin his college education at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

Katalina Scott plans to earn her pre-med degree on her way to becoming a doctor of sports medicine.

Gage Helfrich plans on being a student-athlete at a 4-year university and majoring in business and mathematics.

Ryan Welty plans to attend Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and major in political science.

After graduation, Hazel Pham plans to go to a four-year university to study biological sciences, then to medical school to become a physician.

Grace Althaus plans to attend college after high school to study radiologic technology.

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C recognized its April 2025 Students of the Month at its monthly board meeting.

Joliet Catholic Academy has announced its Students of the Month for May.

Joliet Central and Joliet West have named their Students of the Month for March

Minooka Community High School has recognized senior Audrey Gil as the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club student of the month for May.

Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club honors MCHS senior Morgan Moreno

God works through Niko Rodriguez, Niko’s mother Brianna McEvilly said