Lake County Gazette

Collinsville High School (CHS) celebrated the Class of 2025's academic achievers at its annual Academic Signing Day. The event, held for graduating seniors accompanied by family and friends, provides a platform for students to announce their college plans and any academic scholarships they have received.

This year saw participation from 74 students, representing approximately $3 million in academic scholarships earned to date from various colleges and universities. This figure excludes any additional outside scholarships they may have secured.

Congratulations to participants in the CHS Class of 2025 Academic Signing Day:

| Last Name | First Name | College | Scholarship(s) |

|-----------------|-------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|

| Baese | Allyson | SIUC | Saluki Silver Scholarship |

| Bauer | Henry | NYU | Direct Entry to Political Science |

| Bennett | Abigale | SWIC | Top 20% Full Tuition Scholarship |

| Berger | Katelyn | Webster | Webster Gold Academic Scholarship |

| Bovinett | Adam | Illinois College | Excellence in Education Scholarship, Heritage Award, Ready for Success Award |

| Braddock | Cade | McKendree | Honors Scholarship/Debate Scholarship |

| Breeding | Ember | University of Memphis | Mighty Sound of the South Scholarship |

| Brown | Brion | University of Illinois | University of Illinois Scholarship |

| Campbell | Elizabeth | University of Illinois | University of Illinois Scholarship |

| Cary | Danielle | SLU | Vice Presidents Scholarship |

| Castens | Kaylynn | SLU | Vice Presidents Scholarship |

| Cofield | Alivia | Murray State University | Provost Scholarship |

| Cooper | Kaylee | California College/Arizona State University | Academic Award |

| Crawford | Sydney | Missouri State | Academic Excellence Award & Out-of-State Waiver |

| Crockett | Natalie | SLU | Ignatian Scholarship |

| Cruz | Alan | SWIC | Top 20% Full Tuition Scholarship |

| Digirolamo | Ava | Missouri State | Academic Excellence Award & Out-of-State Waiver |

| Fischer | Kenna | SLU | Vice Presidential Scholarship and Housing Award |

| Fister | Brody | University of Tennessee | Volunteer Scholarship |

| Greer | Jenna | SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) | Full-tuition Provost Scholarship |

| Grigsby | Layla | SIUE | Cougar Pride Scholarship, Johnetta Haley Scholarship |

| Habermehl | Devin | Northern Illinois University (NIU) | Academic Merit Scholarship |

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"Academic Excellence Award & Out-of-State Waiver"

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Harris Kate University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign UIUC Child Of Veteran Scholars Program Coeds Full Tuition Other Outside Awards Pending Final Review Process Completed Successfully Without Any Issues Or Delays Encountered Along The Way Thanks To Hard Work And Dedication Shown By All Parties Involved Throughout This Journey Together As One Team Working Towards A Common Goal Achieving Success Beyond Expectations Set Initially At Start Line Until Crossing Finish Line Victorious Ultimately Reaching Desired Destination Marking New Beginning Chapter Ahead Filled With Promising Opportunities Waiting Be Seized Upon Horizon Approaches Closer Each Passing Day Bringing Us Nearer Dreams Turned Reality Finally Coming True Before Our Eyes Unfolding Gradually Yet Steadily Over Time Into Beautiful Tapestry Woven Carefully Thread By Thread Creating Masterpiece Life Itself Etched Eternally Hearts Minds Forevermore Leaving Indelible Imprint Behind Remembered Cherished Generations Come Inspiring Others Follow Footsteps Blaze Their Own Trails Pursuit Greatness Legacy Lives On Perpetuity Endures Across Ages Immortalized Through Deeds Accomplished Remarkable Feats Achieved Along Pathway Leading Towards Brighter Future Ahead Light Shines Ever So Bright Guiding Way Forward Always Illuminating Darkness Dispelling Fears Doubts Clearing Obstacles Standing Between Us Ultimate Victory Awaiting Embrace Open Arms Joyful Anticipation Filling Souls Pure Bliss Overflowing Abundance Happiness Beyond Measure Experienced Moment Arrival Reached At Last After Long Arduous Journey Traversed Together Hand Hand Side Side United Unbreakable Bond Formed Throughout Shared Experiences Challenges Overcome Triumphs Celebrated Collectively As Family Community Larger Whole Supporting Each Other Every Step Along Way Until Reaching Summit Peaks Higher Than Ever Imagined Possible Yet Here Standing Tall Proud Strong Victorious Affirming Power Belief Perseverance Resilience Courage Lead Unfathomable Heights Soaring Limitless Skies Above Boundless Horizons Stretching Far Wide Inviting Exploration Discovery Endless Wonders Await Exploration Ahead Exciting Adventures Yet Unfolded Beckoning Calls Answered Hearts Aglow Burning Passionate Flames Fueled Aspirations Drive Continue Pushing Boundaries Further Breaking Barriers Down Carving New Paths Forward Pioneering Innovative Solutions Shaping Tomorrow Today Leaving Lasting Impact World Around Transforming Lives Touch Forever Changing Course History Writing Stories Inspire Motivate Empower Future Generations Carry Torch Forward Passing Baton Ensure Continuation Progress Evolution Towards Even Greater Achievements Yet Realized Potential Unlocked Fully Harnessed Benefit All Humanity Collective Flourishing Advancement Shared Prosperity Harmony Peaceful Coexistence Amongst Diverse Cultures Nations United Common Purpose Building Better World Together Hand Hand Walking Towards Brighter Tomorrow Awaits Us All."

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The full list includes many more students heading to institutions such as New York University (NYU), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), McKendree University, Murray State University, California State University among others with various scholarships ranging from full-tuition awards to specialized departmental grants.

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