Article and Photos by T Ray Henry

The Illinois State Scholar program recognizes top high school seniors for academic achievement, identifying approximately the top 10% of students statewide based on academic achievement annually.

Administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, it's a prestigious honor including a certificate and letter, celebrating students with strong academic potential for college. The Illinois State Scholars program has been recognizing top academic achievement since 1958.

On Friday evening, 14 Marshall High School seniors were recognized for this prestigious honor.

State Scholars Photo 1 Group 1 (left to right): Ella Mattas, Liam Keim, Kilee Hollingsworth, Bryce Griguhn, Alexis Clark, Briley Cassagne, and Lyla Beverly.

State Scholars Photo 2

Group 2 (left to right): Simon Wood, Lynn Welborn, Maddix Weddle, Emma Smitley, Addy Ross, Ethan Rayhel, and Lane Perry.

Congratulations to each of the students who were recognized.

Marshall Community Unit School District C-2

MHS recognizes 14 Illinois State Scholars