Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes 12 QND seniors as Illinois State Scholars

QND state scholars

Front row from left: Benjamin McDonald, Elena Mast, Adelin Schuster, Alyssa Ley, Avery Larson and Christopher McDermott. Back row, from left: Avery Kapp, Grace Marner, Harrison Miller, Brody Jones, Allison Vranjes and Morgan Zanger. | Photo courtesy of Quincy Notre Dame

QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School had 12 students from the Class of 2024 recognized as 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state based on class rank after the end of the junior year and ACT or SAT scores.

The Illinois State Scholar acknowledgement is a non-monetary award. Each state scholar designee receives a congratulatory letter and certificate of achievement from ISAC, and they can download an official Illinois State Scholar badge to display on their online profiles and social media platforms, as well as share with their high school counselors, colleges, employers, family members and others.

QND state scholars for the 2024-25 school year are:

  • Brody Jones
  • Avery Knapp
  • Avery Larson
  • Alyssa Ley
  • Christopher McDermott
  • Benjamin McDonald
  • Grace Marner
  • Elena Mast
  • Harrison Miller
  • Adelin Schuster
  • Allison Vranjes
  • Morgan Zanger

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