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Congratulations to Jenna Gorsuch, who was awarded a $500 Great Start Scholarship from MidAmerica National Bank for the 2022-2023 school year. Jenna is a recent graduate of Cuba Middle-Senior High School, where she was an Illinois State Scholar as well as a member of the National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Her school activities included softball, volleyball, yearbook, and student council, as well as class president. Jenna will be attending Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in the fall to start the combined Baccalaureate in Biology/Doctorate in Dentistry program. After completing her undergraduate studies, she hopes to attend the SIU Dental School and obtain as much knowledge and experience as possible so she can one day have an impact on many of her own patients’ lives.

Congratulations to Ryan Riddell, who was awarded a $500 Great Start Scholarship from MidAmerica National Bank for the 2022-2023 school year. Ryan Riddell graduated from Midland High School in Varna this year, where he was class president, National Honor Society president and received Basketball All-Conference and High Honor Roll. He was active in basketball, student council, student government, and science club. This fall, he will be attending Iowa State University in Ames to pursue a degree in business. After receiving a business degree, he plans to return home with more knowledge and experience to further grow his family’s centennial farm and fencing business.

Students of the Month

Congratulations to Emma Staggs, September Senior of the Month at Cuba High School.

Congratulations to Gabriella Garcia, September Student of the Month at Henry-Senachwine High School.

Congratulations to Braden Colbert, September Technical Student of the Month at Canton High School.

We recently donated $5,700 to purchase new glass basketball backboards at the YMCA of McDonough County.

We're proud to sponsor the Macomb Park District's Randolph Street Rendezvous event.