Princeton High School names top academic seniors for 2007-08

Princeton High School has released the names of its top students for the Class of 2008. The students are (front row, from left) Ken Saunders, valedictorian Laura Krabill, Kelly Johnson and Hunter Mickow; (second row) valedictorian Annalise Eckberg, Cayla Savage and Janey Joiner; and (back row) Matt Holland, Adrienne Kunkel, salutatorian Kirsten Andersen and Aaron Kaufmann. (BCR photo/Donna Barker)

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PRINCETON — Superintendent Kirk Haring has announced the top academic seniors at Princeton High School for the 2007-08 school year.

Annalise Eckberg and Laura Krabill have been named valedictorians. Kirsten Andersen is the salutatorian.

The remaining top students are Matthew Holland, Kelly Johnson, Janey Joiner, Aaron Kaufmann, Adrienne Kunkel, Hunter Mickow, Ken Saunders and Cayla Savage.

Eckberg is the daughter of Timothy and Debra Eckberg. During high school, she was in concert choir, marching band, National Honor Society, tennis, theater and Big Brother/Big Sister. Her awards included Elks Teen of the Month nominee, Perfect Attendance award, IHSA All-Academic Team nominee, Illinois State Scholar and News Tribune All-Academic Team. Her plans are to attend Purdue University to start the six-year pharmacy program.

Krabill is the daughter of Elvin and Connie Krabill. Her high school activities include tennis, Student Council, National Honor Society, concert choir and ensembles and soccer. She is vice president of her senior class. Awards include being named an Illinois State Scholar, the girls’ Tennis Player of the Year by both the Bureau County Republican and the News Tribune, the Most Valuable Player for her tennis team and to the All-Conference All-Academic teams for both girls’ tennis and soccer. She is also a recipient of the Keith Schultz Award. Her plans are to attend Goshen College to study violin performance and pre-dentistry. She will also play tennis for Goshen.

Andersen is the daughter of Curt Andersen and Mary Kramer. During high school, she participated in volleyball, soccer, choir and choral ensembles, band and band ensembles, Food Group, Thespians and spring musicals. Her awards include being named an Illinois State Scholar, to the IMEA All-State Honors Choir in 2008 and to the Volleyball First Team All Conference in 2007. She plans to attend Illinois Wesleyan University to study theater and music.

Holland is the son of Tyrone and Lynn Holland. During high school, he has been involved in track, basketball, football, cross country and the National Honor Society. His honors include the Elks Teen of the Month, Illinois State Scholar, Keith Schultz Award, All-Academic in football, track and cross country teams, and All-State Academic Team nominee. He plans to attend DePaul University.

Johnson is the daughter of Paul and Denise Johnson. During high school, she participated in volleyball, cheerleading, National Honor Society, track, Student Council, concert choir and ensembles, and as class president and a Student Affairs messenger. Her awards include being named Student of the Month, Perfect Attendance, All-Conference Academic for cheerleading and volleyball, Sportsmanship Award for cheerleading, Scholastic Achievement Award and the Board of Education Award. Her plans are to attend the University of Illinois and major in biology.

Joiner is the daughter of Jeffrey and Deborah Joiner. During school, she participated in Scholastic Bowl, concert band, marching band, Big Brother/Big Sister, Thespians and Lifesavers. Her awards include being named an Illinois State Scholar, IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award and IVCC Writing Competition winner. Her plans are to attend Illinois Valley Community College for two years and then transfer to a four-year college to major in English.

Kaufmann is the son of Phil and Pam Kaufmann. During high school, he was involved in Student Council, band, choir, Scholastic Bowl, theater and as the school mascot. His awards include being named Elks Teen of the Month, Student of the Month, First Class Award and the Elks’ Most Valuable Student Recognition. He is also an Eagle Scout and the recipient of the Menno Simon Scholarship. He plans to attend Goshen College but is undecided as to his major.

Kunkel is the daughter of Edward and Peggy Kunkel. During school, she participated in band, choir, choir ensembles, Student Council, Lifesavers, Thespians and the IMEA All-State Chorus. Her awards include Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society, Elks Teen representative and Student of the Month. Her plans are to attend Augustana College to major in music and business.

Mickow is the son of Jay and Mary Mickow. During high school, he participated in cross country, track and field, tennis and soccer. His awards include All-Conference All-Academic in boys’ cross country, track and field, and soccer. His plans are to attend the University of Illinois to major in business.

Savage is the daughter of Chris and Deb Savage. During high school, she was a class officer and participated in cross country, cheerleading, soccer, the Prom Committee, Student Council and the Corporation Show Choir. Her awards include Student of the Month, Cross Country and Soccer Sportsmanship awards, and NCIC All-Conference All-Academic in cross country, cheerleading and soccer teams. She also received the IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award and was named to the 2007 All-BCR Cross Country Team. Her plans are to attend Illinois Valley Community College and receive an associate degree in biology, transfer to get her bachelor’s degree, and then continue to dental and then orthodontic school.

Saunders is the son of Steve and Sharon Saunders. During high school, he participated in German Club, football, golf, Food Club and baseball. His awards include National Honor Society, Student of the Month, Award of Merit, Illinois State Scholar and receiving the Sportsmanship Award for golf. He plans to attend the University of Illinois to major in nuclear engineering.