Queen of Peace Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars

BURBANK, IL -- Six Queen of Peace High School students from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission , the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious recognition annually to top Illinois high school students. This year, approximately 19,300 exceptional honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.

“Illinois State Scholars demonstrate the best qualities of what makes a successful student, “ Queen of Peace Principal Hedi Belkaoui. “These young women are truly next generation leaders with the academic abilities that will positively affect their academic and career outcomes.”

The following Queen of Peace High School students were named 2017-18 Illinois State Scholars:

Kylie Beringer
Kathryn Cerven
Kelly Fitzgerald
Natalie Jurcik
Sharon Neiza
Kara Shimko