Southwestern High School Celebrates Seven Illinois State Scholars

PIASA - Southwestern High School recently received official notice that multiple students had been selected as the 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement.

The students are as follows:

Ike Austin

Lainie Behrends

Reagan Beilsmith

Ian Brantley

Gracie Darr

Ava Pulley

Piper Voorhees

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