The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by Dessa Rodeffer, Quill Publisher/Owner
Will Deitrich offered the only Senior and Valedictorian Address to his classmates Sunday afternoon inside a comfortable gymnasium of family and well-wishers at the Illini West High School. Deitrich took top honors as Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.90-4.00). He is the son of Kevin and Kim Deitrich and plans to attend Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri and pursue a degree in Student Ministry.
Joining Deitrich in Summa Cum Laude top honors are Alexis Brewer, daughter of Samanta Brosseau and Richard Brewer, and Bradee Finley, daughter of Brad and Jana Finley. Brewer plans to start working in the US Army while pursuing a degree for education. Finley plans on attending Western Illinois University and pursue a degree in Chemistry.
Top Academic Honors of the Class of 2021 at Illini West earning Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.90-4.00): from left are: Alexis Brewer, Will Deitrich, and Bradee Finley.
In the 2021 IWHS graduating class of 68 seniors, earning Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.75-3.89) are pictured from left: Cole Jackson, Jasmine LaVelle, Jackson Murphy, Eli Newton, and Anna Talley.