WHS Student of the Month
March 2023 Student of the Month – Harriet “Hattie” Bond
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Harriet “Hattie” Bond has been selected as the March Student of the Month. Hattie was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. She will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Hattie maintains a 4.565 weighted GPA, is ranked 5th in her class and has consistently been on the High Honor roll all throughout high school. She was inducted into the WHS National Honor Society her sophomore year and has been an active member since.
Miss Bond is a 4-year member of the Lady Bullets Softball team. She was named to 1st Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-State her junior year and voted Co-Captain by her peers her senior year.
Volunteering is an important part of Hattie’s life. She volunteers with many organizations throughout the community including Williamsville Community Foundation, Williamsville Veterans Committee, and the Community Food and Teen Gift Drive.
Hattie will attend Washington University in St. Louis in the fall, where she will play softball and pursue a major in Biology/Neuroscience on a pre-med track.
Congratulations to Hattie and her parents, Richard and Suzanne Bond of Williamsville!
February 2023 Student of the Month – Marissa Carrell
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that Marissa Carrell has been selected as the February Student of the Month for the Academic year 2022-2023. Marissa was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and outstanding personal traits. Marissa will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Marissa consistently qualifies for the WHS High Honor Roll while taking several honors and AP level classes. She has been a member of the Williamsville High School chapter of National Honor Society since her sophomore year.
Marissa is very involved at WHS. She has been a vital part of several school activities. During the last four years Marissa has performed with the Madrigals, Vocal Jazz, Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and the Pep Band earning several honors along the way. Marissa has earned recognitions from the Illinois Music Educators Association and the National Federation of Music Clubs just to name a few.
Being a member of the Sherman United Methodist Church, Marissa has traveled on several mission trips. She also has been a part of the Williamsville/Sherman Food and Teen Gift Drives and the Sherman MOVE Work Day. Marissa does all this while working a part time job.
Marissa is undecided at this time where she will attend college but plans to major in Music Education – Instrumental Focus.
Congratulations to Marissa and her parents, Jon and Stephanie Carrell of Sherman!
January 2023 Student of the Month – Claire Larkin
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Claire Larkin has been selected as the January Student of the Month. Claire was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. She will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Maintaining a 3.99 GPA Claire has earned Academic High Honor Roll every semester and has been a member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year. Claire was also a DAR Good Citizen Recipient as a senior.
Claire is a very active student at Williamsville High School. She has participated in Lady Bullets Volleyball, Pep and Marching Bands, and Student Council where she earned Co President her senior year.
While playing Club volleyball, Claire also finds time to volunteer. She helps with the community wide food drive, volunteers at the information desk at Memorial Hospital and the Clinton Lake Sailing Association.
After graduation Claire plans to attend the University of Iowa, majoring in Biology.
Congratulations to Claire and her parents, Scott and Gina Larkin of Williamsville!
December 2022 Student of the Month – Colin Ripperda
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that Colin Ripperda has been selected as the December Student of the Month for the academic year 2022-2023. Colin was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and outstanding personal traits. Colin will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Colin has qualified for the WHS High Honor Roll all four years of high school while taking several honors and AP level classes. He is a member of the Williamsville High School chapter of National Honor Society, President for the 2022-2023 school year.
Colin’s academic awards include Illinois State Scholar (12), Illinois High School Football Association Class 3A All-State Academic Team (11), and 2021 IWCOA Academic All-State – Wrestling (11).
Colin is a busy student athlete. He is a four year member of the Bullets football and track teams, and Riverton-Williamsville Wrestling team. Colin’s leadership skills earned him Varsity Co- captain his senior year for football and Varsity Captain both this junior and senior years as a wrestler.
Colin has achieved many awards throughout his athletic career. 2022 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 3A All-State Honorable Mention (12), Friday Night Rivals/CW23 Scholar Athlete of the Week (12), Sangamo Conference First Team All – Conference – Football Linebacker (11,12), Sangamo Conference Second Team All-Conference – Football Linebacker (10), State Qualifier High Hurdles (11), State Qualifier 4×100 Relay (10), IWCOA Fresh/Soph Wrestling State Qualifier (9).
In his free time Colin volunteers for many organizations including Williamsville Junior Football League, Healthy Kids Running Series, Williamsville/Sherman Community Food Drive and the Williamsville Gardening Club.
After graduation, Colin plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Congratulations to Colin and his parents, Amanda and Keith Ripperda of Sherman!
November 2022 Student of the Month – Kathryn Loyd
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Kathryn Loyd has been selected as the November Student of the Month. Kathryn was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. She will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Kathryn is an outstanding WHS student. She has a strong work ethic, organized, and shows enthusiasm in everything she does.
Kathryn is involved in many activities at Williamsville High School. She has been a member of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) from August 2021 – present. She volunteers for the Big Buddies Program at the Sherman Elementary School and was a part of the backstage crew for the March 2021 & 2022 Spring Musical.
Employed at the All His Children Development Center, Kathryn plans activities, teaches basic life skills and assist with basic needs.
After graduation Kathryn plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College. While a student at LLCC she will study Early Childhood education to pursue a full-time position in the educational field.
Congratulations to Kathryn and her parents, Rhonda and Timothy Loyd of Sherman!
October 2022 Student of the Month – Sam McCoy
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that Sam McCoy has been selected as the October Student of the Month for the academic year 2022-2023. Sam was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and outstanding personal traits. Sam will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Sam has qualified for the WHS High Honor Roll all four years of high school while taking several honors and AP level classes. He is a 3 year member of the Williamsville High School chapter of National Honor Society.
Sam is a very busy student athlete. He has participated in Bullets Football and Basketball freshman through senior years. Proving his leadership skills he has been awarded Varsity Co-captain for the football team and Varsity Captain for the basketball team.
Volunteering is a large part of Sam’s life. Sam volunteers for numerous organizations. He can be found sorting and loading food for the Teen Food and Gift Drive, washing dishes for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, helping with landscaping at the Williamsville Garden or encouraging students on at the Healthy Kids Running Series.
While juggling school and volunteering, Sam also is a valuable employee for Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Springfield.
Sam’s future plans are to major in exercise science with a goal to become a chiropractor.
Congratulations to Sam and his parents, Ryan and Jennifer McCoy of Sherman!
September 2022 Student of the Month – Seth Kunz
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Seth Kunz has been selected as the September Student of the Month. Seth was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. He will receive a $100 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will also be eligible for Student of the Year.
Seth consistently qualifies for the WHS High Honor Roll while taking several honors and AP level classes. He has been a member of Vocal Jazz and Madrigals all four years of high school.
Seth Kunz’s voice should be familiar to most of Williamsville High School and Williamsville Junior High. He has been the schools play-by-play broadcaster and PA announcer for the last five years. He started in 6th grade as the announcer at Williamsville JFL games which grew into Junior High boys and girls sports. As a Freshman, Seth began as a play-by-play broadcaster for the WHS Bullets TV and currently coordinates, hosts, and edits for the podcast The Williamsville Wire. He also is the play-by-play broadcaster for Sports Radio 1450. In addition to Sports Radio 1450, Seth is the color commentary and PA announcing for the Milikin Big Blue Women’s Basketball Team.
Seth plans to major in Broadcast Journalism, but is still undecided where he will be attending college.
Congratulations to Seth and his parents, Aaron and Liz Kunz of Sherman!
2022 Student of the Year -Ross Bodine
Williamsville State Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that senior Ross Bodine has been selected as the 2022 Student of the Year. Ross was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and outstanding personal traits. Ross received a $2,500 award from the Williamsville State Bank at the May 2022 Honors Night.
Ross is currently ranked 3rd in his class and consistently achieves high honor roll at WHS. He was inducted into the National Honor Society his sophomore year and presently serves as the NHS President.
Ross is very active at Williamsville High School. For the past four years he has been Class President, been an active member of the Illinois Youth and Government club participating as a candidate for Governor and steering committees, has performed in the Madrigals every year including playing roles in the school musicals. Ross is also a member of the Bullet Baseball Team.
Ross has volunteered his time at Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project, HSHS Mission Outreach, Illinois Specialty Growers Association and St. John Vianney Parish Fish Frys.
Ross plans to attend a four-year university and study plant biotechnology.
Congratulations to Ross and his parents, William and Stephanie of Sherman!
