WHS Student of the Month
November 2024 Student of the Month – Makenna Dasher
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior, Makenna Dasher, has been selected as the November Student of the Month. Makenna was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. She will receive a $100.00 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will be eligible for Student of the Year.
Makenna is an excellent student, is a multi-sport athlete, and an active member in her school. Makenna currently participates in Girl’s soccer and basketball and has previously played volleyball. At WHS, she is a member of FCCLA, National Honor Society, Big Buddies, FCA, and is a student leader in the Westside Christian Church Youth Group.
All while being a highly involved in throughout her high school career, Makenna has been a dedicated volunteer. She has traveled on two international mission trips to Kenya and the Dominican Republic, a mission trip to St. Louis, MO, is a Sunday school teacher, and has helped with local camps, auctions and festivals in her community. Even with her studies, extra-curriculars, and volunteering, Makenna babysits and is employed by a local restaurant.
Makenna is currently undecided on a college but plans to study and major in Elementary Education after high school.
Congratulations to Makenna and her parents, Jason and Cara Dasher.
October 2024 Student of the Month – Matthew Crouch
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Matthew Crouch has been selected as the October Student of the Month. Matthew was selected by the senior class sponsors on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and personal traits. He will receive a $100.00 cash award from the Williamsville State Bank and will be eligible for Student of the Year.
Matthew is number one in his class while also being an active member in his school. He has been a four-year member of Student Council, is this year’s co-president, is completing his fourth and final year on the WHS Football team, and has previously participated in the wrestling and swim teams. Matthew is an active member of the National Honor Society, the club’s secretary, is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group.
All while being a highly involved high school senior, Matthew regularly participates in many community volunteer service programs, such as Williamsville Junior Football League and Williamsville Big Buddy Program, and holds employment at CVS as a certified Pharmacy Tech.
After graduation Matthew plans to attend Murray State University in Kentucky to obtain a doctorate in nurse anesthesia.
Congratulations to Matthew and his parents, Robert and Paula Crouch
September 2024 Student of the Month – Norah Dodsworth
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Norah Dodsworth has been selected as the September Student of the Month. Norah 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.
Norah is consistently listed on the high honor roll at WHS while taking AP and honors classes. She has been a member of the Williamsville Chapter of the National Honor Society her sophomore through senior years.
While at WHS, Norah has represented Bullet athletics while participating in volleyball and softball. Norah has received many honors and recognitions throughout her athletic career at WHS. She has been named to the Sangamo Softball All-Conference 1st, 2nd, and All Star teams, lead her volleyball team as captain her junior and senior year and lettered in both sports.
Being a member of the WHS Student Council organization and a co-president, Norah has been able to volunteer her time in many ways. She helps with the Williamsville/Sherman Food and Teen Gift Drive, WJHS/WHS summer volleyball and softball camps, Student Council Parents Night Out, and the Angel Giving Tree.
Norah’s future plans include attending either the University of Louisville or Ole Miss and studying biological sciences with an emphasis on pre-med.
Congratulations to Norah and her parents, Matthew and Courtney Dodsworth, of Sherman!
2024 Student of the Year – Grant Allen
Williamsville High School is pleased to announce that senior Grant Allen has been selected as the 2024 WHS Student of the Year. Grant received a $2,500 award from Williamsville State Bank & Trust at the May 2024 Honors Night.
Grant maintains a 4.0 GPA as well as qualifying for WHS High Honor Roll all four years. He is a member of the Williamsville High School National Honor Society, selected as this year’s Vice President.
Grant is a very active student athlete. He has competed on the Springfield YMCA Swim Team for the past four years and the Williamsville High School swim team since his sophomore year. He also joined the WHS Boy’s Golf team this year.
Grant volunteers his time as the swim coach for Special Olympics of Illinois, as well as helping with Healthy Kids Running Series, and the Williamsville/Sherman food and Teen Gift Drive.
Grant plans to attend a university, majoring in biology or engineering.
Congratulations to Grant and his parents, Stan and Melissa Allen of Sherman!
