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Session 4
Women's Leadership Initiative Program Session 4 - Mentee's
Gabby Vause - Gibault HS
Elected President of The National Honor Society
Elected President of Gibault Student Council
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Presley Billingsly - Red Bud HS
Illinois State Scholar
President's Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
Murray State Presidential Fellowship
St Clement's Community Foundation Scholarship
Student of the Month - December
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Eva Kinney - Red Bud HS
Eva Kinney
Illinois State Scholar
President's Award for Educational Excellence
RBHS class of 2025 valedictorian
RBFD Chad Grohmann Memorial Scholarship
Illinois Science Teaching Association Outstanding Science Student Award
RBHS Math Team Award
4-year honor roll
RBHS Citizenship Award
Red Bud Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Red Cross scholarship
Schaffner Masonic Scholarship
Hailey Francis - Waterloo HS
4-H - Vice President
4-H top teen teacher
Top Rabbit Record Book
Monticello Invitational Forestry - 10th
Illinois State Scholar
College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program Award- Outstanding Academic Achievement
FFA State Degree
FFA Section Food Service Proficiency 2nd place
High honor roll
Excellent Attendance
4.0 club
Seal of biliteracy in Spanish
Regional science Olympiad team spirit and 1st place
Dynamic planet 1st (regional)
Microbe mission 2nd (regional)
State Science Olympiad
5th in Botany (state)
3rd in Ag Science (state)
FFA 500 & 1000 point clubs
Chapter record book winner
FFA DeKalb Award
Horticulture 3rd place in the section
Valedictorian
FFA Alumni Scholarship -500
Monroe County soil and water conservation scholarship -500
Odd fellows grand noble - 6,000
4-H foundation-2000
Turner Hall -250
Sophia and Elmer Banquet scholar
Whitney Sulser - Chester HS
Randolph County Farm Bureau scholarship
Chester Women's Club scholarship
The Koeneman Family scholarship
CHS co-valedictorian
summa cum laude cord
Senior National Honor Society cords
DAR Good Citizen Award
Terri Bryant Youth Advisory Council
SISHSA recognition for Academics, Community Service, Leadership, and Music
2025-2026 Illinois State Scholar
Session 4 Midway Dinner
Every session, our teams come together for an exciting opportunity to connect, exchange innovative ideas, and strategize for the rest of the session. It’s all about collaboration and inspiration as we pave the way forward!
We had the privilege of welcoming Sarah Hartwick from the Illinois Manufacturer's Association as our featured speaker for the event. Her insights and expertise truly made the occasion memorable!
Scavenger Hunt
What an inspiring day with the community and our new families in Session 4 of the Women's Leadership program! Rep. Friess' team crafted an exhilarating citywide scavenger hunt that brought joy to everyone involved. Each clue location offered a treat, and the first family celebrated with a large basket of goodies donated by the generous community in which we live.
Ratz Park
Red Bud Library
Off the Square Coffee Shop
V8 Speed & Resto
MiCasa Sub Shop
IGA - Grocery
Off the Square Coffee Shop
Red Bud Mural
Etiquette Seminar
Women's Leadership created an insightful training program focused on social etiquette. Whether you're dining with a business partner, interviewing for a position, or starting college, your image is shaped by various factors today. Social media, personal presentation, and your resume all contribute to how you present yourself. Unlike previous generations, you have more to showcase yourself, and by mastering the complexities of today’s evolving social landscape, you can truly shine.
Exciting News - 2024/25 - Sesson 4 Calendar
Exciting news: WLI awards five outstanding students. Each received their Certificate of Completion at our Annual Success Dinner. We were thrilled to welcome our speaker, Jennifer Gregson, COO of Red Bud Regional Hospital, who will be joining us as a mentor for next year's program!
From left to Right Front:
Cassie Heller, Hailey Francis, Eva Kinney, Whitney Sulser, Presley Billingsly, Meghan Markotay,
Back: Jace Knight, Jennifer Gregson
Eva Kinney and Cassie Heller
Presley Billingsly and Meghan Markotay
From left to Right Front:
Cassie Heller, Hailey Francis, Eva Kinney, Whitney Sulser, Presley Billingsly, Meghan Markotay,
Back: Cathy Dupertuis,
