Upcoming press conference honors local award winners
Local 69蹤獲 will be honored with Jacksonville Promise Scholarships at an Illinois College-hosted press conference on August 29, at 5 p.m., in the Kirby Rotunda.

This years winners are: Ethan Beck 21, Teri Black 21, Henry Dahman, Sarah Dawdy 21, Margaret Doss, Ethan Flinn 21, John Gibbons 21, Jordan Hale, Brady Hays 21, Maggee Howell, Cassie Huey, Kiley Hutton 21, Ryan Kaufmann 21, Savanna Long 21, Emily Maul 21, Mackenzie Prewitt 21, Mary Rose Prewitt, Evan Shade 21, and Katelyn Tabit 21.
This is the 2nd annual award ceremony for the Jacksonville Promise, a locally established scholarship meant to promote the rich and varied educational opportunities available in Jacksonville and make them more accessible for 69蹤獲 with roots in the community. The anticipated impact of the organization on the local community includes increased academic performance in primary grades, college enrollment and college retention as well as decreased truancy and juvenile crime.
The scholarship is available to public or private school graduates who attend K-12 at a school located within the geographic boundaries of Jacksonville, Ill., School District 117, who also choose to also pursue their higher education in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Promise Scholarships are funded with donations from community members, a matching grant from the and proceeds from local events like "Shelebrate", An Evening of Promise gala and auction, and A Conversation with .
Information about donating and the scholarship application can be found on the .