Plano High School students were recognized at the January Board of Education for excellence in academics. Eighteen Illinois State Scholars were commended and were presented with Plano School District medallions. The State Scholar Program identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. The Illinois State Scholar program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores and the sixth semester class size and unweighted class rank and Grade Point Average (GPA).
Class of 2024 Plano High School Illinois State Scholars, and school administrators, include (left to right):
- Dr. Tracy Thurwanger, Associate Superintendent
- Norah Andrade
- Liliana Vazquez
- Emily Santolin
- Ryan Wells
- Lainey Lemke
- Lilia Ochoa
- Leslie Juarez
- Alexandra Lemke
- Stephanie Altamirano
- Lucas Barth
- Lucas Fontanez
- Sanyi Burrell
- Jacob Bustos
- Maria Ayala
- Jim Seput, Plano High School Principal
Not Pictured: Emily Hoover, Caleb Lopez, Wotan Miller and Angela Smithey.