Manteno’s Emily Hovanes Wins Foresters Financial Scholarship
Foresters Financial, the fraternal life insurer that’s boldly redefining the life insurance industry through innovation, purpose, and wellness, announced Emily Hovanes, of Manteno, is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship and is eligible to reapply each year for up to four years. In the spirit of Foresters mission to help those who help others, the…
Manteno Chamber Young Leaders Scholarships Online Application Opens
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce takes pride in awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, one male and one female, which are awarded to any high school senior who resides in Manteno. Scholarship criteria are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, participation and leadership in school and community…
Panther Volleyball Trumps Lisle
By Dennis Bowling Manteno Coach Alexis Hosselton was very pleased with the play of seniors Machayla Corbett, Reese Eldridge, and Drew Hosselton, on October 6. Corbett, an outside hitter, served 10 straight service points to help win the first game. Eldridge, a right-side hitter, had 11 straight service points to seal up the second game,…
MHS Senior Awards Night
Manteno High School celebrated its seniors at Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 18. Congratulations to the many students who received honors and awards! Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded scholarships to continue their education. Manteno Education Association: Reece Rewerts – non-education and Avery Osborne – education Manteno Women’s Club: Women’s Club…
The Lady Behind the Scholarship!
On May 18, many Manteno High School seniors were honored with scholarships and awards at the annual Senior Awards Night. Manteno Women’s Club was one of the scholarship sponsors, which included the Anne Piepenbrink Lifetime of Resilience Scholarship – awarded to Cheyanne Adams. Here’s some very interesting background about that scholarship’s namesake: Anne Piepenbrink was…
Chamber Awards Four Scholarships to Manteno Seniors!
Manteno Chamber of Commerce members are taking great pride in the awarding of four $1,000 scholarships to this year’s graduating seniors. The scholarships are awarded to any high school senior, who resides in Manteno. Scholarship criteria are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, participation and leadership in school…
Manteno High School Students Earn National Awards for Community Service Impact
United Nations Association of the USA celebrates youth leaders delivering progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Manteno High School is thrilled to announce 29 students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the fifth annual National Community Service Impact Awards. This program, open to all U.S.…
Manteno Band Students Participate in ICE Honors Band
Manteno High School was represented by 13 individuals at the Illinois Central Eight Conference Honor Band Concert on February 22, at Streator High School – host of the day-long event. The band, consisting of 90 students, represented eight conference schools. Twelve of the participants participated in the concert band portion, which was under the direction…
Manteno Magic Takes Second Runner Up
Manteno Magic Show Choir took second runner up in their division at the Kankakee Take Stage Show Choir Competition on January 22. Magic gave it their all and were magical on stage.
Manteno Trivia: February 3
By Melanie Holmes The history of schooling Manteno children reaches back to the days when the three R’s were taught in homes, churches and, later, in actual schools. Everyone has heard of the one-room schoolhouses that once dotted the prairies, which stretched across the Midwest. In Manteno Township, there were several. This week’s trivia question…
Manteno’s Rearview Mirror: A Recap of 2021
By Melanie Holmes The year 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things, including the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, and the January 6 siege on the capitol. As we move into 2022, we hope for more unity and health for all. Last spring, as frontline workers got vaccinated, businesses, schools, and churches relaxed restrictions,…
