PEORIA, Ill. — Four Peoria high school students are being recognized for their leadership qualities.
As part of the 32nd Annual Red, Black and Green Ball for the African American Hall of Fame Museum Saturday in Peoria, Ameren Illinois awarded scholarships to five high-achieving high school seniors from central Illinois.
The five recipients are:
Hope Adhanom-Shipman: A student at Richwoods High School with plans to attend Harvard in the fall, Adhanom-Shipman is #1 in her class with a 4.8 GPA.
Denaya Mullins: A student at Richwoods High School with a 4.4 GPA, Mullins plans to attend Loyola University of Chicago in the fall. She is a Big 12 Scholar Athlete, Cross Country Captain, and a Math Tutor for K-3 students at the Peoria Public Library.
Nathaniel Roberts: A student at Richwoods High School with a 4.1 GPA, Roberts plans to attend The University of Illinois at Chicago in the fall. He is a captain on both the Richwoods football and varsity basketball teams.
Christopher Burrell: A student at Richwoods High School with a 4.0 GPA, Burrell has plans to attend Valparaiso University in the fall. He is percussion leader for pep band and concert band, while also serving as a student council representative.
Jackson Phillips: A student at Bloomington High School with a 4.3 GPA, Phillips has plans to attend DePaul University in the Fall. He is a national qualifier of the Bloomington Speech Team and a Regional Teen President for Jack and Jill of America.
“We’re proud to recognize and honor these local students for such remarkable achievements, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Richard Mark, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois and keynote speaker for the Red, Black and Green Ball.
“Each of these individuals has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community. We wish them the best as they transition to college and look forward to following their successes.”
