Princeton High School

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The Princeton High School FFA came home with a handful of blue ribbons and awards from summer events.

Morgan Bartkiewicz, a Princeton High School senior, recently received from Deborah Knupp, a private benefactor representing a community of Chicago moms, a generous award of $15,000 for exemplary character, extraordinary kindness, and exceptional leadership.

The Tigers finished the season 26-21 overall with a conference record of 10-2, it’s best Three Rivers showing since 2015.

Three of these new members were from the senior class and eight were from the junior class

The late Randy Swinford, the much beloved Princeton coach, coached his kids with a lot of love and motivation.

The field for this weekend's Princeton Invitational includes 16 ranked teams in Class 1A, 139 ranked wrestlers, 87 returning state qualifiers and three defending state champions.

The Princeton High School Madrigal Singers will perform at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, located 22937 County Rd. 1140 N. in Princeton.

The Interact Club at Princeton High School will hold a Veterans Day Breakfast at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the cafeteria of the school located at 103 S. Euclid Ave. Participants are asked to enter near the flagpole.

The Princeton High School Music Boosters are holding a Tanners Orchard apple cider donut fundraiser through Nov. 1. Profits from the sale will benefit the band and choir programs at Princeton High School.

Princeton High School’s Caitlin Meyer, daughter of Eric and Heather Meyer, has been selected as the class of 2024 Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award winner.

Princeton High School’s Bennett Williams, son of Mark and Cheryle, has been selected as the class of 2024 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award winner.

While the class enjoyed the jelly-making process, the story behind these grapes and how they ended up in Princeton stems all the way from the White House and the country’s founding fathers.

The students that received recognition includes Abigail Brown, Caitlin Meyer, Ian Morris, Morgan Bartkiewicz, Morgan Richards, Morgan Foes and Sydney Mount.

Princeton Summer Choir will hold a concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Princeton High School’s Sally Skinner Council Auditorium, 103 S. Euclid Ave.

Princeton High School has selected Dr. Ryan Bebej as the newest member of the Academic and Career Hall of Fame. Bebej will be honored during a ceremony with the student body on Friday, Sept. 8.

Sixteen awards were given out to teams and individuals during the Shaw Media Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle.

Princeton High School has announced its second semester high honor and honor rolls for 2022-2023.

On Feb. 19, Depauw and his friend were at the Hennepin Canal when his friend was injured and found unconscious. Depauw then pulled him out and began performing CPR. Thanks to the training he received from Health Teacher Katie Sayler, he was able to revive his friend.

Over $200,000 in scholarship were awards at the Princeton High School Awards Night held on May 15.

Princeton High School has announced its top 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The top 10 includes Sadie Thornton, Veronica Tirao, Isabella Whitfield, Alexia Bouslog (Salutatorian), Claire Grey, Christian Rosario, Lily Keutzer, Kailey Patterson (Valedictorian), Allie Leone and Rob

The school stated that it strives to recognize all students’ post-secondary plans, whether they are to pursue higher education, enlist in the military, complete a vocational or trade program or immediately seek employment.

Princeton High School has announced information regarding its 2022-2023 memorial scholarship funds. Applications are available on the Princeton High School website under ‘Student Support-Scholarships’ or in the PHS Student Support Office.

Lily Keutzer, a senior at Princeton High School, has been selected as a quarterfinalist in the 2023 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition.

In order to be eligible for consideration, students must be in 11th or 12th grade, must have been in attendance at Princeton High School for one year and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25.

The Princeton High School Jazz Band will be holding its third annual Swingin Sweets Swing Dance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.

The Princeton High School Madrigal Singers will be hosting its annual Holiday Madrigal Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, 22937 County Road 1140 N in Princeton.

Princeton’s Lily Keutzer, the daughter of Steve and Michelle Keutzer, has been selected by the Mendota Elks Lodge as the overall female Elks Teen of the Month recipient for the month of September.

The Princeton High School Drama Department, under the direction of Joan Simpson, will present Clue: High School Edition at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the school’s Sally Skinner Auditorium.

Junior Bennett Williams and Seniors Kailey Patterson and Alexia Bouslog, were all recognized through the National Recognition program.

Today's Senior Spotlight shines on Madison Doran of Princeton High School

The Princeton High School Booster Club’s Tiger Golf Classic is set for Saturday, Aug. 13 at Wyaton Hills Golf Course.

Princeton High School has announced Dr. Rich Halberg will become the newest member of the Academic and Career Hall of Fame. Halberg will be honored on Friday, September 9 during a ceremony in which he will address the student body.

Over $150,000 in scholarships were presented at the Princeton High School Awards Night on May 16.

Princeton High School held its 2022 graduation ceremony May 21 as 120 students received diplomas. During the ceremony, the school presented various commencement awards.

The Princeton High School graduation has been moved inside to Prouty Gym.

Jagers has held leadership roles as the FFA Vice-President, Frisbee Golf Club President, Interact Club Treasurer, Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club Treasurer, and Soccer Co-Captain.

The top 10 consists of Kaia Robbins, Olivia Alter, Margaret Davis, Katie Bates, Sarah Harris, Jenna Loftus, McKenzie Hecht, Aubreanna Vogel, Alex Jagers and Mark Williams Jr.

Princeton High School has announced the coaching staffs for many upcoming school sports.

The Princeton Public Schools Foundation has announced a new scholarship opportunity.

Princeton High School has announced its 15 student recipients for the Illinois State Scholar award. This award is presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commision to students for their exceptional academic achievement.

There will be some hot hoops on the floor and some hot pork chops and pork burgers on the grill when the Princeton Tigers host rival Bureau Valley Tuesday night.

Princeton High School has announced its honor and high honor roll for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year.

Some young admirers watched the Princeton High poms perform during Saturday night's basketball game.

The Princeton Rotary Club will again present its scholarship program in 2022.

A look at Princeton High School winter sports schedules

The Senior Spotlight shines on Maggie Davis of Princeton High School