Introducing the Class of 2023

Troy Albertina Troy is the son of Desiree and Paul Schlichtig. During his high school years, Troy played soccer as well as participated in cross country and track. Troy plans to attend SIUE to major in computer engineering and science. He will also play soccer.

Olivia Albrecht Liv is the daughter of Ron and Kelly Albrecht. In her three years at SHS, she was part of the volleyball team her sophomore, junior, and senior years; FFA her sophomore and junior years; and an FFA officer her senior year. Liv was also employed at Clippin House and also worked on her family's farm. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in the veterinary medicine field and become a veterinary assistant.

Cole Allen Cole is the son of Justin Allen. Cole played baseball his junior and senior years at Staunton. He also played football his junior year. Cole plans on going to college for baseball and to study nursing.

Trenton Becker Trenton is the son of Megan and Bradley Becker. During his time at Staunton High School, Trenton participated in Nerd Club for four years, where he would share countless experiences with peers. He also was a part of the honor roll for all four years, maintaining a high GPA. Trenton also partook in the Bulldog Betterment Club, Model UN, and the Float Committee. In his spare time, Trenton took part in some volunteer work and participated in some school events after the school day. Trenton's plans for the future include attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to study computer engineering.

Jonathon Baker Jonathan is the son of Keith and Colleen Baker. He has been on the honor roll all four years of high school. Jonathan earned an academic letter in his sophomore year and a letter for band his freshman year. Jon has participated in band, choir, homecoming play, Nerd Club, and musical all four years of high school. Jon received superior ratings at ILMEA solo and ensemble festival throughout all four years and was given solo best of day his sophomore year. He was selected to represent Staunton in the SIUE Bi-State Honor Band Festival his freshman and senior years, and the McKendree Honor Band Festival his freshman year. During his senior year, Jon was selected by audition for ILMEA all-district choir, and was one of only 3 students selected from Staunton High School to participate in ILMEA All-State Choir. Jon was vice president of Nerd Club his junior year and president his senior year. He was the student director for the homecoming play his senior year. Jon was a member of the Scholastic Bowl team for his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. His favorite high school memory was performing Cruelty Stomp in front of a live audience in the high school production of Starmites in 2022. In addition to all of his school activities, Jonathan represents Staunton High School in the Heritage and Carlinville Municipal Bands each summer. The three words that best describe Jonathan are hard-working, kind-hearted, and nerd. After High School, Jon plans to pursue either English or History Education at Blackburn College. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Jonathan is Mr. Shor because he treated his students like people. What Jonathan will miss the most about Staunton High School are his friends. The advice Jon would give underclassmen is, "Just do your work. It's not worth the thousands of dollars you might lose out on in scholarships."

William Bertoldi William is the son of Megan and Charles Robbins and William Bertoldi. William made honor roll all four years of high school. After graduation, he plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to continue his education in the field of Paramedicine/Nursing in the fall of 2023.