Class of 2024

Presley Rantanen is the daughter of Mary and Joshua Rantanen. As a student at Staunton High School, Presley was a member of the soccer team and Bulldog Betterment Club for all four years. For three years, she refereed soccer during the fall. Presley was a member of the Prom Committee. She was also a member of band and scholastic bowl for her freshman and sophomore years. She joined the STEM Club her senior year and was a member of the National Honors Society. She was a High Honor Roll all four years and was an Illinois State Scholar. She was awarded the Silver Medallion. Presley's future plans include attending Southern Illinois University at Carbondale to study diagnostic medical sonography.

Kylie Ray is the daughter of Ryan and Jamie Ray. While in high school, Kylie was a member of the Bulldog Betterment Club and teacher-aided for all four years. She also made Homecoming Court and was a Prom Committee member. Kylie has worked at Bill's IGA for the past two years. She was on the Honor Roll all four years of high school and a member of the band her freshman and sophomore years. After graduation, Kylie plans to attend Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville to study elementary education.

Claire Rantanen is the daughter of Danny and Michelle Rantanen. As a student at Staunton High School, Claire was a member of the band for all four years. She was also a member of the volleyball team her freshman and sophomore years. She was in STEM Club her sophomore year and has had a job at Little Italy's for a year and a half. Claire did CEO and had a small business called Hooked where she crocheted and sewed a variety of things. She also made the Honor Roll all four years of high school. After Graduation, Claire plans to attend college.

Ethan Rantanen is the son of Daniel and Michelle Rantanen. He participated in basketball for one year, soccer for three years as well as track and field all four years. Ethan has achieved Honor Roll all four years. His future plans are to attend Lewis and Clark CC to pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer.

Ava Roller is the daughter of Jeff and Amy Roller. As a student at Staunton High School, Ava was a member of the scholastic bowl team all four years. She was a member of the Bulldog Betterment Club, Bulldog Business Club, and Prom Committee. During her freshman and sophomore years, Ava participated in band and the yearbook. In her senior year she was an Illinois State Scholar and Silver Medallion recipient. She was also on High Honor Roll for all four years. After graduation, Ava plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to major in elementary education.

Anthony Sansone is the son of Pete and Marthee Sansone. During high school, Anthony was a member of track and field for two years and football for one year. He was also a member of FFA all four years and nerd club for three years. Anthony achieved honor roll all four years. After graduation, Anthony plans to go into the automotive field.