Neighbors Junior Board

JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT

Caroline is a 10th-grade student at Edwardsville High School, where she is actively involved in student leadership and service. She serves on the Student Council and is a member of Key Club and Health Occupations Students of America. Passionate about giving back, Caroline volunteers with EHS Care Closet, teaches swim lessons, and tutors students in math and science. With Caroline’s creativity and passion, she helped come up with the idea for the Junior Board and helped turn it into a reality.

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Gracie is a passionate and involved junior at Edwardsville High School. She is an active member of the EHS Drama Club, Bel Canto, Tri-M, and participates in both dance and choir.

One of her favorite things about Edwardsville is watching the town grow with exciting new restaurants and attractions. She also loves being part of the Edwardsville High School community, where she appreciates the incredible teachers, students, clubs, and sports that make EHS special.

Gracie’s dream is to pursue a career in musical theater. After high school, she plans to attend college to earn her BFA in musical theater, majoring in theater and performing arts. She is eager to continue developing her talents and following her passion for the stage!

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Lucy is a 10th-grade student at Edwardsville High School with a passion for adventure and the outdoors. She loves to travel and ride horses and competes in trap shooting for the EHS Trap Club. As a dedicated member of the FFA Board, she takes pride in her role within the agricultural community. She also enjoys helping with planting and harvesting on her family farm. 

One of Lucy’s favorite things about Edwardsville is the strong sense of community and how everyone comes together in times of need. Looking ahead, she dreams of becoming a Large Animal Veterinarian, combining her love for animals and agriculture into a meaningful career.

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Vishnu is an 8th-grade student at Liberty Middle School with a passion for sports, music, and community service. He plays basketball and golf and enjoys collecting sports cards in his free time. A talented musician, he plays both the violin and piano. Vishnu is also a big fan of Taco Bell!

One of his favorite things about living in Edwardsville is the many opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. Looking ahead, he dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and building something of his own in the future.

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Sami is a 5th-grade student at Woodland Elementary. She is a dedicated dance team member at Studio E Dance Studio, where she has met many friends!  In her free time, Sami enjoys going shopping with her mom and sister and making special memories together. One of her favorite things about Edwardsville is the friendly people, great restaurants, and fantastic shopping spots. When she grows up, Sami dreams of becoming a teacher.

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Turner is a 6th-grade student at Lincoln Middle School. He loves playing baseball and basketball for the Little Tigers and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Turner is passionate about school and fishing, always looking for new adventures. He appreciates how great all the people are in Edwardsville and feels lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. His biggest dream is to become an MLB player when he grows up, and he works hard every day to make that dream a reality!

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Cora is a fun and passionate 5th grader at Columbus Elementary. She plays competitive soccer and dreams of becoming a professional soccer player one day. When she's not on the field, she loves to swim, shop, and try new foods. One of her favorite things about living in Edwardsville is all the great restaurants and shopping spots. She also loves that her best friend lives close by, making every day more fun. Whether she's scoring goals or exploring new places to eat, Cora is always on the go, chasing her dreams and enjoying life!

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Ben is an 11th-grade student at Edwardsville High School, where he is an active and dedicated student with a passion for service, leadership, and music. He serves as a co-service coordinator in Key Club and is a member of the student council. His involvement extends to various academic and extracurricular organizations, including the Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Medical Explorers, Pickleball Club, the Unified Basketball and Flag Football teams, Spanish Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society. Additionally, he contributes to community service initiatives through the Edwardsville Care Closet and the Edwardsville Neighbors Junior Board.

Beyond academics and service, Ben is a talented musician, playing the double bass in both the symphonic orchestra and jazz band.

His favorite aspect of Edwardsville is its abundance of parks, green spaces, and extensive trail system, which create a beautiful and enjoyable environment for experiencing nature.

With a strong interest in medicine, Ben aspires to become a pediatric oncologist, dedicating his future to helping children battling cancer.