The Illinois Community College Board recently announced the appointment of South Suburban College student Jaleel Harris to its 2021-22 student board.

Harris, 26, first enrolled at SSC after graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 2012. The Chicago resident is studying business administration.

“I am honored to serve my students and community through the amazing opportunity,” said Harris. “Here at SSC, our mission is to serve our students and community through lifelong learning. With pleasure, this is a mission I will honor throughout my professional journey and one I will cherish when performing my responsibilities with the ICCB.”

Harris said he plans to further his education in sociology with the goal of starting a foundation focused on the needs of at-risk youth.

“My experience here as both a student and student employee has taught me a variety of values,” he said. “Most importantly, I have learned the significance of acquired knowledge and service. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stated, ‘life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?’ ”

Harris is the second SSC student elected to serve on the statewide board. Lynette Stokes previously became the first SSC president named to the ICCB in 2020.

Marist’s Kavanaugh named to All-State Academic Team

Marist High School senior Thomas Kavanaugh has been selected as a member of the Illinois High School Association 2020-21 All-State Academic Team.

The 26-member team represents the IHSA’s top academic honor.

The Oak Lawn resident served as the captain of the school’s cross country team and also competes in track and field in the spring. He also is a member of the school’s decorated math team.

He plans to major in finance or engineering.

Flossmoor’s Rucker graduates from Troy University

Flossmoor’s Nikki Williams Rucker graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2020-2021 academic year. Rucker graduated with the Master of Science degree while attending Troy Online.

OLCHS 2020 AP scores stand out

Although the pandemic disrupted many aspects of the spring of 2020, it did not stop Oak Lawn Community High School Advanced Placement students from excelling. During AP testing, 48 OLCHS students scored 61 perfect scores on AP tests.

OLCHS National AP Scholars: Caroline C. Kruk, Lucas D. Sodaro; AP Scholars with Distinction: Mia N. Contreras, James A. Fetzer, Caroline C. Kruk, Fares M. Marzouk, Michael C. Mueller, Martin D. Sheehan, Lucas D. Sodaro, Amanda Unger, Cesar J. Vazquez, Fernanda Villalpando and James A. Walsh; AP Scholars with Honors: Robert J. Cook, Chaniece K. Dobson, Taylor G. Fabian, Margaret K. Hennessy, Vanessa A. Herrera, Iman A. Khater, Alaa S. Kort, Pablo A. Macias, Emma S. McGrath, Gavin T. Sheehan, Cylia R. Srmek;

AP Scholars: Leena M. Abdelrahman, Shadya Z. Abdelrahman, Jehan S. Aburabah, Amin I. Al-Ashqar, Sabha T. Aladwan, Omar Alqazaq, Megan M. Berry, Amira Biba, Laura K. Blachowicz, Lauren M. Burke, Allysa M. Canales, Zeren Cebi, Cecilia C. Crosby, Gabriel J. Francis, Isabelle L. Gonzalez, Jamal Jowdeh, Kendallyn A. Julkowski, Keith E. Krizka, Marcin Landa, Annette Macias, Mia E. Macias, Dominik A. Malek, Elzbieta A. McHenry, Julia R. Monigal, Alyssa J. Mora, Saad A. Mulhem, Dominic S. Niceforo, Sami Osmani, Hiba Ouarerhni, Patricia M. Perez, Yoalli Perez, David J. Romero, Isabel J. Sanchez, Devin T. Sheehan, Olivia K. Shell, Grace K. Sievers, Kristina Simonelis, Anabel E. Sosa, Jordan S. Sprycha, Alexia M. Stang, Vincent P. Stella, Ashley Sullivan, Alexander Z. Sweis, Mariah C. Trujillo, Anthony R. Uriarte, Mona M. Walls, Johnathon R. Weber

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