🎓 Scholarship Committee Celebrates 2026 YHS Seniors
On Wednesday, May 6, members of the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee had the honor of attending Yorkville High School’s Honors Night, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026 and recognizing outstanding students for their hard work and dedication.
A highlight of the evening was the opportunity to award six exceptional seniors with $500 scholarships from the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Tristan Dhuse, Amy Guzman, Carter Humbers, Amelia Quezada, Ashley Schraeder, and Brianna Sefah.
Pictured (L-R): YACC Membership Assistant Kelly Waynauskas; Christine Mayer of Constellation Telecom and Christine Chalks A Lot; Andie Groff of The Chocolate Shoppe and Mainstreet Merchants; Heather Wilkinson of Heartland Bank & Trust Company; and YACC President/CEO Renee Kryger (far right).
Not Pictured: Alex Douglas, Community Member; Joanne Leibold, Yorkville American Legion Auxiliary Post 489; and Sam Reum, Pinz Entertainment Center.
Each of these students has demonstrated commitment, leadership, and a bright future ahead. It was a privilege for the Chamber to play a small role in supporting their next steps as they prepare to begin an exciting new chapter.
We extend our best wishes to these scholarship recipients and look forward to seeing the incredible paths they pursue. Your dedication today is just the beginning of many future successes.
Congratulations as well to the entire Yorkville High School Graduating Class of 2026—your community is proud of you! 🎉