Archive for April 2023
Tenth Annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run Raises Record Amount
Fun Run Raises $41,119 to benefit Quincy Public Schools Quincy, Ill. – The 10th annual Dream Big in Color Run welcomed more than 700 runners and raised a record-breaking $41,119 for Quincy Public Schools. The fundraiser, sponsored by the QPS Foundation in partnership with QHS Leadership students, was a great success in raising money for…
Read MoreQ&A with Katie Rodemich ’02, Blue Devil Alumna & QPSF Office Manager
Did you participate in extracurricular activities while at QHS? In high school, I played Girls’ Varsity Golf from freshman through senior year. I was very involved with ‘A Building’ which is also known as the Music and Theatre Department at QHS. In fourth grade, at Baldwin, I joined the orchestra and sang in the chorus…
Read MoreGrowing into Her Own: Get Caught Up with Angela (Aden) Barnes ’82
Angela (Aden) Barnes ‘82 has always loved staying active and has built her life around acts of service & hobbies that enhance her surroundings. Her talents are as varied as her interests, and her resume is an impressive blend of skills and experiences. Barnes credits much of her success to her time in Quincy Public…
Read MoreQHS Alumna Strives to Open Local Children’s Museum
Everyday, Quincy gets a little closer to having a physical Children’s Museum. Renovation on the Paper Box Company building began in January 2022, and with the right community support, the 24,000+ sq ft Museum could open its doors in 2026. In the meantime, Quincy Children’s Museum Executive Director Amy (Wentura) Peters ’10 is doing everything…
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