Alumni Spotlights
Meet Carson Kirk, 2024 Dream Big Award Honoree
Meet Carson Kirk, 2024 Dream Big Award Honoree By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Carson Kirk, an esteemed Quincy Public Schools Foundation trustee emeritus, has afforded remarkable generosity and commitment to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. His support has played a crucial role in developing the organization and allows the Foundation to positively impact Quincy Public School…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Bo ’94 & Erin ’97 Knapheide
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Bo ’94 & Erin ’97 Knapheide Meet Bo and Erin Knapheide, proud Quincy High School alumni and this year’s Honorary Campaign Chairs for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation Annual Campaign! As lifelong Blue Devils and parents of three current and former QPS students, they are passionate about supporting the future…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: John Baird & Beth (Baird) Buck ’85
QHS Alumni Spotlight: John Baird & Beth (Baird) Buck ’85 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 The Baird family boasts a legacy of academic excellence in physics and astronomy, with John Baird dedicating nearly three decades to teaching at Quincy High School as a teacher. His daughter, Beth (Baird) Buck ’85, continued the tradition with a career…
Read MoreQ&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks
Q&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks Eric Thorson has served as the Director of Horizons’ Food Services since 2021, while also assuming the responsibility of Volunteer Coordinator for both KidzPacks and Horizons. Eric is originally from Jacksonville, Ill., and understands the challenges in the Quincy community firsthand.…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Scott Stevenson ‘88
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Scott Stevenson ‘88 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 When Scott Stevenson was the mascot in 1987-88, he introduced the high knee move that became a signature for the QHS Blue Devil. Now, he is Dr. Scott Walter Stevenson, a successful fitness professional with a PhD in applied exercise physiology, an acupuncture license,…
Read MoreAlumni & QPSF Board Member Spotlight: Q&A with Heather Cook ’94
Alumni & QPSF Board Member Spotlight: Q&A with Heather Cook ’94 Heather (Bruns) Cook is the Finance Director for Quincy’s Salvation Army Kroc Center. She is also the treasurer on the executive board of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. In addition, Heather is an active Quincy Service League member and served as the Quincy Service…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Curtis Jacobs ‘74
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Curtis Jacobs ‘74 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Curtis Jacobs, now a worldwide artistic dancer, was once a student in the class of 1974, which was the first class in the current Quincy High School building. Curt credits the Quincy Senior High fine arts department for helping him with his start in performance…
Read MoreQPS Board Member Spotlight: Q&A with Curtis Sethaler
Meet Curtis Sethaler, a dedicated QPS School Board member whose journey reflects his passion for education and community service. Discover his background, commitment to youth development, and inspiring vision for the future of Quincy Public Schools.
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Burnett ‘98
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Burnett ‘98 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Ashley Burnett ‘98 connected with the fine arts and A-Building in Quincy Senior High School from an early age, even before reaching high school. She had the benefit of growing up with teachers as parents, who other alumni had the privilege of being taught by…
Read MoreQHS Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Memories, Advice, and Future Plans
QHS Class of ’24 Senior Spotlight: Memories, Advice, and Future Plans Join us as we spotlight the voices of a few Quincy High School seniors, each sharing their unique experiences, cherished memories, invaluable advice, and exciting plans for the future as they prepare to graduate. Falaq Khan What activities have you been involved with while…
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