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Dream Big Grants in Action: Move, Play, Think! – VERTI-GO!
The Verti-GO Quincy Initiative at The Academy By: Katie Rodemich ’02 In the fall of 2024, The Academy was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation to launch Move, Play, Think! —a dynamic new program created in partnership with Verti-Go Quincy. The athletic performance facility, founded by QHS alum Tony Douglas ’01…
Read MoreDori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets
Dori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets By: Katie Rodemich ’02 As the owner and founder of Dreamy Deets, Dori Bramer ’17 is a talented photographer and videographer dedicated to preserving life’s most special moments. Now offering her expertise as a day-of content creator, she captures everything from grand celebrations to intimate details. Inspired…
Read MoreQPS Foundation Sets Fundraising Record in 2024 Annual Campaign
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2024 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, raising a record-breaking $515,000 in donations and pledges. This is the most raised during a Dream Big Campaign, exceeding last year’s record of $355,213.42. The campaign total was announced during halftime at the QHS Varsity Blue Devil Basketball game,…
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 More20 Year: Class of 2004 Reunion
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 4:00-7:00 pm Mix N’ Mingle – Family Friendly! Quincy Brewing CompanyLocated at 110 N. 6th Street | Quincy, ILTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PMCost: On your ownFood truck, Platt Daddy’s BBQ, 8te Open are walking distance options for dinner. Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:00 pm Blue Devil Football Game Flinn…
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 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: Krisna Hanks ’75
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Krisna Hanks ’75 By: Katie Rodemich Krisna Hanks ‘75 has built a successful career spanning over three decades as a professional dancer, that has transitioned to roles as executive coach/consultant and fitness/Pilates studio owner. Today, she serves as a health and performance coach for Canyon Ranch Resort and for Dr. Philip Ovadia’s…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Q&A with Kyleen Hollensteiner
Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Kyleen Hollensteiner In this edition of our Q&A series, we’re highlighting someone deeply connected to Quincy Senior High School’s athletic spirit. Meet Kyleen Hollensteiner (Ray), QHS Athletics Secretary and an integral part of the QHS family. Did you attend Quincy Public Schools? I attended Quincy Public Schools up until my sophomore…
Read MoreRemembering R. S. Brackman: A Principal’s Impact on Quincy High School
“Mr. Brackman was the principal when my dad taught at QHS from 1931 to 1944 and was still the principal when my Class of 1957 was the last one to graduate from the old building at 14th and Maine. I always enjoy remembering those who made a big impact on me. We used to call Mr. Brackman ‘Old Baldy’, and while he could be strict when necessary, he was usually a very pleasant person. My parents liked him and his wife Bess very much, and he was always very good to me when I was a student,” said Dr. John Sallstrom ‘57.
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