QHS 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…

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20 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…

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Alumni & 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…

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QPS 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.

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QHS 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…

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Staff 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…

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Remembering 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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A Letter from Our Executive Director

Looking back at my first year on the job Hi Everyone, I have officially finished my first year as Executive Director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation and all I can say is Wow, what a time! I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to work with the amazing people that comprise the QPSF…

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QPS Foundation hires new Alumni & Events Manager

Racheal Raleigh

Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce Racheal Raleigh as the new Alumni & Events Manager. She began this position in mid-January and will oversee the Alumni program and event planning, including A Night to Dream Big and the Dream Big in Color Run. Raleigh was born in Quincy and…

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