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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…

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…

40 Year: Class of 1984 Reunion

Friday, June 28, 2024 | 5:30 pm | Washington Park Class of 1984 Tent at Blues in the DistrictEats and drinks (local vendors available)BYO lawn chairs and coolers Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 6:00 pm | The Quincy Boat Club Dinner at the Quincy Boat Club401 Bonansinga Dr.6:00 – 11:00 pmDinner, cash bar, music, dancing$30.00…

QHS Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Buckley ‘02

QHS Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Buckley ‘02 By: Katie Rodemich It has been twenty-two years since high school graduation and Meghan (Parks) Buckley ‘02, now holds the title roles of Director of Theater and English Teacher at QHS. Meghan has been involved in nearly 100 shows as director and/or student performer and is now carrying on…

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.

QPS Foundation Exceeds 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign Goal

New campaign record set for the third year in a row The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, raising a record-breaking $355,213.42 in donations and pledges. This is the most raised during a Dream Big Campaign, exceeding last year’s record of $321,078.62. The initial goal of…

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held to honor donors for New Video Screen in QHS Gym

Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor community donors who made the new Video Screen in QHS Gym possible. The ceremony was held during half-time of the girls’ basketball varsity game vs. Galesburg on Jan. 25, 2024, in Quincy High School Gym. Donors recognized on the project…

50 Year: Class of 1974 Reunion

Friday, September 6, 2024 Event at the Quincy Boat Club Saturday, September 7, 2024 Event at the Quincy Country Club Stay tuned for more details!

55 Year: Class of 1969 Reunion

Friday, September 6, 2024 Class mixer at the Quincy University Hall of Fame Room in Quincy, ILTime to be determined Saturday, September 7, 2024 Dinner and mixer at the Elks Lodge in Quincy, ILTime to be determined Stay tuned for more information! Reunion Organizer Pat Timmerwilke (Haggerty)Email: mptimm@yahoo.comPhone: (217) 885-3449 Visit the Class of 1969…

30 YEAR: CLASS OF 1994 REUNION

Friday, July 19, & Saturday, July 20, 2024 Save the date! More information coming soon.