2008

Illinois Valley Cellular's Scholastic Scholarship Winners 

Marseilles, Illinois—Illinois Valley Cellular has announced the names of winners for this year’s Scholastic Scholarship.  The 13 Scholars were selected from among over 200 candidates nominated by 35 High Schools.  Each recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $1000.oo.  To qualify the candidate had to reside in one of the following Illinois Valley Cellular servicing counties:  LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Stark, Marshall, Livingston, Ford, or Iroquois.  The scholars were each recognized at their respective high school awards ceremony. 

Illinois Valley Cellular wishes to congratulate the following High School Seniors.  Catherine Wilcoxson, LaSalle Peru, Andrew Bellino, St. Bede, Brandon Kurtis Bell, Ottawa, Jeff Bradley, Streator, Ashley Henson, Iroquois West, Nicole Tisdell, Stark County, Kevin Zebarth, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Alexandra Wright, Henry-Senachwine, Marissa Nelson, Midland, Janean Wujek, Putnam County, Laura Krabill, Princeton, Ryan Nett, Hall, and John Patrick Block, Tri-Point.

 Illinois Valley Cellular created this scholarship over 12 years ago to show their commitment to serving the communities within their 8 county home coverage area in their support of higher education.  “When considering a candidate for a scholarship, several factors should be considered:  the probability of academic success, dedication to school and community, motivation and high standards, and an honorable character,” said Melissa Eller, Director of Marketing and Promotions.  “All of the above exuded all of these qualities.  This is just another way Illinois Valley Cellular is giving back to the communities they serve,” added Eller. Interested in more details about Illinois Valley Cellular their service, rates plans, or benefits call 1-800-438-4824