Students from Lasalle Peru High School, Saint Bede Academy and Hall High School were honored Sunday night during the 82nd annual Rotary Scholastic Achievement Banquet. 84 students were selected by their schools for outstanding academic success. 50 students attended the banquet at Fire on Fifth, and six received scholarships. Mae H and Kelsey F were drawn for $500 each, while Sophia H, Emma J, Nolan O and Sophia P were selected for $250 apiece.
Matthew Klein, LP graduate and founder of reelCreative, shared his story with the audience of more than 150 students, family and Rotarians. This annual event is co-sponsored by the Illinois Valley Sunrise, LaSalle, and Peru Clubs. For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to improve communities.