10 Stories about Kids Who Made a Difference this Year
As the school year winds to a close, revisit these stories about students who are working to make Darien—and the world beyond—a better place.
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8-Year-Old Boy's Letter Sparks Bike Safety Day at Concord
Hunter Long knows that he and Hunter Himes, injured in a late February accident, share more than a name: They also share strength.
EJH Student's Film on Diversity Moves on to State PTA Contest
Eighth-grader Mike Roberge wrote, edited and produced the minute-and-a-half long animated clip.
The Bold, Bald Students of Cass Junior High (PHOTOS)
Students, teachers, firefighters and police officers shaved their heads Friday, raising more than $17,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Downers Grove South Raises $65,000 for St. Baldrick's
Sixty-five shavees and student group fundraisers contributed to the total.
Students Raise More than $22K for Cancer Research
The Cancer Smashers event raised funds to benefit the Robert H. Lurie Center at Northwestern University.
Former Darien Resident Named Rhodes Scholar
Ishan Nath spent his elementary school years in Darien. Next stop for the Stanford senior: Oxford.
Gov. Quinn Taking Special Delivery from Cass to Servicemen Overseas
Students made cards and wrote letters to Illinois men and women who will be serving at Landstuhl Medical Center over the holidays.
The Hinsdale South senior has dedicated himself to several extra-curricular activities.
Letters Connect Teens with Veterans at Carmelite Carefree Village
Cass Junior High students paid their respects to veterans living at the retirement home through personalized letters.
Eisenhower Students Unite Against Bullying
Students wore orange Wednesday to show their support of students who are victims of bullying.
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Hinsdale South High School
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Teresa Avci
7:10 am on Friday, June 1, 2012
Thank you to Lauren & the Darien Patch for featuring all of these inspiring stories! Congratulations to all of these students on their dedication and service, and congratulations to the teachers, parents and friends who encourage them every day.