December 31, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Senior Spotlight… Danie Kelso

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke to Danie Kelso.

What do you want to do after high school?
I want to become a neonatal nurse.

What is your favorite thing about SJO?
My favorite thing about SJO is the passion and determination for sports.

Who is your biggest inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is my mom.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself being a nurse and starting a family.

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class was American History with Mr. Schacht because I’ve always been interested in history and Mr. Schacht is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

By Nora Maberry August 5, 2019

in People

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10 things you don’t know about me… Sue Esposito

March 13, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a community member to share 10 things about themselves. This week it is Ogden Trustee Sue...

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Duitsman Loschen excited to return to SJO

September 27, 2019 Nora Maberry

Kelly Duitsman Loschen is returning to St. Joseph-Ogden High School today. Loschen will be the guest speaker at the Academic...

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St. Joseph man peacefully protests against police brutality: ‘We need to listen’

June 4, 2020 Nora Maberry

Jon Arteaga isn’t looking for any praise by protesting at the corner of Main Street and Route 150 in St....

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Senior Spotlight… Drew Coursey

July 17, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a St. Joseph-Ogden senior five questions. This week we spoke to Drew Coursey. This post is...

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Spartan Spotlight… Lindsey Aden

April 8, 2020 Nora Maberry

St. Joseph-Ogden senior Lindsey Aden has big plans for her future. Aden, who lives outside of Royal, will be attending...

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‘Girl Scouts is not all arts and crafts’

January 19, 2023 Nora Maberry

” Hannah Fox wanted to help feed her community. And for her Girl Scout Gold Award she attempted to do...

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Setterdahl finds perfect fit at Clemson

May 18, 2019 Nora Maberry

Ben Setterdahl thinks he may be annoying people. The St. Joseph-Ogden senior, who is co-valedictorian, can’t stop talking about Clemson...

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10 things you don’t know about me… Shawn Skinner

October 1, 2021 Nora Maberry

1. What is your favorite food? Italian food 2. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas 3. What is your favorite...

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Get to know Senior SJO Marching Band member Allegra Pearman

October 21, 2022 Nora Maberry

My favorite thing about marching band is the very end of the show when the dust settles and the cheering...

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5 things you don’t know about me…. Carter Clark

August 8, 2019 Nora Maberry

Carter is in the running for the title of Little Prince! He is six years old. We asked him to...

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U of I names December 2020 graduates

May 14, 2021 Nora Maberry

The University of Illinois has released their list of 2020 December graduates.These area students graduated in December. ST. JOSEPHLauren GhernaKohlten...