Taylorville High School student Daniel Sloan is an IHSA All-State Academic Team member.

The IHSA has selected Sloan as one of many recipients of the honor. Superintendent Dr. Chris Dougherty describes the honor. 

Dr. Dougherty explains what she thinks the IHSA saw in Sloan. She says Sloan is very resourceful.

Sloan excels at cross country. Recently, he suffered an ankle injury. Dr. Dougherty admired the way he fought his way back into competition. She calls it inspiring. 

Sloan and his coach provided a speech at the ceremony Sunday, April 10th.

Dr. Dougherty appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.