Students at Shelbyville High School are taking on unique academic experiences which are setting them up for future success.  These programs prepare students for their next step, whether it is employment, trade school, or a four-year university program.

Alex Jokisch is a senior who is in her second year of taking dual credit courses.  These are courses in which students also earn college credits which can count towards the requirements of the degree they pursue.  She anticipates completing one year’s worth of college courses upon graduating high school.

Jokisch says her favorite experience has been taking part in the “dinner theater” with the drama club.

Jokisch says juggling her extracurriculars with a rigorous academic schedule is a challenge, but she succeeds in doing so with careful planning.  This trait will come in handy at Western Illinois, where she plans to double-major in finance and marketing while also playing softball. 

Dax Metzger has received hands-on education and experience in electrical work.  He worked at Shelby Electric Cooperative and hopes to use his time there and his coursework to move further along in this career path. 

Metzger also played football and says being on the field was his favorite experience in high school.

Metzger intends to pursue an electrical program or a similar trade.  The school at which he will do so is still to be determined. 

More information on the Shelbyville Community School District #4 is available at www.shelbyville.k12.il.us.

Alex Jokisch and Dax Metzger appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show as part of the WTIM High School Road Tour’s visit to Shelbyville.