On October 2, Illinois State University honored the 2022-23 Bone Scholars. Bone Scholar is the highest honor an Illinois State undergraduate student can receive. Sophie Quackenbush was one of the honorees.
Quackenbush is a political science major with minors in legal studies and French. She has been a member of the Illinois State College Democrats throughout her time at Illinois State and served on the College Democrats of Illinois Executive Board as legislative director during the 2021-2022 term. She interned at the McLean County State’s Attorney’s office in the criminal division, using her knowledge of French to work as a translator, as well as proofreading and compiling documents for trial preparations. She is a member of the Honors Program and has been on the Dean’s List every semester since enrolling at Illinois State. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and making music.
President Terri Goss Kinzy presented commemorative medallions to the 14 Bone scholars.
