Since 1997, the Journal-World has invited area principals and counselors from public and private high schools to nominate their most outstanding senior students for the Academic All-Star team. Additionally, last year, the newspaper launched a new scholarship, later renamed the Outstanding Performance award, meant to honor students whose special skills and talents extend beyond the classroom and, often, into their communities. All-Star athletes are also honored.

Read all about this year’s winners:

Academic All-Stars

2018 Academic All-Star winner a modern-day ‘Renaissance woman’ inside the classroom and out

Finalists:

Meet the 2018 Academic All-Star finalists

Outstanding Performance

2018 Outstanding Performance winner ‘grateful’ for Lawrence roots as he looks to fulfill California dreams

Finalists:

Meet the 2018 Outstanding Performance finalists

Athletes of the Year

2018 male Athlete of the Year Hunter Krom a leader in football, bowling and javelin

2018 female Athlete of the Year Abby Ogle carried Baldwin hoops to state title

Finalists:

Meet the 2018 male Athlete of the Year finalists

Meet the 2018 female Athlete of the Year finalists

Catch up with the All-Stars of 2008:

Where are they now? Checking in on the 2008 Academic All-Stars