Alumni
QHS Class of 1997
Class of 1997 – The Challenge is ON! Are you ready to leave your legacy as proud Blue Devil alumni? It’s time for the Class of 1997 to make a lasting impact on Quincy Public Schools! Join the Class Circle Challenge and help secure a brighter future for generations of Blue Devils to come. What’s…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Greg Ruth ’05
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Greg Ruth ’05 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Greg Ruth ’05 recently reflected on his multifaceted high school experience, which encompassed musical pursuits as a trombonist, athletic achievements in tennis and football, and memberships in organizations such as Scholastic Bowl and Chess Club, as well as a brief tenure on Student Council. He…
Read MoreMeet Carson Kirk, 2024 Dream Big Award Honoree
Meet Carson Kirk, 2024 Dream Big Award Honoree By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Carson Kirk, an esteemed Quincy Public Schools Foundation trustee emeritus, has afforded remarkable generosity and commitment to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. His support has played a crucial role in developing the organization and allows the Foundation to positively impact Quincy Public School…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Bo ’94 & Erin ’97 Knapheide
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Bo ’94 & Erin ’97 Knapheide Meet Bo and Erin Knapheide, proud Quincy High School alumni and this year’s Honorary Campaign Chairs for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation Annual Campaign! As lifelong Blue Devils and parents of three current and former QPS students, they are passionate about supporting the future…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: John Baird & Beth (Baird) Buck ’85
QHS Alumni Spotlight: John Baird & Beth (Baird) Buck ’85 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 The Baird family boasts a legacy of academic excellence in physics and astronomy, with John Baird dedicating nearly three decades to teaching at Quincy High School as a teacher. His daughter, Beth (Baird) Buck ’85, continued the tradition with a career…
Read More20 Year: Class of 2004 Reunion
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 4:00-7:00 pm Mix N’ Mingle – Family Friendly! Quincy Brewing CompanyLocated at 110 N. 6th Street | Quincy, ILTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PMCost: On your ownFood truck, Platt Daddy’s BBQ, 8te Open are walking distance options for dinner. Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:00 pm Blue Devil Football Game Flinn…
Read MoreQ&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks
Q&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks Eric Thorson has served as the Director of Horizons’ Food Services since 2021, while also assuming the responsibility of Volunteer Coordinator for both KidzPacks and Horizons. Eric is originally from Jacksonville, Ill., and understands the challenges in the Quincy community firsthand.…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Scott Stevenson ‘88
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Scott Stevenson ‘88 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 When Scott Stevenson was the mascot in 1987-88, he introduced the high knee move that became a signature for the QHS Blue Devil. Now, he is Dr. Scott Walter Stevenson, a successful fitness professional with a PhD in applied exercise physiology, an acupuncture license,…
Read MoreAlumni & QPSF Board Member Spotlight: Q&A with Heather Cook ’94
Alumni & QPSF Board Member Spotlight: Q&A with Heather Cook ’94 Heather (Bruns) Cook is the Finance Director for Quincy’s Salvation Army Kroc Center. She is also the treasurer on the executive board of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. In addition, Heather is an active Quincy Service League member and served as the Quincy Service…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Curtis Jacobs ‘74
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Curtis Jacobs ‘74 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Curtis Jacobs, now a worldwide artistic dancer, was once a student in the class of 1974, which was the first class in the current Quincy High School building. Curt credits the Quincy Senior High fine arts department for helping him with his start in performance…
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