2009-2010 IL-TSA State Officers

President, Kojo Fletcher, Glenwood High School|
I am a senior at Glenwood High School. It is my pleasure to be serving Illinois TSA as the 2009-2010 President.  Since becoming involved in Illinois TSA, I have been fortunate to win nearly twenty awards in various competitive events. In addition to being the Illinois TSA President, I am the Vice-President of Glenwood High School’s TSA chapter. I am also very involved with mock trial at GHS, and serve as the first Illinois TSA Student Advisory Council member for the Illinois State Board of Education. I also enjoy playing football and participating in track and field. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, designing houses and buildings, and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Trojans of USC. I plan to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale or the University of Missouri and major in Business Administration and Law. In the future, I plan to be a marketing specialist or a corporate lawyer.

Vice‐President, Jacob Newberry, Seneca High School
I am a sophomore at Seneca High School. I play the trumpet, guitar, bass, and drums. Since I was four, I have played the piano and tap danced. I have been in "The Music Man", "Acting Out," and "The Pink Panther" at SHS.  At school, I am in the Spanish, TSA, and Science clubs.  I am also on the Golf, Speech, and Scholastic Bowl teams.  When I go to college, I would like to minor in music and major in Film/Cinema studies.

Reporter, Cynthia Strykowski, Yorkville High School
I am a senior at Yorkville High School and currently serve as the local President for our chapter.This is my seventh year in TSA and I have loved every minute of it. I have found that it has helped me with my leadership skills tremendously. I have earned twenty-two awards through my years in TSA.  This is my fourth year holding a state office and sixth year holding a local office. Beside being involved in TSA, I am in band (marching, concert, pep, and jazz). I am also involved in Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Future Educator's of America. In my free time, I love to read and hang out with my friends. I plan to attend Waubonsee Community College for two years and then transfer to Northern Illinois University to obtain my teaching degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or attend Culinary School to become a Pastry Chef.

Secretary, Lydia Ryder, Seneca High School
I am a junior at Seneca High School. I am currently the Secretary for not only Illinois TSA, but also for my local chapter. I have been a member of TSA for three years, and I absolutely love it! Outside of TSA, I am a Girl Scout, in Spanish Club, on the drum line in our band, and on the weekends I work at an off-road park. In my spare time, I enjoy chillin' with my friends and family, drawing, and mudding (four-wheeling on quads and jeeps).

Sergeant‐At‐Arms, Zeb Tourt, Yorkville High School
I am a senior at Yorkville High School. I have been involved with Illinois TSA for seven years, and I feel that TSA is a great opportunity to learn about technology and to make new friends across the state. Beside TSA, I am involved in WYSE.  My hobbies include auto body and water sports. I plan to pursue a degree in fire science/fire fighting after high school.

Treasurer, Patrick Murray, Seneca High School
I am a senior at Seneca High School. I have been involved with Illinois TSA for four years, and I feel that TSA is a great opportunity to learn about technology and to make new friends across the state.  Beside TSA, I am involved in Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, and WYSE.  My hobbies include taking care of my six salt water fish tanks and helping out on my farm.  I love fish and anybody who knows me can tell you that as well.  Fish, corals, and marine invertebrates are so fascinating to me, and I plan to pursue that fascination by becoming a Doctor in Marine Biology and owning a research vessel.

2010-2011 State Officers
Elected at 2010 TSA Conference

Lydia Ryder, President, Seneca High School
Jacob Murray, Vice-President, Seneca High School
Rachel McGuire, Treasurer, Glenwood Middle School
Ben Lex, Sergeant-At-Arms, Glenwood Middle School
Reporter - Open
Secretary - Open