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Dixon High freshman named Illinois Young Black Achiever
Dixon High School freshman Eric Collier is among 16 statewide Illinois Young Black Achievers winners chosen from 400 applicants. Nominated by DHS counselor Jane Weaver for academics and athletic involvement, Collier holds a 3.20 GPA, plays football and track, sings in chorus, and eyes Michigan State or UCLA. He receives a $200 savings bond and will be honored in April at the Illinois Capitol.
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