Phelps

Attending the Eastern Illinois District Association of Student Councils 79th annual district convention at Eastern Illinois University Tuesday, Sullivan High School junior Beretta Phelps was elected as the district's vice-president.

Phelps, who also serves as Sullivan's vice-president, will serve in her role for the third largest district in the state.

The  Eastern district, of which Sullivan is a member, is made up of 16 other schools including Windsor, Okaw Valley, Mattoon, Effingham, Shelbyville, Altamont, and Paris, among others.

Phelps will be officially sworn in at the December meeting, replacing outgoing Kristen Frohning of Newton.