FREEPORT - The spirit of hope, commitment and determination marked the recent celebration of the 12th annual Servant-Leadership Celebration and Commencement at Highland Community College. Over 400 people witnessed some 150 student leaders from 15 high schools in four northwest Illinois counties as they showcased their teamwork and individual volunteer projects via skits and video. The schools included Aquin, Dakota, Eastland, Forreston, Freeport, Galena, Lena-Winslow, Orangeville, Oregon, Pearl City, River Ridge, Scales Mound, Stockton, Warren, and West Carroll.