Scholar Athletes / 2018

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PICTURES OF SUCCESS The 52nd-annual Scholar Athlete program honors 157 of the area’s best on the field and brightest in the classroom

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Silina Lokmic plans to pursue a career in medicine, inspired by the sacrifices of her parents fleeing their war-torn homeland.

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COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND BIOSCIENCE • SILINA LOKMIC

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Future in medicine rooted in sacrifices of parents fleeing war-torn homeland

BY JIM FAASEN STLhighschoolsports.com

Silina Lokmic’s parents sacrificed plenty to see she was given the best chance to succeed in life — before she was born.

Because of those efforts, Lokmic — the first PostDispatch Scholar Athlete from the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience Magnet School — has decided at a young age to make it her life’s effort to see her parents and their homeland of Bosnia paid back in full for such sacrifices.

Lokmic, who will attend St. Louis University in the fall, will do so with a specific long-range goal already in mind to give aid to the war-torn region.

“I want to go to medical school and finish my dream of being a trauma surgeon,” Lokmic said. “When I establish my career, I want to go and give back to Bosnia.

Even though I don’t live in Bosnia, I still feel very attached to there. After visiting a few times and seeing the conditions of their hospitals, it just really made me want to help out.”

Lokmic said her mother and father, Jasminka and Himzo, have sacrificed plenty for her throughout her life, often working several jobs at a time to flourish in their adopted homeland.

Silina said through it all her mother has been her role model.

While Jasminka had finished school, she never got the chance to enter a career in pharmacology because of the civil war that broke out in Yugoslavia in the 1990s.

“I was only 22 and in my best years, I had just finished college but I didn’t get the chance to pursue my career because of the war,” Jasminka Lokmic

AFFTON MADISON WALKER Academic rank • 1 of 190.

Sports • Swimming, volleyball, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Academic honors (2014-2018); overall best and first in Division in math and engineering TEAMS competition (2016 & 2017); Prestigious Principal Award (2016); 2017 Outstanding Student Leader Award

by St. Louis County Youth Program (2017); Health Occupations Students of America medical terminology competition runnerup; AP Scholar with Distinction (2017); Athletic Scholar (20142018); National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Volleyball: rookie of the year (2015); most improved player (2016). Swimming: five school records (200 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 400 freestyle relay. Track and field: leadership award (2017). Also: Sept. 2017 athlete of the month.

Activities • Honors French Society; theatre; student council (four years); TEAMS competition captain (2015-2018); Mathletes member (2014-2018).

College, major • University of Missouri-Kansas City, B.A./M.D. program.

Goal • “I want to become a hospitalist and travel the world. My bucket list goals include volunteering for Doctors without Borders and visiting all 52 National Parks.”

Favorite subjects • French and biology.

Favorite book • “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

Role model • “My two role models are my parents. My father, who trains and runs up to 50 miles, has shown great discipline and my mother has modeled strength in hard work.”

ALTHOFF ADDISON BURRIS Academic rank • 4 of 116.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll (12 semesters); National Honor Society; Daughters of the American Revolution award winner; IHSA all-academic honorable mention.

Athletic bio • Three-sport team captain. Volleyball: 2017 state champion, 2016 state third place; all-conference, all-area.

Activities • Fellowship of Christian Athletes president; Rotary Interact president; yearbook

RANDY KEMP • Special to STLhighschoolsports.com

Silina Lokmic (middle), the first Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete from the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, plans to pursue a career in medicine. Silina has been inspired by her mother Jasminka (left) and father Himzo, who fled their war-torn homeland and emigrated to St. Louis.

said. “We had to flee the country and try to do better. We started in Germany, then we came to America with 20 dollars. I took a job at Schnucks as a cashier, even though I didn’t speak the language. I did know I could work, so that’s what I did — often several jobs.

I knew I had to do something because I became a mother. I wanted my daughter to see what you could accomplish with hard work. That is a difference in America, whether you are willing to work hard or not. I wanted to show her that hard work is very important.”

Silina said her path

started out of a sense of fulfilling the promise of a career that was denied her mother, but it has grown into so much more.

As it turns out, she also has a gift for her chosen field of study.

“My mother’s effort to be a pharmacist being (denied) due to the war really motivated me in what I decided I wanted to do and wanted to become,” Silina Lokmic said.

“I found this interest through her, but it has expanded so much since then. My mom, both my parents really, have had to work so hard and I have seen that all my life.”

Jasminka Lokmic said seeing her work ethic reflected in her daughter’s life has been its own reward.

“I told her as a young child, if she becomes somebody, I win,” Jasminka Lokmic said. “That means I did my job right, that’s how it is. I’m so proud of her.”

Silina Lokmic takes after her parents as she has kept an extremely busy schedule in addition to excelling at school.

In addition to playing volleyball in the fall and soccer in the spring, she is the school’s Health Occupation Students of Amer-

ica (HOSA) club president, serves as a student ambassador at the school and is the vice president of the Go Green Club and the National Honor Society.

Silina said her favorite sport is obvious.

“Being of Bosnian heritage, soccer is in my blood, so it has always been my No. 1,” Silina Lokmic said.

“My father played the game and it’s always been a favorite.”

Silina is the starting goalkeeper for Medicine and Bioscience.

Collegiate senior Safa Ahmed, a good friend of Silina’s, said from day one she has been impressed by

Lokmic and how she is an extremely welcoming yet driven person.

“Silina was the first friend I made when I got to Collegiate,” Ahmed said.

“The thing about her is that she makes everything her own. That school, it became her family and she became my family.”

Lokmic jumped at the chance to go to St. Louis University.

“They do have their own medical school, so that drew me there,” Lokmic said. “Being closer to home and getting the chance to stay with the community I already know and love is important.”

editor; Big Brothers Big Sisters; St. Clair County Youth Board; Christ Church Teens Youth Group; grade school volleyball coach; nursing home volunteer; Sunday Bible school teacher.

College, major • Lindenwood University-Belleville, elementary education.

Goal • “I want to help others. I want to hold positions where I will hopefully make great differences in the lives of others. I want others to be happy and I want to do whatever I can to make that happen. I want to be a teacher so I can help the youth and mold them to be the great future of this earth.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Room”

by Emma Donoghue.

Favorite musician • Rascal Flatts.

Role model • “One of my biggest role models is Lily Johnson, an outside hitter on the volleyball team at Missouri State University.

Not only is Lily an amazing athlete and setting many records, she is also such an impacting person who never fails to leave me in awe.”

Scholar; Gateway East Young Achiever; Jane Morrissey Memorial Scholarship for Foreign Language for Alton Marquette.

Athletic bio • Tennis: team captain; three-time state tournament qualifier; all-area team (four times); 2015 Advantage News player of the year. Bowling: team captain; two-time regional and sectional qualifier; two-time all-area; Riverbend Girls’ Bowling Conference team champion, individual first high series, individual second high game.

Activities • National Honor Society historian; Cultural Awareness Club secretary; campus ministry executive board member; USTA Open Wheelchair Championship volunteer; Alton Marquette freshmen orientations and open houses volunteer.

College, major • Millikin University, secondary education.

Goal • “One day, I hope to become a secondary education social studies or English teacher and to travel the world.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.

Favorite musician • Bruno Mars.

Role model • “My mother and father are definitely my role models because they show great selflessness and compassion toward others. Additionally, they have instilled in me a strong work ethic and good moral values.”

Count of Monte Cristo.”

Favorite musician • Radiohead.

Role model • “I think Blake Mycoskie is a fabulous role model because he turns innovations into practical solutions for people around the world.”

She is always by my side to watch me accomplish my goals.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “Endurance” by by Alfred Lansing.

Favorite musician • Dierks Bently.

Role model • “I have two uncles, Jerry and Jim, that are both my role models. They are both very intelligent, easy to talk to and successful. Both are funny without even trying.

ALTON ABBY FISCHER Academic rank • 1 of 471.

Sports • Tennis, basketball.

Academic bio • Alton-Godfrey Rotary student of the month; Alton Principals’ excellence in education; academic all-conference; Junior Marshall; Illinois State Scholar; Silver Medallion.

Athletic bio • Tennis: first team all-conference (2 years); scholar athlete (2 years); team captain (2 years). Also: Alton High School student-athlete of the month.

Activities • Student council; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta vice president.

College, major • University of Mississippi, pharmaceutical sciences.

Goal • “I hope to be a successful pharmacist and a role model for the people around me.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.

Favorite musician • Taylor Swift.

Role model • “My biggest role models are my parents because they have always taught me to work hard for what I want and to never give up.”

ALTON MARQUETTE SHELBY JONES Sports • Tennis, bowling.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll; National Honor Society; Illinois State

BARAT CLAYTON HILL Sports • Cross country, soccer.

Academic bio • Principal’s Honor Roll (2014-2018); Missouri Scholars Academy and Missouri Boys State; Academy of Science-St. Louis Science Fair first-place experiment (2017); St. Louis special awardee by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Monsanto Division) at Greater St. Louis Science Fair (2017); Princeton Book Award Recipient (2017).

Athletic bio • Cross Country co-captain.

Activities • Student ambassador; student council; NHS vice president; District Musical Festival (piano); Pit Orchestra; Liturgical Band; International Thespian Society; volunteered at St. Charles Parks and Recreation, St. Charles Crisis Nursery, Emmaus House, and annual Lake St. Louis Triathlon.”

College, major • Saint Louis University, biology.

Goal • “I want to have a purposeful job, one that helps people in my community.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “The

BELLEVILLE WEST ADDISON HANUSEK

Academic rank • 16 of 96.

Sports • Volleyball, soccer, cheerleading.

Academic bio • National Honor Society, honor roll (four years).

Athletic bio • Volleyball: all-conference (2016), second team all-district (2016), team captain (2017).

Activities • Student council; DECA; FBLA; FCA; HOSA; yearbook; NHS; A+.

College, major • Lindenwood University-St. Charles, athletic training/ exercise science.

Goal • “I hope to become successful and give back to the community that allowed for me to have numerous opportunities to learn and grow.”

Favorite subject • Project Lead The Way Human Body Systems.

Role model • “ My mom, because she taught me how to stand up for myself and to always fight for what I believe in.”

Academic rank • 17 of 476.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • Young Achievers; Mighty Maroon Award; Youth Salute; Young Women of Achievement; student of the month.

Athletic bio • Second- and third-team all-conference; team MVP; team 110 percent award; all-sectional.

Activities • German Club; German Honors Society; National Honor Society; Volunteer West; student council officer.

College, major • Columbus State University (Ga.), exercise science.

Goal • “I hope to become a physical therapist after college Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “A Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins.

Favorite musician • Maroon 5.

Role model • “My mom and dad for how courageous and supportive they have been with my academic and athletic career.

They have taught me bravery and leadership by example and I couldn’t ask for any better parents or role models.”

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BORGIA DREW PIONTEK

Academic rank • 22 of 578.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Math Honor Society; Lancer Medallion; top 10 Outstanding AP Chemistry Student; State Scholar (2018).

Athletic bio • All-conference; all-sectional; all-state; scholar athlete character award; offensive player of the year.

Activities • BASIC Youth Board; student council representative; Spanish Club; St. Louis Scott Gallagher player; Belleville East tutor.

College, major • Xavier University, business.

Goal • “I hope to travel the world and experience different cultures once I graduate college. After I travel, I plan to settle down and find a job that I enjoy each day.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Unbroken.”

Favorite musician • Tim McGraw.

Role model • “I consider my mom a role model. She is the strongest person I know, showing me that I can do anything I set my mind to and be anyone I want to be.

Sports • Baseball, football.

Academic bio • Honor roll; National Honor Society; St. Louis Archdiocese Annual Catholic Appeal Essay Contest scholarship winner; Post-Dispatch Straight “A” Student Academic Excellence.

Athletic bio • Football: second team all-conference (2017).

Baseball: first team all-conference; all-district; all-state honorable mention (2017); all-district; second team all-conference (2016); honorable mention all-conference (2015).

Activities • Spanish Club; Future Business Leaders of America; Christian Service Hours — 100plus hours volunteering with Washington Little League football, St. Patrick’s Center in St. Louis, American Legion Post 218 and Boy Scout Troop 439; helped my brother, Jack, complete his Eagle Scout Project in summer of 2017.

College, major • University of Arkansas, undecided.

Goal • “I hope to have a career that is enjoyable and rewarding as well as having financial success.”

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BREESE CENTRAL CARSON NEWKIRK Academicrank • 8 of 147.

Sports• Basketball, volleyball, track and field.

Academicbio • High honors; National Honor Society; Illinois scholar.

Athletic bio • Basketball: all-conference; team rebounding award (two years); most improved and defense award.

Volleyball: team hustle award.

Activities • Spanish club; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Partnership of Career and College Services; Pit Crew (student fan section); student council (secretary).

College, major • SIU Edwardsville, accounting.

Goal • “I hope to become a successful forensic accountant.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “Hunger Games” series.

Favorite musician • Beyonce.

Role model • “My parents are my role models because they are both very dedicated and strong people. They support me and all of the activities that I am a part of, and I aspire to be as strong as them someday.”

BRENTWOOD JOSEPH CLAY Sports • Football, track and field, baseball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Spanish Honor

Society; 3.95 GPA. Athletic bio • Track and field: member of state champion 4x100-meter relay team. Football: first team all-district and third team all-state.

Activities • Spanish Club officer; summer school volunteer.

College • Fordham University.

Goal • “Be the best at whatever I choose to pursue.”

Favorite subject • Spanish.

Favorite book • “Siddhartha”

by Hermann Hesse.

Favorite musician • Red Hot Chili Peppers Role model • “My older brother, Jacob. He always set a good example for me by working hard in both athletics and the classroom.”

05.01.2018 • Tuesday • M 1 BUNKER HILL MALLORY SCHWEGEL Academic rank • 9 of 44.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, softball.

Academic bio • Principal’s List; High Honor Roll; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Volleyball: first team all-conference (three years), team MVP. Basketball: first team all-conference (two years), team offensive player of the year (two years). Softball: first team all-conference (three years), team offensive player of the year (two years). Also: Bunker Hill High School Female Athlete of the Year.

Activities • Student Council (secretary); class president (two years); class secretary.

College, major • SIU Edwardsville, sociology.

Goal • “I hope to successfully make it through schooling and find a rewarding career. I want to become a well-rounded and inspiring individual.”

Favorite subject • Western Civilization.

Favorite book • “Final Scream” by Lisa Jackson.

Favorite musician • Chris Young.

Role model • “I consider my aunt, Lisa Klaustermeier, to be a role model. She is one of the strongest and hard-working individuals, always doing her best to make everything perfect. After losing her husband, she stayed unbelievably strong and successfully continued to raise her two kids and work hard as a chief nursing officer at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. She is a wonderful, beautiful, and kind woman whom I hope to be like some day.”

CARDINAL RITTER SHAYLA DAVIS Academic rank • 5 of 50.

Sports • Track and field, basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio • First honors (four years); student of the month (twice).

Athletic bio • Track and field: three-year state qualifier. Volleyball: second team all-conference (junior). Basketball: tournament MVP (junior).

Activities • Intern Leadership Program; 4H youth program.

College, major • University of Missouri-Kansas City, biology.

Favorite subject • Anatomy.

Role model • “I view different people for different things. Everyone is stronger in different areas.”

CARLINVILLE SYDNEY BATES Academic rank • 16 of 90.

Sports • Volleyball, softball, basketball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society;

Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • Volleyball: first team all-conference (2017); second team all-conference (2016). Basketball: top 10 in Carlinville history for steals, assists, and rebounds; second team all-conference.

Activities • School musical (16-18); Salvation Army (ringing bells); princess party for EAS Program in Springfield.

College, major • Lewis & Clark, forensic science.

Goal • “I want to be successful in my career and I want to work with the FBI. I don’t want to have to worry about financial expenses, but at the same time I want to be able to provide for my family. I want to be able to raise kids and not have to worry about the costs of what comes along with them.”

Favorite subject • P&A. Favorite book • “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks.

Favorite musician • Rihanna.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be my role model, because she has always had to push through some sort of obstacle. She had four kids at a young age and while raising them she went to college.

My mom was and still is very busy, but she knew what she wanted and she went for it. I hope I can be as strong and driven as she is.”

CARLYLE NICK BECKER Academic rank • 2 of 66.

Sports • Football, basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll; Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering; QUEST; National Honor Society; Clinton County Academic Excellence; Illinois State Scholar; IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award (junior-senior).

Athletic bio • Football: Illinois High School Football Coaches Association academic all-state; all-Cahokia Conference; Belleville News Democrat Small Schools all-area offense second team.

Activities • Christmas Tree Drop (science club); Matthew 25 Food Pantry (student council); math tutor for junior high students; Adopt a Family at Christmas (National Honor Society); KC Breakfast volunteer (student council).

College, major • Kaskaskia College, computer science.

Goal • “I want to help benefit society in all aspects with the advancement of technology and make a difference in the area of computer systems to better meet the technological demands of the future.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Fallen Angels.”

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be my role model. She works hard every single day and always

goes above and beyond to support our family. She is there for me whenever I need her and is the most loving and caring person I know. Her motivation and drive for success has influenced me to become the best person I can be. I am eternally thankful and blessed to have her in my life.”

CARNAHAN STEWART SMALLEY Academic rank • 10 of 91.

Sports • Football, baseball.

Academic bio • Principal’s Honor Roll; Citizenship Award.

Athletic bio • Team captain (football and baseball); Public High League scholar-athlete luncheon attendee (three years); Junior Athletic Director (two years).

Activities • Debate team; church usher; concert band.

College, major • Sullivan University (in Louisville, Kentucky), culinary arts and business administration.

Goal • “I plan to live a stable life with my degrees and work my way to the top of someone’s kitchen in the executive chef position. I plan to be able to travel all over the world and become a well -known culinarian.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Giver.”

Favorite musician • Dexter Gordon.

Role model • “I consider my father to be a huge role model in my life. He has shown me the right way to live and how to go about real life situations when things get hard. My father has shown me what it means to truly be a man. He remains in my life.

He has taught me so much and I respect him so much for it.”

CHAMINADE ALEX STEWART Academic rank • 8 of 127.

Sports • Hockey, baseball.

Academic bio • Scholarship for having GPA in top 5 of class (2017); National Honor Society; first honors; Magna Cum Laude and Maxima Cum Laude Honorable Merit on National Latin Exams; UMSL Achievement for Excellence in Science.

Athletic bio • Hockey: Post-Dispatch All-Metro second team; senior all-star selection; captain (2017-18) and assistant captain (2016-17).

Activities • Marianist Life leader; Newspaper Club writer; Latin Club; Urban Plunge week-long service trip (twice); Presidential Service Award; school ambassador (2 years); Fishing club.

College, major • University of Notre Dame, biomedical engineering.

Goal • “I want to be known as a leader who has worked hard to get where he is. I want to have a job that allows me to travel and see the world while being a big part of a company’s success. I also want to be a good father to my family.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Killing Lincoln”

by Martin Dugard and Bill O’Reilly.

Favorite musician • Migos.

Role model • “My father has been the biggest role model in my life because he taught me the value of hard work in everything I do.

I want to emulate this hard work in my college career at Notre Dame and in the work world after that. My mother and my close friends have been other major role models in my life because they have helped me always make the best decision in every situation.”

CBC LUKE CAREY Academic rank • 3 of 225.

Sports • Football, water polo.

Academic bio • Student of the semester; academic all-state football; Bright Flight Scholar; Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society Member; CBC Honors program.

Athletic bio • Football: second-team All-Metro Catholic Conference and all-district (2017); member of 2014 and 2017 Class 6 state champion teams.

Activities • 50-hour service project at De La Salle middle school (2017); 32-hour service project concerning social justice (2018).

College, major • Undecided, aerospace engineering.

Goal • “I hope to serve as a United States Air Force pilot and obtain a degree in aerospace engineering.”

Favorite subject • Physics.

Favorite book • “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Favorite musician • Def Leppard.

Role model • “Justin James (JJ) Watt is a role model for me. He is an outstanding defensive player for the Houston Texans and is also very active in helping the Houston community. I admire him for his leadership, humility, and his determination to be the best person he can be in everything he does.”

CIVIC MEMORIAL KAMERON DENNEY Academic rank • 1 of 196.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • KMOX Student of Achievement; Silver Medallion; Illinois State Scholar; Chicago Fire first team all-academic first team; National Merit Commended Scholar; High Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • Team MVP and captain; first team all-conference; honorable mention all-sectional.

Activities • National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; Spanish National

SCHOLAR ATHLETES Honor Society; Science Club (president, 2 years); student council; class president (4 years); Mannie Jackson Committee; FreshMentors; Special Olympics; Eagle Nation Community Outreach; Bethalto Care Center volunteering.

College, major • Missouri S&T, computer engineering.

Goal • “I hope to be a happy, self-sufficient, and productive member of society.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Rot and Ruin” by Jonathan Maberry.

Favorite musician • Migos.

Role model • “I consider my principal, Mr. Kilpatrick, a role model of mine because of his ability to lead, organize, and motivate a school of 800 students and dozens of adult faculty while still being able to relate and help on a person-to-person basis.”

CLAYTON ALEXANDER SZABO Sports • Cross Country, track and field.

Academic bio • National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Honor; academic all-state; candidate for Presidential Scholars Program through U.S. Department of Education.

Athletic bio • Cross country: Class 3 18th-place state finisher; three-time all-district; team MVP and captain.

Activities • Scholar Quiz Bowl (captain); Captains Council; Buskers Club; TEAMS; WUCT. College, major • Undecided.

Goal • “Make a change in the world for the better.”

Favorite subject • Economics.

Favorite book • “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck.

Favorite musician • Kanye West.

Role model • “My cross country coach, James Crowe. He’s passionate, dedicated, and makes it better for everyone who participates.

He’s gone through a lot but he has amazing perseverance.”

CLEVELAND NJROTC LINH PHO Academic rank • 1 of 61.

Sports • Softball, basketball, soccer, cross country.

Academic bio • National Honor Society (2015-2018); honor roll; student of the month.

Athletic bio • Softball: team captain (2016-2018), co-player of the year (2017). Basketball: team captain (2016-2018). Soccer: team captain (2015-2018).

Activities • Drill Team; SLPS math competition; SLPS Early College Academy; academic officer; ECO ACT. College, major • Maryville University, mathematics.

Goal • “I hope to be successful in a career path that I choose. I hope to be closer with my family back home in Vietnam and travel around the world. I hope to make an impact on the world and change it for the better.”

Favorite subject • Math and earth science.

Favorite book • “The Maze Runner” by James Mashner.

Favorite musician • Pentatonix.

Role model • “My role model that I consider is my teacher/coach, Ms. Rench. She is the person I look up to and trust. As a coach she always knows what she is getting us into even though some may not even trust her. To me I trust her in any situation because it always seem to turn out right. She even taught me sportsmanship and the motivation to keep on striving.

She put the positive vibe onto the team and is always trying to help us in the time of need. She is an organizing, hard-working, and thoughtful teacher/coach.”

COLLINSVILLE HUNTER COUNTON Academic rank • 25 of 432.

Sports • Baseball, soccer.

Academic bio • Saturday Scholar; Illinois State Scholar; honor roll; Delta Epsilon academic achievement.

Athletic bio • Team captain in baseball and soccer; second team all-conference; academic all-conference; 2017 Underclass honorable mention; 2018 Central Region honorable mention, Activities • National Honor Society; student council; Executive Board; Kahok Ambassadors Club; Kahoks baseball and soccer camps.

College, major • Stevens Institute of Technology, mechanical engineering.

Favorite subject • Math and science.

Favorite book • “The Big Field” by Mike Lupica.

Role model • “I consider my role model to be my father, Jeffrey Counton. He is everything I aspire to be growing up. He is very dedicated toward his job, our family, and to always being there for me when I need him no matter how big or small the problem may be. He continues to teach me to be the best person I can possibly be by being well-mannered, a gentleman, and a role model for my younger siblings.”

COLUMBIA NICHOLAS BAHR Academic rank • 1 of 173.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Dartmouth Award; High Honor Roll all years of high school; Illinois State Scholar; Scholar Bowl.

Activities • Student Council president; National Honor Society vice president; Science Club president; Monroe County YMCA board

member; volunteer: Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout); Faith Lutheran Church technology specialist.

College, major • University of Illinois, dual degree in mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship with a specialization in robotics.

Goal • “I plan to be an entrepreneur. I have already started several small companies, and I hope to develop one of them into a full-time career. One of them is Verge Exotic Pet Products with the Automatic Cricket Dispenser. I currently own a provisional patent on my device that is designed to help take care of reptiles while their owners are away. The product is currently being finalized and tested. It should reach the market in June or July. I want to leave an impact on the world with the things that I create.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel.

Favorite musician • Macklemore.

Role model • “I consider my scoutmaster, Chris Neumann, to be my role model. He has experienced some very tough things but he continues to persevere. He has taught me so much about leadership, gratitude, hard work, and service. He inspires me all the time to be the best that I can be.”

CONFLUENCE DARRION RODGERS Academic rank • 9.

Sports • Track and field.

Academic bio • Dean’s scholarship.

Athletic bio • Class 4 sectional in 800 meters.

Activities • Gateway2Change; PeerForward; senior class vice president.

College, major • Undecided, mechanical engineering.

Goal • “Be financially stable, start a family, and be the best husband and father I can be.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite musician • Montana of 300; Montell Jordan.

Role model • “I consider my grandfather as my role model because he is a hardworking, knowledgeable man. Everything he owns now is what he worked for. My grandpa always gives me helpful advice and he is always willing to help me financially if I need it. I’m thankful to have such an amazing person to look up to in my life.”

COR JESU MADELEINE PASQUE Sports • Lacrosse.

Academic bio • High Honors; Harvard Book Award; perfect ACT score.

Athletic bio • Last year I was one of the six female lacrosse athletes in Missouri presented with the Lacrosse All-Academic award, given to “a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.”

Activities • National Honor Society; Student Council executive board treasurer; Principal’s Council; Baking Club for St. Patrick’s Center; volunteer at TASK and Camp Circle Star; club volleyball.

College • United States Naval Academy.

Goal • “I hope to graduate from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in engineering and have a career as a naval officer in aviation.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “We Are Called to Rise” by Laura McBride.

Favorite musician • Ben Rector.

Role model • “The biggest role model in my life is my mom. She is an unbelievably caring, kindhearted, dedicated woman who works long hours but still finds time to support me in both my academics and athletics. This summer, I unexpectedly lost my wonderful father, and even through the loss of her husband, my mom has managed to persevere in joy and faith. She is truly inspiring.”

CROSSROADS CHARLOTTE VIETH Sports • Volleyball, basketball, soccer.

Academic bio • Harvard Book Award.

Athletic bio • Second team all-conference; Junior Athlete Award.

Activities • Crossroads student ambassador; yearbook editor.

College, major • Undecided.

Goal • “I hope to positively impact the world in some way and genuinely enjoy whatever career path I choose.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Americanah”

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Favorite musician • Kygo.

Role model • “Ellen DeGeneres is one of my role models because she shows nothing but kindness toward others and teaches us to not take ourselves so seriously all the time.”

CRYSTAL CITY CHRIS EISENBEIS Academic rank • 12 of 46.

Sports • Football, basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; academic letter; student of the month; honor roll.

Athletic bio • C-Club; Mr. Hustle Award; football: second team all-conference (twice); basketball: honorable mention all-conference; baseball: honorable mention all-district.

Activities • Eagle Scout;

sT. LOuIs POsT-dIsPaTCH • C3 FBLA; student council; church choir; band.

College • Jefferson College.

Goal • “I hope to do something that makes me happy and helps others. I am interested in law enforcement.”

Favorite subject • Social studies.

Favorite book • “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling.

Favorite musician • Alan Jackson.

Role model • “JJ Watt because of his work ethic, the way he handles himself, and the things that he does for his community.”

DE SMET COLIN DONOVAN Academic rank • 5 of 186.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Scholar Athlete Award for all eight seasons (above 3.5 GPA); First Honors all eight semesters.

Athletic bio • Rookie of the Year; 110 percent award; team captain.

Activities • STUGO (9th-11th); Campus Ministry core team; yearbook editor in chief; NHS president; Seedbearers (service retreat).

College, major • Benedictine College; chemistry.

Goal • “I think eventually I want to end up teaching at some level, and I definitely want to coach cross country or track, too. I’m not super sure on my future as of now, but I’m looking forward to college and hoping that it kind of steers me towards what I want to do in life.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “Watchmen.”

Favorite musician • Pink Floyd.

Role model • “I would definitely say my parents. My dad and I are pretty similar, and just his faith and the way he goes about life is pretty inspiring to me. My mom every day teaches me to be patient, and she always makes sure that she’s doing whatever she can to make sure I’m happy.”

DE SOTO MEAGAN BLANCHARD Academic rank • 1 of 236.

Sports • Soccer, basketball.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll; Academic Excellence (college chemistry and trigonometry); Deans List; student of the month.

Athletic bio • Team captain (soccer and basketball).

Activities • Mercy Hospital volunteer program; Special Olympics; Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine; No MO Trash; class of 2018 treasurer; Chamber Choir; National Honor Society; student council; Missouri Scholars Academy; Interact.

College, major • Rockhurst University, double major degree in biology and chemistry, while also participating in pre-admit medical program.

Goal • “I hope to become a pediatric orthopedic specialist. On my way to becoming this, I hope to become the most selfless adult I can by volunteering and helping others who are in greater need of myself. In addition, I hope to become a contributing citizen for my community and a role model for younger people who are unsure of what they want to do in life.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Native Son” by Richard Wright.

Favorite musicians • The Killers, Green Day, Halsey, Childish Gambino.

Role model • “I consider Mr. Alvin Riney my role model because of his dedication for what he loves to do. He continues to coach out of retirement and models a sense of poise and class throughout difficult, heated situations.”

DUCHESNE LOUIS DEGUENTZ Sports • Football, basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • National Society of High School Scholars; Duchesne President’s List; Bright Flight Scholar; first team academic all-conference (football, basketball, baseball).

Athletic bio • 2017 Burlsworth Character Award honoree; Archdiocesan Athletics Association large-schools division all-conference running back and defensive back; Missouri Football Coaches Association academic all-state; football team captain; all-district running back.

Activities • Key Club; Link Crew; student ambassador; student council.

College, major • University of Missouri (Trulaske School of Business and Honors College), business.

Goal • “To become successful and be a better person every day.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.

Favorite musician • Kanye West.

Role model • “The often imitated, never duplicated, Michael Scott (from The Office). He garners people’s respect in his own way. He is a friend to all and is always there for his coworkers and people around him. He also loves to make people laugh.”

DUBOURG ALLISON BETTLACH Sports • Soccer, cross country.

Academic bio • First Honors Roll; Archbishop May Service Award; first team academic all-state.

Athletic bio • First team all-conference, all-district and all-region; second team all-state.

Activities • Academy of Advanced Studies; National

Honor Society; Pro-Life Club; Student Ambassadors; DBC Live.

College, major • Loyola University Chicago, English.

Goal • “I don’t know what career I want to pursue yet, but I do know that whatever I do, I want to help people.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Tattoos on the Heart” by Gregory Boyle.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be a huge role model in my life. Having put herself through PA school and working full time, she still devotes every spare second to making sure my siblings and I are happy and well-fed. She works extremely hard every day and comes home with bounds of energy, eager to hear about our days and interact with us in any way possible.”

DUPO MICHAELA ROUGGLY Academic rank • 1.

Sports • Dance, cheer, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Third place in chemistry at WYSE competition.

Athletic bio • Two rising star awards; fourth place for solo (dance); eighth senior runner in cross country; most improved runner; MVP in dance; best facials, most spirited.

Activities • JROTC. College, major • Southwestern Illinois College, radiology.

Goal • “I want to study radiology because I’m very interested in X-ray and MRI imaging, and I think it would be cool to be able to look at the images and help patients through the process of getting an image taken. With the injuries I have had, I know how it feels to be in a patient’s position.

Those experiences inspired me to want to study radiology.”

Favorite subject • JROTC. Favorite musician • Florida Georgia Line.

Role model • “My mom because she is a very strong motivated woman. She is a hard worker, stands up for what she believes in, and does a lot for people without anything in return. No matter how much she has going on she continues to keep herself together and keep going.”

EDWARDSVILLE AUSTIN HUANG Academic rank • 3 of 563.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • National Merit Finalist (PSAT 1480); Edwardsville Rotary Club Student of the Month (mathematics); EHS Tiger Choice (volunteering); Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (first place in chemistry and biology); Association of Filipino Physicians of Southern Illinois quiz competition; Illinois Council of Teacher of Mathematics (ICTM) contest (first place in regionals, top 50 at state three times).

Athletic bio • Second team all-conference; academic all-conference.

Activities • Student council; New Student Ambassadors president; class of 2018 treasurer; Finance and Economics Club officer; National English Honor Society officer; National Math Honor Society officer. Volunteer: Barnes Jewish Hospital; Salvation Army; Upper 90 Service Project.

College, major • University of Illinois, chemistry.

Goal • “I hope to become a medical professional and specialize in anesthesiology. I want to use my love of science and medicine to dedicate my profession towards the well-being of people in society. I also hope to conduct research and search for solutions for many problems that still exist in the medical field.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “Catch-22”

by Joseph Heller.

Favorite musician • Tory Lanez.

Role model • “I consider my parents to be my biggest role models. If they can build a successful life and family in a new country with only 30 dollars and a plane ticket, then there is absolutely nothing I can’t accomplish.”

ELSBERRY MADYSEN KINSLER Academic rank • 7 of 41.

Sports • Basketball, track and field, softball, cross country, soccer (13

varsity letters).

Academic bio • National Honor Society treasurer; four-year Elsberry scholar athlete; softball academic all-state (three years); Academic Letter; freshman English Award; sophomore Spanish 1 Award.

Athletic bio • Cross country: all-conference and all-district; Hustle Award. Softball: all-county second team (twice). Basketball: all-county first team; freshman newcomer award. Track and field: BLY High Point Awards (twice).

Activities • Renaissance Committee.

College, major • CulverStockton, biology.

Goal • “I hope to be a very successful physical therapist with a happy family by my side.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck.

Favorite musician • Post Malone.

Role model • “My parents are my role models because the push me to be the best person I can be. They support me through every decision. I am so grateful for them because they have helped me become the student and the athlete that I am today.

Someday I hope I can be as great of a parent as they are.”

C4 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH EUREKA ADAM FUQUA Academic rank • 53 of 495.

Sports • Football, baseball.

Academic bio • ACT 30+ Club; AP Scholar with Honor; Renaissance 4.0 Club.

Athletic bio • Football: first team all-conference and all-district; second team All-Metro (2017); first team all-conference (2017).

Activities • National Honor Society; Renaissance Leadership Team; Best Buddies Club; Students against Destructive Decisions Club.

College • United States Military Academy at West Point.

Goal • “I hope to be able to help others throughout my life and be the best person I can be.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling.

Favorite musician • Zac Brown Band.

Role model • “My father because he has always pushed me to be the best person I can be and he has showed me hard work ethic and responsibility. I wouldn’t be who I am today without him.”

FATHER MCGIVNEY AMAREE MOSS Sports • Soccer, cheerleading.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll; academic letter (sophomore) with gold bar (junior and senior); National Honor Society (president, senior); House co-captain (senior); National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s Good Citizen Award (senior).

Athletic bio • Team captain (soccer and cheerleading).

Activities • Homecoming and prom chairman; Student Ambassador; Spanish Club; math team; Catholic Athletes for Christ; Saturday Scholars; office aide; Green Griffins. Volunteer: fall and winter open house; Meridian Village; community outreach; Watershed Park; Rise Against Hunger; Saint Peter and Paul Community Services; Father McGivney Halloween 5K Run/Walk; Eden Village; Saint John Neumann; Mosaic Maternity Pregnancy Center; Stop Hunger Now; St. Jerome Parish; Holy Trinity Catholic Church Parish Picnic; YMCA Community Service Day. College, major • University of Tennessee, hospitality management and event planning.

Goal • Hospitality management and event planning. “This has been a lifelong dream as in my pre-K graduation I was asked the typical question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up.’ My response was simple: ‘A party planner.’ This has stuck with me for the last 14 years and remains true to this day.”

Favorite subject • World history.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Favorite musicians • Logic; Carrie Underwood; Shania Twain Role model • “I have had many influential people in my life starting from a very young age to now. These people include my grandmother, mom and dad, Mrs. Dorgan, Mrs. Kupferer, Ms. Pirih, Coach Vance and Mrs. Madura.”

FESTUS STEVEN HOLLAND Sports • Basketball, baseball, golf.

Academic bio • Certificate of Academic Excellence (four years); student of the month (senior); Festus High School Hall of Fame committee; academic achievement for AP U.S. history (junior); scholarship certificate toward the UMSL Advanced Credit Program for French III (sophomore); certificate of participation as an Outstanding Student Government Leader (State Youth Government Day); certificate of achievement for advanced English (freshman).

Athletic bio • Festus High representative at the MSHAA Sportsmanship Seminar; Festus scholar athlete (4 years); academic all-state (1 year).

Activities • Student Council (4 years); senior class president; National Honor Society historian; Varsity Club (2 years); co-Leader of Gold ‘n’ Black Pack (member for 4 years); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Symphonic Band (4 years); Future Business Leaders of America. Volunteer: rEcess (helps children with special needs); Habitat for Humanity; First United Methodist Church of Festus/Crystal City; Jefferson County Historical Society.

College, major • University of Missouri, broadcast journalism Goal • “I hope to chase my dream as an anchor for ESPN that gets to interview players and do highlight recaps of daily games.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “1984”

by George Orwell.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “I consider Arnold Schwarzenegger a role model because of his work ethic to achieve what he wanted in life.

He never once gave up on his dream even when others did, so I believe Arnold Schwarzenegger is proof that hard work and attitude make dreams become realities.”

FT. ZUMWALT EAST NICK HEIMANN Academic rank • 44 of 266.

Sports • Soccer; golf.

Academic bio • GAC Central allacademic golf (2015-18) and soccer (2014-17) teams; honor roll.

Athletic bio • Golf: All-Metro

third team (2017); first team all-conference (2016); second team all-conference (2015, 2017); Class 4 District 2 champion (2017).

Soccer: GAC Central sportsmanship award (2016, 2017); second team all-conference (2015-2017).

Activities • Positive Peer Influence; Leader in Me; Community Based Instruction; College, major • Eastern Kentucky University, marketing with an emphasis in professional golf management.

Goal • “I hope to become a golf instructor and grow the game among the youth.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “How Champions Think” by Bob Rotella.

Favorite musician • Logic.

Role model • “Jordan Spieth. I like the way he conducts himself in professional and humble manner, both on and off the course.”

FT. ZUMWALT NORTH JACK EDERER Academic rank • 70 of 330.

Sports • Wrestling, football.

Academic bio • Honor roll; academic all-conference football (2 years) and wrestling (4 years); academic all-state football.

Athletic bio • Wrestling: threetime state qualifier; all-conference.

Football: all-conference, alldistrict, all-state; member of Class 5 state runner-up (2016) and semifinalist (2017).

Activities • Like to compete in extracurricular activities like golf and tennis outside of school.

College, major • Undecided.

Goal • “ I hope to have a steady job and a full family that I enjoy being around all the time.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Last Chances.”

Favorite musician • Taylor Swift.

Role model • “I consider Coach Josh Cooper as a role model because he is very similar to me and he does a great job coaching a lot of kids in different sports.”

FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH JOEY SPOTANSKI Academic rank • 60 of 333.

Sports • Soccer, hockey, baseball.

Academic bio • Soccer scholar athlete (2016); honor roll; all-academic team.

Athletic bio • Soccer: NSCAA All-Midwest Team (2017); Class 3 all-state offensive player of the year (2016, 2017); St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame Future Star Award (2017); All-Metro first team (2017) and second team (2017); all-region player of the year (2016, 2017); Missouri Soccer Coaches Class 3 offensive player of the year (2016, 2017); St. Charles County Athlete of the Year Amateur Sports Hall of Fame (2017-18); second team all-state, first team all-region, first team all-conference (2015); second team all-conference (2014). Baseball: first team all-conference (2017). Hockey: third team All-Metro (2016).

Activities • Empowering Young Men leader.

College, major • Columbia College, business.

Goal • “I hope to become a successful adult.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Hatchet”

by Gary Paulsen.

Favorite musician • Luke Combs.

Role model • “My parents are my role model because they are both great people and push me to be my best. They have helped me become the person I am today.”

FORT ZUMWALT WEST MORA BOATMAN Academic rank • 3 of 470.

Sports • Track and field, cross country.

Academic bio • GAC all-academic team; Honor Roll; Bright Flight; Questbridge National College Match Finalist; University of Missouri Chancellor’s Award; Academic Letter; Essence of PPI Award; graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Athletic bio • Cross country: team captain; GAC sportsmanship award; member of team champion (2017); second team all-conference (2015). Track and field: Class 5 state qualifier, pole vault; second team all-conference (2017).

Activities • Fellowship of Christian Athletes; PPI Jag Connection mentor; Leader in Me League; National Honor Society College, major • University of Missouri, biology (pre-optometry).

Goal • “I will graduate from optometry school, complete a residency, and become a successful optometrist. I hope to go on medical missions trips and have a pet goldendoodle.”

Favorite subject • PLTW biomedical science, Favorite book • “Left to Tell”

by Immaculée Ilibagiza.

Favorite musician • Hillsong United.

Role model • “My biggest role models are my parents. My parents have helped me grow in my relationship with God and have showed me what it looks like to serve others. They have been my No. 1 fans.”

FOX ABIGAIL STREET Academic rank • 22 of 456.

Sports • Soccer, cross country, golf.

Academic bio • Honor roll; DECA state qualifier (two times); DECA international qualifier.

Athletic bio • Captains Council; soccer team captain

SCHOLAR ATHLETES (2017, 2018); second team all-conference (soccer, 2017).

Activities • Fox Letterman’s Club; Fox DECA; Adaptive PE Cadet teacher; Special Needs Soccer Association volunteer; St. Margaret of Scotland Soccer Camp counselor.

College, major • Drury University, physical therapy.

Goal • “I plan to get my Doctorate and have a successful career in physical therapy. … Getting people potentially back on their feet and moving is a prime goal as well as making them happy with themselves. My goal is for people to know they can achieve it, and I am just a little help to get them on their way. I have been in physical therapy due to an injury, and the most rewarding part is getting back to my normal self, I want to be there to help accomplish that.”

Favorite subject • Honors anatomy and physiology Favorite book • “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes.

Favorite musician • Ed Sheeran.

Role model • “Through all of my hardships and victories, my mother has been a consistent foundation filled with advice and encouragement. Not only does she make me feel confident, she brings in those around her and makes them feel welcomed and loved.

Her presence at every sporting and school event provides me with the persistence to perform at my fullest potential. Without a doubt, my mom is my true role model.”

HOWELL CENTRAL ABIGAIL GREEN Academic rank • 24 of 470.

Sports • Track and field.

Academic bio • Silver Shield of Excellence; academic all-conference (twice); National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Discus and shot put school record holder; Class 5 discus state runner-up (junior); outstanding field athlete (freshman and junior); Ultimate Spartan Award (sophomore); team captain (junior, senior).

Activities • Arete (four years); Fellowship of Christian Athletes (two years); Central Outreach (two years); church and a youth group Bible study.

College, major • United States Military Academy at West Point, undecided.

Goal • “Upon graduation from West Point, I will be ranked as a second lieutenant and will work as an Army officer for at least five years. I am excited to be able to work with people who hold themselves to high standards, and I am in great anticipation for what God has in store for me as an Army officer. I am confident that I will be used in an influential way as I will apply my developed leadership skills to serve my country and honor those who support and are in need of the United States military.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Favorite musicians • Kenny Chesney; Drake; The Doors.

Role model • “I have always been able to look up to my sister, Caroline. As I continue through the hardships of the next few years, I have no doubt that her encouragement and attitude will inspire me to push on.”

FRANCIS HOWELL JUSTIN SINDECUSE-HAYDEN Academic rank • 3 of 422.

Sports • Swimming, tennis.

Academic bio • Honor Roll; Yale Book Club award; Award of Excellence from the National Academy of Future Scientists; academic all-conference.

Athletic bio • Swimming: all-county award for 100-yard backstroke.

Tennis: conference champion. All Activities • Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America); Scholar Bowl; Improv; Missouri Youth and Government.

College, major • University of Southern California (USC), astronautical engineering.

Goal • “I hope to assist in sending the first man to Mars, or who knows, even be the first man on Mars!”

Favorite subject • Physics.

Favorite book • “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Favorite musician • Childish Gambino.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be my biggest role model, no matter how cliché’ it may seem.

She pushes me to my limits every day and makes sure I am the best version of myself.”

HOWELL NORTH CONNOR GALLAGHER Academic rank • 166 of 407.

Sports • Football.

Academic bio • Greatest grade point average on the football team; Knights of the Round Table (twice); honor roll; Mu Alpha Theta.

Athletic bio • Blue Gray All-American; GAC South Sportsmanship award; first team all-district on defense (twice); second team all-district on defense (twice).

Activities • DECA; HOSA; Mentor.

College, major • William Jewell College, biology.

Goal • “I hope to get a great education at William Jewell College. Hopefully going to medical school at the University of Colorado Boulder in hopes of becoming a neurosurgeon.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Favorite musician • Kyle Harvey.

Role model • “My father. Before 2016, my father had never been to a post-secondary school.

Since then he has been going to college for 2.5 years, and now he is less than a few days away from graduating. He is my role model.”

FREEBURG CHARLES PARRISH Academic rank • 7 of 150.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • IHSA all-state academic team; Illinois State Scholar; WYSE team regional champion in math; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Cross country: all-state individual finisher (2016, 2017); runner-up state team finisher (2016). Track and field: all-state finisher (2017); school record holder in 3200 meters and 3-mile run; 15-time conference champion (7 team, 8 individual); 6-time regional champion (4 team, 2 individual); 5-time sectional champion (3 team, 2 individual).

Activities • Fellowship of Christian Athletes officer; FCCLA; Saturday Scholars; Spanish Club. Volunteer: FCHS Run With a Purpose 5K; St. Paul’s UCC Nursery.

College, major • Kansas State University, civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.

Goal • “I hope to be a successful environmental engineer at the head of a large successful firm. I also desire to be a good Christian, a good and faithful father, and a role model/leader to the younger generation.”

Favorite subject • Physics.

Favorite book • “Once A Runner” by John L. Parker Jr. Favorite musician • Jake Owen.

Role model • “Martin Luther King Jr. I consider MLK Jr. as a role model because he was a Christian who was brave enough to fight for civil rights. He risked everything for his cause and was arrested and killed for fighting what he believed in. He left a lasting legacy on the world around him and is everything that I desire to be as I grow up.”

GATEWAY STEM DANIELLE HOLMAN Academic rank • 19 of 261.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; honor roll; Saint Louis Public Schools Scholar Athlete Award (4 years); Gateway STEM Perfect Attendance Award.

Athletic bio • Volleyball and basketball team captain. Basketball: all-Public High League second team (2018); honorable mention (2017). Volleyball: all-conference honorable mention (2016, 2017).

Activities • Homeless shelter volunteer.

College, major • Indiana State University, psychology.

Goal • “I want to become a psychologist and an author. I want to be able to take care of myself and my family and overall be happy where I am. I want to leave money for my children so their future is secured.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Their Eyes Were Watching God”

by Zora Neale Hurston.

Favorite musician • Kendrick Lamar.

Role model • “I consider President Obama a role model because he fought against adversity and became a leader. He is honest, articulate, intelligent, thoughtful and hard working.”

GIBAULT ROBERT LUGGE Academic rank • 4 of 47.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; Chicago Fire all-academic third team.

Athletic bio • Class 2A state runner-up team member (2017); Class 1A state third-place team mempher (2016); Republic Times all-local soccer team.

Activities • Volunteer: Saturday Morning Breakfast for the Poor; Peru mission trip; Spensa and ARC soccer camp.

College, major • Southern Illinois University Carbondale, forestry.

Goal • “I hope to better society and the environment as well as support myself and loved ones through my work.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “Lord of the Flies.”

Favorite musician • Gucci Mane.

Role model • “My grandfather is a role model to me because he came from nothing and became a very successful man with 13 children, showing me that work ethic and attitude towards life are the most important ways to be successful.”

GILLESPIE PAIGE NIEMEYER Academic rank • 9 of 75.

Sports • Basketball, soccer.

Academic bio • Honor Roll; 2018 DAR Award; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • All-conference; soccer team MVP. Activities • Miners Preparing and Caring for Teen Driving; student council; Illinois Students Against Destructive Decisions Student Advisory Board.

College, major • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, business.

Goal • “After my college graduation, I want to create startup businesses and oversee their daily operations. Or, I would

M 1 • TUeSDAy • 05.01.2018 like a position with a company that will positively affect people where I would oversee its daily business operations and contribute to the evolution of those endeavors to create a better business environment.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “Old School Grit.”

Role model • “I consider my parents to be my role models. My parents provide a positive and loving home and support me in all of my endeavors. They have instilled in me a sense of value and morals through the life lessons they have let me experience.”

GRANDVIEW MELINA EAKER Academic rank • 4 of 82.

Sports • Basketball, cheerleading, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • “A” honor roll; JCAA Athletic-Academic Award; Perfect Attendance; President’s Award for Educational Excellence; Student of the Month; Teachers Choice Award.

Athletic bio • Track and field: all-state in pole vault; school record for pole vault and 400-meter relay; all-conference in four events, all-district in six events. Basketball: all-conference honorable mention.

Activities • Class president; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Future Career and Community Leaders of America; Future Farmers of America; National Honor Society; prom committee; student council; College, major • Murray State University, occupational safety and health.

Goal • “I want to become a safety engineer and risk manager. I hope to travel the country to promote and instill new ideas for the betterment of society.”

Favorite subject • Mathematics.

Favorite book • “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling.”

Favorite musician • George Strait.

Role model • “My role model is my dad. His morals are strong and his work ethic is unlike anyone else. He gives his all in everything he does and always helps people who need it. I have learned so much from him already, and I strive to be like him every day.”

GRANITE CITY BROOKE HUDSON Academic rank • 1 of 455.

Sports • Swimming, cheerleading.

Academic bio • Secondary Honors; Illinois State Scholar; Youth Salute nominee; Rotary Student of the Month (November 2016); Elk’s Student of the Month (October 2017); SLU Engineering Academy invitee (summer 2017).

Athletic bio • Swimming: Most Dedicated award. Cheerleading: Most Valuable cheerleader award.

Activities • Student Council second vice president; Foreign Language Club vice president; National Honor Society; Renaissance (in charge of choreographing Mr. Warrior pageant dance); Varsity Club Ambassador; Math Team; Spirit Club; Saturday Scholars; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; School Website staff writer; Granite City Braves coach; ALPHA Leader.

College, major • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, bioengineering.

Goal • “I would like to work as a biomedical engineer doing research and helping solve problems in the medical field.”

Favorite subject • Mathematics.

Favorite book • “Divergent”

by Veronica Roth.

Favorite musician • Thomas Rhett.

Role model • “My cousin’s wife, Jaden Leach Hubbard, is my role model. She is a successful young woman who always has a positive outlook on life and treats others with kindness. Her caring attitude is seen by others as well and helped her win the title of Miss Louisiana in 2013.”

GREENVILLE LUCAS CARLSON Academic rank • 1.

Sports • Baseball, basketball.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society; Wendy’s Heisman School winner.

Athletic bio • Third team all-conference baseball and basketball.

Activities • FCA; student council.

College • Taylor University.

Goal • “I hope to graduate college and go on to graduate school to become a physical therapist.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Lost Hero.”

Favorite musicians • Coldplay, Drake.

Role model • “I consider my dad a role model because he is a man of good character and a great example of humility, which is something I strive to be someday.”

HANCOCK AMINA ADEMOVIC Academic rank • 1.

Sports • Volleyball, soccer, cheerleading.

Academic bio • Honor roll; valedictorian with GPA of 4.56; National Honor Society (vice president).

Athletic bio • First team all-conference soccer and volleyball (three years); second team all-district soccer.

Activities • Student council (secretary and historian);

Spotlight Players; Varsity H; Spotlight Players (ambassador).

College, major • Saint Louis University, biology.

Goal • “I want to be a doctor when I grow up. I’m not really sure what kind of doctor yet, but that’s something I can figure out along the way. I hope for success and happiness in the future even though it might take a while to achieve those.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite books • “The Outsiders” and “The Catcher in the Rye.” Favorite musician • OneRepublic.

Role model • “My parents are the biggest role models in my life.

They came to the United States with little to nothing, and they’ve managed to build their lives with a lot of hard work and dedication.”

HAZELWOOD CENTRAL DOMINIC MATTEONI Academic rank • 3 of 512.

Sports • Baseball, soccer.

Academic bio • All-academic (4 years for baseball and soccer); honor roll; better than 4.0 GPA all four years.

Athletic bio • Baseball: Rookie of the Year; first team all-conference (junior); district champion. Soccer: Hawk Award; team captain; first team all-conference; Suburban XII North Sportsmanship Award (senior); second team allconference (junior); team leader in assists (junior and senior).

Activities • National Honor Society; Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout); Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow; Special Olympics volunteer; A+ tutor.

College, major • Saint Louis University, economics.

Goal • “I hope to become an attorney and work at a firm here in St. Louis. I want to be a person that helps others all the time just as my dad does. I would love to stay involved in athletics as a coach later on in life and pass on all my knowledge of both soccer and baseball.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Role model • “My grandpa. He has always been a humble down to earth man who works hard for what he earns. He has taught me that a person does not need much in life as long as they have their family and love in their heart.

My Grandpa was also a semi-pro baseball player and helps me with my game from time to time.”

HAZELWOOD EAST MATTHEW WHITE Academic rank • 2 of 310.

Sports • Track and field, cross country.

Academic bio • Honor roll; 2017 BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute graduate; Maleness to Manhood Mathews Dickey Scholarship; STEM Student of the Month.

Athletic bio • Track and field: Spartan MVP; Class 5 sixth-place finisher in 800 (2017); two-time conference champion in 800, 1600 relay. Cross country: Spartan MVP; Exemplary Sportsmanship Athlete.

Activities • Student council vice president; DECA treasurer; Transform UR Future; A+ Program tutor; college ambassadors; YMCA Youth and Government; Pleasant Grove Baptist Homeless Ministry.

College, major • Emory University, chemistry.

Goal • “I hope to conquer my childhood dream of becoming a dermatologist and continue to serve my city through community service.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “Outliers”

by Malcolm Gladwell.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “Dr. Kevin M. Martin is my role model. He has provided guidance throughout my challenging journey as a high school student, filling the role as a positive mentor.”

HAZELWOOD WEST BRYAN CARROLL Academic rank • 3 of 515.

Sports • Soccer, football, track and field.

Academic bio • Best of West Award for high GPA (3 years); teachers’ choice award (Mr. Penning); academic all-conference for soccer, football and track.

Athletic bio • Soccer: first team all-conference (2017); all-region (2017); second team all-conference (2015-16). Football: first team all-conference (2017); second team all-conference (2015). Track and field: first team all-conference (2015-17); all-state in 800- and 1,600-meter relays (2017).

Activities • Student Council; West VIPS; National Honor Society; Special Olympics committee head.

College, major • Fontbonne University, chemical engineering (through a dual degree program with Washington University).

Goal • “I hope to some day be a chemical engineer at Monsanto and hopefully live a very long, successful life.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway.

Favorite musician • Post Malone.

Role model • “My mom is my biggest role model. She has persevered through so much in life and still managed to give me and my siblings an amazing childhood and I hope one day I can be at least half as great of a parent as her. I love her so much and appreciate all she does for us.”

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

05.01.2018 • Tuesday • M 1

sT. LOuIs POsT-dIsPaTCH • C5

FRANCIS HOWELL • JUSTIN SINDECUSE-HAYDEN

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

Vikings tennis player and swimmer plans on paving the way to Mars

BY JOE HARRIS special to sTLhighschoolsports.com

Most teenagers dream about shooting for the stars.

Francis Howell senior Justin Sindecuse-Hayden is literally trying to get us there.

Sindecuse-Hayden is planning on attending the University of Southern California for its elite astronautical engineering program.

“It looks like so much fun,” Sindecuse-Hayden said. “When people say it’s not rocket science, in astronautical engineering it literally is rocket science. Space is the final frontier, and with my curiosity, space is the thing we know the least amount about.”

Fewer than two dozen students graduate from the program every year.

“Last year, I think 11 of them ended up working with SpaceX,” Sindecuse-Hayden said. “That sounds awesome. I know one or two either got jobs or internships with NASA. There’s also lots of different private space organizations that a lot of people don’t know exist, whether it’s building spacecrafts or doing research on something insane like sustaining life on Mars.

Sindecuse-Hayden is ready for the challenge.

“I feel like that’s kind of the next step that these space programs are working towards like NASA and SpaceX. That’s something so giant. We had the moon landing, so landing someone on Mars, I never even imagined it was possible when I was younger.

The idea that we may have the technology in the upcoming years to get to that next step is really exciting. If I were given the chance to work on that, it would be a dream come true.”

While solving the problems preventing us from landing on Mars might seem daunting to some, Sindecuse-Hayden has been problem-solving his whole life.

It started when his mother, Judy Sindecuse, got him involved in Destination Imagination, a problem-solving competition.

Sindecuse-Hayden has competed in Destination Imagination since he was 5 years old and has qualified for the global competition in three of the contest’s five categories — robotic, theater and improv.

Sindecuse-Hayden actually took third in the world in improv and once a week he goes to the Improv Shop downtown to perform with adults.

“He’s always just been very

HERCULANEUM CLAIRE SHADOWENS Academic rank • 1 of 105.

Sports • Golf, volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio • STEM Academy (will graduate high school with an associate’s degree); Missouri State University Presidential Scholar; Bright Flight recipient; Twin City Rotary Club Student of the Month; Student of the Quarter; Missouri Girls State Delegate; and Jefferson College Dean’s List.

Athletic bio • Boys golf: two-time state qualifier, all-conference and all-district.

Volleyball: academic all-state.

Activities • Student council vice president; National Honor Society; band; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Imperial Intensity Volleyball Club.

Goal • “I hope to someday attain a successful career where I can exercise my leadership skills and determination.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “Calico Joe” by John Grisham.

Favorite musician • Ed Sheeran.

Role model • “LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson is my role model because she is hard-working and always displays sportsmanship.”

HERMANN COLTER SCHEIBLE Academic rank • 2 of 72.

Sports • Baseball, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Cross country and track and field academic all-state and all-conference (four years); recently completed 87-hour NRCE program; cumulative GPA of 4.2; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Earned 12 varsity letters.

Activities • Band (marching, pep, jazz, concert); working and acting in theater productions; FBLA; DECA; class president; FFA second vice president; Drama Club treasurer. Volunteer: church; food pantries.

College, major • Missouri S&T, civic engineering.

MICHAEL GULLEDGE • special to sTLhighschoolsports.com

Justin Sindecuse-Hayden, the 2018 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Francis Howell, will be attending University of Southern California to study astronautical engineering. The Vikings tennis player and swimmer hopes to help humans reach the surface of Mars.

capable of taking care of himself,” Judy Sindecuse said. “He’s always had his own ideas about things and he shares them. He has opinions about what he sees in life, he looks around, he analyzes and he likes to share his thoughts on how he thinks the world works and how people work.”

Sindecuse-Hayden’s favorite class is physics, which feeds into his natural curiosity.

A four-year varsity letter-winner in swimming and a two-year winner in tennis, the Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Francis Howell uses lessons from his physics class in the pool or on the court.

“Especially in backstroke,” Sindecuse-Hayden said. “Trying to keep your body straight and mostly just rotating your shoulder and hips, trying to keep the center axis of your body straight is important. Physics goes into a lot of things in pretty much every sport, just like a lot of facets of life.”

With those lessons, Sindecuse-Hayden earned the AllCounty award for the 100-meter backstroke. He also swims the 400 free relay, 200 medley relay and 200 free relay.

Goal • “I hope to become an agricultural engineer and farm cattle and crops.”

Favorite subject • Band.

Favorite book • “Bob Forsch’s Tales From the Cardinals Dugout.”

Favorite musician • Several.

Role model • “I have many different role models in my life, and they compile into what I want to become in the future.”

HIGHLAND STEPHEN SCHNIERS Academic rank • 4 of 224.

Sports • Basketball, golf.

Academic bio • Pre-Calculus Student of the Year; Top 1% English Department; Top 1% Social Studies Department; Illinois State Scholar.

Athletic bio • Basketball: all-Mississippi Valley Conference second team and honorable mention. Golf: all- Mississippi Valley Conference team; three-time sectional qualifier.

Activities • Principal’s Advisory Committee; National Honors Society; Bulldog Nation; Student Ambassador.

College, major • University of Kentucky, engineering.

Goal • “After my engineering degree, I plan to get my M.B.A. and someday start my own engineering firm.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Miracle of St. Anthony” by Adrian Wojnarowski.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “My parents.

Throughout my life they have always encouraged me to be respectful, have a strong work ethic, and stay determined.”

HILLSBORO TYLER ISAACSON Academic rank • 5 of 256.

Sports • Baseball, basketball, football.

Academic bio • Academic all-state; Show Me Games scholar athlete; Missouri Boys State representative.

Athletic bio • Three-year varsity

He was also all-conference in tennis. While he plays both singles and doubles, SindecuseHayden prefers doubles because of the team aspect.

Howell swimming coach Anna Jovanovic called Hayden-Sindecuse a natural leader. She said he makes practices fun by challenging teammates to mini-races.

“We practice from 8 to 10 at night, so those days can be long and I’m usually the only coach there so my patience level isn’t always high,” Jovanovic said. “So having that kind of leadership really helps.”

Jovanovic said Hayden-Sindecuse’s influence is also felt outside of the pool.

“I joked that he makes our team sound really intelligent,” Jovanovic said.

“Most high school boys are talking about girls. Our team is talking about things like the value of a penny. And he’s not cocky about (his intelligence).

It’s just easy for him to talk about those types of subjects.”

Hayden-Sindecuse was influenced early on as a freshman in Carl Wayne’s history class.

“He really brought such a fun and amazing approach to history and learning in general,”

tri-sport athletic letter; Wendy’s High School Heisman state finalist.

Basketball: two-time district champion. Football: all-conference and all-district (2016, 2017); team captain; district champion.

Baseball: all-conference (2015, 2016); all-district (2016).

Activities • Senior class treasurer; National Honor Society; A+ Tutor.

College • Olivet Nazarene University.

Goal • “I want to become a petroleum engineer after I graduate college. I want to have a positive impact on the world.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Friday Night Lights” by H. G. Bissinger.

Favorite musician • Jason Aldean.

Role model • “My parents because they do everything that they can to provide for me and my brother, Drew. They work hard and inspire me to do better in life.”

HOLT EMILY GRIESENAUER Academic rank • 3 of 456.

Sports • Cross country, track and field, basketball.

Academic bio • Principal’s A Honor Roll every semester of high school; AP Scholar with Distinction (average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams); Letter of Commendation National Merit Scholarship; GAC all-academic team for basketball, cross country and track every year; ACT score 31.

Athletic bio • Cross country: all-state (four years), with schoolrecord fifth-place finish in 2017; district and sectional champion (2017); team captain. Basketball: team captain; 2018 GAC Sportsmanship award; all-district team (2017). Track and field: school record in 1,600 and 3,200.

Activities • National Honor Society; Link Crew; Holt Pep Club; student council; Holt LEAD Program; Spanish Club; top-3 place winner of St. Charles City-County Library District Bookmark design contest all 7 eligible years; respite care; trash pick-up around local parks.

College, major • Missouri University of S&T,

Hayden-Sindecuse said. “That’s what initially sparked my curiosity.”

Wayne said Hayden-Sindecuse always is full of energy and is the kind of person who can relate and find common ground with a wide-range of students.

“With a kid like Justin, you enjoy coming to school every day because you know you’re trying to help kids who truly want to be better and who truly want to change society,” Wayne said.

“Justin’s that type of kid. So whatever lesson or activity we were doing, he was going to try to get the most out of it.”

Sindecuse-Hayden’s biggest influence is his mother.

Judy Sindecuse earned an engineering degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a law degree from Harvard.

She is an entrepreneur.

“The idea of being able to go into engineering and law and business, it’s covering so many different fields and taking an interdisciplinary approach to life,” Sindecuse-Hayden said. “She works so hard and she always pushes me to be my best.”

Judy Sindecuse remembers feeling guilty when Justin was younger because she was work-

environmental engineering.

Goal • “After being involved in environmental engineering I hope to somehow help contribute to making the earth a better place than it is now.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Tarzan: Man of the Apes.”

Favorite musician • I love alternative rock and classic rock from the 1980s.

Role model • “My parents.

They teach me how to be a good person in the everyday things that I see them do.”

INCARNATE WORD KATE NABOURS Academic rank • 1 of 92.

Sports • Dance team.

Academic bio • Valedictorian, Honor Roll (all four years), AP Chemistry Departmental Award, Honors Chemistry Departmental Award, Honors Algebra II Departmental Award, Spanish II Departmental Award, Princeton Review Award.

Athletic bio • Captain (junior & senior year), NDA All-American Team, Technique Award, Heart of a Red Knight Award.

Activities • National Honor Society, Student Ambassador, Science Club, Boeing Explore Post, Family Program Leader.

College, major • Undecided, chemical/bio-molecular engineering.

Goal • “As an adult, I hope to have a successful career and invent a product that will shape the lives of others in addition to being a great wife and mother.”

Favorite subject • Math Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” Favorite musician • Khalid.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be my greatest role model.”

JEFFERSON HANNA FLOYD Sports • Volleyball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • April Student of the month;

ing long hours out of a home office with Justin in the next room.

“I told my mom, I feel so guilty because I’m not spending time with him,” Judy Sindecuse said. “She said, don’t feel guilty, you’re modeling for him a good work ethic. It does make me feel good when I see him working hard. Natural talent is very cool, but what’s cooler is someone who works hard for it and I see that in Justin.”

That work ethic has allowed him to excel not just in the classroom or sports, but in every aspect of life.

Sindecuse-Hayden also is an Eagle Scout, participates in Scholar Bowl and Missouri Youth and Government. This year, he and a friend even started a rock climbing club at Howell.

There’s no doubt that his mother’s influence has given Hayden-Sindecuse the tools and drive that could someday help land a man on Mars.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity he’s going to have at USC,” Judy Sindecuse said.

“They’re continuing to make a lot of changes, particularly in the engineering school. There’s going to be so many opportunities for him out there.”

honor roll; academic all-state.

Athletic bio • Basketball: first team all-conference; first team all-district; team MVP; Most Hustle; Best Attitude.

Volleyball: second team allconference; Blue Jay Award.

Activities • Student Council; National Honor Society; yearbook editor, Junior Legion.

College, major • University of Kentucky, nursing.

Goal • “I hope to accomplish being a leader and a helpful person. I hope to live my life to the fullest and become one of the best nurses I can be and hopefully one day become a nurse practitioner.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite musicians • Beyonce and Russ.

Role model • “My aunt Charb, because she is a victim of MS but has never let her illness slow her down or changer her.

She is very independent, even being handicapped she is very uplifting, always positive. I strive to be like her every day.”

JENNINGS TAYLOR MANNING Academic rank • 8 of 155.

Sports • Volleyball, cheerleading.

Academic bio • Student of the Month, member of National Honor Society for three years; active member in FBLA and Women’s of Success, Superintendent Advisory.

Athletic bio • Sportsmanship, most improved and most spirited.

Activities • Toys for Tots 2016; Lupus Walk 2017; clean up the Ice Breaker Dance for the incoming freshmen; set up for homecoming; concession stand selling at lunch; pass out flyers; clean up cemeteries; set up for Gateway and help administers with office work; participate in the musical theatre department.

College • UMKC or Southeast Missouri State University.

Goal • “Hope to make a difference in this world by conducting myself as a model citizen and to help others in need.”

Favorite subject • Concert Choir.

Favorite book • “The Hate U Give” Favorite musician • H.E.R. Role model • “My mother would be considered my role model because she is a natural born leader who is someone I can constantly depend on.”

JERSEYVILLE BLAKE WITTMAN Academic rank • 19 of 187.

Sports • Football, basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society, FOCUS Student, Top 10 Teen, High Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • PAC Pride Award (2017), Iron Man Award (2017), Baseball QAB Average Award (2017), Jersey football Offensive POY (2016), Jersey Football MVP (2017), 11-Letter Award Winner, St. Louis Rams Top Tackler (2016), two-year football team captain, two-year basketball team captain, selection to Shriners All Star football game (2018), selection to Senior All- Star Classic WBBA/ WJBM basketball game, Heart & Hustle Award (2016).

Activities • Blue Crew, hunting, fishing, golf, member of Holy Ghost Church; student mentor, Team Snow Angel volunteer.

College, major • St. Ambrose University, pre-physical therapy Goal • “I hope to become a Physical Therapist to help others who are not at true physical strength to fully recovery and reach their goals.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “13 Reasons Why,” by Jay Asher.

Favorite musician • Eric Church.

Role model • “My role model is my brother, who is no longer physically with us today. He died at the age of 2 to a battle against neuroblastoma. The fact that he is no longer able to show the world why he is so special is why I try to show his impact through my own self. He is my driving force to living my life every day to the fullest capacity and never take one day for granted.”

C6 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH JOHN BURROUGHS LUANNA SUMMER Sports • Field hockey, swimming/ diving, lacrosse.

Academic bio • National Merit finalist.

Athletic bio • Lacrosse: team captain (senior); first team All-Metro and allconference (junior); second-team all-conference (sophomore); honorable mention all-conference (freshman). Swimming and diving: honorable mention all-conference (freshman).Field Hockey: team captain; Metro League co-player of the year; second team All-Metro; NFHCA Regional All-American; NFHCA National Academic Squad; second team MAX Field Hockey all-region (senior); first team all-conference; NFHCA regional All-American, NFHCA National Academic Squad (junior); first team all-conference; first team All-Metro (sophomore); second team All-Metro (freshman).

Activities • Refugio- helps take care of kids on weeknights during adult programs; Montgomery Plan- School community service club; Science Olympiad; Chemistry Club - 12th grade leader; Asian Culture Club - 10th-12th grade Leader; club field hockey.

College • Yale.

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “An Ember in the Ashes” Favorite musician • The Script.

KIRKWOOD CATHERINE SKUBIZ Academic rank • 1 of 429.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • National Merit semifinalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award; College Book Award.

Athletic bio • First-team all-conference (cross country); cross country state qualifier; cross country and track and field captain.

Activities • Kirkwood Youth Service; National Honor Society; German National Honor Society.

College, major • University of Chicago, molecular biology.

Goal • “I hope to contribute to the advancement of medicine and to be able to help others.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Catch-22” Favorite musician • The Killers.

Role model • “My dad has always been a major role model of mine. He has always pushed me to work towards everything I know I’m capable of achieving.”

LADUE ALEX COBIN Sports • Soccer, track and field.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; all-academic; AP Scholar; Student Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Athletic bio • Soccer: first team all-conference; second team all-state; academic all-state. Track and field: all-state finisher; individual conference champion; Most Valuable Performer; national qualifier.

Activities • Resource Outreach Club president; Finance Club president; Ladue Running Club assistant coach; Cardinal Glennon Foundation volunteer.

College, major • Olin Business School at Washington University, economics strategy.

Goal • “I would like to succeed as a businessman, and make a positive impact on our society.”

Favorite subject • Microeconomics.

Favorite book • “Liars Poker” by Michael Lewis.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “I like to lead by example: staying focused on achieving my goals and by always giving my best effort.”

LAFAYETTE JAKE MALVEN Sports • Football, wrestling.

Academic bio • Bright Flight; senior class president.

Athletic bio • Football: all-district, coaches all-state and media all-state (defense); allconference (offense and defense).

Wrestling: all-conference.

Activities • Mu Alpha Theta; student council; class advisory; student government; volunteered at youth football/wrestling events.

College, major • Purdue, engineering.

Goal • “Start my own business.”

Favorite subject • Engineering.

Favorite book • “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

Favorite musician • Eric Church.

Role model • “My parents because they taught me how to live respectfully and how to be success like them.”

LEBANON MADISON SCHOENFELD Sports • Volleyball, basketball, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; High Honor Roll; 4.00 GPA (freshman-junior years).

Athletic bio • Basketball: Class 1A third-place state team finisher; all-Cahokia Conference; Belleville News Democrat all area second team (senior); regional team champion; all-Cahokia Conference

(junior). Volleyball: Belleville News Democrat all area second team (senior); all-Cahokia Conference (junior). Cross country: regional individual winner (junior); sixth-place conference finisher (sophomore). Track and field: state 3,200 relay qualifier (sophomore).

Activities • Senior class president; Math Team; National Art Honor Society; Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Team; Art Club.

College, major • Illinois College, forensics/biochemistry.

Goal • “I hope to live a happy and successful life by living out my dream of someday working for the FBI and doing something with forensics. I would also like to continue my love for sports in one way or another.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Making Faces” by Amy Harmon.

Favorite musician • The Weekend.

Role model • “Malala Yousa Fzai because she spoke out for women’s rights at a younger age than I am, and even got shot for what she believed in and never stopped fighting.”

LIBERTY LEXI KAYSER Academic rank • 1 of 322.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Principal’s Honor Roll; AP Scholar with Honor; John T. Belcher Scholarship representative.

Athletic bio • Cross Country: all-GAC first team; GAC champion; Class 4 District 4 champion; academic all-state; MVP Award; Captain Award. Track & Field: all-GAC; GAC champion; MVP Award; top varsity point scorer.

Activities • HOSA; Future Health Professionals; National Society of High School Scholars; speech and debate; Key Club; Come Together Peer Support Initiative.

Volunteer: Morning Star Church nursery; Children’s Hospital of St. Louis as a counselor at Camp Independence (sports camp for children with cerebral palsy).

College • St. Louis University.

Goal • “I hope to become an author and share my stories and the stories of others in a way that would motivate, inspire, and spur others to action.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger.

Favorite musicians • Lorde; Twenty One Pilots.

Role model • “I consider my coaches, teachers, and parents to be my role models, as they push me to be my absolute best every day and encourage me to follow my passions to their full extent. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support!”

LIFT FOR LIFE MARIAH RODGERS Academic rank • 4 of 81.

Sports • Basketball, soccer.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll; top 10 percent.

Athletic bio • KPLR-11 Star Student of the month; Defensive Play Award.

Activities • Student ambassador; senior class vice president; Being Individually Genuine Inc. Mentoring Program.

College, major • Missouri Southern State, nursing.

Goal • “I hope to keep working hard toward my profession. I would be able to achieve my goal by becoming a travel nurse.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Favorite musician • New Edition.

Role model • “I would consider my mother and aunt my role models.

Both of them are very hard-working, single parents who work hard to take care of their children. They both are in the medical field and do an excellent at their jobs, too.”

LINDBERGH WILLIAM WILLIAMS Academic rank • 12 of 496.

Sports • Football, wrestling.

Academic bio • Football academic all-state (2 years); Platinum Renaissance Award (4 years).

Athletic bio • Football: second team all-district.

Activities • National Honor Society; play guitar and volunteer in church; two mission trips to Haiti; buddy at Sunday Night Lights (football game for those affected by cancer).

College, major • Missouri Southern State, business administration.

Goal • “I want to honor God and inspire others in everything I do.”

Favorite subject • Psychology.

Favorite book • “The Bible.”

Favorite musician • Post Malone.

Role model • “My dad, because he is very hard working, persistent, passionate about what he does, and he makes sacrifices for the ones he loves.”

LUTHERAN NORTH JONATHAN KRONE Sports • Soccer, track and field.

Academic bio • Salutatorian; National Honors Society; High Honor Roll; Student of the Month (sophomore); Lange Leadership Conference; Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month (senior); Athletic bio • Soccer: team captain; all-Metro League honorable mention. Track and field: two-time sectional

SCHOLAR ATHLETES qualifier in 3,200 relay.

Activities • Future Business Leaders of America (president, senior; vice president, junior); Concentus (Lutheran North select choir); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Chapel Crew; Peer Ministry; HiStep; Mission Trips to Virginia, Detroit, New Orleans, West Virginia; Lutheran North theater, including Jack in Into The Woods and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.

College, major • Undecided.

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.

Favorite musician • Lin Manuel Miranda.

LUTH. ST. CHARLES AMY KRAZL Sports • Cross country, tennis.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; High Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • Tennis: Most Improved Player Award (junior).

Activities • Student council (executive secretary/treasurer, May 2017-present; president, May 2015-May 2017; vice president, Sept. 2014-May 2015); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Spanish Club; Art Club; Student Ambassadors; performed more than 100 service hours during a school year (sophomore and junior years); Church Youth Group.

College, major • Murray State University, nursing.

Goal • “I will pursue a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner and fulfill my dream of working with tiny babies. I hope to raise a beautiful family, but not before traveling the world to see as many foreign lands as possible.

I will try to help others in all that I do and hope to continually go out of my comfort zone.”

Favorite subject • Spanish.

Favorite book • “Unbroken”

by Laura Hillenbrand.

Favorite musician • MercyMe. Role model • “I consider my mom to be a role model because she is so hard working, thoughtful and creative. Not only is she a genius in the art world, using clay or paint or wood, but she is incredibly smart in the regular world.

Whenever a problem presents itself, everyone can always count on my mom to come up with an out-of-the-box solution. I strive to be like her, to think on a different level in order to find a solution to a problem and make things work.”

LUTHERAN SOUTH RILEY SCHELP Sports • Cross Country, swimming, track and field.

Academic bio • Academic allstate; academic honors.

Athletic bio • All-State: cross country (2014, 2015, 2017); track and field (2015-17); swimming (2015-2018); Lutheran South cross country MVP (2014-17) and track and field MVP (2016-17).

Activities • Volunteer and weekly tutor at Christian Friends of New Americans; swim lessons instructor; National Honor Society president.

College, major • University of Alabama, Spanish and international relations.

Goal • “I want to continue working with refugees and new Americans through CFNA and the International Institute.”

Favorite subject • Spanish.

Favorite book • “Kisses from Katie” by Katie Davis.

Favorite musician • Ben Rector.

Role model • “My biggest role model is my boss, Carol Buckman.

She has dedicated her life to service and exemplifies the love of Christ in all she does.”

MADISON KENYAN STANLEY Academic rank • 9 of 66.

Sports • Basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • High Honors, Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Basketball and baseball team captain.

Activities • Honor Society; student council; food distribution programs.

College • Eastern Illinois University.

Goal • “A master’s degree in sports administration.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “A Clear and Present Danger.”

Favorite musician • YGB Shaun.

Role model • “I consider my coaches as role models because they taught me the game of basketball and the game of life.”

MAPLEWOOD-RH AARON MEUSER Academic rank • 1 of 74.

Sports • Soccer; track and field.

Academic bio • St. Louis County Outstanding Student Leader 2017; Murray State Commonwealth Honors Academy; 4.0 Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • Soccer: academic all-state and second team all-state (2017); honorable mention all-state.

Activities • Theatre; National Honor Society; concert choir; WYSE team.

College, major • Kenyon College, undecided.

Goal • “As of now I hope to pursue a career in the fields of either biology or physics. I want to use my understanding of these sciences to work toward solving other problems facing society today.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “The Giver” by Lowis Lowry.

Favorite musician • Young the Giant.

Role model • “I consider my track coaches and teachers Joe Spinks and Ryan Rzeszutko to be my role models. As coaches, they have taught me more about hard work and perseverance than I ever could have expected to learn. They have offered me guidance and support when I’ve needed it, and have fully devoted themselves to being the best coaches and teachers that they can be.”

MARISSA ALLISON BOLLMEIER Academic rank • 1 of 45.

Sports • Cheerleading.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Art Award; English Award; Honors Geometry Award; Biology Award; Trigonometry Award; Advanced Art Award.

Athletic bio • Coaches’ Award; Most Improved; cheer captain.

Activities • Class president; FFA president; student council secretary; Beta Club; Scholar Bowl; Math Team; volunteer work around the community with FFA and NHS. College, major • Purdue University, marketing and advertising.

Goal • “I hope to have a successful career and to be able to give back to my community and to everyone who has helped me along the way.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Favorite musician • Halsey.

Role model • “I consider my mother a role model, as she has always been selfless in putting other before herself and has always remained strong through difficult times.”

MARQUETTE LILLIAN KNESEL Sports • Softball.

Academic bio • Academic all-state (2015-2017); honor roll.

Athletic bio • Member of 2017 Class 4 state champion and 2015 Class 4 runner-up; first team all-state (2017); second team all-state (2016); first team all-conference, all-district and all-region (2015-2017).

Activities • National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Krafts 4 Kids.

College • University of Dayton’s Discover Engineering Program and Honors College.

Goal • “I am uncertain of what my professional life will consist of after I graduate college. While at the University of Dayton, I hope to discover what truly makes me excited for each day to begin. I am confident that this will include learning how to blow glass art pieces.”

Favorite subject • Science, specifically chemistry and physics.

Favorite book • “Night”

by Elie Wiesel.

Favorite musician • Rascal Flatts.

Role model • “I really admire Katie Reed, formerly of the St. Louis Softball Organization and now playing for the University of Kentucky, because she is an extremely kind, intelligent, talented and humble student athlete.”

MASCOUTAH KAITLYN JENNINGS Academic rank • 3 of 229.

Sports • Softball, cross country.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; Academic Letter Winner (4 times).

Activities • Student body secretary/treasurer; Beta Club; Lifesavers; Indian Ambassadors; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Show Choir.

College, major • William Woods University, biology.

Goal • “I want to become a genetic counselor.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “I consider my mom my role model because she has always worked so hard in life and no matter what she keeps a positive attitude.”

MATER DEI DREW TONNIES Academic rank • 1 of 100.

Sports • Soccer, basketball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Student of the Quarter; Illinois State Scholar; Theology Award; P.E. Award.

Athletic bio • Soccer: Offensive Award (twice); team captain.

Basketball: Most Improved Player.

Activities • Future Business Leaders of America; Pep Club; Catholic Youth Ministry Group; church picnic; local food pantry; Cosgrove’s Kitchen. Volunteer: nursing homes; daycare.

College, major • Missouri S&T, civil engineering.

Goal • “I hope to become an accomplished civil engineer by putting myself out there and letting people know that I care about what I do. I hope to take over my family farm and stay determined to provide for my future family.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief.”

Favorite musician • Kenny Chesney.

Role model • “I consider my dad a role model because he is determined to do whatever needs to be done and will do it to his fullest potential. He works very hard by being a carpenter and a farmer at the same time. I have had multiple occasions where

M 1 • TUeSDAy • 05.01.2018 older men have come up to me and told me my dad is a great man and I feel that is what I want to be like when I get older.”

MCCLUER DREW TALLENT Academic rank • 6 of 240.

Sports • Swimming, baseball.

Academic bio • Seven Gold Cards (4.0 GPA or above per semester); Honor Scrolls; Oil Lamp; Academic Honors in Math and Science departments.

Athletic bio • Swimming: finished fifth at state in 100-yard butterfly and ninth in 100 backstroke; state qualifier in 500 freestyle, 50 freestyle.

Activities • Team captain: Heat Swim Team; McCluer High swim team. Member of First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson’s Youth Group.

College, major • Missouri S&T, mechanical engineering.

Goal • “I plan on working and making some product that can benefit other humans as well as myself. Make this world a better place by using technology to aid us toward the modern era.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “Crushing It” by Gary Vaynerchuk.

Favorite musician • Jon Bellion.

Role model • “Gary Vaynerchuk.

He is an inspiration for all the work he does outside of his free time.

While also showing that grades aren’t the most key aspects of our lives and although you may mess up, there is always another way to succeed in life without relying on textbooks and homework.”

MCCLUER NORTH ADAM GIBBONS Academic rank • 7 of 359.

Sports • Soccer, cross country, tennis, track and field.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; academic bar and academic scroll.

Athletic bio • First team allconference for tennis (doubles); McCluer North Student Athlete of the Month (Sept. 2017); completed Run for Ranch Marathon and GO! St. Louis Half Marathon.

Activities • Students on the GO!; Special Olympics; A+ Program; Youth Group for St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.

College, major • Missouri State University, computer science.

Goal • “I want to impact many people’s lives. I want to do something good that will affect more than just the people I know. I want to help more than just my community become a better place.”

Favorite subject • Mathematics.

Favorite book • “Dante’s Inferno.”

Favorite musician • Skillet.

Role model • “I consider my parents to be role models. They have always done what was best for my four brothers and me. They have shown me that it is important to do what is right even when it is not the easiest thing to do.”

MCCLUER SOUTH-BERKELEY TIFFANY BLAKLEY Academic rank • 3 of 135.

Sports • Softball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Straight A Honor Roll; top 3 percent of class; Platinum Bulldog Academic Award.

Athletic bio • Softball: first team all-conference (four times); first team all-district; first team allregion. Track and field: Freshman MVP; two-time state champion.

Activities • National Honor Society; IGNITE (leadership group).

College, major • Lemoyne-Owen College, business management/ entrepreneurship.

Goal • “I want to accomplish my dreams of having my own business or making a new brand in something. I want to come up with something nobody has ever been able to do. As an adult I want to be financially successful with a great education to back it up.”

Favorite subject • Psychology.

Favorite book • “The Bluford Series: Summer of Secrets.”

Favorite musician • Jhene Aiko.

Role model • “I consider my mom, Kimberly Blakley, as my role model. Most people follow behind their role model because they think it’s right, but my mom showed me right from wrong.

She always made sure I was on track and never got unfocused.

She always told me she wants me to be better than her. To me you should always want to be better than your role model, so that one day someone can look up to you as their role model.”

MCKINLEY TABIAS EDWARDS Academic rank • 10 of 40.

Sports • Basketball, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Honor Roll; McKinley scholar athlete.

Athletic bio • Basketball: all-district; all-Public High League honorable mention; Down Under Sports selected athlete.

Activities • Transform Ur Future; Boy Scouts; Saint Louis Internship Program; National Honor Society.

College • University of Missouri-Columbia.

Goal • “I plan to obtain a job at ESPN where I will work as a sports analyst/broadcaster.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Lord of the Flies.”

Favorite musician • G Herbo.

Role model • “G Herbo inspires me to make it out of my city as he grew up in a similar environment in Chicago. I look up to him as a man as he continues to strive for his family and friends. The things he says in his songs I can relate too and help me get through life.”

MEDICINE AND BIOSCIENCE SILINA LOKMIC Sports • Soccer, volleyball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society vice president; Outstanding GPA award; Honor Roll; third place in Dental Terminology at HOSA state competition.

Athletic bio • Medicine and Bioscience scholar athlete (4 years).

Activities • Health Occupations Students of America president; Healthcare Career Club; Student Ambassador; Go Green Club vice president; math tutor for Nahid International School; All New Hope Animal Rescue Volunteer; Can Film Festival packager.

College, major • Saint Louis University, undecided.

Goal • “Once I finish my undergrad, I plan to go to medical school to learn and become a trauma surgeon. After I establish my career, I plan on fulfilling my dream of giving back to my home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I want to help their healthcare system by donating and advancing the technology available to them. I want to make the hospitals and clinics more helpful and efficient as well.”

Favorite subject • Anatomy and physiology.

Favorite book • “The Anatomy of Hope.”

Favorite musician • One Direction.

Role model • “My mom is a role model to me. Due to the Yugoslavian war, she never got to finish her dream of becoming a pharmacist since she had to flee to America and couldn’t afford college to continue. In a way, I feel like I am completing her legacy.

Also, my mom and my dad both worked hard to get to where we are now since they came here with nothing. All their hard work paid off and it inspires me to work hard to prove myself and establish a better living for myself.”

MEHLVILLE MIRZA CATIC Academic rank • 8 of 476.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • Wendy’s High School Heisman school winner; Missouri Academic all-state All American.

Athletic bio • Team captain (two years); second team all-conference (senior).

Activities • National Honor Society office; Publicity Chair; DECA; FBLA; Konnect Mentor (helping freshman assimilate to high school life); Special Olympics helper.

College, major • UMSL, business.

Goal • “I hope to become an influential member of society. I want to give back to the community that cultivated me into the person I am today. I also want to expand my sphere of influence to other places around the world where people may be less fortunate.”

Favorite subject • Physical education.

Favorite book • “A Thousand Splendid Suns.”

Favorite musician • YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Role model • “Elon Musk is my role model. He is doing so many things in the world of science and technology right now it’s insane.

He is involved with so many different companies and projects that I don’t know if the man has any time to sleep. Being as influential as Elon in the future is something I strive everyday toward.”

METRO BROOKE FLOWERS Sports • Basketball, volleyball, track and field.

Academic bio • Metro scholar athlete (three years).

Athletic bio • All-Metro basketball first team (2018); St. Louis American Fab Five; three-time Public High League conference player of the year in both volleyball and basketball; two-time first team Class 3 all-state and two-time all-region team; MBCA Challenge all-star; Missouri vs. Kansas Challenge all-star; Missouri record holder for blocks and rebounds in a career.

Activities • Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

College, major • Saint Louis University, physical therapy.

Goal • “I want to open my own physical therapy clinic and help people all across the country.”

Favorite subject • Psychology.

Favorite book • “Cloud Atlas” by David Mitchell.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “My mother is a role model because she has showed me how to work hard every day to make my dreams reality.”

05.01.2018 • Tuesday • M 1 ME LUTHERAN CALEB COPE Sports • Soccer, wrestling, volleyball.

Athletic bio • IHSA Student Athlete.

Activities • Garden Club; Engineering Club; FCA. College • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Bible.”

Favorite musician • Post Malone.

Role model • “My father. He did a great job raising me and always supported me in everything. I just hope I can raise my children like he raised me.”

MICDS JACQUELINE ZOELLER Sports • Lacrosse, cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • National Merit Finalist; three-year

MICDS class Detur.

Athletic bio • Cross country: team captain (2017); state qualifier in 2016 (with team) and 2017 (individually). Lacrosse: member of state champion team in 2017 and runner-up team in 2016.

Activities • School: elected co-head of MICDS Honor Council; FCA school huddle leader; co-head of Peer Tutors. Extracurricular: Work at St. Louis Service Bureau; volunteer lacrosse coach for younger girls through 410 West Lacrosse club (U12 and U14 girls).

College • Harvard.

Goal • “I am currently undecided for a career. Being Native American, however, I do hope that whichever career I choose, I am able to effect beneficial change for those who feel under-served in the current political and cultural climate. I also plan to travel and see other parts of the world as I get older. I think that in order to be a positive global citizen, I must try whenever I can to learn about other people and cultures. The idea of exploring other places by traveling or living abroad is very exciting to me.”

Favorite subject • AP U.S. government and politics.

Favorite book • “1984”

by George Orwell.

Favorite musician • Lorde.

Role model • “My older brother, Josh, has always been a role model to me. He’s currently a senior at Columbia University in New York City. Whenever I face a challenge, I always try to model my attitude toward it after my brother’s own strong and resilient attitude. He has proven to me through his example that hard work can often create many amazing opportunities, and I am so proud to be his sister.”

MILLER CAREER CHAADAH HODGES Academic rank • 1 of 152.

Sports • Basketball, track and field, cross country.

Academic bio • Honor Roll (4.061 on a 4.0 scale); dual enrollment at Forest Park Community College- associate’s degree in general studies (spring 2018); Dean’s List-2016-2018 at Forest Park Community College.

Athletic bio • Second team all-conference (3 years); Class 4 basketball state semifinal team; St. Louis Public Schools scholar athlete (4 years).

College, major • Philander Smith College, physical therapy.

Goal • “I hope to accomplish many successes. To me, success means to have goals, plan the steps to achieve the goals, implement the plan, and finally achieve the goals I have set for myself. Also, I hope to become a physical therapist. I want to attain wealth and prosperity.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Hunger Games.”

Favorite musicians • Chris Brown, Drake, Beyonce’, Lucci and Michael Jackson Role model • “I consider my mom my role model. Not only has she raised me, she has been my personal coach through every stage of my life. My mom is honest, hard-working, independent, strong, and full of wisdom.

She inspires and motivates me to grow without any barriers.”

NASHVILLE PAIGE KASTEN Academic rank • 1 of 90.

Sports • Volleyball, softball, basketball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society (reporter); High Honor Roll; Illinois State Scholar; Athletic bio • Volleyball: team captain; team MVP (twice); all-conference (three times). Basketball: team captain; team MVP (twice); all-conference (three times); school record for most 3-pointers in a season and career; 1000-plus point club; all-conference (three times). Softball: team captain; Class 2A state champion; Hornette Leadership Award; Defense Award (twice); all-conference.

Activities • Homecoming queen; four-time homecoming attendant; student council (public relations officer and president); Tri-M; chorus; class secretary; Drama Club (lead roles in Annie and Shrek); Math Team; Spanish Team; Lifesavers; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; yearbook; webpage; IHSA Student Advisory Committee; Trinity Lutheran Church choir; Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Group (president).

Volunteer: Sunday School teacher; Vacation Bible School

leader; coach for Trinity Lutheran School, Hoyleton athletics.

College, major • University of Missouri-Columbia, double majoring in strategic communications journalism and marketing.

Goal • “I hope to be successful at my job while still enjoying life. I want to support a family with a loving husband, children and many dogs. I hope that I can one day stop working in a big city to come back to a small local town and be a teacher and coach. At the end of my career, I want to be able to say that I have made a difference.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Wonder.”

Favorite musicians • Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5.

Role model • “My brother, Blake, is the one person who has never given up on me, always supports me, and teaches me many lessons. He does far beyond what the normal older brother would. Whether it is staying up late helping me with homework, waking up early to go to the gym, or even just hanging out with me when I am stressed out, Blake is my best friend. He is the most caring, hard-working, and forgiving person I have ever met. He is quite possibly the biggest blessing God has ever given me. If I can be half the person he is when I am older, my life will have been a success.”

NERINX HALL SOPHIA MULWA Sports • Soccer, field hockey, dance.

Academic bio • Honor roll; Wellesley Book Award; MDTA 4.0 GPA Academic All-Star; Mizzou Stamps Scholar.

Athletic bio • Skippy Keefer Nominee; 2018 Nerinx Hall scholar athlete. Soccer: Most Improved Player (twice); MVP defense (freshman). Dance: Sportsmanship; Best Team Player; team captain (two years). Field Hockey: MVP Defense (freshman); team MVP (sophomore); team captain (sophomore).

Activities • Lucille Rapp Dance Studio (2002-present); St. Louis Scott Gallagher soccer (2006-2017); SLUH Hockey Cheer (2014-2018); Variety Club Adventure Camp volunteer (20172018); Variety Club Theatre child assistant (2017); SPENSA (20142018); Project Hope (2015-2017).

College, major • Stanford University, double major in biology and gender studies.

Goal • “I would love to become a doctor and help others through medical assistance and aid.

Because of my family’s heavy involvement with medicine, entering the medical world seems like second nature to me.”

Favorite subject • Biology.

Favorite book • “The Hunger Games.”

Favorite musician • Blackbear.

Role model • “I consider my mother a role model because she is so hardworking and selfless. She always puts others before herself and strives to see life from a multitude of perspectives, which is a value she has instilled in me from a young age. She always supports me in everything I do and tells me she loves me every single day.”

NEW ATHENS JENNA ALFELDT Academic rank • 2 of 52.

Sports • Softball, cross country.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; Honor Roll.

Athletic bio • Cross country: allconference (two years); Softball: all-conference (two years); APEX Student Athlete of the month.

Activities • Student council; prom committee; Spanish Club; Scholar Bowl; Math Team; band; Drama Club; Running Start.

College, major • McKendree University, biopsychology.

Goal • “I hope to become an orthopedic and sports medicine doctor when I grow up. I think that helping kids that go through injuries that I see all the time while playing the sport would be cool and hopefully more helpful. I also would love to be a softball coach!”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green.

Favorite musician • Shania Twain.

Role model • “My mom because of how hard working and dedicated she is in everything she does and everything she has done for me for the past 18 years. I hope that one day I can be half the mom that she is today.”

NEW HAVEN KATE RUEDIGER Academic rank • 2 of 37.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Academic Activity Award; High Honor Roll; Four Rivers Conference academic all-conference (volleyball, basketball and track and field); academic all-state (volleyball); Missouri Top 100 Scholar honorable mention.

Athletic bio • Track and field: javelin and 1,600-meter relay state champion; Four Rivers Conference all-conference; first team all-district. Volleyball: Four Rivers Conference player of the year; first team all-state; all-conference; Missourian all-area team; first team all-district; all-region.

Activities • Marching band (auxiliary captain); student council (representative); Future Business Leaders of America; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Pep Club.

College, major • University of Missouri-Columbia, accounting.

Goal • “Once I graduate from college, I hope to work as a public accountant. My ultimate goal is to

SCHOLAR ATHLETES become a forensic accountant.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Breathless”

by Jessica Warman.

Favorite musician • Florida Georgia Line.

Role model • “I consider my older brother, Kyle, to be my biggest role model. He is one of the most hard-working people I know. He taught me how to work hard in athletics, and also how to excel in the classroom.”

NORTH TECH JESS MYERS Sports • Basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Honor Roll; Blue Renaissance Card holder (3.0 GPA or higher).

Athletic bio • Basketball: all-district team (3 years). Track and field: all-state (3 years).

Activities • AAU basketball; Trend Member (helping special needs kids); Skills USA team member; Special Olympics; Home Builders Association.

College, major • Johnson County Community College, sports medicine.

Goal • “I hope to accomplish and build relationships with others to help my career grow. I hope to be successful in my career, I hope to become a role model to someone and many more people.”

Favorite subjects • Anatomy and physiology, math.

Favorite book • “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher.

Favorite musicians • Cardi B, Migos.

Role model • “I would consider anyone who has coached me in basketball and track and my momma as a role model because they encourage me to do better and they show me how hard they work to keep things going.”

NORTHWEST ACADEMY JAYLA WATTS Academic rank • 5.

Sports • Basketball, soccer, volleyball.

Academic bio • Honor roll; Rotary Young Citizens Award.

Athletic bio • Northwest Academy scholar athlete.

Activities • Volunteer: Stray Rescue.

College, major • Webster University, biology.

Goal • “I hope to accomplish my career goals. Becoming a neurologist will fill this dream of helping those in need.”

Favorite subject • English.

Role model • “I consider my mom as a role model because she pushes me to do better and encourages me to become who I want.”

NORTHWEST CEDAR HILL LACEY SNELL Academic rank • 34 of 449.

Sports • Golf, soccer, cheerleading.

Academic bio • Student of the Month (Oct. 2017); Athlete of the Month-September/ October (2014-2018); Important Person Award (three times); Teacher’s Choice Award; Most Valuable Character Award.

Athletic bio • Golf: four-time Class 2 state qualifier, two-time all-state finishes; four-time first time all-conference and all-district; Suburban West player of the year (2016); three-time All-Metro selection.

Activities • Student council; Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Community service projects: Senior Citizen Prom; Red Cross blood drive; Veteran’s Day breakfast; First Responder’s breakfast; Volunteer: Peace Pantry.

College, major • Maryville University, business marketing and sales.

Goal • “I hope to pursue a career in the golf industry.”

Favorite subject • Composition.

Favorite book • “Fault in Our Stars.”

Favorite musician • Toby Keith.

Role model • “My dad is my greatest role model. He has instilled in me a strong work ethic that I use in every aspect of my life. He also taught me how to respect myself and to treat others the way I would like to be treated.”

NOTRE DAME AMANDA KOPP Academic rank • Top 5 percent.

Sports • Soccer, volleyball, racquetball.

Academic bio • Summa Cum Laude honor roll; Academic High School Scholarship (top 5 percent); Straight A tickets; National Honor Society; Maryville Barat Scholarship.

Athletic bio • Racquetball: national tournament fourth-place finish (2017); national tournament consolation doubles title (2018).

Soccer: team captain (2018); second team all-conference (2016-17); all-state honorable mention; all-regional; Class 2 fourth-place team (2016).

Activities • World Wide Youth Science and Engineering; Student Council (director of publicity); Marthas in Training (executive board); Campus Ministry; Student Ambassadors; Special Needs Soccer Association volunteer; yearbook; Kairos Senior Retreat leader; academic coach; club soccer (Sporting STL).

College, major • Maryville University, physical therapy.

Goal • “Get a doctorate in physical therapy at Maryville University.

After college I envision myself having my own practice where

I can help and serve others.

I strive to be both happy and successful in my life, and to me that is defined by having the right balance between my career, my family and my faith.”

Favorite subjects • Math, science.

Favorite book • “The Hunger Games.”

Favorite musicians • Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell.

Role model • “My role models in my life are my parents. I owe all my success and accomplishments to the ones who sacrifice everything for me. They have shown me that it is possible to be happy while balancing a career, family, and faith. That makes me want to strive for nothing less than what I know is possible and I can achieve.”

OAKVILLE BRIDGET COSTELLO Sports • Cross Country, basketball Academic bio • Honor Roll (9-12); Silver Award on National Spanish Exam (10-11; University of Missouri- St. Louis Excellence in Foreign Language Award (11); Superior Rating in Broadcast News from the National Journalism Convention (12).

Athletic bio • Cross Country: second-team all-conference award (9); Basketball: Tiger Award (9), all-defensive Team (10-12), all-conference honorable mention (12), academic all-state team (12).

Activities • Key Club; Spanish National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Broadcast Journalism Program; Leadership Program; Basketball Referee.

College • Butler University.

Goal • “My career path is undecided but I hope to continue my education in Spanish and learn other languages as well. I want to learn about other countries and cultures so I can travel to different places and help those in need in whatever way I can.”

Favorite subject • Spanish.

Favorite book • “Life of Pi” Favorite musician • Bad Suns.

Role model • “My parents because they taught me to be compassionate towards others and to have a good sense of humor.”

O’FALLON MADELINE COLLINS Academic rank • 16/650.

Sports • Cross Country, swimming, track.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; Honor Roll (All semesters); National Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Spanish Honor Society; Saturday Scholars; OTHS Leadership Council.

Athletic bio • Cross Country State Qualifier (9,10,11); track state qualifier (9); Scholar Athlete (9,10,11,12); All-State Scholar Athlete (9,10); swimming sectional medalist (9,10,11,12); track sectional medalist (9,10,11).

Activities • Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient; Gold Award and Silver Award, two times; Mock Trial Team (10,11,12); Model United Nations Delegate (11,12); FOR Club; Youth Group Leader, St. Nicholas Catholic Church; O’Fallon Youth Committee, City of O’Fallon, IL; St.. Clair County Teen Court.

College, major • Colorado State University, environmental engineering.

Goal • “Once I graduate college, I hope to find a job as an environmental engineer. As I gain more experience and find my true passions, I would like to return to a graduate program to specialize and sharpen my skills in the field.

After I receive my full education, I plan to work as an engineer, and I hope I can participate in many engineers without boarders programs around the world.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls.

Favorite musician • Darius Rucker.

Role model • “My mom is my biggest role model, because of her great success and hard work though her career. She entered the military as an officer, which was a male-dominated field.

She still rose to success and eventually outranked many of the people who thought she would never make it far. My mom not only had great success in the military, but also as a mother and a nurse practitioner.”

O’FALLON CHRISTIAN ABIGAIL S. KING Academic rank • NA. Sports • Softball, basketball, soccer, track.

Academic bio • “A’ Honor Roll for four years; Academic All-State in Softball.

Athletic bio • Softball: varsity, 4 years; captain, 4 years; first-team all-conference, 4 years; first-team all-district, 2 years; second-team all-district, 2 years; first-team all-region, 2 years; first-team all-state, 1 year; second-team all-state, 1 year; AAA newcomer of the year; AAA player of the year, 2 years; Academic All-State; holds career school records for batting average, hits, RBI, triples, walks and homeruns. Basketball: varsity, 4 years; captain, 3 years; AAA player of the year; AAA conference defensive player of the year; first-team all-conference, 1 year; second-team all-conference, 2 years); first -team all-District, 1 year; holds career school record in rebounds and blocks.

Soccer: varsity, 4 years; captain, 2 years); AAA newcomer of the year; AAA player of the year, 2 years; first-team all-conference,

sT. LOuIs POsT-dIsPaTCH • C7 3 years; first-team all-district, 2 years; all-region, 3 years; all-state honorable mention, 2 years); second-team all-state, 1 year; holds career school record for assists. Track, varsity 2 years.

Activities • President (2017-18) & Vice President (2016-17) of National Honor Society (NHS); Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) member; Pep Club member; Sunday school volunteer; Vacation Bible School (VBS) leader; bronze and silver award in Girl Scouts; select soccer (10 years); select softball (10 years); Post-Dispatch Athlete of the week (2018); Honored as outstanding female high school athlete by St. Charles County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame (2018).

College, major • Maryville University, forensic psychology.

Goal • “To have a positive impact in the small things in life, for the people that I may only get the chance of coming across once.”

Favorite subject • Anatomy.

Favorite book • “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Favorite musician • Jason Aldean.

Role model • “Penny Hlavaty because she taught me that the fight is never over and to never give up on myself.”

OKAWVILLE MADELYN TEPE Academic rank • 9 of 46.

Sports • Basketball, track and field, cross country.

Academic bio • High Honor Roll, National Honor Society (President), member of Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society.

Athletic bio • Basketball: Defensive Award, 3 years; most assists, most steals; SICA. Mascoutah second-team all-tournament, Nashville first-team all-tournament.

Cross Country: Most Persistent, Most Valuable Runner, SICA. Activities • Student Leadership Team, Science Club, Student Council (Treasurer), Spanish Club (President), volunteer at junior high track practice, volunteer at a local hospital, Trick or Treating for canned goods and Special Olympics volunteer.

College, major • McKendree University, undecided.

Goal • “I plan to continue being involved in my community, achieve my goals, and become successful.”

Favorite subject • Calculus.

Favorite book • “Switched”

by Amanda Hocking.

Favorite musician • Ed Sheeran.

Role model • “My parents because they are very hardworking and offer as much as they can to my siblings and me. They support all of my goals and offer advice when I need it the most.”

ORCHARD FARM JOSIE WAGNER Academic rank • 1.

Sports • Volleyball, track and field.

Academic bio • Missouri 100 Scholar and attended the Missouri Scholars Academy.

Athletic bio • Most points earned for female team in track and field.

Activities • Varsity Quiz Bowl (state champions 2016), senior class president, FBLA vice president, HOSA secretary, women’s choir, musical theatre (lead as Maria in Sound of Music 2017-2018.

College, major • University of Notre Dame, creative writing or biology.

Goal • “I hope to either work as a writer on the set of a television show or as a research biologist.”

Favorite subject • Creative writing, Favorite book • “The Count of Monte Cristo”

by Alexandre Dumas.

Favorite musician • Jon Bellion.

Role model • “My cousin Jayme because she is a bubbly, kind person and I’ve always strived to be as sweet and generous as her”

PACIFIC CAMERON VANLEER Academic rank • 8 of 209.

Sports • Basketball, golf.

Academic bio • 4.0 honors for every semester at Pacific.

Athletic bio • Basketball: MBCA all-state 2015-16 and 2017-18, Four Rivers Conference MVP 2017-18, alldistrict team all four years. Golf: Four Rivers Conference first-team all-conference all four years; state qualifier for 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17. Best finish 19th in 2015-16.

Activities • Member of DECA and the golf and basketball teams.

Volunteer youth basketball coach. Love to play golf and follow all professional sports.

College, major • Columbia College (MO) to play golf, business administration.

Goal • “I hope to become a successful business man or a professional golfer.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Taken” Favorite musician • Justin Timberlake.

Role model • “My dad is my biggest role model because he has taught me the ideal way to handle adversity and approach life with the best possible attitude.”

PARKWAY CENTRAL CAMERON BAIRD Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • Four-time Parkway Central Scholar Athlete; National Honor Society; Foreign Language Honor Society; Spirit of Central Award.

Athletic bio • Three-time all-Suburban Central Conference, 2017 conference player of the year; two-time all-St. Louis Region, 2017 defensive player of the year; Two-time all-state, 2017 defensive Player of the year); two-time captain; program record holder in career wins; member of 2017 state champions.

Activities • Orchestra; Peer Teaching; Parkway Central Soccer Youth Camp Counselor.

College • University of Missouri.

Goal • “I hope to use my academic knowledge to increase our understanding of the world as a whole.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” Favorite musician • DJ Snake.

Role model • “My parents - their intelligence, patience, persistence, and care have allowed me to be the best person possible.”

PARKWAY NORTH JACOB ABELL Sports • Football, baseball.

Academic bio • Honor roll; academic allstate football; conference all-academic

baseball.

Athletic bio • Football: Class 4 academic all-state; all-conference honorable mention. Baseball: All-conference first team, allconference all-academic team.

Activities • Parkway Safe and Drug Free Program (peer teaching/TryPOD); Special Olympics (buddy/worker); head lifeguard for Midwest Pools.

College, major • Hawaii Pacific University, applied mathematics and engineering.

Goal • “I hope to be designing aircraft and spaceships.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite musician • Macklemore.

Role model • “My role model is my dad, I’ve looked up to him all my life. He has great values and taught me to work hard for the things I want in life. He was the first person to teach me how play sports. When I become a dad I hope to be as good as him.”

PARKWAY SOUTH CARSON HASKINS Academic rank • 71 of 443.

Sports • Tennis Academic bio • Member of National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude.

Athletic bio • - I was the Missouri State Champion in Tennis for 2017, 2016, and 2015 all without losing a match or dropping a set. Reached #1 in the country in the Boy’s 16 and Under, and in the Boy’s 18 and Under Tennis rankings. Named the Missouri Valley Player of the Year for 2017-2018. Named the St. Louis Player of the Year for 2016-2018. Won the Boy’s 16 and Under Easter Bowl championship.

Reached the semifinals of the Kalamazoo Hard Court Nationals in doubles. Was awarded most valuable player for my high school team for 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Activities • Volunteer for Care for Kids, teaching tennis skills to children with disabilities. Play violin and piano, and compose classical music using a program called Finale. Compete in national tennis tournaments year round.

Like playing ping pong and watching movies with friends.

College, major • University of Indiana to play tennis, Informatics with a minor in cybersecurity.

Goal • “I hope to one day become a professional tennis player and own my own Cybersecurity firm.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Ender’s Game” Favorite musician • Imagine Dragons.

Role model • “Sarah Haskins, an Olympic triathlete in our family, has been an amazing role model for me because she has accomplished so much for her sport, her family and charities while staying true to herself.”

PARKWAY WEST EMILY DICKSON Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • Virginia Smith College Book Award recipient; National Honor Society; National Merit Commended Scholar; Parkway West Scholar Athlete; 4.0 and above Honor Roll; SNO Network awards for scholastic journalism; NSPA Journalism honor roll; Bright Flight Scholar.

Athletic bio • Cross Country: 2017 co-captain, all-conference (3 years), all-district (3 years), all-sectional (3 years), 2016 AllMetro third team, 2017 All-Metro second team. Track and field: 2017 conference, district, and sectional 3200-meter champion, 2017 state 4x800m champion.

Activities • Beta Chi Pi; Mu Alpha Theta; co-editor of the Pathfinder; math and chemistry tutor; Symphonic Orchestra principal viola; St. Louis County Outstanding Student Leader; Special Olympics; LINK crew leader (2016); 6th grade Outdoor School counselor; KEY club (2015); Webster University Young People’s Concert Orchestra.

College, major • Rockhurst University, nursing.

Goal • “My dream is to be a light for patients in hard times as a nurse practitioner while caring for my future family.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “Jane Eyre”

by Charlotte Bronte.

Favorite musician • Rihanna.

Role model • “My younger sister, Arden. She shines with such a joyous attitude and has a golden sense of humor. She was my first best friend, and I admire her leadership as class president as well as her immense talent in theater.”

C8 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH PATTONVILLE KATIE BASTA Academic rank • 7 of 354.

Sports • Softball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Minds In Motion for each of my sports all four years (awarded to athletes achieving a 3.25 GPA or higher during the season); academic all-conference basketball; academic all-state softball; Pattonville MVP. Athletic bio • Softball: team MVP (senior season); first team all-conference (junior); second team all-conference (senior).

Activities • Renaissance; Girls as Leaders Not Captains; and National Honor Society.

College, major • University of Kansas, architecture and interior architecture.

Goal • “I hope to create public and residential living spaces for less fortunate communities.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Help”

by Kathryn Stockett.

Favorite musician • Beyonce.

Role model • “I would consider my grandpa to be one of my role models. He has such a positive outlook on life and makes sure I do the same. He is always there to pick me up with a joke or two, reminding me that life doesn’t have to be so serious, to slow down and have fun doing the things I love.”

PIASA SOUTHWESTERN BENJAMIN LOWIS Academic rank • 1 of 110.

Sports • Baseball, basketball football.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; Silver Medallion; National Honor Society; High Honor Roll all semesters in high school.

Athletic bio • All-Conference in baseball, basketball and football.

Activities • Pep Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Olympiad Team; Chemistry Club; Spanish Club; Medora United Methodist Church member; Little Bird Youth Basketball coach; VBS Sports/Games director.

College, major • Illinois State University, biology.

Goal • “I want to come back to the area I grew up in and be an eye doctor that cares for my community.”

Favorite subject • Anatomy.

Favorite book • The “Harry Potter” series.

Favorite musician • Kiss.

Role model • “I consider my dad and mom my role models because they have made me the person I am today. They have taught me the values of hard work and dedication to be successful in the classroom and in all my athletics.”

PRIORY JACK WAGNER Sports • Football, basketball, rugby.

Academic bio • National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, President’s Volunteer Service Award, First Honors, Dartmouth Book Award.

Athletic bio • Football captain, basketball captain, rugby captain and team MVP. Activities • Student Council, Honor Court, Tutoria, Student Ambassador, Teacher’s Assistant at Aim High St. Louis, Volunteer and Junior Board member of KEEN St. Louis, swim team.

College, major • Dartmouth College, neuroscience.

Goal • “I hope to pursue a career in medicine to better the lives of kids and families affected by developmental disabilities.”

Favorite subject • Science and classics.

Favorite book • “Outliers”

by Malcolm Gladwell.

Favorite musician • Florida Georgia Line.

Role model • “I have always looked up to my three older siblings. Every day they push me to be the best version of myself.

They are three perfect examples of how to live my life yet they support and encourage me to pursue my own passions.”

PRINCIPIA GRETCHEN FRIBORG Academic rank • 11/76.

Sports • Soccer.

Academic bio • AP scholar, Scholar Athlete, on honor roll for 4 years (8 semesters), earned an induction into the Cum Laude Society.

Athletic bio • First-team all-state for soccer in 2016 and 2017, started on varsity since freshman year, varsity captain two years in a row.

Activities • Volunteered in South Africa for two weeks to help children and families living in poverty, volunteered in Peru for two weeks teaching English in an orphanage and doing construction on a library, served on Student Council and social committee, earned the Principia Poetry Award for an original piece of poetry, and played at a high level of club soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher Newcastle.

College, major • Principia College, undecided.

Goal • “I hope to help people.

I’m not sure how yet, but I know that service work and sustainability are my passions so whether I can make a difference through volunteering or in my job, i know that I want to dedicate my life to helping less fortunate people.”

Favorite subject • Field and Natural History.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby”

Favorite musician • Justin Bieber.

Role model • “I consider my mom to be a role model. It’s more than just because she’s my mom. We’ve always had a close relationship, but my mom has not had an easy life. She has earned everything that she has, and nothing was handed to her. It was because of her hard work that she made a good life for herself. That inspires me because my mom is the most gentle and genuine woman you will ever meet, but she’s so strong.

No one pushes her around. She makes me want to be strong. She is my definition of a strong woman and I aspire to be like her.”

RED BUD LAURA JUELFS Academic rank • 3 out of 96.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, softball.

Academic bio • All four years oh my high school career, I have been on high honor roll. I was also a junior marshall for the Class of 2017 graduation. This year I was named the Lions Club Student of the Month for September and also named an Illinois State Scholar.

Athletic bio • In volleyball.

I earned the Rhonda Gross Memorial Award my sophomore and senior years. For basketball, I have received three awards: JV Most Improved and Most Assists my sophomore year, and this year, I received the Defensive Award. In Softball, I received Stolen Base Leader Award my sophomore and junior year.

Activities • Throughout my four years at Red Bud, I have been able to participate in many clubs and groups in the school. Since my freshman year, I have been the President of my class and on the executive board. I have been a part of Student Council since my freshman year. This year, I am the Secretary for Student Council. I am also a part of the National Honor Society, History Club and FCA. Outside of school, I am usually practicing for the sport in season or hanging out with my friends.

College, major • Indiana State University, psychology.

Goal • “My ultimate career goal is to become a Clinical Pediatric Genetic Counselor. In this field I will be working with children and their families very closely. I will be able to make their lives easier and consulte any concerns they have.”

Favorite subject • xxxx Favorite book • “Birthmarked”

by Caragh O’Brien.

Favorite musician • Brett Young.

Role model • “I consider my sister my biggest role model.

She sets an amazing example for me. She works hard every day and will not every give up on anything or anyone. Kayla is one of the most caring, helpful, and generous people I have ever known. She supports me in everything I do and I know I can always turn to her for help or advice. I hope one day I can grow into a fraction of the thoughtful and driven person my sister is.”

RITENOUR MANN MCGRUDER Academic rank • 40 of 440.

Sports • Football, track.

Academic bio • Honor roll, four years.

Athletic bio • Football: 2016 second-team all-conference and second-team all-district; 2017 first-team all-conference, first-team all-district, first-team all-state, second-team All-Metro, Top 25 Player Award.

Activities • Leadership, FCA, Radio.

College, major • Lindenwood University (St Charles), business marketing.

Goal • “Success in the business world and positive role model for young people.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “The Influencer” Favorite musician • Drake, Chance the Rapper and J-Cole.

Role model • Tyrann Mathieu. He went through a lot of adversity in his life and still came out on top.

ROOSEVELT MICHAELMONIQUE MAYO Academic rank • 6 of 87.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, track.

Academic bio • University of Missouri St. Louis Dual Enrollment Program; Harris-Stowe State University Dual Enrollment Program; St. Louis Community College Dual Enrollment Program; Honors Photography Athletic bio • N/A Activities • Student Council President; Drama Club; Boys and Girls Club Volunteer; Book Club; Athletic Training Club College, major • Maryville University, psychology.

Goal • “I plan on introducing a new form of Art Therapy. I will be opening my own facility and implementing my research into my work while informing others of ways to help clients using different methods of therapy to help them with their lives.”

Favorite subject • Photography.

Favorite book • “Wonder”

by R. J. Palacio.

Favorite musician • Kevin Gates.

Role model • “My grandmother, Inez Billops-Mayo. She took all the steps necessary to become a successful woman considering all the obstacles that she had to overcome. My grandmother encouraged me to be the young woman I am today.”

SCHOLAR ATHLETES ROSATI-KAIN SARAH MCCARTHY Academic rank • 6/55.

Sports • Tennis, track.

Academic bio • I have received first honors throughout my time at Rosati-Kain, as well the AAA All-Academic honor during each tennis season.

Athletic bio • Four-year tennis district champion. I was a selftaught tennis player. I won quite a few matches, some of them very quickly. I enjoyed playing tennis in my unorthodox manner.

Activities • School Activities: Student Council (Representative 9th-11th, Vice President 12th); ProLife Club (President 12th), Service Club (Secretary 10th & 11th, President 12th), National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, Campus Ministry, Student Ambassador, Student Advancement Committee, Sprit Club. Volunteer Work: Circle of Concern Food Pantry, Ronald McDonald House, St. Patrick Center, Vacation Bible School Leader, and Senator Roy Blunt’s 2016 Campaign. Hobbies: I pride myself on drinking coffee, eating fine chocolates, exploring the best restaurants around St. Louis and dreaming of all the antique automobiles I hope to one day own!

College, major • Elon University, international business.

Goal • “To not be fooled by the world. Maintain my character. Do the good. Live my dream. Take care of myself and those that I love. I hope to become a CEO of a major company or start my own Fortune 500 business.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “Bullies”

by Ben Shapiro.

Favorite musician • The Lumineers.

Role model • “Thomas More.

He told the truth when it was expedient not to do so.”

ROXANA HALEY MILAZZO Academic rank • 6 of 145.

Sports • Tennis, dance, soccer.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; Wood River Junior Rotarian; Silver Medallion Award; High Honor Roll; Saturday Scholars; President of Education award; Spanish I and II student of the year; National Honor Society; Accounting Student of the Year; Athletic bio • Tennis: conference doubles champion, regional qualifier, all-state third team, Advantage co-player of the year (senior); conference doubles champion (sophomore and junior).

Dance: team captain, IDTA state qualifier (junior and senior).

Soccer: regional champion (junior).

Activities • Student council; Science Club; Spanish Club; Extreme Team; World Youth Science and Engineer; Home Economics Club; Business Club; homecoming court candidate.

College, major • Quincy University, nursing.

Goal • “I hope to help those with medical problems and allow them to live the best life possible.”

Favorite book • “Divergent.”

Favorite musician • Taylor Swift Role model • “My mother has been my role model. She has always had medical issues and watching her accomplishments makes me proud. She has always been there for me, my brother, and dad helping out however she can. I want to be just like her.”

SECKMAN MICHAEL SIMPSON Academic rank • 69 of 452.

Sports • Soccer, volleyball.

Academic bio • I am part of the Beta Society of the National Honor Society Mastadon chapter.

I have earned the Missouri Bright Flight for my ACT score of 31. I have received my Academic Letter for all my years in high school maintaining almost all As in honors courses. I have participated in Project Lead the Way engineering program and the A+ Program.

Athletic bio • Missouri National Archery in Schools Program (MO NASP) Activities • In addition to being a soccer and volleyball player, I have been the top scoring archer in our school district. I have been our team captain and team leader of the high school archery team.

I started shooting archery in 7th Grade at Ridgewood Middle School in the district. My highest score in a competitive NASP Archery Tournament has been 297 out of 300. I placed second overall at state for high school boys in 2016.

I placed 3rd overall at the 2016 MO NASP Tournament earning a $1,000 scholarship. I also do volunteer work with our Seckman High Honor Society and a lot of volunteer work with my Boy Scout troop. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2017. I enjoy doing the Moonlight Ramble, running triathlons, camping, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. In high school, I was interested in hydroponics computer driven food growth.

I worked with my teacher and another student at Fox High School to help secure a $5000 grant for our district to be able to build their own food computers.

College, major • SIU Edwardsville, mechatronics and robotics engineering.

Goal • “As an adult I would like to try and make improvements in technology that can help society.

Such as, making improvements to food computers to grow food more quickly using less resources to feed more people. The world will always need food and our

population is continually growing.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief” Favorite musician • Nathan John Feuerstein.

Role model • “I am inspired by one of my sophmore high school teachers, Mr. Jordan McGaughey. He always tries to do the best he can for his students and others. It’s also one of the mottos of scouting.”

SOLDAN TAYLOR THOMAS Academic rank • 25 of 138.

Sports • Basketball, volleyball, track.

Academic bio • Honor roll.

Athletic bio • Last school year I earned a rookie of the year award.

College • Kentucky State.

Goal • “I hope to further my athletic career as far as I can, even making it in the majors if possible.”

Favorite subject • Psychology.

Favorite book • “Fences”

by August Wilson.

Favorite musician • H.E.R. Role model • “I consider my mother a role model because she is the reason for all my many achievements. When I felt like quitting, she made me push myself. She is a strong women and she is my hero”

ST. CHARLES NATALIE HYDE Academic rank • 6 of 184.

Sports • Soccer, cross country.

Academic bio • Straight As; Evening with the Stars honoree; GAC North all-academic: varsity soccer (4 seasons); varsity cross country (4 seasons); basketball (1 season); Outstanding Academic Achievement by the Board of Education of the City of St. Charles; first place Deca Districts; National Honor Society President.

Athletic bio • First-team all-conference: soccer (1), cross country (3); second-team all-conference: soccer (1), cross country (1); threetime cross country state qualifier; individual cross country awards.

Activities • National Honor Society; Renaissance Steering Committee; Mu Alpha Theta; KidSmart; Gateway 2 Change.

College, major • Missouri State University, nursing.

Goal • “I hope to receive a bachelor’s degree and use that to get a successful career in my field. I hope to create a wide and impressive resume over the next few years to prepare me for my career and for my life.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “1984”

by George Orwell.

Favorite musician • Jason Aldean/ Rascal Flatts.

Role model • “My parents are my role models because they show dedication and heart in everything they do each and every day. Their willingness to work hard in a job or volunteer on the side has effected many people, including myself, in a positive way. I cannot thank them enough for what they have taught and given me throughout my life and I strive to be the people they are someday.”

ST. CHARLES WEST BRANDON CARBRAY Academic rank • 10 of 172.

Sports • Football, wrestling, baseball.

Academic bio • Outstanding Senior, Top 10% in class for 3 years, Academic All-State for football, National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Fourth Place at 2017 wrestling state championships; third place at 2018 wrestling state championships; St. Charles County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame Outstanding Male Senior Athlete; two-time second-team all-conference football running back and linebacker; three-time first-team all-conference wrestler.

Activities • President of Breakfast Club, Student as Mentors class, played summer baseball, DECA-officer, FBLA member.

College, major • Missouri State University, actuarial science.

Goal • “I hope to become a good father and have a successful life and family. Hopefully carry on the lessons I have learned in the classroom and in the practice room.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton by Jeff Pearlman” Favorite musician • Kanye West.

Role model • “I consider George Hovis, my wrestling coach, as a role model. He is a role model because he taught me way more than just the sport of wrestling.

Coach Hovis always asked how life outside of school and sports was all of the time to give life tips and lessons. He was a big impact on my life and wrestling career and I thank him for that.”

ST. CLAIR KATE LYNN GEORGE Academic rank • 2.

Sports • Softball.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Renaissance VIP; Honors in Computer Applications; Honors in Chemistry; Honors in Spanish III; Kiwanis Student of the Month; SCHS Top Dog; Academic Chevron; Missouri House of Representatives Resolution, Justice; Missouri Scholars 100 , honorable mention.

Athletic bio • Academic All-Conference, 4; Academic

M 1 • TUeSDAy • 05.01.2018 All-State, 3; Athlete of the Week; Scholar Athlete, 4.

Activities • Yearbook; FCCLA; Scholar Quiz; Foreign Language Club; Model United Nations; History Club; Pep Club; Link Leader; National Honor Society; Volunteer Work: NHS Bingo NIghts for the Developmental Services of Franklin Co., St. Clair Sports Booster Concession Stand Renovation, St. Clair Baseball Association Concessions, St. Clair Freedom Fest, St. Clair Street Festival, St. Clair Christmas Parade, St. Clair Boo Bash, Salvation Army Bell Ringing.

College, major • William Woods University, biology.

Goal • “I hope to become a pharmacist.”

Favorite subject • Chemistry.

Favorite book • “On the Road to Find Out” Favorite musician • Halsey.

Role model • “I consider my history teacher, Mr. Prichard, a role model. He is a role model because he puts all of his effort into teaching the kids of our community, and he believes that each and every one of his students have the power to change the world if they choose to do so.”

ST. DOMINIC SAMANTHA ZOELLNER Academic rank • 3 of 174.

Sports • Basketball, soccer.

Academic bio • Member of National Honors Society; Biology Department Award; Chemistry Department Award; Academic All-State Team in basketball.

Athletic bio • N/A. Activities • Played on the first field hockey team at St. Dominic; President of the Ambassador Club; member of CRU (Christ Renews Us) Club; member of Pro-Life Club; Peer Minister (lead the faith life at St. Dominic); like to spend my summer volunteering at the sports camps at St. Dominic and my local parish Immaculate Conception in Dardenne; member of National Honor Society.

College, major • University of Missouri Kansas City, pharmacy.

Goal • “As an adult, I hope to become a hospital pharmacist. I hope to eventually make an impact on someone’s life for the better and to have a family of my own.”

Favorite subject • Science.

Favorite book • “The Guardian”

by Nicholas Sparks.

Favorite musician • Thomas Rhett.

Role model • “One person that I consider to be a role model of mine is St. Mother Teresa.

There is a quote of hers that says “Do small things with great love.” That is exactly what she did. This is a quote that I try to live my life by and has inspired me to be a pharmacist. Mother Teresa tried to be kind to every person she met and because of it, she impacted so many people.

I want to do the same in this world. I want to be known for my kindness like Mother Teresa.

ST. JOSEPH’S PAIGE BALOTA Academic rank • 35 out of 136.

Sports • Tennis, soccer.

Academic bio • First Honors Roll; Math Honors Society; National Spanish Honors Society; Bright Flight Scholar.

Athletic bio • Team captain (tennis and soccer). Tennis: third place state finisher (2015).

Soccer: third place state finisher (2017); first team all-conference.

Activities • School activities: Spirit Club, Action in Africa. Volunteer: retreat leader for freshman and sophomore class retreats; helper at Sacred Heart Villa.

College, major • Undecided.

Goal • “I hope to be successful in whatever I choose to do, using my leadership and determination to accomplish my goals. I want to live my life to its fullest potential and spend time helping others.

Eventually, I hope to have a family and serve as a good role model to the people around me.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “The Girl on the Train.”

Favorite musicians • Selena Gomez, Khalid.

Role model • “My dad has always been one of my role models because of his hardworking attitude, determination and positivity in daily life. ”

SLUH JOHN BURKE Academic rank • Top 5%.

Sports • Water polo, swimming.

Academic bio • 36 ACT; National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Harvard Book Award; First Honors; National Latin Exam gold medal (three times).

Athletic bio • Two time water polo state champion; all-conference second team and all-district honorable mention in water polo (junior year), captain (senior year); three-time member of state team for swimming: second place in 4x50 freestyle relay (senior year), second place in 400 freestyle relay (senior year), 15th place in 100 freestyle (senior year), 17th place in the 50 freestyle (senior year), captain (senior year).

Activities • National Honor Society Co-President; school newspaper (Prep News) staff artist; school literary magazine (Sisyphus) Literary Editor; Admissions Ambassador; Senior Adviser for freshmen; Pastoral Team member and leader; Eagle Scout.

College • University of Notre Dame

Goal • “While I’m not entirely sure what I want to become as an adult, I intend to go to law school and possibly pursue a career in law or politics.”

Favorite subject • Physics.

Favorite book • “Slaughterhouse Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.

Favorite musician • Van Morrison.

Role model • “My parents are my role model. They have not just shown me how to be a more loving and self-sacrificing person, but also have become the image of who I want to be when I am older.”

ST. MARY’S MICHAEL BERRA Academic rank • 2 of 100.

Sports • Soccer, volleyball.

Academic bio • National Honors Society, Beta Chi Pi, Mu Alpha Theta, 8-time Gold Renaissance Award winner, four-year recipient of the Empowered by Excellence Academic Scholarship, St. Mary’s Alumni Association Scholarship.

Athletic bio • Two-time second Team all-conference in soccer; conference newcomer of the year in volleyball; second-team all-conference in volleyball; captain of soccer and volleyball teams senior year.

Activities • Student Council Vice President; member of the Leadership Team; Campus Ministry; Math Club; St. Mary’s annual South City clean up; volunteering at the Cardinal Winter Warm Up the past four years.

College, major • Mizzou, political science Goal • “I hope to be able to follow my dreams and make a difference in the world. Whether I help make 10 people’s lives better or 10,000 lives better I want to know I made a difference.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “To Kill a Mockingbird” Favorite musician • Eminem.

Role model • “My middle school principal Mike Biggs. He made me realize the potential I had.

He was also the first one to push me towards my love of history.”

ST. PIUS X JESSICA ROMANO Academic rank • 1 of 73.

Sports • Basketball, soccer, softball.

Academic bio • First Honors Honor Roll (four years); National Honor Society; National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar-Athlete.

Athletic bio • Team captain (softball, basketball, soccer).

Activities • Student Ambassador; Student Advisory Panel; Rotary Club Student of the Month; Campus Ministry; Junior Achievement; House Council; Junior Volunteer at Mercy Hospital; work with youth group.

College, major • Missouri State University, elementary education.

Goal • “I want to continue to serve and lead others whether that is in my career or community.”

Favorite subject • Geometry.

Favorite book • “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls.

STAUNTON BRADY J. KINDER Academic rank • 20/86.

Sports • Soccer, basketball, track, football.

Academic bio • Academic letter, soph.senior; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Second-team all-conference soccer, two years; second-team all-conference basketball, one year; unanimous all-conference football, one year; MVP soccer, three years; MVP basketball, two years; all-tournament teams at Macoupin County Tournament and Holiday Tournament.

Activities • Student Council; National Honor Society, secretary; bell ringer.

College, major • SIUEdwardsville, major in finance and minor in business Goal • “To become a financial advisor.”

Favorite subject • Calculus Favorite book • “Lord of the Flies” Favorite musician • All genres of music, no favorites.

Role model • “My dad is my role model. He works hard but always has time for us kids.”

SULLIVAN BRIA JONES Academic rank • 12 of 147.

Sports • Basketball, track and field, soccer, cross country.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; academic all-conference and all-state; academic excellence.

Athletic bio • Basketball: Four Rivers Conference player of the year; 1,000-point career; first team all-conference and all-district (2018); all-state; first team all-conference and all-district (2017); female athlete of the year; Players Choice; team MVP; offensive player of the year, first team all-conference and all-district; second team all-area (2016); rookie of the year (2015).

Activities • Volunteer at elementary and middle school basketball camps; Special Olympics buddy; National Leadership Academy; Pep Club leader.

College, major • Columbia College, pre-med.

Goal • “I hope to become a cardiologist to help others in need.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Projekt 1065” by Alan Gratz.

Favorite musician • Ed Sheeran.

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05.01.2018 • Tuesday • M 1 SUMMIT MATTHEW KOGUT Academic rank • Top 5%.

Sports • Soccer, track and field.

Academic bio • 4.354/4.0 weighted/ unweighted GPA, top 5% of class, AP Scholar of Distinction Award, Gold Honor Roll, Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association (MSHSSCA) All-State Academic Team.

Athletic bio • Soccer: co-captain; first-team all-conference; Colin Hilpert Leadership Award recipient, 2017; member of Missouri Class 3 state championship team, second-team all-conference, 2016. Track and Field: member of Missouri Class 4 state championship team; state qualifier in 4x100, 4x200 & 4x400 relays,2017; 4x200 & 4x400 state qualifier, 2016; 4x400m state qualifier, 2015.

College, major • University of Kentucky.

Goal • “I hope to own my own business someday so I can be my own boss.”

SUMNER SARICIA MURREY Academic rank • 3 of 65.

Sports • Volleyball, tennis, basketball, track and field, soccer.

Academic bio • Honor roll, top 3 rank.

Athletic bio • Sumner’s track MVP, 2015-2016; Sumner’s basketball MVP, 2015-2016; captain of volleyball, tennis, basketball and track and field teams, 2015-2018.

College • Lincoln University or Southeast Missouri State.

Goal • “I want to become a doctor and a chef.”

THOMAS JEFFERSON NATHAN FAN Academic bio • UMSL STARS Scholar (07/17) – Research Internship; Clarkson History Award (6/18); Joseph Baldwin Scholar (8/14); Duke University Talent Search Scholar (8/14); Student of the Month - City of Sunset Chamber of Commerce (6/15) Athletic bio • First place local rock climbing competition (3/15); first place JV water polo tournament (3/18).

College, major • Undecided.

Goal • “I hope to become a strong and function member of society.”

TIMBERLAND KENDALL FLETCHER Academic rank • 19/415.

Sports • Basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Honor roll - freshman, sophomore, junior, senior; All-Academic basketball - freshman, sophomore, junior, senior; All-Academic track - freshman, sophomore, junior; Academic All-State basketball - senior; will earn Summa Cum Laude Honors at graduation.

Athletic bio • First-team all-conference track - freshman, sophomore, junior; first-team all-district track - sophomore, junior; ran at state sophomore year; took first place at districts in the long jump junior year.

College, major • Mizzou, business administration.

Goal • “I hope to be successful in whatever path I end up following, make a name for myself, and have an impact on those around me.”

TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN MATTHEW GREGORY Academic rank • 3 of 14.

Sports • Baseball, soccer, track and field, basketball.

Academic bio • President of National Honor Society; member of UMSL Bridge and Eco Act at Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Athletic bio • Two-time first-team all-state soccer; second-team all-state baseball; second-team all-state basketball.

College, major • Grand Canyon University, communications.

Goal • “Announce Major League Baseball games. As well as start a fund for children with special needs in low income situations.”

TRIAD BROOKE RENSPURGER Academic rank • 3 of 276.

Sports • Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society (reporter); Spanish Honor Society President); Academic Letter; Awards of Excellence (Spanish), 2; Student Appreciation Award.

Athletic bio • All-conference honorable mention (basketball); Knight Pride Award (basketball); Leading Free Throw Award (basketball); Most Improved Award (volleyball); Edward Jones Athlete of the Month.

College, major • St. Louis University or SIU Edwardsville, pediatric occupational or speech therapy.

Goal • “I hope to have an impactful and influential career helping others, especially kids.”

TRINITY LAUREN SMITH Academic rank • 4 of 56.

Sports • Softball, basketball, soccer.

Academic bio • -Trinity Catholic Presidential Award Scholarship - honored all 4 years; National Honor Society - maintained GPA of 4.09; Trinity Annual Academic Departmental Awards - overall top student: PE (1 yr.), Art (1 yr.), History (2 yrs.), Spanish (1 yr.); Annual Catholic Appeal Essay Award Winner (junior year); first annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Drum Major” Award Winner (senior yr.), this award was created to recognize students in the community who have proven their ability to be “drum majors for justice, peace, and righteousness.”; North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice Youth Achievement Award Winner (senior year).

College, major • Fontbonne University, biology.

Goal • “I hope to go into the healthcare field and help others.”

TROY BUCHANAN TODD MYERS Academic rank • 60.

Sports • Basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • Basketball scholar athlete award (4 years); baseball scholar athlete (3 years); academic achievement award (3.9 GPA or higher); FFA academic award (3.95 GPA or higher).

Athletic bio • Baseball: first team and second team all-conference; all-district; honorable mention all-state, GAC sportsmanship award. Basketball: first and second team all-county; GAC sportsmanship award.

Activities • FFA Organization; National Honor Society; Sacred Heart Church. Volunteer: picnic stand worker; St. Vincent DePaul food drive; highway and campus clean-up in Troy; Salvation Army bell ringing.

College, major • University of Missouri-Columbia, plant sciences.

UNION RICHARD MORROW Academic rank • 1 of 209.

Sports • Football, baseball.

Academic bio • Academic all-state baseball and football; Academic Letter (4 years).

Athletic bio • Second team all-conference.

Activities • Union Wildcat Junior Football League volunteer coach; DECA; Speech Team.

College, major • James Madison University, political science and pre-law.

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “1984”

by George Orwell.

UNIVERSITY CITY DELLA COX Academic rank • 3.

Sports • Field hockey, golf.

Academic bio • Missouri Interscholastic Press Association All Missouri Award for Yearbook, held position of design editor; Missouri Interscholastic Press Association Superior Yearbook, held position of

editor-in-chief; Recipient of Superintendent’s Choice Award; Medal of Excellence for Superior Mathematician; Certificate of Excellence for Science; Medal of Excellence for French.

Athletic bio • 2017 Keith Waldman Optimal Performance Associates High School National Academic Squad.

College, major • Mizzou, sociology and mathematics.

Goal • “I hope to get a PhD in sociology and do research.”

Academic rank • 12 of 133.

Sports • Field hockey, track and field.

Academic bio • 4.2 GPA; Presidents Award; Scholars Award; Latin Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Metro Women’s Athletic Association 2017 firstteam all-conference field hockey.

Activities • U14 AAA Lady Blues Ice Hockey; U16 AAA Lady Blues Ice Hockey; U19 AAA Chicago Fury Ice Hockey; Parkway South Men’s Ice Hockey - C team and B team; Rowing - St Louis Rowing Club; Annual Backstoppers BBQ hosted by the Monsignor Sullivan Committee at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish; CBC TASK Camp College, major • Miami University, Ohio, architecture.

Goal • “I intend to become an architect, however, i have not ruled out coaching ice hockey at the collegiate level......maybe do both?”

VALLEY PARK JULIA CWIKLOWSKI Academic rank • 4 of 64.

Sports • Cross country, soccer.

Academic bio • High honor roll 9th-12th grade; STEM recognition by the American Association of University Women; Biology Academic Excellence Award; Chemistry Academic excellence award; American Literature Academic Excellence Award; College Algebra Academic Excellence award .

Athletic bio • Named captain of the cross country team and the soccer team; Student Athlete Gold Award 9th-12th grade (given to athletes who have kept above a 4.0 during their sports season); 4th place finish in cross country districts (ran at state my senior year); 110% Award (awarded by my cross country coach); Sportsmanship Award (awarded by my soccer coach); Lady Hawk award (awarded by my soccer coach).

College, major • Murray State University, advertising.

Goal • “I hope to move to a big city and work at an advertising agency as a project manager.”

Favorite subject • Leadership.

Favorite book • “Tools of Titans” by Tim Ferris.

VALMEYER MICHAEL CHISM Academic rank • 1 of 50.

Sports • Basketball, baseball.

Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar, Four-time High Honor Roll, Elks Most Valuable Student state finalist, Wendy’s Heisman state finalist, National Honor Society, Oerter Charitable Foundation Outstanding Student.

Athletic bio • Three-time firstteam all-conference basketball; two-time Columbia-Freeburg Christmas Tournament all-tournament team; two-time Chester Invitational all-tournament team; Metro-East Lutheran Turkey Tip-off all-tournament team; Illinois High School Association Sportsmanship Award; state qualifier for 3-point Showdown.

College, major • Southeast Missouri State University, business.

VASHON ALISHA STIDMON Academic rank • 1.

Sports • Basketball, cross country, track.

Academic bio • Valedictorian, invitation to Honors Society, Honor Roll, 2 or 3 academic scholarships.

Athletic bio • All-district.

Activities • Singing, performance.

College, major • Arkansas PineBluff, business administration.

Goal • “I want to become an entrepreneur, and open a business.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • I enjoy reading a variety of literature, the last

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Sports • Basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • UMSL Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science; Bright Flight Scholar; Academic All-State; Academic All-Conference.

Athletic bio • First team all-district (Class 5, District 6); second team All-Metro Catholic Conference; academic all-conference and all-state; broke Vianney’s single-game basketball scoring record (41 points) and single-game 3-point record (8 3-point field goals).

College, major • University of Dayton, undecided.

VILLA DUCHESNE LAUREN GAST Sports • Volleyball, soccer, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • Honor Roll (grades 9-12); Goal 5 Award Recipient (grade 11) - this award is given to one student in each grade level who is committed to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. National Honor Society (grades 11 and 12).

Athletic bio • Coaches Honorary Award (grade 11); Three-sport Athlete Award (9-12); Metro League all-conference firstteam, basketball (11); MWAA second-team all-conference, basketball (12); first-team all-district, basketball (12).

College, major • New York University, business.

VISITATION CHRISTINA JUROTICH Sports • Swimming, cross country.

Academic bio • National Honor Society, Bright Flight, National Latin Exam Summa

Cum Laude.

Athletic bio • Missouri all-state swim team 6 times; Missouri all-state swim team honorable mention 5 times; member of the MWAA all-conference swim team (2015-2018).

Activities • I participate in Latin Club and Youth in Government at my school. I volunteer at World Food Day and St. Anselm’s Vacation Bible School.

I have swum year round for CSP Tideriders for 7 years, and my favorite hobbies include reading, baking, and being outdoors.

College, major • Truman State University, biology.

Goal • “I plan to study Genetics, specifically rare genetic diseases.

I want to try and help people living with genetic diseases live their best life possible.”

Favorite subject • Latin and AP Physics.

Favorite book • “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult.

WARRENTON RYLIE COX Academic rank • 6 of 240.

Sports • Basketball, track and field.

Academic bio • National Honor Society.

Athletic bio • Basketball: second-team all-conference basketball (sophomore and junior); academic all-conference and all-district (basketball, track and field), Activities • Fellowship of Christian Athletes; student council; Link Crew.

College, major • William Woods University, pre-medicine.

Goal • “I hope to be very successful as I become an adult. I have not completely decided what I want to do as a career, but right now I am very interested in becoming a sports medicine physician.”

Favorite subject • Human biology.

WASHINGTON MIKAYLA REED Academic rank • 1 of 325.

Sports • Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio • All-Academic GAC four times in cross country and three times in track and field; academic all-state four times in cross country and three times in track and field; Directors’ Award at Four Rivers Career Center; Rotary Student

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Athletic bio • Missourian Athlete of the Year (2016-17); Cross country: 2016 All-Metro runner of the year; first team All-Metro (2015, 2017); second team All-Metro (2014); four-time all-conference, all-district and all-state, including 2016 Class 4 individual championship; two-time district and sectional champion (2016-17); three-time conference champion (2015-17). Track and field: threetime all-conference, all-district, all-sectional and all-state honoree (2015-17); eight-time conference champion; 2016 Class 4 state champion in 3,200 and 1,600.

Activities • President of Key Club; member of Mu Alpha Theta; member of National Honor Society; Secretary of Educators Rising; volunteer teacher at my local PSR; volunteer at All Abilities Athletics.

College, major • University of Missouri, dual certification in special education and secondary education with an emphasis in biology.

WATERLOO ROSS SCHRADER Academic rank • 1 of 190.

Sports • Basketball, football.

Academic bio • September 2017 Waterloo student of the month; German Student of the Year (2016-17); Social Studies Student of the Year (2015-2016); German Student of the Year (2015-2016); 2017 WYSE regional math champion; 2018 WYSE regional engineering graphics champion; 2016 Top Dog Award; 2018 Top Dog Award; High Honor Roll (4 years).

Athletic bio • Basketball: first team All-Mississippi Valley Basketball (2017); second team all-conference (2018); 2018 Waterloo basketball MVP. Activities • FFA; National Honor Society; Math Team; Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering state qualifier; German Club; Ping Pong Club; Renaissance Club; Immanuel Lutheran Church usher; Big in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program; youth basketball camp; WSA football announcer.

College, major • University of Alabama, mechanical engineering.

Goal • “As an adult, I want to start a family and own my own technology start-up.”

Favorite subject • Computer science.

Favorite book • “Justice”

by Michael J. Sandel.

WEBSTER GROVES ANTHONY BROWN Sports • Baseball, football.

Academic bio • Eight-time Renaissance Award, fourtime Honor Roll, four-time scholar athlete.

Athletic bio • First-team Suburban XII South all-conference offense (tight end); first-team Suburban XII South all-conference defense (linebacker).

Activities • Two years coaching middle school football; President of Physics club; huddle leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Outdoors Club; Fishing Club; Webster Challenge; National Honor Society; volunteer at food bank; volunteer at Rock Hill ministry; enjoy wood working, performance cars, and hiking.

College, major • Washington University, mechanical engineering.

Goal • “I hope to be a person who enjoys every day of my life and can look back and won’t be able to say I missed out on anything. I ultimately want to have a happy family and solid job to provide for them.”

Favorite subject • Physics.

Favorite book • “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien.

Favorite musician • Drake.

Role model • “Chris Long has been my role model for as long as I can remember because when I fell in love with football, he played my favorite position, defensive end, and he wasn’t a stud, but he worked his tail off every play and that is something that stuck with me. He is also extremely generous giving back, for example this year he donated his entire season’s salary to charity, and this is just something I wish I could one day do.”

WESCLIN ELLIE WESSEL Academic rank • 15 of 95.

Sports • Volleyball, basketball, softball (four seasons each).

Academic bio • National Honor Society; 4.09 GPA on 4.0 scale; Math Team: 2016 geometry third place in Class 1A ICTM regional; 2018 pre-calculus winner in Class 1A ICTM regional; 22 college credit hours.

Athletic bio • Volleyball: 2017 team captain and setter for Class 2A regional champion; all-Cahokia Conference first team. Basketball: team captain (2016-18); all-conference (2017 and 2018).

Softball: all-conference (2016).

Activities • Math Team; Art Club; Gourmet Club; Special Olympics volunteer.

College • Missouri Baptist University.

WESTMINSTER TAYLOR SIEBENMAN Sports • Field hockey, lacrosse.

Academic bio • National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American Squad; Getterman Scholarship, a full ride to Baylor University based on

academic merit and achievements Athletic bio • National Field Hockey Coaches Association All American Squad.

Activities • Volunteer: Cadaver lab at Logan University; peer counselor. Also: certified scuba diver.

College, major • Baylor University, pre-med.

Goal • “My dream is to become a trauma surgeon so I will be exposed to the most challenging and interesting cases and hopefully amass the knowledge and skill required to save lives and help those in need.”

Favorite subject • Biology and Anatomy.

Favorite book • “All the Kings Men” by Robert Penn Warren.

Favorite musician • “I often find myself enjoying relaxed music from people such as the 1975, the Oh Hellos, Hozier and others.”

Role model • “I would consider my field hockey coach, Nancy Schmer, to be a large role model in my life. She comes to every game and practice with the utmost spirit and enthusiasm. She truly believes in and loves each and every one of her players purely based on their character and dedication and not athletic ability.

To someone else, being a field hockey coach may not seem very important, but to my teammates and I her compassion and faithfulness means everything.

She has taught me that the most important aspect of being a part of a team is being present and giving everything you have to others.”

WINFIELD JOHN HOGAN Academic rank • 10.

Sports • Baseball, basketball, football soccer.

Academic bio • I have received 11 academic all-conference awards for all of the sports I’ve played. I have also received one academic all-state award.

Athletic bio • I have won two district championships and one conference championship. I have been elected second team all-conference in football for offensive and defensive line. I was selected for the second-team all-Lincoln County for basketball. I have been awarded second team all-conference infield for baseball.

College • University of Missouri at Columbia.

Goal • “I hope to become a role model that younger kids can look up to.”

Favorite subject • Math.

Favorite book • “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Favorite musician • Luke Brian.

WHITFIELD BROOKE BERRY Academic rank • N/A. Sports • Tennis, soccer, basketball.

Academic bio • Academic Honors (Honor Roll); Scholar Award; Philip B. Cady.

Athletic bio • Skippy Keefer Sportsmanship Award nomination; MWAA all-conference honorable mention team.

Activities • Honor Council, Black Student Union, Peer tutoring, Steward Scholars.

College, major • Undecided, political science.

Goal • “I hope to become involved in the legislative process.”

Favorite subject • History.

Favorite book • “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.

Favorite musician • SZA. Role model • “My role model is Michelle Obama because she is an exemplary black female public figure with success and a positive impact on our government and our nation.”

WOOD RIVER ZACHARY KINCADE Academic rank • 8 of 135.

Sports • Football, wrestling.

Academic bio • National Honor Society; Silver Medallion Award Winner for being top 8% of my class; Member of my school’s WYSE team my junior year; Selected as a Semper Fidelis AllAmerican in 2017 (A program open for upcoming seniors where 100 students-athletes out of thousands of applicants get an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to display their “fighting spirit” for the Marine Corp. More info at sfaap.marines.com.); Highest SAT score in my class (1350).

Athletic bio • Football team captain all four year of high school; wrestling team captain as a senior; two-team state qualifier for wrestling (2016 & 2018); co-MVP of wrestling team my senior season (34-9 record); Prairie State Conference defensive player of the year (senior season, football); first-team all-conference offensive lineman (senior season, football); two-time first-team all-conference linebacker (sophomore and junior season, football); two-time team defensive MVP (junior and senior season, football); honorable mention all-state linebacker (82nd NewsGazette all-state football team).

Activities • Volunteer assistant coach with the local junior football program and youth wrestling club in town. Hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing video games and weightlifting.

College, major • Drake University, business or law.

Goal • “I am not entirely sure where I want my adult life to lead me just yet, but being avid about fitness, if I were to get my business degree I could go into franchising or branding a fitness brand.”

Favorite subject • English.

Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby”

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

C10 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

M 1 • TUeSDAy • 05.01.2018

CARNAHAN • STEWART SMALLEY

RANDY KEMP • Special to STLhighschoolsports.com

Carnahan catcher Stewart Smalley smiles after an intentional walk during a baseball game April 19 against Gateway STEM at Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Carnahan baseball coach Kevin Pulley said it was the first intentional walk issued to his team in its 12 seasons of existence. The Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Carnahan, Smalley has a passion for baseball and is excited to begin a future in culinary arts at Sullivan University in Louisville.

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A future in culinary arts awaits after final baseball season with Cougars

BY DAVID KVIDAHL STLhighschoolsports.com

Stewart Smalley was paid the ultimate compliment.

He didn’t like it.

A senior catcher for the Carnahan baseball team, Smalley stepped into the batter’s box against Gateway STEM at historic Cool Papa Bell Stadium in North City ready to swing away.

He never took the bat off his shoulder.

The Jaguars wanted no part of Smalley as they put up four fingers and intentionally walked him.

“It was the first time ever,” Smalley said.

“But when you hit a ball the way I did before, I wouldn’t pitch to me either.”

The 5-foot-9 and 175-pound Smalley cranked out a monster double in his previous at-bat and Gateway didn’t want to let him do it again. By sidestepping Smalley, the Jaguars put him into Carnahan’s record book.

Kevin Pulley, the only baseball coach Carnahan has known in its 12 seasons, said Smalley was issued the first intentional walk in the program’s history.

“I’d never seen one of our players intentionally walked,” Pulley said. “That was the first time ever.”

It’s not surprising Smalley would be on the receiving end.

In an age where baseball is derided as slow, boring and having lost its grip as America’s pastime, Smalley is a throwback. Baseball is his passion and has been since he was a little kid.

“That’s his sanctuary when he’s on the baseball field,” Pulley said.

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“He’s having conversations with guys. He’s holding court with everyone on the field.”

Smalley has gone above and beyond to help the Cougars baseball team.

When he was a sophomore, the team had a pitcher that threw so hard it hurt. No one would catch him.

No one except Smalley.

“I was like ‘All right coach, put me back there,’ ” Smalley said.

Smalley started out in center field as a freshman, moved to catcher as a sophomore and has become a regular in the Cougars’ rotation. Off the field he has actively recruited would-be teammates in the hallways at Carnahan.

The Cougars have an experienced core of players who have worked to get better with Smalley’s help.

He organized offseason practices and trips to the batting cage. In the midst of football season, Smalley has baseball on his brain.

“I always felt baseball was for me,” Smalley said. “I’ve been doing it for a while.”

Baseball brings him an immense amount of joy, but Smalley approaches everything he does with discipline. And he does plenty athletically and academically.

Carnahan’s Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete, Smalley’s resume is as busy as it is impressive.

Smalley is an accomplished saxophonist who has played in the school concert band and was selected to play with the North County Big Band which is sponsored in part by the Sheldon Concert Hall — but he had to give

it up because he got busy with baseball.

He started on the clarinet in third grade. He loves jazz music and his favorite artist is Dexter Gordon.

“Music is calming, it’s fun,” Smalley said. “It’s natural. I have real good ears.”

Smalley earned four varsity letters with the football team. He played strong safety and finished his senior season with 44 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery. The Cougars went 6-4 in the fall.

“He’s so good at football, but he loves baseball and plays like it,” said Pulley, who’s an assistant football coach.

Smalley carries a 3.5 grade point average and ranks No. 10 in his class of 91. He’s an honor roll student and received Carnahan’s Citizenship Award.

Smalley is the second member of his family to be selected as a Scholar Athlete.

His father, Marvin, was McK inley’s Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete in 1982. Smalley points to Marvin as his inspiration.

Now a truck driver, Marvin was a carpenter before he fell 24 feet on the job and suffered a slew of broken broken bones in 2005.

“I was in the hospital for week,” Marvin said.

Smalley appreciates how Marvin approaches each day, especially his responsibilities as a dad.

“For me my dad has shown stability,” Smalley said.

“Being able to handle what he needs to handle even if it takes more than what it should. He’s shown patience with me espe-

cially over the years. My dad is a good person, he’s shown me a lot.”

Smalley’s education was a priority for his mother, Sherry.

A registered nurse for 37 years and currently the resource nurse in the neurosurgery unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Sherry wanted her children to find something they love and embrace it.

“I always wanted them to be able to take care of themselves,” Sherry said.

“Be happy and find something that is not a job, it’s a career and you’ll enjoy it.”

Smalley would love nothing more than for that career to be baseball.

But when you play in the Public High League there is little to no chance of crossing paths with college scouts, much less professional ones.

“Playing in the Public High League is hard because you don’t get a lot of looks,” Smalley said.

“If I could have chosen I’d be playing baseball in college, but I had to do what I had to do to make sure I had a future instead of depending on sports.”

Instead of slinging baseballs, Smalley plans on dishing up meals. He took a culinary course his junior year of high school and discovered another passion.

Smalley loves to cook. So much so that he applied and was accepted to Sullivan University’s culinary program.

Smalley visited the Louisville campus and was smitten by what went on in the kitchen.

“Spending the weekend down there and getting to cook with the teachers and students it really showed me I want to do this,”

Smalley said.

That’s his future. For now, Smalley is trying to savor every last moment of his high school baseball career. Carnahan is 9-0 and can set a program record if it wins 10 consecutive games. The Cougars could have long passed the mark had the spring weather not been so wet and cold. They also had a game with McKinley canceled two weeks ago after gunfire was heard near the ball field at Fairgrounds Park.

“Three shots rang out in the first inning,” Pulley said. “That destroyed everything.”

Carnahan has ridden its talented class of seniors during their time. As sophomores they finished 11-4 for the program’s first winning season.

Smalley would love nothing more than to cap his career with the best season in school history.

If for no other reason than to let Pulley experience on-the-field success.

“He’s an amazing person,” Smalley said. “He’s taught me so much.”

A cornerstone at Carnahan and founding member of the high school athletic department, Pulley teaches multimedia and computer courses.

He’s dedicated his life to the students at Carnahan.

“He’s a big piece of what we do around here,” assistant principal and basketball coach Jonathan Griffin said.

Count Smalley among those who feel they wouldn’t be where there are without Pulley.

And vice versa.

“I can’t sing his praises enough,” Pulley said.

“He’s an amazing young man.

He truly is.”

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YESTERDAY’S WORD — ALBUMIN blain album ulna alum mail alumni main lain maul lamb iamb limb nail limn numb bail balm

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35 Shipped 37 Drawn straw, say 38 Within: prefix 39 “Blow into Maine on ___!”

44 ___-X 45 Breastbones 46 In a mischievous manner 48 Hoot 49 Kind of fixation 50 “I was afraid to ski, but in New Hampshire I ___!”

56 John 57 Belted one out of this world?

58 Implied

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7 Put on guard 8 Key with three sharps: abbr.

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HOROSCOPE • JACQUELINE BIGAR Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult.

CROSSWORD

M 1 • TUeSDAy • 05.01.2018

If May 1 is your birthday • This year you seem to get past many of your issues because of a willingness to relate intensely and take smart risks. If you are single, you will attract a different type of person than usual. If you are attached, the two of you become much closer, as you are more willing to let your feelings be known. Sagittarius helps you see the big picture when you seem confused.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be forced to see a situation differently. You might fight your sixth sense, but it is more on than off. A partner demonstrates his or her caring. Tonight: Be positive when looking ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You have decided to go your own way, despite some objections. A loved one seems to want the exact opposite of what you want. You can imagine what problems could develop. Tonight: Let a friend in more closely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You’ll want to get as much done as possible in the morning.

Someone could come along in the evening and force you to rethink a decision. Tonight: Consider different points of view.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Your creativity and understanding resolve problems and push possibilities into a positive realm. You will want to really study a loved one’s suggestion in order to make an informed decision about it.

Tonight: Decide to relax.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might have to switch gears or rethink a decision, especially if it involves a creative enterprise. You realize that not everything is written in stone.

Tonight: So what if it is only Tuesday? It’s time to play!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You will be clear about your expectations, yet you might

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wonder what you need to do.

Open up to new ideas, especially if you would like more stability on the homefront. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of a risk.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Allow your imagination to take the lead, as you might want to try a new approach or do something very differently.

You’ll want to keep firm control over your finances, as tempted as you might be to spend money.

Tonight: Pay bills first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You are personalityplus in the morning. If there is something you want, the time is now to go for it. You are more likely to become extravagant in the evening. Tonight: Buy a gift for a loved one.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could feel off in the morning, so save important conversations for the evening.

Only then will you be able to focus in the way that you like and deserve. Be sensible about what you need. Tonight: Out late.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Don’t be so skeptical about someone’s kind gesture. You could be wondering what this person’s expectations are. Take another look at what you want from a personal matter that could be affecting you. You might decide to veer a bit off course.

Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to rethink a personal matter. A friend will encourage you to be more welcoming. Understand where you are coming from.

Pace yourself, and you’ll cover as much ground as possible.

Tonight: Close to home.

WORDY GURDY

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Look at what is happening behind the scenes, and follow through on your priorities. Do not allow a key person in your life to steal your thunder. You enjoy every moment of being in the spotlight.

Tonight: A must show.

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DEAR ABBY

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Nurse knocked into emotional tailspin

Dear Nurse • Right now you are feeling vulnerable, which, under the circumstances, is normal. You should not be crying alone or iso-

lating yourself as you have been doing. You need more emotional support than the support group you belong to can give.

It may help you to contact the American Cancer Society because it provides support and information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those facing cancer.

Trained specialists are available via phone or live chat and can offer you not only accurate, up-todate information, but also connect you with valuable services and resources. The phone number to call is 1-800-227-2345, and the website is cancer.org.

Dear Abby • My in-laws take frequent vacations and ask my husband to dog-sit. He always says yes. They are gone seven to 10 days at a time and I don’t think we should feel obligated to always agree. My husband says that since we’re family it’s our duty.

Abby, they can well afford to kennel their dogs, and I don’t think they’d be offended if we said no. But my husband thinks I’m heartless for being OK with his

parents’ dogs staying at a kennel for so long. I maintain that it’s not my problem.

This disagreement comes up every two to three months. I am not willing to do this anymore.

I’m not sure how to discuss this topic because, so far, nothing I have said has gotten me results.

— FREE PET SITTER Dear Sitter • For your in-laws to expect you to take care of their dogs every time they decide to leave town seems excessive. However, I can understand why they would prefer not to kennel the dogs if they can leave them in a home environment instead.

Because it bothers you, rather than try to dissuade your husband from being so agreeable, tell him he can dog-sit at his parents’ house, or from the moment the dogs arrive they will be his responsibility. And then stick to it.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Calif. 90069.

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MISS MANNERS

Keep the entrance line moving Dear Miss Manners • There is a strange phenomenon that occurs with my wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law: When we go out for meals together, my father-in-law, brother-in-law or I will hold the door of the restaurant open to allow the ladies to enter the building ahead of us. Inevitably – and it happens no matter the combination of couples — the ladies will come to a complete stop immediately upon crossing the threshold, rather than moving to either side.

This prevents us from moving around them in order to get in front of them. I am assuming they stop because they want us to lead them. Quite often it creates a backup of other patrons.

How can I address this with the most important women in my life without being insulting?

Gentle Reader • Ah, yes, Miss Manners has met these ladies.

They are the ones who stand at

the top or bottom of the escalator after they get off. They don’t realize what they are doing until the bodies pile up behind them.

But they are your relatives, and should not take it amiss if you gently take their elbows and steer them clear.

Dear Miss Manners • Perhaps you could outline the proper procedures and reasons for a “Prom Champagne Party.”

I agreed to help a friend, who is planning this event for her 17-year-old daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend.

I can tell that my friend has definite ideas about what she wants, and it seems now that the boy’s parents (a single mother, and a remarried father) are retreating quickly. Where they once were agreeable to splitting costs of food, rentals and limos, they now seem more interested in cutting costs, or so my friend says.

Differences: 1. Bone is smaller. 2. Nose is smaller. 3. Cleaver is smaller.

4. Man has less hair. 5. Hook is moved. 6. Front of apron is different.

Dear Abby • A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I’m only 34. That’s what I keep repeating to myself — I’m only 34. I feel lost. I’m mad at God and have lost my faith. I keep wondering “Why me?” “Why my family AGAIN?” “Why stage 4?”

I cry alone in an empty house because I don’t want to stress out my kids and my husband.

The support groups are 30 minutes away and feature mostly breast cancer patients and survivors. I’m a nurse, and I feel out of control. All my decisions are being made when I’m unconscious or barely out of anesthesia. My world has been turned upside down. I’m not hanging on well at all. Because my control is slipping, I have lost my grasp on the person I once was. I was a strong woman. I don’t know what to do.

Help! — NURSE WHO IS NOW THE PATIENT

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My issue is that I don’t want to have to listen to her complain about how cheap the boy’s parents are and how the stepmother is probably influencing how much the father will pay.

I thought the rules were like a wedding: The girl’s family gets to absorb the costs. I don’t want this to end in sour grapes.

Gentle Reader • Grapes should not be involved. A champagne party for a 17-year-old girl is dangerous, if not also illegal.

There are no rules about splitting the cost of a lavish party for a couple who are merely prom dates, because the whole idea is outlandish. But if people agree to entertain together, then both must approve the expenses.

Send questions to Miss Manners, aka Judith Martin, on her website, missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64106.

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Chemo patient can skip fasting regimen FUNKY WINKERBEAN • By Tom Batiuk

Dear Dr. Roach • My daughter-in-law has stage 1 breast cancer and has just started her chemotherapy.

I am concerned about her decision to fast for two days before and one day after each treatment. She weighs only 90 pounds, and fasting while you are trying to fight cancer does not sound like a good idea. — K.B.

SPEED BUMP • By Dave Coverly

Answer • In theory, fasting may make cancer cells more susceptible to chemotherapy, and there have been studies in mice suggesting this approach might have value. However, during chemotherapy, the whole body needs good-quality nutrition, and I could not recommend fasting for someone who weighs so little, nor could I recommend two full days of fasting before chemotherapy. Until there is clear evidence that intermittent fasting is of benefit, I don’t recommend it.

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Dr. Roach Writes • A recent column from a woman complaining of yawning after 10 minutes in her husband’s car generated a remarkable amount of mail.

I had concerns of it being due to allergies. Most readers brought up one of two concerns: Could there be a carbon monoxide leak, and could her symptoms be due to a cabin air filter in need of cleaning or replacement?

I am not a car expert, but I know someone who is, so I asked Ray Magliozzi from the “Car Talk” radio show and newspaper column to comment, and in his unique style, he wrote: “My wife starts yawning when I talk to her for more than 10 minutes, too.

“If it’s not allergies, my greatest concern is that carbon monoxide is getting into the vehicle because of an exhaust leak. Unfortunately, that’ll put you to sleep — in the same way the family dog got put to sleep.

You don’t say how old the used car is. Usually, an exhaust leak like that would be more likely in a very old car, with a lot of rust. But it’s definitely worth checking before you write it off as allergies.

“You can buy a cheap CO detector for about $20.

They’re often used in small planes, where exposure could be fatal. It’s probably allergies if no others are symptomatic, but an arterial blood test will tell. I had one once: It wasn’t fun.

Does opening a window help? I would have my mechanic check for an exhaust leak near the manifold.

Those gases can easily find their way into the passenger compartment via the cowl, where fresh air gets pulled in.”

I thank Ray for his automotive advice and will note that arterial blood gas testing is the gold standard for diagnosing carbon monoxide poisoning, but this needs to be done soon after exposure. I also think changing cabin air filters is a good idea.

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