Academy of Arts & Academics Senior superlatives

Elsa Bell

HONORS: Elsa Bell is the daughter of Nathan Bell. She is a Liberal Arts Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. She has been accepted to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University and has been placed on the waiting list for Reed College. She plans to study at Lane Community College as an emergency medical technician. While in high school, Elsa has obtained nine college credits through our College Now program, and classes at Lane Community College. Elsa has been Stage Manager for A3's theater productions, WOHELO recipient for Camp Fire U.S.A., a Climate advocate and the A3 Yearbook director/creator. She was Student of the Month in September 2021. Finely Academic Excellence scholarship from the Oregon State University for 1,000 per year. She has received the Summit Scholarship from The University of Oregon for $4,000 per year renewable for 4 years; a value of $16,000.

Kalel Chester

HONORS: Kalel Chester is the son of Aaron Chester and Mitra Gruwell. He is a Media Arts Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. He has been accepted to the University of Oregon. While in high school, Kalel has obtained 29 college credits through our College Now program, and classes at Lane Community College. Kalel has taken classes that include: Math 97, Math 95, Math 111, Math 112, College Certified Internships, and Project Creation. During his junior year he interned for DISCARD Fashion where he did photography and video production. During his senior year he interned with Elevation Bouldering Gym, where he set boulders. He has received scholarships from the University of Oregon for $4,000 per year renewable for four years; a value of $16,000, PathWay Oregon from the University of Oregon covering all tuition and fees for four years, Eugene Rotary Club for $500 and Eugene Elks Society for $500.

Eden Corona

HONORS: Eden Corona is the daughter of Heather Corona and Tony Co- rona. She is a Performing Arts Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. She has been accepted to Lane Community College. She plans to earn her prerequisites at Lane Community College and study Design at the University of Oregon.

Boone Gutierrez

HONORS: Boone is the son of Pamela and Orestes. He is a STEM Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. He has been accepted to Oregon State University. He plans to study Engineering. Scholarship from Oregon State University and the Rotary Club for $3,500 per year renewable for four and one years; a value $12,500.

Nicole Heurgue

HONORS: Nicole Heurgue is the daughter of Shawna and Bruce Heurgue. She is a STEM and health major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. She has been accepted to: University of Oregon – Admission to Robert D. Clark Honors College, Oregon State University, Willamette University, Pacific University, University of Portland-Admission to the School of Nursing. She plans to study premed at the University of Oregon. While in high school, Nicole Heurgue has obtained 16 college credits, created the debate club and a part of the prom committee. During her senior year, she interned for Lucky Paws Rescue where she helped with cleaning, organizing, and assisting in dog surgeries. She was Student of the Month in December 2021. Scholarships from: University of Oregon – Summit Scholarship

$16,000 – four years; Oregon State University – Presidenial Scholarship

$16,000 – four years; Willamette University – Directors Scholarship

$22,500 – four years; Pacific University – Honors Scholarships $96,000 –four years; and University of Portland – Presidents Scholarship $96,000 –four years.

Hailey Knapp

Hailey Knapp is the daughter of Tracy Stafford and Jeff Knapp. She is a photography major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. She has been accepted to Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Arizona State University, Otis College of Art and Design, and Montana State University. She plans to study Anthropology (with a focus on Art History) at Oregon State University. While in high school, Hailey has obtained 14 college credits through our College Now program and has run Debate Club, Theater Productions including Eurydice and Dracula, has been Head of Yearbook and a member of Maintenance Crew and she was Student of the Month November, 2021. She has been accepted to Otis Institutional Scholarship from Otis College of Art and Design for $12,000 per year renewable for 4 years; a value of $48,000. Achievement Award from Montana State University for $8,000 per year renewable for 4 years; a value of $32,000. OSU Opportunity Grant from Oregon State University for $7,410. Federal Pell Grant for $745.

Reign Luxembourger

Reign Luxembourger is the daughter of Jorjie Arden. She is a STEM and Visual Arts Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics. She has been accepted to the University of Oregon and plans to study Biology and Genetics, and will one day be a veterinarian. While in high school, Reign has obtained college credits through our College Now program, and classes at Lane Community College and the University of Oregon, is part of the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Troop 20363, participated in SPICE science as well as the SAIL program at the University of Oregon. During her junior year she interned for the SPICE science program at the University of Oregon where she helped develop instructions for building robotic cars for rats to drive. She has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the UO SAIL program.

Sophia Maranda

HONORS: Sophia Maranda is the daughter of Heather and Matt Maranda. She is a Performing Arts Major at the Academy of Arts and Academics and plans to attend Lane Community College in the Fall.