23-24 9-11 Awards Program

GRADE 9-11 AWARDS

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Mustang Community,

As a school, we hold SCHOLARSHIP as one of our core values, and it is inspiring to see so many of our students embodying this value through their academic excellence. Many students demonstrate exceptional skills and achievement through various accolades such as the Academic Honor Roll, Presidential Service Awards, and Most Outstanding Student Awards. We are also thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our students through our meritbased scholarship recipients.

While it is unfortunate that we could not honor our students in Grades 9-11 in person this year, we are excited to recognize them through this digital publication. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies and co-curricular activities. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and commitment; we are incredibly proud of them!

We are grateful for your continued support. Your commitment to our shared passion for excellent education within a Christian worldview is what makes our school community so strong and vibrant.

Sincerely

Dr. Darren M. Price, Ed.D.

PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President’s Volunteer Service Award to acknowledge the significant contribution of volunteers to America’s strength and national identity. These awards celebrate individuals whose service has a positive impact on communities across the nation and motivates others to also get involved. Those who complete eligible service hours within a 12-month period are recognized based on the number of hours served.

GOLD AWARD

(250+ HOURS)

Lily DuBose (9)

Will Stockton (9)

Walker Watson (9)

Annabelle Cody (10)

Rosemary Moore (10)

Brandon Taher (10)

Reagan Wooley Hayes (11)

Sophia Kuo (11)

Davis Miller (11)

BRONZE AWARD

(100-174 HOURS)

Will Arriaga (9)

Abigail Pisklak (9)

Jill Drury (10)

Major Tarwater (10)

ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 9TH-GRADE

To qualify for the Academic Honor Roll, a student must attain an “A” grade in every subject throughout each grading period in the academic year. This distinction represents exceptional performance and comprehension across all areas of study.

Toby Allen

Rachel Anderson

Leah Babbitt

Lily DuBose

Anna Gean

Pryce Houston

Ellie Hyon

Michael Luna

Payton Mitchell

Holden Mock

Camila Ortiz

Avery Overton

Kinsey Reed

Vaughn Skurner

Will Stockton

Alyssa Tran

Ella Grace Trevathan

Annie Trozzo

Reese Watson

Lincoln Wheeler

Marlee Wilder

Taylor Williford

Emily Zhang

ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 10TH-GRADE

To qualify for the Academic Honor Roll, a student must attain an “A” grade in every subject throughout each grading period in the academic year. This distinction represents exceptional performance and comprehension across all areas of study.

Sam Adams

Jackson Allen

Gracie Cervantes

Annabelle Cody

Sofia Conshafter

Jill Drury

Kenny Erler

Tully Florey

Rebekah Gerard

Elena Grillo

Owen Hawthorne

McKinley Helms

Ashlyn Kling

Andrew Knobbe

Xander Lam

Clark McCormick

Dreighven Penilla

Presley Shumate

Brynn Sitta

Greyson Williams

Adelyn Winters

ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 11TH-GRADE

To qualify for the Academic Honor Roll, a student must attain an “A” grade in every subject throughout each grading period in the academic year. This distinction represents exceptional performance and comprehension across all areas of study.

Josh Cestero

McKayla Childs

Ella Condrey

Sarah Dewhurst

Eloise du Vigneaud

Collier Houston

Sophia Kuo

Grace McLean

Maddie Pickett

Katie Pisklak

Sami Prewitt

Hailey Stagner

Nathaniel Sun

Boston Vaughn

Chloe Wilkin

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS PROGRAM

ENGLISH

English 1

English 1 Honors

English 2

English 2 Honors

English 3

English 3 AP

Speech & Debate

Creative Writing

Ellie Hyon (9)

Rebekah Gerard (10)

Nathaniel Sun (11)

Lily DuBose (9)

Vaughn Skurner (9)

Cordelia Espinosa (10)

Andrew Knobbe (10)

Olivia Wilson (11)

Micah Gordon (11)

Kate Stahl (11)

Bella McDaniel (11)

MATH

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 Honors

Geometry

Geometry Honors

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 Honors

Pre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus Honors

Calculus, AB AP

SCIENCE

Biology 1

Biology 1 Honors

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors

Chemistry AP

Physics Honors

Geology, Meteorology & Oceanography

Lala Cook (9)

Ginny Sanders (9)

Xander Lam (10)

Ellie Hyon (9)

Collier Houston (11)

Rebekah Gerard (10)

Claire Kimzey (11)

Nathaniel Sun (11)

Josh Cestero (11)

Jenelle Champagne (9)

Ellie Hyon (9)

Sara Jones (10)

Rebekah Gerard (10)

Nathaniel Sun (11)

Charlotte Vargo (11)

Elizabeth Mason (11)

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT

SOCIAL SCIENCES

World History

World History Honors

World History AP

US History

US History AP History & Film

LEADERSHIP

Leadership Studies

Leadership Advanced

Avery Pontbriand (9)

Michael Luna (9)

Dreighven Penilla (10)

Lucca Incerpi (11)

Sophia Kuo (11)

Reagan Wooley Hayes (11)

Victoria Lunam (10)

Eden Droog (11)

BIBLE

Intro to Christian Leadership

Old Testament

New Testament

Ella Grace Trevathan (9)

Kenny Erler (10)

Micah Gordon (11)

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT

WORLD LANGUAGES

Latin 1

Latin 2

Latin 3 Honors

Mandarin 1

Mandarin 2

Mandarin 3

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Spanish 2 Honors

Spanish 3

Spanish 3 Honors

Spanish 3 AP

Rachel Anderson (9)

Andrew Knobbe (10)

Annabelle Cody (10)

Pryce Houston (9)

Presley Shumate (10)

Sophia Kuo (11)

Dreighven Penilla (10)

Isabella Lam (10)

Ellie Hyon (9)

Boston Vaughn (11)

Cordelia Espinosa (10)

Carlos Ortiz (11)

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT

VISUAL ARTS & COMPUTER

Art 3D/Ceramics

Art 1 Drawing & Painting

Art Drawing/Painting Advanced

AP Computer Science A

Art Photography & Digital Media

Yearbook

Accounting

PERFORMING FINE ARTS

Dance Introduction

Dance Intermediate

Drama

Drama Advanced

Guitar/Theory Beginning

Technical Theatre

Advanced Theater Tech

Piano I

Advanced Piano

Addison Farah (9)

Ella Faust (9)

Blake Dickson (11)

Nathaniel Sun (11)

Avery Pontbriand (9)

Hannah Pullin (11)

Collier Houston (11)

Carter Akompi (10)

Cole Montgomery (11)

Carter Akompi (10)

Andrew Knobbe (10)

Madeline Pickett (11)

Avery Fineberg (9)

Davis Miller (11)

Ginny Sanders (9)

Alex Bartholomew (10)

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

ANN CRENSHAW FINE ARTS SCHOLAR AWARD

nn Crenshaw Fine Arts Scholar was established in May 2003 to Mrs. Ann Crenshaw’s 30 years of e to Northwest Academy and Houston an High School. During that time, pired countless students and shared hem a passion for music. The intent of n Crenshaw Award is to acknowledge ent who has excelled in the fine arts and to celebrate the winner in the HCHS community during his/her senior year.

Cole Montgomery 2024-25 Recipient

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

ANDREW WEBB SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP

Andrew McCue “Drew” Webb was an extraordinary young man who made a significant impact in our community. He was a scholar, an Eagle Scout, an exceptional lacrosse player, and a talented writer and filmmaker. Drew's friends have created a permanent scholarship fund at Houston Christian High School in his memory to award scholarships to students who demonstrate special ability and character in academics, leadership, service, athletics, writing, and film production.

Josh Cestero 2024-25 Recipient

McKayla Childs 2024-25 Recipient