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mong the fifth annual Herald-Times Scholastic Stars are members of the National Honor Society, Eagle Scouts, class presidents and homecoming queens, but they are so much more. The Scholastic Stars of 2014 are not only outstanding students, they’re caring young adults who value their local and global communities. While studying to earn high grade-point averages, these 62 students ran on the track to prepare for the tournament, practiced over and over to draw just the right note from their clarinets and interviewed classmates and faculty to feature in their school newspaper. Between academics and extracurricular activities, they volunteered at animal shelters, rang bells to collect donations for the Salvation Army and gathered clothes to help people outside the United States. Even though they have already accomplished a great deal, the 2014 Scholastic Stars have hopes of becoming molecular scientists, surgeons, elementary school teachers, journalists, lawyers and accountants. A few have their sights on curing cancer and finding solutions to global hunger. Choosing 27 Gold Stars among so many high achievers from Monroe, Brown, Greene and Owen counties was a challenge. A panel of seven judges, three staff members from The Herald-Times and four community members involved in youth and education, made the selections for this year’s Gold and Silver Stars. The task was not easy.

“It became sometimes overwhelming to see the number of students who really were involved in a variety of service learning activities that in my eyes are as important as academics in developing the character of young adults,� said Teresa Grossi, the director of the Center on Community Living and Careers at Indiana University. From her point of view, these well-rounded young adults are a reflection of their communities. “It’s pretty obvious, the value of education in our community and the community support of education by the number of the activities these students are doing,� Grossi said. “What impressed me with everybody was their involvement with things outside of school. I just really admired that,� said Mark Voland, director of Community Programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana. As a result of learning about this year’s Scholastic Stars, Voland feels, “Our community and the communities they go to next will only be that much better. It’s really encouraging.� Every outstanding Gold and Silver Scholastic Star was recognized at a breakfast hosted by the H-T on May 21.

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As she heads to Notre Dame to study physical therapy, Denise has a lot of memories from South to take along. Denise has served on the Student Council and has been involved in Sounds of South, South varsity dance team, Theatre South and the Indiana University pre-college ballet program. While staying active in school, she also helped out with the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree Program, volunteered at the St. Charles Extended Care Program and Summer Institute, and organized a clothing drive for Philippine Typhoon Haiyan victims. When she isn’t studying and helping others, Denise likes to hang out in downtown Bloomington and read anything by author Malcolm Gladwell. Denise’s most meaningful experience was “performing as Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ on the Waterfront Stage in downtown Disney,� she said. Denise’s parents are Ricardo and Dinah Dorotheo.

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| After graduation, Jacqueline will head off to Lewiston, Maine, to attend Bates College, where she will play on the school’s volleyball team after a stellar high school career on the court. After college, she hopes to join a volunteer service organization to immerse herself in helping others, with a goal of obtaining an advanced degree in public affairs policy. In high school, she dedicated her time to environmental causes, dance marathon, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army and charitable running events. She received academic honors

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and Student Council, Minhwa has made her mark at South. Although she is involved in numerous activities, Minhwa is also an athlete, participating in South’s cross country, track and field and dance teams. You may have seen her helping out in the community, volunteering for Renovo Ministries at Trinity Episcopal Church and for the WonderLab Museum. Minhwa’s most meaningful experience was a visit to Spain last summer as part of Indiana University’s honors program for foreign languages. Staying with a host family in Valencia for about seven weeks helped Minhwa learn to appreciate the Spanish language and recognize its diversity. “My love of Spanish emerged from the passion seen through one of the most influential school employees, Ms. Ansari, my Spanish teacher,� she said. Minhwa will attend Earlham College, double majoring in biochemistry and Spanish, with a minor in global peace studies. Minhwa’s parents are Youshin Choi and Haelan Kim.

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NVSK [LHT and also the Good Citizen Award at Hoosier Girls State. Jacqueline has a 4.33 GPA and scored 26 on the ACT. South coach Larry Winters has been a mentor. And her role models? Her older siblings: financial analyst Jordan, kinesiology graduate student Jessica and Xavier University basketball player Joey. Her parents are Joe and Jennifer Forney.

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Earning two medals at the state track and field finals stands out as one of Micaela’s most meaningful experiences. She has been involved in many activities in high school, serving as an officer for several organizations. She played softball, too, and got the Hustle Award as a freshman and the Slugging Percentage Award as a junior. Micaela was a Hoosier Girls State delegate. A spreadsheet listing her community service work includes 32 projects ranging from helping out at Special Olympics events, working at a food pantry and tending a flower garden at a nursing home. Her GPA is 3.963, and she scored 26 on the ACT. Her plan is to attend Purdue University for degrees in movement and sports medicine and in physical therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at her family’s campground and reading books in the Uglies series. Her parents are Robert and Janet Hazlewood.

(UUH +\UU EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Anna’s favorite place to be is “anywhere, as long as I’m with my friends,� she said. While in eighth grade, she tore a tendon in her ankle just three days before performing in a national competition at the Grand Ole Opry. That experience helped Anna realize she could persevere through anything with her friends and family to support her. After graduating, Anna intends to study civil engineering at Purdue University, and then, “I hope to be able to stay in the area, near family, and work with others in a career I love,� she said. At Edgewood, Anna has been involved in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Academic Super Bowl, Student Council, Sophisticated Ladies, Music Warehouse, Drama Club/Masqued Crafters, Leadership Academy and Best Friends Club. She is also a council member in Mustang Mentors. Anna’s parents are Ron and Florence Dunn.

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Nicole’s interests are as varied as one could imagine. She’s an award-winning cheerleader, a powder puff football player and a member of the Bass Fishing Club. She also is a scholar, with a GPA of 4.109 and a 1760 SAT score. She has won awards for subjects from geometry to Spanish. She has been involved with music, cross country, the Brain Game team and more. She has been a tutor, a fundraiser and a participant in a suicide prevention program. She has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Backstreet Missions, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Arbor Artisans. Nicole plans to attend Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis to study in the medical field, with hopes of becoming a pharmacist. She will try out for the IUPUI

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BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH | The 2013 Bloomington High School South homecoming queen served as Student Council president this school year and was also vice president of fundraising for the school’s dance marathon, which benefits the Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Madyson was recognized for outstanding leadership in conjunction with her dance marathon work. She spent four years on the girls’ varsity soccer team, captaining it in 2013. She put those soccer skills to use by being a Cutters soccer volunteer at Lakeview Elementary as well. Madyson took a mission trip to the Dominican Republic last year and another to Guatemala this year. The Guatemala trip led her to what she called her most meaningful experience, visiting Agua Viva Children’s Home. Madyson’s academic chops include achievements in pre-calculus, physics, finite mathematics and biology, and leadership in English. She plans to go on to Indiana University and major in elementary education. Madyson’s parents are Joe and Amy Keller.

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in public relations, focusing on philanthropic and nongovernmental communications. He got an early start by attending the 2013 Borlaug Dialogue and Global Youth Institute, winning the World Food Prize essay competition and a chance to present a plan to improve food security in Kenya. His college plans include a bachelor’s degree in communication from Indiana University along with a minor in Spanish and a language certification from the Swahili Flagship Program, and he has plans for graduate stints at IUPUI and other graduate programs as well. A list of Gabriel’s achievements, activities and community service ranges from his being named the Outstanding Black Male Leader of Tomorrow to being 2013-14 class president. He’s also Spanish Club president and a City Church team member. Plus, he’s been active in soccer, Science Olympiad, the Monroe County Youth Council and the Helping Other People Excel Club. Gabriel’s parents are Kevin and Bennie Jones.

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NVSK [LHT /LSLUH 3`ZHUKYV\ Helena is a 10-year 4-H’er who’s won the 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship Award. She’s the treasurer for her school’s ham radio club, and she has a ham radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. She received a Scholastic Art Gold Key for printmaking and was named Miss Evening Wear at the Monroe County Fair Queen Contest. Helena’s roster of activities is packed with entries such as SeaPerch underwater robotics, her school’s yearbook, The Gothic, and its Spell Bowl. She’s a member of the Junior Engineering Technical Society and a volunteer at WonderCamp and WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. For her career, Helena hopes to go to medical school and become a pediatric emergency room doctor. First, she expects to go to Emory University or Purdue University, where she’ll study biology. In the meantime, you might be able to find her in her favorite hangout, a bookstore with coffee. Helena’s parents are Plato and Carolyn Lysandrou.

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Jonathan, the son of Katharine Liell and Michael McNeil, has a GPA of 4.353, a 2120 SAT, and plans to get a law degree and practice either tort or criminal law. He eventually would like to run for public office, and he could go far, because his role model is Barack Obama. He was a member of the National Honor Society in 2013-14 and AP Scholar with Honor in 2014, and won the Leaders of Tomorrow Award in 2013 and Achievement in Finite Mathematics award in 2013. He was an underwater robotics state finalist in 2013 and 2014, a member of the Sounds of South Advanced Choir and involved in several theater productions. His most meaningful single experience was backpacking along the northern rim of Yosemite Valley with his cousin last summer. Jonathan was involved with Hoosiers Outrun Cancer from 2008 to 2013, and the Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree, 2010-14. He was a page for Indiana Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson in 2011. His favorite book is “Animal Farm� by George Orwell, and his favorite hangout is the Charles Deam Wilderness Area in the Hoosier National Forest.

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7HKYHPN :LHU 3`ZHUKYV\ BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH | Padraig has won two international awards — the 2014 International Wireless Communications Expo Award and the 2013 QST Magazine Cover Plaque Award. He was South’s Amateur Radio Club president in 2012-13, and won two national awards related to that field — the 2013 Young Ham of the Year Award and 2013 Radio Club of America Young Achiever Award. The son of Plato Lysandrou and Carolyn Lysandrou, he has a 4.3 GPA, a 2100 SAT, and plans to major in physics at the University of Chicago or Cornell University. He would like to eventually go to medical school or pursue a doctorate. His favorite book is “Beyond Einstein� by Michio Kaku, and his favorite hangout is in the electronics lab in his basement. Padraig said his most meaningful single experience was building batteries from scratch with eight Japanese electrical engineers at 2 a.m. in the middle of a Japanese farm field for the South solar racing team in Ogata-mura, Japan, last summer. His role model is Richard Feynman.

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| With a 4.465 GPA and a 2140 SAT score, Quinton plans to attend Cornell University, where he hopes to pursue a career in chemical engineering or possibly prepare for medical school. He studied in Le Mans, France, this year through the South French Exchange Program and spent the summer of 2013 in Brest, France, through the IU honors program in foreign

languages. He said his summer in Brest was the most meaningful single experience in his life, because he “completely disconnected from my life in the United States.� Quinton was a member of the National Honor Society in 2013-14, an AP Scholar with Honor in 2013, and junior chairman for the South Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital for Children in 2013. He was involved with Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, 2008-14, the Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree, 2010-14, and South’s Habitat For Humanity, 2011-14. He is a half-gallon Red Cross donor, an FCC-licensed ham radio operator and was on the Monroe County Youth Council, 2011-13. Quinton is the son of Katharine Liell and Michael McNeil.

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ly ranked No. 1 in her graduating class, Beth is president of several student groups, including the National Honor Society, French Honor Society and French Club. She’s also captain of the math team. France plays a major role in Beth’s present and future. She lists her most influential school employee as her French teacher, Elise Tiller. While she plans to attend Indiana University and major in hospitality management and event planning, with a minor in French, she hopes to study abroad in France. At Edgewood, she maintained a 4.11 GPA and scored a 31 on the ACT. Beth’s parents are Henry and Holly Nethery, and her role model is her best friend, Holly Bean, because she is “genuine and caring� toward others. Her “favorite hangout� is downtown Bloomington, and she hopes one day to become an event planner working in a major city, such as New York or Los Angeles.

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BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTH | Paulita’s achievements include National Honor Society member, National Society of High School Scholars member, Tri-M Music Honor Society member, National Arts Honor Society member, National Technical Honor Society member, Indiana State School Music Association gold medalist, All-Conference Gymnast, helping set North’s gymnastics team record and playing first-chair oboe. Paulita will be studying neuroscience at Princeton University and hopes to go to medical school to become a trauma surgeon. She said her most meaningful experience was shadowing an ophthalmologist for a day. Her most influential school employee is chemistry teacher Mary Hill. “Throughout the course of my life, I have had many people influence my life in a positive manner, each in their own particular manner, which has inspired me to be the person I am today. I cannot limit the title of my role model to one individual,� she said. Paulita’s parents are Francisco Lara Dammer and Pamela Mejia.

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40 volunteers through more than 300 hours of work replacing a trail bridge at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. He also served as a crew leader for Boy Scouts on a two-week, 75-mile backpacking trip in Philmont, N.M. John’s other volunteering experience was at Hoosier Hills Food Bank in 2011, 2012 and 2013 for Martin Luther King Jr. A Day On, Not a Day Off. In 2014 for MLK Day, John volunteered for the Bloomington Urban Woodlands Project. John also has eight varsity letters from his time on the track and swim teams. He was Academic All-State in track in 2013 and in swimming in 2014. His most influential school employee is his swim coach, Dave Tanner. John plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and have a career in naval architecture. John’s parents are Tom and Kathy Morrison.

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Brilee is a top student and athlete at Linton-Stockton High School, leading her basketball team in assists and shooting percentage and batting more than .400 on the varsity softball team. But she also maintains a 3.985 GPA in the classroom and scored 1690 on the SAT. Having

been a cross country runner, a cheerleader and a member of the marching band, Brilee has also dedicated herself to community service, including work with the Salvation Army, the Highway 111 Youth Group and the Linton Community Food Pantry and Thrift Store. The daughter of Beth and Scott Wolfe and Chuck Parker, Brilee has received the Southern Indiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Character Counts Award. Her favorite place to hang out is her “nana and papaw’s house� in Jasonville. She plans to attend Indiana University, earn a bachelor’s degree in business and become an accountant.

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Morgan’s aunt died of brain cancer, Morgan decided to work with cancer research. She plans to attend Purdue University and major in pharmaceutical sciences with minors in biology and chemistry, and later enroll in a molecular pharmacology graduate program, with the goal of researching cures for cancer. At Owen Valley, Morgan shined, being named a Top 10 4-H’er, all-conference volleyball and all-area volleyball. She was president of the Future Farmers of America and her 4-H club, varsity volleyball captain and team captain of the Science Academic Super Bowl, which placed first in the Western Indiana Conference. She credits her chemistry teacher, Mr. Hartman, as the most influential school employee. Morgan also volunteered in the community with the food pantry, a nursing home, the Salvation Army as a bell ringer, youth volleyball as a coach, FFA through National Days of Service and at pet vaccination clinics. Morgan’s parents are Ken and Rhonda Schafer.

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;YLU[VU 4`LYZ WHITE RIVER VALLEY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL | Trenton has been on mission trips across the United States and Europe, including visits to Kansas City, Detroit, Milwaukee, Italy and Hungary. During his time in Europe, he realized how lucky Americans are. Trenton played tennis for four years, winning sectionals and being team captain; reached the state competition in Math Academic Super Bowl and was math and science team captain; and was parliamentarian for the National Honor Society. He also was in choir, marching band and Spanish Club. Trenton has volunteered at the Linton Food Pantry, Indianapolis School for the Blind and Deaf and Sharon United Church of Christ. His sixth-grade teacher, Jill Staggs, is his most influential school employee because she has always been on his side and pushed him to where he is today. He will attend Purdue University and plans to become a pharmacist at a hospital. Trenton’s parents are Jeff and Susan Myers.

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Hannah is the 2014 class valedictorian, placed second on the National Bible Bowl individual written exam and was part of a National Bible Bowl team that placed seventh in the nation. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Accountability Group, National Honor Society, Student Council and the girls’ basketball team, which placed second in the state in the Indiana Christian State Tournament. She has volunteered at the food pantry and has been the pianist for a senior citizen Sunday school class. Hannah plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and major in mechanical engineering. After college, she plans to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. Her parents are Keith and Teresa Spiegel.

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er during her academic career. She’s a two-time winner of the Best Female Vocalist Award from Brown County High School’s Theater Department and is vice president of Indiana Thespian Society Troupe #2770. Homeschooled by her parents, Mark and Donna Partridge, until her sophomore year of high school, Hannah cites her transition to public school as her most meaningful experience, because it introduced her to new people and activities. Hannah has been on the honor roll three years and is a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Choir, French Club and the Eagle Pride Club. She was one of four student actors in “Operation Prom 2013,� which educated students on the dangers of drunken driving by creating a mock car crash. Hannah plans to attend Ball State and major in creative writing, along with a minor in French and psychology.

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NVSK [LHT 1HUL ( ;VKK BLOOMFIELD JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL | Jane is her class valedictorian and a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference academic all-conference selection. She is president of the National Honor Society, a member of the Student Council, French Club and Booster Club, and is a student mentor. She has done community service work for the Bloomfield PTO, Special Olympics, the Salvation Army, her local cemetery and the Indiana Blood Center blood drive, among other things. Jane plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana and major in biology. She hopes to go to medical school after earning her undergraduate degree and become a microbiologist. Her parents are Gary and Beth Todd.

0HU =HZPS` He volunteers at the Bloomington Animal Shelter, and enjoys spending his free time with stray, abandoned and abused dogs. Jack London’s “White Fang� is the first book he ever loved. It’s no surprise Ian hopes to attend Vassar College and major in biology and math. Ian is considering a career as a veterinarian, or becoming a physician, mathematician, scientist or politician. He’s graduating a year early, having taken eight AP classes and three Advance College Project courses. The National Honor Society member boasts a 4.5 GPA and an SAT score of 2110 while keeping a job at the Indiana Prevention Resource Center. Although he never met the man, Ian says his great-grandfather on his mother’s side is his role model. A charismatic man who survived three lightning strikes, he worked to protect Jewish families in his hometown during World War II. Ian’s parents are Gerald and Helene Vasily.

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Bloomington North student holds school records in six events: the indoor and outdoor 800 meter, indoor 1,600 meter, outdoor 1,600 meter relay and outdoor 3,200 meter relay. “My senior cross county season offered me the chance to become a true team leader and strengthened my belief in myself,� Kate said. Kate stood out in nearly everything else she tried, too. She was first clarinet in the All-State Honor Band for two years. She earned outstanding student honors in AP biology, honors geography and history of the world and fiber arts/beadwork. She is a black belt in tae kwon do. And, of course, she earned the Gold (MVP) Award for cross country for three years and track and field for one year. She plans to attend either Indiana University or Yale University and pursue a career in biological research. Kate’s parents are Mary Peckham and Chris Raphael.

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Charles plans to double major in chemical and biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. An accomplished and awardwinning swimmer, Charles is an Eagle Scout and a volunteer at the Shalom Community Center and Interfaith Winter Shelter. He has a 4.5 GPA and scored a 2160 on the SATs. He has been inspired by Dr. Robert Sapolsky, who gave a lecture at Indiana University that Charles thought made science enjoyable and understandable; Jonas Salk, the immunologist who developed the polio vaccine and did not patent the formula; and South staff members Cindy Kvale and Dr. Kirstin Milks. “My entire life, I have wanted to help people by addressing the problems that have yet to be solved. I want to be on the forefront of innovation, creating medical devices that others thought unimaginable, devices that will allow those who would otherwise suffer or die the opportunity to live long, healthy lives,� he writes. Charles’ parents are Charlie and Lisa Webb.

,SPaHIL[O APTUH^VKH beth is a Purdue Presidential Scholar and has been on the honor roll all four years of high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society, and earned a 4.058 GPA. A Hoosier Girls State delegate, she was also the Northside Exchange Club Youth of the Month. Elizabeth was a member of the Spanish Club, a Mustang Mentors Council member and on the cross country and track teams. She is an avid volunteer at the Monroe County Public Library children’s program in Ellettsville and at her church nursery. She was directly admitted to Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management and plans to major in accounting and minor in Spanish, hoping to find a career where she can apply both of those fields. She said having a sibling with cystic fibrosis is her most meaningful experience. Her parents are Mike and Debbie Zimnawoda.

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3H\YLU >OP[SH[JO BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH | Lauren has earned numerous leadership and athletic awards, including being the junior and senior executive chairwoman for South’s Riley Dance Marathon, a three-year member of Student Council and winning nine varsity letters for volleyball, tennis and basketball. She is an Indiana Basketball All Star and was named first team all-state by Hoosier Basketball Magazine for two years. She is an avid volunteer for organizations such as Middle Way House, Shalom Community Center, Volunteers in Medicine and more. A member of the National Honor Society, Lauren has a 4.2 GPA and plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study business or liberal arts. Lauren said traveling to Normandy and seeing the D-Day memorial was her most meaningful experience, because it brought to life the importance of her grandfather’s service in France after D-Day during World War II. Her parents are Ann and Jim Whitlatch.

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lison has held several chapter officer positions with Hoosier Hills FFA including reporter, vice-president and president. She has been named the recipient of the Hoosier Hills Career Center’s Leader of the Pack award. She has volunteered at PALS, People and Animal Learning Services, for four years and has been a stable manager there for two years. She maintains a 3.43 GPA. She plans to attend Murray State University with a major in equestrian management and a minor in agricultural education. Her career goal is to run her own equine rehabilitation center by the time she is 30.

HARMONY SCHOOL | Tristan has been elected class representative for four years to the student advisory committee, which helps students having academic troubles and addresses school issues. Tristan enjoys hiking, running and reading and is teaching himself computer programming. Tristan has tutored students and volunteered at local organizations and with Indiana University. He has earned a 4.28 GPA. His grandfather is his role model. “He was the ideal mix of compassion, fun and hard work,� he wrote in his application. He plans to attend Indiana University to study computer science.

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is a Lilly Scholar finalist and earned a 3.989 GPA. She is a regional qualifier in track and track team captain. Her community service includes donating her hair — 39 inches of it — to Locks of Love three times and visiting health care facilities to sing or play cards. She names her service learning teacher, Mrs. Davis, as the most influential school employee for getting her more involved in the community. When her house burned to the ground her freshman year, she says she became closer to her family and community. She plans to attend Butler University and work as a pharmacy technician throughout college.

ley is a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. She is captain of the swim team and is an Academic All-American and Leader of Tomorrow. Her community service includes Habitat for Humanity, the SPLASH program at the YMCA and volunteering at University Elementary. She named Dave Tanner the most influential school employee and Doc Counsilman as a role model. She plans to attend Indiana University to study biology and hopes to work in the medical field.

is a member of the National Honor Society and French Honor Society. He is involved with Academic Superbowl, marching band and French Club and maintains a 3.8 GPA. He volunteers with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and veteran events. Heading out west and seeing the Milky Way for the first time helped him realize that he wanted to study science. It’s no surprise that James’ favorite places to hang out are state parks. He plans to attend Colorado School of Mines to study mechanical and material engineering.

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Peyton has been named a Top 10 Student for four years. She is in the running for salutatorian. She is a member of Student Council, Eastern Greene Community Leaders of America and the S.A.D.D Prom Committee. Peyton is also involved with volleyball and track. She earned a 4.229 GPA. Her community service includes Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots and Backstreet Missions. She credits Mrs. Hays for always supporting her goals in and outside of school, calling her the most influential school employee. She plans to attend Purdue University and major in engineering.

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has been awarded the superintendent’s award, academic all-state and the chancellor’s scholarship. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She is an all-conference volleyball player and will play in college at IUPUI. She says her most meaningful single experience was tearing her ACL for the second time, because it helped motivate her to work harder. She has a 4.06 GPA and plans to become a pediatrician.

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has played basketball for four years; soccer for three; and tennis for one. Dillan is also a member of Youth Board and the National Honor Society. Dillan has helped with a canned food drive and backpack drive. Dillan earned a 3.895 GPA and plans to attend IU for an undergraduate degree and then continue on to Vanderbilt to specialize in anesthesiology. His favorite book is “The Passage� by Justin Cronin, and his favorite hangout is the local YMCA. Dillan’s career plans are to work at a hospital “to begin helping as many people as possible.�

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Anna was a 2013 Hoosier Girls State representative, member of National Honor Society and president and founder of North’s Red Cross Club. She was a varsity swimmer and 2013 ISHAA swimming qualifier and competitor as well as a youth swim instructor for the YMCA and IU Outdoor Pool. She has a 4.309 GPA. The swimmer’s favorite hangout is Lake Monroe. She was accepted direct admission to the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. She plans to double-major in finance and international business.

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is both an athlete and a scholar, earning a 4.081 grade point average and being a National Honor Society member while being named best defensive player in volleyball. She has been the recipient of a Volleyball Academic All-State Honorable Mention. In basketball, she received a Varsity Mental Attitude Award, Varsity Most Dedicated Award, and was named to the H-T All-Area third team. She received the Mental Attitude Award in track. Cecelia is involved in her community, participating in Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, bell ringing for Salvation Army, assisting

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she heads to Purdue to study brain and behavioral science, Ashlyn will take an important lesson about determination and patience with her. At 17, she injured her back, which required surgery, and she had to give up her favorite sport. Ashlyn will leave her mark at Owen Valley as a gymnast, student council member, 4-H’er and National Honor Society member. She has a 3.84 GPA and got a score of 1660 on the SAT. Ashlyn has sent care packages to Indiana soldiers, held two blood drives, helped with trick-or-treat for canned goods and been involved in elementary education outreach to help prevent tobacco use.

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| John was awarded all-state band awards in 2013 and 2014, all conference in tennis in 2011 and 2013 and is an AP scholar. He has been involved in tennis, jazz and symphonic bands, Latin Club and St. Thomas Lutheran Church’s youth group. He served as treasurer of National Honor Society, president of Latin National Honor Society and vice president of Habitat for Humanity. He has a 4.4 GPA. John plans to attend IU with majors in finance and economic strategies. He hopes to “become a consultant in major businesses� and “work in national government on economic policy.�

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served as treasurer of Beta Club, was part of the sectionalwinning girls basketball team, was selected as all-conference for basketball this year, broke school records in rebounding in a single session and free throw percentages, made the second all-area team for basketball this year and was a regional qualifier for the 2013 cross country season. This athlete also was involved in National Honor Society and has a 3.950 GPA. She plans to attend Olney Central College to major in pre-physical therapy and play basketball.

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has been involved in soccer throughout high school, winning the soccer senior excellence award, serving as varsity soccer captain from 2011 to 2014, selected as all-conference in soccer from 2012 to 2014, chosen as MVP from 2013 to 2014 and winning the Heart and Hustle award in 2012-13. She is also involved in track and field, student government, National Honor Society, Academic Superbowl science team and Beta Club. Kaitlin has a 4.08 GPA. She plans to attend Purdue University and major in biological engineering, hoping to later pursue a career in bacterial bioremediation.

serving as National Honor Society treasurer and track manager. Hannah has a 3.969 GPA. She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study elementary education and hopes to become an elementary school teacher.

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Corrine has been awarded the Wells Scholarship to Indiana University as well as the IU Molecular Biology award. She is a part of Science Olympiad, IU Pre-College Harp program, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Spell Bowl. She plans to be a biochemistry major and eventually become a cardiologist. Her favorite book is “Pride and Prejudice� by Jane Austen. Her most meaningful experience has been taking a tour of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Switzerland.

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Amanda is an Indiana Academic Regional All-Star, AP scholar with distinction and a National Merit Commended Scholar. She has also been an FRC Queen City Regional finalist, a 2013 SeaPerch National Champion and published a research paper on hydrophobic and hydrophilic transmittance measurements. She has been a part of FIRST robotics, Science Olympiad, marching band, Habitat for Humanity, Asian Culture Club, National Honor Society, SeaPerch, NSWC Crane intern and TA Tests of Engineering Aptitude. Amanda maintains a 4.612 GPA and plans to attend Purdue University to study mechanical engineering. Amanda considers Dr. Kirstin Milks her role model.

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Jenny is a National Merit Scholarship finalist and an AP scholar with distinction. She has also been awarded the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and Discus Awards for academics, arts and community service. She has been a part of National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Asian Culture Club, the Jacobs School of Music Young Pianist program and the IU Honors Program in Foreign Languages. She maintains a 4.618 GPA. Jenny plan on attending Washington

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Gregorio is a National Merit Scholarship finalist, National Hispanic Recognition Program scholar and 2013 National Sphinx Competition semifinalist. He is involved in the IU Pre-College String Academy, IUSA String Quintet, Science Olympiad, sailing and running. Gregorio plans to study mechanical engineering at Stanford University. He plans “to research and develop new systems that will allow humans a greater degree of independence from fossil fuels and other polluting agents.�

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Timothy has been involved in cross country, track and field, AFJROTC, National Honor Society, student government and has served as a basketball manager. He has been awarded AFJROTC Outstanding Cadet. He has volunteered with student government and AFJROTC. Timothy plans to attend IU and major in computer science and attend four years of AFROTC. He wants to spend at least 20 years in the Air Force as a commissioned officer.

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Devin is a two-time National Performing Arts Festival winner, BPP MiniPlay Playwriting Contest winner, Rotary Youth Leadership Award winner, Bloomington Rotary Club 4-Way Test Speech Competition winner and Leaders of Tomorrow Senior Award winner. He is serves as Interact Club president and National Honor Society service chair. Devin is also involved in South’s French exchange program, LOTS Senior, Theatre South, Stages Bloomington, Cardinal Stage Company, Monroe County

Civic Theatre, Dance Marathon, Panther Activity Council and the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer team for South. He maintains a 4.34 GPA and plans to attend IU.

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Ellen has served as Thespian President and State Thespian Officer since spring 2013 and has been a member of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica since 2011, stage manager for the drama department, National Honor Society, editor of Aquila, Student Leadership and Geology Club. She also has been involved in cross country, track and Brain Game. Ellen has been awarded the Provost Scholarship, Double Honor Thespian award and DAR Good Citizen Award. She plans to attend IU, Bard College or Bennington College. She hopes to pursue stage management or photojournalism.

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Katlyn is the salutatorian of her class with a 4.2 GPA. She has also been awarded Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference Academic All-conference. She is a part of National Honor Society, Student Council, Center State, band and French Club. She has also been a manager for cross country, track and girls basketball. She is involved at Bloomfield First Baptist Church as a member of the praise team, bell choir and softball team. Katlyn plans to attend University of Southern Indiana to major in biology and hopes to be in the dental hygiene program. She wants to work at a private dental practice in Greene County.

,TPS` 4VVU BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH | Emily is a National Merit Finalist, AP scholar, recipient of James F. and Carolyn Weir Quill and Scroll Award and recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Award. She is co-editorin-chief of Gothic Yearbook, a member of SPIN Bike Club, SAGE Environmental Club and

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and cross country manager. She maintains a 4.2 GPA. She plans to attend Purdue University to study pharmacy and work in retail pharmacy. Her favorite book series is “The Hunger Games,� and she considers being selected as a Hoosier Girls State delegate as her most meaningful experience.

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Kathleen is a Lilly Scholarship finalist and alternate and recipient of the Fine Arts and Language Arts awards. She is president of Bloomington South Dance Marathon, tutor chair for National Honors Society and a Student Council member. She is involved in IU Pre-College Ballet Program, Sounds of South, Theatre South and cadet teaching and is also a nanny. She has a 4.24 GPA. She plans to attend IU to double major in English and dietetics. Her most meaningful experience was attending Boston Ballet Summer Camp in 2010.

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Levi has received firefighter 1 and 2 certification, the Lion’s Club Personal Achievement Award, the Engine Operations Most Outstanding Student Award, Freshman Wrestling Award and Freshman Football Cougar Award. He has served as HOSA chapter president and has been involved in football, wrestling, track and Red Cross service. He is actively involved in the Church of Christ. Levi maintains a 3.2 GPA and plans to attend Ivy Tech to study fire science. He hopes to become a firefighter.

:H]HUUH :WPJL EASTERN GREENE HIGH SCHOOL | Savanna has been a Hoosier Girls State delegate, National Honor Society president and Top 10 Student for all four years of high school. She is also involved in cheerleading, EGCLA and SADD and has served as a freshmen mentor

Imogen is an AP scholar and a National Merit finalist. She is also a member of National Honor Society, rowing, SPIN Bike Club and SAGE Environmental Club. She is also a WFHB Youth Radio Show host. She maintains a 4.485 GPA. She plans to study psychology and design at Carnegie Mellon. Her favorite place to hang out is Vintage Phoenix comic book store. Watching the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji is her most meaningful experience.

1LUU` >HNULY WHITE RIVER VALLEY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL | Jenny is a four-year letterman and an All-SWIAC winner in tennis. She is involved in tennis, Drama Club, Spanish Club, Fang Gang, National Honor Society, Teens in Love with Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Club, choir, pep band and

marching band. She is also a graduate of the Teen Student Leadership Academy. Jenny has a 4.435 GPA and plans to attend University of Southern Indiana to major in English education and minor in Spanish education. She would like be “a high school English and Spanish teacher� and “make a difference in students’ lives.�

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Ryan is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society, Campus Life and Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church. He is a 10year 4-H member. He has won the Outstanding Performance in Physics award, Outstanding Social Studies Student award and two varsity letters as a first baseman for Bloomington High School North baseball. Ryan also has received the Leaders of Tomorrow recognition. He maintains a 3.693 GPA. He will attend Purdue University and major in mechanical engineering technology, hoping to later design and build new products.

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GABRIEL: “I liked that at my school I was able to play

soccer at South even though my school didn’t have any sports teams, but I think the biggest thing for me was being in such a small school with only 98 students. You get to know everybody. Knowing that the teachers really care about you, it’s like everyone is family there.�

PAULITA: “My school has Project Lead the Way, so I

took all of my medical science classes there, and I thought that was really neat. It really helped me focus in that I wanted to pursue a medical career. They didn’t teach you what traditional biology classes teach you; they allow you to be more in the field. We got to dissect pig hearts, and kidneys, and eyeballs. It was just great.�

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was just learning to grow and mature. Coming from middle school, I had a reputation as one of the worst kids, and I didn’t really care about high school at all. It took me a while to really mature and take school seriously. I think that was definitely the hardest part.� ELIZABETH: “Last year, I took AP Chemistry in

preparation for the engineering field. As I took the class, I discovered that I wasn’t as interested in the science material as I was in other subjects. That’s when I learned that I did not want to go into engineering. So, that really led me on the path I’m going on now in majoring in accounting.� NICOLE: “Just making that college decision and

committing to what you want to do with the rest of your life.� DENISE: “The hardest thing for me might have been

transferring from private school life to public school life because I went to St. Charles for eight years. I was used to really small class sizes and knowing everyone. It was kind of hard to get used to it, but as time went on, it was really easy to adjust.�

loves her students, and she loves her job. You can tell she’s not just going through the motions, she actually wants you to invest in it and get something out of it as opposed to just trying to get the grade.�

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in Indiana trying to decide what school I want to choose. I’m really interested in pharmacy, so I looked at the math classes and the science classes just to see what kind of programs they have to make sure they have a strong math and science program. I also wanted to look at class size because I think some one-on-one work is really good to be able to communicate with your teachers really well.�

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