Class of 2020
S E N I O R A W A R D S P R O G R A M
MARCH A T 17 L E | E HUDSON H I G H S C UNIVERSITYH O O L Order of Awards
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
HANOVER SCHOLARS RECOGNITION
HANOVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
STUDENT SELF-REPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
IB DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL -SENIOR RECOGNITION
Jim Triemplar Male and Female Athlete of the Year Award
The Jim Triemplar Male and Female Athlete of the Year is awarded annually to Atlee's Most Outstanding Senior Athletes. The award is named for longtime Atlee Track Coach, Jim Triemplar. Coach Triemplar is known for his love of Atlee and most notably, his love of everything to do with our athletic program. We are proud to recognize the following two outstanding seniors as recipients of the 4th Annual Jim Triemplar Athlete of the Year:
Dorian Gaines and Tyler Warren
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL -SENIOR RECOGNITION
Principal's Leadership Award
The Principal's Leadership Award is designated for two seniors who have effortlessly demonstrated leadership behind the scenes over the past four years within the Atlee High School community. These two seniors do not command excellence - they build it. The following two seniors have exhibited a variety of dynamic leadership skills in many settings and have used sound judgment to make the right decisions at the right time when nobody was watching, displayed confidence in all that they have done, and have demonstrated dedication and determination while leading by example. We are extremely proud to recognize the following two outstanding seniors as recipients of the Atlee High School Principal's Leadership Award:
Kendall Jasinski and Connor Ryan
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL -SENIOR RECOGNITION
Sidra Raider Award
The Sidra Tree, growing strong and proud in the harshest of environments, has been a symbol of perseverance around the world. It is a symbol of solidarity and determination and reminds us that one should not be bound by obstacles we may endure during the journey of life. Over time, the Sidra tree represents nourishment, strength, and courage, as well as learning and growth. The following award recognizes two students who have demonstrated exceptional growth in becoming successful Raiders. They have overcome obstacles and challenges to be very productive contributors within various aspects of our school community at Atlee High School. Nominated and voted on by the faculty and staff of Atlee High School, we are very proud to recognize the following two seniors with the Atlee High School Sidra Raider Award:
Kyla Roerty and Alex Oliver
ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL -SENIOR RECOGNITION
Legacy Award
The Atlee High School Legacy Award recognizes two outstanding seniors who have simply exceeded leadership expectations throughout their four years at Atlee High School. They are responsible and passionate, patient and energetic, organized and dedicated, and the following two students have made a tremendous impact and lasting impression on students, staff members, and the Atlee community during their time in Raider Nation. When we hear these two names, we all think of Atlee High School and the legacy they will leave behind. Nominated and voted on by the faculty and staff of Atlee High School, we are very proud to recognize the following two seniors with the Atlee High School Legacy Award:
Marly Rokenbrod and Tyler Warren
A H S D E P A R T M E N T A L A W A R D S
Mathematics: Daniel Hooper Sophie Van Wie Fine Arts: Nicole Sullivan Ben Wood Performing Arts: Julius Anongos Rachel King English: Matthew Johnson Amanda Roberson Science: Mark Isabelle Lauren Sullivan History: Abby Hazelgrove Felix Mo World Language: Marly Rokenbrod Felix Mo CTE: Katie Perry Alex English Dee Callwood Library: William Gordon Kate Fielding
H A N O V E R S C H O L A R S Scholar Honored Educator Amiah Ablack Jodi Kraus Zachary Alam Jenelle Cannon Christiane Bailey John Ahladas Grace Bakeman Meghan Moore Nicholas Bannon Karen Kelley Taylor Bates Alyssa Farling Reed Baumgardner Rachel Martin Anabelle Bergeron Charles Wax Michael Boswell Jenelle Cannon Brandon Brown Heather Leise Nicholas Carter Ian McPhipps Leah Crescentini Jenelle Cannon Rita Diamond Mitchell Hayes Caroline Dillard R. Paul Rozecki Madison DuRocher Tracy Keister Kirsten Economou Nathaniel Morrison Mason Ellenberger Avanti Yamamoto Tanner Elliott Elizabeth Verlander Fazilath Fatima Melanie Kluender Kennedy Flack Elizabeth Borysewicz Mikaela Flaherty Kelly Pace Dorian Gaines Megan Lindemann Taylor Greer Nancy LeFevre Matthew Gunn Ian McPhipps Tatum Gyllenhoff Rachel Wheeler Madyson Haas Aleasha Lockhart Thomas Habron David Weaver Jessica Haines Rachel Martin Emily Halferty Eileen Malick Abigail Hazelgrove Laura Shy Sydney Heiser Melanie Kluender Kyle Holden, Jr. Hunter Dickenson Jason Holman Joseph Rogers Leah Homan Hunter Dickenson Daniel Hooper Hunter Dickenson Jacob Hoppe Eileen Malick Alexandra Hubbard Heather Leise Philip Isaacs Eileen Malick Mark Isabelle Alyssa Farling Kurt Jacoby Aleasha Lockhart
H A N O V E R S C H O L A R S Scholar Honored Educator Bryce Jones Jodi Kraus Alyssa Kelley Heather Leise Karmen Koch Stephanie Leveque Jin Li R. Paul Rozecki Ethan Linklater R. Paul Rozecki Joshua Love Tobin Foster Callen MacDougall Stephen Hogan Paulo Matheny Vincent Loce Kayla Maxson Richard Noel Morgan Melchor Brennan Guion Phoebe Merrick Carla Darby Felix Mo Richard Noel Sara Mudd Charles Wax Lindsay Neher Madison Fairburn Kenly Norton Erik Leise Connor O'Brien Erik Leise Christian O'Hanley Ian McPhipps Brian Quillin James Edwards Caroline Rawls Jamie Mullenaux Jacob Richardson Ian McPhipps Amanda Roberson Kelly Pace Charles Robinson Jenelle Cannon Kyla Roerty Rose Payne Marly Rokenbrod Elizabeth Lett Christian Rollison Rachel Wheeler Connor Ryan Heather Leise Steven Scanlon Hunter Dickenson Monica Schmitz Stephan Hogan Olivia Schum Madison Fairburn Dylan Settersten Eileen Malick Kelsey Shearon Brennan Guion Aatikah Sheikh Nicole Shelton Jeremy Shields Richard Noel Henry Shifflett Heather Leise Madison Snead Amanda Barrett Peyton Steele Jeanette Edwards Raymond Suarez, Jr. James Anthony Whitaker Lauren Sullivan Jane Adams Nicole Sullivan Melanie Kluender William Sutkus Hunter Dickenson
H A N O V E R S C H O L A R S Scholar Honored Educator Joi Taylor Cynthia Garrett Carlin Thompson Hunter Dickenson Sophia Van Wie Rachel Martin Tyler Waldman Cynthia Garrett Aidan Walker Ian McPhipps
Madison Whitley Kelsey Keith
Kendall Wiles Natan Berenshteyn
Matthew Wilson Kimberly Wilson
Benjamin Wood Erik Leise
Hanover Scholars achieved a minimum 4.0 cumulative grade point average over the course of three years and have pursued advanced course work. Each student also chose an Honored Educator to represent them. A special thanks to the Hanover Education Foundation that will provide Hanover Scholars with a certificate and a purple tassel to be worn at graduation.
HANOVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are supported by the Hanover Education Foundation. We want to especially thank HEF and the scholarship donors for their generous contributions and valued partnership with our school.
Atlee Girls' Lacrosse Scholarship ($1,000) Emily Devlin
Atlee Raider Generations Scholarship ($2,000) Azza Ahmed
Beth O'Brien Hubbard Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Monica Schmitz
Bette J. Harmon Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) Amanda Roberson
Covenant Woods Community Outreach Scholarship ($1,000) Ahmia Dandridge
Derek Crytser Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) Kendall Jasinski
HEF Serve and Learn Scholarship ($1,000) Mark Isabelle
J.K. Samples Scholarship (3 @ $3,000) Taylor Bates Jacob Hoppe Nathan Nambiar
Kings Dominion Scholarship 2020 ($500) Amaya Jackson
Mason Garrett Kirby Scholarship ($1,000) Carson Tribble
Richmond East Moose Lodge Scholarship ($500) Tyler Waldman AHS SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD RECIPIENTS
2020 Developing Community Leaders Award (2 @ $1,000) - Paige Mudd and Tyler Waldman
Ashland Strawberry Faire Gladys M. "Tafi" Yourtee Scholarship ($600) - Rita Diamond
Ashland Strawberry Faire Jay Pace Scholarship ($600) - William Gordon
Atlee Athletic Boosters Scholarship (2 @ $1,000) - John Brockmeier and Emily Devlin
Atlee Band Boosters Scholarship ($500) - Mark Isabelle
Atlee Faculty Scholarship (3 @ $100) - William Gordon, David Hess, Matthew Wilson
AHSOB Orchestra Boosters Scholarship ($750) - Madison Whitley
AHSOB Orchestra Scholarship ($500) - Bryson Hedges
Atlee PTSA Scholarship (2 @ $500) - Mark Isabelle and Kaya Redmond
Atlee SCA Scholarship (3 @ $200) - Christian Rollison, Lauren Sullivan, Nicole Sullivan
Atlee Vocational Training Center Scholarship ($800) - Robert Gresham
Captain Shane Adcock Memorial Scholarship ($500) - Logan Amatruda
Chickahominy Middle School PTA Scholarship (3 @ $500) - Matthew Johnson, Kaitlyn Sarnowski, Peyton Steele
Cool Spring Elementary PTA Scholarship (2 @ $500) - Katie Perry and Marly Rokenbrod
Dana Nelson Foundation To End MS Scholarship ($1,000) - Taylor Bates
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award - David Hess
Dylan Murtagh Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) - Leah Homan
Granger Ancarrow Scholarship ($1,000) - Nicole Sullivan
GRASP Community College Pathways Scholarship ($1,000) - Grace Lovins
AHS SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD RECIPIENTS
GRASP Last Dollar Scholarship ($1,000) - Gabriella Pascoe
Hanover Community Support Services Scholarship (2 @ $500) - Kendall Jasinski and Katie Perry
Hanover County Democratic Committee - Melissa J. Dopp/Bobby Ostergren Scholarship ($500) - Nylah Brown
Hill Family Scholarship ($2,000) - Jackson Haynes
Immanuel Old Church Foundation Scholarship ($1,000) - Sydney Heiser
Kersey Creek Elementary School PTA Scholarship ($500) - Lauren Sullivan
Lavern Morton Williams High Achievers Award - Kendall Jasinski and Ben Wood
Matthew Anthony Grappone Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) - Katie Perry
Mechanicsville Elementary School PTA Cardinal Scholarship ($250) - Leah Crescentini
Mechanicsville Ruritan Club Scholarship ($500) - Taylor Bates
National Merit Scholarship Program ($2,500) - Nicholas Bannon
Pearson's Corner Elementary School PTA Scholarship ($300) - Emma Williams
Reynolds Community College Board Scholarship ($3,600) - Grace Lovins
2018-19 VFW AFJROTC - Underclassman Scholarship Award ($100) - Joseph Byrnes
2019-20 VFW JROTC Senior Scholarship Award ($1,000) - Alexander Sarnowski
Voice of Democracy Scholarship - 1st Place ($500) - Jacquelyn Raymond
Voice of Democracy Scholarship - 2nd Place ($1,800) - Grace Bakeman
Voice of Democracy Scholarship - 3rd Place ($250) - Jacob Hoppe
Washington-Henry Elementary School PTA Scholarship (2 @ $500) - Morgan Melchor and Peyton Steele
SELF -REPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
Amiah Ablack - VCU One-Year Tuition Grant ($1,000), Academic Achievement Grant ($12,000), Gateway Grant ($8,000), Virginia Merit Award ($12,000), VGAP Grant Virginia ($24,000)
Logan Amatruda - Men's Swimming Athletic Scholarship ($4,000) - Florida Southern College, Watson Scholarship ($70,000) - Florida Southern College
Taylor Bates - Dominion Energy Credit Union Scholarship ($2,000)
Brandon Brown - Echols Scholars Program - University of Virginia
Bruna Capela - Highlander Distinction Scholarship ($10,000) - Radford University
Rita Diamond - Trustee's Award ($90,000) - Randolph-Macon College, Interview Scholarship ($10,000) - Randolph-Macon College
Madison DuRocher - Dominion Energy Credit Union Scholarship ($2,000)
Kennedy Flack - Virginia Merit Award ($12,000) - Virginia Commonwealth University
Thomas Habron - Perfect Attendance (K-12)
Sydney Heiser - Thomas E. Ricks Grant - Brigham Young University-Idaho ($4,839)
David Hess - Eagle Scout
Leah Homan - George Mason University - Honors College, Mason Distinction Award ($8,000)
Jacob Hoppe - President's Gold Scholarship ($84,000) - Baylor University, Invitation to Excellence Scholarship ($2,000), Baylor Choice Scholarship ($8,000)
Mark Isabelle - Presidential Scholarship ($80,000), Sullivan Scholarship ($40,000), Methodist Scholarship ($4,000) - Shenandoah University
Kendall Jasinski - Seahawk Grant ($2,000) - University of North Carolina Wilmington
Samuel Jester - National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Scholarship ($2,000) - Virginia State Championship Tournament 2017
Thomas Lamb, Jr. - Eagle Scout
SELF -REPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
Connor McNulty - Eagle Scout
Devin McNulty - Eagle Scout
Felix Mo - Colgate Grant ($71,214) - Colgate University, Federal Pell Grant ($795)
Christian Nigro - Liberty Champion Award ($1,000), Liberty Academic Scholarship ($2,750), Liberty VA High Achievers Award ($800)
Connor O'Brien - Virginia Merit Award ($12,000) - VCU School of the Arts
Katie Perry - E.Stewart & Lillian H. James Scholarship ($1,000) - Virginia Society, Children of the American Revolution
Katelyn Pierson - John G. Eccles Leadership and Service Scholarship Day award - University of Lynchburg ($12,000), Trustee Scholarship ($84,000) - University of Lynchburg
Jacquelyn Raymond - Girl Scout Gold Award, Dean's Scholarship ($68,000) - Averett University, Academic Enhancement Scholarship ($8,000), Averett Arts Award Scholarship ($12,000), Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant ($13,000), Academic Grant ($4,000)
Kaya Redmond - Dean's Award ($88,000) - Randolph-Macon College, YJ Connect Award ($4,000) - Randolph-Macon College
Katie Reid - Academic Honors Scholarship ($12,000) - Savannah College of Art and Design
Stephanie Roberts - University of Kentucky Central Virginia Alumni Club Scholarship ($500), Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship for Non-Residents ($32,000) - University of Kentucky
Michael Rayce Robins - KU Achievement Scholarship ($47,288) - The University of Kansas
Clatyon Robinson - Eagle Scout
Connor Ryan - Berry Academic Scholarship ($80,000) - Berry College, Berry Competitive Award ($12,000)
Steven Scanlon - Appointment to United States Military Academy - West Point
Monica Schmitz - RaiseMe Academic Achievement Award ($12,000) - Florida International University
SELF -REPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
Randall Showalter - University Scholar Merit Scholarship ($8,000) - Old Dominion University
Ian Smith - Gund Family Scholarship ($52,000) - Cleveland Institute of Art, CIA Recognition Scholarship ($20,000), CIA Grant ($26,488)
Madison Snead - 3 Year Advanced Designee Army ROTC Scholarship - Liberty University
Peyton Steele - Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholar and Honors Program, Presidential Scholarship ($130,000) - Randolph-Macon College
Lauren Sullivan - Alumni Scholar Award 2020-21 - The University of Alabama ($4,000), Engineering Scholarship ($10,000) - The University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship 2020 ($104,000) - The University of Alabama
Nicole Sullivan - Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship ($2,500), VA National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament Scholarship ($2,000), VA NASP State Tournament Scholarship ($1,500), 2016 Educational Scholarship Award ($1,000), NASP National Tournament Scholarship ($500), University of Tampa Dean’s Merit Scholarship ($52,000), University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship ($60,000)
Reilly Tapper - University Scholar Merit Scholarship ($8,000) - Old Dominion University
Joi Taylor - JU Honors Scholarship ($2,500) - Jacksonville University, JU Academic Scholarship ($27,500), JU Grant ($1,000), JU Visit Grant ($1,000)
Sophia Van Wie - University Academic Scholars ($8,000) - Miami University, RedHawk Excellence Scholarship ($76,000) - Miami University
Tyler Waldman - Max & Sylvia Weinstein Scholarship ($224,680) - Washington & Lee
Kendall Wiles - Knights of Columbus Outstanding Young Woman of the Year Award ($1,000), President's Leadership Program Scholarship ($16,000) - Christopher Newport University, CNU Foreign Study Scholarship ($1,000)
IB DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
Listed below are the IB Diploma Candidates for the Class of 2020. These students are receiving their IB Medals for their dedication and course completion. Congratulations!
Reed Baumgardner Brandon Brown Leah Crescentini Kirsten Economou Tanner Elliott Fazilath Fatima Jessica Haines Leah Homan Jacob Hoppe Alexandra Hubbard Kurt Jacoby Matthew Johnson Alyssa Kelley Joshua Love Paulo Matheny Morgan Melchor Felix Mo Jameson Norton Kenly Norton Brian Quillin Caroline Rawls Stephanie Roberts Kyla Roerty Marly Rokenbrod Connor Ryan Kelsey Shearon Aatikah Sheikh Jeremy Shields Henry Shifflett Devyn Spear William Sutkus Administration
Dr. John Wheeler, Principal Mr. William Hortz, Assistant Principal Mrs. Serena Campbell, Assistant Principal Mrs. Farley Allen, Assistant Principal Mr. Ryan Molloy, Activities Director Mrs. Katherine Buhse, Senior Teacher Special Ed. Mrs. Kristina Stoudt, Senior Teacher
School Counseling Staff
Mrs. Rachel Wheeler, Director of Counseling Dr. Christy Brown-Hammond, School Counselor Mrs. Amy Couillard, School Counselor Mrs. Karen Martin, School Counselor Mrs. Kathryn Shapiro, School Counselor Mrs. Shannon Edwards, Career Counselor Mrs. Majken Whitaker, Intervention Counselor Mrs. Kim Wilson, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Penny Hinkle, Registrar
A special thank you to Mrs. Patty Wood, GRASP Representative Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Congratulations Class of 2020