Salute to ACADEMICS &ACHIEVEMENTS Awards program: 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Davenport North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport

Program: Comedy Sportz 2 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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Academics and made so many friends within the arts. Par- Logan Van Itallie, child of Bryan and Jen- ticipating in Drama and Visual Arts has taught nifer, plans to major in Electrical Engineering at me so much. While at Central, I learned that pos- Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. itivity and a level head are the only ways to deal Top 3 achievements: Eagle Scout, 4th Run- with life’s bumps. I encountered problems daily ner Up Microsoft Powerpoint Nationals and Iowa at Central, as I constantly broke my sculptures Governor’s Scholar. in the art room and missed countless drama club What’s something you learned that you meetings as an o cer of the department. I’ve will take with you after high school? I have learned that these situations shouldn’t be cried Students recognized in this section were had a variety of experiences in high school, rang- over but, instead I have learned to stay calm and ing from show choir my freshman year to found- move forward to make them better. From missing selected by their high schools and in- ing and leading the robotics team my sophomore work, to missed classes, I’ve had my extensive year. My junior and senior years were more fo- amount of “happy little accidents”, but if I don’t vited to submit information about them- cused on my academic coursework and college crumble and keep a smile through it all. I know it planning, but I was still heavily involved as a will just make me and my work better. leader of the robotics team. Through each of Peyton Reese, child of Michael and Angela selves and their plans for the future. these experiences, I have learned how important Reese, plans to major in Nursing at St. Ambrose it is to stay focused and dedicated to a goal. It University. They also were asked to write a short doesn’t matter whether the goal is small, such Top 3 achievements: Academic Excellence as learning the choreography for the show choir throughout high school, All-State Chorus mem- essay describing something they learned routine, or large, such as founding a robotics ber for all 4 years and Iowa High School Musical team, small steps lead to the successful comple- Theatre Awards participant. that they’ll take with them after high tion of what you want to accomplish. . Through What’s something you learned that my college experience and beyond, remembering you will take with you after high school? school. If you have questions, please how to divide and conquer will help me with the Throughout my high school years, I have learned biggest challenges I will face. that hard work can be the catalyst for success. Jessica Elliott Performing with and for others has defi nitely email Alex Valentine at Top 3 achievements: Governor’s Scholar, been the highlight of my high school career. I DAR Good Citizen of Southeastern Iowa and open-enrolled into the Davenport Community [email protected] TEDxYouth presenter 2019. School District my freshman year and one of the What’s something you learned that you fi rst opportunities presented was to audition for will take with you after high school? Al- the Iowa All-State Chorus. I worked hard and was though this year is my fi rst on Central’s golf team, accepted, but I knew I could work even harder. I won’t soon forget my coach’s voice saying, Since freshman year, I have been accepted into “Follow through! Follow through!” Throughout the OPUS honor choir twice, All-State Chorus my time in high school, I’ve learned that follow- four times, received many “fi rst place” fi nishes ing through isn’t unique to a golf swing. To get in both vocal music and theatre, attended Inter- the most out of my classes, I follow through with national Thespian Festival, and participated in teachers on confusing notes, di cult assign- the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards. ments, or missed test questions. I quickly learned I have been very fortunate to have been given an that I don’t retain much from merely sitting in abundance of wonderful opportunities, and I class- I have to follow through and dedicate know none of it would have been possible with- myself to fully understanding the information. out hard work. I learned to follow up with classmates on labs and group projects, and with previous coaches Humanities and teachers with any curiosities or interesting Nia Walker, child of Niikaaye & Angie Walker, information. Although my golf follow-through plans to major in Integrated Studio Arts and In- needs some work, I know I’ll take my method of ternational Studies at Iowa State University. 052818-QCT-QCA-ASSUMPTION- following through with me as I move forward into Top 3 achievements: Recipient of Multicul- GRAD-006 college and my career. tural Vision Program Scholarship, recipient of Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award for The Arts Advancement of Minorities in Advanced Place- Branden Leon, child of Trino and Kerry Leon, ment Courses project and speaker for TEDx plans to major in Art Education at School of the Youth with collaborative piece “Growing Pains.” Art Institutes in Chicago. What’s something you learned that you Top 3 accomplishments: President of Drama will take with you after high school? Club, President of Art Club and Central High I believe in contradictions. ANDY ABEYTA, QUAD-CITY TIMES Teacher Scholarship. I fi nd myself grateful to be born in a country COVER PHOTO: Assumption High School graduates throw their What’s something you learned that you with freedom of speech, freedom from religious caps into the air May 28, 2018 after the school’s commencement. will take with you after high school? From persecution, and freedom of protest freshman year to now, I’ve done so many things Yet I have nevermore been so ashamed of a SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 3

DAVENPORT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL society based on income than innocence, quick fixes than solutions, race than char- acter, and life over satisfaction. CLASS OF 2019 I believe in a world where these injustices Avionce Vashuan Aitken, Kaden Raphael can be broken down into obscurity; scoffed Arguello, Kaylee Anne Bargmann, Aleah at by latter generations with disconnect and Curran Beecher, Cyrus Hein Bennett, Ke- disbelief. nadee Grace Bennett, Emma Josephine I believe enduring love can ferment into Berger, Samuel Isaac Berryman, Claire spiteful hate. Elizabeth Bloom, Jacob Allen Bothel, I believe that poignant hate can dissolve Mollie Ann Bothel, Andrea Beth Brad- into boundless love. shaw, Amber Rose Brewer, Jaylen Avant I believe that contradictions are necessary Brooks, Josephine Rose Brown, Skye to the compound of a human. Lauryn Brown, Molly Ashlin Vaughan That depending on the virtues or faults Bryant, Jeffrey Michael Buck, Kent, Le one invests in, is the confinement of one’s Tony Bui, Zachary Lee Burton, Zachary character. David Cacari, Cole Fisher Cameron, Ne- That hypocrisy is human, and human ex- vaeh, Corinne Camp, Taelor Rae Camp- istence is struggle bell, David Graham Canfield, Ellis James And the heart of reform. Carlson, Tajun Emier Carter, Marco Through these past four years, I have Antonio Castel, Ivori Rebekah Chambers, learned what is means to believe. Adolfo Miranda Chavez, Benjamin Ryan Kayla Shinn plans to major in Art and Chavez, Lily Claire Chen, Alyssa Marie Forensic Chemistry. Christisen, Isaiah Elija Clark, Kristy Maria What’s something you learned Clark, Liam Isaacson Cleaveland, Jaelyn that you will take with you after high Frances Cline, Jaidaa Mone’ Clinton, Mar- school? Throughout my high school ex- cus Andrew Gene Coblentz, Alexis Marie perience, I have learned what it means to Colie, Zhariah Michelle Collins, Kaia Mi- be self-sufficient, in spite of the many ob- chelle Colvin, Hanah Elaine Conger, Kevin stacles I tread through on a daily basis. My Deandre Cooks, Hannah Elizabeth Coon- Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis paired with fare, Sophia Louise Cornish, Dezmund social anxiety makes communication and Payton Craig, Holland Christine Craig, social situations immensely difficult. Being Sylvia Dominque Cruz, Charles Gannon Ryan George, Tessa Cortez Goodwin, beth Kilburg, Olivia Noelle King, Kamryn placed in an environment with so many peo- Cunningham, Nisaiah DaVaughn Curry, Spencer William Goree, Carly Ann Gra- Anne Knutsen, Rheannon Marie Koehler, ple that I know only vaguely was ultimately Mary Jeanette Dammad, Charlia Kend- ham, TionJanay Unique Greer, Iain Scot Aleah Jillian Kossan, William Walter the force that drove me to draw inspiration asja Daniels, Spencer Douglas Darland, Gronewold, Brian Fletcher Grünenberg, Kranz, III, Nathaniel Kane Kunce, Rachel from myself and make achievements for my Rodney Carl Davis, Jr., Arielle Catelin Michael Griffen Grünenberg, Kristopher Grace Laake, Nina Nicole Lanciloti, Devin own gratification. As I move on to the chaos Dean, Adin Lee DeLaRosa, Banyan Twist Michael Murphy Gutierrez, Michael Ed- Bryant James Land, Latonya Andrea of university art classes, and retro chemistry DeMarr, Adina Marie DeVine, Madison Es- ward Hahn, Jr., Hope Montanna Halligan, Landfair, MacKenzie Faith Lane, Alyssa labs straight out of “The Shape of Water”, ther DeVore, Donna Elizabeth Diggs, Alex Baylea Ann Hamer, Joshua Ronald Hann, Jeanae LaRoque, Nicholas Udell Laster, pursuing a double major in Art and Forensic Mateo Dillard, Emma Nicole Dominicus, Alexander Julian Hardy, Kayla Marie Tanner Adam Lebs, Shawn Ray Lee, Chemistry, I plan to keep up the industrious Azyre Bianca-Catiyana Donahue, Denisse Harris, Joseph Michael Hathaway, Ralph Branden Trinidad Leon, José Francisco and creative spirit that has propelled me this Duarte, Maeve Erin Dwyer Arion Hayes, Adam Douglas Hegland, Lerma, Jonathan Lee Lewis, Zakari Cain far. I hope someday to instill this spirit into Sydney Ellen-Marie Helton, Juanasha Linze, Juliette Guadalupe Lira, Declan someone else in the same way that Central Alissa Ann Dyer, Liam Jay Ehrecke, Jes- Tyanne Lynntrece Hickman, Alaina Kaye Joseph Lizza, Tyler Austin Longlett, Cylia has inspired me. sica Emilie Boussemaere Elliot, Joshua Hoaglin, Merideth Helen Hoggard, Tierra Maree Lopez, Destiny Sherice Love, Juan Cortez English, Jr., Brody Robert Eugene Marie Hollins McDuffy, Briauna Marie Manuel Lozano, Corbin Keith Macke- Erlandson, Pendeza Etandu, Caleb John Leadership‌ Hollingshed, Claire Autumn Hovey, Alora Newberry, Carter Jackson Mahon Nina Lanciloti, child of Jennifer Lanci- Evans, Allison Grace Fellner, Megan Shay Howard, Victor Eugene Howard, Jr., loti, plans to major in Chemistry and Global Elizabeth Fellner, Madison Grace Ferch, Molly Kay Marsengill, Stephon Aliana Sadie Irene Howell, Neah Miah Health Studies at University of Iowa. Demara Anne Field-Thorpe, Cameron Al- Sir’Lawrence Martin, Travon Rezon Mar- Howlett, Khayri Rashid Hudson, Mar- Top 3 achievements: Student of the lan Fischer, Jackson Reed Fischer, Daniel tin, Alexavier Marcelino Martin-Diaz, quayvion Lamonta Hughes, Lucas Allen Month, mock trial Captain and co-president Anthony Fisher, Cole George Jackson Francisco Javier Martinez, Jr., Dominic Hummel, Hunter Royale IntVeld, Anthony of Girls Learn International. Fleming, Nicholas Maher Fleming, Wil- Matthew Mathias, Rylee Ann McCrery, Rashawn Jack, John Fitzgerald Jack, What’s something you learned that liam Edward Fleming, Noah, Zane Levi Zachary David McGhee, Manuel Nicholas Jr., Kevon Jerrold Jack, Erin Mercedes Flowers, Da’Zianna Diamonique Ford, McGowan-Serrano, Katelyn Christine you will take with you after high school? Jenkins, Donald Harold Jestel, II, Allen Allison Jenna Frahm, Caitlyn Jordan McIllece, Alex W. McLeland, Katelyn Sue As I began high school and became exposed Jimerson, IV, Margaret Grace Johnston, Frahm, Mary Clare Frandsen, Sebas- Mercer, Brady William Miller, Layman An- to all of the resources and diversity Central Mikayla Angela-Breann Jones, Brady tion Anthony Frey, Cindy Gabriel-Flores, had to offer, I grew more aware of myself and Thomsen Kakert, Mommodu So, Jordan Richard Demitrius Gatewood, Benjamin Continued on PAGE 4 the world around me. I became passionate Kargbo, Hope Adele Kealey, Sophia Eliza-

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DAVENPORT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL about world issues and what my gen- high school? My experiences in AP riety of things ranging from the Fun- eration needs to stand up for. At first, courses have shown me how to become damental Theorem of Calculus to the CLASS OF 2019 I felt alone, and thought that I was the self-motivated and put in the extra basic rules of keeping a friendship. Al- only person who cared about serious work to succeed in a difficult setting. though those lessons were important, issues that needed to be addressed. It AP Biology, for example, proved to be there was one in particular that stuck thony Miller, Jr., Theo Josiah Miller, Anthony Joseph made me feel fearful of the future what the most difficult class I have taken. out. In my first track race as a fresh- Mirr, Aron Christian Mitchell, Cole Spencer Mitch- was to come. As I grew older and got This was not purely due to the course man, I heard a girl running behind me. ell, McKenna Maelynne Moore, Mirella Esperanza more involved at Central and in my material, but also because of the extra I turned around to see how close she Morales, Ellen Kristine Murphy, Chyanne Nicole community, I met many like-minded work and time management necessary was for a split second, but that sec- Marie Murray, Rio Aveon Muskeyvalley, Brianna individuals who gave me hope that to be successful. I have learned how to ond slowed me down. After the race, Leilani Myers, Afurious Stormm Nelson, Brooke we can and will make a difference. I overcome difficulties in the classroom my coach told me to never turn around Lillian Nelson, Amy Thai Nguyen, Haralambos Ilias learned I had been underestimating on my own and have developed a fan- and compare myself to others. I was to Nikolopoulos, Christopher David Norberg, Jalynn my peers and community- just be- tastic work ethic and drive due to these only focus on what I do because that Yakira Nunnally, Alexander Michael Nussbaum, cause they show their support dif- experiences. Mr. Taylor’s AP Calculus is what I can control. This lesson will Samuel Philip O’Boyle, Elizabeth Marie Oliger, ferently than I do did not mean that class has shown me that despite the stay with me forever. I cannot control Bryce Isaac Oysti, Ashley Louise Palmer, Abigail they weren’t just as passionate. Now, work being extremely difficult, the how fast that girl behind me runs, but I Anne Papke, Corey Clifford Parker, Jr.,D a’Shae as I prepare to move forward with the rigor of an AP class and the time you can keep my head up and win the race. Shanin Parker, Lauren Kells Pearson, Isabel Lynn future, I am confident that my future put into it will reflect in your grade and Aron Mitchell, child of Bron and Peeters, Keshawn Edward Pegues, Haley Ann-Rene is bright, as I continue to make a dif- will give you the confidence to succeed Kristan Mitchell, plans to major in Petz, Savanna Renee Pickett, Mathew Scot Prior, ference. beyond high school. Engineering at Iowa State University. Erin Marie Puck, Brandon Michael Quigley, Savan- Stephon Martin, child of Kendrick Cole Mitchell, child of Bron and Top 3 achievements: “Academic nah Mackenzie Gayle Raley, William Joseph James and Stephanie Steele, plans to major Kristan Mitchell, plans to major in Excellence” throughout all of high Reemtsma, Peyton Marie Reese, Jon Delbert Reid, in Civil Engineering at the University Engineering at Iowa State University. school, earned a score of 36 on the ACT Kwa’Dasha Ky’Shea Renshaw, Alonzo Lee Rios- of Iowa. Top 3 achievements: Composite Reading Section and was selected to Wilkinson, Marissa Lin Robertson, Madysen Yvonne Top 3 achievements: Bernie Sag- score of 32 on the ACT, Concertmas- participate in the Iowa String Teach- Robinson, Noah Reign Robinson, Zackery Allan gau Award, Academic All-American ter at SEISTA Honor Orchestra and ers Association Honor Orchestra. Roemer, Matthew Arthur Ruhnke, Juan Diego San- and Academic Excellence. Academic Excellence throughout high What’s something you learned chez, Eunesheah Janesha Sanders, Noah Joseph What’s something you learned school. that you will take with you after Schafer, Nicholas, Christopher Scheid, Gabryelle that you will take with you after What’s something you learned high school? One of the most valu- Lynn Senter, Malaki Martess Shell, Kayla Elizabeth high school? My high school career that you will take with you after able lessons that I have learned is that Shinn, Isabelle Anne Shook, Keema Royana Sadiki has been an exciting and influential high school? High school has proven a high level of continued dedication is Simmons, Mason James Sims, Ian Stewart Slavens, chapter of my life. I’ve learned several to me that one will feel more regret to- essential to overall academic success. Tevin James Slawson, Anthony David Smith, Jen- impactful things that I plan to take with wards what he or she does not do than While it is often easy to achieve the nifer Marie Smith, Raina Lei Smith, Hunter Joseph me throughout my future. Though what he or she does do. By the same bare minimum and still end up receiv- Songaila, Ethan Conrad Sprague, Karlee Rose the most important thing that’ll take token, I have realized that taking risks ing a “good grade”, we only retain what Spicer, Hailie Rene Stanger, Grace Ann Stephan, with me is the ability of networking. can pay off. Most of the time, things we have learned over time through a Colton James Sweatt, Katharine Elizabeth Swesey, Networking to me is creating connec- turn out better than expected. Even higher level of determination. I have Rebecca Eileen Tague, Shyesha Monique Taylor, Di- tions with other people to help open when mistakes are made, there is much discovered that striving for the very wash Thapa, Natalie Jane Thede, Isis Ann Thiessen, doors for opportunities. I came upon to be gained by losing. This is because best possible rather than accepting Tyonna Dajahana Thomas, Lucas Gabriel Thomp- this attribute near the end of my high when perseverance is coupled with “good enough” provides the best out- son, Mallory Marie Tope, Islam Dashalam Tot, school career when I got to know more self-reflection, mistakes are almost come over time. Simply memorizing Alexis Jordan Tracy, Hoang Nhat Tran, Nishimwe E. of the staff and other professionals never harmful. This fact is proven by facts right before taking a test, for ex- Triphose, Jesus Leobardo Trujano-Garcia, William throughout Scott Community Col- a variety of reasons. First, there is no ample, may ensure a high score on that Griffiths Tucker, Luke Patrick Turner,D estiny Hope lege class. These role models taught me better way to get better at anything a particular exam. However, after weeks Van Hecke, Logan Scott Van Itallie, Rebecca Elise how to advocate for myself and helped person attempts than by assessing his have passed, much of the material may VanVooren, Carmen Elizabeth Vavra, Cody Michael me build on my leadership and com- or her mistakes. Errors contain lessons be forgotten. It is imperative to under- Velthoff, Emmanuel Villafaña, Gage Elliot Viveros, munication skills. Therefore, I plan to and therefore help a person better fo- stand the material more fully in order Nia Kristiair Walker, Allison Nadene Wallace, Eli Jo- continue networking with mentors to cus on improving skills. Furthermore, to build upon success from the past. seph Wallace, Lexus Francis Wallace, Conor James help me obtain more successful oppor- these mistakes can even accelerate the For this reason, attempting to achieve Walsh, Lucas Alexander Walsh, Tremiere Eugene tunities and reach my goals. achievement of goals through devel- as much as possible through continued Walton, Alexis Katherine Weber, Amber Noelle oped wisdom. determination at all times ensures suc- Welzenbach, Rachel Elizabeth Wernke, Tirzah Anne Math/The Sciences‌ cess in the future. Brady Kakert, child of Paul and Peg Vocational Education‌ West, Abigail Naomi White, Wyntir Rhae White, Kakert, plans to major in Mechanical Neah Howlett Young Journalist‌ Tasani Shalynn Nikk’o White-Brown, Logan James Engineering. What’s something you learned Tanner Lebs, child of Sandra and Williams, Valicia Dajahnae Williams, Cheyenne Top 3 achievements: Founded the that you will take with you after Brian Lebs, plans to join the Navy. Rose Winters-Calhoun, Zachary Louis William Wirt, Engineering Club, Leader of the Envi- high school? Through the duration Top 3 achievements: Davenport Jacob Reno Wisong, Cameron Joseph Womack, ronmental Club and won the Jim Fox of high school, I learned many valu- Central Concert Orchestra (Viola), Diontrel Nathaniel Wommack, Brianna Linnèa Award for Boys Golf. able life lessons from my peers, teach- Yearbook Editor-in-Chief and Scho- Woods, Ryan Lee Woolley, Hailey May Yarham, What’s something you learned ers, parents, and even a couple of 5th lastic Achievement. Brandon Lee Yocum, Aubrey LilyAnn Young, Mor- that you will take with you after graders. High school taught me a va- What’s something you learned gan Ann Younkin, Colby Matthew Zank SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 5

DAVENPORT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL that you will take with you after high to be able to instruct the new staff mem- lege student their emotions fearlessly. Through these school? High school has taught me many bers on how to do their work and get the What’s something you learned people, I felt the confidence to write about things but the two that really stick out yearbook ready so that is where leadership that you will take with you after high my struggles. When I read my writing there would be leadership and teamwork. I plan comes in. Leadership will also help me in school? When I was growing up I had a was no judgment in the crowd, only under- on joining the Navy after high school. In the Navy so I can help the people that are unique family life. I was one of the only standing. In high school I learned how to working as part of the yearbook staff I working with me. biracial kids I knew. My brother struggled take my worries and transform them into have learned a great deal not only about Aubrey Young, child of Sean and Jen- with a drug addiction from the time he was a form of art. A form of art that could help the school but its students as well. It takes nifer Young, plans to major in Journalism 16. I felt alone. I never had an outlet to ex- a kid that felt the same way as me. This teamwork to pull the yearbook together. and Spanish at the University of Iowa. press my feelings. My friends had a hard is something I plan on bringing with me Learning to work together with other Top 3 achievements: Intern at The time relating to my story. My freshman through the rest of my life. people will help in my military career. As Midwest Writing Center, Editor of Black- summer I joined a writing internship where the Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook, I need hawk Newspaper and first-generation col- I was surrounded by people who shared

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Academics‌ a part of before. If there is a club that you Top 3 achievements: Nominated for plans to major in Civil Engineering at Iowa Mason Hancock, child of Gregg and would like to be a member in, see what it the National Youth Leadership Council of State University. Melissa Hancock, plans to major in Me- takes to join it. I myself followed this ad- the Quad Cities Area, Gala King 2019 and Top 3 achievements: Project Admin- chanical Engineering at Iowa State Uni- vice during high school and ended up lov- attended 2018 Boys State. istrator of DWHS Lemelson-MIT Inven- versity. ing what I became part of. New groups are What’s something you learned Team, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Top 3 achievements: FTC World a fantastic way to meet new friends and be that you will take with you after high of West Youth Voice and Lead Activist of Championship Inspire Award, Governor’s presented with new ideas. This is advice school? Throughout my time in high Walkout Against Gun Violence. Award Recipient and FRC World Champi- that I will definitely take with me into the school I have been given great advice from What’s something you learned onship Rookie All-Star. future. many of my teachers and peers. One that that you will take with you after high What’s something you learned has stuck with me the most is from the be- school? During my four years at Daven- that you will take with you after high The Arts‌ ginning of this year from one of our new port West, I have reached a higher state school? During my time in high school, Lily Hancock, child of John and Erika choir teachers. She told me one day after of societal awareness and gained valuable I learned the importance of giving back Hancock, plans to attend Kirkwood Com- class, “Robbie, one day you’ll be able to do insight that I will extend into use long af- to my community. Throughout my four munity College. anything if you truly want to. Just always ter my graduation. The most imperative years, I have volunteered at numerous Top 3 achievements: Earned 2nd place remember that there will always be some- notion I have acquired is that although events as part of my FIRST Robotics teams at Iowa State Thespian Festival, wrote and one better than you, and someone below my ambitions may be limitless, they hold at West. I have seen the efforts of volun- directed an original play, and led and fa- you. Prove why you are better than both, less weight if they were to only encom- teers bring about great results, whether it cilitated West High School Walk-out for and you will soar.” This advice has made pass myself. The big picture includes all was mentoring young robotics teams or school safety. me strive for greatness and continue to of us. We may not be able to fix the entire teaching kids about STEM projects. In my What’s something you learned give my all even when my ideas may not world immediately, but we can stretch future, I hope to continue my volunteer- that you will take with you after high work at first. out to progressively improve parts of the ing efforts through various projects in my school? One particular thing that helped world that is within our reach. Together, community. I plan to mentor a FIRST ro- me through high school and that I will Humanities‌ as family, friends, peers, and strangers, we botics team and guide as many students as continue to use through college would Mia Nelson, child of Bryan and Tori can collectively shape society towards an possible to the success they desire. I plan know how to spend my time wisely. I spent Nelson, plans to major in Athletic Train- enduring good. Wherever I may go post- to continue aiding at local food banks as the past four years involved in show choir, ing at the University of Iowa. graduation, I will relentlessly be working well, giving my time and efforts to improve choir, theatre, color guard, and a few other Top 3 achievements: 5 on AP Govern- towards crafting a world that allows my the lives of those in need. activities. Every performance seemed to ment exam, Honor Roll all four years and own, as well as subsequent generations Nicholas Nahnybida, child of Rick come quicker than the next, and I soon re- captain of the dance team. to feel empowered and able to solve the and Amy Nahnybida, plans to major in alized how fast time really does fly when What’s something you learned world’s most complex intricacies. Mechanical Engineering at the University you’re having fun. I tried my best to never that you will take with you after high of Iowa. complain, to enjoy those 6 A.M. bus rides school? I have so many outstanding expe- Leadership‌ Top 3 achievements: Governor’s to show choir competitions, to cherish the riences from my time at West High. During Addison Flynn, child of Jon and Anne Scholar Recognition Program Honoree, experience instead of focusing on what we my senior year, I took Advanced Writing Flynn, plans to major in Elementary Edu- Junior Rotarian and Lemelson-MIT In- placed. I learned to accept others, to love as well as AP English. These two classes cation at University of Northern Iowa. venTeam member. others, and to surround myself with the taught me many new skills in grammar, Top 3 achievements: Vice President of What’s something you learned people who do the same. All in all, my high writing, and research that I will take with Student Senate, All-American Cheer Team that you will take with you after high school experience has taught me to live my me into college. Ms. Sheehey is an amaz- and junior and senior Class Secretary. school? The most important idea I have life and enjoy it. Memories are some of the ing teacher and I learned something new What’s something you learned learned that I will take with me after high best things we can make. form her every day. I learned how to study, that you will take with you after high school is to not be afraid to try something Robert Greve, child of Deborah and writ effective essays and manage my time. school? Throughout my career at West out. If you want to enroll in a difficult class Michael Greve, plans to major in Theatre I am very grateful for Ms. Sheehey and the High School I was given many opportu- that you think is interesting, then do it. Go and Marketing at Kirkwood Community things I learned in both of her classes. out for a new sport that you haven’t been College. Zak Keel, child of Traci & Jerry Keel, Continued on PAGE 6 6 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

DAVENPORT WEST HIGH SCHOOL nities to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. I was able to be involved in CLASS OF 2019 numerous sports, clubs, and organizations where I learned about teamwork, perse- verance, and work ethic. In each of these Shawn Abbey, Colton Adams, Leah Adams, experiences I worked collaboratively with Miracle Adams, Corey Alexander, James Allee, students, sta , and coaches to reach com- Racquelle Allison, Nayeli Alvarado, Glenn An- mon goals. These experiences have also al- derson, Leah Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Cole lowed me to build relationships with many Andresen, Dakota Arnold, Gunner Avis, Dylan people throughout the student body and to Badtram, James Bailey, Ryan Bailey, Grant be involved in my school in many di erent Baker, Cinthia Balcazar, Vanessa Banks, Zach- ways. As I move onto the next stage of my ary Barnhart, Jack Barth, Caitlin Bauer, Mack- schooling, I hope to continue to be involved enzie Bauguess, Brooklyn Beal, Dusty Beehler, and try new things, carrying with me the Hunter Bell, Emma Bernick, Zachary Berry, lessons I have learned at West High School. Tyler Bishop, Jared Black, Michael Blocker, Alexa Christiansen, child of Marvin Abrionna Bogan, Kylie Boldt, Alyssa Bonnell, and Lindsey Christiansen, Eugenia Chris- Alexa Boysel, Estephen Briones, Jazmine tiansen and Doug Ho , plans to major in Briones Pizano, Adan Brito Bernal, Sierra Mechanical Engineering at the University Brocksieck, Mason Broemmer, Benjamen of Iowa. Brooks, Cheyanne Brown, Christopher Brown, Top 3 achievements: First Robotics Kaelin Brown, Kenneth Brown, Gracie Bruce, Competition 6317, First Tech Challenge Kelton Buehner, Quintionna Burrage, Adam 10547 and 5466, and West Youth Voice Burton, Jacqueline Calderon, Regan Callahan, Council. Paige Cameron, Zachary Canada, Danny Cao, What’s something you learned Juanita Cardoza Guevara, Josey Carlson, Noah that you will take with you after high Carlson, Zakariyya Carlton, Trystey Carmack, school? When I think of what I have Mya Carminati, Tanner Carnahan, Mason Car- learned that I will take with me to college, ney, Dalton Carstens, Tajun Carter, Mackenzie one thing comes to mind before all others: Cashman, Juan Cedeno Perez, John Cepeda, Endurance. Endurance is a common factor Michael Chalupa, Alyssa Chapman, Alexa I have found in good leaders and wonder- Christiansen, Brandon Clark, Tyler Clayburn, les, Aracely Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez, Nilka Logan Keding, Zakhary Keel, Samuel Keku, ful team players. To put it bluntly, it can Warren Cli ord, Juan Cobo Corio, Jacob Coiner, Gonzalez Acosta, Adam Good, Addison Gor- Cassidy Kengott, Kyaira Kimball, Anthony King, make the di erence between a visionary Kaylee Cole, Tyi Cole, MikQuez Coleman, Amia don, Benjamin Graham, Nancy Granados, Em- Ethan King, Mark Kisielente, Blake Klemme, and someone who actually solves prob- Combs, Derone Combs, Javon Combs, Elyza- ily Gravert, Jordan Gravert, Isaac Gray, Alex- Maddisen Klemme, Branden Kopp, Collin lems. Endurance isn’t just having physical beth Conger, Carlos Constantino, Chance Cor- ander Green, Marrisa Green, Kane Greenwalt, Kraft, Alaina Kroeger, Baylee Kronfeld, Mi- strength. Endurance is work ethic. It is hav- nelison, Kayla Cornett, Nathaniel Corry, Bren- JaTerrius Greer, Robert Greve, Nativionna chelle Lam, Alexis Larson, Richard Larson, Tu ing the emotional robustness to have pa- don Costello, Makayla Covey, Robert Crabtree, Gri n Blanks, Brandon Gri th, Taylor Gugel- Ngan Le, Jonathon Leal, Alexander Lee, Emma tience. It is the ability to be perseveringly Logan Crisp, Kaitlyn Critten, Cameron Cross, meyer, Brandon Hahn, Zachary Hainline, Du y Lee, Terrell Lee, Mackenzie Lieferman, Tabe- good despite what seems to be unrelenting Amber Curtis, Jarad Custer, Brandon Davis, Halligan, Alexander Hamilton, Lily Hancock, thia Lindsey, Tyler Longlett, Andrew Lord, stress and negativity. Having endurance is Haley Dawson, Emma Day, James Decker, Leo Mason Hancock, Nicholas Hannig, Ronald Drew Loving, Joshua Loving, Latisha Luafale- what will set you apart from many others DeLaPaz, Quenton Dempsey, Trey DeSmet, Hanson, TraVelle Harris, Emily Hawker, Nich- mana, Ronni Lugo, Hannah Luna, Salina Ly, despite all having good intentions. Endur- Logan Dewilfond, Roxana Diaz, Tori Dierikx, olas Hayes, Jamil Haymond, Piper Hein, Emma Theresa Ly, Jasmine Lynch, Alexis Magginnis, ance is needed to be steadfast in the face Mikayla Dominguez, Zachary Dorris, Jenna Heinisch, Kain Henderson, Noah Hensley, Di- Joao Manica, Austin Manley, Vanessa of discomfort, and endurance is needed to Dougherty, Justin Draper, Zackery Drumm, ego Hernandez Carrillo, Emilio Herrera, Lo- Marceleno, Cristian Marcos Perez, Antonio have the grit to admit mistakes and move Breanna Dudolski, Creanna Dudolski, Mylagro renzo Herrera, Nikoli Herrera, Shawn D Her- Marquez, Kayla Martens, Yasmine Martin, forward. My endurance means that, if I Duran, Cassidy Eastin, Robert Echols, RonDe- rick, Antonio Hickman Wright, Tessa Hicks, Cody Matejcek, Kyle Mattson, Kaitlyn Mays, cannot outthink a problem, I can outwork jazisha Edwards, Wesley Eisenbacher, Benji Brooke Hildebrant, Jahari Hill, Skylar Hintze, Abigail McCaughey, Ciatti McCoy, Brian Mc- it. Engesser, Kaleo Michael Xavier English, Kal- Zachary Hirst, Samya Hodges, Tierra Hollins Donald Kalinchinsky, Cayla McGonigle, Adri- lypso Essen, Hayden Essex, Tristen Essex, Raul McDu y, Abagail Holt, Reagan Honts, Gabri- anna McGuire Riedell, Brady McIntyre, Andrew Math/The Sciences Estefania, Caleb Evans, Taylor Evans, Kaleb elle Houk, Keyonshe Houston, Donivan Hox- McKenzie, Ty McLeod, Ian McMahon, Madison Brandon Clark, child of Stephanie Faison, BreAnna Fentress, Madison Ferch, sey, Samantha Hughes, Jarrod Hulme. Rachel McNabb, Casady McNamar, Adrian Mecinas Hansen and Brian Clark, plans to major in Davin Fiegel, Alize Finken, Anthony Flack, Isenberg, Aldin Isic, Blake Jackson, Kyla Jack- Arriaga, Vanessa Mejia, Isaiah Melendez, Ka- Mechanical Engineering at the University Marco Antonio Flores, Melissa Flores, Addison son, Preston Jackson, Christian Jacobsen, mey Melody, Sofeya Mewes, Jacob Milem, of Iowa. Flynn, Taylor Foley, Hunter Fontenoy, Chase Grace James, Angenaye Jamison, Paige Jan- Brittany Miller, Zachary Misner, EveVanity Top 3 achievements: Member of the Forber, Chaize Foulks, Maria Freeman, Sebas- sen, Jermaine Jarrett, Sydney Jarrett, Nathan Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell, Emily Moneymaker, 2016-17 FTC Inspire World Champion tian Frick, John Funte, Benjamin Gabriel, Jay, Alizabeth Jenkins, James Jessop, Alijah Emily Monroe, Andres Moody, Lane Mooney, team, the Combustible Lemons, member Ethan Gabriel, Gabriel Gaghagen, Justin Gar- Johnson, Oluwatobi Johnson, Taion Johnson QuaTwan Moore, Taryn Moore, Maria Morales, of the 2017 FRC Rookie All-Star team, cia, Carson Gardner, Kelsey Gardner, Sheena Rush, Robert Joiner, Haley Jones, Javaryon Martin Morales, Adam Moreno, Kameron Mor- Disruptive Innovation, and member of the Gibbs, Adam Gibson, Sydni Giehm, Alexa Jones, Spencer Jones, Rosa Juarez, Anna gan, Elijah Morning, Andrew Morris, Noah 2019 FRC Chairman’s Award team at 7 Riv- Glandon, Logan Gluba, Aaron Golden, Jake Judge, Zion Kahler, Carson Kahley, Sarah Ka- Mosier, Alyssa Moss, Montana Mowery, Dylan ers Regional in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Gomez, Maria Gomez Perez, Adrianna Gonza- kert, Serafi ina Kapanen, Katherine Kealey, What’s something you learned that Continued on PAGE 7 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 7 DAVENPORT WEST HIGH SCHOOL you will take with you after high every night. The time management skills school? Something that I have learned is that I have acquired in high school will to take pride in my hard work. During my CLASS OF 2019 carry over through college and later into 2019 FRC season, we faced a lot of chal- my chosen career. lenges. We lost two weeks of our six week Mueller, Hannah Mueller, Brach Mundy, Isaiah Sievert, Aaron Simmons, Kristaijah build period to the weather. At both of Rogelio Myers, Nicholas Nahnybida, Adair Simmons, Rachael Simmons, Victor Sim- Young Journalist‌ our competitions, we spent a combined Narvaez, Jacqueline Navarro, Cody mons, Stephen Smith, Kelly Snawerdt, Emma Bernick, child of Scott and 12 hours rebuilding our robot from the Neeper Burris, Mia Nelson, Hannah Nev- Hannah Sneed, Christian Snyder, Michael Jeanne Bernick, plans to major in Public ground up. A lot broke, but we did our best ins Jansen, Alexander Nguyen, Huy Snyder, Claire Soliz, Skylar Southerland, Health, Global Health Studies, and Span- to fix and overcome it. In the end, we may Nguyen, Huyen Nguyen, Sinh Nguyen, Michael Speece, Brendan Stalica, Zachary ish at the University of Iowa. not have competed as strongly as I would Trinh Nguyen, Tuyet Nguyen, Cesar Nino, Stebens, Benjamin Stoltenberg, Anteny Top 3 achievements: Patient Round- have liked, but with all of the work we put David Ochoa, Malachi Oliver, Sam Olsen, Sullivan, Kyle Swanson, Cheyenne Sweet- ing Technician Volunteer in Genesis East into it I was very proud of the result. This Lauren Oostendorp, Curtis Overton, Kaleb land, Alexis Syverson, Nicole Talbot, Aus- ICU, Part-time Client Care Advisor at pride in my work is something that I will Owens, Kaitlynn Parr, Lucas Parris, Megan tin Talley, Samuel Tank, Keontay Taylor, Animal Family Veterinary Care Center take with me wherever I may end up. Peek, Isabel Peeters, Jalissa Peiffer, Cruz Madison Taylor, Ethan Teel, Marcel Tens- and President of West’s HOSA Pre-Health Brandon Seamer, child of Kristy and Perez, Emiliano Perez, Kimberly Peters, ley, Makennah Terry DeVore, Amanda Professionals Club. Brian Seamer, plans to major in Mechani- Jason Phillips, Lamar Phillips, Lamariana Thach, Danielle Thiessen, Kara Thobe, What’s something you learned cal Engineering at the University of Iowa. Phillips, Madeline Phillips, Satari Phillips, Breanna Thomas, Piper Thomas, Xavier that you will take with you after high Top 3 achievements: Inspire Award at Kevin Pilgrim, Joseph Potts, Brady Pratt, Thomas, Ashley Thompson, Chase school? Going into high school, I thought First Tech Challenge world’s sophomore Zachary Pribble, Cailin Prunchak, Connor Thompson, Emilee Thompson, Zachary the most memorable experiences would year, Rookie all-star at First Robotics Quinn, Aspen Raley Gordon, Erica Ralfs, Thune, Lillian Thurber, Claire Tibbetts, be my favorite classes, the best teachers Competition world sophomore year and Kassandra Ramey, Antonio Ramirez, Sergio Torres, Paige Townley, Huy Tran, and the friends that I made. I was sure I Advancing to First Robotics Competition Draven Ramirez, Emily Ratermann, Iesha Nhi Tran, Terri Tran, Sara Beth Trauffer, would remember every school dance, ev- world championships a second time in my Ratzlaff, Alek Reed, Dakota Reel, Kaitlyn Nishimwe Triphose, Monyca Troncoso ery pep aud and every other classic high high school career. Reinier, Jackson Reis, Danielle Reitz, Ale- Smith, Aveionna Tucker, Simbry Urbina school event. But as I enter my last two What’s something you learned sha Reyes, Alyssa Reynolds, Gavin Reyn- Roman, Taylor Utterback, Emma Van months of senior year and reflect on the that you will take with you after high olds, Mckenzi Rice, Brandon Richards, Liere, Lillie VanDeVoorde, Auric Vasquez, most prominent memories of high school, school? I have learned through high Jarrett Richards, Trenton Richards, Deion- Serena Vasquez, Storm Vermast, Angel I realize that what I learned the most was school to always remember that life is a dre Richardson, Maliq Richardson, Alyssa Villafana, Tu Vu, Mackenzie Wadsworth, how to grow as a person. 13 year old me and celebration. If you can celebrate the small Rodriguez, Jami Rodriguez, Levi Roe, Pre- Megan Wagner, Madalyn Walker, Naomi 17 year old me are very different people, things in life, you will be able to handle any sley Roseman, Taylor Ross, KaKneeyah Walker, Ryan Wallick, Jalen Walter, Pres- but I have learned to appreciate the vari- situation, no matter the risk or difficulty. Royster, Oscar Ruiz Aguilar, Melissa Rump, ton Walter, Kymeko Ward, Joshua Warren, ous qualities of personality that have come Through celebrations, you develop con- Alexander Russell, Connor Russell, Carlos Mason Webster, Abigail Weedman, Nata- and go. I now understand the importance nections and the soft skills necessary to Salas, Jesse Salas, Manuel Salinas, Izaiah lie Weidell, Jordan Wentz, Malik Wester- of being comfortable with change and how continue on through life. This will help me Sams, KTrevionna Sanders, Nikoelous field, Austin Whipple, Kaylee Whitacre, to develop my personality into who I want throughout college and my future careers. Sanders, Emilie Santarsieri, Hunter Brady White, Dustin White, Madison to be. Schaeffer, Mikel Schavrien, Cole Scheckel, White, Ashley Whitehead, Madysen Leah Anderson, child of Wendy and Vocational Education‌ Kaleb Schlemmer, Madison Schlotfeldt, Wiebel, Jeremiah Wiese, Olivia Wilber, Doug Anderson, plans to major in Pre- John Funte Jr., child of Cynthia Ra- Brendan Schmidt, Harrison Schmidt, Ste- Koelton Willey, Aquarion Williams, Bran- Med at the University of Iowa. cowski and John Funte, Sr., plans to major ven Schroder, Andrew Schroeder, Alexis don Williams, Isaac Williams, Kia Williams, Top 3 achievements: National Honor in Auto Mechanics at Scott Community Schutters, Marcus Schutters, Taylor LaDeja Williams, LaQuan Williams, Society, Co-editor of the Yearbook and College. Schutters, Logan Schwenn, Miranda LaShawn Williams, Paige Williams, Tyren Dance Team. Top 3 achievements: Completed Vo- Schwien, Alex Schwindt, Sarah Scott, Williams, Jacob Willows, Cameron Wilson, What’s something you learned cational Welding, which will earn me 15.5 Brandon Seamer, Garrett Seghers, Gabry- Jackson Wilson, Jacob Wisong, Brett Wisor, that you will take with you after high college credits, welded the 10’x10’ present elle Senter, Morgan Shaffer, Devin Shelsky, Courtney Witt, Haley Witt, Hunter Wood- school? While being enrolled at West for Vanderveer Park and received the Betty Bethany Shelton, Destiny Shelton, Isa- side, Austin Woodward, Alexis Wulf, Kiya High, I have had the opportunity to in- Nelson Scholarship. bella Sheumaker, Jacob Shinners, Carter Wulf, Thomas Yates, Israel Yzaguirre, Aa- volve myself in many activities including What’s something you learned Shipley, Grace Shipley, Shayla Shores, liyah Zaruba, William Zogg a variety of sports, clubs, and classes. My that you will take with you after high freshman year was the time to recognize school? A few things that I have learned my interests and to try new activities. Af- that I will take with me after high school ter completing the preliminary course to is welding, problem-solving, and hands- to make. These are just some of the things school? There have been many things I join yearbook lab, I had earned the posi- on work like measuring and framing up I have learned. have learned in high school that I have, and tion of Co-editor in chief of the Shaheen the materials. These are the few impor- Haley Dawson, child of Michelle and will continue to use the rest of my life but, Yearbook staff three years later. Through- tant things I’ve learned, and believe I will Chris Dawson, plans to attend St. Ambrose the most important learning experience out my years on staff, I have learned many need in life to succeed down the path I set. University. have been time management. Being in- life lessons I can carry with me long after Also by me using these few things I have Top 3 achievements: Varsity Letter for volved in sports, participating in other ex- high school. I have learned to be self-suf- learned throughout the four years I have cheerleading, letter for choir and 4.0 GPA tracurricular activities, school, and work ficient, but also how to work in a team to been going to high school, it will help be for concurrent courses (classes that award keeps me very busy, but school always has achieve a common goal. Hard work, dedi- able to help other people easier, and be both college and high school credit). come first. Starting high school I learned cation, and organization are admirable in able to do some things like build a shed, What’s something you learned very fast there was only so much time after yearbook; these aspects will accompany to put tools and equipment in a lot easier that you will take with you after high school to finish school work with practices me throughout my life. 8 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS DAVENPORT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Academics CLASS OF 2019 Carter Josund, child of Bill and Jenni- fer Josund, plans to major in Finance at the University of Iowa. Maxwell Alcala, Alejandro Alfaro, Isaac Top 3 achievements: Four-year Varsity Arguello, Jade Arrington, Nicholas Bailey, Tennis, All-Time School Record in Career Joseph Baker, Tierani Barnes, Abigail Wins and earning Associates Degree in high Bastian, Stephen Bates, Meckenzie Bauer school—Dual Graduation Maintaining 4.0 Myers, Darby Bell, Drew Belliveau, Esmee GPA Belzer, Amanda Beutel, Tyler Bishop, Wren What’s something you learned that Black, DeAndre Blackcloud, Jenna Blozev- you will take with you after high school? ich, Juliet Bond, Elizabeth Bradley, Han- Everyone has potential to do good in their nah Braun, Amber Brewer, Coty Briggs, lives. Many times we will be surprised with Crystal Brogan, Chelsie Brooks, Trevan all that we can accomplish ourselves. We Brown, Katelyn Bruce, Kobe Bruckner, should continue to challenge ourselves and Jacia Buck, Amanda Budde, Earl Bunch, others to become the best people we can be. Charrle Burrage, Shania Burrage, Ashleigh Burson, Tracy Butler, Miles Byrd, Zack- Humanities ary Caddell, Mychael Campbell, Lilliana Misha Mikami, godchild of Michelle Cardona, Kyle Carlson, Anthony Carr, Hammond and Randy Newburg, plans to Brant Carter, Kavonte Cartwright, Madelyn major in International Business at DePaul Clark, Treavon Clark, Rickeya RanayJa ford Jones, Zachary Jones, Carter Josund, Robinson, Nickolas Robinson, Ronald Rob- University. Coleman, Holden Conner, Kayla Cornett, Lance Keegan, Hailey Kelley, Jayden Kern, inson, Kayla Rohlf, Samuel Rosario, Rylee Top 3 achievements: Vice president of Tyler Cosner, Makayla Covey, Chelsey Cox, Aysha King, Ethan King, Gabriel Kingsley, Runge, Dajae Russell, Tyler Saldana, Ale- JOI club, took AP Bio and passed the exam, Emma Creger, Chase Creviston, Chloe Julia Kopp, Danielle Krum, Ariana Kruse, jandro Salinas, Ajonique Sanders, Olivia and member of NHS junior & senior year. Croxton, Cecilia Cruz, Maria Cruz, Brianna TyVia Lam Derrick, Jayden Lebron, Jen- Saul, Hannah Savely, Cole Scha er, Ste- What’s something you learned that Curtin, Marcia Dameron, Lavana Davis, nifer Ledger, Alezae Liddell, Asia Lievens, phen Schroeder, Blake Scott, Alec Seifert, you will take with you after high school? Zamora Davis, Asyana Davis Hall, Lovleigh Grace Lomelino, Jaylen Long, Destiny Lo- Troydaja Shorter, Linda Skinner, Beyonce Throughout my time in high school, there Dawson, Phyllis DeBates, Matthew Dib- pez, Latisha Luafalemana, Ryan Luedtke, Smallwood, Leanna Soots, Paige Sparrow, are many important things that I’ve learned bern, Seth Dickinson, Jennah Douglas, Zackary Lumbus, Theresa Ly, Zach Mastin, Cassie Ste ey, Logan Stewart, Matthew about, with the most important to me be- Kailonda Douglas, Katlyn Downey, Rebecca Mia McCullough, Tyler McDonnell, Anthony Sto ers, Isaac Stolmeier, Blake Stoughton, ing learning about all of the di erent ways Dvorak, Dariance Edwards, Amber Ehlers, McIntire, Jacob McKee, Cole Meader, Hailey Swails, Callista Talbot, Landen Tay- to communicate ideas. From very detailed Perry Ellingsworth, Courtney Ellis, Aspen Hunter Merrill, Misha Mikami, Abigail lor, Tristan Taylor, Isabella Tensley, Zanila lab reports in AP Bio, a half-joking speech Entsminger, Dakota Feddersen, Carlos Fet- Miller, Maxwell Milton, Matthew Moncrief, Terrell, Kelly Thach, Briah Thomas, Garcia about why perfume ads are a form of art, terer, Aliyah Finn, Zachary Ford, Joshua Citlally Morales, Gabriella Moran, Allison Thomas, Travis Thomas, Ashley Thompson, to simple paragraphs in French about how Foster, Zion Golden, Caleb Goodwin, Levi Morris, Emma Morris, Josephine Morton, DeViann Titus Porter, Noah Tompkins, my weekend was, knowing and improving Graham, Michael Green, Halle Greer, Madi- Alyssa Moss, Carmen Moss, Keishanique Brian Tran, Ahmarii Turner, Katarina on how to communicate these things has son Gross, Ella Gruber, Florencia Guzman, Moton-Tyler, Kaleb Munn, Brandon Myers, Vanderploeg, Lillie VanDeVoorde, Ryan helped me greatly. Devon Hahn, Syria Hall, Arianna Hare, Trent Myrick, Dakota Nicol, Thaniel Nipper, VanKeulen, Bryan Verdon, Lauren Verfail- Alexis Harper, Kendra Harper, Olivia Har- EMya Nunn, Hannah O’Brien, Karissa Olive, lie, Tymon Vesey, Breynn Leigh Wagner, Leadership rison, Colton Hart, DeEarnest Hawkins, Sam Olsen, Mick Orwitz, Curtis Overton, Christian Wagschal, Spencer Wakeland, Isaac Stolmeier, child of Pete and Reneé Julian Hawkins, Joseph Hedden, Mckenzi Zachary Paavo, Kiya Payne, Carter Pei er, Kylie Waldbusser, Alayah Walkup, Amanda Stolmeier, plans to major in Human Exercise Henderson Rice, Kyler Henkle, Sabra Hes- Alyssa Petersen, Grigor Petrosyan, Joshua Walljasper, Mackenzie Weggen, Lacey and Physiology at the University of Iowa. seling, Karlenia Hildebrant, Ariana Hill, Pierce, Alexis Poehls, Hallie Porter, Mali- Wendl, Jennifer Wentworth, Kaylee Whita- Top 3 achievements: Senior Class Presi- Ayriel Hill, Zachary Hirst, Leondae Holt, yah Powell, Cory Prather, Hailey Purdy, cre, Nathan Williams, Vivian Williams, dent, All State Academic Football Team and Michaela Holvoet, Winona Horbank, Tylor Samantha Queen, Graciella Ramirez, Re- Essence Wilmington, Erik Winter, Elisjsha 4-Year Varsity Track Hughes, Cooper Huston, Mieka Jackson, ese Ranum, Noah Rhodes, Kyana Richards, Wiseman, Codey Woods, Austin Woodward, What’s something you learned Kearia Jaeger, Sydney Jarrett, Lataya John- Deiondre Richardson, Tyler Richardson, Madelynn Woodward, Damond Wooten, that you will take with you after high son, Oluwatobi Johnson, Emily Jones, Haf- Kyp Ridenhour, Lanie Robbins, Darren Ethan Wulf, Kaleya Young school? Something that I have learned throughout my four years at Davenport North is that when you’re thinking change, you change. And when you change, you can make a change. What’s something you learned my peers were growing and changing, and People come and go. Lessons from these De’Viann Titus-Porter, child of De- that you will take with you after high so were there friend groups. This showed situations will stay with me forever. janora Burroughs, plans to major in Criminal school? Over the course of the last four me that dwelling on these changes would Justice/Psychology at St. Ambrose Univer- years, my high school experience has been not help me in my career. As an individual Math/The Sciences sity. one of positive and negative situations. I changes and grows, the people they sur- Sam Olsen, child of Peggy and Otto Ol- Top 3 achievements: 2019 varsity foot- have learned that my counterparts and round themselves with start to change as sen, plans to major in Software Engineering ball captain, President of Davenport North my circle of peers will change throughout well. This taught me about growth, adjust- at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Student Ambassadors and mentoring Mrs. my high school career. At fi rst, self-blame ment and acceptance. Not everything in Top 3 achievements: Taking AP Cal- Otero-Detmans 5th-grade class for the last was all that I knew, but then from observa- my educational career will stay the same two school years tion, I realized that I was not alone. That and my peers will not always stay the same. Continued on PAGE 9 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 9 BETTENDORF HIGH SCHOOL

Pleasant Valley High School has se- Scholar with Honor in college, where the work is oftentimes unable to answer the question, “What is lected these outstanding students from its What is something you learned that challenging and long. your favorite class?” with confi dence. I did senior class: you will take with you after high school? Jenna Schweizer, child of Becky and not perform signifi cantly better in one sub- During my time in high school, I’ve learned Doug Schweizer, plans to major in Biochem- ject than I did in another, and I had trouble Academics to divide my work into more manageable istry at the University of Iowa. choosing which class I truly preferred. How- Logan Quick, child of Martin and Mau- pieces. While completing large projects, Top 3 achievements: 4.0 GPA, Gover- ever, after being exposed to classes like biol- reen Quick, plans to major in Physics and writing long essays, or studying for a big nor’s Scholar Award and varsity basketball ogy, chemistry, and calculus in high school, I Mathematics at the University of Chicago. exam seem daunting at fi rst, I have always captain began to develop a love for science and math Top 3 achievements:National Merit found success by breaking down my work What is something you learned that courses. I became eager to tackle my assign- Scholar Finalist, four-time National Speech into smaller steps and then working through you will take with you after high school? and Debate Tournament qualifi er and AP those steps one by one. I hope to use this skill On my fi rst day of freshmen year, I was still Continued on PAGE 10

DAVENPORT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL culus, completing a sprint triathlon and GPA—Academic Excellence things in this world are not tailored specifi - always believed in me and the artist I am learning multiple computer languages What’s something you learned that cally for the individual; they’re tailored for today and been. My yearbook teacher, she (Java, C++ C#, HTML) you will take with you after high school? the masses. This doesn’t mean that your always believed in me. I love taking photos What’s something you learned I will never forget the community that Dav- dreams and environment desired is unat- and when the yearbook teacher asked me that you will take with you after high enport North has taught me to embrace and tainable; it simply means that sometimes to be head photographer I was so happy, school? Something I learned in high cultivate. In every successful activity I have you have to create the world that you want. she always believed that I was an amazing school that I will use throughout my life engaged in during high school, I always felt Every day each of us has the opportunity to photographer even when I did not believe is the ability to speak in public. Most of my welcomed and free to be myself. I hope to create our world and ultimately the story in my work she did. That’s what I’ll take presentations the fi rst year and a half of recollect that feeling of acceptance as a col- that is our life. I learned I have a respon- with me. high school were terrible. It was not until lege student and beyond, in whatever group sibility to help create the world as I want Kayla Cornett, child of Corey and Jen- I took a college-level Spanish class that I I am a part of in the future. it to be. nifer Puck, plans to major in Biology at the blossomed as a speaker. This was one of University of Iowa. the hardest classes I have ever taken. I Vocational Education Young Journalist Top 3 achievements: Receiving a had to not only speak in front of my peers Zach Hirst, child of Julie and Matt Phyllis DeBates, child of Roger and journalism award for a sports story in the but, also speak fl uently in Spanish. It was Hirst, plans to major in Cyber Security Audrey Heath, plans to major in Criminal yearbook, receiving the Academic Excel- safe to say the fi rst term was terrible and Engineering at Iowa State University. Justice at Scott Community College. lence Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA my grades refl ected that. It was not un- Top 3 achievements: Being part of Top 3 achievements: Volunteer Chair throughout high school and being placed til the fi nal project of the semester that I the Davenport West FIRST FRC Robot- for Joi club for 2018, Head Photographer on the President’s list for Scott Commu- stood and spoke fl uent Spanish for more ics Team, Disruptive Innovation, a 2019 of Yearbook and worked with AmeriCorps nity College. than eight minutes! From there on out, I Detroit World Championship qualify- for three years What’s something you learned was able to speak and present in front of ing team, founding the Davenport North What’s something you learned that you will take with you after high a crowd. I have my Spanish teacher, Mr. FIRST FTC Robotics Team, Interdimen- that you will take with you after high school? One thing I have learned from VanHulle, to thank for this valuable lesson. sional Robotics, and advancing to the Su- school? My name is Phyllis DeBates, the high school is that getting involved is Esmee Belzer, child of Andrew Belzer per Qualifi ers our rookie year, and being thing I learned that I will take after I gradu- critical to success. I believe that by joining and Marlise Bosman, plans to major in Bi- co-captain of the Davenport North Cross ate from North High School is that you can sports teams and organizations I have been ology with a minor in Spanish at the Uni- Country team for the 2018 season do the things you want to do as long as you able to meet new people and be immersed versity of Iowa. What’s something you learned have people that believe in you and when in many di erent groups that have allowed Top 3 achievements: Completion and that you will take with you after high you follow your dreams and believe in me to grow as a person. I plan to continue score of 4 or higher in three Advanced school? The greatest and most useful yourself. Teachers at North helped encour- to stay involved through college and in my Placement (AP), classes, including AP piece of advice that I learned throughout age me to believe in myself when it came future by volunteering and participating in Calculus, AP Biology, and AP Statistics, these past four years of high school is; the to a passion of mine or an assignment. My extracurricular activities in order to stay National Honor Thespian and Vice Presi- environment that you want to be a part photography teacher always helped when I motivated and be able to make a di erence dent of the North Drama Club, and 4.0 of and grow in doesn’t always exist. Most struggled with my photography project she in my community. CONGRATULATIONS Graduates from Black Hawk College www.bhc.edu • 309-796-5000 10 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

BETTENDORF HIGH SCHOOL ments in those classes while my other home- work did not interest me as much. I found CLASS OF 2019 that I liked the objectiveness and logic of sci- ence and math classes and enjoyed working through problems and concluding a defi nite Eleanor Abbott, Spencer Adams , Voyen answer. After four years of high school I can Adamson, Jacob Alberto, Meri Alleman, confi dently answer that my favorite subject is Bryson Allen, Zoe Allert, Erin Allison, Alac either science or math and I will continue my Altemeier, Angus Anderson, Erin Ander- studies by majoring in biochemistry next fall. son, Jada Anderson, Kaylea Anderson ,Madeline Anderson, Christopher Arevalo, The Arts Zachary Arguello, Antonio Armenta, Arash Paige Terronez, child of Monica Stock- Asadi, Jillian Atkinson, James Baker, Maya well and Brandon Terronez, plans to major in Baker, Kiersten Baldwin, Kallissa Ballard, Art at the University of Iowa. Leonard Banks, Hunter Bargmann, Reagan Top 3 achievements: Girl Scout Silver Bastier, Nathan Baughman, Jake Bayles, Award, National Hispanic Institute 2016 Jordan Bayles, Aviana Bea, Niyah Bea, Great Debate, fi rst place in cross examina- Logan Bealer, Courtney Beers, Morgan Be- tion, and BCSD Community Service Letter. ghtol, Carley Behning, Christian Behrens, What’s something you learned that Alexis Beine, Tabitha Belcher , Carter Bell, you will take with you after high school? Jonathan Berg, Ashley Berkenbosch, Bri- In high school, many people face di cult and anna Berthiaume, Alex Blizzard, Alexander stressful situations. During these high-stress Bloomhu , Teranee Bogan, Aiyana Bolar, times, we become fatigued and weak because Faith Bonilla, Jade Booth, Signey Bowling, of the pressure pushed on us to succeed. In Katherine Bradley, Nicholas Brewer, Justus school, I felt I had to meet certain expecta- Broderick, Marcus Brooks, Tavian Brown, tions in order to be as good as people wanted Allison Brownson, Tyler Bryant , Clarah me to be. However, I found that I became Buhman, Cole Buhman, Jakob Burke, overly critical of myself and my work. Not Dylan Burnett, Vanessa Burnside, Brenson only was this unneeded self-pressure being Burton, Cade Burton, Shelby Ca ery, Syd- destructive to my work, but my health as well. ney Ca ery , Ty Callahan, Sarah Canfi eld, As I grew older, I came to realize that I didn’t Jaylen Cangas, Benjamin Carpenter , Desi Heald, Kelly Heard, Hannah Heberling, Karsten Martin, Cleopatra Martinez, Dylan have to be the best of the best in everything Carton, Drake Cary, Sonia Cedillo, Antonio Logan Hengl, Paige Henson, Abigail Hersh- Martinez, Jenna Marxen, Kayleigh Mason I do, but instead be a little better than I was Ceja, Machelele Chidaka, Steven Ciha, man, Terry Heyl, Noah Hichborn, Melony , Haneen Matar , Isabelle Matthys, Anna yesterday. I learned that it is okay to fail and Tyler Ciha, Daveion Clark, Ethan Clarke, Hill, Madison Hockaday, Scott Ho man, Mattly, Anna McAleer, Gage McClain, McK- through our failures, we can grow not only in Kenzie Clearman , Ryan Coiner, Robert Ryan Holeman, Nautica Holland, Kelsey enna McGarvey, Jayden McKinney, Erik our work but as people. Congrove, Alyssa Cooksey, Katherine Hollis, Olivia Holstein, Stephanie Hoon, McKune, Erin McQuillen, Anthony Medina, Sophia Pike, child of Dale and Tammy Cornwell, Sarah Coughlin, Erin Cruise, Wayne Hu man, Rylan Hughbanks, Bryan Keegan Meuer, Josephine Meyer, Samuel Pike, plans to major in Vocal Music Educa- Sophia Damani-Ladha, Devon Dankert, Re- Hurd, Ashtyn Hutcheson, Dylan Hutchin- Micka, Nevaeh Miles, Brian Mooney-Miller, tion at Iowa State University. becca Davis, Cody DeBoe , Gri en Deere, son, Lauren Jackson, Olivia Jackson , Matthew Morrisey, Ellie Muckenfuss, Kel- Top 3 accomplishments: Iowa All-State Jonathan DeFauw, Sheldon Deng, Darion Phillip Jackson , Michael Jaeger, Richard vin Mukosa , Brooke Mulholland, Parker Choir (2015, 2017, 2018), Bettendorf High Derrick, Leandro DeSequeira, Richard Janus, Grace Jasper, Will Je erson, Ahniya Mullen, Caitlyn Mulvaney, Christian Myers, School Varsity Marching Band Drum Major Dinh, Margaret Dixon, Terrance Donohoo, Jenkins, Erica Jensen, Michelle Jiang, Preston Myers, Louis Naab, Grace Nelson, fall of 2018, Surround Sound Varsity Show Jax Dormire, Emma Doyle, Jacob Duran, Antoine Johnson, Chloe Johnson, Emma Jacob Nelson, Rylee Nettleton, An Nguyen Choir 2015-19 (Dance Captain Junior and Allison Dykstra, John Eaton, Kade Egger, Johnson, Keri Johnson, John Johnson , Babacar Niass, Jenna Nickles, Luke Nick- Senior year) Genasia Ellis, Rayanne Elmer, Ashley En- III, Mickel Jones, Zachary Jones, Samuel les, Savannah Noack , Justin Nock, Trae What’s something you learned that dorf, Dylan Estlund, Shyann Farley, Trevor Judge, Morgan Kaiser, Austin Kalar, Elise Nordstrom, Brandon Ogle, Gavin Olson, you will take with you after high school? Feller, Kaleb Flores, Anna Forari, Alana Kalin, Jordan Kath, Kaitlyn Kath, Lydiah Ryan Olson, Faith Osborn, Lydia Otero, Throughout my time at high school, I have Ford, Lauren Fredell, Tyler Fromi, Elisha Kennedy, Jakob Kennis, Chloe Ketcham, Coltan O’Toole, Andrew Ottavianelli, Mat- begun to understand that people have in- Fry, Skiler Gabel, Kennedy Gagne, Alicia Ethan Ketelsen, Camric Kimmel, Melanie thew Packard, Elizabeth Park, Danielle dividual strengths and weaknesses. In the Garcia, Isabella Garcia, Madison Garnica, Klein, Ethan Klentz, Alexis Kloft, Brendan Parmentier, Ravi Patel, Taylor Paulsen, music world, some people are better at spe- Melody Garrison, Matthew Garside, Philip Knerr, Parker Knight, Lauren Kress, Mad- Madeline Pessman, Minori Peters, So- cifi c styles of music, or emoting rather than Germain, Quincy Gibeau, John Gilbride, eline Kussatz, Katherine Kustes, Dylan phia Pike, Micah Poole, Darien Porter, Eli technical pieces. As I have been involved in Samantha Girsch, Emilie Gist, Tavian Go- Laing, Ralph Laing, Charity Lamp , Alec Prater, Gabriel Pritchard, Logan Quick, more group activities like show choir, the- erdt, Josiah Gonyo, Macie Graham, Kaitlyn Lank, Justin Larrison, Alexandria Larson, Muhammad Ramadhan, Rylee Ramstack, atre, and ensembles, I have discovered the Green, Julia Grell, Alexander Gross, Al- Xavier Lee, Kathryn Lent, Emily Lewis, Lauren Rankin, Breanna Rice, Cain Rich- value of placing people in roles which play lyson Grothusen, Lindsey Gutierrez, Ethan Zachary Lewis, Michael Leza, Elizabeth ards, Nile Ridenour, Ariana Rinehart, to their strengths. Our dance captains in Halsted, Kayla Hammons, Morris Hansen, Lira, Alexander Locey, Brooke Lofgren, Jessica Ripslinger, Tyler Roberson, Logan show choir are typically people who excel at Abigail Harrington, David Harris, Grace Ryan Longenecker, Rachel Lucas, Hannah Robinson, Tatianna Robinson, Abril Rodri- learning and performing the choreography, Hart, Noah Hassig, Shelby Haussmann, Luppen, Willem Maher, Alexis Marando, but often may not be as skilled at singing; Timothy Haven, Lauren Hawley, Kaylaunii Silvija Mardosas, Patrick Markovich, Continued on PAGE 11 they can help the people who struggle with choreography even though they themselves SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 11

BETTENDORF HIGH SCHOOL have their weaknesses in other areas. Every take with me after high school is “They can person has strengths, even though they may CLASS OF 2019 only outwork you if you let them.” While not be blatantly obvious. By finding people’s its original implication was wrestling, the strengths and working with them the group guez, Lauren Roemer, Tre Roland, Tyler Paige Terronez, Maxwell Theuerkauf, statement applies to all aspects of my life becomes stronger as a unit. Russo, Abigail Saathoff, Kole Saldivar- Darion Thomas, Kelly Thompson, Brandan and continues to motivate me in the pursu- Dietz, Maysun Sallak, Emily Sampson, Tillman, Kylie Toalson, William Trabue, ance of success. Humanities‌ Mitchell Sams, Alycia Sanchez, Elyah Ardalia Tracy, Hunter Trudell, Adam Tru- Parker Knight, child of Patty and Corey Mizuki Wittmer, child of Fred and Yoko Sanchez, Luis Sanchez-Linares, McKenna man, Lauren Tumey, Blake Tyler, Hannah Knight, plans to major in Biomedical Sci- Wittmer, plans to major in Biology and Sands, Dylan Schaeffer , Kassidy Scheff, Uhrich, Courtney Uribe, Isabella Valdivia, ences at the University of Iowa. Spanish. Samuel Schluensen, Brett Schmidt, Sean Van Zummeren, Kyra VanderWeele, Top 3 achievements: varsity golf cap- Top 3 achievements: AP Scholar with Keegan Schmidt, Rockton Schoenfelder, Emily VanDeWiele, Trevor Vaughan, tain, Student Council representative and Distinction, BHS Academic All State Nomi- Jenna Schweizer, Brady Scogland, Bren- Derek Vincent, Chandler Voelcker, Kyle 4.0 GPA nee and Community Service Letter recipient dan Scott, Emily Sharkey, Gareth Shep- Voelcker, Elijah Ward, Kiera Waters, Adam What is something you learned that What is something you learned that herd, Rene Sherman, Lucas Shoemaker, Weckel, Bridgette Weis, Conner Welk, Ty- you will take with you after high school? you will take with you after high school? Ian Silva Trenkle, Tyler Sims, Aidan Singh, ler Wellman, Jessica Wells, Dylan Welsh, One thing that I learned while in high school While the transition from high school to col- Yash Singh, Carly Smith, Colton Smith, Elizabeth Wendell, Kejing Weng, Isabelle that I will take with me throughout my life lege will be a significant change, there are Davin Smith, Madisen Smith, Zachary West, Allison Whitaker, Cheyenne White, is to try everything. I went into high school several things I have learned throughout Smith, Jacob Solis, Bennett Soncarty, Daniel Wilkinson, Alexis Williams, Carter thinking that I knew my “thing”, and that high school that I will continue to take with Austin Speed, Jessica Sperling, Mad- Williams, Kiona Williams, Noah Williams, I wouldn’t branch out throughout my four me to college. As a relatively quiet person, I elyn Sprague, Dylan Spray, Alexander Aereana Williams-Garnica, Clark Willis, years. However, I now know that it is very have shied away from sharing my opinions; Springer, Madison Springfield, Connor Matthew Winder, Madison Wischmann, important to go out and try every new thing however, I have learned that expressing your Steele, Sidney Steffen, Jacob Steinke Mizuki Wittmer, Samuel Wright, Zebu- that is available to me. ideas introduces new perspectives and influ- , Nolan Stephenson, Essence Stewart, lun Wright, Kylie Wroblewski, Madison ences the approach to a problem effectively. Lavossi Stewart , Zachary Streeter, Saige Yaddof, Brett Yates, Anabelle York, Noah Vocational Education‌ In AP English, our class would circle up and Sturtevant, Stuart Swearingen, Akayla Zapolski, Alexa Zaruba, Chad Zickuhr, Dax Morgan Beghtol, child of Michele and discuss the work of literature that we were Tatenbach, Alexus Tatenbach, Nolan Teel, Zickuhr James Beghtol, plans to major in Psychology reading. Contributing to these discussions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. established new viewpoints to interpret the Top 3 achievements: Academic Letter context. The new interpretations would then have helped me become a better person. Joe to keep in mind after high school. The first Recipient, Rowing Youth Nationals Light- allow me to understand the book through a Namath said it best, “life is a team game,” lesson I learned from my track and cross weight Doubles Champion and World Re- different angle, giving me more insight on and being on the right team can help one country coach, Dave Terronez, when he told cord-holder for the 100,000m team indoor the overall work. After high school, I would unlock his full potential. me “Don’t ever give half effort, either give it rowing like to carry on and explore different per- everything or give it nothing at all,” and by What is something you learned that spectives to become a more mindful indi- Leadership‌ practicing my coach’s words I have created you will take with you after high school? vidual. Sarah Canfield, child of Eric and Mary much higher quality work while also wasting Throughout my time in high school, I’ve Yash Singh, child of Anshu and Love- Anne Canfield, plans to major in (pre-) phar- less of my time. Second, as a leader I have learned so much about myself and the real kush Singh, plans to major in Mathematics macy at the University of Iowa. learned to take responsibility in cases of fail- world outside of High School. The most and Economics at the University of Minne- Top 3 achievements: National Honors ure; by doing so, I have grown as a teammate important thing I’ll be taking with me is sota in Minneapolis. Society President, three-time Community and in my ability to fail forward. Finally, my failure. In high school, it is often expected Top 3 achievements: AP Scholar with Service Letter winner for completing more friend Zach Bunn helped me to realize that everything be done right for the “A”. Al- Distinction, placed 22nd at the National than 350 hours of community service, and as a United States citizen, I am very privi- though that is important, I also learned every Speech and Debate Tournament and 3x Top Class of 2019 President leged, and with that privilege I have a great mistake and failure you make in high school 4 finish at the Tennis State Doubles Tour- What is something you learned that responsibility to serve my country. only benefits you in the long run. For me, nament you will take with you after high school? being a perfectionist, it was a good lesson What is something you learned that One prominent lesson I learned in high Math/The Sciences‌ to learn; I don’t always need to be right and you will take with you after high school? school that I will take with me is that it is Will Jefferson, child of Kenneth and the best way to learn is failing. Personally, Beyond academics, I learned that you are never too late to try something new; most Dawn Jefferson, plans to major in Mechani- the greatest thing high school taught me is the average of the five people you spend the times, that something new turns out to be cal Engineering at the United States Military how to succeed independently and make it most time with. I have realized that peo- better than you expected, and if it doesn’t Academy in West Point, NY. on my own. Even with failures, eventually I’ll ple around you mold you into the person turn out like you wanted it to, it’s better than Top 3 achievements: Maintained per- learn enough to succeed and everything I ac- you eventually become. Throughout high wondering what could’ve been. fect 4.0 GPA while pursuing a curriculum of complish through this process will be worth school, I tried to surround myself with and James Baker, child of Matt and Laura Advanced Placement and Honors Courses, the initial struggle. build relationships with quality individuals. Baker, plans to major in Business Manage- four-time state qualifier, two-time place Alex Blizzard, child of Stacey and Jim I spent countless hours outside of class with ment at the United States Military Academy winner in wrestling and earning 11 varsity Blizzard, plans to major in Mechanical En- teachers, who served as mentors guiding me in West Point, NY. letters, and volunteerism with the commu- gineering at University of Wisconsin-Plat- through struggles of everyday life, beyond Top 3 achievements: cross country, nity such as providing time to Bettendorf teville. just academics. I made good friends, who track and RSVP Youth Wrestling Club, Student Council, Top 3 achievements: Academic All- would push me to become the best version What is something you learned that National Honors Society, and representa- State (Football) seven-semester Honor Roll of myself, bringing out the best qualities in you will take with you after high school? tive for Bettendorf school board. and first place at Battle of the Bridges. me. The people around me have influenced As a student athlete at Bettendorf High What is something you learned that What is something you learned the way I think, work, and behave; thank- School, I have learned many different lessons you will take with you after high school? fully, these changes, affected by my people, on leadership; all of which, I will continue The best advice I have received that I will Continued on PAGE 12 12 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

BETTENDORF HIGH SCHOOL ALLEMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL that you will take with you after high school? I learned hard work is what will set ‌Alleman Catholic High School me apart in all of my endeavours. Anything has selected these outstanding students CLASS OF 2019 can be accomplished through hard work from its senior class: and perseverance. Skills can be improved, no matter how bad they are, through hard Academics‌ work. High school has challenged me in Alexandra Cajigal, child of Arthur B multiple ways. I have been challenged in the Cajigal and Colleen M Cajigal, plans to classroom, through extracurriculars, and on major in Kinesiology at the United States the field. All of my experiences have taught Military Academy in West Point, NY. me lessons that I can use throughout my life Top 3 achievements: Illinois State to be successful. Hard work will set me apart Scholar, Illinois High School Association in the classroom next year, as I move onto All-State Academic Team Honorable college, and when I enter the workforce, in Mention and Girls Cross Country West- the years following. ern Big 6 All-Conference First Team What is something you learned Young Journalist‌ that you will take with you after high Chloe Johnson, child of Jeremy and Jai- school? Zig Ziglar once said, “Success mie Johnson, plans to major in Psychology means doing the best we can with what at the University of Northern Iowa. we have. Success is the doing, not the Top 3 achievements: I’ve maintained a 4.0 getting; in the trying, not the triumph. GPA, earned a Presidential Scholarship, and Success is a personal standard, reaching earned the role of co-editor of the school’s for the highest that is in us, becoming all yearbook. that we can be.” What I learned and will What’s something you learned take with me after high school is my def- that you will take with you after high inition of success. At West Point, I know school? I have learned that nothing in life I won’t be the most athletic or smartest is set in stone except for your grave, and by cadet, but that’s okay. I will continue to then it is too late. My grades are not doomed do my best with the gifts God has given because of one bad assignment. My oppor- me. It’s not a competition against other tunities are not as limited as I may perceive cadets; it’s about challenging myself to them. As someone who has been a longtime get the most out of my abilities. Success Lauren Adam, Daphne Alcaraz, Perre Gonzalo Martin Pascual, Sam Matte- worrier, the most important lesson that I won’t necessarily be winning a race or Azar, Gavin Baker, Charlie Baugous, check, Nate Maynard, Mark McKnight, will continue to carry with me is that even being at the top of my class. It will be the Emma Beardsley, Gabriel Beardsley, Danny McLaughlin, Ben Meenan, Joan though I feel like I am cornered, sometimes effort I put into something, the relation- Faith Belshouse-Pickslay, Jonathan Melton, Aaron Mickelson, Isabella Mi- I just need to take a leap of faith. ships I develop, and the personal growth Berry, Carly Boens, Maxim Bowl- lani, Haley Mosley, James Naert, Chan- Ty Callahan, child of Jim and Renee, I experience that’ll define success. ing, Chloe Boyd, Alexandra Cajigal, plans to major in Business Management at Sydney Heller, child of Susan and dler Newcomb, Paife Nimrick, Natalie Taylor Carter, Bryan Cook, Morgan Ojeda, Annacah Oliva, Kiah O’Neal, Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Christopher Heller, plans to major in Cunningham, Anna Darrow, Ella David, Top 3 achievements: A captain of the Engineering at Loyola University in Jackson Parker, Taylor Parker, Cristian Mathew Davis, Julia DeSmet, John Perez, Brian Pettett, Tu Phan, Zachary cross country team, captain of the robotics Chicago. Do, Anthony Dockery-Jackson, Katie Pinc, Mary Powers, Cole Ramsay, Van- team and editor of the school newspaper. Top 3 achievements: ICTM Contest: Dohogne, Lydia Dorsey, Emily Elliott, essa Reger, Daniel Reyes, Ava Reynolds, What’s something you learned 1st Place/State Qualifier in Algebra I Gannon Ethington, Sydney Evans, Jona- that you will take with you after high (2016) and Algebra II (2018), 2018-2019 than Fernandez, Alli Ferrari, Connor Mireya Rivera, Ryan Rochholz, Claudia school? Going into my senior year of high Illinois State Scholar and Rock Island Fitch, Cameron Flack, Billi Fleck, Gretel Ruiz, Jasmin Sanchez, Lily Schoeck, school, I had all the facets needed to be Rotary Academic Achievement Award Forsythe, Sean Gelski, Parker Georlett, Logan Sharer, Alyssa Sierra, Zoe Sierra- considered a good student. I had worked to What is something you learned Veronica Glackin, Anthony Glancey, Bai- Ballard, Thomas Skahill, Parker Smith, maintain a high GPA, I grinded out a solid that you will take with you after high ley Gorgal, Evan Gryp, Isabella Gusse, Seth Sottos, Lillian Steffen, Joshua ACT score, and was involved in many extra- school? Take advantage of opportuni- Sydney Heller, Vicky Hernandez, Luke Timm, Samantha Timm, Jessica Trout, curriculars. If my high school career were ties to do something that makes you Irwin, Alex Jaramillo, Nicholas Lange, Ali Jo VanDeHeede, Chase VanDerGinst, for a college application, I could quit right happy. Life is a whirlwind of responsibil- Giang Le, Tristen Lindbeck, Gabbie Loiz, DeAjah Woods, Natika Woods, Courtney there. But the work I do is not to bolster my ities with school, extracurriculars, work, Morgan Mander, Olivia Manternach, Young, Kaitlyn Zonnevylle college application, at least not since I met and everything in between; it’s easy to be Coach Dave Terronez. He taught me that so swept up in the chaos that you forget you work to positively impact the lives of to actually enjoy life. Throughout high the people around you. Through his before school, I discovered what activities I away in a life without passion. Life has The Arts‌ practice talks and personal sit-downs, Ter- enjoyed and seized any chances I had meaning because of the relationships Gretel Forsythe, child of Ray and Julie ronez taught me not only how to run but also to participate in them. “Free time” has built, the emotions experienced, and Forsythe, plans to major in Cinematog- how to live: with a smile on your face and become more of an ideal than a reality the memories made. Time has become raphy at Columbia College in Chicago. always looking for the positives. The lessons for me, but I can’t imagine my life any invaluable to me, and I have learned to Top 3 achievements: Receiving the that I learned from Coach Terronez will stay other way. It is essential to fulfill the ob- take advantage of every moment through Principle’s List and Honor Roll awards with me long after my high school days are ligations of any commitments I have, but a healthy balance of productivity and in- every quarter, directing our annual Vari- over. it is equally important to avoid wasting dulgence. ety Show and being inducted into National SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 13

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Honor Society. that you will take with you after high management also comes dedication. I had Engineering) and ICTM (Illinois Council What’s something you learned school? If I learned anything in high to be very dedicated to this new schedule of Teachers of Mathematics) State Qualifier that you will take with you after high school, it was how to write concisely, per- I had planned to maintain my grades and What is something you learned that you school? I often think back to an encounter suasively, and effectively. The many hours perform to my top potential in sports and will take with you after high school? In I had the summer before my freshman year I have spent on assignments and papers for clubs. my four years at Alleman, I have learned of high school. I had befriended a group of my History and English classes have refined Ali Vandeheede, child of Lynn and Jim many things that I will carry with me be- 20-something-year-olds on a family vaca- my writing skills into something I am very Vandeheede, plans to major in Physical yond graduation. I have developed many of tion and when they asked how old I was I proud of. Without the help and guidance of Therapy at Saint Louis University. the skills that I will need to be successful told them I was going to be a freshman. One my teachers, I never would have been able Top 3 achievements: Illinois State in college, as well as my life after college. of the girls smiled at me and said, “High to find the voice and style that characterizes Scholar, State finalist in discus and top 10 I learned the importance of time manage- School is so much fun, but it flies by.” Much my writing. This is a skill I am so grateful What is something you learned ment as I balanced my difficult classes and to my surprise, this kind stranger was cor- to have, and I can rest easy knowing I am that you will take with you after high heavy workloads with playing two sports rect. High School is a blink and you’ll miss prepared for all the writing I will do in col- school? High school is all about opportu- and working a part-time job. I learned to it experience. Not only has high school lege and beyond. nities. I selected what clubs I wanted to be a form strong relationships with my teachers given me academic knowledge, but it has Ava Reynolds, child of John and Jill part of, what teams I wanted to compete for and coaches, and realized the importance of given me knowledge about myself, too. The Reynolds, plans to attend the University and who I wanted to hang out with. I made asking for help when I needed it. I discov- people I have met and the experiences I’ve of Iowa. sure I chose what I wanted, not what was ered the value of cooperation when working had encourage me to be kind to all people, Top 3 achievements: Illinois State the “cooler” option. I wanted to get out of with peers in group projects, and developed to be funny without putting others down, Scholar, Junior Rotarian, Student of the my comfort zone and try new things. I even the confidence to take on leadership roles and has given me a solid group of friends Month took to the stage and loved performing. in extracurricular organizations. I leave I hope to stay in contact with for years to What is something you learned High school, for me, was all about trying Alleman having learned to push myself come. that you will take with you after high new things. My experiences shaped who to work hard to reach my potential while Zoe Sierra-Ballard, child of Caroline school? The most important lesson I have I am and helped me to better understand forming lasting friendships and creating Sierra and Trish Ballard, plans to major in learned in high school is to take advan- what I value. great memories. Elementary Education at the University of tage of every opportunity I am given. I’ve Wisconsin-Platteville. learned from personal experience that you Math/The Sciences‌ Vocational Education‌ Top 3 accomplishments: Eight con- may miss out on something amazing and Sam Mattecheck, child of Roger and Billi Fleck, child of Julius C. Fleck III secutive semesters of choir, student di- not even realize it until it’s too late. How- Darcie Mattecheck, plans to major in En- and Karlie M. Fleck, plans to major in Nurs- rector for both of the musicals Grease and ever, I have made it a point to make the most gineering at Washington University in St. ing at Illinois Central College in Peoria. Hairspray at Alleman, executive member of every opportunity I have been given, es- Louis. Top 3 achievements: Most Improved of the Drama department with 11 shows at pecially this year as a senior. I went out for Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Player, Sportsmanship Award and Honor Alleman the track team, even though I wasn’t very Scholar, News-Gazette All-State Foot- Roll. What’s something you learned good. I joined Dance Marathon and helped ball Special Mention, Academic All-State What is something you learned that you will take with you after high raise over $31,000 for children with cancer. (football & baseball) that you will take with you after high school? In my four years at Alleman High I’ve also tried for things that I didn’t get, What is something you learned school? I’ve learned the good side of School, I have learned how to take respon- which taught me resilience, and to never that you will take with you after high change and I will take that with me after sibility and make everything run smooth, give up. Learning from these experiences, school? Throughout my time in high high school. I’ve never liked the idea of even if it takes a while. I learned how to do I’ve decided I would rather seize every op- school, one of the most valuable things change. It’s always “freaked me out.” In my this in the theater department at Alleman. portunity that I can, even if they don’t turn I’ve learned is how to get involved. Through first two years of high school, I didn’t have This department taught me how to step up out well for me, than simply sit aside and this, I’ve developed many skills that I can the best grades (or reputation). I started which even lead to me getting a leadership miss out on what could be great things. take with me to college and into my career. my junior year at Alleman High School in role that before didn’t exist. Student direc- By joining various clubs I learned how to 2017. Before then I attended to Rocky. The tor for the fall musical was never heard of, Leadership‌ meet new people and work with them to ac- beginning of this year, August of 2018, I but with a little hard work and some great Danny McLaughlin, child of Dan and complish various goals. Furthermore, these started An ECHO Program at United Town- ideas the staff decided what I was doing Kelly McLaughlin, plans to major in Busi- clubs helped me understand what it means ship High School. Which again, was a big wasn’t going to go on unnoticed. They gave ness at the University of Iowa. to make a difference in my community. change. While taking morning classes at me the title of student director and some Top 3 achievements: Being selected for While raising money and collecting food Alleman, traveling to UT for afternoon more responsibilities, and now because of National Honors Society, Student Coun- for numerous charities I’ve seen how I can lecture (or clinicals), and being constantly my hard work, this is going to be an ongo- cil Treasurer and Dance Marathon Morale make a positive impact with others. Next, involved in soccer, I managed to keep my ing role in the department! Therefore, I will Captain my involvement in sports showed me how grades up. Alleman gave me a clean slate, be taking this with me because life is only What is something you learned to be a leader. Encouraging my teammates and I got more help when it came to my going to get harder from here but, now it that you will take with you after high and working with them to achieve success classes. I went from Bs, Cs, and Ds, to should be easier. school? Something that I learned in high taught me leadership. Overall, I have really almost straight As. In conclusion, I’ve school was balancing my schedule out. Be- enjoyed being involved in high school and learned that change isn’t always bad. Humanities‌ tween class, sports, and my extracurricular I’ve acquired so many skills that I am going Tu Phan, child of Tuan Phan and Hai Olivia Manternach, child of Rick and activities, it was very difficult to be able to to use throughout my life. Bui, plans to major in Computer Science Deborah Rogan, plans to major in Inter- give time to each. I learned that time man- Thomas Skahill, child of Nate and Cory at Drexel University in Philadelphia. national Relations at the University of St. agement is essential to being successful. Skahill, plans to major in Finance at the Top 3 achievements: First place WYSE Thomas in Saint Paul, Minn. Thoughtfully planning out what you are University of Notre Dame. regional in computer science and physics, Top 3 achievements: 3rd in my class, going to do and how much time you will Top 3 achievements: President of Na- First place WYSE sectional in physic. NHS member, and Illinois State Scholar be spending on each took me to my peak tional Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar, What is something you learned performance in each category. With time WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Continued on PAGE 14 14 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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What is something you learned voted me to be Alleman’s Homecoming King hours of rigorous study and extracurricular things in these past four years, but I feel the that you will take with you after high last fall. activities. I have learned patience and em- most important of those things was how school? One of the most valuable lessons I pathy through group projects and service to truly significant relationships really are. learned in high school is to be friendly which Young Journalist‌ my community. In effect, I have learned to People are so innately powerful and they I will take with me through life. I used to be Vanessa Reger, child of Chris and Ka- enjoy the path set out before me and those I don’t even realize the effect they have on a very arrogant person in Viet Nam. At that trina Reger, plans to major in Forensic Sci- will take the journey with. High school has others. As a student, you are thrown into time, I was walking around the school with ence at Saint Louis University. given me countless opportunities to gain classes with so many beautiful minds and a cocky face and acted like I was better than Top 3 achievements: Top 5 of class experience, test my will, and feel a sense you learn something different from each everybody else. When I came to America, I all four years of high school, Illinois State of accomplishment that I will carry with person. Some of the lessons are obvious, tried to temper my pride and grow friendlier Scholar, and National Honor Society Vice me the rest of my life and allow to push me like being taught not to procrastinate or to be able to make friends and to improve my President forward. For that, I am incredibly grateful. to be kind to others, but most lessons we speaking skills. Surprisingly, such adjust- What’s something you learned Isabella Gusse, child of Joseph and don’t even realize we’ve learned until later ments gradually changed my personality that you will take with you after high Kathy Gusse, plans o major in Biology/Pre- on when we look back on our lives. My close into modesty and friendliness, and it helped school? I am so fortunate to have the high Professional Health at Iowa State University. friends have taught me compassion, trust, me to make more friends and feel comfort- school career that I have had. Not only have Top 3 achievements: Secretary of Key understanding, and sisterhood while my ably calm. I developed a lot of good relation- I advanced academically, but I have grown Club International, National Honors Soci- teachers have shown me how to be consis- ships with others, but the most important in character and in virtue. I can take what I ety, Dance Marathon captain tent, patient, and intuitive, all without ever lesson was I learned to give more than I have studied with me, but I can take the life What’s something you learned lecturing me on these virtues. These lessons received without expecting others to give experience, too. I have learned hard work, that you will take with you after high are irreplaceable and will carry on with me back. I have been rewarded when my friends initiative, and determination over countless school? High school has taught me many for the rest of my life.

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‌Assumption High School has selected to become burnt out by academics, sports, more rewarding, knowing that I did not Daughters of the American Revolution these outstanding seniors from its senior or work if you place too much emphasis on rely extensively on the efforts of others. Of Citizenship Award and National Honor class: one particular area. It took me a while to course, accepting help where it is needed is Society. realize that it is okay to take a step back and not to be looked down upon, but the overall What is something you learned Academics‌ reprioritize, instead of stretching yourself success of a person should fully be his or that you will take with you after high Carly King, child of Wade and Angie too thin. For example, I discovered that her own responsibility. school? Throughout high school, I have King, plans to major in Biology at Duke staying up late trying to study for a test or Melanie Comer, child of Steven Comer learned many important lessons. How- University in Durham, North Carolina. get an assignment done created more prob- and Erinn Crane, plans to attend the Uni- ever, one lesson I will carry with me after Top 3 achievements: National Honor lems for me than getting enough sleep. Or versity of Iowa. high school is that, while we all share many Society President, track and field All- that spending more time with my friends Top 3 achievements: Drama, choir and similarities, it is our differences that make America and first-team All-State soccer and family was a better stress-reliever for band us the unique individuals that we are today. What is something you learned me as opposed to being dedicated to sports These differences create a world of diversity that you will take with you after high year-round. It took me all four years to Humanities‌ that should be celebrated and used to bring school? One thing that I learned in high find a healthy balance between academ- Pamela Moya, child of Luis and Blanca us together. Additionally, I have learned the school that I will take with me into my ics, sports, work, friends, and family, but Moya, plans to major in Computer Science importance of being one’s authentic self college education, career, and life is the once I did, it has made my life much more and Engineering at the University of Iowa. regardless of societal pressures to be like value of working with others. Whether it enjoyable. Top 3 achievements: National Honor everyone else or to follow the crowd. For is bouncing off new ideas, spending hours Society, 3.96 cumulative GPA and graduat- me, part of this lesson means appreciat- on a research topic, or simply studying for The Arts‌ ing with more than 25 college credits. ing quality over quantity when it comes to a test, working alongside classmates is an Abigail Schauer, child of Steven and What is something you learned relationships. This includes surrounding amazing experience. Collaborating with Kathleen Schauer, plans to major in English that you will take with you after high myself with people who make me a better my peers has greatly expanded my per- and Psychology at Iowa State University. school? On the first day of my Com- version of myself. These are just a few of spective on an array of matters. It is also Top 3 achievements: Member of Na- position, a class taught by Mrs. Jan Lu- the lessons I have learned that I will take a wonderful way to familiarize with others tional Honor Society, Iowa State University ton, I learned about time management. with me after high school. on a unique level. These relationships and Honor Choir and received superior rating Throughout my high school career thus far, experiences are vital in forming a well- on solo vocal performance at IHSMA Solo I was expected to complete my assignments Leadership‌ rounded student. & Ensemble Festival by the expected due date. Senior year was Adam Laubenthal, child of Daniel and Peyton Hanley, child of Matt and Jenna What is something you learned no exception. I had to learn how to manage Elizabeth Laubenthal, plans to major in ei- Hanley, plans to major in Actuarial Science that you will take with you after high my time properly in order to fulfill my aca- ther Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineer- at the University of Iowa. school? Throughout high school, I have demic requirements. It was a challenging ing at the United States Air Force Academy Top 3 achievements: National Honors learned that taking initiative in my own life task, but I will carry my time management in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Society, 4.0 GPA and Iowa Flagship Award is the most rewarding way to reach success. skills with me going forward. Top 3 achievements: Boys Nation, 2016 What is something you learned No one is going put in the work to succeed Casey Phillips, child of Timothy and wrestling dual team state champions and that you will take with you after high /for/ me, so if I want to reach my goals, I Erin Phillips, plans to major in Counseling 2018-2019 wrestling team captain school? One thing I have learned during need to apply myself and reach them on and Health Psychology at Emmanuel Col- What is something you learned high school is how important it is to find a my own. Working hard for my own goals lege in Boston, Massachusetts. that you will take with you after high balance. I have realized that it is very easy makes the completion of them that much Top 3 achievements: Junior Rotarian, school? Assumption High School is SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 15

ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL unique in many ways when compared to nifer Behymer, plans to study Pre-Phar- other schools, whether it be Davenport, CLASS OF 2019 macy at Drake University. Iowa, or the United States. Yes, we wear Top 3 achievements: National Honor uniforms, we have eight periods a day in- Society corresponding secretary, co-cap- stead of five, we have no air conditioning, tain of varsity dance team and All-Iowa and we only have 125 students a class. How- Honor Dance Team ever, there is one last characteristic which What is something you learned separates AHS from most other schools: that you will take with you after high Faith. Faith is central to Assumption’s school? One of the most important things ethos as an educational institution. Going I will take with me from high school is the to Assumption I learned many things, but ability to manage my time while staying the most important things I have learned actively involved. Throughout high school, while attending AHS are the tenants of my I have been involved in various extracur- faith. Eventually I will lose sight of what ricular activities that do require time and pottery techniques I should be using when dedication, but I have been able to balance creating a crimp pot, and sooner or later I my activities while keeping my education am going to forget what year the War of 1812 as my main priority. I have been a mem- took place, but I will always cherish and use ber of the dance team, band, service club, the lessons I have learned from Assump- and student ambassadors during the past tion about my faith, in order to be a better 4 years, but I also manage to maintain high person and child of God. grades while doing all this. I will use this Lea Nelson, child of Diane and Doug skill throughout my future, whether it is Nelson, plans to major in Mass Commu- in college or later in life. It can be difficult nications and Journalism at Iowa State to manage time, but I feel that high school University. has prepared me adequately to handle the Top 3 achievements: Being a student responsibilities of the future. council president, becoming a four-time state champion and being a member of Na- Vocational Education‌ tional Honors Society. Cleménce Guyot, child of Marie- What is something you learned Catherine and Pierre Guyot, plans to at- that you will take with you after high Eryn Ackerman, Caleb Alfaro, Austin hart, Chengji (Ivan) Li, Jiahui (Betty) tend Santa Clara University. school? Something that I have learned that Andresen, Kelly Anzola, Gaige Ash, Li, Yadira Lopez, Hannah Lorenzen, Top 3 achievements: Service Club I will take with me after high school is con- Kaitlynn Ballinger, Josie Bedard, Noah Victoria Maca, Paige Madden, Madelyn president, varsity golf player and National fidence. Becoming a leader at Assumption Bedard, Claire Behymer, Gabrielle Ber- Mayeski, Jeremy McIntosh, Emily Mer- Honor Society member. has shaped me into a very confident per- thel, Elizabeth Boldt, Julien Broderson, ritt, MaryElizabeth Merschman, Adam What is something you learned son, and I am forever grateful. My leader- Nicolas Broggini, Caroline Bush, De- Metivier, Nicholas Meyer, Jay Miller, that you will take with you after high ship role of student council president has nise Cabrera, Nicholas Carber, Analisa Joseph Miller, Jr., Elizabeth Molyneaux, school? When I moved to Iowa from taught me to love public speaking, plan- Chieffo, Maxden Cluff, Melanie Comer, Joshua Motley, Pamela Moya, Anna Na- France, I had to make the decision on ning high school events, and volunteering Garrett Daniel, Madison Davis, Joseph gle, Lea Nelson, Jackson Nelson-Brad- where I had to spend the next four years for my community. With leadership comes Deckert, Lauren DiIulio, Samuel Egger, ley, Donna Nguyen, Sabrina Nguyen, of my life. I loved that Assumption was responsibility and a lot of pressure. Giving Jacob Felderman, Alexandra Foley, Taylor Novak, Mason Ollinger, Maxwell involved in service and helping others. a graduation speech, planning the perfect Rose Frazer, Nicholas Gottilla, Karlee Overturf, Seyeun (Brian) Park, Dylan Through our required service hours, I prom, and trying to get the whole school Grenier, Clémence Guyot, Christopher Peeters, Charles Pelsang, Benjamin discovered a passion for serving those in to participate in the Student Hunger Drive Haack, Samuel Haber, Michael Ham- Pezley, Casey Phillips, Adam Quested, need. I quickly became involved in dif- can be nerve-racking, but finding my con- mer, Peyton Hanley, Clay Harland, Ol- Matthew Robacker, Hannah Rogers, ferent service opportunities in the Quad fidence has allowed me to make important ivia Harrison, Lauren Herrig, Jonathan Abigail Schauer, Brandon Schlichting, Cities, such as Teens for Tomorrow, Hand decisions that I know will benefit my fel- Herrington, Johnny Hua, Garrett Hurt, Lauren Schumacher, John Scordato, in Hand, and Service Club at Assumption. low classmates. I am extremely excited to Eliana Ivanic, Amaya Jackson, Go Eun Jr., Daniel Sebille, Nathaniel Seutter, After a few years of involvement in vol- continue being a confident leader after (Lauren) Jeong, Audrey Jestel, Emma Elizabeth Sieren, GG Sierra, Allison unteering, I had the honor of becoming high school and during college. Johnson, Bryce Kem, Marshall Kent, Smith, Michael Tallman, Sarah Tallman, Service Club president. I gained an un- Carly King, Bret Kopp, Raymond Kotula, Robert Thompson, Allison Timmons, derstanding of what it means to be a good Math/The Sciences‌ Kole Kreinbring, Maxwell Lane, Olivia Anthony Valainis, Emma VanSeveren, leader and the importance of community Nicholas Carber, child of Brian and Lansing, Adam Laubenthal, Cathy Le, Anna Vonderhaar, Brian Wadle, Allyson involvement. I am excited to bring what I Jennifer Carber, plans to major in Chemi- Ganghyeon (Dash) Lee, Olivia Lein- Weitz, Jayson Willers, Nicole Yoder learned from this role with me after high cal Engineering at Iowa State University. school, which is why I made the decision Top 3 achievements: National Merit of attending Santa Clara University where Scholar finalist, National Honors Society with me beyond high school is to be able to become friends with. I think that skill service and social justice is prevalent. member and Scott Community College to form new connections and new friend- that I developed will be one of the most im- Ellie Molyneaux, child of Jenny and President’s List ships. Coming into high school, I knew portant skills that high school has taught Dan, plans to attend the University of What is something you learned very few people, and I knew even fewer me, even if it isn’t tied directly to the cur- Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. that you will take with you after high that I actually wanted to socialize with. riculum. school? The main thing that I will take This forced me to search out new people Claire Behymer, child of Eric and Jen- Continued on PAGE 16 16 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL

Top 3 achievements: Academic All- to college with me because it will only get think or say about me. I realized that the that you will take with you after high State in volleyball, maintaining a 4.0 GPA harder as the years go by. best way to achieve what I wanted was school? During my three years in high all four years and going to state for vol- through simply doing what I wanted to do school, the most valuable skill I learned leyball senior year. Young Journalist‌ and not following everyone else. In middle is making rules for myself. When I was in What is something you learned Paige Madden, child of Patricia and school, I learned a quote from Edith Ham- my first year, I was excited because I had that you will take with you after high Bob Madden, plans to major in political ilton: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. much more freedom than before. I was school? In high school, I have learned that science and humanistic studies at Saint Faith is active.” Whether it was through lost in this freedom. I had a bad schedule; despite the exhaustion of school, all the Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. my faith, my writing assignments, my I slept late and woke up late. I was on my hard work is worth it in the end. School is Top 3 achievements: Member of Na- opinions, or simply how I acted, I always phone most of the time. I tried to find a challenging, but how hard you work, and tional Honor Society, back-to-back soft- tried to be uniquely myself. I think this is way to get out of that state. I started set- how much effort you put into it is up to ball state champion and active Eucharistic the most important aspect of my life that ting my bedtime. Then, I made plans and you. I chose to never give up and continued minister at Assumption I will take with me to college and into my goals for myself. At first, I need to keep to work hard every day because school is What is something you learned adult years. changing my goals and plans, so that they very important to me. It is easy to procras- that you will take with you after high Chengji Li, child of Jiameng Li and could be achievable and required my ef- tinate and set school aside, but the results school? During my time at Assumption, Dongying Chen, plans to major in Busi- fort. Sometimes I would be lazy and quit. are so much more rewarding when I know I developed a sense of confidence that ness at New York University. To keep myself earnest, I taped my goals that I always gave 100% and did my best. I neither I nor anyone around me had ever Top 3 achievements: National Honor in my room. Therefore, I could see them am proud of the things I have done in high seen before. I suddenly overcame this Society, homecoming king and a 3.8 GPA. every day, and they would remind me that school, and that is something I will take on obsession with what other people would What is something you learned is who I want to be.

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Academics‌ will open up so many new doors for myself, No one accomplishes anything adequately King and Queen Marching Band 2018-19, Lauren Sichterman, child of Earl and just as it has in high school. All my different and is remembered for it, rather those who I am currently vice president of the Clin- Molly Sichterman, plans to major in Engi- involvements from golf to Student Council are creative, are those who fill our history ton Chapter of National Honor Society neering at Iowa State University. to Hawkeye Boys State, and everything else books. and I have been an assistant teacher at Top 3 achievements: High grades that has allowed me to network and meet many Brittany Costello, child of Brian and my dance studio, Dancemakers, for the reflect my ability and effort (Straight As, great people, as well as build relationships Shanistie Costello, plans to major in either past 4 years Honors, AP) and girls swim team captain of that I will be able to cherish the rest of my Environmental Science and Music Compo- What is something you learned three years and AP Scholar Award life. Attending different sporting events and sition or Music with an emphasis in Com- that you will take with you after high What is something you learned fine art productions throughout my four position. school? One of the most important things that you will take with you after high years of high school has made many great Top 3 achievements: I was crowned I have learned at Clinton High School is the school? One hard-learned lesson that’s memories that I will never forget. Getting Miss Scott County’s Outstanding Teen idea of looking beyond yourself to see the stayed with me through high school is that involved has made my high school years the 2018 last August and will be competing for needs of others. Last summer I had the op- it’s ok to fail, but it’s also important to learn best they could be, and that is why I plan to Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen in June, I am portunity to go on a humanitarian trip to from those failures. My very first quiz in AP stay active in future endeavors. a member of NHS and I am a first-degree Ghana, Africa. While there, my eyes were World History as a sophomore, I received black belt in Tae Kwon Do. opened to the world around me and really a 70%. I thought I was confident with my The Arts‌ What is something you learned that put into perspective how blessed I am. With knowledge on the material so I didn’t read John Clarke, child of Ben and Theresa you will take with you after high school? this new perspective I have been able to bet- as thoroughly as I should have. This was sort Clarke, plans to major in Sociology and Dedication is one of the most important life ter see that there are people in my own com- of a wake-up call for me because most sub- Criminal Justice at Brigham Young Univer- aspects that I have learned throughout my munity that are struggling and need help. jects came easily to me in the lower grades, sity-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. high school career. From AP classes to long Through various organizations at CHS I so I wasn’t prepared for the effort and AP Top 3 achievements: Earned Eagle nights working in the theater for our school have been able to serve those in my commu- course would take. At the time, I took this Scout in Boy Scouts of America, lead in productions, I have been taught to create nity and gain an appreciation for the things grade really hard but since then, with a few both fall and spring theatrical productions goals, stay focused, and use my time wisely. I can do. When I leave Clinton High School rough tests here and there, I’ve learned to at Clinton High and performed at All-State With the help of my teachers at Clinton High I plan on taking this love of service with me accept my own failures and work past them. Thespian Speech Competition. School, I have been able to enhance my pas- wherever I go. With that I hope to continue This is a lesson I will always remember as I What is something you learned that sion for learning. Just within the past four serving those around me in hopes it inspires continue my education and adult life. you will take with you after high school? years, I have grown immensely in academ- more to continue the service. Zachary Bohle, child of Tom and Stacy I learned a constant theme throughout ics, music skills, and communication skills. Tanner Dickherber, child of Pat and Bohle, plans to major in Biology (pre-med). school and extracurriculars which is that The dedication I have gained from Clinton Beth Dickherber, plans to major in Turf Top 3 achievements: Iowa High School “Creativity is Everything.” When doing a High School has helped me be successful Management at Kirkwood Community Col- Golf Coaches Association Academic All- team project, having creativity makes it in real-world situations, extracurricular lege in Cedar Rapids. State Team, 2x QC-Times Academic Rising fun, promotes going the extra mile, and can activities, and creating my future path. Top 3 achievements: Boys state del- Star and Governor’s Scholar Award make a project evolve into greatness. Hav- egate, 3.0 Club and Gene Knight Coaches What is something you learned that ing creativity not only benefits the learner Humanities‌ Appreciation Award in Wrestling you will take with you after high school? but the teacher as well and opens your mind Paula Nickles, child of Ashton and What is something you learned The one big takeaway from high school that to all new ideas and forms of thought. To Stephanie Nickles, plans to major in Psy- that you will take with you after high I will carry with me the rest of my life is to be creative is the only way to make it in chology at Brigham Young University in school? While in high school I have learned get involved as much as possible. Whether the world to come. If you only ever fulfill Provo, Utah. a lot from my teachers and the classes that it be in the community, my future college, what is required, you never reach your full Top 3 achievements: I was selected my future workplace, etc., getting involved potential and can never excel in anything. as head drum major for the Royal River Continued on PAGE 17 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 17 CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL they teach. I have learned the importance of treating others in a kind way. I have learned that when I work hard I am able to be suc- CLASS OF 2019 cessful in many ways. All of those things are very important but the greatest thing that I Blaise Aadland, Amil Akiti, have learned while in high school and that Jaidyn Allen, Carson Andre- I will take with me when I graduate is how sen, Edward Aude, Stacey important it is to be a leader in my school. Baldivia Trinidad, Cassidy Being a leader and someone that students and Balk, Jodee Ball, Kaitlyn Ball, teachers look up to is important to me. I want Ian Bates, Adilyn Baughman, to earn the respect of those people that I have Courtney Bengtson, Zach- contact with each day. Leadership to me is ary Bohle, Jacob Bronson, not only about being the best at something Dalton Brown, Megan Bruhn, but also making those around you better as Dante Brunson, Lauren Buer, well. I will take the knowledge I gained while Kaylee Burden, Riley Bur- in high school with me as I move onto col- gland, Rachel Burns, Hailey lege and continue to push myself to lead by Butz, Chloe Cady, Samuel example. Castaneda Velasco, Maurice Castile, Emagehn Cham- Leadership pagne, Molly Chapman, Jada Ryann Hubbart, child of Rhonda Mc- Childs, Kutter Clark, Jenna Intyre-Hubbart and Kurt Hubbart, plans to Clarke, John Clarke, Vaughan major in Economics at the University of Iowa. Clausen, Devon Cochran, Top 3 achievements: Student Council Kassidy Huennekens, Kylee Hu , Keagan yah Paulsen, Bailey Pfi ster, Lacy Pickney, Jacob Cooley, Brittany Costello, Myra Hu man, David Hughes, Brianna Huling, Terrance Post, Gage Prucnal, Payton President, Model United Nations outstand- Dake, Haley Dash, Drake Davis, Sckilar ing delegate at the spring and fall 2018 con- Connor Hyde, Emma Isenhour, Madelynn Raaymakers, Tanner Raaymakers, Nacole Davis, Erica Dell, Logan DeSwart, Bran- Jachino, Amya Jaramillo, Rylee Jensen, Randall, Bailey Ray, Conner Ready, Ayanna ferences and AP Scholar with Distinction don Determan, Noah Determan, Nathan What is something you learned that Mable Johns, John Johnson, Ashlee Jones, Reckman, Allison Regenwether, Sydnee Dever, Alfredo Diaz Torres, Tanner Dick- you will take with you after high school? Makenzie Jones, Michael Jones, Sophia Rippy, Heaven Leigh Robbins, Alexia Ro- herber, Annelise Dickinson, James Dodd, In TAG in middle school, our teacher, Mrs. Kaczinski, Allison Keis, Kaylynne Keller, driguez, Dylan Romero, Donovan Rule, Maritza Dondiego, Dakota Ebensberger, Cotton, would give us math worksheets with Alex Kelly, Jacob Knight, Madison Knutsen, Dane Runge, Justice Ruthart, Michael Michelle Elkins, Logan Erbst, Jahkiah problems we’d never been taught how to ap- Adam Krick, Avary Krick, Kailey Kuehl, Samuels, Anna Elaine Schmitz, Kayla Evans, Molly Ferguson, Jonathon Foley, proach. She told us to just try some things: Anna Kurtz, Alexander Kustes, Noah Schroeder, Johnathon Shaw, Lauren Sich- try di erent methods, work backward from DeTrevor Foley Johnson, Montaya Ford, Lange, Isaac Larkin, Morgan Leab, Maria terman, Anthony Siegrist, John Smith, Lor- the answers, test theories. After we’d tried Keagan Fox, Courtney Fullick, Marissa Leavy, Aidan Lewis, Noah Littlejohn, Kayla raine Speichinger, Marshal Stage, Sarah it on our own we’d start asking each other. Fullick, Megan Gandrup, James Garien, Lubben, Aiden Lubs, Levi Luckritz, Emma Starbuck, Christina Stevens, Tyler Stivers, That’s always stuck with me, in math class Whitney Garrett, Draven George, Kalvin Ludvigsen, Xaverri MacLennan, Parker Kyle Stoll, Kade Storar, Keaton Struve, and beyond. Often the path to fi nd the answer Godette, Adriana Gonzalez, Elizabeth Mangelsen, Michelle Marcos, Samantha Matthew Swamberger, Christopher Taylor isn’t laid out for you, you have to fi gure it out Green, Jasmine Guidry, Kyle Guilliams, Matheny, Caleb Matje, Rio May, Mallory Bice, Thomas Temple, Kloey Thill, Madison on your own by taking new approaches and Alexis Hammelman, Sean Hammond, Evan Melvin, Justin Merkel, Madeleine Metzger, Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Britani Thomp- with the support of the people around you. Harden, Jake Hartsock, Jess Hartsock, Dakota Mills, Allison Mitchell, Dakota son, Kylie Truelsen, Grace Tubbs, Thomas Samuel Castaneda-Velasco, child of Rebecca Hartwig, Jimmy Hayes, Erin Mitchell, Malachi Mojeiko, Macy Mulhol- Vanderschaaf, Jackson VanLancker, Ian Andres and Donna Castaneda-Velasco, plans Heath, Rachael Hensley, August Herman, land, Afrime Mustafa, Ryan Myers, Bret Walker, Peyton Wenzel, Allysa Wiersema, to major in Education at the University of Laura Hernandez, Caleb Hesse, Matthue Myli, James Napolitano, Jessica Navarrete Brant Wiesner, Ethan Wilkins, Frederick Northern Iowa. Hickey, Riley Hill, Nicholas Ho man, Avery Anguiano, Kolynn Nelson, Paula Nickles, Williams, Kaleb Williams, Kylan Williams, Top 3 achievements: State Thespian Horton, Levitikus House, Haley Houz- , Austin Nissen, Aaron Oster, Kathryn Madison Winkel, Brian Witherspoon, Abi- O cer, Drama Department President and enga, Ryann Hubbart, Keaton Hudson, Parker, Alexandra Patrick, Otis Paul, Alei- gail Wood, Michael Wood Senior Class President What is something you learned that you will take with you after high school? While having been a student at Clinton High School these past four years I had the op- me how passion truly shapes your path in Society, AP Scholar, Interact Club Presi- sports, and church, on top of my normal portunity to learn many new and exciting pursuing your goals no matter the di culty. dent school day, has taught me important skills things and have experienced so much that I I am beyond thankful for my time here and What is something you learned and values that make me who I am. One of am beyond grateful for of which will make me am excited to move forward having a strong that you will take with you after high the biggest values I have gained from high extremely proud to be a Clinton High School sense of passion now because of Clinton school? From proofs in Geometry to deriv- school is service. I have learned to fi nd joy in Alumni. One of the many things that I will be High School. atives in Calculus, I learned a lot of infor- helping others. I’ve had wonderful teach- taking with me from CHS is what the true mation throughout high school. Thanks to ers and leaders who exemplify this principle meaning of passion is. The teachers and sta Math/The Sciences wonderful teachers I’ve gained knowledge and helped instill it in me. As I move on to at this school have made an environment for Lauren Buer, child of Shane and Janet about formulas, theorems, and equations. the next stages of life I hope to remember us students everyday where we are able to see Buer, plans to major in Civil Engineering at While this information is important, I’ve the knowledge I gained from high school, how passion in everyday life can make the Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. learned so much more from my four years biggest di erences. This school has shown Top 3 achievements: National Honor of high school. Being involved in clubs, Continued on PAGE 18 18 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL but more importantly, I hope to always find This has not only taught me to open up and Top 3 achievements: that you will take with you after high opportunities to make a difference in the trust in others but allow myself to learn and What is something you learned school? My mothers have always told me, lives of others. become more responsible for myself. The that you will take with you after high “Do something you love and you will never Ian Walker, child of Matthew and Paula idea of teamwork has also incited the need to school? I have learned many things about work another day in your life.” I never really Walker, plans to major in Industrial Engi- do better, while practicing for sports there is life while in school over the years. The things understood what this meant until Clinton neering at St. Ambrose University. a sense of competition between people and that I feel is the most important are the skills High helped me to realize the meaning. High Top 3 achievements: 3.0 Club every this competition drives everyone around I’ve obtained through the vocational classes school taught me to be determined, try new year, Academic All-State in football and you to do better than what they would have I have taken. The vocational classes have things, and take chances! One aspect I can Honors, AP, concurrent enrollment and without you. This idea also carries over taught me problem-solving skills that help take away from high school is the ability to summer college C=courses throughout to the classroom, the people around you in all aspects of life along with the technical choose a positive path! Clinton High school school should always drive you to do better by do- knowledge and abilities. provided me with many opportunities. One What is something you learned ing good themselves. This loop will always Kayla Schroeder, child of Stephanie of the most important experiences was be- that you will take with you after high drive people to do better. and Nicole Schroeder, plans to major in Fire ing able to job shadow at the local firehouse. school? The best thing that I learned from Science/Paramedic at Clinton Community This opportunity allowed me to find the High School is Teamwork. I played sports Vocational Education‌ College. thing that I love! I love putting others before throughout High School and the best way to Johnathan Shaw, child of Paul and Top 3 achievements: Foreign exchange myself and helping people. After graduating get things done was always to do it together, Kristi Shaw, plans to major in Construction student ambassador, 3.0 Club and job shad- with the class of 2019, I will attend Clinton to be able to rely on the person nexts to you Management at Illinois State University in owing at local fire department weekly Community College and become a fire- to do their part in order for you to do yours. Normal. What is something you learned fighter/paramedic.

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to keep finding things that I love to do. to remember that everything will be okay ily with my fellow students as we’ve been Academics‌ Ashley Preston, child of Jillanne and in the end. If it’s not okay, that just means through a lot together. I know that I will Joey Dryoel, child of Diane Boruff, Dan Darrel Preston, plans to major in Biomedi- it’s not the end. be able to take the experiences from these Dryoel, plans to major in Microbiology at cal Engineering at the University of Iowa. Sarah McGrath, child of John and Cindy classes to my further education. Loyola University, Chicago. What is something you learned McGrath, plans to major in Animal Science Hailey Luebbers, child of Mark and Ce- Top 3 achievements: Marching Band, that you will take with you after high at Black Hawk College Moline. leste Luebbers, plans to major in Pre-Phy- Speech Team and Musical school? After going through UT’s program, Top 3 achievements: Top 5% of gradu- sician Assistant and Spanish at Augustana What is something you learned I learned the importance of thinking using ating class, Illinois State Scholar and John College, Rock Island. that you will take with you after high different lenses. Barreling through life and Deere Harvester Award Top 3 achievements: State Qualifier for school? Through the arts, I learned the never looking around is no way to live life What is something you learned WYSE team, Illinois State Scholar and and importance of time management and hard at all. that you will take with you after high Top Ten work both in and out of school. With mem- school? High school has taught me a lot What is something you learned orizing lines, blocking, music, monologues, The Arts‌ of valuable lessons, but the most important that you will take with you after high and key signatures, all on top of school work Justyn Appleby, child of Lacy and Bran- lesson was to never underestimate myself. school? I learned that life changes and the and my personal life, I was forced to budget don Small, plans to major in Instrumental During painting class, my teacher an- way to excel in anything is that, you have my time and learn how to work quickly and Music Education at University of Northern nounced to the class that we were going to to be able to adapt to those changes. New efficiently. I learned what I valued in life and Iowa, Cedar Falls. be painting a portrait of someone we knew. things are good and experiencing things in my education. The arts allowed me to ex- Top 3 achievements: Drum Major for I immediately thought that I would never outside of your comfort zone is a challenge press my emotions and decompress, while the UTHS Marching Panther, went to the be able to do that, but my teacher assured but they will always reap good benefits. academics allowed me to work my mind and state-series sectionals for speech my first me that I could. My painting began a little These experiences will overall help me in use my critical thinking skills. In my future year and placed second chair in Augustana rough looking, and took a lot of attention. my future when I face challenges that I have career and life I will be able to balance aca- college’s highly competitive, top honor As I continued, my painting slowly began to not come into contact thus far. demics with a family and with my hobbies. band get better and ended up turning out pretty These skills that I have gained throughout What is something you learned good. When I stopped underestimating my- Leadership‌ high school will henceforth benefit me in that you will take with you after high self, I was able to accomplish what I never Brandi LaFountaine, child of Rich La- every aspect of my life. school? High school taught me that the thought I could. Fountaine and Jennifer Nelson, plans to ma- Alison Ogden, child of Dona and Brian world is a difficult place and that effort, jor in Secondary Education at Illinois State Ogden, plans to major in Environmental friends, and family are a necessity to sur- Humanities‌ University—Bloomington Normal. Studies and Policy at Augustana College, vive. Marching band has certainly had the Fernanda Montoya, child of Sofia and Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Rock Island. largest impact on my life and who I am as a Fernando Montoya, plans to major in Ac- Scholar, Daughters of American Revolution Top 3 achievements: Illinois State person. It taught me that you don’t have to counting. Good Citizen Award and Academic All- Scholar, Top Ten and Captain of the Girls’ be related to be family, and that, no matter Top 3 achievements: National Hispanic American(NISCA) Swimming Team what, those you are close to and trust will be Scholar, Illinois State Scholar and Top Ten What is something you learned that What is something you learned there for you when you need it most. Above What is something you learned you will take with you after high school? that you will take with you after high all though, I will take away the fact that that you will take with you after high A very memorable moment from my high school? At UT I have been able to learn even though life may toss hardships your school? UT has been a place where I’ve school career would have to be the home- to express myself. I have been able to take way here and there, enduring and making learned to apply myself and go outside of coming weeks, especially when the girls get to many classes that have pushed me to find it out of the other side makes you stronger my comfort zone. I’ve been lucky enough to play Powder Puff Football and the boys get to my passions and explore things I may not and able to appreciate the little things. It’s be involved with the studies program where have considered before. In the future I hope a big, mean world out there, but I just have I’ve had the ability to build a tight knit fam- Continued on PAGE 20 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 19 UNITED TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2019 Gloria Sandrine Adedze, Alyssa Renee Aus- tin, Cinthya Carolina Becerril Bonilla, Jacy Jean Betzel, Kendrick Brown, Sandra V. Castillo-Perez, Logan Michael Clenney, Em- ily Nicole Damitz, Brianna J. Decker, Garret Reece DeMink, Tabitha Ann Dorr, Dalainee Lynn Dual, Imagin Nichole Dwyer, Austin Eugene Edmunds, Damien Steven Elsbury- Thompson, Logan Esterlein, Lauren Havilah Freeman, Laura Garcia, Minas Hasabo, Adaline E. Higgs, Kassie Lynn Hollars, Ste- ven Lee Kaiser, Andres Martinez, Johnny Scott McConnell, Sophie Grace McConnell, Loryn N. McQuitty, Mya Mhoon, Ovianna Myanna Morrow, Brylee Sue Muck, Salha Munezero, Alexander Lee Muñoz, Damia Patricia Naughton, Mackenzie A. Nouchan- thavong, Crystal Renae Oberg, Dareyana A. Carroll, Tanner Joseph Carroll, Hailey Ni- Tyrei L. Freeman, Andy Gallardo, Shalom B. ferson, Nicodemo Jinez, Adam Raye Johan- Patterson, Quintin Alexander Perez-Go- cole Carter, Yvette Caudillo, Jovon Chan- Galley, Kevin Angel Garcia Ruiz, Alize Gay- sen, Imari Elisha Johnson, Shyla Dawn eden, Emma Nikole Powell, Tatianna E’shay dler, Cameron D. Chaney, Dejan Chicoa lord, Trevon A. Gilmore, Vanessa Anne Johnson, Nathan Allen Kahle, Marie P. Kap- Nichole Pullman, Emilee Cora Beth Randall, Hernandez, James Lee Clark, Kylie P. Clem- Gilmore, Jack Alvin Patrick Girdler, Logan inga Kangoyi, Ryker R. Keegan, Spenser Elijah Anthony Reyes, Andrew C.J. Ricco, ents, Morgan Renee Coberley, DeShameon Russell Golding, Logan Goldizen, Chelsy Landan Kershaw, Brian C. Kindhart Jr., Cay- Hope Roxanne Rutledge, Taegyn Elfega Alon Coleman, Laila, Fai’son Coleman, Tyler Ann Gomez, Christian Jovani Gomez, Ja- lee J. King, Adeline E. Klockenkemper, Salgado, Alexis Jade Sexton, Elizabeth James Collins, Jordan Micheal Conduff, Jo- vonna R. Gomez, David Alan Gonzalez, Isa- Carter V. Kongkousonh, Kira M. Konopka, Silva, Rj E. Strong, Diamond Asia Taylor, seph Michael Coronado, Oswaldo Coronado bella Victoria Gonzalez, Jacob Raul Gonza- Dalton A. Kottmer, Ayele Adeline Debora Jenna Thompson, Alexis Marie Trujillo, Mendoza, America Cortes, Demetrionna lez, Maria Gonzalez-Davis, Brady D. Good, Kouevi, Ayele Gloria Kouevi, Adzo H. Kou- Kristen Weeks, Lorna Kathryn Williams, Za- Levette Craig, Diego Cruz, Felipe Cruz, Moses Granja-Reed, Cameron Greenwood, medi, Adrienne Leeann Krouth, Guston liek Williams, Erik Adame, Katelynn Eliza- Anna C. DaSilva, Angela Marie Davidson, William LaVell Grigsby Jr., Gabrielle Kuria, Brandi Renae LaFountaine, Morgan beth Agan, Atem D Agot, Hunter Mitchel Natalie Grace Davis, Alexis Jean DeFrieze, Gruszeczka, Sarah Gustafson, Devon Guti- Lauper, Grace Nicole Lawrick, Alexys Fay Aldrich, Hunter W. Allshouse, Fernanda Carissa Anders DeJaegher, Alexander Mat- errez, Michael Hall, Skylar Mae Hall, Mea- Layman, John Clifford Layman, Emily Rose Alonso, Emma May Madison Anderson, Col- thew DeLaere, Jesela R. DeLaRosa, Dylan gan E. Hamm, Keegan BM Hampton, Abra- Ledesma, Kyle Edward Leidig, Justin Mi- lin Michael Antolik, Justyn L. Appleby, Kossi Gene Demont, Trevor Allen Demont, Dylan ham E. Handel, Ryan P. Hannah, Seth Rus- chael Lessin, Cobra Alexander James Lewis, Rodrigue Atikpo, Kadira Baba Traore, Axel Anthony Descamps, Robert James Deuth, sell Hannah, Katlynn Marie Hanson, Anna Tristan Lee Linnabery, Alicia Jade Lopez, Baranda, Nevin K. Barnett, Delaney Nichole Kendra Diamond, Anna Selena Diaz, Court- E. Harmening, Cade P. Harris, Caetlin Ni- Cruz Lopez, Jaclyn Lopez, Natalie Lopez, Battin, Javantae M. Baych, Brendon M ney G Doose, Meghan Michelle Dopler, cole Harris, Holly Elizabeth Hartshorn, Ari- Ami Loumedjinon, Haley Nicole Luebbers, Beckmann, Aliyah Destiny Bendix, Denise Cody Victor Dorn, Drayden J. Downing, Shi- anna Isabel Hernandez, Cristian Hernan- Mariel Lule, Austin Christopher Lundeen, Nicole Bennett, Jesse Ernest Berger, Neaha anne Renae Dozier, Joseph R. Dryoel, Riley dez, Estefani Hernandez, Manuel Antonio Dakota James Lundeen, Cyleigh Angela Priya Bhandari, Adeline Boore, Jacob M. Dunbar, Megan Grace Dunsworth, Devin Hernandez, Adam J. Hickenbottom, Dawt Maess, Naematu Mama, Darren Mitchell Boyer, Alexander T. Brems, DaVontae J Durham, Hannah Elder, Daveon Ellis, Tha Hlawn, Brenna Kay Hoskins, Henoc Manion, Megan Lynn Marchese, Austin Jor- Brooks, James David Brorby, Cristian Eric Zachary Allan Douglas Fast, Evita Fazliu, Houedou, Jinikqua Jonae Howard-Foster, dan Marlin, Luke H. Marshall, Evan R. Mar- Brown, Whitney Noel Burdick, Gavin Allen Carlos Fierros, Jacob Finley, Kira N. Finley, Kobe Thomas Huddleston, Tabitha Leilani tinez, Sebastian Martinez, Laurel Lee Burnett, Abbi Marie Burns, Jose Carbajal, Jacob Edward Fisher, Jacob James Fisher, Jacoby, Carlos Manuel Jaramillo, Macy Alexandra Carden, Kai A. Carizey, Nathan Jesus B. Francisco, Juan Manuel Franco, Kaye Jefferson, Madison Dianna Faye Jef- Continued on PAGE 20

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Find us on #FuturePioneers 20 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS UNITED TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL have cheer battles and hurt themselves trying to do my nursing class (Echo) and I plan to take all of that stunts and pyramids. information with me out of high school and into col- CLASS OF 2019 Joey Coronado, child of Lisa Reynolds and Robert lege so I can expand my knowledge in the medical field. Coronado, plans to major in Engineering at Blackhawk, I plan to obtain at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Masengarb, Quentin Bertil Mattson, Cassidy Renae Maxwell, then transfer to Illinois State. by the time I am done with college and my goal is to be Faith Marie McCubbin, Sarah Elizabeth McGrath, Cody James Top 3 achievements: Becoming Student Council the best nurse I can be! McIntire, Seth A McKay, Kyle Scott McWilliams, Ashlee Ann President, Leadership Award and Student of the Month Megan Meeske, child of Todd and Amy Meeske, Mee, Megan Meeske, Maximus Mejia, Noah Robert Mejia, ( in Law and Public Safety). plans to major in Early Childhood Education/Elemen- Blake A. Meldrum, Madison Meldrum, Sebastian Mendez Arre- What is something you learned that you will tary Education at St. Ambrose University. guin, Rosemary Elizabeth Michaels, Chance Jacob Miller, Mar- take with you after high school? I feel that being at Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll all semesters, tin J. Miller, Jacob C. Miner, Simran Mishra, Caleb E. Mitchell, UT has taught me many things, but the biggest thing I invited into National Honors Society and invited into Mitchell Alan Mlekush Jr., Shawn Mohr, Jamie Mondragon, Fer- have learned from being here is to be nice to others. I feel Spanish National Honors Society nanda Montoya, Gunner Paul Mooney, Leodan Morales, David that this is important because this world is very rough What is something you learned that you will Moreno, Kelly Renae Morris, Madelyn Grace Morrow, Nicholas and being nice to random people can make a big differ- take with you after high school? In high school, I Jerome Mottet, Drew R. Mueting, Betsy Fabiola Muñiz-Torres, ence. Being nice is just one of the things we can do to learned many different things I will take with me into Tiarnan Munos, Jaida Nikole Muscovalley, Frederick Mushi- make a better world and I thank UT for showing me that. college and beyond. I will definitely take all the informa- mata, Hamadi Muridi Mwechiwa, Logan Dewey-Krotz Nache, tion I learned in Early Childhood Education 1. This class Kaedon M. Naylor, Eliodoro Neri, Caleb Richard Nesseler, Willie Math/The Sciences‌ has given me a lot of information that I will take into the Ray Newsome, Melina Adrianna Nickerson, Levi Keegan Night- Collin Antolik, child of Evan and Dawn Antolik, future. It has given me a tremendous head start on the ingale, Andrew Paul Noakes, Bailee J. Nolen, Guillaume Nouga- plans to major in Electrical Engineering at Western Il- education classes I will have to take in college. I have nou, Monica Alexis Ochoa, Alison Renae Ogden, Hannah M. linois University, Moline. learned how to write lesson plans, organize activities, Oliva, Vanessa Oliva, Amaris Aurelia Oliva-VanDeWalle, Angel Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Scholar, Section and take care of a class. Orduna-DeLeon, Kaleigh Rose Osborne, Arafath Ouro Gnao, Leader in Marching Band and John Deere Recognition Jorge Lucano Padilla, Brittany Nicole Pappas, Natalie Brooke Award Young Journalist‌ Pauwels, Dalton Law Pender, Jessica Cecilia Perez, Tryton What is something you learned that you will Cassidy Maxwell, child of Aimee and Robert Max- Perez, Leanne L. Pierce, Chase J. Pratt, Ashley Jane Preston, take with you after high school? The thing I learn well, plans to major in Elementary Education at St. Am- Victoria Price, Chase Gerald Pustelnik, Steven Mitchell Pyev- in high school that I will take with me is how to pro- brose University. ich, Katie Jean Quimby, Amiah A. Ramirez, Israel Ramirez, gram. During my senior year, I taught myself how to Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll, Becoming editor Krystal Antonia Ramos, Derek Rasso, Briana Raya, Luis Ri- program simple programs on my calculator. That has of the yearbook my senior year and receiving a $14K cardo Raya, Laura Lynn Reed, Alecia M. Reyes, Keith O’Neal now evolved into a hobby where I continue to push my- annual academic scholarship from St. Ambrose. Richardson, Isaac Joseph Rigsby-Alonso, Elias E. Riojas, Alexis self to learn new and more complicated programming What is something you learned that you will Irene Rivera, Itzel Rivera, Romnic Ivan Rivera, Jairett Robinson languages to work on harder projects. Not only is this take with you after high school? Truthfully, most Jr., Diana Jacqueline Rodriguez Reyes, Kimberly Ann Rogers, a great hobby for me, but it also is a secondary occu- of what I’ve learned from high school wasn’t in a class- Raymond G. Rogers, Griffin Scott Ronnebeck, Liam Jessie Ro- pation choice if I ever need it. It has become a useful room. I learned many things from my peers and other sales, Jennifer Rosas, Tyler James Rosenbaum, Omar Rene tool already and I am glad I will have the ability to use people I’ve met throughout the years and in a way, I Rubalcava, Sofia Cecilia Rubalcava, Camila Ruiz, Julian A. Ruiz, it later in life. think that those are the greatest lessons you can learn. Tyler Runkle, Arianna Russell, Terianna Russell, Stephen J. Fernada Alonso, child of Erika Alonso and Israel Through the last four years I’ve learned the ups and Sackett, Alyssa Aliyah Salazar, Brannon Leslie Samuelson, Aguirre, plans to major in Health Information Man- downs of adolescence, all while learning about myself Giovany Sanchez Rosas, Ariane Sarabio-Garcia, Kaylyn Marie agement at Black Hawk Community College, Moline. and the people I’ve surrounded myself with. I’ve learned Schoenbein, Logan A Schuchhardt, Baylee Schuldt, Stephanie Top 3 achievements: State Scholar, Best Actress of the things that make all of us different, along with Jo Scott, Julissa Dianely Sens, River K. Shaw, Kaylie N. Sisul, and Certificate of Excellence the many more things that make us all the same. I’ve Emiley Lauren Smith, Matysyn Raeann Smith, Myint Soe, An- What is something you learned that you will learned of the paths people have taken in their lives that gelica Natalia Solis, Ian Connor Solis, Jonathon J. Solis, Jacob take with you after high school? As one of Jeho- have made them the people they are and led them to the Bernard Sommer, Tajaun A. Stacy, Ryan James Stapf, Caleb D. vah’s Witnesses, I learned to explore myself and what positions that they stand in. Most of all I’ve learned how Stone, Jenna Stoneking, Tylor J. Struble, Jose Suarez Rodri- I needed to do to be the person I want to be, to grow in the choices we make affect our day to day lives and in guez, Brian Anthony Summage-Gomez, Angelo Cade Sum- integrity, and to make good decisions by setting pri- that, I’ve learned how to make choices I can be proud of. mers, Shekira K. Swopes, Dane A. Taghon, Digo E. Tapia, orities (putting spiritual interests first and following Emma Powell, child of Sarah and Byron Powell, Ekoue Teko, Antonio Jose Terronez, Lal Thang, Romeo A.V. Bible-based principles). I learned to be courageous in plans to major in Architecture at Blackhawk College. Thomas, Samantha Marie Thomas, Samantha Ann Thur- expressing my beliefs in a respectful manner. have spent Top 3 achievements: Top 10% of 2019 Graduating wanger, Bawi Tha Tling, Jonathan J. Tollerud, Jada Cordee’ four years studying the French language and culture in Class, John Deere Special Recognition Award and ACC Turner, Christian M. Tygart, Joel Valle Jr., Alex Van Dyke, Emilie high school with a dedicated and loving teacher, Rhonda Drafting and Design Student of the Month January 2019 Rae VanWynsberg, Angel Noelle VanZuiden, Brittany Nichole Mellor, who has helped me to speak and write an entire What is something you learned that you will VanZuiden, Antonio Guadalupe Vargas, Juan M. Vargas, Ga- new language. take with you after high school? Teachers who briel Anthony Vasquez, Yordi Yair Vazquez, Yadhira Mireya invest more time into their students rather than just Velazquez, Fernando Jose Velez, Diego Verduzco Mendoza, Vocational Education‌ teaching are the ones who create a better experience for Adolfo Vergara Jr., Maeva Diane Viyegbe, Kenneth Allen Wad- Rosemary Michaels, child of Robert and Joelle Mi- high school students. Luckily I’ve had some amazing kins, Bailey Marie Wallace, Tristan M. Wamsley, Makenna G. chaels, plans to major in Nursing at Black Hawk College, teachers who have given me life lessons to carry with Wessels, Hannah N. Williams, Matison Ann Williams, Mackenzy Moline. me as I transition into the adult world. These teachers Dawn Williamson, Jean-Luc Wilson, Joseph Thomas Wilson, Top 3 achievements: Top 10 student of my class also motivated me to keep going with my academics and Ronald Jacob Wilson, Trai A. Woods, Mikayla Wren, Savannah all four years of high school, Illinois State Scholar and strive for excellence. For these teachers I’ll be forever Chantille D. Wright, Mary Anayeli Xique Perez, Gedeon Fadil Student of the Month in Echo (nursing class) grateful and everyday I’m reminded that without those Yacoubou, Essoham J. Yeleneke, Jessica Zabala, Nayla Zamora What is something you learned that you will teachers, I would be struggling to navigate life outside take with you after high school? I learned a lot in of a 8:00-3:01 schedule. 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Academics Caroline Cady, child of Barbara and CLASS OF 2019 Brian Cady, plans to major in Dance at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy Huda Abdulmunem, Ruaa Abdul- in New York, NY. munem, Saja Abdulmunem, Yousif Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Abdulmunem, Taylor Adrian, Fatima Scholar, Charles O. Austin Scholar and Aguilera, Leonardo Aguilera, Charles company trainee at Ballet Quad Cities. Allison, Jenna Alongi, Elijah Andrews, What’s something you learned Umuganwa Annette, Taylor Arp, that you will take with you after high Alexa Arrington, Myah Awalt, Cho school? “Hard work pays o ” may seem Aye, Set Aye, Shandon Babers, Jen- to be a simple concept, yet I have found daya Bailey, Joniaa Ballard, Amari it to be the most important lesson of my Banks, Mercedes Barnes, Breanna high school career. In the midst of a long, Beal, Owen Beltran, Kaitlyn Bender, tiring week, it is easy to feel as if all of my De’Anna Berry, Jasmine Berry, Syd- work is pointless. However, as I began my ney Best, Patrick Bilenganya, Jocee search for a college I realized just how im- Bloyer, April Borchardt, Rylee Bowl- portant my e ort is. Every minute I spent ing, Mirsa Boyer, Didier Bracamontes- writing papers and solving math problems Sosa, Benjamin Bradley, Zaida Brad- earned me recognition, scholarships and ley, Terrance Branigan, Rachel Bril, trust from my future educators. I have Ethan Braun, Dakota Brose, Taliyah learned that my education is one thing Homan, Micaela Horton, Quincy Houston, Grant Osborn, Emily Painter, James Parks, Brown, Evan Buller, Kya Burkhardt, Abigail that will follow me forever and it serves as Htoo Htoo, Lah Htoo, Za Iang, K’nyiah Jack, Racquel Parks, Nishimirima Pascal, Sher proof of my respectable work ethic. I will Bush, Tavian Bushnell, Caroline Cady, Sera MarCeisha Jackson, Anastasia Jacobs, Car- Paw, Tar Pay, Damya Payton, Axel Perez, most certainly take this lesson with me Calhoun, Carlee Camlin, Michael Camp, son James, Emily Jansen, Cameron Johnson, Carlos Perez, Leslie Perez, Dulce Perez- after high school. I now know that hard Kayla Canning, Alexander Carothers, Kylia Cole Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Bailee Jones, Arreguin, Ashley Peters, Carter Pfa , Ade- work is worth the time and commitment Carruthers, Corina Castaneda, Melissa Juanita Jones, Mackenzie Jones, Miya Jones, lyne Phares, Devin Phillips, Catelyn Pohl, and the results are beyond rewarding. Castaneda, Kaylee Cather, Amadeo Cerda, Shania Jones, Steven Jones, Vershawn Andrew Polito, Paige Porter, Clayton Price, Ana Jacobs, child of Andrea and J.P. MaKayla Chandler, McKenna Chastain, Do- Jones, Niyokwizigira Julienne, Emmanuel JaMir Price-Sysompheng, Cashmir Pulliam, Jacobs, plans to major in Mechanical En- nell Clark, Gabrielle Clark, Benjamin Claude, Juma, Nduwimana Jyvason, Kay-lynne Kain, Ian Purvis, Login Quillin, Maria Quilty, Alban gineering at the University of Illinois. Jonesha Clay, Tierra Colvin, Davon Combs, Wang Kalomba, Anastasia Kask, Haley Rachal, Wynter Rade, Jamal Randle, Rocio Top 3 achievements: No. 1 in class, Il- Cobie Conger, Darnell Conner, Jr., Alexis Kelemen, Delaney Kelley, Lexaya Kelley, Rebolledo Hernandez, Shacail Reed, Omar Cooper, Brandon Costilla, Miles Crawford, linois State Scholar and Caries O. Austin Mara-Lane, Kelley, Clovis Kenese, Shannon Rico, Kobe Rios, Gracie Roady, Kameron Cylus Crayne, Paulina Cuellar, Nate Culver, Scholar Kenney, Scott Kerno, Chelse Kibling, Morgan Roberts, Jahmeir Robinson, Sh’Tya Rock- Logan Curry, Camron Czerwinski-Early, What is something you learned Kidwell, Thang Kim, Johnny Kinney, Peyton wood-Johnson, Virginia Rodriguez, DaMor- Andrea Daley, D’Angilo Davis, Kalangilo that you will take with you after high Klingbell, Hannah Knuth, Tyler Koutsky, rio Rogers, Maleiah Rogers, Jaqueline Davis, Kendall DeLaRosa, Hunter DeMeyer, school? Through my education at Rock Thomas Kramer, Hailey Kress, Jaselle Kru- Romero, Mutumwinka Rose, Chase Ross, Nicholas Dennhardt, Trevor Dennis, Erica Island High School I have learned many zic, Myint Kyi, Carter LaCamera, Nia Lam, Antonio Ruvalcaba, Moises Salinas Pelaez, Depoorter, Kayla Depoorter, Mikayla De- Tyler Lampkin, Emily Laughlin, Nkundimana lessons that I will take with me. I expected Jeweleuna Sands, Mia Sanders-Mosby, Rea- Pover, Shay Detert, Monica Diaz-Reyes, Laurence, Mu Lay, Pint Lay, Robert Lee, to grow academically. I knew I would be gan Scheper, Ryan Schroeder, Kielie Seams, Madison Doty, Sha Du, Olivia Duarte, Clair Vershaun Lee, Margaret Lelonek, Kaylyn interested in getting involved with activi- Tayler Seibel, Samuel Serrano-Gri ths, Eastman, Breanna Eberts, Arrielle Eckhardt, Lemmon, Kendall Lewis, DonQuariance ties outside the classroom as well. I was Gracie Sharpe, Ta Shee, Taylor Sierens, An- looking forward to being a Student Am- Jill Elder, Dayton Ellis, Cruz English, Des- Light, Jesse Linch, Alyssa Long, Sarah gel Simpson, Emily Skelton, Jayden Slach, bassador, but I did not expect to learn so tiny Eskew, Vyizigiro Ezekieli, Ashja Finley, Long, Adamari Lopez Ruiz, Jozette Lopez, Lucas Smith, Rachel Solis, Callista Spicer, much from the experience. Through my Christina Fisher, Whitney Flaugh, Grant Sergio Lopez, Corbin MacDonald, Peyton Chase Spragg, Emma Spurgetis, Lauryn experience as a Student Ambassador, I Florence, Madeline Flowers, Austin Ford, Mahmutovic, Aliza Malone, Joseph Matheis, know what is feels like to become part of Andrew Fosterling, Kaitlyn Fraikes, Callie Kristina Mathews, William Maurer, Mad- Stegall, Hailie Stephens, Caitlin Stotts, Kate- my community fi rst hand. I have had the Franks, Vincent Freiburg, Ariana Gabriel, dison Mazzarollo, Jacob McAfee, Madleine lyn Swanigan, Logan Swartz, Austin Taylor, opportunity to participate in volunteering Jordan Gale, Dehvan Garcia, Kayla Garcia, McAnally, Olivia McCarthy, Drew McCarty, Corbyn Thompson, Paige Torrence, Vanessa in many forms, from elementary school Aislinn Geedey, Gabriel Gonzalez, Garrett Johnathan McDonald, Harlee McDonough, Torres, Bryce Trask, Jaquez Trice, Brian activities to blood drives. I’ve learned that Gordon, Aaliyah Gosney, Teresa Govain- Blake McKillip, Victoria McCleod, Kenyon Trujillo, Jayden Tucker, Quinnlan Tuominen, being involved and being a leader is im- Pulliam, Emily Granados, Denise Gray, Ruby McMeans, Tyler Meirhaeghe, Mackenzie Jeannette Tuyisable, Wonmen Vah, Edgardo portant and benefi cial. Most importantly, Grijalva, Mitchell Grizzle, Grace Gruhlke, Melody, Rebekah Mencia, Ndabunganie Valadez, Savion Veasey, Miguel Vega, Vic- I have learned that the benefi ts outweigh Alexander Gustafson, Eduardo Gutierrez, Michael, Madison Michaels, Nevaeh Mikaio, tor Vega, Amani Vesey, Vicente Villalpando, the costs and that I am committed to life- Tanner Hampsey, Shelby Haney, Mercedes Kaiah Miles, Dyonnvia Millbrook, Ava Miller, Aaron Voss, Anthony Voss, Kea Waldrip, long volunteering. Hantz, Jada Harris, Janey Harris, Morgan Aye Moo, Terry Morrow, Tyler Mortell, Melanie Wallace, Miyanna Walls, Braylon Harty, Amber Haskill, Amy Haskill, Spencer Amanda Munson, Charles Murphy, Michael Walton-Johnson, Aaliyah Weathersby, Jack- The Arts Hasselroth, Nathanial Hauschild, Jeremy Myers, Sha Myint, Thar Myint, Ye Naing, lyn Weckerly, Enai-Aki Whitmire, Heaven Angel Simpson, child of Lauren Allen Haynes-Lancour, Matthew Hays, Alex Hen- Sheyla Nava, Christopher Neaveil, Calin Williams, Samual Willis, Claude Wizeyimana, and John Lard, plans to major in Physical dricks, Analyssa Hicks, Teigyn Hills-Sanders, Nevarez, Courtney Neville, Alexis Nieves, Lin Zaw, Bryce Zaleski, Fredy Zetina, Stanita Anastasia Holmes, Breanna Homan, Kylee Mackenzie Nightingale, Jean Nsengiyumva, Zulu Continued on PAGE 22 22 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Therapy at Black Hawk College. continue to get back up, I’ve already won. Youth and National Grand Champions of ing words of encouragement, I know I have Top achievements: Artwork displayed Aislinn Geedey, child of Kevin Geedey the PeaceFirst Challenge. people who are willing to help me through in The Festival of Trees, the artwork cho- and Dara Wegman-Geedey, plans to major What’s something you learned my struggles. The world is a dark place, we sen to be displayed at the 42nd Annual High in Biology and English at Luther College in that you will take with you after high just need to turn on the news to see all the School Exhibition 2019 and won the Don Decorah, IA. school? We have learned that if you truly evidence, a little bit of kindness may not be Heggen Memorial Award for Excellence in Top 3 achievements: 2019 Oberholtzer focus on your passion and see a problem in much but it has potential to make a big dif- Watercolor in 2019. Award for Future Conservation, Leadership your community, you should not look the ference. What’s something you learned that (with $2K scholarship) from Nahant Marsh other way. You can make a significant dif- you will take with you after high school? Education Center, and member of the IL- ference if you work very hard, focus, and Vocational Education‌ I have learned many things from Rock Island MEA All State Honors Chorus and 2018 AP empower others to join your efforts, too. Corina Castaneda, child of Olivia and High School throughout my four years. One Scholar (score of 3 or greater on three or Even if you have faced challenges, you can Juan Castaneda, plans to major in Financial important thing is to not give up and keep on more AP exams). rise above them, keep your head held high Planning and Accountancy at the University trying to get what you want. That includes What’s something you learned that and change the world! of Illinois. for grades and what you want to be in life. you will take with you after high school? Top 3 achievements: Being number one If you want to accomplish something it, go High school has taught me many valuable Math/The Sciences‌ in my class, being a member of Student Am- for it! lessons, some harder to learn than others. Dayton B. Ellis, child of Brad and Patty bassadors and being involved in the Garden- Emily Jansen, child of James and Lisa One of the most important ideas that my Ellis, plans to major in Electrical Engineer- ing Project with Mr. Campbell. Jansen, plans to major in Environmental time at Rock Island High School has instilled ing at the University of Wisconsin- Plat- What’s something you learned that Engineering at the University of Iowa. in me is that hard work and dedication will teville. you will take with you after high school? Top 3 achievements: Three Year Illinois always pay off. When I truly dedicate my Top 3 achievements: Charles O. Austin I will take with me the importance of net- All-State Violist, Top 10 in the class and Na- focus to a task and put in the work, positive Jr. Scholar, NHS Member and 2019-2020 Il- working with my peers and teachers. My tional Honor Society Vice President results are always sure to follow. Whether linois State Scholar. teachers here are my second family as I am What’s something you learned that it’s completing the homework rather than What’s something you learned that always able to go to them for academic and you will take with you after high school? going through the motions, taking extra you will take with you after high school? personal support without worrying if I am One lesson I have learned during high school time to prepare for an AP exam, or practicing Unquestionably, one thing that I’ve learned bothering them. They continually provide is that you will always find your way. Coming a piece for choir in my free time, this state- from my time at Rocky will be the impor- advice and encouragement. I come from a into high school, I was extremely nervous ment has always held true in everything I do. tance of admitting mistakes and asking for low socioeconomic background. I have seen and used to my small, comfortable middle This mindset will serve me well in my time help with them. While the jump from middle how large the socioeconomic gap can be, and school. When I came into high school I was at college and beyond. school to high school wasn’t overwhelming how that can drive gaps in education. But, I bombarded by all of these new opportuni- by any means, my classes obviously began to have also seen how hard work and determi- ties. There were so many extracurricular Leadership‌ pick up in terms of what was expected from nation can overcome those with the support activities I could get involved in, and I had Jamal Randle is the child of Michael and me. Within due time, I had to accept that of peers and teachers. a fresh start. Would I want to be the music Natasha Randle. I would need to ask for help, and that ulti- Taylor Seibel girl or the bookish type? All of these deci- Top 3 achievements: Mentor 4th- and mately at the end of the day, it was nothing sions kind of fell together. Though it might 5th-grade kids through Student Ambassa- to be ashamed of by any means. Especially Young Journalist‌ not be consciously happening, you will find dors, assist my grandma with her Heart of considering what lies ahead at college and McKenna Chastain, child of Jennifer your niche. There will be people who let you Hope and tutoring kids at Rock Island High the challenges in terms of my workload that and Tim Chastain, plans to major in El- down or make your life so much better, but School. I will have to face when studying to be an ementary Education at Illinois State Uni- in the end, it shapes you into a new person What’s something you learned that electrical engineer this is a lesson that will versity in Normal, IL. by the time you graduate. you will take with you after high school? do me well to remember going forward. Top 3 achievements: Yearbook Edi- Growing up, I have seen some friends and Htoo Htoo, child of Pono & Sandar An- tor, Student Ambassador and Illinois State Humanities‌ family members go down the wrong path. nai, plans to major in Architectural Stud- Scholar. Tyler Meirhaeghe, child of Eric & Tanya Those observations both in the community ies at the University of Illinois at Urbana- What’s something you learned Meirhaeghe, plans to begin an apprentice- and at school have shown me that I should Champaign. that you will take with you after high ship. always lead by example. I also have a younger Top 3 achievements: President of Na- school? Although I have learned many Top 3 achievements: National Honor brother and sister and I understand that I tional Honor Society at RIHS, Charles O. lessons from Rock Island High School, the Society, Charles O. Austin, Jr. Scholar Award do not want to set a bad example for them. Austin Jr. Scholar and Illinois State Scholar. one that will stay with me the longest will and four-year basketball player. I should be showing them the right things What’s something you learned be learning to be open to hearing people’s What’s something you learned that to do so I can watch them succeed in life. that you will take with you after high criticism. I learned that wanting to listen you will take with you after high school? My cousin Chasson really showed me and school? One thing I learned that I will take to what other people have to say is okay, My time at Rock Island High School taught other people how to lead by example, and he with me after high school is the lesson that and the information they are giving me me that you can’t be afraid to fail. Each year, I has been my inspiration me to do the same a little bit of kindness goes a long way. This can be valuable. I enjoy being indepen- would have different challenges that I would thing. He and Rock Island High School are year has been an especially difficult year for dent, but I understand it is important for have to overcome. At times, I failed, but I the reasons why I think before I speak and me. In my process of applying for colleges me to take a step back out of my own little kept getting up and trying again. It hasn’t act. Leading by example has been very im- and financial aid, I have experienced many bubble and hear other people out. I have always been easy, but I’ve learned that even portant to me throughout my life. things that made me doubt my abilities. had many great teachers throughout my when I fail, I learn. I’ll leave Rocky thank- Amy and Amber Haskill are the chil- For a while, those hardships made me lose school career that have helped me learn ful, for all the teachers, coaches, family and dren of Daniel and Allison Haskill. Amy sight of my purpose. However, thanks to the this skill, and for that I am very thank- friends that pushed me to do better. I’ll also plans to major in Biology and Amber plans kindness of Mrs. Hayek, my English teacher, ful. Learning how to understand and see leave with a sense of pride in myself for ac- to major in Elementary Education. and Mrs. Osborne, my guidance counselor, I things from other people’s perspective is complishing what the freshman me, thought Top 3 achievements: Rock Island Citi- was able to regained my strength. Whether if an important life skill that I am glad I could was impossible. I know life will be a series zen of the Year, Congressional Record Award it’s Mrs. Hayek asking if I’m okay and always learn during my time at Rock Island High of challenges, but I know that as long as I for Outstanding Service to Illinois Foster checking up on me or Mrs. Osborne provid- School. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 23 PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ CLASS OF 2019 Jacob Bandy, child of Mark Bandy & Kate Murphy, Ann Heavrin, plans to major in Me- Ely Adams, Cameron Al- chanical Engineering at Missouri len, Devon Allen, Thomas University of Science & Technol- Anderson, Abbigail Andorf, ogy, Rolla, Mo. Susan Anil, Emily Arndt, Top 3 achievements: Na- Adrea Arthofer, Grace tional Merit Commended Babka, Antonyo Bagley, Scholar, Midwest Regional Club Laurin Baker, Erin Balzer, Soccer Semi-finalist and Na- Jacob Bandy, Alton Barber, tional Honor Society Co-Pres- Alula Barnabse, Noah Bate- ident man, Elle Beeler, Maddison What is something you Behnke, Macy Beinborn, learned that you will take Mitchell Bennett, Caden with you after high school? Bennion, Christina Bishop, Throughout high school, I have Logan Boeh, Solange learned a multitude of facts and Bolger, Alexander Boyd, skills. Some of these I will use Jacob Brandmeyer, Garrett for the rest of my life while oth- Brandstetter, Brianna Brauner, Regan Breen, ers I will not. However, the most Hamel, Nathan Hamilton, Abi- Mellecker, William Mercer, Lars Schons, Alexander Schulz, Sam- Evan Brewer, William Brewer, Isa- important value I learned is the gail Hancock, Morgan Hanson, Meseke-Wren, Noah Meyer, Abi- uel Schuster, Justin Schwallie, power of perseverance and my bel Brimeyer, Nicolas Broussalian, Nicholas Hanson, Mahum Haque, gail Meyers, Lillian Meyers, Jenni- Justin Sehlin, Erika Seitz, Anna own abilities. Over the four years Jessica Brown, Kamden Brown, Luke Hauber, Griffin Hein, Kath- fer Miller, Noelle Miller, Makenley Shammas, Alexander Sheybani, of pushing myself academically, Stephenal Brown III, Carolyn Bu- ryn Henricksen, Nathan Herbst, Miller-Skinner, Madeline Minard, I have been faced with problems, chanan, Kathryn Bullock, Kevin Amy Showers, Toby Shows, Hope Julia Hillman, Lauren Hird, Har- Tyriq Montgomery, Haley Moore, Sickels, Mandeep Singh, Maxwell challenges, and complicated Burke, Caroline Carlson, Alan Cas- rison Hodge, Jenna Holmes, Christine Moose, Isaac Mooy, subject matter. Although it has taneda Ortiz, Mahesh Chaganti, Slavens, Kirsten Slocum, Brooke Rebekah Honeycutt, Zachary Nicolas Moralez, Zachary Morel, Smith, Ethan Smith, Gavin Smith, not always been easy, my per- Nicolle Chang, Vashista Chinta- Hoover, Carter Hoskins, Isabelle Logan Morin, Emma Morris, Ma- Cade Snyder, Hunter Snyder, Mi- severance allowed me to excel in lapalli, Jeanelle Cho, Caroline Hotard, Elyse Howard, Donivan clane Morton, Samuel Mowbray, chael Souhrada, Ashlee Soultz, achieving the grades and knowl- Christophersen, Spencer Clark, Hoxsey, Kaitlyn Huffman, Parker Shannon Mullen, Natalie Murphy, edge I strived for. During soccer Tytianna Clark, Creighton Clau- Huhn, Samantha Hutton, Sha- Margaret Muszalski, Muneeb Joshua Soultz, Nicholas Soultz, and other extracurriculars, I was sen, Savanna Clements, Eric Clif- shank Inampudi, Charles Isbell, Nadeem, William Nash, Creigh- Reece Spangler, Alexandra Spay, not the most naturally talented, ton, Cade Collier, Hannah Cornic, Khalled Ismail, Jonathan Itken, ton Nau, Danielle Nauman, Kara Caroline Spelhaug, Olivia Staver, but my hard work and persever- Porter Cottrell, Azariah Courtney, Charity Jensen, Jane Johns, Alec Neuhaus, Maxwell O’Brien, Rian Kayla Stevens, Brenner Stick- ance lead to my excellence in Ivy Anna Creasy, Natalie Cremer, Johnson, Emily Johnson, Abigail O’Hanlon, Stephanie Oberman, ney, Ava Stigler, Noah Streeter, soccer and other activities. This Ethan Croll, Sheridan Culp, Me- Jones, Josie Jones, Rosemary Tyler Olswold, Kathleen Oros, Evan Swanson, Chloe Teagarden, mentality led me to achieve my gan Dague, Sophia Dahm, Sarah Jones, Tanner Jones, Alexander Alexa Otterson, Angela Pandit, Kole Temple, Emma Tews, Sarah dream of playing college soccer. Danielson, Ruth Davidson, Chloe Jungers, Joel Kachappilly, Jacob Victoria Parejko, Lillian Parker, Thomas, Quint Thompson II, I will continue to persevere and Davis, Zane Davis, Noah Decker, Kammler, Alexa Karzin, Shreya Shayan Pasha, Alyssa Paulson, Skye Tinsman, Luke Toporowski, trust my own abilities as I have Joshua DelCorso, Selena Desir, Khurjekar, Evan Kilstrom, Mary Ana Paustian, Olivia Penland, Jamie Trentz, Briggett Tribbett, learned and know that I can over- Jacob Docherty, Sean Dolphin, Klingelhoefer, Elijah Knauls, Olivia Penniston, Luke Peters, Kaylee Trumbo, Alex Valenca, Ju- come everything I will confront Ada Duncan, Carter Duwa, Brian Gabrielle Krafka, Taylor Krieg, Elizabeth Peterson, Nathaniel Pil- liana Valle-Riestra, Noah Vance, in life. Eckhardt, Bailey Edwinson, Kelsey Daniel Krier, Isaac Kropf, Cyrus ger, Guilherme Pinho, Emily Pres- Shreya Khurjekar, child of Divya Vashisht, Varun Vedula, Eller, Lucas Embrey, Karah Er- Kulp, Brianna Kurtz, Ashlee Kwak, ton, Gina Prosser, Andrea Queal, Rishab Verma, Breanna Voelkers, Santosh and Smita Khurjekar, ickson, Alexis Faulhaber, Aryana Cory LaBarge, Mallory Lafever, Isaiah Rabchuk, Jeremy Ramsey, Lindsey Voss, Haleema Waheed, plans to major in Neurobiol- Fernandez, Cedric Fierce, Mat- Rian Lamarque, Michael Law- Cameron Randalls, Destini Re- Brodee Wakeland, Danielle Wal- ogy. thew Fisher, Harold Flinn, William lor, Kari Lee, Shelby Lee, Devin casner, Jada Reese, Emma Rehl, dron, Isaac Ward, Sarah Warner, Top 3 achievements: Ac- Foley, Shiann Franks, Cole Fred- Lentz, Kaylee Lerschen, Cade Abigail Riley, Samantha Riley, Emily Warren, Samuel Webber, cepted into Iowa All-State Band erick, Lauren Frederick, Blake Lewis, Ashley Lie-Atjam, Peyton Carlos Rivera, Nathaniel Roethler, Samuel Weets, Madison Wells, 2018, voted “Most Outstanding Friemel, James Gabel, Gage Gard- Lindmark, Isaac Love, Christine Abigail Roth, Jacob Rowland, Junior Musician” by peers and ner, Gillian Geist, Trevor Glaum, Lyon, Christopher Mahoney, Trin- Benjamin Royer, Joseph Rupiper, Lucas Wendel, Scott Wendell, team qualified for FTC Super Re- Dominik Gnad, Ethan Graham, ity Malmen, Aman Manazir, Sujay Kaitlyn Ryan, Daniela Rybarczyk, Hope Weyrick, Michaela Whitten, gionals (Robotics) Dalton Gravert, Chloe Greig, Anna Marisetty, Chase Martin, Mariah Baaba Saisie, Michael Sampson, MaKenzy Wild, Jared Wiley, Lily What is something you Griffin, Jenna Griffin, Lauren Martinez, Garrett Massengale, Nathan Sanders, Brennan Sarver, Williams, Donavon Wilson, Megan learned that you will take with Groenenboom, Hayden Guenzler, Keagen McAuliffe, Maya McClain, Mitchell Sattinger, Alec Sawvell, Wilson, Mackenzie Wisneski, Na- you after high school? I dug my James Guest, Andrew Guinn, Jacob McCredie, Kyle McDermott, Tagwa Sayeh, Joslyn Schafer, than Wong, Kelsey Wood, Alana heels into the ground, launching Lauren Gull, Alexander Haack, Odin McDonald, Mary McDowell, Daniel Schelhaas, Cecilie Schief- Woolison, Maximilian Yates, Gib- myself onto the box inches in front Peyton Haas, Andrew Haberkorn, Tristan McMillan, Tyler Meidinger, fer, Andrew Schiltz, Mackenzie son Yost, Mahalia Zellmer, Grant of me. Moments later, I became Ella Hains, Turner Hall, Brooke Madelynn Meincke, Stephanie Schmidt, Chelsea Schneck, Grace Zimmerman, Allison Zucker

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“the girl that shattered her collarbone in room, making music with 60 other people, At the end of the day being kind can lift ev- also checking up on members of my com- lifting by falling off of a box,” and the first or performing improv with three of my best eryone’s spirits. “Kindness is the language mittee to make sure tasks were being com- ever to do so. Despite the plate and seven friends, I always have a team. People I know the deaf can hear and the blind can see”— pleted in a timely manner. As a passionate screws in my shoulder, I forced myself to I can fall back on, learn from, and be in- Mark Twain leader, I am sure the skills I have gained in roll of out bed every morning and hit the spired by. The lessons I’ve learned from my high school will continue to serve me as I weight room, in hopes of a full-recovery teammates are lessons that I’ll carry with Leadership‌ pursue a career in leadership. before volleyball season. After three long me for the rest of my life. Susan Anil, child of Minu and Anil The- months of physical therapy, I was back namkodath, plans to attend the University Math/The Sciences‌ on the volleyball court, eventually mak- Humanities‌ of Iowa. Mallory Lafever, child of Mary Ma- ing the varsity volleyball team. More than Solange Genevieve Bolger, child of Top 3 achievements: Student Govern- honey-Lafever and Michael Lafever, plans anything, my luck in high school, or lack Bettinna Diaz Guerrero, plans to major in ment Co-President/ Executive team mem- to major in Biology at Marquette University, thereof I should say, taught me how to Biomedical Engineering and Linguistics at ber, National Honor Society Co-President Milwaukee, Wisconsin. overcome adversity. It was not only how I the University of Iowa. and Religious Education Teacher Top 3 achievements: 4.6 Cumulative handled the adversity, but how I did not let Top 3 achievements: Member of the What is something you learned GPA, Academic All-State in cross country it affect me. As William Ward said, “Ad- National Honors Society, leader of PV En- that you will take with you after high and basketball and competed in 10 State versity causes some to break and others to vironmental Club and taking the Seal of school? By attending a school district that Tournaments/Meets (Cross Country, Track break records.” Biliteracy and becoming trilingual during is committed to excellence for eight years, and Field, and Softball) High School I have learned that excellence is not the What is something you learned The Arts‌ What is something you learned that product of a desire to be powerful and ac- that you will take with you after high Erin Balzer, child of Matthew and Karen you will take with you after high school? knowledged but the product of true passion school? Throughout my life, I have been Balzer, plans to major in Sociology at Scott This has been a crazy four years. But I treat and aspiration to change the world. This is given the opportunity to try my fair share Community College. everything in life subjectively. Everyone a lesson I have learned by participating in of different activities. I found success in Top 3 achievements: Festival of Trees faces a different magnitude of adversity, various extracurricular activities. Through a variety of sports and in the classroom. Award, Ceramics Club and AP Portfolio and crazy to me could be different than crazy student government and National Honor However, there were always those who What is something you learned to the next person. For me, the adversity I Society, I have had the honor of cultivat- warned me that I would spread myself too that you will take with you after high faced increased linearly yet my quality of ing a positive environment in my school, thin, and I would sacrifice the quality of school? Experience is the greatest self- life and education increased exponentially. working with various charities, and help- either my academics, athletics, or both if expression we as humans have! I learned This came from what I learned along the way ing others grow as leaders. As a religious I continued to juggle being a four-sport later in my high school career, that slaving and continue to learn every day- gratitude education teacher, I have also helped chil- athlete and honors student. Despite what over piles of work that would get me no- is the catalyst to a successful life. Entering dren discover their faith. Creating lasting some claimed, hard work and relentless where wasn’t worth throwing away amaz- high school, I was frustrated with the boxes change through these experiences is how I dedication allowed me to be both a high- ing opportunities. I am going to carry this society and my peers assigned one another. have reached genuine fulfillment up to this achieving student and athlete. This real- idea with me throughout my life because I refused to succumb to labeling and as any point in my life. After high school, I aspire ization gives me the confidence to seek out I wish I had realized it sooner than later! normal 14-year-old would, I rebelled (in my to continue to enact my core purpose, new opportunities and endeavors in college Go to sports games, free classes, museums. terms of rebelling). I didn’t push myself in which I have discovered with the help of and life, as I have the strong foundation of Go on that walk, go out for dinner, live life, extracurriculars, neglected my studies, and PVHS: promoting change alongside others work ethic and perseverance to support me. instead of staying cooped up somewhere began isolating myself from my friends. so we may positively transform our society. Tristan McMillan, child of Jim and Kari you may not belong. It’s a sense of open- However, this didn’t last for long. I became Natalie Murphy, child of Michael and McMillan, plans to major in Biochemistry ing your eyes, and a way to find your place thankful for the opportunities that were Christina Murphy, plans to major in Politi- at the University of Iowa. somewhere you never may have thought to presented to me and the people who moti- cal Science and Spanish at Arizona State Top 3 achievements: Receiving the look. Explore, it is a world filled with won- vated me, thus redirecting my motivation to University. Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, derful people and wonderful experiences. achieve personal success. Top 3 achievements: 2018-2019 Pleas- being on the Honor roll every year of high James Guest, child of Tamara and Jim Noah Streeter, the child of Liberty and ant Valley DAR Good Citizen, Helping to school and aquiring a 34 composite ACT Guest, plans to major in Theatre Studies James Johnson and Jim and Leslie Streeter, raise over 125,00 meals with the QCSHD for score junior year. at the University of Evansville. plans to major in Engineering at Iowa State food insecure people in our area and two- What is something you learned Top 3 achievements: Directing my University. year member of the Iowa All-State Choir that you will take with you after high school’s children’s show: “A Wrinkle in Top 3 achievements: Academic Excel- What is something you learned school? Something I have learned in high Time,” Serving as drama club president and lence award, went to swimming state senior that you will take with you after high school that I will take with me to college 3 Year IHSSA Large Group Speech All-State year and named captain for cross country school? As co-editor-in-chief of the is the lesson that relying on others is not What is something you learned and swimming Spartan Shield and two-year executive a weakness, but rather a strength. Being that you will take with you after high What is something you learned member of PV’s student council, I have able to admit that a task or project can be school? While being involved in the arts that you will take with you after high learned that being a leader requires you to completed better with the help or guidance at PV I have been able to pick up many im- school? One of the biggest lessons I have make tough decisions. With our school’s of another person is a strength, because it portant life skills. I have been a member learned throughout my time as a student is publication class being student lead, it is allows for new perspectives and skills to be of choir and theatre all four years of high to be impartial to people you don’t know. I a responsibility of mine to keep reporters added that one would not be able to have school. Throughout these years I have was the new kid for a long time until I ar- to deadlines to produce a stellar publica- access to when working completely alone. held several leadership positions. Through rived at Pleasant Valley. When I got here tion. Similar aspects can be recognized When a person refuses to turn to others these roles and many others, I haven’t only in 8th grade I was so alone, but only for a in my leadership in our school’s student for help with problems, either personal or learned how to be an effective leader, but day or two. When I was no longer the new- council, Spartan Assembly. As executive professional, they lock themselves out of I’ve learned how to be a member of a team. comer, I tried my best to do the same as my team member, I was tasked with leading potential growth, both intellectually and The most valuable lessons I have learned friends had done for me. Those people to a committee in the fall. This required fre- emotionally. in high school are that of teamwork and this day are among my closest friends that quent communication with members of collaboration. Whether I am in the choir I have been able to watch grow and prosper. the community and administration but Continued on PAGE 25 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 25 PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL NORTH SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL

Vocational Education‌ having artwork was chosen to be part of Academics‌ Chorus 2016, 2017, and 2018, United Samuel Schuster, child of Annette and sold in the 2018 Quad City Art Show. Colin Wiersema, child of Kent & Amy States Pony Club (USPC) H-B Certifi- and Larry Schuster, plans to major in What is something you learned Wiersema, plans to major in Civil Engi- cation and USPC C-2 HSE Certifica- accounting at St. Ambrose University. that you will take with you after high neering at Iowa State University. tion. Top 3 achievements: Selected for school? Growing up, trying something Top 3 achievements: National Merit What’s something you learned the Cross Country All-Academic Team new or outside of my comfort zone always Scholarship Contest Finalist, 2018 All- that you will take with you after high Award all three years of running, Excel seemed foreboding to me. I liked sticking State Academic Boys’ Soccer Team and school? It is incredibly easy to compare and PowerPoint Certified and officer for to what I knew I was good at and didn’t 4.0 Cumulative GPA. ourselves to others, especially in negative FBLA like giving myself room for failure. How- What’s something you learned ways. But we should judge our actions What is something you learned ever, my junior year, I took a leap and en- that you will take with you after and skills against our past selves—not that you will take with you after high rolled in my school’s publications class, high school? The sooner you learn the people surrounding us. Everyone is school? Of all four years of high school, and then in our honors journalism course that everyone approaches problems a different; our goals begin and end in dif- one thing I will take with me is that life is the year after. Being in those classes different way, the more productive you ferent places. Therefore, it is unfair to what you make it. In my first year running forced me into the public eye, something will be in creating solutions. That les- yourself and others to say that you are in track freshman year, I could hardly run which had terrified me before, and some- son, which I primarily learned through better or worse at something, whether it three miles. Three years and lots of hard times still does. However, those classes my high school education, is by far one be academics, sports, arts, or something work later, now I’m running road races ended up turning my life around. They of the most useful concepts I will take else. Yes, it is important to critique and with confidence. Sophomore year was offered me a dream college and major by with me as I move to the next phase in improve but it should not be at the ex- another pivotal moment for me thanks to introducing me to the world of Journal- my life. Whether it be the best way to pense of others. Ms. Davenport and Ms. Weinschenk for ism. Though at first the decision to join build a bridge out of balsa wood for an Connor Oetzmann, child of Kevin and helping me find my passion for business seemed daunting, I experienced numer- engineering project, or the most effec- Jackie Oetzmann, plans to major in Pre- and teaching. Since that semester, I’ve ous benefits by pushing myself to partici- tive way to score a goal in a soccer game, Medicine at Drake University. taken almost all of the business/technol- pate in activities normally outside of my my time in high school has taught me to Top 3 achievements: National Honor ogy courses offered at PV. I can say that comfort zone. I am confident this skill will value others’ opinions. Different educa- Society, two-time Speech All-State Per- some of my best friends from high school continue to prove itself beneficial to me tional and life experiences offer up dif- former and International Honor Thes- are also teachers and I feel that they have after high school is over. ferent angles, different views, and dif- pian. influenced my decision to pursue busi- Lily Williams, child of Chris and ferent solutions that I, as an individual, What’s something you learned ness teaching at St. Ambrose University. Kelly Williams, plans to major in Jour- had never thought about before. I plan to that you will take with you after high They taught me that life is what you make nalism at the University of Missouri in use this lesson of considering all view- school? Throughout my four years at it, so I’m going for the stars. Columbia. points and solutions often when I enter North Scott High School, I have learned James Gabel is the child of Jim and Top 3 achievements: Chuck Stone my perspective field of engineering—the a lot about myself and the person I hope Marcy Gabel. Scholar, University of North Carolina, field of problem solving. to become in the future. Since my fresh- What is something you learned Iowa High School Leadership in Journal- Abigayle Shekleton, child of Shelly man year, I have been part of our school that you will take with you after high ism Award, Iowa Newspaper Foundation, Herbst and Jesse Shekleton, plans to ma- theatre program, Lancer Productions. school? I have always been a hands-on and On the Spot Writing Contest 2018 jor in Speech and Hearing Sciences at The Our directors often tell us “Act well thy type person from the time I was young Champion, Iowa High School Press As- University of Iowa. part; there all honor lies.” This maxim and even still but only in recent years have I sociation Top 3 achievements: 4.0 GPA, speaks much farther than our theater been able to grow those hands on skills into What is something you learned four-time Iowa Girls’ High School Ath- troupe. In fact, it speaks very clearly to something useful. Around the time I was 13 that you will take with you after letic Union Distinguished in Academic me. In all aspects of my life, I strive to I started showing off my creativity by con- high school? In high school, I learned Achievement Award winner and Summa do the best with whatever I have been structing my own backyard metal furnace that one person can make a difference Cum Laude Honors. given, and is fundamental to who I am that allowed me to heat up some metals with hard work and passion. My passion What’s something you learned as a person. to their melting point and cast them into for the truth has allowed me to encour- that you will take with you after high just about anything I could think of. These age my peers towards a future where school? I learned that it is important, now Humanities‌ interests in metals lead me to join various youth are not only informed but dedi- more than ever, to be kind. In high school, Kevin Diep, child of Phuong Diep and metals and hands-on related classes during cated to making a positive difference in it can be hard to find a group where you Phuong Nguyen, plans to major in Me- high school which I gained valuable trade the world. As co-editor-in-chief of the fit in. Many students are developing into chanical Engineering at Iowa State Uni- skills. The various classes I’ve taken taught Spartan Shield, I have written and pub- better people during their 4 years in high versity. me a lot from automotive maintenance to lished stories that create conversation. school. Kindness is necessary, as everyone Top 3 achievements: President’s Vol- construction and even welding which I My phenomenal adviser, Mrs. Dyer, has is struggling to find out who they are. It’s unteer Service Award, 4.0 GPA and earn- know I can use for the rest of my life. taught me how to be a resilient journal- much easier to be someone who is mean ing Varsity letters in football and wres- ist and encourages me to cover complex or makes fun of others, but in a time where tling. Young Journalist‌ issues. My goal this year was for every everyone is changing, you need support. What’s something you learned Maya McClain, child of James and Spartan Shield issue to spark discussion Each of us is unique, which is what makes that you will take with you after high Marisa McClain, plans to major in Photo- on numerous topics such as toxic mas- the world a great place. Being kind makes school? Many people say “Life is 10% what journalism at the University of Missouri culinity, addictions of my generation, the everyone feel included, uniting us all in a happens to you and 90% how you react to in Columbia. hate directed toward minority students strong bond. it.” Over the past 4 years, I’ve experienced Top 3 achievements: My article, within PV, pushing beyond the content this firsthand. I’ve fully invested myself “Students are taking over, and teachers to connect in the classroom and digital The Arts‌ into my schoolwork and activities and it has approve”, on our online school newspa- footprints. I will continue pursuing my Natalie Romanick, child of Dianna shown that hard work does pay off; however, per, “The Spartan Shield” was published passions out of high school and dedicate and John Romanick, plans to major in Vo- things haven’t always gone my way. Most on the Best of SNO, being inducted into myself to making a positive difference cal Performance. my school’s National Honors Society, and through my writing. Top 3 achievements: Iowa All State Continued on PAGE 26 26 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS NORTH SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL times, it was what I didn’t do that had a big- ger impact on the situation than what I did CLASS OF 2019 do. I’ve learned that it’s best to go with fl ow and control what you can control—e ort and Cade Akers, Jessica Alexander, Zachary attitude. Giving your full e ort in everything Allbrook, Madison Allison, Conner Am- you do and always having a positive attitude brosy, Amanda Anderson, Baylee Ander- will take you a long ways. son, Brett Anderson, Emily Archer, Alexis Caleb McCabe, child of Brian & Jen- Arnold, Dakota Asleson, Kennedy Baker, nifer McCabe, plans to major in Biochem- Brooke Baldwin, Kaden Baumer, Brayden istry at the University of Iowa. Beaver, Hallie Belk, Lauren Belken, Kenedy Top 3 achievements: Graduating top of Bender, Kaitlyn Bendickson, Travis Ber- class, President of National Honor Society henke, Luke Billingsley, Aerielle Blind, and 3x qualifi er, 2x State Place winner for Hunter Block, Grant Blondell, Alexander Varsity Wrestling. Bloomhu , Trevor Blumhardt, Jackson What’s something you learned Boelens, David Boetger, Logan Booker, that you will take with you after high Kaylee Bowers, Kaleb Brisker, Kalli Brisker, school? Life moves fast. These last four Joseph Brodersen, Ethan Brown, Riley years have been the most memorable of my Brown, Isabella Bullock, McKeagon Bur- life so far. I have learned many valuable les- rage, Jordan Caskey, Anthony Christner, sons and gained many qualities throughout Sommer Clydesdale, Grace Co man, Jenna my high school experience. I have learned Cole, Aerianna Condon, Brooke Corson, lessons on how to overcome adversity. This Kaylee Cunningham, Tyson Decker, Pay- is what helped me overcome a reconstruc- ton Dieckman, Kevin Diep, Taylor Doty, tive knee surgery and become a state place- Rachel Drechsler, Kaleigh Dugan, Evelyn winner in wrestling. I have been taught les- Earl, Haley Ecker, Logan Emmert, Chloe sons of hard work. This is how I graduated Engelkes, Anne Erickson, Samuel Erick- top of my class with a perfect 4.0 GPA. I son, Brady Ernst, Destiny Esser, Nolan have also learned many lessons of friend- Fahrenkrug, Isabelle Farmer, Anthony ship, loyalty, and leadership. Above all, I Fecht, Gordy Field, Teagen Fletcher, Grant have learned to appreciate the little things Forsythe, Josee Foster, Hunter Frerichs, dra Manning, Austin Manning, Braydon Hunter Schmidt, Alli Schneckloth, Austin in life. This is what I will bring with me for Derek Friederichs, Sydney Fuller, Keaton Marquette, Chloe Martens, Caleb McCabe, Schneider, Kyle Schrock, Morgan Schueller, the rest of my life—an appreciation for the Gale, Erin Gansemer, Zachary Garrard, Quinn McChesney, Abigail McKay, Nile Bethany Schwarz, Cortaviaus Seales, Katie little things. Things like spending time with Dana Gehrl, Alauna Gentz, Corey Gerks, McLaughlin, Brooklyn McMeen, Nathan Seeman, Carter Seibert, Mary Senter, Ash- friends and family. Life moves fast. Slow Blake Gomez, Alida Gottschalk, Victor Guz- McNealey, Mackenzie Mehmert, T.J. Mick- lynn Shannon, Abigayle Shekleton, Simon down and appreciate the little things. man, Duayne Haessler, Elizabeth Hahn, elson, Kendsey Mickey, Mack Minney, Abby Shepherd, Ryan Simatovich, Alannah Skin- J. Dalton Hanenburg, Bryce Hanke, Grace Moeller, Taylor Morales, Emma Morgan, ner, Mackensie Slater, Maria Small, Rich- Leadership Hansel, Cooper Harrison, Dominick Hasse, Chase Moseley, Keaton Murphy, Hunter ard Smith, McKeegan Snyder, Grant Solis, Kaitlyn Bendickson, child of Troy Alex Hayungs, Kelly Hermiston, Garrett Murray, Kami Nagle, Spencer Newman, Reece Sommers, Dylan Speirs, Nathan and Tammy Bendickson, plans to major Holst, Brianna Hughes, Kiser Huntley, Alex Isaac Neymeyer, Delaney Nylin, Whitney Spies, Nicholas Stanton, Tyler Stanton, in Biology at either Lipscomb Univer- Isely, Katharine Jackovich, Dana Jamison, Ockerman, Connor Oetzmann, Cole Pada- Grant Stilson, Gabriel Stricker, Faith Tay- sity in Nashville or Harding University in Kyle Jecks, Gabriel Jensen, Kaila Jensen, vich, Addie Peer, Nicolas Pei er, Marisol lor, Mitchell Temperly, Spencer Thomas, Searcy, Ark. Robert Kadlec, Lily Kain, Abigail Kakac, Pizano, Jacob Porth, Caleb Postel, Alexis Sabrina Torres, Scott Torres, Elsa Treiber, Top 3 achievements: 2018 Iowa All- Stacy Keding, Addison Kilian, Noah Kline, Raleigh, Zachary Ramsey, Allen-Michael Andrew Troje, Nicholas Upmeyer, Aaron State Chorus, 2017/18 President of Student Margaret Knutsen, Hannah Krebs, Bailee Rangel, Jacob Rheingans, Keaton Rhe- Vandivier, Abigail Wahl, Madison Warhurst, Government and Summa Cum Laude. Kroeger, Brock Larson, Mitchel Larson, ingans, Isabella Richards, Emma Riley, Peyton Watkins, Tyler Watters, Mason What’s something you learned Kraig Leahy, Kurt Lease, Benjamin Leik, Carson Rollinger, Grace Romanick, Natalie Watts, Zachary Wessel, Michael Wettel- that you will take with you after high Mikayla Leslie, Collin Lewis, Hayden Ligh- Romanick, Avery Rowlands, Rylie Rucker, and, Colin Wiersema, Rachel Wilkerson, school? Get out of your comfort zone! tle, Owen Long, Marley Longenecker, Dana Kaitlynn Ruwe, Kade Sandknop, Dawson Garrett Willey, Slater Williams, Ka Tin Wu, This phrase has been repeated to me more Loussaert, Mallory Loussaert, Jacob Lowe, Santee, Wyatt Santee, Emily Schallert, Alexis Yaddof, Thomas Yates, Ryan Young, times than I can count over the past four Brianna Lowry, Andrew Lundvall, Alexan- Hannah Schipper, Charles Schlichting, Lauryn Youngers, Carson Youngquist and years of high school. I didn’t want to listen Brandon Schmeink, Johnna Schmeink, Alissa Zogg to it at fi rst—it’s hard to do something that makes you uncomfortable! But once I did, my life was better for it every single time. I’ve realized how important it is to push most di cult life steps, but I realize now What’s something you learned of your comfort zone. Say hey to that per- your own boundaries; you really do learn that it’s also one of the most important! that you will take with you after high son that may not have as many friends as something new by trying something dif- Gordy Field, child of Angie and John school? While words cannot express all of everyone else, and invite him to hang out ferent, whether you enjoy it or not. The ad- Field, plans to major in K-8 Education with the life lessons high school has taught me, or share a lunch with you because not only vice I’ve constantly been receiving is now an endorsement in counseling at Wartburg I would say the one takeaway I will never will you never understand the impact that the advice I give to others because I chose College in Waverly, IA. forget from high school is that there is al- that small gesture had on him or her, but to try it myself and realized how great it can Top 3 achievements: All-State Chorus ways a sense of community around you, you never know the multitude of ways it be. So yes, I found that learning how to get Member, Student Body President and prin- regardless of wherever your path may take out of your comfort zone can be one of the ciple role in Seussical The Musical. you. So put yourself out there, and step out Continued on PAGE 27 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 27 NORTH SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL may end up impacting you as a person in I was wrong — change my beliefs. That is Chapter. What’s something you learned the future, without you even knowing it. the one lesson from high school that I can What’s something you learned that you will take with you after high 100% say will change how I interact with that you will take with you after high school? There was a quote from Arthur Math/The Sciences‌ the world in my future. school? At the start of my high school ca- Ashe that has helped shape my high school Chloe Engelkes, child of Kristy and Slater Williams, child of Lori Williams reer I was very quiet and shy, until I joined experience. In the quote, he says, “Success Barry Engelkes, plans to major in Chem- and Kenny Castellano, plans to major in the FFA chapter. Through the different is a journey, not a destination. The doing is istry at the University of Minnesota at Mathematics at Iowa State University. competitions and events I participated often more important than the outcome.” Twin Cities. Top 3 achievements: National Merit in I learned how to successfully share my Throughout high school, I have learned to Top 3 achievements: Academic All Scholar semifinalist, Summa Cum Laude ideas with people through public speaking make the most out of every situation. Not State for Basketball, 2019 4A State Cham- graduate and participation in various and that what I had to say mattered. During just having a positive outlook about it but pion in Basketball and Academic All-State sports. my time in high school and in FFA, I have to think about what I can learn from it, and for Cross Country What’s something you learned learned that it is important to share my how it will help me. For example, waking What’s something you learned that you will take with you after high ideas with others and use my knowledge up early every morning to lift has taught that you will take with you after high school? Knowing when to quit and move to teach and be a mentor to younger stu- me discipline and perseverance. Being able school? What is something I’ve learned on to something else is a big thing I learned dents, especially within the FFA chapter. to just put my mind to something and work that I’ll take with me after high school? in high school. Pressing on is not always The communication skills I have gained on it until it’s accomplished will be some- Definitely not something from the sciences the best choice, and I hope that I can keep through FFA and my time as president for thing that I will carry with me for the rest or from math — that’s for sure. Don’t get this in mind in the future. the chapter are something I look forward of my life. Then once I am finished, I can me wrong. I’ve learned a lot about inte- to taking with me and growing in after high look back and think of how I am better for grating by parts and the immune system Vocational Education‌ school. it afterward. from plenty of teachers, and I’ll continue Katie Seeman, child of Scott and Lisa J. Dalton Hanenburg, child of John to remember the lessons they taught. But Seeman, plans to major in Environmental and Cindy Hanenburg, plans to major in Young Journalist‌ the most important thing I learned was Sciences at Iowa State University. Agronomy at Iowa State University. Elsa Treiber, child of Karl and Kirsten that my beliefs are fallible. I learned that Top 3 achievements: Iowa FFA State Top 3 achievements: FFA State Degree, Treiber, plans to major in Neuroscience at instead of completely shutting down when Degree, five consecutive Superior Ratings three-time varsity letter winner in foot- St. Louis University. those beliefs are contradicted, I should in- at the Lee Piano Festival at Augustana Col- ball and 2nd Place FFA State Proficiency stead listen, and maybe — on the off chance lege and President of the North Scott FFA Award. Continued on PAGE 28 CLASS OF 2019 CONGRATULATIONS Make sure your grad’s ready for college with a current prescription and supply of contacts and/or new glasses.

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Top 3 achievements: Summa Cum dactic material presented in all the classes, I am grateful to have acquired all of these High School I learned many lessons that I Laude: 4.0 all semesters, Iowa State Dance but it is the lessons beyond the subject important skills in high school and they will will carry with me after high school. Most Team Association Senior Scholarship Win- matter that have set a groundwork for my serve me well far beyond the classroom. important of those lessons is, respect all ner and six state championship titles with college education and future success, spe- Benjamin Leik, child of Lisa & Donald people regardless of who they are. No mat- the North Scott Dance Team. cifically the value of problem solving and Leik, plans to major in History at the Uni- ter where life takes you the most important What’s something you learned independent thinking. In addition, I have versity of Northern Iowa. thing will always be respect, throughout that you will take with you after high also learned the importance of being a life- Top achievement: Being editor of the high school we have been taught to treat school? My time in high school has shaped long learner from my teachers. They moti- yearbook. others the way you want to be treated. This the person I am today in many ways, mak- vated me to do more on my own outside of What’s something you learned lesson is extremely valuable, as I explore ing it difficult to choose just one learning the required material and taught me how that you will take with you after high what life has to offer, I will still carry this experience. At North Scott I learned the di- to set and achieve my own learning goals. school? Over four years at North Scott lesson with me.

MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL

‌Moline High School has selected these in the cell has multiple uses or is destroyed by Throughout the four years of being at Moline High school taught me how to positively outstanding students from its senior class: another chemical process when it is no lon- High School I have learned and experienced communicate with others. Through taking ger needed. We, however, put the materials many great things that I will take with me af- classes with students from a variety of back- Academics‌ that we deem unusable in landfills, wasting ter high school. The most important thing I grounds, as well as participating in multiple Omar Babu, child of Zaneer and land that we could be using for housing be- have come to learn while being here is how clubs, I learned about how to effectively get Sumayya, plans to major in Computer Sci- cause of the growing population. There are to stay motivated in achieving my goals. I al- across my thoughts to those who may not ence at the University of Illinois. severe contrasts in society, the extremely rich ways try to push myself to improve, whether share my point of view. I also learned how Top 3 achievements: National Merit fi- who have an excess of money versus the ex- it be in academics or extracurricular, con- to adequately deal with my issues, especially nalist, Illinois State Scholar and member of tremely poor who are starving and lack nearly tinuously working hard and aspiring to be the regarding classes. High school teachers have National Honor Society, National Society of everything they need to survive. Processing best student I can be. Being chosen for the shown me how to maturely solve my prob- High School Schloars, and Phi Theta Kappa the fact that tour cells have perfected maxi- award in the Arts was only possible because lems through discussion and proactivity Honor Society. mum efficiency made me realize the impli- I kept pushing to improve my skills. rather than remain in my old mindset, and What’s something you learned that cations of using the cell as a model for our wait for others to come to me and ask if I need you will take with you after high school? own society. Humanities‌ help. In the end, these lessons will continue High school has given me a plethora of op- Maya Gault, child of Darren and Michele to help me my entire life. Whether it be in portunities and with those opportunities, The Arts‌ Gault, plans to major in Biology at Simpson college or my future career, I will always be invaluable life lessons that will help foster Allison Cato, child of Dennis and Michele College in Indianola. using the communication skills I gained from future success. First, I learned to take re- Cato, plans to major in Business and Black Top 3 achievements: Top 2% of the class, my high school experience. sponsibility for my actions. If I ever perform Hawk College. Illinois State Scholar and captain of the var- below my own expectations, I have learned to Top 3 achievements: MHS Theatre, sity soccer team. Leadership‌ not blame such incidents on a teacher’s tough worked at Chick-Fil-A and painting or draw- What’s something you learned that Jake Peterson, child of Don and Kelly Pe- grading standards or other excuses. Instead ing. you will take with you after high school? terson, plans to major in Civil Engineering at of grumbling excuses, I try to fix my flaws and What’s something you learned that Throughout my high school career, I have the University of Iowa. better myself. Though my parents instilled you will take with you after high school? been involved in many different types of ac- Top 3 achievements: National Honor respect for teachers in me from a young age, Something that I have learned and will take tivities and explored friendships with vari- Society, Illinois State Scholar and Presiden- high-school teachers have shown me the true with me after I leave high school is how to ous groups of people. I dipped my toes into tial Scholar. value of mutual respect between teachers better understand and accept people and many different endeavors ranging from piano What’s something you learned that and students. When we students give our their ideas and opinions. I believe that this to soccer to sports unlimited club. I made you will take with you after high school? teachers sincere respect, their motivation to is a good thing to take away, well besides friends with girls on my cheer squad, peo- Some things that I learned in high school that teach seems to increase significantly. Con- the things I have learned academically, be- ple in my AP classes, and peers in choir and I will take with me are communication and cepts seem clearer and class passes by more cause it is very important to listen to people’s theatre. The most important lesson I have time management, which are both benefi- quickly. High school has opened my eyes to ideas and opinions even if they differ from learned from my time at Moline High School cial for future success. These two things are valuable life lessons- taking responsibility your own. You never know what is going on is the importance of being a well-rounded vital in order to succeed at college since it is and showing respect- which will surely help behind the scenes in people’s lives and just and open-minded person. I strived to be a completely different type of atmosphere me in college and beyond. being there to listen and not judge someone involved in as much as possible and make compared to high school. Communication Serina Daniels, child of Ikuyo and on the way they think or feel can make a big- many different types of friends. While not will be important due to the fact that I will be Thomas Daniels, plans to major in Com- ger difference in someone’s life than you may all activities and friendships lasted, I learned forced into situations with new people, so I munication Sciences and Disorders. ever know. I feel like that is just as impor- valuable life lessons and grew as a person will need to be able to share my thoughts on Top 3 achievements: National Honor tant as anything you learn in a class in high because of those various experiences. I will certain matters, as well as listening to other Society, Illinois State Scholar and State win- school. carry the memories, skills, and experiences people’s thoughts. Time management will ner of the IMTA piano competition. Olivia Christiansen, child of Jonna Bab- I have gained from my diverse four years of also be crucial because I will have to be able What’s something you learned that cock and Joshua Christensen, plans to major high school into my life long after graduation. to properly delegate my time. Next year I will you will take with you after high school? in Science at Black Hawk College. Arianna Rodehaver, child of Vanessa be in a brand new environment that will re- When learning about the cells and their pro- Top 3 achievements: Making Honor Roll Larson, plans to major in Pre-Medicine. quire me to balance the different tasks in my cesses, my AP Biology teacher often repeated all four years, being flute section leader for Top 3 achievements: Rotary Youth Ex- life, so being able to properly balance all of the fact that “a cell does not waste,” and yet marching band and being in NHS. change Student, theatre and choir. my free time could make or break my college somehow we humans still waste consistently What’s something you learned that What’s something you learned that each and every day. Every material produced you will take with you after high school? you will take with you after high school? Continued on PAGE 30 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 29 MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2019

Lucio Acosta III, Samuel David Adams, Ange- lina Magdalena Aguilera, Jose Guadalupe Alba Hernandez, Mohtadi O Ali, Payton Jo- seph Allers, Berenice Almanza, Emiliano Al- manza, Paola Emily Alonso, Syndie Danielle Alspaw, Lesley Guadalupe Alvarez, Ricardo Joshoua Alvarado, Salud Mariano Alvarado- Rocha, Jeyson Ismael Amador, Emily Marie Anderson, Mya Jean Anderson, Steven Thomas Anderson, Thomas Cole Anderson, Joshua Ekstam, Damon Christian Elliott-Rea, Lilliana Marie Hester Andrade, Madison Ni- Audrey Mae Ellison, Destine Leann Ellis, cole Andress, Miguel Angel Arevalo JR, Ame- Hannah Danielle Evans, Caleb Jordan lia Pilar Arizpe, Darin Michael Arnold, Adri- Feaster, Aleya Summer Ferguson, Anabel ana Victoria Atkinson, Michael Timothy Au- Victoria Flores, Sarahi Isabel Flores, Michael muller, Blayke Anthony Axnix, Omar Mu- Dean Flynn, Mckensie Sue Fortner, Savan- hammad Babu, Kelsey Raeann Baker, Vaun nah Alexzandra Foster, Semaj Harmoni Fos- Delton Bandemier, Ontus Dauda Bangura, ter Julia May Fout, Javon David Foy, Dylan Wolfgang Edward Barnhart, Kaylan Joshua Matthew Francescon, Johanna Jasmine Elizabeth Kauzlarich, Hunter Patrick Keenan, Meents, Samantha Anne Melin, Ramiro Men- Bechtel, Abbie Nicole Benson Nevaeh Ma- Fuentes, Kendall Danielle Fulkerson, Lauren Breanna Sue Kelly, Karissa Lynn Kennedy, doza, Aiden Joseph Michna, Gavin Thomas linzi Benway, Mickayla Atillia Biagini, Deonte Elizabeth Fulscher, Alexandra Mariah Garcia, Genevieve Yvonne Mae King, Lily May Knob- Miller, Jaiden Tylar Anthoney Miller, Chelsey Mitchell Billups, Dakota Charles Blackaby, Gerardo Alejandro Garcia Morales, Maya loch, Jacob Adam Krachum, Michael Alexan- Loren Minor, Ryann Elizabeth Miranda, Isa- Kyle Adams Blind, Phelps Jasper Catherine Gault, Joel Gbezan, Christopher der Krachum, Sophia Raye Kreinberg, Jacob bella Trier Mitchell, Jessica Caitlyn Mitchum, Bohlman,Carthon James Booker,Charles Anthony Gibbs, Haley Catherine Gillman, Sa- Michael Kroll, Connor Fredrick Vrban Sharon Guadalupe Montalvo-Trujillo, Marisol Lyden Bowen,Bryce Matthew Bowers,Brady mantha Grace Renee Gilmore, Autumn Kvamme, Jaden Jacob Kyle, Anna Belle La- Morales, Rafael Moran, Kyree James Mor- James Bowman,Skyler Marie Boyd, Lauren Nicolle Glass, Chance Deshaun Glenn, Alexis ger, Treyton William Lamphier, Katilyn Chris- ney, Austin Thomas Morris, Christian An- Frances Brahm, Devon James Breiholz, Ari- Grace Golden, William Sean Golden, Jesus tine Lancour, Ethan Theodore Lapaczonek, thony Morris, Christina Marie Mosley, Josiah anna Marie Brenan, Conner Alexander Brit- David Gomez, Cesar Gunnar Gonzalez, Ethan Asia Marin Laplante, Isabel Marie Lara, Syd- Paul Mozingo, Mutegetsi Mugabe, Adrien ain, Ethan Anders Brodd, Leon Timoteo Lee Gonzalez, Gavin Ezequiel Gonzalez, ney Reese Larsen, Tarah Andrea Larsen, Drew Mullett, Hunter Douglas Murphy, McK- Brooks, Maiah Riannah Brown, Anndrea May Guillermo Gair Gonzalez, Miguel Santiago Brenden Joseph Lawrenz, Mackenzie Jean enzie Marie Murphey, William Anthony My- Buckley, Jeramiah Joseph Bunch, Austin Mi- Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Grayce Ann Lawson, Christian Felix Leal, Trayshel Jeanae ers, Emily Ann Nations, Kyler Jamison New- chael Burkeybile, Domenica Nycole Byorum, Gordon, Kaleb Chase Graves, Shania Cathy Lee, Jassaniah Mary-Kay Leeson, Mackinna berry, Uyen Dao Hoang Nguyen, No Ngaih Magaly Calderon, Aliyah Mariah Cantu, Tren- Grimmett, Taylor Marie Groom, Hector Guer- Onalee Hope Liedtke, Andrea Katlin Little, Niang, Alexander Michael Nicke, Christopher ton Alan Carroll, Noah William Carter, Marco rero, Nydaya Jasmine Guerra, Paulina Mont- Zachary Ryan Loehrl, Taylor Jean Lofgren, Ryan Nickell, Austin Christopher Nickols, Os- Casas, Jessica Casiano, Selena Jasmin Cas- serrat Guerrero Abarca, Anthony Gutierrez- Alberto Lopez, Diana Lopez-Marceleno, Je- car Giovanni Nieto Ambriz, Niyera Dolly taneda Pizano, Makayla Lee Castillo, Allison Pizano, Alina Clare Hall, Emma Nicole Hall, sus Tomas Lopez, Luis Fernando Lopez, Ninette, Jacob Benjamin Nitzel, Alex Nixon Dorothy Cato, Valerie Elizabeth Cervantes, Josef Randall Hall, Shondel Charles Nicolas Alexis Danielle Lue, Samantha Luna, Peter III, Nicholas Shawn O’Donnell, Logan Je ery Craig Steven Chappell, Ashley Paitten Chris- Hammitt-Rice, Carly Gayle Hancks, Brody Joseph Lynn, Ashley Renee Lyon, Daniel Olmstead, Aidan Jack Olson, Youssef Ehab tensen, Hailey Lee Christy, Olivia Jade Chris- James Harding, Molly Misletoe Hardi, Cade Matthew Lyons, Adriana Cassidy MacDonald, Ourajal, Jose Javier Padilla Mathews, Emma tensen, Spencer Owen Clapper, Isis Junea Scott Harris, Javen William Harris, Kylie Re- Apryl Marijayne Machu, Mason Scott Mad- Victoria Parker, Jacob Brian Oscar Parks, Elaine Clark, Maximus Henry Collins, Katie nea Hart, John Patrick Hausknecht, Ali An- dox, Lukas Anthony Mahieu, Fernando Mal- Nikolas James Parmenter-Gray, Ty’Tavion Rebecca Comp, Michael Je ord Conner, Dale wer Hayder, Hanan Anwer Hayder, Victoria donado-Becerra, Edward Thomas Maloney, De’Shan Parrow, Joseph Edward Patterson, Hunter-Markus Corder, Joshua Bailey Cox, Lynn Hayworth, Morgan Carmilla Hemmen, Sarah Paige Manary, Marty James Manning, Ricardo Gabriel Peralta-Nolasco, Douglas Kyla Anne Cox, Ti any Renee Crews, Crystal Kayla Ann Hemphill, Fred Lee Henderson, Bill James Mapes, John Andrew Maring, Connor Perez, Emma Mckell Perry, Jacob Crisostomo, Noah Joaquin Cruz, Ezequiel Benjamin Michael Hendricks, Jesus I Her- Dennis Zachary Marion, Chloe Lynn Marner, Donald Peterson, Keaton Scott Peters, Phil- Cuellar, Serina May Daniels, Win Dar, Karena nandez, Gaige Mikael Hetzel, Anthony Karie Paige Martensen, Andrea Martinez, lip Binh-An Pham, Jason Richard Phillips, Elaine Davenport, Ariya Nicole Davis, Hunter Joshua Hillman, Juliann Marie Hillyer, Jo- Brian Diego Martinez, Christopher Jonathan Rogerio Lajuan Phillips, Gretchen Elizabeth Lee Davis, Taylor Kay Davis, Emma Isabella seph Richard Hodge, Katelyn Ann Ho , Martinez, David Martinez, Fabian Martinez, Jade Pierce, Emerald Cathleen Pierson, Alec De La Cruz, Courtney Renee DeClercq, Aaron Owen Michael Horton, Jordan Julian Sebas- Isaac Maxwell Angel Martinez, Jonathan Joesph Pilon, Megan Leanne Pittington, Ro- Christopher DeWilde, Alexander Joseph De- tian Hugaert, Courtney Isabella Huisenga, Martinez, Joshua Martinez, Juno Arabella man Melecio Pizano, Selena Luis Ponce, witt, Angela Diaz, Xasha Iliana Diaz, Dawson Jayde Michelle Hull, Roma Montanna Ruth Martin, Samuel Blaze Martinez, Selena Mag- Madison Joann Porter, Eric Philip Poston, David Dieckman, Chandler Mashawn Dil- Hull, Debra Jean Hulsart, Chance William dalena Martinez Becerra, Logan Alexander Sidney Renee Powell, Annabel Prado, worth, Delaney Denise Dixon, Aubrie Marie Hummel, Hailey Christine Hunsucker, Madi- Mattson, Javier Mayorga Jr, Diaaron Walter Ramiro Jose Prado, Maria De La Paz Puga Dodd, Legend Alaia Donaldson, Madelynn son Renae Jacobs, Sydney Ann Jensen, Eliza- McAdams, Kailey Mardell McCabe, Benjamin Flores, Nico Rey Ramirez, Eduardo Ramos Jane Doucette, Adrianna Rose Downum, beth Nature Johanson, Alexis Anne Johnson, Je rey McCracken, Tatum Marie McDonnell, Rodriguez, Francisco Ramos, Isadora Marie Christina Marie Durham, Abigail Kathryn Ed- Bryce Albert Johnson, Kiya Marie Johnson, Lamaireo Daevion McGhee, Miranda Chris- Randall, Channing Malynn Randol, Hannah wards, Rebecca Suzanne Ehlers, Scott Rob- Nikolas Sven Johnson, Elizabeth Morgan tine McKenzie, Ellie Osborn McNeil, Christo- ert Ehlers Jr, Kaitlyn Nicole Eilers, Evan Irene Jones, Evan Alejandro Juarez, Annah pher Anthony McPherson, Mason Davis Continued on PAGE 30 30 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL experience. everything that fits into my busy life. All the late nights Olivia Sander, child of Doug and Sara Sander, plans and bus rides spent studying will pay off when I have to CLASS OF 2019 to major in Nursing at Southern Illinois University-Ed- balance my education with my social life in college. The wardsville. time management skills I gained in high school will help Mackenzie Rath, Emmanuel Raya, Erik Raya, Isabel Raya, Oc- Top 3 achievements: Senior Class President, Interact me be successful for the rest of my life. tavio Raya Jr, Jacob Daniel Redell, Thomas Alexander Reich, Club President and 2018 tennis State Final qualifier. Makayla Leigh Reische, Logan William Reschke, Adam An- What’s something you learned that you will Vocational Education‌ thony Reveal, Elizelda Leeann Marie Reyna, Amelia Ryan take with you after high school? Volunteerism has Kyle Blind, child of Lynn and Bruce Blind, plans to Rigsby, Gracie Ann Riley, Alex Rios De Santiago, Jabin An- impacted my life in ways that I had not anticipated. I have major in Applied Science at Illinois Central College. thony Ritchie, Ricardo Rivera, Elijah James Roberson, Peyton always known that it feels good to help others, but it took Top achievements: Student leader in automotive Brooke Robertson, Bryan Rocha, Kaylee Anne Rockwell, Ari- me a long time to really understand how my volunteer class and Student of the Month. anna Renee Rodehaver, Jorgina Esmeralda Rodriguez, Mya efforts impacted others. Intellectually, I know that I am What’s something you learned that you will take Danaile Rodriguez, Natalia Inez Rodriguez, Jacob Steven Rog- helping with tangible items such as food and clothing. with you after high school? During high school, taking enski, Bryce Michael Rogers, Jabari Shaundrell Rogers, Heyly However, there are also those intangible items that you the hands-on classes made me make the decision that Rojas Bacho, Estefania Romero, Brayan Rosales-Cortes, Noah cannot measure, but are just as important. These include I want to become an automotive technician. The auto- Marshall Ross, William Andrew Rottman, Barak Levi Rowell, giving time, providing a commitment, and showing care. motive and machine tech programs helped me make this Damian Adan Strubble Ruiz, Donovan Marcus Russell, Egypt By giving my time, I am showing individuals they are huge decision. Zyann Salazar, Baily Seth Samolitis, Cameron Bryce Samolitis, worthy and valued, and in turn can positively impact Melissa M Sancen, Viviana Sancen Morales, Jessica Sanchez, their self-esteem. By providing a commitment, I am the Young Journalist‌ Olivia Joy Sander, Ian Michael Sapp, Zachary Dean Schafer, person who routinely shows up and follows through, and Oyniso Bakhriddinova, child of Diloram Turayeva, Abbie Katherine Schimmel, Hailey Anne Schmacht, Emily Car- this allows those people to feel trust. Finally, by showing plans to major in International Relations. oline Schnell, Sophia Rose Schott, Xavier Mark Scritchfield, care, my actions let them know that they are worthy of Top 3 achievements: Questbridge National College Noah Mark Sebben, Jorge Segoviano Jr, Jillian Louise Sharfe, kindness, consideration, and love. These are the things Match finalist, Editor-In-Chief of ‘M’ Yearbook and Line Terence Lamar Shaw Jr, James Alexander Sheese, Shanne I have learned and will take with me. O’ Type newspaper and Distinguished Young Woman of Elaine Shorter, Alicia Natea Sibley, Jordan Slagel Sinclair, Al- East Moline. exander Lloyd Siperly, Mikaela Alexandria Slay, Kira Emma Math/The Sciences‌ What’s something you learned that you will take Smith, Sean Ryan Smith, Garrett Christopher Snider, Nayeli Megan Pittington, child of Jon and Michele Pit- with you after high school? I will never forget the Anahi Solis, Makayla Christine Ashle Somner, Peter Seok Joo tington, plans to attend either Illinois State University power of a smile. IN the past four years, I have found that Son, Jacqueline Guadalupe Sotero, Branden Lincoln Stablein, or Southern Illinois University. the effect of a smile transcends any language barriers, po- Lucas Raymond Standafer, Kayla Ann Stange, Jacob Mathias Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Scholar, Academic litical preferences, and even socioeconomic differences Stanley, Solomon Nicolas-Doyle Stark, Jacob Howard Stealy, All-Conference and First Team All-Conference for vol- that people may hold. It’s universal. Through this simple Shayla Ann Steele, Joshua Clayton Stevens, Colin James Stew- leyball, basketball and track. gesture, I discovered the most amazing support system art, Brendan Christian Mikel Still, Bukuru Stire, Butoyi Stire, What’s something you learned that you will take through my friends and teachers in the halls of Moline Nikola Stojanovic, Brady Steven Stombaugh, Mia Marie Stone, with you after high school? The biggest thing I learned High School. Even with the hustle and bustle of everyday Nickolas Scott Stoneburner, Taylor Nichole Stone, Joshua in high school is the meaning of balance. By definition, life, smiling at someone as they walk by is worth anyone’s Merlin Stover, Taylor Michael Streitmatter, Taylor Marie balance is an even distribution of weight, enabling some- time. Everyone endures obstacles of their own. A smile Strobbe, Austin Tyler Suits, Sarah Jessica Sullivan, Braden one to remain upright and steady. Though it sounds sim- can change everything for someone. In high school, I Nicholas Sundeen, Keaira Lynn Swanson, Daemon Shawn plistic, it was harder to learn than it may seem. Without found that such optimism is helpful in every corner. As Swindale, Elizabeth Rose Swofford, Brandi Lynn Tate, Saman- this basic skill, what many call some of their best years I tackle my years ahead in college and my career, I will tha Paige Tate, Devontae Antwun Taylor, Jayden Eston Ter- of their lives quickly turns into a load of stress. Having always remember to smile more, worry less, and let life ronez, Madison Mae Thatcher, Landon Carter Thiele, Collin balance in my life has enabled me to excel not only with unfold the way it should. Jeffrey Thompson,N oah Isaac Thompson, Nathan David Till- my academics, but also with athletics, clubs, and friend- Peter Son, child of Miya Park and Young Ki Son, plans berg, Akouvi Homialo Justine Tossou, Kelly-Jessie Adole Tou- ships. I’m going to take this skill with me to college, as to major in Computer Science. nou, Aaron Tuan Tran, Josephine Suzanne Lee Trenary, Emma school will remain hectic and stressful. Balance will aid Top 3 achievements: Valedictorian, swimming Lee Tucker, Brianna Kay Turner, Jacob Thomas Tuttle, Jaylen me in making my college years even more enjoyable than record-holder in two events and NISCA Academic All- Paige Underwood, Quincy Adrian Diego Urquieta-Goeden, my high school years, but allowing me to appreciate every American. Henry William Van Note, Chloe Jeanette VanLaarhoven, moment. What’s something you learned that you will take Alexus Leigh Vanquakebeke, Conner Marcel VanRaes, Dylan Madison Thatcher, child of Craig and Leanne with you after high school? Throughout high school, Michael Vanseveren, Angel Ivan Vargas-Garcia, Kayla Michelle Thatcher, plans to major in Biology and the University I immersed myself into various fields, creating a schedule Vargas, Yolanda Gabriela Vargas, Josue Vega, Edelina Carmen of Wisconsin- Madison. with little to no free time. After burning out on a few oc- Velasquez, Angel Velazquez, Nicholas Scott Verscheure, Jose Top 3 achievements: Top 2% of the class, Illinois casions because of my crazy schedule, I began to realize Isaac Vertiz-Gonzalez, Brenden Paul Voorhies, Kaleb Casey State Scholar and National Honor Society. the importance of balance and taking time off for myself Wages, Keegan Eric Walker, Skylier Jonathon Wallace, Megan What’s something you learned that you will take periodically. Whenever I have a free weekend, I’ll take a Marie Walling, Mikayla Devonne Wash, Kyree Zavion Washing- with you after high school? The most important les- whole day and just veg out, sleeping whenever I want ton, Marquise Javon Washington, Wa Way, Jaonte Webb, Alex son I learned in high school was not taught in a classroom. and eating whatever I feel like. Recently, I’ve come to ap- Michael Wells, Nehemiah Andrew Elijah Wells-Luten, Charles The past four years, I have balanced the workload that preciate spending time with my mother and just taking a Micheal Westbrook III, Rylee Marie Weston, Faith Ann Wheat- comes with taking a multitude of AP classes, with the day to relax and enjoy good weather. It’s rare that I have ley, Sidney Ann Wheeler, Carolynn Rhae Whitaker, Jake Rob- major time commitment of being a three-sport athlete these days, but I’ve come to value them immensely. Tak- ert White, Drew Scott Wiemers, Raymond Owen Wiese, Jenna that also participates in various other school clubs. My ing time for myself was something that I never did before; Avery Wilken, Symone Bryanne Willey, Austin Riley Williams, freshman year I stayed up past midnight more times than now that I’ve allowed myself free time, my workflow and Deundre Tysean Williams, Emma Lyn Williams, Marcelius Cori- I can count, but each year I found myself struggling a little work ethic has become much more efficient, healthy, and onte Williamson, Elise Tyler Wilson less than the last. Now, in my senior year, I can say with happy. I’ve learned that balance is key to keeping a level confidence that I know how to manage my time to handle head and achieving my goals. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 31 051219-qct-spc-gen GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ Adia Raya, child of Juan and Leslie Raya, CLASS OF 2019 plans to major in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Alexandria Adamson, Trevor Ahlgrim, Top 3 achievements: National Hispanic Gabrielle Allen, Conner Alwood, Sydney Scholar, Illinois State Scholar and AP Scholar Anast, Alysia Anderson, Kayla Anderson, with Honors Elijah Anzaldua-Maas, Taylor Ashley, What is something you learned Reaiah Baker, Catelyn Barr, Ellarie Barrett, that you will take with you after high Maxwell Bealer, Kristen Beard, Madeline school? Success in life is not defined by Beeson, Joshua Beeth, Sydney Belanger, a number — not test scores, time played, Caroline Bergren, Kayla Berkson, Bill points made, or grade point average. While Blaser, Zoey Boehnke, Logan Brewer, in high school, I have worked to maintain a Josephine Brown, Jaren Brucher, Emma balance with a rigorous course load and ex- Burke, Sarah Buzard, Eva Carleton, Nathan tracurriculars including athletics, church, Carroll, Charles Cathcart, Kiersten Cathe- and volunteer work. Through these ex- lyn, Luke Chaney, Jenna Cheek, Payton periences and over time, I have learned, Clauson, Carson Cocquit, Victoria Cocquit, developed, and recognize the importance Kyle Cones, William Cosgrave, Christopher of the fortitude, perseverance, time man- Cotty, Noah Coughlen, Zachary Cowan, agement, decision-making, teamwork, Jessica Daly, Rachel Daniels, Lilith Davis, organizational skills, accountability, posi- Kaleb Decker, Logan Dodd, Hailey Dowell, tive attitude, hard work, and integrity that Mattison Drobney, Alyssa Duckett, Chris- have been key through high school. Each tian Duckwitz, Peyton Duncan, Isaiah Du- of these is foundational to me as an indi- ran, Kaleb Efflandt, Ian Ellis, Jayden Erd- vidual and will be key as I seek to overcome challenges and obstacles in my future en- man, Victoria Femali, Jacob Foss, Kelsey deavors. It will not always be easy, but it is Frakes, Colton Garcia, Kylee Gehl, Zoey with these lessons learned and how I apply Gomez, Caitlin Gorge, Tyler Green, Emogen them going forward that will define me and Greene, Stephanie Hammond, Isabella my future success as a female engineer and Hart, Bek Hartman, Cole Hartman, Andrew Mendez, Karlee Miller, Ryan Miller, Gavin Sebastian, Amelia Seys, Trevor Shipman, future leader in my community. Henson, Emily Henson, Adilene Hernan- Minnaert, Joseph Morris, Gabriel Moss, Rachel Shoemaker, Bradley Smith, Kody dez-Nesbitt, Hannah Himmelman, Andrew Hannah Himmelman, child of Scott and Logan Munoz, Matthew Nanninga, Shan- Smith, Emma Snell, Justin Snow, Bailey Hock, Lexee Hodge, Megan Holevoet, Angela Himmelman, plans to attend Concor- non Nelson, Adam Nyquist, Zachary Olson, Spindel, Avery Spranger, Nathaniel Stan- Michael Hood, Alexandria Horne, Ethan dia University in Mequon, Wisc. Austin Opsal, Logan Opsal, Travis Opsal, field, Erik Stenzel, Jason Stoner, Lillian Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Hott, Emma Ibanez, Abigale Jackson, Lu- Delaney Ostrowski, Alivia Palicki, Payton cas Johns, Alexys Johnson, Ty Johnson, Streeter, Nikalas Swan, MaKenzie Thomp- Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors and National Parr, Jillian Payeur, Alexander Perkins, Ian son, Shenne Tiedeman, Skylar Timbrook, Honor Society Lillian Kell, Braeden Keller, Christian Kel- Phillips, Colton Pischke, Lauren Plumley, Nathaniel Tisor, Tori Townsend, Griffin What is something you learned that ley, Blake Laingen, Drew Larson, Andrew Emily Pobanz, Julia Poel, Kristin Polowy, Tracey, Nathan Trout, Jacob Vandeveer, you will take with you after high school? Lawrence, Braelyn Lentz, Nichole Lewis, Karn Poonvit, Caeleb Putman, Anthony I have learned that success comes in many Cole Lewsader, Shane Lievens, Connor Lil- Putt, Kendra Raley, Adia Raya, Madison Collin VanKlaveren, Victoria Verbeck, An- different forms and doesn’t always look the lis, Christian Loenser, Jacob Loitz, Hans Reddy, Gage Ressen, Taylor Riley, Kaden drew Verplaetse, Trevor Vincent, Rachel same for everyone. Each individual grows at Lovig, Ethan Lundquist, Riley Mathews, Rink, Andrew Rizzo, Peter Rizzo, Kaitlynn Vondra, Alex Walker, Madison Wancket, their own pace and in their own direction. It Mason Matlick, Samantha Mattan, Aaron Rossitto, Eric Rusk, Jeremy Ryder, Abigail Kaitlyn Webster, Elli Weller, Tanner Whip- isn’t fair to measure the success of someone Matthews, Alexander McAvoy, Molly Mc- Sandlin, William Schehl, Diana Scherer, ple, Jordan Williams, Zachary Wilson, Bai- by comparing them to another. It’s more im- Gill, Mark McKinley, Tyson McVicker, Ella Noah Schmedding, Brooke Schmell, An- ley Winfree, Jacob Winslow, Alyssa Yenor, portant to consider what strengths people Medley, Juan Mejias-Dansbach, Marcus drew Schmidt, Augustus Schmitt, Luke Bryce Yocum, Aaron Zobrist offer rather than what they lack because ev- eryone fails at something. Just because they experience failure in one area doesn’t make them a failure in life. It’s important to see Band participant tor stopping the band because the mea- Top 3 accomplishments: Student of the the good in people and help them see it in What’s something you learned sure did not have the desired tone. The Quarter, Honor Roll, Pride of the Spartans themselves in order to guide them to their that you will take with you after Honors Band director has never passed an Award full potential. high school? My participation in the opportunity to differentiate average and What’s something you learned that music programs at Geneseo High School superior sound. He ensures everyone as- you will take with you after high school? The Arts‌ has had a positive influence on me. Since pires to make their best individual sound. The most important lesson I’ve learned Julia Poel, child of David and Tina Poel, beginning trombone in sixth grade, the After restarting the band the sound is al- throughout high school would be that the plans to major in Elementary Education at the Geneseo band directors have provided a ways dramatically better because the ef- extent of my capabilities only reaches as far University of Illinois. basis for life skills, the most prominent fort level changed. As a result, while I am as the boundaries I have set for myself. If I Top 3 achievements: Junior and Senior being work ethic. A daily rehearsal in the in rehearsal or school I focus on making restrict how far I allow myself to go, I can year National Honor Society member, 2018 Geneseo High School Honors Band fre- everything I do my personal best. never understand my possible potential. Outdoor Illinois High School State Track and quently consists of the band playing the Zoey Boehnke is the child of Robert and Field Meet participant and 2017 All-State first measure followed by the band direc- Jessica Andersen. Continued on PAGE 32 32 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL

From taking an art class every semester for absolutely nowhere. Complaining and wor- ent levels of marching knowledge. As I look forever. High school is the time to figure out the last four years, I’ve pushed myself further rying too much only cause more stress on not forward to a career in the medical field, I have who you truly are, and I think it’s important than I ever knew I could go. I didn’t know I only the person but the surrounding people to remember my high school experiences in that we don’t conform to societal pressures. was capable of after spending two months as well. Along with less stress, I’ve overall teamwork so that I can help my future co- Instead, our focus should be on the concept on one painting after allowing a minimum been more happy and content with myself. workers and patients. of individuality and creating our own path two week period of every piece prior. I now I’ve realized that no matter the situations Ty Johnson, child of Dean and Shalee to follow, but accomplishing that selflessly. know that keeping myself in a box only limits that occur, I can always change my attitude Johnson, plans to major in Physics at the During this process, it’s essential to believe in my ability to express myself and the process and outlook if I can’t change the situation. University of Illinois. oneself and be accepting of everyone and ev- of trying new things. Stepping out of that Becoming more positive is something I’ve Top 3 achievements: AP Scholar, Illinois erything. Not everybody will like or support comfort zone is slowly shaping me into who gained in high school that I definitely plan State Scholar, NIB XII Academic All-Confer- one another; therefore, you just have to find I want to be while mixing it a bit of messy fun to take with me in the future. With this more ence (Golf, Baseball, Basketball) the positives in every situation. Obstacles are along the way. positive and optimistic outlook, I believe What is something you learned that bound to get in the way, but it is important to there are no problems that are impossible to you will take with you after high school? recognize that they open up a new door for Humanities‌ overcome. Throughout high school, I have learned many success. Years down the road one won’t re- Lauren Plumley, child of Marshall and Zac Olson, child of Dan and Karlene valuable lessons. In my mind, the most im- member every educational piece of informa- Valerie Plumley, plans to major in Biomedi- Olson, plans to major in Engineering at Air portant of these came to me just this year: tion learned; however, they will remember cal/Mechanical Engineering. Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. in order to learn and grow, you must work the person that they became. Top 3 achievements: Current AP Scholar Top 3 achievements: Illinois State hard and challenge yourself in all areas of life. with Distinction, Drum Major of the Geneseo Scholar, 1st Team All-Conference (football) Whether I’m in the classroom, in a sport, or Young Journalist‌ High School Marching Band, and 3-time and All-Metro (baseball) even at a summer job, success and growth Bek Micah Hartman, child of Ron and student of the Quarter Nominee What is something you learned that come to me only after I put in the effort and Leslie Hartman, plans to major in Education What is something you learned that you will take with you after high school? work hard. Similarly, I have learned to chal- and Mathematics. you will take with you after high school? In today’s society, it is very easy to want lenge myself in each of these situations. For Top 3 achievements: Illinois State One thing that I’ve learned over the past four things instantaneously. New technologies example, I decided to test myself by enroll- Scholar, Student of the Quarter (Quarter 1), years of high school is that there’s nothing have provided my generation with simple ing in multiple AP classes. These classes and member of the National Honors Society wrong with asking for help when you need ways to accomplish, what used to be, long have pushed me to put more focus and time What’s something you learned that it. If you look hard enough, there will always and complicated endeavors. This has made into my schoolwork and studies, which has you will take with you after high school? be someone willing to help you out, and it’s my generation crave instant gratification helped me to develop a stronger work ethic Education is all about bettering oneself and important to be open to the new ideas and which in turn has led to the label of entitle- so that I may find even more success in my creating new opportunities. Education is the advice they can give you. ment. Throughout my career at Geneseo future. key to social equality. Not everyone is given Connor Alwood, child of Amy and Jason High School, I have learned that you get the same opportunity for success at birth, Alwood, plans to major in Agricultural and out what you put in. This lesson translates Vocational Education‌ but free public education helps increase the Consumer Economics at the University of to sports, academics, relationships, and fu- Jacob Winslow, child of Kevin and odds of life long success. Illinois. ture jobs. I believe in the fact that faster is not Beth Winslow, plans to major in Secondary Rachel Vondra, child of Rick and Teri Top 3 achievements: Missed a quarter of always better, and that slow and steady usu- Education at Northwest Missouri State in Vondra, plans to major in Music Education my senior year and stayed in top 10%, scored ally wins the race. Being involved in sports Maryville, Mo. at Michigan State University in East Lansing, 5 on four AP Tests, Member of Student Wel- and clubs has taught me about hard work Top 3 achievements: National Honor Mich. fare and Advisory Committee and dedication. Those two things mean the Society, National Technical Honor Society Top 3 achievements: Illinois State What is something you learned that difference between starting on the football and all-conference Football Scholar, AP Scholar, All-State Orchestra you will take with you after high school? field or eventually landing your dream job. All What is something you learned that percussionist in 2018 and 2019 The most important lesson I have learned is in all, I have learned that a good work ethic, you will take with you after high school? What’s something you learned that that adversity to friendship is the wind to fire. coupled with determination, is a yellow brick Geneseo High School has taught me many you will take with you after high school? A weak friendship is snuffed out by the gust road leading to success. lessons that will guide me through the rest of As a freshman, I was presented the opportu- of adversity. The flame of a strong friendship my life. Since the first day of freshman year, I nity to teach percussion lessons to younger is fueled to an inferno by the gust of adversity. Math/The Sciences‌ learned that if I want to accomplish anything musicians. To this day, I still instruct talented Emma Ibanez, child of Michele Nolen, I have to put in time and effort. Geneseo en- students, and it continues to provide me new Leadership‌ plans to major in Biology/Nursing at the Uni- forced this lesson through athletics as well wisdom and insight that I am unsure I would Avery Spranger, child of Bret and Mi- versity of Illinois. as academics. Whether it was football or an otherwise have. In the four years I’ve been chelle Spranger, plans to major in Political Top 3 achievements: Being a section AP class, I found that these two things were teaching, I’ve learned how to become a bet- Science. leader for two years in marching band, being the key to success. No matter what I do the ter teacher as well as musician myself. I’ve Top 3 achievements: Maple Leaf Me- in the Honor Band for all four years of high rest of my life, I know that if I put in time and learned to view problems from multiple per- dallion recipient, Scholastic Bowl Captain school and winning 1st place in a district effort I can accomplish anything. spectives in order to be able to explain them all four years and attaining free feminine Spanish competition Kayla Anderson, child of Chris and in different ways and gear those explana- hygiene products accessible in student bath- What is something you learned that Roseann Anderson, plans to major in Dance tions towards unique individuals. This also rooms you will take with you after high school? at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. allows me a better understanding of concepts What is something you learned that In high school, I learned how to be part of a Top 3 achievements: National Honor I am teaching, so additionally, I enjoy per- you will take with you after high school? team in order to work with others towards a Society, National Technical Honor Society, sonal growth in my craft. The experience of Throughout high school, I’ve learned so common goal. Initially, I only looked out for First Honor Roll instructing has influenced my decision to much about life and also myself. Looking myself, but I soon became involved in more What is something you learned that major in music education, combining my back at my freshman year, I’ve grown so extracurricular activities that needed me to you will take with you after high school? passions of music and helping young people much, and one of the most prominent ways is cooperate with other students. Marching Throughout high school, I have learned more grow. I am excited to improve both as a mu- my outlook on life. Throughout high school, band, for example, required cooperation with than just academic information; I have sician and a teacher in order to mentor and I’ve realized that being negative will get you over 100 other students who all had differ- learned life lessons that I can carry with me inspire students! SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 33 DAVENPORT MID CITY HIGH SCHOOL the Month, advanced coursework, ac- Academics ademic awards each term for the past Courtney Witt, child of Carrie and CLASS OF 2019 3 years Kevin Witt, plans to major in Digital Media What is something you learned Production at the University of Northern that you will take with you after high Iowa. school? Over my four years of high school, Top 3 achievements: Academic Hon- I’ve learned to truly and expeditiously ors, Show Choir, Student of the Week take care of my school work and other What is something you learned responsibilities. I’ve learned to value and that you will take with you after high respect my fellow classmates and teach- school? I learned in high school to not ers, and have built lifelong relationships trust just anyone, to choose your friends that I will cherish forever. These things carefully. I also learned to take some time have given me the opportunity to mold for yourself every once in a while, to have myself into the man I should be and make fun while you’re still in high school cause myself liable for success. I have learned to you will miss it. Everything gets better, keep a good work ethic towards my goals no one is rushing to know what you want and developed a kindness, passion, and to do afterwards. Take your time with ev- understanding for my peers. Mid City erything, absolutely no rush into anything. has been great to me. All of the sta has Stick up for yourself as well. No one can shown tremendous care and love for me force you to do anything. throughout the years and have pushed me to be the best I can be. Go Mavs! The Arts Nikeyl Albriton Bea, Johnette Ander- Lyric Lugviel, Austin Manley, Heather Mc- Jade Arnold, child of Jenifer Wright, son, Jade Arnold, Nathaniel Blumberg, Cleary, Michael Morgan, Christina Morgan Vocational Education plans to major in Billing and Coding at Catilena Bolinger, Courtney Bousman, Ross, Hannah Mueller, Codi Patrick, Kaleb Nathaniel Blumberg, child of Lee and Hamilton Tech. Drake Buesing, Tayanna Burton, Elisabeth Payne, Cortney Richards, Lataviana Rob- Lorrie Blumberg, plans to major in Emer- Top 3 achievements: Iowa Youth Byars, Carlos Constantino, Devin Duck- inson, Rose Schroeder, Victoria She ey, gency Medical Services at Scott Commu- Congress, Pastell Club and Student of the worth, Madison Dutton, Jonathan Eckley, nity College. Jason Shirley, Layne Simmons, Breeann month Kallypso Essen, Tristen Essex, Ariana Ew- Top 3 achievements: Student of the What is something you learned ing, Chase Foulks, Samantha Gray,Quincy Sinclair, Antonio Sird, Edwin Slaughter, week, student school board member that you will take with you after high Guy, Brandon Hahn, Erin Harris, Jamesha Asya Taylor, Tatiana Travis, Madison What is something you learned school? I’ve learned that life is an ob- Hawkins, Grace Henry, Helina Hill, Gabri- Vandevoorde, Auric Vasquez, Oliver Whit- that you will take with you after high stacle course. There’s no telling where it elle Houk, Roman Jenkins,Malakia Keller, latch, Paige Williams, Cory Witt, Brandon school? What i’ve learned that I will defi - will take you and it’s risky. Not knowing Sydney Lang, Alexis Larson, Ayiana Litt, Worster, Meliscia Young, Aaliyah Zaruba nitely take with me after i graduate is don’t what decision is the right decision. Not wait till the last minute to get something knowing which path to take or where it done. Once you receive a task, complete it will bring you. There is so much out there ASAP so you have time for whatever else to explore. So much to try. Times get tough Top 3 achievements: Fellowship for the course of my high school years is that you want to do. I will defi nitely take the and when your brought down you just have Christian Athletes, Academic Honors, you possess the ability to use your tri- rule of not waiting to get things done. Its to get back up and try again. The world Junior Rotarian als and tribulations as stepping stools a bad habit to get into. is truly a beautiful thing and you should What is something you learned to success. There comes a point in time thrive in it, for you won’t be in it forever. that you will take with you after high where you can continue to allow your Young Journalist People ask you which school you want to school? I came to Mid City High School situation to hinder you. Or you can em- Oliver Whitlatch, child of Jennifer go to or what you want to be when you because it was a smaller school. I learned brace your downfalls and use them as Stavischeck plans to major in teaching grow up and you wonder. Why can’t I just that you don’t just have to “make it” motivation to keep pushing forward. English as a second language at the Uni- have it all? Why can’t I be many things through high school, you can do many It is okay to ask for guidance, but con- versity of Northern Iowa. at once? I say be what you want to be. Be other things to enhance your life. I also stantly talking about your situation Top 3 achievements: First Place in Art those many things that you dream of. Time learned to take advantage of all extra without putting forth action and effort Show, Soloist for Choir and and Academic is limited and all you should be is happy. classes including classes that award col- to improve the situational limitations on Honors So what i’ve learned is to live my life to the lege credit like my CNA class. Hard work you and your life is no benefit to you. I What is something you learned fullest. Explore many hobbies and just be and determination pays o ! learned that I can be the guidance no one that you will take with you after high myself. Something I’ve struggled with is offered. I can offer my peers options no school? In high school I learned it is al- being myself so this essay will best explain Leadership one has considered. I can give them the ways good to be the one person who every- my thoughts on that. Take risks. Every de- Ayiana Litt, child of Crystal Collins confidence they never had. Be the guid- one can depend on. Everyone needs some- cision is the right decision because that and Oliver Litt plans to major in Crimi- ance you wish you had. one to talk to sometimes and someone to will make you who you are. Thrive in this nal Justice at Scott Community College. help them make good decisions. You can world. Top 3 achievements: Iowa Youth Math/The Sciences always fi nd a common ground if you talk Congress, Empowered Leaders and Stu- Nikeyl Allbritton-Bea, child of Sha- things out. I also learned that sometimes Humanities dent of the Month neika Allbritton & Errick Bea, plans to you have to do things you don’t like. But Paige Williams, Child of Rachel What is something you learned major in Psychology at Des Moines Area if you push through, it will be worth it in McHugh, plans to major in Pre-Nursing that you will take with you after Community College in Ankeny. the long run, even if you hate what you are at Scott Community College. high school? 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Change often brings opportunities, and Academics‌ you should seize the opportunities that Megan Kenney, child of Brian and Marci CLASS OF 2019 are presented to you. You cannot plan your Kenney, plans to major in Business Admin- life, no matter how hard you try. If life does istration at Drake University. not go the way you had hoped, there is a Top 3 achievements: Valedictorian of reason why. Instead of looking at change senior class, Illinois State Scholar, Illinois with disdain, remember that it means that Principal Association Student Leadership something bigger and better is just around Award the corner. What is something you learned that Mikayla Brockett, child of Nicole and you will take with you after high school? Jason Brockett, plans to major in Nursing at Throughout my high school career I learned Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. the importance of time management. I was Top 3 achievements: Alwood High involved in volleyball and basketball, along School Honor Roll, Black Hawk College with many other extracurricular activities, Honor Roll and Wyse Chemistry and Biol- which took up a lot of my time. I had to learn ogy team member how to use my class time wisely in order to What is something you learned get as much done as possible so I did not that you will take with you after high have to stay up late that night to finish my school? There are definitely many different homework. Along with time management I things I’ve learned in high school. There are also learned the importance of being early. I a few specific ones though that stand out would always allow myself plenty of time to Carrson Anderson, Bryce Ashby, Kyle Barman, the most. I’ve learned that I don’t need to get places so I was never late. Both of these Mikayla Brockett, Franki Campbell, Lauren have a ton of friends, a couple close ones are will help me in the future, both in college and Curry, Michael Early, Julian Engles, Kaden En- the best. I’ve always not been a super book in my career. It is very important to always sor, Jordan Francis,Todd Grobe, Alex Hand, smart person and I learned I have to work be on time to classes and meetings and to Zachery Haskins, Garrett Jackson, Megan very hard to get what I want to succeed. stay on top of your work. Kenney, Sydni Krause, Allison Lambin, Grace There have been times where I have failed, Lauren Curry, child of Thad and Kathy Lawson, Mabel Losey, Colton Mansker, Jacob but what I did to overcome these challenges Curry, plans to major in Nursing at Creigh- Moore, Brendan O’Neil, Logan O’Neil, Kollin and be successful have taught me more than ton University in Omaha, Neb. Poppy, Alexis Pruden, Colby Remick, Ty Van- what I would have learned had I not failed. Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Wychen, Jenna Welch. Through these experiences I have grown Scholar, Basketball 2nd-Team All-Confer- and I know I will be able to respond to dif- ence, and DAR Good Citizen Award ficult situations in life. What is something you learned almost every single person, and it was not ever might not be there anymore. The thing that you will take with you after high the exception for me during my experience. is, when things like these happen you just Leadership‌ school? Throughout my high school career However, I learned two very important les- have to keep going even if it’s hard at first. Allison Lambin, child of Jason and I have developed time management, organi- sons during my time there, and I know they Find ways to better yourself through what Ronda Lambin, plans to major in Business/ zational, and study skills. However, the most will follow me throughout my life. They are happened and eventually something even Merchandise at Iowa State University. important quality I have developed is how time management and compassion. The first better than what you had before, or someone Top 3 achievements: Academic All- to learn from your failures. Sometimes de- one is obvious, understanding deadlines and even better than the last will come along and Conference, All-Western Illinois Volleyball spite your best efforts you may not succeed due dates as you struggle to stay afloat with enter your life. So even when things end or Team (honorable mention), Lincoln Trail in something, but instead of rolling over and all your assignments. By practicing good relationships end in your life, eventually it Volleyball All-Conference (2nd team) giving up you should do take this opportu- time management, you help avoid stress and will get better and new things will come to What is something you learned nity to grow. Failure is an significant part of plan ahead through your assignments and you, better than the last. that you will take with you after high life and it is important that you do not back through your life. Compassion, however, is school? There are several lessons and away from a challenge because even if you a little less obvious. In my opinion, compas- Humanities‌ things that I will take with me after high fail it will help you to grow. From failure you sion has helped me so much in high school. Jenna Welch, child of Jeff and Cathy school. The biggest thing I realized is be may learn what works best for you and what Reaching out a hand to help someone leads Welch, plans to major in Pre-Law at the yourself no matter what. You only get out you must do in order to succeed. It is like the to a new study buddy to help you ace a test. University of Illinois. of life what you put into it. It pays off to keep old saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, Caring for others helps create a more posi- Top 3 achievements: Illinois State busy and work hard in everything but stay- try, try again. tive atmosphere for your life, which will lead Scholar, Valedictorian, Class President ing true to yourself is most important. Get to more positive outcomes later on. What is something you learned involved in different activities, be optimis- The Arts‌ Brendan O’Neil, child of Bob and Bobbi that you will take with you after high tic, meet new people and never be scared Alexis Pruden, child of Miranda De- O’Neil, plans to major in Welding at Black- school? The most valuable lesson I learned to try new things. The circumstances may broeck and Paul Pruden, plans to major in hawk College from high school is that you should never have influenced who you are, but you are Art/Pre-Art Therapy at West Virginia Wes- What is something you learned that look back. There is the age-old, cliche say- fully responsible for who you become. leyan College in Buckhannon, W. Va. I will take with me after high school? ing, “when one door closes another door Top 3 achievements: Honorable Men- Something I learned during my years in high opens”. Now that it is nearing the end of Math/The Sciences‌ tion at Henry/Stark Art Show, Academic school, is that nothing lasts forever and not high school I realize how true that is. If you Kollin Poppy, child of Kevin and Mindy All-Conference, Honor Roll everything is permanent, but things get bet- are too busy looking back at what was, you Poppy, plans to major in Computer Engi- What is something you learned ter. Some things that you thought would will miss what could be. I have found that neering at Bradley University. that you will take with you after high never change will change. Some people you should move on from the past, enjoy school? High school is a stressful time for that you thought would be in your life for- the present, and work towards the future. Continued on PAGE 35 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 35 ALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Top 3 achievements: Salutatorian, all- throughout my four years in high school how I had became a better leader, because Young Journalist‌ conference all-academic and cross county and many of them I will carry with me for I had confidence while doing so. I was Mabel Losey, child of Cheyanna and Spartan Spirit Award. the rest of my life. My high school was very honored to go to Girls State and be Clerk Matthew Losey, plans to major in either What is something you learned small and blending into the background of a for the House of Representatives, where I History or English at Luther College in that you will take with you after high large school could not happen. I felt I had a had to announce each members name, in Decorah. school? Throughout high school there shy personality when I started high school front of a group of strangers. Through these Top 3 achievements: Illinois State have been many challenges that I have had but as a started participating in various experiences I have gained confidence and Scholar, State Math Team qualifier and to overcome to get where I am today. One of school and extracurricular activities I came self awareness that I will use to better my Galesburg Public Library Big Write Award the lessons that I learned that profoundly out of my shell. I feel that I now have the degree in Nursing. winner (second place in High School Poetry, helped me get through high school was ability to communicate and interact with Garrett Jackson, child of Brad and first place in High School Short Stories) working with different people and learning anyone. I believe this is a very important Becky Jackson, plans to major in Ag Busi- What is something you learned from these different experiences. Each per- life skill that will benefit me in college and ness at Black Hawk College. that you will take with you after high son has a different background and think- my future career. Top 3 achievements: Chapter degree in school? What is something you learned ing process which you need to learn to work FFA, Honor Roll at Black Hawk College, Beef that you will take with you after high with. These people have a prominent role Vocational Education‌ Ambassador school? While I have learned a lot academ- in your learning experience and are able to Grace Lawson, child of Jason and Me- What is something you learned ically in high school, the most important teach your so much. I learned that to get lissa Lawson, plans to major in Nursing at that you will take with you after high things I will take with me have come from along with the people around me, you need Black Hawk College. school? In high school I have learned experiences at my church. I have learned to be calm and optimistic and high school is Top 3 achievements: State Degree in many things, but the most important that being part of a community is a vital a great place to practice this. In a small high FFA, Chapter President of FFA and Girls thing I learned was how to advocate for part of life. Being part of a community has school it is easy to be around the same peo- state representative/clerk of the House. myself. When I was a sophomore I didn’t taught me how to work and communicate ple everyday and you get a lot out of getting What is something you learned like school, but I knew I would like it better well with people of all ages. I have helped away from your comfort zone and working that you will take with you after high if I could focus on the agriculture classes I teach young children in Sunday School with people that you normally don’t. school? My high school experience taught wanted and start to plan for my future. I had and worked with older adults on many Jordan Francis, child of Scott and Kris me how to be a better leader. When I started a new counselor that year and I expressed different things. The ability to work with Francis, plans to major in Math Education high school I was very shy, I didn’t talk to this to her. She reached out to Black Hawk people of different generations than you at Augustana College. very many people, and I never tried new College and they created an Ag Academy is not something that can easily be taught Top 3 achievements: Illinois State things. Since then I have been our FFA so I could take dual credit ag classes. For in a school, but it is a very important life Scholar, National Honor Society and Aca- Chapter President and stepping out of my the past two years I have been able to take skill. It is also important to surround my- demic All-Conference four years for bas- comfort zone and pursuing other students my core classes at school and then go to Ag self with people who care about me and ketball, cross country and track to be a member in our chapter. As the FFA Academy. By learning to advocate for my- accept me for who I am. While school What is something you learned President last year, I had to present a speech self, I have been able to focus on my life after has not been easy for me, my family and that you will take with you after high and talk about everything that occurred high school and I have more than 30 credits friends have supported me and helped me school? I have learned many lessons throughout the year, doing this showed towards my degree. to be successful.

ANNAWAN HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ everyone happy with your decisions, so just home, it’s important to keep moving for- you are never too busy to help someone else. Renee Krantz, child of Vicki Krantz, worry about being happy with yourself. ward. Setbacks are going to crop up in ev- No matter what is going on in the lives of plans to major in Forensic Chemistry. ery aspect of life, it is critical to have the the teachers and staff at Annawan, they are Top 3 achievements: 2019 Illinois State Humanities‌ perseverance to move past these setbacks always selfless. From organizing fundraisers Scholar, President of National Honor Soci- Alexandria Johnson, child of Norman and work towards your goal no matter what to spending extra time with a student who ety and Color Guard Captain and Kathlene Johnson, plans to major in Bi- path you have to take or how long who have needs help, there is never a selfish moment What is something you learned ology at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc. to work for it. from them. I would not have been able to that you will take with you after high Top 3 achievements: Illinois State experience high school the way I did without school? High school is a time to learn many Scholar, ELKS National Foundation Most Leadership‌ them. The past four years have shown me important lessons, many that you will carry Valuable Student State qualifier, Lincoln Grace Sturtewagen, child of Audie that there is always some way in which to with you for the rest of your life. One of the Trail All Conference Varsity in Scholastic and Rochelle Sturtewagen, plans to major help a fellow classmate or a member of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that Bowl. in Political Science at Black Hawk College community. You are never too busy to help you can’t make everyone happy; someone is What is something you learned East Campus in Galva, then the University the people around you. always going to be upset with what you’ve that you will take with you after high of Iowa. done, so you might as well do what makes school? One of the most valuable lessons Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Math/The Sciences‌ you happy. Being happy with yourself is not I learned in high school that I will take with Scholar 2018, Poetry Out Loud state quali- Brooklynn Carpenter, child of Bran- always an easy thing, and the world is so in- me throughout life is perseverance. Life is fier 2018 & 2019, Elk’s Teen of the Month don Carpenter and Kayanna Swan, plans to clined to make people feel miserable. Trying never as easy as we’d like it to be and it takes What is something you learned major in Elementary Education at Western to find the good in everything is important, a high level of patience and perseverance in that you will take with you after high Illinois University in Macomb. and this will help you in your future life and order to push through the rough patches and school? Going to Annawan High School is Top 3 achievements: National Honor career. Doing what makes you happy, this get the results you want. Whether you are something that I will take with me forever. Society, 5.0 Club, Student of the Month should always be your main goal. Strive for struggling to grasp a new topic in school, My teachers are more than just my teach- What is something you learned that excellence, but then even if you fail still be or meeting roadblocks as you try and get ers, they are there to help and support me no you will take with you after high school? happy with yourself and your accomplish- the promotion you want, or feel like you’re matter what it be. Something I have learned ments along the way. There’s no way to make getting nowhere with plans for your dream from watching them the past fours is that Continued on PAGE 36 36 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

ANNAWAN HIGH SCHOOL BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL

According to the dictionary, “Responsibility short time within your academic education. Academics‌ in a musical or try out for sports; is the quality or state of being responsible: Yes, those grades will get into the school of Kyle Guenther, child of Mark and both take practice, and practice such as moral, legal, or mental accountabil- your dreams, but your work ethic will get Sara Guenther, plans to major in Ar- builds talent and confidence. Bel- ity and also being reliable/ trustworthy.” you further in your future. A great example chitecture at Iowa State University. levue also taught me how to do the Throughout high school, responsibility has of this is the quote, “Hard work beats talent, Top 3 achievements: 2018 IATC hard work today so I can live an easier played an important role in my life by help- when talent doesn’t work hard.” The same Cross Country Academic All-State tomorrow. I know because of my col- ing me become mature. Learning responsi- thing applies to work ethic and grades, work Award, Earning the Rank of Eagle lege classes and full schedule, I will bility has always been an easy task for me, ethic beats grades, when grades don’t have Scout (2019) and First Place Iowa be prepared to face any challenges from the help of my parents, teachers, and work ethic. Work ethic isn’t just applied to FBLA Future Business Leader, quali- brought on from the classes I must other peers who I encounter a lot through- your grades, it’s applied to everything you fying me for the 2019 FBLA National take to receive my degree. I cannot out my day. Being responsible for me is get- do. You will use your work ethic everyday Leadership Conference in San Anto- thank Bellevue High School enough ting my homework done on time, working for the rest of your life. nio. for the invaluable life lessons they four-five days a week, paying for my few What is something you learned taught me. bills, and being a reliable/ trusted daugh- Young Journalist‌ that you will take with you after ter, student, co-worker, and friend. After Hannah Bos, child of Eric Bos and Toni high school? I believe that learn- Humanities‌ highschool, this quality will help me when Leonard, plans to major in Public Relations ing the importance of not only par- Kyle Duesing, child of Jason and I go to college, living on my own, achieving at Black Hawk East in Galva. ticipation, but of true involvement Julie Duesing, plans to major in Bio- my dream job, and adulting. Top achievements: High Honor Roll and in my community, I have built a medical Engineering at the University Honor Roll strong work ethic that I will take of Iowa. Vocational Education‌ What is something you learned into my years after high school. Top 3 achievements: 28 on ACT, Jaidyn Miller, child of Duane and Laurie that you will take with you after high Throughout my life I have worked Cumulative GPA of 3.87 and ranked Miller, plans to major in Agricultural Busi- school? High School has taught me many hard to achieve my goals and per- seventh in the class of 2019. ness and Agronomy at Black Hawk College things, from the Pythagorean Theorem to severe through stress. In sports I What is something you learned East Campus in Galva. Newton’s Laws of Motion, but most im- have battled running injuries and that you will take with you af- Top 3 achievements: Top 3 Section FFA portantly high school taught me to have endured the frustration of sitting ter high school? Throughout high Reporter in the state of Illinois, Academic no regrets. It taught me to step out of my out competitions as my team looks school, I have been involved with All Conference Cheer, High Honor Roll/5.0 comfort zone and try new things that I never for me to compete well. In my local many organizations, often requir- Club would have tried otherwise. Taking classes Boy Scout troop, I achieved the rank ing leadership skills, which made me What is something you learned like: Desktop Publishing, Drama, and Art, of Eagle Scout, which requires years learn how to cope with failure. Cop- that you will take with you after high not only introduced me to peers I now call of hard work to complete all nec- ing with failure is an important task to school? Something I’ve learned that I will friends, but also helped me to discover a essary requirements while learning learn throughout high school because take with me after high school, is that grades level of creativity within myself that I didn’t leadership and life skills. Finding it is a valuable like skill. With my ca- are not important. It is the work ethic devel- know existed. Writing has always been an time to juggle rigorous school work, reer in biomedical engineering, there oped while trying to get those grades that is interest of mine and being able to incorpo- sports, fine arts, clubs (such as stu- will be a lot of failure with experi- important. Work ethic is something that will rate my love for writing with my new found dent government, FBLA, NHS, and ments and other tasks. When failure follow you no matter where life takes you, creativity has given me the courage to thrive robotics), community and church strikes, I will not be able to give up but your grades will only follow you for a outside of my comfort zone. responsibilities, and a social life and quit my major, I will have to fight remains my greatest struggle, but through. Giving up is a bad thing to the experiences and skills that I do; you lose confidence in everything. have earned have prepared me for People think they will never win and CLASS OF 2019 a bright future. all they ever do is lose, but that is Hannah Bos, wrong. Someone can lose 100 times, Brooklynn Car- The Arts‌ but it is the one time they won that penter, Tyler Andrew Penniston, child of Gary counts. I learned that there is nothing Cochran, Elissa and Stephanie Penniston, plans to that I cannot accomplish if I put my Dynes, Julissa major in Materials Sciences and En- mind to it. Espino, Andrew gineering at the University of Wis- Foster, Harlee consin-Madison. Leadership‌ Graves, Bradyn What is something you learned Giana Michels, child of TJ and Jagers, Alexan- that you will take with you after Jennie Michels, plans to major in Pre- dria Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, high school? Bellevue High School Med at Clarke University in Dubuque. Keaton Ketelsen, Renee Krantz, taught me how to put my best foot Top 3 achievements: Silver Cord Justin Mannon, Skyler Marth, forward and work hard. The two to- Recipient, High Honor Roll, Elite All- Emily McClelland, Carmella gether help me manage my time and Conference Basketball McNalley, Jaidyn Miller, Maggie motivated me to take harder classes What is something you learned Miller, Jaidon Norberg, Karlee to help me prepare for college. Most that you will take with you after Nussear, Carson Osborne, Fayth importantly, Bellevue taught me that high school? Throughout my four Park, Alexander Perkins, Mark nothing will suddenly come to you years of high school, I have volun- Elijah Rees-Buck, Mason Roldan, and talent is not born but created. teered over 120 hours back to the Grace Sturtewagen, Dylan Thurston, Zac VanOpdorp, Tiana Warren With grit and a willingness to learn, community and my high school. anyone could achieve whatever they set out to do, whether they perform Continued on PAGE 37 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 37

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL

Because of this, I will accept a silver and Becky Giesemann, plans to major cord at graduation. Volunteering my in Business at Clinton Community Col- time in the community and school is lege. something I take great pride in. As I Top 3 achievements: Sliver “B,” go off to college, I will remember the President Bellevue Student Council, importance of involvement and giv- President Bellevue Future Business ing back to the community. Being in- Leaders of America volved in so many activities has helped What is something you learned broaden my friend group and increase Finance and Real Life classes, I learned school? Throughout my high school that you will take with you after my leadership skills. My communica- about correctly managing and budget- years, I learned that hard work pays off high school? Throughout my high tion skills have benefited from my in- ing money, on top of information about because midway through my sophomore school career, I have learned many valu- volvement as well. I am able to get along buying, renting, loans and taxes. This in- year, I decided to work towards an as- able lessons that contribute towards my better with new people and understand formation is useful and applies to every sociate’s degree by the time I graduated participation in extracurricular activi- and respect diversity. As I grow older, I person outside of High School. Unlike from high school. Now, I can say I have ties. Many of these include my developed realize the importance of being involved many subjects in school, the information taken more than 25 college classes and leadership and communication skills in multiple activities and always giving was not too specific to the point where earned 81 college credits during my high acquired through my local high schools back more than I take. you would need a career in the subject school career. I will have my associate’s print communications organization as for the information to be useful in nor- degree in business before my high school well as other organizations in which I Math/The Sciences‌ mal life. Regardless of my major or job, diploma. There were many times I felt hold officer positions. These traits will Austin Beschen, child of Peggy Be- this information will always be useful. it was impossible, but I kept studying be utilized in my future far beyond my schen, plans to major in Computer Sci- anyways. I would not have been able to education. As I plan to utilize these in my ence at the University of Iowa. Vocational Education‌ do it without the motivation and support future career of assisting people as best Top 3 achievements: 34 ACT Score, Brandy Till, child of Deanna and from family, friends, and staff at school. as I can while also serving my community highest individual Math Olympiad score: Bryan Till, plans to major in Business I have truly experienced the meaning of in various ways. Another skill I learned 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 and University Management at University of Phoenix. “hard work pays off.” I will be able to is organization and time management. of Wisconsin-Platteville Mathematics Top 3 achievements: Achieved my learn from this experience after high When holding an office of president, or Meet: 2017 and 2018 Associates Degree in business before school because I now know how amazing just any office, it means that you are a What is something you learned graduating from high school, Deans List it feels to accomplish your goals. Hard capable person whom others entrust to that you will take with you after high from Clinton Community College and work will forever pay off. lead their organizations. Having held of- school? One of the most important High Honors Roll fices in many organizations I was able things I learned in High School is finan- What is something you learned Young Journalist‌ to sharpen my organizational and time cial management. In both my Personal that you will take with you after high Toby Giesemann, child of Timothy management skills.

CALAMUS-WHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ develop and shape my future. Hard work The Arts‌ What is something you learned that Brianna Davisson, child of Travis Davis- and establishing good study habits will be Navia-Ayauna Erbst, child of Nikkia you will take with you after high school? son and Cordia Short, plans to major in Biol- an asset to me as I enter college this fall. Cooper-Erbst and William Erbst, plans to During my time in high school, I learned that ogy and Chemistry at the University of Iowa. My high school teachers have taught me to major in Music Education and Visual Com- asking questions when you were confused Top 3 achievements: A Honor roll, challenge myself and not take the easy path. munications at Luther College in Decorah. was the smartest thing you can do. I don’t National Honors Society and Battle of the Facing obstacles and finding solutions has Top 3 achievements: Receiving an Hon- always process things the first time they Books been a valuable skill instilled in me by the orable Mention for a Solo at Dorian Honor are taught to me and when I was younger I What is something you learned that education system. I am extremely grateful Band, fourth place for Ceramics at an Art was afraid to ask questions due to a fear of you will take with you after high school? to my school and teachers for preparing me Show and receiving 3 ones at State Indi- High school has provided opportunities to for the next chapter in my life. vidual Speech Contest Continued on PAGE 38

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Daniel, Breanna Davis, Brianna Davisson, Marlie Delever, Abram Dierickx, Brenna Wyatt Pewe, Chris Pribble, Hunter Rickels, Tyler Rowold, Alexis Humanities‌ Diestler, Grace Elvert, Navia Erbst, Kassidy Flagel, Kourtney Schroeder, Dustin Scott, Jordan Searcy, Autumn Sedgwick, Avery Elizabeth Paige Tulley, child of Deb and Ganzer, Maxwell Hansen, Lily Harvey, Ruger Hute, Jacob Jensen- Snyder, Breanna Speers, Kylee Speers, Elizabeth Tulley, Caleb Brian Tulley, plans to major in English at the While, Hunter Kastantin, Isabelle Kerr, Cassandra Knudtson, Turner, Ashley VanderHeiden, Jenna VanderHeiden, Raymond University of Northern Iowa. Alyssa Koch, Sadie Kuchel, Sean Lass, Alec Olson, Andrea Paul, Venditti, Kale Whitman, Kiah Widel, Thekla Wiese. Top 3 achievements: Being selected to join my school’s NHS chapter, being ranked No. 1 in my class and Student Director and sound board operator for Musical for the but underclassmen look up to upperclass- ers, coaches, mentors, parents, and other theses breakfast has taught me how to work past two years men. How much they go to us for advice, as students. I would like to use this statement with various ages of people, from the leaders What is something you learned a role model, or just how they want to talk to as a thank you to everyone who has helped of another project to my peers. This is one that you will take with you after high us and become friends. When I was an un- me over the years to achieve my goals. If you of the projects in which I take great pride in school? Throughout my high-school ca- derclassman I didn’t realize how much of an were one of them, you know who you are. expanding my leadership skills. reer, I have often been put into groups with impact the upperclassmen had on me and Just know that I am extremely grateful and students who are difficult to get along with. my success. The best thing I can do is spread the best way that I can repay all of you is to Young Journalist‌ When put into these groups, I don’t have the my knowledge and wisdom onto the youth live an honest life and serve others. Avery Snyder, child of Darol and Lynn option to just leave or to do the entire project so they can keep great traditions going. Snyder, plans to major in Accounting at by myself. So, when placed with students in Vocational Education‌ Clinton Community College. a group that is struggling, I work with them, Math/The Sciences‌ Kassidy Flagel, child of Darla Baxter Top 3 achievements: 4.0 High School most often by helping to divide the work in Abram W. Dierickx, child of James and and Jeff Flagel, plans to major in Elementary Grade Point Average, 2018 All-State Speech a way that works in everyone’s advantage. I Pamela Dierickx, plans to major in Chemis- Education at Clinton Community College. participant and 2018 Quiz Bowl Team mem- try to help them recognize their individual try with a Russian minor at the United States Top achievements: Being elected presi- ber strengths, to help enhance group perfor- Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. dent of FCCLA, participating in track for the What is something you learned that mance. By working with various people in Top 3 achievements: Appointment to past three years, being selected to be a big you will take with you after high school? high-school, I have gained the ability to the United States Naval Academy Class of sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program I have learned a lot of things throughout my work effectively with people of differing 2023, IFCA Class 3A All-State Academic What is something you learned that life and many of them have been in the last abilities. This will help me in many settings Football Team (2018) and 2018 United States you will take with you after high school? four years alone. From school alone I have once I leave high-school, from college to my Marine Corps Summer Leadership & Char- From high school I have learned how to use learned a variety of skills and information job acter Development Academy graduate my leadership skills to help others. When I that I will use for the rest of my life. High What is something you learned was elected president of FCCLA this year, I school has also shaped me into the person Leadership‌ that you will take with you after high strove to make our club more relevant to our I have become today. Over the past four Hunter Rickels, child of Greg and Jodi school? In high school, I have been taught community. In Wheatland, the local com- years, I feel I have totally changed since I Rickels, plans to major in Sports Manage- an enormous amount of academic knowl- munity hall provides a fundraiser for the was a freshman, becoming my own person, ment at Loras College in Dubuque. edge, free of charge. I am extremely grateful community to maintain its hall. Many of the developing my own beliefs and ideals. All Top 3 achievements: Basketball, XC/ for this gift, yet I think the more important kitchen volunteers have been working the of the obstacles have helped me learn how I track and field, and baseball lessons that I have learned cannot be taught local breakfasts for many years. So as the FC- fit into the world and will continue to learn What is something you learned that in the classroom. The most important at- CLA president, I thought it would be a great more over the next few years. The events of you will take with you after high school? tributes I will take with me after high school idea for us to volunteer to help clear tables high school have given me my own personal- What I’ve learned in high school that I’ll take are humility, tolerance, and integrity. I have and keep everything running smoothly. We ity and created memories I will have for the to college is how much, not only little kids, learned these traits from a select few teach- signed up for three breakfasts. Managing rest of my life.

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Academics‌ Council President, National Honor Soci- my life. The ones that seem to stick ceive it in bits and pieces. This is James Sbtertoli, child of Edward and ety Vice President out the most are the importance of where discipline plays a role. Stay- Tara Sbertoli, plans to major in Engineer- What is something you learned hard work and discipline. Hard work ing firm with your morals and values ing at the United States Naval Academy in that you will take with you after pays off...eventually. I have realized through the rough times is just as im- Annapolis, Md. high school? I have learned many in the past four years that not ev- portant as when you are experiencing Top 3 achievements: Qualified as a lessons in my time at Camanche High erybody gets what they deserve right team for State Cross Country, Student School that I hope to use throughout away. More often than not, they re- Continued on PAGE 39 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 39 CAMANCHE HIGH SCHOOL your greatest success. I feel very blessed was part of the Camanche Indians Relay to have been surrounded by loving friends Iowa Team, maintained a 4.0 GPA through- and family. I would not be where I am today CLASS OF 2019 out all of high school. without them! What is something you learned that you will take with you after high The Arts ‌ school? The most important thing that I Natalie Goble, child of Bill and Sasha learned is that learning mostly takes place Goble, plans to major in Secondary Educa- outside of the classroom. Any event or ex- tion at Clinton Community College. perience, no matter how minor or seem- Top 3 achievements: I was voted as ingly insignificant, is an opportunity to the President of my high school’s National learn something new about the world. Honor Society chapter, I was named Best However, lessons and methods learned in Thespian with the most Thespian Points Kyle Ahrens, Dominic Alksnis, Julee school can be applied in a variety of cir- of anyone in my grade, and I have been a Baker, Jacobi Bebensee, Nicholas cumstances, and this can also help lead state qualifier for girls team tennis once and Birely, Christian Blinkinsop, Dylan to an increased understanding of how the state qualifier in doubles tennis twice so far, Brown, Eric Campie, Camaryn world works. School has taught me to an- getting 7th place last year. Carstensen, Alexandra Cook, Baylor alyze and have a critical view of multiple What is something you learned Crigger, Nathaniel Davis, Dylan Deter- things, and I can use those methods to view that you will take with you after high man, Aiden Eagle, Marrissa Edfors, society and the world as a whole in a criti- school? High school has been a place for Melanie Eggers, Chayton Epping, Bran- cal, nuanced way. me to branch out and find myself. I have be- don Ernst, Shane Fraley, Natalie Goble, come a hard worker, a better teammate, and Jaiden Goodman, Chase Grim, Kylie sen, Josie O’Neill, Sarah Osaro, Calvin Vocational Education‌ more prepared for adulthood. The people Guidebeck, Blake Hardison, Joseph Ottens, Madilynn Parson, Samantha Joseph Hardison, child of Joseph and I have met in high school have helped me Hardison, Lexie Hart, Ashton Haskell, Puckett, James Sbertoli, Carson Seeser, Gerry Hardison, plans to attend Divers grow and feel ready for my future. I have Dawson Hastings, Gabrielle Hendricks, Adam Shaff, Madison Sloane, Brock Academy International in Erial, NJ. learned what it means to be dedicated and Brealynn Henson, Mason Holstein, Ca- Spooner, Harmon Starkey, Clay Steen, Top 3 achievements: Fabricated “lit- involved in my community and in my own tarina Howes, Chloe Hugunin, Kolton Abigail Stock, Nicholas Thoms, Nolan tle library” concept libraries for Genesis work. I hope to take these traits and ideals LeBlanc, Blake Leu, Zack Leu, Madisyn Thoms, Emmey Vogel, Gavin Waidelich, Wellness, attending college-level welding into college and in my future career. Lewison, Nathin Malcom, Jessica May, Brandon Weber, Dalton Weber, Ryan classes since Junior year, accepted into Div- Devonte McGee, Ethan Melvin, Isabell Weller, Jaxon White, Whitney Wilson, ers Academy of Erial, NJ, to pursue a career Humanities‌ Meyer, Chelsea Newman, Hanna Nis- Kendall Wright in underwater welding. Baylor Crigger, child of Troy and Sarah Crigger, plans to major in either Young Journalist‌ Education or Kinesiology at Loras Col- Dylan Determan, child of Mike and lege in Dubuque. of staying after school to get help with that you will take with you after high Taryn Determan, plans to major in Ac- Top 3 achievements: 2019 Football homework you’re struggling with or doing school? One thing that I have learned and counting at Luther College in Decorah. Academic All-State Honor, 2019 3rd Place extra sprints after football practice. I look that I will take with me after high is to be Top 3 achievements: President of Key at State Wrestling Tournament and 2018 at it like this. If you don’t want to put in nice to everyone and to respect them, I Club, Valedictorian and National Honors Clinton-Herald Football Player of the Year the extra time to become more successful know this may sound cliche but it is true. Society What is something you learned in something, than what you are working Treating people with respect and kindness What is something you learned that you will take with you after high for is not important to you. Work hard in makes everything including high school that you will take with you after high school? One thing I have learned in life life, it’s as simple as that. much easier. My parents always told me to school? Throughout high school, I have so far is that you must work hard to be- treat people with respect no matter what, learned that one needs to work towards come successful. Everything people ac- Leadership‌ you really do not see how it pays off un- their goals in order to be successful. True complish and succeeded in, is built around Jaxon White, child of Chris and Chevie til you are at the end of your high school success is measured not by the end result, hard work and sacrifices. Since I was a White, plans to attend Clinton Commu- career. but by the work that one puts in towards young boy, I have been taught to work for nity College. the achievements they hope to reach. Hard things I want. This was in anything from Top 3 achievements: Placing 2nd at Math/The Sciences‌ work cannot be taught, but rather learned school, sports, etc. If you don’t work for state for basketball my sophomore year, Brandon Michael Ernst, child of Jason over time through experiences of both con- something, you’re not going to achieve being nominated for Salute to Academics and Susan Ernst, plans to major in Chem- sequence and prosperity. This has helped it. Many people today just expect things and being on the honor roll all four years istry at Iowa State University. me achieve success throughout high school to be handed to them and they’re not do- of high school. Top 3 achievements: Chosen for the and will continue to positively impact me ing the extra things. Extra things consist What is something you learned Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program, through college and for the rest of my life.

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‌Cambridge High School has selected Keith Gradert, plans to major in Agronomy What is something you learned school, I would have never seen myself these outstanding seniors from its senior at Black Hawk College East Campus. that you will take with you after high taking on as many leadership positions as class: Top 3 achievements: 2019 Illinois State school? One thing that I have learned I hold today, but I value more than ever the Scholar, 2019 DAR Good Citizen Award re- throughout high school is the importance importance of my role for those younger Academics‌ cipient and member of Black Hawk College of being a leader and role model for those Danielle Adams, child of Melissa and chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. looking up to you. When I first began high Continued on PAGE 40 40 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL than me. I found one of the most you will take with you after important lessons to be not only high school? Growing up on a setting an example for others farm, I developed a passion for through words, but through ac- the agricultural industry. Through tions. Through taking initiative my experiences in my high school by helping others achieve their agriculture, I have come to realize goals and encouraging them to that many people don’t have an continue on, I have discovered understanding of agriculture and invaluable experiences that I will con- you will take with you after high school? Knowing that I can help make a di erence in how important it is to their everyday life. As tinue to hold onto after high school. Be- Though high school seems to be a minor por- other people’s lives gives me a sense of pur- an FFA member, I have dedicated four years ing a leader through actions is something tion of our lives, the lessons that we learn pose and meaning. I am blessed to be given to advocating for an industry that is vitally that I will strive to continue throughout from these four years will remain with us this life to do just that. important to me. I have been instrumental the rest of my life. as we continue to face new experiences and in developing a grade school agriculture lit- challenges. A vital lesson that will a ect my Math/The Sciences eracy day, community petting zoo, and an The Arts future away from high school is to always Cade Nimrick, child of Doug and Tressa “Ag in the AM” news segment on our local Joshua Stinson, child of Scott and fi ght for success. After falling behind in Nimrick, plans to major in Mechanical Engi- TV station. My involvement has shown me Cathie Stinson, plans to major in English class rank freshman year, I realized I needed neering at either Iowa State University of the that the agriculture industry needs strong Education at Western Illinois University in to pick up the slack in order to stay ahead of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. advocates. After high school, I plan on taking Macomb, Illinois. my competitive classmates. Most days my Top 3 achievements: Three-time re- my passion for agricultural education and Top 3 achievements: Illinois State extra e ort did not seem as though it was cipient of the Lincoln Trail Conference Aca- becoming a high school agriculture teacher. Scholar, National Honor Society and High benefi tting me; several rough ones tempted demic Award, High Honor Roll every year of I hope to use the tools that I learned in high Honor Roll me to simply give in and put my hard work to high school and induction into the National school to educate people every day about What is something you learned that rest. Many long semesters of hard work were Honor Society. agriculture. you will take with you after high school? paid o through a rise in GPA and class rank. What is something you learned that Looking back on my high school career, I The success I achieved from my dedication you will take with you after high school? Young Journalist have learned a lot of valuable things that I taught me that hard work truly rewards you, There are a lot of things I’ve learned during Madison Swanson, child of Bonnie and could take with me academically; however, and giving anything less than my best is not my high school career. Things like how con- Randy Swanson, plans to major in English/ I want to write about more personal things enough. fi dence and hard work are the “keys” to the Journalism at Black Hawk College. that I’ve learned. Through my participation locked doors of life. However, the one thing Top 3 achievements: Black Hawk Col- in many extracurricular activities, I have Leadership I will take with me long after high school lege Presidential Scholarship, IDTA All- learned that working with and accepting all Carter Snook, child of Wade and Candy would be that there are no dumb questions. Academic Conference and National Honor di erent types of people is the only way to Snook, plans to pursue a career as a para- Asking questions are how we grow not only Society. accomplish goals as a people. I’ve learned medic or a fi refi ghter. academically, but as people. We ask ques- What is something you learned that this through the various classes, sports, Top 3 achievements: 2018-2019 Son tions everyday, learning from our mistakes you will take with you after high school? bands, choirs, and drama productions that of the American Revolution award-winner, and improving upon our skills. Making fun of High school is a time where everyone tries I have had the ability to participate in and I 2019 District 1 FFA Star in ag placement and those who do not know the information does to fi t in, to be in the popular group, or to be think that this has allowed my perspective of 2017-2019 Cambridge FFA Chapter Sentinel. not encourage those who are trying to learn, crowned homecoming king or queen. Ev- situations and the world to change. Working What is something you learned that rather it inhibits them from growing and be- eryone is always buying the latest iPhone or with diverse groups of people allows one to you will take with you after high school? ing able to share their knowledge to others. raving about the new hit songs on the radio. learn about di erent cultures, opinions, and Something I have learned that I will take Where would we be without asking those For the fi rst two years of high school, I fi t perspectives which I believe is something with me after high school is the more you simple questions? We would be nowhere. into this category of people, but my fi tting- that is very valuable to know today. give to others, the more you get back in re- in wouldn’t stick the last two years. In the turn. I have learned this through many dif- Vocational Education second half of high school, I have found that Humanities ferent ways. One way is through FFA. FFA Gage Miller, child of Travis and Starla doing things outside of my comfort zone and Kacey Braendle, child of Chris and has taught me that investing in the future of Fransene, Justin and Amy Miller, plans to stepping away from the status quo is a lot Kathy Braendle, plans to major in Psychol- agriculture is not just benefi cial to the land major in Agriculture Education at the Uni- more rewarding. From trying a new sense of ogy at either St. Ambrose University or Black and to the organization, but also to me. It has versity of Wisconsin-Platteville. fashion to being labeled the “overachiever” Hawk College. built within me a love of the land and a desire Top 3 achievements: 2018 Wildlife Pro- for how hard I work towards school, I have Top 3 achievements: Being third in class to invest back into our country. A second way duction and Management SAE State Winner, found more comfortability within myself rank, qualifying for Illinois State Scholar is through my teachers and administration. National Finalist, 2018 Top 10 Illinois FFA and have had so many more academic op- award and achieving the Black Hawk Col- Many have believed in me and encouraged Chapter President Award and 2017 National portunities and benefi ts. For this reason, be- lege Presidential Scholarship. me, which has led me to desire to give back to Ag Sales Team member (silver) ing myself is the most important lesson I will What is something you learned that my community, fellow students, and friends. What is something you learned that take with me from high school. CENTRAL DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL Academics Class President will carry with me for the rest of my life. One thrown many obstacles my way and I found Reilly Clark, child of Doug Clark and What is something you learned that lesson I’ve learned in particular is the impor- the key to overcoming every hardship was Kelly Clark-Perales, plans to major in El- you will take with you after high school? tance of hard work. The only way you’re going by hard work. This lesson is something I am ementary Education at the University of High school has given me an opportunity to to get where you want to be is by putting time thankful to have learned early in life and will Northern Iowa. learn many lessons far beyond the standard and e ort into doing so. Nothing in life comes continue to apply it to everything I do. Top 3 achievements: National Honors common core curriculum. Central DeWitt easy so in order to achieve dreams and meet Society, 4.0 cumulative GPA and Senior High School has taught me life lessons that I goals, you have to work for it. 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The Arts‌ things faster and more efficiently. Although Gillian Lenth, child of Ann and James my problem-solving skills have been en- Lenth, plans to major in Art at the Univer- CLASS OF 2019 hanced over my high school career, I still see sity of Iowa. areas I can improve before attending college. Top 3 achievements: Receiving a 2019 Nathaniel Arnold, Scholastic Art Gold Key, receiving the Nicholas Arnold, Vocational Education‌ 2019 Grant Wood Legacy Prize and being Brea Baxter, Mad- Kimberly Jo Rus, child of Jeff and Barb awarded 2019 Art All-State for my port- dielyn Beuthien, Rus, plans to major in Nursing at Carroll Col- folio. Lucas Bixby, Ethan lege in Waukesha, Wisc. What is something you learned Blandin, Breah Top 3 achievements: CNA (Certified that you will take with you after high Bloomer, Aidan Nursing Assistant) Certification, Certificates school? One thing I learned that impacted Bolden, Luke of Athletic Academic Excellence and Varsity me a lot in high school was to not be afraid Boomershine, Kalli Letter Awards of taking chances and to speak up for my- Bossom, Mason Braddock, Jacob What is something you learned that self. There are so many things you could Brainerd, Austin Buikema, Mya you will take with you after high school? miss if you don’t even give an attempt. Cavanagh, Brandon Cheel, Douglas The greatest thing I will take with me after Even if it may be outside of your comfort Claeys, Reilly Clark, Alyssa Collins, high school is remembering to make memo- zone, you’ll be glad you took the chance at Justin Costello, Addison Crowley, Trey ries while I’m young. My parents have always the end. Regrettably, I missed so many good Davis, Lukas DeHaan, Michael Duffey, said, “Work will always be here, your high opportunities at the beginning of my high Guy Duray, Drew Eden, Taylor Ehredt, school years won’t be.” While having a job is school career just because I didn’t think I Hunter Elledge, Sadie Fahrenkrug, important for young kids in many ways, the had enough skill. However, after I learned Garrett Finley, Caleb Fisher, Kyrsten Ford, Michels, Mitchell Michoski, Benjamin Milota, memories with your friends, sports and clubs, to be more confident and outgoing, I have Katie Fox, Kyle Fox, Preston Frericks, Kati Noah Mullin, Carter Myers, Easton Necker, and those crazy school dances and activities been a lot more successful! I’m glad I will be Garrity, Raelynn Gibson, Jeffrey Grau, Carly O’Connor, Lauren Olson, Jared Payne, are something you will want to cherish years going into college starting off with this pos- Rachel Green, Megan Grell, Allison Hasen- Brandt Petersen, Hope Petersen, Maddison later. I personally worked a job throughout itive mindset instead of missing so many miller, Devin Hodges, Erin Hoffmann, James Peterson, Logan Pitts, Payton Preston, two years of my high school career and do not chances that could possibly have been life Holmes II, Colby Horst, Audrey Huber, Cameron Purcell, Colby Ridgley, Mackenzie regret one minute of it because I was able to changing! Devin Hurdle, Regan Iams, Brooke Jasper, Rosenboom, Kimberly Rus, Audrey Schlim- sustain a fair balance of work and time for still Haleigh Johnson, Marte Kagen, MacKenna mer, Emily Simonson, Erin Stammeyer, being young and immature. As I have grown, Humanities‌ Kier, Madison Kisling, Madison Kizer, Travis Joseph Stammeyer, Tanner Steffens, Rylee and continue to grow, I’ll always remember to Rachel Green, child of Don and Ann Klancher, Terra Klinkenberg, Brennen Knud- Stevens, Tadd Stevens,. Kyle Stocker, Emily make jokes with my friends and snap candid Green, plans to major in Multimedia Journal- son, Drew Kueter, Kayla Lampe, Christopher Swanson, Jacob Swanson, Michael Thu- photos while I have the chance. ism and Public Relations at Wartburg College Laures, Brady Lawrence, Cameron Lee, mann, Aaron VandeVoort, Maria Venable, in Waverly. Gillian Lenth, Gretchen Lenth, Clara Lind- Karlee Volrath, Sydney Walrod, Wyatt Watts, Young Journalist‌ Top 3 achievements: President of the Sa- ner, Alexis Liphardt, Beau Manatt, Gentry Haley White, Jesse Wilken, Lauren Wisco, Gretchen Lenth, child of Ann and James ber Speech Team, two-year double performer McEwen, Meredith Mentzer, Sawyer Mer- Courtney Woodford, Hunter Wright, Kelsey Lenth, plans to major in Journalism and Mass at the All-State Speech Individual Event Fes- cado, Austin Meyer, Caleista Meyne, Ayden Yonkovic, Emma Zimmerman. Communication at the University of Iowa. tival and two-year all-state musician playing Top 3 achievements: Admittance into the French Horn Belin Blank Summer Writing Residency for What is something you learned that creative writing, two-time all-state speech you will take with you after high school? plans to major in Secondary Education with ing at Brigham Young University in Provo, recognition for Improvisational Acting and There are many things that I have learned an emphasis on social studies at Cornell Col- Utah. Original Oratory and my work as an editor throughout my time at Central DeWitt that I lege in Mount Vernon. Top 3 achievements: Team captain of for the yearbook and as head editor for my will take with me after high school. As I pur- Top 3 achievements: Boy Scouts of cross country, all-state individual speech school’s literary magazine, “The Scribbler.” sue my communications degree in the areas America Eagle Scout, Iowa Football Coaches improvisation and scored a 5 on the AP Com- What is something you learned that of Multimedia Journalism and Public Rela- Association 2018 Academic All-State and Il- puter Science exam you will take with you after high school? tions, I will have the daily opportunity to ap- lowa FCA 2019 Scholar-Athlete Award Win- What is something you learned that There is always more to learn. The difference ply the lessons that I have learned through ner you will take with you after high school? between participating in something and re- my participation in Saber Speech. By com- What is something you learned that The most valuable life lesson I learned in high ally being involved is how hard you’re will- peting in spontaneous speaking for three you will take with you after high school? school was problem solving. Although I knew ing to dig for more. Ask questions and listen years, I have gained confidence that I intend In high school, I learned to advocate for my- how to overcome obstacles before freshman actively. My work in high school journalism to use in my field of study. The most impor- self to get the most out of my education. If year, it was in high school that my problem- has taught me to view the world differently tant lesson that I learned is how impactful it I needed help with a class, instead of sitting solving wisdom really started to grow. Never by pushing me to look at my everyday experi- is to be a part of a team. Although speech is there confused, I went directly to the teacher before did I have so much going on at once. In ences from different angles. What can I learn not the stereotypical team environment, the and together we would work through the order to keep up with my ambitious agenda from my environment or the people around camaraderie between teammates is second to problem to make sure that I understood the and retain a 4.0 GPA, I had to really focus and me? Where is there a story worth appreciat- none. Many of my closest friendships were assignment. This skill will help me as I move knock one thing out at a time. Endurance and ing? These questions have been invaluable formed or strengthened through supporting on to Cornell College, where I will experience time management also played big roles in all tools not only as a journalist, but as a human one another’s endeavors and for that, I will be “one block at a time.” of my activities. As soon as I would accom- being. Digging for meaning in everything I do forever grateful. plish one task, the next would take its place makes even the most seemingly menial task Math/The Sciences‌ and another would join the waiting line. How- significant. I feel I’ve grown much more as a Leadership‌ Carter Myers, child of Ken and Christine ever, as I continued to solve problems, I got person since adopting this attitude and can Hunter Wright, child of Dawn Wright, Myers, plans to major in Computer Engineer- better at it, and soon I was able to complete only hope to grow from here. 42 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

DURANT HIGH SCHOOL Academics‌ Hannah Happ, child of Nick and Kristal Happ, plans to major in Biology CLASS OF 2019 at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Zachary Badtram, Top 3 achievements: President of Haley Bayers, Eli- National Honor Society, First-Team All- ana Berry, Easton State in softball and Silver Cord. Botkins, Caitlin What is something you learned Bucksbaum, Jer- that you will take with you after high emy Carnes, Mi- school? After my four years of high chael Christopher, school, I will take away the relationships Mason Compton, I have built with my peers, teachers, and Bruce Dillabough, community. Living in a small town has Aubrin Dittmer, Paige Eckhardt, Emily Fallon, Morgan Fargo, Sa- Moeller, Anthony Mundt, Wade Nelson, Jacob Nietfeldt, Victoria allowed me to know most of the people mantha Guill, Hannah Happ, Brianna Howe,Tristan Hughes, Wil- Novinski, Claire Paulsen, Jada Rock, Andrew Schemmel, Ethan I walk the halls with. I have been able to liam Iossi, Drake Jehle, Kerrigan Johnson, Alexa Kappeler, Ruby Schlapkohl, Cody Skinner, Tanner Sorgenfrey, Annie Taylor, Jack grow as a student and person. Everyday Kappeler, Mary Kauffman, Bryce Lafrenz, Jenna Lawson, Keegan Voss, Mallory Warner, Jonah Werth, Paige Werthmann, Roger when I walk into school I am greeted by Lovell, Collin Merschman, Kamryn Meyer, Jarod Moeller, Joshua Werthmann, Jacob Wulf, Elizabeth Wurzer my teachers which automatically starts my day off right. Having a school that con- nects its elementary school to its middle school to its high school is extremely spe- Top 3 achievements: National Honor involved if they want to have a great high ment at Des Moines Area Community cial. I am able to connect with the kids in Society, American Legion Boys State and school experience. One big aspect that College. each wing. One of my favorite things this being selected to play in the Iowa Shrine comes along with being involved is the Top 3 achievements: 2018 Builder year was doing the high-five zone for the Bowl fact that it gives you the ability to meet of the Year award from the Greater Iowa elementary students. It has left a positive What is something you learned so many incredible people. Over the last City Home Builders Association, All-Star impact on the students and staff. Growing that you will take with you after high four years, I have been able to strengthen Junior Award and Academic Honor Roll up in Durant has given me so many differ- school? Balancing a high academic stan- my communication skills, those of which What is something you learned ent opportunities and relationships that I dard and playing four sports is something I have used to create new friendships and that you will take with you after high will take with me after high school. that has taught me great time manage- connections that I never knew were pos- school? Something that I learned that ment skills. One learns great time man- sible. I will take with me after high school is The Arts‌ agement skills when he has a test the next my education in woodworking as well as Brianna Howe, child of Roger Howe morning after getting home at midnight Math/The Sciences‌ house building. I learned a little of every- and Cassandra Nichols, plans to major from a track meet. When you set yourself Andrew Schemmel, child of Dean thing from many different trades includ- in Engineering at the University of Iowa. to a high academic standard, time man- and Susan Schemmel, plans to major in ing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, spray Top 3 achievements: Governor’s agement becomes a skill that you must Physics and Astronomy at the University foam insulation, shingling, and siding Scholar Recognition Program, Des adopt in order to be the best you can be. of Iowa. while being a part of the ACE Mentoring Moines Register Academic All-State and I feel like I have set myself up for success Top 3 achievements: Becoming a Program as well as the ICHBA Student- National Honor Society at college by figuring out the best ways member of NHS, RVC academic all-con- Built Home. These are all skills that will What is something you learned to use and manage my time so that I am ference and becoming Student Council stay with me for a lifetime and will always that you will take with you after high still able to do the activities I love par- President. be important to me school? ticipating in. What is something you learned One thing that high school has taught that you will take with you after high Young Journalist‌ me is that patience and hard work really Leadership‌ school? I have learned a lot of leader- Kerrigan Johnson, child of Kevin and pay off. At the beginning, during freshman Bryce Lafrenz, child of Jeff and Dawn ship skills throughout my 4 years of high Corrie Johnson, plans to major in Nurs- and sophomore year, things were easy and Lafrenz, plans to major in Agricultural school. I have participated in NHS for 3 ing at Mount Mercy University in Cedar it sometimes felt pointless to try, but I’m Studies at Iowa State University. years. We went to many leadership con- Rapids. glad I did anyway. Junior and especially Top 3 achievements: Academic All- ferences and we used those skills through Top 3 achievements: National Hon- senior year were really tough. I have had to State football, KWQC-TV 6 Athlete of our school. I was Student Council presi- ors Society, cross country and bowling. push myself to finish strong. It has taken the Week and First-Team All-District dent my senior year, which also helped What is something you learned a long time to receive the benefits of my football my leadership skills. With NHS and that you will take with you after hard work, but I am finally starting to see What is something you learned Student Council, I have helped with our high school? One thing I learned in it pay off during my senior year. I know that you will take with you after high schools Veteran’s Day assembly, helped high school that I plan to take with me that when this year is over, I will be proud school? Throughout my high school start a recycling program at my school, is to never take a moment for granted. of the work I have done and the achieve- career, I have been blessed to be given and helped raise money for charities and High school is the fastest four years of ments I’ve made in high school. When I the chance to experience so many great students in need. Student Council and your life that you’ll never get back. All of leave high school and move on to college, opportunities. Whether it be through NHS do a lot of the school and I am very those moments cheering at the football I will take this lesson with me. school, sports, or community involve- grateful that they have helped improve games, competing against your friends ment, I have learned an ample amount of my leadership skills. from other schools, and going out to eat Humanities‌ great life lessons along the way. For me with your friends after the games will all Mason Compton, child of Sheila and personally, as I wrap up high school, I can Vocational Education‌ be gone. Those are the moments I never Tom Compton, plans to major in Business say with great confidence that time flies, Jake Nietfeldt, child of Phil and Holly took for granted because those are the Management at Drake University. which makes it crucial for students to get Nietfeldt, plans to major in Law Enforce- moments I will never get back. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 43

EASTON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Academics‌ Sadie Zaruba, child of Rick and CLASS OF 2019 Glenna Zaruba, plans to major in Psy- chology at the University of Iowa. Bryanna Buckley, Top 3 achievements: National Honor Hannah Chehak, Society President, 4.0 GPA and Basket- Josie Christof, ball Player of the Year, Tri Rivers Con- Arik Daniels, ference Kailee Deardorff, What is something you learned Aubree Driscoll, that you will take with you after Kameryn Driscoll, high school? Something that I will Mason Driscoll, take with me after high school is time Garrett Drury, management. I have learned to prioritize Kelly Empen, Justin Farrell, Holly Fier, Wyatt Fier, Callie Fran- Lee, Dylan Lippens, Lee Lutton, Kaleb Mahler, Robert Malik, Ri- the things that are most important to me zen, Abagail Green, Jayden Gregory, Curtis Hartung, Nicholas ley Miller, Evan Rathje, Julia Rederer, Hally Rittmer, Devin Said, first. It is all about focusing on what I Johnson, Buddy Junge, Sara Kilburg, Cooper Kunde, Brandon Trevor Strait, Hunter Tietjens, Kelsey Yaddof, Sadie Zaruba. have now rather than worrying about what I have going on in the far future. So another part of that is living each in- dividual day instead of constantly think- Chiropractic major at the University of but I was. I didn’t have to always vol- Young Journalist‌ ing about the future. Focusing on what I Iowa. unteer, but I did. I wasn’t the player on Hally Rittmer, child of Troy and have going on now helps me in so many Top 3 achievements: National Honor the starting line up, but I continued to Jenny Rittmer, plans to major in Jour- ways in my daily life. But most impor- Society member, state track medalist play and support my team. Did everyone nalism/Communications after attending tantly it keeps me calm and it has been a and 2nd-team all-conference volleyball notice, no, did I still continue to do those Kirkwood Community College in Cedar huge part of how I have been successful What is something you learned things, of course. There doesn’t have to Rapids. in my academics. that you will take with you after be someone watching all the time. The Top 3 achievements: Being chosen high school? One thing I learned in greatest leaders come from out of no- to attend Iowa Girls State, raising $500 The Arts‌ high school that I will use throughout where. And, of course, every person for Peppermint Park renovations by co- Buddy Junge is the child of Darren my future is the importance of com- in the gym and classroom has days of hosting a Kids Shopping Day fundraiser, and Sherri Junge. munication and the way in which one doubting themselves. There were always and helping raise $22,000 for the Miracle Top 3 achievements: Getting the lead communicates. In taking English classes times when I asked myself “Am I doing Network as the Co- Student Ambassador role in “Fiddler On The Roof,” winning I learned the proper words and articu- the right thing?” Leaders are made by for the Easton Valley-Marquette Catho- best of center in solo contest playing the lations to use when communicating in- the skills they learn and what they do lic Dance Marathon. Baritone and having been inducted into formation to people in a professional with them. With that being said, I hope What is something you learned the National Honor Society manner. I furthered my speech skills by to take my leadership skills with me as that you will take with you after What is something you learned performing presentations in a number of I embark on the college journey, and I high school? Undoubtedly, high school that you will take with you after high classes. Being able to present ideas and hope that I will always have the courage has taught me many things beyond the school? One big thing I have learned feel comfortable when speaking in front to lead even when no one is watching. plethora of grammar, arithmetic, and from high school that I will definitely of a group of people is a skill that can be history lessons. Ironically, the most im- take with me after I’ve graduated is that used later in life. Whether presenting a Math/The Sciences‌ portant things I have learned from high the “time is now.” No matter where you paper in college or interviewing towards Arik Daniels, child of Kevin Daniels, school have been about myself. Com- go, or what you do, there’ll be plenty of a career, competent delivery skills are plans to major in Business at Iowa State petitive dance, play, track, and other other things to do, new things to try, and needed. University. extracurriculars are due credit for help- lots of fun to be had by doing them. The Top 3 achievements: Started varsity ing shape my confidence as well as my key thing to remember is that there is no Leadership‌ baseball since 8th-grade year, made the physical and mental strength. My men- time like the present. When you get an Aubree L. Driscoll, child of Ron and A Honor Roll every semester of high tality was also formed as I pursued mul- opportunity, take it. When you’ve taken Stacy Driscoll, plans to major in Nurs- school and National Honor Society Vice tiple online college courses while staying an opportunity, make the most of it. As ing at Mount Mercy University in Cedar President involved in community affairs, sports, I watch my high school years come to Rapids. two part-time jobs, and more. While an end, I realize that I’ve got to enjoy it Top 3 achievements: Ranked No. 1 in Vocational Education‌ experiencing nearly every aspect avail- while it lasts. Always think with the “big class—4.0 GPA, holding several officer Mason L. Driscoll is the child of able in high school, I have learned what picture” in mind, and leave no room for roles in a number of groups and comple- Kevin and Vickie Driscoll. I enjoy including, among many other regret. There is no time like the present tion of several college courses. Top 3 achievements: FFA, Speech things, reading, writing, and photogra- to do the best you can do, be the best you What is something you learned and Golf phy. Teachers, family, and community can be, and truly enjoy life to the fullest. that you will take with you after high What is something you learned members helped me gain footing in the school? The biggest thing that I learned that you will take with you after high journalism field, guiding me toward my Humanities‌ that I will take with me after high-school school? All the stories, lessons, and passion for words, which may be what I Sara Kilburg, child of Mark Kilburg is that my success makes the noise for wisdom that I gained from my business will most literally be taking with me to and Lori Lenton, plans to pursue a Pre- me. I didn’t have to be a loud leader, teacher Miss Felten. college this fall. 44 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS ERIE HIGH SCHOOL Academics‌ Travis Coleman, child of Mary and Mi- chael Coleman, plans to major in Science at CLASS OF 2019 Black Hawk College. Darien Achs, An- Top 3 achievements: Valedictorian of thony Anderson, my class, Illinois State Scholar and 2nd- Team All-Conference infielder in baseball. Brady Anderson, What is something you learned that Felishia Ballard, you will take with you after high school? Hannah Blood- Something that I have learned in high school good, Alexis By- that I will take with me after high school is rge, Lucas Carey, that being nice to people will make you be Travis Coleman, remembered easier by everyone rather than Alexis Connelly, Littrel, Gavyn Marsack, Calvin Naftzger, Tyler Nipper, Ryan Osborne, being cool. If someone is not nice, they will Collen Conrad-Leech, William Dammon, Alissa Decker, Abigail Eads, Lillian Pruis, Madelynn Quinn, Hannah Ruddell, Jacob Ryan, Jenna always be remembered as a mean person, Megan Emerson, Audrey Evans, Gabriel Friedrichsen, Mathew Gar- Saad, Kelly Schipper, Alexis Sherman, Bryclyn Shoup, Calisa Steel, even if they were a great athlete. If they were rison, Melanie Gustaf, Joshua Hammer, Shelby Holley, Jeremy Huiz- not a nice person they will be remembered enga, Jack James, Carissa Johnson, Krista King, Kyle Kruthoff,D rew Skylar Steimle, Clare Stone, Payten Sullivan, Sophia Sullivan, Ethan by that. In High School, it’s easy to become Terry, Ryan Tuttle, Tiffany Verkruysse, BaileyY oungberg involved in sports and other things, but it can also be easy to get caught up in the drama. So when someone is nice and not involved in oritize my tasks then I will get things done in a hood Education at Black Hawk College. emiah and Pam Johnson. the drama, they will be remembered forever. timely manner and give myself time to relax. I Top 3 achievements: Academic Excel- What is something you learned that The sports go away and so does the fame, but learned that my well-being is more important lence—4 Years, Top 5 of Class—3 Years and you will take with you after high school? never the personality of someone. than trying to get everything done all at once National Honor Society—Board Something I’ve learned that will follow me and making everyone else happy. What is something you learned after high school is how to do taxes. Let’s The Arts‌ that you will take with you after high be honest, the American school system is Melanie Gustaf, child of Jim and Wendy Humanities‌ school? Something I learned that I will flawed and while I’m writing this for voca- Gustaf, plans to major in Radiologic Sci- Josh Hammer, child of Scott and Meri take with me after high school is to always tional, I was only able to do it for one year. ences at Southern Illinois University in Hammer, plans to major in Pre-Law. try your hardest at everything and any- That’s one year out of the 12 grades where I Carbondale. Top 3 achievements: Illinois State thing even if it may not seem like some- can actually work with what I want to make Top 3 achievements: Academic Excel- Scholar, Honorable Mention All-State thing that’s worth trying your best on. It a career out of. Not nearly as much time as lence, Three Rivers Honor Choir Member (Basketball) and NHS President will matter, and it may not matter at the one should, but hey, the mitochondria is the and National Honor Society Board Member What is something you learned moment, but it can matter later on. For in- powerhouse of the cell. So yeah, the main that you will take with you after high stance, one bad grade can decrease a stu- important thing I’m getting out of my high What is something you learned that school? I have learned how important is it dent’s grade point average in high school. school experience is taxes. Thanks. you will take with you after high school? to meet new people. The relationships that At that time it may not seem that failing a One of the biggest things I’ve learned in high I have formed throughout my high school 10-point assignment is going to make any Young Journalist‌ school is to organize my priorities. I should career have proven to be very beneficial. difference, but in reality, it can make every Abigail Eads is the child of Larry and do the things I have to do first like homework, Treating people with respect is important difference unexpectedly and at the worst Pam Eads. paying bills, and going to work but then I in keeping a good relationship with others. time possible. In the future, I will always Top achievement: Illinois State Scholar should do the things that are important to me. The relationships I have formed have given try my hardest because it matters, and high What is something you learned I shouldn’t spend my free time trying to please me some great opportunities. school has taught me that it’s always worth that you will take with you after high others. I shouldn’t stretch myself too thin and trying regardless of the circumstances. school? I’ve learned that change is okay, never give myself some time to take care of me. Math/The Sciences‌ and not knowing everything is okay, and That will lead to burnout and I will stop doing Alissa Decker, child of Arlyn and Me- Vocational Education‌ that no matter what, I’m amazing and ab- everything in general. If I pace myself and pri- lissa Decker, plans to major in Early Child- Carissa Johnson is the child of Jer- solutely no one can take that from me.

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Academics‌ have met, and the activities that I have been State Champion in shotput, National Thes- defines who you are as a person and knowing Jenna Alstead, child of Margaret and Dave involved in have taught me that all I need is pian Honor Society and President National that it waits for no one, allows you to do the Alstead, plan to major in Engineering at Iowa dedication and passion to achieve success. Honor Society. things you have dreamed of now, not later. State University. I know that if a work hard in college it will What is something you learned that Top 3 achievements: Illinois State pay off in the future and I will be able to you will take with you after high school? Humanities‌ Scholar, National Honor Society and Iowa reach my wildest dreams and leave a mark Out of the many valuable and irreplaceable Zoey Klavenga, child of Charlene and State Honors Program on this world. lessons I have learned in high school, the Todd Klavenga, plans to major in Economics. What is something you learned one I will always value the most is time waits Top 3 achievements: 4-Her of the Year, that you will take with you after high The Arts‌ for no one. Through my years I have always Academic Excellence for four years and school? “Wherever you go, go with all your Chloe Lindeman, child of Tom and Janelle raced against it, and now that I am truly see- Overall Steamer of the Month heart.” This quote by Confucius are words Lindeman, plans to major in Art History at the ing how fast it goes. You have to seize every What is something you learned that I will take with me after high school. University of Wisconsin-Madison. opportunity you have and not let valuable The teachers that I’ve had, the friends that I Top 3 achievements: IHSA Class 1A time slip away. What you do with your time Continued on PAGE 45 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 45

FULTON HIGH SCHOOL that you will take with you after high I have gained will help me to overcome ob- school? A couple of things I will take with stacles in the future and ensure that I never me from high school is my time manage- give up on my dreams. ment skills and valuable memories. I have been actively involved in more than 30 Vocational Education‌ activities, which seems overwhelming to Kaitlyn M. Apostolos, child of Jui- many but has been immense fun and greatly Hsian Apostolos, plans to major in Nursing developed me as a person. The best activi- at Iowa State University. ties I was involved in took the greatest time Top 3 achievements: February Steamer at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Top achievements: Best Brass in Jazz management skills like Speech Team and of the Month, National Honors Society and Top 3 achievements: National Honor Band, 3.0 Award and Honor Roll Scholastic Bowl. Speech Team took away International Thespian Society, Illinois State Scholar and Academic What is something you learned that my Saturdays for about three months and What is something you learned that Excellence Award you will take with you after high school? two hours after school every day on top of you will take with you after high school? What is something you learned Something that I will take with me after it forced me to develop time management My experience throughout high school that you will take with you after high high school would be that being involved skills quickly so that I could obtain the high taught me the upside of being involved. My school? Throughout my years as a stu- is beneficial in every way. I made so many grades I wanted. This has allowed me to be involvement in Key Club, Students Against dent in the Fulton School District, there is memories and lessons. Though four years able to plan around school yet have time for Drugs and Alcohol, and Student Council one prominent lesson that I have learned: went by in a blink of an eye, there were a lot everything I wanted to get done and have fun taught me to be generous and charitable. perseverance. There have been many times of great things that happened in my high along the way. Gaining this skill has greatly Thespians, Choir, and Band showed me how in school when I have felt defeated by the school career. Some of the best memories benefited me and I believe it will continue to to use my imagination and harness my cre- workload and the degree of difficulty, but of high school happened to me during these do so into my future. ativity. My involvement also taught me how my teachers helped me to see the light at activities. Not only did I learn how to man- to use time management, which will help me the end of the tunnel and I worked through age my time and school work, but to learn Leadership‌ immensely as I approach my college career. the issues. It is because of this perseverance and experience new things with new people. Lauren Renee Frick, child of Rachel and that I have reached the point that I’m at and I will never forget these experiences. I am so Timothy Frick, plans to major in Occupa- Math/The Sciences‌ it’s how I plan on moving forward. I can take glad I got involved because if I didn’t I would tional Therapy at Governors State University McKenzie Kettler, child of Larry and this lesson and apply it to future hardships regret it later. I learned it’s never too late to in University Park, Ill. Robyn Kettler, plans to major in Accounting that are sure to come. The perseverance that get involved. 46 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS KEWANEE HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ Griffin Gerard Tondreau, child of CLASS OF 2019 Lisa and Gerard Tondreau, plans to major Priscilla Ahearn, in Human Physiology at the University of Elizabeth Car- Iowa. rie Allen, Jorge Top 3 achievements: Valedictorian of Ramirez, Denton Class, Illinois State Scholar and Captain/ Levi Autery, Tyra MVP/All-Conference Honorable Mention Xavia Bond, Tone’ in baseball. Janita Broom- What’s something you learned field, Courtney that you will take with you after high Shea Brown, school? Throughout high school, I dis- Logan Joel Bryner, Christian Robert Carder, Chloe Diane Cervera, Santiago Lozano III, Jocelyn Martinez, Stephanie Martinez, Van- covered and incorporated many traits and Mikayla LaVonne Closen, Austin Milo Collins, Jaylen Gene Conley, essa Eileen Maxon, David Lee James McLaurin Jr, Nelson E Mer- characteristics into my character. Perhaps, Melody Ann Collins-Cotes, Gabrielle Grace Cummings, Drake cado Ramos, Kirsten Marie Mercer, Jorge Isaac Morales Jr, Tayiah the most significant tool I have developed Alan Damm, Elijah Jae Davis, Lilly Ann DeBord, Jose Delgado, Lynn Murphey, Kelsey Jo Nimrick, Timothy Demyers Nolan II, through my involvement in high school Tristen Bowdie Dennison, Nathan John DeRycke, Esmeralda Diaz, Hunter Lee Norton, Tia Renee Oliver, Ethan Patrick Peed, Haley has been my work ethic. Through com- Michael Aaron Duytschaver, Alexis Marie Echelberger, Apollo Michelle Peed, Jesse Allen Peed, Jr, Elysse Diane Prescott, Luis munity service, an involvement in school Gomez Eddington Mills, Lindsey Carol Edwards, Soledad Catalina Ramos, Micah K Reader, Noah David Rednour, Leilani A Robleto, clubs, and a participation in sports, I have Estrada, Eduardo A Estrella Quinonez, Maximiliano Favela Guer- Ezequiel Arrieta, Ari Saucedo, Isaiah Joseph Schwab, Jennifer been able to build a strong work ethic rero, Rodrigo Fernandez Palos, Skylar Rhed Fesler, Jacob Steven Rose Short, Michael Andino Silvaggio, Jorge Ignacio Sotelo, around my character and incorporate it Flagel, Adriana Fontanez, John David Ford, Sydnee Gann, Bryce Alyssa Mae Stufflebeem, Chloe Christine Sullens, Myles Austin into everything I do. Whether it be on the Matthew Garrigan, Noah R Gibson, Sebastian Ramon Gomez, Lee Taylor, Willie C Terry III, Ivy April Thomas, Austin Thompson, baseball diamond or in the classroom, I Mohamed Bachire Haidara, Haley Ann Hamilton, Chloe Joyce Griffin Gerard Tondreau, Anahi Torres, Madelynn Marie Uiter- have been taught to always put forth my Hatfield,A lexis Anne Heck, Isaac Steven Hernandez, Nathan markt, George Oliver Ullinskey, Alissa Elizabeth VanStechelman, best effort and take great pride in my work. James Hill, Chloe Skye Hinojosa, Austin Alan Holtschult, Michael Noel Alexis Velazquez, Jackson Thomas Watson, Avalon Michelle Applying this to my future life, this atti- Y Ibarra Delgado, Sydney Dawn Imes, Bobby Lee Ince Jr, Hailey Wauer, Ian Mitchell Welgat, Kylie Jane Welgat, Molly Jo Welgat, tude will allow me to complete any job Sue Ingle, Ryan Zachariah Ingle, Jeremiah Nashawn Israel, Court- Hannah Mae Cuenca Weller, Hannah Jo Ann Wilson, Hunter Elise- asked of me in my future life with extreme ney Ann Jackson, Sidney Renee Jaco, Savannah Ray Jean Janis, beth Sue Wilson, Kaitlyn Rachael Witte, Dylan Eric Wolf, Carter devotion and accuracy. Taking pride in my Tristan Michael Johnson, Alexander James Jordan, Kerrigan Sue Lee Zarvell work and actions will lead to prosperity in Kelly, Keeghan Cole Kinsella, Drake A Klein, Lexus Lewis, Hector all aspects of life, ultimately leading to a successful future beyond high school.

The Arts‌ attending Kewanee High School has been an passion for helping those students, I turned Lailah Akita once said, “Hard work is the Lindsey Edwards, child of Keith and amazing experience. my GPA of 2.0 into a GPA of 3.8. My passion formula for success.” I wouldn’t have been Melinda Edwards, plans to major in Pre- was stronger than my hurt, which made hard able to achieve all I had if I didn’t work hard Veterinary Medicine and Theatre at Au- Humanities‌ work much easier. to get it. I have gained this quality in my gustana College. Haley Hamilton, child of Lee and years at Kewanee High School and plan on Top 3 achievements: 2019 All-State Missy Monroe/Eric and Abbie Hamilton Leadership‌ using that as I start my college education Cast Member, three-time Sectional Cham- plans to major in Special Education/Ele- Molly Welgat, child of Stephen and in the fall. pion in Group Interpretation and two year mentary Education at Western Governors Jennifer Welgat, plans to major in Nurs- member of National Honor Society. University. ing at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. Math/The Sciences‌ What’s something you learned that Top 3 achievements: Two year Na- Top 3 achievements: Being in National Chloe Sullens, child of Chris and Kris- you will take with you after high school? tional Honor Society member, 2019 IHSA Honor Society (Vice President the second tine Sullens, plans to major in Biology at The most valuable idea I have learned in high Drama Sectional Champs and 2019 Drama year ), being Student Council President, Black Hawk College. school is time management. Without this All-State cast member. and graduating in the top 10% of my class. Top 3 achievements: Inducted into skill, I wouldn’t be as involved at my school. What’s something you learned that What is something you learned National Honors society junior and senior I love every club that I participate in: Key you will take with you after high school? that you will take with you after high year, top 5% of my class and all-conference Club, Poms, Student Council, Theatre, and One thing that I have learned in high school school? When I arrived at Kewanee High academic in cheer and volleyball. many more. However, all of these clubs pro- that I will take with me into adulthood is I immediately became involved, and re- What’s something you learned vide responsibilities, many of which overlap. that passion is the greatest motivation. Go- mained involved throughout all four years. that you will take with you after high For example, my winter musical rehearsals ing into my freshman year, I had high hopes Maintaining good grades, being an active school? The biggest thing I learned in high end at 5:30 and my pom practice starts at to be at the top of my class. Because my best member or officer in multiple extracurric- school that will follow me throughout col- 4:30. It is impossible to be in two places at friend passed away during my freshman ular activities, and doing well in all three lege and life is that the work does not end once, so I have to be efficient while I am at year, I ended up at the bottom of my class. sports often became stressful, but I always when the school bell rings. It was not un- both practices. This mind set has helped me As time went on, I began to help as a teacher’s knew that if worked hard enough I could til I got to high school that I learned only to maintain a 4.0 GPA and be able to exceed aide in the special education classroom. The do it all, and well. Work, by its very nature, studying in school was not going to fly. The in all of my extracurriculars: large roles in students in that classroom lives’ consisted of presents challenges and growth opportu- classes I took such as calculus and anatomy productions, officer positions in my student trying to read, write, walk, or talk; things that nities, therefore developing and becoming were what taught me that it would take leadership clubs, and choreographer and I can do with ease at any moment. My soul better people. Not only did working hard hours outside of school to get the grade I captain for the pom squad. The opportu- comes alive when I am able to help these stu- help me complete the tasks at hand, but nity to become an organized student while dents fulfill their potential. Discovering my it also helped me become a better person. Continued on PAGE 47 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 47 KEWANEE HIGH SCHOOL wanted. Although it may sound cliché, it Society, Drum Major and Daughters of the life gets to a point where a person cannot what you do with the scraps directly af- was rewarding seeing the hard work pay American Revolution Good Citizen Award. do everything by themselves. I believe that fects how you will be as person and your o . It taught me that it does matter if it What’s something you learned this skill will come in handy in my future. future decisions. I had a great high school is school or a job, if you want to do some- that you will take with you after high experience. My home life wasn’t the best thing well, then it takes dedication and school? I think the most valuable lesson Young Journalist however. I had to be strong fi gure for my hard work outside of the workplace. High that I learned in high school is that it is okay Miles Taylor, child of Alicia Toliver and family which negatively a ected my grades school prepared me for the commitment to say no to something. I am very much a Leon Taylor, plans to major in Film at the and extracurricular activities. It often made it takes to succeed in whatever I want to people pleaser. I love making people happy, College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. frustrated, sad, and fearful for my future. do in life. even if that means stressing myself out Top 3 achievements: All-State Cast, My peers and teachers at my high school completely. However, it got to the point Editor of Yearbook and Host of the KHS gave me hope and strive on day by day. High Vocational Education where I was so overloaded with tasks to ac- Talent Show school taught me vital lessons about work Lilly DeBord, child of Jon and Emily complish that it was literally impossible to What’s something you learned ethic, being social, and juggling a busy DeBord, plans to major in Health Sciences/ fi nish everything. I had to start saying no that you will take with you after high schedule. I will always take with me that Physical Therapy at Bradley University. to some things and it saved me mentally. school? I learned that a lot of things in life I have to make the best out of every single Top 3 achievements: National Honor As much as I dislike disappointing people, will always throw you scraps. Deciding on situation possible.

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Academics Kathleen Hearn, child of Eric and Kristy CLASS OF 2019 Hearn, plans to major in Business Manage- ment at the University of Iowa. Dylan Allison, Top 3 achievements: MCC Presi- Nicolas Bartenha- dent’s List (4.0 in six or more credit gen, Zoie Bassett, hours), direct admit into Tippie School Erin Bramble, of Business and Honors Program at the Phoebe Brant, University of Iowa and 2018 state softball Trenton Brewer, champion Cody Calvelage, What is something you learned Karson Cantrell, that you will take with you after high Tyler Cater, Ka- school? I have learned many things in my mryn Chick, Brade Church, McKenzie Cole, Austin Connolly, Cody link. Trinity Newcomb, Stephanie Pace, Lindsey Pfei er, Darrian short 17 years already. The most important Crumly, Kylea Estabrook, Zara Estabrook, Wesley Folley, Emma Plowman, Mariah Pugh, Marcus Richmond, Caleb Schierkolk, thing I’ve learned that I’ll take away with Freyermuth, Alexia Fulcher, Clay Giberson, Tyler Hansen, Rees Stephenee Schwandke, Kevin Scott, Donavon Serrano, Veronica me after high school is the importance to Harmon, Logan Hathaway, Kathleen Hearn, Mallory Hohenadel, Sisneros, Sophia Sneddon, Annette Solis, Cheyenne Stalkfl eet, fi nd the good in everyone around me. In Isabella Johnson, Megan Keniston, Aaron “Will” Kiesewetter, Jaiden Starkweather, Mara Starkweather, Emily Tompkins, Kaitlin high school, you don’t always get along Kaitlyn Koppe, Danielle Krogstad, William Krueger, Kalli Leach, Tompkins, Isabelle True, Thomas Tucker, Keatyn Velez, Austin well with everyone but it is very important Cody Lick, Adisen Littleton, Rochelle Longstreth, Sarah Martinez, Wanfalt, Teraney Williams, Seth Wilson, and Alexander Yerington to see the good in them and acknowledge Madison Mashek, Julia Maylone, Meagan Miller, Brandan Mul- it, as I believe we all have our own indi- vidual strengths and weaknesses. Giving credit to other people’s good qualities not only fi lls their buckets, but makes high school is to always try your best. You Sarah Martinez, child of John and An- I will take with me is to never sell myself or you as an individual feel much better. Be- can compare yourself to others around you drea Martinez, plans to major in Animal my goals short. In today’s world, anything ing genuinely nice to someone goes a very in about every area, and that can make you Ecology with specialties in aquatic sci- is achievable, all you need is determina- long way, and a relationship with someone feel like you’re not as good as you want, and ences and animal behavior at Iowa State tion. You can do anything that you set can easily start by just saying hello in the it feels like you are sinking if you let it get to University. your heart and your mind to. “You can’t hallways. you. Thinking that way is dangerous, but as Top 3 achievements: GPA top three in do that!” is the fuel that will drive you to long as you try your best no matter what it class, third-team all-conference in golf in be and do all that you have ever wanted or The Arts is, you will know and it will turn your think- 2018 and accepted into the Iowa State Hon- dreamed of. Nicolas Bartenhagen, child of Rick and ing around. You still may not be as good as ors Program Denice Bartenhagen, plans to major in Inte- you want, but you will have a gained respect What is something you learned Leadership rior Design at Kirkwood Community Col- for yourself and a good attitude about what- that you will take with you after high Emma Freyermuth, child of Bryan and lege in Cedar Rapids. ever other things you’d like to get better at. school? High school has created some Angela Freyermuth, plans to major in either Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll, fi rst As you grow up and see and experience more of the most memorable times of my life Biology or Kinesiology at Monmouth Col- and second place in drawing SCC Art Award and more, there will be more opportunities from the friends I have made to the teach- lege. and third in 3D SCC Art Award to compare and then go down that self-de- ers that have inspired me. As a senior, we Top 3 achievements: Varsity soccer What is something you learned structive road, but if you remember to never face many lasts. Last fi rst day of school, captain, National Council on Youth Leader- that you will take with you after high give up and try your best, you will move last home basketball game, last choir ship Scholarship, Musco Lighting and Voice school? Throughout your whole school ca- through life more smoothly and confi dently. concert. You can get caught up in all that of Muscatine Spotlight Student reer, you learn all di erent types of subjects, you’re leaving behind. But what’s impor- but I think the one thing that I will take from Humanities tant is what is still yet to come. One thing Continued on PAGE 48 48 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS LOUISA-MUSCATINE HIGH SCHOOL

What is something you learned Math/The Sciences‌ have learned to manage my stress level. I Top 3 achievements: 2A state softball that you will take with you after high Mariah Pugh, child of Troy and Jamie use this stress as motivation to get things champion, National Honor Society Histo- school? Throughout high school, I have Pugh, plans to major in Biology at Coe done instead of letting it defeat me. In my rian and many 1 rankings as a vocalist. learned more then the best running form College in Cedar Rapids. future career, being a veterinarian will be What is something you learned that to use during a for track or how to pass a Top 3 achievements: First-team all- stressful having to take care of different you will take with you after high school? soccer ball. From high school activities, conference in basketball, National Coun- animals all at once, using what I learned After high school, I will take my individu- athletics, employment, and community cil of Youth Leadership and Subdistrict in high school will help prepare me for ality with me. Through my experience at involvement, I learned how to interact Gold Rating FFA Prepared Public Speak- what’s to come. Louisa-Muscatine, I have worn many hats. with different groups of people. Inside my ing I’ve spent summers on the diamond with my handful of athletics and activities, I was What is something you learned Vocational Education‌ best friends and sang at many vocal compe- granted opportunities not only to inter- that you will take with you after high Stephenee Schwandke is the child of titions across the state. This was all done act with different groups but to lead the school? Throughout my years of high Steve and Heather Schwandke. simultaneously while running track, taking group to achieve many goals. One of my school, time management is something Top 3 achievements: Honorable men- many art classes, being involved in NHS, favorite leadership positions was in L-M’s I learned how to do. I am involved in many tion out of 12,000 entries in the 2018 Pho- managing wrestling for my dad, and keep- NHS where I was given an officer title. An- extracurricular activities and sometimes tographers Forum Photo Contest, advancing ing my grade point. I have been mentored by other role was captain of Muscatine High it’s hard to balance all of them at once, to state with gold in FFA Creed Speaking and teachers and coaches who cared about me as School’s varsity soccer team. While leading plus schoolwork. In college, I will be Grand Reserve Champion of the Abraham’s a person; about who I will become in both my as a captain and an NHS officer, trial and playing basketball on top of the classes I Equine Clinic Winter Challenge Series life and in my career. My education at LMHS error became my friend. There were times will be taking. I would also like to be in- encouraged me to explore all of my interests where we ran into unsuccessful situations volved in at least one club. I exemplify the Young Journalist‌ and passions. I will take my love of the arts, but overall it was a wonderful and humbling word student-athlete because I put my Madison Mashek, child of Tom and Julie sports, writing, and service into the world learning experience that I will carry with academics first and athletics second but Mashek, plans to major in Nursing and Psy- with me as I graduate this May. I hope to use me throughout the rest of my life as I enter manage to devote myself to both. With chology at Graceland University in Lamoni, my gifts to make the world a more beautiful the workforce. my various activities and obligations, I Iowa. place one day, no matter where I land.

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Academics‌ Addie Craig, child of Alan and Jolene CLASS OF 2019 Craig, plans to major in English and Second- ary Education at Luther College in Decorah. Dalen Acton, Top 3 achievements: Iowa Governor’s Ethan Allen, Al- Scholar, President of the Robert A. Mil- anna Arnold, Zach- likan chapter of National Honor Society and ary Baker, Brianna Drama Club President Banowetz, Kaitlyn What is something you learned that Bartels, Liam you will take with you after high school? Bauer, Abram More than anything else, my experiences in Becker, Brie Ben- high school have taught me that being kind nis, Danielle Berg, is of the highest importance. Whether in the Jordan Berner, Bailey Bickford, Lilith Biehl, Nathan Blackburn, Felic- Dakota Jordan, Gabrielle Jungblut, Kali Keil, Lucas Kelly, Hailey Kl- classroom, during extracurriculars, or in the ity Block, Bailie Bowling, Aaron Bramer, Kameron Branham, Daniel emme, Kane Kopp,Triton Koppes, Maxamillion Neo Kuan, Dameon community, a bright smile and encouraging Brewer, Raven Brissett, Preston Browne, Jacob Burmahl, Faith Lafrenz, Rebecca Laughlin, Allyson Lema, Jacob Lincoln, James word can positively impact anyone’s mood Burnett, Karysa Carson, Olivia Case, Abigail Casel, Gage Cavanaugh, Linden, Zachary Margita, Jocelyn Martin, Jaeden McGlynn, Brett and confidence. While working with my Jaron Clark, Thaddeus Clark, Marcus Cox, Anna Coyle, Addie Craig, McLaughlin, Jenna Merrick, Tyler Meyeres, Sidney Michel, Scott peers, I have been able to observe the differ- Thomas Crossland, Alexus Currie-Conger, Chandra Dague, Abigail Miller, Tori Miller, Brennan Neiber, Ellen Oetken, Wayde Palecki, Car- ence an understanding atmosphere makes. Diesing, Bryce Ehlinger, Nicholas Ehlinger, Tanner Ehlinger, Tayler lene Paul, Adam Pawlowski, Ian Poll, Bailey Radway, Jacob Redling, Taking interest in other people is something Ehlinger, Aziz Eshtrefi, Tre Eye, Kylie Felderman, Orion Friederich, Camden Rich, Cameron Risden, Camden Roeder, Hunter Sargent, everyone can do to improve a situation. I Carli Frost, Marissa Gavin, Zachary Gavin, Randy Gerischer, Hannah Shelby Sargent, Kaiden Scott, Macklin Shanahan, Adriana Skladzien, plan to continue offering encouragement Gilson, Kiah Gipson, Anna Goddard, Brielle Goetzinger, Madison Nathan Specht, Mason Springer, Dana Steiner, Jaclyn Stone, Lauren to all of my acquaintances in order to cre- Hagemann, Bryce Hansen, Katelynn Harland, Emily Hendriksen, Stowe, Ethan Strathman, Wyatt Streets, Sydney Taylor, Zachary ate a better environment for working and Alexander Heuer-Dierks, Shelby Hickson, Noah Houston, Nicholas Thomas, Cherokee Rose Traman, Jordan Turney, Emily VanZumme- learning. Howell, Quentyn Huebbe, Nathaniel Hughes, Elijah Husemann, Ngan ren, Rachel Vorbeck, Kegan Waack, Benjamin Wagner, Nathan Wat- Huyn, Gabrielle Ihrig, Jacob Johnson, Dylan Jones, Hunter Jones, ters, Diamond William, Sharon Wood, Lance Wylie The Arts‌ Sidney Michel, child of Mitch and Tara Michel, plans to major in Elementary Edu- school in the Dominican Republic, having with me after high school is to always try to ing has also given me more leadership and cation Pre-Speech Language Pathology at the opportunity to attend RYLA leader- give back to your community, in whatever communication skills that I might not have St. Ambrose University. ship camp way you can. I did a lot of service activities learned otherwise, such as being able to plan Top 3 achievements: Receiving three What is something you learned that while in high school and I feel that they have a large fundraiser being able to call people to Division One Superior rating on my vo- you will take with you after high school? made me a more humble person and have cal solos at state contest, helping build a Something that I have learned that I will take taught me to value what I have. Volunteer- Continued on PAGE 49 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 49 MAQUOKETA HIGH SCHOOL ask them for donations. Overall, being avid Leadership‌ Top 3 achievements: National Honor management, and communication skills. in volunteerism has made me into the young Brianna Banowetz, child of Angie and Society member, cumulative GPA of 3.982 Serving as a 2017-2018 state HOSA officer person I am today, and is something that I Chris Banowetz, plans to major in Biology and state trap shooting medalist for past 3 I have been given opportunities to grow in will continue to do after high school. (Pre-Medicine) at the University of Iowa. years my leadership skills by attending Nebraska, Top 3 achievements: Receiving my as- What is something you learned that Washington DC, and Texas for leadership Humanities‌ sociate’s degree and CNA through Clinton you will take with you after high school? conferences. I have had several other op- Zachary Gavin, child of Robert and Community College before graduating high If I could pick one thing I learned that I will portunities through my college classes to Jennifer Gavin, plans to major in Second- school, President of Student Body through take with me after high school, it would be develop my educational goals. It has been ary Science Education (physics emphasis) Student Senate, and varsity captain of the my work ethic. I learned the importance of very challenging trying to achieve success at the University of Iowa. soccer team hard work at home at a young age, and I have in my concurrent college classes, as well as Top 3 achievements: First-team all- What is something you learned that applied it to school, work, sports, and so on. attending extra classes at night to obtain an district football (defensive end), lead in the you will take with you after high school? I work hard at my job, I choose to take diffi- EMT certification before I graduate from Addams Family musical and made it to the Within the last four years of high school, the cult classes at my school, and I try my best in high school. I am so honored to have been state for the state of Iowa physics competi- one thing I have learned, that I will take with any sport or activity that I engage in. I would nominated for this award through the Quad tion me after graduation, is the importance of have to credit my work ethic to my teachers, City Times. What is something you learned time management. Time management is the my employers, and most of all to my parents, that you will take with you after high key to having multiple things on your plate. because they taught me the rewards of hard Young Journalist‌ school? In my adolescent life, there was The most important thing you must make work and determination. Kane Kopp, child of Danny Riniker and always something lacking, confidence. time for is sleep and if you don’t get sleep, Jennifer Wisco, plans to major in Elemen- Those who know me on a personal level are the rest falls apart. If I am tired, I don’t have Vocational Education‌ tary Education. mostly in disbelief that I have no confidence. any sense of motivation and therefore the Jenna Merrick, child of Todd and Jen- Top 3 achievements: Played three var- I would consider myself as a well-rounded meetings and hours of homework aren’t get- nifer Merrick, plans to become a military sity sports for four years, in Club Hope for 5 individual, this is why I tried something ting done. Time management is important police officer in the National Guard. years and on yearbook committee new, I got involved in the school’s musical. to me and helps keep me going. I like to plan Top 3 achievements: Finishing high What is something you learned All I knew was that this is what I wanted to out everything whether it be what or when, school with my EMT, serving in office as that you will take with you after high do and I was willing to let go and let people which helps me with both time management a 2017-2018 eastern region vice president school? I have learned that high school see a different side of Zac. Singing had never and getting that extra motivation. Overall, for HOSA, and receiving the gold award for wasn’t just about academics. It was about been my strong suit and I avoided it as much the main thing I will take away from high Barbra James Service award. the people around you, respect, and real- as I could. Doing theater was definitely not school is how to manage my time so that I What is something you learned izing your potential. On the court, field, popular with my friends but I had always can spend it with family, working, friends, that you will take with you after high course I learned about winning and losing, loved performing. I went on to get the lead and extracurriculars. school? Throughout my years of high while in the classroom I learned that just in two musicals. This never would’ve hap- school, I have participated in many dif- trying my best at everything was by far more pened if I hadn’t chosen to let go of inhibi- Math/The Sciences‌ ferent classes, clubs, and sports that have than your academic ability. Because of the tions I finally had the basic foundations of Ian Poll, child of Kevin and Bobbi Poll, help equip me with many life skills that will teachers, and coaches that believed in me, I enjoying life, not worrying it away. Do what plans to major in Aerospace Engineering at help me long after high school. These skills also thought I was proficient in more than makes YOU happy. Iowa State University. include leadership, problem-solving, time I thought.

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Academics‌ every single detail. Even when Amelia Sieverding, child of I was not speaking on stage, I Loras and Mary Sieverding, plans was encouraged to stay in the to major in Biology/Sonography at performance, and always be the University of Northern Iowa in doing something, as others are Cedar Falls. paying attention. I believe this Top 3 achievements: 4.0 GPA, is an important lesson that we KWWL Best of Class 2019 and Na- can all learn. No matter what tional Honor Society we do, our actions may mean What is something you learned of going to school with, and my caring, Top 3 achievements: Straight I’s at something to someone and affect some- that you will take with you after high dedicated teachers. To care deeply about group speech sophomore, junior years, one in a positive way. I also learned that school? Throughout my years at Mar- others is a rare thing to come by in this 2nd Team All-Conference Basketball by participating in the fine arts, I have quette, I have succeeded academically, world, and at Marquette, I have learned senior year and High Honor Roll, all 4 become a better speaker. To the younger and I will take away all of the skills I have that all life is sacred and everyone deserves years kids, I would definitely recommend giv- learned to balance maintaining good to feel welcomed and loved. Marquette has What is something you learned ing the fine arts a try, as you may find grades, being involved in extracurricular challenged me to become a better, kinder that you will take with you after high something you truly enjoy. activities, while also working. However, person, and that is what I will take with school? I learned from my years in the there is something even more impor- me for the rest of my life. fine arts to always “give it your all.” In Humanities‌ tant that I will take away from my years improv and theatre, you cannot half- Macey Kremer, child of Shane and Ste- at this school. Human connection is the The Arts‌ heartedly act or your performance will fanie Kremer, plans to major in Nursing at most valuable concept. This can be seen Daniel Koos, child of Randy and Julie not go well. No matter what you are do- the University of Kansas. through the lifelong friends I have made, Koos, plans to major in Pre-Physical Ther- ing, either big or small, give your all. In my amazing peers I have had the privilege apy at St. Ambrose University. theatre, I was taught to pay attention to Continued on PAGE 50 50 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Top 3 achievements: Iowa Bankers As- you will take with you after high school? ethic. With these, I was able to participate high school, I will continue to make a differ- sociation Student-Athlete Achievement One concept I have learned throughout high in multiple extracurriculars at once and ence by giving my time and talents to others. Award and Scholarship, Academic All-State school is the idea that every second counts. I continue to thrive academically. Because of I will continue to change the world by being Cross Country 2018 and IGCA Academic believe coming to this revelation has and will these, I was able to achieve my Eagle Scout, a responsible contributor. All-State Basketball 2019 continue to help me live a productive, im- attend state speech for three years, and com- What is something you learned pactful life even after graduation. Through- pete in the state physics competition twice. Young Journalist‌ that you will take with you after high out the past four years, there have been nu- After graduation, I believe that these skills Teona Richman, child of Darcie and school? As Maya Angelou once said, “My merous firsts… and lasts for me. From tough will continue to help me thrive in the class, in Kevin Richman, plans to major in Account- mission in life is not merely to survive, but to classes to sports, to student organizations, I the workplace, and in the community. ing and Business Analytics at Loras College thrive; and to do so with some passion, some initially worked to stay busy, without much in Dubuque. compassion, some humor, and some style.” concern for how the substance of these ac- Vocational Education‌ Top 3 achievements: Iowa Basketball In my years at Marquette, I have strived for tivities would shape me. Four years later, I Brooklynn Moore, child of Brian and Coaches Association Academic All-District, a lifestyle that fits Angelou’s sentiment. I have come to the conclusion that no matter Kim Moore, plans to major in Agricultural Iowa Girls Coaches Association 2nd Team have learned that life is not merely about a what situation I put myself in, every second Communications at Black Hawk College All-State (Basketball) and Quad-City Times list of accomplishments or extracurriculars, mattered for something. I have found in high East Campus in Galva. Eastern Iowa Honorable Mention (Volley- nor is it about getting through one day after school that it matters much less what you do Top achievements: Des Moines Regis- ball) another just to make it to the weekend. Life than how you do it. This has taught me not ter Academic All-State 2019, FFA Academic What is something you learned that is about reveling in the quiet moments, and to take time in anything for granted. I have Achievement Award and 1st Place Soda you will take with you after high school? finding little joys in what seems to be ordi- come to strive to do the absolute best I can, Straw Arm States Physics Competition I graduated from a high school that had 75 nary days. Life is what is happening right with whatever circumstances I am given. What is something you learned students, total. Like any high school, there here and right now, and there is no sense in that you will take with you after high are positives and negatives. But with such wishing it away in hope of better days. Most Math/The Sciences‌ school? Every Friday at 3:09, the entire stu- a small school, I feel like I learned so much importantly, I have learned that we are all Garret Krieg, child of Gary and Jennifer dent body of Marquette Catholic recites the outside of academics. There are smaller given the same amount of time in a day, but Krieg, plans to major in Biology at Iowa State student creed together. We pledge to become classes, limited equipment and more one it is our responsibility to make those days University. academically-driven leaders, active Chris- on one connections. We were forced to count. Top 3 achievements: Eagle Scout, Na- tian stewards, and responsible contributors. share more, communicate more, and truly tional Honor Society and RYLA Though all are important to me, becoming a respect everyone. The word “forced” in this Leadership‌ What is something you learned that responsible contributor has impacted me the situation is not bad. In fact, I am thankful. Jeb Schwager, child of Mick and Tricia you will take with you after high school? most and is something I learned that I will The class sizes averaged about 23 students. Schwager, plans to major in Ag Science at Growing up my family instilled in me the take with me after high school. I learned that Therefore, everyone was friends. No mat- Black Hawk College East Campus in Galva. importance of hard work. Once I reached to become a responsible contributor I have to ter how different each of us was, we were Top 3 achievements: Placing first overall high school, I was able to expand and dem- volunteer my service to my church, commu- forced to be close. So, as I finish up my last at the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest onstrate these skills on a daily basis. Though nity, and school. Serving food to homeless couple months of high school, I am grateful (fall 2017), academic all-state in cross coun- at times balancing school work, jobs, and ex- people and raking yards of elderly people, for my small high school. Where traits like try (fall 2018) and team qualified and par- tracurriculars was difficult I was able to per- taught me different lessons, including re- respect, communicating and sharing were ticipated in National Archery tournament severe. Working through these challenges I sponsibility and respect. My responsibility focused on. I look forward to carrying those (spring 2018) was able to learn and strengthen my ability is to help those who cannot help themselves traits into my new adventure at Loras Col- What is something you learned that in time management, leadership, and work and respect them no matter what. Even after lege, another school that will feel like home.

MORNING STAR ACADEMY Academics‌ Will McIntosh, child of David and Susie McIntosh, plans to major in Political Sci- CLASS OF 2019 ence at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich. Top 3 achievements: Student Council Samuel Brady, President, participation in Drama and par- Grant Ellingson, ticipation in Band. John Marquis, What is something you learned Alfred William that you will take with you after high McIntosh, Daniel school? The most important thing I am Rossi, Elisa Tully, taking away from my high school experi- Tate Walters. ence is the ability to discuss respectfully and effectively. The constant exposure to an environment of discussion has forced me to adapt to a new way to express my- your points eloquently and concisely. The Arts‌ What is something you learned self. Instead of spending time writing a Discussion lastly prepares you for a life that you will take with you after high paper, or doing a worksheet, a live discus- where worksheets and papers are less Elisa Tully is the child of Elizabeth and school? I have learned how to work with sion forces you to think on the fly better prevalent, a world where discussion and Daniel Tully. and be apart of a team throughout high than any other form of learning. You must the ability to communicate your thoughts Top 3 achievements: Metro arts mu- first, know what you are talking about, effectively are paramount in order to suc- ral, chalk fest—received honorable mention and second, you must be able to speak ceed. and Niabi Zoo Junior Zoo Keeper Continued on PAGE 51 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | 51 MORNING STAR ACADEMY school. When it came to a group presenta- Angie Ellingson, plans to major in Con- cessity to survive the more rapid schedules tion or a team art project, I learned the skill temporary Music at Belmont University in approaching us in college so that we may Young Journalist of listening to others thoughts, and being Nashville, Tenn. succeed in our classes instead of useless Daniel Rossi, child of Joe and Jennifer able to combine them to create a cohesive Top 3 achievements: Student Wor- procrastination. To manage one’s time is to Rossi, plans to major in Architectural Stud- idea. Learning this skill throughout high ship Leadership team at Coram Deo bible set out goals with a time limit so you don’t ies at Iowa State University. school has helped me become a more in- Church, being Morning Star Academy’s fall behind in your studies. It encourages Top 3 achievements: International Di- clusive person in di erent areas of my life. student representative, and getting an you to work hard and keep yourself orga- saster Emergency Services volunteer, Tech- academic scholarship to Belmont nized to avoid stress. You hear stories of nology Volunteer for Wildwood Church’s Humanities What is something you learned many students who become stressed and Worship Team and Trail Life Scout Tate Walters, child of John and Angie that you will take with you after high break under the pressure of their own work. What is something you learned Walters, plans to major in Political Science school? Going through Morning Star Reality will wait for nobody. It is important that you will take with you after high at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbon- Academy has taught me so much, but one to set a pace so that you never break. That school? One thing I have learned that I will nais, Ill. thing that has stuck with me: The impor- is what high school taught me. take with me after high school is the benefi t Top 3 achievements: Band, Chapel tance of being able to clearly and concisely of beginning a project sooner rather than Band and Drama speak. I learned this very early because Vocational Education later. Specifi cally, starting writing projects What is something you learned although someone may have good ideas, John Marquis, child of Ralph and Tina well ahead of schedule so time can be given that you will take with you after high without the ability to speak fl uently those Marquis, plans to major in Graphic Design to develop arguments, secure source docu- school? The ability to speak eloquently ideas cannot be expressed. Being able to at Iowa State University. ments, and gain feedback from classmates and share my ideas and opinions in a speak clearly allows one to engage in intel- Top achievements: Plays in the band which are all useful in developing quality comprehensive and sensible way is the lectual discussions as well as causal con- Self/less, plays in the Chapel band at writing and assuring less stress in all as- most important thing I’ve taken from high versations. I will take this skill with me and school, Honor Roll pects of life. Procrastination can only be school. I’ve learned to do this through use it for the rest of my life. What is something you learned helpful if a person would like to increase rhetoric, literature, and English classes that you will take with you after high the amount of stress in life. Generally, and I have taken it from the classroom to Math/The Sciences school? One thing I am taking away from no one works well under pressure despite my everyday life by giving me the ability to Sam Brady, child of Amy and Bob Brady, high school is to never blindly trust what stating the contrary. It is better to start the have civil conversations with people I may plans to major in Mechanical Engineering anyone says. A lot of times we take some- work of a project sooner so a due date can not agree with. This allows me to share at Iowa State University. one’s word for something they say simply be met rather than berating themselves as my ideas, faith, and opinions to those who Top 3 achievements: Two years of because they are an authority fi gure or be- the deadline looms for delaying, especially I think could benefi t from hearing them. Drama, Basketball, received academic cause we generally trust them. We should of when expectations for the assignment were In addition to that, keeping conversations scholarship from Iowa State University course value and respect the opinions and clearly communicated in advance. As I pre- civil and understanding that, although the What is something you learned teachings of our teachers and peers but it’s pare to enter the university environment, I majority of people in life will believe di er- that you will take with you after high also important that we do research for our- hope to be able to practice the skill of work- ently than I do, we can come to an under- school? When asking a student on what selves. Human beings are fl awed and can, ing sooner rather than later on the projects standing nonetheless. they took away from high school, most state therefore, be wrong about anything. It is I will be required to complete. Developing that they had gained more knowledge to important to take advantage of the freedom this skill at the university will help me be Leadership advance into college. Meanwhile, I learned we have in this country to express and hold successful as I enter the work world and Grant Ellingson, child of Andy and how to manage my time. This skill is a ne- opinions of our own. eliminate one stress source in life.

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Academics school? “Practice makes perfect” is a Meghan Sterenberg, child of Me- phrase that everyone has heard count- lissa and David Sterenberg, plans to less times; however, the phrase that has major in Accounting at Drake Univer- impacted me the most during high school sity. is “practice is everything.” I have come to Top 3 achievements: Illinois State realize that practicing is the key to success, Scholar, National Honor Society and not just in the arts, but in life itself. The cheerleading captain way we learn is through application. With What is something you learned music and dance, I have spent an immense that you will take with you after number of hours practicing di erent parts to high school? High school has taught proven very beneficial for my future. The Arts perform correctly. Everyone practices his or me many things throughout the past Not putting in the time or work to Cassandra Osborn, child of Roger and her skills, sometimes without even realizing four years. However, the most promi- complete something fully, doesn’t Sheila Osborn, plans to major in Music it. Each time a teacher repeats a lesson, they nent lesson is that you get out what help you achieve success. Working Education at Illinois Wesleyan University are improving it. They may learn or realize you put in. Putting in hard work hard to achieve success is like writing in Bloomington. new things with each repetition. Flourish- studying and extra time on projects a good research paper. You search for Top 3 achievements: Illinois State ing is the result of practicing. My goal is to isn’t always fun, but pays off in the quotes and facts and put in the hours Scholar, National Honor Society and continue practicing as a teacher of the arts; end with the coveted “A.” This doesn’t to complete the product. The satisfac- straight 1’s for the past three years at solo/ I hope to share my love of music and dance just apply to academics. Effort and tion at the end of the project is worth ensemble contest along with performing at while perfecting my skills. commitment in friendships and rela- all of the work. The feeling of accom- ILMEA for 4 years in a row tionships is also very important. This plishment and success makes all the What is something you learned lesson has been hard to learn but has time and effort put in worth it. that you will take with you after high Continued on PAGE 52 52 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS MORRISON HIGH SCHOOL

Humanities‌ What is something you learned With patience, we must take small steps to have trust, respect, and loyalty. At the end Jacob Brown, child of Jim and Julie that you will take with you after high work from our mistakes, appreciating the of the pledge, it says, “...for my club, my Brown, plans to major in Pre-Pharmacy at school? Throughout high school I have journey as we go. This lesson has helped me community, my country, and my world.” Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. immersed myself in community service excel in my math classes. At the start of my Being able to create positive lasting rela- Top 3 achievements: National Honor activities; while working at blood drives, AP Calculus class, the lessons were compli- tionships makes the world a better place, Society, Golf MVP 2019 and lead role as tutoring elementary kids, trick-or-treating cated and overwhelming. I needed to accept as long as one has respect towards others. Tarzan in Tarzan the Musical (2018) for U.N.I.C.E.F, and helping at the Mor- that I was struggling and ask for assistance. I will continue to build lifelong networks What is something you learned rison Christmas Walk, I developed many Making mistakes, both frustrating and and friendships. that you will take with you after high leadership skills. The most important les- common, only points us toward the right school? As a student, I have been involved son I learned from these experiences is that direction. As I move forward, I know that I Young Journalist‌ in a wide variety of courses and extracur- volunteering and caring for others can- will make many mistakes, but through trial Michelle Edwards, child of Nancy Ed- riculars, all of which have taught me the not be replaced by superficial things. The and error, and seeking help when needed, wards, plans to attend Sauk Valley Com- importance of confidence and persistence. value of helping others is so important to success is possible. munity College in Dixon, Ill. I have always given 100% effort in every- Key Clubbers that it is part of our motto, Top 3 achievements: Co-President of thing I have participated in and maintained “caring, a way of life.” Without Key Club, Vocational Education‌ Key Club both my junior and senior year, a confident attitude. This state of mind has I would not have had the opportunity to Hannah Linder, child of Kent and Lori more than 400 community service hours allowed me to pursue new experiences, impact so many people. It also opened my Linder, plans to major in Agribusiness at during high school and member of National such as performing in high school theater eyes to the needs within our community; Highland Community College in High- Honor Society productions starting in seventh grade and as a result, I have become a regular blood land, Ill. What is something you learned joining the golf team my junior year with donor. For the rest of my life, I will use the Top 3 achievements: I have been that you will take with you after high very little experience. Even so, I received values I developed in Key Club to continue awarded the Sr. Showmanship at the school? Throughout high school, I have the MVP award my senior year for being an to volunteer and make caring my way of life. county 4-H fair for the past four years, I developed many qualities that helped example to my teammates and demonstrat- have been on high honor roll all four years of shape me. One of those qualities that rises ing the importance of working above and Math/The Sciences‌ high school while taking part in two sports above the rest, and is often overlooked, is beyond what was asked of me to improve. Molly Neumann, child of Ryan and and participating in band each year, and I self-awareness. I believe self-awareness is I believe that anyone can reach their goals Cheryl Neumann, plans to major in Ar- am co-captain of my softball team this year. the most impactful thing I learned during as long as they believe they can do so, and chitecture at the University of Illinois at What is something you learned school. I have learned what my strengths I will continue to use these experiences as Chicago. that you will take with you after high are, as well as been humbled by my weak- I pursue a higher education and a career as Top 3 achievements: Top 10 percent of school? One thing I have learned and will nesses. When participating in activities, it a pharmacist. class, National Honors Society, junior and continue to use from high school, FFA, can be hard to admit we may not be the best senior years and Student Council Secretary and 4-H is how critical it is to build last- in that area. One of my own weaknesses is Leadership‌ What is something you learned ing relationships. These bonds are key to that at times I can be blunt and indelicate Bailey Smith, child of Michael and Dara that you will take with you after high being successful in the agricultural world when expressing my opinions; however, Smith, plans to major in Pre-Law at North- school? High school has taught me to learn and in life. I have been secretary for my FFA that passion may be one of my greatest ern Illinois University in DeKalb. from my mistakes, growing from each I en- chapter my junior and senior years and have strengths. Although it may be difficult to Top 3 achievements: More than 400 counter. Failure is not an excuse to give up. been in my local 4-H club, Cottonwood, for recognize our own weaknesses, it is also the hours of community service during high Instead, it is a possibility to try again, an nine years. Part of the 4-H pledge reads, first step to improving as a person. As I look school, title of Girl Scout Ambassador after opportunity that should not be discarded. “My heart to greater loyalty.” This is a huge to the future, I remind myself that building an 11-year membership and Key Club Co- Quite often, trials seem overwhelming, part of building lasting relationships. The on my weaknesses and capitalizing on my President my junior and senior year with the end goal feeling so far out of reach. only way to create these connections is to strengths will pave the way to success.

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Academics‌ grow from the experience it provides and idea that people will make fun of you, then Speech Participant Katelyn Matthew, child of Lori and build relationships along the way. you will be happy. You cannot succeed if What is something you learned Scott Matthew, plans to major in Psychol- you are always holding back because of that you will take with you after high ogy at Loras College, Dubuque. The Arts‌ your fears. Once you let go of that, there school? One thing I have learned through Top 3 achievements: National Honor Kerstin Sheceterle plans to major in is nothing that can stop you from achiev- my high school experience is the impor- Society, 4.0 GPA and Cross Country Cap- Computer Science at Iowa State University. ing anything. I will never forget that cour- tance of understanding other peoples tain Top 3 achievements: Two-time All- age is one of the most important things I cultures. Having the opportunity to host What is something you learned Stater for Large Group Speech, Becoming have learned in high school, and I know foreigners in my own home as exchange that you will take with you after high Secretary of Student Council and Best Sup- that if I carry it through college I will be students and studying foreign language in school? In high school, I learned to be open porting Actress (2017) successful. my high school, I quickly caught on that to trying new things and to push yourself What is something you learned the world has a lot more to it than just out of your comfort zone. Personally, for that you will take with you after high Humanities‌ Iowa. Moreover, I gained an understand- me, this meant getting involved in vari- school? Something I never expected to Aaron Nicholas Schoon, child of Ken ing that cultural aspects of countries like ous extracurricular activities such as Stu- gain in high school was courage. In mid- and Lisa Schoon, plans to major in Me- language, food, and religion are important dent Council, Large Group and Individual dle school, I was really shy and was simply chanical Engineering at Iowa State Uni- when making sales in the business world Speech, Cross Country, and Soccer to name worrying about what everyone thought. versity. and when maintaining foreign relations a few. As cliché as it sounds, it’s really ben- High school seemed to almost break the Top 3 achievements: Bausch and eficial; not only does it help you represent shy in me. Every performance I have been Lomb Honorary Science Award, Na- your school and yourself, you also get to in it has taught me that if you let go of the tional Honor Society Member and State Continued on PAGE 53 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 53 NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL with governments. Keeping in mind the importance of understanding these as- pects, I plan to continue studying culture CLASS OF 2019 in the hope it prepares me for my future career and wherever it takes me. Anthony Michael Adney, Taciana Leadership‌ Alexis Nicole Levi Hoffman, child of Kevin and Nina Bilek, Sydney Ma- Hoffman, plans to major in Accounting rie Boling, Keaton and Human Resource Management at the Lane Bormann, University of Northern Iowa. Keenan Layne What is something you learned Bredekamp, Faith that you will take with you after high Patrice Brown, school? Despite all of the academic Jarrett M. Brown, Ty Marcus Cain, Payton Jo-Ann Claussen, Tyler Lange, Cora Ann Leonard, Samuel Montgomery Lueders, Keidyne knowledge I’ve accumulated throughout Lee Colschen, Jacob Matthew Crow, Aurora Rose-Marie Cuatlacu- Abbigael Machande, Katelyn Yun Zhu Matthew, Moira R. Murrell, high school, I also credit my high school atl, Samantha Elsie Dann, Jayden P. Dixon, Charli Mae Dobson, Kathryn Grace Napierkowski, Keaton Lee Oberbreckling, Connor experience to shaping me into becoming Seth Michael Edens, Hannah Kay Feddersen, Noah Robert Feldt, William Petersen, Jaedyn Mary Portz, Raeann Ruth Portz, Cody a great leader. Throughout my high school Alexis Marie Foster, Amber Marie Friedrichsen, Erica Lynn Gold- Ray Pridemore, Jaren Michael Rathje, Edwin Keith Rauchenecker, career, I’ve been able to allow myself to be- ensoph, Evan David Hansen, Bryn Allura Hartman, Breckin E. Elijah Mack Romo, Grace Catherine Ronnfeldt, Jacob Wesley come a positive role model within several Heath, Rodney C. Heister, Morgan Lynn Hines, Levi Joseph Hoff- Rose, Aaron Nicholas Schoon, Quillen Christopher Schroeder, Ga- high school extracurriculars. In doing so, man, Molly Marie Holdgrafer, Braeden Alexander Hoyer, Christian brielle M. Scott, Daniel Jacob Sellnau, Kerstin A. Shecterle, Wyatt I’ve created many memorable experiences Lynn Jacobsen, Devon M. Johns, Treyger Michael Everett Judge, S. Shockey, Dawson Paul Stoll, Tory James Sullivan, Briche’t Ade- with members of my school and my com- Brock E. Junge, Joseph Peter Kedley, Garrett Arthur Kientopf, lia Tate, Payton Ann Walker, Alan James Williamson, Alixandra munity. In helping fundraise, market and Aleina Jean Kleinschmidt, Bronson A. Lamp, Nathanial David Ruby Wilslef finance the several activities I’ve dedicated my time to, I’ve learned valuable manage- rial characteristics that will apply well to the workforce after my graduation from football twice and The Rebel Way Award in the saying, “Not every day is good, but Top 3 achievements: Letter in choir, post-secondary education. basketball once. My athletic all academic there is good in every day.” It is relevant letter in soccer and Honor Roll achievements would not be accomplished to students because it enables us to put What is something you learned Math/The Sciences‌ without hard work. I will carry the value things in perspective. Not every class that you will take with you after high Jaren Rathje, child of Shawn and Val- of hard work into college and even beyond will be interesting; not every test will be school? As my life as a high school senior erie Rathje, plans to major in Agriculture into my future career. Going into agricul- a 100%; not every assignment will be is coming to an end, there are many things Engineering at Iowa State University. ture engineering will require me to take perfect. Sure, these un-met expectations running through my mind. Thinking back Top 3 achievements: Academic All- some really hard classes and I will need might account for some not-so-good days. to freshman year when I would sit in class State Team in football, Character Award hard work to motivate me to do the best But that doesn’t mean that within these and think to myself, “Can I be a senior in football and The Rebel Way Award in I can at these classes so 1 can keep good days there aren’t good things. Things like yet?” Well, as a senior now all I want is to basketball grades in college. I would encourage every- connecting with an unlikely peer; having be a freshman again. Maybe without the What is something you learned one to work as hard as they can at whatever a conversation with a beloved teacher, or homework and the school time, but just that you will take with you after high they do and good things will come. just getting to have fun with friends. We to be able to have all the memories back. school? In high school, I have learned that tend to use our successes and failures to To be able to sit in the lunchroom with hard work will take you a long way in life. I Vocational Education‌ measure the value of our story. We often my friends, and laugh about our jokes we have spent my time at Northeast working Amber Friedrichsen, child of Andy forget to pay attention to small details that make. The sad thing is, I will never be able as hard as I can to get as high of grades as and Renee Friedrichsen, plans to major in are woven into the storyline. Despite the to get that time back. The memories will I can. But of all the classes I have taken, Agriculture at Iowa State University. outcome of your story, there will always be forever be apart of my mind, but all the I have been able to maintain a 3.909 GPA Top 3 achievements: Wendy’s Heis- parts that you can look back on and smile. chances I didn’t take; I can’t get back. I through hard work and giving my best ef- man Award Winner, All-State Individual would say one of the things I’ve learned fort. Speech 2019 and FFA Iowa Degree Young Journalist‌ throughout my high school career is that My hard work is also shown through ath- What is something you learned Alixandra Wilslef, child of Ronald and time is limited. Once a moment has passed letics. In football, I have been selected for that you will take with you after high Mary Wilslef, plans to major in Veterinar- you can’t get it back, so make sure you the Academic All-State lA football team. school? What I have learned throughout ian Technician, Eastern Iowa Community cherish every moment and take all the I have also earned the Character Award in my four years of high school is to live by College. chances you can. 54 | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS NORTH CEDAR HIGH SCHOOL Academics Jaylin Pearson, child of Robyn Nims and Chris Pearson, plans to major in Nurs- CLASS OF 2019 ing at the University of Iowa. Tyler Albaugh, Tyler Alexander, Top 3 achievements: Governor Caleb Baker, Andrea Bakken, Abi- Scholar Award, Honor Roll and National gail Balke, Alyssa Barnhart, Blake Honor Society President Bell, Mercedes Brown, Nicholas What is something you learned Bruno, Brandon Carstensen, Se- that you will take with you after high bastian Cinkovich, Brody Colvin, school? High school has been a great Cassie Cox, Hunter Darts, Skyler milestone in my life that has taught me a Elarton, Brooke Engelkens, Lydia lot of valuable lessons. One of the lessons Esbaum, Alexia Finefi eld, Carissa that I have learned is to be a hard worker. Forde, Chase Gallagher, Elizabeth Hansen, MaKayla Hansen, Donovan Nebergall, Jessi Oberbreckling, Allison Paidar, Jaylin My grades have always been of utmost Matthew Hansen, August Harms, Rachel Hart, Braydon Hayzlett, Pearson, Corbyn Podolski, Mackenzie Poppe, Karlie Proesch, importance to me and I have put in a lot LynnDee Herald, Aaron Hunwardsen, Austin Hunwardsen, Erica Kayla Sander, Nicole Sander, Jonathan Scheer, Amy Schroeder, of time and energy to maintain an excel- Jones, Kira Jones, Nathan Jones, Parker Jones, Cole Kamerling, Alexander Shaull, Shelby Slaton, Lauryn Smith, Chad Jace Sul- lent grade point average. I have also been Zacary Kau man, Chloe Kelly, Robert Kelly-Anderson, Cameron zner, Leann Symonds, Kealy Taylor, Logan Thimmes, Kaitlyn involved in numerous activities that also King, Austin Knight, Jamie Kremer, Samantha Kremer, Amanda Thompson, Barrett Truempler, Trevor Williams, Devon Willis, and consume a lot of my time. Some of these Kwiatkowski, Prestin Leytem, Tyler Maschmann, Callie Meyer, Alex Woodward. activities are National Honor Society, Dalton Miller, Carly Montz, Kiara Musser, Samantha Nanke, student council, speech, band, choir, jazz band, chamber choir, and theater. With these activities and my studies, I have learned to manage my time wisely and to Top 3 accomplishments: Member of become involved in as much as you can. classes will help me succeed when I go put my all in everything I do. I’m glad that National Honor Society, Member of Quill I feel the past four years of high school I to Iowa State University in the fall to I have learned the importance of working and Scroll, Academic All-Conference have really grown and became a leader in study biology. I plan to take my degree hard and I am excited to use what I have What is something you learned my school and my community. My teach- in Biology to either Veterinary or Medi- learned to help me be successful in my that you will take with you after ers, coaches and counselors were excellent cal school. future endeavors. high school? Over my four years in high examples for me by instilling hard work, school, I have learned a lot of di erent les- communication and establishing values. Vocational Education The Arts sons. One thing that I have learned though All of my instructors will forever have a Kealy Taylor, child of Rhett and Shelby Slaton is the child of Neal and that I want to share with everyone reading huge impact on me as I continue my edu- DeAnna Taylor, plans to major in Ac- Shari Slaton. this is to not let high school defi ne who you cation towards nursing. counting at Des Moines Area Community What is something you learned are or who you become. In high school, College. that you will take with you after high everyone is trying to fi nd themselves and Math/The Sciences Top 3 achievements: High School school? One lesson I learned from being usually still don’t know who they want to Karlie Proesch, child of Jay and Mi- Honor Roll 4 years, Choir academic involved in the Arts at my school is that be or what they want to become by the chele Proesch, plans to major in Biology achievement 3 years and National Society Band, Choir, and Drama groups are a sec- time graduation rolls around. You have at Iowa State University. of High School Scholars ond family. It only works when everyone is plenty of time to decide what you want Top 3 achievements: High School What is something you learned there and supporting you through every- out of your life, don’t let teachers or your Honor Roll 4 Years, National Honor Soci- that you will take with you after high thing. I don’t know what I would’ve done peers defi ne you. Instead, let them guide ety member 3 years and nominated for the school? My name is Kealy Taylor as some- had I not been involved with these groups. you and lead you to the goals you want to National Society of High School Scholars one who always thinks of the future, I have They taught me how to be confi dent in achieve after graduation and remember What is something you learned taken all classes I thought would pertain my singing and try new things that might their words of wisdom for your adven- that you will take with you after high to my career and life skills. Something I seem scary at fi rst, but worth it. If I hadn’t ture after high school no matter what you school? My name is Karlie Proesch, and will take with me after high school is be- let them inspire me, I would have never decide to do. my academics are very important to me, ing able to manage my time well, set goals received my two ‘Division 1’ ratings in Solo specifically my courses in mathematics for myself, making myself a team player, Ensemble, I would have never gotten the Leadership and science. I have taken math classes and having fun. Being the outgoing stu- leads for our junior year musical and our Kayla Sander, child of Dan and Co- every year of high school even though dent I’ve always strived to be, means I’ve senior year play, and I would have never lette Sander, plans to major in Nursing at a math course was not mandatory for had a busy schedule and needed to learn discovered how truly “Blazing” Jazz Band Kirkwood Community College in Cedar my senior year. I am in a Calculus class how to manage fast. I have always pushed is. I will carry their love and support with Rapids. currently at my high school and a Statis- myself to be the best I can, and could be. me forever because without them, I would Top 3 achievements: I have been a tics class through Kirkwood Community I have always tried to make time for my- never have tried something new, and felt class o cer all 4 years, I have been a CNA College. I have taken science classes ev- self and others. That meaning trying new the proud feeling of success. since the age of 16 and I will graduate with ery year of high school, as well, including things and pushing myself to learn new 12 college credit hours completed. biology, chemistry, and physics classes. skills, no one would like to need. I am a Humanities What is something you learned Something that I will take with me after natural born leader and plan to take that Kaitlyn Thompson, child of Gregory that you will take with you after high high school is a work ethic and passion skill, along with time management, and and Angela Thompson, plans to major in school? The most important thing that that I have aquired for these courses. goal setting skills with me to college and Pre-Medicine at the University of Iowa. I will take with me from high school is to The things that I have learned in these throughout life. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 55 ORION HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ Assistant Studies at St. Alisa Holst, child of Chris and Leann Ambrose University. Holst, plans to major in Chemical Engineer- Top 3 achievements: ing at Case Western Reserve University in 2018 Illinois State Scholar, Cleveland, Ohio. 2x IHSA Football Aca- Top 3 achievements: Top 1% on SAT, Il- demic All-State and Seal linois State Scholar and Illinois State Seal of of Bi-literacy (Spanish). Bi-literacy in English and Spanish. What’s something What’s something you learned you learned that you that you will take with you after high I started to involve myself throughout the nice people taught me how to aspire to treat will take with you after high school? A school? High school has been full of learn- school and now, I’ve made some of the best others, and the not as nice people motivated valuable skill I have learned throughout my ing experiences, mostly ones centered memories ever. Getting involved has given me to improve myself. All in all, the most high school career that I will take forward is around academic endeavors. Surprisingly, me the confidence to be proud of what I can important thing I learned in my years in high the concept of work ethic. To be where I am one of my greatest lessons came during my do, and I will continue to push myself after school was that finding yourself is the most today, I have had to work hard in and out of junior year and steered me away from my graduation. Being recognized for my hard rewarding experience. the classroom. Whether with sports or ad- dedicated routine of completing assign- work and dedication has given me such a vanced classes, a strong work ethic has al- ments, studying, and writing essays. At grand feeling and there is no way, without Leadership‌ ways pushed me to the point I am at today. this particular time, my homework load a doubt that I will use these skills I have de- Katherine Noyd, child of Travis & Steph- Knowing that I will be competing for a spot was substantially heavier than before, and I veloped from my extracurriculars as I move anie Noyd, plans to major in Law Enforcement in an extremely competitive field, utilizing a always walked into my study hall classroom on with my life. Without support from the at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. strong work ethic will be vital for my success. with a long list of things to accomplish dur- school, I don’t think I would be where I am Top 3 achievements: High Honor Roll, I plan to continue expanding on my work ing that hour. One day, however, I didn’t today. I can’t thank them enough for the life Spirit Squad Leadership Award and Illowa ethic as I move forward with my education have any homework, so I decided to read a that they’ve given me. FCA Scholar-Athlete Award and career. book instead. My teacher noticed this and What’s something you learned that announced to the whole class, “Do you guys Humanities‌ you will take with you after high school? Vocational Education‌ want to see something rare? Alisa is relax- Ella Hink, child of Christine and Steve Growing up in a small town has taught me Michael Seabloom, child of Tom and Julie ing for once.” School was consuming my Hink, plans to major in Business at the Uni- lessons and provided me with opportunities Seabloom, plans to major in Business Admin- life, and I didn’t even realize it until it was versity of Iowa. I can’t imagine having anywhere else. It has istration and Ag Business at Southern Illinois pointed out to me. I learned the importance Top 3 achievements: Elected Class Presi- taught me how to appreciate every moment University in Edwardsville, IL. of stepping back from my busy, regimented dent for junior and senior year, music (both that I am placed in, no matter what I am do- Top 3 achievements: IL State Scholar, life every once in awhile to take a few deep band and choir) for all four years of high ing. Looking back on my past four years of first-team academic All State (Football) and breaths and relax. school and elected President of the National high school I realize I am going to miss those FFA State Degree. Honor Society. moments. My senior year has been full of What’s something you learned that The Arts‌ What’s something you learned that ‘lasts’, and high school is not something to you will take with you after high school? Stephanie Collis, child of Beth and John you will take with you after high school? take for granted. Taking time to pause and High School is a life changing experience that Collis, plans to major in Special Education Walking through the doors of my high school appreciate each class, teacher, and hallway changes teenagers for their future. School Teaching with ASL at Black Hawk College. for the first time, I was a completely differ- this year has taught me that I need to pause work was challenging, which forced me to Top 3 achievements: Elected to be in- ent person than I am now. I navigated my and appreciate where I am more often. Orion get organized and create study times. Dur- volved in Illini Girls State, Student of the way through months and months of dishev- High School has given me a hard work ethic, ing my school life, I was challenged on more month through Area Career Center within eled thoughts and late nights with one though great friendships, opportunities, and memo- than one occasion. I learned the power of hard the school and High Honor Roll. consuming me: Who am I? This query nagged ries I will never forget. But more importantly, work and dedication. My school work was What’s something you learned that at me for most of high school. In fact, I prob- Orion has taught me to be thankful for every hard and it took lots of studying to get good you will take with you after high school? ably spent more time asking that simple moment, not just in high school but as I pur- grades; therefore I had to stay dedicated to Going into high school, I didn’t think I was question than doing my actual work. What sue my degree as well. my school work and always find the time to ever good enough. I went through the first I figured out later was that the entire time, I study. During high school, I also worked to two years of school hiding in the shadows was learning more and more about myself ev- Math/The Sciences ‌ make money, which taught me the power when finally, my peers pushed me to be ery day. Each person I encountered, whether Jeffrey Holbrook, child of ReAnn and proud of what I can do; art, choir, theater. kind or hostile, shaped me in some way. The Scott Holbrook, plans to major in Physician Continued on PAGE 56

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Academics‌ Top achievements: Eagle Scout McKenzie Sparks, child of Paul and CLASS OF 2019 and state basketball tournament Dana Sparks, plans to major in Nursing What is something you at Mount Mercy University. learned that you will take with Top 3 achievements: National Hon- you after high school? I have ors Society, Governor’s Scholar Recogni- learned many things throughout tion Program and 4.0 GPA my life. One thing in particular What is something you learned that will stick with me as I gradu- that you will take with you after high ate and move on to the real world school? I have learned a lot of things is that if you do not work hard and while in high school. However, the thing put some effort into anything you that I have found to be most important is Blake Bergman, Abeni DeMeyer, Amberly Eshelman, Olivia Gossard, Johann do, then the outcome will not be to just be yourself. No matter what there Hudson, Jiho Kim, Emma Kuehl, Kaidion Larson, Michael Matthew, Cody Michaelson, Patrick Mul- favorable to you, and it will have will be people in your life that either do holland, Payton Schnier, Makenzi Sparks, Miguel Suarez, Derek Wiesner, Katelyn Wilkens. been a waste of everyone’s time. not like you or that you do not care for Working hard will make you a suc- but it is important to be who you are and cessful person, slacking and put- those who love you for you are the most ting things off will show. Lack of important and will stay around. As Dr. Seuss ciety and being active in Quiz Bowl them do anything you yourself wouldn’t do. effort results in failure and will get you no- said, “Be who you are and say what you feel, What is something you learned that I hope to use these skills which I have learned where. But if you work hard in everything because those who mind don’t matter and you will take with you after high school? throughout the remainder of my life so that I you do, there are no limits to the amount those who matter don’t mind.’’ Something that I learned in high school that can help others succeed and inspire others to of success you can have in your life. Being I will take with me into the future is the im- become influential leaders in the world. an Eagle Scout has helped me learn this The Arts‌ portance of time management in order to because you have to work hard to get your Olivia Gossard, child of Ron and Sarah succeed. Using your time wisely is the key to Math/The Sciences‌ Eagle Scout, no one is just going to hand Gossard, plans to major in Pre-Physical Ther- doing well in high school as well as in the real Patrick Mulholland, child of Bob and it to you. apy Biology at Clarke University, Dubuque, world. I have learned how to balance school, Joanne Mulholland, plans to major in Educa- Iowa. homework, work, extracurricular activities, tion at Wartburg College Waverly, Iowa. Young Journalist‌ Top 3 achievements: Theater, National family time, and a social life. This will help Top 3 achievements: Student Council Johann Hudson, child of Donald and Honor Society and Student Council me as I go to college to manage my time with President, National Honors Society and Bas- Stacie Hudson, plans to major in Business What is something you learned that classes, work, clubs, and more. ketball State Qualifier at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. you will take with you after high school? What is something you learned that Top 3 achievements: NHS, track and One thing I have learned in high school is pa- Leadership‌ you will take with you after high school? field and cross country tience. This is helpful because being in the Payton Schnier, child of Dave and Laura Receiving the math and science award is a true What is something you learned theater in a very small school, I have to work Schnier, plans to major in Mechanical Engi- blessing and is something that fits me espe- that you will take with you after high with elementary students, middle schoolers, neering at Iowa State University. cially since I am finishing up calculus 1 and school? Out of the various things that and high schoolers alike. As a team, we have six Top 3 achievements: Soccer Team Cap- College Biology. Math is a field I want to suc- I have learned from my time at Prince of weeks to put together a performance. This is tain, National Honor Society President and ceed in so I can achieve my goal of becoming a Peace, I will take a few things from here. very challenging, but it has taught me how to Student Council Vice President math teacher. It is easily the most fascinating The first being that writing is a major part be the best I can be and how to work towards What is something you learned that subject I take at school with multiple different of life and it has been instilled in me which my goals because nothing great comes easily. you will take with you after high school? formulas and areas I never knew I could find. will give me a head start for later in life Patience is what drives me to work my hardest One thing that I have learned and will take Calculus is very different but a challenge that when writing becomes a major part of my and to get through the difficult times. I am so with me after high school is how to be a true I am glad I accepted. I am actually the only life. The second thing is that school is more grateful that my school has given me the op- leader. In order to lead, you must gain the re- one in the class and some days are challenging than just learning it is about family, friend- portunity to learn these lessons. spect and trust of those you are leading, for, but the teacher that supervises me is incred- ships, and just trying your best every time people generally do not follow people they ible. Without her, I would struggle greatly. I and giving 100% in class and in sports. The Humanities‌ don’t like. In order to do this, you need to make am hoping to fall through with my plan and final thing that I will take with me is that it Katelyn Wilkens, child of Rebecca and sacrifices for those looking up to you and bring be the best teacher I can possibly be. is up to you to decide how well you want to Jeremy Wilkens, plans to attend University of yourself to their level. Although you may be do and that no-one else can tell you how Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. higher up then those you are leading, you need Vocational Education‌ to do. It all comes down to effort and if you Top 3 achievements: Cumulative GPA is to be a servant leader to show them you are Michael Matthew, child of Paul and want to make a difference the self-drive and 3.986, inducted into the National Honor So- no different from them and would not make Deborah Matthew. effort must be there. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 57 QUAD-CITIES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Academics‌ Lila Van Acker CLASS OF 2019 The Arts‌ Maxwell An- Danielle Pement, child of Lyle and derson, Trevor Karen Pement, plans to attend Blackhawk Brei, Abigail Community College. Campbell, Jacie Top 3 achievements: Volleyball, Drama Carroll,Alexis and Straight A’s Doty, Joseph Hen- What is something you learned that nings, Danielle you will take with you after high school? Pement, Kathryn After high school, I hope to take with me the Peterson, Jer- work ethic that I learned and the friendships emiah Schluter, Abraham Schwartz, Faith Smith, R.D. Stone, Lila Van Acker, Jayden Wildermuth, JiaCheng “Jacky” Zhang that I built. Without all of the different situ- ations and problems that were presented to me in high school I wouldn’t be the person things such as math, science, and history, that I have been a very approachable and so- Wildermuth and Mark Wildermuth, plans to that I am today. I hope to take my creativ- but what do we really take with us? In a few ciable person. I enjoy getting to know and major in Pharmaceuticals at the University of ity and drive to succeed into my future life years, or the very moment you finish that building relationships with fellow students Iowa. after high school. Because of this school and difficult test, the knowledge vanishes from and teachers. I am passionate about help- Top 3 achievements: Editor in Year- amazing teachers, I have been able to unlock your brain. Even so, this knowledge of kind- ing others and try my best to treat others book, completing 4 years of Cheerleading and really thrive with the creative mind that ness will never leave me. Every person has with respect and a positive attitude, which and passing all 5 years of Science with 90% I have been blessed with. Between painting, a life. I do not know the lives of the people is the way I want to be treated. I have seen and above. drawing, ceramics, and drama my short life I pass in the hall. So I smile. I say hi. It may this displayed for me by some of my teach- What is something you learned has been filled with countless memories. very well be the nicest thing they experience ers throughout high school. They invested that you will take with you after high Also, because of these amazing experiences, that day. I try to give the kindness I yearn time in building relationships with me as school? High school seems like nothing I have been able to connect to many people for from others. When someone is being well as the other students. These teachers you learn will continue with you after you that I otherwise would have never met. They mean to me, I fight back with kindness. treated their students with respect and en- graduate. The only thing that will undoubt- shape my life into the person that I am and My kindness reveals their absurdity. Kind- couragement, which translated into the stu- edly remain is the memories you have, and I hope to meet people that will help me be ness is toxic to meanness. My experiences dents’ respecting the teachers and keeping a being able to look back on them years from the person that I strive to be. have taught me a priceless lesson. Kindness positive attitude. I have come to know that now to enjoy with your happy family. The is what I am taking with me into the next I cannot help everyone, although everyone thing that helps the most as a reminder is Humanities‌ chapter of my life. can help someone and my hope is to be an a yearbook. Being on the yearbook team for Abigail Campbell, child of Glenn and example of how to do this so that others who three years of high school ensured that all Tonya Campbell, plans to major in TESL at Leadership‌ see this will come to do the same. the memories that we all want to last would Eastern Gateway Community College. Trevor Brei, child of Eric and Traci Brei, be placed on those pages. Being a part of Top 3 achievements: Eagle Award plans to major in Criminal Justice at West- Math/The Sciences‌ the cheer squad, there was so many memo- (holding a 3.5 GPA or higher), DAR Good ern Illinois (Quad-Cities campus). JiaCheng “Jacky” Zhang ries that we all wanted to last that would Citizen Award and Best Defensive Player Top 3 achievements: Honor award, be captured and displayed. Yearbook was a Volleyball 2018 offensive MVP (Basketball) and 2019 Vocational Education‌ great opportunity to show all of the memo- What is something you learned Defensive MVP (Basketball) Kathryn Peterson ries that we want for the future, and I will that you will take with you after high What is something you learned that forever take that with me. It taught me that school? Kindness. One word. Eight letters. you will take with you after high school? Young Journalist‌ the most important thing is cherishing ev- Ultimate importance. In school we learn Throughout my high school career, I believe Jayden Wildermuth, child of Leanne ery memory you get with your friends.

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ cool” to do so. I will take this persevering atti- school? High school has taught me the creativity with the world. Aleck J. Reece, child of Matthew and tude with me to college and the rest of my life. value of creativity. I have participated in Kristen Reece, plans to major in Mechani- band, theater, art, and speech throughout Humanities‌ cal Engineering at University of Wisconsin- The Arts‌ all four years of high school. These activi- Mari Kelley, child of Wendy and Jim Kelley, Platteville. Emmalyn Mueller, child of Liza Muel- ties have allowed me to develop my talents plans to major in History at Augustana College. Top 3 achievements: Illinois State ler and Matt and Vanessa McMueller, plans and express myself. They have also taught Top 3 achievements: National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Finalist to major in Fine Arts at Columbia College me how important it is to be true to your- Scholar Commended, Illinois State Scholar and UW-Platteville Chancellor Scholar Chicago. self, trust in your abilities, and follow your and Student Council Vice President. What is something you learned that Top 3 achievements: Best In Show at the dreams (even if they seem crazy). I will take What’s something you learned you will take with you after high school? 2018 TRAC Arts Festival, Illinois State Scholar these values of ambition and originality that you will take with you after high Throughout high school, I have learned to and cast as the Cat in the Hat for the RHS pro- and apply them in my college endeavors. school? One of the most important lessons follow my own path, regardless of my peers’ duction of Seussical. I am so grateful for all of the opportuni- I learned in high school is that extracurricular opinions. I have maintained perfect atten- What’s something you learned ties I have had in high school to learn and dance and straight As, even when it was “un- that you will take with you after high share my talents. I am excited to share my Continued on PAGE 58 58 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL activities are incredible—they have helped plan to take my life les- me to discover my passions. When I began son of taking chances into my freshman year of high school at Riverdale, the real world after high I signed up for theater, band, choir, speech, school. Given that it has scholastic bowl, and student council. Over the helped me tremendously last four years that list has changed, but only in high school, I hope it slightly. I don’t think I could be more thank- brings the same success ful for what those activities gave me. My par- later in my life! ticipation in music programs has helped me to become a better musician, and also a leader. you will learn from your mistakes making it Vocational Education ‌ Young Journalist‌ Theater and speech have made me confident easier the next time something similar hap- Karson Smeltzly, child of Mike and Marla Mattie Francis, child of Andy and Tracy in myself, as well as providing me with last- pens which will allow you to deal with the Smeltzly, plans to major in Mechanical Engi- Francis, plans to major in Communications ing friendships. Each activity I participated problem easier. In the future, I plan on con- neering at Black Hawk College. and Political Science at Central College in in helped me to grow into the person I am tinuing to be the bigger person because no- Top achievements: Senior Basketball Pella, IA. today; through these programs I have dis- body knows the struggles that other people Team Captain, National Honors Society and Top 3 achievements: Illinois State covered what I love to do. I believe that every could be going through and it is less stressful. Homecoming King. Scholar, three-time member of the Sectional student should participate in extracurriculars What’s something you learned that you Speech Team and being elected as an officer throughout high school. Math/The Sciences‌ will take with you after high school? Dur- in NHS for two years. Noah Tackett, child of Nathan and Jeni ing high school I have learned countless things What’s something you learned that you Leadership‌ Tackett, plans to major in Finance at the Uni- including life lessons. Most importantly I have will take with you after high school? High Ashley Garber, child of Kevin and Deann versity of Kansas. learned that you should always take chances. school has taught me to keep an open mind Garber, plans to major in either Special Edu- Top 3 achievements: Illinois State When I take chances I have the opportunity and to be involved. Through extracurriculars, cation or Speech Pathology at Black Hawk Scholar, SAT Gold Award and 2018 Pitcher of to experience new things. Throughout high some I never thought I would be a part of, I College. the Year. school I have taken many chances for example have learned leadership skills. These skills and Top 3 achievements: Illinois Principal What’s something you learned that participating on the football, basketball, and experiences will serve me for the rest of my Association Leadership award, Daughters you will take with you after high school? baseball teams. Also I enrolled myself in many life. I cannot imagine my life without being a of the American Revolution Good Citizens High school has taught me the importance of clubs not knowing what I was getting myself part of the speech team or the theater depart- award and Basketball Coaches Award. time management and organization. I will take into. By taking these chances, it has forever ment. These activities forced me to be brave What’s something you learned that these skills to college and my professional life. changed my high school experience. I have and have confidence in myself. This newfound you will take with you after high school? Staying organized has helped me succeed dur- made so many friends, I have made tons of confidence has allowed me to continue to par- In high school, I learned that it is easier to be ing high school as I always have my tasks and memories, and I learned that sports are not all ticipate in theater in college. Bravery makes the bigger person. Although it can be hard to priorities in order. My time management skills about winning. Throughout my high school all aspects of life easier to handle. I could not take the high road, it is the best route to take allow me to complete my day without stress- years I have learned that taking chances is an be more grateful for the teachers, directors, because not only do you feel better, but so will ing about when I will complete homework or important part of life. I plan to apply this into coaches, and friends who encouraged me in the other person. High school can be a hard study. As high school classes became tougher, my everyday life after high school. By taking all of these endeavors. Without keeping an place for a lot of people and many have things these skills became even more important. chances in life after high school I plan to learn open mind and being involved, I would not going on at home that they never talk about These skills will be beneficial to me in college from my mistakes and better myself as a per- be the person I am today. I will carry these so you never know what burden people could as I will be required to put much more effort son. Taking a big chance in life may even land experiences with me as I embark on my next be carrying. As you face problems in your life, into schoolwork outside of the classroom. yourself an outstanding job. In conclusion I academic and extracurricular adventures.

RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE

Academics‌ through several group projects. I don’t op- me or helped me develop will be important school? In my high school life the most Fangren Xu, child of Guoai Xu and Xiaop- pose cooperation anymore, although I am to me in the future. My ability to problem important thing I learned is never give up ing Fang, plans to major in Engineering and still picky on group mates. After all, we all solve, for example, will help me find new and and never give in. When I missed my first the University of Toronto. prefer to have dependable, smart, under- unique approaches to challenges. My abil- dream school’s offer I nearly lost it, but I Top 3 achievements: Rivermont Colle- standing people on our team. In addition, I ity to think creatively will help me push the can’t let it happen so I put my mind together giate Valedictorian, qualifying for the Ameri- found the commitment I am able to provide limits of my career field. Experiences and and continued fighting. Then I got a dream can Invitational Mathematics Examination to my group, as well as the value of coopera- skills learned through making art will help school’s offer which I even didn’t dream of in 2018 and receiving the Most Innovative tion to me. me reach any goal. before! It built a sense of accomplishment! Award with an efficiency record of 2200+ in It let me know nothing can stop you if you the Battle of the Bridges 2018. The Arts‌ Humanities‌ trust yourself and focus on the thing you What is something you learned that Evan Didelot, child of Thomas and Martin Zhang, child of MeiRong Bao and love! No pain no gain! And I learned that all you will take with you after high school? Brenda Didelot, plans to major in Business Shuangxi Zhang, plans to major in Entrepre- people have their own story and hardship. The knowledge I acquired in these three years Management at the University of Iowa. neurship at Bentley University in Waltham, And “everyone is normal in their own way.” at Rivermont Collegiate will serve me in spe- Top 3 accomplishments: FTC Robotics, Mass. We are in a big world where every life should cific situations while improvement in the Student Council President and Rivermont Top 3 accomplishments: Golden prize be respected. English language is a life-long benefit since Collegiate Ambassador Club. in horse race 2019, Kaiwen Academy (Beijing, it is one of the most used languages. I didn’t What is something you learned China) Student Council President and golden Leadership‌ like group work when I came to Rivermont as that you will take with you after high prize in science fair in China in 2017 and 2018. Lauren Katherine Schroeder, child of a sophomore, but the environment in River- school? Art was a significant part of my What is something you learned mont Collegiate fused it into my personality high school career. The skills art taught that you will take with you after high Continued on PAGE 59 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 59 RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE

Matt and Leigh Ann Schroeder, plans to ma- I was in strength training or physical ther- jor in History at Luther College in Decorah. apy, both needed to help my Ehler-Danlos, a Top 3 achievements: Author of a chil- group of disorders that affects my joints, skin, CLASS OF 2019 dren’s book, “A Hero For the Jews,” Lincoln and blood vessels. Both strength training and Forum Student Scholarship winner and PT still help me stay in shape so I can do the Model G20 participant in Beijing, China. activities I enjoy doing. What is something you learned that you will take with you after high school? Math/The Sciences‌ Most of my high school time was spent be- Elias Phillis-Sheumaker, child of Mar- tween sport practices, club meetings, church cie Phillis and Jeffrey Sheumaker, plans to priorities, and studying. If I had to choose major in Foundations of Mathematics at the one thing I have learned how to do in high University of Illinois. school, I would have to stay managing mul- Top 3 achievements: Accepted to Uni- tiple things at once. After getting diagnosed versity of Illinois, self-taught in advanced Evan Didelot, Emma English, Can Ersan, Ivy He, William Heaney, Lauren Schroeder, Elias with both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Ce- higher math and balancing work, personal Phillis-Sheumaker, Eric Wang, Jerry Wu, Shane Xie, Leo Xu, He Xu, Tim Xu, Martin Zhang liac Disease, keeping busy was challenging, and academic life. but it allowed me to look at my life with a fine What is something you learned that tooth comb and acknowledge that I needed you will take with you after high school? humans have done our best to categorize does not capture the true story. If there’s one to be aware of my health conditions while I Sometimes, the goals we set for ourselves do things and people the best way we know thing I learned from my time at Rivermont, was involved in everything I possibly could not line up with the goals set for us, by our how. We like to assess each other’s abilities it’s that a grade doesn’t matter, it’s how much be. When I wasn’t in doctor appointments, society. Since the beginning of history, we in a numerical manner, but sometimes that you learned that does.

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Academics‌ Brooke Hitchcock, child of Tracey Ku- CLASS OF 2019 gler and John Hitchcock, plans to major in Brandon Amidon, Mathematics at the University of Iowa. Megan Anderson, Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Reese Anderson, Scholar, National Honor Society Treasurer Emily Atwell, and Captain for Volleyball and Basketball Douglas Banks, Cheer Kaleb Belha, Me- What is something you learned that gan Benac, Nicho- you will take with you after high school? las Berenger, Something I have learned in high school that Emily Bopes, I will certainly take with me in the future is Jakob Brokaw, Lucas Buckrop, Cody Bush, Dalton Carr, Gregory Logan Murley, Reed Nelsen, Cheyenne Nicely, Miriam Oliva, Grant how to manage my time effectively and to Christian, Taylor Curry, Acacia Cushman, Nathanael Doyle, Chase Otting, Keely Parker, Jessica Patch, Keli Pearson, Erin Peters, prioritize. At Rockridge, I have been in- Edwards, Caitlyn Estes, Jordyn Ewing, Riley Fetterer, Kadey Gar- Destiney Peterson, Mattison Reuther, Addison Riley, Blake Rob- volved in athletics, groups, clubs, volunteer rett, Cameron Gerischer, Jacy Goodnight, Abigail Harris, Peyton inson, Gabriel Rogers, Thomas Rollason, Alejandro Sanchez de projects, and kept a part-time job as well. Heisch, Jack Henniges, Mattison Henry, Jacob Hilkin, Tyler Hill, la Rosa, Elysa Selman, Madalyn Shaw, Nicholas Shuda, Brandy Being involved in multiple things around Jessica Hines, Brooke Hitchcock, Olivia Hoff, Joscalyn Hulderson, Smith, Cole Sours, Ireland Stewart, Jessica Stice, Hunter Stine- the school helped me learn how to balance Alexiss Jefcoats, Nicholas Johnson, Rachel Johnson, William man, Camryn Terrill, Amelia Thomas, Kiara Tolson, Samuel Trost, my academics with extracurricular activities. Johnson, Alexa Kargl, Elizabeth Larson, Emma Lewis, Sheridan Joshua Vruble, Mariah Ward, Tanner Watznauer, Samuel Whit- I learned how to prioritize tasks and utilize Long, Gavyn Marshall, Myles McCabe, Jacob McVay, Jarrett tington, Robert Young, Taylor Zeck, Kyler Ziegenhorn the little free time I had to maintain my high Merritts-Armey, Natasha Miller, Leah Mueller, Maxwell Mueller, academic standing. I am glad I have acquired and sharpened these skills in high school so that I will be able to employ them in a col- lege setting next year. Time management and 4 made the first choir) and my school’s mu- blew by like a breeze. It wasn’t until sopho- Kehla Garrett, plans to major in Math Edu- learning to prioritize are valuable skills I am sic department has been state champions more year one day, when I was talking to a cation at the University of Northern Iowa. grateful I will be able to take with me in my of District 2A for 4 years in a row. senior tenor that I looked up to. He told me Top 3 achievements: 2019-20 Illinois future endeavors. What is something you learned that he thought I had potential to be a very State Scholar, IHSA Academic All-State Hon- that you will take with you after high good tenor. This really inspired me, and I orable Mention and 2018 2A Illinois Softball The Arts‌ school? I didn’t have much to do with started to sing more. I’m so glad this hap- State Champion Nathanael Doyle, child of Al Randy Doyle the arts before high school. I transferred pened because singing is now a core part of What is something you learned that & Gabriele Doyle, plans to major in Psychol- to Rockridge my freshman year and joined my being. One thing I will take with me after you will take with you after high school? ogy at Augustana College. the tenor section of the choir. I remember high school is to be a role model, and inspire Something I will take with me after high Top 3 achievements: Top Notch Choral my first day of choir when we were singing. people to do things they love. school is the value of hard work. As a student- Award (Award given to most outstanding I got so many waves of goosebumps listen- athlete, it takes complete commitment and music student in the choir), District Jazz 1 ing to all the voices come together, and from Humanities‌ Ensemble (only 10 Tenors made it, and only that moment, I was in love. Freshman year Kadey Garrett, child of Jim Garrett and Continued on PAGE 60 60 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS ROCKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL hard work to balance my academics and ath- has set me up for a successful future. Moving oping friendships and will continue to allow lead during a lab. This quality has taught me letics. I have learned that I will only get out of on from high school I will continue to work me to get along with others. Interacting with how to be committed, responsible, and ac- something what I put into it. If I set a stretch hard, make the most of every opportunity, and numerous types of people throughout my countable. Having and showing leadership goal for myself, the only way to achieve it is always keep a good perspective, because I’ve schooling has demonstrated the importance has helped me become the best version of by staying focused and working hard. Re- learned through high school experiences that of character traits. I plan to use these experi- myself. membering this has helped me excel both in hard work can help me accomplish anything. ences to maintain good character and be suc- the classroom and on the field, and it will also cessful throughout the rest of my life. Young Journalist‌ serve me well after graduating high school. Math/The Sciences‌ Acacia Cushman plans to major in Nurs- Staying committed to and working hard for Lucas Buckrop, child of Marc and Wendy Vocational Education‌ ing at Black Hawk College Moline, Illinois. my goals will help drive my future success in Buckrop, plans to major in Pre-law at St. Am- Cody Bush, child of Jared and DeAnna Top 3 achievements: Editor of the Year- college and thereafter. brose University. Bush, plans to major in Mechanical Engineer- book, Captain of Colorguard and volunteer Top 3 achievements: Illinois State ing at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. at Niabi Zoo Leadership‌ Scholar, President of National Honor Soci- Top 3 achievements: Youth Advisory What is something you learned that Peyton Heisch, child of Randy & Brenda ety and Daughters of the American Revolution Council, FFA-President, Basketball and Foot- you will take with you after high school? Heisch, plans to major in Psychology with a Good Citizen Award winner ball Captain In high school, I have learned many things but Nonprofit Leadership Experimental Minor at What is something you learned that What is something you learned that one of the most important would be to press Augustana. you will take with you after high school? you will take with you after high school? on and be resilient. High school has a way of Top 3 achievements: National Honor My education has taught me many lessons One thing that I have learned and will take throwing curves balls your way and teaching Society Member, Three-sport athlete all four that will be useful for the rest of my life, but with me after high school is leadership. I be- you how hard it can be to somehow juggle ac- years and FCA Leader the most important thing that I have learned lieve that leadership is a valuable skill in life ademics, a social life, and work. It has taught What is something you learned that is that having good character is extremely im- and is not something you can buy or wake me that no matter what, I am capable of doing you will take with you after high school? portant in all aspects of life. Character traits up with, but something that you learn over of all that and in the future no matter what life High school has given me many tools for my define people and how they are perceived time through experiences and events. Serv- throws at me I will be able to balance it. I have future, but the biggest thing I have learned by others. The most significant aspects of ing as the president of my FFA Chapter and learned that it’s okay to struggle and still be is that the ability to work hard with what good character are work ethic, trustworthi- as a captain on the basketball and football able to achieve what you set out to do, because I’ve got, will pay off! I am not naturally the ness, and respectfulness. Having a good work teams, I believe that these positions have everyone around me is going through the smartest or most athletic person, and with ethic has allowed me to earn good grades, and helped me to become the leader I am today. same thing. Most importantly I have learned this I have worked hard to get myself where I I will continue using this to accomplish my I have helped others by being a role model that it’s okay to ask for help if you need it, yes am today. Over my high school career, work- goals in the future. Respectfulness and trust- and showing them how to work hard. I will I have learned to be resilient, however, I also ing hard has given me a platform for many worthiness are important in gaining others’ be able to use my leadership skills in college learned that no one can conquer the world by opportunities within school, but ultimately respect. They have been important in devel- by taking over a group project or taking the themselves.

TIPTON HIGH SCHOOL

‌Tipton High School has selected these Society, All-State Volleyball and All State outstanding seniors from its graduating class: Basketball What is something you learned that Academics‌ you will take with you after high school? Jamie Kofron, child of Kevin & Jodi Ko- Throughout high school, I have met some of fron, plans to major in Finance at the Uni- the most amazing people. People that have versity of Iowa. influenced me in the most positive way. Top 3 achievements: Academic All- My coaches, teachers, and life long friends State Volleyball and Basketball, Drake Relays strive for success in many different avenues. three story building at the edge of town. Feel- have pushed me to be the greatest person I Champion 2018 (discus and shot put) and This has become a crucial part of who I am ing like a small fish in a big pond can be a little can be. The biggest thing I am taking from Class 2A State Runner-Up Volleyball 2018 and I know this will be a useful tool going more than intimidating. I worried too much high school is the lessons from the people I What is something you learned that forward. about the little things instead of focusing admire most. Lessons such as never miss a you will take with you after high school? on the big picture: myself. Once I was able chance to better yourself, whether academi- A valuable lesson that I have learned from my The Arts‌ to overcome this obstacle, my confidence cally, athletically, or as a person. Always give time at Tipton High School is how to man- Noah Jedlicka boomed. I wanted to learn more about the your best effort because someone if always age my time well in order to attain success world around me and gain a new perspective watching whether it be your teammates or in various outlets. This is a skill that I can Humanities‌ unlike the one I possessed before. High school someone looking up to you. And the biggest take with me throughout my time in college Laken Hermiston, child of Lyle and has allowed me to flourish into the young lesson of all, there is no time like now, so don’t and into the workforce. Being a three-sport Tonya Hermiston, plans to major in Market- woman I am today. It’s easy to forget small waste opportunities. High school is a time athlete, student, volunteer, and employee ing at the University of Iowa. things that have taken place over the last four for growing and developing into the person throughout these last four years would not Top 3 achievements: Serving on Na- years, but my confidence is something that I you want to be. People throughout my high have been possible without the skill of time tional Honor Society, receiving District can keep in my back pocket forever. school career have shaped me to be the best management. This is a skill that I have been Academic All Conference, and participating person I can be. able to develop as I added more activities and in six sports Leadership‌ responsibilities over the past few years. My What is something you learned that Amanda Smith, child of Michelle and Math/The Sciences‌ ability to learn this has been greatly influ- you will take with you after high school? Jason Smith, plans to major in Elementary Luke Becker, child of Jim and Shonna enced by my time at Tipton High School. My Entering high school I was shy and quite Education at Central College in Pella. Becker, plans to major in Finance at Simpson small town and school have encouraged me to frankly scared of the almost one century old, Top 3 achievements: National Honor College in Indianola. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 61 TIPTON HIGH SCHOOL

Top 3 achievements: 4.0 GPA, 2nd team fill my obligations while also keeping up with King, plans to major in Liberal Arts at Kirk- success has come in the form of being more All-District Baseball team, and co-captain of school work. Another thing I have learned is wood Community College. hands on, and I have learned to accept that basketball team the importance of hard work. I strive to do the What is something you learned that about myself. Throughout that process I have What is something you learned that best I can whether it be school work, sports, you will take with you after high school? realized that my path may not be the same as you will take with you after high school? or any of my other extracurricular activities. Over the last 4 years I have learned many others. I may not go to a 4- year college and One thing that I learned that I will take with It is because of my hard work that I am able to things. One of the biggest things I have learned earn a degree. I may learn a trade instead...and me is time management skills. As a student succeed in these areas. is that failing a test is not the end of the world. I am ok with that. who is in numerous activities, I have several I realized that some people are good at study- obligations throughout the course of the day. Vocational Education‌ ing and taking tests to learn, and some people Young Journalist‌ I have to use time management skills to ful- Courtney King, child of Jeff and Teresa are better at a hands on approach. Most of my Leah Thompson

UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Academics‌ Joey Woods, child of Dan and Suzanne CLASS OF 2019 Woods, plans to major in Flight Opera- tions (Pilot) at University of Dubuque. Cecelia Abbott, Tyler Appel, Haley Top 3 achievements: Illinois State Bickelhaupt, Trevor Bickelhaupt, Scholar, Unity Honor Society and NICC Caleb Hirl, Makayla Smith, Liz We- All-Conference Honorable Mention ber, Zach Wilbur, and Joey Woods What is something you learned that you will take with you after high live because of the support of my friends by Example” Award, Basketball: “Team school? One thing that I have learned in high school. Leader” Award, Speech Class: “Excellence that I will take with me after high school in Speech” situations, and I feel I will do my best not is that hard work pays off. Throughout Humanities‌ What is something you learned to forget it. As well as Spanish, I will take high school, I have worked hard in many Haley Bickelhaupt, child of John and that you will take with you after away many formulas and concepts from different things: academics, basketball, Julie Bickelhaupt, plans to major in Agri- high school? During high school, I have math and physics and their ability to be and soccer to name a few. In all of those culture Communications at the University learned to keep God at the center of my applicable to many situations and proj- things, whenever I have worked hard it of Illinois. work. My school was very good at mak- ects. Physics has been a blast to explore has always paid off. I will admit, some- Top 3 achievements: Student Council ing sure our classes were Christ-centered and learn about and it is really cool to me times my hard work didn’t pay off in the President (2 years), Journalism Award and and I would not trade this for the world. to learn and know about the how’s and way that I thought it would or in the way Northern Illinois Christian Conference Throughout high school I found out that why’s of things, such as motion. The ap- that I wanted it to, but it always paid off in Christian Character Award 2018 when I would struggle in sports or classes plications of math and physics, and Span- one way or another. In almost every situ- What is something you learned was when I would put myself and my own ish will definitely be major things I will ation, you get out what you put in. I will that you will take with you after high needs above what God had planned for take away from High School. definitely take that lesson with me after school? My High School experience my life. When I had God at the center of high school. has been great and has helped me learn my life, that was when I felt the most at Young Journalist‌ many things about myself. Throughout peace. Relying on God and trusting his Makayla Le Smith, child of Shauna The Arts‌ high school, I have learned how to lead plan for my life is something that my Schuman and Jesse Smith, plans to major Elizabeth Weber is the child of Loretta those around me by example, time man- school, parents, and church have in- in Industrial Design at the University of and Dwight Webber. agement, and many social skills. I have grained in my life, and that is something Louisiana at Lafayette. Top 3 achievements: Biblical Inter- learned the importance of encourage- I will never forget. I learned that if I con- Top 3 achievements: Biblical Appli- pretation Award for Art, Honor Roll and ment and how it makes any organization tinue to rely on God I can have hope that cation to Art, Volleyball Most Improved Division 1 medal for piano music and system run much smoother. I have He will lead my life in a direction that will Player and Basketball Most Improved What is something you learned learned how to gain the respect of those benefit everyone. Player that you will take with you after high around me, and work out solutions to What is something you learned school? Something I learned from my problems even when everyone does not Math/The Sciences‌ that you will take with you after high high school experience that will stay with agree. Being involved in many things, I Zach Wilbur, child of Todd And school? Throughout high school I’ve me forever is the importance of a support- have learned to manage my time wisely Heather Wilbur, plans to major in Engi- learned many lessons but there’s one I ive friend or family member. How different and prioritize things I am truly passion- neering. know I will take with me wherever I go. it would be if no one congratulated me for ate about. My high school education and Top 3 achievements: Unity Honors It took years for me to truly understand a good grade or helped me improve where I experience has taught me many things Society, Highest Honor Roll and First- problems and/or struggles don’t just go needed help. If no one is there for a person that I am excited to take with me to the Team All-Conference Soccer Team away. You need to create change and re- to tell them that it’s okay to not under- next phase of my life and has helped me What is something you learned main committed to that. While it seems stand something when first learning about becomes the person I am today. that you will take with you after high like a simple concept, it was difficult for it, it will be discouraging for the person school? There are two major things that I me to apply. It was when I began making and make their will to learn diminish. So Leadership‌ know I will take with me after graduating my own changes, and once I chose to dedi- that’s what I will take with me. I will keep Caleb Hirl, is the child of Brad and high school. One is my Spanish education. cate my best efforts to those, that I saw the the thought of helping others and being a Cheri Hirl. It can be very important to know more difference was nothing short of rewarding. supportive friend to them for as long as I Top 3 achievements: Soccer: “Lead than one language, and useful in many Hard lessons reap the best benefits. 62 | Sunday, May 12, 2019 SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

WEST BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ and how only together can we get the job done Theodore “Ted” Bridges, child of Da- right. Most importantly, he taught me to never vid and Julie Bridges, plans to major in En- CLASS OF 2019 give up and never be satisfied. Even if life gets vironmental engineering at University of you down, you don’t walk away sulking. You Wisconsin-Platteville have to get back up and stand your ground. Top 3 achievements: Selected to the These are the life lessons that will continue to academic all-state basketball team, class help me as I move through my life. rank: 1 out of 64 and ACT composite score of 31 Vocational Education‌ What is something you learned that Emily Harold, child of Scot & Carolyn you will take with you after high school? Harold, plans to major in Agricultural Busi- One thing I have learned in high school that ness and Agricultural Communications at will stick with me for many years to come is Devin Alberhasky, Kolten Mitchel Knoop, Atlas Iowa State University. to enjoy life in the present. While obviously A. Bentley, Drake Bloem, Kolpin, Autumn Kolpin, Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll, Iowa very important in high school as you experi- Theodore Bridges, Nicholas Jacob Koppes, Elizabeth State FFA Swine Entrepreneurship Win- ence many ‘lasts’, I believe this lesson is also Chiavetta, Alexis Clemens, Lenoch, Savannah Pearl ner and Hills Bank Youth Salute Interview a key factor in achieving happiness later in Sarah Cohn, Benjamin M. Col- Levell, Brady Lukavsky, Winner life. For me, this applies to my current life in bert, Beau Cornwell, Abigayle Grace Martens, Elliott What is something you learned many ways. While I will likely have personal Culver, Kaden Daniels, Jessica Martin, Ray Lee Miller, Jes- that you will take with you after high relationships with teachers/professors in the Depoorter, Jack Dragovich, sica Myers, Lauren Nalan, school? During my high school career, I future, the ones I have now will soon become Faith Evans, Derek Walter Fetzer, Abbey Fry- Logan A. Norfleet, Evan O’Neil, Skylar Oxley, have learned the importance of finding a very distant/nonexistent. As for athletics, auf, Mytchell Gilbaugh-Szumita, Amber Ging- John Pagels, Victoria Penick, Allen Reed, “tribe”—a group of friends you can rely this will be the last time I ever play orga- erich, Lindsey Gunnells, Caitlin Hamer, Emily Jordan Reed,Brett Schiele, Brandon Schultz, on every day. High school is a time of con- nized sports with friends from childhood. Harold, John Hatfield, Jaden Hierseman, Tyler Siemen, Bryce Simpson, Keegan Sotelo, stant change. It is a time for maturity to de- And lastly for my social life, the number of Mattie Hills, Sierra Hoffman, Courtney Jar- Zachary Thompson, Jeffrey Tunnell, Riley velop, emotions to be all over the place and days where I can very easily hang out with rett, Anneke Johnson, Ryan Jones Levi Klein- Vaughan, Breonna Wasion, Alexa Wehde, a packed schedule between school, work, my classmates and friends since childhood meyer, Issak Klinkammer, Gabriel Knoche, Javier Zamudio jobs and friends. Establishing a group of are slowly diminishing. Enjoying every mo- friends that you can go to for advice and ment as it comes and goes is very important support is imperative for making the most for happiness and living regret free. Vaughan, plans to major in Biomedical En- ference in all sports, eing selected a captain of your high school years. In addition, hav- gineering. in football, basketball, golf and baseball and ing teachers or counselors who support you The Arts‌ Top 3 achievements: Academic All- being chosen president of my senior class in all your endeavors will open doors to Ben Colbert, child of Amy and Mike State: Volleyball, River Valley Conference for Leader in Me many opportunities. Having a strong core Colbert, plans to major in Kinesiology at All-Conference South Division Team- Vol- What is something you learned group of people at school to share my joys Iowa State University. leyball and Academic All-State: Basketball that you will take with you after high and disappointments has been the biggest Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll every What is something you learned that school? Throughout high school, one of contribution to my high school success. semester, outstanding musician awards all you will take with you after high school? the most important things I learned is the three years of jazz band and 2A champions The most salient lesson I have learned in high value of leadership and service. Helping Young Journalist‌ nine straight show choir competitions school is that anything worth doing is worth others will not only impact the lives of oth- Sarah Cohn, child of Gary and Cathy What is something you learned that doing right. Whether I am in the classroom, ers, but myself as well. I had support from Cohn, plans to major in Marketing with a you will take with you after high school? on the court or field, standing on stage, or my community and family, therefore, I de- minor in art at the University of Iowa. The most valuable thing I learned in high even simply interacting with others, I know sire to support others. Top 3 achievements: Academic All- school was if you work hard at what you are the time I have to commit to that activity is Conference for volleyball, Honor Roll every passionate about, it will change how you limited and incredibly valuable. I owe it to my Math/The Sciences‌ semester of high school and Iowa Scholars perform at your passion and make you ap- coaches, teachers, teammates, friends, family, Logan Norfleet is the child of Gregory Award at the University of Iowa preciate it more. My two favorite activities in and perhaps most importantly myself to put Norfleet and Robin Norfleet. What is something you learned high school were track and show choir band. I my best foot forward in everything that I do. Top 3 achievements: Honor Roll for many that you will take with you after high started track my junior year and was not very Investing more than what is expected of me is semesters, making finals in nearly every school? One thing I will carry with me from fast. I then worked harder at running and lift- not only critical to becoming successful, but it show choir competition and helping build high school is never taking time for granted. ing, and I am a much better runner because of has also helped me to become the best version two successfully functional robots My senior year especially, I’ve been so eager it, and I also appreciate the process a lot more. of myself. It can be exhausting to unceasingly What is something you learned that to leave and begin the newest chapter of my I began show choir band in eighth grade and give your best effort, but I promise the benefits you will take with you after high school? life, but when my last volleyball game came played the guitar. I was an inexperienced gui- are well worth it. There are several different I have learned many things in high school in around, it hit me. After this final semester, tar player. After many years of hard work, I facets of my life which are demanding, but I many different subject areas. However, I be- I will go from seeing my friends and class- now play the guitar with ease and even play would not trade any of them for the world. lieve that the lessons I will take with me come mates every day to solely seeing them when the guitar blindfolded and behind my head. from my time in show choir. My amazing di- we take a weekend trip back home. We only Finding my passion in life and working hard Leadership‌ rector has taught me many things that did not have a limited time together, and when you at it, immersing myself in the process will be Brady Lukavsky, child of Michelle even have to do with singing and dancing. He have the next four years of high school ahead something I take with me forever. and Josh Lukavsky, plans to major in sport taught me how to be a successful leader to my- of you, it seems like forever. However, when management or physical education at self and to my team. He taught me about pas- your last year with one another comes to a Humanities‌ Southeastern Community College. sion in the work that I do, whatever the work close, you will wish you hadn’t have taken Riley Vaughan, child of Tom and Vicki Top 3 achievements: Academic all-con- may be. He taught me the value of teamwork, that particular time for granted. SALUTE TO ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sunday, May 12, 2019 | 63

WILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Academics‌ it came to academics. Working Jerome Mays, child of Mark together with my classmates and Rita Mays, plans to major in and teachers I was able to suc- Economics and Marketing. ceed far more than I could have Top 3 achievements: Gov- alone. It’s hard to find success ernor’s Scholar, 3rd-Team All- without the help of others. State Football and MCC Presi- dent’s List Vocational Education‌ What is something you Kyle Lund, child of Bart & learned that you will take with you Humanities‌ What is something you learned Linda Lund, plans to major in Agronomy after high school? One thing I learned Collin McCrabb, child of Billy & Joyce that you will take with you after high at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar through high school is that if you don’t McCrabb, plans to major in Sports Psy- school? In high school, I learned how Rapids. understand something, don’t be afraid to chology at North Iowa Area Community important leadership can be. Leadership Top 3 achievements: Chairman of the ask questions; don’t be afraid to go to your College in Mason City. allows you to expand your horizons. How- 2018 and 2019 Samsung Solve for Tomor- teacher and ask for help. I made sure to Top 3 achievements: National Honor ever, in that leadership role, you need to row Team, Wilton FFA Star Greenhand understand the majority of the material Society, 1st-Team All-State Pitcher and allow others to feel comfortable so that Award winner and 2018-2019 Wilton FFA before moving on to something new. Ev- 1st-Team All-State Utility they will share their new ideas and con- President erything is connected for the most part so What is something you learned cerns. Good leaders listen and encourage What is something you learned if you don’t understand something, it is that you will take with you after high others to be involved. As I furthered my that you will take with you after high going to be even harder to understand new school? One lesson I will take with me leadership role in the school, my main school? One thing I learned from my time material. This idea will be beneficial to me after high school is to always have empa- concern was that all students felt their in high school that I will take with me is in all aspects of learning in life. thy for others. This sticks out to me be- opinions were important and heard. All accountability. This will go a long way in cause the majority of times in life you will of the hard work paid off once I saw people high school and in life as a whole. Being The Arts‌ not know what another person has been willingly participating, many with a smile involved in either a sport or club can im- Lydia Herter, child of Jeff and Bar- through and empathy helps you under- on their face. prove accountability in high school and bara Herter, plans to major in Culinary stand another person’s side of the story. beyond. The Wilton FFA farm is an op- and Pastry Arts at Kirkwood Community You can also use empathy when you are Math/The Sciences‌ erational farm just outside of Wilton with College in Cedar Rapids debating a topic because you will be able to Corey Anderson Jr., child of Kristina crops and livestock. I was put in charge Top 3 achievements: Chosen to be understand another person’s position. Be- Anderson and Corey Anderson Sr., plans of maintaining the farm and making part of Iowa Ambassadors of Music Eu- ing empathetic is very important because to major in Biology on the Pre-Medicine sure things are taken care of. From this I rope Tour 2018 based on character and it is a crucial part of being a good person. track at the University of Iowa. learned how important accountability re- vocal talents, awarded the Alto section By being empathetic you will put your- Top 3 achievements: Academic All- ally is. leader for Wilton’s Women’s Choir and self in other’s shoes to understand their Conference, Academic All-State and drama group received a division 1 rat- situation. This will prevent you from be- MCC Fall 2018 Dean’s List Young Journalist‌ ing at state for our one-act play in early ing critical and judgmental of something What is something you learned Keifer Bray, child of Cari Anderson 2019 that you may not have experienced before. that you will take with you after and Rich Bray, plans to major in Zoology, What is something you learned All in all, empathy can help you to build high school? One lesson that I will starting at MCC and then transferring into that you will take with you after high trustworthy, meaningful relationships. take with me is that you can only get so Western Illinois in Macomb. school? As a senior at Wilton Jr./Sr. High Empathy will help you with your career, far on your own, you need the help of Top 3 achievements: High school play School, I have learned many things and with your family, and with your friends. others to truly succeed. I first learned for three years, four years of choir and life lessons. However, I believe the most this lesson during my athletic career. Honor Roll for one year important lesson I’ve learned would be Leadership‌ At first, I worked hard on my own in What is something you learned how to balance all of my activities. I am Aubrey Putman, child of Jeremy and the weight room, on the field, and on that you will take with you after high very involved in band, choir, and drama Andrea Putman, plans to major in El- the court to try and better myself as an school? I learned to always treat people but I also have a job. I’ve been able to ementary Education at Western Illinois athlete. I realized fairly quickly that I kindly because being mean or rude to peo- maintain quality grades while taking part University in Macomb. could only go so far training this way. ple will never get you anywhere in life, no in the things I enjoy. I believe that this Top 3 achievements: Volleyball- 1st It was only when I started working out one is better then the other everyone is has prepared me for when I start college. Team All-State, 2017 & 2018, Wilton Na- with my teammates, competing with equal. Always give your best when doing As I get longer and harder classes, I will tional Honors Society, 2016-2019 (Vice them to try and be the best, coupled your school work or work, in general, you be able to balance everything. I believe it President, 2018-2019 and Wilton Student with help and advice from my coaches are more likely to get a better grade if you is one of the most important lessons you Council, 2015-2019 (Vice President, 2018- was I able to reach greater levels in my put effort into your work instead of slaking can learn. 2019) athletic ability. The same was true when off and not caring.