Class of 2019 Ashe County Hallie A. Brown will graduate from Ashe County High School where she is on Student Council and captain of the Tennis and Basketball teams. She participates in a variety of volunteer activities with Beta Club, Interact Club, and her church youth group. She plans to major in Nutrition Science. Tyler E. Eller will graduate from Ashe County High School where she is senior class president and captain of the Soccer and Cross Country teams. She is also a member of the Basketball team and volunteers with youth athletic programs, Beta Club, and Interact Club. She plans to major in Biomedical Engineering. Caldwell County Shelby Brookshire will graduate from South Caldwell High School where she was Tennis captain and a member of the Math Club, Model UN, and Student Council. She is also a longtime 4-H member and participates in a variety of service projects with the Blue Ridge Equine Rescue, Interact Club, Beta Club, and Stop Hunger Now. She will major in Animal Science. Taylor M. Floyd will graduate from Hibriten High School where she is a Soccer and Cross Country team captain, Student Government secretary, and Varsity Club vice president. She also serves as a volunteer soccer coach and member of Beta Club. She will major in Mathematics. Isaac K. Tolbert will graduate from South Caldwell High School where he participated in Quiz Bowl, Marching Band, and Beta Club. He is also a senior patrol leader with the Boy Scouts and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He plans to major in Electrical Engineering. p.1 Catawba County Christen F. Williams will graduate from Bandys High School where she is varsity leader of Science Olympiad, Choir section leader, and a Track and Field captain. She also serves as a math tutor and volunteers with Key Club. She plans to major in Materials Science & Engineering. Cumberland County Dominique M. Weatherspoon will graduate from Cross Creek Early College High School where she is captain of the Soccer team and a member of the National Honor Society and Academy of Scholars. She has volunteered with the Interact Club, New Life Thrift Store, and Fayetteville Urban Ministries. She will major in Mathematics. Dare County Sheppard D. Medlin will graduate from Manteo High School where he served as president of the Computer Science Club, vice president of Interact, and vice president of Student Government. He was also on the Golf and Football teams. He plans to major in Engineering. Davidson County Taylor D. Blankenship will graduate from West Davidson High School where she is captain of the Swim team, drum major for the Marching Band, and president of the Symphonic Band. She has also served as a swim coach and Lexington Medical Center volunteer. She plans to major in Computer Engineering. Dwight L. Hilton will graduate from Ledford Senior High School where he is president of the Debate Club and captain of the Carolina Clays: a scholastic clay target team. He is also a member of the Swimming team, and volunteers with his church youth group and Beta Club. He will major in Forest Management. p.2 Hannah R. Hunt will graduate from North Davidson High School where she served as president of the National Honor Society and Junior Civitans, and was a captain of the Lacrosse and Tennis teams. She participates in math and Model UN competitions and volunteers extensively. She will major in Biological Sciences. Durham County Neil S. Cornwell will graduate from Durham Academy where he competed in Science Olympiad, played on both varsity and club Baseball teams, and served as vice president of Student Government. He has also participated in stem cell research at the University of North Carolina. He plans to major in Engineering. Forsyth County Meredith B. Bain will graduate from the UNC School of the Arts where she played horn for the orchestra, chamber ensemble, and wind ensemble. Meredith was also editor of her school yearbook and a peer leader. She will major in Engineering. Franklin County Betsy L. Murphy will graduate from Kerr-Vance Academy where she is chapter president of Future Farmers of America, president of Student Government, and co-captain of the Tennis team. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Red Cross blood drive volunteer. She will major in Biological Engineering. Guilford County Kevin A. Hernandez will graduate from Southwest Guilford High School where he is a service-learning ambassador and member of the Cross Country team, Beta Club, and Latin Club. He also volunteers at a retirement home and elementary school. He plans to major in Biological Sciences. p.3 James S. Rush will graduate from High Point Christian Academy where he serves as the vice president of the National Honor Society, performs in the Jazz Band, and plays on the Varsity Soccer and Golf teams. He is also a Patrol Leader with the Boy Scouts. He will major in Engineering. Harnett County Meredith A. Dickens will graduate from Western Harnett High School where she was Student Government vice president, Yearbook editor, and Cheerleading captain. She is also a member of Beta Club, Key Club, and Future Farmers of America. She will major in Elementary Education. Haywood County Austin A. Hill will graduate from Pisgah High School where he is president of the National Honor Society and Art Club, as well as a visible community volunteer. He has played the piano since the age of four and serves as the pianist for his church. He plans to major in Mathematics Education. Iredell County Christopher S. Turnmire will graduate from South Iredell High School where he was a battalion commander and drill team member with the MCJROTC. He is also an avid soccer player and is an active member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. He will major in Engineering. Johnston County Carrisa M. Womble will graduate from South Johnston High School where she is co-captain of the Softball team, media director for Key Club, and Senior Class president. She also volunteers with her local community center, food bank, and Miracle League. She plans to major in Animal Science. p.4 Lincoln County Luke C. Sain will graduate from North Lincoln High School where he is an ensemble captain with the Marching Band and a member of the National Honor Society and Physics & Engineering Club. He also teaches piano and volunteers with the local soup kitchen. He will major in Aerospace Engineering. Mecklenburg County Jeffrey A. Barahona will graduate from Harding University High School where he is the vice president of the Science Olympiad and a member of the Model United Nations Club and Tennis team. He also volunteers with the Special Olympics and the Students Against Violence Everywhere Club. In his spare time he builds electronics. He plans to major in Chemistry. Quadedria Y. Jones will graduate from the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology where she was a Robotics Club team member and college ambassador. She is also an active member of the National Society of High School Scholars and the National Technical Honor Society. She will major in Computer Engineering. Tin T. Phan will graduate from East Mecklenburg High School where he is Senior Class president, IB Service Club vice president, and service chair of the National Honor Society. Tin also helps refugee youth as a summer camp mentor and soccer coach. He plans to major in Physics. Hayley S. Russell will graduate from Charlotte Catholic High School where she was an ensemble captain with the Marching Band and vice president of the Robotics Club. She also serves as a calculus tutor, Vacation Bible school volunteer, and band and orchestra camp student leader. She will major in Mathematics. p.5 Aalia G. Shariff will graduate from Lake Norman Charter School where she is vice president of the Math Honor Society as well as president of the Spanish Club and Muslim Student Association. She also serves as a tutor, Recycling Club president, and Sunday School volunteer. She plans to major in Biological Sciences. Rachel L. Tilly will graduate from Lake Norman Charter School where she is a member of the Senior Class Council, Key Club, and Recycling Club. She also serves as an ambassador for the Girl Scouts and youth group leader. She will major in Chemistry. Jewel L. Wasson is graduating from Gaston Day School where she is a coach for Science Olympiad, Girl Scout leader, and editor of Blutopia Literary and Arts magazine. She is also a member of Gaston Day School’s International Genetically Engineered Machines team. She plans to major in Biological Sciences. Nash County Rebecca S. Pridgen will graduate from Rocky Mount High School. She has been very involved in community service, working as a tutor, as a volunteer with the HOPE Program for autistic children and as a volunteer at local nursing homes. She has been a member of the Girl Scouts since childhood, and is now a Senior Girl Scout. She will major in Elementary Education. Onslow County Asa Augustin will graduate from Jacksonville High School where he is vice president of the National Honor Society and treasurer of Skills USA. He is also a member of Interact service club, the Information Technology and Engineering Academy, and played varsity basketball. Asa volunteers with the Onslow County Public Library and Onslow County Museum. He plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. p.6 John L. Medeiros will graduate from White Oak High School where he is secretary and treasurer of the Senior Class Council, vice president of Skills USA, and a member of the Engineering Club. He is also a senior patrol leader with the Boy Scouts and has earned his Eagle Scout award.