BEST & BRIGHTEST 8 Sunday, May 25, 2014
Todd Bennett/Staff
Todd Bennett/Staff
Todd Bennett/Staff
Caroline Page
Katrina Petersen
Andrew Poirier
Westminster Schools of Augusta
Academy of Richmond County
Aquinas High School
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Senior Class treasurer, Beta Club vice President, Latin Club president, head of Veteran’s Day Society, National Honors Society, National Beta Elevate Leadership Lab, Swim Team, member of the Academic Committee AWARDS AND HONORS: Nationally Commended Scholar on the PSAT/ NMSQT, AP Scholar with Honors, Second Place and Second Place speaker National Forensics League GISA AAA State, Public Forum, Gold Medal on the National Latin Exam, Perfect Score on the National Greek Exam, Optimist Club Essay Contest Winner, Science Olympiad COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Global Health Organization volunteer on Medical Mission Trip to Somatillo, Nicaragua; Cornerstone Staff at Spring Canyon Conference
Center, Veterans Hospital volunteer, library volunteer, Latin tutor, head of Veteran’s Day Committee COLLEGE/CAREER: Caroline plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology or the University of Virginia to become a physician. OF NOTE: Caroline enjoys reading, playing piano and hanging out with friends. NOMINATOR’S NOTE: “Caroline undertakes numerous extracurricular activities. Two time-consuming activities, for example, have included lifeguard manager of a local pool and head of the Veteran’s Day Society, which sponsored an elaborate program for veterans in our community. ... Everything that she undertakes is characterized by a high level of competence and by her lack of self-promotion.” – Randall Nichols, chairman, Foreign Language Department
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Senior Council, Junior Council, Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiads, Student 2 Student, Key Club AWARDS AND HONORS: Georgia Merit Scholar, National Merit Commended Scholar 2013, STAR Student of ARC 2014, Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award 2012 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Military Youth Advisory Council, Youth Leadership Richmond County, Fort Gordon Red Cross COLLEGE/CAREER: Katrina plans to attend the University of Georgia to obtain a bachelor’s
degree in psychology, and then, once completed, earn her master’s degree in occupational therapy to become a licensed occupational therapist. OF NOTE: Katrina enjoys photography. NOMINATOR’S NOTE: “Katrina is a very personable young lady with outstanding leadership skills and excellent public speaking abilities. She strives to improve the world around her through her actions and service. She has the desire, the ability and the internal motivation to achieve all her life goals.” – Peggy L. Grant, guidance counselor, Academy Richmond County
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Drama, Cross Country, Model UN, National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Ambassador AWARDS AND HONORS: Frank C. Dennis Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year, GA-Carolina Council of BSA, Salutatorian, National Merit Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program, AP Scholar, College Board, University of Georgia Certificate of Merit, Presbyterian College PC Fellow, Summa Award Winner, FLAIR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts, altar server, volunteer at Catholic Social Services Thrift Store, Order of the Arrow Boy Scout Honor Society, Philmont Scout Crew COLLEGE/CAREER: Andrew plans to attend the
University of Notre Dame and study mechanical engineering. His career goal is to be an Imagineer for The Walt Disney Company and design rides and attractions for the amusement parks. OF NOTE: Andrew enjoys sailing and has participated in regattas through the Augusta Sailing Club. NOMINATOR’S NOTE: “Andrew has demonstrated commitment, perseverance and a high degree of achievement in virtually every aspect of his life. It has been our great privilege to witness Andrew’s journey from a bright, engaging and inquisitive little boy to an incredibly talented, serviceoriented, truly remarkable young man.” – Lori and Brian Braswell