HCPS 2020 Top Scholars by Henderson County Public Schools

2020 Top Scholars

The Top Scholar Academic Excellence Awards annually recognize and celebrate Henderson County Public Schools’ highest achieving graduates for their successful endeavors in the classroom and beyond. Not only are these seniors at the top of their graduating classes, they’ve displayed excellence in the arts and athletics, served as leaders in their respective schools and communities, and exhibited selfless commitment to nonprofits and organizations throughout Western North Carolina and the Upstate. Here’s a bit more about the 2020 cohort of Top Scholars:

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Alexander Acosta

Parents: Jose and Claudia Acosta. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County Youth Development Coordinator. School Activities: National Honor Society; N.C. Science Olympiad; Book Club; North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) Dual Enrollment and “Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics;” AP Courses. Community Activity: Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County. Athletic Involvement: Tennis. Special Awards or Honors: 2018 LatinxEd 20 Under 20; Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County’s 2019 Youth of the Year; Questbridge College Prep Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Environmental Health Science.

Jolie Symone Bakken

Parents: Erik and Oriana Bakken. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Role: Clayton Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Advanced Band; Spring Musical; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Campus Life High School Ministry; Volunteer at First Contact Ministries, Biltmore Church’s “Biltmore Kids Ministry,” Clayton Baptist Church, and Interfaith Assistance Ministry. Special Awards or Honors: Junior Marshal. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College and Western Carolina University. Majors: General Studies (BRCC) and Degree in Biological Sciences (WCU).

William Earl O’Dell Barnwell

Parents: Neil and Annissa Barnwell. High School: North Henderson High. School Activities: National Honor Society; Career & College Promise; Honors Courses. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College. Major: Computer Science.

Arleny Denitze Bartolon

Parents: Alvaro and Magbi Bartolon. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Key Club Chapter Historian; Student Mentor at Apple Valley Middle. School Activities: National Honor Society, Key Club; AP & Honors Courses; Mentorship at Apple Valley Middle. Community Activity: Church Youth Group. Athletic Involvement: Soccer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/ University: UNC–Charlotte. Major: Civil Engineering.

Faith Michaeah Brookshire

Parents: Vivian and Michael Brookshire. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: National Honor Society Chapter Historian; Camp GLOW Counselor. School Activity: National Honor Society. Community Activity: Camp GLOW. Special Honor: Junior Marshal. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College. Major: Associate in Arts.

Madison Elizabeth Broome

Parents: Corey and Carol Broome. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: WHHS Wind Ensemble Principal Flute; All-County Band Principal Flute; Westwind Yearbook Business EditorChief; National Honor Society Chapter Vice President; Student Government Association Executive Officer; Junior Civitan Senior Representative; S.T.A.R. Camp Lead Counselor; Camp GLOW Lead Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government; Westwind Yearbook; Wingspan Student Newspaper; Wind Ensemble; Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Junior Leadership Program; AP & Honors Courses; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; Junior Civitan Club; Sheepdog Club. Community Activities: Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra; Volunteer at Camp GLOW, S.T.A.R. Camp, The Storehouse “Blessings in Boxes,” Special Olympics, HCPS Special Hearts Dance, and Glenn C. Marlow Elementary. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; All-County Band; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Undecided.

Justin Edward Buckner

Parents: Stephen and Cindy Buckner. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Basketball Team Captain; Baseball Team Captain. School Activities: National Honor Society; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activity: S.T.A.R. Camp. Athletic Involvement: Basketball; Baseball. Special Honor: Junior Marshal. College/University: Undecided. Major: Undecided.

John Schuber Carr

Parents: Eugene and Sallie Carr. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Varsity Golf Team Captain; Mock Trial Team Captain; HHS Symphonic Band Secretary; St. James Episcopal Church Senior Acolyte; La Capilla de Santa Maria Mathematics Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society; HHS Symphonic, Concert, and Jazz Bands; Mock Trial Team; Key Club. Community Activities: WNC Episcopal Diocese Youth Council; La Capilla de Santa Maria; St. James Episcopal Church; Camp Henry Counselor-in-Training; Kenmure Country Club Server Assistant. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Golf Team. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete; Kiwanis All-Star (Golf); Hendersonville Civitan Club “Good Citizen” Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: Washington and Lee University. Majors: Mathematics and Economics.

Alianna Joy Ciaramitaro

Parents: Sue and Tom Ciaramitaro. High School: Henderson County Career Academy. Leadership Roles: Student Government Representative (4 years); Student Government Treasurer; Cantrell Farms Horseback Riding Instructor. School Activities: Student Government; Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG); ProStart Program; Health Care for Pets Internship. Community Activities: Volunteer at Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Mills River UMC Youth Group and Youth Praise Team. Athletic Involvement: Horseback Riding at Cantrell Farms. Special Award: Hendersonville Civitan Club “Good Citizenship” Award. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College. Major: Veterinary Science.

Colby Thomas Clark

Parents: Melinda and Clifford Clark. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Marching Band Trumpet Section Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Marching Band; Wind Ensemble; AP & Honors Courses; “Knights’ Paw Pals” Mentorship Program at Clear Creek Elementary. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Chemical Engineering.

Maci Jo Clark

Parents: Tim and Jan Clark. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Student Board Vice President; Westwind Yearbook Editor-inChief; Student Body President; NC Wesleyan Camp Counselor; Camp S.T.A.R. Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Westwind Yearbook; Wind Ensemble; Sheepdog Club; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Bethel Wesleyan Church Youth Group; Volunteer at NC Wesleyan Camp and Camp S.T.A.R. Athletic Involvement: Competitive Clogging. Special Awards or Honors: Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Hendersonville Kiwanis Club’s “Youth of the Year” Award (2019); America’s Clogging Hall of Fame Senior All-American Team Inductee; All-State Band; Junior Marshal. College/University: University of Tennessee. Majors: Communications and Pre-Law.

Micho Constantino

Parents: Luisa Benítez and Isauro Constantino. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Key Club Chapter President; Marine Leadership Academy (MLA) Delta Company 2nd Lieutenant Cadet; MLA Battalion Sgt. Major Cadet Training. School Activities: MLA Gender and Sexuality Alliance; National Honor Society; Cadet Leadership Course (CLC); Key Club; Robotics Club. Athletic Involvement: MLA Varsity Wrestling. Special Awards or Honors: Chicago Science Fair 1st Place Award; Hendersonville Kiwanis Club’s “Youth of the Year” Award (2019); Junior Marshal. College/University: Berea College. Major: Undecided.

Hallie Blythe Davis-Proctor

Parents: Cheryl Davis and Derek Proctor. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter Treasurer. School Activities: National Honor Society; FFA; Knights VS Cancer. Community Activities: Volunteer at Henderson County Toy Run, Knights VS Cancer, and Hendersonville Farm City Day. Special Awards or Honors: Career & Technical Education Scholar; National FFA Organization’s 2019 “Chapter Star Farmer;” Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Undecided.

India Marie Davis

Parents: Laura Boggs and Bob Davis. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Senior Class Vice President; French Club Vice President; Keywanettes Chapter Secretary; HHS Math Help Center Tutor; JV Soccer Team Captain; Swim Team Captain. School Activities: National Honor Society; Orchestra; Keywanettes; French Club; Interact Club; HHS Math Help Center. Community Activity: Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Athletic Involvement: Tennis Team; Swim Team; Indoor Track & Field; Varsity Soccer Team; Furman United Soccer Club. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; NCSHAA Scholar-Athlete; HHS “Excellence” Awards in Pre-Calculus Honors, Math III Honors, and French II; Bearcat “Wall of Fame;” Junior Marshal. College/University: University of Vermont. Major: Biomedical Engineering.

Steven Henry Davis

Parents: Teresa and Jonathan Davis. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Role: Track Team Captain. School Activities: National Honor Society; AP Courses; Junior Civitan Club; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Astronomy, and Math (STEAM) Club; Sheepdog Club; Prom Committee. Community Activities: Church Mission Trips; Volunteer at Special Needs Sports, Boy Scouts of America, and Special Olympics, WHHS Track Fundraisers. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Indoor Track & Field; Varsity Outdoor Track & Field. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Fine Arts Scholar; Foreign Language Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Undecided.

Madeline Michelle Duchesne

Parents: Stan and Ashley Duchesne. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Cross Country Team Captain; Swim Team Captain; Indoor Track Team Captain; Outdoor Track Team Captain; Sheepdog Club Vice President. School Activities: National Honor Society; Sheepdog Club; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Covenant Presbyterian Church Nursery and Vacation Bible School; Volunteer at Historic Johnson Farm and Boys & Girls Club. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Cross Country (4 years); Varsity Outdoor Track & Field (4 years); Varsity Indoor Track & Field (3 years); Varsity Swim (4 years). Special Awards or Honors: AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma; Arby’s Scholar Athlete of the Week; WHHS “Coach’s Award,” “Most Team Spirit Award,” and “Cross Country MVP;” Kiwanis All-Star (Track, Swim, and Cross Country); Junior Marshal. College/ University: North Carolina State University. Major: Secondary Math Education.

Melissa Espinoza-Rojo

Parents: Simeon Espinoza and Flora Rojo Valdez. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Key Club Chapter Vice President. School Activities: National Honor Society; Key Club; Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA); Student Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA); Knights VS Cancer; Spanish Club; Action Team. Community Activities: “Knights’ Paw Pals” Mentorship Program at Clear Creek Elementary; Pardee Hospital Junior Volunteer; Volunteer at Special Olympics and St. Gerard House. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Career & Technical Education Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: Western Carolina University. Major: Nursing.

Carley Rae Evans

Parents: Ray and Christy Evans. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Role: Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Chapter President. School Activities: National Honor Society; National Technical Honor Society; DECA; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; AP Courses. Community Activity: First Baptist Church of Hendersonville Volunteer Sunday School Teacher. Athletic Involvement: Varsity and JV Volleyball. Special Awards or Honors: Career & Technical Education Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/ University: Western Carolina University. Major: Business Management.

Samuel Owen Fertik

Parents: Anne Valentine and Greg Fertik. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter Secretary; Key Club Chapter Vice President; HHS Symphonic Band Treasurer. School Activities: NHS; Band; Key Club; Ski Club; French Club. Community Activities: St. James Episcopal Youth Group; Volunteer through NHS and Key Club. Athletic Involvement: Varsity and JV Baseball. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; NCHSAA/NC National Guard Scholar-Athlete; HHS “Excellence in AP Human Geography” Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: University of Vermont. Major: Biology.

Elizabeth Pranjal Gaffney

Parents: Michael and Cynthia Gaffney. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Astronomy, and Math (STEAM) Club Vice President; Women’s Varsity Soccer Captain; Westwind Yearbook Editor. School Activities: National Honor Society; North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics’ “Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics;” N.C. Science Olympiad; Westwind Yearbook; Culture Club; STEAM Club; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Teacher’s Assistant; Mills River Elementary Backpack Program; Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue Volunteer. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Women’s Soccer; Varsity Indoor Track. Special Awards or Honors: AP Scholar; AP Capstone Diploma; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA) “Award of Merit;” Region 10 3A All-Regional Women’s Soccer Team (2019); Times-News Women’s Soccer All-Area Award (2019); Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Mathematics.

Megan Elizabeth Garren

Parents: Alan and Rachelle Garren. High School: North Henderson High. School Activities: National Honor Society; Future Farmers of America (FFA); Knights VS Cancer; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Mountain State Fair FFA Event; Volunteer at Hoopers Creek Community Building, Hendersonville Elks Lodge, Knights VS Cancer, NHHS “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser and Medieval Festival. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Career & Technical Education Scholar; Chapter FFA Degree; FFA Greenhand Degree; Junior Marshal. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College. Major: Nursing.

Zachary Kenneth Garrett

Parents: Marc and Sandra Garrett. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Gender Sexuality Alliance Chapter President; Marching Band Trombone/Baritone Section Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; Wind Ensemble; Marching Band; Jazz Band; Gender Sexuality Alliance; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma; NHHS Trunk or Treat. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Lead Junior Marshal. College/University: Louisiana State University. Major: Music Performance.

Graham Brown Grush

Parents: Mark and Michele Grush. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Wingspan Student Newspaper News Section Editor and Sports Section Editor; Junior Civitan Club Chapter President; National Honor Society Chapter Treasurer. School Activities: National Honor Society (2 years); N.C. Science Olympiad (3 years); Wingspan Student Newspaper (4 years); Student Government Association (2 years); Spring Musical (4 years); Junior Civitan Club (4 years); Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Astronomy, and Math (STEAM) Club (4 years); Prom Committee; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Assisting Minister, Youth Choir Member, Youth Group Member, and Adult Choir Member at Lutheran Church of the Nativity; Special Needs Sports Volunteer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Governor’s School–Mathematics; AP Capstone Diploma; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Mathematics.

Addison Blair Hichman

Parents: Eric and Katrina Hichman. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Freshman Class Vice President; Sophomore Class Vice President; Junior Executive Student Government Board; Senior Class President; Freshman Mentor; Westwind Yearbook Senior Editor-In-Chief, Sports Section Editor-In-Chief, and Section Editor; JV Volleyball Team Captain; Varsity Volleyball Team Captain; WHHS Volleyball Camp Counselor; S.T.A.R. Camp Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; The Society of Torch & Laurel; Westwind Yearbook; AP & Honors Courses; Sheepdog Club; Senior Step Design. Community Activities: Honduras Mission Trip; Volunteer at S.T.A.R. Camp, Eblen Charity Christmas Toy Shop, Deer Dash 5k, and WHHS Volleyball Camp. Athletic Involvement: Outdoor Track & Field; Varsity Volleyball (3 years); Club Volleyball with Upward Stars, Xcel Volleyball Performance, and Biltmore Volleyball Academy (8 years). Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; Foreign Language Scholar; NC Delegate for the National Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Nursing.

Christine Marie Johnson

Parents: Rodney Johnson and Caecilia Pratiwi. High School: Henderson County Career Academy. Leadership Role: Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Chapter Civic Awareness Committee Chairman. School Activities: Student Government; JAG. Special Awards or Honors: Valedictorian; Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Certification Perfect Score; Hendersonville Civitan Club “Good Citizenship” Award; Honor Roll. College/University: Blue Ridge Community College. Major: Associate in Arts.

Madison Lea Keyzer

Parents: Kevin and Mary Keyzer. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Swim Team Captain; Chorus Vice President and President; HHS Math Help Center Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Honors Chorus; Keywanettes; Global Lens Club; HHS Math Help Center; Honors Courses. Community Activity: Reformation Presbyterian Youth Leadership Team. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Swim; Varsity Cross Country. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; HHS February “Citizen of the Month” Award. College/ University: Appalachian State University. Major: Nursing.

Madison Caroline Kirby

Parents: Jay and Tyra Kirby. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Keywanettes Chapter Vice President; HHS Math Help Center Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Keywanettes; HHS Math Help Center; AP Courses. Community Activities: Pardee Hospital Foundation Blogger; Pardee Hospital Junior Volunteer; Merch on Main Employee. Athletic Involvement: Volleyball; Soccer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Business Management.

Eleanor Townsend Knox

Parents: Caroline and Ashby Knox. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Flat Rock Playhouse “The Jungle Book” Stage Manager; Camp Glen Arden Counselor-in-Training and Junior Counselor (2 years); HHS Writing Center Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society; HHS Writing Center; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Camp Glen Arden; Flat Rock Playhouse. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Tennis (4 years). Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; HHS “J. Beverly Russell Creative Writing” Award; HHS “Excellence” Awards in French I, Honors French III, and Honors American History I; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Wilmington. Major: Creative Writing.

Aleigha Dream Kozlik

Parent: Christine Kozlik. Leadership Roles: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Astronomy, and Math (STEAM) Club Secretary; Westwind Yearbook Feature Writer and Senior Editor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Westwind Yearbook; N.C. Science Olympiad; Sheepdog Club, AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Vegan Bake Sales for Local Animal Sanctuaries; Volunteer at Help4Hendo, Elementary School Science Nights and Schools’ Open Houses. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar with Honors; AP Capstone Diploma; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll; AFS Study Abroad Program “Global Prep” Award; N.C. Science Olympiad 2nd Place Overall Regional Winner; Daughters of the American Revolution “Good Citizens” Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Chemistry.

Brianna Marie LaRue

Parents: Eric and Angie LaRue. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Color Guard Team Captain and Soloist; Winter Guard Soloist. School Activities: National Honor Society; N.C. Science Olympiad; Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Junior Leadership Program; Concert Band; Western Carolina University Summer Symposium for Marching Arts; Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA); Gay Straight Alliance; Interact Club; Key Club; Book Club; Sketchbook Club; Battle of the Books. Community Activities: WNC Nature Center Young Naturalist; Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Volunteer and Goat Club Member; Pardee Hospital Junior Volunteer. Athletic Involvement: Marching Band; Winter Guard. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar; 2018 AP Scholar; 2019 AP Scholar with Distinction; Harvard Book Award; 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Honorable Mention; 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Keys (2), Silver Keys (2), and Honorable Mentions (2); 2020 North Carolina Art Education Association Award; 2019 Tryon Fine Arts Center Show Honorable Mention (2019) and 3rd Place Award (2020); 2019 Henderson County Artists of Tomorrow Honorable Mention Award; Bold Life Magazine Feature Artist; WNC Mountain State Fair 2nd Place Award in Dairy Goat Showmanship; Chief Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Biomedical & Health Sciences Engineering.

Lauren Alexandria Levi

Parent: Lorie Levi. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: S.T.A.R. Camp Counselor; D.A.R.E. Camp Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; National Technical Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Adonia Church Mission Work; Volunteer at S.T.A.R. Camp, D.A.R.E. Camp, N.C. Apple Festival, and Green River Library. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Track & Field; Cross Country; Indoor Track 3-Time NCHSAA Competitor. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Governor’s School Candidate; NCHSAA Track & Field Regional Qualifier (4 years). College/ University: Wingate University. Major: Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.

Kaitlyn Marie Llewellyn

Parent: Amy Johnson. High School: Henderson County Early College. Leadership Role: N.C. Science Olympiad Team Captain. School Activities: Student Government Association; N.C. Science Olympiad. Community Activities: Math Tutor; Special Olympics Volunteer. Special Awards or Honors: Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) Associate in Science; BRCC Dean’s List; North Carolina Scholar; Top Early Graduate; First Generation Graduate. College/University: UNC–Asheville. Major: Chemistry.

Shawna Charity Lyda

Parents: Marcia and Timothy Lyda. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: National Honor Society Chapter President; Student Lead Team Creative Director. School Activities: National Honor Society; Theatre; Visual Arts. Community Activities: Biltmore Church; Volunteer at NHHS “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser and Knights VS Cancer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; Salutatorian; Junior Marshal. College/University: Savannah College of Art and Design. Major: Art History.

Leah Ann Marr

Parents: Clifford and Elizabeth Marr. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Women’s Varsity Soccer Team Captain (3 years); Grace Blue Ridge Children’s Ministry and Vacation Bible School Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Grace Blue Ridge Youth Group; Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child and Mad Mountain Mud Run. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Soccer; Carolina Football Club. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; 2019 Kiwanis Fine Arts Award; 2019 Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key; Junior Marshal; 2017 Western North Carolina Athletic Conference All-Conference Soccer Team; 2018 & 2019 Mountain Six Conference All-Conference Soccer Teams; 2019 North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association All-Region; 2019 Times-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team; 2019 SCYSA U-19 State Cup Champions; 2019 Arby’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week; 2018 & 2019 Kiwanis All-Star Athlete (Soccer); Hendersonville’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Player of the Week. College/University: Covenant College. Major: Mathematics.

Aaliyah Naya Mendoza

Parents: Angela Mendoza and Frankie Montiel. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Varsity Softball Team Captain; Varsity Tennis Team Captain. School Activities: National Honor Society; Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA); Varsity Wrestling Statistician; Honors Courses; Board Game Club; Tennis Club. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Softball; Varsity Tennis. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Western Mountain Athletic Conference All-Conference Softball Team; Junior Marshal. College/ University: Appalachian State University. Major: Exercise Science.

Casey Michaela Mentch

Parents: Mike and Debbie Mentch. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: National Honor Society Chapter Vice President; Junior Class Vice President; Dance Team Co-Captain; Eagle Ambassador; Camp GLOW Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government Association; North Carolina Theatre Conference; Advanced Theatre; Chorus; Spring Musical. Community Activities: Carolina Concert Choir; Church Mission Trip; Volunteer at HopeRx and Camp GLOW. Athletic Involvement: Tennis; EHHS Dance Team. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; North Carolina Summer Institute Attendee (Choral Art); Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Music Therapy with a Minor in Education.

Aileen Lydia Misiyuk

Parents: Pavel and Yelena Misiyuk. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Assistant Teacher for Russian Language and Culture Program, Ensemble Group Leader, and Event Photographer at Slavic Pentecostal Church of Asheville. School Activities: National Honor Society; Band; AP & Honors Courses; Sheepdog Club. Community Activities: Pianist and/or Choir Member in Preteen, Youth, and Adult Choirs at Slavic Pentecostal Church of Asheville; Nursing Home Volunteer. Special Awards or Honors: 1st/2nd Chair in All-County, All-District, and All-State Bands; Diploma for Church Choir and Ministry Director from the Rivne Spiritual Seminary in Ukraine; Chief Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Asheville. Major: Management & Accountancy.

Shelby Renee Morgan

Parents: Heidi Morgan and Larry Russell. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Role: EHHS Dance Team Captain. School Activities: National Honor Society; Helping Hearts Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Volunteer at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation and Pat’s School of Dance. Athletic Involvement: EHHS Dance Team; Pat’s School of Dance. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Charlotte. Major: Nursing.

Keegan Rae Owens

Parents: Melissa and Jerry Owens. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Varsity Cheer Team Practice Captain; Westwind Yearbook People Pages Section Editor; National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter Secretary; Biltmore Church Worship Team Member. School Activities: NHS; Westwind Yearbook; Culture Club; Junior Civitan Club; Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Adjudication; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Volunteer at Biltmore Church Youth Ministry, Historic Johnson Farm Festival, Special Olympics, YMCA Youth Development Center, and Bruce Drysdale Elementary. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Cheer (3 years). Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Capstone Diploma; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll; Superior Ratings in 2019 Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Adjudication; All-County Band; All-District Band; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Linguistics.

Cameron Joseph Patterson

Parents: Ron and Carina Patterson. High School: Henderson County Early College. Leadership Roles: N.C. Science Olympiad Team Coach; Musician Club Founder; Film Club Founder. School Activities: N.C. Science Olympiad; Musician Club; Film Club; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Original Music Recordings; Bible Ministry; Construction Projects for Nonprofits and Ministers/Missionaries Residence; Nursing Home Volunteer Musician. Athletic Involvement: Community Basketball; Intramural Sports. Special Awards or Honors: President’s Award for Educational Achievement; 2017 State Legislature Representative Letter of Recognition; N.C. Science Olympiad Statewide 4th Place Award; N.C. Science Olympiad Regional Winner (2 years); N.C. Science Olympiad Regional 1st Place (5), 2nd Place (5), 3rd Place, and 5th Place Awards; Blue Ridge Community College Dean’s List; HCEC “Best in Class” Awards for Mathematics (2 years), Environmental Science (2 years), American History (2 years), Physical Science (2 years), and Chemistry; HCEC Freshman Student Showcase Presentation 2nd Place Award; Lead Graduation Marshal. College/ University: Western Carolina University. Major: Mechanical Engineering.

Ashley Faith Patton

Parents: Jesse and Lorri Patton. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Student Body President; Varsity Volleyball Team Captain; Varsity Basketball Team Captain; Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Chapter President. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government Association; FCA. Community Activities: Biltmore Church Youth Ministry Volunteer; Volunteer at The Salvation Army of Hendersonville and VS Cancer Foundation. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Volleyball (4 years); Varsity Basketball (4 years). Special Awards or Honors: Daughters of the American Revolution “Good Citizen Award;” High School Heisman Award School Winner; Junior Marshal; 2019 All-Conference Volleyball Team; 2019 All-Area Volleyball Team; 2019 and 2020 All-Conference Basketball Teams; 2019 and 2020 All-Area Basketball Teams; 2020 All-WNC Team Honorable Mention; 2020 Blue-White All-Star Basketball Team. College/University: East Tennessee State University. Major: Rehabilitative Health Science (Pre-Physical Therapy).

Heather Ann Pinkston

Parents: Jennifer and John Pinkston. High School: Henderson County Early College. School Activities: N.C. Science Olympiad; Key Club; Spanish Club; Art Club. Community Activities: Volunteer at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Habitat for Humanity. Special Awards or Honors: Valedictorian; HCEC Academic Honors; HCEC Service Honors; Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) Associate in Science; BRCC Dean’s List; Graduation Marshal. College/University: Warren Wilson College. Major: Environmental Studies.

Diego Austin Posada

Parents: Diego and Sherri Posada. High School: East Henderson High. School Activities: National Honor Society; AP & Honors Courses. Athletic Involvement: Football. Special Awards or Honors: AllConference Football Team; Junior Marshal. College/University: Clemson University. Major: Engineering.

Erin Gray Price

Parents: Sandra and Brian Price. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: HHS Orchestra President; HHS Writing Center Director and Tutor; HHS Math Center Tutor; Student Body Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter Treasurer; Pack-A-Backpack Charity Director; S.T.A.R. Camp Counselor. School Activities: Student Government; NHS; Interact Club; French Club; HHS Math Center; HHS Writing Center; Leadership Class; Ski and Snowboard Club; 2019 Senior Play Pit Band Soloist; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Pack-A-Backpack Charity; Hendersonville Youth Symphony Orchestra; Club Soccer Referee; Weekly Community Worship Meal Volunteer. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Indoor Track & Field; Varsity Soccer; Carolina Football Club; Western Carolina Sailing Club Competitive Sailing. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; Governor’s School–English; North Carolina State University Park Scholarship Semifinalist; Morehead-Cain Scholarship School Nominee; Arby’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year; Carolina Football Club Two-Time State Champion; HHS “Outstanding Achievement in AP Human Geography” Award; Bearcat “Wall of Fame.” College/University: Davidson College. Majors: Environmental Science and English.

Peyton Nicole Raasch

Parents: Dale and Brook Raasch. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Key Club Chapter Secretary. School Activity: National Honor Society. Community Activity: Living Water Baptist Church Children’s Ministry Volunteer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/ University: Undecided. Major: Undecided.

Jose Angel Ramirez-Munoz

Parents: Jose Ramirez and Angelica Munoa. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Role: Varsity Soccer Team Captain. School Activity: National Honor Society. Community Activity: St. Gerard House Volunteer. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Soccer (4 years); Football (3 years); Wrestling (3 years). Special Awards or Honors: All-Area Soccer Team; All-Region Soccer Team; All-Conference Soccer Team; HHS “Outstanding Achievement in AP Statistics/Pre-Calculus” Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: Appalachian State University. Major: Engineering.

Andrea Nicole Rasco

Parents: James and Rose Marie Rasco. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter Vice President; Bruce Drysdale Elementary Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society; HHS Symphonic Band; HOSA; Keywanettes; French Club; AP Courses; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment. Community Activities: Volunteer at Hands On! Children’s Museum and Bruce Drysdale Elementary. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; HHS “Excellence” Awards in AP U.S. History, AP Biology, Honors Pre-Calculus, French II, Honors Biology, Honors Earth Science, and French I; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Statistics and Analytics.

Ashley Camille Rhodes

Parents: Jeff and Cari Rhodes. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Senior Class President; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Exceptional Children Classroom Mentor; Henderson County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government; Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA); Knights VS Cancer; Volley for a Cure; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: Volunteer at The Salvation Army of Hendersonville and Special Olympics; Henderson County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp. Athletic Involvement: Volleyball; Basketball; Outdoor Track & Field; North Valley Club Volleyball; Lady Knight Basketball Club. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete; 2018 & 2019 Kiwanis All-Star (Track & Field); 2019 Arby’s ScholarAthlete of the Week; Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Life Sciences.

Spencer Bryant Russell

Parents: Chris Russell-Miller and Brian F. Russell Jr. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Marching Band Saxophone Section Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activity: Biltmore Church Arden Campus Member. Athletic Involvement: Track & Field. Special Awards or Honors: Junior Marshal. College/University: Western Carolina University. Major: Computer Science.

Erin Rae Sainsbury

Parents: Jackie Brogie and James Sainsbury. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Chapter President; HHS Math Help Center Tutor. School Activities: National Honor Society (NHS); HOSA; HHS Math Help Center; Spanish Club; Global Lens Club; Keywannettes; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Volunteer at Hands On! Children’s Museum, Council on Aging Thrift Store, and through NHS and Keywanettes. Athletic Involvement: JV Soccer; Highland Football Club Competitive Club Soccer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: Berea College.

Aliya George Shook

Parents: Chris Shook and Amy Sahf. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Women’s Soccer Team Captain; Student Government; Junior Civitan Club Chapter Vice President; Westwind Yearbook Editor and Photographer; Principal Cellist; 6th Grade Cello Tutor; Freshman Mentor; Prom Committee Co-President. School Activities: National Honor Society; Honors Orchestra; Honors Theatre; North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC); WHHS Small Ensemble; Westwind Yearbook; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; AP & Honors Courses; Junior Civitan Club; Sheepdog Club; Key Club. Community Activities: Volunteer at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Special Needs Baseball and Basketball, Special Olympics, Camp Tekoa, Glenn C. Marlow Elementary, and Salvation Army. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Soccer; Club Soccer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; N.C. Science Olympiad Varsity Team “1st Place” Award; AllConference Team (Soccer); All-County Band; NCTC “Excellent Live Music Performance” Award; Kiwanis Fine Arts Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Undecided.

Remi June Shook

Parents: Chris Shook and Amy Sahf. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Women’s Soccer Team Captain; Westwind Yearbook Editor; Principal French Horn; Student Government Association Governor; Prom Committee Lead Co-Organizer; Junior Marshal. School Activities: National Honor Society; N.C. Science Olympiad; Westwind Yearbook; AP & Honors Courses; AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research); Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Astronomy, and Math (STEAM) Club; Sheepdog Club; Junior Civitan Club; Key Club. Community Activities: Volunteer at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Special Needs Baseball and Basketball, Special Olympics, Camp Tekoa, Glenn C. Marlow Elementary, and The Salvation Army. Athletic Involvement: Volleyball; Varsity Soccer; Club Soccer. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; N.C. Science Olympiad Varsity Team 1st Place; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Honor Society; All-County Band; Junior Marshal. College/University: Elon University. Majors: Business and Communications.

Mireille Nichols Soss

Parents: Marian and Jeff Soss. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Senior Class Treasurer; Hendersonville Family YMCA Camp Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Mock Trial Team; Theatre; Interact Club; Art Club. Community Activities: Carolina Village Waitress; Volunteer at Interfaith Assistance Ministry and Hendersonville Family YMCA. Athletic Involvement: Tennis; Swim; Softball. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Bearcat “Wall of Fame;” Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Nutrition Science.

Gianna Frankie Spada

Parents: Frank and Kathy Spada. High School: North Henderson High. Leadership Role: Marching Band Section Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; Interact Club; Marching Band; Jazz Band; Honors Courses. Community Activities: Church Mission Work. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; All-County Band; All-District Band. College/University: Appalachian State University. Major: Environmental Studies.

Elizabeth Avery Stout

Parents: Frank Stout and Leslie Leidecker. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Spanish Club Secretary; Student Council; HHS Math Help Center Tutor; HHS Writing Center Tutor; Camp GLOW Counselor. School Activities: Mock Trial Team; HHS Math Help Center; HHS Writing Center; Advanced Theatre; HHS Leadership Class; Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Junior Leadership Program; Spanish Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Community Activities: Camp GLOW; Blessings in Boxes Volunteer. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Softball (4 years); Club and Travel Softball. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Junior Marshal. College/University: Converse College. Major: Political Science.

Jordann Ashlin Stroud

Parents: Jennifer Burgess, Mark Curtis, and Joshua Burgess. High School: Henderson County Career Academy. Leadership Role: Social Awareness Committee Co-Chairman. School Activities: Student Government; Career Association; Arts Council of Henderson County “Students Create” Art Show; Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk Bear Artist; Literary Club. Community Activities: St. John’s in the Wilderness “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser Artist; Blue Ridge Humane Society Volunteer. Special Awards or Honors: Henderson County American History Award; Kiwanis Fine Arts Award. College/University: Nova Southeastern University. Major: Marine Biology.

Kayla Dawn Swain

Parents: Stephanie Rasor and Carl Swain. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Senior Class Secretary; Volleyball Team Captain; Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Chapter Social Media Coordinator. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government Association; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; HOSA; Highlander Yearbook; Baseball Team Photographer; Basketball Team Bookkeeper; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activity: United Way of Henderson County “Day of Action.” Athletic Involvement: Volleyball. Special Awards or Honors: Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Greensboro. Major: Nursing.

Noelle Elizabeth Swift

Parents: Seth and Christy Swift. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: HHS Symphonic Band Vice President; Spanish Club Vice President and President; HHS Math Help Center Tutor; Cross Country Team Captain; Indoor Track Team Captain; Outdoor Track Team Captain; Camp Glen Arden Junior Counselor; First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Youth Group Student Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; HHS Math Help Center; HHS Symphonic Band; Spanish Club; Outing Club. Community Activities: FUMC Youth Group; Girl Scouts. Athletic Involvement: Cross Country; Indoor Track & Field; Outdoor Track & Field. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar with Honors; Girl Scout Gold Award; NCHSAA ScholarAthlete; NCHSAA 2020 Cross Country Champion Team; 2020 NCHSAA Indoor Track & Field Champion Team; Junior Marshal. College/University: U.S. Air Force Academy. Major: Aerospace Engineering or Biology.

Kathryn Grace Thomas

Parents: Ann and David Thomas. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Girl Scout Ambassador; First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Youth Group Student Leader; FUMC Board Youth Representative; Global Lens Club Founder & President; National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter President; Keywanettes Senior Leader; Senior Play Pit Band Section Leader; HHS Math Help Center Tutor; HHS Writing Center Tutor. School Activities: NHS; Global Lens Club; Spanish Club; Keywanettes; Senior Play; HHS Math Help Center; HHS Writing Center; Women’s Soccer Team Manager. Community Activities: United Way Henderson County Youth Council; Girl Scouts. Athletic Involvement: JV Basketball. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar; Girl Scout Gold Award; Lead Junior Marshal. College/University: Duke University. Majors: Public Policy and Political Science.

Nathan Andrew Turpin

Parents: Elizabeth and Stephen Turpin. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Wingspan Student Newspaper Print Editor-in-Chief; FIRST Robotics Team 1225 Lead Programmer; Boy Scouts Troop 613 Senior Patrol Leader. School Activities: National Honor Society; Wingspan Student Newspaper; AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research); FIRST Robotics Team 1225. Community Activities: Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) Volunteer Teacher; Volunteer at Immaculate Conception Vacation Bible School and Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry. Special Awards or Honors: AP Capstone Diploma; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Computer Science.

Emilio Connor Villasana

Parents: Rebecca Villasana and Lewis Roberts. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Chapter Vice President (2 years); Key Club Chapter Secretary (2 years). School Activities: National Honor Society; N.C. Science Olympiad; DECA; Key Club; EHHS Book Club. Athletic Involvement: Tennis. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; National Questbridge Junior Scholar; National Questbridge College Match Finalist; EHHS “Math Excellency” (2019), “Entrepreneurship Excellency” (2019), and “Biology Excellency” (2018) Awards; Junior Marshal. College/University: Davidson College. Major: Computer Science.

Jenna Paige Whealan

Parents: Lynn and Jack Whealan. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Cheer Team Captain; Student Government Association Executive Officer; Junior Civitan Club Officer; Westwind Yearbook Student Life Section Editor; Freshman Mentor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Student Government Association; Westwind Yearbook; Sheepdog Club; Junior Civitan Club; Spring Musical; Honors Courses; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research). Community Activities: Volunteer at Special Needs Baseball, Special Olympics, and Biltmore Church’s Nursery. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Cheerleading. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Capstone Diploma; Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Chapel Hill. Major: Elementary Education.

Lauren Elizabeth Wilkie

Parents: Kerry and Jamie Wilkie. High School: East Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Highlander Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor-in-Chief, and Sports Section Editor; EHHS Dance Team Co-Captain and Student Choreographer; Camp GLOW Lead Counselor. School Activities: National Honor Society; Highlander Yearbook (4 years); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Helping Hearts Club; Blue Ridge Community College Dual Enrollment; AP Courses. Community Activities: Volunteer at Camp GLOW, Special Olympics, HCPS Special Needs Gala, Glenn C. Marlow Elementary, Flat Rock Middle, and Post 77 American Legion Baseball. Athletic Involvement: EHHS Dance Team (4 years); Relevé Performing Arts Center Competitive Dance Team (8 years); Varsity and JV Cheerleading (2 years). Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; Clemson University Summer Scholars Attendee (Molecular Biology); 2019 Apple Ambassador Court; National Cheerleaders Association All-American Cheerleader; Junior Marshal. College/University: UNC–Charlotte. Major: Elementary Education.

Elizabeth Yefremov

Parents: Vladimir and Natalya Yefremov. High School: Hendersonville High. Leadership Roles: Senior Class Secretary; HHS Math Help Center Tutor; Slavic Pentecostal Church of Spartanburg (SPCS) Pre-Teen Mentor, Pre-Teen Choir Director, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Leader, and Worship Team Leader; 511 Youth Media Team Secretary. School Activities: National Honor Society; HHS Math Help Center; Interact Club; Art Club; AP & Honors Courses. Community Activities: 511 Youth Media Team; SPCS Youth Choir. Athletic Involvement: Varsity Tennis; JV Volleyball; Xcel Volleyball Performance. Special Awards or Honors: North Carolina Scholar; AP Scholar, HHS “Magnificence in Visual Arts” Award; Bearcat “Wall of Fame;” Junior Marshal. College/University: Wofford College. Major: Biology.

Caleb Michael Youmans

Parents: Jonathan and Jessica Youmans. High School: West Henderson High. Leadership Roles: Army Junior Reserve Officer Training (AJROTC) Corps 2nd Lieutenant; WNC Soo Bahk Do Instructor; Camp GLOW Lead Counselor; Brevard Community Church Children’s Teacher; Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Chapter President; Students Together Under God (STUG) Teacher; Football Team Chaplain. School Activities: National Honor Society; N.C. Science Olympiad; AP Courses and AP Capstone (AP Seminar and Research); FCA; STUG; Sheepdog Club; Junior Civitan Club. Community Activities: Brevard Community Church; Volunteer at Special Needs Sports, Special Needs Karate, Special Olympics, and Camp GLOW. Athletic Involvement: Indoor Track & Field (3 years); Outdoor Track & Field (3 years); WNC Soo Bahk Do. Special Awards or Honors: AP Scholar with Honors; AP Capstone Diploma; N.C. Science Olympiad Regional Winner & State Competitor; AJROTC “Officer of the Year” Award; Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Political Science/Criminal Justice.

Michelle Zheng

Parents: Xu Zheng and Su Ni. High School: East Henderson High. School Activities: AP Courses. Athletic Involvement: Tennis. Special Honor: Junior Marshal. College/University: North Carolina State University. Major: Computer Science.