C LA S S OF
HOLT
2017
GR A D U AT E S
Congratulations
to the Class of 2017! This year’s Holt adoptee graduates include adoptees from China, India, Korea, Mongolia, Romania, Thailand & Vietnam.
Emilee Alexander: Wyoming, MI; classical ballet, modern dance. Plans to join Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet company in Killingworth, CT. (China) Kadambari Altena: Sioux Center, IA; cross country, school leadership, church leadership. Plans to study elementary education and Spanish at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. (India) Grace Anderson: Millstone Township, NJ; Model UN, book club, boys tennis manager, tennis, tennis spirit award, best medium delegation for model UN, second place Seton Hall University’s sustainable development challenge. Plans to study international relations at American University in Washington D.C. (Korea)
Emilee Alexander
Kadambari Altena
Grace Anderson
Lydia Anderson
Mary Baker
Nathanael Barker
Hannah Basham
Andrew Beeghly
Jenna Bickhardt
Ian Biluck
Marleena Bock
Jade Boehmer
Brianna Brennan
Shanna Brown
James Buchanan
Joanna Calhoun
Lydia Anderson: Centralia, WA; volleyball, golf, top 25. Plans to study education at St. Martin’s University in Olympia, WA. (China) Mary Baker: San Diego, CA. Plans to study public health at Santa Clara University in California. (Korea) Nathanael Barker: Colorado Springs, CO; Outstanding Senior in Orchestra and Orchestra Musicianship awards, wind ensemble, symphonic band, advanced jazz band, Ovation Youth Orchestra, Advanced Bluegrass Ensemble, ultimate frisbee club. Plans to study worship arts at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. (Thailand) Hannah Basham: Bowling Green, KY; archery, National Honor Society (NHS), Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Plans to study art at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. (Korea) Andrew Beeghly: Weldon Spring, MO. Plans to study kinesiology at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. (Korea) Jenna Bickhardt: Knowlton, NJ; Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Math Honor Society, NHS. Plans to study art, media and technology at Parsons Paris, the European campus of The New School in Paris, France. (Korea) Ian Biluck: Delran, NJ; honors college, STEM Scholars, Phi Mu Delta, Dean’s Undergraduate Research award. Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in psychology from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. Plans to pursue a master’s degree in biomedical science from Lewis Katz School of Medicine – Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. (Korea)
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Marleena Bock: Chambersburg, PA; NHS, National Honor Society for Dance Education, Key Club, Leadership Franklin Country Graduate. Plans to study elementary education and dance at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA. (China) Jade Boehmer: Richmond Hill, GA; AP scholar, NHS, Beta Club. Plans to study biology at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. (China)
April Cannalte
Julius Cassin
Claire Crago
Lauren Carrico
Abigail Combs
William Crago
Brianna Brennan: Camas Valley, OR; Delta Phi Omega sorority, Incorporated NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship, National Resident Hall honorary, Unified Greek Council, Asian Pacific American Student Union, Oregon State dodgeball club, intramurals, community relations facilitator, resident assistant, American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. Bachelor of Science in animal science from Oregon State University in Corvallis. (China) Shanna Brown: Valencia, PA; cheerleading, Interact club, class council, high honors, children’s ministry. Plans to study human services and business management at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. (China)
Abigail Combs: Chattanooga, TN; top 10 percent of class, NHS vice president, FCA, class officer, volleyball. Plans to study nursing at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. (China) Claire Crago: San Diego, CA; Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. (China) William Crago: San Diego, CA; soccer. Plans to study biomedical engineering at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. (Korea) Caroline Davis: Richmond, VA; Faculty Medallion for Visual Arts, National Art Honor Society, art club, Beta Club. Plans to study communication arts at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. (China) Elizabeth Davis: Eugene, OR; Master of Social Work degree from George Fox University in Tigard, OR. Plans to move to Tennessee with her husband and teach preschool. (China)
James Buchanan: Riverside, CA. Bachelor of Arts in business administration from California State University in Fullerton. (Korea)
Marina de la Cruz: Lake Stevens, WA. Plans to study business at Western Washington University in Bellingham. (Korea)
Joanna Calhoun: West Monroe, LA; student of the year, “triple threat” award, drum major, all-state band, all-state orchestra, Louisiana State Fiddle champion, tennis, praise team, Louisiana Legislative scholarship. Plans to study physics and music at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. (China)
Ryan Disdier: Montgomery, NJ; Who’s Who in American Colleges. Bachelor of Arts in communication from University of Scranton in PA. Plans to work for the Philadelphia 76ers. (Korea)
April Cannalte: Racine, WI; high honors, National Society of High School Scholars. Plans to study social work or law at Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI. (Korea) Lauren Carrico: Springfield, KY; Art Honor Society president, Beta Club, NHS, cheerleading, senior salute, early college graduate. Plans to study nursing at Campbellsville University in KY. (Korea) Julius Cassin: Galloway, NJ. Bachelor of Arts in molecular biology and computer science from
Caroline Davis
Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Plans to work in computer science. (Korea)
Elizabeth Davis
Emma Doll: Redding, CA; softball, track and field, volleyball, basketball, Link Crew, Associated Student Body (ASB), yearbook, senior scholar athlete award. Plans to study engineering at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. (Korea) Mary Dornon: Madison, WI; Sigma Xi, house president. Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. Currently working as a pediatric neurobiology research assistant and plans to attend graduate school. (China) Aliea Ednie: Jackson, WY; FIRST robotics captain, PTLW Engineering, NASA HUNCH program, NHS, Key Club, GAP club, tennis. Plans to study engineering at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. (China) Lily Engel: Eau Claire, WI; NHS, high honors, 12letter athlete, diving, gymnastics, track. Plans to study biology at the University of Minnesota in Twin Cities. (China) Haley Finley: Gloucester City, NJ; cross country, swim team, lacrosse. Plans to study chemical engineering at Arcadia and Columbia Universities in Glenside, PA and New York, NY. (Korea)
Marina de la Cruz
Ryan Disdier
Emma Doll
Mary Dornon
Elizabeth Gaule: Minneapolis, MN; cum laude graduate, Tommie Ambassador, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Silver Wings, Theta Alpha Kappa. Bachelor of Arts in economics and business administration with a concentration in marketing management from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, MN. Plans to pursue a career in digital marketing. (China) Will Greenwood: Lamoni, IA; football, basketball, track and field, first team all-district football, KAAN All-Star Football award, academic all-conference all-sports, honor roll, academic team, homecoming king, student council. Plans to attend Iowa State University in Ames. (Korea)
Aliea Ednie
Lily Engel
Haley Finley
Elizabeth Gaule
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Laurelin Haas: Muscatine, IA; summa cum laude, student marshal, George Washington Carver scholarship, Boren scholarship. Bachelor of Science in community and regional planning and environmental studies from Iowa State University in Ames. Plans to work in the Peace Corps in Albania. (China)
Will Greenwood
Laurelin Haas
Julia Hanzo
Emma Hedwall
Julia Hanzo: Covington, LA; cum laude graduate, cheer, campus ministry, ambassadors, honor roll. Plans to study kinesiology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. (China) Emma Hedwall: St. Edina, MN; cum laude graduate, Delta Gamma. Bachelor of Science in international business and management and a minor in French from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Currently working at Caldera, Inc., a French software company in Burnsville, MN. (China) Alex Henderson: Hillsboro, OR; golf, track and field, basketball. Plans to study business at Portland Community College in OR. (Korea)
Alex Henderson
Maggie Henderson
Tara Holm
Alexandra Hudak
Maggie Henderson: Sioux Falls, SD; Regent’s scholar. Plans to study engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. (China) Tara Holm: Cedar Falls, IA; dean’s list. Associate of Arts in liberal arts and general studies from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA. Plans to continue work and education. (India)
Abby Jasman
Troy Johnson
Eva Jones
Trent Jones
Alexandra Hudak: Scotch Plains, NJ; NHS, student government, town/business association scholarship, National PTA scholarship, NHS secretary, prom committee chairperson, dance team captain, tutor, assistant dance teacher, French exchange student, veteran’s dinner volunteer, youth group, coordinator of high school blood drive, Camp Friendship volunteer, senior citizen day coordinator. Plans to study business, French and art history at the University of Alabama honors college in Tuscaloosa, AL. (Korea) Abby Jasman: Dakota Dunes, SD. Bachelor of Science in marketing and economics from South Dakota State University in Brookings. Plans to work for Daktronics in Houston, TX. (Korea)
Hope Kemp
Alexis Kiger
Charles Kirby
Emma Langston
Troy Johnson: LaGrange, IL; club soccer. Plans to take a gap year to work construction in Scotland. (India) Eva Jones: Thayne, WY. Plans to study nursing at Central Wyoming College in Riverton. (Mongolia) Trent Jones: Council Bluffs, IA; soccer, wrestling, ConAgra Foods Leadership scholarship. Plans to study education at Grand View University in Des Moines, IA. (Korea)
Sophie Larson
Evan Latimer
Kristin Lee
Kimberly Leftwich
Hope Kemp: Santa Clarita, CA; high school diploma and associate’s degree in general studies from Lone Star College in Tomball, TX. Plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. (Korea) Alexis Kiger: Larose, LA. Plans to study nursing at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. (China) Charles Kirby: Billings, MO; Boy Scouts, band, fishing club, Montana Conservation Corps, Presidential Volunteer Service award. Plans to study mechanical engineering at Montana State University in Bozeman. (Thailand) Emma Langston: Sanford, NC; Plans to study engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. (China)
Sara Lewandowski
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Nadia Linton
Greta Long
Jaszamin Lutz
Stephanie MacFarland: Quincy, MA; MA young female soccer referee of the year, MA Governor’s Scout community service award, swim team captain, soccer, United FC, violin, Southshore Philharmonic Orchestra, Bible quizzing, scout crew. Plans to study biology at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA. (China)
Stephanie MacFarland
Melissa Malcom
Jenna Mares
Luke Martin
Melissa Malcom: Atco, NJ; bowling, Gold Satori award. Plans to study applied mathematics and computer science at Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. (Mongolia) Jenna Mares: Columbus, NE; NHS, Discoverer award. Plans to study special education at Doane University in Crete, NE. (China) Luke Martin: Petal, MS; tennis, football, honors graduate, prom committee, Spanish club, JROTC, ACT scholarship recipient. Plans to study mechanical engineering at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. (Thailand)
Molly Martin
Nathan McCall
Mikayla McDonald
Makayla Moen
Molly Martin: Raleigh, NC; magna cum laude, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Bachelor of Social Work from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work. (Thailand) Nathan McCall: Nevada, MO; football, basketball, tennis, show choir. Plans to join the U.S. Army. (Thailand)
Bo Murray
Emily Overend
Michael Perona
Aimee Perrotti
Sophie Larson: Beaumont, CA; NHS, tennis, scholar athlete, CFS treasurer, league honorable mention. Plans to study cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. (Vietnam) Evan Latimer: Colorado Springs, CO; marching band, wind ensemble, French horn quartet, drum major. Plans to study music education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. (Korea)
Garrett Petrucci
Emme Quandt
Kristin Lee: Redlands, CA; cross country, track and field, salutatorian. Plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of California, San Diego. (China) Kimberly Leftwich: Red Bank, NJ. Plans to pursue work in the medical field. (China) Sara Lewandowski: Omaha, NE. Bachelor of Science in radiologic technology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Currently completing a mammography externship. (Korea)
Amy-Kate Reece
Natalie Ruckman
Nadia Linton: Rochester, NY; Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, violin, Rochester Institute of Technology, digital photography excellence and creativity award, volleyball. Plans to study biological anthropology at George Washington University in Washington, DC. (China) Greta Long: Moline, IL; choir, drama, NHS, Illinois State Scholar, Presidential Academic award. Plans to study music therapy at Illinois State University in Normal. (Romania)
Sean Salemink
Rebekah Salsburg
Jaszamin Lutz: Richland Center, WI; track, cross country, flagline, swing choir, band, choir, theatre, Amnesty International club. Plans to study marine biology at the University of Wisconsin-Richland. (China)
Mikayla McDonald: Stafford, VA; summa cum laude graduate, French Honor Society, First Team AllConference soccer, cross country. Plans to study biology at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. (China) Makayla Moen: Eau Claire, WI; NHS, wind ensemble, Memorial High School band semper fidelis award, outstanding wind/percussion player, Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, Macy’s Great American Marching Band, Wisconsin School Music Association, honors band, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Honor Band, Concordia College Honor Band. Plans to study music education at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. (China) Bo Murray: Eugene, OR; NHS, religious academic honors, soccer, track. Plans to study data sciences at Oregon State University in Corvallis. (China) Emily Overend: Kronenwetter, WI; curling, NHS, volleyball, Key Club, Raising AP Scores mentor. Plans to study psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. (China) Michael Perona: Martinsville, NJ. Plans to study business at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. (Korea) Aimee Perrotti: Tuscon, AZ; NHS, honors student, softball. Plans to study biology/pre-med at Grand Canyon University in Phoeniz, AZ. (China) Garrett Petrucci: Mendham, NJ; football, 2017 football scholar athlete award, track, track captain. Plans to study at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. (Korea) Emme Quandt: Shawano, WI; swim team MVP, student council, Spanish club, math club. Plans to study bio-chem/pre-med and Spanish at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. (China) Amy-Kate Reece: Vancouver, WA; Master of Arts in sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington. (Korea)
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Natalie Ruckman: Lee’s Summit, MO. Plans to study electronic arts and animation at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. (Thailand) Sean Salemink: West Liberty, IA. Plans to study business at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. (Korea) Rebekah Salsburg: Orlando, FL; first degree black belt in taekwondo, dance, art. Plans to attend Valencia and the University of Central Florida in Orlando. (China) Grace Schwarzer: Cincinnati, OH; honors graduate, youth circus performer. Plans to attend Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. (Korea) Emma Sherman: Hanford, CA; academic honors, CSF, NHS. Plans to study genetics and genomics at the University of California, Davis. (China) Shelby Shin: Round Rock, TX. Plans to study nursing at Harding University in Searcy, AR. (Korea) Tristen Stogsdill: Sacramento, CA; valedictory scholar, honor roll. Plans to study digital art media at American River College in Sacramento, CA. (Korea) Daniel Thompson: Stewartsville, NJ; high honors graduate, top 8 percent of class, NHS, Key Club, baseball, track, cross country, altar server, youth group leader, math tutor, Camp Friendship volunteer, Relay for Life team leader, Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Plans to study biomedical engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. (Korea) Juliana Tichenor: Houston, TX; magna cum laude, NHS, swim team, water polo, 2016 and 2017 Texas State Water Polo Champion, National Charity League Inc., Presidential Bronze award, bronze and silver Girl Scout awards. Plans to study engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station. (China)
hockey captain, head of Glee Club and a capella, robotics. Plans to study biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. (China) Cassidy Wittrig: Lebanon, OR; valedictorian, NHS, ASB secretary, soccer, basketball, softball. Plans to study biochemistry/pre-med at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID. (Korea) Paige Worthington: Menifee, CA; Student Venture, California Scholarship Federation, pom team, Presidential Gold Honor Roll, School Merit scholarship, Excellence in Biomed award, biomedical academy scholarship, community service project scholarship, Menifee Women’s Club scholarship, student athlete award, Trig-Star, Veterans of Foreign Wars Excellent Spokesperson for Freedom, top 4 percent of class. Plans to study speech pathology at California Baptist University in Riverside. (China) Emma Yambert: Knoxville, TN; NHS, top honors, graduated with distinction, choral ensemble, piano, soccer. Plans to study business management at Baylor University in Waco, TX. (China)
Grace Schwarzer
Emma Sherman
Shelby Shin
Tristen Stogsdill
Daniel Thompson
Juliana Tichenor
Haley Tomlinson
Braden VanDyke
Meadow Rose Wick
Cassidy Wittrig
Paige Worthington
Emma Yambert
Haley Tomlinson: Kensington, MD; scholar athlete, diving MVP, Chinese Honor Society, yearbook editor. Plans to study communication sciences and disorders at the University of Vermont in Burlington. (Vietnam) Braden VanDyke: Byron Center, MI; senior class president, co-president of NHS, valedictorian, youth group worship leader. Plans to study political science and economics at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI. (Vietnam) Meadow Rose Wick: Berkshires, MA; high honors with distinction, science and engineering program, field
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