SCHOOLS A6
Northwest Press
June 2, 2010
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Northwest’s top 10 graduates honored Community Press Staff Report The top 10 Northwest High School students from the class of 2010 will be honored at graduation ceremonies beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at Millet Hall, Miami University.
Andrea Eam
Eam, daughter of Monica Moeung and Kevin Eam, will graduate summa cum laude with a 3.95 grade point average. She has been accepted at Miami University, University of Cincinnati and the Ohio State University. She has been offered scholarship awards totaling over $60,000. While at Northwest she has participated in Student Senate, UKnighted Knights, and Key Club, has been in cheerleading, on the bowling and soccer teams, is a member of Foreign Language Honor Society and is the vice president of the National Honor Society. She has been in the honors program throughout her career at Northwest and has been successful in the AP program. Away from campus Eam has volunteered with the Cincinnati Natural History Museum’s genetic research lab.
Nichole Gustafson
Gustafson, daughter of Pamela and Derek Gustafson, will graduate summa cum laude with a 3.99 grade point average. She has been accepted at Kent State University, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Purdue University and the College of Wooster. She has been offered more than $150,000 in scholarship incentives. While at Northwest she has participated in varsity golf, the academic quiz team, in the marching band, winter drumline, a member of U-Knighted Knights, a member of the band board and was the band’s field commander this year. She has been an honors academic student and took advantage of many AP course opportunities. In the community she has volunteered at the Cincinnati Museum Center and been a member of the Forest Chapel Youth Group.
Emily Laugle
Laugle, daughter of Lisa and Mike Laugle, will graduate cum laude with a grade point average of 3.73. She was accepted by Northwood University, Miami University, College of Charleston, Ball State University, and University of Dayton. She was offered nearly $140,000 in scholarship incentives.
While at Northwest she was a member of the Key Club, drama team, participated in golf and bowling and is a member of the National Honor Society. Laugle was an honors and AP academic student during her studies at Northwest.
Romisha Law
Law, daughter of Christopher Elliott and Rochelle Elliott, will graduate magna cum laude with a 3.77 grade point average. She has been accepted at Ohio State University, Purdue University, University of Cincinnati, and Eastern Michigan University. She has been offered scholarship awards totaling more $100,000. While at Northwest she has participated in National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, cheerleading, Key Club, superintendent’s, student advisory team, OAB, student senate, U-Knighted Knights, drama club, and Young Life. She has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program.
Peter Mayer
Mayer, son of Julie Mayer and Ed Mayer, will graduate cum laude with a 3.65 grade point average. He has been accepted at University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, University of Kentucky, and Michigan State University. Peter has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $30,000. While at Northwest he has participated in student senate, OAB, band and is the band section leader. He has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program. Away from campus Peter has volunteered with Messiah Lutheran Youth Group.
Sarah Mossman
Mossman, daughter of Sandy and Jerry Mossman, will graduate cum laude with a 3.8 grade point average. She has been accepted at the College of Mount Saint Joseph, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky University. She has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $65,000. While at Northwest she has participated in student senate, varsity volleyball, Key Club, green club, OAB, served as homecoming chair, Forestry and Wildlife, and MORP. Away from the campus Sarah has worked with Borderline Club Volleyball and maintained parttime work at Clippard YMCA, Bob
JENNIE KEY/STAFF
Northwest High School’s top 10 are, top from left: Michael Teed, Derrick Thomas and Peter Mayer; second row, from left: Christina Steinmetz, Romisha Law and Emily Laugle and front from left: Sarah Mossman, Nichole Gustafson, Andrea Eam and Cassie Norton. Evans, and Australian Sands. She has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program.
Mary Cassandra Norton
Norton, daughter of Christi and Bret Norton, will graduate magna cum laude with a 3.82 grade point average. She has been accepted at Ohio University, Wright State University, and Eastern Kentucky University. She has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $30,000. While at Northwest she has participated in girls golf, drumline, marching band, concert band, prep band, quiz team, National Honor Society, and French Honor Society. Away from the campus she has volunteered with Girl Scouts and Corpus Christi Youth Group. She has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program.
Christina Steinmetz
Steinmetz, daughter of Kent and Melissa Steinmetz, will gradu-
ate summa cum laude with a 3.87 grade point average. She has been accepted at Northern Kentucky University, Bellarmine University, and Wright State University. She has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $85,000. While at Northwest she has participated in tennis, quiz team, drumline and marching band. Away from the campus Christina has volunteered with Corpus Christi Youth Group and part-time work ushering at the Showcase Cinemas. She has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program.
Michael Teed
Teed, son of Joyce and Godwin Teed, will graduate summa cum laude with a 3.98 grade point average. He has been accepted at Cincinnati Christian University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, University of Cincinnati, Marietta College, and Xavier University. He has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $120,000.
While at Northwest he has participated in Key Club, Manager of the girl’s tennis team, Young Life, quiz team, and male tennis. He has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program. Away from campus Michael volunteers with youth groups and fine arts competitions.
Derrick Thomas
Thomas, son of Harold and Kecia Thomas, will graduate magna cum laude with a 3.88 grade point average. He has been accepted at the Ohio State and Ohio University. He has been offered scholarship awards totaling more than $160,000. While at Northwest he has participated in student senate, art club, chemistry lab, game club, Key Club and swim team. Away from the campus Derrick has volunteered with Black Achievers, Project Scope, and Cincinnati Museum Center. He has been in the honors program and has been successful in the AP program.
COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list
Phyllis Hafer was named to the spring dean’s list at Centenary College of Louisiana. • David Hood was named to the spring dean’s high honors list at Marietta College. • Ann Zoller was named to the winter quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati. Zoller, a sophomore, maintains a 4.0 grade-point average in the College of Applied Science.
Graduates
The following students graduated from Ohio University following the winter quarter: Kristin Barnes, bachelor of arts in English; Natalie Gibson, bachelor of arts in English; Zach Kummer, cum laude, bachelor of business administration in management and strategic leadership and marketing; and Rachel Mousie, cum laude, bachelor of science in communication studies. • Emma Donselman has graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor of arts degree. • Emily Harding has graduated from Mari-
etta College with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. • Michael J. Dick has graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor of science in business administration. He is a 2006 graduate of La Salle High School. • Joy N. Lao has graduated from Clarkson University with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. • Leah Bedacht has graduated from the College of Mount St. Joseph with a bachelor of science in athletic training. She is the daughter of Thomas and Lisa Bedacht of Colerain Township.
Scholarships
Joseph Kitchell, a rising senior at Xavier University, has been named to the 2010 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program. One of 30 students in the nation selected for the honor, Kitchell will participate in a oneweek intensive history program in New York City in June. The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program identifies and supports the top undergraduate majors in American history across the country. One-week Scholars visit museums and historical sites in New York City and
meet with distinguished historians, writers, editors, museum curators and other professionals to discuss major issues in American history and careers in the field. Kitchell is the son of William and Tamie Kitchell of Colerain Township. • Colerain High School senior Sarah Wong has received a Faculty Award scholarship to attend the Columbus College of Art & Design. The merit scholarship was awarded as a result of an art portfolio competition judged by a team of CCAD faculty members. Wong plans to major in fashion design. She is the daughter of Colerain Township. • The following students have received scholarships from Xavier University: McAuley High School senior Alexandra Bowman has accepted an Honor Award. She is the daughter of Joyce and Kenneth Bowman of White Oak. Colerain High School senior Jacob Forrester has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. The son of Lynne and Craig Forrester of Colerain Township, he plans to major in either business or sports management. Colerain High School senior Benjamin Gasnik has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. The son of Christy Gasnik-Yost and Gary Gasnik, he plans to major in chemistry.
McAuley High School senior Lauren Glines has accepted a Presidential Scholarship. The daughter of Tamara and William Glines, she plans to major in business. Stephanie Manhart, who is homeschooled, has accepted an Honor Award. The daughter of Karen and Michael Manhart of Colerain Township, she plans to major in occupational therapy. St. Xavier High School senior Alexander Massa has accepted a Trustee Scholarship. The son of Mary and Douglas Massa of Green Township, he plans to major in business. McAuley High School senior Kelly Schmidt has accepted a Trustee Scholarship and a Community Engaged Fellowship. The four-year fellowship, valued at $18,000 annually, is presented to 10 incoming firstyear students with demonstrated extraordinary leadership or initiative in community service, and high academic achievement. Students must demonstrate interest in social issues, a passion for social justice, initiative in responding to community conditions, leadership in inspiring others to action, a collaborative work style and a willingness to take risks in order to learn more. Schmidt plans to enter the honors bachelor of arts program and major in history and classics. She is the daughter of Marypat and Michael Schmidt.
All incoming freshmen are evaluated for Xavier’s Trustee and Presidential Scholarships, and the Honor and Schawe Awards. The Buschmann Award is based on a student’s record in high school. Award levels vary.
Miscellaneous
Angela Bruzina toured with Baldwin-Wallace College’s Motet Choir during February. The Motet Choir is the premiere choral ensemble at the college and is selected through annual auditions. Bruzina also has been cast in the ensemble of the Ohio premiere of the opera “Our Town” at Baldwin-Wallace. The opera is based on Thorton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. She is the daughter of Julie and Rich Bruzina. • Jessica Diefenbacher, a senior pre-veterinary medicine/biology major, recently participated in the University of Findlay’s Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity. At the symposium, Diefenbacher was named a Senior Scholar, which recognizes graduating seniors with a grade-point average of 3.6 or above. Diefenbacher is a 2006 graduate of Colerain High School. She is the daughter of Kim and George Diefenbacher of Colerain Township.