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May 26, 2011
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Baumann leads North’s class of 2011 By JENNIFER NESBITT ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Nearly 370 students will receive their Westerville North High School diplomas May 28. Westerville North’s graduation will be at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Expo Center’s Celeste Center, 717 E. 17th St. The commencement ceremony will include a joint speech by North’s senior class officers: president Kate Noel, vice president Leah Schultheis, secretary Quinn Bailey and treasurer Jordan Nichols. There also will be a speech by graduating senior Molly Czako, who tried out for and was selected to give the commencement speech. The school’s Academic Varsity, or top 10 graduating seniors, are: • Molly Baumann, daughter of Robert and Christine Baumann, will graduate with a 4.6808 grade point average. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Science Olympiad, In the Know, Key Club, I-CAN, symphonic band, marching band, orchestra and the Girl Scouts, through which she received the Gold Award. Baumann plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in biochemical engineering. She
By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
Westerville North High School’s top 10 students in the class of 2011 are (front row, from left) Natalie Longardner, Emily Grandjean, Molly Baumann, Emily Bennett, (back row) Yemin Hong, Kristin Herron, Linda Sandvik, Kate Noel, Kathryn Huling and Jacob Burt.
has been awarded OSU’s Maximus Scholarship, the Walter H. Kidd Engineering Scholarship and the Ohio State-Honda Partnership Math Medal Award Scholarship. • Yemin Hong, son of Ramzi Kwon and Eunok Kim, will graduate with a 4.6109 grade point average. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Key
Club, Interact, Invisible Children, theater, track and the National Society of High School Scholars. He also was a Buckeye Boys State delegate. Hong plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in chemical engineering. • Kristin Herron, daughter of Matthew and Karen Herron, will graduate with a 4.5521 grade point
average. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Leadership Westerville, Invisible Children, orchestra and pit orchestra. Herron served as a junior and senior mentor. Herron plans to attend Miami University to major in zoology. She has earned Miami University’s Redhawk Excellence Scholarship.
• Jacob Burt, son of David and Melissa Burt, will graduate with a 4.491 grade point average. He was a member of the National Honor Society, I-CAN, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, theater, marching band and pep band. Burt plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in mechanical engineering. He has received the university’s Maximus Scholarship. • Natalie Longardner, daughter of Nevin and Rita Longardner, will graduate with a 4.4678 grade point average. She was treasurer of the National Honor Society, a HOBY delegate and a member of Key Club, I-CAN, varsity and club volleyball, band, Young Life and youth group. Longardner plans to attend Indiana University to major in business. She received Indiana University’s Distinction Scholarship, Ohio University’s Gateway Scholarship and an academic scholarship from the University of Pittsburgh. She was named an Ohio State University Provost Scholar. • Kate Noel, daughter of William and Jane Noel, will graduate with a 4.4343 grade point average. Noel is the senior class president, a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, a Buckeye Girls State delegate, a HOBY delegate, editor
of the school newspaper, a junior and senior mentor, board president for theater and a member of I-CAN, choir, book club, and the Girl Scouts, from which she received Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Noel is undecided where she will attend college, but she plans to major in journalism, dramatic writing or communications. • Emily Grandjean, daughter of Andrew Grandjean and Elizabeth Watts, will graduate with a 4.4236 grade point average. Grandjean was a member of the National Honor Society, I-CAN, Interact, Invisible Children and the rowing team. She participated in Rotary’s youth exchange program. Grandjean plans to attend Wellesley College to major in economics. She received Miami University’s Harrison Scholarship, Northeastern University’s Dean’s Scholarship and Indiana University’s Academic Excellence Scholarship. • Kathryn Huling, daughter of Jay and Linda Huling, will graduate with a 4.411 grade point average. She was choir president and a member of the National Honor Society, Notables, theater, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, the lacrosse team and See NORTH, page B2
Loushin to graduate at top of Central’s class By JENNIFER NESBITT ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Westerville Central High School seniors will receive their diplomas at 2 p.m. May 28 at the Ohio Expo Center’s Celeste Center, 717 E. 17th St. The commencement ceremony will feature a combined speech by Alexandra Chudik and Samantha Rothney, and speeches by Jacob Coate and Holly Fisher, all of whom auditioned for and were selected by a panel of the school’s faculty and staff. The 2011 Westerville Central Academic Varsity, or the school’s top 10 students, include: • Holly Loushin, daughter of Allan and Suzie Loushin, will graduate with a 4.632 grade point average. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the swimming and volleyball teams and is a water safety instructor. Loushin plans to attend the University of Florida to major in biology. She has been awarded the University of Florida’s Gator Nation Scholarship. • Courtney Jones, daughter of Hugh and Patricia Jones. will graduate with a 4.61 grade point average. She played on the varsity soccer team for three years and played club soccer with Columbus Crew Juniors. She also volunteered at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital and at CHA Animal Shelter and was the treasurer of the National Honor Society. Jones plans to attend Carleton College but is undecided on a major. She has been awarded the Westerville Central Academic Boosters’ Female Top Academic Warhawk scholarship and was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. • Sean Bloor, son of Brian and Lori Bloor, will graduate with a 4.584 grade point average. He was a National Merit finalist, treasurer of the National Honor Society and a member of Key Club and band. Bloor plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to major in biology. He has been awarded the University of Cincinnati’s Cincinnatus Excellence Scholarship, the Genoa Middle School PTSA Scholarship and the Westerville Central Academic Boosters’ Male Top Academic Warhawk scholarship. • Jacob Marburger, son of Paul and Jacquelyn Marburger, will graduate with a 4.578 grade point average. He was a member of the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams, Renaissance Club, Interact Club, National Honor Society and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Marburger plans to attend the United States Naval Academy to major in political science. He has been awarded the Pat Tiberi Nomination for
the U.S. Naval Academy Scholarship. • Meg Mansfield, daughter of Douglas and Eri Mansfield, will graduate with a 4.566 grade point average. She was a member of the varsity girls lacrosse team, the National Honor Society, Renaissance Club, Interact Club and Ski Club, and was a statistician for the varsity boys basketball team. Mansfield plans to attend the University of California Berkeley to major in international studies. She has been awarded the university’s merit scholarship and leadership award. • Emily Kvalheim, daughter of David and Jill Kvalheim, will graduate with a 4.563 grade point average. She was president of Key Club, co-president of Invisible Children, a Sunday-school teacher, an English-as-a-Second-Language teacher, and a member of the National Honor Society, youth group and Bible study. Kvalheim plans to attend American University to major in political science and international relations. She has been awarded an American University Dean’s Scholarship, the Robert Frost Elementary PTA Scholarship, the Westerville Central Academic Boosters Silver and Black Award and Soroptomist International’s Violet Richardson Award. • Chelsea Staab, daughter of Ronald and Linda Staab, will graduate with a 4.557 grade-point average. She was a member of the swim team, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad and Key Club and was a kennel attendant at the Big Walnut Animal Care Center, a Special Olympics swim coach and a swim instructor. Staab plans to attend Drury University to major in biology, chemistry or pre-veterinary medicine. She has been awarded the Drury University Trustee Scholarship, a Drury University athletic scholarship for swimming, the Drury University Alumni Children’s Scholarship and the Westerville American Association of University Women Scholarship. • Colin Bloor, son of Brian and Lori Bloor, will graduate with a 4.425 grade point average. He was a Buckeye Boys State delegate and a member of Key Club and the National Honor Society. Bloor plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to major in biology. He has been awarded the University of Cincinnati’s Cincinnatus Scholarship. • Matt Phillips, son of Fred and Leah Phillips, will graduate with a 4.399 grade point average. He
By Adam Cairns/ThisWeek
Westerville South High School’s top 10 graduating seniors are (from left) Clayton Thomas, Benson Jung, Stephen Moon, Barbara Kreider, Sarah Markle, Elizabeth Gauen, Jacklyn Farrow, Megan Carpenter, Emily Dennis and (not pictured) Janet Adegboye.
Thomas earns highest GPA among South grads By JENNIFER NESBITT ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Westerville South High School’s senior class will graduate at 6 p.m. May 28 at the Ohio Expo Center’s Celeste Center, 717 E. 17th St. The commencement ceremony will feature speeches by graduating seniors Breyona Colley and Zack Paganini, who were selected by a panel of the school’s staff and administration following tryouts. Westerville South’s Academic Varsity, or top 10 graduating seniors, include: • Clayton Thomas, son of Craig and Joanne Thomas, will graduate with a 4.6288 grade point average. He played travel ice hockey and baseball and was a member of the National Honor See CENTRAL, page B2 Society. Thomas plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in mechanical engineering. He is a recipient of Ohio State’s Maximus Scholarship. • Benson Jung, son of Bourbon and Lori Jung, will graduate with a 4.6125 grade point average. He was a member of the cross country, swimming and track teams. Jung plans to attend OSU to major in material science. He was awarded Ohio State’s Maximus Scholarship and Excellence Scholarship, State Farm’s NMSC Scholarship, the Walter H. Kidd Award and the Material Science Engineering Award. • Stephen Moon, son of Matthew and Theresa Moon, will graduate with a 4.6049 grade point average. He was a member of marching band and theater, and was active in his church. Moon plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in aero-
space engineering and welding engineering. He has received the State of Ohio Award of Merit, AEP’s National Merit Scholarship, OSU’s Distinguished Merit Scholarship and the Walter S. Kidd Award. • Jacklyn Farrow, daughter of Donald and Diane Farrow, will graduate with a 4.6044 grade point average. She was a member of the cross country team, In the Know and Key Club. Farrow plans to attend the University of Alabama but is undecided as to a major. She has received the Presidential Merit Scholarship and the James E. Casey ONGEA. • Janet Adegboye, daughter of Emmanuel and Felicia Adegboye, will graduate with a 4.5835 grade point average. She is a member of the tennis team, her church’s youth group, In the Know, Cooking Club, Diversity Club and the National Honor Society. Adegboye plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in microbiology. She has received OSU’s Maximus Scholarship, the Morrill Scholar’s Program Distinction, the National Achievement Scholarship, a Battelle scholarship and was a distinguished finalist for the Natioanl Achievement program. • Elizabeth Gauen, daughter of Mark and Katherine Gauen, will graduate with a 4.5579 grade point average. She was a member of the soccer, swimming and track and field teams, the National Honor Society, Key Club, the Girl Scouts and her church’s youth group. Gauen plans to attend the University of Illinois to major in chemical engineering. She is a recipient of the University Achievement Scholarship and the
James Scholar Program. • Barbara Kreider, daughter of Timothy Kreider and Emily Journey, will graduate with a 4.4888 grade point average. She was a member of the varsity tennis team for three years and is an active member of Xenos Christian Fellowship; she traveled to Mississippi to rebuild homes after Hurricane Katrina. Kreider plans to attend The Ohio State University to major in biomedical science. She is a recipient of Ohio State’s Maximus Scholarship. • Megan Carpenter, daughter of Bill and Donna Carpenter, will graduate with a 4.4433 grade point average. She was a member of marching band and concert band, and participated in charity bake sales. Carpenter plans to attend Cornell University to major in chemical engineering. • Sarah Markle, daughter of Thomas and Diane Markle, will graduate with a 4.4272 grade point average. She was a member of the cross country and track teams, Interact Club and orchestra. Markle plans to attend Brigham Young University to major in economics and international relations. She has received a scholarship from the university. • Emily Dennis, daughter of Kurt and Cindy Dennis, will graduate with a 4.4193 grade point average. She was captain of the varsity golf team, a volunteer at local parks and a member of Key Club, Lifeline Christian Mission and the National Honor Society. Dennis plans to attend Centre College to major in biochemistry or pre-pharmacy. She has been awarded a Colonel Scholarship. jnesbitt@thisweeknews.com
By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
Westerville Central High School’s top 10 students in the class of 2011 are (seated, from left) Emily Kvalheim, Sean Bloor, Colin Bloor, Chelsea Staab, (back row) Holly Loushin, Courtney Jones, Matt Phillips, Jake Marburger, Meg Mansfield and Taylor Edwards
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