C8 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH OAKVILLE EMMA MUELLER Academic rank • 6 of 385. Sports • Cross country, track. Academic bio • Summa Cum Laude; Missouri Bright Flight; AP Scholar with Honor; Glory of Missouri Award for Charity; National Spanish Exam honorable mention; FBLA Economics state champion. Athletic bio • Cross country: Academic all-state; sectional qualifier; age group winner in 2019 Go! St. Louis half-marathon. Activities • Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors; FBLA; DECA; Students on the Go! ; National Honor Society; National Spanish Honor Society; Student Council; Concord Trinity UMC Youth Group; Gibby’s Dance Productions. College, major • Missouri S&T, applied mathematics with an emphasis on actuarial science. Goal • “I would like to become a successful actuary with a nice home and happy family.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “Harry Potter.” Favorite musician • Phillip Phillips. Role model • “My parents because they taught me how to be kind and accepting towards others.”
OKAWVILLE KATHRYN LOHMAN
Academic rank • 1 of 47. Sports • Basketball, volleyball, softball. Academic bio • Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society; Highest Honor Roll; Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science: sectional runner-up in biology and third place in chemistry; regional winner in biology and runner-up in chemistry. Athletic bio • Basketball: Allconference; Class 1A secondteam all-area; 41st Annual Lions Club Classic All-Star; Memorial Foundation Female Scholar-Athlete of the month. Activities • National Honor Society vice president; Student Leadership Team; Student Council, president (2018-19); class president; WYSE/ Academic Challenge Team; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; Quill and Scroll English Honor Society; Tri-M Music Honor Society; Spanish Club; Science Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Drama Club vice president; 2019 production of “Murder Can be Habit-Forming”; Timepiece staff; concert band. College, major • Missouri, chemistry/pre-med. Goal • “I want to be an active member in the community I live in as well as make a big impact on the lives of others through my work as a doctor.” Favorite subject • Science. Favorite book • “The Help.” Favorite musician • Ed Sheeran. Role model • “My grandpa, Hugo, because he has taught me that no matter the situation or challenges you may face, it is always possible to still achieve your dreams through hard work, focus, and dedication.”
ORCHARD FARM MATTHEW BAUER
Academic rank • 3 of 155. Sports • Cross country, basketball, track and field. Academic bio • Maintained A-Honor Roll all four years; 4.0 unweighted GPA, with a weighted GPA of 4.18; 34 on ACT; enrolled in three AP courses and two dualcredit courses; on track to receive the Summa Cum Laude award at graduation. Athletic bio • Cross country: allconference (2017-2019), GAC North conference champion (2017). Track: sectional qualifier, all-state in 3200 run (2017). Activities • FFA; 4-H; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; vice president of FFA Chapter; vice president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. College, major • Northwest Missouri State University, plant science. Goal • “I hope to make a difference in the field of agriculture by making new advancements in plant genetics to help better feed the growing population of our world.” Favorite subject • Science. Favorite book • “The Shack” by William P. Young Favorite musician • Garth Brooks. Role model • “My dad because he has taught me the importance of hard work and striving to reach my goals.”
PACIFIC CASIE CULLINANE
Academic rank • 19 of 178. Sports • Track and field, cross country. Academic bio • Academic allconference/state awards; chosen to attend Girls State and the Sophomore Pilgrimage; chosen as MVP for two years by history
teacher and athletic director/ principal; Gold Card recipient all four years (3.5+ GPA, no more than 2 days missed). Athletic bio • Track and Field: pole vault state qualifier; first team all-conference; all-district team MVP (two seasons); school record holder; athlete of the week. Cross country: State qualifier, rookie of the year 2015, athlete of the week. Activities • Red Bud FBLA and District 9 President; ambassadors member; Student Athlete Leadership Team; Beta Club; 500+ Service hours; FBLA state and nationals qualifier; Club PoleVaultSTL. College, major • Maryville University, secondary education. Goal • “I hope to accomplish what my teachers and coaches have done for me. Being able to teach and coach will allow me to do that. I want to have an impact on our youth, to give back, and to continue coaching the sport I have passion for that has so much influenced my life.” Favorite subject • American history. Favorite book • “Night” by Elie Wiesel. Role model • “My dad. Ever since I was little he has pushed me to be the best I can be.”
PARKWAY CENTRAL CHARLES MEIER
Sports • Soccer, basketball, volleyball. Academic bio • National Honor Society; National Business Honor Society; Honor roll; Scholar athlete in three sports for four years. Athletic bio • Soccer: All-state (2018), state champion (2017). Basketball: Final four (2017-18), conference sportsmanship award (2019). Volleyball: state champion (2017, 2018). Activities • Student Council; co-president of DECA; Senior Men; volunteer for Special Olympics (four years). College • Missouri. Goal • “Ultimately I hope to own my own business and help coach youth sports.” Favorite subject • Business. Favorite book • “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Favorite musician • Chance the Rapper. Role model • “My Pawpa because through hard work he created a very successful business of his own and raised seven children who are all college graduates. My Pawpa is also very generous with his friends and family and enjoys life thoroughly.”
PARKWAY NORTH TORIN HYLAN
Sports • Soccer, track and field, golf. Academic bio • Principal’s List for 4.0 GPA and above (four years); AP Scholar with distinction; Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month; Certificate of Honor as a recipient of the Boys State Program;Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics (twice); Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Achievement in Science. Athletic bio • Soccer: Allconference, newcomer of the year (2016), all-academic team (2016, 2017), Exemplary Sportsmanship (2017), first team all-conference (2019). Activities • Mock Trial; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Council senior class vice president; A+; Key Club; Volunteered at SPENSA. College, major • Purdue University, computer science. Goal • “I hope to establish a good career doing something I enjoy and be a good parent for my kids one day.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “Catcher in the Rye.” Favorite musician • Juice WRLD. Role model • “My mom because she worked really hard in school and in life to get to where she is today.”
PARKWAY SOUTH LAINE RITTER
Academic rank • 2 of 420 Sports • Soccer, basketball. Academic bio • Summa Cum Laude; Missouri Scholars Academy finalist; Missouri Girls State nominee; South Star Award; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Beta Chi Pi; Student of the Month Award in algebra, calculus, honors English. Athletic bio • Soccer: team MVP and defensive MVP; second team all-conference. Basketball: allacademic, conference record for most charges taken. Activities • Link Crew; Connect South; Spanish Club; FBLA; sixthgrade camp counselor; Young Life; Vacation Bible School counselor; boys soccer team manager; Special Olympics volunteer; lifeguard/ coach of summer swim team, tutor. College • Missouri. Goal • “My dream is to become a doctor. I also want to join Doctors
SCHOLAR ATHLETES Without Borders and complete missions with that organization as frequently as possible. It is extremely important to me that lesser developed countries have access to sufficient medical care. I want to be one of the people who help actively bring about that change. I want to travel the world and eventually start a family. I would also like to be a Young Life leader and continue volunteering so that I can give back to my community.” Favorite subject • Biology and chemistry. Favorite book • “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls. Favorite musicians • Post Malone; Kalil. Role model • “I consider my mom to be my role model. She is stronger than anyone I have ever met. Whenever I need her, she is my greatest supporter. She is incredibly kind and selfless. Those are qualities that I work very hard to imitate and bring into my own life. She appreciates people for their best qualities and accepts them despite their worst qualities. She is very funny and lives a reserved yet spontaneous lifestyle. She is wise beyond her years and is willing to share her knowledge. She also knows, however, that sometimes people have to go through things on their own to be fully affected. She has been a great mother and friend, and I definitely would not have grown into the person I am without her love, support, wisdom and forgiveness.”
PARKWAY WEST TESS ALLGEYER
Sports • Volleyball, basketball, track and field. Academic bio • Blue Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or higher); academic all-state in volleyball, basketball and track; “Glory of Missouri” Award recipient for the virtue of temperance; “Rookie of the Year” award (2016); Longhorn Pride award (2016). Athletic bio • Volleyball: second team all-conference, second team all-district. Basketball: first team all-conference and all-district; all-tournament team selections; 2017 All-Suburban Sportsmanship Award. Track: state champion in 800-meter relay (2017), fifth-place finish in 800-meter relay (2018). Activities • Captains Council; Blue Crew; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Life Teen Youth Group. College, major • Lindenwood University-Belleville, sports management. Goal • “I hope to become someone who loves what they do and I hope to be happy with whatever blessings I have in my life. I would love to have a job that I am passionate about and be able to enjoy life to the fullest in everything I do. My dream job as an adult would probably be working for a sports team or company and helping organize big events.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Favorite musician • Dan and Shay. Role model • “My mom because of her constant pursuit of strength in everything she does.”
PATTONVILLE KENDALL BATTLE
Academic rank • 24 of 341. Sports • Field hockey, basketball, soccer, track and field. Academic bio • First team all-academic in soccer, field hockey, basketball and track (four years); DECA district champion in sports and entertainment marketing; DECA state finalist (second place) in sports and entertainment Marketing. Athletic bio • Soccer: Led team in goals scored (2016), offensive player of the year (2016), first team all-region, second team all-conference (2016); team MVP (2017, 2018); first team allconference (2017), second team all-state (2017), conference player of the year (2018), third team All-Metro (2018). Field hockey: first team all-conference (20162017). Basketball: all-conference honorable mention. Track: first team all-conference (2017), allstate in 400-meter relay (2018). Activities • National Honor Society; National English Honor Society; class treasurer (freshman, junior and senior years); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; DECA; Pattonville United (school improvement committee); Ariya Rites of Passage Program. College, major • University of Cincinnati, business. Goal • “I hope to start a boys and girls club to help the underprivileged youth participate in extracurricular activities.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “Mara Dyler” trilogy by Michelle Hodkin. Favorite musician • Daniel Caesar. Role model • “When thinking of a role model, Michelle Obama is the only woman that stands out. She simply embodies everything I believe a successful person is, and she continues to be successful even through adversity.”
M 1 • THUrSDAy • 05.09.2019 PRINCIPIA ALEXANDER REYES Academic rank • 2 of 63. Sports • Wrestling, football. Academic bio • Helen Childs Spiritual Progress (2017); National Spanish Honor Society (2017); Year Transcript (2017); Principia Scholar Athlete; Nezzell Christie Dennis Scholarship (2018); KMOX Student of Achievement (2018). Athletic bio • Wrestling: threetime state qualifier; fourth-place state finish (2019); Iron Man Award (2017-2018); SLWOA Most Improved Wrestler (2019); SLWOA Superior Achievement (2019); Metro League All-Star Wrestling (2018, 2019). Activities • Simunye Service Trip (2018); Canfield House Hall Chief (2016-17); Canfield House Boys Core (2017-18); Dominican Republic Service Trip (2017); Religious Committee Head (2016-18); Spirit Committee Head (2018-19); Christian Science Committee Head (2016-2017); Hubbell House captain (2018-19); Reconciliation Advisory Board member (2017-18). College, major • Principia College, mechanical engineering. Goal • “I hope to join the Marine Corps and earn the title of Marine Raider.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. Favorite musician • Johnny Cash. Role model • “I consider my parents role models because they’ve taught me to overcome challenges.”
PRIORY LOUIS ROLWES
Sports • Wrestling, football, track and field. Academic bio • Form Prize, recognizing the highest cumulative GPA in the junior class (2018); Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Medal (2018); Dartmouth College book award (2018); Gold medal in the National Latin Exam (2016, 2017); National Merit Commended Scholar (2018), Superior Academic Achievement Award (2018, 2019). Athletic bio • Wrestling: sixthplace finish at state (2019); state qualifier (2018); Priory MVP (2019), Coach’s Award (2018). Activities • Student Council vice president (2019); Beekeeping Club: founding president (201819); The Sodality of Our Lady of Walsingham: Co-Prefect (vice president) and officer (2016-19); Angelic Warfare Confraternity (2017-19); St. Augustines Soup Kitchen (2017-19); fishing; hunting, reading. College • United State Naval Academy. Goal • “I hope to leave behind the world a better place than it would have been without me.” Favorite subject • Physics. Favorite book • “Robinson Crusoe.” Favorite musician • The Highwaymen. Role model • “My greatest role model is my father, Christopher Rolwes. He exemplifies the virtues of courage, sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.”
RED BUD ALYSSA HELLER
Academic rank • 1 of 86 Sports • Volleyball, basketball, track and field. Academic bio • Honor roll; National Honor Society president. Athletic bio • Volleyball: MarissaCoulterville all-tournament team (2018); Red Bud 3Ds Award (2018). Track: Most improved (2017). Activities • Spanish Club; Platinum Chef; Math Team; Student Council (vice president); Class Executive Board; Advisory Council; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; FBLA (treasurer); Senior Youth Group at church (president); and yearbook. College, major • Southeast Missouri State University, nursing. Goal • “I hope to eventually become a flight nurse in or around the St. Louis area.” Favorite subject • Anatomy and physiology. Favorite book • “The Cabin” by Natasha Preston. Favorite musician • Luke Combs. Role model • “I consider my father as my role model. He has never double guessed what he has wanted to do in his life. When something goes wrong, he figures out a way to fix it without problems. He has never given up on me and has always been there for me no matter what.”
RITENOUR CORALIS BOBE
Academic rank • 13 of 351. Sports • Volleyball, swimming. Academic bio • Academic Letter; 4.0 Honor Roll; Academic Pin; Quill & Scroll International Honors; academic all-state. Athletic bio • Volleyball: Second team all-conference; first team
all-district; academic all-state; first team at Brentwood and University City tournaments; second team at Ritenour Invitational; district champion. Activities • Mu Alpha Theta; Feminist Club; newspaper Editor in Chief. College • Lindenwood University-St. Charles. Goal • “Inspire young adults to enjoy the game of volleyball as much as I do and to use sports as motivation to succeed.” Favorite subject • Math. Favorite book • “The Outsiders.” Favorite musician • Max Schneider. Role model • Ron Steinschiber, Ritenour teacher: “He is a selfless human being that does whatever he can to help others do well in life.”
RIVERVIEW GARDENS CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON
Academic rank • 18 of 168. Sports • Basketball, track and field. Academic bio • Semester’s Best; Student of the
Month. Athletic bio • MVP of team. Activities • NHS; DECA; Link Crew; college ambassador. College, major • Fort Scott Community College, engineering. Goal • “I hope to become a successful engineer who is able to provide for his family and friends.” Favorite subject • Sports and entertainment management. Favorite book • “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Favorite musician • J Cole. Role model • “My dad. He didn’t attend college and was still able to provide for the family and has made me the man I am today.”
ROOSEVELT CHARLES NSHIMIYIMANA
Academic rank • 1 of 98. Sports • Soccer, track and field, football. Academic bio • Rotary Club of St. Louis Public Schools young citizen’s award class of 2019; Most Outstanding Student in Latin (2018); Most Outstanding Student in Advanced Algebra (2018); National Society of High School Scholar (2019); Citizenship Award (2018); Most outstanding within the English Department (2019); Gold Club for demonstrating academic excellence by earning a 4.0 & above GPA (2019). Athletic bio • Football: Academic all-state kicker, all-conference kicker, Public High League championship (2018). Soccer: district championship. Activities • Upward bound program (2017-2019); Boy and Girls Club (2018-2019); Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program at Missouri Science & Technology (2019); Peace Center; Friends of Refugees (20172019). College • Harris-Stowe or Missouri S&T. Goal • “I want to become an engineer or work in computer science.” Favorite subject • Science and math. Favorite book • “Facing the Lion” by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton. Favorite musician • Meddy. Role model • “My mom because she was always there for me.”
ROSATI-KAIN ELLE THOMPSON
Academic rank • 1 of 54. Sports • Field hockey, swimming. Academic bio • 4.0 or above First Honors (2015-19); Valedictorian; Bright Flight Scholar; National Honor Society; Science and Math National Honor Society; St. Louis University Engineering Academy Invitee (2017). Athletic bio • Field Hockey: AAA all-conference defensive player of the year 2018; team defensive MVP (2017); Best Sportsmanship (2018). Swimming: Best Freshman (2016). Activities • Senior Class Vice President; National Honor Society president; Science National Honors Society; Science and Environmental Club; Math National Honors Society (Mu Alpha Theta); Service Club (leader); French Club; Student Ambassador. College, major • Missouri, chemistry. Goal • “I plan to pursue a doctorate in chemistry and be involved in research to make the world a better place. Oh, and NASA if you’re reading this, please hire me.” Favorite subject • Science. Favorite book • “We Are All Stardust” by Stefan Klein. Favorite musician • Frank Ocean. Role model • “I consider my parents to be my role models because they have always supported me in everything I do (even if that meant driving to morning field hockey practice at 4:30 a.m.) and they always go above and beyond to provide a great home for me and my brothers.”