WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 · 11 Emma Powers School, grade: Hillcrest Christian Academy, 12 Parents: Beth and Jim Powers Academic achievements: Highest Honor Roll; Student Council President. Extracurricular activities: Pitts-burgh Dynamo Soccer; Basketball; Volleyball. Community involvement: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; Bible Quiz-zing; National Fine Arts Competitions; Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Or-chestra; Pennsylvania Music Educa-tor’s Assoc.; Youth Group-student leader; Sunday school teacher; Builders for Christ; Prom Committee; Worship Team; Bell Ringing with Sal-vation Army; Fine Arts Coffee House Fundraiser; Vacation Bible School; Annual Church Harvest Festival. Goals: My goal is to become a bio-medical cancer researcher. Although I am still in the process of choosing a college, I plan to major in biochem-istry. I also will incorporate the many gifts, talents and experiences I have had into my education and my career to provide a new and unique outlook into my major and career path. Christian Romano School, grade: Central Catholic High School, 12 Parent: Regina Romano Academic achievements: American Legion Outstanding Lead-ership and Service Award; Nominated for St. Timothy National Outstand-ing Catholic Student Award; Honor Roll; National Society of High School Scholars; Nominated for People to People International and Envision Engineering Programs. Extracurricular activities: FIRST Robotics Team; KAIROS Retreat; Lasallian Ministry Executive Board; De La Salle Ambassador; Central Catholic News Network; Central Catholic VEX Robotics Team. Community involvement: Central Catholic Theater Technical Manager; Representative and Tour Guide for STEM Facility; Mission Trip to Centro La Salle in Homestead, Fla.; St. Louise de Marillac Mission Week. Goals: I look forward to pursuing an engineering degree. My goal is to complete higher education including graduate and postgraduate degrees. I will strive to establish, own and man-age a business. Tyler Raub School, grade: Deer Lakes High School, 12 Parents: Tina and James Raub Academic achievements: Gifted and Tal-ented Education; AP courses. Extracurricular activities: Foot-ball; Concert Band; Student Council; Class Officer; Track and Field; WPCTE English Festival; Best Buddies Peer Member; Speech and Debate Team. Community involvement: Love Walk for the Poor; Survivor Night Fundraiser; Senior Citizen Luncheon; Presents for Patients. Goals: My goal is to (hopefully) attend the University of California, Berkeley, and double major in Interna-tional Relations and Political Science, with a minor in History or Psychology. From there, things aren’t as clear. I have a strong desire to travel and immerse myself in other cultures and societies. I have considered several different avenues, whether it be inter-national law, joining the Peace Corps or even getting involved in politics. I do know for sure, however, that I want to leave my mark and change the world. Camryn Ruby School, grade: Thomas Jefferson High School, 12 Parents: Patricia and Wayne Ruby Academic achievements: National Society of High School Scholars. Extracurricular activities: Future Business Leaders of America. Big Jag Little Cub club that allows Thomas Jefferson High School students to write letters to West Jefferson School District second-graders; School Advi-sory Board. Community involvement: Mon Val-ley Special Steelers coach; Produce to People; Two missions to Haiti; Opera-tion Christmas Child; Vacation Bible school volunteer. Goals: My plans are to study busi-ness and hopefully get a degree in marketing sales. I enjoy the business field because it allows me to have a broad spectrum of opportunities as a student and adult. A short-term goal is to land a job in a profession where I can work with people and that exhibits morally good effects in the community. A long-term goal is to have a big family that I can teach to give back and take on leadership roles. Alexa Rocco Wilner School, grade: Serra Catholic High School, 12 Parent: Aaron Wilner Academic achievements: National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Dean’s List; Merit Awards; Scholars Award from Washington and Jef-ferson College. Extracurricular activities: Serra Catholic Eagle Student Ambassador; Law Intern for The Jennifer Lynch Jackson Law Firm; Junior Achieve-ment Club; Interact Club; Yearbook Staff; Hands of Christ Club; Serra International Travel Club; Cheerlead-ing; Yoga Club; Violin. Community involvement: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank; Christ the Light of the World Parish Flea Market; Locust Grove Nursing Home volunteer. Goals: I have been accepted to Wash-ington and Jefferson College and will be attending there in the fall. My goal is to be fully immersed in a highly respected liberal arts program double majoring in political science/English with a minor in conflicts and resolu-tions all with a pre-law focus. Emily Sestak School, grade: Mt. Pleasant Area Junior/Senior High School, 12 Parents: Joseph and Lisa Sestak Academic achievements: Honor Roll. Extracurricular activities: Presi-dent of Unified Club; Unified Physical Education Program; Peer Mentoring Program; National Art Honor Society; Art Club; SAAD Club; Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program. Community involvement: Excela Health volunteer; Teacher’s Aide at St. Pius X’s Religious Education classes; Sunday Children’s Liturgy Program Instructor; Vacation Bible School; Par-ish Festival Volunteer; Youth Ministry; National Catholic Youth Conference; Special Olympics volunteer. Goals: My plans are to attend Westmoreland County Community College in the fall and study early childhood education. I will then trans-fer to California University of Pennsyl-vania to complete my bachelor’s de-gree. My goal is to be an elementary school teacher working with students who have special needs. I will continue to volunteer with my church and community. Eric Ricci School, grade: North Allegh-eny Senior High School, 12 Parents: Mark and Christine Ricci Academic achievements: Lincoln-Douglas Debate awards; AP Scholar Award; Distinguished Achievement Award; Pennsylvania Junior Classical League State Convention Awards; DECA Re-gional Competition award; Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Extracurricular activities: North Allegheny Speech and Debate Team; Junior Classical League; National Honor Society; Ukulele Club; Ultimate Frisbee; Strolling Strings Orchestra; Cross Country; Mock Trial Team. Community involvement: UPMC Passavant Hospital Volunteer; Grand-view Pen Pal Project; Middle School Debate Coach; Pittsburgh Forensics Institute Camp Instructor; After-school Tutor; Key Club. Goals: I hope to go to a university where I can earn a bachelor’s degree as well as be prepared to apply to a medical or graduate school in medicine. I want to make a difference in people’s lives, which is why I am dedicated to becoming a physician. Caleb Schork School, grade: McKeesport Area High School, 12 Parent: Stacey Schork Academic achievements: Student Council President; National Honor Society; Academic Games Team; Hometown High Q; Gifted Program; AP Ambassador. Extracurricular activities: Speech and Forensics Club; Football, holds two school kicking records; Baseball. Community involvement: McKees-port Boys and Girls Club; McKeesport Youth Baseball volunteer umpire; National Honor Society and Student Council volunteer; Christmas presents for homeless veterans volunteer; Tiger Fest; Semi-Formal Dance. Goals: After graduation, I antici-pate attending Duquense University to study pharmacy. I would like to become a pharmacist because of my passion for chemistry and helping others. A career as a pharmacist will allow me to continue to explore my scientific curiosity and to serve my community in a positive fashion. I am interested in serving the under-privileged through pharmacy outreach programs at Duquesne. Maiah Repovz School, grade: Yough Senior High School, 12 Parents: Terri and Ray Repovz Academic achievements: Comcast Lead-ers and Achievers Scholarship Recipient; Seton Hill’s Women in Science Award; Yough Rocks Recipient; High Honor Roll. Extracurricular activities: Cheer Squad; Student Council; Class Officer; Community Action Program/ SADD; National Honor Society; National French Honor Society; French Club; Prom Committee; Musical; Peer Mentoring; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Robotics; The Future Is Mine; Talent Show. Community involvement: Drug Symposium; March for Parks; Trooper Iwaniec Walk; Blanket Weaving; Mock Crash; Homecoming Preparation; Avenue of the Flags. Goals: I plan to attend college in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. After I receive my undergraduate degree, I will either go directly into the workplace in order to design prosthetics, artificial organs and medical equipment or apply to medical school to become a doctor. Hannah Runas School, grade: Deer Lakes High School, 12 Parents: Mary and Clem Runas Academic achievements: National Honors Society; Gold Key level award Scholastic Art and Writing. Extracurricular activities: Student Council Class Representative; Cheer-leading; Best Buddies Organization; Starlight Dance Academy; Art Club; Drama Department; Marching Band; Yearbook staff. Community involvement: New Wilmington Missionary Conference; East Union Presbyterian Church Elder; Vacation Bible School volunteer; Men’s Shelter; Stop World Hunger Now; World Vision; Deer Lakes Youth Cheer Coach; West Deer Dog Shelter; Toys for Tots. Goals: I am interested in attending a four-year university and studying early childhood development and special education. I plan to dual major with an arts-based program of study. This would allow me to help others facing the same challenges I have with my reading disability and share my passion for art.
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