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Marcus Stevens
School, grade:
Central Catholic
High School, 12
Parents:
Timothy Stevens
and Jennifer
Andrade
Plans: In the near
future, I intend to
pursue a degree in business or computer
science with a pre-med concentration.
I will attend Georgetown,
Harvard, Duke or the University of
Pittsburgh this coming fall. I consider
myself to be very interdisciplinary,
which is reflected in my ultimate goals
to become a physician, entrepreneur,
politician or all of the above.
MaeTwyman
School, grade:
Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart, 12
Parents:
Emanuela and
Hugh Twyman
Plans: After graduating
high school,
I plan on attending
a school of nursing and becoming
a registered nurse. I plan to work in
the ICU and continue my studies to
become a nurse anesthetist. As a
nurse, I want to continue my service
and dedication to helping those who
are in need. I hope to encourage the
patients’ spirits in healing through my
positive actions and faith.
MeganSwift
School, grade:
Franklin Regional
High School, 12
Parents:
Eric and
Melissa Swift
Plans: Upon
graduation from
high school, I plan
to further my education at Penn State
University main campus to pursue a
dual degree in music education and
communications. I would like to share
my passion for music and inspire and
teach students to gain an understanding
and appreciation of music. While
doing so, I plan to continue to serve
my church and community and will
volunteer with various organizations.
AmandaTrayers
School, grade:
Yough Senior
High School, 12
Parents:
Jodi and
Timothy Trayers
Plans: I plan to
attend the University
of Pittsburgh’s
main campus. There I will major in
athletic training. My ultimate goal is
to be the head athletic trainer for the
Pittsburgh Steelers one day.
AndrewSveda
School, grade:
Shady Side
Academy, 12
Parents:
Allyson and
John Sveda
Plans: Over the
past few months,
I have applied to
Georgetown University, Grove City
College, Princeton University, the University
of Notre Dame, the University
of Virginia and Vanderbilt University.
I have not decided which college or
university I shall attend next school
year.
Glenna VanDyke
School, grade:
Fox Chapel Area
High School, 12
Parents:
Sharon and
Larry Van Dyke
Plans: I have had a
lifelong passion for
history and helping
others, so I aspire to either become
a secondary history educator with
a master’s degree or a lawyer with
an undergraduate degree in history.
As a lawyer, I would want to protect
the rights of under-represented
people, and as a history educator, I
would want to inspire young people
to become independent thinkers and
informed citizens.
JoyceYin
School, grade:
Greater Latrobe
Senior High
School, 12
Parent:
Li Ning
Plans: My plans
are to pursue a
career in chemical
engineering at a currently undecided
four-year university. With a degree
in chemical engineering, I hope to
specialize in either nanotechnology or
sustainable energy. This specialization
will equip me with the knowledge
to conduct research regarding my
passion for sustainable energy. In the
future, I wish to work at a technology
company where I will contribute to
research and design in products such
as solar cells or electric vehicles.
AnnWalsh
School, grade:
Bishop Canevin
Catholic High
School, 12
Parents:
Joyce and
James Walsh
Plans: I will pursue
my interest in
psychology and my passion for political
science. I know I can help people
by studying about the law so that
someday I can make legislation to
correct injustices societies face. I will
attend John Carroll University, where
I am one of 30 students accepted into
the Arrupe Scholars Program, which
shapes social justice leaders through
coursework and experiential learning. I
will continue with volunteer work and
activities, especially theater.
SarahWatson
School, grade:
Hampton
High School, 11
Parents:
Mary-Theresa and
Anthony Watson
Plans: I plan
to continue my
studies in both
the music and the science worlds. I
wish to obtain my Ph.D. in molecular
biology and work in labs, combatting
cancer as I search for a cure. I also
hope to get my master’s in music
performance and pursue my passion
for music and the four instruments I
play. In my free time, I will continue
community service through mentoring
aspiring musicians, raising money
for childhood cancer, volunteering at
fundraisers and much more.
Anna Vitale
School, grade:
Greensburg
Central Catholic
High School, 12
Parents:
Mario and
Charlene Vitale
Plans: I plan to
attend college
and major in finance and international
business. While continuing my
volunteer work in the church, I will
be starting an internship at Excela
Westmoreland Hospital.
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