6 · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 TRIB TOTAL MEDIA
Kaitlyn Garsteck
Shweta Gudapati
School, grade:
School, grade:
Geibel Catholic
North Allegheny
Junior-Senior High
Senior High
School, 12
School, 12
Parents:
Parents:
Kristine and
Rajasekhar and
Robert Garsteck
Uma Gudapati
Plans: I plan to
Plans: I plan on
either attend W&J
pursuing degrees
College or Carlow University to major
in medicine and public health to address
in biology.
issues of healthcare inequities,
sanitation and preventative medicine
in developing countries around the
world. Utilizing my medical knowledge,
I strive to treat a wide array of
patients and help them lead healthier
lifestyles, with the ultimate goal of
enhancing health in local and global
communities.
Kelly Gillis
School,
grade: Central
Westmoreland
Career & Technology
Center, 11
Parents:
Randy and
Wendy Gillis
Plans: To pursue a
post-secondary education doublingmajoring
in restaurant/hotel management
and hospitality marketing.
With these degrees, I hope to create
a career to market the importance of
“knowing your farmer” and eating
farm- to-table.
Jesse Greyshock
School, grade:
Deer Lakes
High School, 12
Parents:
Shawn and
Laura Greyshock
Plans: I plan to
attend Grove City
College to major in
mechanical engineering and eventually
pursue my master’s degree. Also,
after more than a decade of playing
with and against some of the highest
youth soccer competition in the nation,
I will continue to play soccer in
college.
Isabella Gayoso
School, grade:
Moon Area Senior
High School, 12
Parents:
Elizabeth and
Alfonso Gayoso
Plans: I plan to
major in mechanical
engineering.
Using the skills I gain as an undergraduate
student, I would like to work
on solving engineering challenges for
economically disadvantaged communities.
Joseph Guzzo
School, grade:
Valley High
School, 12
Parents:
Joseph and
Maria Guzzo
Plans: I plan on
attending a fouryear
college to
study computer engineering.
Cierra Henderson
School, grade:
Derry Area Senior
High School, 12
Parents:
Michelle and
Edward Henderson
Plans: I plan to
attend a four-year
university, majoring
in biology with minors in criminalistics
or forensic biosciences, then attend
George Washington University in D.C.
for a master’s degree in forensic science.
After I earn my master’s, I want
to work for the federal government
as a forensic technician or analyst. I
would love to earn a Ph.D. in biology
after many years of working for the
federal government.
Hannah Hebda
School, grade:
Elizabeth Forward
High School, 11
Parents:
Amy and
Joe Hebda
Plans: I plan on
attending the
United States
Naval Academy summer seminar,
where I plan to attend after graduation,
studying quantitative economics
and, following graduation, represent
and serve my fellow Americans.
Alternatively, I wish to attend a fouryear
university to major in economics.
I would then like to pursue my Jurris
Doctor Degree with the hopes of serving
my community as a public interest
attorney.
Joshua Heidenreich
School, grade:
Montour High
School, 12
Parents:
Jeffrey and
Leda Heidenreich
Plans: I have been
accepted at the
University of Pittsburgh
honors college as a prospective
neuroscience major. I have a passion
for helping others and empathizing
with people. I have learned empathy
skills through my time leading Stand
Together and Change Agents, organizations
that focus on destigmatizing
mental health issues and creating
social change at our school. I intend
to use my experiences with leadership
and empathy to eventually practice
medicine in the future.
Rachel Halapchuk
School, grade:
Springdale Junior/
Senior High
School, 12
Parents:
Julie and
Joel Halapchuk
Plans: I plan
to continue my
volunteerism and my high academic
achievements throughout my college
career. I would like to major in physics
and hopefully transfer to a biomedical
engineering major, helping me pave
the way for a future career in the field
of prosthetics. I believe that this field
of work will challenge me, but will also
allow me to continue with my service
to those in need along the way.
Kerri Herron
School, grade:
Baldwin High
School, 12
Parents:
Robin and
Thomas Herron
Plans: I plan on
attending West
Virginia University
in the fall of 2019 to pursue a career
in pediatric nursing or medical sales.
I enjoy improving the lives of others,
especially children, and would like to
improve the healthcare industry. I also
plan to continue to volunteer throughout
my community to help make a
positive impact on everyone.
Brady Hunker
School, grade:
Mt Pleasant Area
Junior/Senior High
School, 12
Parents:
Chris and
Jen Hunker
Plans: I wish to
pursue a career
in mechanical engineering. My goal
is to attend Grove City College. I also
plan to continue to engage in public
speaking through church, cancer
fundraisers, Children’s Hospital of
Pittsburgh fundraisers and any available
events to share my testimony of
my continued battle with cancer, to
hopefully inspire others who might be
experiencing similar struggles.
Jaylen Hoffmann
School, grade:
Keystone Oaks
High School, 12
Parents:
Jodi and Robert
Hoffmann
Plans: I will be
attending John
Carroll University
in the fall of 2019. I plan on studying
mathematics and pursuing my MBA. I
am fortunate enough to have been recruited
to be a part of their women’s
basketball program.
Michael Hook
School, grade:
Greater Latrobe
Senior High
School, 12
Parents:
James and
Lisa Hook
Plans: I plan to
attend an undecided
college to pursue a degree,
and eventually a career, in chemical
engineering.
Jessica Hervol
School, grade:
Hempfield Area
High School, 12
Parents:
Joanne and
Ted Hervol
Plans: I plan on
attending a fouryear
undergraduate
university to study biology, chemistry
and public health. After graduation, I
will attend a graduate school to attain
a Ph.D. in virology.