8 · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 TRIB TOTAL MEDIA
Grace Lunak
School, grade:
Vincentian
Academy, 11
Parents:
Leeann and
Richard Lunak
Plans: I am planning
to study architecture
in college.
I want to combine my math and art
skills. I hope to focus on residential
design.
Anna Mathias
School, grade:
Seton-La Salle
High School, 11
Parent:
William Mathias
Plans: After
high school, I am
hoping to attend
the University of
Pittsburgh’s main campus to study
pharmacy.
Julianna Marshall
School, grade:
Serra Catholic
High School, 11
Parents:
Bill and
Kathy Marshall
Plans: I plan on
attending college
with a major in animal
science. I also plan to play soccer.
Baylee Martin
School, grade:
Belle Vernon Area
High School, 12
Parent:
Melanie Martin
Plans: Upon graduation,
I will be attending
Duquesne
University in the
fall of 2019.
Mia Lynn
School, grade:
Ligonier Valley
High School, 12
Parents:
Richard and
Pamela Lynn
Plans: I have
chosen to attend
Slippery Rock
University to major in exercise science
in a pre-physician assistant program.
I wish to become involved in soccer,
a few clubs and help the community
around me. Following completion of
my undergraduate degree, I plan on
earning a master’s degree in graduate
school as a physician assistant.
CoyneMcDermott
School, grade:
Central Catholic
High School, 12
Parents:
Bert and
Terri McDermott
Plans: I plan to
attend a four-year
university to major
in business and minor in hospitality.
Kayla Moninger
School, grade:
Mt. Pleasant Area
Junior/Senior High
School, 12
Parent:
Doug Moninger
Plans: I plan on
attending either
Pennsylvania
State University or Washington and
Jefferson College in order to earn a
degree in biochemistry. I hope to then
go on to medical school to become a
psychiatrist.
Abigail Messner
School, grade:
Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart, 11
Parents:
Diana and
David Messner
Plans: After I
graduate from Our
Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School, I plan on attending
a college near the city of Pittsburgh
either for nursing or early-childhood
education, though I have recently
been exploring something in the
medical field. I plan on continuing to
volunteer as I go into my adult years
and possibly learn sign language to
help deaf children.
Julia Micklo
School, grade:
Thomas Jefferson
High School, 12
Parents:
Sheri and
Steven Micklo
Plans: I plan on
attending a fouryear
university
with a major in psychology. As I am
deciding on a college, I am considering
those that will best prepare me for my
future — somewhere that maintains
high academic integrity, offers a
variety of resources and keeps me
true to myself. After college, I plan on
entering the workforce to help make a
difference in people’s lives. Although
my plans are not set in stone, I am
excited by the many career options
psychology presents.
Elena McGoey
School, grade:
North Hills Senior
High School, 12
Parents:
Victoria and
Christopher
McGoey
Plans: I am
pursuing a career
in veterinary medicine with a specialty
in exotic animals and wildlife
animal rehabilitation. I would also like
to combine a veterinary career with
animal-assisted therapy for individuals
who have disabilities.
AmandaMoser
School, grade:
Hampton High
School, 12
Parents:
Gina and
Gary Moser
Plans: Upon
graduation from
high school, I plan
to attend a four-year college, where I
will major in biochemistry and finance
with the ultimate goal of attending
medical school to prepare for a career
as a surgeon.
Jessica Persin
School, grade:
Hempfield Area
High School, 12
Parents:
Mark and
Kim Persin
Plans: I plan to
attend college and
major in biology,
chemistry or biochemistry while minoring
in Spanish. My ultimate goal is
to attend medical school. Depending
on which college I choose, I will continue
my competitive nature and love
of sports by playing softball or both
softball and soccer while obtaining my
undergraduate degree.
Nadine Oury
School, grade:
Winchester
Thurston, 12
Parents:
Tim Oury and
Charleen Chu
Plans: I plan to
attend a fouryear
university.
While I am still waiting to hear back
from some schools, I have already
been accepted to the University of
Pittsburgh and Harvard College. I am
undecided in my intended major, but
am interested in further exploring environmental
engineering and policy, as
well as urban planning and computer
science. I hope to continue with student
government, developing design
skills through college publications and
leading school tours for admissions.
Isabella Parks
School, grade:
Freeport Senior
High School, 12
Parents:
Marcella and
Jeffrey Parks
Plans: I will be
attending either
The Ohio State
University (Columbus) or Pennsylvania
State University (University Park)
to dual-major in finance and music. I
have been accepted to both universities.
Benjamin Osterhaus
School, grade:
Seton-La Salle
High School, 12
Parent:
Lisa Osterhaus
Plans: For college
next year, I am
deciding between
Penn State University,
Clemson University (Calhoun
Honors College) or the University of
Notre Dame.