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Academic rank: Top 10 percent.

������Ƶ: Cross country, dance, swimming, track and field.

Academic bio: Missouri Scholars 100; St. Louis County Youth Programs outstanding student leader for Affton; AP Scholar with Distinction; HOSA: Future Health Professionals medical assisting first-place state finisher (2020, 2021, 2022), fifth place (2020) and eighth place (2021) international finisher; third-place state competitor (2019, first Affton freshman to qualify for internationals); Affton Strong student of the month; Affton Great award; National Honor Society (president, 2021).

Athletic bio: Affton most valuable runner (2020, 2021); Affton scholar athlete (2018, 2019, 2021); Affton activities student of the month (Sept. 2021, cross country); Universal Dance Association varsity all-American (2018).

Activities: Social justice: Change Starts with Me-Megan Meier Foundation; Anytown Youth Leadership Institute-NCCJ; “Gateway2Change”-NCCJ. Volunteer: Cat’s Crew leader; Team Activities for Special Kids. Clubs: Explorer’s Program-Barnes Jewish Hospital/Christian; Fellowship of Christian Athletes (St. Louis student board and huddle leader); Key Club (co-president, 2021); HOSA: Future Health Professionals (president, 2021). Also: class officer and student council.

College: Vanderbilt.

Goal: “I am pursuing the child development major in hopes to become a medical professional.”

Favorite subject: Biomedical innovations. “It is a class for students involved in the Project Lead the Way biomedical program. I have been participating in classes like this once since freshman year. This course allows me to meet and present to healthcare professionals while creating original and innovative work!”

Favorite book: “The Great Gatsby” or “The Handmaid's Tale.”

Role model: “My four parents. My parents have truly shaped who I am. They’re the reason behind my decision-making and my motivation to excel.”

Academic rank: 1.

������Ƶ: Soccer, swimming.

Academic bio: Valedictorian; young women of achievements for academics; Illinois State Scholar; high honors (four years).

Athletic bio: Illinois Class 1A state championship team (7-0 margin was state final record); most goals scored by any individual in a state championship game (four); Chicagoland Soccer Class 1A all-state tournament team; Chicagoland Soccer state championship game MVP; Post-Dispatch All-Metro second team; Illinois all-state selection.

Activities: National Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Ace Leader; student council; math team; chess team; Rotary Club; student ambassador; tutor.

College: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.

Goal: “I will be continuing playing soccer (in college). After college, I plan (to attend) medical school in hopes of becoming a doctor. Specifically the surgical field has always interested me, and I even had the opportunity to sit in on a couple minimally invasive surgeries this past summer. I was blown away, and the experience only confirmed my childhood dream of being a doctor.”

Favorite subject: Anatomy and physiology. “It amazed and baffled me how much about the human body I did not know and how much I have yet to discover. The class as well as my teacher challenged me, and anatomy helped me to confirm my career goal.”

Favorite book: “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. “It is brilliantly and cleverly written, and it takes the audience on a journey through the minds of each character switching from chapter to chapter.”

Role model: My grandmother. “My grandma married my grandpa right before he was sent off to fight in Vietnam. My grandpa was in the army for years, and my grandma was left to care for three children while he was away. In order for the family to have some extra money, my grandma worked at NASA as a human calculator. She ended up quitting that job, because of ‘sexist ideals and no room to grow.’ After that, she became a nurse working in the emergency neuro head of a hospital all the while caring for my dad and his two older siblings. My grandma is so strong, and she values the meaning of family every day. Just this past year, we lost my grandpa. If I believed my grandma could not become even stronger, I was proven wrong this last year. I look up to her every day in awe of the path she helped lay down for me.”

Academic rank: 52 of 510.

������Ƶ: Track and field, basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: High honor roll (four years); basketball scholar athlete.

Athletic bio: Track: team MVP; first team all-conference. Basketball, volleyball: team captain. Also: most athletic; basketball most improved player; Big Z scholar athlete of the month.

Activities: Pathway to womanhood; talent search; soup kitchen volunteer.

College: Quincy.

Goal: “Become a physical therapist and own my own clinic.”

Favorite subject: Creative writing. “It gave me the opportunity to express myself through my writing.:

Favorite book: “The Hate U Give.”

Role model: My basketball and track coach, Deserea Howard. “She has been a part of my whole high school career and has pushed me to strive for greatness every chance she gets.”

Academic rank: 1 of 106.

������Ƶ: Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: High honor roll; National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar.

Athletic bio: All-Gateway Metro Conference (volleyball, basketball); Riverbend athlete of the month.

Activities: Breast Cancer Awareness Club; student council; Students for Soldiers; Students Offering Support.

College: Southwestern Illinois College.

Goal: “I plan to be an adult people can rely on, and as a person young adults can look up to and relate to.”

Favorite subject: History. “Because it is fun to learn about the past so we don’t make the same mistakes.”

Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Role model: My dad. “He grew up surrounded by his family, and he grew up with his family supporting him. He continues to inspire me to accomplish anything I want to achieve.”

Academic rank: Top 25 percent.

������Ƶ: Field hockey.

Academic bio: Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair blue and red ribbon; highest grade point average award from freshman year to junior year; Director of Students; Achievement in Mathematics; Achievement in Spanish; Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Spirit and Service honorable mention; The Achievement in Fine Arts; The Achievement in Social Studies; The Achievement in English.

Athletic bio: St. Louis All-Star field hockey game selection; Skippy Keefer award nominee; team captain.

Activities: Barat Writers' Society co-founder; yearbook editor; National Honor Society Sophie Chapter president; Barat Honor Council president. Volunteer: Little Bit Foundation.

College: Notre Dame.

Goal: “I hope to become someone my family is proud of.”

Favorite subject: Art. “I love to stretch my skills to the limit and try something new, even though I most definitely failed the first few times around. Each attempt taught me something new, and because of that, I made works that I never, ever thought I possibly could. It's honestly such an exhilarating feeling.”

Favorite book: “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss grabbed me by the collar and never let go. I highly recommend! Though I'm still waiting for the third installment to the series.

Role model: My physics teacher, Mr. Mollinger. “The passion and energy he always brought with him to class, and the way he was never afraid to take a challenge a step further, are things that I aspire to be like. He's my role model because he always pushed the rest of us further than the status quo, but never left us to drown. I want to be like that when I'm older (maybe not launch my sister's pet turtle into space, though.”

Academic rank: 1.

������Ƶ: Football, track and field.

Academic bio: 31 ACT; 4.3 grade point average.

Athletic bio: Football: Academic all-state team; all-conference honorable mention; and second team all-district.

Activities: Art club (painting a mural in the school).

College: Missouri S&T.

Goal: “I hope to become a robotics engineer.”

Favorite subject: Science. “It helps us understand the world around us, and we can have a lot of fun while using it.”

Favorite book: “The Things They Carried” by Tim O'Brien.

Role model: “I look up to many of the people I surround myself with. It helps me be the best I can be, because they want that for me.”

Academic rank: 68 of 565.

������Ƶ: Football, wrestling.

Academic bio: Lancer Medallion; Illinois State Scholar; Belle Clair Rotary Scholar Athlete of the Year; academic all-conference (football, wrestling); honor roll.

Athletic bio: Football: Team captain, offensive MVP and second team all-conference (2021). Wrestling: second team all-conference (2022). Coach Dean Renn Senior Leadership Award (2021).

Activities: Softball manager; Special Olympics flag football volunteer; YMCA food distribution volunteer; fishing; computers and technology.

College: Illinois Wesleyan.

Goal: “I hope to one day become an electrical engineer in the field of power distribution.”

Favorite subject: Physics. “It is my favorite subject because it fascinates me the most and applies to my interests.”

Favorite book: “Looking for Alaska.”

Role model: “All of my high school coaches (including football coach Mike Harrison and wrestling coach Maurice Brown).”

Academic rank: 58 of 585.

������Ƶ: Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio: Mighty Maroon award; National Honor Society high honors; academic all-conference (three years); cross country scholar athlete; Belleville Rotary Club Women of Achievements Award for Athletics (senior).

Athletic bio: Four-year varsity athlete. Cross country: Four-year individual state qualifier; Post-Dispatch All-Metro first team (2020) and third team (2021); Big River All-Metro first team (2020); team MVP award (four years); first team all-conference (three years); captain award (two years); school record holder. Track and field: 110 percent award.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Key Club; National Honor Society; Rho Kappa. Volunteer: Belleville Area Humane Society; Belleville District No. 118; Kidslife Center, SWERVE team and VBS volunteer at First Baptist O'Fallon Church. Hobbies: Hiking, playing basketball, playing board games.

College: Missouri Southern State.

Goal: “I hope to become a high school history teacher. History has always captivated my attention. I have had teachers that make the subject fun and use creative ways to engage their students. I am typically a visual learner, therefore, I want to find ways for my students to actively learn instead of just listening to me lecture. Ever since a young age I've enjoyed going to school and my teachers made all the difference. My goal is that my students look forward to coming to class. ������Ƶ want to learn, but they also know that they can come to me. I want to be the teacher that impacts students’ lives past just the material. In addition, I would like to be a cross country and track coach. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for my incredible coaches. Someday I hope to inspire younger athletes like my coaches inspired me.”

Favorite subject: AP U.S. history. “I have always enjoyed history because I find it fascinating to learn about wars and how countries have evolved. I find learning about former presidents intriguing.”

Favorite book: “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. “My seventh grade English teacher, Mrs. Sakran, read this book with our class and I went on to read the entire series.”

Role model: My mom. “Ever since I was young she was always there to make me laugh when I was frustrated or give me a hug when I was upset. Whether sitting alongside the basketball court or running from one spot to the next at cross country meets she is has always been there to support me. Hours upon hours she and my dad spent driving me to and from practices, games, and meets. Outside of sports she is an active volunteer in the Kidslife Ministry at our church. When kindergartener's faces light up when she walks into the room, you know there's something special about her. Not only do young children look up to her, but her junior high students at school do as well. I can't help but smile when students come up to me and ask if Mrs. Elliott is my mom. They then go on to say how much they loved her in class. My mom is a hard worker and the strongest woman I know. I can't thank her enough for all she's done. I wouldn't be who I am today if I wasn't blessed with such an amazing woman in my life who I get to call Mom.”

Academic rank: 24.

������Ƶ: Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: Freshman, sophomore, junior leadership awards; National Honor Society academic letter; “Person of the Year” in junior class; St. Peter leadership; Blue and Gold Boosters Scholarship (senior).

Athletic bio: Basketball: Scored more than 1,000 points in career; conference offensive player of the year (2022); Missourian all-area first team (2020, 2021) and third team (2019); first team all-conference (three years); first team all-district (three years); several all-tournament selections. Volleyball: Class 3 state championship team (2019); Class 3 third place (2018) and Class 5 third place (2020) teams; first team all-conference (2019, 2021); second team all-area (2019); all-district second team (2019, 2020).

Activities: Student Council senior officer; Student-Teacher Advancement Corp president; Future Business Leaders of America president; Luke 18; Christian Life Communities; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; campus ministry; Christ’s Leaders in Faith; Healthy Lifestyles; student ambassadors.

College: Truman State.

Goal: “I hope to become a successful mother, wife and business owner. I love the idea of having a family and providing for them through my business. I have no idea what that business is yet, but I will create a positive atmosphere for all who are a part of my career.”

Favorite subject: Chemistry. “I love my teacher and the hands-on approach in the classroom.”

Favorite book: “Faith, Hope, and Ivy June.”

Role model: “My dad is my role model and has been for many years. To start, my dad started coaching me at a young age. The basis of our relationship was sports he coached me in (softball and basketball), while supporting me from the sidelines while I played soccer and volleyball. I owe a large portion of my success to him. My basketball success, yes, but I wouldn’t be the individual I am right now if it wasn’t for him. He sets the example, day in and day out, to work as hard as you can and love and lean on your family when all else fails. I am never alone because I know I have my dad by my side. It will be very tough to leave him when I go to college, but I know he will be cheering for me in the stands at most of my games. My dad is my role model because he puts his heart into everything he has. I love him to the moon and back.”

Academic rank: 2.

������Ƶ: Basketball, football, track and field.

Academic bio: Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Basketball: all-conference and honorable mention all-state.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Leadership Club; CEO program; Spanish club; Pit Crew. Volunteer: Buddy Walk; community park cleanup days; helping renovate local church.

College: SIU Edwardsville.

Goal: “I plan to pursue a career in finance specializing in investments. Also, I plan on working with real estate.”

Favorite subject: Math. “I enjoy working through and solving problems. I have always liked working with numbers.”

Favorite book: “Raise Your Game” by Alan Stein Jr.

Role model: Kobe Bryant. “I value his work ethic and dedication to his craft. Kobe never made any excuses and always remembered to focus on the little things in his training.”

Academic rank: Top quarter of class.

������Ƶ: Football, wrestling.

Academic bio: 3.89 grade point average; National Honor Society officer; honor roll.

Athletic bio: Wrestling: District champion, two-time state qualifier; team captain. Football: First team all-independent team; two-year team captain.

Activities: Volunteer: Operation Food Search; Little Bit Foundation; senior mentoring with younger kids in my school. Also: Internship at Spirit of St. Louis airport; student pilot with 20 hours of flying. Hobbies: Fishing, wakesurfing.

College: SIU Carbondale.

Goal: “I plan to become an aircraft mechanic in college along with becoming a commercial pilot.”

Favorite subject: Physics. “It furthered my understanding in aviation with aerodynamics and weight and balance of an aircraft. Also started to find my passion of aviation in that class. My teacher was awesome, too, and is a great teacher.”

Favorite book: “13 Hours” or “Red Tails.”

Role model: “I would say my parents as they taught me and showed me how to be successful in life. Another role model would be Clyde Cessna as he was a one of the first aviators and made the Cessna company. He loved flying and was a very hard worker. He is a great inspiration for young aviators like me.”

Academic rank: 1 of 11.

������Ƶ: Basketball, softball, volleyball.

Academic bio: 4.0 grade point average throughout high school.

Athletic bio: All-conference (senior); honorable mention all-conference (sophomore).

Activities: Scholastic Bowl; cheerleading (team captain senior year).

College: Lewis and Clark Community College, followed by SIU Carbondale.

Goal: “A bachelor's degree in architecture.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner.

Role model: My grandpa. “He always gives the best advice and has great wisdom. Also, he is the sweetest guy you will ever meet and that's a huge reason as to why I consider him a role model and hope to be like him someday.”

Academic rank: 17 of 53.

������Ƶ: Basketball, track and field, volleyball.

Academic bio: Principals list; honors list.

Athletic bio: School's female athlete of the year (2022); state track qualifier (freshman); first team all-conference (three years); team captain (basketball and volleyball).

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Yearbook Club. Community service: trash pickup; concession stand volunteer; park yard work; butterfly garden work; ALS fundraiser.

College: Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.

Goal: “I plan to go to school for business and marketing, then work as a small business owner allowing me the freedom to work remotely and travel while I am young.”

Favorite subject: Civics. “I learned a lot about government that has helped me further my understanding of the world and my rights and the responsibilities I have as an American citizen.”

Favorite book: “This Is Where It Ends” by Marieke Nijkamp.

Role model: “I have been very fortunate to have so many role models in my academic, athletic, and home life. My parents and coaches have taught me how to be the best team player that I can. Growing up my dad would say before every soccer practice, ‘Practice harder than anyone else.’ All of my coaches have made a huge impact on me; teaching me to push until I fail and never give up on my team or myself. Not only have they cared for my athletic career but my personal well-being as well. I am beyond thankful for the adults, and teammates, that have shaped me into the athlete and person I am today. And a special thank you to my parents for giving me the opportunity to succeed and going above and beyond to bring me to all sports and school events and being the best supporters I could ask for.”

Academic rank: 27 of 117.

������Ƶ: Basketball, football, track and field, baseball.

Academic bio: Scholarships.

Athletic bio: Most valuable player, multiple games.

Activities: Photography.

College: Undecided.

Goal: “(Become) a business owner.”

Favorite subject: Math. “Because I am really good with numbers.”

Favorite book: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”

Role model: “Steve Harvey because he became very wealthy without any degree.”

Academic rank: 4.

������Ƶ: Football, track and field.

Academic bio: National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: First team all-district.

Activities: Investment Club; Debate Club.

College: Washington University.

Goal: “I hope to develop infrastructure projects to make the community better for the homeless.”

Favorite subject: Math. “It challenges me and forces me to think critically.”

Favorite book: “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.”

Role model: “My father because he has heavily impacted my life throughout his incarceration.”

Academic rank: 10.

������Ƶ: Basketball, football, golf.

Academic bio: Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society; IHSA Scholastic Achievement; math ACES regional (first place); team math regional (first place); biology ACES regional (second place); individual math regional (second place).

Athletic bio: Football: second team all-conference. Basketball: Rotary all-star; team co-captain.

Activities: Boy Scouts; FORCE; marching band; pep band; concert band; school musical; church guitarist and pianist.

College: University of Illinois.

Goal: “I hope to work in the field of foreign affairs for NATO.”

Favorite subject: Social studies. “I really enjoy learning about the way our government interacts with other countries around the world. I especially like learning about how other people in the world live their lives.”

Favorite book: “1984” by George Orwell.

Role model: “I consider my father to be an important role model in my life. He has taught many values and skills that I now use in my everyday life.”

Academic rank: 4.

������Ƶ: Basketball, baseball.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; WYSE and math teams.

Athletic bio: Basketball: All-Cahokia Conference (sophomore, junior, senior); IBCA third team; team captain and MVP.

Activities: FFA greenhand officer; state dairy judging team; second in state for diversified crop production entrepreneur SAE; farm part time, consisting of maintenance on machinery, cultivating, disking or planting corn in fields. Volunteer: Bethlehem Lutheran Church youth group in Ferrin.

College: Rend Lake College.

Goal: “I hope to become a financial advisor and coach youth basketball to give kids the same chance I had growing up to excel in the game they love.”

Favorite subject: Building trades, “because we leave the school to go build a house which is hands on activities, learning something that I can use later in life no matter what field of study I go into.”

Favorite book: “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant.

Role model: “My parents, because no matter what is going on in their lives they are always pushing to give me the best opportunities to excel in life. They taught me to never hold back and always find a way to strive for excellence.”

Academic rank: 5 of 70.

������Ƶ: Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: Honor roll; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: First team all-district.

Activities: Student council.

College: Greenville University.

Goal: “I want to become an NBA broadcaster. I see myself interviewing all the big names in the NBA, being in a loud arena in my comfort zone.”

Favorite subject: AP English literature. “My teacher Dr. Martens allows us to express ourselves through our writing at all times. He gives us positive feedback and the constructive criticism when we need it.”

Favorite book: “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.

Role model: “I consider my mom to be my role model. I admire her relentlessness, I admire her ability to take on multiple things at once, I admire her just being herself at all times.”

Academic rank: 5.

������Ƶ: Football, lacrosse.

Academic bio: Chaminade Academic Superior Scholarship (2019, 2020, 2021) for top 5 GPA in the class; John Hopkins Book Award; Brother Eugene Feld, S.M. Mathematics Scholarship - 2021 (awarded to Chaminade student who demonstrated exceptional talent in math); National Honor Society; 34 score on ACT.

Athletic bio: Football: Team's co-defensive player of the year; first team all-conference and second team all-district (senior); second team all-conference (junior); honorable mention all-conference (sophomore); academic all-state (three years).

Activities: Esto Vir ambassador (four years); 114 hours of service.

College: University of Notre Dame.

Goal: “In terms of my profession, I am undecided, but would like to get involved with real estate. I would also like to use my skills and hopeful successes to serve those who are in need.”

Favorite subject: Math. “I love to solve problems and challenge myself by applying acquired knowledge to difficult problems.”

Favorite book: “The Alchemist.”

Role model: “My dad. He has gone out of his way for the entirety of my life to make me a better person. He will put everything aside to make me happy and demonstrates kindness and leadership skills that I aspire to have. He has also been a coach of mine since I started sports and has pushed me to become the athlete I am today.”

Academic rank: 4.

������Ƶ: Soccer, baseball, volleyball, track and field.

Academic bio: Dean's list; high honor roll; highest average (speech; algebra I and II; sociology; English I, II and III; biology I).

Athletic bio: Second team all-state (soccer); team MVP award; three heart and hustle awards.

Activities: Cooking club; National Honor Society; chess club.

Goal: “I hope to become a well-renowned chef.”

Favorite subject: Physical education. “Because it's like a mental break. I don't have to worry about deadlines, homework, finals, or anything else like that. I go in, get out my energy, have some fun, and get to be in a more relaxed state of mind. An added plus is that my coach is the PE teacher so I get to spend even more time with this absolutely GOATed man.”

Favorite book: “H���ٳ�����.”

Role model: “My sister. She helped raise me and taught me a lot of life skills.”

������Ƶ: Swimming, water polo.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; CBC honors program; First Honors (four years); student of the semester for athletics (sophomore, junior, senior).

Athletic bio: Individual Class 1 state champion in 100 backstroke (2021); second place in 200 freestyle (2019, 2021); first-team all-state (swimming); second-team all-state (swimming); first-team all-conference (swimming). Post-Dispatch All-Metro second team (water polo); all-conference second-team (water polo).

Activities: Enjoy helping others.

College: University of Kansas.

Goal: “I hope to do something in business, although I am not sure what that is yet.”

Favorite subject: Spanish. “I started Spanish at an early age and have continued to study it all four years of high school. I enjoy looking into a different culture and seeing all the differences.”

Favorite book: “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson.

Role model: “I consider my sister, Ellie, as my role model. In regards to athletics, she has always pushed me to get better and helped me get through any rough patches I have had. She seems to always have her life together and that is another reason I look up to her. Overall, she is a great person who I'm lucky to call my older sister. I'm looking forward to going to school with her for the next few years.”

Academic rank: 1.

������Ƶ: Basketball, volleyball, track and field.

Academic bio: High honor roll (all semesters); Illinois state scholar (senior); Silver Medallion (senior); President's List Recognition for dual credit courses through LCCC (junior, senior); student of the month (Spanish, science).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: Team MVP, team captain, honorable mention all-state, second team all-conference, State Farm Scholar Athlete (2021). Basketball: Gallatin team sportsmanship (2022); Eagle Pride award (three years).

Activities: Attend and help at Rock Youth Group; Freshmen Mentor; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; homecoming committee; Spanish Club; ENCO; National Honor Society treasurer; Spanish National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society; student council.

College: Missouri State.

Goal: “I hope to graduate college, become successful in my career as either a nurse or physical therapist, and have a loving home life with my family.”

Favorite subject: Spanish. “It is my favorite because it is unlike the core subject classes that I have taken since kindergarten. When learning Spanish I am able to expand my knowledge in a different way. Learning Spanish will allow me to communicate with others in a different way.”

Favorite book: “The Giver.”

Role model: “I consider my mother to be my role model because she is someone who I will always look up to. She is the most independent, hardworking and selfless person I know and I strive to be like her as I get older.”

������Ƶ: Soccer, swimming.

Academic bio: Won first place nationally for in-depth news category for article in Clayton school newspaper; also competed on team that won first place in the state for TEAMS 11/12 age group; DECA state qualifier and district winner.

Athletic bio: Two-year soccer team captain.

Activities: Volunteer: tutoring and mentoring; working with Dance Marathon to raise money for local children's hospitals. Also: host Clayton's sports podcast The Greyhound Time Podcast; competitive, classical pianist for 12 years.

College: University of Texas at Austin.

Goal: “I hope to be satisfied daily by my work, and I aim to never set my sights too low in order to continue trying to improve.”

Favorite subject: Math, specifically statistics and calculus. “I enjoy their reliability and straight-forwardness, and these courses at my school are taught by some of my favorite teachers.”

Favorite book: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.”

Role model: My parents. “They've both taught me by example what hard work looks like, and they have supported me in way that I hope to support my own kids in the future.”

Academic rank: Top 25 percent.

������Ƶ: Soccer, volleyball.

Academic bio: National Merit Scholarship finalist.

Athletic bio: Team captain.

Activities: Students on the GO.

College: Boston University.

Goal: “I hope to become a journalist, finding and revealing truth to the public.”

Favorite subject: History. “I believe that by studying mistakes in the past, we can avoid making those same mistakes in the future.”

Favorite book: “Illuminae” by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.

Role model: “My role model is Aragorn, from Lord of the Rings. His strong, quiet confidence in both himself and his friends is a quality that I value highly and strive to attain for myself.”

Academic rank: 3 of 454.

������Ƶ: Volleyball, soccer, track and field.

Academic bio: Illinois State Scholar; all-conference academic excellence; honor roll; national history and government award; academic achievement award.

Athletic bio: First team all-conference; athlete of the month; soccer best defensive player (2021); Christian sportsmanship award.

Activities: National Honor Society; National English Honor Society; Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society; German Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; student council; Key Club; German Club;- Homework Help and Hoops; Night to Shine (Tim Tebow Foundation); Vacation Bible School and Kahok volleyball camp (counselor).

College: St. Louis University.

Goal: “I would love to pursue a job in the medical field in the future, and I really want to be a part of a profession that would allow me to work with children every day.”

Favorite subject: Science, specifically chemistry. “It has challenged me the most academically. My favorite part of the class were the labs that we would do involving different chemicals and how they reacted with each other.”

Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

Role model: My parents. “They have taught me so much, and they are the main reason I believe in the values I live by every day. They are also my biggest support system, and they would give up anything and everything for me to succeed. I know I would not be anywhere near where I am today, academically and athletically, without them.”

Academic rank: 9.

������Ƶ: Golf, softball.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; top 10 percent of class; placed in top three in English of SWIC Academic Challenge.

Athletic bio: Pentzler Award (softball).

Activities: Student council secretary; completed three-year term on church board of missions and stewardship (organized donation drives/charity events to support them); 88 hours of individual community service in high school; adopted a family for Christmas who had lost their home due to the tornado in Mayfield, Ky., in 2021.

College: University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

Goal: “While I intend on studying pre-medical biology and Spanish, I am looking forward to attending medical school and finding my true passion in medicine.”

Favorite subject: Weights. “Not only does this class challenge my body and myself as an athlete, it gives me an outlet to relieve stress from my challenging coursework.”

Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

Role model: My brother, Noah Riley. “I have always looked up to my older brother throughout my childhood and did much of what he did because I wanted to be just like him. He is the one who pushed me as an athlete, student and person and the reason I became an athlete in the first place. With both of our share of medical challenges, he has made me into the competitive person I am today and for that I am so grateful and proud to call him my brother.”

Academic rank: 4.

������Ƶ: Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; honor roll.

Athletic bio: Most improved (basketball).

Activities: Track manager; community outreach; student government; tutoring.

College: St. Louis Community College.

Goal: “(To be) reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, honest, a lifelong learner, kind and dependable.”

Favorite subject: Honors English and Spanish.

Favorite book: “The Glass Castle,” “Charlotte's Web,” and “The Hate You Give.”

Role model: My mother. “She inspires me and pushes me to do things that I sometimes don't think are possible. She has been the one person who has been in my life consistently from the day I was born.”

������Ƶ: Cross country, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio: High honor roll.

Athletic bio: Cross country: All-state (four years); Post-Dispatch All-Metro (three years, twice first team); helped lead team to Class 5 third-place (2021) and Class 4 runner-up (2020) state finishes; all-conference basketball honorable mention.

Activities: Admissions ambassador; Immaculate Conception, St. Martha's Hall volunteer.

College: University of Mississippi.

Goal: “I plan to receive an undergraduate degree in business and later go on to get my master's/MBA.”

Favorite subject: Science, especially genetics.

Favorite book: “Little Fires Everywhere.”

Role model: My dad. “He has sacrificed a lot for my family and me. He has coached me and inspired my love for sports. He has an extremely hard work ethic and always supports me and encourages me to do my best.”

JULIA WOLFF

������Ƶ: Volleyball, basketball, soccer.

Academic bio: First place in school's AMC 12 math test; Heads' award; National Merit commended scholar; eight AP classes over three years; three AP test scores of 5; straight-A student.

Athletic bio: All conference basketball and soccer (junior); captain of volleyball and soccer (senior).

Activities: Director for one-acts; Poetry Out Loud competitor; poet; painter; tutor; student council; Jewish Student Union member.

College: Vassar College.

Goal: “I hope to become a medical examiner after medical school so I can help families find closure in criminal cases.”

Favorite subject: History. “I love learning about how the interconnectedness of the past affects our current situation.”

Favorite book: “Beloved” by Toni Morrison.

Role model: Stephen King. “Because of his pioneer work for horror novels. Without King, there would be severe lack of respect for the horror genre in literature. With his masterful writing, he has changed both the horror genre and the literature world as a whole.”

Academic rank: 2.

������Ƶ: Football, track and field.

Academic bio: Superintendent's award; A+ award; National Honor Society.

Activities: Student council treasurer; theater; choir president; band; academic team; C Club; Eagle Scout; Boys State House of Representatives; and Rotary student of the month (October).

College: Missouri S&T.

Goal: “My goal is to pursue an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering to serve both the environment and humanity.”

Favorite subject: Science. “I've always been entranced by how things work. In science, you get to learn why things operate in the way they do.”

Favorite book: “Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams.