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Academic bio: High honors ... Acworth Scholar ... Princeton University Book Award.

Athletic bio: Sixth in the MV BG12-18 Summer Section Championship ... sixth in the MV G18 Segment III Super ... ninth in the MV BG18 Segment III Sweet 16 ... 2012 G18 Missouri Valley St. Louis ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵmanship Award ... Top 20 ranking in G12, G14, and G18 for the Missouri Valley.

Activities: Inner-city school tutor ... school newspaper ... Bible Study founder and leader ... BreakDown STL OffStage Member ... Hillsboro High School peer mentor ... Cold Stone Creamery Wildwood employee ... Windsor Crossing Youth Group ... St. Louis County Library volunteer ... Community Service Club – Bookkeeper of Student Hours, Head of Short Term Projects ... Student Council  Class Representative ... several mission trips to Joplin, Mo., for tornado relief ... Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company employee ... tennis camp instructor  ... knitter.

College, major: Undecided. "I've always been a math-science person, so I plan to pursue my interest there in college. But I also love French!"

Goal: "My main goal coming out of college is to find a job that I adore. I want to be able to go to work and not feel like I'm working because I love my job so much, while at the same time maintaining a reasonable income." 

Favorite subject: Math. "I love the concrete answer I get. Unlike an English or language course, my success in math isn't dependent on the discretion of my teachers and their 'interpretations.' I also just find it really fun! Being able to put the world around me into numbers and study it intrigues me."

Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas)

Favorite musician: Chiodos and Tenth Avenue North. 

Role model: "I consider many of the leaders at my church to be role models. Through the way they live their lives, they teach me how to show God's grace and love to everyone I come in contact with. By their example, I learn how to love others well and grow closer to God."

Academic rank: 36 of 476

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: football

Academic bio: National Honor Society ... honor roll.

Athletic bio: All-academic all-conference (three years) ... defensive lineman of the year (2011) ... all-conference honorable mention (2011) ... all-conference sportsmanship (2012) ... Team Leadership Award (2012) ... team captain (2012) ... team leader (two years).

Activities: Student Council president ... Wolf Pack (Spirit Club) ... Relay for Life volunteer ... Powder Buff Volleyball ... THS Stuco blood drive ... Senior Citizen Homecoming ... Homecoming Parade Coordinator ... Teans for Jeans Drive ... Turkey Drive ... Homecoming Rally chairman ...

Missouri Boys State participant ... Missouri State Convention.

College, major: Princeton University, mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Goal: "I plan to become an engineer and hope to someday own and manage my own company.."

Favorite subject: Math. "I like it because I enjoy problem solving and it comes naturally to me."

Favorite book: The Godfather (Mario Puzo)

Favorite musician: Blake Shelton

Role model: "I consider my mom as my role model.  She owns her own company, volunteers in our community and still finds time to spend with our family and come to almost all of the events I am involved in."

Personal story: "I have been involved in several great events.  Probably the most notable is attending MO Boy's State.  I learned more about government and law in one week than I had in my lifetime before that.  I truly was a rewarding experience!  I have also got to participate in both National and State Student Council and served as Missouri State Convention Secretary for Student Council this spring.  Being involved in student government activities at my school where I serve as STUCO President and for our state has given me great leadership experience that I hope I can utilize in my future endeavors."

Academic rank: 1 of 286

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Football, basketball, track and field

Academic bio: Honor Roll ... High Honors ... 2-Time English and 1-Time Technology Education Departments Student of the Month Awards ... Illinois State Scholar ... Illinois 5A All-State Academic Team ... U.S. Marines Great American Football Classic All-Academic Team ... National Honor Society ... Spanish Honor Society

Athletic bio: Illinois 5A All-State Academic Team, Honor Roll ... All-Mississippi Valley Conference 1st Team Offensive Tackle ... Belleville News Democrat 2nd Team Offense All-Area Big School ... U.S. Marines Great American Football Classic All-Academic Team ... Triad High School Doug Price Award ... All- Mississippi Valley Conference Special Senior Recognition Award ... 2011 2nd Place Discus Mississippi Valley Conference Meet

Activities: Varsity Football ... Varsity Basketball ... Varsity Track and Field ... Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... National Honor Society ... Triad Link Crew ... Spanish Honor Society ... Knights Council ... Agriculture Club ... Science Club ... Math Tutor ... Yard Labor ... Farm Labor ... Troy Knights of Columbus ... Metro-East Area FCA Student Board ... Drost Park Umpire ... National Honor Society ... Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Church Chicken Dinner ... Mover ... Luke 18 Retreat ... St. John Neumann Girls Basketball Camp Coach ... Troy Knights of Columbus ... Spanish Honor Society ... Knights of Columbus, Chicken Dinner ... Knights of Columbus Trivia Night ... FCA Canned Food Drive Coordinator ... Soup Kitchen Worker ... Timothy Retreat ... Triad Craft Fair Worker ... and Troy Titans 7th-8th Grade Flag Football Coach

College, major: Missouri University of Science and Technology, mining engineering, minor in explosive engineering and play DII football "Mining and explosive engineering provides an enticing career filled with great job opportunity, exciting challenges, and vital purposes."

Goal: "First and foremost, I hope to deepen my Christian faith along with presenting it to others. In addition, I hope to find a successful career that is enjoyable when I am still well into my older age. I hope to run an Iron Man. I hope to find a wife and raise a family. More importantly, I intend to do all of these things while still striving to have fun and enjoying life's little thrills and gifts."

Favorite Subject: Honors Physics and Metallics/Polymers. "This year, Physics has taught me 'How?' and 'Why' behind the behavior of things in this world, so that I may be able to apply these rules and theories to real world situations. Metallics/Polymers have showed me the joy and pride of creating something with my own two hands."

Favorite book: Dan Brown's Angels and Demons and Daniel Quinn's Ishmael are my two favorite books.

Favorite musician: Rush, Metallica and System of a Down

Role model: "Throughout my life there have been numerous individuals with certain characteristics to which I have strived to incorporate into my life. Such individuals include: my father, my coaches, my physics teacher, my history teacher, my friends, my teammates and even my girlfriend. However, by his or her life, no one person solely inspires me to base my life upon. Therefore, I take many different characteristics from many different inspiring people and apply them to my own style by which I wish to live."

Personal story: "Three weeks into my senior football season, I suffered a shoulder dislocation during practice. The injury ended the remainder of the football season and also required surgery which prohibited me in playing basketball.

"Before the event, I had never been injured in my life, let alone knew 'how' to be injured. My life totally decelerated from playing three varsity sports to being in a shoulder sling not even being cleared to go walking.

"While watching my teammates win and lose games, life was slow, frustrating and depressing. My injury was the greatest trial of my life. However, at the same time, it has also taught me very important life lessons and brought me various opportunities.

"While previously living in a fast-paced life, my injury has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things life gives us that we seem to overlook. It has taught me patience, a quality to which my parents can testify that I have never had. It has allowed me to focus on and strengthen my relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

"Furthermore, it has also allowed me to develop a stronger and closer relationship with my friends and girlfriend. In the beginning I didn't understand God's intentions for my injury; nevertheless, with each and every day as I get physically stronger than what I was before, it becomes a little clearer.

"Thankfully, the injury did not repel college's interests in me for my football abilities and still allowed me to sign with Missouri University of Science and Technology. Currently, I am finishing up rehab and competing in shot put in discus. Therefore, in my opinion, what was once my greatest obstacle and trial has become simply a speed bump."

Academic rank: 5 of 97

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Track, soccer, football, wrestling, cross country

Academic bio: National Honor Society  ... All Conference Scholar Bowl Team  ... Honor Roll

Athletic bio: All Conference Cross Country 2012 ... School Record in 1600m run ... State Finalist in Track for 1600m 2012 ... State Finalist in Cross Country 2012 ... Member of State Finalist Soccer Team 2011

Activities: National Honor Society Vice President  ... Diversity Council Vice President ... Healthcare Careers Club

College, major: Northwest Missouri State University, biology; master's or doctorate in physical therapy

Goal: I want to become a physical therapist and help other athletes that have suffered from injuries.

Favorite Subject: History "I enjoying learning about how people in the past were similar and different from us, and how great events shaped the world into what it is today."

Favorite book: The Lightning Thief

Favorite musician: Billy Joel

Role model: "My father, because he always encouraged me to do what I love and was always there so support me in everything that I am involved with."

Personal story: "I was born three months premature,and the doctors did not know if I was going to survive. I suffered from bad asthma and seizures as a child. I was able to overcome all these obstacles thanks to the help of my family, friends, and doctors. Now I am accomplishing my dream of running track and cross country in college."

Academic rank: 10 of 392

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: football, basketball, baseball, golf

Academic bio: All-conference academic team (four years) ... 4.0 Principal's Award (two years).

Athletic bio: First-team all-conference defensive back (two years) ... first-team all-district basketball (two years) ... first-team all-conference basketball (two years) ... second-team all-district defensive back (2012) ... second-team all-conference quarterback (2012) ... second-team all-conference punter (2012) ... basketball district champion (three years) ... basketball conference champion (four years) ... basketball state championship appearance.

Activities: Official Superfan Club ... NHS ... A+ Program ... community youth volunteer.

College, major: Truman State, physics. "I will major in physics because Truman does not offer an engineering program. However, the physics program will serve as pre-engineering for me."

Goal: "I hope to successfully become an engineer and settle down with a wife and family in a comfortable home."

Favorite subject: Math. "I plan to become an engineer. Also, I am good at the subject."

Favorite book: The Bible

Favorite musician: Brad Paisley

Role model: "My grandfather, because he is strong with his faith and has been successful father and husband for 60 years."

Personal story: "The best time of my high school athletic career was when we went to the Class 5 men's basketball state championship during my sophomore year. I got the opportunity to defend sophomore guard B.J. Young. I will forever remember the moments and memories that I shared with my teammates."

Academic rank: 1 of 222

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: basketball, volleyball, track and field

Academic bio: Valedictorian ... academic all-state basketball ... academic all-state volleyball ... academic all-conference basketball .. academic all-conference volleyball.

Athletic bio: High jump district champion ... all-area volleyball honorable mention ... all-conference track honorable mention.

Activities: NHS president ... Student Council ... Varsity Club ... DECA.

College, major: Maryville, physical therapy

Goal: "I hope to become a doctor of physical therapy and work somewhere close to my hometown and family."

Favorite subject: Chemistry. "I find it challenging and interesting, and we have a great teacher."

Favorite book: Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

Favorite musician: Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Maroon 5

Role model: "Maya Moore. She is not only one of the best female basketball players today, but she also is a great person and has poise."

Academic rank: 11 of 200

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: field hockey, soccer, swimming, track and field

Academic bio: Honor roll (four years) ... UPenn Book Award (2011).

Athletic bio: Field hockey team MVP ... first-team all-conference field hockey (2012).

Activities: National Honors Society parliamentarian ... Gay-Straight Alliance ... set crew ... AIM club field hockey ... varsity wrestling manager ... soccer referee ... field hockey coach.

College, major: Ball State, pre-physical therapy. "I was scouted to play field hockey there, and I was already looking at the school for its academics, so it was a perfect fit!"

Goal: "I hope to be a physical therapist ... and I wish to be a coach for a high school soccer or field hockey team."

Favorite subject: Science (anatomy). "I am really interested in everything about the body and am hoping to be a successful physical therapist."

Favorite book: The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho)

Favorite musician: John Legend

Role model: "My brother, because he has shown me you can be successful doing things you love, and I aspire to find that happiness for myself."

Academic rank: 8 of 128

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Cross-country, Track and field

Academic bio: Academic Excellence Award for a GPA of 4.0 or above (three years) ... Ursuline Scholar's Award and the Principal's Award for academic achievement. 

Athletic bio: "Most Improved" award sophomore year in track and field. 

Activities: National Honors Society ... Spanish Honors Society ... Junior Ambassadors ... rebuilding homes in New Orleans ... serving meals at the Ronald McDonald House ... volunteering at an autistic school ... painting

College, major: Missouri State University, undecided

Goal: "I would like to do something involving art therapy to help disabled children."

Favorite Subject: "English because I love to write, both creatively and for presenting information through research."

Favorite book: The Help

Favorite musician: Hoodie Allen, Timeflies, and Lady Antebellum

Role model: "I consider my mom to be the most influential role model in my life. She is a strong, hard working, independent woman that has taught me everything I know in life. She supports me in whatever I do and always has my best interest at heart. My mom inspires me to work hard, do my best, and be the best person I can be."

Personal story: "My freshman year running track was very difficult for me. I loved the sport but soon into the season I realized the intense work outs were causing problems with my knees. My knees were very weak and training became impossible because of the pain I was experiencing.

"For the most part, my freshmen year on track I had to stand by and watch everyone else run, which devastated me. All I wanted to do was run without pain. Eventually, through physical therapy and special training my knees gained strength and are no longer a problem. I continually work to keep my strength up to prevent further injury.

"Today, I am able to run at a varsity level in track, which three years ago I never thought was possible. This whole experience has taught me never to give up even when the situation is difficult. No matter the obstacle, it can be overcome with a lot of hard work and determination."

Academic rank: 7 of 78

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: soccer, basketball, baseball

Academic bio: Bright Flight ... SLU vice-presidential scholarship ... Vally Park High School Physics Department award ... A+ Scholastic award.

Athletic bio: First-team all-conference baseball ... all-conference soccer honorable mention ... all-conference basketball honorable mention ... Affton Invitational All-Tournament team.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes president ... Students Taking Charge ... Future Business Leaders of America ... Intercom volunteer group ... Student Council ... North Carolina house building project ... SPENSA ... Circle of Concern Volunteer ... Red Cross volunteer ... ValleyPalooza volunteer ... Valley Park baseball camp volunteer ... sophomore class president.

College, major: St. Louis University, chemistry and forensic science

Goal: "I wish to become a forensic chemist, helping solve crime with the police department and FBI."

Favorite subject: Chemistry

Favorite book: Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) and Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Rick Riordan)

Favorite musician: Aerosmith

Role model: "My basketball coach, Joe Dierks, is a role model because of his dedication to strive for a better life through work and education."

Academic rank: 1 of 28

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Basketball, baseball, golf

Academic bio: Illinois State Scholar ... High Honors ... Valedictorian 

Athletic bio: Varsity Basketball captain ... Varsity Baseball captain ... Most Improved Freshman Basketball ... Scholar athlete

Activities: Spanish Club ... Pep Club ... Future Farmers of America ... Science Club, vice president ... Future Educators of America ... T.R.E.N.D ... National Honor Society, vice president ... Student Council Pep Club, president ... Student Council Representative (freshman-junior) ... Junior Class President ... Senior Class Secretary ... Baseball Captain (Senior) ... Basketball Captain (Senior) ... Illinois State Scholar ... Catholic Youth Organization vice president ... Knights of Columbus ... Operation Teen Safe Driving

College, major: St. Louis College of Pharmacy. "I chose pharmacy so I could help others while having a successful career."

Goal: "I hope to become a successful pharmacist and work in the St.Louis area."

Favorite Subject: History "because I have always been interested in historical events."

Favorite book: Beyond Belief (Josh Hamilton)

Favorite musician: Kenny Chesney

Role model: "My biggest role model is my father. He has always taught me to be respectful and work my hardest at whatever I do."

Academic rank: 3 of 139

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Swimming, volleyball

Academic bio: First Honors every semester ... NHS President ... Spanish Honors Society ... Math Honors Society ... Science Honors Society

Athletic bio: 110 Percent Award for swimming ... State Champion in volleyball 2011 ... Swim Team captain

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College, major: Fontbonne University

Goal: "I hope to have a job that I enjoy performing everyday"

Favorite Subject: History. "We can learn from the past to do better in the future."

Favorite book: The Great Gatsby

Favorite musician:Ìý´¡°ä/¶Ù°ä

Role model: "My father because he is a strong faith example and he has made me who I am today." 

Academic rank: n/a

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Volleyball, basketball, lacrosse

Academic bio: National Merit Finalist ... AP Scholar ... U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate

Athletic bio: High School All-Academic (lacrosse) ... All-League Honorable Mention (lacrosse) ... Coaches' Award ... Captain (basketball) ... captain (lacrosse).

Activities: President of Women at the Well (Campus Ministry Club) ... Varsity Club Officer ... National Honor Society ... Admissions Ambassador ... Show Choir ... French Club ... Liturgy Choir ... piano.

College, major:  University of Notre Dame, biology

Goal:" I hope to pursue a career in medicine, which would lead me to either clinical work or research.  I hope to make a positive difference in the lives of those I encounter on a daily basis."

Favorite Subject: Biology. "The complexity of life interests and amazes me!"

Favorite book: The Book Thief (Markus Zusak)

Favorite musician:Ìý°ä´Ç±ô»å±è±ô²¹²â

Role model: "I consider my two older brothers role models because they set strong examples of leadership, service, and achievement.  They encourage me to be competitive in sports, and they inspire me to aim high."

Academic rank: n/a

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Academic bio: NJHS ... NHS. 

Athletic bio: Three state titles ... second-place title. 

Activities:  French Club vice-president ... Ambassdors ... volunteering at elementary schools ... year-round tennis.

College, major: Boston College, undecided 

Goal: "I am not sure what I would like to do when I group. I hope to do something that will make a difference, maybe an environmental job."

Favorite Subject: History. "I enjoy learning about the past and major events that have helped shape our world today. I think it is a very interesting and lively subject."

Favorite book: The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Favorite musician:Ìýµþ±ð²â´Ç²Ô³¦±ð

Role model: "Annie Menees is my role model. She was my highschool coach for my Visitation tennis team all four years. She learned to devote so much time to us even though she was a busy sixth grade teacher. She always was there to help, and she gave the time to help make our games the best they could be on and off the tennis court."

Academic rank: 1 of 241

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: Cross-country, Track

Academic bio: Bright Flight ... Letter of Academic Excellence ... Cuivre River Essay Contest winner

Athletic bio: All Conference and State Qualifier in Cross Country ... All-Conference and All-State in Track

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College, major: Missouri University of Science and Technology, engineering.

Goal: "As an adult, I hope to start a family of my own and teach them values I have learned throughout my life."

Favorite Subject: "Math because it comes easily to me, and it is useful in everyday life."

Favorite book: Wither (Lauren DeStefano)

Favorite musician: Luke Byran

Role model: "My dad is my biggest role model because he has always been there for me even if times are difficult. He has taught me the values that make me who I am today, by his words and his actions."

Academic rank: 25 of 331

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: baseball, football, basketball

Academic bio: A honor roll (four years) ... National Football Foundation, St. Louis-Tom Lombardo Chapter Scholar-Athlete award (2013) ... academic all-conference in football (three years) ... academic all-conference in baseball (three years) ... academic all-conference in basketball (two years) ...  academic all-state (three years) ... Academic Booster Club's Academic Achievement Award (April 2011) ... Washington Rotary Club Student of the Month (December 2012).

Athletic bio: Missouri Football Coaches Association All-State quarterback (2012) ... all-district football (2012) ... first-team all-conference football (2012) ... Washington football offensive player of the year (2012) ... basketball team captain (two years) ... football team captain (2012) ... baseball team captain (2012) ... second-team all-area football (two years) ... second-team all-conference football (2010) ... honorable mention all-conference football (2011) ... honorable mention all-area football (2011) ... Post-Dispatch player of the week (2011) ... KLPW athlete of the week (three years).

Activities: Athletic Director's Council ... Student Council ... Leadership Class ... DECA ...  Renaissance ... Mu Alpha Theta ... Relay for Life chairman ... Senior Citizens Prom ... Special Olympics bowling ... Dig for a Difference chairman ... Family Reading Night ... Red Ribbon Week speaker ... Boy Scout Football Night ... youth football camp ... youth baseball camp ... Meals on Wheels ... fishing ... bowfishing ... bike riding ... cruising with the windows down.

College: Missouri University of Science and Technology

Favorite subject: Math. " I have always excelled in math and I enjoy being challenged through new and difficult problems."

Academic rank: 2 of 186

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: soccer, basketball, volleyball

Academic bio: High Honor Roll ... Top Ten GPA.

Athletic bio: Second-team all-conference soccer ... all-conference honorable mention basketball ... Most Improved in basketball.

Activities: National Honor Society ... Spanish Club ... Big Brothers Big Sisters ... Students Helping Out Waterloo (SHOW).

College, major: Webster University, computer science

Goal: "I hope to get a good job in the field of computer science and be able to support myself and my family.."

Favorite subject: Math. "I like that there is always one right answer and you can take certain steps to get to that answer."

Favorite musician: The Maine

Role model: "My parents are my role models because it's the simple, everyday things that they do for my siblings and me that make me want to make them proud."

Academic rank: Top 1 percent

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Academic bio: Renaissance (Honor Roll) ... Scholar Athlete

Athletic bio: Statesman Award ... MVP ... Most Improved ... Athlete of the Month ... Black and Gold Awards

Activities: Psychology Club ... Outdoor Club

College, major: Washington University in Saint Louis, physics

Goal: "I wish to improve the human condition."

Favorite Subject: Physics because it is elegant

Favorite book: Going after Cacciato (Tim O'Brien)

Favorite musician:Ìý³Ò´Ç°ù¾±±ô±ô²¹³ú

Role model: "Galen Rupp because he is a smart racer and trainer."

Academic rank: 22 of 88

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: volleyball, basketball, softball

Academic bio: Honor roll

Athletic bio: Softball team captain (2013) ... basketball team captain (2013) ... volleyball team captain (2012) ... all-area outfielder honorable mention (2012).

Activities: LifeSavers ... Peers.

College, major: Southwestern Illinois, exercise science

Goal: "I hope to be the best person I can possibly be."

Favorite subject: Physics. "It's interesting to learn about how the universe works."

Favorite book: The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini)

Favorite musician: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Role model: "My parents are my role models because they have supported me through everything. They have taught me how to push myself to succeed in academics, athletics and life. I've learned that I'm not going to get anywhere if I don't try, and when I do try I need to give my best effort. My parents are a huge part of my life, and I don't know where I would be without them."

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: cross-country, track

Academic bio: National Merit Commended Scholar ... National Honors Society ... Princeton University Book Award ... Scholar's Diploma

Athletic bio: Cross country state qualifier (three years) ... track state qualifier (two years) ... state 3,200-meter run 10th place (2012) ... district cross country first place (2012) ... district track first place (2012) ... conference cross country first place (2012) ... 10 Pillars Award ... Metro League cross country runner of the year (2012).

Activities: Krew student leadership team ... Service Committee ... volunteering weekly at Missouri Baptist Hospital ... volunteering at church with Vacation Bible School ... St. Louis Warriors Indoor Track Club ... Poetry Club.

College, major: Truman State University, nursing

Goal: "I'd like to become a nurse and specialize in pediatrics. I love kids and I want to learn the skills to help children get well. I also would like to become fluent in Spanish and be able to serve people in need."

Favorite subject: English. "We read some great books. I also love to write."

Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

Favorite Musician: Colplay, Mumford and Sons

Role model: "I consider both my parents role models. They have always encouraged me live for Christ. They've supported me in school and in running and I look up to them a lot."

Personal story: "My sophomore year I collapsed or passed out at the finish of several cross-country and track races before learning that I had a type of tachycardia. After we got this under control, running became a lot more fun! Through a hard year, I learned to get back up again and not lose heart.

"An interesting story is that I once led a 15-mile walk from Chesterfield to Forest Park. A bunch of middle and high school kids from my church and I raised several thousand dollars for Haiti earthquake relief. It was an awesome experience to be a part of!"

Academic rank: N/A

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: basketball, volleyball, soccer

Academic bio: Jack Kent Cooke Scholar ... Whitfield School Principal's Honor Roll (four years) ... Scholar Pin (four years) ... Deans’ List ... Principal's Award for Outstanding New Student of the Year ... Yale Book Award (2012) ... Head’s Honors (four years).

Athletic bio: McDonald’s All-American basketball nominee (2013) ... All-State basketball selection (two years) ... conference player of the year (2012) ... all-district first team (2012) ... Whitfield Athlete of the Year (2012).

Activities: Spring Musical ensemble

College, major: University of Chicago, biology. "I plan on majoring in biology or medicine because I will be able to combine my passion for learning with my desire to help others."

Goal: "As an adult, I hope to become either a surgeon or some other profession in the medical field. Ever since my mom found out she had Bell’s Palsy when I was young, I have been very interested in why this happened to her. Since then she has had multiple surgeries; each time I questioned why was this happening, and how the surgeries were helping. This curiosity drove me to take extra science courses in school, to spend my summers doing research, and to want to become a surgeon and help people just like my mom. I also hope to travel the world and help countries in need with their medical problems. I would love to be able to help people while doing something that interests me."

Favorite subject: Biology. "I find learning about the body and how it works very interesting. Learning about diseases, infections, or disorders and the different cures, if any are available, is fun to me. One day I hope to be able to use my knowledge to help others heal."

Favorite book: Winesburg, Ohio (Sherwood Anderson)

Favorite musician: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Role model: "Someone I consider a role model is my mom, because she is determined, hardworking, compassionate, and humble. My mom had to raise two children by herself for most of her life. She could have given up, but instead she stayed determined to give me and my sister the best parenting she could. She worked hard at her job while also working hard as a mother. She never took pity from anyone, asked for help, or made excuses. Throughout her life she remained humble and compassionate for others. She would rather give than receive. I try to use these traits in my everyday life. I find all of these characteristics admirable, and that is why I consider my mother one of my role models."

Personal story: "Last year our school lost a beloved teacher and coach, Janet Esrock. While I did not have her as a teacher, she was my assistant coach for basketball my freshman and sophomore years. She was a great leader and a joy to be around. She always made our practices exciting, whether it was her scrimmaging with us or her making fun of us. She was such a compassionate and caring person that her positive attitude and love rubbed off on everyone that was around her. It was a devastating day when she passed. Our entire school was shocked and emotional. At first, I did not know how to go on without thinking about her every second of every day. I had lost a coach and a friend. After receiving the comfort and love from everyone at our school, the depressed stage eventually decreased. Now, whenever Mrs. Esrock’s name is brought up, it is always a happy memory of her or how much we all love her. I overcame this obstacle of losing someone close to me for the first time by turning a devastating death into a celebration of a wonderful life."

Academic rank: 30 of 230

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: volleyball, basketball

Academic bio: National Honor Society ... Windsor Scholar.

Athletic bio: First-team all-district basketball ... first-team all-conference volleyball ... second-team all-district volleyball ... second-team all-region volleyball ... second-team all-conference basketball ... Licking Camp All-Tournament team.

Activities: Senior Class vice-president ... Student Council Representative ... National Honor Society ... National Art Honor Society ... Shakespeare Society ... Green Team ... Art Club ... 2012 Missouri Girls' State Delegate ... Rotary Club Student of the Month ... Homecoming Court 2012 ... Windsor Way Award Recipient ... Owl Crowd ... Renaissance Student of the Month ... Drama Club ... High Performance club volleyball ... Team Elite St. Louis club volleyball ... Salvation Army volunteer ... Open Door Animal Sanctuary volunteer.

College, major: Maryville University, physical therapy. " I have been accepted into the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program and I will be playing volleyball."

Goal: "I plan to become a physical therapist. I want is to be successful in my career and happy with my life."

Favorite subject: Anatomy. "I have a great teacher, Ms. Dueker, who makes the class interesting and I learn so much from her. I have a passion for science."

Favorite book: Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

Favorite musician: Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

Role model: "I have two role models, Stephany Dueker (my volleyball coach and science teacher) and Andrea Haegele (my basketball coach and counselor). Over the last four years, they both have pushed me to become the athlete and person that I want to be. They constantly instill confidence in me and I owe many of my successes to them. I have the utmost respect for these remarkable women."

Academic rank: 13 of 125

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: football

Academic bio: Honor roll (four years)

Athletic bio: Second-team all-conference basketball (three years) ...

first-team all-conference ... all-district team (three years).

Activities: NHS ... FCA ... Bleacher Creature ... church picnic ... school sport camps.

College, major:  John Wood Community College or Meramec Community College

Goal: "I hope to become a role model for other kids to look up to when I get older."

Favorite subject: Business Economics. "I am interested in the way our world uses and manages money."

Favorite book: The Only Way to Win (Jim Loehr)

Role model: "I consider Brett Ledbetter a role model because he has helped me reach some of my goals and life and when I ask him for adivce, I know his answer will be one that best suits me for success."

Academic rank: 1

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: tennis, bowling

Academic bio: High honor roll ... Gold Level Renaissance award ... Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award ... Illinois State Scholar ... National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: USBC High School Bowling Conference High Game Score for Females (2013).

Activities: Drama Club ...  Oiler Pride band ... Student Council ... Big Sisters ... Christians in Action ... transition coach ... tutoring ... Lions Club volunteer ... soup kitchen volunteer.

College, major: Maryville, pre-physical therapy. "I have seen people go through devastating injuries that leave them with limited to no movement and would like to help them regain that movement and live a better and happier life."

Goal: "I hope to become a physical therapist so that I will be able to use my career to assist people in regaining movement after injury."

Favorite subject: English. "In my Advanced English class, we dig deeper into literature than regular English classes. We discuss readings and are much more involved than other classes."

Favorite book: Just Don't Fall (Josh Sundquist)

Favorite musician: We the Kings

Role model: "My role model is Josh Sundquist. I have read his biography and heard his speeches. He was diagnosed with cancer and his leg was amputated at the age of nine. He went on to be in the paralympics in 2006 for skiing. His speeches inspire me to do anything I want even if there is some type of obstacle in the way."

Academic rank: 3 of 75

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ: basketball, baseball

Academic bio: Science department student of the year ... five-time student of the month award ... National Honor Society 

Athletic bio: First-team all-state baseball ... all-conference baseball (three years) ... all-district baseball (two years).

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College, major: University of Central ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ or St. Louis Community College Meramec, sports medicine 

Goal: "I hope to become a doctor of sports medicine and work with high school athletes."

Favorite subject: Anatomy and Physiology. "I like to learn how the body works and how to apply it to my athletics."

Favorite book: Through My Eyes (Tim Tebow)

Favorite musician: 30 Seconds to Mars

Role model: "My dad has always been my number one role model. He taught me that whatever I do in life, whether it be sports or academics, that I will never regret working hard."