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������Ƶ: Soccer.

Academic bio: First Honors every semester.

Athletic bio: All-Metro Catholic Conference first team (2019, 2020); All-Metro second team (2020); Class 4 all-district and all-state first team and MHSSCA all-region (2020); Class 4 state champion team; All-Metro, all-district, all-state and West Region first team (2019); United Soccer Coaches All-Central (2019); Class 4 state runner-up and all-conference honorable mention (2018).

Activities: Co-founder of Spartans for heroes club; campus ministry.

College: Bellarmine University.

Favorite subject: Psychology.

Favorite book: “You Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins.

Favorite musician: Chris Stapleton.

Role model: My dad. “He is just an example of what I want to grow up to be like.”

Academic rank: 31 of 210.

������Ƶ: Wrestling, cheerleading.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Student of the Month (leadership, 2019-2021).

Athletic bio: Wrestling: three-time girls state champion, first team All-Metro, KTJJ Dream Team (2019-21); All-Metro wrestler of the year (2019, 2021); team MVP (2018-21); Presidential Award of Excellence (2019); JCAA wrestler of the year (2021); UWW Cadet Women's national champion, Marine Corps junior runner-up, Marine Corps cadet national champion (2018). Cheerleading: NCA All-American (2017).

Activities: Little League wrestling coach; canned food drive; Jimmy Ide Memorial tournament; Bob Georger Classic tournament.

College: McKendree University.

Goal: “I hope to become a role model for the younger generation.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “All the Bright Places” by Jennifer Niven.

Favorite musician: Lewis Capaldi.

Role model: John D. Rockefeller. “He had battled adversity his whole life, and even at a young age, he never stopped striving for what he thought could be his.”

Academic rank: Top 10 percent.

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

Academic bio: National Honor Society vice president; member of Academy of Advanced Studies.

Athletic bio: All-state in cross country and track.

Activities: “I can juggle.”

College: St. Louis University.

Goal: “I want to become a social worker like my parents because it is important work that needs to be done.”

Favorite subject: “I’ve enjoyed sciences like chemistry and anatomy the most, because of our great teacher, Ms. Hoeing.”

Favorite book: “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger.

Favorite musician: Ben Rector.

Role model: “My aunt who recently passed away was a big role model to me. She always put others before herself, and was always there to support me.”

Academic rank: Top 5 percent.

������Ƶ: Football, baseball, golf.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Deans List; honor roll; academic all-state.

Athletic bio: Football: all-state (offensive line); all-district (offensive and defensive line).

Activities: House captain; student ambassador; mentor; 250 service hours; candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2020 student of the year.

College: SIU Edwardsville.

Goal: “I hope to be successful and passionate for the career choice that I have made.”

Favorite subject: Science. “I really like my teacher and her teaching style. I have taken all of her classes throughout high school like anatomy and biology. I really like these classes because I am very interested in chiropractic care and I know that they will be useful in my future.”

Favorite book: “Survival of the Sickest.”

Favorite musician: “I love all country music.”

Role model: My siblings, Reiley and Blake. “I got the opportunity to play high school football with Blake my freshman and sophomore year. He was the captain of the football team, as well as one of the captains of Duchesne’s House System. This allowed me to see true leadership on and off the field. He taught me leadership skills that I will remember for the rest of my life. Reiley is another one of my role models because she taught me how to push myself to be the best student I can be. She showed me through her own actions that if you want something enough then you will have to work for it. Reiley and Blake have both taught me that dedication and perseverance is the only way that I will be able to achieve my goals. I look up to both of them so much, and I am so proud that I am able to call them my family.”

Academic rank: 14 of 577.

������Ƶ: Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: High honor roll every quarter of high school; Silver Medallion Academic Excellence.

Athletic bio: Third team all-conference (basketball, 2021; volleyball, 2019).

Activities: National Honor Society; English Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society.

College: Harding University.

Goal: “I hope to have a career I enjoy and have a family with my own student athletes.”

Favorite subject: Astronomy.

Favorite book: “Farenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.

Favorite musician: Michael Jackson.

Role model: My dad. “He is an extremely hard-working man and a great father.”

Academic rank: 6 of 53.

������Ƶ: Softball, basketball, soccer.

Academic bio: Academic letter (three years); softball academic all-state (three years); scholar athlete (three years); honor roll; Renaissance; Award of Excellence (three years). FFA: scholarship award (three years); chapter degree; discovery degree; state silver group for soils (2018); state silver group for nursery (2019).

Athletic bio: Softball: district champion team (2019, 2020); all-district (four years); all-conference (three years); all-region (two years); Elsberry pitcher of the year (2018); silver slugger (2019, 2020). Basketball: all-conference (two years); all-district; all-area; Elsberry best defender (2019); most improved (2020); team MVP, highest field goal percentage, leading rebounder (2021).

Activities: National Honor Society; Future Farmers of America; student senate; church.

College, major: Columbia College, biology.

Goal: “I hope to accomplish becoming a pharmacist while coaching softball on the side.”

Favorite subject: Science.

Favorite book: “Mr. Death's Blue-Eyed Girls” by Mary Downing Hahn.

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen.

Role model: My aunt, Kari Koch-Dowell. “Because of her love for the game of basketball the same way I have for softball, her positivity, open-mindedness, sees the best in every situation, and the way she is always willing to help others.”

������Ƶ: Softball, swimming, lacrosse.

Academic bio: Softball: academic all-state (three years); National Honor Society; Renaissance; Gold Standard Award (junior year).

Athletic bio: Softball: conference sportsmanship (2019, 2020); first team all-district, second team all-conference (2019). Lacrosse: second team all-conference (2019). Swimming: four-year varsity member; Class 2 team state runner-up (2021); member of all-state 200 freestyle relay (2021).

Activities: Band (four varsity letters); teach kindergarten Sunday Class at Ascension Catholic Church; church youth group.

College, major: Ave Maria University, exercise physiology while obtaining pre-med requisites.

Goal: “My dream is to become a physician assistant and provide medical care to people overseas. I would love to do medical mission work.”

Favorite subject: Science (human anatomy).

Favorite book: “I Am Number Four” series.

Favorite musician: Bob Marley.

Role model: Both of my parents. “They are both very hardworking and do everything to support me and my siblings. Love you, Mom and Dad!”

Academic rank: Top 10 percent.

������Ƶ: Baseball, soccer.

Academic bio: Silver Medallion Excellence; high honor roll; National Honor Society (treasurer); Illinois State Scholar.

Athletic bio: Baseball: team captain; all-Prairie State Conference first team (2019). Soccer: team captain; all-Prairie State Conference first team (2019); Silver Medallion athlete of the year (2021).

Activities: House leader; math team; Catholic Athletes for Christ; Celtic Crew; Exodus 90. Volunteer: Badges of Honor; Rise Against Hunger; new student Orientation; St. Mary's Parish picnic; National Honor Society tutoring.

College, major: SIU Edwardsville, exercise science.

Goal: “I hope to become a physical therapist and eventually open up my own clinic to help injured athletes recover. ������Ƶ have always been a big part of my life, so I want to stay connected to them by working with athletes. Outside of my future career, I hope to maintain a strong relationship with my family and keep my faith at the center of my life.”

Favorite subject: Spanish. “Learning a new language is a fun challenge, and I had a great teacher who not only taught me a lot about the Spanish language, but made learning engaging.”

Favorite book: “American Assassin” by Vince Flynn.

Favorite musician: NF.

Role model: My faith formation director, Craig Brummer. “Mr. Brummer has been instrumental in the development of my faith and my personal growth throughout high school. He has mentored me for four years, and he taught me the importance of enjoying life and living it to the fullest.”

Academic rank: 35.

������Ƶ: Basketball, baseball.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; honor roll; scholar athlete (three years); Festus High student of the month (April).

Athletic bio: Basketball: second team all-conference (two seasons); first team all-conference (one season); first team all-district (one season); FHS Mr. Basketball.

Activities: Student council; Key Club; Lunch Advisory; Gold and Black Pack; Varsity Club; Challenger Baseball.

College, major: Jefferson College, business administration.

Goal: “I hope to become a trustworthy and successful financial advisor. I would love to work in Jefferson County and guide individuals to live a life filled with their life desires.”

Favorite subject: History.

Favorite book: The Bible.

Favorite musician: We The Kingdom.

Role model: My mother. “In November of 2019, my father lost his fight against rectal and neuroendocrine cancer. My mother stayed beyond strong for my two brothers and me, showing us how to stand tall in the darkest of times. She is dedicated to everything her children do and is willing to sacrifice anything for us. My mother also loves to give back. She has formed programs to provide basic essentials to schools in Malawi, Africa, allowing them to learn and survive during the toughest periods. My mom has not only made a huge impact on my two brothers and me, but also the community. I strive to make a fraction of the impact she has made on the world.”

Academic rank: 5.

������Ƶ: Softball.

Academic bio: Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction; honor roll; academic all-conference softball; Missouri Seal of Biliteracy.

Athletic bio: Gateway Athletic Conference Central player of the year (2019); first team all-district, second team all-region (2019, 2020); second team all-conference (2020); second team all-district (2018).

Activities: Marching band; Modulation Z; National Honor Society; A+ Program; Health Occupations Students of America; Positive Peer Influence; Leader in Me League; club softball.

College: Gustavus Adolphus College.

Goal: “I hope to become an accountant in the future and make significant contributions to the field of accounting when I do so.”

Favorite subject: Math (statistics).

Favorite book: “When” by Victoria Laurie.

Favorite musician: Taylor Swift.

Role model: My softball coach, Coach Wiber. “I look up to the way he brings positivity to everyone and everything around him. He exemplifies great leadership qualities and other traits that I want to emulate in my own life. He always makes sure to ask everyone how they are actually doing and takes the time to build meaningful relationships with the kids he teaches and coaches.”

Academic rank: 19.

������Ƶ: Football, wrestling, track and field.

Academic bio: Football academic all-state (2019, 2020); Summa Cum Laude.

Athletic bio: Football: First team all-conference, second team all-district, second team Missouri Media all-state and Class 5 state semifinalist team (2019 and 2020). Wrestling: state qualifier at 182 pounds (2020); second team all-conference (2021).

Activities: Community service through Boy Scouts.

College: Washington University.

Goal: To become a mechanical engineer.

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.

Favorite musician: Elvis Presley.

Role model: My grandpa. “Because of how he works for everything and never slows down. He still creates massive goals to this day, making massive strides to achieve every time I see him. He's a hard worker that has patience but also the determination of a bull.”

Academic rank: 57 of 309.

������Ƶ: Volleyball, soccer.

Academic bio: Honor roll; Positive Peer Influence Award (2017); volleyball all-academic team (2017-20); soccer all-academic (2018-19).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: first team all-conference (2018, 2020); second team all-conference (2019); first team all-district (2020); athlete of the week (2020).

Activities: A+ Program; National Honor Society.

College: UMSL.

Goal: “I hope to become a nurse anesthetist.”

Favorite subject: Chemistry.

Favorite book: “The Glass Castle.”

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen.

Role model: Mia Hamm. “She started her soccer career on the national team at only 15 years old and throughout her career she made a huge impact on not only women soccer players but also female athletes in general. My favorite quote is by her which is, ‘Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back ... play for her.’ ”

Academic rank: 109 of 485.

������Ƶ: Softball, basketball, track and field (varsity all four years in all three sports).

Academic bio: Honor roll every quarter; Essense of PPI award.

Athletic bio: Softball: GAC South player of the year (2020); first team all-state (two years); first team all-conference (four years); first team all-district (three years). Track and field: two-time state qualifier in javelin; state-leading throw as a senior.

Activities: Volunteer as an assistant coach for a t-ball softball team.

College, major: University of Missouri, agriculture.

Goal: “I hope to become somebody that everyone can look up to, a leader in my work environment and just leaving places and people better than I found them.”

Favorite subject: Stats. “Coach Gough is always making learning fun, and I enjoy the challenges it brings me.”

Favorite book: ��ྱ���������Գ�.”

Favorite musicians: Morgan Wallen or Tyler Childers.

Role model: “Any professional woman in a sport is seen as a role model. Women have to overcome so many things in a male predominant profession, but if I had to pick one singular person I would have to go with Serena Williams, the way she goes about her business is simply amazing and the respect she has for her opponents is unheard of.”

������Ƶ: Soccer, golf, basketball.

Academic bio: A honor roll for student athletes (four years); dual enrollment at Jefferson College and Fox High School; Associate of Arts degree from Jefferson College; graduating Sum Cum Laude at Jefferson College; graduating Cum Laude at Fox High School; Teacher Choice award for Excellence in English, Weights, Social Studies, and ACT Prep; fall 2020, spring 2020, fall 2021 and spring 2021 Dean's List at Jefferson College; second place in SLU's Teen Elevator Pitch Competition; third place in SLU's Angels in the Outfield Competition; Chick Evans Scholarship; A+ Program.

Athletic bio: Golf: Sectional qualifier (four years); first freshman sectional qualifier from Fox; first team all-conference (two years); state qualifier (2018 team, 2020 individual); team captain (two years). Soccer: team Captain (senior year); all-conference honorable mention (2018). Basketball: sportsmanship award (2019); all-conference honorable mention (2019).

Activities: National Honor Society at Fox High School; Phi Theta Kappa at Jefferson College; College Acceleration Program (CAP); DECA (2019-2020); church at St. Paul Catholic Church. Volunteer: Arnold Food Pantry; Susan G Komen Walk; Fox basketball and soccer camps; SPENSA soccer. Hobby: creating vinyl shirts.

College, major: University of Missouri, nursing.

Goal: “To start, I wish to receive my Bachelor of Science in nursing at Mizzou to become a pediatric nurse. After receiving this, I plan to work for a few years then go back to school to receive my Master of Science in nursing to become a nurse practitioner. In addition to this, I plan to raise a happy and healthy family by providing endless love and support. I hope to use great skills throughout life to achieve all my goals and live my life to the fullest.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

Favorite musician: Luke Combs.

Role model: My parents. “They show constant dedication that I look up to. They provide support in everything I do and inspire me to work hard each and every day. They have taught me great life skills and I strive to be like them one day.”

Academic rank: 32 of 425.

������Ƶ: Volleyball, track and field, swimming and diving.

Academic bio: Honor Roll; academic all-conference and all-state.

Athletic bio: First team all-conference and all-district; javelin school record holder.

Activities: Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; Viking Leadership Academy. Volunteer: Harvester Christian Church food bank; Five Acres Animal Shelter; dog fostering.

College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.

Goal: “I plan to become a mechanical or aeronautical engineer.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Messenger” by Lois Lowery.

Favorite musician: AJR.

Role model: My sister. “She is always pushing herself and others around her to be their best whether it is in sports, school, or in everyday life.”

Academic rank: 4 of 443.

������Ƶ: Lacrosse, cross country.

Academic bio: National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Top 100 Missouri Scholar; College Board AP Scholar with Distinction; Spartan Silver Shield award; Honor Roll; Academic letter and bars, earned through Epsilon Beta.

Athletic bio: Cross Country award (four years); team captain (senior).

Activities: Speech and debate; National Honor Society; Epsilon Beta; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Wind Ensemble; Senior Class Officers; Scholar Bowl; Arete Committee; church youth group.

College: United States Military Academy, West Point.

Goal: “First, I hope to honorably serve my country during my time in the U.S. Army. I'm not sure what will come after that, but I hope to explore the fields of engineering or law.”

Favorite subject: AP U.S. Government and Politics. “I believe it is necessary to understand the basic principles of how our government functions and what that means for us as citizens. No matter what profession I choose down the road, I will always be impacted by politics and our system of government. The real-life applicability of the class made it one of the most interesting and beneficial classes that I've taken.”

Favorite book: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.

Favorite music: Anything country or classic rock.

Role model: Anthony Rizzo. “He's the perfect example of a team player and enjoys what he does.”

Academic rank: 26 of 391.

������Ƶ: Softball, basketball, track and field.

Academic bio: GPA: 4.48/4.0; summa Cum Laude; honor roll; academic all-conference (three sports, four years); A+ Program; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Track and field: pole vault sectional qualifier (2019). Basketball: team captain; all-conference sportsmanship; Heart of the Knight award. Softball: first team all-district; second team all-conference and all-district.

Activities: DECA: President; state qualifier (2020); second place Innovation Plan Missouri state competition; International Competition qualifier (2021); Howell North student cabinet; Howell North mentor; MU Alpha Theta; Future Business Leaders of America; Students for FHN; HOSA; student of the week; Knights of the Roundtable Award (2020, 2021); Snowcoming Court (2018, 2019); Spring Fling queen (2021); Ranken Jordan Challenger Baseball volunteer.

College, major: Webster University, business with an emphasis in marketing.

Goal: “I hope to graduate college in the future and find a job I love in the Marketing field. I hope to start a family and move to Texas.”

Favorite subject: Marketing.

Favorite book: “One Direction: Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story.”

Favorite musicians: Luke Combs or Justin Bieber.

Role model: “My mom always shows me the ropes and where hard work and motivation can get you in life. My teachers and coaches show me how you can lead and help others. My softball teammates always inspire me to the best that I can be to help accomplish a common goal.”

Academic rank: 6 of 156.

������Ƶ: Track and field, cross country.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Academic Challenge team.

Athletic bio: Track: School record and Cahokia Conference record holder in 300-meter hurdles; 13th at state meet (2019); all-conference (2018, 2019). Team captain in track and cross country.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Academic Challenge; Spanish Club; Science Club; Literature Club; volunteer at Belleville Area Humane Society.

College: Rhodes College.

Goal: “I hope to become a neurologist after college to further learn about the brain and neurological diseases.”

Favorite subject: Anatomy.

Favorite book: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.

Favorite musician: The Weeknd.

Role model: My mom. “She is the most hardworking person I know and manages to keep a smile on her face at all times.”

Academic rank: 5.

������Ƶ: Football.

Academic bio: AFS Faces of America scholarship; Ranken Technical College dual enrollment award.

Athletic bio: Earned Scholar Athlete award.

Activities: Robotics, electrical engineering, building and tinkering.

College: Ranken Technical College.

Goal: “I hope to work in the space industry as a spacecraft electrical systems technician.”

Favorite subject: Science. “It is the fundamental study of everything that we ever encounter in life. It helps gives a deeper understanding of the simplest things that we take for granted.”

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

Favorite musician: J. Cole.

Role model: Nikola Tesla. “(He) led the forefront of electrical advancements and is one of the true founding fathers of electricity. He was extraordinarily innovative for his time and his inventions and ideas were outside of the box and inspired others, which led to a great period of innovation in the United States.”

Academic rank: Salutatorian.

������Ƶ: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, cross country.

Academic bio: First honors; National Honor Society; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award; Oerter Foundation Scholar Honoree; Waterloo Optimist Youth Honoree; IHSA All-State academic team nominee; Academic Challenge Team regional and sectional winners (2020, 2021), state third place (2020), state fifth place (2021); Academic Challenge Individual regional winner (mathematics test, first place, 2021).

Athletic bio: Sister Bernard Braun Award for most dedicated female athlete (2019, 2020); Tennis: captain (2021). Volleyball: regional champs (2019); Metro East ������Ƶ Podcast Class 1A volleyball team of the year (2019). Basketball: team captain (2021); program record for most assists (12) in a game (2020); program record for most assists (177) in a season (2021); program record for most career assists (404) and steals (235); scored 1,000 points in 2021. Soccer: three-year team captain; 2019 Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-sectional honorable mention. Club soccer: Missouri State Cup champions (2017, 2018, 2019); Midwest Conference Youth Soccer top goalkeeper (2018, 2019); Midwest Regional champions (2018); U.S. Youth Soccer under-16 national champion (2019); U.S. Youth Soccer under-16 National Golden Goalie Award (2019); U.S. Youth Soccer under-16 National Best XI (2019).

Activities: Student Body president; student council; School Ambassador; FCA; Students for Life; Hope for Tomorrow; Eucharist Minister; Church Lector; Jackie Joyner Kersee Center volunteer; SPENSA volunteer; Oak Hill Senior Nursing Home volunteer; St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Youth Ministry; Luke 18 Cori Team; Luke 18 Disciple.

College, major: Western Kentucky University, architecture.

Goal: “I hope to get my master's degree in architecture, become a head architect and open my own firm. In the future, I hope to accomplish great things by working hard and being a leader. I hope to be a helping hand to those who need it and always put a smile on people's faces.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett.

Favorite musicians: Dan and Shay; Rascal Flatts.

Role model: My mom. “She is the hardest worker that I have ever met. She always puts her heart and soul into everything for my siblings and me. My mom is always there to be my biggest cheerleader and to help me when I am struggling. When I grow up, I hope to work as hard as my mom does.”

Academic rank: 15.

������Ƶ: Baseball, golf.

Academic bio: High honor roll (four years); National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Four-year varsity baseball player.

Activities: National Honor Society; Macoupin County CEO program; volunteer: Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders Club; Partnership for Educational of Excellence Trivia Night; Coal County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Summer Concert Series; coach/mentor for Gillespie Middle School baseball teams; Salvation Army bell ringing.

College: SIU Edwardsville.

Goal: “I hope to accomplish my goal of being financially free. I want to succeed in my job field which will be marketing. I then hope that I can get my real estate license after I have built up enough capital to start my own real estate agency and continue my career from there.”

Favorite subject: Math. “It is my favorite subject because math has always came to me rather easy. My favorite teacher is also my math teacher so that helps, too.”

Favorite book: “Rich Dad Poor Dad.”

Favorite musician: Polo G.

Role model: Elon Musk. “I consider him one because go his creativeness, hardworking characteristics, determination and his confidence in himself to do anything”

������Ƶ: Volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field.

Academic bio: Honor roll; Jefferson College Dean’s List (fall 2020 semester); accepted into American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State program (2020); KMOX/Southeast Missouri State University student of achievement.

Athletic bio: Track: district team champion (2018). Basketball: conference team champion (2019); academic all-state (2021). Volleyball: second team all-district (twice). Softball: academic all-state (twice).

Activities: Student council; National Honor Society treasurer; volunteer with Cedar Hill Fire Department; member of St. Martin's UCC's youth group; mission trips and community fund raisers.

College: Missouri State University.

Goal: “While I don't know exactly what job or what I want to go to college for, I do know that I want to help people. I've pretty much decided that I want to work in public service, but I have no idea in what capacity. Almost certainly nothing medical, but I won't rule anything out.”

Favorite subject: “My favorite high school subject is probably English, mostly because I enjoy reading so much and the fact that I'm not a bad writer. I always enjoy discussing various literature and hearing what other people have to say about a particular story.”

Favorite book: “I'm not sure I really have a favorite book, but recently I've been trying to work through some of the classics and I loved reading ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley.”

Favorite musicians: Brett Eldredge; Panic! At The Disco.

Role model: My parents. “They're both incredibly hard-working, selfless, and kind, and they've raised me to be the best person I can be. They do everything for our family and they always support me in everything I do. They taught me to stand up for what I believe in, to show humility in my mistakes, and show compassion to others, regardless of who they are. I'm so proud to be their daughter.”

Academic rank: 1 out of 473.

������Ƶ: Soccer, tennis, football.

Academic bio: Secondary Honors Program; honor roll; 20-21 Principals Association Outstanding Student and Citizen Award; GCHS Personal Choice award; Elk's student of the month; Rotary student of the month; Renaissance Top 10 student award; Social Studies award.

Athletic bio: Midwest Top 11 player ECNL award; tennis MVP; soccer team captain; club soccer team captain.

Activities: Peer Tutoring; Saturday Scholars; Renaissance Club; Spirit Club; Varsity Club; Rho Kappa Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; GCHS Wind Ensemble Band; volunteer in the 2 year-old class in pre-school at my church; Eagle Scout.

College, major: Webster University, pre-med.

Goal: “My grandfather died unexpectedly when I was a freshman. It was a really painful time for our family. Since then, I have wanted to learn more about what happened to him to help prevent it from happening to other people. I have taken additional anatomy and science classes and am excited to start as a pre-med major in the fall.”

Favorite subject: Science.

Favorite book: “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?” by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.

Favorite musician: MercyMe.

Role model: My parents. “Growing up, I always wanted to try new things and my parents always said yes … My parents also taught me to be kind, inclusive and to have an outward focus to recognize when there is a need I can meet with my skills, knowledge or resources. Each day I look for ways I can make a difference, either big or small. I am hopeful that my efforts will inspire others as well and it is fun bringing a little happiness to someone else.”

Academic rank: 11.

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

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

Athletic bio: Basketball: second team all-conference (2021); teammate of the year award (2021); highest free-throw percentage in South Central Conference (2021).

Activities: Weightlifting; coaching Saturday Morning League basketball; working at the American Farm Heritage Museum; horseback riding; cooking; fishing with my dad.

College: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Goal: “I hope to become a biomedical engineer and help the sports world with recovery.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: ��ྱ���������Գ�.”

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen

Role model: My dad. “He is my best friend, and we do everything together whether that is watching movies, fishing, or driving to get our favorite fast food. We still argue about who makes the better cookies, but that will never end. He is the funniest and smartest person I know. He always comes to help me whenever there is a bug in my room and never complains. He takes care of his family and always puts his kids first.”

Academic rank: 1.

������Ƶ: Soccer, cross country, wrestling, baseball, track and field.

Academic bio: Valedictorian.

Athletic bio: Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete; soccer four-year team captain.

Activities: Stuco (four years, president); Varsity H, a club that hosts events such as Special Olympics (four years); Key Club; NJHS.

College: St. Louis University.

Goal: “To one day become a physician's assistant.”

Favorite subject: History.

Favorite book: “Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief.”

Favorite musician: Travis Scott.

Role model: My parents. “They are very good people and are very hard working.”

������Ƶ: Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio: Summa Cum Laude; honor student (four years); National Honor Society; French National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Volleyball: Suburban Green Pool first team all-conference (2019); second team all-conference (2018).

Activities: Muny Kids and Muny Teens Troupe (performed in several musicals from 2015-2018); Team Momentum 18 Navy club volleyball team. Volunteer: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.

College: Elmhurst University.

Goal: “I will be a doctor in the future. I am fascinated with the human body and intrigued by biology and sociology. Coupled with my love for mathematics, I believe I can help solve some of the complex problems humanity is facing now and improve our way of life.”

Favorite subject: Mathematics. “It is a universal language.”

Favorite book: “Peace Is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Favorite musician: The cast of Hamilton.

Role model: My mother. “There is absolutely nothing she will not do for my brother and I. She inspires me every day. She encourages me to explore my different passions. She instills hard work and perseverance. She pushes me to excel academically and most importantly, she loves me unconditionally.”

������Ƶ: Wrestling, soccer, baseball.

Academic bio: Maintained a 3.5 and above GPA since freshman year.

Athletic bio: Most Valuable Spartan in wrestling (2019) and soccer (2020); East wrestler of the year (2021); fourth-place wrestling state finisher at 132 pounds; sportsmanship award (2019).

Activities: Superintendent Student Advisory; TUF Program; Student Ambassador; Boys and Girls Club.

College, major: Missouri Baptist University, chemistry.

Goal: “I strive to become an astrophysicist.”

Favorite subject: Math. “I love trying to figure out problems and learning new ways to solve them. I also have really caring and loving math teachers who make the subject exciting!”

Favorite book: “1984” by George Orwell.

Favorite musicians: NoCap; Rylo Rodriguez.

Role model: “All my coaches, Coach Bommarito, Coach Bledsoe and the coaching staff. They are not only role models, but they are like father figures to me. When I lose my way they are there to steer me in the right direction again. They push me to be better every single day and I am very thankful for that.”

������Ƶ: Softball, lacrosse.

Academic bio: A+ Honor Roll (four years); math department award; science department award.

Athletic bio: Softball: first team all-conference, all-district and all-academic. Lacrosse: honorable mention all-conference and all-academic.

Activities: National Honor Society (three years); GNHS (two years); volunteer at church.

College, major: Iowa State University, biochemistry.

Goal: “I hope to become a biochemist and work in a hospital lab, where I will try to create new medicines.”

Favorite subject: Biology.

Favorite book: “The Girl In The Picture” by Alexandra Monir.

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen.

Role model: My dad. “He continually works hard at what he does. He has supported me in everything I've done and always wants the best for me. That is why he is my role model.”

Academic rank: 5.

������Ƶ: Football, baseball.

Academic bio: 4.0 GPA (four years); Rotary student of the month (Dec. 2020); Hillsboro scholar athlete (every year by 3.5 GPA or better while playing a varsity sport).

Athletic bio: Varsity starter every year of high school in football and baseball; Football: second team all-conference athlete and defensive back; first team all-district running back and defensive back; SMAFCA all-region running back and defensive back (2020); honorable mention all-conference defensive back (2019); second team all-conference and all-district defensive back (2018). Baseball: first team all-conference and all-district catcher (2019); honorable mention all-conference catcher (2018).

Activities: National Honor Society.

College: Jefferson College.

Goal: “My main goal is to play in the MLB. If my baseball talent does not excel to that level, then I will either become a certified public accountant, or drug enforcement agent.”

Favorite subject: Industrial woods.

Favorite book: The Bible.

Favorite musician: Zillakami.

Role model: “I do not have a role model. I do not want to follow in someone's footsteps, I want to create my own path.”

Academic rank: 1.

������Ƶ: Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio: National Honor Society president; academic all-state volleyball (four years).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: Post-Dispatch All-Metro; Four Rivers Conference player of the year (2019, 2020); all-state (three years); 2020 Under Armour All-American third team; nominee for USA Today Missouri Volleyball player of the year. Basketball: first team all-conference and all-district (2020, 2021).

Activities: Student Council; FBLA secretary; Volunteer: A+ Tutor; Church of the Risen Savior working at church dinners; club volleyball.

College: University of Central Missouri.

Goal: “I will be attending the University of Central Missouri where I will continue my volleyball career and study radiology. My intended major is radiologic technology which includes the use of x-rays, magnetic fields, nuclear radiation, and ultrasound to visualize human anatomy. I plan to work in a hospital one day using these techniques to help people.”

Favorite subject: English.

Favorite book: “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”

Favorite musician: Queen.

Role model: My older sister, Shelby (Winkelmann) Cooper. “Shelby and I are very similar. People constantly tell me that we act the same and have the same humor. Being her little sister, I have watched Shelby succeed throughout her volleyball, basketball, and academic careers and a little part of me has always wanted to be like her. I take a lot of advice from her whether it is about sports, school, or common girl stuff. As we have gotten older we have grown closer and closer.”

Academic rank: 21.

������Ƶ: Golf, basketball, bass fishing.

Academic bio: Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete; Illinois State Scholar; Highland IHSA Boys Representative; academic all-state honorable mention; National Honor Society; Congress of Future Medical Leaders; Award of Excellence; Scholastic Achievement Award.

Athletic bio: Regional champion in golf and basketball; second in sectional in golf and fishing; state champion in bass fishing; Metro East golf player of the year; broke Highland all-time scoring record in golf.

Activities: School Ambassadors; Spanish Club; Saturday Scholars; American Red Cross Blood Drive Leader; Special Olympics; Salvation Army; 4 Ocean; Optimist; Rotary; Kids Sport Camps.

College, major: McKendree University, computational sciences.

Goal: “Ultimately, my dream is fishing or golfing to earn a living. My plan out of college is to work for the fishing or golf industries as an engineer, designing baits or clubs and hopefully being able to test them out.”

Favorite subject: AP calculus.

Favorite book: “I liked to read all of Mike Lupica’s books because they were engaging and all about sports.”

Favorite musician: Chris Stapleton.

Academic rank: Top 5 percent.

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

Academic bio: Honor roll; academic all-state; National Honor Society; graduating with Highest Honor; October student of the month (2019).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: first team all-conference (three times); first team all-district (two times); first team all-state (2020); KJFF Dream Team (2020). Basketball: honorable mention all-conference. Soccer: first team all-district. Play It Forward athlete of the week (2019-2020).

Activities: Club Volleyball; Wing Team; A+ Program; Volunteer: Special Olympics; High Performance Youth Volleyball; Little Hawks youth volleyball Volunteer.

College, major: Southeast Missouri State, healthcare administration.

Goal: “I want to major in healthcare administration, and later go on to get my master's. I hope to one day to fulfill my utmost potential and live a happy life with laughter and love.”

Favorite subject: Women’s studies. “It taught me more about the real world and the struggles that some see daily. It is enlightening way to open your eyes and look at the world.”

Favorite book: “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott.

Favorite musician: Queen.

Role model: “I'm very fortunate to have multiple role models in my life. My mother, my nana and papa, and my sister have always been there to support me no matter what. My nana and papa have been an example of love and support in everyday life. My sister because she has been my best friend since the day I was born. And my mother because she has been my backbone my whole life. She always tells me to ‘Go Change the World.’ ”

Academic rank: 15.

������Ƶ: Wrestling, track and field, basketball.

Academic bio: Magna Cum Laude.

Athletic bio: Wrestling: state qualifier (2020); first team all-conference (2020, 2021); track and field: first team all-conference (discus and shot put, 2019); two-time Lou Fusz student athlete of the month.

Activities: Student Council president; CUSA (Culturally United Student Association); Panera associate; “I love to sing and play the piano.”

College: William Jewell College.

Goal: “I would love to be a travel nurse, but I would also love to be a personal trainer on the side and maybe start my own chapstick business.”

Favorite subject: Math. “Only because it's fun when I actually know what I'm doing, and I enjoy solving problems.”

Favorite book: “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart.

Favorite musician: Billie Eilish.

Role model: “I consider most of the people I have relationships with a role model. I try to be the best version of myself and that sometimes comes from taking after the best parts of the people I love.”

������Ƶ: Soccer.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; first honors all eight semesters of high school; finished top 10 percent in my senior class.

Athletic bio: Team captain.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Ambassador program; nannying; painting.

College: University of Tennessee Martin.

Goal: “I plan to receive an undergraduate degree in Human and Health Performance and attend graduate school to study Occupational Therapy.”

Favorite subject: Anatomy and physiology. “I love this class because I have always been interested in exploring why our bodies perform the actions they do.”

Favorite book: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett.

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen.

Role model: My mom, Jen Patterson. “Anything my mom does she completes with maximum effort and I have never seen someone with a better work ethic than her. One of my favorite things about her is that whether in her job or just in her everyday life, she makes sure everyone feels as they are equal and are treated with the human dignity that they deserve. I strive to emulate so many qualities about my mom and I am so fortunate to have someone like her to admire.”

������Ƶ: Softball (four letters); basketball (four letters); track and field (four letters).

Academic bio: Academic Prestige honor roll; National Merit Scholarship commended student; College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program winner; United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar candidate; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens award; September Rotary student of the month.

Athletic bio: Softball: conference co-offensive player of the year (2020); first team all-state (2019-2020); first team all-district, all-region, al-conference (2017-2020); second team All-Metro (2020); third team All-Metro (2019); Regional Dream Team (2019). Basketball: second team all-conference (2021). Track and Field: all-state discus (fourth place, 2019); all-district, all-sectional, all-conference (2018-2019); Class 2 state team runner-up (2018-2019).

Activities: Student council; National Honor Society; Class Officers; journalism; FCA.

College, major: Washington University, mechanical engineering.

Goal: “I hope to commission through Air Force ROTC and become a pilot.”

Favorite subject: Math. “Even in middle school, I have always had great math teachers. They've really challenged me and given me every chance to succeed. Math is definitely humbling, but it's also very rewarding.”

Favorite book: "The Iliad" by Homer.

Favorite musician: Willie Nelson.

Role model: My parents. “They've taught me how to work hard, stay humble, and push myself outside of my comfort zone. They have always wanted the best for my sister and me, and I'll always be grateful for them.”

Academic rank: 15.

������Ƶ: Basketball, football.

Academic bio: College prep; 3.0+ GPA; honor roll.

Athletic bio: District championship and sportsmanship awards.

Activities: Working at Club Car Wash.

College, major: Southeast Missouri State University.

Goal: “I hope to be a sports trainer.”

Favorite subject: History.

Favorite book: “Maze Runner” by James Dashner.

Favorite musician: Montana of 300

Role model: My mom and dad. "They helped me become who I am today.”

Academic rank: 28.

������Ƶ: Boys soccer, track, basketball, cross country, football.

Academic bio: All-state academic team member; National Honor Society; Illinois State Scholar; Academic Challenge state qualifier (part of a team); dual enrollment at Lewis and Clark Community College and will graduate this fall with an associates in general sciences.

Athletic bio: Soccer: first team all-conference soccer; third team All-Metro; school record holder in career goals (88); all-sectional team. Basketball: second team all-conference. Track: state qualifying 4x400 team (2019, 17th place).

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Olympiad.

College, major: Undecided, engineering.

Goal: “I have many ambitions that I want to accomplish from possibly working with a team at SpaceX in order to put a man on Mars, to just wanting to get married and start a family. I think that overall I just want to make this world a better place than it was when I was born.”

Favorite subject: Calculus. “I have an amazing teacher and classmates that make it enjoyable. However, I also think it has the most applications out of any of my classes.”

Favorite book: “The Maze Runner” series because I really love sci-fi like that.

Favorite musician: Zayde Wolf or Keith Urban.

Role model: My parents. “They are two very intelligent people who work hard every day. They never take a day off and have done an amazing job raising me and my siblings. I look up to them and how selfless they are and how smart they are. I hope that I've made them proud, and that one day that I can be even half as good a parent as they have been for me.”

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

Academic bio: National Merit finalist; 2020 AP Scholar with Honor; National German Exam Gold; National African American Recognition Program; MSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival Gold.

Athletic bio: All-district (2019, 2020); all-Metro League; individual state qualifier; fourth-place team in state cross country championships (2020); cross country team captain (2019, 2020).

Activities: Violin (studying and performing since 3 years old); concertmaster of my school's orchestra; play in a piano trio with two classmates; one of the leaders of the board game club at my school.

College: Amherst College.

Goal: “I am interested in the idea of education. Through my high school experience, I have come to value and appreciate the role of great teachers in the learning process. I hope I can be what so many teachers have been to me in the future. I also hope to keep running and playing the violin.”

Favorite subject: Math. “I appreciate how the subject comes with both rigid rules and a level of creativity in the problem-solving process.”

Favorite book: “Kusamakura” by Natsume Sōseki.

Favorite musician: “My favorite musician is violinist Joshua Bell. I have been fortunate enough to witness him perform a couple of times with the St. Louis Symphony, and his playing always leaves me inspired and motivated.”

Role model: My older sister. “She convinced me to start doing cross country, which I am eternally grateful for. I try following her actions, specifically in how she treats other people with kindness and respect.”