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The top ten students at Albemarle High School are: Elana Bloomfield, Nicole Brackett, Ann Chung, Aarti Gala, Emma Garren, Mellisa Howard, Hari Mix, Harriet Plourdes-Rogers, Dena Trugman, and Laura Vines.

At Charlottesville High School: Lauren Barnett, Alexander Chase-Levenson, Dean de la Pena, Nicholas Fishbane, Logan Gibson, Anna Gulotta, Avery Lawrence, Charles McCurdy, Rebecca McCurdy, Jenny Pelaez, Julia Schwartz, and Bridget Thorman.

At The Covenant School: Rebekah Brooks, Ashleigh Crowther, William Neal Hamilton, Jayesh Modi, Karen Moore, Christopher Short, Kristen Sieminski, Jennifer Thollander, Lisa Tullo, Kristen Yang.

At Fluvanna County High School: Sarah Aldridge, Matthew Brantley, Laura Curtis, Kimberly Fuhmeister, Justin Henderson, Bryan Hendrick, Kristopher Monger, Christine Sacco, Katherine Smith, Matthew Wright.

At Monticello High School: Hanna Ayers, Edward Bolton, Caitlin Dean, Allison DeGeorge, Katherine Flinn, Reilly Kayser, Jerillyn Kent, Meghan Pianta, Katherine Wilcox, Katherine Willard, Milana Zimmerman
 

                  ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL

Andrew Atchison

• “Outgoing, athletic and a great role model” as described by the Guidance Department
• Lettered in three sports, football, basketball, and baseball
• Selected by the faculty to attend Boys State in junior year
• President of the National Honor Society
• Goal is to become a pro baseball player
• Will attend The College of William and Mary on a full baseball scholarship

Rachel Bodily

• Very creative person, loves ceramics “along with love for creativity and making things comes an aspect for perfectionism”
• Attended the 2002 Governor’s School for the Academics in Humanities
• Commended Student in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship program
• Member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Math Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society and Key Club
• Section leader for Wind Ensemble
• Participated in the District and Honors Bands
• Member of the Volleyball Team
• Will attend Brigham Young University

Jenna Centini

• “I have no need for glory; instead I am happy listening and knowing in my heart that I did a good deed”
• Member of the Key Club – co-committee chair
• President of the National Honor Society and member of Math Honor Society
• Member of the tennis team and Smile at New Albemarle Patriots
• 2002 Smith Book Award
• Organized the National Honor Society blood drive in honor of her brother who has lymphoma
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Lindsay Davis – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• “Able to Accomplish goals” as described by the Guidance Department
• Selected by the AHS Faculty in junior year to attend the 2002 Girl’s State
• Member of the Key Club – Executive Committee member
• Participates in field hockey, lacrosse, student council and Female Athletes Striving Together Club
• Member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club and German Honor Society
• Will attend the University of Virginia with a double major in International Studies and Business and plans to attend graduate school

Deborah Ku

• “I believe that I am a well-rounded person who likes to try new things.  I am not the best at everything but participate in a variety of activities”
• President of the Class of 2003
• Co-committee Chair for the Key Club
• Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish and Tri-M Honor Societies
• Member of the Wind Ensemble for four years
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Katharina Ley

• “I am a hard working individual and I love to try new things.  I have a great range of  interests and like to be involved in many interesting activities”
• Attended the 2002 Academic Governor’s School for the Humanities
• 2002 recipient of the Wellesey Book Award
• Commended student in 2003 National Merit Scholarship Program.
• Member of the varsity swim team and the outdoor track team
• Member of the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Band
• Member of the Key Club – co-committee chair for its’ projects
• Involvement in sports most rewarding as it taught discipline, dedication and forced her to go to the limit
• Will attend the University of Virginia and major in either foreign relations, biology, or philosophy and become an ambassador or a lawyer

Nikolas Macko

• “Computers, Computers, Computers” is Nikolas Macko.  He has been involved in Computers 4 Kids as a volunteer since grade nine
• Commended student in 2003 National Merit Scholarship Program
• Member of the National Beta Club and the National Math Honor Society
• Hobbies are computers and Medieval siege weapon research
• Will attend Virginia Tech and study engineering, either design or further education, possibly law school

Ali Madigan

• “Activities, sports, academics is Ali Madigan” as described by the Guidance Department
• Member of the National Beta Club and the National Math Honor Society
• Member of the Key Club
• Member of Coors County team, Varsity Soccer, SCA Peer Counseling, FAST, and Band
• Will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and major in physical therapy, sports medicine, or sports psychology

Igor Rapinchuk

• 2003 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
• 2002 recipient of the Harvard Book Award
• Member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club
• President of the National French Honor Society
• One of four winners of 2002 French essay contest
• Gave several piano performances at Albemarle High School
• Member of the AHS choir
• Will attend Harvard and major in International Relations and go to Law School

Tiffany Shih

• “I really love life, and I have so many interests and passions.  I love to play the violin and piano”
• President of the National Beta Club
• Member of the National Honor Society and National Math Honor Society
• Member of the Key Club as committee chair
• Member of Equity/Diversity Committee
• Favorite activities are tennis, dancing, Chinese literature/history/philosophy, traveling, kickboxing, biomedical engineering, and genetics
• Most rewarding experiences have been working with children through CARE and playing on the team and for the school
• Will attend the University of Virginia with an undergraduate major in biomedical engineering and a minor in Chinese and then medical school
  

CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Marissa Blanco

• Involved in community volunteer programs including the Salvation Army, SPCA,  Therapy Dog International, and Burnley-Moran Elementary School
• Senior class Representative on the newly formed Salvation Army Youth Advisory Board
• President of the Spanish Club
• Chair of the community outreach division of the Student Council
• Plays cello in the CHS Orchestra
• Involved in the school varsity tennis team
• Enjoys horseback riding
• Will attend Yale University

Yuanbing Gong

• Attended Roanoke Valley’s Governor’s School for Science and Technology
• Attended Virginia Governor’s Japanese Language Academy
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Will attend the United States Military Academy and hopes to become a doctor

  Emily Izakowitz

• Member of the Charlottesville High School String Ensemble throughout high school
• Vice-President of the Youth Group at her synagogue and Sunday and Hebrew School teacher
• Member of Voices for Interpersonal Violence Alternatives
• Has been an SCA representative
• Helped organize Women’s History Month at CHS
• Competed with the Forensics Team for three years
• Will attend Wesleyan University in Connecticut

  Nina Jehle

• Member of the CHS Swim Team, Track Team and, co-captain of the Cross Country Team
• Plays the Viola in the CHS String Ensemble
• Sings in the youth choir at Church of Our Savior, is a member of the youth group and serves as an acolyte
• Community services includes being a crewmember on a Youth Conservation Corps team, at a church sponsored work camp, or as a counselor at a camp for mentally handicapped teenagers
• Has attended UVA’s Young Writer’s Workshop
• Will attend the College of William and Mary

  Laura Meniktos

• Played varsity tennis
• Interests include traveling, gardening, and cooking
• Will attend Tulane University and study architecture

  Melany Pond

• Inducted into Who’s Who Among High School Students
• Has had artwork displayed in several art shows and in the County Office Building
• Member of the National Thespian Society
• Been in several school plays and is currently directing a play for her theatre class
• Will attend Piedmont Virginia Community College and transfer to a four year school
• Would like to major in biology and minor in art, eventually becoming a genetic researcher

  Lorna Quandt

• Participated in Forensics all four years of high school – co-captain this year
• President of the National Honor Society
• Associate Editor of the school newspaper
• Participated in lacrosse, the Women’s History Month Committee, Knowledge Masters, and the Creative Writing Folder
• National Merit Finalist
• Recipient of the 2003 Citizenship Award for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Community Foundation
• Will attend Haverford College in Philadelphia

  Brian Smith

• Plays tuba in the CHS Honor Band and Marching Knights
• Sings tenor and plays the banjo
• Played the lead in several of CHS’s productions
• National Merit Finalist
• Scored 1550 on his SAT
• Member of the CHS Pop Quiz team
• Has been accepted at William and Mary with a Monroe Scholarship, the University of Virginia with the Echols Scholars Program and Cornell
• Will attend Cornell

Ian Sprouse – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• Vice-President of the Key Club
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Began volunteering at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library in the 8^th grade
• Will attend Longwood University in the Honors Program

 Susanah Stoessel

• Member of the Orchestra for the past four years – sitting co-principal of the second violins
• Attended the Governor’s School German Academy
• Plans to travel to Germany this summer
• Member of the Foreign Language National Honor Society
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Initiated a volunteer program at Burnley-Moran after school program
• Awarded the Smith College Book Award
• Served as Grand Marshall in the 2002 graduation ceremonies as the #1 ranked student
• Will attend the College of William and Mary

Caitland Ward

• Manager of the swim team in 9^th grade
• Member of the track team in 10^th grade
• Received the school’s Shining Knight Award for academics and citizenship in 10^th grade
• Attended Ocean Classroom in the second semester of the 11^th grade and completed a marine related course
• Will attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland where they have an outstanding sailing team
  

THE COVENANT SCHOOL

  Robert Carey

• Member of Covenant Honor Council
• Interests include piano, guitar, soccer, Young Life
• Tutors at Abundant Life
• Will attend the University of Virginia and will probably teach high school chemistry

Heather Collmus

• Member of the Covenant Honor Society
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends
• Very interested in other cultures
• Went to Honduras and developed a love for the Hispanic people and their culture
• Would like to pursue missions work to a Latin American country or to the growing Hispanic community in the U. S.
• Will attend the College of William and Mary and study Spanish and German and will play lacrosse

Havilah Giannetta

• Participated in Covenant based performances and at Live Arts and the Prism
• Have a background in French, Latin and Italian and plan to study German and Iranian
• Will attend Columbia University in the Kluge Scholarship program with an emphasis on English and literature

Elizabeth Gilbert

• Member of Covenant Honor Society
• Published in Virginia Writing Magazine
• Plays the guitar and lead vocals in the school music team
• Enjoys playing the piano
• Will attend the College of William and Mary

  Joshua Haney

• Member of the Covenant Honor Society
• Ran cross-country for six years earning all-conference honors the past two and was named co-captain the past three
• Named Clear Channel Radio Scholar Athlete of the month for September
• Participated in the school drama productions during the past two years
• Self-taught guitarist
• Active member in the First Baptist Church youth group
• Will attend the College of William and Mary as a James Monroe Scholar

Kathleen Jensen

• Member of the cross-country team
• Enjoys playing the piano
• Interested in studying Arabic at college
• Will attend the University of Virginia with a double major in psychology and Spanish  and perhaps a minor in music

  Jason McKim

• Member of the Covenant Honor Society
• Participated in drama for two years
• Plans to keep future as open as possible and not close any doors before seeing what is behind them

  William Montague

• Lettered in cross-country for the past five years – tri-captain senior year
• Active participant in Covenant’s highly successful academic team
• Was a delegate to Virginia Boys’ State
• Attended the Virginia Governor’s School for the Humanities
• Will attend the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and major in history and politics

Christine Neidley – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• Member of Covenant Honor Society
• Founding member of school’s Key Club
• Worked with setting up audio visual set up for chapel throughout high school
• Taught English as a second language in Hungary and Serbia
• Loves literature, anime, drama, and music
• Will attend James Madison University

Victor Osimitz

• Member of Covenant Honor Society
• Has been a cross-country runner for seven years
• Involved in school drama productions
• Founding captain of Covenant’s Model United Nations Team
• Played the piano for eleven years
• Especially interested in improvisation
• Will attend the college of William and Mary as a James Monroe Scholar

  Kathleen Saathoff

• Helped start the Key Club at Covenant
• Key Club President
• Member of Covenant Honor Society
• Member of varsity tennis team
• Plans to continue playing tennis and worshipping the Lord
• Will attend the University of Virginia and major in pre-med
  

FLUVANNA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Krystal Allen

• Valedictorian of Class
• Received National Honor Roll Award
• Received the High School and Collegiate All-American Scholar Awards
• Recognized by Who’s Who Among American High School Students
• Interests include swimming, tennis, and church
• Will attend Howard University and major in Biology/Pre-medicine

Kate Bashore – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• Performed in school spring production
• Competed in the Jefferson District Theatre Festivals
• Past president of International Thespian Society
• Member of Key Club and Fork Union Community Youth Group
• Member of school basketball and volleyball teams
• Served as Vice President, Secretary, and Council Member of the Student Government
• Sings in school campus choir.
• Will attend Wake Forest University and double major in communications and theatre.

Lori Benedict

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Ashley Clark

• Takes music lessons and performs with the Charlottesville Municipal Band
• Baby sits at local church
• Volunteers at Martha Jefferson Hospital

Dana Clatterbuck

• Member of the Beta Club and Future Business Leaders of America
• Member of the Student Government Association
• Student co-leader of “Fuel the “Fire” – a youth led worship service for teens
• 1^st runner up and Miss Congeniality in the Miss Fluvanna Pageant
• Will attend Liberty University and major in youth ministries

Mae-gan Gault

• Member of Key Club and National Beta Club
• President of Health Occupations Students of America
• Member of the track team
• Plans to become a surgeon 

Ryan Peake

• Runs track and cross country and plays football
• Enjoys photography, learning about computers and photo editing.
• Qualified for the AA state track meet
• Earned Outstanding Earth Science Student Award and Most Outstanding Biology Award
• Will join the Air Force and attend the Air Force Academy

Danielle Willgruber

• Member of the Beta Club
• Very active in the school’s Medieval Club
• Enjoys reading, and writing, and watching anime
• Will attend Virginia Tech

Sarah Wilson

• Active member of the Medieval Club
• Interests include reading, writing, and anime
• Will attend Indiana Tech and major in mechanical engineering

Rebecca Wolfe

• Member National Beta Club and Society of Creative Anachronisms
• Enjoys reading and spends free time working in library
• Will attend Piedmont Virginia Community College
• Will attend Longwood University and will major in elementary education

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

Sarah Borish

• Active in student government
• Member of three honor societies
• Member of Model United Nations and other politically active groups
• Helped found and organize first and second annual diversity fairs
• Original member of the dance team
• Will attend the University of Virginia and study international politics

Elizabeth Dovel

• Active in student government
• Vice President of the National Honor Society
• Member of the Math and Spanish Honor Societies
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Ryan Lege

• Member of the National Art and Math Honor Societies
• Achieved the Eagle Scout Award
• Active member of church
• Acted in two school plays
• Will attend Brigham Young University in Hawaii for freshman year
• Will serve a two year mission for church before returning to school

Jessie Merriam

• Member of Youth Leadership Initiative and Model United Nations
• Participated in Lacrosse, basketball, and club ultimate frisbee
• Attended the Virginia Governor’s School for the Humanities
• Will attend Davidson College

Don Norum

• Member of the Monticello Chess Team
• Offered a Dean's Honorary Engineering scholarship from the University of Washington
• Enjoys ultimate frisbee, above concentrations, reading, and scuba diving
• Will attend the University of Virginia as an Echols and College Science Scholar status

Logan Riddick

• Fourth year member of Monticello Band and drum major in the marching band
• 2001 recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award and 2002 Patrick S. Gilmore Award
• Named Arthur C. Greene “Rising Star” by the Piedmont Council of the Arts
• President of the National Honor Society and Math Honor Society
• Serves on the Monticello Honor Council and Monticello’s Graduation Sub-Committee
• Member of the Model United Nations Team and writes for the student newspaper.
• Monticello’s 2002 recipient of the Princeton Book Club Award and awarded one of five scholarships by the Masonic Lodge
• Will attend the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and will major in political science and pursue a career in law.

Hillary Samples

• Member of the National Honor Society and Math Honor Society
• Member of the track team for five years, two as captain
• Participated in the National Student Leadership Conference
• Interns at the Salvation Army Childcare Center
• Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity
• Will attend the University of Virginia as a psychology major

Erin Straker – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• Ranks in the top 20% of class with a GPA of 3.92
• Member of the Key Club
• Participated in student government
• Played lacrosse – was captain in 10^th grade
• Member of the dance team and has been a cheerleader
• Will attend college – not decided

Stephen Thiele

• Enjoys sports such as tennis, cross-country, and soccer
• Involved in music at school and at church
• Will attend either William and Mary or the University of Virginia

Melissa Wilks

• Member of the National Honor Society and Math and Spanish Honor Societies
• Involved in SADD, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, International Club, Honor Council, Model United Nations, Yearbook, Varsity Swimming, and Youth Leadership Initiative

  Ashley Young

• An actor in the theatrical performance for VIVA
• Works with the Louisa County Humane Society.
• Leader of the Envirothon team for past three years – 1^st place in regionals
• Attended the Governor’s School for Agriculture 2002 – Awarded for best paper
• Member of the singing women of Westminster Presbyterian Church - won a part in the regional chorus in 2002
• Has received numerous awards for math, science and German
• Will attend William and Mary
  

WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL

  Brandon Belew

• National Merit Finalist
• Captain of the track team – won gold medal in district competition
• Works in the food pantry boxing food
• Will attend Rensselaer University

  Sarah Greer

• Member of the student government
• Vice President of World Culture Club
• Captain of the varsity field hockey, volleyball, and soccer teams
• Recipient of the William and Mary Leadership Award
• Recipient of the Dartmouth Book Award
• Represented Western at Virginia Girl’s State
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Courtenay Johnson – SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

• Volunteers in the memory-impaired unit of a nursing home
• Captain of the cross-country team
• Participates in both indoor and outdoor track and field events.
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Margaret Marshall

• Participates in cross-country and track teams
• Won the Warrior Award for positive attitude and perseverance
• Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook
• Loves photography
• Will attend the University of Virginia

Brittany McLaughlin

• Enjoys playing the piano, singing, speaking Spanish and acting
• Volunteered at Martha Jefferson ACAC Health and Wellness Center
• Attended the Governor’s School for Humanities
• Is the accompanist for the Western Albemarle Mixed Chorus
• Took two Spanish courses at the University of Virginia
• Starred in the school play
• Will attend the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar focusing on languages, music, and drama

Madeline Miller

• Junior firefighter at Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department
• Wants a future career as an astronaut
• Will attend Leland Stanford, Jr. University Campus

  Hannah Oakland

• Runs cross-country as well as indoor and outdoor track
• Vice-President of the Executive Council
• Vice-President of the National Honor Society
• President of the French Club
• Will attend Yale University

  John Ruscher

• Active member of the Club Latin
• Member of the Latin Honor Society
• Member of the National Honor society
• Co-founder of the Dead Homers Society
• Plays in two local bands
• Will attend the University of Virginia

  Kelly Shannon

• National Merit Scholarship recipient
• Won a gold medal on the NJCL National Latin Exam for four years
• Received Silver Award in Girl Scouts
• Studied classical piano for eight years and plays the clarinet
• Plays keyboard in the Jazz Band
• Active at St Paul’s church and is an acolyte
• Will attend the University of Virginia

  Jessica Weaver

• Member of lacrosse team – awarded Honorable Mention for the All-District Team
• Plays piano – enjoys jazz
• Plays french horn in band
• Active in Girl Scouts
• Will attend the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar