Gallery: Star students 2011

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Codie Blankenship Age: 18 High School: Lincoln County High School GPA: 3.7 College plans: Wabash College Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Top 10 Scholarship recipient at Wabash College, captain of boys basketball team for two years, member of H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Everyday, a church outreach ministry).

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Codie Blankenship Age: 18 High School: Lincoln County High School GPA: 3.7 College plans: Wabash College Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Top 10 Scholarship recipient at Wabash College, captain of boys basketball team for two years, member of H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Everyday, a church outreach ministry).

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Jalynn Bradburn Age: 18 High school: South Point High School GPA: 3.8 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Outstanding Black Student Scholarship to Marshall, Renaissance club, senior class vice president, First Team All-OVC, First Team All-District and All-Ohio basketball, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Young Democrats, History Club, All-OVC and All-District in track.

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Jalynn Bradburn Age: 18 High school: South Point High School GPA: 3.8 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Outstanding Black Student Scholarship to Marshall, Renaissance club, senior class vice president, First Team All-OVC, First Team All-District and All-Ohio basketball, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Young Democrats, History Club, All-OVC and All-District in track.

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Amy Lynn Clagg Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: 2011 prom queen, SOAR, HOBY, National Honor Society officer, six mission trips and local work, children’s church teacher, plays five instruments, band (marching, concert and jazz for seven years), softball, volleyball, accepted to Marshall Honors program.

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Amy Lynn Clagg Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: 2011 prom queen, SOAR, HOBY, National Honor Society officer, six mission trips and local work, children’s church teacher, plays five instruments, band (marching, concert and jazz for seven years), softball, volleyball, accepted to Marshall Honors program.

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Nathan Copley Age: 18 High school: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Capital University Accomplishments: Capital University presidential scholarship, National Honor Society treasurer, National Beta Club, Freshman Science Award, Student Council, Reading Club, Yearbook, S.C.O.R.E.S., All-OVC golf, Senior Salute, basketball team captain, first team All-OVC, first team All-District, first team All-Ohio, Coaches District 13 Player of the Year, Associated Press SE District Co-Player of the Year, St. Joe Invitational MVP, Ironton Classic Player of the Game, OHSBCA Top 100 Showcase Selection, OHSBCA Silver and Gold Scholarship Awards, volunteer for Hoops for Hearts, Pumpkin House, Open Door Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, and Spooktacular.

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Nathan Copley Age: 18 High school: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Capital University Accomplishments: Capital University presidential scholarship, National Honor Society treasurer, National Beta Club, Freshman Science Award, Student Council, Reading Club, Yearbook, S.C.O.R.E.S., All-OVC golf, Senior Salute, basketball team captain, first team All-OVC, first team All-District, first team All-Ohio, Coaches District 13 Player of the Year, Associated Press SE District Co-Player of the Year, St. Joe Invitational MVP, Ironton Classic Player of the Game, OHSBCA Top 100 Showcase Selection, OHSBCA Silver and Gold Scholarship Awards, volunteer for Hoops for Hearts, Pumpkin House, Open Door Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, and Spooktacular.

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Emily Damron Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 4.5 College plans: University of Kentucky Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship scholar, editor-in-chief of Highlander Press, Beta Club president; National Honor Society; Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, Spanish Honorary vice president, Honors Program, Key Club, Clubs, Student Council, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honorary, Young Democrats, SADD.

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Emily Damron Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 4.5 College plans: University of Kentucky Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship scholar, editor-in-chief of Highlander Press, Beta Club president; National Honor Society; Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, Spanish Honorary vice president, Honors Program, Key Club, Clubs, Student Council, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honorary, Young Democrats, SADD.

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Alex Edmunds Age: 18 High School: Hannan High School GPA: 4.3 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Promise scholar, National Honor Society president, Future Business Leaders of America president, county Math Field Day team, captain of county Science Bowl Team, RAZE regional representative, State Farm Future Business Leaders of America winner, Holzer Clinic Science Award recipient, Olive Missionary Baptist youth member, Red Cross blood donor, St. Jude’s Hospital fundraiser, Teen Institute, teen counselor, Point Pleasant Senior Spotlight.

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Alex Edmunds Age: 18 High School: Hannan High School GPA: 4.3 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Promise scholar, National Honor Society president, Future Business Leaders of America president, county Math Field Day team, captain of county Science Bowl Team, RAZE regional representative, State Farm Future Business Leaders of America winner, Holzer Clinic Science Award recipient, Olive Missionary Baptist youth member, Red Cross blood donor, St. Jude’s Hospital fundraiser, Teen Institute, teen counselor, Point Pleasant Senior Spotlight.

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Cameron Eplion Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 3.67 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Student Council for three years, MU Alpha Theta, National Honor Society; Health Occupations Students of America, Key Club, completed 20 college hours on top of high school, worked more than 20 hours a week, lifeguard at community pool, senior superlative Best Dressed.

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Cameron Eplion Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 3.67 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Student Council for three years, MU Alpha Theta, National Honor Society; Health Occupations Students of America, Key Club, completed 20 college hours on top of high school, worked more than 20 hours a week, lifeguard at community pool, senior superlative Best Dressed.

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Megan Evans Age: 18 High school: Fairland High School GPA: 3.7 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Senior class secretary, Senior Salute winner, district science fair finalist, National Honor Society, two-year college option student at Ohio University and made Dean’s list in 2011.

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Megan Evans Age: 18 High school: Fairland High School GPA: 3.7 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Senior class secretary, Senior Salute winner, district science fair finalist, National Honor Society, two-year college option student at Ohio University and made Dean’s list in 2011.

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Megan Gilpin Age: 18 High School: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: University of Charleston Accomplishments: first in class, National Honor Society vice president, Beta club faculty liaison, University of Charleston presidential scholar, Presidential Community Service Award, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference, Hugh O’Brian World Leadership Congress, Senior Salute, Tap dance for two years, volleyball for two years, Student Council senior class vice president, volunteer for multiple organizations, perfect attendance award, S.C.O.R.E.S. awards.

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Megan Gilpin Age: 18 High School: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: University of Charleston Accomplishments: first in class, National Honor Society vice president, Beta club faculty liaison, University of Charleston presidential scholar, Presidential Community Service Award, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference, Hugh O’Brian World Leadership Congress, Senior Salute, Tap dance for two years, volleyball for two years, Student Council senior class vice president, volunteer for multiple organizations, perfect attendance award, S.C.O.R.E.S. awards.

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Desirae Alicia Hamlin Age: 18 High School: Paul G Blazer High School GPA: 4.1 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Senior Salute, youth leadership of Boyd and Greenup counties, Teenager of the Month at Elks Lodge, Elks Lodge Most Valuable Teen for Ashland Lodge, soccer All-Area Player of the Year 2010, All-District Team 2008-2010, fifth in state for assists 2009, All-State team honorable mention 2010, All-Area, All-Tournament team Bourbon County Tournament 2008-2010, volunteering/refereeing for YMCA, cross-country, track, Spanish Club, FCCLA, FCA, Key Club.

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Desirae Alicia Hamlin Age: 18 High School: Paul G Blazer High School GPA: 4.1 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Senior Salute, youth leadership of Boyd and Greenup counties, Teenager of the Month at Elks Lodge, Elks Lodge Most Valuable Teen for Ashland Lodge, soccer All-Area Player of the Year 2010, All-District Team 2008-2010, fifth in state for assists 2009, All-State team honorable mention 2010, All-Area, All-Tournament team Bourbon County Tournament 2008-2010, volunteering/refereeing for YMCA, cross-country, track, Spanish Club, FCCLA, FCA, Key Club.

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KiAsia Hayes Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 3.6 College plans: Berea College Accomplishments: Outstanding Black Student, Health Science and Technology Academy, Trio, Who’s Who Among Outstanding High School Students, three-year Special Olympic volunteer, two-year volunteer youth cheerleading coach, two-year varsity cheerleader.

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KiAsia Hayes Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 3.6 College plans: Berea College Accomplishments: Outstanding Black Student, Health Science and Technology Academy, Trio, Who’s Who Among Outstanding High School Students, three-year Special Olympic volunteer, two-year volunteer youth cheerleading coach, two-year varsity cheerleader.

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Katherine Hughes Age: 18 High school: Hurricane High School GPA: 4.27 College plans: Savannah College of Art and Design or Columbia University Accomplishments: Raised more than $3,600 for Bead for Life to help impoverished women in Uganda, Spanish Club president, Key Club vice president, National Merit Commended Scholar, Outstanding Artist Award Recipients, three year member of soccer team, two year member of swim team, two-year member of show choir, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, certified to teach violin.

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Katherine Hughes Age: 18 High school: Hurricane High School GPA: 4.27 College plans: Savannah College of Art and Design or Columbia University Accomplishments: Raised more than $3,600 for Bead for Life to help impoverished women in Uganda, Spanish Club president, Key Club vice president, National Merit Commended Scholar, Outstanding Artist Award Recipients, three year member of soccer team, two year member of swim team, two-year member of show choir, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, certified to teach violin.

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Evan Jenkins Jr. Age: 17 High School: Huntington High School GPA: 4.25 College plans: Miami University Accomplishments: Eagle Scout, junior class president, varsity cross country (ranked in top 50 in state), track, National Honor Society, student pilot, Jack Cushman Scout of the Year recipient, Promise Scholar, Latin Club.

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Evan Jenkins Jr. Age: 17 High School: Huntington High School GPA: 4.25 College plans: Miami University Accomplishments: Eagle Scout, junior class president, varsity cross country (ranked in top 50 in state), track, National Honor Society, student pilot, Jack Cushman Scout of the Year recipient, Promise Scholar, Latin Club.

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Luke Miller Age: 18 High school: Winfield High School GPA: 4.39 College plans: University of Minnesota Accomplishments: follower of Christ, valedictorian, National Merit finalist, National AP scholar, Boys Nation and Boys State, president of the National Honor Society, Student Council president, Mu Alpha Theta president, varsity football captain and quarterback, state Math Field Day alternate, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito Student Advisory Committee.

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Luke Miller Age: 18 High school: Winfield High School GPA: 4.39 College plans: University of Minnesota Accomplishments: follower of Christ, valedictorian, National Merit finalist, National AP scholar, Boys Nation and Boys State, president of the National Honor Society, Student Council president, Mu Alpha Theta president, varsity football captain and quarterback, state Math Field Day alternate, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito Student Advisory Committee.

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Nikul Patel Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.7 College plans: West Virginia University Accomplishments: High School soccer and tennis player, Rotary Student of the Month, Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar Ambassador, Governor's School for the Arts Attendee, Governor's Honors Academy Attendee, National Honors Society, Honors Program, MU Alpha Theta, National English Honors Program, Treasurer of Key Club, National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar, Eagle Scout from Boys Scouts Troop 62.

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Nikul Patel Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.7 College plans: West Virginia University Accomplishments: High School soccer and tennis player, Rotary Student of the Month, Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar Ambassador, Governor's School for the Arts Attendee, Governor's Honors Academy Attendee, National Honors Society, Honors Program, MU Alpha Theta, National English Honors Program, Treasurer of Key Club, National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar, Eagle Scout from Boys Scouts Troop 62.

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Jessica Patterson Age: 17 High school: Wahama High School GPA: 4.4077 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: ranked first in class, senior class president, Future Business Leaders of America for two years, local high school report on K92.1, HATS for four years, National Honor Society, Student Council for two years, Quiz Bowl for two years, band and choir for six years.

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Jessica Patterson Age: 17 High school: Wahama High School GPA: 4.4077 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: ranked first in class, senior class president, Future Business Leaders of America for two years, local high school report on K92.1, HATS for four years, National Honor Society, Student Council for two years, Quiz Bowl for two years, band and choir for six years.

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Madison Perry Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.7 College plans: Brigham Young University Accomplishments: Honors program, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Honorary, Spanish Honorary, show choir national championship team, softball, community theater, more than 200 community service hours, Hospice volunteer, W.I.N. champion (youth sounding board), seminary graduate and president, regional church youth committee, cross country, senior superlative Sweetest Smile, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Madison Perry Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.7 College plans: Brigham Young University Accomplishments: Honors program, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Honorary, Spanish Honorary, show choir national championship team, softball, community theater, more than 200 community service hours, Hospice volunteer, W.I.N. champion (youth sounding board), seminary graduate and president, regional church youth committee, cross country, senior superlative Sweetest Smile, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Mariana Pittore Age: 18 High school: Wayne High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Girl Scout Patrol leader, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, National Honor Society president, Health Occupations Students of America president, Booth Scholar, Color Guard for three years, Color Guard co-captain, AWANA Citation Award recipient, Governor’s Honors Academy, West Virginia Young Writers Award 2010 county winner, Huntington VA Medical Center volunteer.

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Mariana Pittore Age: 18 High school: Wayne High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: Girl Scout Patrol leader, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, National Honor Society president, Health Occupations Students of America president, Booth Scholar, Color Guard for three years, Color Guard co-captain, AWANA Citation Award recipient, Governor’s Honors Academy, West Virginia Young Writers Award 2010 county winner, Huntington VA Medical Center volunteer.

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Stephanie Rice Age: 17 High school: Covenant School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Washington & Lee University Accomplishments: valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship winner, AP scholar, Varsity Volleyball and Basketball Team Co-captain,State Math Field Day Member, National Latin Exam Gold Medal for four years, Covenant Theater, Covenant Band, Junior State of America, Marshall University Maier Award -Latin I,II,IV, Acolyte and Reader for St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

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Stephanie Rice Age: 17 High school: Covenant School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Washington & Lee University Accomplishments: valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship winner, AP scholar, Varsity Volleyball and Basketball Team Co-captain,State Math Field Day Member, National Latin Exam Gold Medal for four years, Covenant Theater, Covenant Band, Junior State of America, Marshall University Maier Award -Latin I,II,IV, Acolyte and Reader for St. Peter's Episcopal Church

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Meg Riley Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: graduating with 23 college credit hours, senior class president, mission trip to the Dominican Republic, National Society of High School Scholars, AP Calculus, Local School Improvement Council student representative, Senior Salute.

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Meg Riley Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Marshall University Accomplishments: graduating with 23 college credit hours, senior class president, mission trip to the Dominican Republic, National Society of High School Scholars, AP Calculus, Local School Improvement Council student representative, Senior Salute.

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Shannon Rutherford Age: 17 High school: Wayne High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Eastern Kentucky University, studying in biology. Accomplishments: valedictorian, National Honor Society, WSAZ Best of the Class, Booth Scholars, All-state track, H.O.B.Y. award, Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner, co-editor of the high school newspaper, all-conference volleyball and track, Page and class treasurer for two years.

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Shannon Rutherford Age: 17 High school: Wayne High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Eastern Kentucky University, studying in biology. Accomplishments: valedictorian, National Honor Society, WSAZ Best of the Class, Booth Scholars, All-state track, H.O.B.Y. award, Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner, co-editor of the high school newspaper, all-conference volleyball and track, Page and class treasurer for two years.

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Ryan Salmons Age: 17 High school: Tolsia High School GPA: 4.25 College plans: Marshall University, majoring in pharmacy. Accomplishments: College credits, Beta Club member, Mr. Rebel nominee, straight-A student since kindergarten, Promise scholarship recipient, football Senior Captain, basketball, Art Club, National Honor Society, WSAZ Best of the Class, Special Olympics Hugger.

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Ryan Salmons Age: 17 High school: Tolsia High School GPA: 4.25 College plans: Marshall University, majoring in pharmacy. Accomplishments: College credits, Beta Club member, Mr. Rebel nominee, straight-A student since kindergarten, Promise scholarship recipient, football Senior Captain, basketball, Art Club, National Honor Society, WSAZ Best of the Class, Special Olympics Hugger.

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Sara Sang Age: 18 High school: St. Joseph Central Catholic GPA: 3.9 College plans: United States Naval Academy Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, All-State basketball for four years, All-State softball for three years, All-State volleyball for two years, McDonald’s All-American nominee and Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist.

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Sara Sang Age: 18 High school: St. Joseph Central Catholic GPA: 3.9 College plans: United States Naval Academy Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, All-State basketball for four years, All-State softball for three years, All-State volleyball for two years, McDonald’s All-American nominee and Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist.

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Maggie Saunders Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 4.46 College plans: Catawba College, musical theatre BFA, honors program Accomplishments: National Honor Society, secretary of Mu Alpha Theta, treasurer of Beta Club, Spanish Honorary, Tri M Music Honorary, Art Honorary and Chamber Choir (4 years), over 25 community theatre productions with Marshall University, awarded a First Family Scholarship and Musical Theatre Performance Scholarship from Catawba College, West Virginia Governor’s School of the Arts – vocal major, All-State Chamber Choir 2009 and CC Honors Program.

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Maggie Saunders Age: 18 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 4.46 College plans: Catawba College, musical theatre BFA, honors program Accomplishments: National Honor Society, secretary of Mu Alpha Theta, treasurer of Beta Club, Spanish Honorary, Tri M Music Honorary, Art Honorary and Chamber Choir (4 years), over 25 community theatre productions with Marshall University, awarded a First Family Scholarship and Musical Theatre Performance Scholarship from Catawba College, West Virginia Governor’s School of the Arts – vocal major, All-State Chamber Choir 2009 and CC Honors Program.

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Kelsey Smith Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: UNC at Greensboro, studying nursing Accomplishments: Captain--Soccer Team; MSAC Student Athlete award, active in Youth Group-KUMC, Senior Salute, National Honor Society, S.O.A.R. and Booth Scholars. Volunteer Work: Huntington City Mission, Ronald McDonald House, Youth Soccer Coach, Summer Serve.

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Kelsey Smith Age: 18 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: UNC at Greensboro, studying nursing Accomplishments: Captain--Soccer Team; MSAC Student Athlete award, active in Youth Group-KUMC, Senior Salute, National Honor Society, S.O.A.R. and Booth Scholars. Volunteer Work: Huntington City Mission, Ronald McDonald House, Youth Soccer Coach, Summer Serve.

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Shane Skyler Stevens Age: 17 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.5 College plans: music major Accomplishments: Governor’s Honors Academy, MU Alpha Theta, National Honors Society – vice president, Booth Scholar, All-State percussionist, Teen Institute staff, First Baptist Church of Kenova – leadership team, Student Body President, Spanish Honors President, All-Area Band, All-County Band, Marshall Honor Band, Volunteer Ministry Musician at FBCK. Volunteer Work: City Mission.

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Shane Skyler Stevens Age: 17 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 4.5 College plans: music major Accomplishments: Governor’s Honors Academy, MU Alpha Theta, National Honors Society – vice president, Booth Scholar, All-State percussionist, Teen Institute staff, First Baptist Church of Kenova – leadership team, Student Body President, Spanish Honors President, All-Area Band, All-County Band, Marshall Honor Band, Volunteer Ministry Musician at FBCK. Volunteer Work: City Mission.

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Rebekah Swartzwelder Age: 17 High school: South Point High School GPA: 3.928 College plans: Ohio State, studying in mathematics Accomplishments: Senior Salute winner, multiple SCORES medals, co-Valedictorian, high score for Quiz Bowl, WSAZ Best of the Class, third place Winterguard with her group, Mu Alpha Theta, Quiz Bowl, band and Colorguard.

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Rebekah Swartzwelder Age: 17 High school: South Point High School GPA: 3.928 College plans: Ohio State, studying in mathematics Accomplishments: Senior Salute winner, multiple SCORES medals, co-Valedictorian, high score for Quiz Bowl, WSAZ Best of the Class, third place Winterguard with her group, Mu Alpha Theta, Quiz Bowl, band and Colorguard.

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High school: Symmes Valley High School GPA: 4.0 College plans: Rio Grande or Shawnee Accomplishments: Class ranking no. 1, 4-H President, Class Vice President, Heisman Trophy, four-year varsity baseball and three-year basketball, first team district in two sports and district boys basketball.

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John "Trey" Franklin Thompson III Age: 19 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 3.5 College plans: Mountwest Community and Technical College Accomplishments: Honor Roll, completion of Industrial Electricity and Building Construction classes at Spring Valley High School and played Spring Valley Soccer.

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John "Trey" Franklin Thompson III Age: 19 High school: Spring Valley High School GPA: 3.5 College plans: Mountwest Community and Technical College Accomplishments: Honor Roll, completion of Industrial Electricity and Building Construction classes at Spring Valley High School and played Spring Valley Soccer.

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Alexis Townsend Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.2 College plans: Marshall University, studying in Pre-Pharmancy Accomplishments: National Honor Society (three years), Student Council (member, three years/secretary, two years), Alpha Mu Theta, 15 years classical ballet training, Charleston Ballet - company dancer, Joffrey Ballet NYC-Ballet Intensive awardee, has danced in more than 70 Charleston Ballet productions, Key Club, Young Democrats, Yearbook/Journalism (two years), Hati Relief Benefit volunteer, Angel Tree project, Promise Scholarship, presidential Scholarship, Nestle Scholarship finalist, State Electric Scholarship finalist, Very High Honors graduate and volunteer performer of Fund for the Arts.

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Alexis Townsend Age: 17 High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.2 College plans: Marshall University, studying in Pre-Pharmancy Accomplishments: National Honor Society (three years), Student Council (member, three years/secretary, two years), Alpha Mu Theta, 15 years classical ballet training, Charleston Ballet - company dancer, Joffrey Ballet NYC-Ballet Intensive awardee, has danced in more than 70 Charleston Ballet productions, Key Club, Young Democrats, Yearbook/Journalism (two years), Hati Relief Benefit volunteer, Angel Tree project, Promise Scholarship, presidential Scholarship, Nestle Scholarship finalist, State Electric Scholarship finalist, Very High Honors graduate and volunteer performer of Fund for the Arts.

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Nick Vassar High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.39 College plans: Marshall University, music major, jazz studies Accomplishments: National Honor Society, English Honorary, Mu Alpha Theta, Marching Band, Jazz Band, All County and All Area Band, Show Choir Combo Band, Marshall University Jazz All-Stars, Tri-M Music Honorary, Promise, Presidential and Mary Willis Marshall Honors Scholarships.

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Nick Vassar High school: Cabell Midland High School GPA: 4.39 College plans: Marshall University, music major, jazz studies Accomplishments: National Honor Society, English Honorary, Mu Alpha Theta, Marching Band, Jazz Band, All County and All Area Band, Show Choir Combo Band, Marshall University Jazz All-Stars, Tri-M Music Honorary, Promise, Presidential and Mary Willis Marshall Honors Scholarships.

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Cory Westfall Age: 19 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 3.4 College plans: US Army Accomplishments: BSA Eagle Scout JROTC Cadet, Senior year JROTC Battalion Commander, French Honorary Society, Honor Roll student, volunteer Special Olympics, Red Cross Blood Drives, serve veterans at Golden Coral, participates in JROTC community service projects

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Cory Westfall Age: 19 High school: Huntington High School GPA: 3.4 College plans: US Army Accomplishments: BSA Eagle Scout JROTC Cadet, Senior year JROTC Battalion Commander, French Honorary Society, Honor Roll student, volunteer Special Olympics, Red Cross Blood Drives, serve veterans at Golden Coral, participates in JROTC community service projects

Sarah Mayo

Age: 17 High School: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.16 College plans: Marietta College Accomplishments: Six-Year Award from Ohio State Science Day, abstracts of her work have been peer-reviewed and published five times in the ”Ohio Journal of Science,” eighteen “superior” ratings on science projects, varsity basketball All-Conference, 3rd Team All Southeastern District, varsity softball All-State 2nd Team and All-District 1st Team, co-captain of basketball team, student council for four years, senior class president, student body treasurer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, third place award at S.C.O.R.E.S., Quiz Bowl team, Homecoming Queen 2010, Attended Women in Engineering Science camp, volunteer for Tidy-Up Lawrence County, Christmas at the Chesapeake Community Center, Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly, Spooktacular, Chesapeake Girl’s Basketball Camp.

Sarah Mayo

Age: 17 High School: Chesapeake High School GPA: 4.16 College plans: Marietta College Accomplishments: Six-Year Award from Ohio State Science Day, abstracts of her work have been peer-reviewed and published five times in the ”Ohio Journal of Science,” eighteen “superior” ratings on science projects, varsity basketball All-Conference, 3rd Team All Southeastern District, varsity softball All-State 2nd Team and All-District 1st Team, co-captain of basketball team, student council for four years, senior class president, student body treasurer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, third place award at S.C.O.R.E.S., Quiz Bowl team, Homecoming Queen 2010, Attended Women in Engineering Science camp, volunteer for Tidy-Up Lawrence County, Christmas at the Chesapeake Community Center, Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly, Spooktacular, Chesapeake Girl’s Basketball Camp.

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Star Student Evan Jenkins, Jr. on Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Huntington.