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Anne Acton

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents:Mary Ann and Arthur Acton
Academic achievements: 4.0 average, gifted program participant, Outstanding English Student, reading competition: fifth place out of 30
School activities: Chorus, chamber choir, library club, reading competition team, yearbook committee
Community activities: Cantoring at St. Killian Parish, Butler County Humane Society volunteer, Tri-County Chorus, Hope Lutheran Church Camp volunteer
Goals: "I want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology and continue on to study veterinary medicine."

Lauren Nicole Akif

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Joseph and Karen Akif
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and state, Japanese Honor Society, top 10 percent academic performer, Allegheny Intermediate Unit Short Fiction Writing Program
School activities: Varsity women's lacrosse letter winner, University of Pittsburgh Japan Bowl first place individual honor, PMEA Regional Band, peer mentor, varsity women's crew
Community activities: St. Clair Hospital junior volunteer, WPSLA Lacrosse Selection Tournament Team, TopSoccer Volunteer, creative writing mentor at Shaler Public Library, Girl Scouts Troop 656
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the fall of 2005. I look to double major in Japanese language and English. I would like to study abroad. This would help me achieve my goals of being an English teacher in Japan. The United States and Japan are both rich in tradition and culture and I would like to open up opportunities for people to understand each other. Public service and volunteering will always be a part of my life. I truly enjoy working with people and trying to help them be successful."

Michelle Lorraine Alabek

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Joseph Alabek and Judith Alabek
Academic achievements: National Honors Society treasurer, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, Allegheny Intermediate Unit student forum, student council senior class representative, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: Cheerleading, Hands for Service, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Pottery Club, homecoming nominee
Community activities: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church member, Allegheny General Hospital volunteer, Special Olympics certificate of achievement
Goals: "In the fall of 2004, I plan to attend Virginia Tech or John Carroll University with an undeclared major. In addition, I intend to continue to volunteer."

Nicole Allerton

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Debbie and Denny Allerton
Academic achievements: Honor roll
School activities: Leaders club, talent show, fast-pitch softball, Make A Difference Day participant
Community activities: Valuable Volunteer for T.R.Y. (Together for Retarded Youth), week-long day camp for T.R.Y., Special Olympics floor hockey team, Girl Scouts, assistant coach for floor hockey
Goals: "At this young age, I'm planning on working with handicapped children one way or another. And I still plan on volunteering some of my free time trying to make these kids happy. They are so special to me."

Michael Almendarez

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Joaquin and Karen Almendarez
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, student council, senior class officer, highest honor roll, Spanish Honor Society
School activities: Varsity track letter winner, High School Heisman Award, peer mentor, student tutor, Key Club
Community activities: St. Margaret's Hospital volunteer, Summer "Academic Camp" teacher, St. Sebastian Church altar server, Relay for Life participant, Who's Who Among Young Americans, chosen to read in the American Legion Memorial Day Parade
Goals: "In the fall I plan to attend the University of Pittsburgh and major in business and education. In the future I hope to become a principal where I can work with and help children excel in life. I hope to be able to provide for my family and parents in the future, and give to them all that they have given up for me."

Connie J. Anastasio

School, grade: Northgate High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Tessa and John J. Anastasio
Academic achievements: Scholar Athlete Award, Perfect Attendance Award, high honor roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Cum Laude Society
School activities: Student council treasurer, three-year varsity softball letterman, two-year varsity basketball letterman, two-year varsity football letterman, homecoming court
Community activities: Second year Outstanding Young Citizen Award, Greenstone Church Dartball League, volunteer for Children's Hospital fundraising, Special Olympics, volunteer teacher assistant, baseball coach
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University for my undergraduate studies and follow up my education by pursuing a master's degree."

Ellen Anderson

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Susan Anderson
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, highest honor roll, Academic Achievement Award, recipient of academic scholarship at Washington and Jefferson
School activities: Marching band president, musicals, Junior Achievement, ski club, varsity swimming
Community activities: Animal Friends volunteer, Terrors by the Lake, Habitat for Humanity, Vacation Bible School, Shaler Area Band Parents Pancake Breakfast volunteer
Goals: "I plan on attending Grove City or Washington and Jefferson in the fall, where I will major in international business. I will also be studying German to coincide with my major and plan to spend a semester in Germany."

Melinda Angeles

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Antonio and Sylvia Angeles
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals and state, junior class student government "Member at Large," Hugh O'Brian Leadership Runner-up Ambassador, highest honor roll, National Honor Society
School activities: Track and field, SADD, peer tutoring, yearbook, International Club, Spanish Club
Community activities: West Penn Hospital junior volunteer, St. Sebastian Parish's summer festival volunteer, Community Clean-Up Day volunteer, July 4th face-painting volunteer at Kiwanis Park, Young Filipino-Americans of Pittsburgh member
Goals: "I intend to further develop my interests in science and math to break into the engineering field. In the meantime, I plan to continue to bring awareness of the Philippine culture to my community."

Max R. Angell

School, grade: Avonworth Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Clea and Tom Angell
Academic achievements: Gifted and Talented Education Student, advanced two grades in math, high honor roll, Sixth Grade Science Award, Seventh Grade English Award
School activities: Avonworth Scholar Athlete, student council president, soccer team co-captain, basketball team starter, baseball team
Community activities: Everyday Hero Award from the North Optimist Foundation, peer tutor, piano recital at Duquesne University, outdoor and indoor soccer player for Sewickley Area Soccer, Avonworth Athletic Association baseball player
Goals: "My future plans include high school and college, where I will learn valuable information to help me choose my career. I am looking forward to high school and its sports, activities and interesting new subjects. Also I would like to take some college classes in high school, especially math. After college, I would like to travel around the world and see new places. Then I might possibly like to become a meteorologist. Whatever I end up doing in my life, I hope to work with other people and continue playing and watching sports."

Laura Anzaldi

School, grade: Butler Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Jim and Terri Anzaldi
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, Pennsylvania Junior Classical League president, Butler Junior Classical League newsletter editor and secretary, Rachel Carson Book Award, KDKA Hometown High-Q Team captain
School activities: Student council treasurer, All-School musical pit orchestra, Enviro-Science Club, Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band, PMEA District Band
Community activities: Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church Youth Group, Caring Angels Christmas fundraiser, Adopt-A-Highway for Enviro-Science Club volunteer, HarvestFest at St, Fidelis Church volunteer and member, AAUW book sale volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend either the University of Pittsburgh Honors College or Duke University to pursue a degree in biochemistry. I will eventually get a PhD so that I can teach at a college while doing research on the side. I want to do drug or genetic research to help find a cure for a disease. I feel that if I make any break through alleviating the pain of others, then at least my hard work will have made someone's life better."

Stephen Balmert

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Michael and Donna Balmert
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, United States Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award, Who's Who Among American High School Students, President's Education Award in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement, scored in 97th percentile on PSAT
School activities: Pennsylvania Mock Trial competition, Regional Robotics Competition 2003 team captain first place, Model United Nations at the University of Pittsburgh delegate, National History Day Regional Competition at Westminster College
Community activities: Habitat for Humanity service, Living Stations service project/Passion play production at six local churches, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church altar server and youth group member, Cranberry Township Athletic Association baseball
Goals: "I plan to attend college and then pursue a post-graduate degree. Although the fields of science and medicine have always appealed to me, my participation in Pennsylvania Mock Trial has also spurred my interest in the field of law. My ultimate dream would be to find a cure one day for Type I insulin-dependent diabetes so that diabetics like me would no longer have to face the daily regimen of glucose testing and insulin injection."

Julie Nicole Barca

School, grade: Shady Side Academy, 12
Age: 18
Parents: William R. Barca
Academic achievements: Senior class president, admissions committee voting member, Fides Award, Raphael M. Sotack Honors, honors
School activities: Benefit concert head organizer, blood drive recruiter/organizer, theater cast and crew, choir, lacrosse goalie
Community activities: T.H.A.N.K.S. vice president, Allegheny Valley Hospital volunteer, church choir, church youth group, church usher
Goals: "I hope to attend the United States Naval Academy this upcoming summer. Following college, I intend to serve in the United States Navy as a lifetime career. If I attend a civilian college, I would like to spend two years in the Peace Corps following graduation and go into the field of psychology."

Krista Baron

School, grade: Hampton High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Steve and Mary Baron
Academic achievements: President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Leadership Project 2003, highest honor roll, student council representative
School activities: PMEA District, Diocese of Pittsburgh All-Star Basketball Team--North District, honors wind ensemble, forensics team, mock trial
Community activities: Cadette Girl Scout Silver Award recipient, teen advisor for National Wildlife Federation Magazine, Shaler Library summer volunteer, church children's choir instrumentalist, Hampton Girl Scout Day Camp unit aide
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the fall of 2006 and then attend law school. I hope to become an environmental attorney."

Kevin Barr

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Paul and Janice Barr
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Presidential Award for Excellence
School activities: Northern Area Honors Band, PMEA nomination, jazz band, Allegheny Valley Honors Band, PMEA District Band Festival, PMEA District Choral Festival
Goals: "To continue to excel in high school academics and music and hopefully attend college at Carnegie Mellon University."

Robert Glenn Beahm

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Matthew and Cindy Beahm
Academic achievements: Swimming, straight-A student in seventh grade, two-year student council member
Community activities: Cub Scout, participate in city festival cleaning, church youth group and bell choir, repainted a camp building
Goals: "Go to a four-year college."

Aimee Beasley

School, grade: Quaker Valley High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Cindy Snodgrass
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, National Merit Commended Scholar, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals, junior class officer, Science Olympiad
School activities: Winterguard captain and letterman, marching band colorguard captain and letterman, varsity track and field, Bittersweet Literary Magazine, short plays and monologues
Community activities: Youth and Government, Sewickley Community Asset Team, volunteer community art projects with Cindy Snodgrass including Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Agricultural Sciences.
Goals: "I plan to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall of 2004 and major in civil or environmental engineering. I hope to use a strong education in science alongside my love for working with people in their respective communities to build sustainable environments and cities."

Samantha Bell

School, grade: Seneca Valley High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Susan Bell
Academic achievements: received President's Award for Educational Excellence; Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science; Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair; Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science, National History Day
School activities: Academic Games, received four individual and four team awards, competed in Tri-Bowl competition and national competition; SADD; rock climbing club; tutor middle school students
Community activities: Volunteer firefighter for Zelienople Junior Fire Brigade, Passavant Retirement Center volunteer, supervised crafts at Vacation Bible School, Net Cafe for Grace Youth and Family Foundation volunteer, raised money for community service and leadership scholarship
Goals: "I hope to graduate from high school at the top of my class. I then plan to attend a four-year college and major in civil engineering or chemistry. Following graduation, I hope to work as a consultant and eventually head my own consulting firm. I also wish to continue my school and community activities in order to enrich myself, the lives of others, and my community."

Michael Belliveau

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Janet and Jim Belliveau
Academic achievements: Allegheny Intermediate Unit architecture apprenticeship, honor roll, Scholar Athlete Award
School activities: Varsity lacrosse team, elementary school tutor, DECA state qualifier
Community activities: Memorial Park Youth Group instructor, Sunday School teacher, summer camp counselor, Hosanna Industry volunteer, World Vision volunteer, 30-hour Famine participant
Goals: "Attend college--location undecided at this time."

Joshua James Bench

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Dan and Linda Bench
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, high honor roll, Purpose Program's Botball Competition
School activities: Jazz band
Community activities: Summer band volunteer helper
Goals: "I plan to attend either Harvard or Johns Hopkins University and major in pre-med. I want to help individuals in their time of sickness or injury. I also want to become more helpful in my community to feel better about myself."

Nick Bennardo

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Sam and Linda Bennardo
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, highest honor roll, Kiwanis Key Club, top ten percent of class, Student of the Week, Student of the Month nominee
School activities: Junior varsity hockey team, Player's Player Award; varsity hockey; junior varsity football; junior varsity track and field
Community activities: North Hills Community Outreach orange sale, Kiwanis pancake breakfast
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university and possibly major in business or law. I also hope to participate in ice hockey while attending college."

Logan Berman

School, grade: Hampton High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Bruce and Susan Berman
Academic achievements: Freshman class secretary, student council sophomore/junior representative, high honor roll, first place scholarship recipient for People of Peace Essay Contest, Congressional Youth Leadership Conference nominee
School activities: Model United Nations, SADD, newspaper, yearbook, prom committee chairman, lacrosse MVP 2001 to 2002,
Community activities: UPMC St. Margaret volunteer, Concordia Adult Daycare volunteer, Young Writers Workshop volunteer, Errand Service for Elderly Homebound, Young Life student leader
Goals: "I plan to attend a liberal arts college/university and major in broadcast/journalism. I will continue to support my community with volunteer work."

Teague Bintrim

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Ken and Denise Bintrim
Academic achievements: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen nominee, President's Education Awards Program nominee, Academic Excellence Award, first-year Scholastic Award, Academic All-Star
School activities: All-school musical costume crew
Community activities: Church youth group, Crop Walk, Salvation Army Christmas bell-ringer
Goals: "I plan to go to coastal Carolina and become a marine biologist."

Brandye Birdsall

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Sherbert and Bert Birdsall
Academic achievements: High honor roll, high honor roll in math and history
School activities: Seneca Valley chorus
Community activities: Tutoring students in math, missionary retreat, church choir, visiting elderly, youth usher board
Goals: "I plan on attending North Carolina A&T State University, majoring in chemical engineering. I will then continue my education by going to law school and start my law practice in Charlotte, N.C. I plan to devote a portion of my practice to do pro-bono work."

Lindsay Bock

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Joe and Melanie P. Bock
Academic achievements: Student council alternate, honor roll, Extra Effort Award winner, Scholastic Books Poem winner, Orchestral PMEA nominee
School activities: Orchestra, string ensemble, symphony orchestra, STOP the Violence member, FCCLA member
Community activities: Dancer at Michele's Dance Center, private violin lessons, volunteer violin playing, CCD member at St. Alphonsus, American Heart Association fundraiser
Goals: "In the future, I would absolutely love to attend either Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., Duquesne University or University of Pittsburgh.I want to major in legal studies, performing arts or even journalism. Like my father, a career in law really interests me, but I would not want dancing or playing my violin to go to waste."

Rebecca Bojarski

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: John and Margaret Bojarski
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, President's Outstanding Academic Excellence Award, Shaler Area Middle School Certificate of Academic Excellence, highest honor roll, Student of the Month
School activities: Band, second-chair flutist; homecoming banner committee; Japanese club; swimming club; running club
Community activities: West Penn Hospital volunteer, Shaler Area North Hills Library volunteer, CCD Christmas Party volunteer, All Saints Church member
Goals: "At the age of 13 I am concentrating on learning as much as I can in an effort to help me decide what I want to do with my life. One thing I am sure of is that I want to keep volunteering and helping people. I think I would like to major in math in college and become a math teacher."

Paige Bosnyak

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: John and Rae Anne Bosnyak
Academic achievements: President's Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement, PTA Arts in Education Program participant
School activities: Seventh grade band flutist, after-school Bible study
Community activities: Butler County Humane Society volunteer, member of Dutilh United Methodist Church and its youth group
Goals: "I plan to become a veterinarian by attending Penn State. I plan to own my own vet clinic."

Paul Joseph Brandimarti

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Paul and Joan Brandimarti
Academic achievements: Honor roll, National Latin Exam Cum Laude
School activities: Marching band officer, choir, wrestling, student council, Hampton Armed Forces Club founder
Community activities: Community Citation of Merit, Allegheny County, choir performance; Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, four religious awards, senior patrol leader, junior assitant scout master, Order of the Arrow
Goals: Hopes to attend Duquesne University to major in history and theology and to become a Naval officer--Surface Warfare.

Edwin Breaux

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Anna Marie and Ed Breaux
Academic achievements: Who's Who Among American High School Students, Elite Students of America, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Pennsylvania Governor's School for Health Care scholarship recipient, National Honor Roll
School activities: Spirit of NA Marching Band section leader; National Honor Society; Medicine, Health, Psychology and Biology Focus Group; National Junior Honor Society; traveling math team
Community activities: Carnegie Science Center volunteer, UPMC Passavant volunteer, Godzerkus Circus Vacation Bible School at St. Alexis, North Hills Youth Ministry volunteer, North Allegheny Marching Band voluntary community parades
Goals: "I will pursue a career in pharmacy, having been admitted to several pharmacy programs. This is a natural extension of my analytic nature and interest in math and science. In preparation, I participated in two shadow studies in pharmacy, and attended the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Health Care. While in college, I will further refine my interests, determining whether to pursue research or clinical work."

Rosanna Breaux

School, grade: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents: Anna Marie and Ed Breaux
Academic achievements: Prize Winner Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Science Essay Contest, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society, Johns Hopkins Recognition for Math Performance on SAT as a seventh grader, statewide recognition for math performance
School activities: Spirit of NA Marching Band, Allegheny Valley Honors Band, Pennsylvania Student Council state-wide conference, North Allegheny Intermediate student council, class council
Community activities: Student council projects including Dance-a-Thon and Gobble for Cans, St. Alexis Vacation Bible School volunteer, St. Alexis Church Festival volunteer, LIFE TEEN, GIFTS booth, Reading for Excellence
Goals: "I am currently leaning toward a career in clinical psychology, going to graduate school and earning a doctorate. My interest in working with children and the elderly may lead to a specialization with either group. I'm getting a head start through my current work with peer mediation and Students Against Destructive Decisions."

Michael Brewer

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate High School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Beverly Brewer
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, President's Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Honor Student Awards, highest honor roll
School activities: Outstanding Attendance, Certificates of Achievement, Titan of the Week, Student of the Month, chorus
Community activities: VFW certificate of award, Middle Road Baseball Association All-Stars, Etna Deck Hockey Champions, Veterans Administration volunteer, Bauerstown Baseball tournament champions
Goals: "College is the right thing for me. Furthering my education would be a great opportunity because it can also help me get a better job. To get to college, I plan to receive partial or full credit for a certain sport such as baseball or hockey. There are also other sports I enjoy playing like shooting pool or basketball. As for my job, I would like to try to combine certain aspects of my talent. Maybe I should be an architect because of my skills in art and math. But for now I will continue to try my best in everything I do."

Kaitlin Brown

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Susan M. Brown
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, GATE program, oboe band first chair, highest honor roll, All-Star Band
School activities: Former "Meet the Composer"--wrote and recorded a song at WQED which played on the radio and at a concert; artwork displayed in the school art show; story awarded and put into the school library; mock trial participant
Community activities: All Saints CCD program volunteer, National Junior Honor Society food drive volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend college after high school on an oboe scholarship. My interests for a major could include English, oboe or dance. I hope to become an author, dancer or musician later in life."

Ryan Budziszewski

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Ron and Diane Budziszewski
Academic achievements: High honor roll
School activities: Center and inside linebacker for eighth grade football team, strength training, ball boy for varsity football team
Community activities: Family CCD program at St. Mary's Church, Boys and Girls Club of Millvale member, Middle Road Athletic Association baseball, youth football, Shaler Area Community Football Camp
Goals: "I would like to attend a major college/university to pursue a degree in business or education. I plan on exploring the possibility of a career in athletics, either playing or coaching."

Daniel Robert Burnos

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Robert F. Burnos and Joan A. Burnos
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, honor roll, North Catholic Service Award, St. Michael's College Book Award
School activities: Varsity soccer, Award for Excellence; peer tutoring in math, chemistry and physics; chess club; Spanish club; poem publishing in "Celebrate: Young Poets Speak Out"
Community activities: Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout; Junior Leadership Training Conference staff; St. Teresa Youth Group; St. Teresa CYO softball; venture crew
Goals: "After graduation, I plan to work at a mission in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a week in the summer. This fall, I plan to attend college, but I have currently not decided where I will go. I intend to major in mechanical engineering, and after I graduate from college, I would like to have a career in research and development, design either automobiles or airplanes. While in college, I still would like to work in a Boy Scout Troop as an assistant scoutmaster and also get involved with a local youth group."

Peter Cai

School, grade: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Ming Ding and Quan Cai
Academic achievements: QPA ranked 1st of class, National Latin Exam perfect score, National Academic League member, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state first prize, perfect score of 800 on SAT II foreign language with listening test
School activities: Class council vice president, student council vice president, Rookie of the Year Award for swimming and swimming and diving varsity team letter winner, Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic League swimming qualifier, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Senior District Orchestra
Community activities: Carnegie Science Center Seascape exhibit volunteer, Mercy Hospital anesthesiology department volunteer, Kane Regional Center volunteer piano player, teach swimming lessons in the North Allegheny Community Aquatics Program, high school swimming pool lifeguard
Goals:"I plan to attend a top college and major in a science/science-related field including possibly engineering."

Julie Campbell
School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Colleen and Brad Campbell
Academic achievements: Student of the Month, all "A" honor roll, Citizenship Award, Special Recognition Award
School activities: Basketball manager, softball manager, basketball team, softball team, track team, student council
Community activities: St. Scholastica Church member and CCD helper, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, Aspinwall Softball Team, Fox Chapel Winter League, Lauri Ann West Memorial Library Teen Book Council
Goals: "In the future, I plan to be an architect. My best friend Morgan and I plan to open a firm together. I hope to attend an excellent college with a good basketball team and outstanding academics. I want to live in the suburbs in a caring and friendly neighborhood. Although it sounds that I know exactly what I want, my dreams change every day. I am only in eighth grade, but I am ready for anything and everything that comes my way."

Amanda Rae Candelmo

School, grade: Quigley Catholic High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Joanne Lembo
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place regionals, junior class vice president, Academic Excellence Award, National Leadership Conference on Medicine invitee, National Youth Leadership Forum invitee
School activities: Varsity cheerleading letter winner, campus ministry and music ministry, student ambassador, yearbook committee, student tutor
Community activities: First in class for service hours (200), Meals-on-Wheels volunteer, St. John the Baptist Church and youth group volunteer, Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week attendee, Peace Camp counselor
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year university in the fall of 2005. My top choices are Penn State Main Campus, Notre Dame, Allegheny College, University of Vermont or Xavier. I hope to follow this with medical school at Dartmouth. I would like to major in pre-med or a double major in biology and chemistry. I will either be a pediatric surgeon or a neonatal physician throughout my life. I hope to continue service to others in my community in any way I can."

Chelsey Capra

School, grade: Seneca Valley Senior High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Larry and Jonette Capra
Academic achievements: Who's Who Among American High School Students, Presidential Academic Achievement Award, honor roll
School activities: Student council senator, Seneca Valley varsity cheerleading letter winner, Raider Award, STOP conference, Seneca Valley cheerleading captain
Community activities: "Race for Virginia and Friends" volunteer, International Dance Challenge senior solo champion and highest score runner-up, Passavant Retirement Home and senior citizen prom volunteer, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line performer, Starpower and Starquest Miss Senior Photogenic
Goals: "I plan on continuing to prepare myself for a four-year university or college throughout the duration of my junior and senior years at Seneca Valley. I hope to attend Ohio University or Penn State University and major in marketing/advertising. I also plan on minoring in art. I would like to perhaps continue dance or cheerleading after high school. I plan to volunteer from now through college and even after to somehow give back to my community."

Christa Cardone

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Dan Cardone
Academic achievements: Spanish Club, Spanish Language Award, Latin Club, Calcu-Solve participant, honor roll
School activities: Varsity tennis letter winner, SADD, yearbook committee editor-in-chief, Hands for Service senior chairperson, C.H.A.N.G.E.S. Program
Community activities: Special Olympics Award, St. Theresa's Vacation Bible School, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Ross Township Municipal Center volunteer
Goals: "In the fall of 2004 I plan to attend the University of Kentucky to study pre-pharmacy. i would also like to earn my pharmacy degree. I hope to continue volunteering with the Make-A-Wish program and the Special Olympics program throughout my life because I believe they benefit a worthy cause."

Erin Christine Carlin

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Patti Carlin
Academic achievements: Gifted and Talented Education Program, National Honor Society secretary, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and state, Titan of the Week Award, Academic Achievement Award
School activities: Homecoming committee chairperson, homecoming class float committee chairperson, school musical, women's chorus, SADD
Community activities: Key club secretary, Junior Achievement, Shaler Area Young Life, senior project: "Summer Fun: Harry Potter Style," volunteer at Northview Animal Hospital
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university but am undecided as to which institution I will become a part of. Marietta College and Allegheny College are my top choices, for I have been accepted and have received a scholarship to both schools. I am considering communications and/or political science as majors. I love to communicate, whether it be by mouth, actions or writing. And although politics seem corrupt, I'd like to think and hope that a little girl like me could become a government official and maybe make a difference or a good change."

Carolyn L. Carlins

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Thomas and Ellen Carlins
Academic achievements: Certificate of Merit for perfect attendance, Certificate of Merit for outstanding service as a library aide, Extra Effort Award, honor roll
School activities: Ingomar Middle School library aide; school newspaper, writer, school news, humor; orchestra, violin
Community activities: Teen docent at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, St. John Neumann Vacation Bible School volunteer
Goals: "I plan on attending college. I also plan to continue to learn and volunteer through my church, school and museum. I hope to participate in the North Allegheny Golden Strolling Strings."

Brandon Caro

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Lori Caro and Mark Caro
Academic achievements: GOAL, Grand Concours French Exam, honor roll, runner-up in school spelling bee
School activities: School newspaper
Community activities: IFPAA baseball, NABA basketball
Goals: "I'm not sure what college I plan to attend, but I think I may go into business or teaching. I also am good with computers, so I could definitely go into a field with computer sciences. Also in ninth grade, I plan to take Honors Biology, Honors French, Honors Integrated II, Honors History."

Tiffany Carroll

School, grade: Seneca Valley Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Thomas and Tammie Carroll
Academic achievements: First, second and third-year Scholastic Award; National Honor Society member; Pennsylvania Senate Certificate of Achievement and Congratulations towards highest honor roll achievement; Presidential Academic Award
School activities: Marching band letter winner and woodwind captain, pit band for all-school musical
Community activities: Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award; cadette and senior Girl Scout Service Bar Award; Certificate of Achievement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, Department of Defense, American Legion and U.S. Air Force for Gold Award; created park bench and stone path for local park; personal letter of congratulations from President Bush and the First Lady for Gold Award
Goals: "I plan to attend Penn State University in the fall and major in aerospace engineering. I am undecided as of yet whether I will join the Air Force ROTC program in college. After college and potentially serving our nation, I hope to join NASA and work as an engineer. If I am truly blessed in my life, then perhaps my dream of one day becoming an astronaut will be fulfilled."

Anne Caruso

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Academic achievements: School orchestra first chair cello, school string ensemble first chair cello, FCCLA Ingomar Middle School Chapter corresponding secretary and officer, Academic Achievement Award, spelling bee winner, honor roll
Community activities: North Hills Cello Ensemble, Girl Scouts, St. John Neumann Holiday Strings member
Goals: "I don't have any solid plans for the future, except to keep playing my cello. I will hopefully be able to turn my cello playing into some type of career in the future."

David Anthony Casavale

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Chris and Linda Casavale
Academic achievements: National Honor Society treasurer, Pennies for Patients program coordinator, National Junior Honor Society, Top 10 Percent Academic Award, Highest Honor Roll Academic Award
School activities: Marching band, indoor drumline group, Model United Nations second place at Penn State Conference, Japanese Club
Community activities: Boy Scout since kindergarten, Eagle Scout rank, held positions of quartermaster and senior patrol leader
Goals: "I plan to attend Penn State University in the fall of 2004 and major in history and education. My career goals are to one day become a high school teacher, start my own business and to write a book."

Louis D. Castello

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Louis and Margaret Castello
Academic achievements: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state Senate certificates of achievement from State Sen. Jane Orie and State Rep. Daryl D. Metcalf, Outstanding Citizenship Award, Outstanding Academic Award, Creative Writing Month of the Young Adolescent Award
School activities: Student of the Week, Perfect Attendance Award, chorus, PMEA District 5 chorus, track and field
Community activities: Outstanding Ambassadorial Achievement--People to People student ambassador, traveled to New Zealand and Australia representing the United States; black belt in Shotokan karate; Youth Shotokan Karate Tournament second and third place; instruct karate class; Holy Sepulcher Church member and CCD
Goals: "I am now taking flying lessons to fulfill my dream of flying. I plan to attend the Air Force Academy and become an officer and pilot in the United States Air Force. After this I plan to fly for an airline or even conquer the skies in my own plane."

Dana Cerminara

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents: Joe and Michelle Cerminaro
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, student tutoring
School activities: Middle school soccer team, junior varsity soccer team, chorus, track
Community activities: Altar server at St. Ferdinand Church, soccer camp assistant, Northern Steel Classic Soccer Team, peer mentor
Goals: "After high school, I plan to go to a college, maybe Penn State or North Carolina. Then, I would like to go to a law school. I would like to pursue a career as a lawyer. I would also like to contribute to my community by doing volunteer work, maybe with children."

Katie Cessar

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Robert and Linda Cessar
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals, mock trial lawyer, National Junior Honors Society, Gifted and Talented Education program, highest honor roll
School activities: Yearbook club, student council representative, honors band, flute player, English Festival
Community activities: CCD teen volunteer, CCD student and member of St. Bonaventure Church, piano student, piano recitals at Kane Nursing Home and Vincentian Regency
Goals: "My future plans are to attend a good college, although I am not sure of which college this will be. I would like to major in either interior design or the culinary arts and continue in that career field. I would like to continue to volunteer in the community for the rest of my life and pass my values onto my children."

Nick Christy

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Paul and Laurie Christy
Academic achievements: Highest and high honor roll, National Honor Society, KDKA Extra Effort Award winner
School activities: Soccer, all-state, all-WPIAL, all-section, all-region, all-American; baseball, all-section; four-year letter winner in soccer
Community activities: Help mentor middle school students
Goals: "To play soccer and baseball and study psychology at Slippery Rock University."

Alexander B. Chun

School, grade: Shady Side Academy, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Duk S. Chun and Jean S. Chun
Academic achievements: Highest/high honors, National Honor Roll, American Mathematics Contest school winner, Who's Who Among American High School students, Mathematics Achievement Award
School activities: Math team captain, symphonic band, Political Debate Club secretary, class vice president, Environmental Club
Community activities: Alterra Nursing Home volunteer, Beginning with Books reader, Shady Side Academy math tutor, President's Student Service Award, volunteer for an independent program teaching soccer to children with disabilities
Goals: "After high school, I plan to continue to study mathematics in college. I do not have a specific career choice in mind, but I hope that with a degree in mathematics, I can find a career that deals with either mathematics or business."

Alexandra Lynn Ciminaro

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: JoAnn and Tony Ciminaro
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Carnegie Mellon C-MITES candidate, Johns Hopkins University Talented Youth candidate
School activities: Marshall Middle School band (flute), St. Alphonsus School band (flute), St. Alphonsus cheerleader
Community activities: St. Alphonsus Good Samaritan volunteer, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
Goals: "I would like to attend the University of Pittsburgh. My long term goal is to enter the field of psychiatric medicine. At the same time, if possible, I plan to continue my dance career as a part-time dance instructor."

Valerie Colber

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Earl and Kathy Colbert
Academic achievements: Straight A honor roll, honor roll, 4.0 grade point average, honors band, Student of the Month Award
School activities: Fox Chapel School District softball, school newspaper, band
Community activities: Presbyterian youth group, fed homeless at shelter for youth group, Presbyterian church flower sale, caroling for senior citizens at Presbyterian Home, help borough shovel snow for senior citizens
Goals: "My future plans are to pursue mathematical/science education towards a forensic scientist or actuary career. I also have an interest in military service, as well as continuing volunteer work in my community."

Stephen Colella

School, grade: North Allegheny High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Brian and Karen Colella
Academic achievements: President of NASH Technology Student Association, Technology Student Association Regional Competitive Event Award
School activities: Golden Web Award for outstanding web site
Community activities: Citation of Special Recognition by Sen. Jane Orie for firefighting, volunteer firefighter, executive board member, network administrator and web master for Highland Volunteer Fire Department
Goals: "I plan to begin at Community College of Allegheny County in the fall and obtain an associate's degree in computer information and technology and then transfer to a four-year university. I plan to pursue a career focusing specifically on web design and development."

Elizabeth Conaway

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Kathy and Bruce Conaway
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, honor roll, invited to National Student Leadership Conference, Certificate of Merit, Extra Effort Award
School activities: Student council service committee, student teacher/assistant for preschool
Community activities: Member of National Wildlife Federation, dance with the Pittsburgh Ballet for schools and communities to expose children to the arts, buy groceries for the homeless, Together for Retarded Youth volunteer, six-hour Dance-A-Thon benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and cancer research
Goals: "I plan to dance in a professional ballet company after graduating from high school. Because dancers have such short careers, I plan to go to college after my dancing career ends. I hope to study physical therapy so I can continue to help people."

Grace Concelman

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Gina Concelman
Academic achievements: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Award, student council class president, North Allegheny School Board Distinguished Achievement Award, high scholastic achievement, Junior Classical League
School activities: Orchestra, string ensemble, seventh and eighth grade basketball, track and field, Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: St. John and Paul Church middle school youth group member, member of flute and strings quintet that performs at local nursing homes, Girls of Grace Bible study group, Community Citation of Merit from the Office of the Chief Executive of Allegheny County
Goals: "As I enter high school, I would like to volunteer more in the community. I am hoping to teach swimming lessons to handicapped kids. I would also like to teach CCD. I have had great role models that were camp counselors, and for this reason, I would love to be a camp counselor. After scoring 1180 in seventh grade and 1260 in eighth grade, I will strive for a 1600 on my SATs by my senior year."

Theodore Walker Connolly

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Jeannie and Shaun Connolly
Academic achievements: Honor roll every semester, qualified for Carnegie Mellon C-MITES courses, scored 1040 on SATs, straight As five times in middle school, gifted program
School activities: Interscholastic ootball, basketball and track teams; tournament baseball, inducted into Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame; swim team; tennis team; golf team
Community activities: Church youth group, shovel driveways for neighbors, lawn cutting, babysitting, shovel neighbor's driveway, raked leaves and cut lawn the last five months while her husband was in Iraq
Goals: "I really am not sure what my future holds. I'm interested in a variety of fields from literature, journalism, broadcasting, architecture and coaching basketball to even stock broking or politics. My actual dream is to play professional basketball though it is somewhat unrealistic."

Vicki Cooper

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Chris Cooper
Academic achievements: American Legion Award recipient, GATE program since third grade, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Scholar Athlete Award, Scholar Band member
School activities: Varsity letter winner in cross country, track and drill team; student council treasurer of sophomore class; Tri-Athlete Award; Presidential Physical Fitness Award; concert band and winterguard
Community activities: Assumption Church altar server, Heartwalk participant, Race for the Cure runner, Special Olympics volunteer, teach swim lessons, lifeguard
Goals: "I am currently undecided on the college I would like to attend, but am interested in studying forensic science. I'd also like to continue participating in my activities while fulfilling my college education."

Gregory M. Core

School, grade: Knoch High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Douglas A. Core
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Scholar Athlete Award, Who's Who Among American High School Students, American Government Award, high-tech internship
School activities: Varsity soccer letter winner and captain, Youth and Government vice president, school board student representative, Model United Nations co-founder and vice president, ski club
Community activities: Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout and senior patrol leader; Habitat for Humanity; soccer coach U-8 and U-6; blood donor; youth group
Goals: "Pursuing a master's degree in nuclear engineering at Penn State. I would like to work in either a power plant or in a lab. I would also like to become a scout master and develop my own Eagle Scouts. That would be a very gratifying feeling for me."

Nicole Cortese

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Ralph and Kim Cortese
Academic achievements: Nominee for Women in Sports Award by Chatham College, distinguished honor roll, high honor roll
School activities: DARE role model, peer mentor, varsity softball letter winner, varsity football statistician (defensive tackles), student council class treasurer
Community activities: Local coordinator for Boy Scouts for Sewage Drain Stenciling Project, Presents for Patients, collect money for cancer research in name of former teacher, passed out bags at Christmas Walk
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university and major in business administration."

Julia Covelli

School, grade: North Hills High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Jamie Lieb Covelli
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, highest honor roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: Jazz choir, symphonic choir, Madrigal choir, drama club, school musical
Community activities: St. Paul's United Methodist Church Sunday School teacher, Children's Church volunteer, Vacation Bible School volunteer; Creative Arts Camp volunteer teacher; Act One Theatre School
Goals: "I hope to attend either Penn State University or Carnegie Mellon University in the fall of 2005. I plan on majoring in premedicine with possible careers in either radiology or pediatrics. Until then I plan on getting a job this summer and continuing my volunteer work."

Christina Cowan

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Lorraine D. Cowan and David A. Cowan
Academic achievements: High honor roll, 2003 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen, recognition for band and honors band, Principal's Award--Most Improved Student, recognition in Creative Writing Celebrating Young Adolescent Month October 2003
School activities: Band and honors band; Clarinet Effect, Duquesne University; Haine Middle School chorus; ski club; Camp Invention nominee
Community activities: Cadette Girl Scouts, Silver Award; Junior Girl Scout, Bronze Award; competitive dancer at Michele's Dance Center; church youth group member; Girl Scout Day Camp volunteer assistant
Goals: "Upon completion of high school, Christina would like to attend Pennsylvania State University for a degree in physical therapy to become a physical therapist or to study forensics with dance as a minor. She would love to continue dancing within the community and provide dance instruction to other young students, sharing her love of dance. Christina plans to complete her Gold Award for Senior Girl Scouting when she flies up to Senior Girl Scouts in 2004. She also is trying out for Seneca Valley Dance Team."

Brittany L. Cully

School, grade: Seneca Valley High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Thomas and Patricia Cully
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship nominee, highest honor roll, three-year Seneca Valley Scholastic Award, President's Award for Excellence
School activities: Varsity cross country letter winner and Most Improved Runner, MVP and captain; indoor track and field letter winner and captain; outdoor track and field letter winner; SADD; Varsity Club secretary
Community activities: St. Ferdinand Church greeter and member, Vincentian Nursing Home volunteer, Glade Run Lutheran Services volunteer
Goals: "I hope to attend either Brown University or the College of William and Mary. I am currently unsure of what major I'd like to pursue."

Lisa Czerniewski

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Robert and Dianne Czerniewski
Academic achievements: Honor roll, 4.0 grade point average, Student of the Month nominee
School activities: Chorus, student council representative, student council officer and recording secretary
Community activities: Be Your Best annual clothing drive, HEARTH organization, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure, American Cancer Society, AM VETS
Goals: "My goals while attending high school consist of being a member of the swim team, participating as an officer in student government and continuing to strive for academic success. Community service will continue to be of great importance to me, as I find helping others to be very rewarding and humbling. After graduation from high school, I plan to attend college receiving my bachelor's and master's degrees."

Victoria Danilenko

School, grade: Shaler Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Bill Simpson
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Student of the Month
School activities: Ski club
Goals: "I want to go to college and study to be a lawyer."

Jennifer Davis
School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Anne and John Davis
Academic achievements: Gifted Opportunities for Advanced Learners, honors math, Extra Effort Award, honor roll, Science Fair nominee
School activities: First chair violinist, Scholar Athlete every sports season, starter on girls basketball team
Community activities: St. Francis Nursing Home volunteer, collected coats for Coat Drive for the Homeless, Rainbow Kitchen Coat Drive worker
Goals: Plans to attend Duke University for a possible career in medicine or law.

Tyler Deal

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Bryan and Kathy Deal
Academic achievements: National Merit Scholar, student council member, Principal's Advisory Council member, highest honor roll
School activities: Seventh and eighth grade football teams, freshman hockey team, junior varsity hockey team, Ecology Club
Community activities: "Dribble for the Cure" participant, collected money for ALS Walk, Black History Month breakfast volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Pine-Richland High School in the fall where I will be taking honors classes and eventually A.P. classes to prepare for college. In high school, I plan to continue playing hockey and football. My future plans are to become a doctor, because I love science."

Lauren Brooke DeBolt

School, grade: Deer Lakes High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Thomas and Joanne DeBolt
Academic achievements: Top 10 percent of class, highest honors, Bayer Product Marketing Campaign, Spanish National Honors Society, National Honors Society
School activities: Morning prayer group, girls' soccer, girls' track, props for school plays, S.T.O.P. Task Force
Community activities: Girl Scouts, church youth group president, church blacklight show and puppetry program, American Legion Youth Achievement Award
Goals: "I plan on attending Chatham College in the fall of 2004 to major in accounting with a possible minor in marketing. I also plan on continuing my service to my church as well as my community."

Andrew John DeBonis

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: John and Tammy DeBonis
Academic achievements: Honor roll last three semesters, have read 77 books/novels/classics over the last three years
School activities: Varsity swim team, chamber choir, symphonic choir, "Trial by Jury" chorus, spring musical "Fiddler on the Roof" cast and chorus
Community activities: Ingomar United Methodist Church member, in top three of youth group for fundraising for World Vision, 30-Hour Famine, lead actor in church's "Hands of Peace," celebrant in "Godspell" production, lighting and technical support for "Romeo Loves Juliet" performed at St. Stevens Church
Goals: "I plan on traveling to Philippi, W.Va., for the next three summers for the purpose of missions and helping people in need. I intend to gain more experience with singing lessons and hope to participate in other drama opportunities. I plan to continue to improve my baseball and swimming skills. I look forward to attending college for further education."

Mary Kate DeCoursey

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Mary Jo and Paul DeCoursey
Academic achievements: Who's Who Among American High School Students, Activity Council representative and student council publicity director certificates of merit, President's Education Award, Elite Students of America
School activities: Chorus, cross country, intramural basketball, Girls Only Leadership Development leader, student council co-chair of housing committee for 2004 state conference
Community activities: St. John and Paul Vacation Bible Study volunteer, middle school student mentor at St. John and Paul, Orchard Hill youth group participant, Soergel's Garden Center employee, babysitting
Goals: "I am currently researching a number of universities, including Penn State, Virginia Tech and University of Delaware. I plan to major in either elementary education or physical education and will pursue becoming the coach of a high school cross country team. I am also looking into minors in counseling and leadership."

Marisa D'Eramo

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Vincent and Darlene D'Eramo
Academic achievements: Class council representative
School activities: Freshman cheerleader, varsity cheerleading, Future Business Leaders of America, Scholar Athlete, Althletic Director's All Scholar-Athlete Team
Community activities: Tiger Pride Football Organization cheerleading coach, St. Alphonsus Church member
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University's A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration in the fall of 2004 and major in marketing. I also plan to cheer there."

Sara Elizabeth DeRiggi

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Michael and Susan DeRiggi
Academic achievements: Honors level courses, Reading Student of the Week, honor roll, citation of honor roll achievement from Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, chorus
School activities: Girl Scouting Katari Award, Marian Award, Bronze Award, Silver Award, Leadership Pin; karate first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, certified first level Tae Kwon Do judge, 2002 Pennsylvania state champion weapons, 2002 Pennsylvania state champion forms
Community activities: Cadette Girl Scout Troop 433, program aide leadership certified in Girl Scouting, Cranberry Township Women's Club Tea volunteer, St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church member, young adult assistant in Girl Scouting
Goals: "I currently plan to continue my education through college and become a school teacher. I also plan to continue my study of Tae Kwon Do and become a certified instructor. I am very interested and involved in Girl Scouting and hope to someday achieve the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award given in Girl Scouting. I realize all of these goals will require a lot of work, sacrifice and service to the community, and I am willing to take on this challenge to better myself and the world around me."

Zachary DeWalt

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Paul and Patti DeWalt
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, all honors classes, second place PJAS competition
School activities: Scholar Athlete, basketball, ski club, internship at Pittsburgh Zoo for marine biology, National Physical Fitness Award
Community activities: City teen volunteer, acolyte, Tae Kwon Do assistant head instructor, third degree black belt, third place winner for interschool tournament sporting competition
Goals: "My future plans are to continue to take the most challenging high school classes Northgate has to offer, then to go to a four-year university. In college, I wold either like to major in chemistry or chemical engineering before I go into medical school."

Kara DiBiase

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Kathy and Sam DiBiase
Academic achievements: Chorus, Scholar Athlete Award, Participation Award, Extra Effort Award, honor roll
School activities: Volleyball, seventh grade soccer and volleyball teams
Community activities: Volunteer at temple, confirmation class, volunteer gift wrapping over winter break, donate school supplies to underprivileged college students
Goals: "I am considering taking some honors classes next year in high school. I plan on going to the college of my choice to continue on with my education. I also would like to continue playing sports throughout my education and stay an active member in my Jewish community."

Molly Ryan Dilmore

School, grade: Northgate High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Harry W. Dilmore
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Cum Laude Society, distinguished honor roll, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and state, Jack Brice Outstanding Junior Award
School activities: Varsity football cheerleading captain, varsity basketball cheerleading captain, competition cheerleading squad, varsity volleyball captain, varsity softball captain
Community activities: Avalon Library volunteer, North Borough's Women's Club volunteer, Bellevue "Safe Walk" volunteer, Winter Special Olympics volunteer, senior citizen computer mentoring
Goals: "In September 2004, I hope to attend one of the four-year universities that I have applied to. I will be majoring in political science/pre-law. I then hope to attend law school and eventually become an attorney. Someday, I would like to serve my community as an elected official."

Tyler Dixon

School, grade: Carson Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Ted and Tami Dixon
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Scholar Athlete
School activities: North Allegheny Junior High wrestling team starter; Carson Middle School baseball team starter, football team starter, student council, chorus
Community activities: World Vision volunteer, nursing home volunteer, Little League Baseball District 4 Champions, Hoops for Heart
Goals: "I hope to continue participating in sports and getting good grades at North Allegheny. My long term plan is to attend college and major in something dealing with the environment and/or animals."

Amelia Lynne Duckett

School, grade: North Hills High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Joe Duckett
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, student council secretary, North Hills Education Achievement Award, honor roll, student council representative
School activities: Varsity track and field, tennis, international affairs apprenticeship, model U.N. member, Future Business Leaders of America
Community activities: The Children's Institute volunteer, liaison and tutor of elementary school students, St. Teresa's youth group member, Highland Country Club tennis team
Goals: "This summer I hope to attend a Pennsylvania Governor's School of Excellence in either science or international studies. My post high school plans are to attend college in the fall of 2005. As a junior, I am undecided on what college I will attend. I hope to study medicine and become a pediatrician."

Rachel S. Dudt

School, grade: North Hills Senior High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Rebecca C. Dudt
Academic achievements: North Hills Academic Achievement Award, honor roll, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place, Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Arts and Writing fourth place winner, student council class representative
School activities: Symphonic choir, jazz choir, girls' volleyball, drama club, Latin club
Community activities: Memorial Park Church Chancel Choir, Company of Praise, junior choir; Civic Light Opera Academy merit scholarship winner; Memorial Park Church preschool Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and nursery care.
Goals: "I plan to attend college at Carnegie Mellon University, New York University or Michigan to further my education. I would like to take on a double major of musical theater and teaching. My dream would be to someday become a Broadway theater performer and then to go on and teach music and drama to aspiring artists. I am truly honored to be considered for this award and appreciate all of the support I have been given by my teachers and family."

David Alexander Duffett

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Sara and William Duffett
Academic achievements: G.O.A.L. gifted learning, straight A student, honor roll, LaRoche College mock trial award
School activities: Student council representative, seventh and eighth grade basketball and baseball teams, cellist for Ingomar Middle School orchestra
Community activities: St. John Neumann Church member and CCD participant, altar server, Ingomar/Franklin Park baseball tournament player, Little League World Series District winner, Ingomar/Franklin Park umpire
Goals: Plans to attend college, possibly University of Pittsburgh, and continue community service through the church.

Rebecca Durr

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Robin and David Durr
Academic achievements: Student council treasurer, high honor roll, Student of the Month, student council homeroom representative
School activities: Field hockey co-captain, volleyball team, girls' chamber chorus section leader, selected to move to state level in Reflections PTA contest, ski club
Community activities: Hazardous material recycling volunteer, honor camper at Summer's Best Two Weeks Camp, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church youth group and "Roman" girls summer day camp captain
Goals: "Will participate in track and field this spring and pursue volleyball or field hockey at varsity level in high school. Interested in possible career in intelligence work and hope to get more information on this at summer Lead America Conference. Also interested in engineering and culinary arts."

Samantha Edwards

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Bruce and Patty Edwards
Academic achievements: School newspaper editor, National Honors Society treasurer, Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence student liaison grant committee member, student council, French club
School activities: PMEA Honors Choir first chair, school musical, all-school talent show, National Anthem vocalist for school sporting events, drama club
Community activities: University of Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania Writing Project teaching intern volunteer, Young Writer's Institute volunteer, Karate (Tang Soo Do) second degree green belt, North Hills Community Outreach Drive project volunteer, American Red Cross blood drive volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the fall of 2004. At this time, I have not made a final decision as to which school I will attend. I plan to major in journalism and communications, and I plan to remain active in my musical pursuits, the martial arts and community service projects."

Michael Emling

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Tim and Trish Emling
Academic achievements: Student council vice president, highest honor roll, Seneca Valley School District Art Show selected participant, scored 1270 on SATs, Academic All-Star
School activities: Selected for Student Communicators Committee, dress code policy committee, Key Club charter member, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field
Community activities: "Butler Leaders of Tomorrow" nominee, Cranberry Township Area Lions Club "Service Effort Initiative Award," St. Ferdinand Church International Food Festival volunteer, fundraiser for The Caring Team Foundation, Passavant and Evergreen retirement homes volunteer
Goals: "Since I am only in ninth grade, I am unsure of my future plans and career. However, I plan to attend a good four-year college after high school, and I am considering the fields of architecture, law and broadcast communications. My school and community are an important part of my life. I intend to continue working through my school's student council to improve my environment. Although I enjoy playing a variety of sports, academics have always been my priority--that is, of course, after my family and friends, who always support me."

Steve Emling

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Patricia and Timothy Emling
Academic achievements: Straight A student; certificate of achievement, House of Representatives, Daryl D. Metcalfe; Student of the Month, Lions Team; took SATs as part of the Johns Hopkins University Search for Talented Youth; selected for Seneca Valley School District Art Show
School activities: Soccer, basketball, recommended for La Roche College's "Challenge Program," Carnegie Mellon University C-MITES program certificate of academic excellence
Community activities: Seneca Valley Soccer Association referee "Under 8" League, certificate of appreciation from Sen. Jane Orie for contributions to the American Red Cross and U.S. Armed Forces, Cranberry Township Athletic Association baseball
Goals: To finish school and attend college

Heather Endler

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Ken and Deb Endler
Academic achievements: Marching band, PMEA District 5 Honors Band, varsity track and field, President's Educational Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Enviroquest competitions at Jenning's Environmental Center
School activities: Gifted program student, Harmony Zelienople United Methodist Church youth group, bass guitar player for youth group worship band, performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Community activities: Women's homeless shelters volunteer, mission trip to Pittsburgh, mission trip to Chicago, Vacation Bible School volunteer
Goals: "As soon as I graduate high school, I plan on going on to college and getting a degree in forensic sciences. I then want to pursue my career as a forensic crime scene investigator. I would also be interested in double majoring, the other being Spanish, but I am not sure yet."

Sharon Englert

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Kim and Tom Englert
Academic achievements: Honor roll
School activities: Marching band, co-op for internship at Northmont United Presbyterian Church
Community activities: IFPAA softball, World Vision and Hosanna Industries volunteer, current intern for youth director Lisa Tweardy at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, mission trips to Bloomfield, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., four-year participant of 30-Hour Famine
Goals: "I plan to attend Westminster College in the fall of 2004. I will major in elementary education. I will continue my ministry for the rest of my life, and I will also continue volunteer work to the best of my ability in order to help those in need. I hope to one day marry and have kids after I am out of college and am financially set."

Marie Federowicz

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Marty Federowicz
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, GATE, highest honor roll
School activities: Varsity volleyball, Youth Advocacy League, Second Mile Leadership Institute scholarship recipient, peer mentoring, choir
Community activities: Parental Stress Center volunteer, Catholic Youth Ministry basketball
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year university and possibly graduate school to prepare myself for a leadership position in a nonprofit organization or public agency. I hope to work in the area of public health to help reduce the occurence of major health problems in order to improve the quality of people's lives."

Meredith Feingold

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Rena and Russell Feingold
Academic achievements: Honor roll, recommended for honors classes
School activities: Student council, yearbook committee, lacrosse, field hockey, AV honors band
Community activities: Softball, art lessons, CLO summer camp, Junior NYLC
Goals: To continue to play sports, take guitar lessons and go to college

Amanda Fernandez

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Juan and Cindy Fernandez
Academic achievements: Academic Math Award, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement Award, Academic Games, school newspaper, highest honor roll
School activities: Alternate for student council, flutist in seventh grade band, honor jazz band
Community activities: Zelienople-Harmony Athletic Association softball, private flute lessons, Girl Scouts Bronze Award and Marian Medal, Love Walk for the Poor, food donations to Shadyside Soup Kitchen
Goals: "After I finish high school, I plan to go to Grove City College. I wish to become an English teacher and then a famous author. I plan to keep up with all of my activities and volunteer work."

Peter Fill

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Al and Connie Fill
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, peer tutor, high honor roll, History Club, Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Essay Contest honorable mention
School activities: Football, leadership team vice president, weight lifting, spring musical supporting role, symphony band, International Thespian Society
Community activities: CPR instructor, St. Alphonsus choir/cantor, St. John Specialty Care Center volunteer, St. Alphonsus youth group, American Legion Award
Goals: "I plan on attending either Notre Dame University, Allegheny College, Colgate, Washington University in St. Louis, Pennsylvania University or St. Joseph's University in the fall. I will major in either mathematics or political science. I then hope to attend law school. I plan on continuing my volunteer work in the community as well as training as many people in CPR as I can."

Erin L. Fitzpatrick

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Dan and Teresa Fitzpatrick
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, seventh and eighth grade soccer team captain, voted Most Offensive Player, student council, Titan of the Week
School activities: Stage crew, highest honor roll, peer mediation, classic soccer team PFC and IFC, OPD soccer
Community activities: Jeffrey School volunteer, Shaler Library volunteer, church Vacation Bible School volunteer, All Saints and Elfinwild Church youth group, Race for the Cure
Goals: "I plan on going to college and majoring in elementary education. I will try to play for their soccer team. While at college, I hope to get my coaching license. I intend on playing for the Women's National Soccer Team or if not that I want to teach at a Shaler school and coach their soccer team. I want to continue to volunteer for my community and give as much as I have received."

Paul J. Fleissner II

School, grade: Deer Lakes High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Paul J. Fleissner and Dorothy J. Fleissner
Academic achievements: Honor's program through Community College of Allegheny County North Campus, highest honor roll, honor roll
School activities: Band letter winner, 2003 Bands of America, Massillion Regional Class A; drama student director and stage crew; swim letter winner and WPIAL qualifier; student leadership committee--seniors; homecoming committee--seniors
Community activities: St. Victor's youth group and altar server, West Deer Parks and Recreation lifeguard, Boy Scouts swim lifeguard, Boy Scouts Webelos Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Webelos Catholic Medal
Goals: Plans to attend a four-year university to major in history/pre-law; has been accepted at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Clarion University; plans to join the Coast Guard Reserves; would like to be employed in a law enforcement government position job after graduation; plans to stay active in church and community and continue to help family financially and emotionally.

Oliver Flynn

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Chris and Gill Flynn
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Outstanding Young Citizen Award nominee, Principal's Award for 4.0 GPA, House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement for Academics
School activities: Cross country letter winner, track, indoor track
Community activities: Kung Fu green belt level
Goals: Plans to continue to focus on academic work and maintain 4.0 QPA; continue with track and cross country and receive more letters; to achieve black belt level in Kung Fu; and to attend college after high school.

Bryce Foster

School, grade: Hampton High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Marilyn and Ken Foster
Academic achievements: Freshman/sophomore junior class treasurer, USAA National Leadership winner, 2004 National Student Leadership Conference, high honor roll, top 10 percent of class
School activities: Varsity soccer letter winner, varsity tennis letter winner, Future Business Leaders of America, homecoming court, student council homecoming committee
Community activities: More than 100 hours volunteering at UPMC St. Margaret, attended work camp in rural Maine helping families build homes, Pittsburgh North Stars Soccer Club, organized clothing drive for Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, Parkwood Presbyterian Church member
Goals: "My plan is to graduate from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field of mathematics or science. I expect to continue my education and career in the field of bio-engineering and bio-mechanics. My long term career goal is to research and develop new equipment and devices to help doctors and patients treat medical illnesses and injuries."

Kayla Franks

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Kimberly Franks
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Math and Excellence in Pennsylvania Studies awards, blood drive volunteer
School activities: Scrapbooking, spirit club, art club, newspaper club, French club
Community activities: Babysitting, helping elderly, former member of Shaler Area Soccer Club, Dehaven Softball Team, American Red Cross babysitting
Goals: "I plan on attending Duquesne University to study and become a pediatric psychiatrist, then to go and also study massage therapy. And in the near future I plan on joining a soccer league again."

Kathryn Frantz

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 19
Parents: Susan and John Frantz
Academic achievements: Elite Students of America, National Honor Roll, published in more than 15 local and national magazines.
School activities: Varsity lacrosse, Three Rivers Lacrosse, Golden Strolling Strings Orchestra, honor roll.
Goals: "I plan to continue my work of helping those in society by pursuing a degree in social work at either Westminster or Mercyhurst College. My work in helping others find a life that betters their condition has been a motivating factor in my career choice."

Rachel H. Frederick

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Rick and Carolyn Frederick
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, junior class vice president, honor roll, leadership ambassador, leadership team.
School activities: Varsity basketball three-year starter, letter winner and captain; SADD; chorus; yearbook; Spanish Club.
Goals: "I hope to continue my goal of playing basketball at the college level. My intended major is physical therapy. Helping others and yet being involved in athletics would be the best blend of my talents."

Emily Rose Freehling

School, grade: Highlands Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: John and Margie Freehling
Academic achievements: Junior executive committee
School activities: Brown Award, Gold Award, High Gold Award
Goals: "I plan on attending University of California PA in the fall. I plan on majoring in history. In the future, one of my goals is to travel around the world."

Molly Friel

School, grade: North Allegheny High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Charlene and John Friel
Academic achievements: Scholar Athlete, honor roll, President's Award for Excellence.
School activities: Varsity basketball, cross-country, track captain and four-year letter winner.
Goals: "I am looking at Wake Forest, Bucknell, Virginia Tech and Ithaca to continue my education in the fall. I am planning to major in biology or chemistry to prepare for a career in forensic science. I also would like to compete in collegiate athletics. I will either run track or play basketball, depending on the school I attend."

Madison Gambill

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Kevin and Gretchen Gambill
Academic achievements: Student council representative, honor roll, peer mediator, Scholar Athlete, third highest grade in social studies and math.
School activities: Orchestra, chorus, basketball, volleyball, Student Council.
Goals: "I plan to continue volunteering. I also plan to continue getting As, working hard, and maybe even get nominated again next year. I have not really thought about what college I would like to attend, but I would like to major in doctoring."

Brandon Gasowski

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Sandy and Bob Gasowski
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, National Honor Society, Junior National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
School activities: Key club, ski club, guide for orientation, usher for school sponsored programs in auditorium, served meals at senior recognition night
Goals: "I have been accepted at the University of Pittsburgh, where I plan to study accounting."

Kelly N. Genser

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Rick and Debbie Genser
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student of the Month, highest honor roll.
School activities: Yearbook committee business manager and top ad seller, key club, homecoming committee, ski club, prom committee.
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University in the fall to earn degrees in international business and accounting and possibly minor in Spanish. My plan is to continue my education after that by earning a master's degree."

Jessica L. Gold

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Karen Gold
Academic achievements: Honors classes, Student of the Month, Abbit and Dare awards.
School activities: Band, clarinet; Drama Club, Lincoln Elementary talent show, winner of Abbit Award six straight years.
Goals: "Jessica wants to be independent and have a great career. She wants to buy her mother a home someday. She plans on attending college and putting off marriage until she is somewhat Ôaccomplished.' She will start by taking business- related classes, but thinks she would like to do something involving the environment."

Jessie Goldie

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Donna and Joseph Goldie
Academic achievements: Highest honors, French Honor Society.
School activities: Peer mediation, choir, musical.
Community activities: All-Star Cheerleading, Cheerleader of the Month, cheerleading coach, youth group, mission trips, Regency Nursing Home volunteer.
Goals: Plans to attend Westminster College and study pre-law. Later to attend a prestigious law school and become an attorney.

Alyssa Gorman

School, grade: Eden Christian Academy, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Jim and Dana Gorman
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, distinguished honor roll
School activities: Ensemble, basketball team captain, volleyball team captain, track, plays
Goals: "I plan to go to Pine-Richland High School. I am going to try to keep my grades up and share my faith. I would like to make the volleyball and basketball teams. I would like to go to a good college on a scholarship if possible. After college, I would like to become a teacher or a veterinarian. God has a plan for me in his head, and I will follow his plan with all my might."

Richard Graybill

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Linda Ban
Academic achievements: Student of the Month, high honors.
School activities: Student council representative, cross country team, flag football intramural team captain, band member.
Goals: "This summer I plan to go on a mission trip to Mexico, where we will build a house for an underprivileged family. I plan to continue my involvement in my youth group activities."

Geoffrey R. Greco

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Anthony and Rebecca Greco
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Student of the Month, three-sport Scholar Athlete.
School activities: Seventh- and eighth-grade football, basketball and track teams; AAU basketball.
Goals: "Graduate high school in 2008 and hopefully receive a scholarship for football. I would like to attend a top football program and pursue my dream in sports.If unsuccessful in this pursuit, then major in business and have a long and successful career."

Sara C. Green

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Mary Christine Zeise
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Japanese National Honor Society.
School activities: Student athletic trainer at high school, homecoming committee, school play.
Goals: "I plan to go to a four-year college and study health care. I haven't decided yet what type of doctor I want to be, but I know I want to help people. I intend to continue my volunteer work through high school and hopefully get admitted to Carnegie Mellon University for my undergraduate studies."

Andrew Grubic

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Rick and Linda Grubic
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, National Spanish Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search Math Award, stage band.
School activities: Marching band, varsity lacrosse, junior varsity lacrosse, homecoming float committee, symphony band.
Goals: "I would like to study biological and human sciences at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2005 and pursue a career in medicine. My goal in the future is to use my education to better the lives of others through medicine."

Hadley Guiler

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Linda Guiler and Jeffery Guiler
Academic achievements: Honor roll, National Academic League, library aide, perfect attendance.
School activities: Orchestra, string ensemble
Community activities: Sunday School co-teacher, community service - house renovation, church pageant assistant
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college and major in journalism/communications. I want to become a journalist to keep the world informed and I want to write books for teens to encourage them to continue using their imaginations."

Kevin M. Gyke

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Michael L. and Karen J. Gyke
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, leadership team vice president, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place states, high honor roll, honor roll.
School activities: Student ambassador, leadership team, student government, peer mentor, chorus.
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University in the fall of 2005, then on to Duquesne Law School pursuing a career in corporate law."

Katie Halliday

School, grade: Pine-Richland High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Karen and Jim Halliday
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, highest honor roll, Scholar Athlete Award, Westinghouse Honors Science Institute.
School activities: Student council, sophomore class secretary, peer tutor, SADD.
Goals: "I will be attending Florida State University where I intend to enter a program in mathematics, with the possibility of educating middle school and high school students. I will always be a life-long learner and feel I will learn from my students as well as my peers."

Ryan Handerhan

School, grade: Seneca Valley Inter-mediate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Kevin and Kathleen Handerhan
Academic achievements: National History Day Districts, highest honor roll, ACT PLAN Test - scored in the 99th percentile nationally.
School activities: Marching band, jazz ensemble, symphonic band, PMEA Honors Band and District Jazz Band, chamber choir, all-school musical
Goals: "I hope to attend a college or university, but I am still undecided on a major."

Emily Hannon

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Tim and Karen Hannon
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Student of the Week, Academic All-Star Seneca Valley Middle School, yearbook, student of month.
School activities: Lady Raiders softball team.
Community activities: Cranberry Township Athletic Association softball, 10 years of dance at Star-Styled Dance Center, St. Ferdinand Church Breakfast with Santa volunteer, certified Red Cross babysitter
Goals: "To attend college and major in either archaeology or teaching."

Jeffrey Harmon

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Thomas and Donna Harmon
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, National Merit Commended Student, German Club member.
School activities: Football, baseball, Allegheny Football Conference Scholar Athlete, Wendy's High School Heisman nominee, deck hockey team.
Goals: "I plan to attend the University of Pittsburgh and major in accounting. I hope to make a difference in the business world. I would like to be part of an organization that gives inner city youth the opportunity to play sports."

Robin Hawbaker

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Stephen and Tammy Hawbaker
Academic achievements: Middle school merit scholar, highest honor roll, published poet in Celebration of Young Poets and Anthology of Young Poets, second place short story in Writer's World, Odyssey of the Mind team member.
School activities: Leader's Club, Principal's Advisory Committee, drama club productions, play piano in jazz band.
Goals: "I plan to attend college to pursue a career in journalism or law. I would also like to maintain activity in drama and music in some capacity."

Nora Hayes

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Kevin and Lorinda Hayes
Academic achievements: Honor roll
School activities: Varsity swim team, Scholar Athlete
Community activities: Tidal Waves stroke instructor volunteer, Lutheran Service Society volunteer, Northgate Middle School swim coach volunteer, Alpha Young Writers Workshop
Goals: "To attend a four-year university majoring in archaeology and anthropology."

Brian Heckmann

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Stephen and Joyce Heckmann
Academic achievements: Marshall Middle School honor student, Scholar Athlete Award
School activities: Football team, intramural weight training member, student council
Community activities: North Allegheny Basketball Association, St. Alexis Parish festival volunteer.
Goals: "I am interested in joining the R.O.T.C. and would like to attend either Carnegie Mellon University or Duquesne University. I want to pursue a career in government as a law enforcement officer."

Nicole Henry

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Ed and Cherie Henry
Academic achievements: High honor roll, highest honor roll.
School activities: Varsity swimming letter winner, WPIAL qualifier in swimming, chorus, National Junior Honor Society.
Goals: "I plan on attending a four-year college or university after graduating high school in 2006. I am not sure of a career choice as of yet. I know I would like to continue swimming along with my school studies and possibly go on to coach a swim team in the future and teach children everything I have learned and been taught myself."

Jillian Henzler

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: David and MaryAnn Henzler
Academic achievements: Honor roll
School activities: Marching band, drill team, winterguard, scholar bandfront member
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university, but my major is undecided."

Amy Hepner

School, grade: North-gate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Cathie and Dennis Hepner
Academic achievements: Highest honors, American Legion Essay Contest second place, Northgate's Service Above Self Award.
School activities: Student Council, mentor to second- grade class, elementary school tutor, National Art Honors Society
Goals: "I plan on attending a four-year liberal arts college, possibly Reed College, then earning my master's. My dream job would be to run an orphanage or family home. I plan on continuing service to junior high students through a church ministry."

Janelle Hestin

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Karen and Ed Hestin
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first-place states and regionals, American Family Institute Essay Contest Award, Lion's Club student of month.
School activities: Seneca Valley Television, lacrosse, chorus, gifted student program.
Goals: "I plan to attend college at Duquesne University to become a teacher. I want to become a teacher because I love teaching younger children and helping them to learn new things."

Amy Hillard

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Robert and Karen Hillard
Academic achievements: Distinguished honor roll, Scholar Athlete
School activities: Drama club, football varsity cheerleader, senior high concert band, varsity track, clarinet choir, yearbook committee, ski club
Community activities: Mentor for Avalon Elementary, 2004 Special Olympics volunteer, Avalon Public Library volunteer
Goals: "Plan to attend a four-year college, then graduate school, possibly studying anatomy."

Emily Hitechew

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Gary and Mary Anne Hitechew
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Merit Scholar, top five finalist in Pennsylvania State Sen. Jane Orie's "There Ought to be a Law" contest.
School activities: Student representative for Don Eichorn Award Interview, middle school cheerleader, track, chorus.
Goals: "I plan to attend college pursuing studies that will prepare me for a career that involves helping others. As I go forward, I plan to continue to make a difference in whatever I do."

Alison J. Hogan

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Edward and Barbara Hogan
Academic achievements: Odyssey of the Mind, USAA National Mathematics Award nominee, Student of the Week, highest honors.
School activities: Bible Study Club, chorus.
Goals: "I hope to go through college and receive a master's degree in architecture then on to a master of architecture school if I'm able to. The college I would like to go to is Penn State University."

Terra Louise Holloway

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Marny Tobin and Rod Holloway
Academic achievements: Honor roll, organized Drug Awareness Month, FCCLA gold medalist.
School activities: Peer mediator, yearbook committee, Scholar Athlete Award, volleyball, cheerleading.
Goals: "I am attending North Allegheny Intermediate School next year to start high school. I hope to continue with FCCLA in high school and Operation Save-A-Life. I have so many other plans that my age has been holding me back from such as volunteering at the Children's Hospital."

Samantha Hoover

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 15
Academic achievements: year-round honor roll, Language Arts Award, Scholar Athlete Award, student council
School activities: basketball letter winner, cross country letter winner, Scholar Athlete Award, National Physical Fitness Award
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University right after I graduate in 2006. There I want to major in some kind of medical field. I also want to play basketball for Duquesne University."

Cameron Horn

School, grade: Fox Chapel Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Amy Horn
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, Athletic Scholar Award, Meritorius Student Award, honor roll
School activities: Varsity football letter winner, track and field, rugby, ski club, orchestra Goals: "I am going to attend a four-year college receiving my major in aeronnautical engineering. Then I plan to go to NASA and work in space as a flight surgeon, following medical school."

Cassandra Lyn Hough

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: John and Barbara Hough
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Creative Communications Young Poets nominee.
School activities: Basketball, volleyball, eighth grade boys' statistician, "Dribble for the Cures."
Goals: "To continue to be a good academic student, participate in school activities as an athlete and a volunteer, and continue to be an active volunteer with my church and community."

Lauren Renee Hribar

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Beth and Steve Hribar
Academic achievements: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement.
School activities: Student Council, first place in Cranberry Public Library poetry contest.
Goals: "After high school, I plan to go to a nice college and major in interior design. In the mean time, I hope to continue doing well in school. I also hope to continue to give my service to the community. I know that I do volunteer, but I would like to become more involved along the way."

Jenny Hudson

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Jim and Donna Hudson
Academic achievements: Honor roll, scholar athlete, McKnight Elementary Science Award, McKnight Elementary Certificate of Recognition
School activities: School orchestra, string ensemble, cross-country, track, Hop for Leukemia, extra effort award.
Goals: "I plan to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine or nursing so I can be in a profession based on helping others. In high school, I plan to join the North Allegheny Rowing Team and the Strolling Strings Ensemble, playing the violin."

Justin Huston

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Tom and Donna Huston
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, high honor roll, honor roll, ice hockey team.
School activities: Chorus, French Club, Chess Club
Goals: "I plan on taking some kind of business major in college. I would hope my band can make it, but business is the career that is most promising. I hope to help out my grade school, church and high school in the future. Even after I graduate, I plan on being an assistant coach for the North Catholic ice hockey team."

Amanda Jacobson

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Donald and Annette Jacobson
Academic achievements: Straight A honors, Carnegie Science Center Science Bowl second place in problem solving, National Association of Women in Construction Block Kids Competition third place, Pennsylvania Math League Competition third place team, seventh grade spelling bee finalist
School activities: Soccer team starter, girls' chamber chorus, first place in GCC Choral Competition in Chicago, track and field, peer helper, sixth grade class treasurer
Community activities: "Bring Your Child to Work Day," Carnegie Mellon University volunteer and assistant instructor; National Engineers' Week, Carnegie Science Center volunteer; "Magic of Mentoring" event volunteer, Mentoring Partnership of Western Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Governor's School for Physical Science Educators volunteer; Cedarwood Friends Party for Senior Citizens volunteer
Goals: "Academically, I want to be on the honor roll and in National Honor Society. I am also interested in being in the high school musical. My future plans athletically for high school include making the varsity or junior varsity track and soccer teams. While in high school, I would like to help others by tutoring and volunteering at the community library. My long term future plans for now are to get into a great college."

Brittany Jakim

School, grade: St. Alphonsus School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Douglas and Margaret Jakim
School activities: volleyball, Project Bundle Up
Community activities: Girl Scouts, Silver Award, Father/Daughter Weekend, Bronze Award; Marian Medal; Religious Medal; Family of God Medal; I Live My Faith Medal; Katerl Medal; Renaissance Volleyball Club; piano lessons; St. Ferdinand Church member
Goals: "I plan to attend North Catholic High School. I hope to continue with volleyball at North Catholic. I hope to return to Renaissance Volleyball next year. I hope to do crew at North Catholic. I plan on continuing with Girl Scouts. I would like to earn the Gold Award."

Andrew B. Jasper

School, grade: Quaker Valley High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:William and Penny Jasper
Academic achievements: Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, Allegheny Intermediate Unit apprenticeship in international studies, NASA college course "Future Computing and Communications Technologies," International Baccalaureate MYP Program, awarded two college scholarships for SAT scores
School activities: youth and government senator, mock trial attorney and witness, math league, Pittsburgh Society of Analytical Chemists Essay Contest second place, chorus and concert choir
Community activities: Boy Scouts Eagle rank, Bronze Palm, 34 merit badges, interpreter-Spanish, patrol leader, scribe, new scout patrol leader and assistant patrol leader; Congressional Awards for Youth Silver and Bronze Medals and Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates; World Vision Annual Volunteer Award "Friend of World Vision; two President's Student Service Gold awards
Goals: "My future plans are to attend either the University of Pittsburgh or Penn State University and then complete law school in Pennsylvania. Litigation in medical or corporate law is my main interest. I plan to serve as a Boy Scout leader, lawyer sponsor for a mock trial team (when I graduate) and continue volunteering in the community during college and after."

Aaron William Johnson

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: William and Joanne Johnson
Academic achievements: National Merit Scholarship finalist; member of first place team, National Geography Olympiad; 40th percentile on the National German Exam; President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence; Outstanding Junior Math Student in school
School activities: North Allegheny marching band, tenor sax and drum major; tutoring at elementary school; National Honor Society; lunch book discussion group; North Allegheny Intermediate High School
Community activities: Boy Scouts Eagle Scout, assistant scout master, junior assitant scoutmaster, senior patrol leader, crew leader on backpacking trip to Philmont Scout Ranch, N.M., assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader at 2001 National Scout Jamboree, patrol leader; Memorial Park Church youth group; church instrumental ensemble, tenor sax
Goals: "I do not yet know where I will be attending college. However, I am fairly sure that I want to study aerospace engineering. I also hope to minor in another of my favorite subjects, American history. After my college graduation, I hope to work for NASA and be involved with the exploration of the universe. I would also like to remain involved with the church and scouting, the organizations that have most influenced my life, throughout college and my adult life. I would also like to travel the world, personally studying the history and culture of foreign lands."

Elyse Ryding Johnston

School, grade: Pine-Richland High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Denise Johnston and James Johnston
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute recognition of achievement, National Honors Society, Advanced Robotics at University of Pittsburgh, AIU reproductive genetics and veterinary science apprenticeships
School activities: Students Against Destructive Decisions president and junior class representative, student council junior class representative, senior class secretary, Superintendent's Key Communicators, Pine-Richland Key Club, chairman of T.R.Y. division, Spanish Club sophomore representative
Community activities: Peer tutoring, Together for Retarded Youth camp, T.R.Y. Olympics, Special Olympics, Health South Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital aide
Goals: "I truly enjoy enriching myself intellectually across a wide spectrum of educational disciplines. However, my true passion for learning lies in the fields of science and mathematics. Thus, I intend to major in molecular genetics, biomedical engineering or neuroscience. While in college, I plan to continue to volunteer in diverse areas, such as a children's hospital and a women's shelter. Additionally, I intend to be very involved with on-campus activities and clubs, and I would like to continue my involvement with steering students away from destructive decisions through a university organization. Furthermore, I hope to develop my leadership and team work skills and participate in a study abroad program and internship. After completing my undergraduate education, I plan to attend medical school to become a doctor. I am primarily interested in the fields of oncology, pathology and genetics. I believe a career in medicine will allow me to fulfill my love for science and helping others."

David Kaminski
School, grade:Shaler Area Intermediate, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Denise Kaminski
Academic achievements:Highest honor roll, Outstanding Student Award in Math, Science and Spelling
School activities: National Physical Fitness Award, chorus
Community activities: Shaler Cubs football, Etna baseball, All Saints basketball
Goals: "I plan on attending the University of Pittsburgh to pursue an education in law specializing in the medical field."

Ryan Kasprzyk

School, grade:North Hills High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents:Sherry Kasprzyk
Academic achievements:Science fair first place, Science Olympiad medals, art work displayed in Arts Alive, Outstanding Citizen Award, Certificate of Achievement, honor roll
School activities: Chorus, musicals, senior jazz/show choir, school concerts, performances in local area
Community activities: Performs with senior jazz/show choir at assisted living homes, churches and the North Hills area; self-taught piano player; plays piano and sings for senior citizens in nursing homes; nursing home volunteer
Goals:"I would like to be a carpenter or contractor. I'd like to follow in my Uncle Mike's footsteps by building hospitals, schools, churches and homes for people. I also would like to continue my education in piano, singing and drama. I intend to continue performing in the community to help bring joy into people's lives. It also gives me great joy to perform for them."

Maria C. Kennihan

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Patricia A. Kennihan and William P. Kennihan
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, honor roll, high honors, Hugh O'Brian Leadership Ambassador, Rachel Carson Book Award, leadership team
School activities:Peer tutoring, chorus, chamber choir, French club president, varsity tennis, yearbook committee
Community activities: Working retreat, CY Outreach Program, soup kitchen; working retreat, Sister Kathy from Mt. Alvernia, community service; Vacation Bible School; CCD aid, altar server and member of Holy Sepulcher Church; teen docent at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the fall of 2004, majoring in secondary English education with a minor in theater. I would like to emulate the same moral values, kindness, equality and compassion my teachers have shown to me. I also look forward to raising my own family."

Jackson Kernion

School, grade:Carson Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Anne and Jack Kernion
Academic achievements: Academic Athlete Award, Carson National Academic League team, third place in regional Calcu-Solve Competition and top local finisher; Junior Classical League; chess club, mock trial winner; honor roll; Young Writers' Workshop
School activities: cross country captain, Pittsburgh Public Theater Shakespeare Scene Contest finalist, Carson Talent Show and choral concerts featured soloist
Community activities: Performed in operas with the Pittsburgh Opera, including three lead child roles, and the Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh; Children's Festival Chorus member; Junior Mendelssohn; Prime Stage Theatre's Lord of the Flies lead role; cup soccer player
Goals: "Jackson hopes to continue his academic, musical theatre and athletic endeavors through high school. His passion is helping the world become a better place, and so wants to become a politician or perhaps a leader in global development."

Cliff Kim

School, grade:Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Hong Koo Kim and Yookyung Kim
Academic achievements: Mathematics and Verbal Talent Search, Distinguished Achievement Award for Johns Hopkins University Talent Search, President's Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Excellence, American Math Contest second place winner at school, National Science League Participation with Distinction Award
School activities: National Academic League member and team captain, student council homeroom representative, chorus, small ensemble, orchestra, GOAL
Community activities: Korean Central Church of Pittsburgh member, World Vision volunteer, Angel Tree Program volunteer, Jubilee Soup Kitchen volunteer, KCCP summer mission trip fundraising volunteer
Goals: "I plan to become a medical doctor (specifically a surgeon). I admire my parents' success and hard work in their fields of study and I want to be just like them. I also want to help those who are ill and to do my utmost to care for them. As I enter high school, I plan to take advanced courses pertaining to my field of interest, get more involved in school activities and volunteer at a local hospital to gain experience for my future career. Along with pursuing my medical career, I want to continue with my studies in piano for my own enjoyment and for the sake of others."

Charlie Kimpel

School, grade:Eden Christian Academy, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Jim and Anne Kimpel
Academic achievements: Junior National Honor Society president, Carnegie Science Center Robotics Competition second place team, distinguished honor roll, honor roll
School activities: Soccer team co-captain and letter winner, band, ACSI Band Festival, soccer referee for intramural soccer
Community activities: Allegheny Center Alliance Church youth group, World Vision volunteer, Pittsburgh Project volunteer, Equip
Goals: "I plan to continue my academic studies at Shaler Intermediate School next year, while being involved in the band and the soccer team. I look forward to future mission trips and would like to study architecture or engineering after high school."

Stephen Kirsch

School, grade:Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Debbie and John Kirsch
Academic achievements: High honor roll, student council president, Johns Hopkins University state awards, High Scholastic Achievement awards, Scholar Athlete awards
School activities: Basketball, baseball, in-line hockey team, orchestra, small ensemble orchestra
Community activities: St. John Neumann Church altar server and member of Holiday Strings, IFPAA Tournament baseball team, PA Stars AAU basketball
Goals: "After graduating high school I plan to attend a college on the east coast. I would like to study law and government. Working for the FBI, CIA or government would fulfill my dreams."

Luke A. Klein

School, grade:North Hills High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents:Ralph M. Klein Jr.
Academic achievements: Gifted and Talented Education Program, junior class vice president, sophomore class treasurer, high honor roll, North Hills Academic Excellence Award
School activities: North Hills Diversity Alliance president, peer leader, yearbook activities section editor, chorus, symphonic choir, jazz choir, chamber choir, lead role in school plays
Community activities: Church Bible School recreation and drama director; Pleasant Valley Shelter cook; chaired American Cancer Society Relay for Life team; cut CD titled "Making My Wishes Come True" with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation; jazz choir performances at local hospitals, nursing homes and churches
Goals: "I plan to attend a liberal arts college upon high school graduation in 2005 and major in business management with a minor in theatre arts. I intend to stay involved with music, both vocal and instrumental. Continued participation in student government, diversity programs, leadership activities and volunteer opportunities will remain important in my future plans."

Neil Klingman

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Mark and Kathy Klingman
Academic achievements: Honor roll, high honor, Student of the Month awards
School activities: Lacrosse, yearbook photographer, computer club, Perfect Attendance, art show entry
Community activities: St. Francis Nursing Home bingo volunteer, care packages for shut-ins, church festival volunteer, ethnic food fair volunteer, women's shelter food drive
Goals: "After high school I plan to go to college. I don't know what I want to do for a career, but I want it to help people or animals."

Christina Knapp

School, grade:Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Ron and Lisa Knapp
Academic achievements: National Merit Scholar, highest honor roll, student council historian, Odyssey of the Mind
School activities: Soccer team captain, peer tutoring, Parent Orientation Night volunteer
Community activities:Memorial Park Church Summer Surge junior counselor, Lighthouse Food Band Make A Difference Day, YMCA babysitting certification and CPR certification, PA Association of Student Council camp, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Goals: "I plan to continue to volunteer and serve my community through high school. I plan to continue my education at a major university in the field of pre-med. I plan to attend medical school to become a pediatrician. My life goal is to be able to say I made a difference in someone's life."

Scott R. Knapp

School, grade:Perry Traditional Academy, 12
Age: 17
Parents:William and Diana Knapp
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, Pennsylvania Football News All-Academic Team
School activities: Student council, Students Against Drunk Driving, spring musical, KDKA Extra Effort Award, Pittsburgh Trib Athlete of the Week, varsity football captain, varsity baseball captain, varsity basketball
Community activities:St. Cyril of Alexandria Church member, planting and clean-up of Riverview Park
Goals: Plans to attend Duquesne University in the fall of 2004, major in education, play football at Duquesne, teach, get married and have a big family.

Melissa Kozak
School, grade:North Allegheny Intermediate, 9
Age: 15
Parents:Susan and Edward Kozak
School activities: Ninth grade basketball team, crew team, track and field
Community activities:Memorial Park Church youth leader
Goals: "I plan to be either a teacher or a missionary after college."

Kristina M. Krebs

School, grade:Carson Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Catherine Krebs
Academic achievements:Honor roll, GOAL student, North Allegheny Scholar Athlete All Academic Award, Amy Tripp Award for Outstanding Sixth Grade Girl, Amy Tripp Award presenter
School activities: Allegheny Valley Junior Honors Band first chair flute, PMEA District 1 Elementary Honors Band, middle and elementary school band first chair flute, volleyball team, basketball team
Community activities: Member of St. John's of Highland Church, acolyte, Vacation Bible School volunteer, Vincentian volunteer, St. Luke's lector
Goals: "I aspire to study math and/or science at a prestigious university to pursue an advanced degree. My main area of interest currently is psychology. I would enjoy helping children to overcome traumatic events which may be prominent in their lives. I would also like to minor in music so that I may continue my studies of the flute, and possibly accompany or be a part of an orchestra."

Aldo Kremmel

School, grade:Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Regina and Tom Kremmel
Academic achievements: National Essay Competition winner, High Scholastic Achievement Award, Young Poets Contest, published in A Celebration of Young Poets, Extra Effort Award, Perfect Attendance Award
School activities: Allegheny Valley Honors Band, percussion section leader, jazz band, talent show, Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: IFPAA baseball, CCD and GAP Program at SS John and Paul Church, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-A-Thon, umpire for IFPAA baseball league, drum and piano lessons
Goals: "I plan to continue earning high grades, graduate with honors and attend a college geared to music. My goal is to become a professional drummer, be a good role model and to encourage others to pursue their own dreams through hard work and dedication."

John Kurlak

School, grade:Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Mary Kurlak
Academic achievements:Highest honor roll, Student of the Month, two pieces of artwork framed and displayed at Haine Elementary School
School activities:Cross country, designs and makes computer programs and web pages, loves to perform card tricks and has composed and sold magic videos
Community activities:World Vision, Jubilee Kitchen, helped make web site for Crohn's Disease
Goals: "John hopes to be a computer programmer or web designer."

Anthony Lagania

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Debbie Lagania
Academic achievements:10th grade class president
School activities: Football, track and field, Hands for Service 2001 chairperson and member, Stainless Christian club member, German club member
Community activities: Walk for the Whisper volunteer, Special Olympics volunteer, Pittsburgh Food Bank volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend La Roche University in the fall of 2004 where I plan to lay the new foundation to my future. I am going to continue my community service works and be a strong member of my community church and family. I see myself as a happily married man raising an honorable and wise family."

Kimberly A. Lebak

School, grade: North Hills Senior High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Christi and Dan Lebak
Academic achievements: Presidential Excellence Award
School activities: Symphonic choir, chamber choir, school musicals, drama club, Diversity Council, ham radio, morning announcements
Community activities:UPMC Passavant volunteer, Terrors by the Lake Haunted House volunteer, St. Johns Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School help, "Easter Bunny," lector, acolyte and soloist
Goals: "I hope to finish high school, then attend college in a double major of theatre arts and French. I would love to act, sing or write. Teaching French would also be so gratifying because I love the language. I will continue to volunteer at my church, school and community in hopes of a better tomorrow. I find immense pleasure in giving back through my volunteering."

Catherine Lenns

School, grade:North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:Chuck and Peggy Lenns
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, student leadership team executive board, class secretary, high honor roll, peer tutoring
School activities: National Forensic League, Catholic National Forensics qualifier; marching band, first place chapter championships; symphony band, Diocesan Honors Band; chorus, chamber choir, Diocesan Honors Choir; spring musical, pit orchestra, chorus/Penelope dancer
Community activities: Sunny's Superstars Dance Team, first place TRWEA champions; Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Camp, Outstanding Cadet Award; dance, jazz, tap, lyrical, pointe, soloist; dance instructor volunteer
Goals: "I am still unsure about my plans for the future. I am looking at a number of colleges to attend in the fall of 2005, possibly majoring in architecture or advertising. I would like to continue dancing while I am in college, hopefully on a competitive team."

Katie Lindbloom

School, grade:Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Marcia Lindbloom
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, highest honor roll
School activities: Varsity swim team captain and letter winner, Titan Award for Leadership
Community activities: World Servants Mission Project, Youth Works Mission Project, Vacation Bible School, World Vision Service/packing center, Glenshaw Alliance Church, Harvest Festival volunteer and member
Goals: "I plan to attend either Geneva or Grove City College in the fall of 2004 and study English throughout my college career. I would like to continue volunteering in the community."

Susan Lindbloom

School, grade:Shaler Area Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents:Glenn and Marcia Lindbloom
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, highest honor award, Titan of the Week nominee
School activities: Varsity swim team letter winner, top 10 percent of class
Community activities: Harvest Festival volunteer, Youthworks Summer Trip, Vacation Bible School helper, youth group
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the future and study interior design."

Laura Litwin

School, grade:Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents:Kathy and John Litwin
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, highest honor roll, National Spanish Honor Society, Student of the Month, National Junior Honor Society
School activities:Junior varsity softball letter winner and captain, Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player in softball, key club, ski club, yearbook club
Community activities:Softball clinic advisor, basketball clinic advisor, teacher aid, tutoring, St. Mary Church member, babysitting
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university and continue on for my master's degree. I also plan to continue to help my neighbors and community by offering my service to them."

Paris Elyse Long

School, grade:Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Wilbert Jr. and Daphney Long
Academic achievements: Student council vice president, Principal Advisory, leadership club, honor roll, high honor roll
School activities: Drama club, talent show, newspaper club, basketball, track
Community activities: Girl Scouts, Carnegie Science Center volunteer
Goals: "I plan to complete my high school education at Pine-Richland High School in the class of 2008. Following High School, I will go to college to pursue a degree in law. I will also continue to be active in the community."

Kassandra Lorey
School, grade:Northgate Middle/Senior High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:Ruth Lorey
Academic achievements: Class president/vice president, S.T.E.P. Committee head, Scholar Athlete Award, honor roll, Language Arts Award
School activities: Marching band drum major, cross country, school musical participant, district chorus, Outstanding Choral Member Award
Community activities:Senate of the Pennsylvania Award, "Service Before Self" Award, mentoring program, "Faithful Acolyte" Award, Special Olympics volunteer
Goals: "To attend college for music education or music therapy and continue to lead a great life."

Matthew Luchansky

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Craig and Patrice Luchansky
Academic achievements: National Honor Society president, student liaison to Hampton Township Council, member of community center design committee, College Board AP Scholar Award, American Math Competition school winner, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
School activities: Varsity cross country letter winner and captain; varsity track letter winner, captain and WPIAL qualifier; school announcement committee chairman; delegate to World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh; Who's Who Among American High School Students
Community activities: Mission trip to Catadupa, Jamaica; organized used eyeglasses drive for Ghana's Manna Mission Hospital; North Hills Community Outreach volunteer; elementary tutor; Life of Life and World Vision volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Duke University, the University of Richmond or the University of Pittsburgh to major in biomedical engineering and chemistry. I hope to eventually graduate from medical school with the ability to design medical equipment that I will be able to implement on my patients as a doctor. I plan to participate in sports, student government and music in college as I continue to attempt to utilize my talents to the best of my abilities."

Justine Lynch

School, grade: Northgate Junior/Senior High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents:Daniel and Patricia Lynch
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and states, student council workshop presenter, All-American Scholar, Western Pennsylvania Association of Youth Leadership Seminar Ambassador, United States Achievement Academy National History and Government awards and National Science Award
School activities: Marching band and Marching Band Scholar Award, NRG dance team, cheerleading captain, National Cheerleader Achievement Award, school musical stage crew and actress, Scholar Athlete Award, Tri-Athlete Award
Community activities: Assumption Church member, altar server and festival volunteer; Bellevue Elementary mentoring program; Northgate "Service Before Self" Award; Allegheny Intermediate Unit health careers apprenticeship; Special Olympics volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend a college or university to major in pre-medical studies and then go on to further my education to become a doctor. I wish to make a great impact on others and also continue to help the community by volunteering. This I'm sure will maintain a wonderful feeling within myself and also better the lives of those in my community."

Emily Elizabeth MacPhail

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Carol S. MacPhail
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Governor's School for Teaching, St. Michael's College Book Award, North Catholic Leadership Scholarship, National Honor Society tutor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert E. Cook Honors College Summer Program
School activities: Varsity crew and letter winner, leadership team president, student government treasurer and executive council, musical theater, student recruitment ambassador
Community activities: St. Lucy's Auxiliary Medallion Ball, volunteerism award; South Hills Junior Tamburitzans; St. Mary Parish commentator/lector; Young World Daycare teacher; babysitting
Goals: "I have been accepted to several excellent universities including Miami University of Ohio and Penn State Main Campus. I will matriculate at one of these universities and plan to major in business with a minor in either science or communications."

Nisha Maharaja

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Gita Maharaja
Academic achievements:Chamber choir, acappela choir, student council, highest honor roll, leader's club
School activities: Swim team, soccer club, chorus, PMEA Western Pennsylvania Sing Fest Concert, strings, piano
Community activities: Northern Tier Library summer volunteer, Indian Culture Association of Pittsburgh, recognition for 2003 racial justice student essay, Hindu Jain Temple camp first place essay
Goals: "I plan to exceed in my high school career. I also hope to attend an ivy league college and pursue my dream of becoming a doctor. I hope to help change people's lives and have those people inspire me in many ways."

Justin Mahood

School, grade:North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Brad and Gina Mahood
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, PSAT National Merit Commended Student, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and state, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Math and Science Medal winner, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Penn State scholarships College of Science and College of Engineering awards
School activities:Pennsylvania High School Speech League, humorous interpretation fifth in state; Catholic Forensic League humorous interpretation national qualifier; drum major, marching band; forensics; varsity cross country
Community activities: Holy Sepulcher Parish lector, Liturgical ensemble guitarist/pianist, volunteer CPR instructor, Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen
Goals: "I plan to major in biomedical engineering and later pursue a career in medicine. I would also like to continue my hobby of flying and pursue my goal of a private pilot's license."

Jennifer Kathleen Mall

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:James Mall
Academic achievements:Environmental Science Club president, high honor roll, senior class representative, University of Pittsburgh Biology Research Camp, AP Scholar Award
School activities: Senior captain of volleyball team, track team, golf team, Future Business Leaders of America, Latin Club
Community activities: Second grade CCD instructor and member of St. Ursula's Church, Young Writers Institute of Pittsburgh writing camps volunteer teacher/counselor, Vincentian Home volunteer, volunteer tester of pond water viability for Hampton Community Association, St. Ursula youth group
Goals: "I plan to major in molecular/developmental biology while continuing to work in research and with volunteer work. I hope to go to medical school and become an obstetrician/gynecologist before joining the Peace Corps."

Matthew Mallary

School, grade:Seneca Valley High School
Age: 18
Parents:John and Barb Mallary
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, Hugh O'Brien Leadership Seminar ambassador, student council representative, National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy, high honor roll
School activities: Varsity soccer captain, Olympic Development Program soccer, Pittsburgh North Stars, ski club
Community activities: Allegheny General Hospital volunteer, Eagle Scout, blood drive volunteer, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Hosanna Industries volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Gannon University majoring in pharmacy, or to attend Washington and Jefferson majoring in business and economics. I intend to inspire others to lead a life of service helping others and those people less fortunate where ever I go."

Julie Mancini

School, grade:Hampton High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:Carole and Mario Mancini
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week full scholarship recipient, Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest runner up, Tri-M music honors society member
School activities: Marching band, PMEA Honors Band, AV Honors Band, PMEA District Band, crew team
Community activities: Girl Scout Silver Award, Girl Scout Day Camp volunteer unit aid, Carnegie Science Center overnight volunteer
Goals: "I am still conduction my college search but hope to attend Cornell University, Washington and Lee University or University of Virginia in the fall of 2005. Also, throughout my senior year, I hope to continue my community service and perhaps earn my Girl Scout Gold Award."

Matthew Guy Martin
School, grade: Northgate Junior/Senior High School, 10
School, grade: 16
School, grade: David and Diane Martin
School, grade: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals and second place state, highest honor roll, AIU apprenticeship marine biology program
School, grade: Drama club, honors band, school musical, ski club
School, grade:Carnegie Science Center volunteer, FBI Youth Leadership nominee, USAA NHGA nominee
School, grade: Would like to attend either Carnegie Mellon University for aeronautical engineering or Ohio College of Podiatry

Emily Martino

School, grade:Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Jeanne Dutel and Paul Martino
Academic achievements: High honor roll, published in school magazine "Writers World," merit scholar
School activities: member of auditioned group Chamber Singers, girls' lacrosse, school choir, newspaper, chess club
Community activities: Performed at Shanksville Flight 93 Memorial, North Star Kids, classes at Tammy's School of Dance, St. Richard's Church CCD, Make A Difference Day participant
Goals: "I plan to finish my final year at Pine-Richland Middle School by raising my grade point average to at least 3.8 and then continuing my educational career into Pine-Richland High School. There, I plan to try out for the dance team, cheerleading and play lacrosse. I will be taking honors English and honors biology. My goal is once again to have a grade point average of 3.8 or higher. After that, I will go to a college where I hope to become a veterinarian, a lawyer or a marine biologist. Throughout my whole future, I will keep on participating in community service and trying to make a difference in our world."

Lou Massimiani

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Janet and Louis Massimiani
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Shaler Area Gifted Education Program, President's Award for Academic Excellence
School activities: Varsity football letter winner, captain, team MVP, WPIAL Quad A All-Conference first team quarterback, NAFCA All-Star Game MVP; varsity baseball letter winner; varsity wrestling letter winner
Community activities:Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen nominee, Who's Who Among American High School Students Sports Edition, nursing home volunteer, American Legion baseball
Goals: "I plan to attend college in the fall and major in business."

Alyssa McAnney

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Maura and Jon McAnney
Academic achievements: Merit scholar awards, leader's club president, student council treasurer and representative, highest honor roll
School activities: Gifted and Talented Education, advanced orchestra, L.E.A.D. National Student Council Conference in New York City, Grove City Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils Leadership Conference, eighth grade cheerleading
Community activities: Senior citizens' luncheon, Make A Difference Day, Dribble for the Cure fundraiser, Delay Your Day for MDA fundraiser, Presents for Patients
Goals: "In the future, I plan to major in the business aspects of fashion after attending college and graduate school."

Brian McCaffrey

School, grade:Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Susan and Martin McCaffrey
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, high honor roll, Student of the Month, Extra Effort Award, President's Award for Excellence
School activities: Table tennis club, seventh grade football, Career Day student ambassador, "Buddy" program volunteer
Community activities: South West Butler YMCA flag football
Goals: "I plan to attend college and study to become a meteorologist."

Samuel Russel McCandlish

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Mitch and Julia McCandlish
Academic achievements: Honor roll, three years advanced in mathematics, The Mathematical Association AMC 8 competition, Allegheny Intermediate Unit Calcu-Solve team competition, school-wide spelling bee
School activities: Redesigned school web site, chorus, Special District Wide Choral Ensemble, stage crew, Junior Classical League, school computer guru
Community activities:Completed bar mitzvah October 2002, developing new web site for synagogue, initiated neighborhood web site, ongoing assistance to neighbors, family members and friends with computer problem solving
Goals: Short term goals are to continue to excel in Latin, science, math, computer science and chorus in high school and to continue playing the piano. Long term goals are to study science/computer/math in college for a career in science/computers.

Caroline McCarthy

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Ann and George McCarthy
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Scholastic Achievement Award, Scholar Athlete Award, MMS Science Fair Award, National Geography Olympiad top 10 in school
School activities: Student council vice president, volleyball, talent show, Pennsylvania Student Council State Conference, basketball
Community activities: Girl Scout Silver Award and Bronze Award, six first place medals for Irish dance, Vacation Bible School helper, Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance worker
Goals: "I hope to qualify for the world championships in Irish dance. I plan to continue involvement in Girl Scouts and am committed to be active in my church. I look forward to high school activities and academics. Attending Penn State and playing volleyball there is my goal."

Dakota McCoy

School, grade:Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents:Dick McCoy
Academic achievements:Marshall Middle School Achievement Awards, American Math League Competition first place, Pennsylvania Math League Competition sixth grade first place, Johns Hopkins University Talent Search first place in math in state, Sixth Grade Math Contest of Pennsylvania third place
School activities: Marshall Middle School Award for Sports, small ensemble chorus, District Wide Music in Our Schools chorus, short story recognized by Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York, North Allegheny Pump House first place female overall
Community activities: Bradford Woods 5K Race first place female age group under 10, IFPAA softball, Cystic Fibrosis volunteer
Goals: "I plan to go to college when the time comes in six years and develop skills in math, science, writing, logic, music, philosophy and anything else that looks like fun. I then want to try to change the world for the better, possibly tackling the environment, sickness and health, hunger, disease, education of children and anything to make the world better."

Alicia McCune

School, grade:North Hills Senior High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents:Mary and William McCune
Academic achievements: Honor roll, sophomore class homeroom representative, North Hills Excellent Achievement Award, drama club, German club
School activities:Varsity cross country, chorus, symphonic choir, jazz choir, madrigal choir, chamber choir, junior high musical "Once on this Island" lead role, senior high musical
Community activities: Student of Spotlight Performing Arts Academy's "Into the Woods" lead role, participate in local road races to raise money for local charities including the Arthritis Foundation, Chamber of Commerce and the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund
Goals: "I plan to attend a local university in the fall of 2005 to study music education. I would like to pursue my dream of teaching young children the many benefits and joys of music and the performing arts."

Jennifer E. McDonald

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:William and Theresa McDonald
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, honor roll, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen Award, Pittsburgh Rotary Club Student of the Month
School activities: Leadership team, certified CPR instructor, crew team women's captain, yearbook staff managing editor, YMCA Scholar Athlete nominee
Community activities:Girl Scout Silver Award and Gold Award applicant, Most Holy Name Parish volunteer and member of World Youth Day Group, March for Life
Goals: "I am looking forward to attending Duquesne University in the fall, majoring in occupational therapy. I have received a rowing scholarship and am proud to be joining the Duquesne Women's Crew Team."

Rachele McFarland

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents:Ken and Wendy McFarland
Academic achievements: Highest academic honors, gifted program student, Lions Club Student of the Month, National Science Olympiad Award--highest score, select attendee of "Reward Assembly" leadership workshop
School activities:Fifth-year French hornist, high honors; wind ensemble; marching band; leader of freshman mock trial team; member of sophomore mock trial team; middle school student tutor
Community activities: The Pittsburgh Project; co-organizing 30-Hour Famine; Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church member, weekly nursery helper, missions committee member, youth choir, senior high youth ministry, adult brass ensemble and Vacation Bible School helper; Girl Scouts
Goals: "I plan to attend college. The focus of my major is still to be determined, but I am looking into the fields of international studies, international development, education, English as a second language, Spanish and social work. Working long-term in the missions field has also sparked my interest. My ultimate goal is to honor and glorify God with my gifts, talents and abilities in everything I do."

Lindsay McGinnis

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Suzanne Bernett
Academic achievements: Honor roll, eighth grade honors integrated math, Scholar Athlete Award, student council alternate homeroom representative
School activities: Eighth grade basketball, Music in Our Schools, yearbook, Perfect Attendance Award, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Community activities:St. John Neumann Church altar server, Vacation Bible School volunteer, volunteer at World Vision
Goals: "I plan to go to North Allegheny Intermediate High School and North Allegheny High School. I hope that I will keep getting good grades. Your education will always be your foundation. I do not know quite yet what I would like to pursue. Although I take interest in acting, singing and designing, for now I will keep doing the things I love and hope that they guide me to my future."

Shannon McGorry

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Jeanne McGorry
Academic achievements: Student council member, National Merit Scholar Program, Promising Young Writer nominee, highest honor roll, Gifted and Talented Education Program
School activities: Eighth grade cheerleader, seventh and eighth grade softball team player, sixth place participant in school geography bee, mock trial winner against other schools, chorus, orchestra
Community activities: Set up an apartment for refugees from Africa, walked to cure diabetes, Presents for Patients participant, Make A Difference Day volunteer, CCD member of St. Richard's Church
Goals: "In the school year of 2004-2005 I plan on attending Pine-Richland High School as a freshman. I am enrolled in three honors classes for that year. After graduating high school, I plan on attending Notre Dame University to receive a degree in law. Throughout my high school years, I plan on running for the vice president of student council. I also wish to further my community service to help others, as well as me."

Brian McGrath

School, grade:Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Michal McGrath and Jennifer McGrath
Academic achievements:Pine-Richland Middle School merit scholar, Richland Elementary Ram Ranger, high honor roll, highest honor roll, Richland Elementary Everyday Hero
School activities: Cross country, choir, Brown Bag Book Discussion participant, track and field, published poet in Writer's World Literary Magazine
Community activities: Northland Sports Training Center, America's Walk for Diabetes participant, piano lessons, St. Richard Parish altar server, March for Life participant
Goals: "I plan to attend a college after my graduation in 2008. I will then pursue a career with Walt Disney Imagineering or in the field of library sciences."

Sean Thomas McGuire

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Brian and Diane McGuire
Academic achievements: National Merit finalist, high honor roll, National Honors Society, Hometown High-Q captain, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute
School activities: Marching band section leader, percussion; light/tech crew captain; cross country; peer tutoring; chess club
Community activities: Boy Scouts of America instructor, senior patrol leader, Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow; classical piano; liturgical ensemble; Bakerstown Animal Hospital volunteer
Goals: "I will attend Duke University this fall to major in biomedical engineering. After earning my bachelor's degree, I intend to use my knowledge to benefit society, an aspiration that may guide me to medical school."

Steven McKee

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents:Karen McKee
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals, highest honor roll, student council, gifted program, AIU international affairs apprenticeship
School activities: Avonworth Northgate Hockey Association, Northgate Roller Hockey team, ski club, band, district band, Starfish peer mentor
Community activities: Avalon Elementary mentor, Avalon library volunteer, Northgate Roller Hockey clean-up crew
Goals: Plans to finish high school and attend a four-year university, majoring in either intelligence or psychology.

Dan McLaughlin

School, grade:St. Bonaventure, 7
Age: 13
Parents:David and Gail McLaughlin
Academic achievements: High honor roll
School activities: Football, Diocese undefeated champs in 2002 and 2003; basketball
Community activities: St. Bonaventure Church altar server, first class Boy Scout, participated in the MS-150 bike ride from Cranberry to Lake Erie and raised nearly $1,600 for multiple sclerosis, March for Life
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college. I have not yet determined what I want to study."

Michael McLaughlin

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents:David and Gail McLaughlin
Academic achievements: High honor roll, "Top Shaler Area Scorer" on the American Mathematics Contest for 10th graders, earned a Gold Key for drawing at the Scholastic Art Show at La Roche College
School activities: Varsity B inline hockey team goalie, ski club, outdoors club
Community activities: St. Alexis Life Teen Program, altar server at St. Bonaventure Church
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college and study engineering and design."

Patrick McLaughlin

School, grade: Northgate High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Thomas and Kellie McLaughlin
Academic achievements: Gifted program, highest honors
School activities: Baseball, golf
Community activities: Special Olympics volunteer
Goals: "I hope to go to college after high school and become either a veterinarian or maybe go into forensics."

Ian McMeans

School, grade:North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Larry and Jan McMeans
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place, Hometown High-Q team starter, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency certificate of merit
School activities: Forensics, National Forensics League, marching band, symphony band, spring musical light/tech crew, campus ministry, liturgy and prayer service coordinator, lector, chess club
Community activities: Holy Sepulcher Church lector, South Butler Community Meals on Wheels, Praise 910 WAYL summer internship, Freeport Area Meals on Wheels, Holy Sepulcher Good Friday Passion Play
Goals: "I plan to attend either Allegheny College or Bucknell University this fall. I am currently undecided on a major. I would like to pursue a career in which I can utilize my writing and speaking skills."

Amber McNaughton

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Kathy and Dean McNaughton
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, high honor roll, highest honor roll
School activities: Talent show, track and field, ski club, band, chorus
Community activities:Shaler North Hills Library, DeHaven Softball player
Goals: "I plan to go to college and get a great job, have a home, raise a family and live happy. I have a couple things I have to major in at college. They include, astronomy, dance, school teacher, pharmaceutical sales and a scientist. I hope to get accepted to the University of Pittsburgh."

Karleen Meadows

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents:Reeda Meadows
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, North Hills Excellent Achievement Award, Gifted Education Program, involved in all honors and a CHS class, accelerated math program
School activities: Dance team; symphonic, jazz, chamber and madrigal choirs; German club; literary magazine treasurer
Community activities: AGH volunteer, Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church volunteer, Vacation Bible School and Sunday School volunteer, church youth group, attended National Youth Gathering in Atlanta
Goals: Plans to volunteer at Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota and attend college and major in biology, then get at least a master's of science to be a research geneticist or genetic counselor.

Angela Merideth

School, grade:Northgate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents:David Merideth
Academic achievements: High honor roll, peer leader
School activities: Cross country, chorus, triple trio/chamber choir, SADD, Scholar Athlete Award, musical, track
Community activities: Gospel Chamber Choir, piano lessons
Goals: "I plan to become a missionary and travel around the world to help people understand about Christianity. I also want to help them in several other ways. For example, help them build new homes and churches, start up youth groups around the world, help children express themselves with art and music and keep families together. With the help of God I would love to change this world for the best."

Jillian Metcalfe
School, grade:Shaler Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents:Kathy Metcalfe
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society; President's Education Award for Academic Excellence; Certificate of Academic Excellence for Science, Math, English and Social Studies; Honor Student Award; Japanese Academic Excellence Award
School activities: Talent show participant, voice duet; strings program, violin; foreign language club; art club; newspaper reporter
Community activities: Act One Theatre School, leading roles for seven years in musical theater productions; recorded a CD with In Tune with the Arts studio for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; performed at fundraisers for Make-A-Wish; performed at Bradford Woods Community Festival, Millvale Community Days, Twinsburg Twins Festival; studied piano for eight years and performed at community recitals
Goals: "My future plan is to get into medical school and to obtain a doctor of medicine degree. I would also like to pursue my interest in musical theater, hopefully to perform in community theater because I enjoy it so much."

Jordan Metcalfe

School, grade:Shaler Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Kathy Metcalfe
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society; President's Education Award for Academic Excellence; Certificate of Academic Excellence for Science, Math, English and Social Studies; Honor Student Award; Japanese Academic Excellence Award
School activities: Talent show participant, voice duet; strings program, violin; foreign language club; art club; newspaper reporter
Community activities: Act One Theatre School, leading roles for seven years in musical theater productions; recorded a CD with In Tune with the Arts studio for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; performed at fundraisers for Make-A-Wish; performed at Bradford Woods Community Festival, Millvale Community Days, Twinsburg Twins Festival; studied piano for eight years and performed at community recitals
Goals: "My goal for the future is to attend a university and obtain a teaching degree because I love to help children. I would also like to continue my education in voice and acting so that I can be involved in a school theater department or community theater."

Andrew Mientus

School, grade:North Hills Senior High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:Bob and Jean Mientus
Academic achievements: North Hills Education Association North Hills Excellent Achievement Award, consistent high honor roll, National Latin Examination Silver Award, first place Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest for Poetry, Achievement Awards in English and Latin
School activities: Symphonic choir, jazz choir, madrigal choir, chamber choir, drama club
Community activities: Act One Theatre School, Red Barn Community Theatre, CCAC Summer Theatre, community outreach through In Tune with the Arts Studios Inc., participate yearly in American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, NAOCC Ovarian Cancer Walk for the Whisper
Goals: "I plan to pursue a theater career with a focus in musical theater. My top three school choices are Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan and New York University. I continue to enjoy high school, community and college level performing as well as vocal performances with my high school choir."

Eric Miller

School, grade: Northgate Junior Senior High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents:Larry and Patti Miller
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Scholar Athlete Award
School activities: Football letter winner and captain, All Conference center and linebacker, weightlifting, track letter winner, mentor to elementary students
Community activities: Youth Leadership Award, church Communion server and toddler room helper, church youth group
Goals: "My future plans are to attend a four-year college and major in criminal justice. I also plan to continue playing football and mentoring to kids."

Jenna Miller

School, grade:North Hills High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Denise and Joe Miller
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Academic Excellence Award, Citizenship Award, Extra Effort Award, Certificate of Achievement Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on behalf of Sen. Jane Orie
School activities: PMEA District Orchestra, Director's Award for Orchestra, Strings North participant, U.S. National Band Award nominee, chorus, drama club, ski club, Latin Club
Community activities: UPMC volunteer, Celestial Strings member
Goals: "I plan to attend Penn State University in the fall of 2004 and major in marketing and international business."

William J. Miller

School, grade:Vincentian Academy/Duquesne University, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Bill and Cathy Miller
Academic achievements: International Baccalaureate Diploma student, executive student council treasurer, National Honors Society, student ambassador, Wendy's High School Heisman nominee
School activities: Varsity soccer captain, letter winner, WPIAL all-section and all-WPIAL; varsity basketball captain and letter winner, WPIAL semi-finalist; varsity baseball co-captain, letter winner, WPIAL all-section, Defensive Player of the Year; peer tutoring; SADD
Community activities: Altar server, Boy Scout, Freeport International Invitation, Freeport Area Little League, Together for Retarded Youth
Goals:"Plan to attend college in the fall of 2004. I would like to do something in the science or math field. I would like to continue doing volunteer work, particularly in the sports field working with kids."

Elizabeth Milo

School, grade:Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents: William and Janet Milo
Academic achievements: Honor roll, wind ensemble, National History Day participant, honors courses
School activities: District 5 Honors Band first chair French hornist , Pennsylvania Bar Association mock trial district champions, Best Advocate in mock trial competition playoffs, school district YESS program representative, marching band
Community activities: Children's Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh--Bel Canto, Girl Scouts Cadet, Zelienople Library Mother Daughter Book Club, HZUMC drama team volunteer and nursery volunteer, Zelienople Resurrection Band
Goals: "I plan to attend college and major in dramatic theater. I do not know which college I'm going to attend yet, but I'm beginning to learn more about schools that interest me. I hope to become a successful actress and be able to have a positive impact on the world through my passions."

Brittany Mitchell

School, grade:Northgate Junior Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Kara O'Brien
Academic achievements:National Honor Roll, Outstanding Young Citizen nominee, Who's Who Among American High School Students, USAA National History and Government Award nominee, high honor roll
School activities:Scholar Athlete, Scholar Band member, Scholastic Gold Key member, varsity swimming letter winner
Community activities: Keystone Rehabilitation Center volunteer, Tidal Waves Summer Swim Team volunteer coach, elementary school mentor
Goals: "I plan to attend St. Joseph's University in the fall of 2004. I want to take advantage of the great opportunity that has been given to me and grow in strength and wisdom."

Mickey Moran

School, grade:Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Michael and Mary Jo Moran
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll
School activities: Varsity wrestling letter winner, WPIAL champion, third in PIAA, Red Ford Award, Outstanding Wrestler Award, Rex Perry Award, Red Ford Award, All-State Award
Community activities: Shaler Youth Wrestling Program volunteer coach, Marzolf Elementary School volunteer academic tutor, Etna Baseball volunteer Little League coach, Sons of the American Legion member, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church member
Goals: "I plan to spend my free time this summer continuing to mentor young athletes by encouraging participation in sports, community service and citizenship. I will continue to coach youth baseball and wrestling. In the fall of 2004, I will be attending the University of Buffalo on scholarship and wrestling for the Bulls. I plan to major in education and minor in business. My long term goal is to enter the teaching profession and to continue to work with young people outside the classroom through coaching and mentoring."

Leah Moushey

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents:Kris and Bill Moushey
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, student council president, highest honor roll, Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils board member, Joan Spicher nominee
School activities: Junior varsity track, chorus, musical, talent show, ski club
Community activities: The Innocence Institute of Western Pennsylvania volunteer
Goals: "I plan to keep trying hard in school and then attend college. I am not sure what I want to be when I become older, but whatever it may be, I want it to have a positive impact on other people."

Ryan Mulligan

School, grade:Northgate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents:Ann and Tom Mulligan
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Perfect Attendance Award, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: Drivers' education, ninth grade boy's basketball, junior varsity basketball, Northgate musical production of "Lil Abner," Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: Avalon Borough community volunteer, Assumption Parish altar server and member
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college and major in dentistry. I also plan to be a committed parishioner at Assumption Parish. I plan to continue my volunteer work around my community and other communities also. I want to be a good example for others to follow."

Joseph G. Murdy

School, grade:Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: George T. Murdy
Academic achievements: Student of the Month, French Award, sign language club, academic honors, summer school algebra course
Community activities: Participated in annual Synod meetings of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, church-related volunteer and community services, church choir, Washington D.C. mission work, delivered two sermons to congregation
Goals: "I plan to attend Thiel College of Greenville in the fall of 2004 with an intended major of psychology and a minor in pre-ministry. After four years of college and all of its experiences, I plan to attend seminary an study to become an ordained Lutheran pastor (ELCA). I love to travel and learn new things, I always say "a day without knowledge is a life time without wisdom." I plan to go where ever it is that God will lead me."

Matthew S. Musial

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents:Mark and Mari Musial
Academic achievements: Freshman class president, sophomore class president, junior class president, student government, leadership team
School activities:Varsity/junior varsity football and basketball, varsity baseball, chorus, chamber singers, spring musical "Footloose" cast member, chess club
Community activities:Veterans of Foreign Wars Loyalty Day Award, "Most Original Poster"; American Heart Association CPR certified; Central Blood Bank donor
Goals: "I plan to continue to build upon my achievements at North Catholic during my senior year. I plan to attend college and major in business and communications."

Mike Naper Jr.

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Mike and Debbie Naper
Academic achievements: Highest honors, Young Writers Program nominee, school literary magazine second place poetry, published in "Celebration of PA Young Poets," finals in schoolwide spelling bee
School activities: Choir, chamber choir, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, Perfect Attendance, talent show stage manager
Community activities: Make A Difference Day, senior citizen luncheon choral performance, high school musical, Read Across America
Goals: "I plan to attend college to study astronomy and to further develop my knowledge in earth sciences. I also plan to expand my abilities in web design."

Frank Nedwidek

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Frank and Jeanne Nedwidek
Academic achievements: Highest honors, class secretary, German Award winner, student council, Scholar Athlete
School activities: Varsity swimming, WPIAL qualifier; varsity track and field; varsity cross country; Tri-Athlete; Presidential Physical Fitness Award
Community activities: Church of the Assumption altar server, helped with Christmas presents for the needy at Bellevue Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary class mentor, Bellevue Elementary Field Day volunteer, coordinated stocking stuffers for needy at Northgate High School
Goals: "Attend Penn State University and major in either engineering or mathematics. I also plan on continuing volunteering and helping for the betterment of my community."

Amanda J. Neely

School, grade: North Hills Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Christina Neely
Academic achievements: High honor roll, AP and CHS classes
School activities: Jazzette, German club, dance
Community activities: Hands for Service president and member, Community Outreach volunteer, West View Dance volunteer, Silver Award
Goals: "I plan to attend Elizabethtown College in the fall of 2004. There, I will be in a five-year master's program for occupational therapy with a minor in special education. I choose Elizabethtown, because there I will be able to continue with my volunteering. I choose occupational therapy as a career, because of my volunteer work with the mentally disabled, children and the elderly."

Ryan Nelson

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Doug and Ellen Nelson
Academic achievements: Highest honors, School Merit Scholars, published poem
School activities: Orchestra, violinist; advanced orchestra; North Hills String Festival; intramural basketball; travel basketball; lacrosse; chess club, fourth place finish in tournament; peer tutor
Community activities: Act in Pine Park Halloween Hayride, CCD assistant teacher, St. Richards Church member, Make A Difference Day, babysitter
Goals: "I am looking forward to next year at Pine-Richland High School. I plan on taking honors classes, working hard and pursuing my interests in history and music. I also plan to stay in the orchestra all through high school. After high school I will go to college. At the moment, my goal for college choices would be Brown University or Notre Dame University."

Tamara Nisic
School, grade: Northgate High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Dzulzada Nisic
Academic achievements: National Honor Society vice president, Cum Laude, Who's Who Among American High School Students, distinguished honor roll, Scholar Athlete Awards
School activities: Volleyball team captain, basketball, reproductive genetics apprenticeship
Community activities: Peer mentor, 30-Hour Famine, piano lessons, Latin lessons, piano recitals at nursing homes
Goals: "I plan to start college in the fall of 2004 and major in biology on the pre-med track. My goal in life is to eventually become a neonatologist."

Anne Nurnberger

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Mark Nurnberger and Beth Nurnberger
Academic achievements: yearbook committee co-editor, chorus, chairperson of choir float committee, Key Club, SADD, junior representative for Rotary Leadership Conference
School activities: Guidance office aid, prom committee, school musicals, honor roll, high honor roll, tennis team
Community activities: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bible School volunteer, youth group member; Shaler Area North Hills Library story hour volunteer; Vincentian Nursing Home volunteer with Key Club; North Hills Library Teen Advisory Board member
Goals: "I plan to attend Mount Union College in the fall of 2004. I will major in early childhood education. I would like to work with young children to help them learn."

Laura Kathryn Ochs

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Mark and Kathryn Ochs
Academic achievements: Straight As, honor roll, Student of the Month, Extra Effort Award
School activities: Cross country captain and first place runner for girls, track and field distance running, student council, gifted program, orchestra--violin
Community activities: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen nominee, church youth group
Goals: "I would love to run on a cross country team for a major university. At the same time, I plan to pursue my interest in math and science, in a career that will allow me to make a difference in the world."

Merit E. O'Hare

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Virginia and John O'Hare
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Johns Hopkins National Center for Talented Youth, seventh grade SAT participant earning a score of distinction, partial mastery or mastery on all 46 categories on California Achievement Test
School activities: Cross country team top 25, IMS Press, library aide, eighth grade chorus, Diversity Award recipient
Community activities: Ingomar United Methodist Church, J.Y.F. group and Oxford Choir member; Girl Scouts of America Junior Girl Scout, Wexford Veterinary Hospital volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend college to become a veterinarian or doctor to impoverished people around the world, such as starving children in Africa. Another route would be to become a teacher, to further educate tomorrow's leaders and instill in them a sense of good and a love of learning. Either way, I definitely want to help people and animals in my career. Becoming a children's novelist would be rewarding as well, and volunteering would certainly be a major part of my life whichever career I eventually choose. Even this summer, I look forward to applying to be a volunteer at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, if possible, and possibly shadowing my veterinarian again to experience one of my career choices firsthand."

Brendan O'Mahony

School, grade: Pine-Richland High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Candace and Mark O'Mahony
Academic achievements: Student council, Scholastic Art Award, honor roll, Best Buddies Program
School activities: Varsity football letterman, Scholar Athlete Award, Varsity Athlete Award, Weightlifter of the Year Award, NAFCA (weightlifting competition)
Community activities: Pine Township Summer Recreation volunteer
Goals: "I am looking to attend a well-known college and get an education in business management. Hopefully, one day, I will own my personal business. I simply want to continue being a good person who lives life to the fullest and enjoy life itself."

Sam Ovenshine

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Gordon Ovenshine
Academic achievements: Honors Geometry, Advanced English 8, gifted program, high/highest honor roll, 1st FLAGS Team Student of the Week
School activities: Student council
Community activities: UPWARDS basketball, UPWARDS basketball White Star Award for most Christlike behavior

Reginald Jared "R.J." Overton

School, grade: Pine-Richland High School, 9
Age: 14
Parents: Reginald and Kwajalein Overton
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, highest honor roll throughout middle school
School activities: Ninth grade football, Scholar Athlete; ninth grade basketball, Scholar Athlete; track and field
Community activities: Northway Christian Community member, Middle School CORE Leadership Team, missions to Philipi, W.Va., Roman captain, Make A Difference Day
Goals: "As of right now, I plan on attending a four-year college or university to study medicine. I feel that in this field of studies I can use the talents I was blessed with to help others."

Caroline Owen

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: William Owen III and Karen Owen
Academic achievements: Team Student of the Week, A average in all school subjects but math
School activities: Track team, art club
Community activities: Seneca Valley Soccer Association team member, refereeing SVSA 10 and under children's soccer, North Park Presbyterian Church youth group
Goals: "I hope someday to become an author and illustrator of my own book. I am not sure of which college to go to yet, though I'm sure there are many good ones to choose from. I know I'll start out smaller than what I have, I know that, but I will steadily rise up to what I hope to become."

Aaron Thomas Palmieri

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Paul and Kimberly Palmieri
Academic achievements: Academic Achievement Award, Pennsylvania House of Representatives Certificate of Achievement, Student of the Week, Student of the Month, high honor roll
School activities: Seventh and eighth grade basketball and football, Raider Award--eighth grade football team
Community activities: Directed children's music Christmas program, church area activities representative assistant, worked on church's property to assist church trustees, participated in "Youth in Action" program to expand church out of state, Cranberry Township Pony League Baseball
Goals: "My plans are to graduate high school. Then I plan on going to UPMC or another medical school to become a surgeon so I can save people's lives and help them live better ones."

Ryan Palso

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Barbara and James Palso
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, high honor roll
School activities: Track and field, football
Community activities: St. Bonaventure Catholic Church altar server, Vacation Bible School volunteer
Goals: "My goal is to continue in the top 10 percent of my high school class. After graduation I plan to attend college and become a doctor in sports medicine."

Jeffrey Panza

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Nancy Panza
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, highest honor roll
School activities: Marching band, stage band
Community activities: Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout, St. Bonaventure's Catholic Youth Ministry
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2005. I currently do not know what I will be majoring in."

Sarah Patnesky

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 9
Age: 14
Parents: Jim and Roberta Patnesky
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, Academic Excellence in Reading Award, Titan of the Week, awarded an appreciation certificate from Shaler's School Board for musical composition
School activities: Northern Area Honors Band, marching band, jazz band, concert band, All-Star Band
Community activities: Girl Scout, Science Club volunteer, middle school band volunteer, played saxophone with Contemporary Choir at St. Mary Church, member of St. Mary Church, Glenshaw
Goals: "I plan to attend college and major in music education. I would like to teach at a junior high or high school, like my father did."

Hannah Pecyna

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: John and Linda Pecyna
Academic achievements: Honor student, high honor, highest honor, Student of the Week honoree, certificate of achievement presented by Pennsylvania House of Representatives in recognition of academic excellence
School activities: Girls' soccer team
Community activities: St. Ferdinand Church member, altar server and Mission Outreach participant; community league soccer and softball
Goals: Plans to attend college and study law or pharmacy.

Mary "Liz" Perian

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Mike and Barbara Perian
Academic achievements: First and third place for a painting and two batik pillows in school art show, selected to paint a mural in the high school, student council, chairperson of homecoming crowning and parade, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, year-round honor roll
School activities: Organized cookie donation to Meals-on-Wheels, selected to escort senior citizens for a Thanksgiving brunch at high school, yearbook committee, junior varsity and varsity basketball player and letter winner
Community activities: Assumption Church bridal coordinator, Ross Township Community Center children's program volunteer, North Hills Community Outreach food pantry volunteer
Goals: "I intend to get a six-year degree in business management/entrepreneurship and pastry arts. I plan to open my own bakery shop in a tourist area."

Brittany Perrotte

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Mary and Rick Perrotte
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, AP Spanish, Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts semifinalist in theater
School activities: Jazz choir, drama club, symphonic choir, chamber choir, madrigal choir
Community activities: Girl Scouts Silver Award, Cadette
Goals: "I wish to attend college and minor in Spanish. I am undecided on a major."

Jen Poleti

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Jeanine and Tony Poleti
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Evans City Rotary Club Student of the Month, Student of the Month, "A Celebration of Poets" poetry contest winner and published poem
School activities: Band member, marching band member, yearbook club, ski club
Community activities: Vacation Bible School leader (Plains Church), Vacation Bible School leader (Hope Church), member of St. Ferdinand Church and its Life Teen group, Juvenile Diabetes Walk for a Cure fundraiser and participant, flutist at Plains Church
Goals: "When I graduate from high school, I plan on attending a four-year university, majoring in elementary education. I desire to become an elementary school teacher because I love to work with children. Until then, I will keep involved in the activities I enjoy and volunteer at church and other events where I can use my talents to help others."

Kelly Policicchio

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Karen Policicchio and Greg Policicchio
Academic achievements: National Honor Roll, Who's Who Among Young American Students, Outstanding Young Citizen nominee
School activities: Jazz choir, symphonic choir, drama club secretary, student council vice president, senior class representative
Community activities: Advanced Rehabilitation Systems employee and volunteer, jazz choir shows for senior citizens
Goals: "Attending La Roche College for business and a minor in fine arts. Take over my father's physical therapy business."

Jessica Presutti

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Christina Presutti
Academic achievements: North Hills Excellence Award recipient, highest honor roll, Presidential Excellence Award, science fair first place and third place
School activities: Choir, junior and senior high school musicals, Jazette dancer and choreographer, jazz choir, yearbook photographer and senior editor
Community activities: Fourth place duo/trio at Applause Talent Competition, Best Overall Small Group at On Stage America Dance Competition, student and student assistant volunteer at Cynthia's School of Dance, Ohio Valley General Hospital volunteer
Goals: "In the future, I plan to graduate North Hills as one of the top ranked in my class. I also hope to study business and advertising at New York University. However, I still want to continue dancing as well as volunteering and trying to help others in my community."

Dean Privett
School, grade: Deer Lakes High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Mary Caye Mascio
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Academic Excellence Award, Calcu-Solve participant, Academic Excellence Award, President's Education Awards Program
School activities: Varsity track letter winner, junior varsity golf, raquet ball, weight lifting, peer tutor
Community activities: The Northern Area Alliance Against Highly Addictive Drugs Student Forum
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year state college in the fall of 2005. After the completion of my master's degree and the settlement of my family, I want to be a positive impact on the rest of society. My goal is to inspire and motivate the people around me by being an outlet of support and encouragement. I would like to open a community center for the children of my community. No matter what I do in my life, I know that if I work hard I will be happy."

Brittany Psensky

School, grade: Northgate Junior/Senior High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Elizabeth Psensky
Academic achievements: Honor roll, All-American Scholar, Who's Who Among American High School Students nominee
School activities: Drama club
Community activities: Senior Girl Scout, Cadette Girl Scout, volunteer assistant for Brownie Girl Scouts, Read Across America volunteer
Goals: Plans to attend college and major in forensic science.

Sara L. Purifoy

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Patricia and Gary Purifoy
Academic achievements: High honor roll and honor roll every grading period
School activities: PMEA District 5 Songfest at Westminster College; high merit winner of Young Poet's Contest, poem published by Creative Communications; featured in choral duet/chorus concert; lead singing of National Anthem, played trumpet and demonstrated sign language at school Memorial Day program; yearbook staff; art club
Community activities: Girl Scout; Girl Scout Bronze Award; food drive volunteer; St. Barnabas Charitable Foundation Presents for Patients volunteer; conducted flag ceremony, played trumpet and sang at community Memorial Day service
Goals: "I plan to continue to earn good grades in school and attend college after graduating from high school. I want to continue to excel in musical and art activities. I also intend to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award and eventually the Gold Award, the highest award in any level of Girl Scouting. I plan to continue to serve the community through various Girl Scout service projects. I am interested in exploring careers in photography. I am going to run long distance on school track and field team."

Lia Quatrini

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Leslie and Tony Quatrini
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, student council secretary, student council representative, GATE program, Who's Who Among American High School Students nominee
School activities: Students Against Destructive Decisions chairperson, Hands for Service board member, varsity cheerleading, elementary school tutor, Spanish Club
Community activities: St. Sebastian's Christian Youth Organization and musical board member, Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church youth group, Bible School teacher, Special Olympics volunteer, National ELCA Youth Gathering Convention attendant and volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Grove City College in the fall of 2004 where I will major in either elementary education with Spanish or marketing management. Along with my academics, I plan to concentrate on youth ministry because I feel the necessity to spread the word of God is ever-growing. In addition, I intend to co-choreograph the St. Sebastian CYO musical."

Kevin Rabold

School, grade: North Allegheny Intermediate, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Ron and Debby Rabold
Academic achievements: Honor roll, honors classes, High Scholastic Achievement Awards, Presidential Academic Achievement Award, American Citizenship Award
School activities: North Allegheny Distinguished Achievement Award, PMEA Regional Band, PMEA District Band, PMEA Honors Band, PMEA State Performance
Community activities: Veteran's Hospital volunteer, Federation of Music Club Festivals--gold cups, Franklin Park Veteran's Memorial Dedication
Goals: "I would like to get a degree in music, start a career in the performing arts as a percussionist, or even have some other type of job in the music industry. Music has always been an important part of my life and I enjoy sharing it with others."

Cole M. Rapso

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Gary and Kim Rapso
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Academic Achievement Award from State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, President's Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Good Citizenship Award from State Sen. Jane Orie
School activities: Soccer, lacrosse, high school musicals "Footloose" and "South Pacific," middle school play "Edge of Tears"
Community activities: participated in Cougar Team food drive benefiting Light of Life Mission in Pittsburgh
Goals: "I do plan to attend college. I have an interest in architectural design. My first choice would be to have a career in the music and entertainment field if possible."

David J. Reber Jr.

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: David and Jonna Reber
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, President's Award for Excellence
School activities: Band, band section leader, video club president, cross country three-year varsity letterman, lead video producer
Community activities: Boy Scouts of America, Hope Network Ski Classic, Hampton Community Association
Goals: "I plan to attend Penn State University--Main Campus in the fall of 2004 to major in ITS, information science and technology. While at Penn State I hope to expand my leadership abilities with the experience and maturity that my high school academics and activities, along with my community involvements and my climb to Eagle Scout afforded me. The long trail to Eagle and my academic accomplishments were full of opportunities to learn, lead, to listen and to teach. I have learned that a solid foundation gives us the stability to explore and endure."

Aleisha Rees

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Bill and Janice Rees
Academic achievements: Highest honor, Student of the Month, student council nominee, Excellence Academic/Attendance Award
School activities: Girls' soccer team captain, girls' volleyball
Community activities: Church youth group member, church junior high bell choir, Seneca Valley Soccer Association, Pennsylvania West Soccer Association referee, Community Park Day, Northern Steel Select Soccer Team, first place district and local soccer shoot winner sponsored by Cranberry Elks
Goals: "My future plans are to attend a four-year university. I intend to stay active in my community and volunteer to make the community a better place."

Zachary Richert

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Cynthia and Larry Richert
Academic achievements: Merit Scholar Honors, Perfect Attendance, honors classes
School activities: Basketball, football, Principal's Advisory Council, senior citizens' luncheon, Make A Difference Day
Community activities: Katie's Fund Advisory Board, Children's Hospital; organized drive through school to collect videos for patients to use in their rooms; Katie's Fund Wine and Cheese Fundraiser, PNC Park; St. Richard's Church Youth Group, Red Door volunteer and food bank volunteer; Together for Retarded Youth volunteer
Goals: "For the future, I intend to continue to play sports and to have involvement with scholastic activities. Outside of school, I will continue to help out in the community on a regular basis. Also, I intend to go to college and possibly study sports management."

Sarah Ritchey

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Thomas and Cynthia Ritchey
Academic achievements: Straight As, highest honor roll, Pine-Richland Middle School Merit Scholar
School activities: Volleyball, swimming, band first chair flute, chorus, PMEA band
Community activities: Lupus Loop participant, Student Leadership Team at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Lighthouse Food Bank volunteer, Salvation Army bell ringer, First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown member
Goals: "After graduating high school in 2008, I plan to attend a four-year college to earn a degree in teaching or train to be a physical therapist. I also intend to continue to be an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown while continuing to volunteer for different community services."

Renee Rock

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Tony and Diana Rock
Academic achievements: NHEA Award, President's Education Award, high honors
School activities: Junior high drama club, student directed, choir, mixed ensemble, women's jazz choir, concert band, marching band, girls' math and science club
Community activities: Vacation Bible School crew leader, Northway Christian Community orchestra, Pittsburgh City Theatre volunteer, Pittsburgh Public Theatre Young Company, Act One Theatre School
Goals: "I would like to share my passion for theatre with others by teaching what I have been taught, to students. I am hoping to attend a college such as New York University or Point Park."

Mark B. Rodgers

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Tami and Wirt Rodgers
Academic achievements: Outstanding Student of the Year, Straight A Honor Roll, highest honor roll, Academic Hallmarks Team, Reflections Art Contest winner, science fair winner
School activities: Knowledge Master Open Team; East Tennessee Band and Orchestra Junior Honors Band, second chair percussion; Northern Area Honors Band nominee; school news team
Community activities: Community Service Projects through Boy Scouts, Make A Difference Day participant, All-Star Basketball team
Goals: "My future plans are to keep excelling in band and other fine arts. I'm not sure what I want to be yet. I know that I want to get into a good college and find a job that I enjoy."

Rob Rodgers

School, grade: Vincentian Academy, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Norman and Anne Rodgers
Academic achievements: National Honors Society, Student of the Month, Rotary Leadership Conference, high honor roll
School activities: Varsity basketball letter winner and co-captain
Community activities: Altar server, IFPAA Little League umpire, movie theater usher
Goals: "I plan to attend either the University of Pittsburgh or Allegheny College. I am considering continuing my basketball career at Allegheny College. I am interested in majoring in secondary education or pre-law."

Paige Rogers

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Skip and Julie Rogers
Academic achievements: American Family Institution Poem Contest winner, Student of the Month
School activities: Cross country, newspaper staff
Community activities: Novice optional gymnast, Race for the Cure participant, church festival worker, nursing home volunteer, food drive volunteer
Goals: "I love working with people. I hope to be either a dentist or teacher after college."

Nikita Roy
School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Renuka Roy and Sanjeev Roy
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, veteran volunteer, Accelerated Algebra I, Accelerated Science 8, highest honor roll
School activities: Strings, newspaper club, language club, art club
Community activities: Veteran volunteer, summer library volunteer, Jeffery Elementary School volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend either Johns Hopkins University or the University of Pittsburgh in the fall term of 2008. There, I want to study medicine and become a pediatrician someday."

Matthew N. Rush
School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Dennis and Jennifer Rush
Academic achievements: Sophomore class president; jazz, symphonic, chamber and madrigal choirs member; high honor roll; nominated for NHEA Student Excellence Award
School activities: Varsity football letter, Outstanding Athlete Award, freshman musical "Guys and Dolls" lead role, senior high musical "Fiddler on the Roof" lead role
Community activities: Chaired fundraising endeavors for sophomore class, church festival volunteers, tutor students in math and chemistry, Outstanding Young Citizen Award nominee
Goals: "My plans are to attend college with a major of social studies education. I am also interested in getting a minor in theatre. This summer, I plan to work at Willi's to tap into my love of snowboarding. Hopefully, this will allow me to volunteer at Seven Springs next snow season."

Stephanie Ryan

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Mark and Sharon Ryan
Academic achievements: Student of the Month, DARE essay winner, Freedom Celebration essay contest honorable mention, President's Award for Excellence
School activities: Newspaper club, Bible study group
Community activities: St. Ferdinand Youth Group member and volunteer
Goals: "I would like to become involved in more school activities and community service as the opportunities arise. I would like to go to a good college and get at least a bachelor's degree, then pursue a career in journalism."

Samantha Ryland

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Betty Ryland
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place regionals, Who's Who finalist, United States Achievement Academy Award winner for history and science, highest honor roll
School activities: Student director of drama club, gaming club, photography club, newspaper editor
Community activities: Brownie Girl Scouts volunteer, senior Girl Scout, Dr. Seuss reading for children at local library
Goals: "I plan to attend college and pursue a higher education possibly in psychology. I also hope top continue my volunteer work with the Brownies because I believe this organization helps young girls grow into strong, confident, independent women and I want to have a hand in this growth."

Faith Sadar

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Tony and Diane Sadar
Academic achievements: National Merit finalist; National Forensics League, debate champ, president; student council president; National Honor Society, blood drive chair; Pennsylvania Governor's School for International Studies
School activities: Hands for Service food drive/membership chair; PMEA District Band, Region Band, Honors Band; Duquesne Model UN Diplomacy Award; Duke Moot Court quarter finalist team
Community activities: North Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Teens Experience Leadership, Celestial Strings Ensemble, Highland Country Club gardener, Tetalestai Church toddler room volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend a university in the fall of 2004 and study international relations/politics and/or political science. I am running for president of the United States in 2024. I was accepted to Georgetown University in early action, but I've also applied to Princeton, Harvard, Yale, George Washington and John's Hopkins, among other schools, and am waiting for their reply."

Melinda Sager

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Bettie Sager
Academic achievements: Honor roll
School activities: Band
Community activities: Girl Scouts Silver Award and Bronze Award, part of Calvin youth group
Goals: "My future goals after graduation are to go to college and major in history and to teach at a college level. A goal I also have is to minor in Spanish."

Victoria Samuto

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Sharon and Andy Samuto
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, The Ohio State University scholarship recipient--National Buckeye Plus Scholar and Trustees Scholar, North Catholic Cross Country Alumni Scholarship recipient, Wendy's High School Heisman 2003 state nominee, North Catholic Leaders Scholarship finalist
School activities: Student government, officer at large; cross country, captain, Dedication Award, Determination Award, varsity letter; leadership team executive board and vice president; colorguard captain
Community activities: Girl Scouts Silver Award, Pennsylvania Board of Youth Advisors Busted! Butler County representative, Pennsylvania state finalist for America's Homecoming Queen, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Summer Honors Program at Robert C. Cooke Honors College
Goals:"I have been accepted to Penn State, Ohio State and John Carroll University for the 2004 fall semester. I will major in human resources and communications so that I can advance in a profession which involves service to employees. This would entail responsibility in areas such as employment, compensation, training and employee benefits. I would hope that as a senior executive, I would be able to contribute to both my company's and its employees' needs. To prepare myself for this, I plan to stay involved in college and my community. I would like to travel abroad, and get an internship a soon as I am ready."

Lauren Sarazen

School, grade: North Hills High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Noreen and Larry Sarazen
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Holocaust Creative Writing Contest first place, Images Literary Magazine president, German Club
School activities: Drama club, jazz choir choreographer, dance team, Jazzettes choreographer, chorus
Community activities: North Star Kids Performance Troupe volunteer assistant, Cynthia's School of Dance and Music volunteer instructor, Allegheny General Hospital volunteer, Spotlight Performing Arts Theatre, Washington D.C. 9/11 Memorial Service performer
Goals: "I plan to attend college and major in journalism with a minor in musical theatre. I also intend to continue dancing and singing."

Natalie Sarver

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Joanne M. and Robert Sarver
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, published award winner for writings and poetry, co-captain junior high volleyball team, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Choir, English Merit Award
School activities: A Capella Choir, volleyball, La Roche Dance Academy, North Star Kids Performance Troupe
Community activities: Selected to sing lead role for Holiday Pops musical performance of a "Christmas Wish" at Heinz Hall, sang with Celine Dion at Mellon Arena, John Lithgow at Heinz Hall, Kelly Clarkson at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on anniversary of 9/11, at Shanksville on second anniversary of 9/11 and at Pirate games
Goals: "Future plans hope to include singing and dance. In high school, I want to perform with the theatre group as well as try out for the dance drill team and stay on the high honor roll. Will attend college."

Joelle R. Scarnati

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: James and Mitzi Scarnati
Academic achievements: Honor roll, high honor roll, library club secretary
School activities: Cross country, soccer, band, chorus, library club, school play
Community activities: Christ Episcopal Church youth group, St. Barnabus 5K Charity Run, Red Cross certification in babysitting
Goals: "I plan to graduate high school in 2009 and attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania to major in elementary education. I plan to attend IUP because my grandfather, mother, father and brother graduated from there and it's a family tradition."

Kathryn Schaefer

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Lisa Schaefer of Shaler and Richard Schaefer of Lower Burrell
Academic achievements: High honor roll, honor roll, Titan of the Week, Penn State Science Fair third place, St. Joseph School Leadership Award, Outstanding Artist of the Year
School activities: St. Joseph School junior varsity basketball, cheerleading, junior varsity volleyball and chorus; Shaler Area School District junior varsity volleyball
Community activities: Vincentian Nursing Home Assisted Living volunteer, Vincentian Regency Nursing Home volunteer, AIDS Walk, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year Award nominee
Goals: "I plan to attend Oklahoma University and major in early childhood education. I would like to eventually open a private kindergarten/daycare center. I also hope to continue my volunteer work to better myself and my community."

Jessica L. Scheer

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Kathleen and Michael Scheer
Academic achievements: High honor roll, student council STEP chairperson, Honors History and Physics, Honors English
School activities: Drill team, school musical, yearbook, student council, chorus
Community activities: Scout leader for Vacation Bible School at two local churches; morning leader of music, dance and instruction for Assumption Church Vacation Bible School; Assumption festival worker; youth Mass cantor; asked to sing at Veteran's Day service
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University in the fall of 2005. I intend to study music therapy so through music, I will be able to help others."

Samantha Scheer

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Kathleen and Mike Scheer
Academic achievements: High honor roll, chairperson for elections for student council, participation in Honors History and Physics, participation in Honors English
School activities: Cheerleading, school musical, yearbook, student council, chorus
Community activities: 11th grade youth group chairperson, scout leading for Vacation Bible School at two local churches, lead instructor for Vacation Bible School and member at Assumption Church, Bellevue Suburban General Hospital volunteer, Special Olympics volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Duquesne University in the fall of 2005. I intend to go for physical therapy so that I can continuously help other people and continue to volunteer whenever my assistance is needed."

Michael Scheid

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Edward and Rose Marie Scheid
Academic achievements: High honor roll, National Honor Society
School activities: Marching band, symphony band, cross country, chamber choir, PMEA Honors Band
Community activities: Holy Wisdom Parish altar server and festival volunteer, North Suburban Symphonic Band
Goals: "I have not decided where I will attend college next year, but I know that I will major in mathematics. I hope to continue to be involved in marching band. I have not made a final decision on what I will pursue after college, I just hope to be doing something that will make me happy and prosperous."

Mark Frederick Schenker

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Frederick and Joan Schenker
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Extra Effort Award, High Scholastic Achievement Award, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Writing Contest honorable mention, President's Award for Educational Excellence
School activities: Student council representative, peer mediator, jazz band, IMS band, Diversity Puppet Show, track
Community activities: First degree black belt, Allegheny North Swim Club, Life Scout (assistant chaplain), God and Me Scout Award, God and Family Scout Award
Goals: "At this point in my life I am very interested in 3D computer animation, mathematics and literature. I love to use my imagination to create or design mystical worlds, new galaxies or invent characters of many colors and proportions. It is my responsibility to help those less fortunate. I hope to hold fast to my values throughout my life."

Matthew Schnur

School, grade: Butler Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Dave and Denise Schnur
Academic achievements: Student council member and treasurer, National Honors Society member, Harvard Prize Book Recipient, USAA National History and Government Award, peer mediation member
School activities: Varsity baseball letter winner; varsity diving letter winner, captain and WPIAL qualifier; student council public relations committee; Spanish Club; Christian Community Club
Community activities: Westminster Church youth group member, Special Olympics aid, East Butler Baseball, St. Wendelin's family picnic volunteer, R.C. Men's Club family picnic volunteer
Goals: "I plan on attending Duquesne University and studying pharmacy. After settling into college life in the fall of 2004, I plan on joining many organizations and participating in many activities that will benefit the community, as well as myself. When I graduate from college, I hope to start a family of my own."

Emily Schofield

School, grade: Shadyside Academy, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Janet Schofield
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place state, highest honors, Princeton Club of Western Pennsylvania Book Award for highest GPA freshman year, Westinghouse Science Honors Lecture Series, Pittsburgh International Science and Technology Fair first place in behavorial science category
School activities: Founder and president of Environmental Club, co-president of speech and debate club, science department associate, library associate, teen leadership council
Community activities: Community Service Learning Council and Community Service Club member; community service for Global Links, Animal Rescue League, Salvation Army, Family House; Raphael Sotak Honors; Stephen M. Shenken Award; Changes program
Goals: "I plan on attending college in the fall of 2005 and possibly exploring a career in the sciences. At this point, however, I simply plan to continue on with my academics, community service and rowing because I really enjoy all three of them."

Heather Schubert

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Steve and Cheryl Schubert
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, mock trial team and state mock trial team lawyer, French Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place regionals, Student of the Month
School activities: Marching band, Key Club pancake breakfast chairperson, Northern Area Honors Band, school musical cast and crew, homecoming decorations and float participant
Community activities: Girl Scout, Catholic Youth Ministry, church fish fry volunteer, St. Mary's Faith Formation, church festival and blood drive volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college next year in the fall of 2005 with an undecided major. I also plan to continue my involvement in school activities and community organizations to further benefit myself, my school and my community."

Brienne Schuliger

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents:Janine and Brian Schuliger
Academic achievements: Straight As, honor roll, GOAL student, National Academic League, Northern Area Gifted Consortium Mock Trial Competition first place
School activities: Scholar Athlete Award, orchestra first chair cello, Science Bowl third place, soccer team captain, Creative Convention participant
Community activities: Raised $240 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, community outreach program Feed the Homeless, projects for the homeless (teddy bears/pillows for kids), St. John Neumann Church member and altar server
Goals: "I am in the seventh grade so I only have a slight idea of what I want to do. However, I know for sure I want to finish school all the way through college. I believe it is very important to go to school so you can be successful in life. Going to school will teach me many life lessons such as how to get along with many different types of people. I also want to major in secondary education. I feel I have an outgoing personality and have always loved teaching kids new things. I think these qualities will make teaching a great job for me."

Elise Scioscia

School, grade: Quaker Valley High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Mark and Judy Scioscia
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, class president, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, President's Education Award recipient, Carlow College Analytical Chemistry Award
School activities: Musical (with speaking roles), concert choir president, varsity volleyball letter-winner and captain, vocal ensemble soloist, Spanish Club
Community activities: Church flea market babysitter, Light-Up Night performer, tour guide for new students, Presbyterian Youth Choir, D.J. Marathon for the Free Care Fund staff member
Goals: "To attend college in the mid-Atlantic region and pursue a liberal arts course of study."

Nicole Sciullo

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Sandy Sciullo
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, honor roll
School activities: Soccer, band, All-Star Band, ski club, track
Community activities: Coach 10-year-old cheerleaders, church volunteer, elementary school volunteer
Goals: "I don't really know what I want to do with the rest of my life but I would like to be either an interior designer or a lawyer."

Victoria Scott

School, grade:Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Ken and Cyndee Scott
Academic achievements: 4.0 highest honor student for both seventh and eighth grades
School activities: Cranberry Rotary 6th Grade Student of the Month, Cranberry Rotary 5th Grade Student of the Month
Community activities: St. Kilian Church Vacation Bible School volunteer; Wexford Dance Academy teacher assistant; St. Kilian Church altar server; organized, wrote and produced holiday play for neighborhood preschool children; performed with dance studio at Cranberry Township Community Day
Goals: "I plan to continue my study of dance, with having very high aspirations to be a professional dancer."

Steven A. Sedlak

School, grade: Hampton High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Emery and Carole Sedlak
Academic achievements: Johns Hopkins Talent Search distinction in SAT verbal score and Pennsylvania State Award, President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, accepted at CAPA High School for instrumental music program, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh international affairs apprentice, Future Cities Competition Team first place Creativity Award
School activities: Leadership Program, student council representative, Japanese Language and Culture Club founder and president, Japanese Anime Club co-founder and president, PMEA District 1 Junior High Chorus Festival
Community activities: Western Pennsylvania Hospital summer volunteer, Carnegie Museum of Natural History teen docent, Rotary Club International Youth Exchange Program student, Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania, Parkwood United Presbyterian Church annual fundraiser dinner
Goals: "In the future, I hope to major in international studies, East Asian studies or Japanese in college. I'm truly looking forward to my voyage to Japan this summer as a Rotary Club exchange student. I love the culture and language of Japan and I hope to promote a better understanding here of a land that few Westerners know about deeply."

Thomas J. Semanchik

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: John Semanchik
Academic achievements: Honor student
School activities: Peer mediator, student council representative, jazz band, cross country, track
Community activities: St. John's Church acolyte, Ingomar Franklin Park Athletic Association, Boy Scouts of America Life Scout, Order of the Arrow member, Cub Scouts including Arrow of Light
Goals: Plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh for an undergraduate degree and then law school.

Molly Sheerer

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Colleen and Tim Sheerer
Academic achievements: Highest academic honor roll, class president, Student of the Month, peer tutor, nominated for Leaders of Young America in Washington, D.C.
School activities: Leadership Conference, basketball, "Talk Shop" debate participant, Teacher Appreciation Program, basketball manager
Community activities: Pittsburgh Field Club swim team MVP, Killer Whales Swim Team, St. Scholastica Parish active member, Madison Mariners YMCA MVP
Goals: "I would like to be student council president again next year and I'd like to continue student council in high school. I like working with the teachers, principal and students to encourage school spirit so every student contributes positively to their school days. I like people to feel they are involved; students feel very comfortable coming to me with ideas and I enjoy trying to implement their ideas too. I strive to better people's lives. I believe in putting my energy at work to help people in need. I would like to be a pediatrician, a lawyer or a teacher. In any of these professions, I will put my heart and soul into helping people."

Maureen Shepard

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Carole and Mark Shepard
Academic achievements: Student Council Conference, Extra Effort Award nominee, peer mediation, student council
School activities: Chorus, small ensemble, cheerleading, student director of school talent show, PA announcer in the mornings
Community activities: Michele's Dance Center student, Act One (acting group), volunteer at homeless shelters, organized Christmas project for Vincentian Nursing Home
Goals: "I plan to finish high school at North Allegheny and then either attend New York University or Northwestern, major in acting and minor in dance and French. Then I plan to finish college and start my career as an actress. When I have made myself known as an actress, I plan to give back money and myself to the community to better the world."

Jamie Sieber

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Joseph and Cynthia Sieber
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, highest honor roll and honor roll, student ambassador, Art Award, Drama Award
School activities: Varsity soccer captain, spring musical, SADD, Leadership Team member
Community activities: Food bank volunteer, Friends to Friends volunteer, indoor soccer, jazz dancing
Goals: "In the future, I plan to attend Penn State University and fulfill my dreams of becoming an architectural engineer. I hope to be successful and make a difference with my future job. It will always be important to me to stay in touch with the children that have special needs in the Friends to Friends program. I think that my high school has prepared me to enter into college ready to work hard and keep my eyes and options open."

Matthew Sivy

School, grade: Quigley Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Don and Mary Jo Sivy
Academic achievements: National Honors Society treasurer, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Math League, National Forensics League, Baden-Economy Lions Club Student of the Month
School activities: Varsity basketball, junior varsity basketball captain, Basketball Sportsmanship Award, Most Improved Player, golf, bowling
Community activities: Ambridge Area High School volunteer; mission trip to Jamaica; Good Samaritan Parish altar server, lector, festival volunteer and youth ministry member
Goals: "Major in civil engineering at the University of Dayton, continue my volunteer work at Ambridge Area High School and Good Samaritan Parish."

Jamie Lee Skender

School, grade: Pine-Richland High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: John and Sherry Skender
Academic achievements: High honor, highest honor roll, Scholar Athlete, Allegheny College Trustee Academic Scholarship
School activities: SADD, varsity softball letter winner, volleyball, participated in Prom Promise Red Ribbon Campaign and Challenge by Choice, elementary work study
Community activities: Piano recitals at nursing homes and churches, dance recitals and lessons, elementary teacher aide volunteer, tutor volunteer, daycare provider at Oxford Athletic Club
Goals: "I plan to attend Allegheny College in the fall of 2004 and major in pre-health and minor in dance. I hope to follow in my mother's footsteps by offering assistance to those in need."

Alicia Smith

School, grade:Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Denise Bogaty-Smith
Academic achievements: National Honor Society president, French Honor Society vice president, homecoming committee, concert choir, highest honor roll
School activities: School musical, ski club, jv/varsity crew coxswain and letter winner, jv/varsity cheerleader co-captain and letter winner, powder puff football
Community activities: Elfinwild Presbyterian Church mission trips, Pittsburgh Project youth mentor and tutor, Key Club volunteer, Vincentian Nursing Home volunteer, school summer assistant
Goals: "I plan on going to college and majoring in international business with a concentration in French and Spanish. I want to study abroad and continue to do mission work in efforts to give back to the world."

Audie Smith Jr.

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Audie and Olivia Smith
Academic achievements: Honor roll, high honor roll, junior high school eighth grade vice president, Franciscan Peace Award, Student of Most Improvement
School activities: Golf team
Community activities: St. Alphonsus Parish member, active in Pro-Life movement--helped organize a bus trip for the March for Life in Washington D.C., volunteer at St. Wendelin School for fundraisers, guitar player, St. Alphonsus Parish Living Stations participant
Goals: "Plan to attend college after graduation, interests are foreign studies, dentistry and seminary for priesthood."

Donna Smith

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Donna Smith
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, high honor roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: SADD, Spanish Club, varsity cheerleading, History Club, Red Cross Club
Community activities: Pittsburgh North Stars gymnastics
Goals: "I have not decided which college to attend but I plan on majoring in biology. I would like to go into research and travel the world."

Krysta Smith

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Scott and Shellie Smith
Academic achievements: Academic Honors Award, highest honor roll, GITA Pride of Grand Island Award, Expressions of Art Literature essay contest second place, Lions Club Student of the Month
School activities: Chorus, Art Club, yearbook committee, newspapers staff, soccer
Community activities: Girl Scouts, Rowan Elementary School assistant coach, Vacation Bible School volunteer leader, Life Teen youth group participant
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university and major in pre-law. Following that I will attend law school to become a corporate lawyer. My long term career goal is to become an agent for the entertainment or sport industry. I am also interested in international travel to see some of the world's many exciting and interesting cities. I will continue volunteer work to make the world I live in a better place."

Jackie Sokulski

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Gary Sokulski
Academic achievements: Extra Effort Award, honors integrated math
School activities: Cross country running captain, track and field, GOAL student, second chair flute in band, peer mediator
Community activities: SS. John and Paul Church nursery volunteer, Women and Girls of Distinction Award from Girl Scouts, God's Awesome People church group
Goals: "I plan to run throughout my academic years and hopefully further."

Cassandra Sotos

School, grade: Freeport High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Peter N. Sotos
Academic achievements: Quiz Bowl, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and state, gifted program, Johns Hopkins scholar, Certificate of Distinction
School activities: Musicals "Lil Abner" and "Fiddler on the Roof," newspaper staff, math club, track team, Brain Drain Games first place
Community activities: St. Nicholas Cathedral Greek School kindergarten class volunteer teacher's assistant, St. Nicholas Greek School graduate, University of Pittsburgh Greek Room Committee Independence Day program, Children's Hospital fundraising committee, National Alliance for Autism Research volunteer
Goals: Plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University or Vanderbilt University and major in bio-medical engineering and music.

Noah Stachelek

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Don and Judith Stachelek
Academic achievements: Honors math, honors science, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Equations, high honor roll, GATE
School activities: Soccer, basketball, band
Community activities: St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church, baseball, youth leader, summer Bible School at Christian Missionary Alliance, indoor soccer, Stone Ridge Covenant Church youth group
Goals: Plans to become a member of the National Honor Society and attend college. Interests include elementary education and pediatrics. Also interested in becoming a professional baseball player.

Hayley Stack

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Pam and Rick Stack
Academic achievements: Key Club vice president, Spanish Honor Society, highest honor roll, SADD
School activities: English Festival first place, mock trial, ski club, outdoors club
Community activities: Vincentian Assisted Living volunteer, pancake breakfast volunteer, church crosstraining program, Relay for Life
Goals: "I have no future plans yet besides to attend college."

Doug Stadler

School, grade: North Catholic High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Mark Stadler and Mona Stadler
Academic achievements: National Honor Society; high honor roll; North Catholic High School academic scholarship recipient; President's Award for Educational Excellence; certificates of academic excellence in English, social studies, science, literature and music
School activities: Varsity golf team captain, letter winner and WPIAL Division II Section 3 champion; student ambassador for North Catholic; peer tutor; SADD; freshman basketball
Community activities: Special Olympics golf volunteer, St. Alphonsus Church volunteer, North Catholic fund raisers volunteer, Special Olympics basketball volunteer, Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest volunteer
Goals: "I would like to play highly competitive inter-collegiate golf at a college or university that offers a very challenging academic program. I plan to study English and literature and pursue a career as a writer."

Justin Starr

School, grade: Quaker Valley High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Richard and Barbara Starr
Academic achievements: Pennsylvania Governor's School for information technology; Rotary Club Freshman Award; student council treasurer and class president; Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals and states; National History Day individual senior documentary second, third and first place regionals and third at states
School activities: Peer tutor in Cisco networking, chemistry and math; drum major in marching band and saxophone section leader; select choral ensemble; Allegheny Intermediate Unit reproductive genetics apprenticeship; Western Allegheny City Area Honors Band
Community activities: Tenor/alto saxophonist, North Suburban Symphonic Band; Quaker Valley elementary schools summer band volunteer; St. Paul's Lutheran Church member, adult choir member, bell choir teacher, youth group secretary, treasurer and vice president; Bands of America Summer Symposium; guest speaker for Dr. Claudia Balach's "Teaching with Technology Across the Curriculum" class at Duquesne University
Goals: "Not sure...likely to major in biology, music education, political science or information technology at Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University."

Julie M. Stas

School, grade: North Allegheny Intermediate, 9
Age: 14
Parents: Joseph and Linda Stas
Academic achievements: Gifted program, honor roll
School activities: Volleyball, chorus, Spirit Committee, French Club
Community activities: Jubilee Soup Kitchen volunteer, Pristine Pines for senior citizens, St. Benedict's Home for Victims of Abuse, Sharing Tree Wexford House volunteer
Goals: "I would like to study and work hard to be able to attend the best college for my career choice. I want to pursue a career in the film industry and eventually direct and perform in movies."

Stephanie Stewart

School, grade: Avonworth Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Sue and Pat Stewart
Academic achievements: High honor roll, winner of Avonworth Fund for Educational Excellence World Cultures Award, student council
School activities: Odyssey of the Mind second place regionals, third place at Spontaneous Day; soccer; chorus; indoor soccer team; migh school musical cast member
Community activities: Organized a team to walk for Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides, raised over $2,000; Cadette Girl Scouts service projects; Holy Trinity Church festival volunteer; assisted St. Baldrick Organization in collecting money for cancer patients; helped coach instructional AGAA Softball Team
Goals: "I plan on entering high school next year with the goal of being accepted into a top ranked engineering college. I hope to begin work on a pilot's license when I turn 16 years old. My dream is to work for NASA. I have already attended the NASA Space Camp at the National Rockey Center in Alabama and have participated in the NASA Challenger Learning Program focused on Mars. I also intend to continue to focus on my volunteer work and am adding volunteering for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to my list as my sister has recently been diagnosed with this horrible disease. Contributing to society is a must in my future plans."

Alison Sukits

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Susan Sukits
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society officer, National Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regional and states, highest honor roll, Student of the Month
School activities: Marching band, junior class representative, drumline, ski club, stage crew, jazz band
Community activities: UPMC St. Margaret volunteer, Kiwanis/Shaler Area Key Club, St. Mary's Church member and youth group participant, Pittsburgh Marathon volunteer, neighborhood food drive project
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college or university where I will major in pre-medicine. I hope to then go on to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and pursue my dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I wish to continue giving back to my community by volunteering at St. Margaret's. I would like to open my own medical practice later on in life and follow in the footsteps of the many doctors who have inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field."

Ashley Sullivan

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Dona and Russell Sullivan
Academic achievements: Student of the Week, highest honor roll, high honor roll, Top Team Health, Science and English Awards, Principal's All Star Award
School activities: Cheerleading, Cheerleading Academic Award, Athletic Award
Community activities: St. Ferdinand's Catholic Church member, Lunch with Santa helper, North Way Christian Youth Group member, raised funds for cancer victim friend
Goals: "I hope to attend a four-year college."

Nolan T. Swick

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Thomas and Susan Swick
Academic achievements: National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, National Honor Society, AP U.S. History Hamilton Award, Four-year German Award
School activities: Varsity tennis co-captain and letter winner, WPIAL team tennis semifinalist, Three-year Perfect Attendance Award, newspaper, German Club, yearbook
Community activities: Heinz Veteran's Hospital volunteer, volunteer tutor
Goals: "I plan on attending a four-year university to study chemical engineering. I hope to explore the application of this field to biological and medical sciences and eventually recieve a graduate degree in biochemical engineering. I expect to gain employment in research with a focus on the discovery and administration of a new drug or chemical related treatments for human disease, specifically brain cancer. My goals include enhancing the quality of life and increasing the survival rate for people suffering from grave illnesses."

Jessica Tattershall

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents:Valerie and George Tattershall
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, National Honor Roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: Key Club president, jazz choir, Women's Chorus, concert choir, French Club
Community activities: UPMC Passavant volunteer; wrote for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Movies in Music; wrote for North Hills Monthly Magazine's for Teen by Teens; tutoring in French, chemistry, algebra, calculus and organic chemistry; citation of merit from Courthouse of Allegheny County
Goals:"After completing high school, I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I am going to major in chemistry, while following a pre-medical program. I also wish to minor in French in hopes of joining Doctors without Borders to provide medical aid to Third World countries. I would like to specialize in anesthesiology."

Alexis Taylor

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Leslie Taylor
Academic achievements: Honor roll, Outstanding Citizenship Award
School activities: Soccer, chamber chorus, volleyball, ski club
Community activities: North United Classic Soccer, PA West referee (certified), Fox Chapel Recreation League basketball
Goals: "To challenge myself academically. I wish to secure a position on the Fox Chapel Area High School varsity soccer team."

Taylor Tisa

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Thomas Tisa and Tasia Bobish
Academic achievements: Student council president, National Honor Society, University of Richmond Book Award, forensics, Latin Club
School activities: SADD; dance drill team; competitive dancer at Laura Lynn School of Dance; dancer in Hampton musicals "Anything Goes," Once Upon A Mattress," and "Bye Bye Birdie;" prom committee
Community activities: Students with Helping Hands; St. Andrew's Apostle Church youth group; Hampton Middle School, high school and Poff Elementary School tutor; Young Writer's Institute assistant; Laura Lynn School of Dance dance assistant
Goals: "I plan to attend the University of Pittsburgh's Honors College in the fall of 2004 and major in physical therapy. With my skills and education, I hope to make a positive impact on people's lives. My main goal throughout my life is to always feel that my efforts are beneficial to improving myself and most importantly, helping others."

Jill Torchia

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: John and Mary Lou Torchia
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, consistent honor roll, Student of the Month
School activities: Chorus, varsity wrestling manager, student government, Key Club, ski club
Community activities: Vincentian Assisted Living volunteer, auditioned and made cut for Civic Light Opera Academy production, assisted with fashion show at local Boys and Girls Club
Goals: "I plan to attend Clarion University of Pennsylvania in the fall of 2004 and double major in elementary and special education. I decided to do this because my father is an elementary teacher, and my mother is a special education teacher."

Christian Totera
School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: James and Elaine Totera
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Honors Integrated II Mathematics (sophomore level), GOAL student, Student of the Month
School activities: Scholar Athlete Award, soccer team captain and starting member, football team captain and starting member, baseball team starting member, basketball team starting member
Community activities: Forum Leadership Program in Washington D.C. nominee, made a presentation to the community department of parks and recreation concerning the plans for a new community recreation center, SS. John and Paul Catholic Church youth program member
Goals: "I plan to attend Georgetown University to pursue a professional career in law or as a professor at the university level. I plan to explore opportunities to travel and study abroad to enhance my knowledge of other cultures, especially those of ancient Greece and Rome."

Michelle Tranter

School, grade: Seneca Valley Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Jeff and Rosemary Tranter
Academic achievements: High grades throughout grade school, Presidential Academic Award, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Academic Achievement
School activities: Attended Songfest, in-house basketball, middle school lacrosse, chorus, ski club
Community activities: Helping Hands Community Service Club, local food bank volunteer
Goals: "To continue to get good grades all through high school and to attend a good college."

Breanna Trautman
School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Brian and Marla Trautman
Academic achievements: High honors, Perfect Attendance Award
School activities: Varsity cheerleader and letter winner; ski club; junior varsity basketball, volleyball and cheerleading; Tri-Athlete Award; Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: New Hope volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college as a major in journalism. I also intend to pursue a summer course at community college to teach me the backgrounds in culinary arts."

Amy Troppman

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Denise Kuziel
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, high honor roll, Honors English, AP Biology
School activities: Intramural volleyball, Professional Development Club
Community activities: Shaler North Hills Library volunteer, John Kane Hospital volunteer
Goals: "I plan to go to college, but I am not sure where. I wish to major in English or creative writing and become a writer for a magazine or newspaper."

Lean Tunney

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: William B. Tunney
Academic achievements: Student representative, "Gold Key" Scholastic Art Award national qualifier, Ingomar Middle School honor roll
School activities: Orchestra, Allegheny North Swim Club swimmer, North Allegheny Soccer Club player, track and field, PMEA District Orchestra
Community activities: St. John Neumann Church altar server and Bible School youth assistant, Brook Park Swim Club

Alicia K. Tutino

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Judith and Edward Tutino
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, highest honor roll
School activities: Peer mediation team, jazz band, Titan Soccer Team, Jeffery Elementary School teacher aide, Youth Advocacy League member
Community activities: Olympic Development Program soccer team member, Depreciation Lands Museum summer docent, Compagnie LeBoeuf Living History Group, TOPS Soccer, middle school Expo Nite exhibitor
Goals: "Over the summer I will be attending a medical science camp at West Virginia University and am trying to locate someplace where I will be working with animals during the summer, now that I have turned 14. I have always liked to work with animals and plan to become a veterinarian."

Emma L. Tutino

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Judith and Edward Tutino
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place at regionals and states and second place at regionals, highest honor roll, Science Excellence Award from Duquesne University--Carnegie Science Center fair
School activities: Northern Area Honors Band, Jeffery Elementary School teacher's aide, Shaler Area Titan seventh and eighth grade soccer, All-star school band, student council assistant home room representative
Community activities: Compagnie LeBoeuf Living History Group, Arsenal Football Club classic soccer team, Depreciation Lands Museum summer docent and fall festival presenter, Battle of the Books team participant
Goals: "My future plans are not yet decided. My participation in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science and the science fairs and camps have given me an interest in the field of environmental science or biology. Also my help as an aide at Jeffery Elementary every Friday has made me interested in teaching and working with younger students."

Karey Tyler

School, grade: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9
Age: 15
Parents: Kelley and Kevin Tyler
Academic achievements: Student of the Week, Foreign Language Week Poster Contest winner, highest honor roll, Student of the Month, Outstanding Academic Achievement
School activities: Art club, girls' basketball, track, Outstanding Athletic Award
Community activities: Cranberry Township Softball All-Star Team, 27th Ward All-Star Softball Team, MVP CTAA All-Star Team, Cranberry Township Softball Association, Seneca Valley Soccer Association
Goals: "I plan to attend Pittsburgh or Duquesne University in the fall of 2007. At one of these colleges, I hope to pursue a career in pharmacy. This summer, I will volunteer at Mercy Hospital, so I can gain experience in the medical field. I also plan to continue volunteering in my community. Next year, I hope to assistant coach a basketball team. I hope my volunteering will not only help my community but my future as well."

Jenee L. Van De Velde

School, grade: Northgate High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Cynthia and Steven Van DeVelde
Academic achievements: Student council president, National Honor Society, PASC District III Board secretary, Science Department Award, PASC State Conference presenter
School activities: Varsity swim team co-captain and letter winner, varsity volleyball co-captain, elementary mentoring program, competition dance team, Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: Volunteer swimming instructor for Tidal Wave Community Team, Brownsville Bible Church member and youth group, stocking stuffers for community families, volunteer helper for seventh and eighth grade team, Community Clean-Up volunteer
Goals: "My future plans are to attend Duquesne University or Mercyhurst College to major in chemistry and possibly the field of forensic science. Whether I teach or research projects, I have not yet decided which college to attend. They both have strong service committments and I hope to also continue participating in my athletics while attending one of these schools."

Kevin Vater

School, grade: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Rick and Kathy Vater
Academic achievements: Honor roll, National Junior Honor Society, Scholar Athlete Award, Marshall Middle School Academic Excellence Award, Pennsylvania Mathematics League Certificate of Merit
School activities: Varsity basketball, Key Club president, American Legion Certificate for Distinguished Achievement, Joan Spicher Award from Pennsylvania Middle School Association for Leadership and Citizenship, student council president at Marshall Middle School
Community activities: volunteer at Youth Development Center, New Castle; member of basketball team from Allegheny Region that won the Keystone State Games; State Sen. Jane Orie's Senior Citizen Expo volunteer worker; organized a service project for SS. John and Paul Church for which 1,500 flower bulbs were planted; lector and usher at SS. John and Paul Church
Goals: "My goals included attending a college that can offer me a challenging and rewarding academic experience. I would like to major in business. I plan on making a positive contribution to society by continuing to give back to my church and my community."

Ross Venturi

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Richard J. and Beatrice Ross Venturi
Academic achievements: Published poems in Writer's World Magazine and Teen Writing, highest and high honor rolls, short story named "Best in the Seventh Grade"
School activities: Chosen as a panelist for the review of the state award for the best middle school, Make A Difference Day, participated in Operation Save A Life to help with new living arrangements for a refugee family, Paws in the Park, Dribble for the Cure
Community activities: Children's Hospital video drive participant, helped deliver animal toys to a no-kill animal shelter, visits to local nursing homes, T.R.Y. Athletic Day for handicapped children
Goals: "My future plans include going to a good college on an academic or athletic scholarship. I am not sure of the college I want to attend because I have a lot of exploring to do. I would want to major in some field of science, since that has always been my favorite subject to study. My dream would be to continue in sports and one day become a professional athlete."

Emily Vidt

School, grade: St. Gregory School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Chuck Vidt and Karen Vidt
Academic achievements: Advanced science group, advanced math group
School activities: Volleyball, newspaper club, solicit for participants in Relay for Life and American Cancer Society
Community activities: American Cancer Society Relay for Life participant and team captain
Goals: "My future plans are to either become a teacher to help students learn or to become a person involved with the American Cancer Society. I plan to live each day to its fullest and always treat each day as my last. Also I plan to cherish every moment I have with my loved ones because a deadly disease like cancer might take them away and they might not be here tomorrow."

Melissa Lynn Voltz

School, grade: Northgate Junior/Senior High School, 10
Age: 15
Parents: Jon and Joyce Voltz
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Perfect Attendance Award
School activities: Cheerleading letter winner, cross country letter winner, band letter winner, drill team letter winner, student council, sophomore class secretary
Community activities: Assumption Church member and altar server, Race for the Cure volunteer and participant, Starfish Leadership Program, Community Day Clean-Up, nursing home volunteer
Goals: "Upon graduation, I plan to attend college to continue my education. In my two years left in high school I will remain active in my studies, sports and volunteering."

Rachel Wadlinger

School, grade: Quigley Catholic High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Charlene and Paul Wadlinger
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Spanish Award winner, freshman and sophomore class officer, high honors, Who's Who Among American High School Students
School activities: Campus ministry, varsity soccer letter winner, varsity softball letter winner and co-captain, varsity cheerleading letter winner, school musical
Community activities: CCD teacher's aide, youth group member and member of St. Philomena Church; Allegheny County Special Olympics volunteer, Washington D.C. March for Life participant, American Legion Pennsylvania Girls State representative, Baden Lions Club November Student of the Month
Goals: "Major in political science, hopefully at Notre Dame, Villanova or St. Joseph's. My desire is to pursue a career in government to hopefully see that I can make a difference in shaping the nation's policies."

Carrie Wakeley

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: June Wakeley and Scott Wakeley
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, highest honor roll
School activities: swim team, cross country, track, Steel City Rowing, running club, "Seadogs" summer swim team, chorus
Community activities: Sunday School substitute, "Cookies for Kids"
Goals: Plans to graduate from high school and possibly attend Penn State.

Angela Marie Wargo

School, grade: North Hills High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Larry and Janet Wargo
Academic achievements: National Honor Society secretary, Hugh O'Brien Leadership ambassador, highest honor roll, North Hills Excellence in Achievement Award, North Hills Leadership Conference
School activities: Varsity basketball captain, varsity soccer captain, Hands for Service Club officer, District Classroom Vision Focus Group, peer leader
Community activities: TOPSoccer volunteer, teen coach of children with disabilities; Vacation Bible School teacher and member of planning/decorating committee, St. Teresa Church altar server, parish festival volunteer, Make-A-Wish volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend the Ohio State University in the fall of 2004 and major in biological sciences. I hope to then go on to dental school or possibly medical school. I also hope to remain active in volunteer work, possibly one day starting a TOPSoccer team of my own."

Christine Wasilewski

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Nancy Wasilewski
Academic achievements: Merit scholar, National English Merit Scholar nominee, highest honor roll, gifted program
School activities: Student council, A Capella Choir, tutoring, chamber singers, chorus
Community activities: Dance lessons, Melissa Nemetz School of Dance volunteer instructor, voice lessons, St. Richard's Parish Youth Group and Vacation Bible School volunteer
Goals: "In the future, I plan to extend my education through high school and college. I would like to keep up my academic accomplishments. As I don't yet know what I would like my occupation to be, I will explore my strengths and interests and grow with them. I would also like to continue dancing, singing, playing tennis, student council and any other activities I may be involved in at the high school. I have been working very hard toward making the high school dance team, and hope that will be part of my high school experience. Continuing my volunteer work with children is another activity I would like to pursue. I hope my future brings health and happiness."

Rebecca Watson

School, grade: Hampton High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Cynthia and Thomas Watson
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Tri-M Honors Society, Junior Classical League, Optimist Local Essay Contest winner
School activities: Volleyball, band, honors wind ensemble, student forum, Latin Club, model UN
Community activities: Youth group, youth choir, Bible study, Youth Vision Team, Parkwood United Methodist Church member, volunteer tutor, Northern Suburban Symphonic Band
Goals: "I intend to achieve a doctorate in pharmacy and pursue a career focused on nutrition and natural medicine. I plan to continue serving the community through my church and other activities."

Rachel Webb

School, grade: Northgate Middle/High School, 11
Age: 17
Parents: Alison Webb and Donald Deramo
Academic achievements: Year-round honor roll, highest honor roll, All-American Scholar Award nominee, Spanish Club
School activities: Varsity track letter winner, concert choir, varsity cross country letter winner, first place Unified Arts Award, fifth place track ribbon
Community activities: Emanuel's Lutheran Church acolyte nursery supervisor, usher and youngest assistant minister
Goals: "As of now, I am in the process of selecting a college to attend. I plan to major in secondary English education and minor in journalism. I am looking to help make teenagers knowledgeable about the English language and its many uses. However, before I focus fully on college life, I want my attention to stay on finishing high school and my involved activities the very best of my abilities."

Kathryn Weber

School, grade: Hampton High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Lorrie Weber and Tim Weber
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, top score for Hampton in the 2003 American Mathematics Contest, high honor roll
School activities: Women's varsity lacrosse letter winner, cross country senior captain, marching band, French Club, drama club
Community activities: Parkwood Presbyterian Church youth choir and selected soloist, deacon; Parkwood Brass, Lenten soloist on French horn; River City Youth Brass Band; gave sermon for church service run by the youth
Goals: "I plan to attend a prestigious college where I may be challenged academically as well as pursue my other interests in music and sports. As for a major, I am currently focused on physics or a form of engineering, but I want to be in a position where I can fulfill God's purpose for me: I hope to contribute to the welfare of humanity."

Jaime Weideman

School, grade: North Hills School District, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Jim and Jeanne Weideman
Academic achievements: Hands for Service, honor roll
School activities: Jazz choir, chamber choir, madrigal choir, symphonic choir, drama club
Community activities: Act One Theatre School
Goals: "I plan to go to college for musical theatre or education. I also want to continue volunteering."

Tori Welty

School, grade: Dorseyville Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Brenda Welty
Academic achievements: Sixth and seventh grade Citizenship Award, President's Award for Excellence, high honor roll, DARE speech contest first place, student council representative
School activities: ACDA Eastern Division Middle School Chorus, girls' chamber chorus, newspaper committee reporter and photographer, yearbook chief editor, peer mediator
Community activities: Sojourner House volunteer, Northview Elementary volunteer, East Union youth group, East Union Vacation Bible School music director, IHN volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend Westminster Christian College and major in education. I hope to become a secondary math teacher or to work with disabled children. I also plan to pursue my creative side with singing and photography. Before this, I plan to graduate high school."

Amber Wetzel

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Sharon and Christopher Wetzel
Academic achievements: Honors Advanced Math, Gifted Opportunities for Advanced Learners, honor roll, Scholastic Art Show nominee
School activities: Cross country, Slippery Rock Invitational participant; Scholar Athlete Award; chorus, Music in Our Schools; Make-A-Wish fair committee; GOAL
Community activities: SS. John and Paul Church member, Vacation Bible School; Girl Scouts; Girl Scout Day Camp volunteer; IFPAA softball league; North Allegheny Soccer Club
Goals: "I would like to continue my schooling as an honor roll student. I plan on attending college focusing on my math and science skills, possibly in the medical field. Whichever career I choose, I hope to make the world a better place."

Alex Whittington

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Rob and Melanie Whittington
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Pine-Richland Merit Scholar, USAA National English Merit Award nominee, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair participant
School activities: Make A Difference Day, band, middle school talent show stage crew, chess club, newspaper club
Community activities: St. Richard Church altar server, USA swimmer, top 16 ranked swimmer in Allegheny Mountain Swimming, swim instructor
Goals: "I plan to attend college after high school graduation."

Ben Whiting

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Cindy and Don Whiting
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Merit Scholar Award, student council president, U.S. Achievement Award, 2004 National Junior Leaders Conference nominee
School activities: Freshman soccer team, Arsenal soccer team captain, published in "Writer's World," GATE program, certified U.S. soccer referee
Community activities: Autism Society volunteer, ALS volunteer, St. Richard's Church active member, Make A Difference Day volunteer
Goals: I plan to continue to excel academically the next four years in high school. I would also like to expand my autism volunteering to increase autism awareness and fundraising. I plan to attend college and would like to pursue a career in journalism."

Michael Wiedman

School, grade: Hampton High School, 10
Age: 16
Parents: Richard and Lisa Wiedman
Academic achievements: High honor roll, Keystone Program, achieved honors on National Latin Exam, National Latin Club, Future Business Leaders of America
School activities: Varsity letterman in lacrosse, lacrosse team member, 2003 WPSLA Division II champions; football team; Western PA All-star Lacrosse Team
Community activities: North Hills Community Outreach Center volunteer, Jubilee Kitchen volunteer, American Tae Kwon Do Association first degree black belt
Goals: "I plan to go on to college and possibly major in genetics or pre-medical studies as well as continuing to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. During my remaining time in high school, I plan to seek out leadership opportunities as well as to continue to challenge myself academically. I also would like to devote more of my time to volunteering in my community."

Katherine D. Wight

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Janet and Tony Wight
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, GATE program
School activities: Chorus, Japanese Club
Community activities: UPMC Passavant volunteer, children's church helper
Goals: "Get in to Penn State or Duquesne University. Get PhD in physical therapy. Graduate in the top ten percent of my class."

Samantha Willis

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Susan and Ron Willis
Academic achievements: High honor roll, honors science class
School activities: Eighth grade cheerleading captain, chorus, ski club, Scholar Athlete Award
Community activities: St. Mary's Church member, Middle Road Association softball player
Goals: "Go to college and become a marine biologist."

Carrie Wilson

School, grade: Northgate High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Mike and Mary Wilson
Academic achievements: High and distinguished honor roll, Who's Who Among American High School Students nominee, All-American Scholar, South Carolina Junior Scholar, President's Education Awards Program nominee
School activities: Northgate spring musical student director, marching band section leader, accepted to "audition only" ensembles in chorus, marching band letter winner, concert band
Community activities: Western Psychiatric of UPMC volunteer, Assumption Church carnival volunteer, Senate of Pennsylvania Special Recognition for choral performance at Greenstone United Methodist Church
Goals: Plans to apply to Johns Hopkins University and pursue a degree in medicine.

Allison B. Winn

School, grade: Seneca Valley Senior High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Karen E. Winn
Academic achievements: Honors and AP courses, Presidential Award for Excellence, National Honors Society president, maintains 4.1 QPA, top 10 percent in class
School activities: Varsity tennis, student council representative, homecoming queen, DARE role model, acted in play at the STOP conference at Northway Christian Community Church
Community activities: 30-Hour Famine, volunteered at a dance for the mentally and physically handicapped, Salvation Army bell ringer, Habitat for Humanity, Dutilh United Methodist Church youth group and children's church teacher
Goals: "I plan to go to the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland and study pre-dentistry and also attend graduate school for dentistry there. I hope to eventually own my own dentistry practice in Charlotte, N.C., get married, have children and take care of my mom."

Anna Wise

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Irene and Ken Wise
Academic achievements: President's Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Certificate of Excellence Award, Quest for Leadership Award, high honor roll, Student of the Month
School activities: Science Bowl--Duquesne University, decathlon second place, school musical lead role, talent show, chorus
Community activities: Tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, pointe lessons; Act One Theatre School; St. Mary's Church member and family program
Goals: "In high school I plan to concentrate on maintaining academic excellence along with working on my dancing ability by continuing dance classes and becoming a member of the high school dance team. Because of my love or art, I also plan to take art classes that are offered at the high school level."

Audra E. Wist

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Dennis and Cheryl Wist
Academic achievements: String orchestra, high honor roll
School activities: Paws in the Park, March of Dimes, Walk to Defeat ALS, Dribble for the Cure, Read Across America
Community activities: Girl Scouts, Odyssey of the Mind, cheerleading, Kids with Klass performing/singing group, intramural basketball
Goals: "I hope to continue my high school career 'successfully' and enter college. I would want to major in something that has to do with music. I would (later in my life) like to bring music to public and city schools."

Madeline Rose Wolfert

School, grade: Quaker Valley High School, 12
Age: 17
Parents: Dr. Allen Wolfert and Dr. Adrienne Young
Academic achievements: National Honor Society secretary, student government senior class secretary, Wellesley College Book Award, Quill and Scroll Award, Friends of Quaker Valley Advanced Algebra Award
School activities: School newspaper editor, varsity tennis letter winner and junior varsity captain, marching/concert band, band vice president, Key Club
Community activities: Pittsburgh School of Advanced Jewish Studies, Beth Samuel Jewish Center volunteer
Goals: "I plan to attend a four-year college in the fall of 2004, major in American studies while fulfilling premedical requirements. I hope to follow in the footsteps of my parents by becoming a physician and working to save/improve the lives of others. I also intend to continue my involvement in the Jewish community and as a community volunteer."

Brittney Wozniak

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Cathy and Jerry Wozniak
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll all grading periods in sixth, seventh and eighth grades; published poems; spoke at the Honors Awards about the topic "committment"
School activities: Attend gymnastics club, first in state for Level 8 on floor, advanced to represent state at the Level 8 regional meet; violin player; chorus; competitive dancer
Community activities: Homeless program, Paws for Pets, helped deliver pamphlets and create awareness for Allegheny Homeless Children Fund, voluteer helping ill neighbors, teach reading to elementary school students
Goals: "My future plans are to attend Pittsburgh University or Arizona University to learn elementary education, certified financial planning and incorporate the two to better our world for the homeless children. I would love to follow the footsteps of my father and mother. My father is a certified financial planner and devotes his time to the Allegheny Homeless Children Fund in which he is the treasurer. Also, I would follow the footsteps of my mother who is a special education teacher, who helps students with needs of the learning, emotional and life skills students."

Edward Wu

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Nan and Tong Wu
Academic achievements: Johns Hopkins University Youth Distinguished Award, school district Distinguished Achievement Award, school district High Scholastic Achievement Award for Honor Roll, National Science Olympiad Competition Distinguished Award, National Language Arts League Competition Distinguished Award
School activities: Concert band percussionist, jazz band, Jazz Band Adjudication Gold Medal, school newspaper staff, National Academic League
Community activities: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh volunteer, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank volunteer
Goals: "I will learn as much as possible about math, chemistry and physics in high school, which will prepare me for a scientific career. In the future, I would like to major in medicine and become a physician scientist."

Stephanie Wyrostek

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Carol Wyrostek
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, GATE program, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science second place, mock trial, highest honor roll
School activities: Soccer, strings (violin), stage crew for "Fiddler on the Roof"
Community activities: Shaler North Hills Library volunteer, Pittsburgh Dynamo Soccer Club, Young String Player's Club, Strings North, St. Aloysius youth group
Goals: "I plan to further my education by attending college. I will keep playing soccer and I will continue to play my violin. I hope to earn a degree in music. I will strive to keep up my grades to achieve these goals."

Nicole Yallum

School, grade: Shaler Area High School, 11
Age: 16
Parents: Jane and John Yallum
Academic achievements: National Junior Honor Society, highest honor roll, tutoring
School activities: Varsity tennis, junior varsity softball Defensive Player of the Year, mentoring, Changes program, peer mediation
Community activities: Parental Stress Center volunteer, Shaler Area Library volunteer, North Hills Community Outreach Center volunteer, STOP the Violence Convention, Peace Makers
Goals: "As for my future, I look at it as the next chapters in my life with new opportunities and lessons to learn. After high school, I definitely will be attending college. I may go four years, but eight years is not out of the question, depending on what I major in. I love to travel and would love to go out of state for my college experience. Sometime in my future, I want to start my own business."

Brian Yates

School, grade: Pine-Richland Middle School, 8
Age: 13
Parents: Lynn Yates
Academic achievements: Highest honor roll, Honorable Mention in Byline Magazine's nationwide Hero Essay Contest, perfect attendance record for first semester
School activities: Eighth grade band saxophonist, jazz band, soccer team, play tennis five days a week, won Greensburg USTA Tennis Tournament, play electric bass in band and middle school talent show
Community activities: Dribble for the Cure basketball participant, raked leaves for "Outreach" for a needy elderly woman
Goals: "To play in high school tennis team, attend college and participate in high school band."

Kristen Yealy

School, grade: Marshall Middle School, 7
Age: 13
Parents: Dana and Sarah Yealy
Academic achievements: Honor roll, spelling bee first place, regional bee sixth place, Pennsylvania Math League sixth grade test third place, Regional Calcusolve Competition third place
School activities: AV Honors Band, school newspaper treasurer, stage crew, student council, jazz band
Community activities: North Park Church Praise Band, NPC Bible School junior counselor
Goals: "I plan to go to college and study theatre and/or education."

Matthew Zellers

School, grade: Ingomar Middle School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: Kathy and Anton Zellers
Academic achievements: Honor roll, GOAL, National Academic League, Scholar Athlete Award, Geography Olympiad
School activities: Band, jazz ensemble, Outstanding Band Student Award, Allegheny Valley Honors Band, District PMEA Honors Band
Community activities: Church youth group, church acolyte and usher, "Visit to Bethlehem" interactive production, Boy Scouts, Diversity Puppet Show
Goals: "Attend college to study the fields of science or mathematics."

Thomas Zikos

School, grade: North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Age: 18
Parents: Anthony and Susan Zikos
Academic achievements: National Honor Society, Elite Students of America, National Junior Honor Society, President's Award for Educational Excellence
School activities: Chemistry lab assistant, Hosack Elementary School tutor, Spanish Club
Community activities: Allegheny General Hospital operating room volunteer, UPMC Passavant volunteer, Greek Orthodox Youth of America member, coordinated two canned food drives for Light of Life mission, basketball and volleyball with church youth group
Goals: "I plan to attend the Penn State Honors Program next year while majoring in chemistry. After completing my degree, I hope to eventually attend medical school. I believe that through the medical profession, I will be able to make a positive difference in the world."

Jessica Zozos

School, grade: Shaler Area Intermediate School, 8
Age: 14
Parents: George and Jean Zozos
Academic achievements: Outstanding Young Citizen, National Junior Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science first place regionals, All American Scholar Award, Shaler Titan of the Week
School activities: Meet the Composer, "Running with the Wind" copyrighted piece; track and field, cross country; Northern Area Honors Band; All-Star Band; Titan of the Week (athletic)
Community activities: Southwestern Veterans Center volunteer, North Hills Library children's department volunteer, Pittsburgh Marathon 5K 10th place women's division, YMCA counselor in training, CPR, First Aid and babysitting certifications
Goals: "I have always known my desired profession and I will do my very best to suceed. I plan to become a pediatrician. Medicine has been fascinating to me and I love interacting with children."

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