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Hats off to the valedictorians of the class of 2022

NORTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Trevor J. Denn

Parents: Trevor and Jennielle Denn

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.238 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence — Gold Tassel; Student Government: Class Representative; SOU Honor Cords

College plans: I want to get a degree in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

Career goals: Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bryce R. Dyer

Parents: Rick and Kara Dyer

GPA: 4.0 (unweighted) 4.165 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; AP Scholar; OSAA Scholar Athlete, Football and Basketball; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Oregon Department of Education Award; Torch National Honor Society, White Tassel; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; Rogue Community College Honor Cords; Career and Technical Education Cords- Marketing; U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award; All Southwest Conference Football, first Team WR in 2020 and 2021, second team DB 2021; All Southwest Conference Basketball, first Team 2021-22, second team 2020-21, Honorable Mention 2019-20; All State Football, Honorable Mention WR, 2021; OSAA Athlete of the Week, Jan. 10-16, 2022; WaFd Bank Athlete of the Week — Jan. 3-9, 2022; Rosebud Superstar, April 2021

College plans: I plan to attend Southern Oregon University, where I will major in business, with plans to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration. I signed to play basketball for the university.

Career goals: Pursue a career in business.

Colette Reneé Leigh Henry

Parents: Denyce and Michael Henry

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.287 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; AP Scholar; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; OASSA Student of Merit- Language Arts; Torch Honor Society; Torch Honor Society Treasurer; Thespian Vice President's List Scholar; Choir President

College plans: University of Washington with a major in biology.

Career goals: Once I graduate, I intend to pursue forensic pathology.

Matthew Hoppe

Parent/guardian: David Hoppe and Candace Amborn

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.463 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Valedictorian, First in Class Gold Medal; Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; AP Scholar Sophomore Year; AP Scholar with Distinction; Torch Honor Society; U.S. Air Force Academic Excellence-Science

College plans: University of California-San Diego, where I plan to pursue a major in computer science.

Career goals: Eventually to get into the field of artificial intelligence, although I am unsure about whether I will pursue grad school.

Jillian Lunnen

Parents: Dawnmarie and Kirk Lunnen

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.207 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; AP Scholar; OSAA Scholar Activity, Band; OASSA Student of Merit, Fine Arts Performing, Band; Torch Honor Society; Varsity Letter in Band; Western International Band Clinic Member; Solo and Ensemble Festival Category Winner

College plans: University of Oregon, education major

Career goals: I plan to become an elementary school teacher. I have been fortunate in my life to have had outstanding teachers who have helped me learn and grow. I desire to create the same impact and difference in someone else's life.

Hannah McFarland

Parents: Michael and Sherri McFarland

GPA: GPA 4.0 (cumulative); GPA 4.2 (weighted)

Honors, awards: President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; Torch Honor Society; OSAA Scholar Athlete, Track and Swim; OASSA Student of Merit, Health Careers; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; Student of the Year in tae kwon do; Varsity team captain of the swim team; Varsity team captain of the track and field team; Student of Excellence and Drive award in health careers

College plans: I plan to attend Southern Oregon University. I will start college with 40 credits, which I earned from AP classes I have taken at North. I want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Career goals: Once I get my BSN, I will enter a training program to be trained as a traveling nurse. From there, I want to travel all over the U.S. helping others in need and serving those around me. Depending on the opportunities, I may also travel to different countries.

Molly Milligan

Parents: Jenn and Lee Milligan

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.125 (weighted)

Honors, awards: President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; Torch Honor Society; OSAA Scholar Athlete, Tennis; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; No. 1 ranked tennis player at North Medford High School; Tennis team captain; Speech and Debate freshman year

College plans: University of Oregon, majoring in human physiology

Career goals: I want to go to medical school and then become an ER doctor.

Treyson Neff

Parents: Rob and Sarah Neff

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.088 (weighted)

Honors, awards: President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; OSAA Scholar Athlete, football and basketball; Career and Technical Education Cords, marketing; two-time First Team All-League for basketball in the Southwest Conference

College plans: College of the Redwoods, signed to play basketball and major in business

Career goals: I hope to one day run my own business and own a company.

Logan Z. North

Parents: Elizabeth North and Blair North

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.301 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; AP Scholar with Distinction; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; U.S. Air Force Academic Excellence, Math; Torch Honor Society; OASSA Student of Merit, Automotive; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; Career and Technical Education Cords, Culinary; Career and Technical Education Cords, Auto; Eagle Scout

College plans: Oregon Institute of Technology, B.S. in medical imaging technology

Career goals: After earning my degree, I would like to consider medical school after a few years.

Ashlyn Rezendes

Parents: Tammy and Adam Rezendes

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.120 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; OSAA Scholar Athlete, golf; Student Government, four years, Black Red and White Cord; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords

College plans: Oregon State University, major in bioHealth sciences.

Career goals: After completing undergraduate school, I plan to attend Medical School and work towards becoming an OB/GYN.

Keziah Richardson

Parents: Todd and Rebekah Richardson

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.228 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; U.S. Air Force Academic Excellence, Math; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; AP Scholar with Honors; Rogue Community College Honor Cords; Torch Honor Society; OASSA Student of Merit, Yearbook; Career and Technical Education Cords, Early Childhood Education; three-time Skills USA Gold Champion; Second Year Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook

College plans: Northwest Nazarene University, major in secondary education.

Career goals: Once I complete my schooling and receive my degree, I plan to pursue a teaching career. I can’t wait to be a teacher, but the title “teacher” is not what I long for. I strive to hear my students say how I have changed them. I hope to create a space that makes students feel loved and appreciated. I plan to bring a smile even in the hard times and provide students with a message of value and hope, because I know they’ll do big things.

Jordan Sandler

Parents: Ryan and Diane Sandler

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.253 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; Torch Honor Society; NMHS Torch Honor Society Secretary; OSAA Scholar Athlete, volleyball and softball; OSAA Scholar Activity, Orchestra; OASSA Student of Merit,Mathematics; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; NMHS Leadership; NMHS Link Leadership; NMHS Math Team; NMHS Brain Bowl Team; National Society of High School Scholars; First Chair cellist in Chamber Orchestra; Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence; AP Chemistry Student of the Year; “Charmingly Charismatic” Certificate of Excellence; Ethos Ethics Course Certificate

College plans: Undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Oregon State University Honors College.

Career goals: After completing my undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, I plan to attend graduate school, then enter the field of artificial organs.

Brayden Richard Stach

Parents/guardian: Richard Stach and Debbie Gaumer

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.221 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; Career and Technical Education Cords, Culinary; 1000+ AR points during freshman year; highest flying rocket in astronomy during junior year

College plans: Oregon State University, major in environmental science

Career goals: After getting a degree in environmental science I plan to start my career Oregon and work outside in the environment.

Charles Tang

Parents/guardian names: Mr. Tang and Mrs. Wang

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.435 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Valedictorian, First in Class Gold Medal; Honors Diploma; President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence, Gold Tassel; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Oregon Department of Education Math Award; OASSA Student of Merit, Science; Torch Honor Society; NMHS National Torch Honor President; OSAA Scholar Athlete, golf; Southern Oregon University Honor Cords; 2022 StellarXplorers Semifinals; 2019 Oregon State Mathematics contest qualifier; 2019 Speech and Debate, third place Parliamentary

College plans: Oregon State University, major in computer science

Career goals: I would like to create my own tech startup.

Caleb Yonker

Parents: Mike Yonker and Crista Merck

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellenc, Gold Tassel; OSAA Scholar Athlete, football and basketball; Charmingly Charismatic Award Class of 2022; Homecoming King 2021

College plans: Grand Canyon University, major in business administration

Career goals: Get my degree and retire at age 30.

SOUTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Alyssa Brown

Parents: Craig Brown and Michelle Brown

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Honor Roll winter term at Rogue Community College; second Team All-Conference, women’s soccer; Conference champions in women’s soccer; 59 college credits taken through RCC; South Medford Foundation Scholarship; Oregon Institute of Technology Foundation Scholarship; Varsity letters in track (Freshman year)and women’s soccer, sophomore through senior year

College plans: Oregon Institute of Technology, minor in business, with a degree in diagnostic medical sonography in the medical imaging program. I hope to work as an ultrasound technician.

Adam Cannon

Parents: Steven and Cyndi Cannon

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: BYU Presidential Scholar; National Merit Scholar; Varsity track/cross-country; Cross-country captain; Eagle Scout

College plans: Brigham Young University, serving a church mission after freshman year.

Career goals: Become a social studies teacher, orthodontist, or go into advertising/business

Faith Clark

Parents: Ron and Carole Clark

GPA: 4.0, weighted is around 4.18

Awards:First in class

College plans: St Peter’s University on a full tuition scholarship to study biology

Future plans: cardiothoracic surgeon

Drew Dunnihoo

Parents: Julie and Mark Dunnihoo

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Student of the Quarter and Honors Diploma

Career goals: Start a business

Drew Hampson

Parents: Nathaniel and Shannon Hampson

GPA: 4.15 (cumulative)

Honors, awards: National Honor Society; Link Leader for varsity soccer; First Team All Conference, soccer; Honorable Mention, soccer; senior year team captain, soccer; University of Oregon Summit Scholarship; PEO Chapter AA Scholarship; Linfield Presidential Scholarship

College plans: University of Oregon, biology major

Career goals: I’d like attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician.

Lenah Hong

Parents: Hyewon and Seungho Hong

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: 2020 National Security Language Initiative for Youth Virtual Arabic Scholarship; 2022 National Security Language Initiative for Youth Summer Intensive Arabic Scholarship; 2021 Bronze Prize in the Sewol Art, Design, and Digital Media Competition; 2020 2nd place OMEA District 8 Cello Solo; 2020 1st place OMEA District 8 Ensemble; 2021 1st place OMEA District 8 Cello Solo; 2020 Superior Rating OSAA Digital State Solo Music Invitational; 2020 and 2021 Oregon All-State Orchestra Qualifier; National Honor Society Secretary; Red Cross Club Vice President; 2021 AP Scholar with Distinction; 2022 PEO Scholarship

College plans: University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Career plans: Medicine or international relations

Molly Hungerford

Parents: Becky and Ryan Hungerford

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Member of the National Honors Society

College plans: Brigham Young University

Lillie Johnson

Parents: Casey and Maggie Johnson

GPA: 4.0

College plans: Attend SOU on a Raider scholarship in its Degree in Three program; major in health and exercise science and minor in Spanish; then plan to further my education in an accelerated nursing program.

Career goals: I want to be a nurse.

Hannah Johnston

Parents: Dan and Melissa Johnston

GPA: 4.0

College plans: Linfield University; history major and music minor

Career goals: Obtain a doctorate and become a historian

Madden Jones

Parents: Jodi and Michael Jones

GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.185 (weighted)

Honors, awards: I have received a certificate for participating in the National Honor Society for two years.

College plans: University of Oregon, major in biology

Career goals: I aspire to be a successful pharmacist.

Sarah McAllister

Parents: Daniel and Karyn McAllister

GPA: 4.0

Awards: Girls Tennis Varsity Letter

College plans: Oregon State University; major in mechanical engineering

Career goals: To work as an aerospace engineer

Margaret (Maggie) Ormond

Parents: Ryan and Richard Ormond

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: National Honors Society Certificate of Membership in sophomore and junior years; Discovery Certificate of Recognition sophomore and senior years; Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Culinary Arts, senior year

College plans: Cascade Culinary Institute at COCC in Bend to achieve an associate’s degree in baking and pastry arts.

Career goals: My career goal after college is to start my own business in the baking industry. I will start it as an online bakery so that I may gain publicity and save up enough to be able to open up a storefront.

Rachel Parks

Parents: Tracey Parks and Kevin Parks

GPA: 4.0

Award: I have received my Oregon seal of bi-literacy in the Spanish language.

College plans: Brigham Young University

Career goals: I plan to study secondary education and become a high school activities director.

Jackson Robertson

Parents: Carrie and Jonathan Robertson

GPA: 4.0 (weighted), 4.26 (unweighted)

Honors, awards: AP scholar; National Honor Society; U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate.

College plans: Study computer and electrical engineering at Oregon State University and play football

Career goals: I want to become a computer engineer at a major tech company.

Janessa Scheuneman

Parents: Scott and Kristina Scheuneman

GPA: 4.202 (cumulative)

Honors, awards: George Fox Merit Scholarship; Theater Achievement Award (George Fox); South Medford High School Foundation Scholarship

College plans: George Fox University

Career goals: Become a registered nurse

Abigail Shuldberg

Parents: Matthew and Laura Shuldberg

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Member of National Honors Society; most improved and inspired in cross-country

College plans: Brigham Young University

Career goals: I want to become a therapist so I can help teens navigate their high school years.

Chase Wallace

Parents: Shawna and Josh Wallace

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Brigham Young Scholarship; Medford Rotary Scholarship; National Honor Society; cross-country captain; Spanish Bi-literacy Seal; Varsity cross-country and track.

College plans: Brigham Young University

Career goals: I plan to pursue a career in sports medicine.

MEDFORD ONLINE ACADEMY
Emma Robertson

Parents: Sarah and Stephen Robertson

GPA: 4.012 (weighted), 3.965 (unweighted)

Honors, awards: Member of the Honors Society

College plans: I’m a student at Southern Oregon University, majoring in pre-nursing. I plan to stay here next fall and continue my degree.

Career goals: I want to become an neonatal nurse practitioner.

ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Joshua Datz

Parents: Jody and Michael Datz

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: AP Scholar with Distinction; Scholar Athlete; Rotary Scholar; Varsity Athlete

College plans: McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

Career Goals: I hope to attain a juris doctorate with a focus on constitutional law.

Callie Skuratowicz

Parents: Eva Skuratowicz and John Gallen

GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.15 (weighted)

College plans: Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon

Career goals: Au.D. in Audiology

Luke Seeley

Parents: Katherine Dyer-Seeley and Gordon Seeley

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Ashland Student Body co-president; AP scholar; Cross-county co-captain

College plans: Occidental College major in political science; run cross-country and track.

Career goals: I am unsure what I’d like to do with a degree in political science. Perhaps a career working in campaigns as a speech writer, manager, etc. All I know is these past three years have sparked my interest in government and politics in America, and I intend to learn as much as I can about those subjects.

Samantha Westrick

Parents: Linda Hopkins and Jim Westrick

GPA: 4.2 (cumulative)

Honors, awards: Maslow Project volunteer; Co-President of the Math Honors Society; Pianist

College plans: Lewis & Clark College

Career goals: Undecided

Grace Yaconelli

Parents: Jill and Mark Yaconelli

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Published poetry and prose in various national literary magazines; first Team-All State Cross-Country and Track and Field; OSAA Scholar Athlete; National Honor Society; Pear Blossom Running Scholarship; Ashland Rotary Foundation Scholarship

College plans: Bennington College

Career goals: I hope to create beautiful things.

CRATER ACADEMY of HEALTH and PUBLIC SERVICES
Mia Tewes

Parents: Morgan and Nathan Tewes

GPA: 4.17 (weighted) 4.0 (unweighted)

Honors, awards: Principal’s Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA; Science Student of the Year (junior year); CAHPS Compass Award (freshman year); Rotary Student of the Month (Sept. 2021); CAHPS Student of the Month (senior year): Student of the month for March 2022; Second Team All Conference for varsity soccer (sophomore year-senior year; three-year captain for Varsity Soccer.

College plans: Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and play varsity soccer. I plan to follow the pre-medicine path by majoring in biology and minoring in psychology or forensic science.

Career goals: I hope to attend medical school and pursue a career in forensic pathology.

Amara Stromberg

Parents: Brian and Melinda Stromberg

GPA: 4.17

Honors, awards: 12th grade AP Language and Composition Student of the Year; 11th grade Precalculus Student of the Year; multiple public service awards; Leadership Award; Rotary Student; Scholar Athlete; Student of the Month

College plans: I plan to attend a four-year university and study neuroscience.

Career goals: My goal is to become a neurologist or neurosurgeon.

CRATER SCHOOL of BUSINESS, INNOVATION and SCIENCE
Hannah Mathews

Parents: Bryan and Amanda Mathews

GPA: 4.08 (cumulative)

Honors, awards: I received BIS LEADS (Leadership, Enthusiasm, Academics, Determinations, and Success) freshman, sophomore, and junior years; Principal's List, all four years; Raise The Bar Award in teamwork, senior year.

College plans: Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where I plan to major in finance.

Career goals: I plan to work toward becoming a chief financial officer at a reputable business.

Malia Rozett

Parents: Leah Dimambro and Rocky Rozett.

GPA: 4.08 (cumulative)

Honors, awards: Principal's list (four consecutive years); BIS Leads award (junior year); BIS Raise the Bar award in teamwork this year.

College plans: George Fox University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in Spanish.

Career goals: I plan to own my own business, potentially in the cafe industry.

CRATER RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
Grace McGuire

Parents: Melissa McGuire (mother), Michael McGuire (father) and Heidi Wills (father’s partner)

GPA: 4.16

Honors, awards: Freshman of the Year; the Principal's Award three years in a row; Student of the Year in world studies, biology and citizenship and communication arts.

College plans: While I have not made a final decision, I have tentatively accepted a place in the University of Oregon’s Clark Honors College and am excited about the prospect of attending.

Career goals: One that is rooted in the arts. My dream job would be to become a concept artist for DreamWorks or Pixar.

EAGLE POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Cara Stanek

Parents: Anja Rink and Michael Stanek

GPA: 4.368

Honors, awards: Eagle Point High School Pear Blossom Princess: Pear Blossom Queen First Runner Up: Top 5% all four years: Eagle Point Showa Japan Exchange Ambassador: Coca Cola semifinalist; Oregon State University Presidential Scholarship; Creative Communications published writer; Eagle Point High School Gold Gown; German Bi-literacy Seal

College plans: I will attend Oregon State University as a Presidential Scholar and member of the Honors College. I plan to obtain a master’s degree in education.

Career goals: I hope to start out by teaching at an elementary school level. I would like to inspire many students in the way that my teachers have inspired me. Teachers raise generations and are among the most influential people. After teaching for several years, I would like to pursue administration.

ROGUE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Anna Howard

Parents: Chris and Maureen Howard

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Four-year varsity letter, Service Above Self Award, FFA State Degree, class president, ASB vice president and FFA chapter president.

College plans: Attend Rogue Community College in the fall and then continue on to a nursing program in Oregon.

Career goals: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Savannah Talley

Parents: Sarah and Jeremy Talley

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: National Honors Society, Honor Roll and 1st Place Floriculture Team - Future Farmers of America

College plans: While completing my prerequisites at Rogue Community College, I will work as a certified nursing assistant to gain experience in the medical field, as well as improve my admissions application to Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. Once accepted, I will start the diagnostic imaging program at LBCC in order to earn my associate’s degree in applied science. I plan to continue working as a CNA during this time. My second year will be at an externship, where I will get hands-on training in my field of study.

Career goals: Once I have graduated with my degree in medical imaging, I plan to get a job in a hospital setting, where I will train to my specific modality. I will work toward being a sonography technician.

PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL
Rachael Marie Andresen

Parents: Christopher and Khristian Andresen

GPA: 3.76

Honors, awards: Multiple awards of recognition for art; Honor Roll.

College plans: Phagan’s Cosmetology College. I have been accepted into their program and begin classes just a few days after graduation.

Career goals: My goal is to make as many people feel good about themselves as possible.

BUTTE FALLS CHARTER SCHOOL
Chloe Acosta

Parents: Kori and Luke Acosta

GPA: 3.51

Honors, awards: Early entry college student at Rogue Community College; Honor Roll; perfect attendance and presidential community service awards; Scholar Athlete; Excellence in English; Student of the Month; 2022 Pear Blossom Princess; Oregon Student Health Advocate Advisory Member; Student Body President; Student Body Secretary; Interim Speaker of the House; Junior Class Secretary; Sophomore Class Secretary; 2021 Project Youth Plus scholarship recipient; completed over 1,000 service hours.

College plans: Rogue Community College/Oregon Institute of Technology

Career goals: I plan to pursue a career in medical imaging. I will finish my associate’s degree at Rogue Community College and then attend Oregon Institute of Technology to receive a Bachelor of Science in diagnostic medical sonography.

SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Jaden Christopher Baker

Parents: Jonathan and Claudia Baker

GPA: 3.64

Honors, awards: Not listed

College plans: I plan to take prerequisite classes at Rogue Community College, then transfer to Oregon Tech or Oregon State University before going to medical or nursing school.

Career goals: I want to be a doctor, but don’t want to saddle myself with tremendous debt, so I’m also considering nursing, cardiac sonography, nuclear medicine and respiratory technology.

ROGUE VALLEY ADVENTIST ACADEMY
David Haddad

Parents: Haitham and Sheila Haddad

GPA: 4.13

Honors, awards: National Society of High School Scholars

College plans: University of Oregon

Career goals: Secondary Education (mathematics)

CRATER LAKE ACADEMY
Torin Brubaker

Parents: Kurt and Laura Brubaker

GPA: 4.317

Honors, awards: National Honors Society; Student of the Month twice

College plans: University of Oregon

Career goals: I plan to get a BFA and go on to become a scientific illustrator.

LOGOS CHARTER SCHOOL
Alexis Hill

Parents: Randy and Kina Hill

GPA: 4.647

Honors, awards: Earned Associate of Arts transfer degree at Rogue Community College; member of Alpha Zeta Pi honor society at RCC; RCC President’s List; Logos Principal's List, Logos Responsible Employee Award, Logos Compassionate Citizen Award, Logos Honors Diploma; Member of Torch Honors Society at NMHS

College plans: Oregon State University Honors College to pursue a Bachelor of Science in biology

Career goals: My career goal is to go into the medical field. I am interested in becoming a pediatrician or dermatologist.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
Jackson Lopiano

Parents: Tracy McGovern Lopiano and David Lopiano

GPA: 4.07

Honors, awards: Cum Laude Society Member; The True Grit Award; 2020 Excellence in Science Award; 2019/20/22 Excellence in Social Studies Awards; AP Scholar with Honor Award; FIRST Robotics Inspire Award; FIRST Robotics Motivate Award; FIRST Robotics Dean’s List Award (Semi-Finalist); Team Captain for tennis and robotics; First Place singles in 2021 District Tennis Tournament; 2019/20/21/22 Western Nationals Archery Tournament Qualifier; 2nd Place overall in 2022 in the NASP Oregon State Archery Tournament; Scholar Athlete Award; Academic Archer Award

College plans: University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business

Career goals: I plan to study finance and management with a goal of improving workplace culture, efficiency and profitability.

Mackenzie Walker

Parents: Susan and David Walker

GPA: 4.07 (unweighted)

Honors, awards: Scholar of the Year Award; Collegio Outstanding Female Athlete Award; Cum Laude Society; Excellence in English, Foreign Language, Science and Fine Arts.

College plans: Washington University in St. Louis, psychology and creative writing; pole vault for the track and field team

Career goals: Sports psychiatry. I would love to find a niche where athletics and mental health meet. The links between physical and mental well-being have played a major role in my own life, and I hope to help others find a healthy balance.

CASCADE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grant Walker

Parents: Ryan and Jennifer Walker

GPA: 4.0 (cumulative), 4.2 (weighted)

Honors, awards: Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy; National Honors Society, Member of ASB; Academic All State Track and Field and Cross Country; High School Trap Shooting Conference; Champion, Student Pilot’s License.

College plans: United States Air Force Academy

Career goals: I plan to major in geo-spatial science, commission as an Air Force officer, and pursue a career as a military aviator.

PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL
Joseph Hiett

Parents: Joshua and Jenny Hiett

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Seal of Bi-literacy for Spanish and Eagle Scout

Career goals: A two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attend Brigham Young University to study Linguistics and pursue a career in forensic linguistics.

Elwood Hosking

Parents: Brian Hosking and Lena Hosking

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Oregon 4A Track and Field 800m and 3k state champion (2022); Skyline Conference champion 800m and 3k track and field (2022); Scholar athlete recognition 2018-2022; October student of the month (2021); Oregon 4A cross-country first-team all-state (2021); Army National Guard scholar-athlete award (2021); Skyline conference champion cross-country (2021); Skyline conference champion 1500m track and field (2021); September student of the month (2019)

College plans: Portland State University to study applied health and fitness and run cross-country and track

Career goals: I hope to become a physical therapist or athletic trainer so I can assist fellow athletes in reaching their highest potential.

Stone LeCroy

Parents: Karen Stone and Tom LeCroy

GPA: 4.0

College plans: Oregon State University for mechanical engineering

Career goals: I want to become an engineer or join the military.

Dylan Randall

Parents: Chris and Brandi Randall

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Honor Roll

College plans: Critical care registered nurse

Career goals: Flight nurse for Mercy Flights

Zyan Shull-Bain

Parents: Britney Bain and Gene Shull

GPA: 4.0

Honors, awards: Honor Roll (all four years); Student of the Month; Scholar Athlete Award; Varsity Achievement; Academically Talented in Math; Perfect Attendance

College plans: Oregon State University to major in business and engineering

Career goals: Business, engineering and computer science

Sophia Stubblefield

Parents: Tanya Baize and Mike Stubblefield

GPA: 4.0

College Plans: Oregon State University to run track and cross-country and study business administration.

Career goals: Start a business oriented around running.

Honors, awards: Honor Society; Student of the Month; Track, Skyline District 2019 champion, 1500M and 3000M; Cross Country Skyline District 2019 champion 5k; Skyline District 2021 champion 3000M; Skyline District 2022 champion, 1500M and 3000M; 4A 2022 State Champion 3000M; Female Distance Runner of the Year 2019, 2021, 2022; Cross Country Female Runner of the Year 2019; Swim Team MVP 20-21; PHS Athlete of the Season Fall 2019; Track Most Valuable 2019, 2021; Cross Country Most Valuable 2019, 2021; Most Inspirational - Swim Team 20-21; Current Phoenix High School female record holder for 5k, 10k, and one mile.

— Compiled by Mail Tribune education reporter Kevin Opsahl