2010 Scholar Athletes
Date: 5/12/2010 Album ID: 1002182
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For the 43rd year, the Post-Dispatch salutes some of the area's top high school seniors who have excelled on both the playing field and in the classroom with its Scholar Athlete Program.
<b>Stephanie Cecile Klimczak</b><br/>Villa Duchesne<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Swimming • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. Her dog, Agnesi, was named after Maria Agnesi,  the first female author of a textbook on calculus. ... Plans to major in mechanical engineering at USC. ... Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo. ... Recognizing a lack of interest in math and science on the part of many girls in my high school, I wanted strongly to share my passion.
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<b>Krystal Renee Knese</b><br/>St. Elizabeth <br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 36<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Soccer • 4<br/><br/>Leads retreats with St. Paul Youth Ministry. ... Plans to major in accounting or business management at Augustana College. ... Favorite book: Green Eggs and Ham. ... Role model: My older brother, RJ. He's always pushed himself 110 percent in baseball and in all aspects of life. He never gives up on anything, either.
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<b>Julia Elizabeth Kohnen</b><br/>Incarnate Word<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Basketball  •  3<br/>Soccer  •  2<br/><br/>Volunteer at St. Sophia Nursing Home, Ferguson-Florissant Early Childhood Center. ... Plans to major in business at Southern Indiana. ... Favorite musician: Taylor Swift. ... Role model: Taylor Rozier, a classmate who died of cancer. She struggled with cancer for over a year. Taylor never gave up fighting and never complained.
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<b>James Andrew Kopfensteiner</b><br/>Priory<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Soccer • 2<br/>Basketball • 2<br/>Baseball • 2<br/><br/>Two-time gold medalist,  National Latin Exam. ... Plans to major in biology at Washington University. ... Favorite book: The Lost Symbol. ... Favorite musician: Justin Bieber. ...  I hope to use the knowledge I gain in college to serve the public as a physician. I also hope to volunteer my services to those less fortunate.
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<b>Katie Beth Kroeger</b><br/>Northwest<br/><br/>Rank • 14 of 695<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Track • 1<br/>Soccer • 1<br/><br/>Favorite subject: History.... Plans to attend the University of Iowa. ... I’d like to coach softball and pass on the life lessons I learned from the sport. ... Favorite book: Danger in the Shadows. ... Role model: My grandpa. He started with nothing and built a successful business. He lived the American dream.
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<b>Joshua Tyler Krueger</b><br/>St. Clair<br/><br/>Rank • 20 of 222<br/>Cross country • 1<br/>Track • 4<br/><br/>Senior class president. ... Favorite subject: Math. Whatever I do in life, I like to know I am doing it right. The rules of math only allow for one way of doing things. I really like that. ... Plans to major in biology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  ... Favorite musicians: Black Eyed Peas.
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<b>Peter Joseph Krusing</b><br/>Kirkwood <br/><br/>Rank  •  6 of 423<br/>Basketball  •  2<br/>Tennis  •  2<br/><br/>Junior class president. ... Intends to study actuarial science or accounting at Indiana University. .. Whatever contribution I make, I would like to know I am enriching someone’s life, whether it be in business, in service or in stewardship. ... Favorite book: Seasons of Life. ... Favorite musicians: Phish.
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<b>Christopher Daniel Kuester</b><br/>Gibault<br/><br/>Rank  •  3 of 61<br/>Cross country  •  4<br/>Baseball  •  3<br/><br/>Intends to study civil engineering at Evansville. I would like to help improve our country’s infrastructure as an engineer. ... Favorite book: The Perfect Mile. ... Favorite musician: Brad Paisley.
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<b>Jacob Michael Lamke</b><br/>Parkway West<br/><br/>Rank • 7 of 329<br/>Cross country • 4<br/>Track • 3<br/>Golf • 1<br/><br/>President, math honors society. ... School newspaper editor. ... Intends to attend Drake University and major in actuarial science, finance and quantitative economics. ... Favorite book: The Great Gatsby. ... Role model: Former Parkway West runner Eric Fernandez, through his unbelievable work ethic and passion for achieving his dreams.
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<b>Jessica Rose Landwehr</b><br/>Sullivan<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 174<br/>Cross country • 4<br/>Track • 4<br/>Basketball • 2<br/><br/>National Honor Society president. ... Plans to attend the University of Missouri and major in biology. ... Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper. ... Favorite musician: Lady Gaga. ... Role moder: My father. He is an amiable individual who goes out of his way to help others in any way he can.  He spreads his intellect and high spirits to anyone he encounters.
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<b>Andrew Robert Lazalier</b><br/>Wentzville Holt<br/><br/>Rank • 32 of 407<br/>Wrestling • 4<br/>Football • 4<br/>Plans to pursue an industrial engineering degree at Missouri. ... Favorite musicians: Sublime, Beastie Boys and Pantera. ... Role model: My father. My goals in my life have been established by my father’s success both in sports and in education. Winning the state championship like my father was the ultimate goal of my athletic career.
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<b>Helen Wang Li</b><br/>Marquette<br/><br/>Rank • 10 of 520<br/>Tennis • 4<br/>Lacrosse • 4<br/><br/>Favorite class: Environmental Science. My teacher, Mr. Shouse, has inspired me to care about our world’s current and future condition through his quirky anecdotes and immense knowledge. ... Plans to major in economics and environmental science at Northwestern. ... Favorite book: Cat’s Cradle.
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<b>Michael James Lockett</b><br/>Timberland<br/><br/>Rank • 10 of 410<br/>Basketball • 4<br/>Baseball • 3<br/><br/>Volunteer at Wentzville Chataqua, Timberland basketball camps and Special Olympics. ... Intends to major in electrical engineering at Missouri. ... I would like to give back to my community and help keep it a great place to live. ... Favorite book: Angels and Demons. ... Favorite musicians: The Fray.
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<b>Marlisha S. Mamon</b><br/>University City<br/><br/>Rank • 30 of 230<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Basketball • 4<br/>Soccer • 4<br/><br/>Habitat for Humanity volunteer. ... Intends to study construction management at Ball State.  I am going to be a carpenter and one day own my own company. I would devote my time to organizations for women that specialize in different construction trades. ... Favorite book: The Things They Carried. ... Favorite musicians: T.I., The Fray.
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<b>Eric Scott Marburger</b><br/>Mount Olive<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 45<br/>Football • 4<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Baseball • 3<br/>Track • 1<br/><br/>Intends to major in agricultural engineering at Illinois. I grew up around agriculture, and I want to be able to make an impact on the agricultural industry. ... Favorite book: The Great Gatsby. ... Favorite musicians: The Beatles.
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<b>Brittany Dawn Mayfield</b><br/>Union<br/><br/>Rank • 9 of 207<br/>Softball • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Anatomy. ... Plans to study physical therapy at Maryville University. I chose physical therapy because I enjoy the environment and working with people. ... Favorite books: The Harry Potter series. ... Favorite musicians: The Fray.
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<b>Cory Michael McArthy</b><br/>CBC<br/><br/>Rank  •  Top 5 percent of 205 <br/>Basketball  •  3<br/><br/>Will attend Christian Brothers University in Memphis. ... Favorite book: Heaven Is a Playground. ... Favorite musician: Brad Paisley. ... Role models: My parents. They have always been there whenever I need them. They have always been the ones to show me what is right and wrong.
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<b>Nicholas Michael Montero</b><br/>Bishop DuBourg<br/><br/>Rank  •  9 of 190<br/>Baseball  •  4<br/>Soccer  •  3<br/><br/>Favorite subjects: Anatomy and physiology. ... Intends to enroll in the pre-pharmacy program at SIU-Edwardsville. I would like to work as a pharmacist to provide the best care I can to our aging population. Favorite musicians: Blink 182.
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<b>Kelsee Rene Nairn</b><br/>Jerseyville<br/><br/>Rank  •  44 of 248<br/>Tennis  •  4<br/>Track  •  3<br/><br/>Salvation Army Bell ringer. ... Favorite subject: Biology. ... Intends to study occupational therapy at Lewis and Clark Community College. ... Favorite books: The Twilight Saga. ... Role model: My late grandmother, Alice Nairn. She taught me how to be a fighter and to never give up on my dreams.
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<b>Sarah Elizabeth Nappier</b><br/>Grandview<br/><br/>Volleyball  •  3<br/>Basketball  •  3<br/>Track  •  3<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Psychology. ... Plans to study radiology at Jefferson and Forest Park community colleges.  ... Favorite book: Speak. ... Favorite musicians: Lady Antebellum. ... Role model:  Dwyane Wade. He is an example of what an athlete should be, and he uses his fame to help others.
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