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>Amanda Marie Neff</b><br/>Freeburg<br/><br/>Rank  •  14 of 147<br/>Basketball  •  3<br/>Softball  •  3<br/><br/>National Honors Society secretary, FFA vice president. ... Plans to enroll at Missouri State. ...  I hope to contribute to society by getting involved in the community through my occupation in health care, as well as helping people in any way possible. ... Favorite musician: Kenny Chesney.
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<b>Michelle Lynn Norberg</b><br/>Oakville<br/><br/>Rank • 52 of 483<br/>Basketball • 2<br/>Soccer • 4<br/><br/>Chose to major in exercise science at Truman State University. ... I want to be able to have a career in the medical field while still having that sports element. ... Favorite book: The Last Song. ... Favorite musicians: Rascal Flatts.
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<b>Alozie Izunwanne Onwumere </b><br/>Clayton<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Track  •  4<br/>Football  •  4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Physiology. ... Plans to major in biology at Cornell. I want to be able to help people in Nigeria and lower-class areas get good medical attention. Simple medications like Tylenol and Benadryl can be life savers.... Favorite book: The Kite Runner.
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<b>Megan Marie Pawloski</b><br/>Althoff<br/><br/>Rank  •  2 of 116<br/>Soccer  •  4<br/>Volleyball  •  2<br/>Swimming  •  1<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Anatomy. ... Plans to major in speech pathology at University of Illinois. I want to help children with disabilities to be able to communicate. Favorite musician: Rascal Flatts. ... Role model: Volleyball coach Lisa Orlet. Playing a sports teaches you trust and teamwork, respect of yourself and others.
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<b>Amberlyn Paige Phelps</b><br/>Marissa<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Volleyball • 2<br/>Cross Country • 1<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. Solving problems and finding the logic behind questions and equations has always been interesting to me. ... Plans to attend Southwestern Illinois College. ... Favorite book: The Pact. ... Favorite musicians: Journey.
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<b>Daniel Lee Phillips</b><br/>Duchesne<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Cross country  •  3<br/>Tennis  •  4<br/><br/>Plays piano in jazz band. ... Undecided on college or major. Although I have not yet decided on a career, I intend to someday start a family. While I don’t know how specifically I am going to contribute, I know I will continue to be hard-working and productive. ... Favorite book: Atlas Shrugged.
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<b>Laura Marshall Pilgram</b><br/>Crossroads<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Soccer  •  2<br/>Track  •  2<br/>Tennis  •  1<br/><br/>Yearbook editor. ... Ran Lewis & Clark half-marathon. ... Plans to attend Washington University, then medical school. ... Favorite musicians: Muse. ... Role models: My parents. They’ve modeled patience, support, intellectual curiosity and responsibility.
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<b>Samantha Kristine Powers</b><br/>Kennedy<br/><br/>Rank  •  3 of 87<br/>Softball  •  3<br/><br/>Plans to study biology at Webster University. I would like to be able to use my biology degree to get into genetics or cancer research. My goal is to be able to help people through my research. ... Favorite book: The Fountainhead. ... Favorite musician: Taylor Swift.
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<b>Tyler Joseph Prazma</b><br/>Granite City<br/><br/>Rank  •  13 of 465<br/>Soccer  •  3<br/>Wrestling  •  4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Spanish. ... Plans to attend Missouri and pursue a career in sports medicine. ... Favorite musicians: AC/DC. ... Role model: My grandfather, James Bledsoe, has always set a great example on how to face challenges. I have always looked up to him for guidance in times of need, and he is always willing to provide.
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<b>Stephanie Elizabeth Price</b><br/>McCluer<br/><br/>Rank • 31 of 328<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Track • 3<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. There are many different methods that can be used to get the same solution. ... Plans to attend Jefferson College and eventually become a neonatal nurse, general nurse or a chiropractor.
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<b>Michael George Rizzo</b><br/>MICDS<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Water Polo • 4<br/>Swimming • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Science. I enjoy learning about how the world around me works. ... Plans to major in molecular and cellular biology at Harvard, where he also will play water polo. I would like to pursue a career in medicine and help to improve people’s health care. ... Favorite book: Atlas Shrugged.
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<b>Nakia Shaneice Robinson</b><br/>Metro<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Volleyball • 4<br/>Basketball • 4<br/>Soccer • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I go through a lot of tedious work and come to the correct answer. ... Plans to major in athletic training at Central Methodist. ... Favorite book: Great Expectations. ... Favorite musicians: TLC, Mary J. Blige.
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<b>Ali Kristine Ross</b><br/>Rosati-Kain<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Track • 2<br/>Cross country • 3<br/>Basketball • 3<br/><br/>Volunteer with Crisis Nursery, Special Olympics. ... Intends to enroll at Missouri. ... I would like to develop a strengthening program to prevent ACL tears. ... Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper. ... Favorite musicians: The Fray.
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<b>Kianna Marnice Ruff</b><br/>Berkeley<br/><br/>Rank  •  3 of 132<br/>Cross country  •  2<br/>Track  •  4<br/><br/>Plans to attend University of Tennessee and major in pre-law. ... Favorite book: Black Boy. ... Favorite musician: Alicia Keys. ... Role model: Jackie Joyner-Kersee. She achieved some of the same goals I want to achieve: placing first in the Olympics, giving back to her community, and finishing college.
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<b>Sarah Elizabeth Schneider</b><br/>St. Dominic<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 205<br/>Softball • 3<br/><br/>Favorite subjects: Biology and anatomy. ... Plans to enroll in pre-dentistry program at Westminster, because teeth fascinate me. Favorite books: The Harry Potter series. ... Favorite musician: Lady Gaga. ... Role models: My parents. They have a good work ethic, and they always support me.
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<b>Eileen Nicole Schweiss</b><br/>Herculaneum<br/><br/>Rank  •  2 of 135<br/>Cross Country  •  4<br/>Track  •  4<br/><br/>Fellowship of Christian Athletes president. ... Intends to enroll at SIU-Carbondale and major in mechanical engineering. ... Favorite book: 102 Minutes. ... Favorite musicians: Phoenix. ... Role model: Mr. Huskey, my college composition teacher. His light-hearted attitude is very uplifting, and he has made writing much more enjoyable for me.
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<b>Rosemary Kathleen Semke</b><br/>Orchard Farm<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 92<br/>Volleyball • 2<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Track • 4<br/><br/>Volunteer at St. Charles Crisis Nursery. ... Plans to pursue a degree in nursing at Missouri. I hope that through nursing, I will be able to help those who are sick and hopefully help people to live longer, healthier lives. ... Favorite book: The Kite Runner. ... Favorite musician: Tayor Swift.
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<b>Julie Renee Sharp</b><br/>Westminster Christian<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Cross country • 4<br/>Diving • 4<br/>Track • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. ... Intends to major in chemical engineering at the University of Tulsa. ... Favorite plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night. ... Role model: Kara Goucher. She has shown that it is possible to work through mental blocks and be a successful runner at a high level.
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<b>Elizabeth Ann Sinclair</b><br/>Cor Jesu<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Basketball  •  4<br/>Soccer  •  3<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. .... Plans to attend South Carolina, then go to law school. ... Favorite book: Nineteen Minutes. ... Role model: Basketball coach Christopher Stahl. Before he passed away in 2007, he taught me to respect my team, my opponent, myself, the coach, and especially the referees.
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<b>Mariah Nicole Sisson</b><br/>Virden<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 60<br/>Volleyball • 3<br/>Basketball • 2<br/>Track • 4<br/><br/>National Honor Society vice president, student council president. ... Favorite subject: Biology. ... Plans to major in biology at Illinois College. ... Role model: My brother, Kaleb. He has always showed me how to be positive in any situation. I have looked up to him forever.
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