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>Nathan Daniel Adair</b> <br/>Wright City<br/><br/>Rank • 9 of 79<br/>Football • 3<br/>Basketball • 2<br/>Baseball • 2<br/>Track • 2<br/><br/>Senior class secretary. ... Favorite subject: Zoology. I love to learn about the environment and animals. I believe that the way we treat the environment is correlated to how we treat other people. ... Plans to major in political science at Central Methodist University ... Favorite book: the Bible
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<b/>A'Kya Kashyra Adams</b><br/>Alton<br/><br/>Rank  •  51 of 525<br/>Track  •  4<br/>Soccer  •  3<br/><br/>Plans to major in pre-med at Illinois Wesleyan University. ... Role model: My mother continues to motivate and inspire me to reach for the stars and never give up. She instilled the value of an education, hard work, a positive attitude and perseverance.
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<b>Blake Emerson Arnette</b><br/>Pacific<br/><br/>Rank • 23 of 246<br/>Football • 4<br/>Baseball • 4<br/>Basketball • 1<br/>Wrestling • 1 <br/><br/>Volunteer Little League football coach. ... Favorite subject: American history. ... Plans to attend Lindenwood. ... Favorite musician: Lil Wayne. ... Role model: My football coach, George Hinkle Jr. He is very honest and is a great person to be around.
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<b>Becca Lynn Avena</b><br/>Lutheran South<br/><br/>Rank  •  NA<br/>Soccer  •  3<br/><br>Gymnastics coach. ... Favorite subject: Calculus. I’ve always been a fan of math, and it's rewarding to see how all the things I've learned in the past fit together to solve real-world problems. ... Plans to attend Marquette University and major in biomedical engineering. ... Favorite book: The Secret Life of Bees. ... Favorite musicians: Dave Matthews Band, The Fray.
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<b>Cameron Alexander Bailey</b><br/>Fort Zumwalt East<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 259<br>Football • 2<br/><br>National Merit finalist. ... Favorite subject: Physics.  ... Plans to attend Stanford University and major in aerospace engineering. ... Favorite book: The Killer Angels.  ... Role model: My grandpa. He is living proof of how much can be accomplished through hard work.
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                <b>Jason Alan Baker</b><br/>Pattonville<br/><br/>Rank • 55 of 306<br>Football • 3<br/><br/>Favorite subject: History. I like learning about the past, especially battles. It's important to know the past so we don't repeat it in the future. ... Plans to atttend Truman State as a pre-med major. ... Favorite book: Ender's Game. ... Favorite musicians: The Fray. ... Role models: My parents. They raised me to be who I am. I wish I could be more like them.
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<b>Joshua Alan Ballard</b><br/>Triad<br/><br/>Rank •  66 of 344<br/>Soccer • 2<br/>Wrestling • 4<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Physics. ... Plans to attend McKendree University and begin study in veterinary medicine. ...  Favorite book: Holes. ... Favorite musicians: Gucci Mane. ...  Role models: My parents.  They are the kind of people I want to be when I get older.
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<b>Jessica Marie Bals</b><br/>Winfield<br/><br/>Rank • 5 of 134<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Soccer • 1<br/><br/>Student council, Spanish club. ... Favorite subject: Math. There's only one right answer to every problem. ... Career goal: To make sure no American goes without food. ... Favorite book: Of Mice and Men. ... Favorite musicians: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood.
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<b>Morgan Elizabeth Barton</b><br/>Warrenton<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 221<br/>Volleyball • 3<br/>Basketball • 3<br/>Soccer • 3<br/><br/>Plans to study journalism at the University of Missouri. ... Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice. ... Role model: My coach, Barb Woodruff. She dedicates almost all of her time to our basketball team, but she was deployed to Afghanistan this year. Even though it devastated her to miss half our season, she answered her country’s call.
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<b>Garrett Joseph Beckham</b><br/>Trinity<br/><br/>Rank • 9 of 100<br/>Wrestling • 4<br/>Football • 3<br/>Track • 3<br/><br/>Volunteers at Christian Hospital and with T.E.A.M. Ministry ... Plans to attend Northwest Missouri State and major in biomedical engineering. ... Favorite book: White Fang. ... Role model: George Bailey from 'It's a Wonderful Life.' He always thinks of other people before himself. He even gives his college money to his brother so he can go to college.
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<b>Ashley Ruth Crystal Benson</b><br/>Valley Park<br/><br/>Rank • 8 of 58<br/>Softball • 4<br/>Basketball • 4<br/>Soccer • 3<br/><br/>Favorite subject:  Science. .... Plans to attend St. Louis Community College at Meramec and major in physical therapy and athletic training. ... Favorite books: His Dark Materials trilogy. ... Role model: My dad. No matter what happens, he always seems to handle the situations at hand. He hasn’t missed one game of any sport.
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<b>Cameron Charles Berra</b><br/>Parkway Central<br/><br/>Rank • 79 of 314<br/>Baseball • 3<br/>Football • 2<br/>Soccer • 2<br/>Golf • 1<br/><br/>Plans to attend Eastern Illinois and major in kinesiology or sports sciences. ... Hopes to work with children and young adults. ... Favorite book: To Kill A Mockingbird. ... Role model: Albert Pujols. I like his balance between athletics, carrying himself in a classy manner, and how he gives back to those less fortunate.
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<b>William Otto Haag IV</b><br/>Columbia<br/><br/>Rank  •  6 of 136<br/>Football  •  3<br/>Basketball  •  2<br/>Baseball  •  2<br/><br/>Plans to study parks and recreation management at Southeast Missouri State. ... Favorite book: Native Son. ... Role model: Football coach Scott Horner. He has always treated everyone equally and with respect. He has shown a high level of dedication to our team and to each player individually.
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<b>Cassie Lee Bluemner</b><br/>Collinsville<br/><br/>Rank  •  26 of 422<br/>Golf  •  3<br/>Basketball  •  4<br/><br/>Member of Saturday Scholars, student council and Spanish honor society. ... Favorite subject: English. I love to read and write, and there is more to it than what’s on the surface. ... Plans to major in English at Lindenwood University. ... Favorite book: Handle with Care. ... Favorite musicians: Five for Fighting.
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<b>Kody Gibson Bolk</b><br/>Carlyle<br/><br/>Rank  •  1 of 70<br/>Golf  •  4<br/><br/>Senior class and National Honor Society president. ... Plans to major in biology at McKendree University and eventually become an orthopedic surgeon. ... Favorite musician: Lil' Wayne ... Role model: My dad. He spends a ton of time with me and my sisters, and he is always teaching us right and wrong. He is a Mr. Fix-it and can fix or build anything.
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<b>Catherine Hennelly Boyle</b><br/>St. Joseph's<br/><br/>Rank • NA<br/>Field hockey • 3<br/><br/>Favorite subject: Math. ... Plans to major in pre-law at Boston College and minor in journalism. I would like to be a positive role model for kids in the future and be a volunteer coach for different sports. ... Favorite book: Dear John. ... Favorite musicians: The Fray.
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<b>Scott Vernon Bridwell</b><br/>St. Mary’s<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 86<br/>Soccer • 2<br/>Track • 4<br/><br/>Student Council president, National Honor Society vice president. ... Plans to major in engineering at Dayton. ... I just want to do anything that will help out or make a difference. ... Favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye.
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<b>Aly Rilling Bronder</b><br/>Hazelwood West<br/><br/>Rank  •  25 of 556<br/>Volleyball  •  3<br/>Track  •  2<br/><br/>Founder and president of school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. ... Favorite subject: History. ... Plans to study nutrition and kinesiology at Kansas State. ... Favorite book: Little House on the Prairie. ... Role model: My sister, Ky. She gave me the drive and determination I've needed in sports and school. She taught me what it meant to be a Christian.
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<b>Kelsey Mae Brown</b><br/>Eureka<br/><br/>Rank  •  46 of 446<br/>Track  •  4<br/>Cross country  •  3<br/><br/>Hosts a weekly Bible study. ... Favorite subject: Language arts. ... Plans to major in journalism at the University of Missouri. ... Favorite book: The Kite Runner. ... Favorite musicians: Kings of Leon. ... Role model: My mom. She has dealt with many obstacles but has persevered to overcome them all. I will always admire her strength and courage
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<b>Alex Christian Bruns</b><br/>St. Charles West<br/><br/>Rank • 1 of 254<br/>Football • 4<br/>Track • 3<br/>Basketball • 2<br/><br/>School amphitheater building team leader, basketball camp counselor. ... Plans to major in mechanical engineering at Washington University. I hope to further improve many items that people use every day and make life easier.  ... Favorite book: Angels and Demons. ... Favorite musician:  Lil Wayne.
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