St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes
Date: 5/4/2009 Album ID: 746130
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For the 42nd year, the St. Louis 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.
Skylar Jessica Allen,Trinity,Ranked 14 out of 68,Volleyball-2,Basketball-1,Tennis-2,Swimming-2,Track-1,Class president, freshman and senior year. ... Plans to attend Missouri State University and major in wildlife biology. ... Role model: Michael Phelps. “He proves that no matter what mistakes we may make, we can overcome and become one of the greatest athletes to ever grace the planet.”
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Alyssa Nichole Allison,Festus,Ranked 16 out of 216,Cross country-4,Track and Field-4,Favorite subject: Spanish. “I love learning how to communicate with others from different cultures and backgrounds.” ... Plans to attend the University of Arkansas. ...  Favorite book: “Once a Runner.”   “Using track and field, I would like to educate youth about becoming better and harder-working athletes, as well as citizens within the community.”
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Michael Theodore Altepeter,Priory,School does not rank, Soccer-3,Basketball-2,Track-2,Perfect score, national Latin exam. ... Favorite subject: calculus. ... Plans to major in French and business at Washington University. ... Favorite book: “Count of Monte Cristo.” ...  “I would like to make society a more enjoyable place to live while giving people opportunities to succeed.”
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Elizabeth Andress,Fox,Ranked 52 of 451,Volleyball-4,Soccer-4,Member of CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. ... Favorite subjects: anatomy and physiology. ... Plans to attend Jefferson College and work in emergency medical service or as a fire fighter. ... Favorite book: “Great Expectations.”
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Madie Marie Bahlinger,Ursuline,Ranked 32 out of 156,Basketball-3,Lacrosse-2,Varsity tennis manager for two years. ... Favorite subject: anatomy and physiology. ... Plans to attend Rockhurst University. ... Favorite books: “The Kite Runner” and “Left to Tell.” ... Role models: “My parents. They support me in all I do, love me no matter what, and have taught me to never give up and just be myself.”
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Jordan Elizabeth Bartlebaugh,Waterloo,Ranked 1 out of  233,Volleyball-4,Soccer-4,President, Student Renaissance Committee. ... Favorite subject: Spanish. ... Plans to major in biology at the University of Missouri.  ... Favorite books: “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs,” the Harry Potter series. ... “I consider anyone who tries their hardest in all walks of life a perfect role model.”
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Leah S. Beck,Westminster Christian,School does not rank,Basketball-4,Soccer-4,Volleyball-2,Served on missions trips to Malawi, Africa and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. ... Favorite subject: anatomy. ... Plans to attend Taylor Univesity. ... Favorite book: Bible. ... Favorite musician: Taylor Swift. ... Role model: “My mother. She encourages me to do my best and to trust God for the rest.”
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Laquitsha N. Bejoile,Cahokia,Ranked 28 out of 216,Cross country-3,Track-3,Plans to attend Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and major in dental hygiene. ... “I would like to make small contributions, because no one looks at the little things that can be done to change the world. They want huge accomplishments in so little time.” Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird.” .. Favorite musicians: Day26.
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Jack Robert Berger,St. Louis University High,School does not rank,Ice Hockey-4,Tennis-3,Scored 36 on ACT. ...Tutor at St. Cecilia’s grade school. ... Plans to play hockey at Princeton University and major in biophysics. ... Favorite subject: physics. “I love how physics integrates both scientific theory as well as math.” Favorite book: “Catcher in the Rye.” Favorite musicians: Jack’s Mannequin.
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John Adam Berner,St. Mary’s,Ranked 10 out of 91,Soccer-2,Ice Hockey-4,Baseball-1,Volleyball-1,Favorite subject: calculus. ... Plans to play soccer at SIU-Edwardsville but has not decided on a major. ... His career goal: “To develop my own soccer goakeeping academy in the St. Louis area.” ... Role model: “My older brother. He works hard at everything he does, and has great perseverance and character.”
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Allison Marie Betley,St. Dominic,Ranked 1 out of 176,Basketball-3,Soccer-4,Peer tutor ... Favorite subjects: calculus and French. ... Plans to major in biomedical engineering at Washington University. “I am interested in virology and want to design new medical technology to treat world wide diseases.”  ... Favorite book: “Twilight.” ... Favorite musicians: The Temptations, The Beatles.
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Deborah Rose Boedeker,McCluer North,Ranked 2 of 420,Cross country-4,Track-4,Swimming-3,Volunteers with Girl Scouts and Special Olympics. ... Favorite subject: math. ... Plans to attend Truman State. ... Favorite musician: John Mayer. ...  “I would like to work with children to keep them healthy and in shape. In my opinion, physical activity is one of the most important, stimulating things that every child needs on a regular basis.”
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Brooke Renee Boggs,Lafayette,Ranked 59 out of 472,Volleyball-4,Helps coach youth volleyball. ... Favorite subject: math. ... Plans to major in nursing at Creighton University. ... Favorite book: “Gossip Girl.” . ... Favorite musicians: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift. ... Role model: “My mom. She finds time to do everything. She drives people around, has a full-time job, cooks, cleans. You name it, and she does it.”
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Andrea Louise Boone,Oakville,Ranked 1 out of 503,Basketball-4,Soccer-3,Assists at high school basketball camps. ... Favorite subject: Spanish. ... Plans to attend the University of  Missouri and major in a medical field. ... Favorite book: “Twilight.” ... Favorite musicians: Styx or T.I. ... Role model: “My parents. They are successful and happy.  I love my dad’s intelligence and sense of humor and my mom’s kindness and generosity.”
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Susan Elaine Brueggemann,Sullivan,Ranked 1 out of 236,Track-4,Basketball-2,Cross country-1,Plans to attend the University of Missouri and major in biochemistry. ... “I would like to become a good Christian wife, mother, and community member.” ... Favorite book: “That Hideous Strength.” ... Favorite musicians: MercyMe. ... Role models: My mother and my teachers. They always encourage me to be a leader and think of others.”
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Bethany LeeAnn Buell,Rockwood Summit,Track-3,Diving-1,Yale Book Award winner. ... Participates in outreach ministry and Fuse bible study. ... Favorite subject: social studies. ... Plans to major in psychology at the University of South Dakota. ... Favorite book: “Roots.” ... Favorite musician: Michael Buble. ... “I would like to contribute my positive energy and optimistic outlook on life to those around me.”
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Connor Patrick Callahan,DeSmet,Ranked 35 out of 282,Cross country-4,Track-4,Volunteers with Big Brothers. ... Plans to attend Marquette University and eventually go to medical school. ... Favorite book: “Once a Runner.” ... Favorite musicians: Dave Matthews Band.  ... Role model: Ryan Hall, Olympic marathoner. “He is the one hope to bring American distance running back to be a force to be reckoned with.”
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Lauren Margaret Capuano,Francis Howell Central,Ranked 26 out of 492,Softball-1,Basketball-3,Soccer-4,Senior mentor and Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. ... Favorite subject: American history. ... Plans to major in architecture at Loyola University in Chicago. ... Favorite book: The Harry Potter series. ...  Role model: “My Nana. She raised me in my faith and taught me to always remain strong in that aspect of my life. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother.”
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Anne C. Carter,Lutheran North,School does not rank,Basketball-4,Volleyball-2,Soccer-2,Peer minister. ... Vice president, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. ... Favorite subject: poetry. ... Plans to attend Truman State and major in exercise science. ...  “I would just like to be an example of a strong-minded, hard-working woman who gives 100 percent at everything I do.” ... Favorite book: “Death on the Nile.”
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Brittany Nicole Casey,Lindbergh,Ranked 51 out of 468,Volleyball-1,Basketball-3,Soccer-4,Favorite subject: sociology. ... Plans to major in elementary education at Quincy University. ... Favorite book: “Twilight.” ... Favorite musicians: Rascal Flatts. ...  “I wish to impact children’s lives as an elementary school teacher, like my teachers impacted my life. I want to help create the minds of our future.”
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