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Spotsylvania High School senior awards

Spotsylvania High School senior awards

Date published: 6/29/2006

Spotsylvania High School recognized the following students at a special ceremony.

Joshua Abbott, Excellence in Computer Math Visual Basic Award, Perfect Attendance one year.

David Broadstone, Outstanding Business Law Student, University of Miami George Edgar Merrick Scholarship, University of Miami Henry King Stanford Scholarship.

Andrea Brock, Spotsylvania High School Band Boosters Scholarship,

USMC Semper Fidelis Award, perfect attendance one year.

Brittney Brooks, perfect attendance 13 years.

Antwon Carter, Chris Ross Memorial Scholarship, James Farmer Scholars Award.

Philip Cumbia, Commonwealth Governor's School Technology Award.

Ashley Curtis, Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship.

Danielle Dean, perfect attendance one year, Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholar Award, Randolph-Macon Woman's College Theodore Jack Scholarship.

Brooke Dickinson, Fredericksburg Rotary Vocational Scholarship, Walmart Scholarship.

Melissa Douglas, AKA Shirley Fluellen Award for Academic Excellence, Farm Bureau VHSL Achievement Award, Chowan College Merit Scholarship, Mary Baldwin College Baldwin Scholar Award.

Emily Duggins, Most Creative Desktop Publishing/Multimedia Student.

Michael Eastwood, Chorus Letter.

Aaron Faulconer, perfect attendance one year, Senior Recognition Citizenship Award.

Lauren Foley, Mary Baldwin College Augusta Scholarship.

Abigale Gonzalez, Outstanding Advanced Computer Information Systems Student, Hollins University Scholarship.

Kristin Graham, Bridgewater College Grant Award.

Tara Gray, Lynchburg College Centennial Scholarship and Grant, Old Dominion University Grant, Randolph-Macon College Recognition Grants.

Catherine Greenfield, Chorus Letter, PTSA Reflections Contest Literature.

Doris Hawkins, Perfect Attendance one yearm, Senior Recognition Best All-Around.

Megan Henry, Perfect Attendance one year.

Jeffrey Herther, Most Improved Chemistry Student Award.

Janel Houlihan, National Art Honor Society Scholarship.

Ashlyn Howell, Mary Baldwin College Augusta Scholarship.

Jaclyn Hudson, Spotsylvania High School Faculty Scholarship, Yearbook Excellence Award, Roanoke College Commonwealth Award and Grant.

Elizabeth James, FCCLA Outstanding Member Award.

Trevor Mathews and Thomas Kirsch are Spotsylvania High School's valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for 2006. Trevor Mathews was a member of the Commonwealth Governor's School, earning an advanced studies diploma as well as several seals, including Community Service, Governor's and Spotsylvania County Schools Seal of Academic Excellence. While in high school he compiled 368 hours of community service through participation at the Fredericksburg SDA Community Center and Commonwealth Governor's School Orientation Program; and acting as a writing mentor at Richmond Elementary School, and as a baby sitter at Parkside Elementary School. His academic achievements include: AP Scholar with Distinction, perfect score award in the Algebra II SOL, vice president of the National Honor Society, member of honor roll, and he earned an academic letter. He played an active role in student activities programs by participating in the Envirothon, Latin Club, Academic Team and Virginia Mathematics League. He assumed leadership roles as captain of indoor and outdoor track as well as the cross country team. Trevor has earned an academic scholarship to Harvard. His parents are Coy and Christine Mathews. Thomas Kirsch was Optimist Club student of the month last October and was class secretary in his senior year and class president his junior year. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Virginia Math League, Latin Club and National Art Honor Society. He played varsity baseball his sophomore and junior years, and was All-Batttlefield district second team catcher, All-Area Honorable Mention and received the coach's Charlie Hustle award and Unsung Hero award. He was on the varsity wrestling team for three years, placing in state and regional tournaments, and receiving the Most Valuable Player award and Coach's Award. Thomas has also been a Little League baseball coach and an altar server at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, and participated in highway cleanup, the baseball field maintenance and food drive share program. He worked part time at Johnson's remodeling and full time at Jonathan & Company. He plans to attend Virginia Tech, majoring in crop, soils and environmental science. His parents are Howard and Doris Kirsch. Head of the class

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Date published: 6/29/2006