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Spotsylvania High School senior awards

June 29, 2006 12:50 am

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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.

Monica Johnson, Matt Sawyer Memorial Scholarship, Excellence in AP Government Award, National Honor Society Scholarship, SCA Excellence in Leadership, Senior Recognition Citizenship Award, Social Studies Outstanding Student Award.

Stephen Johnson, Virginia Union University Athletic Scholarship, Excellence in Discrete Math Award, Senior Recognition Most Athletic.

Cassie Kimmer, Spotsylvania High School Band Boosters Scholarship.

Thomas Kirsch, Chris Ross Memorial Scholarship, Farm Bureau VHSL Achievement Award, Spotsylvania High School Athletic Boosters Scholarship, The National Bank of Fredericksburg, VFW Voice of Democracy Contest, Excellence in Physics Award, Perfect Attendance two years, Virginia Tech Pamplin Leader Award.

Sarah Lane, Spotsylvania American Legion Auxiliary Post 320 Scholarship, PTSA Reflections Contest Literature, George Mason University Grant, Old Dominion University Grant.

Justin LeFebre, Farm Bureau VHSL Achievement Award, Excellence in Science Award.

Shamaine Lewis, ESI Scholarship.

David Lochart, Senior Recognition Most School Spirited.

Alfrantz Lolange, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Martin Luther King Scholarship, Brock Road Elementary PTA Scholarship, Delta Sigma Theta Black History Bowl Second PLace, SCAATA Rosetta Washington Memorial Scholarship, Zion Hill Baptist Church Scholarship, Senior Recognition Best All-Around, James Farmer Scholars Award, University of Mary Washington Diversity Scholarship and Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University Grant.

Sarah Mabbitt, Outstanding Marketing Student Award.

Katie Maddox, Outstanding Marketing Student Award, Yearbook Outstanding Service Award.

Danielle Majeika, Excellence in Creative Writing Award, Senior Recognition Most Humorous.

Shane Martin, Perfect Attendance one year.

Trevor Mathews, USMC Scholastic Excellence Award, Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee, Commonwealth Governor's School Interdisciplinary Award, Senior Recognition Scholarship Award, Harvard College Scholarship.

Jessica McArdle, Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, Senior Recognition Leadership Award, Roanoke College Morehead Scholarship and Commonwealth Award.

Elizabeth McCamley, Prudential's President's Volunteer Service Award.

Aimee Middleton, VFW Voice of Democracy Contest, Sweet Briar College Scholarship and Grant.

Robert Mitchell, German Club Award.

James Morris, James Farmer Scholars Award.

Travis Morris, Perfect Attendance one year.

Jill Outman, Outstanding Computer Applications for Seniors Student.

Delicia Pack, Ferrum College Merit Grant Award.

Jeincy Paniagua, Mary Baldwin College Educational and Opportunity Grants.

Crystal Panicucci, Excellence in Discrete Math Award.

Amy Payne, Spotsylvanian American Legion Post 320 Scholarship, Spotsylvania Education Association Scholarship, Spotsylvania High School Faculty Scholarship, Chorus Letter, Perfect Attendance one year, Senior Recognition Most Responsible, Ferrum College Scholarship, Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholarship and Grant, Virginia Wesleyan College Presidential Scholarship and Grant.

Jonathan Putty, AKA Shirley Fluellen Award for Academic Excellence, University of Mary Washington Diversity Scholarship.

Paula Repko, Fredericksburg Rotary Vocational Scholarship, Excellence in AP Government Award, Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship, Outstanding Accounting Student, Perfect Attendance four years, Senior Recognition Scholarship Award.

Brittany Revels, Spotsylvania High School Athletic Boosters Scholarship, Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee, Christopher Newport University Award.

Amy Ross, Chris Ross Memorial Scholarship, Senior Recognition Most Athletic, Bridgewater College Grant Award.

Sara Sale, Senior Recognition Service Award.

Thomas Schneider, Excellence in AP Calculus Award.

Kimberly Sedoris, Outstanding Finance Student.

Phillip Slade, Fredericksburg Area Retired Educators, Vision Staff Service Award.

Alison Snead, PTSA Reflections Contest Photography.

Lucas Spillman, Senior Recognition Service Award, Ferrum College Merit Grant Award.

Kristin Stacy, Outstanding Keyboarding Student.

Samantha Stevens, Fraternal Order of Eagles 4123 Scholarship, Perfect Attendance six years.

Anna Stewart, Chorus Letter.

Ashley Still, Latin Club Scholarship.

Jonathan Sullivan, Outstanding Business Management Student.

Shaka Sydnor, Senior Recognition Most Humorous, Yearbook Star Award, Geneva College Lushear Scholarship and Grant.

Timothy Talley, Baron P. Braswell Memorial Scholarship, Bryan Simpson Memorial Scholarship.

Jennifer Thacker, Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship, Outstanding Computer Informations Systems Student, Bridgewater College SAT Grants, Mary Baldwin College Augusta Scholarship and Grant, Meredith College Academic Award and Grant, Sweet Briar College Virginia Grant, West Virginia University Grant.

Evan Tripp, USMC Distinguished Athlete Award, Principal's Leadership Award, Perfect Attendance one year, SCA Excellence in Leadership, Senior Recognition Leadership Award.

Travis Trivett, John Phillip Sousa Award, Spotsylvania High School Band Boosters Scholarship.

Shannon Tucker, Bridgewater McKinney ACE 10 Scholarship.

Humberto Vega, Spanish Club Leadership and Participation Award.

Joseph Weins, Fredericksburg Lodge 22 Knights of Pythias, Excellence in AP Statistics Award, National Art Honor Society Scholarship, Senior Recognition Most Responsible, Bridgewater College McKinney Ace 5 Scholar Award, Ohio State National Buckeye Scholar Award, Virginia Commonwealth University Grant.

Marcella Welch, Excellence in AP Statistics Award.

Kelsey West-Fahey, Outstanding IT Fundamentals Student.

Morgan Whitehead, Brock Road Elementary PTA Scholarship, Fredericksburg Rotary Robert Kishpaugh Memorial Scholarship, Chorus Letter, Senior Recognition Most School Spirited.




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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