Springfield Public Schools honors top seniors from each high school, based on GPA (2024)

Claudette Riley|Springfield News-Leader

At the annual ROSE banquet, Springfield Public Schools will honor the 10 graduating seniors in the Class of 2022 with the highest grade point average from each of the five high schools.

ROSE stands for Recognition of Scholastic Excellence.

This year, due to ties in GPA, Glendale will honor 12 students.

Central High

Avery Jane Cornelius-White, daughter of Jef White and Cecily Cornelius-White, plans to attend Saint Louis University to pursue a career in medicine. Activities include choir, HOSA, Unaccompanied Minors, IB Ambassadors, Bulldog Buddies, and volleyball.

Madison Pearl Dimmick, daughter of Joshua Dimmick and Cassandra Dimmick, plans to seek a degree in genetics and a doctorate in medicine to pursue a career in dermatology. Activities include IB, Cabinet, HOSA, volleyball, track, robotics, Technology Student Association, Girls for Good, IB Ambassadors, and swimming.

Samuel Walker Garvin,son of William Garvin and Crista Garvin,plans to seek a degree in mathematics to pursue a career as an actuary. Activities include Math Team, FBLA, Cabinet, debate, Technology Student Association, Electric Ensemble, and robotics.

Sofia Nicole Gerasimchuk,daughter of Nikolay Gerasimchuk and Olga Gerasimchuk, plans to seek a degree in bioengineering to pursue a career as a biomaterials developer or in biomedical research. Activities include orchestra, Environmental and Community Action, Youth Volunteer Corps, robotics, NCF-Envirothon, volleyball, soccer, and tennis.

Krishan Ghosh,son of Kartik Ghosh and Keya Karmakar,plans to seek a degree and career path in biomedical engineering. Activities include Math Team, Science Olympiad, FBLA, swimming, Bulldog Buddies, A+ Tutoring, debate, IB, and NHS.

Jinyi Lu,daughter of Hongqi Lu and Liwen Lou,plans to attend college. Activities include HOSA, tutoring, Science Olympiad, FBLA, Envirothon, NHS, and IB.

Giacomo Reza Pennella, son of Raffaele Pennella and Maryam Mohammadkhani, plans to seek a degree in engineering and pursue a mechanical or computer career path. Activities include Golf Team, debate, IB, robotics, Technology Student Association, and NHS.

Andrew Yu-Hsuan Su, son of Wei-Han Su and Hye-Jung Hong, plans to seek a degree in computer science to pursue a career as a computer scientist. Activities include Technology Student Association, FBLA, Science Olympiad, Math Team, Writing Club, robotics, Electric Ensemble, soccer, and A+ Tutoring.

Elizabeth Fairley Swords,daughter of Robert Swords and Stephanie Swords,plans to attend Washington University and pursue a career in environmental studies. Activities include wind ensemble, marching band, Central Intelligence Broadcast Media Team, track and field, Environmental and Community Action Club, and NOW.

William James Young,son of Craig Young and Ann Young,plans to seek a degree in engineering. Activities include IB, varsity soccer, Math Team, FBLA, and NHS.

Glendale High

Alyssa Anne Akin,daughter of Travis Akin and Yuka Akin, plans to attend the University of Missouri – Mizzou and seek a degree in accounting. Activities include DECA, Service Society, World Language Club, NHS, and tennis.

Brett Thomas Carnes, son of Bill Carnes and Dana Carnes, plans to seek a degree in physics. Activities include NHS, National Merit Semi-finalist, DECA, A+ Tutoring, varsity track and cross country, World Language Club, band, and District and State Honor Bands.

Joyce Thanh Do,daughter of Thuy Nguyen,plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College or Missouri State University to seek a degree in biology and pursue a career in optometry. Activities include Photography Club, designing and painting the school mural, Tech and Design Student Ambassador, library student worker, World Language Club, Art Club, Service Society, and Ping Pong Club.

Evelyn Rose Duncan,daughter of William Duncan and Tiffany Duncan,plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and seek a degree in architecture. Activities include DECA, HOSA, World Language Club, A+ Tutoring, Active Minds, GSS, swim, tennis, editor of the Glendale Quill, English Learning Institute Ambassador, Academy Ambassador, Academic Team, and student council.

Adam Barrett Floyd,son of Jason Floyd and Tammy Floyd, plans to seek a degree in accounting and finance. Activities include cross country, golf, World Language Club – Spanish, FBLA, FCA, NHS, Peer Mediation, DECA, Active Minds, and Cabinet-Student Body president.

Aaron Michael Ledgerwood,son of John Ledgerwood and Paula Ledgerwood, plans to attend Missouri State University and seek a degree in accounting. Activities include DECA, Student Council, NHS, World Language Club, varsity basketball, Rotary Club, A+ Tutoring, and volunteering at the humane society.

Monroe Caroline Liggett,daughter of Allan Liggett and Brooke Liggett,plans to attend the University of Missouri and seek a degree in psychology or a related field. Activities include varsity tennis, NHS, Glendale Service Society, Youth Empowerment Program, Leadership Springfield, student council, yearbook, Big Sister-Little Sister, and DECA.

Anna Christine Morrow,daughter of Matthew Morrow and Rachael Morrow, plans to attend the University of Arkansas and seek a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Activities include volleyball, A+ Advisory Board, Speech and Debate, DECA (officer), Leadership Springfield, and NHS.

Abbey Drew Oliver,daughter of Brad Oliver and Carol Oliver,plans to seek a degree in graphic design. Activities include yearbook, DECA, tennis, NHS, Service Society, Big Sis-Little Sis, and World Language Club.

Anna Victoria Sallee,daughter of Tim Sallee and Tori Sallee,plans to seek a doctorate degree to pursue a career path in health sciences and physical therapy. Activities include basketball, softball, A+ Program, cabinet, student council, yearbook, Glendale Service Society, Big Sis-Little Sis, soccer, NHS, and Glendale Leadership Team.

Annabel Hurst Stenger, daughter of Stu Stenger and Arlene Stenger,plans to attend the University of Michigan or the University of Wisconsin. Activities include soccer, tennis, cabinet, yearbook, and Peer Mediation.

Paige RaeAnn Williamson,daughter of Roland Williamson and Lana Williamson, plans to seek a degree in biological science and pursue a career in the medical field – anesthesiology, neurology, or gynecology. Activities include student body vice president, yearbook (co-editor-in-chief), and Glendale Big Sis-Little Sis (founder/president).

Hillcrest High

Abigail Grace Bull,daughter of Daniel Bull and Stacey Bull, plans to attend College of the Ozarks and seek a degree in biology to become an optometrist or physical therapist. Activities include HTV Magazine, NHS, Student Ambassadors, volleyball, tennis, track, STUCO, and A+ Tutoring.

Jaela Maikal Burris,daughter of Michael Burris and Allison Burris,plans to attend the University of Missouri and seek a degree in journalism. Activities include HTV - Hillcrest Television, volleyball, Student Leadership, Scholar Bowl Team, and Equal Opportunity School Initiative.

Makayla Leigh DeLoach,daughter of Michael DeLoach and Stacy DeLoach, plans to attend Missouri State University or Drury University to seek a degree in English education and English literature to become a teacher. Activities include varsity softball, varsity swim, varsity cheerleading, CHAMPS, NHS, National Society of High School Scholars, HTV Magazine, The 100, and A+ Tutoring.

Jadyn Riley Edwards-Haynes,daughter of Richard Haynes and Jodi Edwards, plans to attend Drury University and seek a degree in music therapy. Activities include band and tennis.

Rebecca Marie Gardner, daughter of Margaret Gardner, plans to attend the University of Missouri and major in journalism and minor in environmental science to pursue a career as an environmental/agricultural journalist. Activities include student body president, NHS, varsity soccer, Hillcrest Television Magazine, Bay 77 podcast host, yearbook, editor-in-chief of The Sting Quarterly News Magazine, FFA, orchestra, Springfield Junior Youth Symphony, A+ Tutoring, Cabinet, French and Spanish.

Katlin Alieen Hillard, daughter of Jerry Hilliard and Misty Hilliard,plans to attend Drury University and seek a degree in pre-pharmacy. Activities include chief editor of the yearbook.

Rileigh Kaylann Jamison,daughter of Craig Jamison and Melinda Shiels,plans to attend the University of Arkansas and seek a degree in documentary film to pursue a career as a film editor. Activities include cabinet, varsity tennis, NHS, Hillcrest Television, executive producer of the Buzzaathon.

Jordan Ann Shafferkoetter,daughter of Jack Shafferkoetter and Dana Shafferkoetter, plans to attend Missouri State University and seek a degree in radiologic technology to pursue a career as a radiologist. Activities include NHS, FBLA, Interact Club, A+ Tutoring, student council, cabinet, and Hillcrest Television Magazine.

Bridgette Camille Smith, daughter of Raymond Smith and Jennifer Smith, plans to attend Missouri State University and seek a degree in animal science advancing to the veterinary program at Mizzou. Activities include orchestra, volleyball, FCA and FFA.

Chloe Breanne Sutherland,daughter of Joel Sutherland and Cynthia Sutherland, plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College andUMKC College of Pharmacy to pursue a career in clinical pharmacy. Activities include vice president of the senior class, varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, Hillcrest HTV Program, CHAMPS, A+ Tutoring, Hillcrest Madrigal, and FCA.

Kickapoo High

Ethan Michael Arroyo, son of Christopher Arroyo and Julie Arroyo,plans to attend the University of Missouri, Baylor University, or Central Methodist University to seek a medical degree and pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon. Activities include soccer, NHS, Chief Mentor, Cabinet, Kickapoo U, Mu Alpha Theta, and HOSA.

Luke Mitchell Courtney,son of Chad Courtney and Angie Courtney,plans to attend the University of Missouri – Columbia or the Colorado School of Mines to seek a degree in chemical engineering. Activities include soccer, Cabinet, Chief Mentor, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Club, FBLA, Spanish Honor Society, NHS, and A+ Tutoring.

Elizabeth Hera Finke, daughter of Bryan Finke and Beth Finke,plans to seek a degree in biology to become a physician. Activities include golf, NHS, chamber choir, HOSA, Spanish Club, Missouri Girls’ State, Missouri Scholars Academy, and Springfield Leadership Academy.

Arden Josephine Fraley,daughter of Derek Fraley and Jennifer Fraley,plans to attend the University of Missouri – Mizzou to seek a degree in environmental biology and pursue a career in environmental health to potentially work in a national park. Activities include marching band, Science Olympiad, Writing Center, NHS, and A+ Program.

Benjamin Cole Heaney, son of Don Heaney and Denise Heaney,plans to attend Missouri State University and pursue a career as a doctor of sports medicine. Activities include Kickapoo U, A+ Program, NHS, Chief Mentor, and he volunteered 175 hours.

Margaret Ann Kester,daughter of Jeff Kester and Stacy Kester, plans to attend the University of Missouri – Mizzou and pursue an animal-related career path. Activities include Golden Arrow Marching band, NHS, speech and debate, and Missouri Scholars Academy.

Kate Elizabeth Pierce, daughter of Shane Pierce and Kari Pierce,plans to attend Harding University and seek a degree in kinesiology to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant or related medical field. Activities include softball, track and field, NHS, HOSA, Mu Alpha Theta, A+ Program, Kickapoo U, and FCA.

Kaitlyn Marie Pile,daughter of Tom Pile and Julie Pile,plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln or Missouri State University to seek a degree in pre-med to pursue a career as a radiologist. Activities include NHS, Chief Mentors, Kare Team, girl’s golf, DECA, Writing Consultants, Spanish Club, and Spanish Honors Society.

Dawson Timorayan Gianetto Sozio,son of Ernie Sozio and Timberly Sozio, plans to attend Southwest Baptist University to seek a journalism degree and a master’s in communications. He plans to pursue a career as a sports broadcaster. Activities include soccer, band, NHS, and Outdoors Club.

Isabella Marie Williams, daughter of Tracy Williams and Katie Williams,plans to attend the University of Arkansas and seek a pre-occupational therapy degree. Activities include softball, track, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Chief Mentors, FCA, Spanish Club, Writing Center, A+ Tutoring, and Kare Team.

Parkview High

Adam Garrett Daugherty,son of John Daugherty and Janessa Daugherty,plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to seek a degree in mechanical engineering. Activities include varsity football, band, choir, track & field, and Science Olympiad.

Tyler Scott Duchscherer,son of Paul Duchscherer and Eunyong Duchscherer, plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis to seek a degree in computer science. Activities include soccer, cabinet, Environmental Club, Science Olympiad, NHS, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Ella Kay Falter,daughter of Nathan Falter and Jennifer Falter. Ella plans to attend Drury University to seek a degree in biochemistry and pursue a career in psychiatry. Activities include NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Lassies Drum and Bugle Corps, advanced orchestra, and the International Thespian Society.

Winter Rose Harris,daughter of John Harris and Guin DeGeere,plans to attend Missouri State University. Activities include theater, concert choir, chamber choir, cross country, cabinet, A+, Leadership School, Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, and Vikettes.

Andrew Stephen Payton, son of Stephen Payton and Becky Payton,plans to attend Missouri State University and seek a PharmD degree and pursue a career as a pharmacist. Activities include Science Olympiad, NHS, and advanced orchestra.

Anielka Stephanie Perez Brenes,daughter of Mainor Perez and Martha Perez, plans to seek a degree in political science and pursue a career as an immigration lawyer. Activities include FBLA, Science Olympiad, Academic Team, NHS, cabinet, Mu Alpha Theta, World Language Club, Green Team, soccer, and tennis.

Skarleth Anielka Perez Brenes,daughter of Mainor Perez and Martha Perez, plans to seek a degree in pre-med and biology to pursue a career as a pediatrician. Activities include FBLA, Science Olympiad, NHS, cabinet, Academic Team, World Language, Green Team, Mu Alpha Theta, soccer and tennis.

Erin Rose Smith, daughter of Nicholas Smith and Maresa Smith,plans to attend college. Activities include cheerleading, cabinet, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Green Team, FBLA, Science Olympiad, softball and tutoring.

Ethan William Tessaro, son of Eric Tessaro and Sarah Tessaro,plans to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and seek a degree in mechanical engineering. Activities include marching band, jazz band, NHS, Academic Bowl, archery, and concert band.

Maille Katherine Whalen, daughter of Jerry Whalen and Jennifer Whalen, plans to attend Missouri State University or the University of Wisconsin-Madison and pursue a career in music and perform the clarinet professionally. Activities include marching band, concert choir, chamber choir, jazz band, and drum major in marching band.

Claudette Riley is the educationreporter for the News-Leader. Email news tips to criley@news-leader.com.

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