GBHS holds Senior Awards Banquet
Group rakes in nearly $4 million in scholarships
Vici Papajohn/Gulf Breeze News Highest Honors Nancy Cooey, Will Rone, Katie Dollinger, Beth Minor, Matt Shull, Harrison Sepulveda, Mattie Clay and Hannah Bunning (left to right) received recognition for Highest Honors in the class of 2006. Gulf Breeze's Class of 2006 recently held its Senior Awards Banquet April 25.
The senior class of 378 was honored for their club participation, along with the scholarships they garnered. More than 60 percent of the seniors received one of more scholarships, totaling more than four million dollars.
The following is a list of clubs and honors and who participated in them:
Hall of Fame Zach Brothers, Kyle Brown, Hannah Bunning, Nancy Cooey, Emily Detoro, Katie Dollinger, Ashley Hardee, Carroll Papajohn, Will Rone, Harrison Sepulveda,
Jill Sise, Caitlin Skislak, Sara Stout, Rita Yelverton, Chelsea Ziembko and Chris Ziembko.
Science Olympiad Holly Brown, James Denuzio, Kim Dirschka, Huy Pham, Adam Rockett, Will Rone, Harrison Sepulveda, Sara Stout and Rita Yelverton.
International Thespian Society Shane Johnson, Cassie Keet, Kyle Macleod, Gavin Parmley, Lizzi Ragland, Chelsea Reynolds, Andy Ruff and Jessica Tanner.
Vici Papajohn/Gulf Breeze News Valedictorian Sara Stout (left) and salutatorian Jill Sise (right). Kitty Hawk Air Society Kari Griscom, Jamie Lowell, Katie Sylvester and Brittany Thorsen. Gold Eagles Kari Griscom, Kyle Sheppard, Kyle Simms, Katie Sylvester, Brittany Thorsen and Michael Watkins.
Mu Alpha Theta Andy Atzhorn, Holly Brown, Hannah Bunning, Kelly Cederquist, Justin Ceravolo, Mattie Clay, Raymond Clay, Nancy Cooey, Jana Dannheisser,
Kim Dirschka, Katie Dollinger, Lauren Donley, Abby Durham, Carolyn Fish, Lauren Godfrey, Matthew Goeke, Katie Haney, Morgan Hargrove, Kimmy Hart, Kelly Helvenston,
Robin Kimbrough, Brie Lyons, Kobi Loehr, Dane Manfredi, Shelby McNemar, Kathy Minor, Katie Moran, Jenna Moes, Kaley Morris, Sam Murphy, Scott Murphy, Ashley Olsen,
Carroll Papajohn, Atit Patel, Huy Pham, Adam Rockett, Will Rone, Stephanie Russenberger, Amanda Schermerhorn, Tracy Schnackenberg, Harrison Sepulveda, Matt Shull,
Caitlin Skislak, Jill Sise, Sara Stout, Ashley Taylor, Colleen Timmons, Kim Tryon, Danielle Tugwell, Vanessa Ulbaldi, Christina Vickrey, Van Vu, Tracey Ward, Evan Work,
Vici Papajohn/Gulf Breeze News Seniors graduating with high honors High ranking seniors, numbers 11 though 25 in their class, received awards. Pictured, from left, Van Vu (20) Lauren Donley (25), Huy Pham (23), Kaley Morris (19), Rita Yelverton (18), Kelly Cederquist (17), Jenna Moes (15), Ashley Taylor (14), Ashley Olsen (13), Chris Ziembko (12), Raymond Clay (11). Absent were: Atit Patel (24), Kobi Loehr (22), Evan Work (21) and James Cassiano (16). Rita Yelverton, Chelsea Ziembko and Chris Ziembko.
National Art Honor Society Chryssie Banfell, Jennifer Becknell, Charlotte Bergen, Chelsie Biggs, Kelly Cederquist, Nancy Cooey, Julia Fairchild, Nati Gonzalez,
Whitney Hunter, Brittany Jones, Vanessa Kelson, Andrew Ladd, Adrianna Leopard, Megan Matthews, Danielle Paxton, Whitney Sansom, Tracy Schnackenberg, Alisha Scott,
Rebecca Sheeder, Jenna Thorp, Colleen Timmons, Amanda Vetra, Kimberlee Walker, Bill York and Chelsea Ziembko.
National Technology Honor Society William Belk, Charlotte Bergan, Cody Brunty, Katie Dollinger, Anthony Garcia, Austin Hunt, Paul Jacob, Brittany Launius, Brittany McNair,
Sam Murphy, Ashley Olsen, John O'Neall, Raymond Pendergraph, Margaret Pope, Lizzie Ragland, Micheline Slater and Jeremy Womble.
National Honor Society Allison Atchison, Andrew Atzhorn, Chrystelle Banfell, Charlotte Bergan, Courtney Brown, Holly Brown, Kyle Brown, Jennifer Bryant,
Hannah Bunning, Dahlia Calhoun, Justin Ceravolo, Kelly Cederquist, Ana Chavis, Mattie Clay, Raymond Clay, Nancy Cooey, Britt Corbisiero, Jana Dannheisser, Michael Davidson,
Philip DeKozan, Rachel Dennis, Emily Detoro, Kim Dirschka, Katie Dollinger, Lauren Donley, Diana Doyle, Abby Durham, Kim Emmons, Julia Fairchild, Andrew Ferrara,
Amanda Finnegan, Carolyn Fish, Caitlin Gallardo, Lauren Godfrey, Chris Gotthelf, Sarah Halstead, Katie Haney, Ashley Hardee, Morgan Hargrove, Kimmy Hart, Jaime Hayes,
Kelly Helvenston, Aaron Hill, Katherine Keet, Robin Kimbrough, Nick Lanza, Adrianne Leopard, Jessenia Lopez Martinez, Brie Lyons, Lizbeth Mabry, Dane Manfredi,
Amber McCullar, Shelby McNemar, Kathy Minor, Jenna Moes, Kaley Morris, Hugh O'Connor, Ashley Olsen, Carroll Papajohn, Atit Patel, Huy Pham, Allison Ragghianti,
Chelsea Reynolds, Shandy Rich, Adam Rockett, Anna Romero, Will Rone, Stephanie Russenberger, Julia Sackheim, Amanda Schermerhorn, Tracy Schnackenberg,
Harrison Sepulveda, Rebecca Sheeder, Matt Shull, Jill Sise, Caitlin Skislak, Amanda Smith, Stevi Steinhauer, Michael Studer, Sara Stout, Ashley Taylor, Colleen Timmons,
Kim Tryon, Danielle Tugwell, Vanessa Ubaldi, Amanda Vetra, Christina Vickrey, Van Vu, Alex Wise, Evan Work, Shannon Wright, Rita Yelverton, Chelsea Ziembko and Chris Ziembko.
Quill and Scroll
Newspaper Nancy Cooey, Marissa Cross, Emily Detoro, Stephanie Russenberger, Rita Yelverton and Casey Elder.
Television Production Hannah Bunning, Meagan Enderson, Aaron Hill and Cassie Keet.
Yearbook Laura Ferrer, Amanda Finnegan, Jenna Moes, Caitlin Skislak, Will Rone, Stephanie Russenberger, Sara Stout, Kelly Helvenston, Diana Doyle and Cheree Adams.
Literary Magazine Jennifer Becknell and Amanda Mikell.
CD Yearbook Cody Brunty, Katie Dollinger, Lyndsay Keen, Jean Moorhead, Lizzi Ragland, Tia Tucker, Jeremy Womble, Raymond Pendergraph and William Belk.
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica Chrystelle Banfell, Ross Berger, Caitlyn Blizzard, Kenneth Cauley, Kelly Cederquist, Justin Ceravolo, Ana Chavis, Michael Conley,
Ashley Cowan, Jana Dannheisser, Kim Dirschka, Katie Dollinger, Lauren Donley, Diana Doyle, Kim Emmons, Josh Furrow, Caitlin Gallardo, Nati Gonzalez, Chris Gotthelf,
Neele Gray, Katie Haney, Ashley Hardee, Morgan Hargrove, Kelly Helvenston, Whitney Hunter, Candace Knowles, Kobi Loehr, Jessenia Lopez, Joel Lorenz, Brie Lyons,
Kyle Macleod, Kathy Minor, Jenna Moes, Katie Moran, Sam Murphy, Atit Patel, Elyse Pope, Shandy Rich, Anna Romero, Stephanie Russenberger, Nik Sharp, Matt Shull, Stevi Steinhauer,
Michael Studer, Colleen Timmons, Danielle Tugwell, Christy Turner, Vanessa Ubaldi, Van Vu and Alex Wise.
La Societe Honoraire de Francais Allie Atchison, Charlotte Bergan, Courtney Brown, Hannah Bunning, Britt Corbisiero, Kimmy Hart, Nick Lanza, Scott Murphy, Ashley Olsen,
Will Rone, Harrison Sepulveda, Rebecca Sheeder, Jillian Sise, Evan Work and Rita Yelverton.
Latin Honor Society Dixie Brotherton, Brooke Cantrell, Mattie Clay, Raymond Clay, Nancy Cooey, Kim Dirschka, Andrew Ferrara, Carolyn Fish, Lauren Godfrey,
Kelly Helvenston, Dane Manfredi, Shelby McNemar, Kaley Morris, Carroll Papajohn, Allison Ragghianti, Amanda Schermerhorn, Caitlin Skislak, Sara Stout, Kim Tryon,
Amanda Vetra, Christina Vickrey, Kim Walker, Chelsea Ziembko and Chris Ziembko.
Tri-M National Music Honor Society Dixie Brotherton, Joey Cundiff, Andrew Ferrara, Cruze Hutcheson, Shelby McNemar, Scott Murphy, Cassidy Payne, Allison Ragghianti, Adam Rockett,
Harrison Sepulveda, Eric Vento and Rita Yelverton. 2006 PRIDE school and
district winners Emily Detoro (School writing winner), Raymond Clay (School and district Social Studies and Science winner) and Will Rone (School and co-district math winner).
The crowd was wowed by a musical presentation by Julia Sackheim before individual seniors and their scholarships were announced:
Allison Atchison Mr.Williams presented Allison with a PJC AA Degree-Medal. Allison plans to attend the University of Florida.
Andrew Atzhorn Andrew has been awarded a McKissock Scholarship from the University of South Carolina totaling $55,000. Andrew plans to attend the University of South Carolina.
Jennifer Becknell Ms. Faklis presented Jennifer with a Lit Mag Leadership Plaque. Jennifer plans to attend PJC.
Walter Behrens Dr. Bryant from PJC presented Walter with the Theresa Gail May Scholarship. Walter plans to attend PJC.
Charlotte Bergan Mrs. Renfroe presented Charlotte with a $100 DCT Scholarship, while Mrs. Strozier will present Charlotte with an Art Department award. Charlotte has been awarded an academic scholarship from Auburn University totaling $5,000. Charlotte plans to attend UWF.
Chelsie Biggs Dave Purdon from the Optimist Club presented Chelsie with a $600 scholarship to PJC. Chelsie plans to attend PJC.
Zach Brothers Zach has been awarded an $8,000 scholarship from Huntington College. Zach plans to attend Huntington.
Courtney Brown Courtney has been awarded a Papa John's Scholarship totaling $1,000. Courtney plans to attend Auburn University.
Wade Brown Wade has been awarded a scholarship from the University of Southern Mississippi totaling $29,720. Wade plans to attend Samford University.
Holly Brown Holly has been awarded a Freshman Academic Scholarship from FSU totaling $9,600. Holly plans to attend FSU.
Hannah Bunning Mrs. Pritchett presented Hannah with a $1,500 Hurlburt Spouses Scholarship/Certificate. Mrs. Knowles will present Hannah with a SRCFCU Scholarship/certificate for $500. Hannah has also been awarded a Presidential Scholarship from UWF totaling $4,000, A scholarship from the University of Southern Mississippi totaling $29,720, a Distinguished Scholars Award from Southern Methodist University totaling $30,000, a Presidential Scholarship from UNF totaling $12,000, a scholarship from the University of Kentucky totaling $19,000, an Academic Scholarship from Rollins College totaling $32,000, the Chancellor's Award from Troy University totaling $35,000, a Talent Scholarship from Troy University totaling $8,000, a Talent Scholarship from Savannah School of the Arts totaling $8,000, a Talent Scholarship from the University of West Alabama totaling $8,000, a Charter Scholarship from the University of Georgia totaling $28,600 and a Florida Junior Miss Talent Scholarship totaling $250. Hannah plans to attend the University of Florida.
Dahlia Calhoun Ms. Tara Christie from UWF will present Dahlia with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth
4,000. Dahlia plans to attend UWF.
Chrysta Calonder Chrysta has been awarded an academic scholarship from St. Leo's totaling
18,000. Chrysta plans to attend St Leo University.
Jessica Carr Jessica has been awarded a 21st Century Scholarship from FSU totaling
8,000. Jessica plans to attend FSU.
Kelly Cederquist Mrs. Montcalm presented Kelly with a Key Club Medallion and a Conrad Owens award for $50. Kelly plans to attend the University of Florida.
Amanda Clark Amanda was awarded a UNF Regional Scholarship totaling $10,000. Amanda plans to attend UNF.
Raymond Clay Ms. Tara Christie from UWF presented Raymond with a UWF Pace Scholarship worth $20,000. Mrs. Dzombar will present Raymond with the Social Studies Dept Plaque/Certificate. Mrs. Cundiff will present Raymond with a Science Dept. award, while Mrs. Knowles presented Raymond with a Math Dept. Plaque and Mr. Williams presented Raymond with a PJC AA Degree-Medal. Raymond plans to attend UWF.
Nancy Cooey Ms. Faklis presented Nancy with a Newspaper Leadership Plaque, while Mrs. Strozier presented Nancy with an Art Department award. Nancy plans to attend the University of Florida.
Brit Corbisiero Britt has been awarded a scholarship from Rhodes College totaling $8,000. Brit plans to attend Rhodes College.
Emily Detoro Ms. Faklis will present Emily with a Lit Mag Leadership Plaque and a Newspaper Leadership Plaque. Elaine Catoe representing Banc Trust presented Emily with a $2,000 Scholarship. Emily is unsure of her plans at this time.
Kim Dirschka Kim has been awarded an academic Merit Scholarship from Rollins College totaling $32,000, a University Scholarship from Mercer totaling $12,000, a Presidential Scholarship from UNF totaling $12,000 and a Presidential Scholarship from UWF totaling $4,000. Kim is unsure of her plans.
Katie Dollinger Katie has been awarded a scholarship from Adrian College totaling $44,000 and a scholarship from FSU totaling $9,600. Katie is unsure of her plans.
Diana Doyle Ms.Tara Christie from UWF presented Diana with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000, while Mrs. Cundiff will present Diana with a $200 Interact Scholarship. Diana plans to attend UWF.
Thom Drew Thom has been awarded a Marine Corps scholarship totaling $5,600. Thom is unsure of his plans at this time.
Danielle Ducote Mr. Williams representing will present Danielle with a $5,000 Rotary Scholarship, while Dave Purdon from the Optimist Club presented Danielle with a scholarship worth $2,200. Elaine Catoe representing Banc Trust presented Danielle with a scholarship worth $2,000 and earned a Presidential Scholarship from UWF totaling $4,000. Danielle plans to attend UWF.
Abby Durham Mrs. Dzombar presented Abby with a Student Council scholarship and certificate worth $250. Abby plans to attend Southeastern University.
Casey Elder Casey has been awarded a Ross Foundation scholarship totaling $10,000 and a Follet Scholarship totaling $3,200. Casey plans to attend Ohio State University.
Meagan Enderson Meagan has been awarded a $12,000 scholarship from Savannah College of Art and Design. Meagan plans to attend Flagler College
Julia Fairchild Mrs. Strozier will present Julia with an Art Department award. Julia plans to attend Furman University.
Caitlin Gallardo Caitlin has been awarded a Pegasus Award from the University of Central Florida totaling $7,600. Caitlin plans to attend the University of Florida.
Lauren Godfrey Lauren has been awarded a Pegasus Gold Scholarship totaling $9,600 and a Lead Scholar Academic Scholarship from UCF totaling $1,600. Lauren plans to attend UCF.
Kari Griscom Col Wise will present Kari with a ROTC Leadership. Kari plans to attend PJC.
Sarah Halsted Sarah has been awarded a scholarship from Florida State University totaling $9,600. Sarah plans to attend FSU.
Katie Haney Mr. Fred Knodel representing Pensacola Civitan Club Will present Katie with a Citizen of the Year savings bond. Katie plans to attend the University of Florida.
Ashley Hardee Mrs. Montcalm will present Ashley with a Spanish Award Certificate. Ashley plans to attend UNF.
Morgan Hargrove Morgan has been awarded a Samford University Academic Scholarship totaling $14,000, a UNF Presidential Scholarship totaling $12,800, a Florida State University Freshman Scholarship totaling $9,600, a UCF Pegasus Gold scholarship totaling $9,600, a Troy University Chancellors award totaling $35,000, a Academic scholarship from University of Miami totaling $27,680, a $2,800 scholarship to Huntingdon College, $3,000 scholarship to Salem International University, a $8,000 to the University of West Alabama and a Florida Junior Miss Fitness Award totaling $250. Morgan plans to attend Samford University.
Kimmy Hart Ms.Tara Christie from UWF presented Kimmy with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000. Kimmy plans to attend UWF.
Jaime Hayes Mr. Williams presented Jaime with a Rotary Scholarship worth $5,000. Jaime has also been awarded a Trustee scholarship and a volleyball scholarship from St. Andrews Presbyterian College totaling $40,000. Jaime plans to attend St. Andrews Presbyterian College.
Kelly Helvenston Col Wise presented Kelly with an NROTC Scholarship worth $150,000. Kelly has been awarded a Chancellor's Scholarship from the University of Colorado at Boulder totaling $15,000. Kelly plans to attend Rhodes College.
Aaron Hill Mrs. Dzombar presented Aaron with a Mary Jane Jones Scholarship worth $250. Aaron plans to attend Lagrange College.
Jacob Holtman Mrs. Renfroe presented Jacob with a Leadership-CD Yearbook award. Jacob plans to attend Indiana University/Purdue University.
Katherine Keet Cassie has been awarded an FSU Freshman Scholarship totaling $9,600. Cassie plans to attend FSU.
Candace Knowles Candace has been awarded a Scholar's Award from the University of South Florida totaling $4,000. Candice plans to attend USF.
Kobi Loehr Kobi has been awarded a Trustee Scholarship from New York University totaling $30,000. Kobi plans to attend New York University.
Lizzie Mabry Mrs. Strozier will present Lizzie with an Art Department award. Lizzie plans to attend FSU.
Erin Maisch Dr. Bryant representing PJC presented Erin with the Theresa Gail May Scholarship. Erin plans to attend PJC.
Shelby McNemar Shelby has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship from the University of South Florida totaling $10,000. Shelby plans to attend the University of South Florida.
Amanda Mikell Ms. Faklis presented Amanda with a Lit Mag Leadership Plaque. Amanda plans to attend UWF.
Steve Miller Mrs. Montcalm presented Steve with a Key Club Medallion. Steve plans to attend Auburn University.
Kathy Minor Mr. Williams presented Kathy with a Rotary Scholarship worth $5,000. Kathy has been awarded the University of Southern Mississippi Leadership Award totaling $10,000, the University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award totaling $15,000, the University of Southern Mississippi Out of State Fee Wavier Award totaling $21,720, the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College Scholarship totaling $1,200, a Florida State Freshman Scholarship totaling $9,600, and a Auburn Freshman Academic Scholarship totaling $5,000. Kathy plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi.
Jenna Moes Ms.Tara Christie from UWF presented Jenna with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000. Coach McHenry will present Jenna with the Jenni Lawrence Memorial award, worth $500. Dave Purdon from the Optimist Club presented Jenna with a scholarship worth $2,200. Jenna plans to attend UWF.
Kaley Morris Coach Simon presented Kaley with the Lawrence Kimble award, worth $500. Kaley has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship from UWF totaling $4,000 and a UWF Housing Scholarship totaling $16,000. Kaley plans to attend UWF.
Jillian Murphy Jillian has been awarded an academic scholarship from Loyola University totaling $8,000. Jillian plans to attend Loyola University.
Sam Murphy Ms. Tara Christie from UWF presented Sam with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000, while Col Wise presented Sam with an NROTC Scholarship worth $150,000. Mrs. Renfroe presented Sam with the FBLA Outstanding Senior. Sam has also been awarded a FSU 21st Century Scholarship totaling $8,000, a Presidential scholarship from USF totaling $10,000, a USF Honors scholarship totaling $2,000, a Presidential Scholarship from FAU totaling $3,200, and a Presidential Scholarship from UWF totaling $4,000. Sam plans to attend UWF.
Scott Murphy Col Wise presented Scott with an NROTC Scholarship worth $115,000. Scott has also been awarded a FSU Freshman Scholarship totaling $9,600, a Florida Atlantic University Presidential Scholarship totaling $3,200, a University of South Florida Presidential Scholarship totaling $10,000 and a University of South Florida Honors Scholarship totaling $2,000. Scott plans to attend the University of South Florida.
Hugh O'Connor Coach Parrish presented Hugh with the Reid Lightfoot Memorial $300. Hugh plans to attend Darton College.
Ashley Olsen Dave Purdon from the Optimist Club present Ashley with an Scholarship worth $2,200. Ashley plans to attend the University of Florida.
Cassidy Payne Cassidy has been awarded a scholarship from The Pensacola Music Study Club totaling $2,000, a Florida State University Academic Scholarship totaling $9,600 and a National Foundation of Arts Merit Award totaling $100. Cassidy plans to attend FSU.
Huy Pham Ms. Tara Christie from UWF presented Huy with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000, while Mr. McReynolds representing the Elk's Club presented Huy with an Americanism Award/Savings Bond. Ms. Cherry Fitch presented Huy with the Cherry Fitch Scholarship worth $1,000, while Elaine Catoe representing Banc Trust presented Huy with a scholarship worth $2,000. Huy plans to attend UWF.
Stephanie Quinnell Stephanie has been awarded a softball scholarship from Tallahassee Community College totaling $20,000. Stephanie plans to attend Tallahassee Community College.
Chelsea Reynolds Michael Layson representing Outstanding Students of America presented Chelsea with a Scholarship worth $1,000, while Mrs. Timmons presented Chelsea with a Drama Plaque. Mrs. Pritchett presented Chelsea with a Guidepost Scholarship worth $8,000. Chelsea has also been awarded a Samford Leadership Award totaling $20,000 and a Samford Theatre Talent Scholarship totaling $1,500.Chelsea plans to attend Samford University.
Shandy Rich Dr. Bryant representing PJC presented Shandy with a Minority Scholarship worth $1,500. Shandy plans to attend PJC.
Haley Roberts Haley has been awarded an Evergreen State Scholars Award totaling $6,000. Haley plans to attend Seattle Central Community College.
Adam Rockett Mrs. Cundiff presented Adam with an Interact Scholarship worth $250. Adam has also been awarded an $8,000 scholarship from UWF, a $8,800 scholarship from the University of Florida, and a $62,000 scholarship from Georgia Tech. Adam plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Will Rone Mrs. Knowles presented Will with a Math Dept. Plaque, while Mrs. Morres presented Will with the Courtney Matthews Memorial Scholarship worth $150. Will has also been
awarded a Presidential Scholarship from American University totaling $100,000 and a Presidential Scholarship from George Washington University totaling $75,600. Will plans to attend George Washington University.
Stephanie Russenberger Ms. Faklis presented Stephanie with a Lit Mag Leadership Plaque and a Newspaper Leadership Plaque. Stephanie has been awarded a Trustee's Scholarship From Emerson College totaling $50,000 and a scholarship from Oklahoma University totaling $1,000. Stephanie plans to attend New York University.
Paul Sanford Mrs. Seal presented Paul with a JSA Leadership Award & Scholarship. Paul plans to attend UNF.
Alisha Scott Mrs. Strozier presented Alisha with an Art Department award. Alisha plans to attend UWF.
Harrison Sepulveda Mrs. Noblin presented Harrison with a French Academic award, while Mrs. Cundiff presented Harrison with an Interact Scholarship worth $300. Harrison has also been awarded a scholarship from Boston University totaling $60,000. Harrison plans to attend the University of Florida.
Kyle Sheppard Col Wise presented Kyle with an a ROTC Leadership award. Kyle plans to attend PJC.
Matthew Shull Ms. Tara Christie representing UWF presented Matt with a UWF Pace Scholarship worth $20,000, while Ms. Faklis presented Matt with an English Dept. certificate & plaque. Matt plans to attend UWF.
Kyle Simms Col Wise presented Kyle with an ROTC Leadership award. Kyle plans to join the USAF.
Jill Sise Mr. Williams presented Jill with a Rotary Scholarship worth $5,000. She has been awarded an academic scholarship from Rollins College totaling $44,000, an academic scholarship from the College of the Holy Cross totaling $28,000 and anacademic scholarship from the University of Miami totaling $117,644. Jill plans to attend the University of Miami.
Matthew Skinner Matt has been awarded an athletic scholarship from FSU totaling $500. Matt plans to attend FSU.
Ashley Skipworth Elaine Catoe representing Banc Trust present Ashley with a scholarship worth $2,000. Ashley plans to attend USF.
Caitlin Skislak Mrs. Morres presented Caitlin with a Cetacea Appreciation Scholarship worth $100. Caitlin has also been awarded a Newbury Scholars Award totaling $34,000, a Western Frontier Scholarship totaling $12,000 and a Regents Scholarship totaling $6,000 from Missouri Western State University, a Merit Scholarship from Mt. Olive College totaling $10,000 and a scholarship from the University of Mobile totaling $20,000. Caitlin's plans are undecided at this time.
Cameron Smith Coach McHenry presented Cameron with the Jenni Lawrence Memorial worth $500. Cameron plans to attend UNF.
Justin Smith Justin has been awarded an Indian Scholarship from USF totaling $6,180. Justin plans to attend USF.
Austin Stilson Dr. Bryant from PJC presented Austin with a Principal's Scholarship worth $1,500.Austin plans to attend PJC.
Sara Stout Mrs. Montcalm presented Sara with a Key Club Medallion-Medal, while Mrs. Dzombar presented Sara with a Student Council Leadershipplaque. Mr. Williams presented Sara with a National Merit Award. Sara has been awarded a Merit Scholarship from the University of Florida totaling $24,000, a scholarship from the University of Oklahoma totaling $76,00 and a scholarship from the University of Alabama totaling $75,000.
Sara plans to attend the University of Florida.
Katie Sylvester Col Wise presented Katie with an ROTC Leadership award. Katie has been awarded a Lead Scholars Program Award totaling $800. Katie plans to attend UCF.
Jenna Thorp Mrs. Strozier presented Jenna with an Art Department. Jenna plans to attend Maryville College.
Melia Tibbs Mrs. Renfroe presented Melia with an FBLA Outstanding Senior award. Melia plans to attend PJC.
Christy Turner Christy has been awarded a Kugelman Scholarship totaling $4,000. Christy plans to attend UWF.
Josh Turner Mrs. Strozier presented Josh with an Art Department award. Josh plans to attend UWF.
Amanda Vetra Dr. Bryant from PJC presented Amanda with a Theresa Gail May Scholarship. Amanda plans to attend PJC.
Christina Vickrey Mrs. Montcalm presented Christina with a Key Club Medallion. Christina has also been awarded a $48,000 scholarship from Millsaps College. Christina plans to attend FSU.
Van Vu Van has been awarded a scholarship to Southern Mississippi University totaling $10,000 and a scholarship to George Mason University totaling $4,000. Van plans to attend the University of Florida.
Tracey Ward Tracey has been awarded a Pegasus Bronze Scholarship from UCF totaling $5,200. Tracey plans to attend UCF.
Michael Watkins Col Wise presented Michael with an ROTC Leadership. Michael plans to attend UWF.
Evan Work Evan has been awarded a Navy ROTC Scholarship totaling $150,000, an academic scholarship from from Auburn University totaling $20,000 and an academic scholarship from Georgia Tech totaling $23,000. Evan plans to attend Georgia Tech.
Shannon Wright Ms. Tara Christie from UWF presented Shannon with a UWF Presidential Scholarship worth $4,000. Shannon plans to attend UWF.
Rita Yelverton Mr. McReynolds representing the Elk's Club presented Rita with an Americanism Award/Savings Bond, while Mr. Williams present ed Rita with a National Merit Award-medal. Rita has also been awarded a scholarship from Grinnell College totaling $60,000, a scholarship from New College totaling $24,000, a scholarship from Mississippi State totaling $41,840, a scholarship from the University of Florida totaling $24,000, a scholarship from the University of Oklahoma totaling $76,500 and a scholarship from the University of Texas totaling $84,000. Rita plans to attend New College of Florida.
Bill York Mrs. Strozier presented Bill with an Art Department. Bill plans to attend UCF.
Chelsea Ziembko Mrs. Montcalm presented Chelsea with a Key Club Medallion. Chelsea plans to attend Florida State University.
Christopher Ziembko Mr. Williams presented Chris with a Nelson Roltsch Memorial worth $500. Chris plans to attend Washington and Lee University.
The senior class always leaves a gift to the school. The 2006 senior class is leaving furniture for the library.
The following students received academic honors:
Honors: (in rank order 120-26) Light Blue Cords
120. Jermey Womble, 119. John O'Neall, 118. Raymond Pendergraph, 117. Ashley Skipworth, 116. Marissa Kupris, 115.Tyler Long, 114.Wade Brown, 113. Ross Berger, 112. Jennifer Bryant, 111. Brittany McNair
110. Jessica Carr, 109. Katie Moran, 108. Nikolas Sharp, 107. James Denunzio, 106. Brooke Cantrell, 105. Cassidy Payne, 104. Dahlia Calhoun, 103.David Tucker, 102. Stevi Steinhauer, 101. Michael Studer
100. Lizbeth Mabry, 99. Amanda Finnegan, 98. Abby Durham, 97. Chris Gotthelf, 96. Kyle Brown, 95. Shandy Rich, 94. Courtney Brown, 93. Amber McCullar, 92. Amanda Vetra, 91. Aaron Hill
90. Philip De Kozan, 89. Hugh O'Connor, 88. Rachael Dennis, 87. Ashley Hardee, 86. Shannon Wright, 85. Sarah Halsted, 84. Phu Pham, 83. Adrianne Leopard, 82. Andrew Ferrara, 81. Allison Ragghianti
80. Andrew Atzhorn, 79. Justin Ceravolo, 78. Chrystelle Banfell, 77. Candace Knowles, 76. Michael Davidson, 75. Ana Chavis, 74. Kimberly Hart, 73. Katie Nichols, 72. Robin Kimbrough, 71. Kimberly Tryon
70. Charlotte Bergan, 69. Katherine Keet, 68. Kimberly Emmons, 67. Brie Lyons, 66. Holly Brown, 65. Nickolas Lanza, 64. Julia Sackheim, 63. Allison Atchison, 62. Stephanie Poland, 61. Alexander Wise
60. Emily Detoro, 59. Dane Manfredi, 58. Brittani Corbisiero, 57. Diana Doyle, 56. Caitlin Gallardo, 55. Caitlin Skislak, 54. Sam Murphy, 53. Amanda Smith, 52. Danielle Ducote, 51. Chelsea Reynolds
50. Adam Rockett, 49. Morgan Hargrove, 48. Danielle Tugwell, 47. Stephanie Russenberger, 46. Vanessa Ubaldi, 45. Tracy Schanckenberg, 44. Carolyn Fish, 43. Kimberly Dirschka, 42. Tracey Ward, 41. Colleen Timmons
40. Jana Dannheisser, 39. Amanda Schermerhorn, 38. Carroll Papajohn, 37. Kathleen Haney, 36. Shelby McNemar, 35. Scott Murphy, 34. Jaime Hayes, 33. Anna Romero, 32. Julia Fairchild, 31. Christina Vickrey
30. Lauren Godfrey, 29. Matthew Goeke, 28. Rebecca Sheeder, 27. Chelsea Ziembko, 26. Kelly Helvenston
High Honors: (in rank order from 25-11) Gold Cords
25. Lauren Donley, 24. Atit Patel, 23. Huy Pham, 22. Kobi Loehr, 21. Evan Work
20 Van Vu, 19. Kaley Morris, 18. Rita Yelverton, 17. Kelly Cederquist, 16. James Cassiano, 15. Jenna Moes, 14. Ashley Taylor, 13. Ashley Olsen, 12. Chris Ziembko, 11. Raymond Clay
Highest Honors: (in rank order from 10-3) Medallions
10. Nancy Cooey, 9. Will Rone, 8. Katie Dollinger, 7. Kathy Minor, 6. Matthew Shull, 5. Harrison Sepulveda, 4. Mattie Clay, 3. Hannah Bunning
Class of 2006 Salutatorian-Jill Sise; Class of 2006 Valedictorian-Sara Stout