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Pacific: Kaitlin Payne

Academic rank: 23.

Sports: Volleyball, soccer, dance.

Academic bio: National Beta Club; Academic all-conference (eight); academic all-state (four); HOSA class secretary; in high school, took eight advanced courses, with four receiving college credit.

Athletic bio: Volleyball: Team MVP (2024); team captain (three years); Pacific Award (2023); offensive player of the year (2022); defensive player of the year (2021). Soccer: Team defensive player of the year (2024); hustle award (2023); team captain (two years); all-tournament (2022). Etc.: Seven athlete of the month awards; first team all-conference (six); first team all-district (four); nine varsity letters; first team all-area.

Activities: District special education field day (2022-2025); Franklin County Silver Games (2021-24); Little League Volleyball (2024-25); St. Bridget of Kildare fish fry (2021-current); St. Bridget of Kildare dinner auction (April of 2020-current); student council (president, four years); Pacific High ambassador.

College: University of Missouri to pursue career of being a pediatric oncology RN. “I plan to major in nursing to get into the Sinclair School of Nursing to receive my BSN to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam to become a RN. I wish to become a travel nurse for a few years after graduation to gain knowledge and help children around the world.�

Goal: “I hope to be a successful and compassionate nurse, making a positive impact on my patients and their families. I dream to have a family of my own one day, with children that I can teach my knowledge and experiences to.�

Favorite subject: Math. “It challenges my brain and pushes me to learn new things.�

Favorite musician: Blake Shelton.

Favorite book: “The In-Between� by Hadley Vlahos.

Role model: My parents. “They have provided me a safe home and place where I can be myself and go to them with any need. They believe in guiding me to always give 110% in everything I do. They have encouraged me to believe in myself, put in the work and trust the process. What I most admire about them is their kind spirit and how they treat others.�

Parkway Central: Sadie Levy

Sports: Soccer, basketball (four years).

Academic bio: National Honor Society; honor roll; Parkway Colts awards; scholar athlete (four years).

Athletic bio: Basketball: All-conference (three years); first team all-district. Soccer: All-conference (four years); first team all-state.

Activities: Student council; dance marathon; yearbook editor.

College: University of Iowa.

Goal: “I plan to get a master's in business and then do something with sports management. I hope to keep sports in my life by either becoming a coach on the side for fun or finding a job where I work with athletes.�

Favorite subject: Marketing. “In my future I plan on majoring in business and it is a good introduction to the working field.�

Favorite musicians: Maroon 5; Drake.

Role model: My parents. “Because of their unwavering support and guidance throughout my life. They have taught me the importance of hard work, perseverance and kindness, setting an example through their own actions. Their ability to balance love, responsibility and personal growth has shaped who I am today.�

Parkway North: Everett Cui

Sports: Football, basketball, golf.

Academic bio: Bright Flight (34 ACT); National Honor Society; Parkway North science department award; honor roll; AP Scholar, 4.35 cumulative GPA.

Athletic bio: Football: Team captain (three years); all-conference; teammate of the year; Mercy Athlete of the Month.

Activities: Symphonic orchestra; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Beta Chi Pi. Hobbies: Walking dogs, reading, Bible study/praying, going to church. Volunteer: Coaching middle school football; helping with sports summer camps; NHS volunteering.

College: Washington University to major in biology (and pursue career in sports medicine or veterinary sciences) and play football.

Goal: “I want to be able to support my family and live a life where I am excited to wake up each and every day. The best way I can think of accomplishing this is to be able to help people each and every day. Whether I am a sports physician helping young athletes recover from injury, helping injured animals get better, or simply volunteering and helping others in that sense, I want to be a person that gives back and betters everyone and everything around them.�

Favorite subject: AP biology. “I like how the class challenges me and forces me to use information learned in previous units/lessons to answer questions. I also enjoy learning about how things in the world works, and I like finding ways in which I can apply what I learn from AP biology into my life.�

Favorite musicians: Rod Wave; Drake; Giveon.

Favorite book: “Tale of Despereaux.�

Role model: “I consider Jesus a significant role model for my life. Jesus lived a perfect life of love, loyalty, commitment, determination, and grace, among many other attributes. I strive to live like him every day. I strive to love everyone, no matter who they are or what they have done. I strive to treat everyone with respect, and I strive to just be a good person in general. I can confidently say that following/looking up to Jesus has changed my life for the better. I've become a far better version of myself: a nicer, more relaxed, more confident and more loving person. While I am not perfect, I am excited for what life has to offer as I continue to deepen my relationship with Jesus.�

Parkway South: Grace Fu

Sports: Volleyball.

Academic bio: Bank of America student leader; Distinguished Young Women Missouri Delegate and state champion; Coca-Cola Scholars Program semifinalist (1%); Danforth Scholar at Washington University (0.4%); NHS scholarship semifinalist ($3200 Winner); Congressional App Challenge for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District winner; Congressional Award gold medal (1000+ hours); Missouri Scholars 100; South Star; President’s Volunteer service award (gold); ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ County Youth Programs outstanding student leader; National Youth Science Camp Missouri delegate (two per state); MIT Women's Technology program admit; National Merit Commended Scholar; Global Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish; Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy for Mandarin; Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction; Highest GPA in volleyball program (4-time); Top 13% among the nation in the National Cyber League cyber competition; MSHSAA gold and silver state awards (violin); DECA food marketing series (first place).

Athletic bio: First player in seven years to surpass 1,000 digs at Parkway South; first and second team all-conference; second team all-district; 110% Volleyball award.

Activities: Tri-M Music Honor Society (president); Science Olympiad (founder, president); Beta Chi Pi (president); National Honor Society (president); National Business Honor Society (president); MO Chapter Lead; PSH (founder. president); Super Joey Foundation; junior & senior class president; student council; Machine Learning and Bioinformatics intern; Teens Teach Technology social media executive director and Missouri MO chapter leader.

College: Washington University as a full tuition Danforth Scholar, majoring in business + CS.

Goal: “Product manager.�

Favorite subject: Math. “It's like a brain gym, making every math class a joyride. AP Calculus BC opened my eyes to the creative side of math, where solutions are both clear-cut and innovative.�

Favorite musician: Daniel Caesar.

Favorite book: “Throne of Glass� by Sarah J. Maas.

Role model: My sister. “Because of her incredible work ethic and how she built her success from the ground up. She’s shown me that determination, resilience, and staying true to yourself can lead to amazing things.�

Parkway West: Henry Wild

Sports: Soccer, baseball.

Academic bio: Honor roll; Yale Book Award (2024); Glory of Missouri Award for the virtue of "honor", spring 2025.

Athletic bio: Baseball: West pitcher of the year (2024); second team all-conference (2024); team captain (2025). Soccer: Team captain (2024); ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Suburban sportsmanship certificate (2023, 2024); West sportsmanship athlete of the month (2023); honorable mention all-conference (2024).

Activities: Eagle Scout (spring 2024); Missouri Boys State (summer 2024); West Point Summer Leaders Experience (summer 2024).

College: Washington University to play baseball.

Goal: “I want a career where I will be challenged, working as a part of team. I like meeting new people who are different from me and learning new perspectives.�

Favorite subject: Math. “I like being able to solve complicated problems and come up with a definitive solution. There is always more to learn and understand, building off what you learned previously.�

Favorite musician: Bon Jovi.

Favorite book: “Fahrenheit 451� by Ray Bradbury.

Role model: My oldest brother, Jack Wild. “He is graduating from college this year. Jack sets a great example for me and my siblings. He always supports me and gives me good advice.�

Pattonville: Emma Eiswirth

Academic rank: 41.

Sports: Swimming and diving (four years).

Academic bio: Pattonville High citizenship award (four years); Minds in Motion Scholar Activity Award for Academic Excellence (four years); Suburban Conference Yellow Pool all-academic (four years).

Athletic bio: Four-year state qualifier and seven-time state finalist; eight-time individual conference finalist and first team all-conference (2022-25); team captain (2024-25); all-state honorable mention (2024-25). School records established: 100 breaststroke (2022-24); 200 individual medley (2023-24); member of 200 medley relay (2023); member of 200 freestyle relay (2024).

Activities: Student council; Key Club; National Honor Society; National English Honor Society; History National Honor Society (Rho Kappa); Spanish National Honor Society; Parkway Swim Club. Volunteer: Pattonville boys swim team manager; middle school and first grade teacher assistant; Big Bend Woods summer swim team assistant volunteer coach; summer tutor at Kirkwood Library; Eureka High library assistant; Animal Protective Association. Hobbies: traveling, trying new restaurants, baking, watching new movies, concerts.

College: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, to continue my academic and athletic career as a NCAA Division II swimmer.

Goal: “I hope to make an impact on high school athletes just as my high school and club coaches did to me. Their constant encouragement and confidence in my abilities has helped me grow not only as an athlete but also shaped me into a better, more confident person. I want to give back by being a positive role model. I believe it is important to have someone to turn to who offers advice, a shoulder to lean on, and words of encouragement when needed most. Therefore, I strive to be that person who inspires young athletes to believe in themselves and push through challenges.�

Favorite subject: Family and consumer sciences (FACS). “Although FACS is not a traditional school subject like math, English, science or history, it teaches many practical and interactive skills that you need to live a day to day life. At PHS I learn things like culinary level cooking skills and how to work well with others. I love to be part of a team and being in a FACS class I get to take advantage of that by working in groups with other classmates. Ultimately, that makes learning more fun. With the group projects and hands on projects I have a chance to express my creativity and show what I'm capable of in real-world settings. Therefore, FACS is my favorite subject because it combines life skills with teamwork and creativity.�

Favorite musician: One Direction.

Favorite book: “The Summer I Turned Pretty.�

Role model: Anna Braswell. “She was my summer league swim coach when I was first learning to swim and later became my swim coach at Pattonville High School. She has made such a big impact on my life, constantly encouraging me to push myself and be the best version of me. Coach Braswell never fails to make someone smile as she brings positive energy everywhere she goes. Every time she steps onto the pool deck her presence lights up the space as her smile is contagious. Even in tough situations she remains calm and works hard to keep the athletes excited. Her ability to make swimming fun taught me to enjoy the process and always work hard. I would not be the swimmer or person I am today without her support and constant belief. I hope to carry that energy with me as I grow into a collegiate athlete and adult.�

Principia: Eli Ackermann

Sports: Soccer, baseball (four years).

Academic bio: Cum Laude; honor roll; Principia scholar athlete (2022, 2023).

Athletic bio: Baseball: Team captain.

Activities: Charter member of Principia Interact Club; Dominican Republic service trip; community service work (gardening and sorting supplies).

Goal: “Pursue a career in the medical field, specifically surgery.�

Favorite subject: Biology. “Helps me understand how life works (and) I love doing labs and experimenting to answer my questions about the world around me.�

Favorite musician: Kendrick Lamar.

Favorite book: “The Hobbit.�

Role model: My coaches: soccer coach Nigel Marples and baseball coach Steve Stock.

Priory: Colin Pim

Sports: Lacrosse, football.

Academic bio: First honors; academic all-state football.

Athletic bio: Lacrosse: U.S. Lacrosse all-American; all-conference and all-state.

Activities: Student council president; USO club president; Spirit Club president; Business and Entrepreneurship Club; student ambassador.

College: Villanova University.

Goal: “Play lacrosse in college, work in finance.�

Favorite subject: Calculus.

Favorite musician: Coldplay.

Favorite book: “The Great Gatsby.�

Role model: Dad. “Hardworking, has done a lot for me.�

Red Bud: Jeda Friess

Academic rank: 10.

Sports: Basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, track and field.

Academic bio: Superintendent honor roll; National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Volleyball: All-conference (2024-25); offensive player of the year (2024-25). Basketball: Most improved (2022-23); Miss Musketeer (2024-25); and Sparta all-tournament (2022-2025). Cheerleading: all-conference (2024-25); most valuable cheerleader (2023-25); most valuable stunter (2024-25). Track and field: most valuable sprinter (2023-24).

Activities: Senior class secretary; student council (treasurer); Future Business Leaders of America (president); Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Believe in Kindness; Best Buddies; Spanish Club

College: University of Illinois, majoring in political science.

Goal: “After graduating from college, I hope to use my degree in political science to become a legislative assistant. I want to start by working in the state legislative system and eventually work my way into the federal government.�

Favorite subject: History/civics. “I love learning about the history of our country and understanding how our government operates.�

Favorite musician: SZA.

Favorite book: “Better Than the Movies� by Lynn Painter.

Role model: My father. “(He) is able to handle stressful situations with grace. I aspire to use this trait in my near future in a job in politics. My father always treats me with the utmost respect. I value this quality and look for it in my closet friends, companions and teammates. My father has passed down his most valuable principles, such as his resilience and responsibility that I demonstrate each day.�

Ritenour: Megan Weisz

Academic rank: 20.

Sports: Volleyball, soccer.

Academic bio: Academic all-state volleyball and soccer (twice each); honor roll.

Athletic bio: First team all-conference soccer; Suburban Conference Sportsmanship award.

Activities: Hiking; RCO Club; reading.

College: St Charles Community College.

Goal: “I would like to become a great role model. I enjoy setting good examples for the younger kids.�

Favorite subject: Science. “I want to follow that career path. I would like to become a dental assistant.�

Favorite musician: Olivia Rodrigo.

Favorite book: “If I Stay� by Gayle Forman.

Role model: My teammates. “They are my peers, but I look up to them all in different ways.�

Riverview Gardens: Nyeishyaii Williams

Academic rank: 14.

Sports: Volleyball, basketball, soccer.

Academic bio: Honor roll.

Athletic bio: Volleyball: Honorable mention all-conference. Basketball: Sportsmanship all-conference.

Activities: Volunteered for various school functions. Hobbies include listening to music.

College: Missouri Valley College.

Goal: “I want to be a pediatric nurse when I complete college.�

Favorite subject: Science. “I enjoy learning about all of the different aspects.�

Favorite musician: Drake.

Favorite book: “The Hate You Give.�

Role model: My coaches. “They motivate me. They check on my daily progress. They are active in helping me be successful in life.�

Roosevelt: Samiyah Glover

Academic rank: 3.

Sports: Volleyball, track and field, cheerleading.

Academic bio: Rotary Award from Webster University.

Athletic bio: Medals in track; captain of cheer team.

Activities: Mullanphy Elementary School internship.

College: UMSL to major in biology.

Goal: “I want to one day become a dentist.�

Favorite subject: Math. “I like the idea of problem solving.�

Favorite musician: Beyonce.

Favorite book: “The Hate You Give.�

Role model: My mom. “I love how she's not afraid to be herself. Her amount of fearlessness is so amazing. She takes care of her responsibilities, and she works hard for her family.�

Rosati-Kain: Brooklynn Carr

Sports: Volleyball, track and field.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; first honor roll.

Athletic bio: Team MVP: volleyball (2024), track and field (2023).

Activities: Diversity club. Volunteer: Loaves and Fishes food bank; Glen Carbon Library; volleyball clinics for kids; sustainability at the Japanese Festival. Also: Work as a lifeguard, like watching football games, traveling.

College: Loyola University Chicago.

Goal: “In college, I hope to do some traveling to study abroad, and I hope to continue volunteering on my off days, either within our environment or with children.�

Favorite subject: Any subject related to history or today’s issues or current events. “I’m interested in learning histories about other countries or learning about America’s history and why we are the way we are now. And of course, try to prevent past mistakes.�

Favorite musicians: Cleo Sol; Men I Trust.

Favorite books: “Inside the O’Briens� by Lisa Genova or “The Five People you Meet in Heaven� by Mitch Albom.

Role model: My mom. “Because of her positivity, she doesn’t let anything or anyone impose on her day or decisions. She gives the best advice.�

Seckman: Sam Wason

Academic rank: 78.

Sports: Basketball, volleyball.

Academic bio: Honor student; AP Scholar; Teacher's Choice award winner; Honor Society; Rotary Student of the Month.

Athletic bio: Team captain (basketball and volleyball). Basketball: Second team all-Suburban Conference Blue Pool (2023-24); second team all-Suburban Conference Red Pool (2024-25); Valle Christmas all-tournament (2023-24). Also: Jefferson County Leader athlete of the week.

Activities: Help run Seckman youth basketball camp; photography; attending ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ City SC games (season ticket holder).

College: Maryville University to major in exercise science.

Goal: “I hope to become a well-respected individual. I hope to be in a position where I can help and serve others if in need. A big goal of mine is to also become a father one day and I hope to be able to provide for my future family.�

Favorite subject: English. “Because of my teacher, Mr. Boesch. He finds a way to make English class fun while also helping me and my classmates improve. I've enjoyed having Mr. Boesch for the two years I have had him and I have seen tremendous improvement in my writing.�

Favorite musician: Flawed Mangoes.

Favorite book: “Don't Believe Everything You Think.�

Role model: My parents. “From an early age they taught me to stand up for what I believe in, and I think that core value has helped me get through lots of small challenges I've faced. I also learned from them how to be a person that others can lean on in times of struggle or hardships and assist them in whatever way I can.�

Silex: McKenna Claborn

Academic rank: 1.

Sports: Cross country, basketball, track and field, soccer.

Academic bio: FFA: Agricultural Issues Forum, national champion; Poultry Judging & Evaluation, fourth place at state (2024); Meats Judging & Evaluation, third place at state (2023); Creed Speaking Contest, second place at state; Knowledge Contest, first place individual and fourth place team at state (2022). 2024 academic awards: yearbook, greenhouse, government, creative writing/novels; government EOC (proficient). 2023 academic awards: algebra I EOC (advanced); biology EOC (advanced); English II EOC (proficient); personal finance; heath; biology; world history; Spanish II; English II; geometry. 2022 academic awards: English I; physical science; Spanish; American history; algebra I; physical education. 2021 academic awards: English I EOC (advanced).

Athletic bio: Track and field: State qualifier, district team champion (2023); district team champion, sectional qualifier (2022). Cross country: first team all-district, second team all-conference, state qualifier (2021).

Activities: Silex FFA; Future Business Leaders of America; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; student council; yearbook. Volunteer: county fair, blood drives. Hobbies: Hosting Bible studies, concerts, long road trips.

College: Texas Tech University to major in plant and soil science with a concentration in crop science.

Goal: “I hope to become an agronomist for a large seed company. I would love to travel with my job and explore the different opportunities that agriculture has to offer in the Midwest.�

Favorite subject: Agriculture. “The courses have given me an in-depth knowledge of agriculture and have prepared me for the real world by teaching me how to speak extemporaneously, interview professionally and write resumes.�

Favorite musicians: Turnpike Troubadours; Randy Travis.

Favorite book: “The Last Supper on the Moon.�

Role model: My mom. “She has taught me the importance of working hard towards my goals, always staying humble and kind, and most importantly, having a strong faith.�

Soldan: Johnell Shorter

Academic rank: 4.

Sports: Basketball, football, volleyball.

Academic bio: Academic Bowl; over 3.0 GPA.

Athletic bio: Basketball: District championship (2025).

Activities: Show Me the World Project.

College: Any college that allows me to play football at a high level.

Goal: “I want to buy Grandma a house before I turn 22.�

Favorite subject: Math. “Because it comes easy to me.�

Favorite musician: Tupac Shakur.

Favorite book: “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.�

Role model: My mom. “She tries her best for everything.�

St. Charles: Quinn Orrick

Sports: Soccer, basketball.

Academic bio: Academic all-conference basketball and soccer (three times each); 4.397 GPA; honors track.

Athletic bio: Soccer: All-conference (three times); team MVP (2024); most goals scored (2024); team captain (2024, 2025). Basketball: Team MVP (2024); team captain (2025).

Activities: NHS; HOSA; Mu Alpha Theta; orchestra. Volunteer: St. Paddy’s Creve Coeur Run; tutoring fellow SCHS students; Super Leader (serving as a role model for elementary students). Hobbies: Fishing, reading, baking.

College: Harding University to play soccer.

Goal: “I want to combine sustainable farming practices with sound economic strategies to create a business that is both economically viable and environmentally conscious.�

Favorite subject: History. “I like history because of the never-ending learning opportunities found in the subject. I learn something new every day.�

Favorite musician: Bruno Mars.

Favorite book: “Throne of Glass� series by Sarah J. Maas.

Role model: My mom. “She is a very strong and loving human being. I look up to her ability to always persevere through difficult times as well as her ability to always choose kindness. I love her so much and I hope that one day I can be as strong and kind as she is.�

St. Charles West: Luke Buehler

Sports: Football, baseball.

Academic bio: Academic all-conference (three times); 4.53 weighted GPA; 32 ACT; St. Charles Economic Development Center STEM award; 2024 AP Scholar with Honor.

Athletic bio: Football (linebacker): All-state; all-conference (twice); all-district (twice); National Football Foundation (Tom Lombardo Chapter) Elite-Eleven Student Athlete Award.

Activities: FBLA state qualifier (four times); volunteer at ICOM food bank; hobbies: riding bikes and fishing.

College: Missouri S&T to study metallurgical engineering.

Goal: “I have a very lengthy bucket list. It starts with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and ends with me coaching my kids through little league.�

Favorite subject: AP physics. “My teacher, Mrs. Leigh Reisinger, is awesome at what she does. She is passionate about every lecture and lab we do. I have learned a lot as her pupil, both in physics and calculus. But physics is more fun.�

Favorite musician: Gordon Lightfoot.

Favorite book: “The Grapes of Wrath.�

Role model: “I have spent a lot of time working at my grandpa's farm. He has taught me how to drive a stick shift as well the value of a good work ethic and how to treat others.�

St. Clair: Rylea Black

Academic rank: 4.

Sports: Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio: November student of the month; VIP student (four years); Excellence in Psychology; 4.02 weighted GPA; academic all-conference and all-state (sophomore-senior).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: First team all-conference (senior); first team all-district (junior, senior); second team all-area (senior); St. Clair offensive player of the year (senior); first team all-area (junior); second team all-conference (junior); Hickman all-tournament; MVP of Licking team camp in Rolla. Basketball: Valley Park all-tournament (senior).

Activities: Track and field manager; student council (senior class secretary); Link Leaders; National Honor Society; Pep Club; History Club; St. Clair School Closet; St. Clair Jr. Dogs volleyball coach and ref; FC United 12U volleyball coach; Vacation Bible School volunteer.

College: Blackburn College to major in psychology and play volleyball.

Goal: “I want to become a Pinocchio teacher, which is a child therapist in the school setting.�

Favorite subject: Math. “It comes easily to me. I like how everyone gets one answer, and you know if you got the question wrong or not. There is no interpreting it. My favorite is algebra, I just love solving equations.�

Favorite musicians: One Direction; Niall Horan.

Favorite book: “Ugly Love� by Colleen Hoover.

Role model: My dad. “He is my role model because he has dealt with so much loss in his life and still is an overall happy person. He always looks for the positive side of things. My dad has always been there for me no matter what and has raised me by himself to be the person I am today. I look up to him for so many reasons.�

St. Dominic: Madison Lynch

Academic rank: 65.

Sports: Basketball, soccer.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; 4.01 GPA.

Athletic bio: Basketball: All-state; district player of the year; all-conference first team (three times); all-district (two times). Soccer: All-conference second team (twice). Also: GISL sportsmanship award.

Activities: Peer Ministry; FCA; Ambassador; Spanish club; House spirit captain. Volunteer: More than 230 hours of service.

College: University of Missouri to study and pursue a career in business. Selected to participate in Cornell Leadership program.

Goal: “I hope to leave a positive impact on others. My goal is to leave things better than I found them.�

Favorite subject: All of my business classes. “St. Dominic provides a wide variety of business classes including marketing, accounting and personal finance. I have enjoyed taking these classes because I have been able to gain knowledge of real-world problems and situations. Therefore, it has led me into choosing to pursue a career in business.�

Favorite musician: Taylor Swift.

Favorite book: “Running Dream.�

Role model: My parents. “They are both great models of the qualities of hard work and kindness, which I would consider very important values to me. I would not be the person I am today without the lessons they have taught me, times they have pushed me and experiences they have given me. I could not be more grateful to have them as my parents.�

St. Joseph’s: Katherine Hulsen

Sports: Lacrosse, field hockey.

Academic bio: Taylor Teluja McKelvey Engineering Award for Creativity and Ingenuity from the Gateway Arch National Park Engineering Contest at Washington University (2023); "Best Presentation" Award from the Gateway Arch National Park Engineering Contest (2024); Outstanding Student Leader award (2024); first place in the Lewis and Clark Community College annual Trebuchet Competition (2023, 2025); STEM Scholar Award by St. Joseph's Academy (2024, 2025).

Activities: National Honor Society (president); Engineering Club (founder, president); Global Education Scholar; Future Business Leaders of America; Scholar Bowl. Volunteer: Mary Queen of Peace Parish and St. Joseph's Academy.

College: University of Kansas to double major in human biology and French.

Goal: “ I hope to go to medical school after college and accomplish a career in the medical field.�

Favorite subject: Literature classes. “They challenge me to read books outside of my typical genre and analyze them in deeper ways. I have loved my teacher, Ms. Moshi, who can make any assignment interesting because of how passionate she is about what she does.�

Favorite musician: Noah Kahn.

Favorite book: “The Mysterious Benedict Society� by Trenton Lee Stewart.

Role model: Lacrosse coach Grace Zagursky. “She never fails to support us and wants the best for us. No matter our needs, if it is a Band-Aid or someone to talk to, she is always there. She is such a positive person, but also incredibly dedicated to her work. I admire her grit and optimistic attitude that expects greatness from each one of us.�

SLUH: Evan Zimmerman

Sports: Swimming, water polo.

Academic bio: Seal of Biliteracy; 2025 SLUH Dunn-Martel Scholar Athlete Award; 4.5 weighted GPA; 36 on ACT; 2025 SLUH Fienup Mathematics Award; 2024 Archdiocese of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Annual Catholic Appeal Essay champion; 2024 AP Scholar with Honor; National Spanish Exam Mención Honorífica (2023, 2024); National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SLUH High Academic Honors; DECA and FBLA officer; SLUH Ignatian Business Leaders; Math Club co-president.

Athletic bio: Water polo: Missouri district championship (2024) and runner-up (2023) teams; team captain (2024, 2025); Post-Dispatch All-Metro first team (2024) and third team (2023); all-conference and all-district first team (2024); all-conference second team and all-district third team (2023); SLUH most dedicated and high scorer (2024); SLUH most outstanding offensive player (2023). Swimming: Class 2 team state champions; third place in 200 freestyle relay; set MSHSAA state record in medley relay, freestyle leg; fifth place in 50 freestyle and ninth place in 100 breaststroke at state (2024); Class 2 team state runner-up; state finalist in 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay; state qualifier in 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke (2023); state finalist in 100 breaststroke (2022); SLUH most improved swimmer (2021).

Activities: Dedicated member of Ignatian Business Leaders (attend weekly meetings; went on a trip to Wall Street to learn from SLUH alums); founding member and officer of SLUH’s DECA and FBLA chapter. Volunteer: Camp Independence (camp for children with cerebral palsy) and KEEN (play sports and swim with children with developmental disabilities). Water polo: Olympic Development Program Regional and National Team Selection (2022, 2024). Also: Parishioner of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

College: Boston College to major in accounting and likely adding an additional major or minor in finance or mathematics. Will play for club water polo team.

Goal: “I would love to either be a CPA or work somewhere in the finance world. I am fairly interested in Wall Street and can definitely see myself pursuing a job there or somewhere similar. I would like to raise a family and be the best father I can be.�

Favorite subject: AP BC Calculus. “I love working at calculus, discovering new things and performing well due to my hard work. Since eighth grade, I had been working on different forms of algebra, so this year when I started taking calculus, I was astounded by the multitude of things that I did not know but just made sense. I now spend my hour-long activity period each day in my calculus classroom doing my homework and asking my teacher questions.�

Favorite musicians: Ty Myers; HARDY.

Favorite book: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes� from “The Hunger Games� series.

Role model: My father, Michael Zimmerman. “My three most important parts of my life are my faith, academics and athletics, and my father very well embodies these things. He has raised me to love God and dedicate my life to Him. He has also taught me the importance of academics and has helped me grow my interest in business, as he worked at multiple different investment banks on Wall Street. He was also a star water polo player who was extremely dedicated to the sport. His extreme work ethic, determination and sacrifice for our family make him a great role model.�

St. Mary’s Southside: Jayden Robinson

Sports: Football.

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Silver and Gold Renaissance.

Athletic bio: State championships (Class 3, 2021; Class 4, 2022); team captain.

Activities: Volunteer: 40 hours for school and 40 hours of service at Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club.

College: University of Missouri to study business and fashion design.

Goal: “I want to make money through doing real estate wholesale to eventually get into commercial real estate and also create a clothing brand.�

Favorite subject: “Coming into high school my favorite subject (was) always math. During my time at St. Mary's, I have gained a love for English. I love writing and being able to express my opinions and thoughts through essays and class discussions.�

Favorite musician: Future.

Favorite book: “The 48 Laws of Power.�

Role model: Pharrell Williams. “I look up to Pharrell because of my interest in my fashion, but aside from that he is a great businessman and incredible innovator. He has great creative qualities that you need to have success in the fashion industry.�

St. Pius X: Justin Lehn

Academic rank: 1.

Sports: Football, wrestling, track and field.

Academic bio: First honors; academic all-state.

Athletic bio: First team all-district and all-state.

Activities: Volunteer: Service-learning project at Habitat for Humanity. Hobbies: Fishing, riding dirt bikes.

College: Missouri Baptist University to play football.

Goal: “I hope to become a successful adult and grow stronger in my faith.�

Favorite subject: Math. “Because there is typically one answer.�

Favorite musician: Jackson Dean.

Favorite book: “Percy Jackson� series.

Role model: My dad. “He is hard-working and strong in his faith.�

Sullivan: Grant Halmick

Sports: Football, baseball.

Academic bio: Academic all-state; academic all-conference (three times).

Athletic bio: Football: Second team all-conference linebacker.

Activities: Playing with my dog.

College: Undecided but planning to use my A+ scholarship to attend community college.

Goal: “Own my own business someday.�

Favorite subject: Math. “It comes to me easier than other subjects.�

Favorite musician: Drake.

Favorite book: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.�

Role model: My grandpa. “He always liked sports and is a big reason why I always loved sports so much.�

Summit: Cate Rossomanno

Sports: Cross country, track and field.

Academic bio: Academic all-state (seven times); AP Scholar with Distinction; Board of Education award recipient (four times); honor roll; Missouri Bright Flight.

Athletic bio: Nine-time all-state first team; seven-time all-conference and all-district; Post-Dispatch All-Metro and Big River All-Metro (three times each); two-time cross country district champion.

Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes officer and student board member; National Honor Society; Falcon Leadership; Senior Advisory. Hobbies: Concerts, walking my dogs, being outside.

College: Western Kentucky University to major in business (going into law) and to run cross country and track.

Goal: “I hope to become the best athlete that I possibly can. I want to push myself both academically and mentally. I also plan on … becoming a corporate lawyer. Additionally, I hope to travel as much as possible in the future.�

Favorite subject: French. “I'm extremely interested in the culture and language. It is a class that pushes me in a different way academically than my other classes do. My class is extremely close with each other, and my teacher encourages us to try our best.�

Favorite musician: Toby Keith.

Favorite book: “Ninth House� by Leigh Bardugo.

Role model: My dad, Brian Rossomanno. “He is one of the bravest and hardworking people I know. He has always supported me in my sports and has always been my biggest fan. He encourages me to work hard in everything I do and always believes in me. As a former Marine and first responder, he has taught me resiliency and determination that definitely aids me in running and in life.�

Sumner: Dakota Scott

Academic rank: 7.

Sports: Volleyball, basketball.

Academic bio: ROTC.

Athletic bio: Awards for volleyball and basketball.

Activities: Choir; drama; fashion, living arts; SLATE internship; sewing, dancing, singing; drawing.

College: UMSL to study cyber security; also enlisted in Army reserve.

Goal: “I hope to become an entrepreneur.�

Favorite subject: Math. “I really like numbers and learning how to use all the functions of the calculator.�

Favorite musician: Koryn Hawthorne.

Favorite book: “The Great Gatsby.�

Role model: One of my teachers, Mr. Williams. “He has given me a lot of advice and assists me with resources.�