Schools T through W

Athletic bio: Soccer: team MVP. Volleyball: second team and honorable mention all-conference. Team captain in both sports.

Activities: Veterinary Technician Assistant at Brentwood Animal Hospital; founder of SafeTee PPE; school yearbook editor; school newspaper copy editor; captain of Mock Trial; avid thrift shopper; amateur guitarist.

College: University of Notre Dame.

Goal: “I know that whatever I do, I want to serve my community and change the world for the better.”

Favorite subject: “Being at one of the few high schools in the country to teach Ancient Greek, I got the rare opportunity to find a class that truly engage me both linguistically and philosophically. Learning Greek and getting to unpack ancient languages within the classroom was an invaluable experience that I hope I continue in my undergraduate study.”

Favorite book: “A River Runs Through It” by Norman MacLean.

Favorite musician: One Direction.

Role model: “I truly admire so many of my coworkers at the animal hospital where I work because of their constant dedication in doing very difficult jobs to ensure the safety and health of the animals that we see every day. Working alongside them has really shown me what it means to be a selfless human being.”

Academic bio: Academic all-state and all-conference; honor roll.

Athletic bio: United Soccer Coaches all-region; team captain, team MVP, first team all-region and all-state (twice); first team all-conference (three times); Timberland athlete of the month (twice).

Activities: Superintendent Student Advisory Council; ACT Counts; Spanish Club.

College: I plan to take a gap year playing soccer in Valencia, Spain.

Goal: “I hope to become a mechanical engineer, but hopeful to become a professional soccer player.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Harry Potter” series.

Favorite musicians: Kanye West; Frank Sinatra.

Role model: My parents. “They always made sure that my brother and I had food on the table when I was younger. Also, they have made sure that I have been able to play soccer with the most competitive teams in Missouri. They showed me why you have to stay motivated to achieve what you want in this life.”

Academic bio: High Honor Roll (seven times); English and History Awards of Excellence; Illinois State Scholar; National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Academic Letter; Student Appreciation Award, Summa Cum Laude.

Athletic bio: Class 2A team state third place (2019); team captain; U.S. women's soccer training center attendee.

Activities: Student council treasurer; Link Crew leader; Math Team; Brighter Futures; Students for Systemic Solutions; Academic Challenge Team; boys soccer broadcaster; Spirit Club.

College: Appalachian State University.

Goal: “I plan to become a psychiatrist, specifically research and work in oneirology, which is the study of dreams.”

Favorite subjects: Math, science.

Favorite book: “Alaska” by John Green (and anything written by my grandma, Loretta Giacoletto).

Favorite musician: Bruno Mars

Role model: “I have many positive influences and support in my life including my family, friends, and coaches.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society vice president; Honor Roll (four years); outstanding achievement in Math, FACS, Spanish and Religion.

Athletic bio: Volleyball: first team all-district (2020); honorable mention all-district (2019). Soccer: honorable mention all-conference (2018).

Activities: Student council (four years), student ambassador, member of campus ministry. Volunteer: More than 220 hours of Christian service throughout high school; volunteered at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church by serving dinners at Fish Frys, preparing for trivia nights, and working at parish festivals; also serve at weekend masses; volunteered for Maggie Welby Foundation annual golf tournaments and trivia nights; served dinners at Bellefontaine Recreation Center for holiday dinners, along with Bellefontaine’s Bike Safety Rodeo; Trinity Catholic open houses, trivia nights and annual auctions by waiting on tables, setting up for events, or by giving tours to new families.

College: Rockhurst University.

Goal: “I aspire to be a kind, responsible, and well-educated individual who can have a positive effect in our society.”

Favorite subject: Spanish.

Favorite book: “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

Favorite musicians: Thomas Rhett; Florida Georgia Line.

Role model: My mom. “She is the most caring, considerate, and loving person I know. I admire her for her perseverance during times of struggle, her compassion for those around her, and her efficiency when there is a lot going on. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for her.”

Academic bio: Academic all-conference (four years); A+ Student; TBHS scholar athlete award (2017-2021).

Athletic bio: Basketball: GAC South player of the year (2021); first team all-GAC South (2020); all-district (2020, 2021). Golf: first team all-GAC South, all-district (2018, 2019, 2021); state qualifier (2019, 2021).

Activities: Troy FFA, GROUP Mission Trips, First Christian Church, The Key volunteer, Buddy Bags volunteer.

College: McKendree University.

Goal: “I hope to be able to work for a professional sports team.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “The Jordan Rules” by Sam Smith.

Favorite musician: Drake.

Role model: My dad. “He has taught me the value of hard work and how to be successful, but also how to remain humble while doing so.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society; Varsity Club; academic all-conference; Outstanding Student award.

Athletic bio: Basketball: four-year varsity team captain; Post-Dispatch All-Metro second team (2020, 2021); Class 5 third-place team finisher at Union (2021); Miss Show-Me Finalist (2021); district MVP (2020, 2021); Four Rivers Conference MVP (2021); first team all-state, first team all-Four Rivers Conference (2020); Class 2 Arkansas player of the year, state champion and all-state tournament team; conference MVP, district tournament MVP, regional tournament MVP; Shawn Tillery 2A-3 conference player of the year (2019); all-state tournament team, all-state, final four team qualifier, all-regional team, first team all-district, conference MVP (2018). Softball: second team all-region, first team all-district, first team all-conference (2020); final four team, first team all-conference, all-district, all-regional, all-state (2019); elite eight team, first team all-conference, all-district, all-region, all-state (2018). Track: state champion team, all-state, region MVP, all-conference, all-district (2019); all-conference, all-district, region MVP, all-state (2018).

Activities: Volunteer: nursing homes, after school child care, Relay for Life charity fundraiser for American Cancer Society. Hobbies: any outdoor activities.

College: Wofford College.

Goal: “I want to go into a career that I enjoy and that will continue to challenge me and help me grow as a person. I want to wake up every morning knowing that I get to go to a job that I love.”

Favorite subjects: Math, English.

Favorite book: “Make Your Bed,” by William H. McRaven.

Favorite musicians: Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande.

Role model: My parents. “I have looked up to them since I was little because of the examples they have set for me. They have pushed me to be the best person, student, and athlete I could be. I would not be here today if it wasn't for them.”

Academic bio: Golden Lion award.

Athletic bio: Cross country: all-state finisher (12th, 2018, 16th, 2019); three-year state qualifier; team MVP (three years). Track: all-conference, 1600 and 3200 (2019); top newcomer. Soccer: all-conference (2018).

Activities: Students On the Go; Sports Medicine Club; Diversity Awareness Program; Youth Ambassador. Volunteer: Ucity in Bloom. Hobbies: fashion/thrift shopping, photography, drawing.

College: Occidental College.

Goal: “I am looking for a career path that will challenge me, keep me interested, and make a positive impact on the world.”

Favorite subject: Psychology.

Favorite book: “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer.

Favorite musician: SZA.

Role model: “My cross country and track coach, Ms. Bromberg, is the most kind-hearted and caring person that I have come across. She provides tremendous support for me and my team, and is a role model I know will have my back for whatever advice I need in the future. I am forever grateful for her and the opportunities she has provided me in all areas of life.”

Athletic bio: State Dance Competition- Division 4a 4th place (2020, 2021); 2020 NDA Nationals finalist.

Activities: President of Ursuline Academy’s National Honors Society, Studio C Competition Line, Mu Alpha Theta.

College: Colorado State University.

Goal: “I hope to be an environmental scientist.”

Favorite subject: Science, especially physics and anatomy.

Favorite book: “Twilight.” #teamedward

Favorite musician: Harry Styles.

Role model: My theology teacher, Sister Mary Ann Dooling. “She inspires me to live out my values of social justice.”

Academic bio: Gold Scholar Athlete Award for basketball (2020, 2021); softball (2017-20) and track (2018, 2019); Silver Scholar Athlete Award for basketball (2018, 2019).

Athletic bio: Track: school record in shot put; SCAA team conference champion (2018, 2019). Softball: SCAA conference team champion (2017-2019).

Activities: FBLA, NBHS, NHS; select softball for the Southside Prospects '03; volunteer: Valentines for Canines Dog Food Drive; NHS Blood Drive; gathered and donated snacks for First Responders.

College: Lincoln University.

Goal: “I will pursue a career in law enforcement with hopes of improving the current inequities and negative opinions that LEOs face.”

Favorite subject: Social justice and law classes.

Favorite book: “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah.

Favorite musician: Dan and Shay.

Role model: Dolly Parton. “She has been able to manage fame while be civically minded, giving back to her community and supports national causes.”

Academic bio: Valmeyer High School Student of Character Award (ninth-10th grades); Daughters of the American Revolution Award (2020); High Honor Roll.

Athletic bio: Valmeyer athlete of the week (baseball and basketball; sophomore and junior); Republic Times athlete of the week (baseball, basketball); Gateway Bruins fall 2020 player of the year and 2020 organization player of the year; all-Cahokia Conference (basketball, 2019-21; baseball, 2019).

Activities: National Honor Society; Model UN member; Fellow Christian Athletes; Future Educator of America.

College: Southwestern Illinois College.

Goal: “I hope to follow my dreams of playing baseball at the college level and beyond.”

Favorite subject: U.S. History. “It is important to learn about our nation's history and understand the why of it all. We are a great nation, but have made mistakes in the past that we can learn from as a whole.”

Favorite book: “The Hobbit.”

Favorite musician: AC/DC.

Role model: “My role models are twofold. One answer is my parents, Kelly and Jeff Rowold. They have taught me about perseverance, humility, loyalty and most importantly about love. No matter what comes at them, they handle it with grit and grace. They also have taught me that no matter if I hit 3 for 4 at a game, no one will remember that, but will remember how I treat them. Character has been number one in our household since I can remember. The second role model is someone I have never personally met but know of due to his amazing career and what he was like as a human being ... Stan Musial. I also have a huge amount of respect and have always looked up to Michael Jordan.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society.

College: Louisiana State or Illinois-Chicago.

Goal: “I hope to accomplish becoming a professional business person and make good decisions.”

Favorite subject: Math. “I like (the) different ways you can teach it.”

Favorite book: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

Favorite musicians: Lil Baby; Lil Durk.

Role model: Eric Thomas. “He is a great motivational speaker and his words just speak to me and motivate me.”

Athletic bio: First team all-district; second team all-conference; academic all-state (twice); team captain (2020).

Activities: Vianney High School Griffin of the Year (2021); school youth group leader; blood drive organizer; student ambassador; Link crew leader; Special Olympics volunteer.

College: Benedictine College.

Goal: “I hope to double major in finance and international business, get my master’s in business administration, and become a financial analyst.”

Favorite subject: Mathematics, especially calculus.

Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Favorite musician: Jimmy Buffett.

Role model: My grandpa. “He has worked extremely hard his entire life to support his family and succeed while also remembering what is most important in life. He is extremely patient and kind to those around him while still being one of my number one supporters.”

Athletic bio: Tennis: Class 1 singles state championship and team championship; Post-Dispatch All-Metro first team (2021). Soccer: second team all-MWAA.

Activities: Competitive tennis year round; small clothing business through Instagram.

College, major: St. Louis University, speech and language scholars program.

Goal: “I hope to become a speech and language pathologist.”

Favorite subject: Anything in the sciences.

Favorite book: “Hidden Figures.”

Role model: Older brother, Tom Barlow. “He shows me the importance of hard work. He taught me that you cannot always be the best but you can be the hardest-working person out there. He always says, ‘Do not let anyone outwork you,’ and I try to apply this to everything I do.”

Athletic bio: Class 2 state doubles champion and team state champion (2020); No. 1 player on team (four years); Post-Dispatch All-Metro first team (2019, 2020); Class 1 doubles state finalist (2019); Class 1 doubles seventh place and team state finalist (2018); Class 1 doubles fifth place (2017).

Activities: National Honor Society executive; Spanish Club co-president; volunteer: Meals for a Million and the Cinderella Project; bike riding on Katy Trail.

College: University of Missouri (honors college).

Goal: “I hope to continue my passion for both academics and athletics, grow in my faith and create lifelong memories.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

Favorite musician: Zac Brown Band.

Role model: My mom. “She is so dedicated in everything she does, puts everyone before herself, and has instilled in me her unstoppable work ethic. I have never met someone so determined and positive, and I am lucky to be her daughter.”

Academic bio: Principal Honor Roll; academic all-GAC North (four years); academic all-state (two years).

Athletic bio: First team all-GAC North and all-district (2019, 2020); first team all-region (2020).

Activities: National Honors Society (secretary); French Club; yearbook editor; student council (historian); Key Club; A+ Program; Link Crew; select softball for St. Louis Stix.

College: Illinois Wesleyan University.

Goal: “I plan to earn a doctorate degree in physical therapy and own my own physical therapy practice.”

Favorite subjects: Chemistry and physics.

Favorite book: “Relentless” by Tim Grover.

Favorite musician: Taylor Swift.

Role model: My high school softball coach, Chad Berrey. “He goes out of his way for his athletes and treats them like his own children. He has taught me how to put others first and work hard for what I want. I strive to embody his selflessness, work ethic, and determination in everything I do.”

Academic bio: Four-time renaissance recipient; Spelling Bee Champion.

Athletic bio: Cross country: Four-time state qualifier, three-time state medalist; three-time all-GAC. Wrestling: three-time state qualifier, two-time state medalist; three-time GAC champion. Track: State qualifier in six events; one state medal, one state championship.

Activities: CAPS program; volunteer: at church as a PSR teacher and helping with church breakfasts and dinners. Hobbies: reading, sewing.

College: Missouri Baptist University.

Goal: “I hope to have a successful running career in college and get my degree in accounting and eventually become a CPA.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Scythe” by Neil Shusterman.

Favorite musicians: Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger.

Role model: My sister, Mikayla Reed. “She does whatever she can to help others and always pushes me to be my best.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society; 4.0 club; highest GPA on cheer team (2018).

Athletic bio: Cheerleading: all-conference (2020); most improved (2019).

Activities: Student council class and board officer (class secretary board event andfundraising coordinator). Volunteer: school blood drive, decorated nursing home for Christmas, Pumpkin Fest, church wurst market.

College: University of Missouri.

Goal: “I want to create a happy, healthy lifestyle for myself where I genuinely enjoy my career and have the freedom to travel and explore the world with friends and family.”

Favorite subject: English.

Favorite book: “Modern Romance.”

Favorite musician: Daniel Caesar.

Role model: “I look up to every multi-sport student athlete as a role model because I know how difficult it can be to keep up with time management and stay mentally tough during the school year while being heavily involved with sports and other extracurriculars. It takes a different kind of determination and strength to be successful in academics and athletics at the same time, therefore I greatly admire those who are disciplined enough to do so.”

Athletic bio: Post-Dispatch All-Metro second team, first team all-state, Class 4 state team champion, Statesmen Award (2021); first team all-district (three years); second team all-conference (two years).

Activities: Athletic Training Club; PACERS.

College, major: Lake Forest College, biochemistry.

Goal: “I'm hoping to go into forensic toxicology or work on an evidence response team.”

Favorite subject: Chemistry.

Favorite book: “The Queens Gambit.”

Favorite musician: The Lumineers.

Role model: My parents. “My dad has an amazing work ethic and puts a lot of time into a job he cares a lot about. He is a great coach and always makes time to hit me ground balls or throw front toss, and to travel all over for my tournaments almost every weekend. My mom has been to every single one of my games. She is always there for me and is such a caring and loving person who is always there to listen. My parents have always been there for me when I needed them to be and they support me in everything I do. I hope to follow in their footsteps as someone who is hard working, and compassionate.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: All-Cahokia Conference.

Activities: FCA; Knights of Columbus; volunteer: helping at my Parish's dinners and church picnic; Special Olympics.

College: Southwestern Illinois College.

Goal: “I hope to mold into a figure that my co-workers and everyone around me can look up to.”

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite book: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”

Favorite musician: Drake.

Role model: My mother. “I hope to someday obtain her work ethic. She does not complain when life gets hard, she adapts and overcomes the issue. She is very unselfish. She has always put my brother and I first.”

Athletic bio: Volleyball team captain; academic all-state.

Activities: Peer counselor, National Honor Society.

College, major: Clemson University, bioengineering.

Goal: “I hope that no matter what I end up doing that I can help improve the lives around me.”

Favorite subject: Biology.

Favorite book: “The Glass Castle.”

Favorite musician: Dan + Shay.

Role model: My older sister, Maddie Volding. “She is so hardworking, and just a great example through her academics, athletics and faith.”

Academic bio: Academic all-state (four years); 2020 KMOX/SEMO student of achievement; Principal’s Honor Roll; 3.88 GPA.

Athletic bio: Two-time individual state champion; four-team team state champion; Class 1 District 1 wrestler of the year (2019); Post-Dispatch All-Metro first team.

Activities: Volunteer: Ronald McDonald House; various youth wrestling tournaments.

College: Duke University.

Goal: “I hope to become an orthopedic surgeon.”

Favorite subject: Biology.

Favorite book: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.

Favorite musician: Chris Stapleton.

Role model: My dad. “He’s been a big reason I am where I am today. He introduced me to wrestling when I was 6 years old and it has brought me to places I would’ve never dreamed of. He’s taught me work ethic, perseverance, and determination.”

Academic bio: Academic all-state; National Honor Society; French Honor Society; Missouri Association of Student Councils Distinguished Student Leader.

Athletic bio: Softball: JCAA co-offensive player of the year; first team all-state, all-conference, all-district, all-region. Basketball: first team all-conference, all-district. Soccer: first team all-district.

Activities: Student Council, Character Council, Spanish Club, Special Olympics Ambassador, Windsor C-1 Student Ambassador.

College, major: SIU Edwardsville, biological sciences.

Goal: “To pursue an occupation in the medical field.”

Favorite subject: Anatomy and physiology.

Favorite book: “Just Look Up” by Joe Beckman.

Favorite musician: Taylor Swift.

Role model: Michelle Obama. “Because of her work advocating for women’s rights, poverty awareness, education, nutrition and physical activity.”

Academic bio: Winfield High scholar athlete of the month (2018); academic all-conference (four years).

Athletic bio: Volleyball: first team all-conference (2019, 2020); first team all-district (2020); second team all-district (2019); second team all-conference, honorable mention all-district (2018).

Activities: FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, FCA; hobbies include painting, baking, raising show cattle.

College, major: Quincy University.

Goal: “I hope to graduate college with a nursing degree and have a successful career as a nurse.”

Favorite subject: Anatomy.

Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen.

Role model: My mom, Jessica Kaimann. “She is a hard-working, considerate person who will do anything to make someone else happy. My mother loves and supports our family very much and is someone I can always count on. I look up to my mom and strive to have these same qualities.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society.

Athletic bio: Three-time All-American; 2019 Class 2A state champion in shot put, state runner-up in discus; Illinois shot put state record holder.

Activities: Working out, lifting weights.

College: Indiana University.

Goal: “I would like to become a wildlife conservationist.”

Favorite subject: Physical education.

Favorite book: “Life as We Knew It” by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

Role model: My coach, Russ Colona. “He has pushed me to do my best and has always been a person I can rely on heavily.”

Academic bio: National Honor Society; student of the month (four times); student of the year (once).

Athletic bio: Most improved in cross country 2019.

Activities: Student Leadership Council, Marching band, Jazz band, Concert band, donations for various causes.

College, major: Missouri S&T.

Goal: “I hope to become an engineer.”

Favorite subject: Physics.

Favorite book: “Red Rising.”

Favorite musician: Sum 41.

Role model: My cross country coach, Mr. Billy Garrett. “Being the only person I had as both a teacher and a coach in some of my most challenging classes, he taught me how to push myself both as a scholar and as an athlete.”