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Lauren Winterberg
Allegany HS
GPA 4.0
Lauren is currently enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP literature and psychology as well as Honors journalism and Spanish IV. She is the captain of the varsity soccer team, the co-president of the Green Club, and a member of the National Honor Society and the Drama and Spanish Clubs at Allegany. Lauren also dances at Dixon’s Dance Studio. She volunteers her time with the St. Ambrose and St. Peter and Paul’s youth groups. Lauren plans to major in communications and minor in Spanish in college, and she hopes to pursue a career in the communications field.
Paige Wagner
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.18
Paige is currently enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP literature and U.S. history as well as Honors Spanish IV and anatomy. She plays varsity soccer and runs track, is the Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper, and is the Student Council treasurer. Paige is also a member of the National Honor Society. She volunteers her time at the Mountaintop Crisis Pregnancy Center and is a member of the Danville Community Baptist Church. Paige plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in child psychology.
Steven Lowery
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 3.85
Steven has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses while at Mountain Ridge including AP English, U.S. history, biology, and calculus, as well as Honors English, algebra, government, biology, geometry, world cultures, chemistry, trigonometry, band and choir. He is the co-captain of the cross country team, plays tennis, unified bocce ball, church league basketball, and indoor soccer. Steven is also a member of the jazz band and the chorus. He volunteers his time with the Crop Walk for Hunger and the Youth Praise Team; sings to patients at nursing homes; and participates in charity runs. Steven received a scholarship to the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, was the Camper of the Year at church camp, and received a Minds in Motion award and the Men’s Demonstration Choir and Sportsmanship award for the Frank Shircliff Memorial League. He plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in biochemistry. Steven hopes to pursue a career as a research professor.
Troy Knippenberg
Fort Hill HS
GPA 4.15
Troy has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP literature, US history, chemistry, and human geography as well as Honors biology, English I and II, algebra II, government, chemistry, world cultures, geometry, trigonometry, and Spanish III and IV. He is the percussion captain and the drum line section leader in the band, a member of the National Honor Society, Future Educators of America, and Sentinel Steel, and participates in various drama productions. Troy volunteers his time at the Second Baptist Church’s mission trips, the Youth, Awana, the Kids Choir, and at the Salvation Army’s summer program. He has the highest grade in his biology and English II classes, won an AP Scholar award, and is a Maryland Distinguished Scholar. Troy plans to attend Frostburg State University to major in chemistry and accounting and minor in Spanish. He hopes to pursue a career as a chemist, an accountant or a teacher one day.
Hannah Elliott
Allegany HS
GPA 3.7
Hannah has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP environmental science, US history, language and composition, literature, and biology, as well as Honors biology, geometry, English, algebra II, chemistry, band, Spanish III and IV, and trigonometry. She is a member of the marching band, the jazz band, the National Honor Society, student government, and the Maryland Student Advisory Council. Hannah volunteers her time with Relay for Life, Making Strides for Breast Cancer, and the MS walk. She plans to join the Army ROTC program and then earn her Masters Degree in nursing. Hannah hopes to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner one day.
Colin Geatz
Allegany HS
GPA 4.2
Colin has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP English language, English literature, calculus, environmental science, US history, and psychology, as well as Honors English I and II, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, government, world cultures, journalism, and French III. He plays soccer, is a member of the Ski Club, the French Club, student government, the National Honor Society, and Net Aid. Colin is also an office aide, a lifeguard at the Cumberland Country Club, and is employed at Burger King. He volunteers his time with the Lunch Box Program, Special Olympics, and the St. Ambrose Youth Group. Colin plans to attend a four-year college or university. He major and career plans are currently undecided.
Allison Carney-Steer
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.2
Allison has enrolled in a number of AP, Honors and college-level courses including AP psychology, English, chemistry, US history, human geography, and literature and composition; Honors trigonometry, Spanish III, and orchestra; and college-level biology I and II, speech, algebra, and probabilities and statistics. She is the president of the CAH Club, a member of the Tri-State Youth Orchestra, a summer intern and Hispanic outreach liaison in Frederick County, a soloist at her community church, a member of the National Honor Society, and the ECO leader at Mountain Ridge. Allison started a non-profit organization that visits rehab facilities, nursing homes, and shut-ins, and she also assisted ARC in writing their 2011 financial manual. She also volunteers her time at the Special Olympics, ARC, the LaVale Watershed Association, and Parents Place. Allison plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career as a pharmacist and an author.
Morgan Mayer
Allegany HS
GPA 4.2
Morgan has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP environmental science, psychology, US history, language, literature, calculus, biology, and human geography, as well as Honors biology, English, geometry, government, chemistry, algebra II, world cultures, and Spanish III and IV. She is a member of the mock trial team, student government, band, and envirothon. Morgan is the treasurer of the National Honor Society, vice-president of ACASC, the Student Member of the Board, class secretary, and the secretary of the Teenage Republicans. She volunteers her time with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Morgan is a Rotary Club Student of the Month, an AP Scholar, and consistently makes the straight A honor roll. She plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in economics with a minor in Spanish. Morgan hope to pursue a career as a corporate lawyer and politician.
Cierra Roberts
Allegany HS
GPA 3.91
Cierra has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP environmental science, language, chemistry, US history, psychology, calculus, and literature, as well as Honors English, biology, government, geometry, world cultures, algebra II, trigonometry, and physics. She is the captain of the cheerleading squad, the vice-president of the Teenage Republicans, and a member of the National Honor Society. Cierra assists with pee wee softball and at cheerleading clinics. She has won a Minds in Motion award, a Pin-it Forward Leadership award, and was an All-American cheerleader nominee. Cierra is unsure of her college plans, but hopes to pursue a career in business administration one day.
Michelle Russ
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.15
Michelle is currently enrolled in AP biology, AP literature, and AP calculus. She is the captain of the drill team, a member of the National Honor Society, and dances at FDA. She plans to apply to Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career in dance therapy.
Aaron Raines
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.6
Aaron is currently enrolled in college biology, English, and probability and statistics. He is a member of the basketball and golf teams and the National Honor Society and volunteers his time with his church’s youth group, at Maplehurst Golf Course, and at youth basketball camps. Aaron received a Minds in Motion award and placed 1st and 2nd in Elks Golf Tournaments. He plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in pharmacy. Aaron hopes to pursue a career as a pharmacist.
David Strietbeck
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.2
David is currently enrolled in AP English composition, US history, calculus, geography, and biology. He is the captain of the baseball team, a member of the football and basketball teams, and is the vice-president of the National Honor Society. David volunteers his time at the Frostburg United Methodist Church and referees youth sporting events. He is also a member of the SAT 1800 Club. David plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in pre-med. He hopes to pursue a career in medicine one day.
Branden Ishler
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.15
Branden is currently enrolled in AP language and composition, US history, biology, literature and composition and calculus. He plays football, basketball, and baseball, is a member of Boy Scouts Troop 42, is the president of the National Honor Society, and is a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Branden also volunteers his time with the Frostburg Youth Group and with the Boy Scouts. He has won Minds in Motion awards and was a level three finalist in the 2011 Letters about Literature contest. Branden is currently undecided about his college plans but hopes to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.
Breana Grove
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.16
Breana has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP psychology, literature and composition, language and composition, and US history, as well as Honors journalism, trigonometry, physics, Spanish III, chemistry, algebra II, English, world cultures, biology, geometry, government, college biology, college algebra, and college probability and statistics. She is the editor of the yearbook, a member of the bowling team, the Spanish Club, Future Educators of America, the National Honor Society, and a manager at the Frostburg Freeze. Breana volunteers her time at the Frostburg City Easter Egg Hunt, Frostburg Storybook Holiday, the Day of Caring and Sharing, and at her church. She has won a Minds in Motion award and consistently makes the straight A honor roll. Breana plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in elementary education. She hopes to pursue a career as a teacher and guidance counselor one day.
Carson Muir
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.2
Carson has enrolled in a number of AP, Honors and college-level courses including AP US history, language and composition, chemistry, and calculus; Honors English, government, world cultures, geometry, trigonometry, algebra II, biology, chemistry, physics, Spanish III, and chorus III; and college psychology, probability and statistics, English, and speech. He is a member of the soccer team, the basketball team, the track team, the Spanish Club, the National Honor Society, and chorus. Carson volunteers his time as an umpire for Midland Youth Sports, as a referee for George’s Creek Soccer League, he is a blood donor with the American Red Cross, participates in the United Way’s beautification program for Lonaconing, and with the K of C Soccer Youth Shootout. He won a Minds in Motion award, the HOBY award, the Rotary Youth Leadership award, consistently makes the straight A honor roll, and is a member of the SAT 1800 Club. Carson plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in biomolecular and chemical engineering. He hopes to pursue a career as a chemical engineer one day.
Jacob Bittner
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 3.80
Jacob has enrolled in numerous AP and Honors courses including AP history, English, psychology, and college speech as well as Honors algebra II, chemistry, government, biology, trigonometry, world cultures, geometry, and physics. He plays soccer, baseball, tennis, and church league basketball, is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Honor Society, and works part-time at three different jobs. Jacob volunteers his time as a church usher and on mission projects, serves breakfast at the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, sings Christmas carols at local nursing homes, is a member of the Fellowship Meals Committee, and packs food baskets for the needy during the holidays. He has won a Minds in Motion award, is a member of Who’s Who Among High School Students, and was a quarter finalist in the Maryland State tennis tournament. Jacob plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career as an engineer.
Caitlin Squires
Fort Hill HS
GPA 4.0
Caitlin has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP US history, psychology, language, literature, and government, as well as Honors English , geometry, trigonometry, physics, biology, chemistry, government, world cultures, journalism, historical research methods, and college algebra. She is the editor-in-chief of the yearbook, the president of the Future Educators of America, and the public relations officer for the National Honor Society. Caitlin volunteers her time at her church and has received various awards such as biology awards, achievement awards, world cultures awards, STARS awards, US history awards, and placed second in the regional portion of the National History Day competition. She plans to attend Frostburg State University, but her future career plans are undecided at the present time.
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Emily Greig
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.0
Emily has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses while at Mountain Ridge including AP U.S. history and Honors English, government, geometry, biology, world cultures, algebra, chemistry, physics, trigonometry, calculus, genetics, anatomy, journalism, and probability and statistics. She plays basketball and soccer and is a member of the National Honor Society. Emily volunteers her time with Penny’s for Peds, consistently makes the honor roll, and was a member of the basketball All Tournament Team in 2010. She plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in pharmacy. Emily hopes to pursue a career in that same field.
Ashlan Thompson
Fort Hill HS
GPA 3.95
Ashlan is currently enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP English and composition as well as Honors percussion, genetics, and anatomy and physiology. She is the drum major in the marching band, the piano accompanist in the choir, and a member of the percussion, show choir, Upward Bound, FEA, Sentinel Steel, and the National Honor Society. Ashlan also volunteers her time with NETAID and during performances at local churches and events. She has received the Algebra Academic award, the Shining Star award, and is an 1800 Club inductee. Ashlan plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in music education. She hopes to become a high school choral or instrumental teacher one day.
James Johnson
Fort Hill HS
GPA 3.98
James has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP English language, College biology I and II, and Honors English, government, world cultures, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, biology, physics, research methods II, Spanish III and IV, art, and anatomy and physiology. He is the captain of the varsity soccer team, is the secretary of the National Honor Society, and is a member of the 1800 Club and the National Art Society. James volunteers his time with the Hooley Plunge, the Crop Walk, Relay for Life, as an NHS tutor, and with the Soccer Buddies program at Fort Hill. He consistently makes the honor roll, is a Maryland Distinguished Scholar nominee, won an Athlete Scholar award, and attended the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. James plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Clayton Heath
Fort Hill HS
GPA 3.86
Clayton has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP language and environmental science as well as Honors geometry, algebra II, English I and II, band, trigonometry, world cultures and government. He is the tuba section leader in the marching band, the brass captain in the jazz band, a member of Sentinel Steel, FEA, the National Honor Society, and various school musicals. Clayton is an active volunteer at his church and with mission trips. He plans to major in music education in college and hopes to pursue a career as a secondary school band teacher.
Cullin Brown
Fort Hill HS
GPA 4.5
Cullin has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP language, environmental science, physics B, calculus, and statistics, as well as Honors geometry, chemistry, algebra II, government, biology, physics, trigonometry, pre-calculus, world cultures, Spanish III and IV, and English I and II. He is the captain of the soccer team, plays football, baseball, and runs track, is a National Honor Society tutor, and a member of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Future Educators of America. Cullin volunteers his time as a lay reader and worship assistant at St. John’s Lutheran Church and participates annually in the Hooley Plunge. He has also received numerous awards including Student Athlete of the Month and Shining Star awards, and he attended the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory Student Camp. Cullin plans to apply to Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, or the University of Maryland and major in civil and environmental engineering with a minor in Spanish.
Kaitlin Lemmert
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.11
Kaitlin has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP US history, language and composition, government and politics, biology, literature, and psychology, as well as Honors trigonometry, physics, Spanish III and IV, and algebra II. She plays soccer, softball, and tennis, and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Club.
Mark Manwani
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 3.77
Mark is currently enrolled in AP psychology, English, Spanish, calculus, environmental science, US history, biology and human geography. He is the president of the senior class and a member of the student council, the Spanish Club, and the Frisbee Club. Mark volunteers his time with the Frostburg Youth Group, the American Red Cross, creating survival kits for the homeless, and by participating in walks for ovarian cancer. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the SAT 1800 Club, and was on the 2010 winning Tri-State Math team. Mark plans to attend the University of Maryland and major in pre-med or bioengineering.
Thomas Hitchins
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.0
Thomas has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP chemistry, US history, and psychology, as well as Honors government, English, world cultures, geometry, chemistry, Spanish III, biology, algebra II, and trigonometry. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has received numerous perfect attendance awards. Thomas volunteers his time with church activities and events and helps with lawn care and snow removal. He plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in chemistry and engineering. Thomas hopes to pursue a career as a chemical engineer one day.
Montana Bradley
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.05
Montana has enrolled in a number of Honors courses including English, government, geometry, biology, world cultures, algebra II, chemistry, trigonometry, genetics and anatomy. He plays football, soccer, and basketball, is a member of the National Honor Society and is a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Montana plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Coy Smith
Career Center
GPA 4.0
Coy is enrolled in Honors physics and is the vice-president of the school’s FFA. His college plans are currently undecided, but he hopes to pursue a career as an electrical engineer.
Amanda Truly
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 3.9
Amanda has enrolled in a number of AP, Honors, and college-level courses including AP chemistry and history, Honors genetics and anatomy, Art IV, geometry, algebra I and II, government, world cultures, biology, and chemistry, and college English, speech, and psychology. She is a member of the Environmental Concerns Organization and the National Honor Society and volunteers her time with Camp Bright Star. Amanda plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career as a child or criminal psychologist.
Sarah Deprey-Severance
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.17
Sarah is currently enrolled in AP English literature and AP psychology, as well as Honors historical research and chorus IV. She is a member of the Drama Club, the chorus, the concert choir, the National Honor Society, and is the captain of the cross country team. She is also a Minds in Motion scholar and a member of the SAT 1800 Club. Sarah also volunteers her time with the Rotary Youth Leadership Association. She plans to attend Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career in psychology.
Alexa Sivic
Allegany HS
GPA 4.0
Alexa has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP environmental science, US history, biology, language, psychology, literature, and calculus, as well as Honors biology, geometry, English, government, algebra II, world cultures, trigonometry, Spanish III and IV, anatomy, and yearbook. She is a member of the basketball and volleyball teams and is the captain of the softball team, and is a member of the Ecology Club and the National Honor Society. Alexa also volunteers her time with her church’s youth group. She received a Minds in Motion award, made 1st team All-Area in softball, 1st team AMAC in softball, and 2nd team All-City in softball. Alexa plans to apply to the University of Maryland, Hood, and St. Francis and hopes to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.
Steven Spitzer
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.0
Steven has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP psychology, literature, US history, and geography, as well as Honors English, college probability and statistics, algebra II, college algebra, geometry, chemistry, genetics, biology, government, and world cultures. He is a member of the track team, the National Honor Society and the honor roll. Steven plans to attend Frostburg State University and major in computer and political science. He hopes to pursue a career in the CIA.
Sage Hartlaub
Allegany HS
GPA 4.0
Sage is currently enrolled in AP literature, AP physics, and AP calculus. She is a member of the marching band, the French Club, mock trial, Envirothon, the Young Democrats of America, the Ski Club, the National Honor Society, and is the co-captain of the soccer team. Sage is also a member of Girl Scout Troop 149 and an AP Scholar with Honor. She plans to attend Bucknell or LaFayette College and major in chemical engineering. Sage hopes to pursue a career as a chemical patent lawyer one day.
Evan Deckers
Mountain Ridge HS
GPA 4.0
Evan is currently enrolled in AP biology, US history, literature and composition, and language arts, as well as Honors Spanish IV and trigonometry. He plays soccer, wrestles, is the vice-president of student council, and a member of the National Honor Society and the SAT 1800 Club. Evan also volunteers his time as a counselor at Camp Bright Star and with Meals on Wheels. He plans to apply to McDaniel, York, and La Roche Colleges and hopes to pursue a career in advertising or broadcasting.
Rebecca Pannone
Fort Hill HS
GPA 4.2
Rebecca is currently enrolled in AP psychology, AP biology, AP language, Honors Spanish IV, Honors calculus, Honors genetics and anatomy, Honors physics, college English, and historical research methods. She is a member of the volleyball and softball teams, is the lead defense attorney for the mock trial team, a member of the Ski Club, Future Educators of America, and the 2011 Homecoming Court. She is also a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a youth group leader. Rebecca represented Allegany County at the MPSAA leadership conference and authored and illustrated a book on the History of Fort Hill High School. She volunteers her time with the United Way, vacation bible school, Toys for Happiness, the Crop Walk for Hunger, and on numerous youth group mission projects. Rebecca is a Carson Scholarship winner, a member of the 2011 All-City softball team, and she places among the top 25 in the nation at the 2010 National History Day competition. She plans to major in speech pathology and Spanish in college and hopes to pursue a career as a bilingual speech pathologist one day.
Sarah Horn
Allegany HS
GPA 3.86
Sarah has enrolled in a number of AP and Honors courses including AP psychology, biology, language and composition, US history, government, and literature, as well as Honors biology, geometry, world cultures, government, English, chemistry, algebra II, French III and IV, and trigonometry. She is a member of the marching and concert bands, the French Club, Net Aid, student government, mock trial, Envirothon, the stage/tech crew, the indoor color guard, and is the senior class vice-president. Sarah volunteers her time with her church youth group, the Cumberland Theatre, Camp Hope, various benefit concerts, and a number of service-learning projects. She has won a Outstanding Attitude award, a Maryland History Day award, an Award of Excellence by the Citizenship Law Related Education Program, and she consistently makes the honor roll. Sarah plans to attend college and major in foreign/international relations and minor in French. She hopes to pursue a career as a diplomat in foreign countries.
Evan McIntyre
Allegany HS
GPA 3.87
Evan has taken a number of AP and Honors courses and is currently enrolled in AP physics B, AP psychology, AP English literature, AP calculus, AP biology, and AP government. He is or has been a member of the marching band, the cross country, wrestling, baseball, indoor soccer, debate, envriothon and mock trial teams. Evan is in the Boy Scouts, the Young Democrats of America, the Chess Club, the Environmental Club, the Drama Club, the French Club, and the National Honor Society. He is the senior patrol leader in Troop 9, an instructor at the Highlands Environmental Leadership Program, president of ACASC, and an employee at McDonald’s. Evan volunteers his time with the Cresaptown Volunteer Fire Department Company 9, the Senior Citizen Prom, Variety Shows, MLK Jr. Day, the Hooley Plunge, Poppies for Veterans, Toys for Happiness, and with the Boy Scouts’ community clean-up projects. He is an AP Scholar with Honors, Student of the Month at Allegany, and a certified trainer for MASC workshops. Evan plans to apply to Yale University, the University of Maryland, and Frostburg State University and hopes to pursue a career in bio-medical engineering.
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