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Senior Recognition Night

April 27, 2015 6:30 p.m.

Scholarship Awards – Part I

Academic Letter Awards Sophomores through seniors receive a chenille letter by earning a grade point average of 3.33 for

three consecutive terms. (Bolded names are potential recipients.)

Ahmed Abdalla Kiyah Allers Jonathan Andersen Ian Anderson Jay Blank Louis Brigl Travis Burnett Kyle Butler Alyssa Dunham Riley Faurot Kaitlyn Gibbs

Aidan Glessner Blake Hargens Nicole Hoffman

Tava Hopkins Raley Hyde Conner Koberg Christopher Kovar

Spencer Leach Michael Leventhal Samuele Lizarraga Vivica Maina Amara Manuel Michael McCune Brianna McPherson Hannah Meyer Jade Milota Jonah Moes

Cole Murdock Caleb Robbins Adam Roper Dylan Ruble Nichole Schrum Sarah Scott Jeremy Shaffer Katherine Slota Aaron Steinke Tanner Stewart Spencer Tigges

Kara Weber

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Academic Certificate Awards Academic certificates are awarded to those earning three additional consecutive terms of 3.33.

(Bolded names are potential recipients)

Jacob Aspinall

Jenna Averhoff

Madeline Bany

Grant Barton

Brenna Beer

Shelbi Benion

Megan Berst

Todd Beyer II

Stephanie Botkin

Peyton Bourgeois

Derek Brenner

Kyle Brewer

Adria Brown

Kathleen Brown

Kendra Burmester

Adam Burstain

Emilee Caldbeck

Daniel Canfield

Nicole Casey

Ann Castelluccio

Yik Chan

Kyle Collins

Madeline Crist

Margaret Curry

Jennifer Dabler

Nicholas Dallege

Zachary Daniels

Melette Devore

Treasure Divis

Kendall Dooley

Alyssa Drewelow

Kari Dummermuth

Corey Duncan

Katelyn Dye

Lindsey Eades

Carlee Ellsworth

Fatima Elsheikh

Brendon Ferreter

Courtney Fisher

Maleigha Flint

Lexi Forstrom

Taylor Fox

Andrew Freeze

Addison Furry

Tyler Gates

Kylie Goldberg

Sydney Green

Jacob Greer

Ross Grekoff

Jessica Gribble

Jason Grobstich

Jacob Grovert

Danielle Guarino

Abhinaya Gunasekar

Isaac Gunnufson

Tianyi Han

Samuel Hanzelka

Brooke Harris

Cody Heaton

Carter Hedgecoth

James Hefel

Jacob Hefflefinger

Bryton Heisler

Abigail Hellweg

Sydney Henderson

Jenna Hendrickson

Abby Hill

Jacob Hoefer

Douglas Hopper

Tamiia Ingram

Austin Isaacs

Elaine Irvine

Samantha Jacobsen

Brandon Jaquis

Matthew Jontz

Sameeullah Jung

Daheun Kim

Sarah Langholz

Jordan Lauderdale

Amber Lawrence

Emily Leaverton

Megan Lensing

Qiuzhuo Liao

Joshua Lyman

Samantha Mackin

Lydia Martin

Hayley McCoy

Myah McCoy

Andrea McEachran

Kaleigh McLaughlin

Lauren Meyer

Nicholas Middlekauff

Amelia Miller

Bryce Miller

Michele Miller

Mia Monetathchi

Kylie Nagel

Sawyer Neuhaus

Nikolas Newcamp

Jenny Ni

Elektra Noble

Brooke Nunemaker

Seth Nutt

Breanna Osterkamp

Emily Pecinovsky

Abbigail Pereboom

Landon Phelps

Laney Phillips

Shelby Pickering

Erin Pins

Dustin Prouty

George Qi

Logan Reed

Cameron Roehlk

Logan Ruzicka

McKenna Schares

Olivia Schmidt

Hunter Schoenauer

Tiffany Schoulte

Mark Schulz

Jordan Schwab

Kayla Sickles

Carolyn Simon

Hannah Skow

Harrison Smith

Casey Steciw

Steven Suchomel

Davis Sutton

Shelby Sweeney

Theodore Then

Victoria Thrash

Christine Tygart

Aaron Unash

Erica Vavricek

Amy Wacker

Jessica Wagner

Ryan Walker

Logan Wedo

Alexandrea Wenndt

Emily Wiese

Ethan Williams

Timothy Zange

Jessica Zinser

National Merit Scholars Awarded to juniors through the College Board and based on the PSAT. Awards are National Merit Finalist,

National Merit Commended, and National Merit Achievement Program.

Commended Scholars

Michael Abramson George Qi Logan Reed Ethan Williams

Semi-Finalist Margaret Curry

Finalists

Adam Burstain Jacob Greer

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Governor’s Scholar Recognition Sponsored by the Iowa High School Boys’ Athletic Association, recognizes the students

ranked at the top of the class.

Tiyani Han Ethan Williams

KWWL Top of the Class Sponsored by KWWL, honors the student ranked first in the class.

Tianyi Han

National Honor Society Members of the John F. Kennedy Chapter of National Honor Society are selected by a faculty committee. Specific membership criteria have been established by the National Honor Society. The scholastic requirements at Kennedy include earning a 3.6 cumulative grade point average and demonstrating qualities of leadership, character, and service. Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Grant Barton Megan Berst Stephanie Botkin Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Kendra Burmester Adam Burstain Emilee Caldbeck Ann Castelluccio Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Melette Devore Kendall Dooley Kari Dummermuth

Lindsey Eades Lexi Forstrom Kylie Goldberg Sydney Green Jessica Gribble Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert Abhinaya Gunasekar Tianyi Han Brooke Harris Alicia Hayes-Kerr Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Austin Isaacs

Samantha Jacobsen Brandon Jaquis Daheun Kim Amber Lawrence Megan Lensing Qiuzhuo Liao Samantha Mackin Lydia Martin Myah McCoy Lauren Meyer Nikolas Newcamp Seth Nutt Abbigail Pereboom George Qi Logan Reed Cameron Roehlk

McKenna Schares Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Mark Schulz Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Hannah Skow Casey Steciw Shelby Sweeney Christine Tygart Erica Vavricek Ethan Williams Timothy Zange Jessica Zinser

National Honor Society Scholarship Nominees

Abhinaya Gunasekar Ethan Williams

Quill and Scroll An International honorary society for student journalism based on high academic standing and outstanding

contribution to journalism at Kennedy.

Madeline Crist Abigail Pereboom Lydia Martin Erica Vavricek

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Iowa High School Press Association Scholar IHSPA Scholar is a highly selective academic honor presented to the State’s top journalism students in recognition

of students’ academics, service, and leadership.

Madeline Crist Lydia Martin

National Science Honor Society Students who have successfully completed at least one AP science course, a 3.3 GPA in all science courses, and

participates in a service activity and a learning activity outside the classroom.

Jenna Averhoff Brenna Beer Stephanie Botkin Kathleen Brown Adam Burstain Jennifer Dabler Melette Devore Treasure Divis Katelyn Dye Lindsey Eades Fatima Elsheikh Jacob Greer

Jessica Gribble Isaac Gunnufson Tianyi Han Alicia Hayes-Kerr Abigail Hellweg Jenna Hendrickson Jacob Hoefer Brandon Jaquis Sameeullah Jung Amber Lawrence Megan Lensing Qiuzhuo Liao

Joshua Lyman Samantha Mackin Hayley McCoy Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Nikolas Newcamp Seth Nutt Emily Pecinovsky Shelby Pickering George Qi McKenna Schares

Tiffany Schoulte Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Hannah Skow Shelby Sweeney Michael Thompson Erica Vavricek Ryan Walker Kara Weber Emily Wiese Ethan Williams

Student of the Arts Award Awarded to students who make a significant contribution in at least two areas of the fine and performing arts. The

areas include: vocal; instrumental and string ensembles; theater; speech; and visual arts.

Grant Barton Adam Burstain Emilee Caldbeck Margaret Curry

Kendall Dooley Kari Dummermuth Ashley Easton Jason Grobstich

Megan Lensing Josh Lyman Kylie Parker Goldberg Amy Wacker

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Advanced Placement Scholars

AP Scholars Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

Madeline Bany Louis Brigl Yik Chan Kendall Dooley Fatima Elsheikh Maleigha Flint Nicole Goodman Jacob Greer Jason Grobstich

Danielle Guarino Brooke Harris Alicia Hayes-Kerr Jacob Hazlett Austin Isaacs Brandon Jaquis Sameeullah Jung Daheun Kim Sarah Langholz

Emily Leaverton Samantha Mackin Andrea McEachran Nicholas Middlekauff Bryce Miller Mia Monetathchi Elektra Noble Landon Phelps Shelby Pickering

Adam Roper Tiffany Schoulte Carolyn Simon Joshua Skaar Emily Smith Ryan Walker Timothy Zange

AP Scholars with Honor

Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Michael Abramson Jenna Averhoff Adria Brown Nicole Casey

Margaret Curry Nick Dallege Lexi Forstrom Sydney Green

Jessica Gribble Abhinaya Gunasekar James Hefel Jordan Lauderdale

Joshua Lyman Dylan Ruble Kayla Sickles Shelby Sweeney

AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on

five or more of these exams. Stephanie Botkin Adam Burstain Ann Castelluccio Melette Devore Treasure Divis Tianyi Han

Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Jacob Hoefer Samantha Jacobsen Amber Lawrence Megan Lensing

Qiuzhuo Liao Hayley McCoy Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Nikolas Newcamp Seth Nutt

Emily Pecinovsky George Qi Logan Reed Andrew Sheeley Ethan Williams

AP Ghosh Incentive Medallion Granted to students who take at least one AP exam each year for three consecutive years, and earn at least four

scores of 4 or higher; or to students who have taken exams in sophomore and junior year, and have earned at least three scores of 4 or higher who completed at least two AP exams in the senior year.

Michael Abramson Stephanie Botkin Adam Burstain Ann Castelluccio Margaret Curry Melette Devore Treasure Divis Jacob Greer

Jessica Gribble Tianyi Han James Hefel Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Jacob Hoefer Samantha Jacobsen Jordan Lauderdale

Amber Lawrence Megan Lensing Qiuzhuo Liao Joshua Lyman Hayley McCoy Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Nikolas Newcamp

Seth Nutt Logan Reed Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Shelby Sweeney Ethan Williams

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4-Year AP Test Taker Granted to students who complete at least one AP exam each year of high school.

Michael Abramson Stephanie Botkin Adam Burstain Melette Devore Treasure Divis Lindsey Eades Fatima Elsheikh Addison Furry Danielle Guarino

Abhinaya Gunasekar Tianyi Han Jacob Hazlett James Hefel Austin Henderson Jacob Hoefer Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Sameeullah Jung

Amber Lawrence Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Matthew Morrow Nikolas Newcamp Elektra Noble Seth Nutt

Landon Phelps Logan Reed Adam Roper Tiffany Schoulte Ben Seiler Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Ethan Williams

Advanced Placement Scholar Candidates AP Scholar candidates completed the necessary number of exams and their candidacy is based on

projected scores of those exams.

Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Stephanie Botkin Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Adam Burstain Ann Castelluccio Yik Chan Nicholas Dallege Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewelow Kari Dummermuth Corey Duncan Lindsey Eades Dylan Elsbury Fatima Elsheikh Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Andrew Freeze Sydney Green Jacob Greer Ross Grekoff

Jessica Gribble Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Calvin Hall Terrence Hall Garrett Hammond Tianyi Han Brooke Harris Jacob Hazlett Cody Heaton James Hefel Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Jacob Hoefer Tava Hopkins Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung

Sarah Langholz Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Michael Leventhal Qiuzhuo Liao Joshua Lyman Samantha Mackin Lydia Martin Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Nicholas Middlekauff Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Michele Miller Nikolas Newcamp Seth Nutt Landon Phelps Dustin Prouty George Qi Logan Reed Cameron Roehlk

Adam Roper Jacob Sarasin Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Riley Schultejans Jordan Schwab Taylor Selck Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Carolyn Simon Emily Smith Casey Steciw Parker Steffen Steven Suchomel Davis Sutton Victoria Thrash Amy Wacker Ryan Walker Emily Wiese Ethan Williams Timothy Zange

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~ Four-Year Medals ~

Math Outstanding Math Scholars – Granted to graduates who complete four years of math while attending high school. Recipients receive a mathematics scholar medallion. Ahmed Abdalla Michael Abramson Kiyah Allers Jonathan Andersen Dallas Anderson Ian Anderson Jacob Aspinall Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Grant Barton Zachary Beauregard Alex Bedell Brenna Beer Molly Beer Rey'ez Bell Leah Beman Shelbi Benion Kelsey Bills Christopher Black Jay Blank Brandon Boebel Richard Booker Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Kyle Brewer Louis Brigl Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Andrew Buehner Travis Burnett Brianna Burns Adam Burstain Kyle Butler Diymell Candia Jensen Cantu Nicole Casey Cedric Cassell Ann Castelluccio Yik Sin Chan Connor Christiansen Jessica Cooper Rachel Couser William Cowen Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Jennifer Dabler Nick Dallege Zach Daniels Raven Davies Mariah Davis Jordan DeBurger Riley Deputy Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley

Alyssa Drewlow Kari Dummermuth Corey Duncan Alyssa Dunham Katie Dye Lindsey Eades Ashley Easton Logan Ekstrand Carlee Jo Ellsworth Dylan Elsbury Kyler Every Brian Feld Brendon Ferreter Nathan Ferreter Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Addison Furry Mitch Gaffey Jacob Garner Tyler Gates Kaitlyn Gibbs Samantha Gladson Aidan Glessner Kylie Goldberg Alex Goldsmith Vianey Gonzalez Nicole Goodman Madison Gordon Alysha Gould Ashley Gould Sydney Green Jacob Greer Jessica Gribble Brady Grimm Jacob Grovert Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Isaac Gunnufson Frankie Gusta Calvin Hall Terrence Hall Garrett Hammond Tianyi Han Emeline Hanscel Andrew Hanson Sam Hanzelka Blake Hargens Brooke Harris Jacob Hauschild Alicia Hayes-Kerr Jacob Hazlett Cody Heaton

James Hefel Jacob Hefflefinger Morgan Hein Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Sydney Henderson Austin Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Abby Hill Jacob Hoefer Nicole Hoffman Mason Holub Tava Hopkins Douglas Hopper Kaleb Horak Jacob Houk Calli Howard Matthew Hutchison Raley Hyde Jenna Iben Tamiia Ingram Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Derek James Brandon Jaquis Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung Alexis Kennedy Daheun Kim Conner Koberg Christopher Kovar Lauryn Kraklio Devon Kregel Hunter Kremenak Sarah Langholz Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Spencer Leach Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Michael Leventhal Quizhuo Liao Franklin Lisk Samuele Lizarraga Joshua Lyman Austin Lytle Samantha Mackin Brendon Manning Amara Manuel Lydia Martin Hunter Matthews Tyler Matus Myah McCoy Michael McCune Andrea McEachran

Brianna McPherson Lauren Meyer Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Jade Milota Jonah Moes John Monahan Mia Monetatchchi Elkay Mooney Elizabeth Moore Matthew Morrow Mohamed Mostafa Jennifer Moulton Aaron Mulherin Cole Murdock Mitchell Murphy Kylie Nagel Andrew Neelans Sawyer Neuhaus Nikolas Newcamp Kieondra Newman Kayla Neyens Jenny Ni Maddy Norem Noah Nosley Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt Curtis Odom Jordana Olson Logan Osterhaus Breanna Osterkamp Star Partee Emily Pecinovsky Abbigail Pereboom Landon Phelps Laney Philips Erin Pins Neina Postley Zachery Price Chris Prull George Qi Logan Reed William Rhoads Cheyenne Ringwald Caleb Robbins Cameron Roehlk Adam Roper Dylan Ruble Logan Ruzicka Taylor Sauser Jessica Schaeffer McKenna Schares Olivia Schmidt Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte

Riley Schultejans Mark Schulz Jordan Schwab Sarah Scott Taylor Selck Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Carolyn Simon Joshua Skaar Hannah Skow Christopher Slaton Katherine Slota Aaron Smith Emily Smith Harrison Smith Megan Smith Casey Steciw Parker Steffen Aaron Steinke Rylee Steinke Tanner Stewart Steven Suchomel Sean Susmerano Davis Sutton Douglas Svoboda Katarina Swank Shelby Sweeney Theodore Then DaKeylah Thomas Michael Thompson Victoria Thrash Christine Tygart Aaron Unash Erica Vavricek Jessica Viner TamVo Jill Wagemester Jessica Wagner Bonnie Walker Ryan Walker Kara Weber Logan Wedo Brody Weldon Erik Wenger Alexandrea Wenndt Alec White Coleton Whitmore Emily Wiese Tyler Wilcox Ethan Williams Jade Wright Timothy Zange Jessica Zinser

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Science Outstanding Science Scholars – Granted to graduates who complete four years of science while attending high school. Recipients receive a science scholar medallion. Ahmed Abdalla Michael Abramson Kiyah Allers Jonathan Andersen Jenna Averhoff Samuel Averkamp Madeline Bany Tyler Barber Alex Bedell Dillon Beener Brenna Beer Molly Beer Leah Beman Michael Betz Ramesh Bista Christopher Black Brandon Boebel Richard Booker Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Alma Bradley Kyle Brewer Louis Brigl Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Andrew Buehner Kendra Burmester Adam Burstain Kyle Butler Emilee Caldbeck Diymell Candia Nicole Casey Cedric Cassell Ann Castelluccio Yik Sin Chan Kyle Collins Jessica Cooper Rachel Couser William Cowen Madeline Crist Jennifer Dabler Nick Dallege Zach Daniels Hayley Denny Riley Deputy Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow Kari Dummermuth

Alyssa Dunham Katie Dye Lindsey Eades Jon Eastman Ashley Easton Elijah Eberly Logan Ekstrand Carlee Jo Ellsworth Dylan Elsbury Fatima Elsheikh Kyler Every Brian Feld Brendon Ferreter Nathan Ferreter Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Addison Furry Mitch Gaffey Jacob Garner Tyler Gates Marcis Gauvin Kaitlyn Gibbs Samantha Gladson Aidan Glessner Alex Goldsmith Nicole Goodman Madison Gordon Ashley Gould Sydney Green Jacob Greer Ross Grekoff Jessica Gribble Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Isaac Gunnufson Morgan Hahn Calvin Hall Terrence Hall Garrett Hammond Tianyi Han Emeline Hanscel Andrew Hanson Sam Hanzelka Blake Hargens Brooke Harris

Keegan Haugen Alicia Hayes-Kerr Jacob Hazlett Cody Heaton Carter Hedgecoth James Hefel Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Jacob Hoefer Mason Holub Nicholas Honken Tava Hopkins Kaleb Horak Jacob Houk Matthew Hutchison Raley Hyde Tamiia Ingram Samantha Jacobsen Derek James Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung Spencer Kiley Daheun Kim Conner Koberg Christopher Kovar Hunter Kremenak Sarah Langholz Chelsea Lantz Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Spencer Leach Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Quizhuo Liao Samuele Lizarraga Joshua Lyman Samantha Mackin Vivica Maina Brendon Manning Amara Manuel Lydia Martin Ezekial Mashek Hayley McCoy Myah McCoy Michael McCune

Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin Brianna Meana-Winfrey

Lauren Meyer Taylor Middendorf Nick Middlekauff Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Michele Miller Sydney Miller Jade Milota Jonah Moes Mia Monetatchchi Haley Montoya Matthew Morrow Mohamed Mostafa Jennifer Moulton Cole Murdock Kylie Nagel Nikolas Newcamp Jenny Ni Elektra Noble Maddy Norem Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt Jordana Olson Gabby Onarheim Logan Osterhaus Star Partee Emily Pecinovsky Landon Phelps Shelby Pickering Erin Pins Zachery Price Dustin Prouty George Qi Logan Reed William Rhoads Cheyenne Ringwald Caleb Robbins Cameron Roehlk Dillon Ross Dylan Ruble Taylor Sauser Enya Savchenko Jessica Schaeffer McKenna Schares Mallory Schatz Olivia Schmidt Riley Schneekloth

Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Riley Schultejans Mark Schulz Benjamin Seiler Taylor Selck Andrew Sheeley Skylar Showalter Castorena Kayla Sickles Joshua Skaar Hannah Skow Emily Smith Casey Steciw Parker Steffen Rylee Steinke Tanner Stewart Steven Suchomel Sean Susmerano Davis Sutton Douglas Svoboda Katarina Swank Shelby Sweeney Ryan Takes Michael Thompson Victoria Thrash Spencer Tigges Christine Tygart Aaron Unash Erica Vavricek Jessica Viner TamVo Amy Wacker Jill Wagemester Ryan Walker Kara Weber Logan Wedo Brody Weldon Erik Wenger Coleton Whitmore Emily Wiese Tyler Wilcox Ethan Williams Jacob Winter Sally Young Lucas Younke Timothy Zange Jessica Zinser

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World Language Outstanding World Language Scholars – Granted to graduates who complete four years of world language while attending high school. Recipients receive a world language scholar medallion. Michael Abramson Kiyah Allers Jonathan Andersen Ian Anderson Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Grant Barton Brenna Beer Molly Beer Megan Berst Todd Beyer Kelsey Bills Christopher Black Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Alma Bradley Louis Brigl Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Andrew Buehner Kendra Burmester Adam Burstain Emilee Caldbeck Yik Sin Chan Connor Christiansen Madeline Crist Jennifer Dabler Mariah Davis Riley Deputy Melette Devore Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow

Corey Duncan Alyssa Dunham Lindsey Eades Ashley Easton Carlee Jo Ellsworth Fatima Elsheikh Brian Feld Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Tyler Gates Samantha Gladson Aidan Glessner Vianey Gonzalez Madison Gordon Sydney Green Jacob Greer Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Jameela Habhab Calvin Hall Garrett Hammond Tianyi Han Sam Hanzelka Brooke Harris Alicia Hayes-Kerr Cody Heaton Carter Hedgecoth James Hefel

Morgan Hein Bryton Heisler Austin Henderson Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Abby Hill Jacob Hoefer Mason Holub Tava Hopkins Douglas Hopper Tamiia Ingram Elaine Irvine Austin Isaacs Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Daheun Kim Gregory Lang Sarah Langholz Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Spencer Leach Megan Lensing Michael Leventhal Quizhuo Liao Austin Lytle Samantha Mackin Vivica Maina Erica Martin Lydia Martin Hayley McCoy Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin

Lauren Meyer Nick Middlekauff Bryce Miller Jade Milota Mia Monetatchchi Haley Montoya Jennifer Moulton Aaron Mulherin Kylie Nagel Sawyer Neuhaus Nikolas Newcamp Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt Jordana Olson Logan Osterhaus Allie Payne Emily Pecinovsky Landon Phelps Laney Philips Dustin Prouty George Qi Logan Reed Caleb Robbins Cameron Roehlk Adam Roper Jessica Schaeffer McKenna Schares Mallory Schatz Olivia Schmidt Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Riley Schultejans

Jordan Schwab Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Hannah Skow Katherine Slota Aaron Smith Megan Smith Casey Steciw Parker Steffen Tanner Stewart Steven Suchomel Sean Susmerano Shelby Sweeney Ryan Takes Michael Thompson Victoria Thrash Christine Tygart Erica Vavricek TamVo Amy Wacker Jill Wagemester Joshua Warder Kara Weber Coleton Whitmore Emily Wiese Tyler Wilcox Ethan Williams Timothy Zange Jessica Zinser

Social Studies Outstanding Social Studies Scholars – Granted to students who complete four years of social studies including a year of AP study or a 3.75 GPA in social studies work. Recipients receive a social studies scholar medallion. Ahmed Abdalla Michael Abramson Larkin Aldrich Ian Anderson Jacob Aspinall Jenna Averhoff Samuel Averkamp Madeline Bany Brenna Beer Molly Beer Rey'ez Bell Shelbi Benion Megan Berst Michael Betz Jay Blank Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Kyle Brewer Adria Brown Hannah Bruns Andrew Buehner

Adam Burstain Kyle Butler Emilee Caldbeck Nicole Casey Ann Castelluccio Yik Sin Chan Connor Christiansen Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Jennifer Dabler Zach Daniels Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow Kari Dummermuth Corey Duncan Alyssa Dunham Katie Dye Lindsey Eades Jon Eastman

Carlee Jo Ellsworth Dylan Elsbury Fatima Elsheikh Kyler Every Brian Feld Brendon Ferreter Nathan Ferreter Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Addison Furry Mitch Gaffey Kylie Goldberg Vianey Gonzalez Nicole Goodman Madison Gordon Sydney Green Jacob Greer Ross Grekoff

Joseph Grissel Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Jameela Habhab Terrence Hall Garrett Hammond Tianyi Han Brooke Harris Jacob Hazlett Cody Heaton Morgan Hein Bryton Heisler Grant Helle Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Jacob Hoefer Nicole Hoffman

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Tava Hopkins Calli Howard Matthew Hutchison Tamiia Ingram Elaine Irvine Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung Daheun Kim Conner Koberg Hunter Kremenak Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Michael Leventhal Joshua Lyman Austin Lytle Samantha Mackin Vivica Maina Brendon Manning Lydia Martin Hayley McCoy Myah McCoy Michael McCune Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin

Brianna McPherson Brianna Meana-Winfrey Lauren Meyer Taylor Middendorf Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Michele Miller Jade Milota Jonah Moes Mia Monetatchchi Haley Montoya Erin Morgan Matthew Morrow Jennifer Moulton Cole Murdock Sawyer Neuhaus Nikolas Newcamp Kayla Neyens Jenny Ni Elektra Noble Melanie Northland Noah Nosley Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt Logan Osterhaus Breanna Osterkamp Makenzie Parrish Star Partee Allie Payne Emily Pecinovsky

Abbigail Pereboom Landon Phelps Shelby Pickering Erin Pins Dustin Prouty George Qi Logan Reed Cheyenne Ringwald Adam Roper Ernest Ross Dylan Ruble Jacob Sarasin McKenna Schares Mallory Schatz Olivia Schmidt Riley Schneekloth Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Riley Schultejans Benjamin Seiler Taylor Selck Andrew Sheeley Skylar Showalter Castorena Kayla Sickles Carolyn Simon Nicole Simonds Joshua Skaar Hannah Skow Katherine Slota

Emily Smith Harrison Smith Megan Smith Casey Steciw Aaron Steinke Rylee Steinke Tanner Stewart Davis Sutton Douglas Svoboda Shelby Sweeney Theodore Then Michael Thompson Victoria Thrash Christine Tygart Erica Vavricek Tam Vo Jill Wagemester Jessica Wagner Ryan Walker Joshua Warder Kara Weber Logan Wedo Brody Weldon Erik Wenger Alexandrea Wenndt Alec White Emily Wiese Ethan Williams Jessica Zinser

Language Arts Outstanding Language Arts Scholars – Granted to students who complete five years of language arts study including a year of AP study or a 3.75 GPA in language work. Recipients receive a language arts medallion. Ahmed Abdalla Grant Barton Kamal Basnet Nyah Blanchett Richard Booker Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Kathleen Brown Hannah Bruns Kendra Burmester Emilee Caldbeck Daniel Canfield Jensen Cantu

Brady Christensen Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow Lindsey Eades Fatima Elsheikh Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Jason Grobstich Abhinaya Gunasekar Frankie Gusta

James Hefel Abigail Hellweg Jenna Iben Jordan Lauderdale Megan Lensing Samantha Mackin Lydia Martin Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin Nick Middlekauff Jade Milota Haley Montoya Emily Pecinovsky

Abbigail Pereboom Erin Pins Enya Savchenko Olivia Schmidt Tiffany Schoulte Kayla Sickles Emily Smith Megan Smith Davis Sutton Christine Tygart Erica Vavricek

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Co-Curricular Academic Awards

ServSafe Certification ServSafe is a nation-wide program to provide food facility operators basic knowledge in safely ordering, receiving, storing, handling, cooking and serving food. Recipient must successfully complete the standards set forth for the

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination.

Haley Montoya

Athletic All-Academic Awards Designated by the Mississippi Valley Conference as having a 3.0 minimum grade point average, being a good

citizen, and holding the highest grade point average of the team sport.

Men’s Cross Country - Hunter Schoenauer Ethan Williams Women’s Cross Country - Jenna Averhoff Lauren Meyer Women’s Swim & Dive - Samantha Jacobsen Carolyn Simon Football - Kyle Brewer Jacob Grovert Volleyball - Breanna Osterkamp Hannah Skow Men’s Golf - Ross Grekoff Seth Nutt Fall Cheerleading - Emilee Caldbeck Samantha Mackin Men’s Swimming - Jacob Greer Tim Zange Wrestling - Grant Helle Cameron Roehlk Women’s Basketball - Abby Hellweg Lauren Meyer Men’s Basketball - Zach Daniels Bryton Heisler Women’s Bowling - Kayla Sickles Katie Slota Men’s Bowling - Davis Sutton Doug Svoboda Winter Cheerleading - Riley Deputy Taylor Sauser Dance Team - Carolyn Simon McKenna Schares Women’s Tennis - Emily Pecinovsky Kara Weber Men’s Tennis - Corey Duncan Matt Jontz Women’s Track - Jenna Averhoff Lauren Meyer Men’s Track - Ethan Williams Tim Zange Men’s Soccer - Sameeullah Jung Ryan Walker Women’s Soccer - Alyssa Drewelow Abby Hellweg Baseball - Jake Grovert Austin Isaacs Softball - Madeline Crist Andrea McEachran

Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist Sponsored by Wendy’s Corporation, students epitomize scholarship, athletic competition, and leadership.

Madeline Crist Davis Sutton

E. Wayne Cooley Nominee The recipient reflects discipline, perseverance, character, athletic skill, leadership, academic achievement and

citizenship.

Abby Hellweg

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Army Scholar Athletes Sponsored by the United States Army. Students represent strong scholarship and contributor in athletics.

Samantha Jacobsen Mark Schulz

U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Students Sponsored by United States Marines, students represent exceptional ability in selected areas.

Lexi Forstrom - Music Kayleigh McLaughlin – Scholastic

Katelyn Dye – Samuele Lizarraga - Athlete

Tri-Athlete Awards Recipients earned a varsity letter in three or more sports during senior year.

Addison Furry Mark Schulz Douglas Hopper Tim Zange Lauren Meyer

Tri-Activities North/South Award

Recipients participated in three or more co-curricular activities in both performing arts and athletics during their senior year.

Jonathan Anderson Kendra Burmester Emilee Caldbeck Lindsey Eades

Fatima Elsheikh Christopher Prull Adam Roper Jacob Sarasin

Katherine Slota Ryan Walker Jessica Zinser

All-State Athletes

Stephanie Botkin Zach Daniels Terrence Hall Conner Koberg

Samuele Lizarraga Brendon Manning Cole Murdock

Andrew Sheeley Parker Steffen Davis Sutton

All-State Speech

Grant Barton (4 yrs.)* Adam Burstain (3 yrs.)* Emilee Caldbeck (3 yrs.)*

Margaret Curry (3 yrs.) Kendall Dooley (3 yrs.)*

Ashley Easton (2 yrs.)* Fatima Elsheikh (3 yrs.)^ Jason Grobstich (3 yrs.) Abhinaya Gunasekar (4 yrs.) Myah McCoy (3 yrs.)

Nick Middlekauff (3 yrs.)* Amelia Miller (3 yrs.)* Kylie Parker-Goldberg (2 yrs.) Logan Reed (2 yrs.)

^IHSSA Critic’s Choice, Readers Theatre 2014, Twins *IHSSA Critic’s Choice, Readers Theatre 2013, Elephant’s Graveyard

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All-State Music

Grant Barton (Vocal-1 yr.) Adam Burstain (Vocal-1 yr.)

Corey Duncan (Orchestra-1 yr.) Lexi Forstrom (Band-2 yrs.; Jazz Band-3 yrs.)

Jason Grobstich (Vocal-1 yr.)

Abby Hill (Vocal-1 yr.) Sarah Langholz (Vocal-1 yr.)

Joshua Lyman (Band-2 yrs.) Aaron Unash (Band-2 yrs.) Amy Wacker (Vocal-1 yr.)

Chad Everett Memorial Award Honors the spirited leader in instrumental music in memory of 1992 graduate Chad Everett.

Josh Lyman

Frank Kluesner Award Recognizes band student who plans to pursue career in music in honor of Mr. Kluesner, the first band

director at Kennedy.

Lexi Forstrom

Scott Ewoldsen Memorial Fine Arts Award Honors student in drama, music, journalism, and art on a rotation basis, in recognition of 1975 graduate Scott

Ewoldsen. The 2013 area is art.

Jason Grobstich

Grant Rutherford Memorial Award Honors student swimmer who epitomizes strong character, leadership, and work ethic of 2004 graduate

Grant Rutherford.

Tim Zange

Bernie Saggau Award Student athlete possessing qualities of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and sportsmanship.

Cole Murdock

Robert Smiley Scholarship Nominee Student athlete with solid academics and who has lettered in at least one varsity sport each year of high school.

Lauren Meyer

David Etienne Award Male and female student athletes who have enthusiasm, dedication, and a winning attitude.

Terrence Hall Carolyn Simon

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Athlete of the Year Award Male and female who best represent Kennedy athletics in sportsmanship and leadership; demonstrating respect,

citizenship, positive work ethic, and athletic ability.

Stephanie Botkin Zachary Daniels

Leadership and Service Awards

Chuck Patton Leadership Chuck Patton was well known for his spirit, service and leadership in the Kennedy community. In memory of Chuck and his

exemplary dedication and support of Kennedy High School over the years, the Class of 2014 has decided to award three scholarships in his memory.

Sydney Henderson – Citizenship Qiuzhuo Liao – Service George Qi - Leadership

Prudential Spirit of Community Award Nominee

Senior with spirited enthusiasm for volunteerism and service.

Abhinaya Gunesakar

Daughters of the American Revolution Senior who has qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

Annie Castelluccio

Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Senior who exemplifies characters modeled by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Terrence Hall

Better Business Bureau Nominee Senior student who represents integrity, character, and leadership.

Riley Schultejans

Iowa Bar Association Citizenship Awards Sponsored nationally by the State Bar Association, the award honors seniors with outstanding school

citizenship and character.

Jenna Averhoff Megan Lensing

Kendall Dooley Andrea McEachran Samantha Jacobsen Logan Reed

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Class Leadership Awards Served as class officer during high school.

Stephanie Botkin Mark Shulz Fatima Elsheikh Tanner Stewart Amelia Miller Ethan Williams

Student Government Awards Served as student government officer during high school.

Adria Brown Seth Nutt Abhinaya Gunasekar Ethan Williams

Service Above Self Award

Students who complete at least 50 hours of documented service annually to others earn this recognition.

Kelsey Bills Allison Payne Abhinaya Gunasekar Abigail Pereboom Tianyi Han George Qi

Sara Langholz Christine Tygart

National Council on Youth Leadership Selected by NCYL committee as finalists in NCYL leadership program.

Stephanie Botkin Fatima Elsheikh Adam Burstain Abhinaya Gunesakar Kendall Dooley Hunter Schoenauer

400 Credit Club

Earned at least 400 credits while in high school.

Madeline Bany Grant Barton Peyton Bourgeois Kyle Brewer Kathleen Brown Adam Burstain Yik Chan Margaret Curry Grant Donnan Kendall Dooley

Lindsey Eades Fatima Elsheikh Kyler Every Lexi Forstrom Kaitlyn Gibbs Aidan Glessner Abhinaya Gunasekar Tianyi Han Jenna Hendrickson Sarah Langholz

Megan Lensing Qiuzhuo Liao Joshua Lyman Kaleigh McLaughlin George Qi Logan Reed Joshua Skaar Christine Tygart Aaron Unash Amy Wacker

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JFK Credit Award Six students with most credit earned.

Grant Barton Lexi Forstrom Peyton Bourgeois Joshua Lyman Kendall Dooley Kaleigh McLaughlin

JFK Attendance Award Five seniors with best attendance record.

Bryton Heisler George Qi

Daheun Kim Aaron Unash Emerson Potts

JFK Awards Selected by scholarship committee honoring seniors who exemplify specific area of recognition.

JFK Citizenship Award

Ian Anderson Grace Kim Treasure Divis Emily Pecinovsky Corey Duncan Hannah Skow

JFK Service Award Abbie Hellweg Olivia Schmidt Brandon Jaquis Kaya Sickles Samantha Mackin Erica Vavricek

JFK Spirit Award

Kyle Brewer Austin Isaacs Madeline Crist Matt Morrow Jason Grobstich Spencer Tigges

JFK Leadership Award

Adria Brown Kaitlyn Gibbs Adam Burstain Josh Lyman Nick Dallege Seth Nutt

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Senior Achievement Awards Department members select senior students who exemplify a positive attitude about the specific curriculum area.

Art - Kelsey Bills Band - Amy Wacker Business - Ross Grekoff Computer Graphics - Tyler Matus

Drama - Adam Burstain Drama Tech - Margaret Curry Family & Consumer Science - DaKaylah Thomas

Journalism - Lydia Martin Language Arts - Jessica Gribble, Kaleigh McLaughlin Mathematics - Adria Brown, Tianyi Han Orchestra - Qiuzhuo Liao Science - Abby Hellweg, Qiuzho Liao Social Studies - Stephanie Botkin, Terrence Hall Speech - Fatima Elsheikh, Jason Grobstich Technology Education - Kyle Brewer, Kaitlyn Gibbs Vocal Music - Abby Hill World Language – Chinese - Brandon Jaquis World Language – French - Samantha Mackin World Language – German - Tiffany Schoulte World Language – Japanese - Breanna Beer World Language – Spanish - Daheun Kim

Michelle Pinkston Memorial Art Scholarship Senior with exceptional ability and spirit in area of visual/photo art.

Franklin Lisk

American Legion Citizenship Award Conley H. Schweinefus Citizenship Award sponsored by Hiawatha American Legion Post 735. Qualities are

courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service.

Hannah Skow

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Scholarship and Awards Part I

Special Criteria Awards The scholarships in the special criteria category have specific requirements that need to be met to be a recipient.

Kennedy PTA Scholarships Seniors selected by Kennedy PTA. Criteria includes student must be in good standing, pursuing education beyond

high school, and parent must be member of PTA.

Nicole Casey Abhinaya Gunasekar

U.S. Bank Scholarship Recipients selected by middle school faculty during 8th grade year.

Kaleigh McLaughlin

Alice F. Bizulis Memorial Scholarship Senior who has special learning needs and who plans to pursue education beyond high school.

Douglas Hopper

Bob Brooks Journalism Scholarship Senior student dedicated to the pursuit of a career in journalism in honor of the legendary sports broadcaster, Bob Brooks.

Margaret Curry

Rotary West Scholarship Student intends to pursue degree through Kirkwood, has a 2.0 GPA, and is a good citizen.

Jade Milota

Adam Smith Economics Scholarship Senior planning to pursue degree in economics in college.

Brian Feld

Joy Gaddie German Scholarship Senior who exemplifies strongest interest and love for German language study.

Jordan Lauderdale

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Joanne Beasler Scholarship Senior who plans to pursue study of Spanish in college.

Alma Bradley

Clara “Peach” Moore Scholarship Female attending Kirkwood who has good character. In memory of Clara Moore and the P.E.O. sisterhood.

Nicole Casey

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Senior who exemplifies philosophy that drives the FCA organization.

Brandon Jacquis

Tom and Carol Ryder Scholarship Student who participated in and provided leadership for activities of wrestling, cheerleading, drama, or music while

maintaining high academic standards.

Emily Caldbeck

Harold Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Designated to senior female who demonstrates leadership and dedication to track and field and to academics in honor

of Harold Wilkinson, long-time track coach at Kennedy.

Jenna Averhoff

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Reeder Memorial Scholarship

Recipient demonstrates strong ethics and high moral character and a positive attitude toward life.

Alicia Hayes-Kerr

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Glidden Community Service Scholarship

Criteria include commitment to community involvement and demonstrated respect and consideration for others.

Sarah Langholz

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation College Opportunity Scholarship

Criteria include demonstrated career goals and participation in co-curricular activities.

Kiyah Allers

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Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Kalous Opportunity

Scholarship Recipient demonstrates strong ethics and high moral character and is planning to attend a nonprofit or public

college or university to pursue study in Government, Political Science, Engineering, or Music.

Cameron Roehlk

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Merveaux Academic Scholarship

Criteria include academic achievement coupled with a depth and variety of classes and activities. Must attend college in Iowa.

Ethan Williams

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship

Criteria include exemplary leadership skills, academic achievement, and outstanding character.

Alyssa Drewelow

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Drew Wall Scholarship Recipient is a senior male golfer who demonstrates character and integrity through golf, academics and how he lives his life.

Landon Phelps

Kleiman Family Scholarship Nominees Awarded to senior from metropolitan area school who had significant life challenges and demonstrated need. Must attend college in Iowa.

Grant Barton Amber Lawrence

Lavenz Family Scholarship Senior who has demonstrated courage, perseverance, and determination in face of medical adversity with self or family member.

Erica Martin

Scottish Rite Adams Principal Scholarship Two seniors pursuing liberal arts at a four-year college. A 3.0 minimum grade point and demonstrated need is required.

Raylee Hyde Tiffany Schoulte

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Scholarship and Awards Part II

George Novak Scholarship Senior who has demonstrated substantial personal growth and overcome significant obstacles while in high school.

Terrence Hall

Jim Schneekloth Memorial Award Senior who represents spirit of assistant principal, Jim Schneekloth, of having faith, hope, and love for each new day and each individual encountered.

Kendall Dooley

John F. Kennedy Senior Leader Award Senior providing a lasting mark on Kennedy through spirit, service, and leadership.

Stephanie Botkin

Leola Z. Clark Scholarship Senior who exemplifies a strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to meet life’s challenges.

Jacob Greer

Kennedy Community Service Senior that has demonstrated outstanding community service.

Michele Miller

Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors Two seniors that demonstrate community involvement, academic plans and goals and need.

Terrence Hall Hayley McCoy

Sal Giunta Scholarship In memory of SSG Giunta’s brothers-in-arms, Sgt. Josh Brennan and Spc. Hugo Mendoza. Awarded to student(s)

pursuing a noble career of service to others.

Daheun Kim

John F. Kennedy Alumni Association Scholarship Seniors recognized for school involvement and school citizenship.

Taylor Fox Abhinaya Gunasekar Ethan Williams

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Livingston Trust Scholarships Seniors exemplifying strong characteristics of scholarship, citizenship, and school involvement.

Jessica Gribble Amber Lawrence Lauren Meyer

Walter A. & Ida Kansky Memorial Scholarship Senior who exemplifies knowledge, spirit, citizenship, and scholarship of the highest order.

Tianyi Han

Dr. Wilcynski’s Principal Leadership Senior who demonstrates strong leadership as well as character, service, and scholarship.

Annie Castelluccio

The Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation is proud to present many of the senior scholarships awarded tonight. The Foundation scholarships are funded by generous donations from families and friends of the District. The Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation was founded in 1984. Its mission is to build financial support and to promote and recognize excellence in District schools. Representing the Foundation tonight is Jen Neumann.

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Scholarships and Awards Part III

President’s Award of Educational Excellence

To qualify for this national award, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and a score of the 85th percentile or above on a national standardized test.

Michael Abramson Ian Anderson Jacob Aspinall Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Grant Barton Brenna Beer Megan Berst Todd Beyer Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Louis Brigl Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Kendra Burmester Adam Burstain Kyle Butler Emilee Caldbeck Nicole Casey Ann Castelluccio Yik Sin Chan Kyle Collins Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Jennifer Dabler Nick Dallege Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow Kari Dummermuth Corey Duncan Katie Dye Lindsey Eades

Carlee Jo Ellsworth Fatima Elsheikh Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Addison Furry Tyler Gates Kylie Goldberg Madison Gordon Sydney Green Jacob Greer Jessica Gribble Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Isaac Gunnufson Tianyi Han Sam Hanzelka Brooke Harris Alicia Hayes-Kerr Cody Heaton Carter Hedgecoth James Hefel Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Abby Hill Jacob Hoefer Douglas Hopper

Elaine Irvine Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung Daheun Kim Christopher Kovar Sarah Langholz Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Quizhuo Liao Joshua Lyman Samantha Mackin Vivica Maina Hayley McCoy Myah McCoy Andrea McEachran Kaleigh McLaughlin Lauren Meyer Nick Middlekauff Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Michele Miller Mia Monetatchchi Kylie Nagel Nikolas Newcamp Jenny Ni Elektra Noble Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt

Emily Pecinovsky Abbigail Pereboom Landon Phelps Laney Philips Shelby Pickering Erin Pins George Qi Logan Reed Caleb Robbins Cameron Roehlk Logan Ruzicka McKenna Schares Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Mark Schulz Jordan Schwab Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Carolyn Simon Steven Suchomel Davis Sutton Shelby Sweeney Christine Tygart Aaron Unash Erica Vavricek Amy Wacker Jessica Wagner Ryan Walker Alexandrea Wenndt Emily Wiese Ethan Williams Timothy Zange

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Valedictorians Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.165 or higher

Jenna Averhoff Madeline Bany Grant Barton Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Adam Burstain Ann Castelluccio Melette Devore Treasure Divis Alyssa Drewelow

Corey Duncan Jacob Greer Jessica Gribble Jason Grobstich Abhinaya Gunasekar Tianyi Han Abigail Hellweg Sydney Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Samantha Jacobsen

Brandon Jaquis Amber Lawrence Megan Lensing Qiuzhuo Liao Samantha Mackin Andrea McEachran Lauren Meyer Seth Nutt George Qi Logan Reed

Tiffany Schoulte Kayla Sickles Victoria Thrash Erica Vavricek Ethan Williams Timothy Zange

Salutatorians

Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.000 to 4.164 Brenna Beer Stephanie Botkin Peyton Bourgeois Emilee Caldbeck Yik Chan

Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Nicholas Dallege Kendall Dooley Lexi Forstrom

Sydney Green James Hefel Daheun Kim Emily Leaverton Kaleigh McLaughlin

Emily Pecinovsky Hunter Schoenauer Hannah Skow Christine Tygart Ryan Walker

Graduates with Distinction Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.835 to 3.999

Jacob Aspinall Megan Berst Jennifer Dabler Kari Dummermuth Maleigha Flint Taylor Fox Addison Furry Kylie Goldberg

Danielle Guarino Brooke Harris Cody Heaton Bryton Heisler Jacob Hoefer Douglas Hopper Austin Isaacs Matthew Jontz

Sameeullah Jung Sarah Langholz Michele Miller Kylie Nagel Nicholas Newcamp Abbigail Pereboom Cameron Roehlk McKenna Schares

Jordan Schwab Carolyn Simon Steven Suchomel Shelby Sweeney Jessica Wagner Jessica Zinser

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Academic Honors Total cumulative credits of 310 with at least 230 in core areas of language arts, math, including algebra and geometry, science,

world language, social studies, and a 3.0 GPA. Kiyah Allers Ian Anderson Samuel Averkamp Brady Bales Kamal Basnet Molly Beer Leah Beman Shelbi Benion Megan Berst Todd Beyer Jay Blank Diymell Candia Alyssa Cavanagh Kyle Collins Matthew Cook Zach Daniels Mariah Davis Riley Deputy Corey Duncan Alyssa Dunham Kyler Every Brian Feld

Mitch Gaffey Kaitlyn Gibbs Nicole Goodman Terrence Hall Emeline Hanscel Blake Hargens Brooke Harris Grant Helle Sydney Henderson Abby Hill Tava Hopkins Douglas Hopper Matthew Hutchison Raley Hyde Elaine Irvine Derek James Conner Koberg Christopher Kovar Hunter Kremenak Sarah Langholz Spencer Leach Michael Leventhal

Franklin Lisk Samuele Lizarraga Austin Lytle Vivica Maina Brendon Manning Hayley McCoy Michael McCune Kaleigh McLaughlin Brianna McPherson Hannah Meyer Taylor Middendorf Nick Middlekauff Michele Miller Jade Milota Jonah Moes Haley Montoya Elizabeth Moore Matthew Morrow Jennifer Moulton Aaron Mulherin Cole Murdock Sawyer Neuhaus

Jenny Ni Elektra Noble Logan Osterhaus Breanna Osterkamp Makenzie Parrish Star Partee Laney Philips Shelby Pickering Dustin Prouty Adam Roper Dylan Ruble Logan Ruzicka Jacob Sarasin Taylor Sauser Enya Savchenko Jessica Schaeffer Mallory Schatz Riley Schneekloth Mark Schulz Jordan Schwab Benjamin Seiler Carolyn Simon

Joshua Skaar Katherine Slota Emily Smith Megan Smith Casey Steciw Rylee Steinke Steven Suchomel Douglas Svoboda Michael Thompson Victoria Thrash Aaron Unash Amy Wacker Jill Wagemester Jessica Wagner Joshua Warder Kara Weber Brody Weldon Erik Wenger Alexandrea Wenndt Tyler Wilcox Jacob Winter

Academic Honors with Distinction Total cumulative credits of 350 with at least 255 in core areas. Complete four years language arts, science, math, including

algebra and geometry, three years social studies, and two years world language and a 3.33 GPA in core classes.

Michael Abramson Jacob Aspinall Madeline Bany Brenna Beer Ramesh Bista Alma Bradley Derek Brenner Kyle Brewer Louis Brigl Adria Brown Kathleen Brown Kendra Burmester Travis Burnett Adam Burstain Kyle Butler Emilee Caldbeck Daniel Canfield Nicole Casey Ann Castelluccio Yik Sin Chan Madeline Crist Margaret Curry Jennifer Dabler Nick Dallege

Melette Devore Treasure Divis Kendall Dooley Alyssa Drewlow Kari Dummermuth Katie Dye Lindsey Eades Carlee Jo Ellsworth Fatima Elsheikh Courtney Fisher Maleigha Flint Lexi Forstrom Taylor Fox Andrew Freeze Addison Furry Tyler Gates Kylie Goldberg Madison Gordon Sydney Green Jacob Greer Ross Grekoff Jessica Gribble Jason Grobstich Jacob Grovert

Danielle Guarino Abhinaya Gunasekar Isaac Gunnufson Tianyi Han Sam Hanzelka Alicia Hayes-Kerr Cody Heaton Carter Hedgecoth James Hefel Bryton Heisler Abigail Hellweg Austin Henderson Jenna Hendrickson Jacob Hoefer Tamiia Ingram Austin Isaacs Samantha Jacobsen Brandon Jaquis Morgan Jeffrey Matthew Jontz Sameeullah Jung Daheun Kim Jordan Lauderdale Amber Lawrence

Emily Leaverton Megan Lensing Quizhuo Liao Joshua Lyman Samantha Mackin Lydia Martin Myah McCoy Andrea McEachran Lauren Meyer Amelia Miller Bryce Miller Mia Monetatchchi Kylie Nagel Nikolas Newcamp Brooke Nunemaker Seth Nutt Jordana Olson Emily Pecinovsky Abbigail Pereboom Landon Phelps Erin Pins George Qi Logan Reed Caleb Robbins

Cameron Roehlk McKenna Schares Olivia Schmidt Hunter Schoenauer Tiffany Schoulte Riley Schultejans Andrew Sheeley Kayla Sickles Hannah Skow Parker Steffen Tanner Stewart Sean Susmerano Davis Sutton Shelby Sweeney Christine Tygart Erica Vavricek Ryan Walker Logan Wedo Emily Wiese Ethan Williams Timothy Zange Jessica Zinser

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A special note of appreciation to Dana Melone and Marty Labs, sponsors for the Class of 2015. The effort they have extended is greatly appreciated by the graduates, parents and the Kennedy staff.

Special thank you to Deb Baber for her work creating the Senior Picture DVD.

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President – Fatima Elsheikh

Secretary – Amelia Miller Treasurer – Mark Schulz

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

President – Abhinaya Gunasekar Vice-President – Ethan Williams

Secretary – Adria Brown Treasurer – Seth Nutt

ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Mr. Jason Kline Principal Mr. Jim Muench Associate Principal Mr. Robert Johnson Associate Principal Mr. Aaron Stecker Associate Principal Mrs. Lori Clore Guidance Counselor Mrs. Rachel Collins Guidance Counselor Mr. Andy Jacobsen Guidance Counselor Mrs. Mic Herrity Guidance Counselor Ms. Judy McIntosh Guidance Counselor Mrs. Elizabeth Wessels Guidance Counselor Mrs. Syndy Richey AP Coordinator Mr. Jay Goodlove Attendance Facilitator

Senior Recognition Night Ceremony Photos will be online within 24 hours after the ceremony. To view your student’s photo, please go to WWW.PARTYPICS.COM – then enter the password GRAD2015 and select the appropriate ceremony.

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2015 Senior Prom Sponsors

“NIGHT ON THE TOWN”

John F. Kennedy Presidential Level Sarasin Family Berst Dental

Biaggi's C.R. Toyota

Kennedy PTA

Cougar Nation Level

Michelle Arenson Greg and Christine Battan Martin and Jennifer Berst Renee and Dan Ellsworth Cherrise and Brian Harris Dave and Cheryl Jontz

John and Dana Miller Dave Tigges Lori Schoenauer Charlie and Lisa Steffen Gehring Orthodontics House of Carpets

Hy-Vee Food Store – Edgewood Iowa Realty – Jaclyn Neyens Jimmy John’s - Fountains Plaza La James International College Pzazz Resort Hotel/Fun City Skogman Realty

Cougar Level

Adrian and Amy Evans Lauri and Tad Gusta Jeff and Diane Hoefer Randy and Wendy Manning Beth Meyer Tonia and Paul Osterkamp Judy Goldberg and Gordon Parker Greg and Kristine Schares

Jeff and Sonya Schneekloth Donna Thomas Doug and Angie Whitmore Airport National Public Golf Bed, Bath & Beyond Cargill, Inc. Culvers Frozen Custard The Devore Family

Inspirations Salon & Spa Pancheros Pecks Sky Zone TCR Wehrenberg Theatres

Gold Level John and Julia Bradley Maria Durham Scott and Alicia Durnett Daniel and Dianne Feld Scott Leaverton and Cheryl Fiale Bill and Deena Furry Phillip and Amy Greer Kim Harris Kristi Hutchison

Sherry Lytle Julie Percinovsky Joan and Michael Wagemester Applebees Blue Lagoon Car Wash Casa Las Glorias Cedar Rapids Bowling Center Cedar Rapids Ice Arena Donutland

Farmer's State Bank Kathy's Pies Kirkwood Mathnasium Play Station Raining Rose Scheels Zio Johno's – Centerpoint Rd.

Green LevelBeef O'Brady's Cedar Rapids Kernels Coe College

Coffesmiths FireHouse Subs Little Caesars

Potters Obsession Subway Target

A huge thank you to our Kennedy families who have volunteered their time and food donations to make this year’s Prom and Post Prom a success!

~ THANK YOU FROM THE CLASS OF 2015 ~