Leaders of Tomorrow ~ Hamel - Jones

May 03, 2005 Last Updated: May 03, 2005 03:51 PM Education

Mars High School

Class: Junior

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. David Crout Hamel

Community activities: Tutoring high school students, Global Links program, Holy Sepulcher Life Teen group volunteer, repair work after flooding, wrestling coach for local youth, summer volunteer at Camp Trees, Valencia Historical Society fund raiser, volunteer at Valencia Presbyterian Church dinners.

School activities: Varsity track, varsity football, varsity wrestling, Spanish club, REACH Leadership Group, SADD, 6th grade camp counselor.

Mars High SchoolClass: JuniorParents: Carl and Ilene Hansen of GibsoniaCommunity activities: Ground Water Protection Program, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society volunteer, Adopt a Soldier Program, Mars Apple Fest worker, water testing volunteer at Breakneck Creek.School activities: National Honor Society, 4.0 GPA, National Student Leadership Conference, REACH, Spanish Club.

Moniteau High SchoolClass: JuniorParents: John and Wendy Hayden of West SunburyCommunity activities: More than 100 hours as a candy striper, Sunday school teacher, advertised and organized local talent show, renovated a Dance and Drill Room, Christian Education Program leader.School activities: Ranked third in her class, Fleming Award, honors and advanced placement classes, National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among High School Students.

Butler Intermediate High SchoolClass: SophomoreParents: Jim and Cindy Hindman of ButlerCommunity activities: Armstrong County Community Theatre, Lenten fish frys, dressed as Dr. Seuss during Young Child Week, American Association of University Women book sale, St. Fidelis Church activities.School activities: Treasurer and member of the National Junior Honor Society, 3.8 GPA, honors algebra, Gold Academic Achievement Award, Aquaettes Synchronized Swim Team.

Butler Senior High SchoolClass: SeniorParent: Gloria HoffmanCommunity activities: Carpathian dancer for 10 years in the Butler Ethnic Festival, member of the Strolling Strings dancing at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center and nursing homes, Rotary Club Clean-up Project, Humane Society fashion show, American Association of University Women book sale.School activities: High honor roll since fourth grade, advance placement classes, National Honor Society, 4.1 GPA, string orchestra.

Mars High SchoolClass: SeniorParents: Guy and Cathy Hollen of ValenciaCommunity activities: Tsunami Relief Fund, toy drive, Habitat for Humanity, serves dinners at Opportunity House, senior center square dancing.School activities: Rotary Student of the Month, high honor roll, National Society of High School Scholars, American Legion Award, student council senator.

Freeport High SchoolClass: SeniorParents: Charles and Deborah Huth of SarverCommunity activities: Girl Scout for 12 years, collection and organization of a children’s video library, library volunteer, food bank drives, Presents for Patients.School activities: National Honor Society, marching band, 5.0 GPA, Academic Achievement Award, editor-in-chief of the school newspaper.

Karns City High SchoolClass: SophomoreParents: Andrew and Marcella Isacco of Karns CityCommunity activities: CCD teacher, organized food and clothing drives, musical performances for elderly, organized benefit concerts, visits nursing homes.School activities: Junior National Honor Society president, 4.0 GPA, Ace Program member, Mathematics Team, percussion ensemble.

Seneca Valley Middle SchoolClass: Eighth gradeParents: Jeffrey and Claudia Jones of HarmonyCommunity activities: Christmas performances at nursing homes, flood relief effort volunteer, Mother’s Day flower sales, child care at M.A.D.D. Camp, church mission trips.School activities: Jazz Band, track, Student of the Month, high honor roll, school plays.