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Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Aamina Ahmed is graduating not only with her high school diploma, but with an Associates in Science degree as well. She will attend ASU Barrett with a major in medical microbiology on a pre-med track, and plans to attend medical school. Aamina spent six wonderful years at ACP in which she spent her high school years achieving academic excellence, graduating summa cum laude and as an AP Scholar. She participated in Key Club, National Honor Society, She's the First, Chinese Club, and Red Cross, held numerous officer positions. She devoted time to volunteering as well as playing varsity tennis for all four years, the team captain her senior year. Aamina truly enjoyed her time learning and growing at ACP and establishing cherished connections with those on campus. She is grateful for all that ACP has taught her and hopes to continue her academic future utilizing her academic, creative, and leadership skills developed at ACP. Aamina is excited for all that the future has to offer! ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Alex James Gilchrist is an outstanding student-athlete who consistently strives for athletic and academic excellence and was the recipient of the Big4 Award for Track last year. A true competitor, Alex has proudly defended ACP's Knight honor on the football field, basketball court and track. Despite being diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic the first day of his freshman year and having knee surgery and shoulder injuries, Alex persevered and was one of the starters for ACP's varsity football team every year since its inception in 2017. In addition, Alex was also a true Knight on ACP's varsity track team for four years and on the JV Basketball team for two years. He was a member of the Honor Society and Key Club. Alex's hard work and dedication has resulted in graduating with academic summa cum laude honors and as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Alex will study biology at ASU in the fall and has plans to attend medical school in the future. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Mariam Khan will be going to Arizona State University studying biological sciences. From a young age, she always had an immense amount of compassion for helping others and plans to pursue this passion in the medical field. Mariam's pride and joy is the school's Red Cross Club, which she founded and presided over. Outside of school, Mariam is known in our community as an avid volunteer, earning Volunteer of the Year at Helping Hands and collecting over 300 hours of service there. We cannot wait to see what she accomplishes in the future. Congratulations, Mariam! ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Ashleigh Griffin, a member of the Arizona College Prep - Erie Class of 2020, has thrived at ACP where she was challenged both academically and personally. We are so proud of her dedication and achievements. Ashleigh has maintained a 4.5 GPA and received AP Scholar with Distinction honors. She has been a member of several clubs at ACP including National Honor Society, UNICEF, and Red Cross. In addition to academics, Ashleigh has pursued her passion for dance during the past 12 years, training at several elite ballet schools and competing both regionally and nationally with her dance team. At ACP, she was a member of the ACP Spiritline team where she served as JV and varsity captain of both the cheer and pom teams. She also competed both regionally and nationally with the cheer and pom teams. Ashleigh would like to pursue a career in medicine and hopes to become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. She plans to attend the University of Washington as a pre-public health major in the fall. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Ayaan Omair has been a part of the Arizona College Prep - Erie family since 7th grade. He was in the high school basketball team as an underclassman and a part of the track and field team as a senior. He has actively volunteered in our community center helping the youth. Ayaan is a kind and friendly person who loves to help people in need. He will be attending Arizona State University to study aerospace engineering. We wish him all the best for his future. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Curtis Wilkerson is a pursuer of excellence. He is a scholar, entrepreneur, and a natural born leader. His hard work in academics has earned him several scholarships. He is a proud winner of the four year National Army ROTC scholarship. He also earned the Dean's Award and the ASU Medallion Scholarship. He plans to attend ASU's College of Nursing and serve in the Army Nurse Corps after graduation. Curtis was a varsity wrestler at ACP Erie and qualified for the state wrestling tournament his junior and senior years. Watching Curtis grow into a confident, successful young man has been a joyous journey. Be fearless, Curtis! We are proud of you! ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Ahmad Shaltot is an ACP Knight, having been part of the ACP family since 9th grade. He is graduating this year to attend ASU and pursue his passion for cars as a mechanical engineer. Ahmad worked hard the past four years and earned the New American University Scholarship. Ahmad is a very kind and caring friend, always being the one to make people smile the second he walks into the room. We're so proud of how far he's come today. Ahmad managed the boys volleyball team throughout the season and created his own club, "Super Smash Bros," as a fun activity to have with his friends. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Zoe Felbein is a senior at Arizona College Prep. She has throughly enjoyed being a Knight. Zoe has supported her school by participating in the varsity spiritline for four years and serving as a team captain her senior year. Cheering on her team at the inaugural ACP Erie football game is a high school memory she will cherish forever. Zoe also served her school by participating in student government for three years. In Zoe's senior year, she joined DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and took 2nd in State for Hospitality and Lodging Management role play. Zoe also has a passion for ice skating and has been a competitive figure skater for 12 years, achieving Junior Ladies status nationally. Zoe will always remember her school with the fondest of memories and will embody the motto of "Strive for the Impossible and Be Extraordinary" as she attends the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to study hospitality management and marketing. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights

Basha High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Lewis Alexander has been a part of the Basha community for seven years, as he is also a former Basha AMS (Accelerated Middle School student). Lewis has taken multiple AP courses and maintained a 4.6 GPA, but is best known as "Mr. Lewis" in his role in our early childhood education program, where he was hired this year as an after school care worker. He is a National AP Scholar, and is receiving a national certification, the Child Development Associate credential. He was a member of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and won gold medals at state and national competitions for his contribution to our community service project, Petite Picassos. Lewis plays the guitar and drums and is a member of the National Honor Society, Chinese National Honor Society and Science is Fun. He is attending University of Arizona Honors College in the fall on a full tuition scholarship, studying to be a pharmacist. Basha High Seniors Highlights

Basha High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Morgan Allen has been a member of the Kismet Dance Company and an active participant of the Basha dance program for four years. Morgan has been an excellent student and has lent her time and talents to various community service projects. She will be attending Scottsdale Community College and Arizona State University where she will study business and dance. Basha High Seniors Highlights

Casteel High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Jackson Kendall is a perceptive, kind, hardworking leader and gentle giant, as well as an entrepreneurial pool builder. At 17, he was busy making his own car payments, paying towards owning his own piece of heavy equipment, and working on a home remodel with his dad in his spare time. Jackson is a true inspiration to fellow students. When Jackson was done with school each day, he went to work digging pools and transporting heavy equipment, sometimes getting home around midnight. Jackson loves football. Even after suffering an injury during his senior year, Jackson was always there to support his teammates and cheer everyone on. Jackson was always checking in on his friends in the special education classroom. He went out of his way to develop bonds with each of these kids and check in with their teachers to see how he could reach out to or help them. More amazingly, he would notice when something seemed amiss and mention it in hopes that he could help everyone fit in and be well. Casteel High Seniors Highlights

Casteel High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Macey Clausen is a dedicated performer in both choir and theatre. She is a member of the Concert Choir as well as the Jazz Choir. She is the only student to ever make the All-State Concert Choir, All-State Jazz Choir, and the All-State Show choir in the same year! She is a gifted musician and excels in piano and voice. She currently has a private music studio of 11 students! Macey has played numerous roles on stage, from the quirky but lovable Miss Hannigan in Annie to the fun-loving teen Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. Currently, she serves as Drama Club vice president and Jazz Choir vice president. She is also a member of National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, and has a 4.5 GPA. Macey plans to attend Brigham Young University next year to study music or business. Casteel High Seniors Highlights

Casteel High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Jaden Coles shows his courage in the choice to walk the road less traveled, a path that requires commitment to excellence and dedication to learning, as well as commitment to his community. He consistently displays character in his choices, managing his academic, athletic, and personal lives in ways that reflect his belief in honor and integrity in all situations. He is an athlete for Casteel and plays volleyball. Jaden will be attending Brigham Young University this fall. Casteel High Seniors Highlights

Casteel High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Samantha Suarez' poem "Hands Held Together" was awarded first place in the 2020 Chandler's Young Artists and Authors Program (YAAS). Samantha earned the Presidential Scholarship and plans to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She enjoys dance and wants to study film production. Casteel High Seniors Highlights

Casteel High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Brooks Westover is continually dedicated to learning. He comes to class ready to participate in inquiry with a genuine desire to grow. He is also an avid reader and readily contributes to class discussions using literary connections. Casteel High Seniors Highlights

Chandler High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Sachit Swaminathan was president of the National Honor Society at Chandler High and active in Speech and Debate, Model UN, Academic Decathlon teams, tennis and robotics -- all while maintaining an impressive GPA of 4.87. Sachit has received scholarship offers valuing $422,800 and will attend Georgia Institute of Technology to study biomedical engineering. Chandler High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Emily Abraham was named a National Merit Scholar in May. Emily was among 7,600 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Winners are the Finalist candidates judged to have the strongest combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous university studies. Emily was also awarded the National Scholar Award, the Blue Chip Scholarship, and the CEF Impact Scholarship. She will be attending the University of Arizona majoring in physiology. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Devrath Iyer was named a National Merit Scholar in May. Devrath was among 7,600 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Winners are the Finalist candidates judged to have the strongest combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous university studies. He was awarded the Regeneron Science Talent Scholarship, Intel Andy Grove Scholarship and the National Merit Corporation Scholarship. He'll be attending Carnegie Mellon University majoring in computer science. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Burke Peterson was named a National Merit Scholar in May. Burke is among 7,600 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Winners are the Finalist candidates judged to have the strongest combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous university studies. He was awarded the Heritage Scholarship, National Merit Corporation Scholarship, and the Intel Andy Grove Scholarship. He'll be attending Brigham Young University majoring in the pre-med program. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Karina Yang was named a National Merit Scholar. Karina is among 7,600 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Winners are the Finalist candidates judged to have the strongest combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous university studies. She was also awarded the Presidential Scholarship, Veteran of Foreign Wars Scholarship in Art, Western Governors' Association Award in Art and the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship. She will be attending the University of Southern California majoring in mechanical engineering. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Nivea Krishnan was named a National Merit Finalist. Nivea is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. She was awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the Phoenix Rotary Scholarship, the National Merit/Jacobs Engineering Scholarship, and the Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship. Nivea will be attending the University of Southern California majoring in public policy. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Chloe Leff was named a National Merit Finalist. Chloe is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. She was also awarded the National Scholar Award, Grady and Kathryn Gammage Scholarship, and the CEF Impact Scholarship. Chloe will be attending Arizona State University majoring in biochemistry. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Neya Balakrishna was named a National Merit Finalist. Neya is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Julia Fletcher was named a National Merit Finalist. Julia is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. She was also awarded a New American University Scholar scholarship and a Science and Technology scholarship through CEF. She is graduating summa cum laude and is an AP Scholar. At Hamilton, Julia played the cello in orchestra and was a peer facilitator. She volunteers at the New Song Center. Julia will be attending Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University to study biomedical engineering. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Margaret Han was named a National Merit Finalist. Margaret is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Jihyun Lee was named a National Merit Finalist. Jihyun is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. She is a member of the Backpack Club, Students for Sustainable Schools Club, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, Bring Change to Mind Club, Baking with Benevolence and a Link Crew leader. She has also held an officer's position in four of these clubs. Outside of school, Jihyun has volunteered at Chandler Regional and at I-HELP at the Community Action Agency. She will be attending Duke in the fall, majoring in biomedical engineering while on the pre-med track. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Ashley Lepham was named a National Merit Finalist. Ashley is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Ashley participated in National Honors Society, was a member of Students for Sustainable Schools (recycling program) for three years and secretary for her senior year, and was secretary for Baking with Benevolence for one year. She is planning to major in software engineering at ASU. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Rebecca Li was named a National Merit Finalist. Rebecca is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Elissa Matlock was named a National Merit Finalist. Elissa is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Elissa placed 3rd in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Art Contest, 2nd in the CCSA Art Contest, and was also awarded the Page Scholarship for music. Elissa plans to attend Johns Hopkins in the fall to major in computer science and then on to med school. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Rohan Sathe was named a National Merit Finalist. Rohan is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Rohan has been involved in Speech and Debate, Honors Science Research and Science Olympiad. He was also awarded the Intel Scholarship. Rohan plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he intends to pursue a career in the field of computer science. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Dev Singhania was named a National Merit Finalist. Dev is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Kevin Tang was named a National Merit Finalist. Kevin is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Antonio Valdez was named a National Merit Finalist. Antonio is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Kevin Wang was named a National Merit Finalist. Kevin is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Sherry Wang was named a National Merit Finalist. Sherry is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Sarah Zhang was named a National Merit Finalist. Sarah is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Hamilton senior Vivian Zhao was named a National Merit Finalist. Sarah is among 15,000 finalists nationwide out of more than 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Finalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Morgan Davis is the captain of Hamilton High School's varsity pomline. She is a four-year varsity letterman and three-time All-American and UDA Pin It Forward recipient. Morgan is also on Hamilton High School's competition dance team, Hamilton Dance Company. Along with being the vice president of philanthropy for the National Charity League's Class of 2020, Morgan has held several other leadership positions in the six years she has been a member of that organization. Morgan is a Chandler Service Club Class of 2020 Flower Girl. This past fall, Morgan held a donation drive and collected new socks and underwear to be donated to the Clothes Cabin, a local charity. Morgan will be attending Grand Canyon University this fall where she will be majoring in nursing. Morgan's goal is to become a nurse practitioner. Morgan has received several scholarships, including those from Grand Canyon University and the National Football League. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Sherif Elsayed is a junior at Hamilton High School and graduating this year as a junior with more than 60 college credits. He has volunteered at Banner Desert Hospital since last year. He will attend Arizona State University to study political science and economics, after which he plans to study pharmacy at Midwestern University. His dreams are to become politician and pharmacist. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Scott Kanning is a graduating senior from Hamilton High School. The youngest of three siblings, both his older sister and brother are Husky Alumni. Scott is a student-athlete who has played club soccer for five years and was a proud member of the Hamilton Huskies boys varsity team. Scott is graduating with a 3.98 GPA and is a recipient of the Northern Arizona University Lumberjack Scholarship. He will be studying biology at Northern Arizona University in pursuit of becoming a physical therapist. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Max Bregman's natural leadership ability is reflected in his being selected as county representative for Boys State in Arizona, leading 90 boys to organize and develop the best county possible. He was captain of the varsity tennis team and coaches and volunteers for many organizations. Max exhibits creativity and motivation for product design and development, and was the founder and president of LaunchX, an entrepreneurial club providing a platform for high schoolers to create a business. Active in Model United Nations and as a committee leader, they won regional awards. Max is also a magician and runs a DJ and photography entertainment business. He was named a national winner of the Most Valuable Student Elks Foundation Scholarship. He was also awarded the Flinn Foundation Scholarship, President's Scholarship, USAA Collegiate Scholarship, and the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Impact and Bogle Family scholarships. Max will attend ASU to major in entrepreneurship and engineering. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Manuel Edrozo will be attending the University of Northern Colorado where he will major in theater education. Manuel has been involved in theater for seven years and won National Youth Arts Award: Best Supporting Actor (Musical) in three productions, Perry Theatre Award: Best Actor, Perry Theatre Award: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Musical), Perry Theatre Award: Best Male Performance in a Musical, and Utah Shakespeare Festival: 6th Place Overall in Monologues (Buckingham Division). Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Jackson Ford will be attending Princeton University on a scholarship where he will major in economics. Jackson was a two-year member of the varsity football team and earned 6A Conference All-State 2nd Team Linebacker (2019), 1st Team All-Premier Region Linebacker (2019), 1st Team All-CUSD Linebacker (2019), National Football Foundation Valle Luna Scholar Athlete (2019), Premier Region Honorable Mention Linebacker (2018), Perry Class of 2020 dual sport Scholar Athlete of the Year (2017-18). Jackson has volunteered with Shop With A Jock holiday charity event (2014-18). Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Breezy Hill will be attending Arizona State University on the Presidential Scholarship where she will be majoring in political science working toward her law degree. Breezy was the co-editor in chief of the Perry Yearbook, a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club. Breezy has also volunteered at various organizations. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Joyce Poon will be attending Arizona State University where she plans on majoring in graphic design. Joyce received a GCEF Scholarship from graphic design and is also involved in technical theater. Joyce has earned the academic excellence award all four years at Perry and is a Four Star Thespian. Joyce has been engaged in various volunteer projects. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Tyler Valdez will be attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College on a baseball scholarship. Tyler plans on majoring in criminal justice. Tyler was a two-year member of the varsity baseball team and volunteers his time at Feed My Starving Children and Team Emery Bear Drive. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Nabor Rios will be attending the University of Arizona and plans on majoring in chemical engineering. Nabor is a National Hispanic Scholar and won the National Scholar Award and the Dean's Exemplary Award. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Diane Garza will be attending John Hopkins University where she plans on majoring in public health studies. She was a National Hispanic Scholar, STEM Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and will graduate summa cum laude. Diane won the Town of Gilbert Citizenship Award and is involved in the Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Women in STEM. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Brandon Park will be attending Utah Valley University to train in their Culinary Arts Institute. Brandon was in culinary arts for three years at Perry. Brandon earned C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program) Top 30 Seniors in Arizona scholarship and Feeding the Future & Cooking for Change school lunch scholarship. Brandon was C-CAP Top 10 Juniors in Arizona -- the first Top 10 Junior ever from Perry High School -- and an Eagle Scout. Perry High Seniors Highlights

Perry High (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Trevor Desiderio plans on attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College on a baseball scholarship. Trevor plans on majoring in business finance. Trevor was selected by Perfect Game to the 2020 pre-season all southwest region team and was selected as an Arizona high school baseball week 1 top performer by AZ Central. Trevor is a member of the National Honor Society and has received the 4.0 award. Trevor volunteers his time with the Challenger League, teaching baseball to kids with special needs, Emery Bear Drive, Feed My Starving Children and many youth camps mentoring youth for baseball. Perry High Seniors Highlights

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