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The Henderson County Public Schools recognized the 2011 Top Scholars during a banquet at the Blue Ridge Community College Technology Education and Development Conference Center. The Henderson County Board of Public Education has sponsored the event for the past seven years.The top 15 students from each of the four high schools were recognized. Parents, school principals, school senior counselors, School Board members and community leaders attended to the banquet to celebrate the students� achievements. East Henderson High School�s Air Force JROTC presented the colors. Rane� Stepp, a Henderson County Public Schools graduate, was the guest soloist. She sang a beautiful rendition of God Bless America. Former HCPS superintendent, Stephen L. Page, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Page spoke about gratitude. The banquet was catered by the school system�s Child Nutrition Department. Key Club members from North Henderson High served the guests. LIFETOUCH National School Studios took group pictures of the top scholars.
Quick Facts About the 2011 Top Scholars: *Average GPA of 4.645 *Average SAT score of 1891, 406 points above the North Carolina average *Average ACT score of 29, 8 points above the national average *Scholarships and grants of over $983,000 East Henderson High School�s top scholars: Nancy Yazmin Bernal, Hunter Boeh, Amanda Michelle Glover, Matthew William Hara, Stephanie Dawn Hudson, Mary Katherine McCarthy, Estefania Perez, Jacob T. Radford, Lucero Enedina SiFuentes, Eliza Robbins Stone, Micaela Madigan Thiery, Cameron Henry Tripp, Austin Tanner Weaver, Elizabeth Rhymer Wheelon, Maranda Lane Williams, and Thomas Matthew Woo. Hendersonville High School�s top scholars: Katelyn Taylor Alley, Katie Kay Chelena, Alexandra Preston Clark, Joseph Aaron Cottingham, Kyle Bradley Decker, Orion Levi Ben Goodman, Faith Anne Gregorchik, Erika Breanne McMillion, Beck Marshall Miller, Marley Rose Moreno, William Joseph Patrick, Samantha Lauren Reeves, Veronique S. Rodriguez, Kristen Rebekah Stout, and Eva Louise Ward. North Henderson High School�s top scholars: Derek Henry Cass, Madeline Elizabeth Delp, Casey Leigh-Anne Denham, Kathryn Michelle Dillin, Gerald Bryson Friedman, Conrad Sladky Hillman, James Douglas Hubbard, Corbin Leigh Huntley, Arham Akram Khan, America Moreno, Lauren Aileen Reiff, Dalton Jay Rhodes, Ian Alexander Rosner, Kelly Nicole Walker, and Brandon Charles West. West Henderson High School�s top scholars: Meredith Patricia Cole, Caitlin Melissa Cremer, Kiersten Grace Ellsworth, Samantha Rae Hartz, Sarah K. Hinshaw, Jennifer Marie Jordan, Catherine �Katie� Elisabeth King, Kelly Denise Larouche, James Patrick Loder, Brandi Lee Martin, Kayla Anne Martin, Taylor Nicole Mathis, Adam Alois Steurer, Krista Taite Van Giesen, and Curtis James Wiley. (Image provided by Henderson County Schools.)
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David L. Jones, Superintendent of the Henderson County Public Schools, said, �These seniors have achieved success not only in the classroom but also in other endeavors during their high school careers. We are very proud of their accomplishments and recognize that along the way many adults have had a positive impact on their lives. We would like to thank the parents, grandparents, and all others who have had a strong influence in helping shape their character and mindset for success.�