pennsbury top scholars 2012

7/31/2019 Pennsbury Top Scholars 2012

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PARENTS: George and Wendi Mershon

ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts of America(Eagle Scout and Bronze Palm), CivilAir Patrol (Student Pilot and CadetTechnical Sergeant), Mathletics,Young Engineers Club (President)

HONORS: George WashingtonBook Award, Academic Excellencein English, National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society,National AP Scholar, Honor Roll,Semifinalist in Moodys Mega MathTeam Challenge

PLANS: Duke University PrattSchool of Engineering

MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering/Material Science

PARENTS: Alan and Izabella Kearns

ACTIVITIES: Boy Scouts ofAmerica (Eagle Scout, Senior PatrolLeader, Assistant Scoutmaster,Arrow Brotherhood Member),Order of the Young Engineers Club(President), Programming Club(Founding Member), Mathletics,Yardley-Makefield Soccer, Tae KwanDo, Pennsbury Regional BasketballLeague, St. Lawrence RehabilitationCenter volunteer

HONORS: National Merit Scholar,Harvard Book Award, National APScholar, National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society, SilverTest Tube Award, Honor Camper Award

PLANS: Johns Hopkins University

MAJOR: Engineering

PARENTS: Vasudevan and SaraGurunathan

ACTIVITIES: Odyssey of the Mind,Classical Indian Dance/Vocal Music,National Honor Society (Treasurer),Mathletics, Forensics, Piano, Clarinet,youth volunteer for HELP Foundation,Spring Track

HONORS: AP Scholar with Distinction,Rochester Institute of TechnologyComputing Medal, Achievement Awardsin English and AP Biology, Fellowshipfor Excellence in Nanoscale Science andEngineering, Chinmaya Mission EssayCompetition Winner, Volunteer of theYear from HELP Foundation

PLANS: Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College

MAJOR: Materials Science andEngineering

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PARENTS: Dr. Michael Millenson andDr. Amy Freedman

ACTIVITIES: PHS Girls Varsity TennisTeam, Pennsbury Orchestra (VicePresident and Cellist), Falcon StringsChamber Ensemble (President),Pennsbury String Quartet, Dance,Tennis (Drills and USTA Competition)

HONORS: AP Scholar with Distinction,National Merit Scholarship Winner,National Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, PennsburyAcademic Achievement Awards Mathematics, Physics, English,Orchestra, Social Studies, andSpanish, American Chemical Society

PLANS:Brown University

MAJOR: Biophysics

PARENTS: Dr. Jeffrey Sibner andDr. Jean Ryan Murphy

ACTIVITIES: Pennsbury MusicalEnsembles and Marching Band,Mathletics, Programming Club(President), Community Band, YouthOrchestra of Bucks County

HONORS: National AP Scholar,National Merit Scholarship Finalist,PMEA All-State Band, PennsburySenior Soloist

PLANS: University of Pennsylvania Jerome Fisher Program ofManagement and Technology

MAJOR: Business/Computer Science

PARENTS: James Mayer

ACTIVITIES: Mathletics, YoungEngineers Club (Vice President),Varsity Tennis, volunteer at SunriseSenior Living

HONORS: National Honor Society,National AP Scholar, Temple University21st Century Annual MathematicsOlympiad, Wells College 21st CenturyLeadership Award Winner, AcademicExcellence Award in Science, Le GrandConcours Award Winner

PLANS: Pennsylvania State University

MAJOR: Chemical Engineering

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PARENTS: Keqiang Shen and Dong Xu

ACTIVITIES: Marching Band,Programming Club (Founding Memberand Vice President), Youth Orchestraof Bucks County, Mathletics

HONORS: National Honor Society,National AP Scholar, RIT ComputerScience Award, National MeritScholarship Finalist, PennsburyAcademic Achievement Awards Math and Computer Science

PLANS: Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science

MAJOR: Computer Science

PARENTS: Dennis Stocker andBeverly Jones

ACTIVITIES:Bucks County CourierTimes Realitypanelist, internshipwith the Wharton Club of New York,Yearbook Reporter, Stage Crew

HONORS: National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society,Sewanee University Book Award forExcellence in Writing


MAJOR: Molecular Biology

PARENTS: David and Teresa Rawlins

ACTIVITIES: The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-Day Saints Youth Group,Seminary Classes, Woods ServicesVolunteer, Soccer, Lifeguard, Piano

HONORS: National Merit CommendedStudent, National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society,Excellence in Seminary Award, YoungWomanhood Recognition

PLANS: Brigham Young University

MAJOR: Clinical Laboratory Scienceand Biochemistry

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PARENTS: Paula Adler

ACTIVITIES: Pennsbury MarchingBand (Drum Major), PennsburyConcert Jazz Band (Student Director),The Pennsbury Voice, PromCommittee, Friendship Circle, Pianoinstructor, Yardley Pizza employee

HONORS: National Honor Society,AP Scholar with Distinction, GeorgeEastman Young Leaders Award,Martin Luther King Jr.Keeping thePeace Award, MENC All-EasternOrchestra, AP European History Award,Band and Music Theory Awards, JazzBand (PCJB) Soloist Awards


MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering

PARENTS: Dr. Richard andDr. Fern Fried

ACTIVITIES: Chamber Choir, Theater

HONORS: National Honor Society,National Merit Scholarship Finalist,Honor Thespian in InternationalThespian Society, AP Scholar withHonor, Spanish National Honor Society,Technical Theater Hall of Fame

PLANS: Lehigh University

MAJOR: Pre-Med

PARENTS: Tom and Marianne Dillon

ACTIVITIES: Field Hockey, Spanish/International Club, Crossings AnimalSanctuary volunteer, Habitat forHumanity, Environmental Club,Prom Committee, Churchville NatureCenter volunteer, Richboro AnimalHospital volunteer

HONORS: National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society,Rochester Institute of TechnologyCreativity and Innovation Award,Congressional Art Award, 3rd Best inShow at PSEA Art Show, PennsburySchool District Logo Design Winner,Pennsbury Art Awards, Artwork inPermanent Collection at PSD

PLANS: University of Delaware

MAJOR: Biology

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PARENTS: Lyle Hough and Ellen Prato(stepmother); Christine Hough (mother)

ACTIVITIES: Pennsbury Choir,Pennsbury Falconairs, PromCommittee, French Club, Dance,BucksCounty Courier Times Realitypanelist,school musicals, volunteer at TrentonMunicipal Court, Wawa cashier

HONORS: National Honor Society,French National Honor Society,National Merit Finalist, PennsburyArt Awards Winner, 1st Place in LeGrand Concours, AAUW Award forMath, 2012 PSEA Winner Best inPainting Category

PLANS: Boston University

MAJOR: Fine Arts andEnvironmental Science

PARENTS: David and Erika Howland

ACTIVITIES: Varsity Tennis, YoungEngineers Club, Mathletics, FutureBusiness Leaders of America,Yardley-Makefie ld Soccer, FranklinInstitute volunteer, Scholars Bowl

HONORS: National Honor Society,Technology Award, Penn Book Award,National Merit Recognition, AP Scholarwith Distinction, Silver Test Tube Award


MAJOR: Environmental Engineering

PARENTS: Paul Rauen andVirginie Devaux

ACTIVITIES: Student Council,Forensics, Mathletics, School BoardStudent Representative, Lehigh ValleyAmerican Regions Math League, RossMathematics Program, ResearchScience Institute

HONORS: USA Mathematical Olympiad(Multiple Qualifier), Shing-Tung Yau(Bronze Medalist), MathematicsAwards, Pennsylvania State Championin Extemporaneous Speaking, EmoryUniversity Champion in OriginalOratory, U.S. Presidential ScholarSemi-Finalist, National Merit Finalist

PLANS:Harvard University

MAJOR: Applied Mathematics

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PARENTS: Carl and Amy Rizer

ACTIVITIES: Cross Country (Captain),Winter Track, Spring Track, ScholarsBowl, Young Engineers Club, St.Ignatius Catholic Church usher,volunteer at St. Mary Medical Center

HONORS: National Honor Society, APScholar with Distinction, Silver TestTube Award, Overall Best Companyat Pennsylvania Free EnterpriseWeek, Computer Science Award,Cross Country Coachs Award, MostImproved Runner Cross Country


MAJOR: Chemistry and Pre-Med

PARENTS: Greg and Amy Watts

ACTIVITIES: Dance, Marching BandColor Guard, Girl Scouts, Math tutor

HONORS: National Honor Society,Academic Excellence in Anatomy& Physiology, Le Grand ConcoursWinner, Bronze, Silver, and GoldAwards, AP Scholar

PLANS: Boston University

MAJOR: Biochemistry &Molecular Biology

PARENTS: Norman and JanetWeistuch

ACTIVITIES: Mathletics, YoungEngineers Club, Drums, volunteer atSt. Mary Medical Center

HONORS: National Honor Society,AP Scholar with Distinction

PLANS: Stony Brook University

MAJOR: Biology

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PARENTS: Anil Thomas and SujithaGeorge-Thomas

ACTIVITIES: Pennsbury Speech& Debate (Captain), PennsburyTheater, piano, volunteer at St. MaryMedical Center

HONORS: National Honor Society,AP Scholar with Honor, FrenchNational Honor Society, AcademicExcellence in English and French,Silver Test Tube Award


MAJOR: Biochemistry &Molecular Biology

PARENTS: Xiang Bo Wang andZhao Liang

ACTIVITIES: Speech & Debate(Captain), Young Engineers Club(Vice President), Student Council,Mathletics, Tennis, volunteer at theFranklin Institute

HONORS: National Honor Society,National AP Scholar, State Championin Policy Debate, National ForensicLeague Outstanding Distinction,Bausch and Lomb Honorary ScienceAward, U.S. Presidential ScholarSemi-Finalist

PLANS: University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of Business

MAJOR: Finance

PARENTS: Kanti and Madhu Solanki

ACTIVITIES: Forensics, NHS TechLiaison, Web site builder, Piano,Falcon Strings, PSSA RevisionProject, The Pennsbury Voice, tutorin Math and Science

HONORS: Good Citizenship Award,National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar withHonors, National Honor Society, Quilland Scroll Honor Society, ExemplaryStatus on Graduation Project, BCAPTHonors Recital, Spanish NationalHonor Society, Honor Roll, VariousDebate Awards PCFL, VPFD, NationalQualifier, LaSalle Forum InvitationalSemi-Finalist, Valley Forge NationalQualifier Alternate


MAJOR: Biology

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PARENTS: Howard and Holly Soffer

ACTIVITIES: The Pennsbury Voice,Basketball

HONORS: National Honor Society, APScholar, PSAT Commended Student,Business Award 2010, Spanish NationalHonor Society, Ursinus Scholar

PLANS: Ursinus College

MAJOR: Undecided

PARENTS: Christopher andRenee Donahey

ACTIVITIES: Pennsbury ForensicsTeam, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir,French Club (Vice President), PromChair, Prom Committee, Care-Matevolunteer at St. Mary Medical Center,Pennsbury musicals, Actors Net ofBucks County, Morrisville PresbyterianChurch Youth Group

HONORS: National Merit CommendedStudent, Girl Scout Gold Award,National Honor Society, FrenchNational Honor Society, OutstandingAcademic Achievement French,Le Grand Concours 2nd Place,Dramatic Performance Awards,

Original Oratory Forensics Award

PLANS: Claremont McKenna College

MAJOR: Pre-Med

PARENTS: Stephen andCarolyn Brennan

ACTIVITIES: Varsity Soccer,Scholars Bowl, Welcome to theNest Freshman Orientation Program(Co-Founder), Sports Nite Captain

HONORS: National Honor Society,AP Scholar with Distinction, SpanishNational Honor Society, AcademicAchievement Awards Mathematicsand Spanish, National SpanishExam Level 4 Honorable Mention,Presidential Scholar Nominee, RosatoA. Ferri Memorial Senior ScholarAthlete Award


Schreyer Honors College

MAJOR: Chemical Engineering

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PARENTS: Oommen and Maya Kappil

ACTIVITIES: Forensics (Team Captain),Library volunteer, Big Brothers BigSisters, Church Youth Group

HONORS: National Honor Society,Yale Book Award, National MeritSemi-Finalist, AP Scholar withDistinction, Spanish National HonorSociety, Academic AchievementAwards English, Science, SocialStudies and Technology Education

PLANS: University of Pittsburgh

MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering

PARENTS: Chandresh and Shilpa Patel

ACTIVITIES: Forensics, hospital andnursing home volunteer, PennsburyOrchestra, Falcon Strings

HONORS: AP Scholar with Honor,National Merit Commended Student,National Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, ExemplaryGraduation Project, National ForensicsLeague Degree of Excellence

PLANS: Villanova University

MAJOR: Biology/Pre-Med

PARENTS: George and MaryHelenWalker

ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society(Vice President), Pennsbury ChamberChoir,Bucks County CourierTimes RealityPanelist, PHS ThespianTroupe 830

HONORS: National Honor Society, APScholar, Foreign Language NationalHonor Society, Good CitizenshipAward from Pennsylvania Senate,Academic Excellence Award inEnglish, National Thespian

PLANS: Loyola University Honors Program

MAJOR:Global Studies

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PARENTS: Greg and Nina Mauro

ACTIVITIES: Scholars Bowl,Yardley-Morrisville Baseball

HONORS: National Honor Society,Foreign Language National HonorSociety, Scholars Bowl RegionalChampion, AP Scholar

PLANS: Boston College

MAJOR: Undecided

PARENTS: Dan and Ann Schreiber

ACTIVITIES: Woods Servicesvolunteer, Piano, Varsity Tennis,Humanity-In-Progress Club, ThePennsbury Voice,Motivos Magazine

HONORS: Manny Miller Award forVolunteer Excellence, Suburban OneAll League, Pennsbury Music TheoryAward, National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society

PLANS: Swarthmore College

MAJOR: Undecided

PARENTS: Paul and Lisa Hammelman

ACTIVITIES: Senior Link volunteer,Youth Orchestra of Bucks County,Falcon Strings Honors Orchestra,Yardley United Methodist Youth Choir

HONORS: National Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society,Exemplary Graduation Project, PHEAACertificate of Merit

PLANS: Tufts University

MAJOR: Biological Sciences

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