The Journal-World’s 2013 Academic All-Star nominees
Abigail Bartlow
School: Veritas Christian School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 7
Parents: Michael and Melanie Bartlow
College and career plans: Plans to study community health at Kansas University
Emma Beck
School: Eudora High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 111
Parents: Todd and Natalee Beck
College and career plans: Attend Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Okla., majoring in pre-medicine studies, with a possible minor in Spanish. Goal is to specialize in anesthesiology and focus on foreign missions to serve the people of underdeveloped countries.
Erin Renee Bowser
School: Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 35
Parents: Eric and Tami Bowser
College and career plans: Plans to attend the University of Missouri Kansas-City to study dentistry
Kelsi E. Briggs
School: Tonganoxie High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 137
Parents:Arlen and Michelle Briggs
College and career plans: Plans to attend Kansas State University and major in theater with a minor in Spanish
Mikayla Marie Douglas
School: Wellsville High School
Grade-point average: 3.98
Class rank: 1 of 48
Parents: Michael and Lisa Douglas
College and career plans: Plans to attend Ottawa University or Washburn University, majoring in public relations and business
Madison Epp
School: Bonner Springs High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 166
Parents: James and Janelle Epp
College and career plans: Attend Kansas State University, dual majoring in kinesiology and nutrition
Olivia Evans:
School: McLouth High School
Grade-point average: 3.87
Class rank: 2 of 32
Parents: Daniel and Kristie Evans
College and career plans: Attend Washburn University and pursue a life sciences degree, working toward a career in pharmacy.
Matthew Henry
School: Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School
Grade-point average: 3.6
Class rank: 5 of 35
Parents: Jon and Judy Henry
College and career plans: Plans to attend Kansas State University and major in aerospace and aeronautical engineering
Katrina Jacobsen
School: Lawrence High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 366
Parents: Terry and Robin Jacobsen
College and career plans: Attend Kansas University and pursue a career in music education
Emma Kelly
School: Lawrence High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 366
Parents: Wayne and Jennifer Kelly
College and career plans: Attend Kansas State University and pursue a career in veterinary medicine
Olivia Loney
School: Free State High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 344
Parents: Paul and Catrina Loney
College and career plans: Attend Kansas University, majoring in business, working toward becoming a certified public accountant
Melissa Schmidt
School: Perry-Lecompton High School
Grade-point average: 4.07
Class rank: 2 of 73
Parents: Robert and Carol Schmidt
College and career plans: Attend Kansas University, majoring in pharmacy, and eventually to work in the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital system
Christian Sweeney
School: De Soto High School
Grade-point average: 4.196
Class rank: 2 of 154
Parents: John and Kelley Sweeney
College and career plans: Not available
Hannah Thomas
School: Ottawa High School
Grade-point average: 4.0
Class rank: 1 of 141
Parents: Mark and Julia Thomas
College and career plans: Attend Pittsburg State University, majoring in biology, working toward a career in dentistry and joining the Public Health Service
Hunter F. Trefz
School: Eudora High School
Grade-point average: 3.898
Class rank: 19 of 111
Parents: Fred and Tammie Trefz
College and career plans: Attend Kansas University, majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in music, working toward a career in automotive engineering
Katelyn Turner
School: De Soto High School
Grade-point average: 4.2
Class rank: 1 of 154
Parents: Todd and Amy Turner
College and career plans: Not available
Marc Walbridge
School: McLouth High School
Grade-point average: 3.85
Class rank: 3 of 32
Parents: Douglas and Sandra Walbridge
College and career plans: Attend Fort Scott Community College for 3 semesters and play football, then transfer to Kansas State University and study engineering and math with minors in Spanish and/or business
Alecxander Beckford Watson
School: Wellsville High School
Grade-point average: 3.9811
Class rank: 1 of 48
Parents: David and Beth Watson
College and career plans: Not available