Other nominees for the 2015 Academic All-Star team

Out of the 26 students who were nominated for the 2015 Academic All-Star team, only 10 were chosen as finalists. Here are the other 16 students, who also display remarkable achievements and promise.

Taylor Wallis

Taylor Wallis

School: Baldwin High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Stephanie Soden and Brent Wallis


College and career plans: Attend Wichita State University to study either psychology (and then earn a doctorate in the field) or nursing science (and then earn a master’s in anesthesia to become a nurse).

Victoria Broers

Victoria Broers

School: Wellsville High School

Grade-point average: 3.8

Class rank: 8

Parents: Valerie Broers and Kendall Broers

College and career plans: To attend McPherson College and major in business marketing and minor in graphic design. Hopes to work for a marketing firm after college.

Emma Evans

Emma Evans

School: McLouth High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Kristie and Daniel Evans


College and career plans: To attend Washburn University to complete pre-pharmacy classes before applying to Kansas University’s School of Pharmacy.

Alexander Haynes

Alexander Haynes

School: Perry-Lecompton High School

Grade-point average: 4.08

Class rank: 1

Parents: Lisa and Marc Haynes


College and career plans: To attend the University of Pennsylvania and major in engineering entrepreneurship. Plans to work in finance with algorithmic stock trading or as a programmer.

Jacob Bowman

Jacob Bowman

School: McLouth High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Mary and Roger Bowman

College and career plans: To attend Wichita State University and major in finance, with a possible minor in either economics or business. Plans to become a financial adviser after college.

Andrea Hinck

Andrea Hinck

School: Sante Fe Trail High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 2

Parents: Shellie Hinck

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University to study business and complete prerequisites for the preveterinary program. Plans to attend KSU’s veterinary medicine graduate program.

Kesandra Fischer

Kesandra Fischer

School: Veritas Christian School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Sandie and Ken Fischer

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University and major in interior design and possibly minor in event planning or entrepreneurship.

Sierra Savage

Sierra Savage

School: Wellsville High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Sharon and Timothy Savage

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University to major in food science with an emphasis in prepharmacy. Goal is to become a pharmacist.

Emily Vitt

Emily Vitt

School: Basehor-Linwood High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Debbie and Mick Vitt

College and career plans: Considering Washburn University or Pittsburg State University to study pharmacy.

Jacob Dobbs

Jacob Dobbs

School: Bonner Springs High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Wendy and James Dobbs

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University to major in biochemistry.

Garrett French

Garrett French

School: Tonganoxie High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Reann and Roger French

College and career plans: To attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to major in aerospace engineering.

Shelbey Taylor

Shelbey Taylor

School: Bonner Springs High School

Grade-point average: 3.956

Class rank: 10

Parents: Becky and Todd Taylor

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University to study animal science and become a veterinarian.

Kate Barger

Kate Barger

School: De Soto High School

Grade-point average: 4.236

Class rank: 6

Parents: Brenda and Scott Barger

College and career plans: To attend the University of Arkansas to study business administration.

Colin McIver

Colin McIver

School: Sante Fe Trail High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Tina and Nolan McIver

College and career plans: Attend Fort Hays State University to earn a degree in computer and network telecommunications. Plans to have a career as a network technician or administrator for a school district or small business.

Joo-Young Lee

Joo-Young Lee

School: Lawrence High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Jin-Kyung and Hyun-Jin Lee

College and career plans: Undecided on which college to attend, but will pursue a career as a doctor.

Jacob Cook

Jacob Cook

School: Basehor-Linwood High School

Grade-point average: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: JoAnne and LaMont Cook

College and career plans: Attend Brigham Young University and study biology. Intends to enroll in medical school and become a pediatric surgeon.

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