Out of the 23 students who were nominated for the 2016 Academic All-Star team, only 10 were chosen as finalists. Here are the other 13 students who were nominated by their school principals or counselors for their academic accomplishments.

Joshua Schmidt, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Joshua Schmidt

School: Perry-Lecompton High School

GPA: 4.07

Class rank: 2

Parents: Robert and Carol Schmidt

College and career plans: To attend the University of Chicago and major in chemistry; plans to obtain a doctorate in pharmacology and toxicology and become a pharmaceutical scientist.

Brooke Preston, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Brooke Preston

School: Santa Fe Trail High School

GPA: 4.41

Class rank: 1

Parents: Eric and Julie Preston

College and career plans: To attend Wichita State University and major in engineering.

Anna Davidson, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Anna Davidson

School: Ottawa High School

GPA: 3.98

Class rank: 13

Parents: Robert and Monica Davidson

College and career plans: To attend the Kansas University and major in biochemistry with a minor in Spanish; plans to obtain a master’s degree and work in the astrobiology field.

Kelsey Mills, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Kelsey Mills

School: De Soto High School

GPA: 4.255

Class rank: 3

Parents: Scott and Kirsten Mills

College and career plans: To attend the University of Colorado-Boulder and study sociology and international relations; plans to attend graduate school and work in research or interactive communication.

Clayton Suffron-Evans, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Clayton Suffron-Evans

School: Ottawa High School

GPA: 3.88

Class rank: 22

Parents: Ben and Amy Evans

College and career plans: To attend Kansas State University and major in business management.

Caleb Metsker, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Caleb Metsker

School: Basehor-Linwood High School

GPA: 3.963

Class rank: 7

Parents: Travis and Hayley Metsker

College and career plans: To attend Kansas University and major in pre-pharmacy.

Gwenyth Barrett, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Gwenyth Barrett

School: Bonner Springs High School

GPA: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Steven and Kimberly Nelson

College and career plans: To attend William Jewell College and major in English and political science; plans to become a lawyer.

Lichen McHenry, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Lichen McHenry

School: McLouth High School

GPA: 3.87

Class rank: 7

Parents: Clayton McHenry and Audrey Klopper

College and career plans: To attend Portland State University and major in physics and possibly minor in Spanish.

Rebecca Nowlan, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Rebecca Nowlan

School: McLouth High School

GPA: 3.98

Class rank: 3

Parents: Patrick and Sally Nowlan

College and career plans: To attend Washburn University and study radiology and sonography.

Michael Douglas, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Michael Douglas

School: Wellsville High School

GPA: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: Michael and Lisa Douglas

College and career plans: To attend Ottawa University and major in sports administration.

Joel Katzer, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Joel Katzer

School: Baldwin High School

GPA: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: John and Joyce Katzer

College and career plans: Undecided on which school he will attend, but plans to study medicine.

Jacob Katzer, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Jacob Katzer

School: Baldwin High School

GPA: 4.0

Class rank: 1

Parents: John and Joyce Katzer

College and career plans: Undecided on which school he will attend, but plans to study medicine.

Lauren Cline, 2016 Academic All-Star nominee.

Lauren Cline

School: Basehor-Linwood High School

GPA: 3.949

Class rank: 8

Parents: Les and Pam Cline

College and career plans: To attend Cedarville University and major in computer engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering.