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The PRIDE POST

J une 2, 2017

Congratulations,

Class of 2017

Pine Lake Preparatory conferred 125 diplomas to the Class of 2017 in a ceremony held May 27 at 10 a.m. More than 150 scholarships were offered to 65 students, a total of $8.1 million!

Announcing the Pine Lake Preparatory Class of 2017

Graduate	Future Plan
Amy Abrams	Western Carolina University
Tucker Aldridge	University of Alabama - Huntsville
Lindsey Allison	UNC - Chapel Hill
Hallie Amat	UNC - Chapel Hill
Ashley Andreasen	N.C. State University
William Angelino	UNC - Charlotte
Joshua Antonic	Appalachian State University
Reagan Autry	Auburn University
Trevor Bachand	Colorado School of Mines
Parker Bain	Indiana University
Trevor Beckham	University of Tennessee
Mackenzie Bell	UNC- Chapel Hill
Alexandra Berg	Appalachian State University
Joseph Blaney	Mitchell Community College
Sofia Blankenship	Otterbein University
Elizabeth Boger	Appalachian State University
Hunter Bond	Appalachian State University
Zane Boutet	Appalachian State University
Kaitlyn Breheny	Undecided
Taylor Bridgers	UNC - Charlotte
Jillian Caffey	University of South Carolina
Brianna Cairon	UNC - Wilmington
Joseph Castronovo	Queens University
Kristian Catahan	Wingate University
Margaret Cauley	UNC - Chapel Hill
Sammy Chouffani El Fassi	UNC - Charlotte
Rachel Clancy	University of South Carolina
Bryce Clegg	Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Aaron Cluff	Central Piedmont Community College
Grace Cochrane	University of Alabama
Max Coffing	University of South Carolina
Alexander Cohen	Clemson University
Shane Connolly	The Citadel
Benjamin Cotte	Western Carolina University
Gavin Cox	East Carolina University
Daniel Crossin	Appalachian State University
Dillon Embrey	Mitchell Community College
Rachel Figard	N.C. State University
Emerson Fleming	Boston University
Logan Foland	Appalachian State University
Aaron Fyler	Appalachian State University
John Gambino	Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Zachary Gay	Mitchell Community College
Alexandra Giambruno	Undecided
Skyler Giolitti	Cape Fear Community College
Elliott Harper	UNC - Charlotte
William Harwood	University of South Carolina
Hannah Hjerth	Greensboro College
Taylor Hochman	University of Tennessee
Jacob Howes	Florida Gulf Coast University
Zachary Howie	Central Piedmont Community College
Paul Janos	N.C. State University
Blake Jansen	UNC - Charlotte
Margaret Kanaley	UNC - Charlotte
Vanessa Keith	UNC - Wilmington
Dalton Kessans	UNC - Charlotte
Ryne Kolessar	DePaul University
Robert Kovacs	West Virginia University
Erin Lashley	Appalachian State University
Brayden Leach	Mitchell Community College
Megan Lindstrom	Mitchell Community College
Jenna Lipa	Appalachian State University
MacKenzie Maddox	UNC - Chapel Hill
Joseph Marcus	Columbus College of Art & Design
Carleen Martinez	Queens University
John McCaskey	Appalachian State University
Ryan McCourt	Clemson University
Hamilton McInnis	N.C. State University
Samantha McKeel	UNC - Charlotte
Micaela Meyer	UNC - Charlotte
Grace Millan	University of South Carolina
Lindsay Miller	University of South Carolina
Michael Miller	Wingate University
Lauren Mock	East Carolina University
Andrew Moyes	Wheaton College
Hannah Mutch	Wofford College
Blake Naba	West Virginia University
Hannah Naba	UNC - Charlotte
Hunter Naba	Central Piedmont Community College
Carson Nabors	Mitchell Community College
Brian Newman	East Carolina University
James Michael Nutting	University of South Carolina
Abigail Packard	Roanoke College
Reagan Page	Lenoir-Rhyne University
Adam Parrish	N.C. State University
Alexander Partridge	George Mason University
Aubree Pattie	Central Piedmont Community College
Jason Perryman	N.C. State University
Kameryn Petroski	East Carolina University
Lauren Rattenbury	University of Alabama - Huntsville
Savannah Reitz	Workforce
John Remy	Western Carolina University
Shan Roy	Elon University
Christopher Russo	Central Piedmont Community College
Megan Ryder	UNC - Charlotte
Jessica Schneider	Carson-Newman University
Casey Scholl	West Virginia University
Andrew Sevic	Michigan State University
Maxwell Sharawy	University of South Carolina
Timothy Shaughnessy	Clemson University
Devon Sheffield	Undecided
Brianna Shehane	UNC - Wilmington
William Shehane III	Clemson University
Brian Simpson	Central Piedmont Community College
Matthew Sisson	N.C. State University
Katie Smith	Western Carolina University
Owen Sull	N.C. State University
Michael Swift	Undecided
Dylan Textor	Western Carolina University
Amanda Thompson	N.C. State University
Katelyn Tiamson	University of Tampa
Jillian Tucci	University of Kansas
Daniel Vitanza	Workforce
Luke Volk	Elizabeth City State University
Benjamin Wally	Central Piedmont Community College
Logan Ward	N.C. State University
Grace Washington	Greensboro College
Ryan Watts	Western Carolina University
John Weaver II	Wilkes Community College
Matthew Wegner	Central Piedmont Community College
Robert Welborne	UNC - Chapel Hill
Christian Wert	East Carolina University
Nicholas Wilkins	UNC - Charlotte
Robert Wrench	UNC - Wilmington
Sydney Zarsadias	University of South Carolina

Congratulations to all!

Seniors Honored

The following Class of 2017 members were honored last week at the Senior Dinner:

AP Scholars Recognition of Achievement

AP Scholar (3 college level exams with a score of 3 or higher on each)

Tucker Aldridge, Lindsey Allison, Mackenzie Bell, Sammy Chouffani El Fassi, Rachel Figard, Ryan McCourt, Grace Millan, Andrew Moyes, Lauren Rattenbury, Casey Scholl, Jack Welborne

AP Scholar with Honor (4+ college level exams with a score of 3.25 or higher on each)

Hallie Amat, Alex Partridge

Pride Project Awards

Sammy Chouffani El Fassi $500

Blake Sisson $500

Athletic Senior Scholarship Awards

MacKenzie Maddox $1500

Alex Wrench $1500

Junior Ambassador Program Scholarships

Lindsey Allison $500

MacKenzie Maddox $500

Mac Shaughnessy $500

Casey Scholl $500

Mooresville / Iredell County Volunteer Fire & Emergency Response Scholarship (Community based)

Amy Abrams

Special Forces & Veterans Scholarships, Recognition & Direct Appointments

Shane Connolly - The Citadel

Jessica Schneider - ROTC at Carson-Newman University

Rachel Figard - Veteran Affairs / State of NC Class II Full Academic Scholarship to NC State University

Student Council / American Red Cross Bloodmobile Scholarship Award

Megan Lindstrom, Chris Russo, Katie Smith

Presidental Service Learning Award

100 Service Learning Hours

Lindsey Allison

Hallie Amat

Ashley Andreasen

Reagan Autry

Mackenzie Bell

Sofia Blankenship

175 Service Learning Hours

MacKenzie Maddox

250+ Service Learning Hours

Erin Lashley

Distinguished Department (Outstanding Student) Award Winners (not GPA based)

Math - Blake Sisson

History - Erin Lashley

Science - Kristian Catahan

STEM - Bryce Clegg

English - Hallie Amat

Spanish - Jenna Lipa

Visual Arts - Lauren Rattenbury

Music - Hannah Hjerth

Theatre - Katie Smith

Orchestra - Alex Partridge

It's a Wrap!

The PLP faculty and staff wrapped up the year and recognized Ms. Gloria Miller, who retired this year; and Mr. Chris Terrill, who is heading to start a charter school in Memphis.

In addition, the Teachers of the Year were announced. Mr. Jeff Walker, Upper School; Ms. Meredith Miller, Middle School; and Jamie Hamlin, Lower School and overall winner.

Congratulations and THANK YOU to each winner, for bringing your best to the classroom each and every day!

Ms. Miller, with Ms. Sims, and Mr. Webb

Mr. Terrill receives a "Memphis Starter Kit" with blue suede shoes and Elvis-style sunglasses with attached sideburns.

On the Blog: Digital Literacy and Media Production Class

In the latest blog, Mr. Bitters, Upper School English Department, discusses Public Speaking in a Digital World, and introduces a new class offering for the fall, Digital Literacy and Media Production Class.