Commencement 2017

Oglebay Park AmphitheaterMay Twenty-Seventh Two Thousand Seventeen

Eleven O’clock

Central Catholic High School

Class of 2017

Giorgio Spyridon AlexanderDylan Jared BakerSydney Wynn BauerJohn Michael BurkhalterKayhlee Madison ButlerConner Michael CalmbacherTracy Lynn CampbellEmil Joseph CapitoSeth Matthew CarenbauerBrayden Alexander CarterAlec Thomas Castello-JochumChantz Braden ChambersJacob Michael CoughlanAustin David CrebsShae Marie DennistonHannah Marie DieffenbaugherSpencer Brian DolenceMyriah Grace DunnJohn Coats ErwinLuke James FaheyJames Joseph FillipovichBrendan Bradley GarveyRyan Scot GossettJordan Renee HaleyMatalyn Rose HayesJonathan Edward HowardJaquan JacksonAdam Christopher JarrettBrandyn Garrett Johnson

Shay Marie KaminskiLexie Elizabeth KosanovicJoseph William MainJaela Nicole MannsZachary Adam McAbeeClayton Timothy McCabeMonica Sophia MinorHannah Nicole MozingoJohn Fritz Mueller IIIVincent Michael MurphyMichael Clement Niggemyer Jr. Kunanon PitikulthamJacob Garner PlevaAlexander Thomas QuinnTyler David RiedelIsaac Edison RineGabriel Paul RohmannCassidy Ann SansoneAustin John Russell SchrammJulie Elizabeth SchuetzMackenzie Aileen SmithTanyapong SoratAundrea Marie SpainDominick Marquis StevensonJaren Joseph StraughnBailey Elizabeth WearKyle Lee WenselJoshua Michael Yancosek

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNATED PASTOR

Rev. Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski, V.F.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Rev. Fr. Bill Matheny

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Rebecca Sancomb

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRESIDENT

Lawrence E. Bandi

BOARD MEMBERSHelen AltmeyerTom Burgoyne

Robert Contraguerro, Sr.Pat Felton

Kayleen FitzsimmonsWilliam Holt

Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudock Jim McGlumphy

Rev. Fr. Doug OndeckRev. Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski, V.F.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph PetersonRev. Msgr. Kevin Quirk, J.C.D.

Gary SaccoRenee Schneid

Dave TaylorRev. Fr. Bekeh Utietiang

Rev. Fr. Bill Matheny

Alumni Representative Gerald Jacovetty

DIOCESAN OFFICIALSMost Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt, Ed.D.Superintendent

of Catholic Schools

PROCESSIONAL

NATIONAL ANTHEM……….….Senior Members of CCHS Choir

INVOCATION………….…….Rev. Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski, V.F.

ADDRESS OF VALEDICTORIAN………….……Lexie KosanovicClass of 2017 ADDRESS OF SALUTATORIAN………………….…..Emil CapitoClass of 2017 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS…………………..Rebecca Sancomb, Principal PRESENTATION OFSCHOLASTIC HONORS……….Donna Niggemyer, Counselor SPECIAL AWARDS………………………..…..Rebecca Sancomb

Mike Young ‘67, Athletic Director

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER…….……….Rebecca SancombCOMMENCEMENT ADDRESS………………….Ryan Ferns ‘01

WV State Senator MATER DEI AWARD…………………..…….Rebecca Sancomb

ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADUATES…….…Rebecca Sancomb

PRESENTATION OFDIPLOMAS…………..……….Rev. Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski, V.F.

Lawrence E. Bandi, President

CLOSING REMARKS ANDBENEDICTION…………….…Rev. Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski, V.F.

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The 2017 CCHS Commencement Ceremony is dedicated in loving memory of Mr. Jamey Conlin,

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— Mission Statement—

Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, dedicated to nurturing reflective spirituality, intellectual accomplishment, and social responsibility so

that students can reach their God given potential. Rooted in our Catholic tradition and grounded by a caring, dynamic faculty and staff, CCHS strives to create a learning community that inspires honest thinkers, encourages innovation, fosters creativity, and

enhances individual talents.

CCHS graduates will have the skills and knowledge to pursue the college and career of their choice, the confidence to be a leader, and the social conscience and compassionate heart to advocate for social justice in our world. Ultimately a CCHS education prepares students

to live a life where they “Think and Act Like Christ.”

Mrs. Wilma BeaverMr. Philip BenderMr. AJ BuconMrs. Jamie CampbellMr. Edward CihyMr. Hayden CookMrs. Mary Beth CrinitiMr. Sean DeckerMrs. Caitlin FrancisMr. David HanesMrs. Pamela HartmanMrs. Isabelle HeislerMr. David HendersonMr. Allen JonesMrs. Ann Kahle

Mrs. Elizabeth KnorrMrs. Christine KuhnsMr. Isaac LeeMrs. Sara MarinMs. Marquee MaryMrs. Margaret MolnarMr. Thomas PerdziolaMr. Gerald PocklMr. Brian PooleyMr. Francis PrzybyszMrs. Kristine RiedelMrs. Michelle ThorngateMrs. Debra WarmuthMr. Mathew White

2016-17 Central Catholic Faculty

2016-17 Central Catholic Administration & Staff

Mr. Lawrence E. BandiPresidentMrs. Rebecca SancombPrincipalRob MagruderDean of StudentsKathleen BaxterAdmissionsLeAnn HarrisFinance OfficerDonna NiggemyerGuidance Jennifer TaylorMission AdvancementMichael YoungAthletic DirectorPamela CarenbauerReceptionist

Reginald ClarkDirector of Maintenance Dawn DavidsonDirector of Food ServicesMargaret EspinaAssistant to the PresidentMary HennenAssistant to the PrincipalSharon MalinRegistrar / College PlacementJune BowersTammy DennistonJanet GordonWilliam KovalskiJudith MeadowsBernice MillerCarl SchoeppnerCassandra Tweedlie

2017 Colleges Accepted & Matriculated

Alderson Broaddus UniversityBelmont CollegeCapital UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityDuquesne UniversityFairleigh Dickinson UniversityFairmont State UniversityFranciscan UniversityGeneva CollegeGlenville State UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityIndiana University of PennsylvaniaJohn Carroll UniversityLaRoche CollegeMalone CollegeMarietta CollegeMarshall UniversityNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityOhio University EasternPennsylvania State Pittsburgh Technology College

Point Park UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRobert Morris UniversitySeton Hill UniversityShepherd UniversityThiel CollegeUniversity of Indianapolis University of KentuckyUniversity of Mount OliveUniversity of Mount UnionUniversity of North Carolina Pembroke University of PittsburghWashington Jefferson CollegeWaynesburg UniversityWest Liberty UniversityWest Virginia Northern Community CollegeWest Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University Institute of TechnologyWest Virginia WesleyanWheeling Jesuit University

Ryan Ferns is a 2001 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He participated in several sports including basketball, soccer and track. In his senior year, he won the 100-meter state championship. He was also a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, he continued his education at Wheeling Jesuit University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree in 2005 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007.

Ryan began his career working as a physical therapist in a variety of settings throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. It was during this time that Ryan developed a strong urge to be a part of change in his home state of West Virginia. Realizing that many of his former classmates had moved on to other areas of the country, Ryan determined that it was a lack of opportunity here at home that was the cause.

Ryan saw serving his hometown and state in the West Virginia Legislature as a pathway to make the changes necessary to create new job opportunities here at home. In 2010, he committed to run for a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He won that election and was re-elected in 2012. Also during that time, Ryan invested in the community by starting a health and wellness business called The Ryan Ferns Healthplex. During his second term in the House of Delegates Ryan became frustrated by the House leadership's lack of willingness to move West Virginia forward, and in 2013, Ryan changed his political party affiliation and announced he was running for a seat in the State Senate. The 2014 election saw Ryan promoted to the State Senate, and after serving two years as the Health Committee Chairman, he was named the Majority Leader of the Senate, where he serves today.

2017 Commencement SpeakerWV State Senator Ryan Ferns

Lexie Elizabeth Kosanovic, graduating from Central Catholic High School is the daughter of Edward and Leslie Kosanovic. Throughout her four years at Central Catholic High School, Lexie has earned membership into the 4.0 Distinguished Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. Lexie was also selected to participate in Wheeling Youth Leadership, Judicial Scholars Program, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, Leadercast Wheeling and was a People-to-People Ambassador. Lexie is a recipient of the OVAC All Conference Academic Award, EQT Students of Excellence Scholarship, Spirit of St. Joseph Award, St. Thomas Aquinas Medal, Wheeling Hospital Volunteer Scholarship, Elks Student of the Month and Elks State Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship, and Faris-Steinbicker Scholarship. She is involved in many clubs at Central. She is a four year member of We Stop Hate, Peer Ministry, Teens for Life and the Drama Club. In addition, she is involved in the Central Catholic Choir, Spanish club, Math Club and has served as a Central Catholic Ambassador since her freshman year. In addition to Lexie’s many academic accolades and achievements, she has danced for sixteen years under the instruction of Mrs. Cheryl Pompeo. She enjoys ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, pointe and modern. This past fall, she danced the role of Captain Hook in Oglebay Institute's production of Peter Pan as well as, the role of Clara in The Nutcracker. She also plays the piano, takes voice lessons, volunteers at Wheeling Hospital, volunteers as an assistant dance teacher at the Oglebay Institute School of Dance and volunteers as an assistant yoga teacher for pediatric patients. She is active in community theater as well, and therefore would like to thank Mr. Tim Thompson for allowing her to also consider Towngate Theater a “second home.” She is involved in St. Michael’s Youth Group, and she is a lector at St. Michael’s Parish. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking with her friends and spending time with her family (without whom none of this would be possible). Lexie wants to remind everyone to “not just break out of the proverbial box, but to tap dance on it when necessary.” Upon graduation from Central, Lexie plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant with a minor in Spanish. She will be entering Seton Hill University in the fall as a student in their Direct-Admit Physician Assistant Program. Her ultimate career aspiration is to work in a pediatric hospital serving critically ill children.

“If your dreams don’t scare you, then they are not big enough.” During the past four years at Central, my dreams have been achieved and surpassed beyond my wildest imagination. Central is not just a school building, but a place filled with knowledge, love and compassion experienced by all who enter the front doors. The teachers, administration, staff and students all hold a special place in my heart. I have been blessed by the opportunities that Central has given me. God Bless and Go Knights!” — Lexie Kosanovic, Valedictorian, Class of 2017

2017 ValedictorianThe Aquinas MedalMs. Lexie Kosanovic

The Aquinas Medal is the highest award a student can receive from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Recipients are selected based on their qualities of faith, knowledge, and service. The medal is awarded to those who embody the definition of a Catholic student.

St. Sebastian AwardMs. Hannah Dieffenbaugher & Mr. Issac Rine

The St. Sebastian Award is given to one female and one male student-athlete from each DWC school. Recipients demonstrate sportsmanship, teamwork, academics (3.0 or higher), and a high respect of school, classmates, teammates, opponents, parish and community.

“The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.

You will be like a well-watered garden like an ever-flowing spring.” —Isaiah 58:11

Emil J. Capito, a graduating senior and class Vice-President of Wheeling Central Catholic High School, is the son of Joseph and Jennifer Capito. During his four years at Central, Emil was inducted into the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha National Math Honor Society, and Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. Emil was also selected as a CCHS representative for WV Mountaineer Boys State and as a member of the United Way Junior Board. Emil is an Elks Student of the Month, an OVAC All-Conference Academic Scholar, and a recipient of the Promise, Larsen, and Faris-Steinbicker scholarships.In addition to his academic achievements, Emil invested his time in CCHS athletics and community service activities. He was a two-year member of the golf team and four-year member of the track and field team, where he participated in state competition. His community service contributions include the annual CCHS canned food drive, United Way Day of Caring, and volunteer work at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center. Emil’s extracurricular activities also include four years as a member of the Knight to Knight Peer Ministry Program and Student Council. Emil is known by his peers at CCHS as an organized and disciplined individual who works hard inside and outside of school, but enjoys most the times he spends with friends: hosting tailgating events, cheering at sporting events, working out at the gym, or just hanging out. This fall, Emil will attend West Virginia University to major in Computer and Electrical Engineering.

“Family, Faith, and tradition are three words that distinguish the unique environment found at Wheeling Central. The teachers, faculty, and student body invest their time, talent, and compassion in helping one another be their best. I’m very grateful for my experiences at Wheeling Central and for becoming a part of the Central family.”

US Air ForceMr. Joey MainJoseph Main entered the delayed enlistment program on January 1, 2017. He will be shipping out on July 11, 2017 under the Mechanical Aptitude Index. His high mechanical scores will allow him to be part of a career field in which he will be working with some of today’s most advanced technology and equipment. He will go through 7.5 weeks of basic training and several months of technical training afterwards. Throughout his training, Joey will be completing an associate degree through Community College of The Air Force, which he will later be able to apply to a bachelor’s degree of his choice. He will be able to take advantage of his tuition assistance to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree at zero cost to him. He will also qualify for the GI bill which will provide him with more than $82,000 to continue his education after he completes his enlistment. “Joey is enlisting in the Air Force for an initial commitment of 6 years and I have no doubt that with his level of professionalism he will advance quickly. He has been one of my best applicants in almost 2 years of recruiting. Central Catholic has prepared him very well for this next part of his life.” —Terry N. Smith, SSgt, USAF

Thank you Joey for your service to our country!

National Honor Society ScholarshipMs. Lexie KosanovicLexie Kosanovic, a senior and member of the National Honor Society (NHS) at Central Catholic High School, has been named one of 400 national semifinalists in the National Honor Society Scholarship program. Kosanovic was chosen from more than 9,000 applicants and will receive a $2,325 scholarship. As a semifinalist, Lexie is recognized as one of the top 300 NHS members in the nation this school year.

This fall she plans to attend Seaton Hill University as part of their Physicians Assistant program.

2017 Salutatorian

Top 20 of the Class of 2017 in alphabetical orderName College Major

Sydney Bauer

Emil Capito

Seth CarenbauerHannah DieffenbaugherLuke FaheyMatalyn HayesAdam Jarrett Shay KaminskiLexie Kosanovic

Zachary McAbeeMonica MinorHannah Mozingo

Michael NiggemyerJacob PlevaTyler RiedelIsaac RineJaren StraughnBailey WearKyle WenselJoshua Yancosek

“Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.” —Matthew 5:16

17West Virginia University

West Virginia University

West Virginia UniversityWheeling Jesuit University

West Virginia UniversityWheeling Jesuit UniversityWest Liberty UniversityMarshall UniversitySeton Hill University

Wheeling Jesuit UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWest Liberty University

West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia UniversityDuquesne UniversityMarietta CollegeWest Virginia University West Virginia UniversityUniversity of IndianapolisWest Virginia Wesleyan

Speech Pathology & AudiologyComputer/Electrical EngineeringBusinessBiology/Pre-Medicine

Exercise PhysiologyBiologyBiologyBiological SciencesPhysicians Assistant ProgramAccountingNursingSpeech Pathology & AudiologyPolitical Science/Pre-LawNursingPharmacyBusinessManagement InformationBiologyEngineeringCivil Engineering

President’s Award for Educational Excellence - this award was established by the President of the US to encourage students to achieve high academic standards by recognizing and rewarding them for educational excellence. Qualifying students have a 3.5 or higher.

Bauer, Sydney Beaver, Zachary Butler, Kayhlee Campbell, Tracy Capito, Emil Carenbauer, Seth Chambers, Chantz Coughlan, Jacob Crebs, Austin Dieffenbaugher, Hannah

Fahey, Luke Garvey, Brendan Haley, JordanHayes, Matalyn Howard, Jonathan Jarrett, AdamKaminski, Shay Kosanovic, Lexie McAbee, Zachary Minor, Monica Mozingo, Hannah

Murphy, Vincent

The Eleanor R. Abe Academic Achievement AwardsIn his bequest to Central Catholic High School, Mr. Dennis Abe requested that every year three awards be given in memory of his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Galloway Abe, a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy.

Academic Achievement in English - Emil CapitoMost Improvement in Math - Jordan HaleyAcademic Achievement in Music - Lexie Kosanovic

Niggemyer, MichaelPleva, JacobRiedel, Tyler Rine, Isaac Schuetz, Julie Sorat, Tat Straughn, Jaren Wear, Bailey Wensel, Kyle Yancosek, Joshua

Class of 2017 Scholarship Statistics The Class of 2017 has been offered over $897,000 in one year scholarships and over $3 million in four year scholarships. Of the 58 young men and women in the class of 2017, 43 or 74% have been awarded full or partial scholarships.

Commitment to Catholic EducationThe following students have committed to Catholic Universities:

* Franciscan University, Duquesne University, and Seton Hill University have offered three of our students $196,000 in academic scholarships

* The DWC and Bishop Michael J. Bransfield awards scholarships to all students graduating from Catholic high schools to attend Wheeling Jesuit University. CCHS has 11 recipients at $6,000/year for four years - $264,000.

* WJU Opportunity Scholarship - 5 recipients at $5,000/year for four years - $100,000. WJU Dean's Award - 3 recipients at $8,000/year for four years - $96,000. WJU Presidential Scholarship - 3 recipients at $10,000/year for four years - $120,000. Total WJU scholarships awarded: $580,000.

Giorgio AlexanderDylan BakerConner CalmbacherChantz ChambersHannah DieffenbaugherRyan Gossett

Matalyn HayesLexie KosanovicZachary McAbeeTyler RiedelCassidy Sansone

Sydney BauerJohn BurkhalterKayhlee ButlerEmil CapitoSeth CarenbauerChantz ChambersJacob CoughlanAustin CrebsHannah Dieffenbaugher

Luke FaheyBrendan GarveyRyan GossettMatalyn HayesJonathan HowardAdam JarrettBrandyn JohnsonShay KaminskiLexie KosanovicMonica Minor

Hannah MozingoTrey MuellerVincent MurphyMichael NiggemyerJacob PlevaGabe RohmannCassidy SansoneJaren StraughnBailey Wear

Zachary BeaverEmil CapitoSeth CarenbauerChantz ChambersJacob CoughlanAustin CrebsHannah DieffenbaugherLuke Fahey

Brendan GarveyRyan GossettMatalyn HayesJonathan HowardAdam JarrettBrandyn JohnsonShay KaminskiLexie KosanovicZachary McAbee

Clayton McCabe

West Virginia Promise Scholars

Hannah MozingoMichael NiggemyerTyler RiedelIsaac RineJulie SchuetzJaren Straughn Bailey Wear

The John T. Thoner Scholarship This scholarship was created by Mr. Lou Thoner in honor of the Thoner family. His specific request was the scholarship recipients be given this award to help with the first year of collegiate studies considering - quality of essay, community involvement and extracurricular activities.

Class of 2017 Legacy GraduatesCentral Catholic High School Legacy Graduates are continuing a long tradition of CCHS graduates within their families. Listed below are all members of the class of 2017 who are at least the second generation to graduate from CCHS. Each asterisk denotes a generation of CCHS alumni.

Legacy families include parents and grandparents as alumni.

We Are Family Central Catholic High School has many families who send multiple children, cousins, aunts and uncles through our doors. This stands as a testimony to the love and Central pride that runs throughout these families. The number of family members who have graduated from CCHS is shown in parenthesis.

Bauer, Sydney **Beaver, Zachary *Butler, Kayhlee *Campbell, Tracy *Carenbauer, Seth **Castello-Jochum, Alec *Coughlan, Jacob **Denniston, Shae **Dieffenbaugher, Hannah *Dolance, Spencer *Fahey, Luke ***Gossett, Ryan *

Haley, Jordan **Jackson, JaQuan *Jerret, Adam *Kaminski, Shay **Kosanovic, Lexie *Mueller, John *Niggemyer, Micheal **Rine, Isaac **Rohmann, Gabriel *Schuetz, Julie **Straughn, Jaren **Wear, Bailey **

Bauer, Sydney (13)Beaver, Zachary (9)Butler, Kayhlee (2)Campbell, Tracy (4)Capito, Emil (4)Carenbauer, Seth (5)Castello-Jochum, Alec (2)Coughlan, Jacob (12)Denniston, Shae (22)Dieffenbaugher, Hannah (3)Dolence, Spencer (4)Fahey, Luke (16)Garvey, Brendan (2)Gossett, Ryan (1)Haley, Jordan (7)Howard, Jonathan (3)

Jackson, JaQuan (3)Jarrett, Adam (1)Kaminski, Shay (17)Kosanovic, Lexie (2)Main, Joseph (2)Minor, Monica (1)Mueller, John (2)Niggemyer, Michael (8)Pleva, Jacob (2)Rine, Isaac (10)Rohmann, Gabriel (2)Sansone, Cassidy (1)Schuetz, Julie (4)Smith, Mackenzie (1)Straughn, Jaren (12)Wear, Bailey (14)

The Albert Christ ScholarshipThis fund was established by Helen T. Christ in memory of her husband. This purpose of this fund is to assist deserving young people with financing a college education. This year’s Albert Christ Scholarship winners are:

Dylan BakerSydney BauerZachary BeaverJohn BurkhalterKayhlee ButlerTracy CampbellEmil CapitoSeth CarenbauerChantz ChambersJacob CoughlanAustin CrebsShae DennistonHannahDieffenbaugherLuke Fahey

Brendan GarveyRyan GossettJordan HaleyMatalyn HayesJonthan HowardAdam JarrettBrandyn JohnsonShay KaminskiLexie KosanovicZachary McAbeeClayton McCabeMonica MinorHannah MozingoTrey MuellerVincent Murphy

Michael NiggemyerNop PitikulthanJacob PlevaTyler RiedelIsaac RineGabe RohmannCassidy SansoneJulie SchuetzTat SoratJaren StraughnBailey WearKyle WenselJoshua Yancosek

The Larsen Educational TrustMr. Jaren Straughn, Mr. Luke Fahey & Mr. Emil Capito

This trust was established in 1996, under a bequest in the will of the late Mrs. Gay R. Larsen of Wheeling. The purpose is to assist worthy local high school graduates by providing scholarships to help pay for higher education.

Faris-Steinbicker ScholarshipMs. Lexie Kosanovic & Mr. Emil Capito

This scholarship fund was established by Elizabeth F. Faris. Her wish was to provide monetary assistance to a few students graduating from Ohio County high schools planning to attend college.

Stella Maris Chapter of the National Honor Society

Dylan BakerSydney BauerZachary BeaverKayhlee ButlerEmil Joseph CapitoSeth CarenbauerChantz ChambersHannah DieffenbaugherLuke FaheyBrendan GarveyJordan HaleyMatalyn HayesJonathan HowardAdam JarrettShay Marie Kaminski

Lexie Elizabeth KosanovicMonica MinorHannah Nicole MozingoVincent M. MurphyMichael C. Niggemyer, Jr.Jacob PlevaTyler RiedelIsaac RineJulie SchuetzTat SoratJaren Joseph StraughnBailey WearJosh Yancosek

Rho Kappa National Honor Society for the Social Studies

Bauer, SydneyButler, KayhleeCapito, EmilCarenbauer, SethChamber, ChantzCrebs, AustinDieffenbaugher, HannahFahey, LukeHayes, MatalynHoward, Jonathan

Kaminski, ShayKosanovic, LexieMinor, MonicaMurphy, VincentNiggemyer, MichaelPleva, JacobRine, IsaacStraughn, JarenWear, BaileyYancosek, Joshua

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

Emil CapitoLuke FaheyMatalyn Hayes

Lexie KosanovicHannah MozingoJosh Yancosek

The Bordas and Bordas Fighting for Justice Award Ms. Hannah DieffenbaugherJamie Hannig Memorial ScholarshipMs. Jordan HaleyDavid McFadden Memorial Scholarship Mr. Gabe RohmannHeather Miller Memorial Nursing ScholarshipMs. Lexie Kosanovic & Mr. Jacob PlevaAmy Howard Memorial ScholarshipMr. Brendan GarveyFireside Catholic Publishing Essay ScholarshipMs. Lexie KosanovicBishop Whelan Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians ScholarshipMs. Shay KaminskiEQT Students of Excellence ScholarshipMs. Lexie KosanovicNASSP Presidents Volunteer Service AwardMs. Jordan Haley

Auxiliary of Wheeling Hospital ScholarshipMs. Lexie Kosanovic & Ms. Shay KaminskiAuxiliary of West Virginia Hospital Association Scholarship Ms. Lexie Kosanovic & Ms. Shay KaminskiDrug Free Club ScholarshipMs. Hannah Dieffenbaugher

Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor SocietyEmil CapitoSeth CarenbauerHannah DieffenbaugherLuke FaheyMatalyn HayesJonathan HowardAdam JerrettShay KaminskiLexie Kosanovic

Monica MinorVincent MurphyMichael NiggemyerIsaac RineJaren StraughnBailey WearKyle WenselJoshua Yancosek

Société Honoraire de FrançaisSydney BauerSeth CarenbauerJacob CoughlanAdam Jarrett

Shay KaminskiMonica MinorJaren StraughnBailey Wear

2016-2017 Senior Class Officers

Michael NiggemyerPresident

Shay Kaminiski Secretary

Emil CapitoVice President

Monica MinorTreasurer

The Community Foundation of the Upper Ohio Valley ScholarshipsThe CFOV was established in 1972. During their 44 year history they have accumulated more than $34 million in assets for the benefit of the upper Ohio Valley. The foundation manages 60 scholarship funds that honor family or friends, memorialize loved ones, or make sure donor values are passed from one generation to the next. Patrick Johnson Memorial Engineering ScholarshipMr. Emil CapitoGene DeProsperis Memorial ScholarshipMs. Hannah MozingoThe Ohio County Bar Association Scholarship Mr. Jonathan HowardPolish American Patriot Club ScholarshipMr. Ryan Gossett & Mr. Jaren StraughnOrrick, Herrington, Sutcliffe GOC Scholarship Mr. Jaren Straughn & Mr. Jonathan HowardJerome B. Schmitt Memorial ScholarshipMr. Jonathan Howard

Other Scholarships & Awards

Wheeling Island Community Association ScholarshipMr. Vincent MurphyComcast Leaders & Achievers ScholarshipMs. Shay KaminskiElks Students of Excellence State AwardMs. Lexie KosanovicElks Most Valuable Student AwardMr. Jaren StraughnHuntington Bank / OVAC “Doing the Right Thing” ScholarshipMs. Monica Minor