HOPE — The following students have been named to the Top 10 of the Class of 2021 at Hauser Jr.-Sr. High School.
1. Aunaka Wasil
Parents: DeAndrea Sargent and Nigel Wasie
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in economic consulting at Indiana University – Bloomington
High school activities: National Honor Society, FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hauser Youth Leadership Team, Student Council secretary, school play, volleyball, basketball, tennis
Community activities: Youth Leadership Bartholomew County, Students Fund of Hope, Kids on the Farm, Feed My Starving Children
Honors: Academic All-Star, Flying Star of Indiana, AP Scholar, Borlaug Scholar
2. Tamara Essex
Parents: Douglas and Teresa Essex
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in public health education and promotion with concentration in pre-physical therapy at University of Indianapolis
High school activities: Sunshine Society, Student Council, yearbook, prom committee, academic team, German Club, varsity cross country, varsity track and field
Community activities: St. Paul Vacation Bible School leader, Yellow Trail Museum volunteer, Heritage Days volunteer, Feed My Starving Children
Honors: Lilly Scholar finalist, cross country lead runner, National Honor Society, Rising Stars of Indiana, Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, 2018 Cross Country Regional qualifer, 2018 Cross Country Heritage Days Classic champion, 2017 and 2018 Cross Country all-conference
3. Danielle Steward
Parents: Dan and Jeannette Steward
City: Shelbyville
College plans: Majoring in biochemistry/pre-med at Hanover College
High school activities: Varsity softball, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Student Council, Academic Team
Community activities: Zion Lutheran Church youth group and volunteer, animal shelter volunteer
Honors: Louis and Mary J. Abstine Scholarship, 1827 Scholarship, four year varsity letter.
4. Addison Jones
Parents: Scott and Laura Jones
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in environmental geosciences at Purdue University
High school activities: Science Olympiad, Student Council, Band, Academic Team, cross country, track
Community activities: St. George Lutheran Church, Dancers Studio
Honors: Borlaug Scholar at World Food Prize Youth Institute, Cross Country Mental Attitude Award, National Honor Society and Youth Leadership Bartholomew County.
5. Kaitlynn Everroad
Parents: Donnie and BJ Everroad
City: Clifford
College plans: Majoring in graphic and digital design at Arkansas State University
High school activities: Tennis and cross country
Community activities: Feed My Starving Children meal preparation, Yellow Trail Museum renovation cleanup
Honors: National Honor Society, Jennifer Strietelmeier Memorial Scholarship, Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, Academic Letter, Top 10 Percent, Merit One Scholarship at Arkansas State, Honorable Mention Scholarship of Art and Design at Arkansas State
6. Benjamin Essex
Parents: Douglas and Teresa Essex
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
High school activities: Soccer, Key Club, Drama Club, track
Community activities: Yellow Trail Museum, Heritage Days, Gleaner’s Food Bank, Vacation Bible School, Love Chapel, Lutheran Youth Leadership
Honors: Most valuable player, most improved and best defender, Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, Academic Letter, Marcia Schwerk Distinguished Character Award
7. Zoee Nading
Parents: Mike and Tracy Nading
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in nursing at Ivy Tech Community College
High school activities: Varsity softball and National Honor Society
Community activities: Meal site volunteer
Honors: Softball all conference
8. Lance Bruer
Parents: John and Christina Bruer
City: Columbus
College plans: Did not provide
High school activities: Did not provide
Community activities: Did not provide
Honors: Did not provide
9. Sophia Musillami
Parents: Rob and Carmella Musillami
City: Columbus
College plans: Majoring in respiratory therapy at University of Indianapolis
High school activities: Varsity volleyball, SADD, National Honor Society, Key Club
Community activities: Turning Point Dance Marathon, Hope Area Volleyball Club, Special Olympics
Honors: Indiana High School Academic All-State, IHSAA Sportsmanship Award, Bartholomew County Youth Leadership, Varsity Letter, Academic Letter.
10. Maylee Barriger
Parents: Brian and Melinda Barriger
City: Hope
College plans: Majoring in middle school education to become a math teacher, attending IUPUC
High school activities: Sunshine Society, Student Council, prom committee and yearbook
Community activities: Vacation Bible School, praise team, Hope Star Journal online, Hope Summer Playground and Biddy Ball
Honors: Daughters of the American Revolution award, Next Generation Hoosier Educators scholarship, excellent attendance award
