n CODY BLOOD, CONNEAUT — Carrying a 3.67 grade-point average, Blood ranks 25th of 175 seniors at Conneaut.

In his second varsity season for the Spartans, the son of Karen and Neal Blood received second-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County honors. He was the team’s Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. He participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation All-Star Game.

In his third varsity baseball season, he was a first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference selection as a junior after special-mention all-county and all-conference honors as a sophomore. He was also Conneaut’s MVP as a junior. He also plays American Legion baseball.

While earning his second varsity football letter, he was a first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-NEC running back. He was second-team all-county and all-conference as a defensive back as a sophomore.

A member of National Honor Society, Blood was also chosen a Student of the Month as a junior. He has earned four academic letters.

He is a member of his church youth group.



n JAROD ARTMAN, EDGEWOOD — Holding a 3.5 grade-point average, Artman ranks 55th of 178 seniors at Edgewood.

In his fourth season of varsity basketball, the son of Dean and Julie Artman earned his third varsity letter, receiving Division II All-Northeast Lakes District selection and first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference selection. He was also the Warriors’s MVP. He was one of the Players of the Game for the Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation All-Star Game and also participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic. As a junior, he was also first-team all-county and all-conference, while he was second-team all-county as a sophomore.

Artman has been a member of the 4.0 and 3.0 Clubs. He has earned two Scholarship Awards.

A member of Science Club, he has also participated in AAU basketball, served as a volunteer coach for summer basketball camp and has been a volunteer referee at the Ashtabula YMCA.



n KRISTA BLAKE, GENEVA — Holding a 3.94 grade-point average, Blake ranks 11th of 253 seniors at Geneva.

In her third varsity basketball season, the daughter of Bill and Donna Blake helped the Eagles to a second straight Northeastern Conference championship and appearance in the Division II district tournament, as well as ranking in the top 10 in the state. She received honorable-mention All-Northeast Lakes District honorable-mention recognition this year after honorable-mention All-Ohio honors, third-team All-Northeast Lakes District recognition as a junior. She was also chosen Player of the Year on the Coaches’ All-NEC team this year after first-team recognition as a junior and first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County selection for the second straight year. She participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

While earning her third varsity soccer letter, she was chosen Star Beacon Ashtabula County Player of the Year and Coaches’ All-NEC Player of the Year for a second straight year and was a second-team All-Greater Cleveland selection. She was also first-team all-county and all-conference as a sophomore, earning third-team All-Greater Cleveland recognition.

Blake has been on the honor roll throughout high school. She has been a part of the Geneva Rotary Club’s Breakfast of Champions for four years.

She has been a member of Project Love for four years and has volunteered for Geneva soccer and basketball camps as an instructor.



n LEEANN HARRER, GRAND VALLEY — Ranking fifth of 104 seniors at Grand Valley, Harrer holds a 3.7674 grade-point average.

In her third varsity basketball season, the daughter of Gary and Kimberly Harrer served as a team captain. She participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete All-Star Game.

Two letters were earned in volleyball. She earned honorable-mention Coaches’ All-Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division honors as a senior, when she also served as a team captain. She participated in the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

A member of National Honor Society, Harrer has been on the honor roll throughout high school. She has earned four academic letters. She earned a Silver Key Award in basketball. She has earned four scholar-athlete awards for basketball and volleyball.

A Student Council member and class officer, she has also helped coach third- and fourth-grade basketball.



n SHELLY FORD, JEFFERSON — With a 3.93 grade-point average, Ford ranks in the top 10 of 181 juniors at Jefferson.

In her third basketball season, the daughter of Jeff and Mary Ford earned her first varsity letter. She helped the Falcons to the Northeastern Conference JV title as a sophomore.

Three varsity letters have been earned, culminating in a top 20 finish at this year’s Division II state tournament. She has been chosen Star Beacon Ashtabula County Player of the Year, has been the NEC Player of the Year for three years, has qualified to district for three years and has helped lead the Falcons to three straight NEC titles. She was also the tournament medalist for the first Star Beacon Invitational for girls. She was the North Coast Junior Golf Tour Player of the Year for girls ages 16-19.

A black belt in shotokan karate, she is a two-time national champion and six-time regional champion.

Nominated for the Washington Leaders Conference, Ford has also been nominated for the Congressional Student Leadership Conference. She has earned an academic letter.

She is Jefferson’s Access-Gear Up Student Ambassador. She has volunteered for the Red Cross blood drive, the Madison Food Center and has been a Salvation Army Christmas bell ringer.



n ANGELA DeGEORGE, LAKESIDE — With a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, DeGeorge ranks first in her class of 287 juniors at Lakeside.

The daughter of David and Victoria DeGeorge earned her first varsity basketball letter for the Dragons this year.

In her second varsity volleyball season, she helped the Dragons to a share of a second straight Premier Athletic Conference championship. She also helped the Dragons reach the Division I district tournament for the second straight year as a defensive specialist.

On the honor roll throughout high school, DeGeorge has received high honors for taking honors classes. She is enrolled in an advanced placement English course. She has also earned an academic letter. She also participates in Youth Leadership Ashtabula County.

A three-year member of Student Council, she is also a member of Key Club and has been a member of International Club. She has volunteered at youth basketball and volleyball camps.



n MEGAN BOGGS, MADISON — With a 3.582 grade-point average, Boggs ranks 58th of 249 seniors at Madison.

The daughter of Kimberly Boggs earned her third varsity basketball letter for the Blue Streaks. She served as a team captain and earned honorable-mention Coaches’ All-Premier Athletic Conference selection. She participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic.

She also earned three varsity volleyball letters. She played in the Star Beacon-Frank Roskovics Senior Classic.

She is working on her first softball letter this spring.

Boggs is a member of National Honor Society.



n LYNDSAY CARR, PYMATUNING VALLEY — Carrying a 3.6 grade-point average, Carr ranks among the top seniors at PV.

While earning her second varsity basketball letter, the daughter of Diana and Kevin Carr helped the Lakers to their second straight Northeastern Athletic Conference championship, a school record 22 victories and the Division III district tournament. She participated in the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

Two varsity letters were also earned in volleyball. She helped the Lakers to a school record for victories and to the Division III district tournament. She participated in the Star Beacon-Frank Roskovics and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

Carr has been on the honor roll throughout high school. She has also participated in the Principal’s Breakfast.

President of the Ruriteen Blast, she is also a member of Student Council and is a student ambassador. She is also in Future Farmers of America and the school choir.



n RYAN COLBY, SS. JOHN AND PAUL — Ranking eight of 24 seniors at SJP, Colby carries a 3.7 grade-point average.

Earning his third varsity basketball letter, the son of Donna and Ronald Colby participated in the Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation All-Star Game.

He is working on his third varsity baseball letter. He has been earned first- and second-team Coaches’ All-East Suburban Conference honors as an outfielder.

Three varsity letters were earned in football. He earned first-team Division IV All-Northeast Lakes District and honorable-mention all-state honors as a placekicker. He also earned first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County recognition as a placekicker as a junior and second-team all-county honors at wide receiver as a senior.

A National Honor Society member, Colby earned two awards in history, a religion award, a Herald Pride Award and has been on the high honor roll throughout high school. He has also been a math competition runner-up. He also was SJP’s Buckeye Boys State delegate.

A Key Club member, he has also been on the school’s Scholastic Bowl and Math Competition teams, has participated in the school choir and is a church youth group leader.



n NICHELE JOHNSON, CONNEAUT — Carrying a 3.6 grade-point average, Johnson ranks among the top students in the junior class of 196 at Conneaut.

In earning her third varsity basketball letter, the daughter of Diane and John Johnson was a first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County selection for the Spartans and a Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference selection. She also received third-team recognition on the Division II All-Northeast Lakes District team and honorable-mention All-Ohio notice. She earned the award for most rebounds for the team as a sophomore.

While earning her third varsity volleyball letter, she helped the Spartans to set a single-season school record for victories, earning first team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference honors. She was Conneaut’s team MVP as a sophomore and earned second-team all-county and all-conference honors. She is part of a Junior Olympic traveling team for the GaREAT Volleyball Academy.

A National Honor Society member, Johnson has also earned an academic letter and has been on the honor roll throughout high school.

A member of Teen Institute, she enjoys scrapbooking and camping.



n SEAN BUTLER, EDGEWOOD — With a 3.649 grade-point average, Butler ranks 27th of 162 juniors at Edgewood.

While earning his third varsity basketball letter, the son of Kurt and Laura Butler earned first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference honors for the second straight year. He was the Warriors’ co-MVP after Most Improved Player honors as a sophomore. He was also an honorable-mention Division II All-Northeast Lakes District selection. He was Edgewood’s nominee for the Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation Player of the Year.

Three letters have been earned in soccer. He was a first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County selection this year after two years of honorable-mention status. He was the team assists leader as a sophomore.

He played baseball for two years.

Butler has earned two scholarship awards. He has also earned an NEC academic award. He has been on the honor roll throughout high school.



n JILLIAN NAZOR, GENEVA — Tied for first of 256 juniors at Geneva, Nazor holds a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

While earning her second varsity basketball letter in her third year in the program, the daughter of Deryl and Jacquie Nazor helped the Eagles earn a second straight Northeastern Conference championship and a second consecutive berth in the Division II district tournament. Geneva also finished in the top 10 in the state in Division II.

In her third varsity soccer season, she earned Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference honors for the third straight year in helping the Eagles to a third straight NEC championship. As a freshman, she was the Player of the Year in the county and conference. She earned Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association honorable mention honors.

She is also in her third year in the Geneva softball program as an outfielder. She dressed for varsity games last year and played at the JV level.

Maintaining a 4.0 grade-point average throughout high school, Nazor has received recognition from the Geneva Rotary Club for its Breakfast of Champions for two years and a variety of academic honors. She has earned two academic letters. She is a member of Youth Leadership Ashtabula County.

A member of the Envirothon program at Geneva for three years, she has also volunteered at soccer and basketball camps and on art projects for the school and various community soccer teams. She has participated as an altar server, a Sunday School assistant and in various other programs at St. Joseph Church. She has ushered for the school musical for two years.



n LOGAN NYE, GRAND VALLEY — Carrying a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, Nye ranks first in his class of 90 juniors at Grand Valley.

During his third season with the wrestling team and working toward his second varsity letter for the Mustangs, the son of Bill and Leah Nye reached the Division III district tournament.

In his third year in the football program, he earned his second varsity letter for the Mustangs and received second-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County honors after honorable-mention status as a sophomore. He earned honorable-mention Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division recognition.

He is in his second year in the GV baseball program this spring.

A two-time academic letterwinner, Nye has been on the honor roll throughout high school. He is a McDonald’s McScholar Athlete.

Class president as a junior and sophomore, he is a member of Student Council, Drama Club, show choir, Chamber Choir and a number of school plays. He is a Boy Scout, is a member of 4-H and has been an Ashtabula County Fair market animal exhibitor and a 4-H camp counselor. He was a member of the Geauga Hunger Task Force Choir that raised money for the area food bank. He has also been a fifth-grade camp counselor.



n AMBER HURST, JEFFERSON — Ranking seventh of 143 seniors at Jefferson, Hurst has maintained a 3.923 grade-point average.

The daughter of Alisa and David Hurst earned her first varsity basketball letter this year. She participated in the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game and was selected to play in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic.

Working on her fourth varsity softball letter, she earned special-mention honors as a junior on the Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference team after second-team selection as a sophomore.

Two varsity letters were earned in volleyball. She participated in the Star Beacon-Frank Roskovics Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

A National Honor Society officer for two years, Hurst has earned four academic letters. She has been on the honor roll throughout high school.

A Student Council member, she is also a member of Senior Leadership Club. A home missions volunteer, she has also worked in soup kitchens, has served as a teacher’s aide, has worked at Jefferson Area Girls Softball and has done leaf raking.



n CHELSEA LOCY, LAKESIDE — With a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, Locy ranks first of 253 seniors at Lakeside.

In her third season as a varsity swimmer for the Dragons, the daughter of Cindy and Herb Locy was chosen her team’s Most Valuable Swimmer and served as a team captain.

A member of National Honor Society, Locy has also been on the high honor roll throughout high school and has earned four academic letters. She has also been a Student of the Month. She has also been a member of Youth Leadership Ashtabula County.

A Student Council representative, she has been a member of the jazz, marching and symphonic bands and the women’s ensemble. She has been a long-time member of the Ashtabula YMCA swim team and has also served as a coach and mentor. She is a member of her church youth group and its bell choir and chancel choir.



n MITCH KROTZ, MADISON — Ranking 17th of 276 seniors at Madison, Krotz carries a grade-point average in excess of 4.0 at Madison.

Recovering from a knee injury suffered in the Blue Streaks’ last football game this year, the son of Kerry and Lynn Krotz earned his third varsity basketball letter when he returned to action in midseason. He acted as a team captain. For the second straight year, he helped Madison to the Division I district tournament, after helping the the Blue Streaks reach the Division I district championship game as a junior. He earned honorable-mention Coaches’ All-Premier Athletic Conference honors. He also participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior All-Star Classic.

While earning his fourth varsity football letter, he earned first-team Division II All-Ohio selection and All-Northeast Lakes District co-Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker while leading the Blue Streaks to the first state playoff victory in school history. He was also one of only 66 players from throughout the state to be chosen Academic All-Ohio by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association.

Also playing at quarterback, he attained a 156.4 rating, he earned All-Lake County honors and Coaches’ All-Premier Athletic Conference honors for a second straight year. He started both ways for three years. He recorded 315 tackles in his career as a linebacker and strong safety and 3,440 yards of total offense as a quarterback, fullback and tailback. He helped Madison to two straight playoff appearances and a share of the PAC title as a junior.

He is working on his second varsity letter in track.

A National Honor Society member, Krotz has been on the honor roll throughout high school while taking all honors and advanced placement classes and ranks among the top six percent of his class. He has been a state representative for the PLTW presentation and has been involved in Project Lead the Way.

A member of the school’s homecoming committee, Krotz is also taking piano lessons.



n OLIVIA HOLT, PYMATUNING VALLEY — Ranking sixth of 100 juniors at PV, Holt carries a 3.9 grade-point average.

In her second varsity basketball season, the daughter of Gus and Michelle Holt led the Lakers to a second straight Northeastern Athletic Conference title, a school-record 22 victories, a ranking in the top 10 teams in the state in Division III and a berth in the Division III district tournament. She earned honorable-mention All-Ohio recognition, was second-team All-Northeast Lakes District and was first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-NAC. She was also an honorable-mention all-conference selection as a sophomore and earned a Coach’s Award.

Three varsity letters have been earned in soccer. She earned first-team all-conference honors for the second straight year. She was the Lakers’ Most Valuable Defensive Player as a sophomore and Rookie of the Year as a freshman.

A member of National Honor Society, Holt has been in 4.0 Club for three years, has attended the Principal’s Breakfast for three years and has earned three academic letters.

Teen Blast treasurer, she is also a student ambassador and a member of Student Against Destructive Decisions.



n BRITTANY DiMARE, SS. JOHN AND PAUL — With a 3.8 grade-point average, DiMare ranks seventh of 18 seniors at SS. John and Paul.

In her second varsity basketball season, the daughter of Corrinne and Joseph DiMare served as a team captain and earned second-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County selection. She participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game. She was SJP’s candidate for Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation Player of the Year. She was the Heralds’ Most Improved Player as a junior.

She is working on her second varsity track letter this spring as a distance runner. She was a first-team Coaches’ All-East Suburban Conference pick as a junior, reached the Division III regional meet and was a team captain.

She earned her second varsity cross country letter this year, capping that off by reaching the Division III state meet. She was voted the Most Outstanding Cross Country Runner by the Northeast Ohio Track and Field and Cross Country Association.

She has also been a cheerleader for two years.

A member of National Honor Society, DiMare has been on the honor roll throughout high school.

Serving as student body president, she was class secretary as a sophomore and class treasurer as a junior. She was SJP’s homecoming queen this year. She is a member of Key Club and a Lake County Tech Prep representative. She has worked the concession stand at basketball games, the baccalaureate breakfast, the Festival of Trees, the St. Patrick’s Day raffle, the DYC Youth Convention, Bible School, mall gift wrapping and the peanut sale.



n ED HALL, EDGEWOOD — Standing 48th of 178 seniors at Edgewood, Hall holds a 3.556 grade-point average.

Earning his second varsity letter in his fourth year of basketball participation for the Warriors, the son of Elizabeth Jones-Hall earned second-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County honors. He earned Hustler of the Week honors as a senior and junior. He participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

In his fourth year with the track team, he is working on his third varsity letter as a thrower. He reached the regional meet as a junior and finished sixth. He was the team’s Most Improved Player as a junior. He helped the Warriors earn the Ashtabula County Meet championship as a junior.

Hall has earned two Scholarship Awards. He has earned an NEC Academic Award.



n COURTNEY THOMPSON, GENEVA — Ranking 15th of 256 juniors at Geneva, Thompson carries a 3.846 grade-point average.

In her third year of high school basketball, the daughter of Rhonda and Vern Thompson earned her second varsity letter. She helped the Eagles win the NEC championship for the second straight year, as well as the Division II district tournament and earn a ranking in the top 10 in the state in Division II. She was a second-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County player and earned special-mention Coaches’ All-NEC recognition.

For the third straight year, she led the Eagles to the Northeastern Conference championship and was chosen Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference Player of the Year. She reached the Division I district tournament in singles for the second straight year. She was the Ashtabula County doubles champion as a freshman and the NEC first singles champion both years. She was also Geneva’s Player of the Year this year, the Highland Heights Singles Junior Tennis champion and the Gene Lilly Memorial USTA consolation champion.

Thompson has been on the honor roll throughout high school. She has received scholar-athlete awards in her three years in high school as well, as well as the Geneva Academics Award in 2008.

A member of Key Club and Spanish Club, she has worked at the Geneva summer basketball camp and helps teach tennis to children in the summer and works at the Geneva basketball camp. She has worked as a Little League baseball statistician. She has volunteered at the Geneva Grape Jamboree. She is a member of her church youth group.



n JOSLIN LANDIS, JEFFERSON — Carrying a 3.9 grade-point average, Landis ranks 12th of 182 juniors at Jefferson.

In her third season of basketball participation, the daughter of Kimberly and Scott Landis earned her second varsity letter. She earned first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County recognition, special-mention Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference honors and honorable-mention Division II All-Northeast Lakes District selection.

She is working on her second varsity track letter this spring.

She lettered in volleyball as a junior, earning honorable-mention all-conference recognition and selection as the team’s Most Improved Player. She lettered in cross country as a freshman.

Landis is a member of Youth Leadership Ashtabula County. She has been on the honor roll throughout high school.

She has taught basketball skills at fifth- and sixth-grade skills camp. She has also worked at the concession stand and has participated in the Rake Run.



n BRITTANY MORRISON, LAKESIDE — Ranking 25th of 253 seniors at Lakeside, Morrison carries a 3.789 grade-point average.

While earning her fourth varsity basketball letter, the daughter of Chris and Kim Morrison earned first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and second-team Coaches’ All-Premier Athletic Conference honors, as well as honorable-mention Division I All-Northeast Lakes District recognition. She was a Player of the Game in the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game and also participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic.

She is working on her fourth varsity softball letter. She helped the Dragons to a share of the PAC championship as a junior, earned second-team all-conference honors and earned a Gold Glove Award. She also helped the Dragons to the district tournament.

Four letters were also earned in volleyball. She helped the Dragons to two straight PAC championships and Division I district tournament appearances, including the district championship match her junior year. She was first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and second-team all-conference as a senior. She will play volleyball at Daemen College.

A National Honor Society member, Morrison has earned four academic letters. She is a participant in the post-secondary education program at Kent State University-Ashtabula Campus.

An Ashtabula County YMCA volunteer, she is also a McKinsey Elementary School volunteer.



n KAYLA LANDIS, PYMATUNING VALLEY — Standing first of 99 seniors at PV, Landis holds a 3.95 grade-point average.

In earning her fourth varsity basketball letter, the daughter of Mike and Tracie Landis helped the Lakers to the Northeastern Athletic Conference championship for a third straight year while serving as a team captain for the second straight year. She also helped lead PV to a berth in the Division III district tournament for the third straight year and a school record 22 victories and the 10th ranking in the state. She was also in a regional competition for foul shooting. She participated in the Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

While earning her fourth varsity volleyball letter for the Lakers, she earned first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Athletic Conference honors while serving as a team captain and leading PV to the best record in the sport in school history for the second straight year. She helped the Lakers reach the Division III district semifinals this year. She was also the team’s Defensive MVP. She received first-team All-NAC recognition this year. She participated in the Star Beacon-Frank Roskovics Senior Classic and the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association All-Star Game.

Working on her fourth varsity softball letter, she was a first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-NAC selection as an outfielder as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She helped the Lakers reached the Division III regional tournament as a junior.

A member of National Honor Society and the 4.0 Club, Landis has also participated in the 4.0 Club’s Principal’s Breakfast.

Membership in Student Council, Future Educators of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Students Against Destructive Decisions and choir are part of her extracurricular activities.



n CARLY PENNA, SS. JOHN AND PAUL — Maintaining a 3.95 grade-point average, Penna ranks first of 25 juniors at SS. John and Paul.

In her second season of basketball, the daughter of Jennette and Tom Penna received her first varsity letter.

Earning her third varsity volleyball letter, the daughter of Jennette and Tom Penna served as a team captain for the Heralds. As a sophomore and freshman, she helped SJP reach the Division IV regional volleyball tournament for a seventh straight time and earn a sixth straight East Suburban Conference championship. She participates in Junior Olympic volleyball.

She has also earned a varsity track letter. She received honorable-mention Coaches’ All-ESC honors as a sophomore.

She has also been a cheerleader for two years.

An honor roll member throughout high school, Penna has also earned excellence awards in math and science. She has also received a Knights of Columbus Religion Award. She has been honored by the Ashtabula County Women’s Scholar-Athlete Association.

Serving as class vice president, she is also a Student Council member. She is a Key Club member and class representative. She has been a Safety Town volunteer for three years. She has been a Botany Team member and a member of the school choir. She has been a Eucharistic minister and a coach at elementary volleyball camp.



n KACIE HERRON, EDGEWOOD — Carrying a 3.630 grade-point average, Herron ranks 39th of 178 seniors at Edgewood.

The daughter of Larry and Michelle Thompson earned her second varsity swimming letter for the Warriors. She also served as a team captain for two years.

A member of National Honor Society, Herron has earned two academic award, an NEC academic award and has been a member of the 3.0 Club.

Class secretary for four years, she has also been in Student Council for four years, marching and symphonic bands and Spanish Club for four years. She has been a member of Book Club and the Student Library Advisory Council for three years each and a member of the school’s Scholastic Bowl team for two years.



n TAYLOR WEBB, GENEVA — With a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, Webb ranks first of 258 juniors at Geneva.

While earning her second varsity basketball letter, the daughter of Jeanna and Keith Webb helped lead the Eagles to a second straight NEC championship and Division II district tournament and a spot in the top 10 Division II teams in the state. She received honorable-mention All-Ohio recognition and second-team All-Northeast Lakes District selection, as well as first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-NEC selection. She shared honors as the Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation Player of the Year. She was a second-team all-county and all-conference choice as a sophomore.

In her third varsity volleyball season, she helped lead the Eagles to a second straight Northeastern Conference championship and the Division II district tournament. She received first-team Star Beacon Ashtabula County and Coaches’ All-Northeastern Conference selection for the second straight year. She was also named to the all-tournament team at the Perry Invitational for a second year and was chosen MVP of the team as a sophomore. She has also been a team captain for two years. She plays for the GaREAT Volleyball Academy Junior Olympic volleyball team.

She will be working on her third varsity track letter in the spring. She finished third in the long jump in the NEC meet as a freshman and helped Geneva to its sixth straight NEC championship.

The winner of the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Award for her class, Webb has also received an award for outstanding scholastic achievement from the Geneva Rotary Club and participated in the Breakfast of Champions for two years. She is enrolled in the post-secondary education program at Kent State University-Ashtabula Campus in history and pre-calculus.

She is a member of the school yearbook staff and Key Club. She has volunteered in the Geneva Grape Jamboree and the Winterfest. She is a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church youth group. In the summer, she works at Madsen’s Donuts at Geneva-on-the-Lake.