Conway : St. Joseph School – Arkansas Catholic

St. Joseph High School in Conway held its graduation May 13 at St. Joseph Church. The speakers were pastor Father John Marconi and the valedictorians and salutatorian. The school had six co-valedictorians. The salutatorian was Elise Williams, daughter of Greg and Doris Williams. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi.

Valedictorians
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The other graduates are:
Mason Reed Anderson
Victoria Rae Carter
Savannah Catherine Cooper
Harrison Edward Hambuchen
Austin Michael Harrell
Emily Ann Harrison
Jennifer Diane Hegeman
Ellen Grace Hoelscher
Jacob Lane Hoelzeman
Samantha Ann Hoelzeman
Hunter Garrison Horton
Jared David Irvin
Benjamin Henri Lagasse
Madison Taylor Mills
Georgia Mulkerins
Thomas McCoy Nabholz
Hunter Daniel Newberry
Savannah Sloane Nolan
Taylor Marie Perry
Joseph An Thien Pham
Sydney Page Pollock
Kayla Estelle Pruitt
Hannah Maria Rehm
Caleb Jevon Rice
David Brant Sartain
Katelyn Brooke Schichtl
Amy Gracen Siebenmorgen
Martin Andrew Trussell

Valedictorians
Courtney Briggler, 17, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: Kevin and Susan Briggler
College and major: University of Central Arkansas, strongly considering education major
Scholarships: UCA University Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship, St. Joseph Flea Market Scholarship
Goal after college: My goal after college is to find a good job in the career of my choice. Also I hope to get married, start a family and hopefully send my kids to St. Joseph School.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending St. Joseph was the close-knit community. We have such small classes, and we know every person in the entire high school building.
What will you miss most about high school? I will miss the ability to pray together and to discuss faith. I will also miss the fact that we are almost all Catholic. It’s going to be a huge adjustment to go to a school where most people aren’t Catholic.
High school honors and awards: National Honor Society, AAA Active Scholar Award, Volleyball All-State Tournament Team (2009), Volleyball All-State honors (2011), Volleyball MVP (2011), Basketball All-Conference honors (2012)
Hanna Kordsmeier, 18, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: Allen and Jacqueline Kordsmeier
College and major: UCA, majoring in family and consumer science education
Scholarships: Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship, Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority Scholarship, St. Joseph Flea Market
Goal after college: My goal after college is to have a career as a family and consumer science teacher in Arkansas.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending my high school was the Catholic education I received. I truly enjoyed learning the Catholic faith everyday and having the opportunity to pray in every class.
What will you miss most about high school? The part I will miss the most from St. Joseph is the family atmosphere we have. It is a true blessing to know that I can go to any student, faulty or staff member when I am in need of guidance.
High school honors and awards: Father Dellert Award, Arkansas Activities Association Active Scholar Award, Outstanding Octagon Club Member, Outstanding Family and Consumer Science Student, Academic Excellence in trig/pre-calculus, excellence in the Room Mate Project
Maria Nabholz, 18, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: John and Tracy Nabholz
College and major: Baylor University, undecided major
Scholarships: Presidents Gold Scholarship, $60,000; Invitation to Excellence, $2,000
Goal after college: I have not yet decided what I want to pursue in college, but hopefully the experience and knowledge I receive there will help me to realize what the best career path for me will be.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? My senior class is very close to each other. I feel like knowing that I could turn to any one of my friends for help and support throughout high school really made it enjoyable.
What will you miss most about high school? Being able to see all of my friends all day was probably my favorite part of high school. The people, especially the teachers at St. Joseph, made high school easy and fun.
High school honors and awards: Honor Society, highest honors in computer science, religion and journalism, academic excellence in physics, AAA Active Scholar Award.
Jennifer Hegeman, 18, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: Brad and Lisa Hegeman
College and major: UCA, majoring in health sciences, pre-physical therapy
Scholarships: UCA Excellence Scholarship, Lottery Scholarship, First Security Bank Scholarship, St. Joseph Flea Market Scholarship, Kiwanis Scholarship
Goal after college: After college I plan to work in a local pediatric clinic as a physical therapist and eventually I would like to have my own clinic.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending St. Joseph High School was the family-like atmosphere and how everyone was always willing to help each other.
What will you miss most about high school? What I will miss the most is being with my class every day and the closeness we share.
High school honors and awards: Optimist Club Teen of the Month, Honor Roll, All-State Tournament Soccer Team 2009, All-Conference Soccer 2009 and 2010, All-State Soccer 2011, All-State Golf 2010, Active Scholar Award
Mark Mallett, 17, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: Joe and Teresa Mallett
College: UCA, majoring in biology/pre-medicine
Scholarships: St. Joseph Flea Market Scholarship, UCA University Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Goal after college: After college I want to be in Conway pursuing whatever medical occupation I choose.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The thing that I like most about St. Joseph is the family atmosphere. I have a personal relationship with all of my teachers and fellow students even in different grade levels. It is like one big family.
What will you miss most about high school? I will miss my classmates. This year has been very tough and we have been faced with many tragedies, the biggest being the passing of Mrs. (Stephanie) Shachmut. She was like a mother to us.
High school honors and awards: Governor Scholar, Boys State representative, Varsity Basketball Jim Banks Award, Golf State Championship and two-time All State, Conway Noon Optimist “Teen of the Month,” U.S. Army Scholar Athlete
Heather Moix, 18, of St. Joseph Church
Parents: Bubba and T.J. Moix
College and major: UCA, majoring in biology
Scholarships: St. Joseph Flea Market Scholarship, UCA University Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Conway Regional Scholarship
Goal after college: My goal after college is to pursue a job in the medical field.
What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of St. Joseph was the close family feeling I felt. Our school was basically a community.
What will you miss most about high school? I will miss my classmates the most.
High school honors and awards: Father Beagen Award, National Honor Society member, U.S. Army Scholar Athlete, highest honors in anatomy, chemistry and trig/pre-cal.