Morrilton: Sacred Heart

Valedictorian

• Nicholas Hoelzeman, 18

Parish: Sacred Heart, Morrilton

Parents: Mark and Annie Hoelzeman

College and major: University of Arkansas; engineering

Goal after college: Get a good job and give back to the community that I was raised in by moving back to Conway County, working to improve many aspects of the community.  However, this could change if other opportunities arise.

What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The school I went to, Sacred Heart Catholic School, was very special to me due to its size and religious attributes. Through these, I knew the names of everyone at school and was able to freely express my love for God with everyone around me.

What will you miss most about high school? My favorite thing about high school is the sports; they were a large part of my high school career.  After moving to college, my opportunities to play organized sports will be greatly decreased and will be something I will miss deeply.

Scholarships: Leadership Scholarship from the University of Arkansas worth $8,000 over four years

High school honors and awards: Honor Roll recipient throughout my entire junior high and high school career, selected to attend Arkansas Boy’s State and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp, school winner for Wendy’s High School Heisman, Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Student Citizen of the Year, Bill Deaton Student Salute Award recipient, vice president of Senior Class, treasurer of Key Club, vice president of student council junior year, vice president of chess club for three years, overall junior high school, all-around award freshman year, co-captain of basketball team freshman year