LPHS 4.0 Students
LPHS is proud to announce its 4.0 students for the 2015-2016 school year. These students took challenging AP and dual credit classes and kept their perfect grade point average throughout their high school career. It’s no small feat, but these students made it look easy.
Name: Sam Jackson
Parent Names: Jerry and Liz Jackson
College: Purdue University
Studying: Electrical Engineering
Activities involved in: National Honor Society, First Robotics through AK Smith, Coding
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“I would like to work in R&D automation, or really any job where I get to work on new projects frequently. I do not want to be stuck running the same tools or making minor improvements to the same project,” Sam Jackson, valedictorian, said.
Name: Alex Nunn
Parent Names: Edward and Astrid Nunn
College: Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Studying: Business
Activities involved in: Swimming, Unified Track, Athletic Council, Spanish Club, 4H, Junior Leaders, National Honor Society, tennis, Corporation Anti-Harassment Team
“In five years, I hope to see myself in law school,” Alex Nunn, salutatorian, said.
Name: Jonathon Ake
Parent Names: Brad and Cathy Ake
College: Purdue University
Studying: Engineering
Activities involved in: Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Academic Superbowl, STAND Club, BPA, National Honor Society
“I see myself being a Chemical Engineer in five years,” Jonathon Ake, said.
Parent Names: Chuck and Audra Watterson
College: Butler University
Studying: Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish
Activities involved in: Debate, National Honor Society, GR, Teen Court, Hoosier Girls State
“In five years, I will be attending law school and pursuing my career as a Bilingual Attorney,” Madeline Watterson, said.
Parent Names: Catherine and James Flannery
College: Grand Valley State University
Studying: Pre-medicine, major in psychology
Activities involved in: cross country, track, band, symphony orchestra, youth group, National Honor Society
“In five years, I see myself in medical school,” Bryan Flannery said.
Parent Names: Michelle and William Didion
College: Marian University
Studying: Nursing
Activities involved in: cross country, track, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, National Honor Society, Tri-M
“In five years, I hope to be employed in a major hospital,” Marie Didion said.
Parent Names: Lori and John Richardson
College: Indiana University South Bend
Studying: Psychology
Activities involved in: choir, Academic Super Bowl, Envirothon, Spell Bowl
“Five years from now, I’ll either be starting grad school or graduated from college,” Emily Richardson said.
Parent Names: Dan and Lisa Jongkind
College: Purdue University
Studying: Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Activities involved in: soccer, Ecology Club, Teen Court, Student Advisory Board
“In five years, I see myself starting a career as an Environmental Engineer,” Hannah Jongkind said.
Parent Names: Thomas and Christine Riley
College: Purdue University
Studying: Pre Veterinary Medicine
Activities involved in: Marching Band, Pep Band, track and field, Spell Bowl, National Honor Society, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra
“In five years, I will be in graduate school working to become a licensed veterinarian,” Megan Riley said.
Parent Names: Amanda and Corey Chavez, Anthony Williams
College: Valparaiso University
Studying: Psychology
Activities involved in: National Honor Society, German Club, show choir, Mixed Chorale
“In five years, I will be working in my Master’s Degree in Psychology,” Natalie Williams said.
Parent Names: Chris and Robin Willoughby
College: The University of Chicago
Studying: Biology/ Pre-Medicine
Activities involved in: baseball, FCA, National Honor Society, Student Advisory Council, football, basketball, Kindness Campaign, Health Internship, Health Careers Camp, Leadership La Porte County
“I hope to be starting medical school in five years,” Nicholas Willoughby said.
Parent Names: Jerry Cornett and Lori Gall
College: Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne
Studying: Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Activities involved in: football, soccer, swimming, track, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl
“In five years, I see myself as a graduate of college and working towards my career as an Actuarial Scientist,” Casey Cornett said.
Parent Names: Shelly Otwinowski
College: The State University of New York at Buffalo
Studying: Business Administration
Activities involved in: football, National Honor Society, Student Athletic Council, IHSAA Student Advisory Committee
“In five years, I will still be in college working towards my degree,” Matt Otwinowski said.
Parent Names: Jill and Craig Oscarson
College: Valparaiso University
Studying: Mechanical Engineering
Activities involved in: Orchestra, guitar, singing
“In five years, I will be working somewhere, with loving friends and family around me,” Kyle Oscarson said.
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