NEW MATAMORAS – Frontier High School seniors received multiple awards during the annual Senior Awards Program May 19 and the 56th annual graduation ceremony May 24.
Those included the announcement of $1,061,550 in scholarships earned by 25 students; $43,151 in early placement wages earned by seven Career Center students; and recognition of three young men who enlisted in the military.
This total, and the information included below, counts only the scholarships provided to Frontier students by colleges where they deposited and intend to enroll this fall. Many students applied for scholarships that have not yet been announced, and many colleges provide grants in addition to academic awards, so this list may not be complete.
The senior awards slideshow will be posted on the district website and updated as additional information comes in throughout the summer.
To earn the status of salutatorian or valedictorian, students must obtain an honors diploma and receive the highest grade point averages in the class. Receiving top honors in the class were salutatorians Ella Mendenhall and Savannah Offenberger; and valedictorians Haylee Berentz and Albreah Triplett. All four were members of the National Honor Society as well as CCP Students. Each one was busy outside of the classroom while excelling within it, receiving multiple awards for their various accomplishments.
Ella Joan Mendenhall of Newport is the daughter of Bobbie and Jonathan Mendenhall. She received an academic scholarship to Ohio University along with outside scholarships. She has been Marietta Times Teen of the Week. She was a four-year member of softball and volleyball teams, Student Council, Student Section, and float committee; 3-year class officer; 2-year member of women’s basketball; and member of yearbook staff and Students Solving Problems (SSP).
Outside of school, she was active in her church youth group and is a past member of a travel sports team. She has completed multiple community service hours and holds a part-time job. She plans to study chemical engineering and hopes to get into OU’s 4+1 biomedical engineering program to pursue a career in prosthetics.
Savannah Nicole Offenberger of Newport is the daughter of Kelly and Daniel Hendrix. She received academic scholarships to Muskingum University along with outside scholarships. She was a four-year student athlete in volleyball and softball plus one year basketball; member of the float committee and student section; she also played on a travel volleyball team. She has completed multiple community service hours and holds a part-time job. This summer she is volunteering at the Wilds in bird research, doing research in her intended field of animal studies.
Haylee Madison Berentz, daughter of Heather and John Berentz, received scholarships to Marietta College and outside scholarships. She has been Marietta Times Teen of the Week. She is a four-year member of band (including Drum Major this year) as well as member of Educational Talent Search, float committee, FFA, cheerleading, class officer and student athlete (softball and cheer). She participates in her church group and completed community service hours. She plans to double major in elementary and special education and music, to become an elementary school or music teacher. She was also accepted into the McDonough Leadership Program.
Albreah Louise Pearl Triplett, daughter of Ashley and Jeffrey Triplett, received academic scholarships to Muskingum University. She completed two associate degrees during her junior year of high school. She was also a three-year-year member of the float committee and varsity cheer. She participates in her church group and completed community service hours. She will study animal studies at Muskingum with a goal of becoming a zookeeper.
Top recipients of scholarships from outside organizations (not including college awards) were Haylee Berentz and Ella Mendenhall, who combined for $78,650 in awards. They were among the 18 seniors who combined for a class total of $132,750 in scholarships from 26 different organizations, and 19 seniors who earned $911,800 in academic awards directly from nine different institutions.
Between the organizations and the colleges they chose to attend, eight students (those mentioned above as well as Brooklyn Dunn, Grace Knowlton, Ka’Laiya Martin, Savannah Offenberger, Ethan Snyder and Albreah Triplett) individually earned more than $70,000 in scholarships.
Twenty-eight seniors (61% of the class) completed at least one college credit prior to graduating high school, and four graduates obtained at least one degree from Washington State College of Ohio. Together, these students earned 1,080 college credit hours from Washington State; when multiplied by $170 (the current tuition rate at Washington State), the value is $183,600 in tuition costs.
Twenty-one seniors completed two-year technical programs at the Career Center, and 14 of those earned excellence awards. Seven participated in the Career Center’s early placement program in their chosen field.
Three seniors enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and will report to boot camp between June and August: Devin Carpenter, Tyler Humphrey and Drake McCutcheon.
The complete list of seniors and their awards is as follows:
*Alexa Shaelyn Allen, daughter of Lisa and Steven Allen, received an academic scholarship to Ohio University; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for completing a liberal arts transfer degree while still in high school; Student Athlete and Top 20 Percent awards.
*Rebecca Lynn Bennett, daughter of Cathy and Bill Pethtel, received a Foundation Scholarship to Hocking College; completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; earned the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete and Top 30 Percent awards.
*Alec Jeffery “AJ” Benson, son of Wendy and Mark Benson, received a Foundation Scholarship to Hocking College; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school and the Student Athlete award.
*Haylee Madison Berentz, daughter of Heather and John Berentz, received the 1835 Founders and Music scholarships to Marietta College, as well as awards from multiple outside organizations including Frontier FFA, Frontier Local Education Association, FLEDA, Franklin B. Walter, the Governor’s Merit Award, the Hank Morus Athletic Scholarship, the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, Marietta Community Foundation, Marietta Noon Rotary, Matamoras Masonic Lodge, Miller Memorial; Parkersburg Area Community Foundation; St. Marys Elks Dolph Cosper Scholarship; the Varie Thomas Winters Moore; and the Washington County Retired Teachers; she was a two-year member, National Honor Society; completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the fine arts, Leadership, Student Athlete, Heart of Service, Top 10 Percent, and co-valedictorian awards.
*Toby Allan Bigelow, son of Tabatha and Stephen Bigelow, completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; was a member, National Technical Honor Society; received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Merit award; and certificate of accomplishment.
*Talise Rachelle Billiter, daughter of Heather and Darrell Billiter, received a scholarship to Washington State College of Ohio along with the McCann and WCCC Ag scholarships; completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; received the certificate of employment for Early Placement with Danser; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Merit award.
*Alexia Shyanne Bowersock, daughter of Katina and Tony Bowersock, received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; was a member, National Technical Honor Society; received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and Top 20 Percent. Her plans are undecided.
*Noah Allen Bowersock, son of Ginger and Brent Bowersock, received a scholarship to the Adult Technical Training program at the Career Center; completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Merit award.
*Blake Lee Brooker, son of Liz and Anthony Brooker, received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete and Merit awards. His plans are undecided.
*Devin Alan Carpenter, son of Samantha and Bradley Carpenter and Tabitha and Jeremy Fickiesen, received an American Legion scholarship, the military award for enlisting in the United States Marine Corps; and the Merit award.
*Cadence LeAnn Cline, daughter of Stacy and Tony Cline, received a certificate of acceptance to West Virginia University Parkersburg and the Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship; was a member, National Honor Society; received the Heart of Service award and Merit awards.
*Kalyn Breann Cochran, daughter of Alicia and Ryan Cochran, received a certificate of acceptance to West Virginia University Parkersburg along with the Westlake Dimex scholarship; completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for completing a liberal arts transfer degree while still in high school; the Student Athlete and Top 10 Percent awards.
*Evan Jacob Cohen, son of Renee and Terry Cohen, received a certificate of acceptance to Columbus State Community College along with the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Student Athlete and Merit awards.
*Emily Sue Collins, daughter of Amy Holdren and Todd Collins, received a certificate of acceptance to Washington State College of Ohio along with the Heart of Service and Merit awards.
*Bryce Sawyer Congleton, son of Elisha and Eric Congleton, received a scholarship to the Adult Technical Training program at the Career Center; completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; was a member, National Technical Honor Society; received the certificate of employment for Early Placement with Pioneer Pipe; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Merit award; and the Career Center co-valedictorian award.
*Michaela Kristen Dawn Correa, daughter of Desirae Williamson, received a certificate of employment with Elison Living; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Student Athlete award.
*Brooklyn Nichole Dunn, daughter of Kayla and Terry Dunn, received the Distinction scholarship to Marietta College and outside scholarships including Miller Memorial; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service award, and Top 30 Percent awards.
*Ryley Scott Dunn, son of Jessica and Amen Dunn, received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Student Athlete award. He plans to work in the oilfield.
*Charles Thomas Jay “Tommy” Felter, son of Brianna and Sonny Felter, received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center. His plans are undecided.
*Morgan Leandra Gilkey, daughter of Samantha and Justin Gilkey, received the Merit and Heart of Service awards. Her plans are undecided.
*Kassidy Rian Nichole Glidden, daughter of Laura and Johnathan Glidden, received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center.
*Michael David Glover, son of Jamie Schwab and Michael Glover, received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center and the Student Athlete award.
*Brady Lee Harlan, son of Jennifer and Jay Harlan, received a certificate of acceptance to West Virginia University Parkersburg; completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Heart of Service, Student Athlete and Top 20 Percent awards.
*Morgan Renae Haught, daughter of Darcy and Clint Grimes and Curtis and Kylee Haught, received grants to West Virginia University Parkersburg and outside scholarships including Frontier Alumni Association and FLEDA; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service and Merit awards.
*Hayden Marie Hines, daughter of Jessie and Daniel Holdren, received the Pioneer Grant to Marietta College; the McCann Scholarship; and the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school.
*Tyler Jaden Humphrey, son of Amber Brunoni and Tom Humphrey, received the military award for enlisting in the United States Marine Corps and the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center.
*Grace Marie Knowlton, daughter of Erica and Jeff Knowlton, received scholarships to the University of Mount Union and the Westlake Dimex scholarship; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, and Top 10 Percent awards.
*Ashlen “Ka’Laiya” Martin, daughter of Melissa and Shane Smitley, received academic and athletic scholarships to Francis Marion University along with the Samantha Kidd Davis scholarship; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service and Leadership awards.
*Christopher “Drake” McCutcheon, son of Bridget and Chris McCutcheon, received an American Legion scholarship; the military award for enlisting in the United States Marine Corps; and the Merit award.
*Ella Joan Mendenhall, daughter of Bobbie and Jonathan Mendenhall, received a scholarship to Ohio University; outside scholarships including the Chemours Future of Chemistry, the Hank Morus Athletic Scholarship, and the St. Marys Elks Bob Gessner Scholarship; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, Top 10 Percent, and co-salutatorian awards.
*Savannah Nicole Offenberger, daughter of Kelly and Daniel Hendrix, earned Academic and Horizon Award scholarships to Muskingum University and outside scholarships including Matamoras Masonic Lodge, McCann, and Parkersburg Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 565; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, Top 10 Percent, and co-salutatorian awards.
*Gwen Lulu Pitts, daughter of Elizabeth Pitts, received a certificate of acceptance to West Virginia University Parkersburg; was a member, National Technical Honor Society; completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; Early Placement, National Technical Honor Society, Heart of Service and Merit awards.
*Karsten Michael Potts, son of Kristi and Glenn Potts, received the Pioneer Grant and eSports scholarship to Marietta College, as well the Hank Morus Athletic Scholarship; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; and the Student Athlete award.
*Cheyenne Jo Robinson, daughter of Angela and Matthew Robinson, completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Merit award. Her plans are undecided.
*Sierra Marie Robinson, daughter of Angela and Matthew Robinson, completed coursework required for the Career-Tech Diploma with Honors; was a member, National Technical Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and Top 20 Percent. Her plans are undecided.
*Noah Wyatt Ruble, son of Casey and Aaron Ruble, received the Student Athlete and Merit awards. His plans are undecided.
*Ethan Brody Snyder, son of Anna and Adam Snyder, received the Distinction scholarship and Legacy grant to Marietta College as well as outside scholarships including FLEDA, Hibbetts Sports, McCann and Miller Memorial; he completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, and Top 30 Percent awards.
*Preston Walker Stamp, son of Shama Carson and Darrick Stamp, earned the Admission Promise, Excellence Scholar, Forward and Presidents Opportunity scholarships to Ohio University, along with outside scholarships including the Hank Morus Athletic Scholarship, Miller Memorial, OVAC, ParMar Ritton Family Foundation, and the St. Marys Elks Dolph Cosper Scholarship; he completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, and Top 10 Percent awards.
*Jason “Cole” Strickler, grandson of Becky and Jack Strickler, received a scholarship to the Adult Technical Training program at the Career Center along with the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Student Athlete award; and certificate of accomplishment.
*Jacob Arthur Thompson, son of Rachel and John Thompson, received the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center. He plans to work for Jet Waterwell Drilling.
*Jaelynn Nichole Tornes, daughter of Ashley McIntyre and Dustin Tornes, was a member, National Technical Honor Society; received the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; and the Merit award. Her plans are undecided.
*Albreah Louise Pearl Triplett, daughter of Ashley and Jeffrey Triplett, received Academic, Science Division and Horizon Award scholarships to Muskingum University; completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for completing a liberal arts transfer and an associate of science degree as a junior in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, Top 10 Percent, and co-valedictorian awards.
*Maquelah Raine Walker, daughter of Stephanie Sellers and Bryon Sunderman, earned a Trustee Scholarship to the Ohio State University and outside scholarships, including Frontier Alumni Association, Marietta Community Foundation and Marietta Noon Rotary; she completed coursework required for the Academic Diploma with Honors; was a two-year member, National Honor Society; received the CCP Award for completing a liberal arts transfer degree while still in high school; the Student Athlete, Heart of Service, Leadership, and Top 20 Percent awards.
*Jacob Ray Ward, grandson of Trish Ward, received the fine arts award and certificate of accomplishment. His plans are undecided.
*Maddox Cooper West, son of Shannon and Cam West, received the certificate of employment for Early Placement with IBEW; the CCP Award for earning at least one college credit while still in high school; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Student Athlete and Merit awards.
*Adam Dwight Wolfe, son of Amanda and Adam Wolfe Senior, received a Foundation Scholarship to Hocking College; the Workforce Award for completing a two-year program at the Career Center; the Student Athlete and Merit awards.
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