Timesland area nominees for the B'nai B'rith Awards

BLACKSBURG

Garland Smith

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Four-year starter, co-captain, 3-year letterman. Member of 2010 state championship team. Indoor track: Co-captain, 3-year letterman. VHSL award of excellence, all-state in 800 relay and long jump.

ACADEMICS: President,
senior class.

COMMUNITY: Volunteer with the Green Club, President of the Graduation Committee. Volunteer at church for food drive, interacting at juvenile detention center. Helping with Special Olympics.

Plans to attend Radford University.

Rachel McCoy

ATHLETICS: Cross Country: Bruin Award 2012. Lettered 4 years. All-region in 2012. State AA Champion team 2011, 2012. Indoor Track: Bruin Award 2013. Letter winner 3 years. Member of championship DMR at NewBalance Indoor Nationals 2013. Outdoor Track: Letter winner 2010-2013.

ACADEMICS: Mathematics student of the month, Honored in the Laurel Chain, for junior and senior years. Member and rreasurer of the National Honor Society.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered in ICU at Lewis Gale Hospital; served food at RAM House; prepared Thanksgiving and Holiday baskets. Hebrew School tutor; Frosty 5K, race to raise money for Officer Crouse and the American Red Cross.

Plans to attend Carnegie-Mellon.

CAVE SPRING

Connor Baker

ATHLETICS: Football: Three years. First-team all-region quarterback 2012. District and region offensive player of the year 2012. Captain senior year. Basketball: 2 years. Starting point guard state runner-up team junior year. Captain senior year. Second-team all-district 2012.

ACADEMICS: Top 10 percent in class, Lamp of Knowledge, Knight of Cave Spring. Treasurer of SCA. Member of Spanish Honor Society & Beta Club.

COMMUNITY: Organizer for Blood Drive; SCA Food Drive; School Toy Drive; Kendall’s Karnival; 4 years. Built houses, youth leader for Appalachian Service Project. Volunteer for Relay for Life & Salvation Army. Acolyte and crucifer at Cave Spring United Methodist Church.

Plans to attend Virginia Tech.

Alyssa McKinley

ATHLETICS: Volleyball: First-team all-district junior & senior years. First-team all-region as senior. Member of state championship team 2011, Captain senior year. Set two career school records. Soccer: First-team all-district and second-team all-region. Team’s top scorer junior year.

ACADEMICS: Received Certificate of Academic Achievement & Academic Letter. Member of Key Club, FCCLA, and Latin Club.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered for Relay for Life, Assembled & delivered GE Food baskets; Mission trip to Nicaragua; Blue Ridge Clean Up, Boys & Girls Club, member of First Presbyterian Church.

College choice – undecided.

CHRISTIANSBURG

Alex Cooper

ATHLETICS: Cross Country: 2012 VHSL AA State Medalist (3rd place team). Indoor Track: All-state 3,200 relay. National qualifier and school record in DMR. Region champ in 3,200 relay. Outdoor Track: All-state in 3,200 relay.

ACADEMICS: Recipient of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award & the AP Scholars’ Award. Member of the NHS & BETA Club.

COMMUNITY: Recipient of the Good Samaritan Award; numerous service projects with United Methodist Youth Group, including Teens Opposing Poverty Mission trip to Washington, D.C. Food stocker for Montgomery County Christmas Store; worker for Micha’s Backpack Program.

Plans to Emory & Henry College.

Hannah Duff

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Team MVP three years. First-team all-district three years. Second-team all-region two years. Second-team All-Timesland one year. River Ridge District regular-season leading scorer two years. Basketball: Two years.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS and BETA Club. Recognized by the Montgomery County School Board as the October Senior of the Month. Also recognized by the Rotary Club of Blacksburg for being in the top 10 percent of senior class.

COMMUNITY: Girl Scouts Gold Award Project, Leadership Symposium Speaker, Women’s Resource Comfort Project; Rock in Prevention, anti-bullying/good character campaign at Christiansburg Elementary School.

Plans to attend Radford University.

CRAIG COUNTY

Matt Ouellette

ATHLETICS: Football: 2009-12, First-team all-district, second-team all-region defensive back. Captain 2012. Track: 2010-11. All-district in the 400 relay in 2011. Basketball: Three years, Captain 2012.

ACADEMICS: Parliamentarian of FBLA, Vice President of FCA, member of SGA and FFA.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with Little League football camps, two mission trips, teacher at middle school Bible Study, guitarist & vocalist with the Church Praise Band.

Enlisted in the United States Navy.

Ashley Dudding

ATHLETICS: Softball: Four years. First-team all-district twice. Volleyball: Two years. Second-team all-district as a senior.

ACADEMICS: Member of the Beta Club, YOVASO, FCA, FFA & FBLA.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered as Teen Youth Camp Counselor with Virginia Co-op Extension 4-H Program, Community Mission Volunteer with N.C. Christian Church Youth, Fundraising volunteer with Craig County Recreation Association.

Plans to attend Randolph College.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Ryan Wade

AHLETICS: Football: Three years. Second-team all-district defensive end 2010, Honorable mention tight end 2012. Member of two district champions. Basketball: One year. Varsity Eagle Award and MVP 2011. Track: Four years. Captain and MVP.

COMMUNITY: Festival volunteer with War Eagles, 6 years. AAU Basketball, captain.

Plans to attend Norfolk State University.

Melissa Teeple

AHLETICS: Cross Country: Four-time district champion. Three-time state qualifier. Senior captain and MVP. Indoor track: 4 years. District champion in 1,600 and 3,200. Outdoor track:

Four-time distict champion. All-academic Team. Swimming: Four-time region qualifier, MVP (highest points scorer).

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, leader New Alpha Beta, team member of Odyssey of the Mind.

COMMUNITY: Community ride leader for Franklin County Freewheelers, race volunteer for Franklin County Running Club, volunteered for local running groups, volunteer with church choir.

Plans to attend Dartmouth College.

GLENVAR

Tyler Crockett

ATHLETICS: Basketball: Four years. Second-team all-state. Set school career scoring record of 1,265 points. Captain 2012. Golf: Four years. First-team All-District, Captain of district champions 2012. Baseball: Three years. 1st First-team all-district pitcher 2012, Captain 2013.

ACADEMICS: Recipient of Virginia Early College Scholar Award. Member of NHS, Key Club, FBLA & DECA Club.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at the Community Christmas Store, Rotary Club, Read Across America & Food Bank.

Plans to attend Randolph College.

Cara Neikirk

ATHLETICS: Softball: Four years. Second-team all-district 2011-12. Athlete of the Week. Cross Country: Three years. All-District Team, Athlete of the Week. Track & Field: Two years. All-district in 3,200.

ACADEMICS: Recipient of the College of William and Mary Leadership Award, member of NHS. President of Keyettes, member of World Language Club and SCA.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with Vacation Bible School, Drumstick Dash, Jingle Bell Run, United Way Day of Caring, game organizer for local elementary school festivals.

Plans to attend Eastern Mennonite University.

HIDDEN VALLEY

Jake Kite

ATHLETICS: Football: Two years. Regional defensive player of the year at defensive back. First-team all-state. Timesland defensive player of the year in 2011 and 2012. First-team all-region as kick returner. Wrestling: Three years. Place third in state tournament junior year. Region champion sophomore year.

ACADEMICS: A/B Honor Roll, Member of Beta Club.

COMMUNITY: Member of Young Life, Young Republicans, volunteered with Youth Football Camps and umpired Little League Baseball.

Plans to attend Duke University.

Carolyn Bethel

ATHLETICS: Cross Country: State individual champion and Timesland runner of the year in 2011 and 2012. Member of two state team champions. Nike National qualifier 2011-12. Indoor track: Three years. State champion in 1,600 and 1,000. Outdoor track: Member of 2011 state team champions.

ACADEMICS: Member of National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, & Beta Club.

COMMUNITY: Classroom aide volunteer at Grandin Court Elementary & Wasena Elementary. Volunteered with 2nd Harvest Food Bank, Christian Life International & Blue Ridge Marathon.

Plans to attend Northern Arizona University.

JAMES RIVER

Owen Deacon

ATHLETICS: Football: Four years. District defensive player of the year, first-team all-region, second-team All-Timesland 2012. Two-time captain. Wrestling: Four years. State runner-up 2013. Outdoor track: Four years. Second in region in discus.

ACADEMICS: A/B Honor Roll, member of Key Club & Varsity Club. Recipient of Best City Award by Boys State.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at Buchanan Elementary, Buchanan Baptist, Botetourt Parks & Rec, Ronald McDonald House, and Veteran’s Hospital. Donated blood & plasma through the American Red Cross.

Plans to attend James Madison University.

Maggie Grumbine

ATHLETICS: Cross Country: Four years. Third place in district meet. Outdoor track: Three years. State champ in 1,600 relay. Helped team to state title. Soccer: Two years. Member of region runner-up team. Swimming: First place 400 freestyle relay in region.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, Key Club, Foreign Language Club, FCCLA & President, Student Government.

COMMUNITY: Sunday School volunteer, food pantry volunteer, volunteer for Relay for Life, Human Rights’ Commissioner & Spirit Board member of Virginia Girls’ State. Camp Teen Counselor for 4-H.

College choice: undecided.

LORD BOTETOURT

Andrew Williams

ATHLETICS: Football: Four years. All-state and All-Timesland offensive tackle 2012. Captain junior and senior years. District offensive lineman of the year 2012.

ACADEMICS: Member of the district All-Academic Team for last two years. Recipient of the VHSL Academic Excellence Award. Member of NHS, FCA and French Club.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at Rescue Mission, Bonsack Baptist Church and Student Choir, Acts II Ministries, Troutville Elementary, Project Ruth and LBHS Rec Football Camp.

Plans to attend Virginia Tech.

Eryn Turney

ATHLETICS: Cross country: Four years. All-region in 2012. Team MVP in 2011-12. All-district four times. Indoor track: Four years. all-district 3,200 three times and all-region in 2013. All-district in 1,600 twice. Outdoor track: Three years. All-district in 1,600 and 3,200 in 2011 and 2012.

ACADEMICS: A-Honor Roll all 4 years. Recipient of the All-Blue Ridge District Honor Roll and the Virginia High School League Award of Academic Excellence. Member of NHS and FCA.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at Vacation Bible School, Bonsack Baptist Church and Youth Group.

Plans to attend Virginia Tech.

NORTH CROSS

Edward McNally

ATHLETICS: Swimming: Four years. State runner-up in 200 and 500 freestyle in 2013. Conference champion in 200 and 500 freestyle. North Cross MVP Award twice. First-team All-Timesland. Team captain. Golf: Two years, 2012 team captain.

ACADEMICS: Received Second Honor Roll.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with the CCA Marlins, Organizer of a coat drive, usher at St. John’s Church.

Plans to attend The University of the South.

Sarah Comer

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Four years. Second-team all-conference and Coaches’ Award junior year. Team captain junior and senior years. Volleyball: One year. Second-team all-state. Coaches’ Award. Varsity Basketball: one year.

ACADEMICS: Recognized as an AP Scholar for AP test scores, national recognition for Premio de Plata for scoring highly on the National Spanish Exam for past three years. Founding member of the Spanish Honor Society.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at Salem Health & Rehab Center, Habitat for Humanity, Rescue Mission, Discovery Camp at North Cross School.

College choice – undecided.

NORTHSIDE

Parker Linden

ATHLETICS: Baseball: Four years. Member of 2011 state team champions. Basketball: Two years. Captain of district co-champions, senior year. Football: 2 years. Member of 2009 state championship team. Golf: one year.

ACADEMICS: Member of FCA, Math Club and Spanish Club.

COMMMUNITY: Special Olympics Volunteer, Mission trips to Jamaica & Arizona, member of Church Youth Group, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Group Leader at Vacation Bible School, volunteered at the Rescue Mission.

Plans to attend Virginia Tech.

Emily Rawlings

ATHLETICS: Basketball: Three years. Blue Ridge District player of the year, first-team all-region senior year. Soccer: Four years. First-team all-region 2011 and 2012. Cross Country: Three years. Outdoor track: Two years. Indoor track: One year. State finalist for Wendy’s High School Heisman.

ACADEMICS: All-A Honor Roll, member of NHS, Spanish Club, Math Club, FBLA, FCCLA, FCA and Junior Marshal.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at East End Baptist Church, Great Falls Assisted Living, Festival in the Park, Burlington Carnival, Women’s Shelter. Helped raised funds for Leukemia patients (Pasta for Pennies). Participated in World Changers (Mission Trip).

Plans to attend James Madison University.

PATRICK HENRY

Zach Paget

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Three years. First-team all-district 2011. Second-team all-district 2012. Captain 2013. Cross ountry: District individual champion 2012.

ACADEMICS: Received 1st place at the City Science Fair Senior year. All-district academic selection in cross country and soccer all four years. AP Scholar with Distinction. Board member of Noteworthy Club & working with the Columbian Foreign Exchange Program.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with Goodwill Inc., Grandin Court Running Club, helping to chaperone running club at elementary school. Helped direct runners in Run with Grace 5K.

Plans to attend the University of Virginia.

Caroline Brailsford

ATHLETICS: Volleyball: District player of the year and first-team all-state 2012. First-team All-Timesland 2011 and 2012. Track: Two years. Second place in pole vault in indoor state meet. Swimming: Three years. Three-time district champion in 50 freestyle. Lacrosse: One year.

ACADEMICS: Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient. Member of NHS, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, AP Scholar Award, member of district All-Academic Team, SGA member.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at Morningside & Crystal Spring Elementary Schools. Counselor for Youth with disabilities at Piney Ridge YoungLife Capernaum. Mission trip to New Orleans, member of St. John’s Youth Group.

Plans to attend University of North Carolina.

PULASKI COUNTY

Tyler Dotson

ATHLETICS: Football: Four years. Lettered 2010-12. Basketball: Three years: Lettered 2010-12. Team captain senior year. Baseball: Three years. Lettered 2010-12. Team captain Senior year.

ACADEMICS: Honor Roll, MVP Cougar Nominee, Member of NHS & FCA Club.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with Friends of Claytor Lake, Aldersgate/Jordan’s UMC Youth, Pulaski County Youth Basketball, Pulaski County Youth Baseball and Bike Virgnia.

Plans to attend Concord University.

Sara Wright

ATHLETICS: Indoor track: 2011-13. State runner-up in shot put in 2013 All-region 2011-13. Softball: 2011-13. Set four school records in 2012. Second-team all-state and team MVP 2012. Outdoor track: 2010-13. All-District 2010-11. Basketball: 2010-11. Coach’s Award 2010.

ACADEMICS: Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient. NHS member, First place in SWVa Governor’s School Science Fair 2013. Member of FCA and Student Council.

COMMUNITY: Teacher/volunteer with Children’s Church, member of youth group & recreation league softball coach.

Plans to attend James Madison University.

RADFORD

Walker Mogen

ATHLETICS: Cross country: Four years. State individual champion 2011 and 2012. Member of team state champions 2012. Track: Four years. State champion in 3,200 in 2011 and 1,600 in 2012. Swimming: One year. Soccer: One year. Member of 2011 regional champions.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, SCA, Spanish Club, Scholastic Bowl and Youth in Government. Recipient of Class of 2013 Rotary Achiever, AP U.S. History Award & Biology II Award.

COMMUNITY: Team Captain Relay for Life, volunteered with the Radford Elf Shelf, Mission trip to Washington, D.C. Boys State Delegate.

Plans to attend Davidson College.

Lexi Denny

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Four years. First-team all-state three times. Region player of the year once. District player of the year twice. Swimming: Two years. Twice member of region relay champions. State qualifer one year. Outdoor track: Two years. State qualifier one year.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, Spanish Club, Adventure Club, writer for School Newspaper

COMMUNITY: Volunteered at McHarg Elementary School, The Elf Shelf. Mentoring special education child. Assistant coach at Radford Soccer Academies. Member of First Baptist Church, Radford.

Plans to attend Radford University.

ROANOKE CATHOLIC

Patrick Macher

ATHLETICS: Cross country: Two years. State qualifier. Football: Two years. Most Improved Player 2011, Varsity captain 2012. Lacrosse: Four years. Member of the 2009 state champions, Leading scorer 2012. Captain 2012-13.

ACADEMICS: Member of Honor Roll, Fall of 2012, Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient, Commended National Merit Scholar. Design coordinator, robotics competition.

COMMUNITY: Sunday School volunteer, counselor at Camp Tygart, counselor at St. Andrew’s Bible Camp, Volunteer organizer with Campus and Peer Ministries.

Plans to attend Radford University.

Mairin Guilfoyle

ATHLETICS: Volleyball: State divisional player of the year. MVP at state tournament. First-team All-Timesland 2011 and 2012. Three-time all-state selection. Played for two state championship teams. Team captain three years. Basketball: Four years.

ACADMICS: Honor Roll all years. AP Scholar, member of NHS, Key Club and SGA.

COMMUNITY: Participant in March for Life, 40 Days for Life, Confirmation team leader at St. Andrew’s Church, assistant coach at volleyball camp.

Plans to attend the University of Dallas.

ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN

Cam Spigle

ATHLETICS: Baseball: One year. Basketball: Two years. Team captain, Second-team all-district.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, A-B Honor Roll, Student Senate and SGA.

COMMUNITY: Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle, Member of leadership team of Fincastle Baptist Youth Group. Participated in Mission trip to Nicaragua, Blood Drive volunteer with the American Red Cross. Volunteered with the Rescue Mission and the Baptist Community Center.

Plans to attend Liberty University.

Naomi Elliott

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Four years. Captain for two years. Lettered all four years.

ACADEMICS: A-B Honor Roll all 4 years. Member of NHS.

COMMUNITY: Volunteer worker with Vacation Bible School, volunteered with Mexico Caravan

Ministries,Volunteer worker and youth leader of First Baptist Church, member of Praise Team/Band, volunteer teacher’s aide.

Plans to attend Virginia Western.

SALEM

Will Chisom

ATHLETICS: Golf: Four years. All-state, all-region and all-Metro individual in senior year. Member of 2012 state championship team. Coaches’ Award freshman & junior years. Soccer: Three years. All-district, captain Senior year.

ACADEMICS: Academic Distinguished Scholar, Marshal at Graduation, Allan Scholarship at Hampden-Sydney, President’s Scholarship at Randolph-Macon, Richmond Scholars semifinalist, National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Nominee. Member of Key Club, Business Club, Spanish Club and NHS.

COMMUNITY: Volunteer with Capernaum, Scott Robertson Golf Tournament, American Legion, Voting Polls and Road Race.

Plans to attend University of Virginia.

Kim Migliarese

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Three years: First-team all-state and All-Timesland in 2012. Team MVP and defensive MVP in 2012. First-team all-region sophomore year. Basketball: Three years: Varsity All-district and member of state championship team in 2012-13. Team captain.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Business Club, FCA and Junior Honor Association.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered with OLPH Youth Group, City of Salem Recreation Deptartment, G.W. Carver, Mason’s Cove and East Salem Elementary Schools. Aided Fundraising for AAU basketball tournaments.

Plans to attend Lenior-Rhyne University.

WILLIAM BYRD

Timmy Meador

ATHLETICS: Football: Second-team all-state, first-team all-region and second-team All-Timesland 2012. Team captain two years. Baseball: Four years. All-district selection twice. Team captain one year. Basketball: Two years.

ACADEMICS: Member of Beta Club and Deca Club.

COMMUNITY: Volunteer Teller for Credit Union, Feeding American and Rescue Mission.

College choice: undecided.

Rachel Guilliams

ATHLETICS: Softball: First-team all-district junior year. Team captain junior and senior years. Indoor track: Three years. School record holder in 800 relay.

ACADEMICS: 2012 Virginia Girls State delegate, Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist, Junior Marshal. Valedictorian and Commonwealth Scholar. Member of SCA, FCA, Beta Club and Spanish Club.

COMMUNITY: Relay for Life, Rescue Mission, American Heart Association, Angel Tree Christmas Project, Baptist Community Center, Church youth group, Manna Ministries. Youth Works Mission Trip.

Plans to attend Roanoke College.

WILLIAM FLEMING

Ollie Howie

ATHLETICS: Baseball: One year. Golf: Three years.

ACADEMICS: Recipient of the United States President’s Community Service Award and the

Prudential “Spirit of Community Award.” Member of the NHS, Spanish Honor Society, AP Scholar, SGA, DECA, member of Scholastic Bowl. Placed first in district Forensics for Extemporaneous Speaking.

COMMUNITY: Founder of “My Brother’s Keeper Club.” Volunteer for Special Olympics, American Red Cross, Foundation for Roanoke Valley, Melrose Athletic Club and Greater Mt. Zion Church. City League Basketball 2009-10.

Plans to attend Harvard.

Samantha Anderson

ATHLETICS: Soccer: Four years. Captain senior year. Cross country: Three years. Regional qualifier and team MVP. Captain senior year. Indoor track: Member of district champion 3,200 relay team. Region qualifier in 1,000 and 1,600 junior year. Outdoor track: Region qualifier 3,200 relay. Swimming: One year.

ACADEMICS: Member of NHS and Key Club. Recipient of the Athletic Scholar Award and AP Awards.

COMMUNITY: Volunteered as Kindergarten aide for Roanoke Academy, Leisure Activities’ Host for Friendship Manor. Delegate to Girls State. Participated in Greenhill Charity Run.

Plans to attend Georgetown University.

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