MEET THE SENIORS IN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Abby Shroding- Major in Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] Drama Club, because whenever I act or even just take part in theater, I whole-heartedly enjoy myself. I can forget any and all other worries when I am on stage. It means so much to me and all the experiences I’ve had are unforgettable.”

“While I am not in volleyball, it remains my favorite sport. I love how fast-paced it is. I love the feeling of getting a dig or an ace.”

“My favorite subject is a tie between Anatomy/Physiology and Literature/Writing. I have always found the study of the human body fascinating and I have always found solace in writing and reading.”

Sarah Griffiths- Major in Zoology and Photography

“My favorite extracurricular activity would be Sketch Club. I just really love using art to help and do things in our community. I also really enjoy Senior Mural Restoration. It’s a lot of pressure though, because you don’t want to ruin a legacy.”

“My favorite sport is hockey. I grew up watching my grandfather “coach” the Penguins, so I connect hockey to him.”

“My favorite subject is art, of course. I like it because you can express yourself, create things that mean something to you and leave your mark on this world.”

Rachel Rubright- Major in Clinical Psychology

“My favorite extracurricular activity is theater. I love getting to go on stage and pretending to be someone else for a while, and getting to make others smile.”

“I do not play any sports, but when it comes to viewing, I love watching football and cheering for my favorite team.”

“My favorite subject is definitely history. I love to learn about other cultures, and see how people behaved. Without studying history, no one would learn from their mistakes.”

Abbey Kostyal- Major in Graphic Design, Minor in Theater

“I love being in PAHS’s Drama club. It’s honestly amazing that goofing around with all of my friends somehow turns into an amazing musical come spring. Being in Drama club has definitely been the highlight of my high school experience.”

“I like football season for two reasons only: the pep rallies, and having the time of my life in the band stands. It’s not even so much about the sport itself; I just really like being a part of the band. I love football season so much.”

“I love Art and English. I like Art classes because they help me unwind from a stressful and tiring day at school. I like English because I love to read in my free time and writing really comes naturally to me.”

Briana Strickland- Major in Biology, Minor in Mathematics

“My favorite extracurricular activity is band, because I like to play my instrument and learning new music is fun.”

“My favorite sport is tennis because I find it enjoyable, and I love Mr. Smink!”

“My favorite subject is math because I love difficulty and solving problems, and I love Mr. Sterner”

Emily Witmier- Double Major in Chemistry and Buisness

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] volunteering at Brierwood Kennels because I love animals and I get to play with puppies.”

“[My favorite sport is] cheerleading, because no two routines are the same.”

“[My favorite subject is] science because it explains questions I’ve always had about the world.”

Charles Botto- Major in International Buisness, Minor in Spanish

“My favorite extracurricular activity is Student Council because in it we have many events that help the community. Some of these events are Penny-A-Week and food basket donations.”

“Soccer is my favorite sport because I have always found soccer to be fun and competitive. I also always really enjoyed playing soccer on the soccer team and with friends.”

“My favorite subject is History because I have always thought that learning about the past is interesting.”

Jackson Gunelson- Major in Electronic Media

“When it existed, I enjoyed eSports Club. It was a good opportunity to spend time with friends, meet new ones, and compete in something the school hadn’t offered before.”

“My favorite sport is probably professional bowling. Kingpin was a really good movie, and it left an impact on me.”

“AP World History was my favorite class I took throughout high school. It was interesting to learn how historical events impacted each other, and it really opened me up to wanting to learn more.”

Logan Spevak- Major in Secondary English Education

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] drama…I love acting.”

“[My favorite sport is] soccer; I played it and I enjoy it.”

“[My favorite subject is] literature; I like reading.”

Julia Conville- Major in Architectural Engineering

“Band is my favorite activity because I love music.”

“My favorite sport is tennis because I have been playing for many years; now I enjoy it very much.”

“Art is my favorite subject because I love working with different types of mediums and it’s my passion.”

Rachel Conville- Major in Art Education

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] band, because I love music and I enjoy playing the trumpet.”

“[My favorite sport is] tennis, because I enjoy the sport.”

“My favorite subject is art, because it allows me to express myself and be creative.”

Madeline Kohutka- Major in Mathematics

“[My favorite extracurricular activities are] dance and drama, [because] I get to see friends, be expressive, and have fun.”

[My favorite sport is] football, [because] it’s an intense sport that revs up the entire school.”

[My favorite subject is] math, [because] there’s almost always an answer to the problem at hand and numbers are fun.”

Jessica Angelichio- Major in Chemistry on the Pre-Pharmacy Track

“My favorite extracurricular is Quiz Team, because we get to compete with other schools and meet new people with similar interests.”

“My favorite sport is Football because my entire family is full of avid football fans.”

“My favorite subject is Math, because I enjoy systematic approaches to problem-solving.”

Jillian Mullin- Major in Dance Education

“My favorite extracurricular is dance, because it’s a form of self-expression. I spend at least five days a week in the studio because it’s relaxin and incredibly rewarding.”

“My favorite sport is Football because I love the atmosphere of the games. I get to twirl on the field as a majorette, and then dance alongside the band and support our team.”

Collin Starr- Major in Software Engineering

“My favorite extracurricular activity is Pub. It provides a lot if experience in Graphic Design and writing, and it allows you to meet many new people.”

“My favorite sport is basketball. I played basketball for a couple of years in middle school, and I enjoy the sport’s fast pace and intensity.”

“My favorite subject is History. I have taken many History classes at PAHS because I enjoy learning about the developments that explain why things are the way they are today.”

Gavin Hinchliffe- Undecided

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] Ecology Club; I enjoy being outside and I like helping our community.”

“[My favorite sport is] Baseball; it is the only sport I play.”

“[My favorite subject is] Math; it is challenging, so good results pay off.”

Alex Pellish- Major in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] Leo Club, because it’s a rather fun club and it’s for a good cause.”

“[My favorite sport is] Basketball, because I played it for my whole life and I really enjoy it.”

“My favorite subject is Science because I find it very interesting.”

Collin Herndon- Major in Petroleum Engineering

“My favorite extracurricular activity is Leo Club because I get to help the less fortunate.”

“My favorite sport is baseball because I love playing and I have been since I was four.”

“My favorite subjects involve Math, because [there’s always] a straight forward, concrete answer for each problem.”

Jeremy Dellock- Major in Computer Science

“My favorite extracurricular activity is the Debate Club. It is fun to stand up and argue.”

“My favorite sport is bowling. I played it a very long time ago, but I enjoyed it.”

“My favorite subject is Physics. It is complicated and a good challenge.”

Nate Varano- Major in Pre-Medical Studies

“My favorite extracurricular is Leo Club because we are able to help those less fortunate.”

“My favorite sport is Track and Field because I’ve done it my whole life and enjoy training hard.”

“My favorite subjects are the sciences. They interest me and I’m always eager to learn more.”

Colin Williams- Major in Engineering Acoustics

“I enjoy music. It has introduced me to many new people and experiences.”

“[My favorite sport is] Tennis; I’ve played all through high school and enjoy it.”

“My favorite subjects are in the sciences, particularly Physics. It is a subject with real world application that always interested me.”

MEET THE JUNIORS IN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 

Emma Walinsky- Major in Biochemistry/ Pre-Med Track

“My favorite extracurricular activity would have to be Publications. Writing for the school website and magazine helps me work on my time management and writing skills, while still having a good laugh over the most random things.”

“My favorite sport is water polo. Although I have only played it for two years, it has taught me more about friendship and working together as a team. It is an honor to represent the team as a co-captain along with two of my closest friends.”

“When I first walked into the high school, I had my heart tied to English, but my sophomore year changed my mindset. Thanks to Mr. Albert Portland, I developed a new passion for Chemistry, and basically all things science. I was fascinated by the different types of reactions and the use of the “mole”, which led me to further my knowledge in Advanced Chemistry with Mrs. Patrica Halko. Because of these two teachers and the content they have showed me, I found my happy place in Chemistry.”

Michala Zembas- Dual Major in Elementary Education and Musical Theater

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] drama club, because there is something about being on stage and performing that just feels right, and the people in drama club that are truly incredible.”

“[My favorite sport is] Tennis. I have been playing Tennis for twelve years and I have grown as a player substantially. I also love watching people play Tennis.”

“[My favorite subject is] Literature. I love that authors can use their creativity to make so many different stories, using only the same 26 letters, combined in different ways.”

Sadie Bowman- Major in Art

“I love anything related to the arts and making various pieces”

“My favorite sport is soccer. I haven’t played it in quite a while, but it’s still fun and interesting to watch.”

“My favorite subject is History, and learning about the past is both fun and helps me make connections between various events in different times.”

Luke Stoner- Major in Chemical Engineering

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] student council; I love doing Penny-A-Week and delivering the presents to the homes in our area, knowing little kids will wake up to them on Christmas morning.”

“[My favorite sport is] football. There’s no better feeling than walking down the hill on a Friday night. I also enjoy the strategy and game-planning that is required to win.”

[My favorite subject is science; in particular, Chemistry and Physics. I like how they combine the problem solving of math and the critical thinking of science.”

Thomas Honicker- Major in Music Education

“My favorite extracurricular activity is band. I love music and band is one of the reasons why I want to major in music.”‘

“My favorite sport at the school is football. It’s fun to watch and I love playing music at the games.”

“My favorite subject is math. I like all subjects, but math is the one I seem to understand most.”

Sophie Murray- Major in Accounting (CPA)

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] dance; I’ve been dancing since I was three, I have so many great friends and teachers there, and I just love to dance.”

“[My favorite sport is] football; I love bring a part of the student section and watching all the guys work hard every Friday night.”

[My favorite subject is] math, especially Algebra. I love how there is always a definite answer and always a way to get that answer. It’s always black and white, no gray area.”

Caitlyn Coyle- Major in Business and Marketing

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] Pub, because it’s fun to create something that every student can remember their four years here by looking at the yearbook. I always have fun with all of the staffers.”

“[My favorite sport is] soccer, because all of my friends play, and we’ve always have a great time playing together since we were eight.”

“[My favorite subject is] History, because I enjoy learning about the past and how our country came to be what it is today.”

Laura Turnitza- Major in Chemical Engineering

“My favorite extracurricular activity is swimming. It is a great way to release stress and stay in shape.”

“My favorite sport is water polo. It is a great way to build friendships and you learn a lot by playing it.”

“My favorite subject is math. I love numbers and solving problems.”

Autumn Tarconish- Major in Pre-Med

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] leo club, because of how we help others and donate to the less fortunate.”

“[My favorite sport is] soccer, because it’s an extremely fun game, and having all those teammates I’m close to makes it even better.”

“[My favorite subject is] science courses, especially Chemistry, because they’re challenging but interesting to learn more in.”

Erin Cleary- Major in Nursing

“I like hanging out with my friends. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing as long as we’re together.”

“[My favorite sport is] Soccer, because the team is like my family. We are all friends on the team and love playing a sport we love together.”

“[My favorite subject is] Math, because I’ve always been really good at it. I love challenging myself with hard problems. Also, Mr. Sterner makes learning it fun.”

Kamryn Willard- Major in Business Management

“My favorite extracurricular activity is Pub. Pub is unique because it’s similar to a small business with the exception of high school students.”

“Football is my favorite sport, especially this year because of how well Pottsville is doing. It’s always fun going to the Friday night games and cheering in the student section.”

“My favorite subject is English. I have had Mr. Smink for the past three years of high school and he has always made reading stories and writing papers interesting.”

Eli Wood- Major in Engineering

“[My favorite extracurricular is] Leo Club, because we do a lot of really good things for other people.”

“[My favorite sport is] Baseball, because I have been playing for my whole life.”

“Math related subjects [are my favorite] because you always get a definite answer.”

Micheal Botto- Major in Civil Engineering

“[My favorite extracurricular activity is] Spanish Club, because I enjoy learning about the Spanish language and culture.”

“[My favorite sport is] Football, because it is thrilling to complete against local schools.”

“My favorite subject is Math, because academically it is my strongest subject.”