2014-15 “Wonderland” Prom Queen Court
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Grace Alverson
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I would consider it a privilege to be crowned as Prom Queen and to
represent the Quaker Valley student body. From kindergarten to senior year,
being a part of the Quaker Valley school community has been an adventure
and I am grateful for the education, friendships, and memories I have made
here. I am hard-working in my academics, kind to everyone around me, very
school spirited, and dedicated to my activities. I have been highly involved
in many activities within the school district and Sewickley community. For
many of my 13 years at Quaker Valley, I have had perfect attendance. I am
always respectful toward my teachers. It would be an honor to be Prom
Queen and to represent Quaker Valley one last time.
Extra Curricular Activities
Musical (4 years), Student Council (4 years), Marching Band: Color Guard
(3 years), Cross Country (2 years), Best Buddies (1 year), and Junior Prom
Committee (1 year).
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
Fern Hollow Nature Center (3 years), St. James Catholic Church (3 years),
and Dressed as "McGruff the Crime Dog," at the 24th Annual Sewickley
Harvest Festival (Fall 2014).
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
- American Red Cross CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant Certified
- Dance Captain for this year’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone
- Co-Chair of the Communications Committee in Student Council (Grade
12)
- Published in Bittersweet (2 years)
- Fall 2014 Homecoming Court
- Recipient of The Challenge Program’s Perfect Attendance Award (2014)
- Participated in the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC)
Summer Workshops/Camps (4 years)
- Selected to serve as a staff member for PASC Gold Workshop (July 2015).
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Amanda Bemis
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
It was an honor to be nominated onto the court, as it would be to represent
Quaker Valley. I have been in this school district since kindergarten and it’s
become a part of who I am. I have built many friendships, and have gained
many mentors throughout my time here. To be able to represent Quaker
Valley, it would give me the opportunity to thank everyone who has made
an impact on me, and making my high school years some of the best times in
my life so far.
Extra Curricular Activities
Soccer, Track and Field, Bowling, QV Voice, Yearbook, and National
Honors Society
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
Youth Leader for a Youth Group, Volunteer Christian Camp Counselor,
Nursery Volunteer at Church, Children’s Church Teacher, Greeter, Alter
Server, QV Voice, National Honors Society, and Key Club
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
High Honor Roll: 9th-11th grades
Distinguished Honor Roll: Some of 11th grade and 12th grade
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Miriam (Mia) Fox
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen because I’m well-rounded,
dedicated to my schoolwork, and serve as a good role model. I feel just as
much Quaker pride when putting on my cross country pinny as I do when
reading poetry for Bittersweet. At games you can find me cheering on
student athletes, vuvuzela in hand. Two hours later, I’ll be curled up at
home, glasses on, and calculating integrals. I’ve worked hard, had fun, and
immersed myself in the culture and character of Quaker Valley. Crown or
not, Quaker Valley has given me genuine friends, a quick wit, and has taught
me how to be human.
Extra Curricular Activities
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Bittersweet Literary Magazine (Assistant editor)
Cross Country
QVHS choir (Vice President)
Select Vocal Ensemble
Musical
National Honor Society (Secretary)
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
 Girl Scout (13-Year Member)
 Creator and Maintainer of the Edgeworth Little Free Library
 Brave American 5k volunteer
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
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Distinguished Honor Roll
National AP Scholar
National Honor Society (Secretary)
Winner: Bryn Mawr President's Book Award
Winner: Girl Scout Bronze and Silver awards
 Winner: QV senior superlative “Best Personality
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Ciara Henschke
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I believe I should represent Quaker Valley as the 2015 prom queen because
since kindergarten, I have upheld and exemplified the high standards of
character, service and leadership at which Quaker Valley holds its’ students.
Extra Curricular Activities
I have been a member of Key Club, Global Scholars and Student council
since freshman year. As a junior, I was also a co-chair of the prom
committee, a member of National Honors Society and a writer for the
Quaker Quill. During my senior year, I served as a student representative to
the school board, the design editor of the Quaker Quill, a member of the
Global Scholars executive council and a co-chair of the Mr. Quaker Valley
committee as part of my National Honors Society duties. I work as a
Marketing Design Assistant at Studio B. Interior Designs and an employee
at the Sewickley Confectionary. I have hosted three exchange students each
from a different country and participated in a cultural exchange myself.
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
I participated in two two-week mission trips through the Presbyterian church
of Sewickley to West Virginia and Virginia. I volunteered as a Counselor-intraining at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee for seven weeks two summers ago.
For my personal project I hosted a Locks of Love donation event where I
collected sixty hair donations and five hundred dollars for the charity. As a
member of Key Club, I volunteered at several events including the Harvest
Festival and the Edgeworth Elementary story walk. I assist the Edgeworth
Elementary art teacher, Mrs. Nina Strelec, with various art camps throughout
the year.
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
I was named an AP scholar following my junior year of high school by the
College Board. I received distinguished honor roll as a freshman, sophomore
and junior in high school.
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Natalie House
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
The people I have met and the experiences that I have had at Quaker Valley
have influenced me in more ways than I probably know. The class of 2015
has always been one of the bests, so it would such an honor to represent our
grade.
Extra Curricular Activities
Throughout high school, I have been involved in cross-country, the musical,
Key Club, French club, and student council. This year, I served as the
president of National Honor Society and was a member of the Executive
Council of the Global Scholars program at Quaker Valley.
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
I have participated in mission trips in the past to North Carolina, West
Virginia, and Virginia where I have helped repair houses. I have also helped
at World Vision through Key Club. I have served dinners at and repaired the
Center for Hope, and I have also volunteered at Produce to People in
Pittsburgh.
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
I have been on the distinguished honor roll for all four years of high school.
I am also a member and the president of National Honor Society. I was also
selected as a senior of the month this year. At the Pennsylvania Academy of
Junior Science regional competition, I received a first place award for my
work in Honors Research Science.
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Carlyle MacDonald
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I believe I should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen because I strive to
focus on my academics, volunteer in the community, and experience Quaker
Valley High School with an open mind, excitement to learn, and have fun
while doing so.
Extra Curricular Activities
Member of NHS
Member of Girls Soccer team
Member of QV Voice
Member of Philosophy Club
Member of French Club
Member of St. James Youth Group
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
Volunteer at Center for Hope Community Center
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Volunteer for Produce to People
Volunteer at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
Distinguished Honor Role
AP Scholar
Recipient of Scholar-Athlete Award
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Katherine Nichols
About Me – Why I should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I feel that I am able to represent Quaker Valley well, as Prom Queen,
because I am personable, respectful and honest. As a student at Quaker
Valley High School I strive for academic excellence and to serve my
community.
Extra Curricular Activities
I am a part of National Honors Society, Global Scholars, French Club, Key
Club, Church Youth Group, Yearbook Photographer and Teen Library
Council.
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
I have volunteered for Masonic Village Retirement Home, Domestic
Mission Construction Work, Merge, Laurelville and KidGiG as kids camp
Staff I have also served for Maryvale Elementary School PTA, as a County
Extension Classroom Assistant and as a Sunday School Leader.
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
I have received awards for Honor roll, National Honors Society and Grand
Concours National French Contest
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Julia Poppenberg
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
As a student of Quaker Valley since Kindergarten, I have grown with the
help of my teachers to embody the attributes that creates a Quaker Valley
student. Because of how much this school district is given me, I have been
involved in many extracurricular activities and meetings to try to give back
as much as possible before I have to leave.
Extra Curricular Activities
Student Representative to the School Board
Editor in Chief of the Quaker Quill
Member of the Executive Council of Global Scholars
Waitress at Mambo Italia Sewickley
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
Member of Key Club - Volunteered helping a local play, Edgeworth’s story
walk, ushering the school plays and other events
Camp Counselor at St. James Church
(Planning on being a) Participant of the ICan Bike program
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
National Honors Society
AP Scholar
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Erin Russoniello
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I would represent QVHS well as Prom Queen because I am a hard worker
and enjoy balancing school, sports, and other extracurricular activities; and I
think that this cohesion sets a good example for underclassmen.
Extra Curricular Activities
QVHS Swim Team
Mount Lebanon Aqua Club
QVHS Student Council
QVHS Quaker Quill
QVHS National Honor Society
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
Volunteered weekly at a no-kill pit bull shelter
Volunteered over 90 hours total to various organizations throughout high
school
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
Distinguished Honor Roll
Vice President of NHS
Captain of QVHS Girls’ Swim Team
All-American Swimming Honors for 200 Medley Relay
All-State Swimming Honors for 100 Breaststroke
3rd place WPIAL 100 Breaststroke 2014, 3rd place WPIAL 200 IM 2015
PIAA State Finalist 200 IM & 100 Breaststroke 2014, 2015
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Tianna Wallick
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
Reason 1. My name is Tianna and it means princess, so it’s a given.
(Princess Tiana) 2. I have tried to be as involved as much as possible with
school events and as a cheerleader I have tried to promote school spirit. 3. I
am so thankful to be able to be apart of Quaker Valley and I would truly be
proud to represent my school in this way.
Extra-Curricular Activities
I was a cheerleader for ten years, four at the high school level. I have
participated in Ski Club, Track & Field, Yearbook, Art Club, and Key Club
during various years. Last year, I was one of the leaders for Prom Committee
and I helped plan and create the 2014 prom. Also, I work at the Sewickley
Confectionery, where I serve delicious ice cream to my deserving customers.
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
I have been a cheerleading coach to first through third graders for last five
years. Last summer, I went to Peru with Mr. Haboush and some classmates
on the service learning trip. I have volunteered at various events, such as
Produce to People and the blood drive through Key Club and National
Honor Society.
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
I have completed many honors and AP classes throughout my four years. I
am a member of National Honor Society. I also have received distinguished
honors, as well for the last few years.
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Kathryn Wroblewski
About Me – Why I Should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen
I should represent Quaker Valley as Prom Queen because I am a role model
for underclassmen. I am a hardworking, motivated student, involved in many
sports and activities, and work and volunteer in the community.
Extra Curricular Activities
I was the captain of the Volleyball and Swim Team. I am a member of
National Honors Society and Math League. I also lifeguard and teach swim
lessons during the summer.
Community Service / Community Activities 9-12
I volunteer through Key Club and the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Academic Achievements / Honors 9-12 – Awards, Special achievements
I am on the Distinguished Honor Roll, an AP Scholar with Honor, and competed at
States with the QV Swim Team.