Graduates, Awards & Scholarship Winners Ian Abdallah: Northern Kentucky University, Lauren Anderson: Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma Leandra Arnold: US Military Academy at West Point, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, David Ledden Science Scholarship, Academic Club Kory Bailey: College of Mt. Saint Joseph, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Mt. Saint Joseph Dean’s Scholarship, Mt. Saint Joseph College Grant, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, KOSSA Certificate in Business Tommy Bankemper: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Kevin Barry: Indiana University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Indiana University Academic Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist, Principal’s Scholarship, Heritage Bank Scholarship, National Junior Honor Society Scholarship Cameron Becker: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship Jacob Besse: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Flagstaff Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship Tanner Blair: Louisville Technical Institute, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, O’NET Residential Electrician Level 1, O’NET Electrician Helper, KOSSA Certificate, JD Patton First Honor Roll, Skills USA Student of the Month Samantha Bowling: Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Stephanie Brennan: Vanderbilt University, Valedictorian Candidate, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, National Merit Liberty Mutual Scholarship, Vanderbilt National Merit Scholarship, Northern Kentucky Girls High School Basketball Coaches Association Loyce Meadows Award, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, National Merit Finalist, Principal’s Scholarship, Top Ten in First Freedom Center National Essay Contest, Latin Department Award, Social Studies Department Award, Edgar McNabb Memorial Scholarship, National Junior Honor Society Scholarship Stephanie Bright:University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, PTSA Scholarship Brianna Brown: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma Lauren Buck: Liberty University, Valedictorian Candidate, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Senior Class President, Principal’s Scholarship, 1st place in KASA State Writing Competition, 1st place NKU Area Writing Competition for Poetry, Overture Awards semi-finalist, Regional Gold Key Award for portfolio and poetry, Silver Key Award for personal essay, English Department Award Jeffrey Buckhout: Centre College, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Centre College Colonel Scholarship, Anthony Munoz Foundation Straight A Grant, Principal’s Scholarship Zach Burns: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Chloe Carlotta: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Brooking Memorial Scholarship, Rotary Club Scholarship, Track & Field Scholar Athlete Scholarship Everett Cislo: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship Kyle Cozatchy: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship Rachel Craig: Washington University, Samantha Crittenden: University of Cincinnati, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaJohn Davies: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipAnna Davis: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, University of Kentucky Presidential Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Conservation District Essay Contest school winnerDrew Davis: University of Louisville, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipAaron Dorsey: Gateway Community and Technical College, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Sarah Eberts: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, KOSSA Certificate in Business Multimedia Cody Elliott: Ball State University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Ball State University Athletic Scholarship Liz Feldman: Northern Kentucky University Brittany Ferrigno: Transylvania University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Transylvania University Founders ScholarshipRachel Flynn: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Kentucky Leading Women’s ScholarshipBrittany Fornash: Western Kentucky Univeristy, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaJennifer Gerwe: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipAna Gilmore: Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, CCM Talent Scholarship, Academic CompetitiveGrant, Regional Gold Key Award for Portfolio, Personal Essay, and Poetry, 2nd place KCTE State Writing Contest in Personal Essay, KOSSA Certificate in Business MultimediaAdam Gohs: Liberty University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Liberty University Academic Honors Award, Liberty University Academic Scholarship, Liberty University Alumni Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipJennifer Gray: Liberty University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Liberty University Academic Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship, Journalism Department Award, PTSA Scholarship, Best School Citizen AwardBonnie Grimme: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaStephen Hadden: University of Charleston, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, University of Charleston Scholarship, University of Charleston Leadership & Involvement Scholarship, University of Charleston Athletic Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship Alexander Hall: DePauw University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, DePauw University Old Gold Honors Award, DePauw University Athletic Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship Joseph Hanna: University of Louisville, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Performing Arts Scholarship Brock Hart: Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipSam Hatfield: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipChris Hoffman: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Beechwood Boosters Scholarship Cassidy Horgan: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, KOSSA Certificate in Business MultimediaLauren Jackson: Georgetown College, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipPhilip Jackson: Washington & Lee University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Best School Citizen AwardStuart Jackson: Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship
Rob Janning: Ohio University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Ohio University Gateway Scholarship, Ohio University Gateway Trustee AwardPat Kazen: Grand Valley State University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipJared Keith: Cincinnati State, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaAllison Kellerman: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaMichelle Kroger: University of the Cumberlands, Valedictorian Candidate, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, University of the Cumberlands Presidential Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipAndrea Lowe: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, University of Kentucky Academic Scholarship, Drama Department Award, Journalism Department Award Lauren Mainello: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaTabitha Mains: Berea College, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipRobbie McMath: performing with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, 2007 Governor’s School for the Arts attendeeLucy McNerney: College of Charleston, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipChris Miller: Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Elsie Reed Rogers Scholarship, Edger McNabb Memorial Scholarship Alex Morehead: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Matthew Elicker Memorial Scholarship, Beechwood Boosters Scholarship Chris Morris: Brescia University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, KOSSA Certificate in BusinessEmma Pemberton: Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Western Kentucky University Academic ScholarshipKayla Petrey: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Northern Kentucky University Academic ScholarshipJustin Ralenkotter: University of Louisville, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Father Chaminade Scholarship, French Department AwardNatasha Records: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Michael Reedy: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, O’NET Residential Electrician Level 1, O’NET Electrician Helper, JD Patton First Honor RollLexie Reineke: Culinary Institute of Alain & Marie LeNotre, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipPaul Rosing: Vanderbilt University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, National Merit Finalist, Vanderbilt University National Merit Scholarship, Advanced Placement Scholar, Principal’s Scholarship, Academic ClubSam Rouster: University of Louisville, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, University of Louisville Trustee’s Scholarship, University of Louisville Music Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship, Mary Ellen Lucas Teacher’s Scholarship, Band Boosters Scholarship, Instrumental Music AwardEric Schuler: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, KOSSA Certificate in Family and Consumer ScienceRachel Smart: enlisting in the US Navy, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipColbie Smith: Cincinnati State, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, KOSSA Certificate in Family and Consumer ScienceAshley Steenbergen: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipMatt Stevens: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Journalism Department AwardZach Sweeney: Centre College, Valedictorian Candidate, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, Centre College Dean’s Scholarship, Music Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship,Advanced Placement ScholarMichael Tomelin: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence ScholarshipTina Tomlinson: Gateway Community & Technical College, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, CTE Department AwardAmanda Toole: Georgetown College, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Georgetown College Alumni ScholarshipMeggie Wainscott: Transylvania University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Transylvania University Third Century ScholarshipAlexandra Walz: Fashion Institute of Technology, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s ScholarshipAnna White: Washington University at St. Louis, Valedictorian Candidate, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Commonwealth Diploma, Work Ethic Diploma, National Merit Finalist, National Merit Scholarship, Principal’s Scholarship, International Peace Essay Contest state runner-up, Advanced Placement Scholar, Mathematics Department Award, Science Department AwardRichard Williams: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic DiplomaClayton Willman: Gateway Community & Technical College, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma Tony Winslow: Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, Work Ethic Diploma, Principal’s Scholarship, Beth Wondrely "Love Life Award"
About Beechwood High School
Number of Graduates: 83 Percentage of graduates earning the Commonwealth Diploma: 22 percent Percentage of graduates earning the Work Ethic Diploma: 64.2 percent (awarded by N. Ky. Chamber of Commerce) Percentage of graduates to post-secondary education: 97.6% (see attached list of college acceptances and colleges of matriculation) Commencement Speakers: Jon Draud, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Co-Valedictorians will also speak Co-Valedictorians: Stephanie Brennan, Lauren Buck, Michelle Kroger, Zachary Sweeney and Anna White Class Officers:President: Lauren Buck Vice-President: Anna White Treasurer: Kyle Cozatchy Secretary: Ashley Steenbergen Academic AccomplishmentsNational Merit Finalists: four National Merit Scholarship Winners: three (to date) AP Scholars: four Presidential Scholar Finalist: Paul Rosing Coca-cola Scholarship Finalist: Kevin Barry Number of AP tests taken by members of the class: 189 National Writing Award Winners: Stephanie Brennan—First Freedom Award (top 10 in nation) Regional Writing Award Winners: Lauren Buck—Scholastic Gold Key, Silver Key, Susan B. Anthony Award, Mercentile Library Award Extracurricular Accomplishments:Class A State Football Championship (school’s tenth title) KMEA State Championship, 2006 (marching band) KMEA State Runner-Up, 2007 Band of America National Championship, 2007 Regional Combined Swimming Championship, 2008 State Combined Swimming Championship, third place, 2008 (not divided by school size) NKAC Boys’ Div. III tennis champions NKAC Girls’ Div. III tennis champions Community Service Projects:Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky Brighton Center Easter Party Operation Christmas Child V Foundation for Cancer Research 5 K Run/Walk Background:Beechwood High School is part of the Beechwood Independent School District, housed on a single campus in Ft. Mitchell, KY. The district enrollment is 1015 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade. U.S. News and World Report ranked Beechwood High School among the top 500 public high schools in the nation in 2008, awarding it a Silver Medal, based on the magazine’s College Readiness Index. Newsweek magazine recently ranked Beechwood High among its top public high schools, as well, based on Advanced Placement testing. The school was founded in 1860 and is known for high achievement in academics and excellence in extracurricular activities.
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