Since 1985, the News Sentinel has recognized more than 9,400 East Tennessee graduating high school seniors as Academic Achievers.This year’s honorees
come from 68 public and private accredited East Tennessee high schools.Academic Achievers are
chosen by the schools on the basis of grades. They are also leaders in school activities and in
their communities. These seniors are the present
and future of East Tennessee.
On our 33rd anniversary, we are pleased to partner with U.S.
Cellular, one of the nation’s leading wireless
carriers with its East Region headquartered
in Knoxville, in announcing the 335
academic honorees of 2017. We will recognize the achievements of the remaining students over
the next six days.
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Pamela Jo SealValedictorian, Graduating with Honors and Distinction, HOSA Secretary, Powell Valley Essay Contest (1st place)Daughter of Patsy and Rick Seal
Alex GreeneSalutatorian, 4-H Honor Club (2 years), Gold Card Recipient (4 years), Music Club President (2 years)Son of Jennifer and Brian Greene
Katey GibsonThird in Class, Graduating with Honors and Distinction, Honor Roll (8 Semesters), Varsity Volleyball and Basketball CaptainDaughter of Deborah and Michael Gibson
Seth KerneyFourth in Class, Baseball (5 years), Gold Card Recipient (4 years), Multiple Academic Subject AwardsSon of Marsha and Jody Kerney
Sharolyn JohnsonFifth in Class, Student Body President, Reporter for “Sneedville Shopper”, Gold Card Recipeint (4 years)Daughter of Jamie and Scott Hodge; Kevin and Rhonda JohnsonHardin Valley Academy Knox County
Brandon ChuValedictorian, Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts, HVA Varsity Tennis, Executive Board for TALONS MentoringSon of Sally and Chan-Man Chu
Jackson SmithSalutatorian, Executive Captain, HVA First Robotics, Eagle Scout, AP Scholar with DistinctionSon of Kathy and Robert Smith
Jana GiaquintoTop 5 in Class, National Honor Society, K2 Volleyball, Mu Alpha ThetaDaughter of Beth and Joseph Giaquinto
Chase MatlackTop 5 in Class, National Merit Finalist, Wrestling Team Captain, AP Scholar with DistinctionSon of Lisa and Dan Matlack
Breanna PiercyTop 5 in Class, 2016 Tennessee Governor’s School for the Humanities, AP Scholar with Honor, Technology Student Association - Chapter OfficerDaughter of Monique and Clark PiercyHarriman High School Roane County
Ty SatherValedictorian, Senior Class President, Beta Club President, Boys State DelegateSon of Janet and Larry Sather
Hunter ClarkValedictorian, Football All State, Science Bowl, Honors with Distinction, State HonorsSon of Amy Jenkins and Bobby Clark
Soraya OlveraState Honors with Distinction, Citizenship Award, Outstanding Writer Award, Honor RollDaughter of Rose and Keith Duvall
Bryley WorksSalutatorian, State Honors with Distinction, Tennessee Scholars, Beta ClubDaughter of Ashley Shannon
Dakotah HarrisState Honors with Distinction, Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society, Beta Senior Cabinet Member, Verteran of Foreign Wars AuthorSon of Michelle Harris and Johnathan HarrisHeritage High School Blount County
Josie NashValedictorian, Youth Leadership Blount (2015), Children’s Hospital VolunTeen (2014-Present), Two-time Winner of the Four Star Academic award of excellenceDaughter of Janna and Brook Nash
Carson MorganSalutatorian, Youth Leadership Blount (2015), STAND Vice President, National Honor SocietySon of Annette and Kevin Morgan
Cortney WolfeThird in Class, Varsity member of East TN Rowing Crew, Science Bowl Team Captain, (9) Academic LettersDaughter of Tammy and Tony Wolfe
Mattie ElliotFourth in Class, Heritage Chorister Award-Singers, Youth Leadership Blount (2015), Roane State Chemistry FinalistDaughter of Julie and Barry Elliot
Lindsey PhillipsFifth in Class, STEM Club, Math Academic Award, Science Academic AwardDaughter of Mickie and Eric Phillips
J. Frank White Academy Claiborne County
Casidy CarrollTop 5 in Class, Senior Class Vice President, Senior Beta, CheerleaderDaughter of Jennifer and Tim Carroll
Cassidy Lea EdwardsTop 5 in Class, National Honor Society, Senior BetaDaughter of Laura and Greg Edwards
Rebecca LovelessTop 5 in Class, Science Olympiad, Senior BetaDaughter of Patti and Michael Loveless
Kaylor NeelyTop 5 in Class, Senior Beta, Science Olympiad, National Honor SocietyDaughter of Lori Widner
Lucas PayneTop 5 in Class, Book Club, National Honor Society, Senior BetaSon of Tammy Shackford
Jefferson County High School Jefferson County
Luke KindredHigh Honors, ETSU University Honors Scholar, Tennessee Boys State, Governor’s School for the Scientific Exploration of Tennessee HeritageSon of Miriam and Robert Kindred
Nicholas BrittHigh Honors, Academic Achievers, Science ClubSon of Heather and Edward Britt
Kailee HixonHigh Honors, Color Guard, HOSA Vice President, National Honor SocietyDaughter of Lynna and Kevin Hixon
Angy WangHigh Honors, Spanish Club President, Science Club Secretary, University HonorsDaughter of Cui Ping and Xue Jin Wang
Stone StephensHigh Honors, Appointed to United States Military Academy at West Point, All-Conference Track/Cross Country, Legion of Valor Bronze Cross of AchievementSon of Cassandra and Gregory Stephens
You’vemade it to the topYou vemade it to the top.
We join theNewsSentinelin salutingyou for all thehardwork it tookyou toget there. Enjoy theview.You’re an inspiration
to all of East Tennessee.
Congratulations
2017Academic Achievers
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