NAME – Nestor Nshimiye
RESIDENCE – uniontown
AGE – 18
THE SCHOOL – Hoover High School
MPC- 4.56
COLLEGE CHOICE – duke university
PARENT – Chantal and Eric Nshimiye
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS – Competitive, resourceful, ambitious.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Leadership Club Youth Staff, Student Council Executive, French Club Officer, National Honor Society, President’s Council, Soccer, Athletics, Teen Board, Link Crew, TSA Teams, Robotics.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES – UMC Soup Kitchen, NEOMED Virology Research, St. Paul Altar Server, Vacation Bible School Volunteer, USSF Football Referee, Recreational Indoor Football.
HONORS AND AWARDS – Seal of Biliteracy in French, National African American Recognition Program winner, First Team All-County, First Team All-Federal League, summa cum laude, two-time Hoover Soccer Defender of the Year, AP Scholar with Distinction, seven once varsity letterman (football and track), second team All-District.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? – I enjoy playing soccer and basketball, spending time with my family and friends, and going to the gym.
FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY? – I loved being part of the Hoover football program, not only because of the fun and competitive games, but also because of the great coaches, mentors and friends I got to learn from. Being able to perform under the lights in front of my parents and my peers made for a really special feeling.
MOST PEOPLE WILL BE SURPRISED TO KNOW… – …I lived in Bangkok, Thailand for two years.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE FOR A CAREER? – I plan to become a doctor-researcher in molecular biology, specifically studying regenerative medicine and working with stem cells.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE ADOLESCENTS FACE TODAY? – Complacency, especially in older adolescents. There is a growing lack of motivation. We want quick results instead of valuing the demands of success at work. It’s just about understanding that the work done today will go a long way in the future. Our existence is simply about living, instead of relentlessly pursuing to find our true purpose in life and reach our full potential. Instead, we enter adulthood aimlessly, without vision. Without vision, we force ourselves to settle for much less, thereby depleting our sense of self-worth.
Other nominees
Boys
ALLIANCE
Patrick Boursier
Nominated by Carrie Chunat, conductor; and Joss Bowling
SOUTH TOWNSHIP
Trevor Paul
Nominated by Cassandra Stanford, English teacher; and Jeff Moore, Director
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Michael Watters
INEQUITABLE
Brandt Merchant
Nominated by Ben Russell, history teacher/athletics coach; and Chad Butcher, teacher
GLENOAK
Melvin L. Morgan Jr.
VACUUM
Nestor Nshimiye
Nominated by Susan Schilling and Nicole Snider, teachers
CHRISTIAN CENTER LAKE
Christophe Kline
Nominated by Julie Watson, varsity cross-country coach; and Marty Meyer, math teacher/robotics coach
LOUISVILLE
Zacharias sailor
Nominated by Theresa Jakmides, CC+ College Comp teacher; and Courtney Stallman, professor of social studies
Minerva
Erik Murray
Nominated by Lisa Cargill, Honors Maths Teacher, NHS Advisor, Winter Homecoming Coordinator, Honors Night Coordinator, Voting Coordinator; and Julie Holderbaum, Specialist English Teacher and Academic Challenge Advisor
SAND VALLEY
Zachary Smith
Nominated by Brian Schwall, professor of mathematics; and Lori Ann Trachsel, teacher/media specialist
TUSLAW
Jackson Weaver
Nominated by Troy Criswell, professor of mathematics; and Neil Parrot, chemistry teacher
Girls
ALLIANCE
Jane Cook
Nominated by Chris Schillig, AP/DC English teacher; and Elixabeth Davis, DC Spanish teacher
SOUTH TOWNSHIP
Raine Rüschman
Nominated by Meghan Fricke, science teacher; and Josh Kern, school counselor
CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Ella Salvino
EASTERN TOWNSHIP
Tori Reichard
INEQUITABLE
Abigail Vogelsong
Nominated by Denise Merideth, Student Council Advisor; and Andrew Bruno, English teacher
GLENOAK
Alexandra Petro
VACUUM
Samantha Kocher
Nominated by Tiffany Walker and Susan Cammel, teachers
CHRISTIAN CENTER LAKE
Kaydri Sommer
Nominated by Howard Leonard, college softball coach; and Jennifer Neel, English teacher
LOUISVILLE
Bailey Menegay
Nominated by Rod Hall, Spanish teacher; and Jeff Berkebile, elementary teacher/assistant wrestling coach
Minerva
Jamison Rine
Nominated by Jan Clark, Professor of Fine Arts and Yearbook Advisor; and Matthew Leatherberry, math and STEM teacher
PEAR
Madeleine Hervey
Nominated by Chris Meiser, AP History Professor; and Kathy Patron, Speech and Debate Teacher/Coach
SAND VALLEY
Amber Quarter
Nominated by Kerry Riesen, Senior Classroom Teacher/Advisor; and Jeannette Jernigan, teacher
TUSLAW
Jada Weaver
Nominated by Katie Rowbothan, professor of biology; and Troy Criswell, math teacher
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