Cleveland Heights 2020 Award Winners
Alaysia Brooks
$2500
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Alaysia is a scholar-athlete, she has earned a 3.9316 cumulative grade point average. She has been a 3-year member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society.
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She was the president of both Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and the Key Club during her senior year.
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She is an ambassador for our school, a voice for her peers always presenting herself in a professional manner. This is demonstrated in her participation for the past 3 years in the Leadership Cadre with the Superintendent of our school district.
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3-year member of the Gospel Choir and a 2-year Cleveland Clinic Aspire Nurse student scholar.
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Her school counselor writes that Alaysia’s strong intellect, broad development of interest and warm personality combine to make her an exceptional young lady.
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Her indoor/outdoor Track coach of 4-years writes that “Alaysia is one of the better runners he has coached during his career. She has the speed of a sprinter and the strength of a very good distance runner. This year she qualified for the indoor state meet in three events and was the only runner who had more than two events this school year. She has an excellent work ethic and strong desire to achieve success. He was looking forward to coaching her this outdoor season” which did not occur due to COVID-19.
Isaiah Hamilton
$2500
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Isaiah is a scholar-athlete, he has earned a 4.5091 cumulative grade point average. He earned the AP Scholar with Honors status, has been a member of the National Honor Society for 3 years.
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Isaiah’s engineering teacher writes that the students design, build, and program machines to solve problems. When given a problem to solve, Isaiah always came up with innovative and creative solutions. Many times he took the lead on several collaborative projects.
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His AP Spanish teacher writes that Isaiah has a deep appreciation for higher education well beyond his years.
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All of his teachers speak of his excellent leadership skills, of how well he enjoys other cultures and is very close to his family. He is always respectful and courteous.
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His Track and Cross Country coach of 4 years states that Isaiah was a valuable, responsible member of the team, he was a hard-working talented middle-distance runner, and always did his best at whatever the coaches asked of him.
Waubonsie Valley 2020 Award Winners
Ashley Heidenrich
$2500
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Ashley Heidenrich is a four year varsity athlete for Cross Country and for Track (would have been). She has earned Academic All State Academic Team. She's a DVC All Conference selection the past two falls, multiple year captain and has broken MANY records for Waubonsie.
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Here is a YoutTube Video for Ashley:
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Daily Herald Article for Ashley: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20200416/
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She has earned the highest GPA in Waubonsie's history with a 4.77 She'll be headed to Johns Hopkins University in the fall where she will also be running.
Jackson Bukala
$2500
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Jackson Bukala is a 4-year varsity athlete for Cross Country and Track. He's a distance runner who served as captain his senior year.
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Here is an article about Jackson's signing with College of DuPage. https://gochapsgo.com/news/2020/1/9/mens-cross-country- bukaka-signs-with-chaps.aspx he will run cross country and track for the Chaparalls.
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Jackson was DVC All Conference for the past two fall seasons. http://wvhs.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=105410
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Isaiah is a scholar-athlete, he has earned a 4.5091 cumulative grade point average. He earned the AP Scholar with Honors status, has been a member of the National Honor Society for 3 years.His AP Spanish teacher writes that Isaiah has a deep appreciation for higher education well beyond his years.
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All of his teachers speak of his excellent leadership skills, of how well he enjoys other cultures and is very close to his family. He is always respectful and courteous.
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His Track and Cross Country coach of 4 years states that Isaiah was a valuable, responsible member of the team, he was a hard-working talented middle-distance runner, and always did his best at whatever the coaches asked of him.
Cleveland Heights 2021 Award Winners
Asia'Lee Fair
$2500
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Asia has been a varsity track athlete since her freshman year. She is a member of the National Honor Society. Asia also runs AAU track and has qualified for the National Junior Olympics track meet every year since she first starting in 2014. As a freshman, Asia competed on the indoor state-qualifying 4x400m relay team for Cleveland Heights High School. She will attend Livingstone College in Salisbury North Carolina in the fall majoring in Biology after graduating from CHHS with a 4.1 GPA.
Adele Dooner
$2500
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Adele was the captain of three varsity sports my senior year. Lacrosse, tennis and golf. • I competed in 5 varsity sports this year adding cross country and indoor track.
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Adele started running indoor track as a Junior in order to stay in shape for lacrosse. I fell in love with the sport and the community surrounding it. I’m honored to have trained along with some of the most talented athletes at Heights. The support from my coaches and team was nothing but the best. Running is an integral part of my life. It helps me stay mentally and physically healthy, I am forever thankful.
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Adele has a 4.2542 cumulative GPA. Adele will graduate with honors and earned the President’s Award for Educational Achievement.
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Next year, Adele will attend the College Of Wooster where I will play lacrosse. Currently undecided on my major but leaning towards education Once again, thank you so much! With your help, I am able to attend my dream school. I hope to become a coach myself one day!
Waubonsie Valley 2021 Award Winners
Frank Alex Wiley
$2500
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Alex was 14th in the 110 High Hurdles as a senior at the 3A state meet, runner-up at the sectionals, and third in the DVC to two all-state athletes. Losing the outdoor portion of his junior season and the indoor portion of his senior season certainly takes some of the accomplishments away that he would have traditionally have experienced. No Illinois Prep Top Times, experience. No varsity indoor DVC meet and only 1 outdoor varsity DVC meet. His competition was extremely limited as we did not have our full schedule of invites and the multitude of teams and athletes he would have traditionally been able to compete against. I was most impressed that throughout the quarantine during Covid, I had multiple schools complaining to me that my guys (mostly just one guy) kept sneaking on their track to practice hurdles. Alex was bound and determined to develop into a great athelete.
Itzel Garcia
$2500
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Itzel Garcia is a four-year varsity athlete for Track and Field, her last year serving as captain. She has been DVC all-conference. Itzel has also qualified her 3 years as being a part of the team. Itzel has been a part of many school programs that involve helping the community of Aurora. She has been able to balance school, work, and track, graduating with a 3.3 GPA. Her coaches describe her as a "Pacman" that goes after everything put in front of her. Itzel really enjoys the competition and always has such a positive attitude on the track. Itzel will be the first in her family to attend college. She plans to continue being a shining example for her younger siblings. With all of her extracurriculars she shows that you can excel in the classroom, athletics and can still serve the community.
Cleveland Heights 2022 Award Winners
Marius Coleman
$2500
​Marius accomplishments are a testament to the hard work he puts in day and night. He has run track for three years. The hard work, open minded and competitive senior ran with a stress fracture during his junior year but still won the 800 meters and 4 x 400 relays at numerous meets. His favorite memory was winning the indoor State Championships 400 meters with a school record 48.5. He plans to pursue a degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology with a minor in Business Management. While also running track. He would like to thank God, his coaches, siblings and parents. I thank you and love you all!
Kenosha Boyd Bey
$2500
Keonshae Boyd Bey, also known by many as Shae. Was a four year varsity athlete in track and field, and two years in football.
Shae pride’s himself in helping others on and off the track!
Shae plan’s to attend Florida Memorial University, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Economics. He plans to pursue a career in Exercise Science. He is currently studying to become an athletic trainer and should acquire his certificate by his freshman year. He has also decided to run track for the Lions at FMU.
He was described by his coaches as being “Outgoing and Tenacious”. Awarded his teams coaches award as well as other honors. Shae’s favorite qoute, “I am Shae”. Meaning through whatever trial or tribulation, I will never break my character. I will never back down from defeat, I will never get the big head when winning, “I am Shae”, forever farewell Heights.
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Waubonsie Valley 2022 Award Winners
Jaisnave Rajesh
$2500
​​Jaisnav Rajesh is a four-year WVHS Varsity Track and Field athlete. As a high jumper, he has a 6'5 Personal Record and is a two-time DVC Champion. Throughout his career, he has learned how to approach obstacles with resilience, work diligently on perfecting his craft, and reach higher every time. Outside the classroom, he holds a perfect 4.0 GPA while remaining deeply involved in his community. Some of his most notable accomplishments include being the State DECA President, conducting research at Fermilab, leading WheelsForAll non-profit, and working with numerous politicians on authoring legislation. For his efforts, he was named as both a Presidential Scholar and Coca-Cola Scholar for outstanding achievement. Next year, he will walk on to the track team at Princeton University.
Elizabeth Barbosa
$2500
​​Elizabeth Barbosa is a four year high school track athletel and even three years in middle school. In high school she was a 400 meter runner and a member of the 4x4 team. Once she even completed an 800! One of Elizabeth’s most outstanding achievements is getting a double pr at her last indoor conference meet. She loves the 400 because of how it makes her like she really must work for the results of her race. “It’s one of those things where your mindset was such a vital part of your race” and it taught her how to get out of her head and leave everything out on the track. Although she won’t be continuing track in college, she’ll always remember her coaches and teammates and what she’s learned about herself while competing for Waubonsie.
Cleveland Heights 2023 Award Winners
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Waubonsie Valley 2023 Award Winners
Julia Pavuk
$2500
Gavin Ebenezer
$2500
Cleveland Heights 2024 Award Winners
Julianna Madlock
$2500
Hi! My name is Julianna Madlock, I am 18, a senior and I have been in the Heights community since kindergarten. I started running track in the 7th grade. Currently, I am the standing girls track team captain, a Minority Student Achievement Network leader, and AVID scholar. Ater graduation I plan to attend e University of Puerto Rico: Mayagüez majoring in Sociology and continuing to run track. Thank you :)
Charlotte Benham
$2500
Hi, my name is Charlotte Benham and I moved to the CHUH school district halfway through my third grade year, and now I’m so proud to say that I will graduate in 2024 from this district. I'm a 4 year varsity soccer player and a 3 year varsity track and field athlete. I'm a member of NHS and volunteer throughout my community as a part of Noble neighbors. I am also an advanced art student whose work has been recognized in many shows.
Waubonsie Valley 2024 Award Winners
Hailey Mitchell
$2500
My name is Hailey Mitchell and I’m graduating from Waubonsie Valley High School. I have been on the track and field team for the past four years. My favorite memories from WV track include cheering on my teammates and reaching new PRs. Being a part of the team has taught me resilience, confidence, and the ability to push myself. I’m also involved in many other activities at Waubonsie including the gymnastics team, student council, and the Educators Rising club. My involvement on the track team and other Waubonsie activities has helped my high school career to be very enjoyable and memorable. Next year I will be attending the University of Wisconsin Madison to major in elementary education. I’m very grateful for everything I’ve learned through my track career at Waubonsie.
Dear Coach Steven Edwards Scholarship Committee, My gratitude for your extremely generous $2,500 scholarship offer cannot be properly expressed in a letter. Thank you so much for aiding my efforts to fund my schooling, I was extremely happy to learn I was selected to receive this scholarship. Although currently undecided, I am tentatively planning to major in either economics or religion at Hillsdale College. Through the economics and business courses I have taken this year, I have discovered a practical subject I seriously enjoy learning about, and with my strong faith base as a Christian, I hope I can use my talents to positively impact the lives of those around me. In addition, I will be continuing my athletic career in both Cross Country and Track & Field at Hillsdale. I’m beyond thrilled I get to continue to contribute to a positive team culture and to push my limits at the collegiate level. Learning from and sharing my own knowledge with others and testing the capabilities of my body are what truly make me feel alive and self-actualized. I also currently volunteer as lead audiovisual technician, associate pastor, and backup vocalist for Front Porch Church, a church designed specifically for those with special needs. It makes me very excited for my future at Hillsdale, where opportunities to serve those in the community who are often overlooked or underserved are even more present. Your gracious impact on how I finance my time at college will give me the freedom to do what I love: to learn tirelessly, to work towards glory on the track, and to serve others in humility. I believe in my hands, the Coach Edwards scholarship will have a powerful return on its investment in how I give back to my community at Hillsdale.
Sincerely,
Zachery Self
$2500
