&
2017
Honors
Awards
A celebration of students’ academic efforts for the 2016-2017 year.
May 9, 2017
6:00pm
Garrison Auditorium
Center High School
Center
High
School
Special Thanks
We would like to thank all the parents/guardians who have supported their students and Center High School,
and for helping students build the foundations that led them toward the path of success.
Thanks to all the teachers who have taken the time to confer about the departmental awards, especially those
who are acting as presenters.
Huge thanks to our Registrar, Administration, and the Counseling Department who compiled much of the data
for these awards and works tirelessly throughout the year to ensure our students get the proper recognition.
And finally thanks to everyone who has worked together to make this ceremony happen.
Center High School
Academic Honors and Awards
May 9, 2017
Administrative Team
PrincipalMrs. Sharon Ahuna
Assistant PrincipalMrs. Krista McGee
Assistant PrincipalMr. Troy Butler
Athletic DirectorMr. Brad Sweeten
CounselorMrs. Bethany Sylvester
CounselorMr. Neil Corriston
RegistrarMrs. Joyce Suedmeyer
A+ CoordinatorMrs. Jeannette Giangrosso
Individual Awards
Departmental AwardsDepartment Heads
Math Letters Mrs. Julie Kramschuster
Key Club Service Letters
Mrs. Jackie Carr
HSAA and CNA Cords
Mr. Troy Butler
Business Finance Institute Pins
Ms. Danielle Binion
Missouri Innovation Campus
Mr. Neil Corriston
Perfect AttendanceMr. Troy Butler
Academic Letters and Pins
Mrs. Krista McGee
MSHSAA Sportsmanship, Charles Satterwhite,
and Tamra Simmerson Scholarships
Mr. Brad Sweeten
CHS Booster Club Scholar Athlete Awards
Booster Club Representative
Nage L. Damas Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Johanna Haslett
Greg Lang, and David A. Leone Scholarships
Mrs. Margo Hurst
Sodexo ScholarshipMrs. Stephany Ipke
Center Council of PTO
Mrs. Bethany Sylvester
Maggie Caron, Betty Gentry,
and Angela Pearson Scholarship
Mr. Neil Corriston
The Owen and Mary Sue O’Leary ELL Scholarship
Ms. Mary O’Leary
Principal’s Volition AwardMrs. Sharon Ahuna
Superintendent’s Leadership Award
Dr. Sharon Nibbelink
Other honors have been included for your information but will not be presented during the ceremony.
Mathletes
To be eligible for a letter in Math,
students must have had two
fourth (or higher) place finishes
through individual or team events
Shelby Bass
Analynn Bullock*
Gabe Calvin*
David Clarkson*
Justin Clubine
David Ezeugo*
Joseph Ezeugo*
Tom Gerry
Aric Gray
NaAliah Griffith
Molly Hake*
Ian Harmon
Julian Kiwinda*
Jill Kramschuster
Bethany Miller*
Ashly Mota-Perez*
Abbie Nastasi
Jesse Nastasi
Elasah Quinn
Christian Ricketts
Zac Scearcy*
Johnny Tancredi
Kathryn Tanner
* Denotes this is the first year they
have lettered in Mathmatics
Department Awards
The Department Academic Award is presented by each of the curricular departments
in recognition of student’s achievement in their areas of study. Students selected by
department members have exhibited levels of scholarship and achievement that exemplify academic excellence.
Art – Business --
Kiera Delap
Excellence in Accounting
Essence Arrington, Kenny Pulce,
and Rachaad White
Personal Finance
Emerald Westley
DECA Store Manager
Essence Arrington
DECA Store Manager
Kai Dicus
Communication Arts – Elijah Barrett,
Andrew Ewell and Kalé Searcy
Debate -- Guidance Department -- Queen Warrior
Reavan Dickerson and Langdon Douglas
Math – Deja Davis
and Ian Harmon
Physical Education – Aaron Cox and Erick Haggins
Science – Ian Harmon
Social Studies – Josefina Esparza,
Jacqueline M. Goldsmith-Buffington, Elli Jensen,
and Cecelia Ott
Spanish -- Jessica Cruz-Bello
and Julian Kiwinda
Student Services – Reiko AndinoRamirez
Vocal Music -- Sydni Lapsley
Key Club Members
Lettering
for Service
To earn a letter, they had to do at
least 50 hrs community service
in 1 year, from May to May. At
least 25 of those hours had to be
in Key Club sponsored projects;
the rest could be any other community service they performed.
Ben Daniel
Evan Gire
Andrea Grant
Jazzalyn Grant
Rahkem Harris
Ariana Hernandez
Amara Mawien
Caleb (Keith) Mueller*
Jasmine Naraine
Jasmine Maqsood
* Denotes second year
Health Sciences
Academy Graduates
Silver & Blue Honor Cords
Deja Davis
Queen Warrior
LaQuina Ruff
Tytiana Taylor
Jessica Cruz
Eriona Tate
Angel Mauro
Racquel Hill
Certified Nursing
Assistant
Business Finance
Institute
seniors with pins
Presented by PREP KC
Essence Arrington
Anttonae McBride
Emerald Westley
Derrick Arrington
Aaron Cox
Langdon Douglas
Ian Harmon
Johnny Tancredi
Ja’Von Taylor
Red Honor Cords
Morgan Christensen*
Jessica Cruz
Racquel Hill
Angel Mauro
Amber Mosely*
LaQuina Ruff
Eriona Tate
Tytiana Taylor
Denaya Thompson*
*denotes Junior status
Center students in the Missouri
Innovation Campus program
The Missouri Innovation Campus program is an accelerated program
whereby high school students complete high school and college degree
completion while working in high-demand paid internship for three years.
Summit Technology Academy partnered with the University of Central
Missouri, Metropolitan Community College and numerous business partners to revolutionize the way students learn and work, while bridging the
gap between skills and workforce demands in technology and engineering.
Thilon Berry - Software Development
Ashionna Morehead- Engineering Design and Development
Dakota Phi- Engineering Design and Development
Perfect
Attendance
all Four Years
Liloi Keva Tsafack 100%
Devin Roberts
Taaron Boone
Andrew Ewell
Erick Haggins
Kenyon Strickland
Johnathan Taylor
James Wright
Racquel Hill
13 Year
Center School
District
Students
Reiko AndinoRamirez
Anthony Ball
Sckiya Banister
Taaron Boone
Malik Butler
Dante Carrell
Cristian Cox
Kevin Craven
Samuel Cummins
Kiera DeLap
Andrew Ewell
Adam Funk
Erick Haggins
Racquel Hill
Terrill Hunley
Franck Kamgain
Sydni Lapsley
Steven Lewis
Christopher McAfee
Anttonae McBride
Isabel Mendoza
Jesse Nastasi
TraVon Parris
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Kalé Searcy
Stephen Stricklin
Johnny Tancredi
Norvell Trent
Kimora Weaver
Rachaad White
Academic Letters
To be eligible for an academic letter, students must have earned a
3.5 GPA with no grade below a “C” for the past two semesters. This
includes the fall semester of the current year and the spring semester of
the previous year. The GPA is based on the cumulative GPA through
the end of the current year’s first semester. For Freshmen this includes
the spring semester of last year.
Freshmen
Juniors
Sarah Asher
Xander Hacking
LeAsia Harrell
ShaRiya Hendrix
Ariana Hernandez
Faith Hurst
Zane Parker
David Rodriguez
Casey Rose
Hajar White
Rose Becker
Cierra Britt
Justin Clubine
Cheyenne Hendricks
Amira Hunley
Trezmond Jackson
Hayden Jundt
Julian Kiwinda
Bethany Miller
Alexis Simpson
Mia Washington
Sophomores
Seniors
Kate Besong
Juan Javier Buendia
Jaevyn Carson
Devyn Eason
Jordan Glover
Daerese Hafeez
Lashawn Handson
Brianna Jackson-Walker
Emma Lynch
Jackson McBride
Jaydon Phi
Ethan Robertson
Joshua Sneed
Townsend Yu
Thilon Berry
Jessica Cruz-Bello
Samuel Cummins
Josefina Esparza
Jacqueline Goldsmith-Buffington
Franck Kamgain
Joanna Mileva
Ashionna Morehead
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Dakota Phi
Kenyon Strickland
Micheal Walburn
Emerald Westley
Academic Letters
and Scholarship Pins
To be eligible for a scholarship pin, students must have earned a 3.6
G.P.A. with no grade below “B” for the previous two semesters. This
includes the fall semester of the current year and the spring semester
of the previous year. The G.P.A. is based on the cumulative G.P.A.
through the end of the first semester of the current year. For Freshmen
this includes the spring semester of last year.
Freshmen
Juniors
Analynn Bullock
Gabriel Calvin
David Clarkson
Kimberly Cook
Joseph Ezeugo
Holly Gerry
Alex Gomez-Gonzales
Reina Gray
Brock Howerton
Jasmine Maqsood
Mohamed Sonko
Demond Washington
Azandrea Wilson-Hancock
Shelby Bass
Rebecca Buss
Bimal Dahal
Benjamin Daniel
Duncan MacDonald
Keith Mueller
Abbie Nastasi
Sierra Reed
Terrannie Scott
Joelleanne Tejada
Shamar Ward
Sophomores
Seniors
Ana Avila
Heavin Banks
Gracious Ford Brownlee
Raizon Fulson
Evan Gire
Jillian Kramschuster
Jaiden Mattic
Christian McDonald
Jerome Naraine
Elasah Quinn
Cassie Rambo
Trevor Rey
Dereck Richardson
Christian Ricketts
Savannah Simpson
Donte Smith
Kathryn Tanner
Audrey Tsafack
Deontre Winston
Racquel Hill
Elli Jensen
Sydni Lapsley
Angel Mauro
Jasmine Naraine
Jesse Nastasi
Elhadji Ndiaye
Kalé Searcy
Tytiana Taylor
Liloi Keva Tsafack
Laura Weitzel
George
Washington
Carver Awards
The George Washington Carver
Award is given to the top ten
percent of each high school
graduating class in the state of Missouri to recognize high
academic achievement.
Jessica Cruz-Bello
Josefina Esparza
Jacqueline Goldsmith-Buffington
Elli Jensen
Sydni Lapsley
Angel Mauro
Ashionna Morehead
Jasmine Naraine
Jesse Nastasi
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Dakota Phi
Maria Ramos
Kalé Searcy
Kenyon Strickland
Johnny Tancredi
Tytiana Taylor
Liloi Keva Tsafack
Instrumental
Music Awards
Will be presented at the Band
Awards Concert on
May 10, 2017
Drama
Will be presented at the Drama
Awards Banquet
Qualifiers for
Missouri College
Prep
Certificate
Anthony Ball
Elijah Barrett
Deja Davis
Langdon Douglas
Josefina Esparza
Andrew Ewell
Jacqueline GoldsmithBuffington
Elli Jensen
Franck Kamgain
Sydni Lapsley
Angel Mauro
Joanna Mileva
Ashionna Morehead
Jesse Nastasi
CeCelia Ott
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Dakota Phi
Kalé Searcy
Johnny Tancredi
Athletic Awards
MSHSAA Sportsmanship Award of Excellence -Johnathan Taylor and Elli Jensen
Charles Satterwhite III Athletic Scholarship -- Tamra Simmerson Memorial Scholarship –
Sckiya Banister
Deja Davis
CHS Booster Club Scholar Athlete Awards – Anthony Ball,
Deja Davis, Adam Funk, Jesse Nastasi, and Jaylen Sapho
Nage L. Damas Memorial Scholarship -- Max Blydenburgh
Nage L. Damas was a member of the graduating class of 1969. He was an outstanding scholar athlete who played football and wrestled, but wresting was his passion.
Nage Placed 3rd in State in wrestling his senior year. He went on to the United States
Military Academy at West Point where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a
focus in math and engineering. He was captain of the wrestling team at West Point and
his love for wrestling took him all the way to the Olympic trials. Mr. Damas passed
away in May 2015 and a memorial fund was set up in his honor to be awarded to an
outstanding student athlete, preferably a wrestler.
Greg Lang Memorial Scholarship --
Aaron Cox
David A. Leone Athlete of Character Scholarship– Johnathan Taylor
Other Accomplishments of Note
West Central
Conference
Academic Team
Ian Harmon
Elli Jensen
Nicky Lewis
Joanna Mileva
Dakota Phi
Johnny Tancredi
Administration
Textbook
Scholarship
Jacqueline Goldsmith-Buffinton
C Club Seniors
KC Star Athletes
Sckiya Banister
Deja Davis
Langdon Douglas
Adam Funk
Ian Harmon
Elli Jensen
Nadiyah Mahmud
Javanese Martin
Javionus Mosley
Jesse Nastasi
Johnny Tancredi
Tytiana Taylor
Rachaad White
Hanna Zathraeus
Josphina Esparza
Angel Mauro
Jesse Nastasi
Good Citizen
scholarship from
the DAR
Elli Jensen
Culinary Arts
Competition
Bronze Medal
TySaliece Mitchell
Individual Awards
Sodexo Scholarship
Nadiyah Mahmud
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services and student nutrition and facilities
management provider to more than 400 K-12 school districts nationwide including
Center School District, pledges a $1K scholarship annually to support student achievement beyond graduation. This annual scholarship is part of Sodexo’s commitment to
support the communities it serves. Criteria considered when awarding the scholarship
includes: plan to attend a culinary or business school, participate in our annual Culinary Throw Down Competition, volunteers to help with District Culinary events, and
maintain a respectable GPA.
Center Council of PTO
Continuing Education Award –
Sckiya Banister, Adam Funk,
and McKinzie Pebley- Amerine
Continuing Education Grants are awarded based on academic achievement. A desire
for further education along with good character and service to school and community
are also considered. Amounts of individual scholarships are based on written applications submitted by the students.
Maggie Caron Scholarship -- Kiera DeLap and Kiersten Harner
Betty Gentry Scholarship -- Angela Pearson Scholarship -- Sydni Lapsley
Jesse Nastasi
The Owen and Mary Sue O’Leary ELL Scholarship -Liloi Keva Tsafack
The Owen and Mary Sue O’Leary ELL Scholarship was established to honor the
parents of Center ELL teacher, Mary O’Leary. The ELL scholarship is designed to
recognize deserving Center High School graduates who have been or are currently ELL
students in the district.
The Volition Award -- Angel Mauro
The Principal’s Volition Award is presented to a senior student who has demonstrated
success in their academic career through a determined force of will.
The Robert E. Bartman
Superintendent’s Leadership
Award –
Kalé Searcy and Johnny Tancredi
President’s Award for
Academic
Achievement
or Excellence
Reiko AndinoRamirez
Essence Arrington
Elijah Barrett
Dominique Belton
Thilon Berry
Jessica Cruz-Bello
Samuel Cummins
Derrick Davis
Ranekka Dickerson
Devon Durham
Josefina Esparza
Adam Funk
Jacqueline Goldsmith-Buffington
Racquel Hill
Terrill Hunley
Elli Jensen
Franck Kamgain
Sydni Lapsley
Christopher Madden
Angel Mauro
Amara Mawien
Joanna Mileva
TySaliece Mitchell
Ashionna Morehead
Jasmine Naraine
Jesse Nastasi
Elhadji Ndiaye
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Dakota Phi
Kenny Pulce
Maria Ramos
Stacie Reed-Jackson
LaRon Riley
King Roberson
Christopher Robinson
Kalé Searcy
Keyshawn Sharpe
Igionia Siedler
Donteel Smith
Kenyon Strickland
Johnny Tancredi
Tytiana Taylor
Liloi Keva Tsafack
Darjanai Wade
Nikolas Walker
Laura Weitzel
Emerald Westley
LaRon Wooten
First-Ever KC Scholars Scholarship
Awardees
The mission of KC Scholars is to increase postsecondary education attainment in the greater Kansas City area. KC Scholars will provide the means
– through scholarships, financial incentives to promote college savings,
and support services – for students and adults needing access to pursue
and complete a postsecondary credit-bearing credential or degree. By
doing so, KC Scholars will improve the educational attainment, economic
independence, quality of the workforce, and participation in community
activities in greater Kansas City.
Shelby Bass Traditional (11th Graders)
Cierra Britt Traditional (11th Graders)
Bethany Miller Traditional (11th Graders)
Ramon Mattingly College Savings Account (9th Graders)
Alma Mater
Hail, O Center High School
We will all be true,
To the colors high above us,
Gold and Blue
Mem’ries ever lasting
Through the passing years,
We will always treasure them,
Through laughter and through tears,
Hail, O Center High School
We will all be true,
To the colors high above us,
Gold and Blue!
22 or Above on the ACT
Students scoring at or above
the national average on the
ACT are an integral part of the
district’s effort to maintain full
accreditation. For the additional
efforts required by students that
result in their attaining a score
on the ACT that is at or above
the national average, graduating
students of Center High School
scoring at or above the national
average on the ACT will receive a
$100 stipend to assist them with
continuing education expenses.
(Cheques will be distributed at a
later date)
Derek Arrington
Anthony Ball
Sckiya Banister
Elijah Barrett
Deja Davis
Kiera DeLap
Langdon Douglas
Josefina Esparza
Andrew Ewell
Jacqueline Goldsmith-Buffington
Brody Hake
Ian Harmon
Kiersten Harner
Elli Jensen
Franck Kamgain
Sydni Lapsley
Steven Lewis
Angel Mauro
Joanna Mileva
Ashionna Morehead
Jesse Nastasi
CeCelia Ott
McKinzie Pebley-Amerine
Dakota Phi
Damunque Ross
Kalé Searcy
Johnny Tancredi
Johnathan Taylor
Queen Warrior