PENDLETON — Continuing through May 6 The Pendleton News will introduce the top ten percent students from the Class of 2009 at Pendleton Heights High School. Students ranked three through 10 are respresented today.



Kala Fields

Class Rank: 3

Grade Point Average: 12.948

Parents: Lynn & Rick Fields

Kala is a member of Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Quiz Bowl Team, Beta Club and Peer Tutor. She is a member of the Anderson First Church of the Nazarene, where she works in the nursery and is a Van Ministry co-captain. She is Gala Committee member for the Anderson Paramount Theatre. Kala enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends and spending time at church. She plans to attend Anderson University to double-major in biology and Christian ministries.



Chris Soverns

Class Rank: 4

Grade Point Average: 12.477

Parents: Robert & Laura Soverns

Chris is a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, Physics Club, French Club, Pendletones, Thespian Society and School Theater. He is also a member of the Anderson Area Children’s Choir/Youth Chorale and St Mary’s Church, where he hosts a teen Bible study. Chris plans to attend Purdue University to study physics.



Renae

Scheckelhoff

Class Rank: 5

Grade Point Average: 12.333

Parents: Michael & Susan Scheckelhoff

Renae is a member of Beta Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Pendleton Players, Thespian Society, Pendletones, Hoofprint, Fine Arts Academic Team, tennis team and 4-H. She is a member of St Ambrose Church, where she participates in the band and youth group. Renae enjoys dancing, writing fiction, photography and reading. She plans to attend Indiana University to study journalism or public relations. She would like to work for a magazine or a Web site.



Emily Price

Class Rank: 6

Grade Point Average: 12.185

Parents: Joe & Terri Price

Emily is a member of Beta Club, Sunshine Society, TATU, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Spanish Club. She is active in her church youth group at Edgewood Baptist Church and volunteers at St John’s Hospital. Emily loves to read and experiment with hairstyles, makeup and clothing. Emily plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study pre-medical science and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant and work in an emergency room or the OR.



Tiffany Held

Class Rank: 7

Grade Point Average: 11.964

Parents: Alan & Mary Held

Tiffany has been a member of the class steering committee, student council, sophomore class vice president and Jr./Sr. class president. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Sunshine Society and TATU. She played volleyball for two years and varsity softball for four years. Tiffany has started a Leadership Club for Athletes, is a Student of Character representative for PHHS and was a spokesperson for the National Federation of High Schools on Sportsmanship. Her hobbies include reading, working out and hanging out with family and friends. She is a member of the Pendleton First United Methodist Church, where she works in the nursery and Vacation Bible School in the summer. Tiffany will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Her major is undecided.



Sara Niccum

Class Rank: 8

Grade Point Average: 11.945

Parents: Tom and Susan Niccum

Sara is a member of the Spell Bowl team, German Club, band and National Honor Society. She plans to attend Xavier University or Ball State University to major in communication/electronic media.



Theadora Smythe

Class Rank: 9

Grade Point Average: 11.782

Parents: Julie Smythe

Theadora is a member of Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club, Scimitar Editor, Sunshine Society and is an EMT Rookie. She enjoys reading, traveling, yoga, cooking, language studies, culture and alternative medicine. Theadora plans to attend Indiana University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international studies and complete a double minor in Spanish and Italian. Following four years at IU, she would like to enroll in a physician’s assistant program, followed by working with “Doctors Without Borders.” She would also like to attend culinary school and open an eclectic restaurant.



Hannah Cantrell

Class Rank: 10

Grade Point Average: 11.778

Parents: Eddie & Angie Cantrell; Rick & Donna Coffman

Hannah is a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, student council, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Sunshine Society, TATU, VOICE, Rookie EMT and Pendletones. She enjoys running, exercising, fitness and dance classes. Hannah plans to attend Purdue University to major in nursing and minor in Spanish. Her career possibilities include becoming a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.