Penn High School was proud to have 17 students earn valedictorian honors and two students earn salutatorian honors for the Class of 2018 during Commencement held on Friday, May 25, 2018.
Of those 19 total students achieving these honors, 12 of them attended Discovery Middle School!
Valedictorians
NICHOLAS CASETTI
Nicholas attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Nicholas’s college plans are to attend Purdue University and study Chemical Engineering. He plans to then use his degree to launch a career in Entrepreneurship.
While at Penn, Nicholas was involved in many activities such as Debate, TEAMS, Tennis, National AP Scholar, Indiana Academic All-Star, National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Academic All-State.
MARGARET FINNESSY
Margaret attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Margaret plans on attending Northwestern University and majoring in Biological Science.
While at Penn, Margaret’s activities, honors and team memberships included Swim Team, Spell Bowl, Habitat for humanity, Kingsmen Against Cancer and National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
KENDRA FUELLING
Kendra attended both Mary Frank Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Kendra’s college plans are to attend Purdue University and then pursue a career as a Veterinarian.
While attending Penn, Kendra’s activities, honors and team memberships included Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Marching Band (Section Leader in Pit), and Orchestra.
KRISTINE HOCKER
Kristine attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Kristine’s college plans are to attend MIT to study Neuroscience and Philosophy. After college she will pursue a career as a Neuroscientist.
While attending Penn, Kristine’s activities, honors and team memberships included playing viola in the Symphonic Orchestra, Freshmen Mentor, Kingsmen Tutor, National Merit Finalist, French Club and Key Club.
MORGAN JANKOWSKI
Morgan attended St. Pius X Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Morgan plans on attending Indiana University and double majoring in Ballet and Business. Her career plan is to become a professional Ballet dancer.
While attending Penn, Morgan’s activities, honors and team memberships included Wells Scholar at Indiana University, National Merit Commended Scholar, DECA Business Club, French Club Vice-President and Dancer at Ballet in Chicago.
VERONICA KIRGIOS
Veronica attended Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Veronica’s college plans are to attend the University of Notre Dame, and major in Mathematics, Political Science and Linguistics. Her career plan is to be a Political Science Statistical Researcher to aid in policy-making in the U.S.
While attending Penn, Veronica’s activities, honors and team memberships include GSA, Kingsmen Court, Varsity Lacrosse Captain, March for Our Lives organizer, Commended National Merit Scholar, Indiana Outstanding High School Student of Spanish Award and Volunteer at LaCasa de Amistad.
SYBIL KURIAN
Sybil attended St. Thomas Elementary and Discovery Middle School.
Sybil’s college plans are to attend Trine University and major in Exercise Science. Her career plan is to obtain a PhD in Physical Therapy and work at a Veterans Hospital.
While attending Penn, Sybil’s activities, honors and team memberships include Cross Country, Track, Student Council, Freshmen Mentor and Volunteer at Hospital.
MAHEERA SIDDIQUE
Maheera attended Sunrise Academy and Mary Frank Elementary, and Discovery Middle School.
Maheera’s college plan is to attend Indiana University and major in Political Science and Linguistics. Her career plan is to be a diplomat for the United States or a representative for the United States.
While attending Penn, Maheera’s activities, honors and team memberships included Key Club, Model United Nations, Dream Commission Society, Kingsmen Court and Freshmen Mentor.
MACKENZIE WOOD
Mackenzie attended Horizon and Northpoint Elementary Schools, and Discovery Middle School.
Mackenzie’s college plans are to attend Northwestern University and study Computer Engineering. Her career plan is to play professional soccer and represent our country on the U.S. National Team.
While attending Penn, Mackenzie’s activities, honors and team memberships included attending the U.S. Women’s National Training Camp in 2016 and 2018, attended U.S. Soccer id2 Camp in 2016, Team Captain for Penn Girls Soccer, attended All-American game in 2017, Indiana Career Goalkeeper Shutout Record for IHSAA, National Honor Society and Soccer & Hospital Volunteer.
RENEE YASEEN
Renee attended Walt Disney and Northpoint Elementary Schools, and Discovery Middle School.
Renee’s college plans are to attend the University of Notre Dame, and study International Economics and Arabic Language. Her career plan is to become a lawyer.
While attending Penn, Renee’s activities, honors and team memberships included Debate Team Captain, National Honor Society President, Model United Nations Executive, Choir, Jazz, Kingsmen Court, Natural Helpers and National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
Salutatorian
LAUREN FRANK
Lauren attended Trinity East Elementary (Washington, Pa.) and Discovery Middle School.
Lauren’s college plans are to attend Butler University and major in Health & Sciences and Physician’s Assistant. She will pursue a career as a Physician’s Assistant in Northern Indiana.
While attending Penn, Lauren’s activities, honors and tam memberships included Cross Country All-State, Track State Qualifier and Academic All-State, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Freshmen Mentor, DECA State Qualifier and National Honor Society.
