Lewisville Independent School District | Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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Celebrating Seniors with Marauder Pride
Special Edition Highlights Class of 2014
June 9, 797 Marcus High School (MHS) Marauders will graduate and take their place as part of the school's long line of pride, tradition, character, excellence and achievement. In this special edition of Marauder Pride, we take time to celebrate the class of 2014 and all of their great accomplishments.
"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"
-Dr. Seuss, "Oh, The Places You'll Go!"
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MHS Graduation Information
What You Need to Know and Where to Go for Commencement
Please join us for MHS' graduation Monday, June 9 at 3 p.m. in the University of North Texas (UNT) Coliseum.
If you are unable to attend graduation, it is streamed in its entirety online! Click here for more information.
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Meet MHS' Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Say Hello to #1 and #2!
 Valedictorian - Anisha Guda
Weighted GPA: 117.0170
Intended College: Texas Tech University and Texas Tech Medical School (Undergraduate Medical School Initiative)
Intended Major: Biochemistry
Anisha Guda, daughter of Hari and Mythili Guda, is the 2013-2014 MHS Valedictorian. Guda is the president of MHS' MEDS Club; founder of the Culture Club; Officer of English Honor Society; Historian of Science Honor Society; a member of Spanish Honor Society; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Student Council; and is involved in UIL Academics. She plans to attend Texas Tech University and Texas Tech Medical School (Undergraduate Medical School Initiative. While at Tech, she plans to study biochemistry. Guda would like to thank her parents, family members, teachers throughout her years in Lewisville ISD, as well as her friends who have supported her along the way. They have all provided her with the strength and the courage to ultimately achieve her goals.
 Salutatorian - Amanda Wang
Weighted GPA: 116.7590
Intended College: Dartmouth College
Intended Major: Biology and Chemistry
Amanda Wang, daughter of of Gongtao Wang and Vivian Wei, is the 2013-2014 MHS Salutatorian. She played Oboe in the MHS' band and is involved in several honor socities. Wang will attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. While at Dartmouth, she plans to study Biology and Chemistry to pursue a medical career, one day hoping to join Doctors Without Borders. She would like to thank her parents for raising her to be who she is and for encouraging her holistic development as an individual.
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MHS 2014 Top 10 Seniors Oh, the Places They'll Go!
3. Kanchan Yawalkar
Weighted GPA: 116.4622
Intended College: Cornell University
Intended Major: Engineering
4. Cecily Oleksiak
Weighted GPA: 115.8194
Intended College: The University of Texas at Dallas
Intended Major: Neuroscience
5. Ashley Skidmore
Weighted GPA: 114.8622
Intended College: Savannah College of Art and Design
Intended Major: Architecture
6. Austin Kinley
Weighted GPA: 114.6854
Intended College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Chemistry
7. Marisa Charpentier
Weighted GPA: 114.6326
Intended College: The University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Journalism
8. Kevin Ewart
Weighted GPA: 114.6302
Intended College: Rice University
Intended Major: Physics
9. Peter Kenny
Weighted GPA: 114.1143
Intended College: The University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering
10. Seung Lee
Weighted GPA: 113.5667
Intended College: The University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Computer Science
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Senior Superlatives
So Many Class Favorites, So Little Time
Check out the list of MHS' 2014 Senior Superlatives below. Congratulations, Marauders!
Most Intelligent: Ty Horka and Anisha Guda
Most Likely to Succeed: Becca Gooden and Peter Riojas
Best Dressed: Davis Mills and Madison Zoglmann
Most Athletic: Xavier Adams and Sydney Brown
Most Artistic: Julia Aijkens and J.P. Wood
Most Humorous: Mason Ferguson and Cleo Lissade
Most Spirited: Kelsey Hall and Logan Plunkett
Most Musical: Leanne Halliburton and Kevin Easley
Most Friendly: Chad Elliott and Megan Gray
Best All-Around: Alex Tindall and Michael McMillan
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Game on, Seniors! Marauders Playing Sports at the Collegiate Level
Throughout the 2013-2014 school year, many Marauder student athletes signed letters of intent and/or committed to play collegiate sports. According to Lewisville ISD (LISD)'s Athletics Department, the following students have signed letters of intent and/or have committed to play collegiate sports:
Baseball
Conner Dotson, West Virginia University
Jared Bogosian, Southwestern University
Boys' Soccer
Bryan Brody, Houston Baptist University
Cross Country
Sydney Brown, University of Arkansas
Football
Jeremi Robinson, Grand View University
Logan Russell, West Texas A&M University
Girls' Basketball
Morgan Easley, Texas Woman's University
Ashley James, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Vanessa Jones, San Jacinto College
Girls' Soccer
Jamie Pugh, Lubbock Christian University
Taylor Durham, St. Mary's University
Meg Smith, Northeastern State University
Natalie Schmutz, Texas Tech University
Maddie Brem, University of Oklahoma
Golf
Caleb "Bear" Elliott, Jacksonville College
Nathan Limbacher, Bethany College
Softball
Katelyn Cooper, Navarro Junior College
Madison Greenwell, Angelo State University
Ashley Hardin, West Texas A&M University
Audrey Pratt, University of Central Arkansas
Whitney Wolkow, The University of Texas at Dallas
Track
Jasmine Richard, University of Central Arkansas
Volleyball
Megan Wierick, Cisco Junior College
Congratulations, student athletes, and best of luck on your new endeavor!
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Dear Future Marauders Seniors Share Advice with Future MHS Students
Not long ago, we were students at schools you now attend.
Here's a few thoughts of what exactly it means to be a Marauder. Good luck!
- MHS Senior Class 2014
"Take your ACT and SAT as early as possible." -Mallory Pumphrey
"Learn good student habits for college." -Callie King
"Apply to as many colleges as you can, as early as you can. Do not procrastinate." -Amanda Krutak
"Try and be the best you can be every day." -Baylee Mitchell
"Make it to class on time." -Kendall Galey
"Stay focused, have fun, but still stay involved and have fun!" -Becca Gooden
"Make sure you go to prom!" -Logan Plunkett
"Do not procrastinate, because it will all catch up with you in the end." -Brandon Moore
"Work hard freshman and sophomore year. Otherwise, you will regret it as an upperclassman."
-Bryan Brody
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LISD "Insights" Seniors Share High School Experience with Superintendent
Check out the latest edition of "Insights," where Marcus High School (MHS) senior Anisha Guda sits down with Lewisville ISD (LISD)'s Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Waddell to discuss her high school experience, future plans and advice for future seniors.
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"Insights" - Episode 12
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Elizabeth Haas
West Zone Communications Coordinator1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, Texas 75028
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