2011
Amanda McClain

Amanda will be attending the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY this fall. She plans to study biology and later to pursue her medical degree so that she can one day practice medicine near her home in Southern Ohio. Amanda was inspired to become a doctor after reading the story of a young girl with leukemia by author Lurlene McDaniel. She especially looks forward to the opportunity of serving and helping others.

Amanda is currently employed at the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington School District as an office assistant and holds a second job as a childcare provider. While in high school she has been very involved both at school and within the community. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the yearbook staff, DECA, Spanish Club, and was the first chair alto sax in the school band. Amanda’s activities outside of school included many hours devoted to volunteering in the Ripley Community, especially with projects dedicated to cleaning up the Ohio River and the scenic roadways of Southwestern Ohio.

Amanda, like her older sister Katie who won the 2010 Helen Frank-Roush Memorial Scholarship, has established herself as a terrific student and dedicated member of the community.

2010
Katie McClain

Katie will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, OH this fall.  Her plan is to major in communications with an emphasis on public relations.  After graduation she hopes to become a freelance public relations specialist working for non-profit causes including cancer research.

Katie is currently employed at the Union Township Library.   While a student she has been very involved both at school and in the community.  She is a member of the National Honor Society, the yearbook staff, DECA, Spanish Club, a technology assistant, a member of the Ohio Speaker’s Bureau, 4-H Club secretary, et al.  She has also been active in volleyball for three years and was the captain of the junior varsity team.  Outside of school she has devoted many hours to volunteering as a peer tutor and to projects picking up litter.   Her volunteer organizations include River Village Christmas and Matthew 25 Ministries.

Katie is the valedictorian of her class.

2009
Ashley Carrington

Ashley will be attending Northern Kentucky University this fall as a pre-med student. In the past year she has been employed by Carmike Cinemas, and is currently working with Heritage Apartments as well as the RULH Afterschool tutoring programs.

Ashley has been extremely active in her high school career as a member of the National Honor Society, Academic Team, Spanish Club, Student Council, National Society of High School Scholars, Who’s Who of America, DECA, Teen Court, Mock Trial and Pep Club. Beyond all of this, she even found time to play soccer for her school team.

Her community activities include volunteering for Ms. Polly’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner each of  these past four years. This event serves over 800 elderly people in the  Mason County Area. She also has worked with the Ohio River Sweep and FCC Youth Group while in school.

She is valedictorian of her class and has maintained a 4.0 GPA in all of her studies.

In her own words, “I have worked extremely hard throughout my high school career, setting and attaining high standards for myself, both educationally and morally.“

2008
Sarah Angelica Kinley

GPA: 4.0, President of RULH High School National Honor Society

College: Miami University, Oxford, OH
Major: Undeclared Arts & Sciences – six year program including study abroad in 2010
Minor: Spanish

High School Extra-Curricular: RULH Marching/Pep Band, Chorus, Academic Team, Spanish Club, Book Club, High School Musicals

Other: Co-Valedictorian of RULH Class of 2008, Field Commander of RULH Band, Member of Shinkles Ridge Chapel Youth Group

2007
Emily Wright

GPA: 3.8, Member of RULH High School National Honor Society

College: The Ohio State University
Major: Architecture – six year program leading to a master’s degree

High School Extra-Curricular: Varsity Cheerleading, Track, Soccer, Senior Class Vice-President

Other: Took classes at the University of Cincinnati Clermont through Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program and is a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church Youth Group

2006
Cara Rosselot

College: Art Institute of Philadelphia

Cara has been involved with her community through membership in her church youth group and choir. Cara is also a member of DECA and worked at the local Applebee’s restaurant. Cara was nominated for the Helen Frank-Roush Memorial Scholarship by Angela Dee, her Marketing Education Teacher.

2005
Victoria Rose Armour

College: University of Cincinnati
Major: Marketing

Victoria has been involved with her local community through the St. Michael’s Youth Group, the Leo Club, the 4-H Club, and the River Village Christmas. As a high school student she was enrolled in college level courses. She also worked at Co-Heart’s, a tremendous juggling act with school and all her other activities.