Sixteen various PHS departments inducted 12 soon-to-be graduating seniors into the Plymouth High School Academic Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon in the Studio Theatre.
This year marks the 30th year of the Academic Hall of Fame ceremony, which began with the class of 1986. Recipients of this award must have taken classes in the respective department for a minimum of eight semesters and have a minimum of an “A” average.
Prior to Sunday’s big event, seniors being inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame gathered in the Plymouth High School cafeteria with their family to celebrate this exciting day.
During the Academic Hall of Fame ceremony, each student was awarded a medallion. In addition, each recipient ‘s picture will soon be featured on an individual 2015-2016 Academic Hall of Fame plaque which will be on permanent display at Plymouth High School.
Recipients listed in alphabetical order are: Jack Barron, Gloria Garcia, Gabrielle Garver, William Houser, Emily McKenzie, Dave (Ariel) Myers, Elise Patrick, Kameron Ray, Rachel Rettig, Sara Smith, Sarah Tanner and Lucas Vervynckt.
Recipient: Jack Barron
Department: Physical Education / Presenter: Mr. John Barron
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. John Barron and Mrs. Betsy Barron
Recipient’s College/University: DePauw University
Recipient’s Major: undecided
Side Note: He said he is strongly leaning towards history being his major
Recipient: Gloria Garcia
Department: English / Presenter: Mr. Josh Martin
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Jose Garcia and Mrs. Maria Garcia
Recipient’s College/University: Indiana University
Recipient’s Major: Biochemistry
Recipient: Gabrielle Garver
Department: Vocal Music / Presenter: Mr. Ryan VanAntwerp
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Matthew Garver and Mrs. Dawn Garver
Recipient’s College/University: Indiana University South Bend
Recipient’s Major: Elementary Education
Recipient: William Houser
Department: Instrumental Music / Presenter: Mr. Bryan Ames
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Dustin Houser and Mrs. Erin Houser
Recipient’s College/University: Ball State University
Recipient’s Major: Music Education
Recipient: Emily McKenzie
Department: Performing Arts / Presenter: Mrs. Jane Faulstich
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. David McKenzie and Mrs. Sarah McKenzie
Recipient’s College/University: Ohio University
Recipient’s Major: Fine Arts/Stage Management
Recipient: Dave (Ariel) Myers
Department: Art / Presenter: Miss Haley Church
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Jamie Myers and Mrs. Beverly Ward
Recipient’s College/University: undecided
Recipient’s Major: Graphic Design
Recipient: Elise Patrick
Department: Social Studies Presenter:Mrs.Laura Kruyer
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Paul Patrick and Mrs. Laura Patrick
Recipient’s College/University: University of Michigan
Recipient’s Major: Biology with a minor in Political Science
Recipient: Kameron Ray
Department: Business / Presenter: Mr. Gene Skirvin
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Kenneth Ray and Mrs. Kimberly Ray
Recipient’s College/University: Valparaiso University
Recipient’s Major: Finance/Exploratory Business
Recipient: Rachel Rettig **
Department: English / Presenter: Mrs. Regina Warren
Department: Social Studies* / Presenter: Mr. Grant Masson
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. William Rettig and Mrs. Rebecca Rettig
Recipient’s College/University: Purdue University
Recipient’s Major: Computer Information Technology
Recipient: Sara Smith **
Department: Mathematics* / Presenter: Mr. Curtis Nordmann
Department: Science* / Presenter: Mr. John Johnson
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Eric Smith and Mrs. Marlene Smith
Recipient’s College/University: Purdue University
Recipient’s Major: Biomedical Engineering
Recipient: Sarah Tanner **
Department: Orchestra* / Presenter: Mrs. Jodi Kallenberg
Recipient’s Parents: Mrs. Michelle Tanner and Mr. David Tanner
Recipient’s College/University: Indiana University South Bend
Recipient’s Major: Music Education’
Recipient: Lucas Vervynckt **
Department: Mathematics / Presenter: Mr. Ryan Rust
Department: World Language / Presenter: Mrs. Delia Gadziola
Recipient’s Parents: Mr. Jim Vervynckt and Mrs. Laura Vervynckt
Recipient’s College/University: Grace College
Recipient’s Major: Accounting
** :Indicates Recipient has been Inducted by two separate departments
* :Indicates the department is part of the the Weidner School of Inquiry @PHS
