Honoring BP’s Honors <strong>The</strong> scholars at the top of the class By Grace Duckworth, Jane Pierce and Kayla Hilado Where Do You See Yourself In 10 Years? By Mason Russell <strong>The</strong> following students have committed to play a sport at the college level. 2016<strong>Senior</strong> Athletes <strong>Senior</strong> Austin Deberry 4 <strong>Senior</strong>s in the class of 2016 have worked hard and long during their four years at Brooke Point. At graduation, the valedictorian and salutatorian are recognized for their academic accomplishments. Meanwhile, other students have worked equally as hard throughout their four years and deserve acknowledgement. Graduating seniors such as Joe Nelson, Ricardo Acosta, and Amanda Young are leaving BP with the title of academic honors under their belts. <strong>The</strong>se students have done many different things to achieve success. <strong>Senior</strong> Ricardo Acosta says that paying attention is one of his biggest tactics to stay at the top. “I do most of my learning in the class room,” Acosta states, “I try to always make sure I am paying attention to what the teacher is saying.” Completing and turning in work on time is how senior Joe Nelson keeps his grades up. He comments, “It’s not anything that crazy, it’s just getting your work in on time, studying for tests. It’s a lot of little things.” Many of these students’ accomplishments come from taking weighted classes, participating in extracurricular activities, and working toward their futures. Each student has their own reasons for working so hard. <strong>Senior</strong> Amanda Young mentions, “My parents are really supportive of me working hard. I also stay motivated by being around other people who are doing the same thing, and just seeing it pay off.” Nelson shared that his will to succeed, as well as getting into college encouraged him to accomplish so much. Acosta’s competitiveness drove him to work hard and do his best. “I have high standards for myself, I feel satisfied when I get good grades,” Acosta added. When students graduate, their hard work will not go unnoticed, as it will take them further in life and lead them to success. “Going into the Navy.” <strong>Senior</strong> Sklyer Otis “Married; possibly working for Disney.” <strong>Senior</strong> Austin Colby “Graduating Springfield College and working for a sports agency.” <strong>Senior</strong> Teagan Sullivan “Having a degree in Science.” By Faith Jasso, Gwen Keller and Cody Ferdinand Photo by Giselle Namata Corey Boswell Randolph College Lacrosse “ I've always wanted to do this, and my family has been so supportive." Alyssa Andreno University of Tennessee Volleyball “My dad inspires me to play for others that can't." Morgan Robinson Shenandoah University Lacrosse "Jesus and my family inspire me." Caroline Wilkerson Lynchburg College Field Hockey "Any athlete that has worked hard to get where he/she is now inspires me." Mitchell Fleming Shenandoah University Lacrosse “My mom inspires me." Reggie Collins James Madison University Football "My family, mostly my brother and my father because they both played D1 football, inspired me." By Isabel Cox and De’ Jah Saunders After graduation this June, some students will be departing to college, some will be leaping into the military, and other students will be diving straight into the workforce. One will be joining the workforce is senior Jake Harrison who will be working for Service Authority, which does maintenance work in Prince William County. Harrison’s biggest influence for joining Service Authority was his grandfather. Harrison explained, “My grandfather is 75 years old and retired; he spends every day of his life outside.” <strong>Senior</strong> Alex Scruggs will become a real estate agent. Scruggs shares, “Being a real estate agent will open opportunities for Maliah Vila Spalding College Softball "My dad inpsires me because he never gave up on me when everyone else did." Taylor Hayes Shenandoah University Field Hockey "My mom always inspires me." Sierra Smizer Frostburg State University Field Hockey "All of my coaches and my dad have inspired me." Marleyna Mendoza Shenandoah University Soccer "Mia Hamm, my mom, and my travel coach inspired me." Shalah Smiling Jacksonville University Track and Field "My mother inspires me because she has a passion for track and field." Ricardo Acosta College of William and Mary Soccer “ “My family and my teammates have inspired me throughout this journey. Additionally, my faith in God has allowed me to believe in myself.” Photos by De’ Jah Saunders the future businesses as an entrepreneur.” <strong>Senior</strong> Tyler Gill will be going to be in the security forces in the United States Marine Corps in hope of becoming a scout sniper. Gill tells, “Being in the military means to me that the innocent Joe doesn’t have to fight, if I’m fighting they won’t have to fight.” Life is filled with many paths: college, military, and the workforce. Which will you choose? Kobe Butler Hood College Basketball "My father, Kobe Butler, and Stephen Curry have inspired me." Harrison Weinfeld Virginia Wesleyan College Soccer "My whole family inspires me." Entering the Real World Tyler Gill Ian Brown Wagner College Football “Coach Kraus inspired me." Nick Bass Frostburg State University Baseball “My pops is my main inspiration. He was an All-American shortstop. I wish to be half the player he was.” Jake Harrison Alex Scruggs 5