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their safety. Rather than a lecture, Street Smart offered a real-life view of their options. Throughout the presentation, the paramedics<br />
asked the students questions that caused them to think honestly about choices to be made and emphasized the lasting trauma that can<br />
occur from not wearing seat belts or from distracted/impaired driving.<br />
ST. JOHN XXIII COLLEGE PREPARATORY ANNOUNCES VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN FOR <strong>2017</strong><br />
St. John XXIII College Preparatory named the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for <strong>2017</strong>. Valedictorian is Benjamin James Rehfeld and<br />
Salutatorian is Madison Ann Deane.<br />
SJ23 VALEDICTORIAN <strong>2017</strong><br />
Benjamin J. Rehfeld will be attending the University of Texas in Austin in the fall, planning to major in computer science. During his time<br />
at St. John XXIII College Preparatory, Benjamin was a 3-year captain of the varsity swim team and member of the golf team, was active<br />
in many student organizations such as Student Senate, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society and<br />
served as a House Captain, Link Crew Leader and Lion Ambassador. He has worked in various charitable endeavors such as volunteering<br />
at the iCan Bike Camp the last two years, visiting with residents of the Cinco Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, volunteering at the<br />
Brookwood Community and serving as a Conquest Catholic youth mentor. Benjamin plans to pursue a career in the computer science<br />
industry and hopes to be hired by one of the top technology corporations as a software engineer upon graduation. He is the son of James<br />
and Alicia Rehfeld.<br />
SJ23 SALUTATORIAN <strong>2017</strong><br />
Madison A. Deane will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas, majoring<br />
in biology. While at St. John XXIII College Preparatory, Madison was very<br />
involved with the Art Club, was an officer in National Art Honor Society, was<br />
an active member of National Honor Society and served as Secretary and<br />
Vice-President of Mu Alpha Theta, Math Honor Society, her junior and senior<br />
years, respectively. She has volunteered with the Debusk Enrichment Center<br />
for Academically Talented Scholars (DECATS) for over three years and has<br />
served as a tutor with the Neighborhood Kidz Club. Madison was a recipient<br />
of a scholarship from University of Texas at Dallas, being named as a UTD<br />
Academic Excellence Achievement Scholar. Upon graduation, Madison hopes<br />
to be able to use her knowledge and talent to guide others around the globe to<br />
lead healthier and happy lives. She is the daughter of Patrick and Inke Deane.<br />
<strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
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