Staff Reports
PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights High School recognizes the Top 10% of the year’s graduating class.
There are 37 students in that group for the Class of 2021.
The countdown has been published the past several issues of The Times-Post and concludes in this week’s edition with Nos. 5 to 1.
Jadah Etchison is currently ranked No.5 with a grade-point average of 13. She is the daughter of Brittnie Etchison and Richard Beckham. Jadah has been a member of National Beta Club, National Honor Society, French Club, National French Honor Society, marching band, concert band, pep band, Best Buddies and SADD. She plans to attend Butler University where she will major in biology. Her goal is to become a pediatrician.
Hannah Tannas is currently ranked No. 4 with a GPA of 13.0189. She is the daughter of Heather and Doug Tannas. Hannah has participated in the band department in many areas — marching band, wind ensemble, indoor percussion, jazz express, jazz ensemble and pep band. She is also a member of the English Academic Team, National Beta Club and National Honor society. Hannah has been accepted to Knox College in Galesburg, Illioois, where she will study creative writing. Hannah would like to become a published author.
Evelyn Garard is currently ranked No. 3 with a GPA of 13.1111. She is the daughter of Brennen and Christine Garard. Evelyn has been a member of Pendleton Players and inducted into the International Thespian Honors Society, FFCLA, Spanish Club, Arabian Allies, SADD and the High Ability Board Based Planning Committee. Evelyn is active in her church youth group and enjoys making models, painting and participating in outdoor activities such as ultimate frisbee and hiking. She plans to attend Purdue University to earn her bachelor’s degree in interior design. Evelyn hopes to become a licensed interior designer and would like to one day work on an HGTV show.
Meghan Vanasdal is currently ranked No. 2 with a GPA of 13.1158. She is the daughter of Jennifer Seal and James Vanasdal. Meghan has participated in the FFA Leadership Team and the Horse Judging Team. She enjoys being a part of high level Equestrian sports, 4-H and volunteering at Fall Creek Christian Church, and she has a special interest in biotechnology and research. She plans to attend the University of California-Davis to earn her Ph.D in biomedical engineering. Meghan would like to work in a major research institute or continue her education in veterinary school and work in veterinary research.
Neil Brown is currently ranked No. 1 with a GPA of 13.2041. He is the son of Brian and Angie Brown. Neil has participated in Quizbowl, Social Studies Academic Team, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, French Club and National French Honor Society. He also participated in Pendleton Emergency Ambulance Rookie Program. Neil plans to attend DePauw University with the intention of becoming a neurologist.