In the days leading up to the June 12 UPHS Class of 2020 Farewell/Diploma Pick-up Ceremony, the Upper Perkiomen School District will feature every graduating member of the Class of 2020. We gave students the opportunity to add to their profiles and share a little bit about their experiences at Upper Perk, as well as their future plans. Each day, leading up to June 12, we will feature a small number of senior homerooms so our community can learn more about each graduate.

Read on to find out more about the students in HR113.

Rachel Emma Godshall

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Tennis, FBLA, NHS

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
My biggest impact was the conversations I had with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Hawthorne as they helped me decide what the best path would be for me as I go into the world on my own. 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
All the amazing teachers I have made connections with over my four years.

What are your plans for after graduation?
A double major at Penn State in Food Science and Business management. 

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to get a good job working at a factory to better the products that are put on shelves. 

Andrew Noah Goldstein

Lauren F Gonzalez

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
I do dance - 6 days a week

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr Nomland had the most amount of impact on me because he never let me give up. Both in and out of class, he always checked on his students and did his best to help everyone.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
The kindness of teachers and guidance counselors

What are your plans for after graduation?
CU Boulder majoring in Psychology

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to become a clinical psychologist that works within the NHL and/or the MLB

Daniel Christopher Gorman

Michaela Catherine Greczek

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Field hockey, Lacrosse, FBLA, NHS, Yearbook, Student Council, Link Crew, Medical Career Pathways, Powderpuff

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
A teacher that had a profound impact on me was Frau and taking German. Frau was one of those teachers who genuinely cared about your well being and how you were doing. She always cared about every single person in our class. For me in particular I feel I could rely on her for everything and talk to her about everything without judgment. I will always remember German class and Frau forever. 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
I will miss playing field hockey with my girls and all of the memories we made and laughs we shared.

What are your plans for after graduation?
I plan to attend University of Tampa to major in Allied Health

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
To become a chiropractor

Austin Grover

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Ms. Day because she taught me to do my work

What are your plans for after graduation?
Military, Marines

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Motor transport for the Marines and then when I get out to own my own hot rod shop 

Catherine Gruber

What are your plans for after graduation?
Culinary at Montco

Levi James-Duval Hailey

Emma Marie Halteman

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Writer's Club, Leo's Club, Link Crew, and Club Esperanto

What are your plans for after graduation?
Elizabethtown College, Neuroscience

Jacob Lawrence Halterman

Dylan James Hansen

Madison Jada Harkins - “Madi”

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
NHS, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, UPN

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to be in Gifted Humanities my freshman and sophomore year. Mr. Hontz and Mr. Leskusky led the class in a way that not only prepared me for the rigor of college courses, but expanded my knowledge and the way I think. 

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Friday nights with the marching band

What are your plans for after graduation?
After graduation I will be attending Penn State's University Park campus to double major in marketing and photography. 

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to find a job in sports marketing as well as have my own wedding photography business.

Conner Riley Harpel

Andrew David Hartzell

Jacob Lee Heffner - “Jake”

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Cross Country, Track and Field, and Swim Team

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Cross Country because of all the experiences and memories I've made.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Spending time with friends

What are your plans for after graduation?
Attending Penn State to obtain a Bachelor's degree in software development.

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Become a software developer and acquire a stable job

Justyn A Hernández

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Just attending school events

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Hainsley - he is a good person and a cool guy.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Memories

What are your plans for after graduation?
Entering the workforce.

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
To become a physical therapist.

Haley Christina Hirschfield

Lane Homan

Aiden Edward Hurlbrink

What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Tennis

Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. E was a great teacher for the 2 years I had him, and he made me appreciate math more.

What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
My friends and favorite teachers

What are your plans for after graduation?
College for Computer Science

What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope I find something that pays the bills and makes me happy.