Class of 2020 Senior Profiles: HR117
Juan Lara
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
One year in track, another in TSA and did Community Service
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Nomland had a huge impact on my high school academics. So did Mr E and Miss Day
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
My closest friends
What are your plans for after graduation?
Montgomery Community College, Criminal Justice and then Political Science
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Hopefully somewhere within the politics or criminal justice system
Kayleen Nicole LaSalle
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Marching band, Choir, FBLA
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Marching band has definitely had an impact on me. Just like in any sport, those people became my family. I’ve made so many friendships and memories that will stay with me forever.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
One thing I will miss is how close our class was. Although we all had different friend groups, we were always able to come together and accept one another.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I plan on attending Penn State, major in nursing and become a NICU nurse.
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
My goal is to go to Penn State and become a nurse.
Shawn Robert Leber
Stephen Bryce Lesko - “Bryce”
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Soccer, Tennis, Student Council, Gamers Club
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Austin because he taught differently from everyone else, and really connected with me as a student.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Being with my friends and just enjoying the school days.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I am going to go to University of Delaware and get a Master in biomedical engineering
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I am going to become a researcher in the biomedical field specifically tissue engineering or nano tech, and develop new technologies.
Morgan Elizabeth Lindsay
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Varsity Softball and Club Esperanto
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Frau Marx-Abend had an impact on my high school career because she always made me feel welcomed and she reminded me of my potential to be great.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Seeing my friends and playing softball.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I am going to Colgate University to continue my academic and athletic career.
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to find a job I love doing and that makes me excited to go to work.
Shelby Nicole Livingstone
Dana Leigh Lutz
Robert Thomas Lynch - “Bobby”
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Baseball, FBLA, working at the Chamber of Commerce
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Kunkle because he always had a positive attitude and brought a ton of energy to class.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
I’ll miss being around my friends and classmates.
What are your plans for after graduation?
Go to Virginia Tech University to major in marketing and possibly minor in data science.
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to work in sports marketing for a professional sports team.
Nathaniel A Maiden - “Nate”
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Basketball and Football
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Teachers' invaluable guidance
What are your plans for after graduation?
College
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Have a positive impact on the world
Martin Gregory Makowski
Giovanni Jose Michael Maldonado
Gavin Lee Marks
Leah Marks
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Girls soccer, Track and Field, Medical Career Pathways, Class Officer, orchestra, NHS, FBLA and Mini-Thon, Leo's Club, Student Council, Peer Tutoring, Link Crew
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
I will sincerely miss seeing the staff every day and making memories with my best friends.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh to major in Nursing.
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to go to graduate school to become a nurse practitioner :)
Kenneth Ethan Markwalter - “Ethan”
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
FBLA, Cross Country, Track, Leos Club, NHS
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Physics because it taught me that math could predict the future.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
The teachers
What are your plans for after graduation?
University of Pennsylvania, studying behavioral economics and physics
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to become an executive at a large corporation.
Matthew Tyler Martin
Alexander M.P. Matney
Gibson Dorosky Mattice
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Track
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Track season
What are your plans for after graduation?
Attending UTI for Diesel and Auto Mechanics
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I want to be a Diesel Mechanic
Luke Tyler Matusek
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Seeing my friends every day.
What are your plans for after graduation?
To attend Penn State and major in business, and hopefully work at a firm.
Abigail Mary Mawyer - “Abby”
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Student Council, FBLA, UPN Network
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Thomas has taught me everything I know about the news and editing videos, and I’m so happy I found that passion because of him.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
My friends and dances!
What are your plans for after graduation?
I am going to the University of Delaware to major in Communications and minor in Dance.
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I am not exactly sure!
Jill Ann McAteer
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
National Honors Society, Leo's Club, FBLA, Mini-Thon, Student Council, Link Crew, Women's Choir, A-Choir, Girls Basketball, Girls Tennis
Which teacher/class/experience had a profound impact on you, and why?
Mr. Hansley -- He helped me improve on my writing and guided me through my last few years of high school and as a person.
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
The activities like homecoming, prom, and Mini-thon. I am also going to miss playing with my girls basketball team.
What are your plans for after graduation?
DeSales University majoring in Nursing to achieve my BSN
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
I hope to become a nurse practitioner and focus on pediatrics.
Joseph John McGillen, Jr.
What activities were you most involved in during high school?
Water polo, swim, concert band
What is the one thing you will miss most about Upper Perk?
Team members from water polo and swim
What are your plans for after graduation?
Messiah College - undecided major, will be swimming for the school
What is your ultimate goal in your career/life?
Biomedical engineering