Commencement Program

The One Hundred Fourteenth
Commencement Exercises
David H. Hickman
High School
Columbia, Missouri
Saturday J\fot*nina9 June Fifth
Two Thousand Ten
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ACADEMIC REGALIA
The traditional caps and gowns worn by students and faculty in the academic procession have
been the historic costume of scholars since medieval times. Because many scholars of that period were members of monastic orders, the academic costume resembles ecclesiastical dress.
A uniform code for academic costumes was drafted by an intercollegiate commission in 1893
and has since been adopted by the majority of colleges and universities in the United States.
Each of the four academic degrees - bachelor, master, specialist, and doctorate - has its own distinctive gown and hood. The gown representing the bachelor's degree is distinguished by its
long, pointed sleeve. The master's gown has a longer, narrow, closed, pointed sleeve extending
below the knee; the arm is passed through a slit at the elbow. In contrast, the doctor's gown has
a full, bell-shaped sleeve with three bars of velvet. The opening of this gown is faced with wide
velvet bands which may be black or of a color indicating the general field of learning of the
wearer, for example, dark blue for philosophy, light blue for education, orange for English.
The most colorful and distinctive item of the academic costume is the hood, which passes
around the neck and extends down the back. The colors of the silk lining exposed in the center
of the hood are those of the college or university which conferred the degree.
Ms. Lindsay Carlson, M.Ed
Ms. Carolyn Chipley, M.Ed.
Dr. Tracey Conrad, Ed.D
Mr. Pete Doll, M.Ed.
Mrs. Jan Haffey, M.Ed.
Ms. Denise Herndon, Ed.S.
Mr. Gregory Grupe, Ed.S.
Mr. Michael Jeffers, Ed.S.
Mr. Stewart Johnson, M.Ed.
Mr. Michael Jones, M.Ed.
Mrs. Marquit Klein, M.Ed.
Mr. Chad Masters, M.Ed.
Mr. Rod McHugh, MA
Ms. Susan Me Williams, M.Ed.
Mrs. Jan Mees, MLS
Mr. Dan Miller, M.Ed.
Mr. Douglas Mirts, Ed.S.
Mr. Phillip Overeem, M.Ed.
Mr. Jerome Sally, M.Ed.
Mrs. Yoko Smith, M. Ed.
Mr. Fred Thompson, M.Ed.
Mrs. Jeaniene Thompson, M.Ed.
Mrs. Nancy White, M.Ed.
Mr. James Whitt, MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Truman State University
University of Missouri-Columbia
Truman State University
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University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
William Woods University
William Woods University
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Xavier University
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COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Jan Mees, President
Dr. Tom Rose, Vice President
Mrs. Christine King, Member
Mrs. Michelle Pruitt, Member
Dr. Ines Segert, Member
Mr. Johnathan Sessions, Member
Mr. James Whitt, Member
Dr. Chris Belcher, Superintendent
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Michael Jeffers, Principal
Dr. Tracey Conrad, Assistant Principal
Mr. Gregory Grupe, Assistant Principal
Ms. Denise Herndon, Assistant Principal
Mr. Douglas Mirts, Assistant Principal
Mr. Jerome Sally, Assistant Principal
Ms. Susan Me Williams, Director of Guidance
Mrs. Hannah Wren,
Mrs. Robin Hogan, Counselor
Mrs. Pam Massey, Counselor
Ms. Susan Matthews, Counselor
Ms. Maria McMahon, Outreach
Mrs. Paige Reed, Counselor
Mrs. Leigh Spence, Counselor
Mrs. Symone Thomas, Counselor
Counselor
"Hickman High School empowers students to achieve academic excellence,
to develop personal integrity and responsibility, to value diversity, and to be
continuous learners capable of contributing to a changing society."
ORDER OF EXERCISES
Processional
Hickman High School Band
Edward Elgar
"Pomp and Circumstance "
Mr. Rob Nichols, Mr. Denis Swope, Directors
Processional Marshals
2010-2011 Student Government Officers
Rodney Dixon, President
Fatma El-Walid, Vice President
"Star Spangled Banner"
Senior Ensemble
Taylor Arnold, Allison Bader, Charity Bias, Billy Borgmeyer, Bronwyn Bray field,
Ashley Brinker, Audrey Cantu, Anna Christiansen, Ariel Clayton, Evan Datz, Miles Faaborg,
Precrecia Gardner, Ryan Gelnar, Lizzie Germann, Charlie Gowin, Matt Howard, Maggie
Hunter, Tamara Kitchen, Heather Leake, Casey McCoy, Jordan Mills, Andrew Ragland,
Patrick Rowlings, Ashley Remus, Tess Rice, Alex Robinson, Sara Rohrs, Anna Sexton,
Emily Shelton, Adam Shim, Skye Simmons, Adam Sperber, Stephanie Thomas, Bridget Tobin,
Brennon Turner, Elayne Varvaro, Sam Younger
Mr. Matt Felts, Director
Musical Tribute to Faculty, Family, and Friends
Senior Ensemble
"That Lonesome Road"
James Taylor, arr. Simon Carrington
Welcome and Introduction of Platform Guests
Mr. Michael Jeffers
Principal
Introduction of Hickman High School Faculty Representatives
Mr.
Lindsay Carlson
Carolyn Chipley
Pete Doll
Jan Haffey
Stewart Johnson
Michael Jones
Mariquit Klein
Chad Masters
Rod McHugh
MichaelJeffers
Dan Miller
Yoko Smith
Fred Thompson
Jeaniene Thompson
Nancy White
Introduction of Hickman High School Alumni who will award the 114th year
Medallions to the 2010 Graduates
Mr. MichaelJeffers
40!s/50's
Wayne Powell '52
60V70's
Mark Brunstrom ' 74
Sharon Naylor '77
Carol Louise Coleman Pipes "61
80's/90VOO's
Janet Hagan ' 82
Tiffany LaCroix '01
Sheryl Oncken '81
Introduction of Valedictorians and Presentation of Certificates and Medallions
Mr. MichaelJeffers
Ms. Susan Me Williams
Director of Guidance
Introduction of Commencement Speakers
Commencement Addresses
Mr.
MichaelJeffers
Gloria Sipakati
Amy Wisniewski
Seniors of 2010
Presentation of Class of 2010
Mr. Michael Jeffers
Acceptance of Class of 2010
Mrs. Jan Mees
President, Board of Education
Awarding of 114* Year Medallions
Announcing of Graduates
Hickman High School Alumni
Mr. Doug Mirts
Activities/Athletics Principal
Mr. Phil Overeem
Teacher
Awarding of Diplomas
Mr. Jim Whitt, Board of Education
Assisted by Mr. Michael Jeffers, Principal
Ms. Susan Me Williams, Director of Guidance
Kewpie Cheer
Recessional
Senior Class Officers
Hickman High School Band
Mr. Rob Nichols, Mr. Denis Swope, Directors
ACADEMIC HONORS
National Merit Scholarship Award Finalists
Evan Datz
Pari Jafari
National Merit Commended Scholars
Emily Brennan
John Faaborg
Missouri Scholars 100
Pari Jafari
Kati Seitz
Missouri Scholars Academy 2008
Pari Jafari
Missouri Fine Arts Academy 2009
William Borgmeyer
SCHOLARSHIP PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED
As of May 28, 2010 many seniors have stated they are receiving and accepting scholarships. These
scholarships are a result of work in the fields of academics, service, athletics and other areas. All A+ Scholarships are pending official certification upon graduation.
Potential A+ Schools Program Scholarship Recipients
Casey Gulbrand Acton
John Jacob Akridge
Lorenzo Ferlando Allen
Anjelicca Marie AllenConner
Peter Nkrumah Amponsah
Monique Olivia Anderson
Sharidan Nicole Anderson
Taylor Rene Anliker
Christian Nicholas Araiza
Freddy Arce-Mendez
Marlene Nicole Archibeque
Taylor Lynn Arnold
Tyler Curds Aufranc
Allison Mitchell Bader
Matthew Wesley Baker
Olivia Grace Baker
Cari Cooper Ball
Shaunece Lashai Ballenger
Jesse Taylor Barnes
Chase Andrew Baxter
Ashle'Bland
Aaron Regan Bolli
William Ryan Borgmeyer
Tiffany Michelle Bower
Breaunna Lashay Bragg
Bronwyn Dae Brayfield
Emily Katherine Brennan
Justin Daniel Brodersen
Patrika Keyona Brown
Molly Jeanette BrowningWilliams
Sarah Elizabeth Brunstrom
Taylor Cortland Buckner
Joseph Brian Burkart
Morgan A Buscher
LaToraR Butler
Rachel Hannah Buxton
Anna Elizabeth Bynum
Noble D Carpenter
Kea Rae Carrow
Jessica Ann Carter
Lindsey Ann Chandler
Lauren Danielle Chapman
HaileyKCharllon
Ehrich Keith Chick
Danielle Dacole Christian
Sung Eun Chung
Taylor Christine Coleman
Nicholas Alexander Collins
Richard Edward Coolbaugh
Michael Klement CoreyYares
Blake Patrick Cottle
Trevonna Lashaun Cowans
Taylor John Cox
Mallorie Dawn Cremer
Kyle Franklin Critchfield
Steven James Davis
Marshaye' Qwanetta
Devereaux
Sara Mohammed Diab
Alexander Hudson Doane
Austin Philip Dooley
William Brice Douglass
Diana Laura Durrani
Rachel Meredith Durrant
Eric James Eggemeyer
Jase Judah Ely
Christina Eubanks
Lisa Maria Farinella
Chelsae Layne Figge
Logan Frederick Forsythe
Precrecia Montelle Gardner
Elizabeth Julia Germann
Eric Robert Graham
Jeffrey Lawrence Grant
Chadrick Ray Green
Shana Marie Gregory
Aubrey William Grindstaff
Kevin Aquino Guevara
Lucy Allison Guthrie
Reginald Jermaine Guy
Carlyn Elizabeth Hadusek
Nicholas Hagan
Matthew Scott Hager
Tara Marie Haigh
Solange Estela Hail
Latamara S. Hammers
Ryan Thomas Hanfelder
Gail Inanna Harmata
Shelby Nicole Harper
Elizabeth Anne Harris
Kirtis Cole Harris
Gavin Wright Hart
Kortney Nicole Heidy
Matthew Lee Herman
Curtis Jack Hicks
Johnathan Hilley
John Michael Hosteller
Matthew Douglas Howard
Mary Margarel Hunler
Andrew John Huss
Pan Jafari
Amy Lynn Johanning
Caillyn Victoria Johnson
Casey Francis Johnson
Emily Noel Johnson
Jeanelle Fogg Jordan
Alexander Ngugi Karuga
Alexis Lynn Kelley
Mariah Aileen Kelly
Jacob Hartley Killday
Katherine Renae King
Andrea Christine Knowles
Ryan Edward Knudsen
Chloe June Krause
Alyssa Nicole Kyle
Cassandra Jean Lamb
Kalie Mae LaRue
Heather Janel Leake
Kayla Marie Lee
Maura Louanne Lee
Zane Thompson Lee
Andrew Colton Leon
Xavier Alexander Lewis
Xi Liang
JonaHian Michael Lilteken
Nathan Ross Little
Ryan Logan
Margarila Lopez-Valdivia
Micaela Francesca Lopez
Michael W Manning
Kayla Ruth Martin
Tierra Rayshon Martin
Rachel Maun
Sean Patrick McCrary
Ashley Drew McKinlayRemus
Isaac Andrew McMurry
Theobald Coleman
McSheehy
Alyssa Lauren Mead
Nathalia Palhares Mello
Kolbert A. Meyer
Quon'Taireyah Quonae Miles
Thomas Christopher Miller
Jordan Alayna Mills
San Kestron Mouckouaby
Dana Michelle Murdock
IrmaMuslic
William Waller Naylor
Marjorie Louise Neech
Andrew Jay-scolt Nichols
Zane William Nichols
Hilary Paige Oncken
Margaret May Pace
Scott Andrew Palmer
Dylan Clarence Parham
D'andre' Lamonl Payne
Sir Jose' Domonique Payne
Daniel Perez-Sievert
Andrew Joseph Perry
Johnathon Dale Pipes
George Anthony Plakorus
Christine Davy Por
Daniel Sarivuttia Por
Jackson David Portell
Ryan Michael Porter
Ladasha Nicole Powell
Dominique Lascott Prince
Devyn Marie Pulliam
Skye Ramseyer
Kyle Allen Rauch
Patrick Trevor Rawlings
Kelly Sue Reichert
Tyler Michael Reifsteck
Tess Abigail Rice
Kara Leigh Robinson
Slacie Lynn Rosenslengel
Jessica Leigh Ross
Keegan Thomas RuebUng
John Keller Ryan
Natalie Marie Sauble
John Jacob Schimpf
Hope Alexandria Scott
Kati Ann Seilz
Marty O'Conner Shaw
AdamYoungduke Shim
Shalen Le'Ray Shivers
Tianna Simenson
Skye Lauren Simmons
Gloria Maachuma Sipakati
Brian Edward Smarr
Ashley Marie Smith
Jessica Arlene Smith
Justin M. Smith
RogerickRa'Shad Smith
Lakola Edyttie Stallsworth
Dragos Staviri
Ebony Renee Stemmons
Kurslin Brooke Slephenson
Kalherine Sleponovich
Nasia Danae S levenson
Jordan Tyler Strawn
Michael Taein Sun
Eugene Francis Swisher
Cyrus Logan Tague
Jonn Pol Tang
De'nay Lynn Tapp
Sierra Marie Taylor
Madelyn Morgan Tegerdine
Daniel Gus Tennyson
Nicholas Oscar Terrell
Andrea Nicole Thames
Stephanie Lee Thomas
Jeffrey Dillon Thompson
Jordan William Thompson
Lindsay Elizabeth Thompson
Jared Bernard Tonyan
Ngan Thu Tran
Janette Trujillo
Brennon Ray Turner
Bryan Keitti Turner
Shelby Virginia Turner
Elayne Mackenzie Varvaro
Jordan Michael Verslues
Emily Hannah Welch
Cenedra Anne White
Joshua Lee While
AlexWhilworth
Jessica Lynn Wieberg
Brandon Williams
Breosha Dezera Williams
Alexandra Nicole Williamson
Joshua GlenWilson
Amy Kay Wisniewski
Cherrelle Cherea Woods
Talisia Dionnshe Woodson
Jessica Leigh Yelon
Philip Anthony Young
Samuel DaltonYounger
YangYu
Isaac Aaron Zachary
Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship "Bright Flight" Qualifiers
as of May 28, 2010
Matthew Baker
Chase Baxter
Aaron Bolli
William Borgmeyer
Emily Brennan
James Chenault
Michael Corey-Yares
Stephenson Grain
Evan Datz
Austin Dooley
Adrianne Drane
Logan Forsythe
Jeffrey Grant
Drew Greaves
Kevin Guevara
Carlyn Hadusek
Gail Harmata
Gavin Hart
Pari Jafari
Amy Johanning
Tamara Kitchen
Ryan Knudsen
Benjamin Levin
Jennifer Liu
Zachary Lynn
Sean McCrary
Christina Meador
Jordan Mills
Ellen O'Connor
Dylan Parham
Andrew Perry
Jessica Ross
Morgan Scott
Eugene Swisher
Cyrus Tague
Nicholas Terrell
Sian Tweeddale
Alicia Wagner
Yang Yu
COMMUNITY AWARDS & SCHOLOARSHIPS PRESENTED MAY 24, 2010
Boone Electric Community Trust Scholarship
Alpha Delta Kappa
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Doris H. Lewis Scholarship
American Civil Liberties Award
Stephanie Thomas
Matthew Howard
Jimmie Garth
Michael Corey-Yares, Drew Gieseke,
Keller Ryan, Drew Nichols
Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Shelby Harper, Casey Johnson, Hilary Oncken
Joe M. Barnes Cup
Josh Williams
Robert Barnes Scholarship Class of 1944
Jeanelle Jordan
Eliot and Muriel Battle Scholarship
Patrika Brown
Cassandra Black Memorial Scholarship
Cherrelle Woods
Boone County Bar Association Scholarship
Andrew Nichols
Boone County 4-H Scholarship
Maggie Hunter, Andrew Perry
Boone County Chapter of MU Alumni Association
Billy Borgmeyer
Chamber of Commerce Russell V. Thompson Scholarship
Briana Bragg
Class of 1930 Scholarship
Matt Herman
Class of 1953 Scholarship
Jennifer Liu
Class of 1959 Scholarship
Jordan Verslues
Class of 1963/Charley Blackmore Scholarship
Cyrus Tague, Bridget Tobin
Class of 1965 Scholarships
Michael Corey-Yares, Alexandra Williamson
Class of 1980
Micaela Lopez
Cleva Cole Writing Award
Kristen Carranza
Mabel W. Coats Memorial Scholarship
Charles Chau
Columbia African American Association Memorial
Patrika Brown
Columbia Association of Educational Office Professionals (CAEOP)
Patrika Brown
Columbia Community Teachers Association
Breosha Williams
Columbia Missouri National Educational Association
Patrika Brown
Columbia Rotary Club
Kati Seitz
Cosmopolitan International Breakfast Club Mahlon Fairchild Excellence Award
Drew Greaves
Pari Jafari
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Columbia (MO) Alumnae Chapter
Brianna Bragg
Angelique Cooper
Jack Dawson Scholarship
Christina Meador
Bev Denman
Peter Amponsah
Marlene J. Devlin Award for Outstanding Achievement in French
Jeffrey Grant
Paul Dexter Athletic Scholarship
Kevin Guevarra
Downtown Optimist Scholarships
Faith Johnson, Breosha Williams
Charles J. Dysart Scholarship
Amy Johanning, Seth O' Laughlin
Focus on Learning Teacher Preparation Award
Shelby Harper
Gene Glenn Scholarship
Tamara Kitchen
Bruce Gray Memorial Golf Award
Taylor Cox
Bruce Gray Memorial Track Award
Jimmie Garth, Nasia Stevenson
Sylvia May Hansen Scholarship
Sharidan Anderson
Will Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Andrew Perry
Hickman Alumni Award
Hickman Girls Basketball
Hickman Touchdown Club
Clay Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship
Kevin Honeycutt Memorial Scholarship
Melissa Howland /Hickman Review Literary Scholarship
Kewpie.net Scholarship
Ray Lewis Columbia Police Scholarship Awards
Nathalia Mello
Shaunece Ballanger
Matt Herman
Amy Wisniewski
Xavier Lewis
Jennifer Liu
Andrew Gieseke, Jordan Mills
Shana Gregory,
Kortney Heidy, Nasia Stevenson
Lion Noel Summers Scholarship
Patrika Brown
MAC Scholars Scholarship in honor of Dr. Wanda Brown and Ms. Buelah Ralph Award
Patrika Brown, Ariel Clayton, Marshaye' Devereaux, Reginald Guy
Maplewood Barn Community Theatre Scholarship
Mary Margaret Hunter
JimMcLoed Trophy
Lyle Harris
Mid America Mortgage School and Community Service Awards
Hilary Oncken, Brian Smarr
Minority Men's Educational Foundation Ron Marley Scholarship
Breosha Williams
Missouri Heart Institute Foundation Scholarship
Tiffany Bower
Missouri Credit Union Busby and Pauline Pat Miles Scholarship
Nichols Terrell
Paxton Keely Scholarship
James Moesel
Wayne Mountjoy Scholarship
Cherrelle Woods
Andy "Scoop" Olesen Memorial Scholarship
Logan Forsythe
John Patterson Scholarship
Gail Harmata
Dennis Riordan Columbia Entertainment Company Award
Charles Gowin
SAM Scholarship Dr. Lenworth Johnson and Patty Johnson
Gloria Sipakati
Ronnie Shaw Baseball Award (athletics)
Ehrich Chick, Neil Hansen
Carol Smith Swimming Award (athletics)
Nathalia Mello
Glen Smith Boys Basketball award
Lyle Harris
Glen Smith Football award
Josh Williams
Birch Stemmons Memorial Scholarship
Alicia Wagner
Ella Vallar Scholarship
James Moesel
Sam M. Walton Leadership Excellence Awards
Ellen O'Connor, Eugene Swisher
Whitaker-Ferguson Christian Church Memorial Scholarship
Andrew Nichols
SPECIAL FACULTY RECOGNITIONS
Neil C. Aslin Memorial Scholarship
Don Byers Service Award
James R. Chevalier Memorial Scholarship
Lucy King Service Award
Khaki Lang Westerfield Award
Stephanie Thomas
Billy Borgmeyer
Andrew Perry
Kati Seitz
Pari Jafari
HALL OF FAME
Academics
Evan Datz
Pari Jafari
Athletics
David Bonuchi
Taylor Cox
Fine Arts
Diana Durrant
Stephanie Thomas
Service
Marjorie Neech
Gloria Sipakati
SPECIAL ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS
VALEDICTORIANS
Pari Jafari
Stephanie Lee Thomas
HIGHEST HONORS
Allison Mitchell Bader
Patrika Keyona Brown
Eric James Eggemeyer
Tianna Monet Ellis
Lisa Maria Farinella
Tamara Leigh Kitchen
Jennifer Liu
Andrew Joseph Perry
Jessica Leigh Ross
Shakeera Nickole Schneller
Kati Ann Seitz
Ngan Thu Tran
Yang Yu
HIGH HONORS
Matthew Wesley Baker
Kamerine Donna Bell
William Ryan Borgmeyer
Emily Katherine Brennan
Justin Daniel Brodersen
Sarah Elizabeth Brunstrom
Noble D Carpenter
Kristen Amelia Carranza
Kea Rae Carrow
Hailey K Charlton
Charles Quoc Chau
Sung Eun Chung
Nicole Renee Creason
Evan Frederick Datz
Roddrick Tyler Ellis
Jase Judah Ely
Logan Frederick Forsythe
Andrew Thomas Gieseke
Drew Anton Greaves
Kevin Aquino Guevara
Gail Inanna Harmata
Gavin Wright Hart
Spencer Michael Heath
Briana Taylor Hodson
Amy Lynn Johanning
Katherine Renae King
Helena Clare Kowalewski
Jonathan Michael Litteken
Rachel Maun
Ryan Michael Porter
Patrick Trevor Rawlings
Kristyn Renee Sample
Natalie Marie Sauble
Hope Alexandria Scott
Morgan Jean Scott
Jessica Arlene Smith
Adam Phillip Sperber
Kelly Dianne Steinhaus
Par Hlei Sung
Eugene Francis Swisher
Bridget Walton Tobin
Jordan Michael Verslues
Alicia Nicole Wagner
Cenedra Anne White
HONORS
John Jacob Akridge
Sharidan Nicole Anderson
Taylor Lynn Arnold
Jesse Taylor Barnes
Chase Andrew Baxter
Anne Mackenzie Blair
Ashle' Bland
Staci Jean Breneman
Rachel Hannah Buxton
Kara Michelle Calton
Christopher Sabio Cardenas
Alexia Britain CraigHensley
Stephenson David Grain
Austin Philip Dooley
Sean Xiaohao Duan
Diana Laura Durrant
Grace Christine Grigg
Carlyn Elizabeth Hadusek
Solange Estela Hail
Matthew Lee Herman
Laura Beth Hinkle
Zacchary Edwards Kerley
Allison Irene Klatt
Hailey Michelle Knouff
Katie Mae LaRue
Christian Michael Lattimer
Xi Liang
Sallie Kate Lindsey
Nathan Ross Little
Micaela Francesca Lopez
Kayla Ruth Martin
Nathalia Palhares Mello
Jordan Alayna Mills
James Richard Moesel
Irma Muslic
Andrew Jay-scott Nichols
Ellen Louise O'Connor
Dylan Clarence Parham
Mercedes Ariana Purnell
Sara Elizabeth Rohrs
John Keller Ryan
Makenzie Paige Seever
Emily Elizabeth Shelton
Katherine Steponovich
Madelyn Morgan Tegerdine
Matthew Robert Terry
Janette Trujillo
Maria Teresa Vega- Westhoff
Alexandra Nicole Williamson
Maggie Lynn Winkelmann
Gamze Inci Yarayan
SENIORS OF 2010
Casey Gulbrand Acton
*John Jacob Akridge
Joshua Dwight Albright
Eric Travis Allee
Lorenzo Ferlando Allen
Regis James Allen
Peter Nkrumah Amponsah
Alexa Susan Anderson
Alysha Marie Anderson
Monique Olivia Anderson
Shanice Lachere Anderson
*Sharidan Nicole Anderson
Taylor Rene Anliker
Heather Irene Aragon
Carlos Aragon-Rios
Christian Nicholas Araiza
Freddy Arce-Mendez
Marlene Nicole Archibeque
Catherine Marie Armstrong
Taylor Lynn Arnold
Winston Kyle Asbury
Tayler English Ashcraft
Tyler Curtis Aufranc
*Allison Mitchell Bader
Jacquelyn Marie Bair
Adam Christopher Baker
Matthew Wesley Baker
Olivia Grace Baker
Cari Cooper Ball
Shaunece Lashai Ballenger
Marc Raydale Ballinger
Michael Edward Bard
Alexis Briahna Barnes
Gracie Rebecca Barnes
*Jesse Taylor Barnes
Valerie Barnes
* Chase Andrew Baxter
Taylour Nicole Beamer
Andrew Martin Beckett
Katie Donna Bell
Mariah Elizabeth Bell
Cody Jay Berryhill
Charity Faith Bias
George M. Bihomora
Anne Mackenzie Blair
Chamonique Blair
Ashle' M. Bland
Sean Paul Blumer
Aaron Regan Bolli
David Allen Bonuchi
* William Ryan Borgmeyer
Tiffany Michelle Bower
Jeremy Lynn Braden
Jahai'la Lashay Bradford
Michael Paul Bradshaw
Breaunna Lashay Bragg
Allison Nicole Braman
Bronwyn Dae Brayfield
Staci Jean Breneman
* Emily Katherine Brennan
Ashley Michelle Brinker
Justin Daniel Brodersen
Mark Anthony Brooks
Azaria Keonna Brown
Cody Martin Brown
Patrika Keyona Brown
Wesley Carl Brown
Xavier Alexander Brown
Molly Jeanette BrowningWilliams
Michael Sequinne Bruner
*Sarah Elizabeth Brunstrom
Zac Tyler Brzuchalski
Kirstin Julia Brzycki
Kendra Lenora Buchanan
Taylor Cortland Buckner
Sungulwa Pendo Bunyecha
Meosha Minette Burgess
Brandon Scott Burgett
Joseph Brian Burkart
Morgan Alyse Buscher
LaTora RaVouge Butler
Rachel Hannah Buxton
Anna Elizabeth Bynum
Recko Vanchez Jamar Galloway
*Dalton E. Calcote
Kara Michelle Gallon
Audrey Elaine Cantu
Christopher Sabio Cardenas
*Noble Duane Carpenter
*Kristen Amelia Carranza
Kea Rae Carrow
Jamie Robert Carter
Jessica Ann Carter
Jordan Angelica Carter
Justin Maxwell Carter
Lee Nathaniel Cash
Ivy Freshette Cass
Zachary Phillip Cassil
Tabitha Jonell Casto
Charles Haydon Cavanah
Lindsey Ann Chandler
Lauren Danielle Chapman
Vernita Lashae Chapman
Hailey Kathleen Charlton
Christopher William Chastain
Derrick O'Bryan Chatman
*Charles Quoc Chau
Kayana Nasha Cheatum
James Artelle Chenault IV
Ehrich Keith Chick
Jessica Norma Chick
Michael Brian Chick
Danielle Dacole Christian
Ruthanna Joy Christiansen
*Sungeun Chung
Ariel Nicole Clayton
Garrison James Coats
Taylor Christine Coleman
Aaron Gregory Collins
Nicholas Alexander Collins
Gina Elizabeth Conley
Anjelicca Marie Conner
Richard Edward Coolbaugh
Desiree Monique Cooper
*Michael Klement Corey-Yares
Blake Patrick Cottle
Trevonna Lashaun Lee Cowans
Taylor John Cox
Theodore Christopher Cox
Alexia Britain Craig
David Joshua Craig
*Stephenson David Grain
Nicole Renee Creason
Mallorie Dawn Cremer
Whitney Lynn Cress
Kyle Franklin Critchfield
T'keyah Shene Crum
MonCory Cornell Dampier
Christopher Manley Daniels
*Evan Frederick Datz
Ashley Marie Davis
Cody Ray Davis
Steven James Davis
Da'shala Renee' Davis-Buford
Marshaye' Q. Devereaux
Sara Mohammed Diab
Christian Alexander Dijak
Jamario Delray Dixon
Alexander Hudson Doane
Austin Philip Dooley
Cody Nathan Doss
William Brice Douglass
Adrianne Janell Drane
Ryland Archer Drapeau
Brian Kevin Dreher Jr.
Sean Xiaohao Duan
Coy Ashley Duff
Diana Laura Durrant
Rachel Meredith Durrant
Teri Lynn Dyson
Claire Elizabeth Earickson
Eric J. Eggemeyer
Jasmine Ashley Elerby
Connor Louis Elliott
Kasandra Marie Ellis
Roddrick Tyler Ellis
Tianna Monet Ellis
Jase Judah Ely
Caleb Edward Emme
Raniqua Lashay English
Casie Jo Ervin
Christina Marie Eubanks
Harmony Symone Evans
John Miles Faaborg
Danielle Nicolle Fairchild
Lisa Maria Farinella
Hailey Jo Fields
Chelsae Layne Figge
Alec David Fisher
Sky Lashley Fisher
*Clarke Lee Ann Ford
*Logan Frederick Forsythe
Jesse Quintin Foss
Taj on Dion Freelon
Heather Amethyst Jayna
Galbreath
R. J. Gannon
Kyle Lynn Garcia
Precrecia Montelle Gardner
Jimmie Sebastian Garth
Megan Nicole Geiger
Ryan Anthony Gelnar
*Elizabeth Julia Germann
Brandon Thomas Gestring
Luam B. Ghirmazion
*Andrew Thomas Gieseke
Steven Rey Gillis
Brittany LeAnne Glasgow
Donald Scott Glasgow
Fabian D. Goldman
Marcus Dejuan Goldman
Charles Robert Gowin
Jeffrey Ryan Gowin
Cameron Wayne Graham
Eric Robert Graham
Jeffrey Lawrence Grant
Nicholas Darnell Gray
*Drew Anton Greaves
*Caitlyn Victoria Johnson
Chadrick Ray Green
Casey Francis Johnson
Shana Marie Gregory
Emily Noel Johnson
Jordan Nathaniel Gremmel
Faith Danielle Johnson
Myesha Mona' Griffin
Justin Lavalle Johnson
DuShane Kuwmaine Griffith
Keynisha Kenay Johnson
Grace Christine Grigg
Marcus Ali Johnson
Aubrey William Grindstaff
Roger L. Johnson
Samantha Marie Grotzinger
Shaquala Janae Johnson
Maja Gubic
Derrick Scott Jones
*Kevin Aquino Guevara
Marcell Omar Jones
Lucy Allison Guthrie
Zachary Lee Jones
Jeanelle Fogg Jordan
Reginald Jermaine Guy
Kameron Clark Gwin
*Barbara Dina Kaissi
Ruslan U. Karazhayev
*Carlyn Elizabpth Hadusek
Nicholas Loui' Hagan
William Chadwick Kateman
Matthew Scot, lager
Jordan Paige Keller
Tara Marie Haigh
Alexis Lynn Kelley
Cassandra E. Haight
Rachael Lynn Kelley
Solange Estela Hail
Mariah Aileen Kelly
Aaron Devon Hall
Zacchary E. Kerley
Patrick Lyman Hall
Jonesha Marie Key
Timothy Knight Hall
Jacob Hartley Killday
Latamara Shonique Hammers
Sun A. Kim
Latonia Domonique Hammers
Jamela Marie Kimbrough
Ryan Thomas Hanfelder
Alexander Jamarr King
Neil Robert Hansen
Katherine Renae King
Amand Lamonte Hardiman
Tamara Leigh Kitchen
Kimber Jo Hardt
Winnifred Kiyee
Gail Inanna Harmata
Allison Irene Klatt
Shelby Nicole Harper
Hailey Michelle Knouff
Damon Lament Harris
Andrea Christine Knowles
Ryan Edward Knudsen
Kirtis Cole Harris
Liz Anne Harris
Christopher Dell Koenig
Lyle Samir Harris
Helena Clare Kowalewski
* Gavin Wright Hart
Chloe June Krause
Nathan Kenji Hartigan
Anna Elise Kroon
Ashley Michelle Hatton
Alyssa Nicole Kyle
John William Hayes
*Jordan Faith Laguna
Erin Christine Heath
Cassandra Jean Lamb
Spencer M. Heath
Katie Mae LaRue
Kortney Nicole Heidy
Christian Michael Lattimer
Scott R. Heinrich
Khyre Jamal Lawson
Aaron Michael Henley
Lauren Mone't Tatianna Lawson
Jason "Jay" Michael Herd II
*Heather Janel Leake
Matthew Lee Herman
Kayla Marie Lee
Lemikael Marquay Herndon
Maura Louanne Lee
Kyle Joseph Hess
Sang Hyeok Lee
Jerald Wayne Hickem
Zane Thompson Lee
Curtis Jack Hicks
Chase Andrew Leigan
John Dylan Hilgeford
Andrew Colton Leon
Johnathan Tyler Hilley
Uenjamin Nelson Levin
E James Hinshaw
Kathleen Lea Lewis
Briana Taylor Hodson
Michael Edwin Lewis
Alex Thomas Hoffman
Xavier Alexander Lewis
Thomas Allen Holley Jr.
Xi Liang
John Michael Hosteller
Demarea Rashaun Liddell
Joshua Nicholas Howard
Laura Leigh Lindsey
Matthew Douglas Howard
Sallie Kate Lindsey
Wade Phillip Hulett
Jonathan Michael Litteken
Taylor Marguerite Humble
Kelsi Renee Little
Mary Margaret Katharine Hunter *Nathan Ross Little
Brittany A. Kurd
""Jennifer Liu
Andrew John Huss
Preston Kyle Locke
Demonte' Lee Jackson
Brentney Donnee' Logan
Ladreama Dene Jackson
Dalan Jazrel Logan
Marquisha Nicole Jackson
Ryan M. Logan
*Pari Jafari
Jasmine Alyssa Lopez
Ariana M. Jaime
Justin Matthew Lopez
*Amy Lynn Johanning
Micaela Francesca Lopez
Arthur Leon Johnson
Margarita Lopez Valdivia
Richard Manuel Lorio
Brittany Nicole Lorton
John Alexander Lovell
Matthew John Lucas
Zachary Jay Lynn
Christopher Dean Mains
Michael William Manning
Nikita Denyse Mars
Kayla Ruth Martin
Ryan James Martin
Tierra Rayshon Martin
Rachel Erin Elizabeth Maun
Daniel Sinclair Maxwell
Jusma Mboumba
Heather Brooke McCarson
Timothy Charles McCord
Casey Mariah McCoy
Sean Patrick Mccrary
Steven Alexander McDowell
Keirsten Lauren McKay
Ashley Drew McKinlay-Remus
Isaac Andrew Mcmurry
Theobald Coleman McSheehy IV
Jeffrey Edward McWilliams
Alyssa Lauren Mead
* Christina Paige Meador
Gregory Todd Meador
Carl Allen Medley
Nathalia P. Mello
Kolbert Alton Meyer
Shamara Lasha Midgett
Denisha Shavon-Renee Midgyett
Quon'Taireyah Quonae Miles
Thomas Christopher Miller
Alicha E. Mills
*Jordan Alayna Mills
Jordan Lynn Mills
*James Richard Robert Moesel
Te Von Demarcus Moody
Christopher Andrew Moore
Julie Ann Morgan
San Kestron Mouckouaby
Brandon M. Mount
Tsitsi Elaine Muhlwa
Dana Michelle Murdock
Andrew Keith Murphy
Nicky James Murphy
Irma Muslic
Christopher Ryan Mussatt
Erin Elizabeth Nations
Cameron Heyer Naugle
Jaime Junior Nava
William Walter Naylor
Marjorie Louise Neech
Arreal Shane Nelson
Carious Terrell Nevels
Andrew Jay Nichols
Zane William Nichols
Bonnie K. Northup
Yasmin Abdulqadir Nour
Tierney Aislinn O'Brien
Jovani Ocampo
*Ellen Louise O'Connor
Seth Hirscher O'Laughlin
*Hilary Paige Oncken
Soriya Washington Ouk
Brittney Ashley Owens
Margaret May Pace
Scott Andrew Palmer
Dylan Clarence Parham
Sherrice Philipena Patrick
Christopher Deontray Patterson
D'andre' Lament Payne
Sir Jose' Domonique Payne
Tanisha D. Peal
Cody Steven Peck
Teddy Tennigh Penn
Daniel Perez-Sievert
Scott Perkins
Alexis Lee Perry
*Andrew Joseph Perry
Brian Keith Perry
Joshua Michael Perry
Jennifer Marie Pickens
Johnathon Dale Pipes
George Anthony Plakorus
Brandon Scott Pluym
Christine Davy For
Daniel Sarivutha For
Jackson David Portell
Rachel Elaine Porter
Ryan Michael Porter
Ladasha Nicole Powell
Ryan Kenneth Presley
Dominic Duran Price
Dominique Lascott Prince
Mariah Ta'Shea Proctor
Joshua Allen Pullen
Devyn Marie Pulliam
Mercedes Ariana Purnell
Thomas Justin Putnam
Marissa Nicole Rackers
Sha'Nichra Vontice Aon'Tre
Radcliffe
Andrew Marcum Ragland
Skye Ramseyer
Kyle Allen Rauch
*Patrick Trevor Rawlings
Elisabeth Paige Reeder
Kelly Sue Reichert
Tyler Michael Reifsteck
Tess Abigail Rice
Samantha Joann Richardson
Jerel Ann Riggs
Cassie Michelle Riley
Valerie Rivera
Alexander Gregory Robinson
Dominique Maurice Robinson
Kara Leigh Robinson
Montrez Deshay Robinson
Paige Caroline Rod
Carl Jacob Rodgers
*Sara Elizabeth Rohrs
Frankie Edward Roland
Stacie Lynn Rosenstengel
Jessica Leigh Ross
Monica Mieko Ross
Shaun Lee Rottman
Keegan Thomas Ruebling
John Keller Ryan
Michael James Salisbury
Daithe Arthur Sallee
Kristyn Renee Sample
Loretta Sams
Samantha Nicole Sanchez
Anthony Rey Santiago
Cathryn Meadow Sappington
Natalie Marie Sauble
John Jacob Schimpf
Shakeera Nickole Kay Schneller
Shelby Columbus Schoengarth
Hope Alexandria Scott
*Morgan Jean Scott
Sondra Nicole Scott
Makenzie Paige Seever
Kati Ann Seitz
Anna Victoria Sexton
Joshua Aaron Shaw
Marty O'Conner Shaw
Emily Elizabeth Shelton
Zachary Ryan Shern
Adam Y. Shim
Tina Marie Shippee
Magdelene Marie Shirley
Shalen Le'Ray Shivers
Tianna Kay Simenson
Skye Lauren Simmons
Rylee Schaye Simons
*Gloria Maachuma Sipakati
D'sjaun Markee Sipho
Aura Kathleen Slavit
Brian Edward Smarr
Ashley Marie Smith
Dorice Rene Smith
Evan Gerod Smith
Isaiah Leonard Smith
Jermira Renee Smith
Jessica A. Smith
Jordan Bernard Smith
Justin Michael Smith
Rogerick Ra'Shad Smith
*Adam Phillip Sperber
Jordan Rachele St. Omer
Lakota Edythe Stallsworth
Tatyana Elizabeth Stalter
Julia Ann Stanley
Ashlee Kristeen Stapleton
Dragos Staviri
Taylor Austin Steele
Kelly Dianne Steinhaus
Ebony Renee Stemmons
Kurstin Brooke Stephenson
Katherine Steponovich
Michael Christopher Stethem
Nasia Danae Stevenson
Adam Harrison Stoll
Jordan Tyler Strawn
*Michael Taein Sun
Kimonie L. Sutton
*Eugene Francis Swisher II
William Benjamin Sword
Cyrus Logan Tague
Jonn Pol Tang
De'nay Lynn Tapp
Taylor Adam Tarwater
Jasmine Mariah Tate
Contessa De'Nice Taylor
Kyle Matthew Taylor
Sierra Marie Taylor
Madelyn Morgan Tegerdine
Danny Gus Tennyson
Maya Christina Terrell
Nicholas Oscar Terrell
A.J. Alfred Terrill Jr.
* Denotes membership in National Honor Society
*Matthew Robert Terry
Samantha Thai
Andrea Nicole Thames
*Stephanie Lee Thomas
Diranda Matress' Thompson
Jeffrey Dillon Thompson
Jenny Anne Thompson
Jordan William Thompson
Joshua Carl Thompson
Lindsay Elizabeth Thompson
*Bridget Walton Tobin
Jennifer Amanda Todd
Megan Catherine Rene'
Tomlinson
Jared Bernard Tonyan
Jasely K. Torres
Ngan Tran
Ashley Renee Traynor
Ryan Lee Triebsch
Janette Trujillo
Sawyer Mary-Lynn Tubbesing
Tanisha Latasha Tunstall
Brennon Ray Turner
Bryan Keith Turner Jr.
Christopher Ray Turner
Devin Eric Turner
Shelby Virginia Turner
Hannah Rae Underwood
Erica Tieoshee-Rayell Vann
Elayne Mackenzie Varvaro
*Maria Teresa Vega-Westhoff
*Jordan Michael Verslues
Charla Tatiana Virgil
* Alicia Nicole Wagner
Destiny Mariah Walker
Phillip Michael Warnock
Jasmine Sherain Washington
Ashlie Rana-Marie Webb
Emily Hannah Welch
Stefani Nicole Weston
Cenedra Anne White
Jonathan Alexander White
Joshua Lee White
Dustin Matthew Whitmarsh
Alex William Whitworth
Jessica Lynn Wieberg
Mikah Tomas Wilkerson
Brandon Michael Williams
Breosha Dezera Williams
Joshua Edward Williams
*Alexandra Nicole Williamson
Tyler Ray Willingham
Joshua Glen Wilson
*Maggie Lynn Winkelmann
Amy Kay Wisniewski
Trinette Wofford
Cherrelle Cherea Woods
Talisia Dionnshe Woodson
Mathew Kyle Wyatt
Brooke Rochelle Wyrick
Gamze Inci Yarayan
Jessica Leigh Yelon
Philip Anthony Young
Samuel Dalton Younger
*Yang Yu
Isaac Aaron Zachary
HICKMAN HIGH SCHOOL'S 82ND GRADUATING CLASS
114 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL
High school in Columbia began in the 1880s, and by 1889, Columbia established a two-year
high school at 713 Rogers Street, the current site of Jefferson Junior High School. The course of
study was adjusted to three years in 1895, and to four years in 1896. Extracurricular activities
naturally evolved. A literary society was formed in 1898, and a choral union, orchestra, and debate team were established in 1899. Sports teams were already present, although the district did
not provide paid coaches.
Soon overcrowding at Columbia High School became a concern. In 1909, the community
approved the demolition of the old school at Ninth and Rogers and the building of a new high
school on that site. The new structure held the district's first gymnasium and a physical education credit was added to graduation requirements. A coach was employed to work with athletic
teams and an art/music teacher was hired, providing the first elective courses. The first edition
of the yearbook, the Cresset, was published in 1912. Commercial studies, teacher training, home
economics, and mechanical drawing courses were added to the curriculum in 1913.
World War I brought changes to Columbia High School: the German Club was removed from
the list of extracurricular activities in 1915 and a Current Events Club was established in 1918. In
1917, students over 14 years of age were excused from attending school to be farm workers as
part of the war effort.
Following World War I, Columbia continued to grow. In 1925, the community decided to
build a new high school on the David H. Hickman estate. Construction soon began, and Hickman
High School opened in 1927. At the time, some complained that the school was located too far
out in the countryside! Students in the high school manual trades program built some of the furniture used to furnish the new school. Eighty years ago, the first Hickman graduates began a
grand tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service to the community.
The 1930s brought the Depression to Columbia, and the school district felt the economic
pinch. For the first time, the district operated with a deficit; however, the high school building
was expanded, thanks to low interest loans and the Works Progress Administration. While the
district's special education program was eliminated, Hickman's first counselor was hired. On-the
-job training and employment for credit were added to the curriculum, and Hickman's verse
speaking choir performed throughout the state. Kewpie wrestlers garnered three state championships during this decade. In 1938, Hickman's marching band first performed, and the Student
Council financed purchase of the band's first uniforms in the early 1940s. Hickman's first operetta, 1944's Tune In, began an annual tradition that continued for many years.
During World War II, curricular changes reflected the times; courses in international relations,
aeronautics, and home nursing were added. Hickman participated in a fund-raising drive for the
war effort and collected salvage items. Driver's education was offered for the first time in 1948,
and the tradition of requiring sophomores to wear beanies was restored. Many Hickman graduates served in the armed forces, some giving their lives in service to their country.
The end of segregation in the school system occurred in the late 1950s. Hickman's faculty
voted in 1952 to adopt competitive letter grading (E,S,M,I,F) in place of the previous Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading system. Continued expansion of facilities resulted in new construction. High school special education and adult classes were initiated in 1955. Vocational classrooms, laboratories, and the swimming pool were built in 1956, doubling Hickman's classroom
space. During this decade, many graduates served in the Korean Conflict.
In 1960, Hickman established an honors program to add academic rigor. The green and white
sophomore beanies were worn for the last time in 1961. David Wheeler was named Hickman's
first Presidential Scholar in 1964, the inaugural year of the national recognition program where
two outstanding high school graduates per state per year are recognized for stellar academic
achievement. The Kewpies finally beat the Jefferson City Jays in football in 1966, the same year
William "Bill" Galeota became a Presidential Scholar, followed in 1967 by Robert "Corky" Cartwright. Four state athletic championships in three different sports proved Hickman an intimidating opponent during the 1960s. Again, Hickman graduates were in service to their country during the Vietnam conflict.
The 1970s brought district growth and expanded opportunities for Hickman girls, including the
election of Hickman's first female Student Government President and another Presidential
Scholar in 1972, Susan Wakerlin (Durkin). By the mid-1970s, Hickman offered competitive
women's teams in tennis, basketball, golf, swimming, track, and volleyball. A growing music
program produced a number of outstanding performers. Overcrowding, seemingly a constant
issue in Columbia's schools, became a concern; in 1973 a second high school, Rock Bridge,
opened and the Bruins, along with the Jefferson City Jays, became Hickman's greatest rivals.
National recognition came to Hickman in the 1980s, as Hickman was chosen to receive the
Excellence in Education (Blue Ribbon) Award in 1984-85. President Ronald Reagan visited
Hickman in 1987. Additional athletic and fine arts recognitions were earned by Hickman students, and four additional Presidential Scholars were selected, Melissa Parisi (Onzay) in 1983,
Eleanor Kaufman in 1985 and in 1988, both of Missouri's scholars were Kewpies, Scott Murphy
and Becca Dillingham (Learmouth).
In the 1990s, Hickman was again nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon school in the 199496 competition, and four additional Presidential Scholars were named, David Kung in 1990, John
Wright Riddick in 1994, Travis Pittman in 1996, and Anne Roller (Rucker) in 1997. Curriculum
took new directions, including interdisciplinary classes, portfolio grading, and infusion of technology. Computer labs were developed and opportunities for true-to-life experiences were expanded, including the nationally recognized Columbia Aeronautics Space Association (CASA)
program. The strong, diverse athletic tradition continued. Within this decade, Hickman won six
state championships in baseball, women's swimming, men's track, men's cross country, and
men's tennis. Fine arts and music programs produced many state award winners.
The tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts continues into the new millennium. Again, Presidential Scholars were announced, Kate Swearengen in 2000, Saritha Komatireddy in 2001, Ben Robinson in 2002, and Doris Lin in 2003, and in 2009 HHS produced a
seventeenth Presidential Scholar, Jessica Hwang. Thanks to passage of bond issues, a master
plan for revitalizing the Hickman campus was developed and implemented. Building renovations and construction of an all-purpose track occurred. Another bond issue in 2002 paid for
additional renovations and air conditioning for more sections of the building. A new commons
and classroom addition opened fall 2003. Work began summer 2004 to replace old windows and
doors, flooring, lighting, and other fixtures throughout the building; extensive renovations to the
auditorium began in the summer of 2005, and many classrooms were refurbished. In 2008, the
men's and women's locker rooms and baseball field were refurbished along with building a storage facility. Air conditioning and environmental systems were installed in the pool and gym
areas. Curricular initiatives such as the Success Center and the A+ Schools Program supported
learning for all Hickman students and have been integral to a recent reduction in the dropout rate.
The Minority Achievement Committee or MAC Scholars program has targeted supporting minority students taking honors and Advanced Placement courses. In 2004, a student won first
place in the state cross country meet and the football team won the state championship. In 2005,
the baseball team won the state championship, and in the spring of 2006, artificial turf for the
stadium was installed. Other athletic, academic, and musical groups won individual honors, and
teams or ensembles garnered state recognition, while a number of seniors received academic
honors as well as scholarships to further their education. Hickman was recognized by Newsweek
magazine as a top-rated high school for 2005, 2006, and 2007. The College Board and the Siemens Foundation selected Hickman to receive the 2006-07 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. This award is given to 50 high schools nationally that lead the nation in AP participation
and performance in the mathematics and science disciplines and included a national student
award winner, Evan Lin. Hickman has been accepted as an Advanced Placement school by the
College Board. In 2008, Bianca Aaron was honored as a Gates Millennium Scholar which pays
for college expenses for both undergraduate and graduate studies through a doctoral program. In
2008, Hickman also received ful accreditation status from the North Central Association Advanced Ed for meeting all standards for secondary schools.
June 5, 2010, marks the 82nd anniversary of a graduating class from Hickman High School.
The class of 2010 was an outstanding group of students with two (2) National Merit Scholars
who were recognized for academic work in the areas of math, science, English, and Social Studies. During these years, a remarkable parade of talented Hickman students have translated their
hopes and dreams into achievements that should inspire today's graduates. The challenges that
face today's graduates are varied. Opportunities to be of service to self, family, and community
abound. This year in particular, we honor all Kewpies who have served their country in different
ways. Wherever they go, and whatever achievements they may claim, each of today's eightysecond graduating class members will carry memories of their days at Hickman High School.
OFFICERS
2009-2010 "Big 4" Student Government Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Michael Corey-Yares
Rodney Dixon
Adam Sperber
Bridget Tobin
2009-2010 Senior Class Officers
Co-Presidents
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
,
James Moesel, Hilary Oncken
Charles Chau
Alicia Wagner
Patrika Brown