Kaitlyn Brown
GPA – 11.31 or 3.9
College/work plans & why? Western Governor University to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I have always wanted to teach children and help them learn the fundamentals as well as be an example of Christ to them.
Extracurricular/community activities: I played volleyball and basketball throughout my junior high and high school years. Through the youth group at Harlan, I have volunteered for various events such as serving food at the local fairs.
Awards & recognitions & scholarships: Valedictorian of class of 2023 at Harlan Christian School, received highest academic medals for English II and Chemistry and received Christian Character award for basketball my junior year. I also received Heart and Health award for volleyball and MVP for basketball this year.
Hobbies/interests outside of school: I enjoy reading books, playing pinball machines, golfing with my dad and hanging out with friends and family.
Most memorable high school experience: This year during my senior year of basketball, my team won a tough game with only four girls on the court. It was a great feeling to win with four girls and it showed our determination and teamwork in a great victory.
Parents: Doug Brown and Christie Ebel
Jonah James Shenkel
GPA – 11.20
College/work plans & why? Go to Northwest State Community College for Electrical Engineer Technologies. Always was into electrical engineering so when I heard about an EET, I became very interested.
Extracurricular/community activities: I played basketball and baseball for my whole high school career
Awards & recognitions & scholarships: Won few awards with basketball and baseball. Also recognized by a college in Missouri.
Hobbies/interests outside of school: Hanging with friends and family.
Most memorable high school experience: Playing sports with all my friends.
Parents: Charity and Josh Shenkel
