Here's a look at the 2015 Sterling Scholars candidates for the Central region:
American International School of Utah: Back row from left: Brayden Farley, Computer Technology; Madisen Orn, Business & Marketing; Brady Jensen, Science; Laura Jean Strobell, Dance; Anthony Thacker, Vocal Performance; Mckayli Abbe, Social Science. Front row from left: Kira Jacobson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Rebekah Davis, English; Rosangel Marin, Instrumental Music; Vanessa To, World Languages; Michaela Goodloe, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
American Preparatory Academy: Back row from left: Jesus Robles, World Languages; Paulina Ortiz, Visual Arts; Jack Ottley, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Ethan Garr, Science; Steven Gubler. Front row from left: Ashley Covarrubias, Mathematics; Lauren Hatch, Vocal Performance; Hser Paw, Dance; Morganne Israelsen, Instrumental Music.
Academy for Math, Engineering and Science (AMES): Back row from left: Derek Anderson, English; Haley Oliphant, Vocal Performance; Charles Anderson, Instrumental Music; Tyler Pennington, World Languages; Colton Yager, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Jenna Stephens, Dance; Elizabeth DeTienne, Mathematics; Vy Ho, Speech/Theatre Art/Forensics; Serene Kergaye, Science; Tayler Kim, Visual Arts.
Bingham High School: Back row from left: Hannah Spencer, Dance; Miranda Sanders, Instrumental Music; Jeffrey Wang, Visual Arts; Noelle Dickerson, English; Cody Crossley, Business & Marketing; Nathaniel Jacobs, Mathematics. Front row from left: Kiylee Christensen, Family & Consumer Sciences; Stephanie Jencks, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Guilherme Vendemiatti, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Sridharan Radhakrishnan, Science; Braden Powell, Computer Technology; Allison Milne, World Languages. Not pictured: Zachary Child, Social Science.
Brighton High School: Back row from left: Tyler Clark, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jessica Parker, English; Stone Kalisa, Social Science; David Warr, Vocal Performance; Jacob Roberts, Mathematics. Middle row from left: Alissa Reinholtz, Computer Technology; Brittany Clark, Family & Consumer Sciences; Madison Nilsson, Instrumental Music; Brittany Bunker, World Languages. Front row from left: Anna Park, Visual Arts; Courtney Cheney, Dance; Brigham Shelton, Business & Marketing; Abigail Ward, Science; Leah Coleman, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
City Academy: From left: Lucy LeBohec, Visual Arts; Lila Weller, English; Noa Bauman, Mathematics.
Copper Hills High School: Back row from left: Adam Lundgren, Math; Matthew Lyon, Social Science; Austin Scholes, Business & Marketing; Kurt Bradshaw, Computer Technology; Samantha Hawkins, Visual Arts. Middle row from left: Melissa Ivie, Science; Madeline Gardner, Vocal Performance; Rebekah Leavitt, Instrumental Music; Lauren Vincent, Family & Consumer Sciences; Bridges Sayers, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Front row from left: Katie Barber, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kaylee Smedley, Dance; Laura Ruiz, World Languages; Brooklyn Monson, English.
Cottonwood High School: Back row from left: Hunter Olsen, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kyle Magnum, Dance; Brennan Allred, Vocal Performance; Samuel Hirst, Instrumental Music; Middle row from left: Despina Giannopoulos, English; Nathan Schwartz, Science; Michael Vu, World Languages; Caitlin Wright, Mathematics; Jessica Findlay, Visual Arts; Front row from left: Jenna Foote, Family & Consumer Sciences; Dallin Shields, Social Science; Geoff Goffe, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Natalie Battad, Business & Marketing.
Cyprus High School: Back row from left: Thomas Hickman, Social Science; Cheyli Sylvester, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; James Winder, Business & Marketing; Janet Munoz, Math; Joshua Woodbrey, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Middle row from left: Megan Golson, English; Kyrsten Harper, Dance; Sabrina Selman, Instrumental Music; Hannah Henson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Laurel Fish, Vocal Performance; Front row from left: Josh Cardenas; Visual Arts; Adam King, Science. Not Pictured: Andrea Gutierrez, World Languages.
East High School: From left: Benjamin Holle, Science; Ellie Lowell, Visual Arts; Keegan Dohm, Computer Technology; Grae Richardson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Skyler Devries, Vocal Performance; Jesse Reed, World Languages; Dallas Bates, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Amanda Marsden, Social Science; Jazmin May, Mathematics; Parker Andrezzi, Instrumental Music; Hillary Nikyema, Dance; Aiden Keenan, English; Michelle Ngo, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Crosby Lloyd, Business & Marketing.
Granger High School: Back row from left: Angela Hanks, Instrumental Music; Daisy Singh, Social Science; Cassidy Hunter, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Nhi Tuyet Vo, Computer Technology. Middle row from left: Megan Allen, English; Tiffany Bentley, Science; Mahalia Lotz, Vocal Performance; Caitlynn Buckner, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kristina Linch, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education, Ma Denni Arns, Visual Arts; Jordan Birch, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Matthew Brown, Mathematics; Meladi Overdiek, Dance.
Herriman High School: Back row from left: Jordan Johnson, Mathematics; Kathryn Jones, Science; Amarissa Hawker, Skilled & Technical Sciences; Tanner Guss, Instrumental Music; Aspen Clark, Family & Consumer Science. Middle row from left: Mikaylee Gray, World Languages; Madison Park, Computer Technology; Justine Rupprecht, Dance; Elizabeth Sam, Social Science. Front row from left: Faalon Andrews, Speech & Theater Arts; Devan Alder, Vocal Performance; Sydney Park, Business & Marketing; Shawn Thorkelson, Visual Arts; Katherine Stevens, English.
Highland High School: Back row from left: Sarah Frank, World Languages; Jenna Rasmussen, Dance; Joshua Whisenant, Social Science; Brett Ferree, Computer Technology; Audrey Lund, Instrumental Music; Brooke Hofmann, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Judy Vo, Vocal Performance; Frances Willberg, Science; Margaret Watkins, Mathematics; Tyler Stephenson, English. Not pictured: Avery Fowler, Visual Arts.
Hillcrest High School: Back row from left: Joseph Morrell, English; Brandon Cui, Science; Peter Johnston, World Languages; Mitch McAffee, Computer Technology; Collin Millerberg, Family & Consumer Sciences; Bovey Rao, Math; Carlton Colby, Instrumental Music. Front row from left: Nicholas Cockrell, Social Science; Rachel Heard, Dance; Ellie Robinson, Visual Arts; David Skorut, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Rylie Horiuchi, Vocal Performance; Samantha Bemis, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Harry Han, Business & Marketing.
Hunter High School: Back row from left: James Azevedo, Computer Technology; Jordan Miles, Social Science; Clayton Allred, Mathematics; Carlos Munoz, Science; Nicholas Unsworth, Speech/Theater Arts/ Forensics; Elizabeth Blackburn, Instrumental Music; Mikayli Jephson, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Amanda Bishop, English; Jessica Ketchum, Dance; Alondra Melendez-Rivas, World Languages; Mellissa Kemp, Vocal Performance; Kalia Young, Business & Marketing.
Jordan High School: Back row from left: Sabrina Lowder, Business & Marketing; Hoi Ching Tong, World Languages; Abby Bennett, Science; Sarah Alles, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kie Shepherd, Instrumental Music; Alyssa Koontz, Vocal Performance; Sarah Hill, English. Front from left: Jade Bliss, Mathematics; Emma Belnap, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Ellie Harrison, Visual Arts; Alli Stepan, Dance; Rachel Brooks, Social Science.
Kearns High School: Back row from left: Sierra Dille, Dance; Justin Oldfather, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Camrey Charlesworth, Visual Arts; Yolidan Rodriguez, Math. Middle row from left: Andrew Kjar, Instrumental Music; Marcos Gonzalez, Science; Kelsey Henrichsen, Computer Technology; Alan Virgen, Business. Front row from left: Breanna Claflin, Family & Consumer Sciences; Xiadani Varela, English; Marissa Knowlden, Vocal Performance; Sarah Kress, Social Science.
Mountain Heights Academy: Back row from left: Joseph Augustine, Computer Technology; Sierra Hart, Mathematics; Kelsey Fink, Social Science; Ethan Silva, Science. front row from left: Rachel Kelsch, Visual Arts; Amanda Goodman, World Languages; Faith Boren, Family & Consumer Sciences; Rachael Wood, English.
Murray High School: Back row from left: Nicole Smith, Visual Arts; Nathan Chapman, Mathematics; Tayler Bruin, Computer Technology; Nathan LeCheminant, English. Middle row from left: Caitlin Coplan, Science; Max Adams, Business & Marketing; Eryn Hanson, Social Science; Beth Renz, Dance; Lia Gale, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Lauren Finlinson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education, Gabrielle Koplin, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Natalie Pyper, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sarah Nelson, Instrumental Music.
Olympus High School: Back row from left: Cole Miller. Instrumental Music; Matthew Finlayson, Science; Mathew Smith, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Benjamin Vanderlinden, Business & Marketing, William Graham, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Middle row from left: Alyssa Bowman, Visual Arts; Cole Vasic, Computer Technology; Scott King, Vocal Music; Jessica Baer, Mathematics. Front row from left: Julia Zhu, World Languages; Riley Pence, Family & Consumer Sciences; Claire Gillett, English; Madison Schreiter, Social Science; Abigail Jenkins, Dance.
Providence Hall: From left: Spencer James Lewis, Mathematics; James Zuriel Maendl, Computer Technology; Davonta Cowart, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jasmine Elizabeth Boonyakiti, Social Science; Christian Anderson Heugly, Business & Marketing. Inserted photo: Devin Jay Saunders, English.
Riverton High School: Front row from left: Erica Smith, English; Shelby Christopherson, Dance; Caitlyn Stock, Family & Consumer Sciences. Middle row from left: Megan Abel, Theater Arts; Marina McNeill, World Languages; Britney Johnson, Visual Arts; Rachyl Devenport, Instrumental Music. Back row from left: Keegan Pitchford, Science; Logan Crawford, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; McKay Christensen, Math; Jacob Wilcox, Business & Marketing; Nathan Taylor, Computer Technology; Porter Bagley, Vocal Performance; Cole Thorpe, Social Sciences.
Salt Lake School of the Performing Arts: From left: Lilianna Huettlinger, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Natasha Fisher, Instrumental Music; Ben Cortez, Visual Arts; Natalie Anderton, Dance; Ocean Candler, Vocal Performance.
Skyline High School: Back row from left: Jason Chang, Science; Afras Sial, Social Science; Alicia Dibble, English; Ezra Schofield, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Samuel Adams, World Languages; James Fife, Business & Marketing; Anderson Chang, Instrumental Music. Front row from left: Liam Machado, Computer Technology; Olivia Dennis, Mathematics; Sophie Williams, Dance; Megan Nelson, Visual Arts; Bonnie Wright, Vocal Performance; Artemis Sefandonakis, Speech & Drama; Liza Zenger, Family & Consumer Sciences.
Taylorsville HIgh School: Back row from left: Valerie Stolp, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Amber Rose Kunz-Dwyer, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Robert McKay, Mathematics; Jordan Etherington, Science; Jaden Muir, Family & Consumer Sciences; Janet Tran, Business & Marketing; Nicole Millet, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Zachary Eberhard, Instrumental Music; Leiani Brown, English; McKinley Olsen, Dance; Khanly Nguyen, Visual Arts; Tori Valora, World Languages; Jessica Taghvaiee, Social Science; Austin Duong, Computer Technology.
West Jordan High School: Back row from left: Carl Fauver, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Courtney Baggaley, Dance; Alex Bybee, Mathematics; Albert Kemp, World Languages; Gabe Smith, Instrumental Music. Middle row from left: Rebecca Peterson, Visual Arts; Timsy Rowe, Vocal Performance; Anna Kaser, English; Alexis Coleman, Dance; Sam Becce, Science. Front row from left: Tyler Brown, Business & Marketing; Greg Low, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Harrison Hoth, Computer Technology; Izak Estrada, Business & Marketing.