Pollard

O'Leary

Hudson

Konieczny

Smith

Hoffman

Hard

Maddox

Mueller

Bishop

Olamigoke

Hoskins

Womble

Burrell

Date published: 3/6/2008

The following students were selected as the Optimist Club and Jaycees Students of the Month for February 2008 at area high schools.

Justin "Travis" Bishop, son of Barry and Brenda Bishop of Spotsylvania County, was selected at Riverbend High School. He is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. He has received an academic letter the past three years. He is active in sports as a member of the varsity football team and received a varsity letter in his junior and senior years and honorable mention All-Team District. Travis also participates in sports as a member of indoor soccer and travel soccer leagues, as well as his church basketball team. Active in his community, he participates in Young Life of Fredericksburg and volunteers at a nursing home and at his church. Travis will attend the University of Mary Washington in the fall where he has received honors admission.

Emily Burrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Burrell of Woodford, was selected at Fredericksburg Christian High School. She is a member of the school's chapter of the National Honor Society and is listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. She also is a member of the yearbook staff. Emily is active in sports as a member of the varsity softball team. She has worked with the Vacation Bible School staff and the Youth Group at her church. Emily plans to continue her education at Germanna Community College and major in the nursing program.

Ryan Hard, son of Donald and Tracy Hard of Spotsylvania County, was selected at Chancellor High School. He is a member of the school's chapter of the National Honor Society and serves as president of the National Art Honor Society. He also is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. Ryan is a member of the Forensic Club and serves as president of the German and Science clubs. He has participated in several programs, including the National Youth Leadership Forum, the German-American Partnership and the Northeast Regional Forensic Institute. He has received several honors including being named Best German Student and Best Forensics Student and receiving an academic letter. He has participated in several community projects. Ryan plans to continue his education at Rutgers University and major in biomedical engineering and German.

Date published: 3/6/2008