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Ten students from city schools were selected. In all, 70 seniors from the seven areas of the region were named winners, and all of them will be recognized at a reception on May 4. Below is a list of the other city students nominated and brief profiles of the 10 winners from schools in Pittsburgh. Nominees: Ian Amman, Brashear; Jesse Andrews, Schenley; Steve Aussenberg, Allderdice; Nicole Berry, Perry Traditional; Erin Brady, Carrick; Nathan Brown, CAPA; Anthony Bruce, Oliver; Lydia Burns, CAPA; Ruth Carlitz, Allderdice; Autumn Dillaman, Perry Traditional; Erin Engel, Langley; Jada Hale, Oliver; Brandi Hogan, Perry Traditional; Raquel Kasunic, Oakland Catholic; Kate Matthews, Carrick; Elizabeth Murphy, Oakland Catholic; Duane Ramseur, Oliver; Timothy Salinetro, Langley; Lori Schwartzmiller, Langley; Emilie Theobald, Carrick; Bronwyn Uber, Allderdice.
Shady Side Academy Sonia has a perfect all-As record achieved taking a course load that includes several advanced placement classes. She’s the news editor of the school paper, founded the Students for a Free Tibet chapter at the school, and has twice won varsity letters in tennis. She volunteered at Magee Hospital Research Institute. Her guidance counselor describes her as a "complete, balanced student" who is "confident [and] self-reliant."
Erinn Lynnae Evans Erinn is described as a top student who routinely goes beyond what is asked of her. During the summer, she tutored city students and worked at Magee Womens Hospital Cyto-Genetics Laboratory. She has played three varsity sports throughout high school, and was the MVP for lacrosse two times and the field hockey captain this year. "She is an extraordinary young woman whom we have been lucky to have," wrote her college counselor.
Ana Mata-Fink Ana came to Shady Side speaking French, Spanish and English and plunged right into Chinese. She excelled there and in all other subjects as well. She was elected captain of the varsity field hockey team, and has worked as a math tutor and participated in the Students for a Free Tibet chapter. "Ana is one of our most excellent students," said her college counselor, "not only in academic terms but also in terms of her personal character."
FloJaune Griffin FloJaune is in the International Baccalaureate program, a rigorous college-level academic program. She has been active in the Girl Scouts, the Pittsburgh School District’s African-American Centers for Advanced Studies Council and has worked with the Medical Explorers’ Post at the University of Pittsburgh. She is very involved in activities at her church, where she was named a deacon. She is "a highly motivated, goal-oriented, self-directed and assertive young woman," wrote her guidance counselor.
Yuan Yuan Li Yuan Yuan is the best science and math student in the Ellis senior class, says a counselor. She also makes A’s in AP English, despite growing up speaking Chinese, and has a singing voice that "moves audiences to tears." She’s volunteered at Eye and Ear Hospital and is Glee Club president.
Providenza Nicole Loera Providenza founded Oakland Catholic’s Human Rights Coalition as a forum for student involvement in human rights issues. She’s a high-honor student who has volunteered in community service and church activities. One teacher said she’s "a noble spirit, wrapped in a vibrant intellect."
Kerry Murphy With an adventuresome spirit, Kerry has studied culture in Ireland, archaeology and history in Egypt and language and culture in China. Described as a stellar student, she also is a domestic abuse advocate at a women’s shelter, school newspaper editor and a singer, actress and comedienne.
Amanda Paga Amanda, the twin sister of another All-Star Achiever, takes some of the toughest courses and is ranked fifth in the class. She has lettered in soccer, softball, basketball, golf and swimming and was All-City Defender in soccer for three years. Her volunteer work includes teaching classes at Southminister Presbyterian Church and tutoring French after school at Banksville Elementary. She has worked as a softball umpire, a lifeguard and a swim instructor.
Nicole Paga Nicole, the twin sister of another All-Star Achiever, also takes rigorous courses and is ranked first in her class. She has taught classes at Southminster Presbyterian Church and tutored French after school at Banksville Elementary. She has lettered in soccer, softball, basketball, golf and swimming and was All-City Forward in soccer for four years and the city champion in golf this year. Nicole also baby-sits and works as a lifeguard and a swim instructor.
Kostandin Pajcini Kosta has a 4.0 unweighted grade point average taking college-prep and college-level courses. He moved from Albania with only a slight knowledge of English in 1995. He was captain of the school’s Science Bowl team this year and has participated in the Biology Olympiad and Pennsylvania Mock Trial Competition He has played on the school soccer team and volunteered at St. George Eastern Orthodox Church, Rogers Middle School and Animal Friends.
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