This year’s all-stars, chosen from among 47 nominees, will attend Princeton and Cornell universities and the University of Pennsylvania among other local and national schools.

In all, 70 seniors from the region were named winners and all of them will be recognized at a May 4 reception.

Other Washington, Greene and Mon Valley nominees were: Avella - Katie Farrer, Kyle D. Unger and Diane Wiener; Belle Vernon - Cassandra Butcher, Linsey Leska and Ericka Skirpan; Bentworth - Ryan J. Bandel, Joshua R. Martin and Nicholas A. Wilson; Bethlehem-Center - Lindsay Day, Diane Mazeppa and Daniel E. McAnulty; Canon-McMillan - Neil L. Maggi and Bradley C. Spataro; Chartiers-Houston - Rebecca Paxton and Nicole Wargo; Fort Cherry - Rebecca Menzies, Katie Romestan and Julie Speakman; Jefferson-Morgan - Jessica Lemley, Jennifer Matovich and Roxann MtJoy; Mapletown - Kristen Spiker; Monessen - Michael E. Cmar, Thomas Octave and Yalanda Tyree; Peters - Brian O’Kelly; Ringgold - Matthew A. Lorenzo and Julie Young; Trinity - Hilary R. Fulmer; Washington - Trayor R. Lesnock and Alyson Margoni; Waynesburg - Veronica Phillips and Shane Semple; West Greene - Jackie Metheny, Kristin Szarell and Luke D. Vitolo.

As a top student, athlete, musician and volunteer, Lauren has met with success. She’s an accomplished pianist, plays clarinet and has taught dance. She lettered in track and field, serves as captain of the cheerleaders and the math team, and has done biological research. An ordained church deacon, she also has posted more than 1,000 hours of community service.

First in her class, Erin attended the Governor’s School for the Sciences, lived in Mexico for a year with her family and spent a two-week church mission in Venezuela. She’s an all-star volleyball player. In seventh grade, she started a paper-recycling drive which now includes most of the district and has recycled 30,000 pounds of paper. Her goal is to be an astronaut.

When Jamie was 12, her mother took ill, forcing Jamie to run the household for three years. She has done volunteer work at Western Center, tutors, and does clerical work for the school nurse. She is co-captain of the cheerleaders and president of the Black Awareness Club. Jamie also is a model, actress and dancer who choreographed a fashion show.

A National Merit finalist, Jonathan ranks first in his class and placed 10th in state Math League finals. He attended the Governor’s School for the Sciences, co-founded a Bible club and did volunteer work at Washington Hospital. He’s an all-star cast member in a Shakespeare competition, lettered in football, track and cross country and has done commissioned artwork.

A National Merit finalist, Caleb scored 800 in verbal on his SATs. He attended the Governor’s School for International Studies. He coached Midget Football and did charitable work for 10 organizations. Caleb anchors the school’s televised morning show, was a four-year cast member in school plays, competed in Shakespeare competitions and lettered in football.

A top student in her class, Meghan chaired the high school’s Senior Day of Caring, leading 140 volunteers for a day. She’s also been a volunteer for 15 agencies. Meghan has lettered in soccer and cheerleading, traveled to Spain, and served as class president. She has done 4-H projects for nine years, and played the lead in a school musical.

One teacher described James as "awesome!" He receives top grades, played football and participated in community service activities while fighting an auto-immune deficiency and spinal cancer. He is class president and a member of the National Honor Society. He has volunteered at a food pantry and raised money to help underprivileged children.

Joshua was the impetus for the start of cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes in Peters. He also organized classes, taught by township police officers, for high school students. He is president of the National Honor Society and was selected to attend the Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences. He will attend Princeton.

First in her class, Joy is a National Merit semifinalist and attended the Governor’s School for the Sciences. She scored a perfect 800 in math on her SATs. Her accomplishments aren’t only academic. Joy won first place in a public speaking competition. The organist for a local church, she also plays the piano for the school choir. She teaches piano and tutors.