ACPS Scholars of the Week Recognition Program
ACPS proudly salutes T.C. Williams High School students who excel academically and as productive members of the local and regional communities. Each week, the ACPS website will feature two students who meet the established criteria for the ACPS Scholars of the Week distinction. These students represent the academic excellence, creativity, talent and civic commitment that exemplify the spirit of being a Titan. Scholars of the Week are nominated by their school counselors. ACPS recognizes the accomplishments of these Titan scholars as a representation of their classmates and their school.
Scholars of the Week Program Guidelines
Scholars for the Week of May 13, 2013
T.C. Titan: Jonathan Forbes
Grade: 12
GPA: 4.3
Academics: Current Classes: AP Government, AP Music Theory, DE Survey of World Literature, Astronomy, Sports/Entertainment Marketing, Probability/Statistics, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band. Previous AP Classes: AP US/VA History, AP Language and Composition
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, National Honor Society, Pit Orchestra (Chicago, Crazy for You, the Wiz)
Honors and Awards: All Virginia Band and Jazz Ensemble (2012), Boys Cross Country Team Captain, Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School for the Performing Arts (2011), Alexandria Sportsman's Club Honoree (2011)
Future Plans: Jonathan will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to study Trumpet Performance. His ultimate goal is to obtain a Master's Degree in Trumpet Performance and join a military band or major symphony orchestra.
Interesting Notes: Jonathan is an avid musician, performing regularly at community events and at his church. He is a member of the Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. He is an avid runner and plans to begin running marathons in the future. He also holds a black belt in the Mi-Ki-Do karate system.
Other ACPS Schools Attended: Charles Barrett Elementary and George Washington Middle School
T.C. Titan: Kayla Shoemaker
Grade: 12
GPA: 4.21
Academics: Current Classes: AP European History, AP Government, AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB, Honors Physics, Chamber Orchestra, Introduction to Film Studies. Previous AP Classes: AP World History, AP US History, AP Environmental Sciences, AP English Language and Composition
Extracurricular Activities: T.C. Swim and Dive, National Honor Society, Running Crew, Orchestra
Honors and Awards: AP Scholar with Honor, Scholar-Athlete, Varsity Swim Letters (4), Honor Roll
Future Plans: Kayla has accepted a full scholarship to the College of William & Mary and plans to double major in International Policy and Economics.
Interesting Notes: Kayla is currently an intern with a Congressional lobbying firm on Capitol Hill that focuses on transportation. She plans to join the Peace Corps after college.
Other ACPS Schools Attended: Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology and George Washington Middle School
Past 2012-2013 Scholars of the Week
- 05/06/2013 - Jencey Paz and Barok Tilahun
- 04/29/2013 - Shahid Prince Amir Hussain and Karaamah Jones
- 04/08/2013 - Tai Mooney and Ataa Pokuaa Du Two 2
- 04/01/2013 - Catherine Beall and David Salmons
- 03/18/2013 - Deondre Mitchell and Samantha Williams
- 03/11/2013 - Wafaa Ahmed and Richard Ausems
- 03/04/2013 - Eileen Nakahata and Christopher Porter
- 02/19/2013 - Kelsey Spurio and Alex Wolz
- 02/11/2013 - Caio Da Silva and Illaha Haidari
- 02/04/2013 - Ena Aguilar and Shahbaz Ali
- 01/28/2013 - Caroline Chamberlain and Alexander Eichner
Past 2011-2012 Scholars of the Week
- 06/18/2012 - Vivian Aguilar and Kenia Chavez
- 06/11/2012 - Sarah Phippen, Tyriek James and Kushum Akter
- 06/04/2012 - Ryland Kepner, Michelle Avila and Shakia Taylor
- 05/25/2012 - Amy Ackerman and Pisal Yim
- 05/18/2012 - Olivia Bombara and Sheila Otwe
- 05/10/2012 - Dildora Rakhmatullaeva and Jordan Cirenza
- 05/04/2012 - Nick Braun and Yazmin Dorado
- 04/23/2012 - Ayana Best and Evan Pfeiffer
- 04/16/2012 - Kirby Porterfield
- 04/09/2012 - Kalie Benjamin
- 03/26/2012 - Paloma Alcalá and Nicholas Ockershausen
- 03/19/2012 - Hilina Gudeta and Jonathan Romero
- 03/12/2012 - Charlotte Gueye and Jose Daniel "Danny" Caceres
- 03/05/2012 - Chelsea Palma and Phillip Espinoza
Past 2010-2011 Scholars of the Week
- 06/27/2011 - Gena Gillis and Benjamin Turnbull
- 06/20/2011 - Dafna Bliss and Eric Fries
- 06/13/2011 - Luisa Burgos
- 06/06/2011 - Stephan Angelo Giordani and Silvia D. Medina
- 05/30/2011 - Emily Leidolf and Melvin Alvarez-Ortez
- 05/23/2011 - Jack Peisch and Jael Thomas
- 05/16/2011 - George Alberts and Meron Hailu
- 05/09/2011 - Eduardo Ramirez and Alexis Stephens
- 05/02/2011 - Oholiab Gessesse and Caroline Kee
- 04/25/2011 - Anjuli DeWakar and Ian Zuidema
- 04/11/2011 - Nia Pipes and Juan Salazar
- 04/04/2011 - Ben Goodwin and Anna Skubel
- 03/28/2011 - Calvin Austin and Anna Milligan