Scholars for Week of April 4, 2011


Ben Goodwin T.C. Titan: Ben Goodwin

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.15

Academics: AP Economics, AP Statistics, AP Government, AP English, Honors Physics, Anatomy and Physiology

Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Lacrosse (2008-2011), Fightin' Titans (pep squad), Key Club, Yearbook Editor

Honors and Awards: AP Scholar with Honors (2010), National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Human Growth and Development Award (2008). Ben's Lacrosse honors include: Team MVP (2009, 2010), Second Team All District (2009, 2010), Academic All Region (2010), and Team Captain 2010-2011.

Future Plans: Ben will attend Bucknell University next fall and hopes to attend medical school and become a doctor.

Interesting Notes: Ben is an avid reader and likes to camp and fish. He gives private Lacrosse instruction to aspiring players. Ben volunteers and participated in Rebuilding Alexandria Together in 2010 and a mission trip to New Orleans, La., in 2009.

ACPS Schools Attended: Ben also attended George Mason Elementary and was in the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program.

Anna Skubel T.C. Titan: Anna Skubel

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.25

Academics: AP Economics, AP Literature, Yearbook, AP Statistics, AP Government, Honors Earth Science, Yearbook, Leadership

Extracurricular Activities: Psychology Club, Model UN, Key Club, Fightin' Titans (cheer/pep squad), Student Government Association, Senior Class Vice President

Honors and Awards: Distinctive Honor Roll, National Honor Society

Future Plans: Attend a four-year college or university and major in international relations. Anna has been accepted to the following schools: New York University (NYU), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), James Madison University (JMU), The College of William & Mary , and Tulane University. NYU is her top choice! Anna would like to become a diplomat or ambassador.

Interesting Notes: Anna is Vice President of Volunteering for the Key Club and she loves to travel all around the world on her vacations.

ACPS Schools Attended: Douglas MacArthur Elementary and George Washington Middle