Before they have even graduated from high school, 25 Wawasee High School students are in a hall of fame. More precisely, the Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame.

The 25 senior students were officially inducted during a banquet Saturday evening in the cafeteria of the high school. In order to be eligible for the Academic Hall of Fame, students must have a 10.0 grade point average on a 12 point scale through the first 11 trimesters of high school.

Geoff Walmer, assistant principal of WHS, encouraged the students to think about their last four years in high school and even prior to that. He said each student has a God-given ability and they should be thankful for those abilities.

Walmer noted students have had support from family, friends, teachers and others. “Continue to use those people who have pushed you and challenged you,” he told the students, adding there will be hard times along the way and the choices made may not always work out for the best in the short term.

He said it is not only an honor for each student to be recognized for academic excellence, but it is also an honor for the educator they chose as having the most influence on them.

Each student was recognized individually at the banquet and had their photo taken with the educator they chose as having the most influence on them. Prior to the recognition, a meal was catered by Dan’s Pies with assistance from culinary arts students of WHS.

Following is a list of the students inducted into the hall of fame, along with the names of their parents, the college they will attend and major and the educator they chose.

2014 Academic Hall Of Fame Inductees

Zoe Abrams, Alan and Kelly Abrams, Indiana University, undecided major, Lauren Allen

Katy Ashpole, Ken and Gina Ashpole, Manchester University, psychology, Stephanie Szynal

Joseph Bornman, Shawn and Melissa Bornman, Purdue University, chemistry, Melissa Bornman

Dorinda Brito, Joel and Teresa Brito, Indiana University, premed (biomedical science), Sara Harrison

Stephanie Camargo, Ruben and Maria Camargo, Manchester University, social studies education, Debbi Collins

Kevin Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Purdue University, undecided major, Allen Coblentz

Kody Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Grace College, business management/marketing, Phil Mishler

Stacie Carr, Crystal Carr, Valparaiso University, political science, Kim Jones

Joshua Collins, Debbie and Rick Collins, entering workforce, Terri Blauvelt

Quinn Crough, Jason and Brandi Crough, college undecided, telecommunications (game design), Mike Casey

Kylie Fleming, Bambi Lehman, University of Indianapolis, physical therapy assistant, Mariah Roberts

Hunter Gaerte, Amy and Jeff Gaerte, Manchester University, education, Ryan Edgar

McKenzie Hare, Rob and Amanda Hare, Manchester University, music education, Barb Bean

Ashley Helfers, Jeff and Michelle Helfers, Purdue University, speech, language and hearing sciences, Cyndi Thornburg

Ashley Hoover, Sharon and Patrick Hoover, Ball State University, undecided major, Connie Meadows

Melodie Jones, Gabriel Jones and Heidi Smith, Ball State University, English education, Mike Casey

Lydia Katsaropoulos, Stella Zondervan and John Katsaropoulos, IPFW, dental hygiene, Mike Schmidt

Kyler Love, Steve Love and Lisa Welty, IPFW, premed, Sarah Holsopple

Danielle Miller, Allen and Traci Knapp, IPFW, undecided major, Kristen Records

Kaine Pierce, Paul and Sandra Pierce, Anderson University, music performance, Dr. Joyce Dubach

Samantha Prins, Rick and Stacie Prins, Ivy Tech, elementary education, Kathy Close

Zachary Sapp, Dustin and Barbara Maggert, Indiana University, criminology, Julie Baird

Jake Sumpter, Mark and Tracy Sumpter, Butler University, pharmacy, Hans Griepentrog

Brett Ward, Brandy Ward, Purdue University, undecided major, Kris Brady

Austin Yoder, Gene and Loretta Yoder, Grace College, biology, Jerid Stoffel