Sam Ruemmler is a graduate of Fleetwood Area High School. He is the grandson of Elaine Riegel. While in high school, he was a member of the Fleetwood German Club, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band.  He also participated in Science Olympiad and Academic Challenge. He also volunteered at the Fleetwood Food Pantry and was active in St. Paul’s UCC Church Youth Group. He will be attending Roger Williams University to major in Marine Biology and Aquaculture and Aquarium Science.

Tyler Shollenberger is a graduate of Keene High School in Keene, New Hampshire. He is the grandson of Barry and Cherylene  Shollenberger.  While in high school, he participated in Cheshire United Soccer Club, Keene High Soccer and  Alpine Racing Team.  He was a member of National Honor Society, Keen Interact Club, National Arts Honor Society, Math Team, Science Club, Envirothon, and Spanish Club. He is employed by Amicci’s Pizza. He will be attending the University of Connecticut to major in Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science. 

Sarah Gechter is the daughter of club member Sharon Gechter.   She is a graduate of Wyomissing Area High School.  Her extensive list of activities includes All American United Nations International Travel Team, Girl Scout Ambassador, Wyomissing Drama Club, Varsity Volleyball, National Honor Society, Chorale, Pennsylvania Governor's School of Global and International Studies.   She is a volunteer with Opportunity House, Safe Berks, Salvation Army, Wood to Wonderful, Encore, Appalachian Service Project.   She is is also an employee at Dosie Dough.  She will be attending George Washington University to major in International Relations.

Ty Reinert is the son of club members Marianne and Doug Reinert.  Ty is involved as a youth group leader, Sunday school choir leader and various church mission projects.  He is a member of Daniel Boone  concert choir, Tri-M Music Honor Society, various theater plays and musicals, and National Honor society.  He has served as both president and secretary of FBLA.  He is a member of the robotics club and went to 2 state competitions.  He also attended the National Agri-Science Summit. He has been a 4-H camp counselor, and a youth representative to the Berks Co 4-H development committee.  He will be attending York College of Pennsylvania and majoring in either business or education.

Rosalie Borst is a senior at Berks Catholic High School. She is the granddaughter of club member William Borst. Her many activities include Delta Epsilon Pi National Honor Society, Yearbook, Committee, and Club Volleyball. She plans to pursue a degree in Criminology Forensics at Wilkes University.

Molly Riegel is a senior at Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, MD. She is the granddaughter of club member Elaine Riegel. Her many activities include NJROTC, Orienteering Team Captain, Venture Crew and Operations Department Head. She plans to study Nursing at Salisbury University.

2018 WINNERS

Shelby Boyle is the granddaughter of club member Joanne Hotzman.  She graduated from Reading High School.  Her many activities included National Honor Society, Concert Band, Pep Band, and RACC Upward Bound.   She was also a member of the varsity soccer team, varsity indoor track and varsity outdoor track.   She will attend Ursinus  College to major in business.

Cole Reinert is the son of club members Doug and Marianne Reinert and the grandson of club member Anne McLain.   He participated in Oktoberfest, Chriskindlmarkt and Fasching.   His school activities included Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Ecology Club, Relay for Life, Prom Committee, Blood Drive and National Honor Society.  He was also a member of the varsity tennis team.  His community activities included 4-H camp counselor, 4-H Teen Leader, and St. Paul's UCC Youth Group.  He will attend Penn State to major in biomedical engineering.