SYRACUSE — Another group of Wawasee High School students who have excelled academically during their high school years are now part of the school’s Academic Hall of Fame. A group of 42 senior students, or roughly 18 percent of this year’s graduating class, were honored during the Academic Hall of Fame Banquet Thursday evening, May 4, in the high school cafeteria.

Vince Beasley, assistant principal of the high school, said those inducted into the hall of fame must have a grade point average of at least 10.0 after 11 trimesters (Wawasee utilizes the trimester system). He said a 10.0 GPA is the equivalent of at least an A-minus. The guidance department chooses those who qualify for the hall of fame.

Beasley also encouraged the students to return to the local area after college. “We need bright, young minds to go to work here,” he said.

Following is a list of those inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame including their parents, their college and major and the teacher they chose as having a positive influence on them:

Ariel Beck, Jeremi Beck and Lisa McNiel, University of Evansville, athletic training, Christie Holst

Ashley Beer, Randy and Deb Beer, Grace College, business, Pam Schumm

Lauren Bogart, Jason and Amy Bogart, Butler University, business, Jeff Phillips

Jerrica Bontrager, Marc Bontrager and Christy Allen, University of Illinois, psychology, Kathy Myers

Christy Carson, Jeff and Tina Carson, Ball State University, nursing, Jesse Kimmel

Kelsey Chupp, Marvin and Karen Chupp, Indiana University-South Bend, dental hygiene, Suzanne Lucas

Jonas Clayton, James and Toni Clayton, Grace College, engineering, Julie Baird

Rhett Coblentz, Allen and Mindy Coblentz, Ball State University, digital sports production, Dan Gause

Timothy Conley, Tim and Maureen Conley, Purdue University, pre-medicine, Cameron Troyer

Madison Coy, Robert and Melissa Coy, Manchester University, psychology, Jed Wandland

Jade Davidson, Patrick Davidson and Candy Wells, Rose-Hulman, chemical engineering, Connie Meadows

Sarah Emigh, Kathy Emigh, Purdue University, biology, Hans Griepentrog

Leeann Estrada, Javier and Rhonda Estrada, Indiana University, outdoor recreation/human ecology, Joan Harden

Alexandra Fiscus, Paula and the late Todd Fiscus, American Musical and Dramatic Academy, music theatre, Debbi Collins

Conrad Foreman, Charles and Amanda Foreman, Purdue University, computer science, Kristi Harris

Mason Gray, Jon Gray and Lindley Cloud, Butler University, sports media and education, Cyndi Thornburg

Hannah Haines, Brian and Vicki Haines, Bethel College, exercise science, Ann Mangas

Nathan Haines, Timothy and Nancy Haines, Purdue University, marketing, Kerry Murphy

Skylar Janda, James and Amanda Janda, Purdue University, psychological sciences, Tyson Kaase

Austin Kline, Casey and Susan Kline, Indiana University, computer science, Jerid Stoffel

Evan Krueger, Jeff and Michelle Krueger, Cornerstone University, philosophy, John Szynal

Hannah LaMaine, Ed and De LaMaine, Calvin College, English, Ken Brower

Krislynn Lancaster, Jarrad Lancaster and Amy Frazier, Goshen College, molecular biology/biochemistry, Jessica Taylor

Gabrielle Lee, the late Traci Lee, Greg and Sue Lee, Ball State University, elementary education, Paul Meyer

Amy Lyons, the late George Lyons and the late Cynthia Frye, Ivy Tech, business and accounting, Sara Harrison

Hunter Magiera, Brent Sabin and Ranee Tom, Purdue University, agriculture systems management, Ed Waltz

Madison McBride, Scott Vielee and Kelly Horn, Indiana Wesleyan University, nursing, Sarah Holsopple

Gabrielle Michaelsen, Mark Carpenter and April Mast, college and major undecided, Amy Brown

Paige Miller, Steve and Cheryl Miller, Purdue University, undecided major, Ashley Justice

Sophia Miller, Todd Miller and Cali Doll, Manchester University, art and education, Dr. Joyce Dubach

Taylor Mock, Justin and Jaimie Mock, Indiana University, human biology, Kayla Riportella

Nathan Perek, Steve and Jenny Perek, Indiana Wesleyan University, business administration, Taylor Burkhart

Hanna Potulney, Thomas and Jeana Potulney, Ivy Tech, psychology, Reagan Eakins

Haleigh Smarr, Stevie and Sabrina Smarr, IUPUI, nursing, Tracy May

Sidney Smith, Jenny Perkins, Murray State University, computer science, Wade Wirebaugh

Rachel Starrett, Matt and Gloria Starrett, Grace College, undecided major, Paul Meyer

Aurelia Slusher, Matthew and Elizabeth Slusher, Indiana University, tourism, hospitality and event management, Mike Handback

Cole VanLue, Jamie VanLue and Melissa Mast, Ball State University, business administration, Scott Lancaster

Kayla White, Neil and Crystal White, University of Indianapolis, elementary education, Janay Hackleman

Madison Wilson, Adam and Angela Wilson, IUPUI, psychology and criminal justice, Brad Stutzman

Ethan Wright, Robin Campbell, IUPUI, medical-nursing/therapy, Peg Zimmerman

Autumn Yoder, Kris and Brandy Brady, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, finance/business analytics, Jill Perrin

Prior to the students being honored, a meal was catered by Dan’s Pies with the assistance of high school culinary arts students.