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Nicolas Young '25: Student of the Week, February 21, 2025
Nicolas Young '25, Charity House member, with Mr. Jim Murray
Nick has exhibited what it means to intentionally grow into the profile of a Carroll Patriot. He has made the choice to set goals and act on them, improving in academics, growing spiritually, and seeking out leadership roles. Various faculty and staff have seen his noticeable growth. He expresses a sincere desire to model this to the underclassmen as was evidenced with his leadership role on the sophomore boys retreat.
-Mr. Jim Murray
Favorite Restaurant:
Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Movie:
Grown Ups
Place you'd love to travel:
Paris, Hawaii, and Rio de Janeiro to see Christ the Redeemer
Which actor would play you in a movie?
Timothée Chalamet
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part about being a student at Carroll is the faith and love that is spread throughout the school.
How should school help you succeed?
School helps me succeed by allowing me to learn not only the core subjects like math, English, and others, but also some of the life lessons that the teachers help me with.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to be someone that others can look up to and be an example that shows the goodness of God.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
One of the best lessons I learned when dealing with obstacles is to take that burden and leave it in God's hands.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?
I love to spend my free time by chasing a relationship with God, going to the Gym, and playing basketball with my buddies.
Ella Westgerdes '25: Student of the Week, February 12, 2025
Ella Westgerdes ‘25, Baltimore House member and Ascension School Alumna, with Mrs. Marcy (Hemmert) Hughes ’83
Ella is such a sweet, caring young lady; she also serves as Communication Captain for my House. Not only does she serve our house as a captain in her family room, but her creativity inspires the Carroll community. Her creativity in making her posts for Baltimore is awesome!
-Mrs. Marcy (Hemmert) Hughes '83
Favorite Restaurant:
Cedarland
Favorite Movie:
Megamind
Place you'd love to travel:
Carthage
Which actress would play you in a movie?
Hope Danis (she's kind of underground)
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in Volleyball, Academic Team, Latin Club, Revolution, TSA-Teams, and am the Baltimore Communications Captain.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the community of teachers and classmates who make me look forward to coming to school.
How should school help you succeed?
Carroll helps me succeed by educating in ways beyond the classroom. I will leave Carroll being confident in my leadership skills which I have been able to put into practice with the various organizations I am a part of at Carroll.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to build and plan cities and work as a civil engineer.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
Use obstacles as opportunities. It is easy to pity ourselves when faced with something difficult but it is much more beneficial to take our mistakes and hardships and use them as learning opportunities.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?
I like to spend my free time getting coffee with friends, painting, and beating my brother in Jeopardy.
Logan Apwisch '26: Student of the Week, February 4, 2025
Logan Apwisch '26, Trinity House member and St. Peter Catholic School Alumnus, with Mrs. Nicole Druck
Logan is exceptionally kind to others and is always willing to help. Logan has a smile every day, and I observe him in the halls saying hello to everyone.
-Mrs. Nicole Druck
Favorite Restaurant:
BJ's Brewhouse
Favorite Movie:
Finding Nemo
Place you'd love to travel:
The Bahamas
Which actor would play you in a movie?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What activities do you participate in?
I play soccer and am in Math Club, Ohio Math League, Chess Club, and Pickleball Club.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being at Carroll is the community.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help you succeed by creating lasting relationships and teaching you how to carry yourself as an adult.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream is to enjoy life in everything I do.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
I learned to think of the outcome when tasked with a difficult obstacle.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?
I like to spend time with family and friends and play sports.
10 Carroll Students Honored with Scholastic Art Awards
Ten Archbishop Carroll High School student artists combined to earn 24 Scholastic Art Awards for the 2024-25 academic year. Laura Kabban '25, Ally Walls ‘25, and Tessa Zimmerman ’25 submitted pieces that earned Gold Key Awards, qualifying for the national level of competition.
All 24 award-winning pieces will be on display at the K12 Gallery in Dayton until February 21.
Allison Arias-Rodriguez '25
Reflective Red (Pastel); Silver Key Award
Ava Ford '26
By the Mountainside (Oil); Silver Key Award
Just a Little Something (Graphite Pencil); Honorable Mention
Little Love (Charcoal); Honorable Mention
Andersyn Heaton '25
Underwater Life (Mixed Media); Honorable Mention
Laura Kabban '25
Dreary Day (Mixed Media); Gold Key Award
InnerLeaves (Colored Pencil); Silver Key Award
Billie (Charcoal); Honorable Mention
Lake Day (Pastel); Honorable Mention
Gabe Kilby '25
Find Your Wings (Mixed Media); Honorable Mention
Collette Merland '25
Mollie (Oil); Silver Key Award
Dominic Sellers '26
Atelophobia (Charcoal); Honorable Mention
The Golden Blue Lab (Acrylic); Honorable Mention
Still Life Masterpiece (Charcoal); Honorable Mention
Titan Clash (Mixed Media); Honorable Mention
Aubrey Volkerding '25
Drum Sticks (Colored Pencil); Silver Key Award
Ally Walls '25
Passing of Time (Oil); Gold Key Award
The Way We Were (Oil); Gold Key Award
The Grass is Greener (Acrylic); Silver Key Award
Searching for the Sun (Acrylic); Honorable Mention
Tessa Zimmerman '25
Don't Sit on Me (Charcoal); Gold Key Award
Tea Sets and Bookstores (Colored Pencil); Gold Key Award
A Trio (Colored Pencil); Gold Key Award
Friendly Gestures (Mixed Media); Silver Key Award
Jessica Kaneza '28: Student of the Week, January 22, 2025
Jessica Kaneza '28, Trinity House member and Immaculate Conception School alumna, with Mrs. Samantha (Miegl) Doggett
Jess dedicates herself to her studies with a genuine eagerness to learn. She gives voice to those in need and will continue to change the world with her words of inspiration, kindness, and gratitude. What I admire most about Jess, aside from her determination and drive, is her profound appreciation for education and her inherent understanding that knowledge has the power to move mountains.
-Mrs. Samantha (Miegl) Doggett '06
Favorite Restaurant:
Chinese buffets
Favorite Movie:
The Miracle Season
Place you'd love to travel:
South Korea
What actress would play you in a movie?
Zendaya
What activities do you participate in?
I have participated in the Marching Band, Spanish Club, Freshman Class Council, Key Club, Math Club, and Medical Career Club.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a Carroll student is being able to see how I am growing and also being able to have a community of teachers that are there to help you when you are in trouble.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help me see my mistakes and learn from those mistakes. It also should help me grow academically so I can help the world in the future.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My dream is to be passionate in what I do, help the world become a better place, and help my family live a good life.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
A lesson that I learned when I overcame an obstacle is that when God is trying to help you grow, you should follow through and put as much effort to meet him halfway, because the path we go onto comes from the decisions that God gives us in life.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend free time learning new things, reading, and talking to people who are close to me.
Great Uncle Bill & Great Aunt Ralene
Great Uncle Bill & Great Aunt Ralene