CENTENARY — At the annual commencement exercises held at Gallia Academy High School in Centenary on Friday night, the graduating seniors of the class of 2012 were honored not only for their academic achievements, but also for their athletic accomplishments. The students were also recognized for their future endeavors.

Several of the students were awarded senior keys for their accomplishments in various fields of study.

Outstanding senior in science — Evans Smalley; outstanding senior in math — Boeing Smith; outstanding senior in English — Alyssa Lucas; outstanding seniors in social students — Evans Smalley and Alyssa Lucas; outstanding senior in music — Evans Smalley; outstanding seniors in athletics — Brandon Taylor, Peyton Adkins and Heather Ward.

Alyssa Lucas, Daniel Schneider, Boeing Smith and Jessica Ward were also awarded senior keys for their work in academics, as representatives of the top 10 percent of the class and for attaining the highest grade point average.

Those students signing with the United States Armed Forces were also recognized on Friday and received a standing ovation from their fellow graduates, GAHS faculty and staff and from the hundreds of friends and family members in attendance. These students are: Bill Joe Angell, U.S. Navy; Joshua Caleb Craft, U.S. Army; Joe Russell Jeffers, III, U.S. Air Force; Lee Matthew Kerr, II, U.S. Marine Corps; Harold Lloyd Porter, III, U.S. Air Force; Lane Roberts, U.S. Army; Christian Tyler Watson, U.S. Marine Corps; Francis Andrew Woods, II, U.S. Navy; and David Andrew Young, II, U.S. Air Force.

The representatives of the top percent of the class are: Bryce Dillon Amos; Michael Nabil Fahmy; Daniel Stephen Fraser; Sarah Jane Lear; Alyssa Joyce Lucas; Alexander S. Lyles; Madison Faith Moritz; MacKenzie Brooke Newberry; Krista Lynn Rocchi; Haley Elisabeth Rosier; Donovan Kyle Saunders; Daniel Clayton Schneider; Chobee Lea Sheets; Evans Smalley; Boeing Jorgensen Smith; Zackary Cain Tackett; Heather Jean Ward; and Jessica Annette Ward.

The class of 2012 received scholarships totalling approximately $1.63 million. The following is a list of the scholarships awarded to the GAHS graduates as listed in the commencement program:

Peyton Adkins — Elks Scholarship $2,000. Ohio University Athletic Scholarship $60,000, total for four years.

Bryce Amos — Foodland Scholarship $1,000. Ohio University Gateway Scholarship $41,140, total for four years.

Cory Angell — Southern Ohio Agriculture Foundation Tobacco Scholarship $13,000, total for four years.

Stephen Atkins — Urbana University Blue Knight Football Scholarship $40,000, total for four years. Urbana University Academic Merit Scholarship $30,000, total for four years.

Bransen Barr — Urbana University Blue Knight Football Scholarship $44,000, total for four years. Urbana University Academic Merit Scholarship $30,000, total for four years.

Darian Bennett — Kent State University Trustee Scholarship $4,000, total for four years. Montgomery GI Bill $33,000, total for three years.

Bryant Bokovitz — Capital University Presidential Scholarship $32,000, total for four years. Capital University Connect Award $5,600, total for four years. Capital University Grant Award $20,000, total for four years. Knights of Columbus Scholarship $750.

Kierstein R. Casto — University of Kentucky Flagship Scholarship $3,000. University of Kentucky Jay Hall Scholarship $1,864. Wiseman-Roach 4-H Scholarship $2,000, total for four years.

Kelle Craft — Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters’ Scholarship $1,000. Outstanding Senior Choir Member Scholarship $100.

Jaymee Lynne Cremeens — Scottish Rite Masons of Ohio Scholarship $1 ,000.

Jessica La’Shae Dotson — Emancipation Proclamation Scholarship $500. Outstanding Senior Choir Member Scholarship $100.

Michael Fahmy — The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship $12,000, total for four years.

Jayla Ferrell — Through the Glass Scholarship $500.

Lauren Fisher — Katherine Williams Gallia County Retired Teachers’ Association Education Scholarship $350.

Daniel Fraser — University of Rio Grande Honors Academic Excellence Award $8,000, total for four years. University of Rio Grande Chemistry Academic Excellence Award $8,000, total for four years. University of Rio Grande Campus Life Scholarship $7,200.

Haleigh Fulks — Capital University Presidential Scholarship $60,000, total for four years.

Corey Gillenwater — Neumont University Academic Scholarship $75,000, total for three years.

Hannah Graham — Kent State University Trustee Scholarship $8,000, total for four years. Gallia County Local School Union Scholarship $500.

Aaron Guisinger — Golden Helmet Award: Player of the Year $1 ,000.

Tori Howell — Marshall University Outstanding Black High School Student Scholarship $18,000, total for four years. Barbara Gellman-Danley Ph.D. Third Runner-Up River Recreation $250. Junior Women’s Club Miss Congeniality River Recreation $100.

Adrienne Hurlow — Wiseman Agency First Runner-Up River Recreation $500.

Ciara Jackson — Emancipation Proclamation Scholarship $500.

Andrew Casey Lawrence — University of Rio Grande Chemistry Scholarship $4,000, total for four years.

Sarah Lear — Marshall University A. Michael Perry Scholarship $3,000, total for four years.

Brittany Lloyd — 4-H Food Booth Scholarship $750. 4-H Ohio Valley Bank Scholars $3,000, total for four years. Dr. Kelly Roush Scholarship $200. Beyond the Blue Scholarship $8,000, total for four years.

Alyssa Lucas — Ohio Wesleyan University Schubert Scholarship $90,000, total for four years. Ohio Wesleyan University Founders Scholarship $10,000, total for four years. Ohio Wesleyan University Recognition Award $6,000, total for four years. Maude Sellards Scholarship $150. Siloam Masonic Lodge #456 Scholarship $250.

Alexander Lyles — Ohio University Incentive Award $20,000, total for four years. Ohio University Gateway Scholarship $4,000, total for four years. Beyond the Blue Scholarship $8,000, total for four years.

Nathan Lynn — Johnson University Presidential Scholarship $8,000, total for four years. Johnson University Christian Ministry Scholarship $4,000, total for four years.

Samantha McClure — Sullivan University Presidential Scholarship $10,000, total for 18 months. Sullivan University National Award of Excellence $3,000, total for 18 months. Sullivan University Teacher Recommendation Scholarship $1,000. OAPSE Local #349 Memorial Scholarship $500.

Jessica McGhee — Elks Scholarship $2,000. Eachus & Finley Miss Gallia County Scholarship $1,000. Marshall University A. Michael Perry Scholarship $3,000, total for four years.

Desiree Montgomery — University of Charleston Welch Colleague Scholarship $50,000, total for four years. U.W.U.A Union Scholarship $300.

Madison Moritz — West Virginia University Blue & Gold Level 2 Scholarship $12,000, total for four years.

Rachel Morris — Glenville State College Volleyball Athletic Scholarship $16,000, total for four years.

Mackenzie Newberry — The Ohio State University Morrill Scholarship $38,800, total for four years. Beyond the Blue Scholarship $16,000, total for four years. Dr. Hubert Harder Memorial Scholarship $3,000, total for four years. M & G Polymers Scholarship $1,000.

Cody Riffle — National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship $250.

Krista Lynn Rocchi — Marshall University River Cities Scholarship $3,000, total for four years. Marshall University Board of Governors Honor Scholarship $5,000, total for four years. Knights of Columbus Scholarship $750.

Haley Rosier — Gallia County Horse Committee Scholarship $500. Gallia County Fair Board Scholarship $2,000, total for four years. University of Findlay Trustee Scholarship $72,500, total for five years.

Donovan Kyle Saunders — Ohio University King Chavez Parks Scholarship $36,000, total for four years.

Nick Saunders — Shawnee State University Golf Athletic Scholarship $10,000, total for four years. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100.

Daniel Schneider — The Ohio State University Morrill Scholarship Distinction Award $74,040, total for four years.

Michael Scott — Marietta College Charles Sumner Harrison Award $20,000, total for four years.

Chobee Sheets — Otterbein University Presidential Scholarship $56,000, total for four years. Otterbein University Cardinal Science Scholars Award $12,000, total for two years.

Haley Simpson — Wright State University Raiders Scholarship $6,000, total for four years. Wright State University Theater Department Talent Scholarship $1,500.

Evans Smalley — Miami University Harrison Scholarship $54,000, total for four years. Holzer Science Award $300.

Boeing Smith — Wittenberg University Provost Scholarship $88,000, total for four years. Wittenberg University Bernham’s Scholarship $20,000, total for four years. Wittenberg University Board of Directors $18,400, total for four years. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100.

Sarah Beth Sydnor — Beyond the Blue Scholarship $16,000, total for four years. River Recreation Queen Scholarship $2,000.

Zack Tackett — Beyond the Blue Scholarship $16,000, total for four years. Dr. Hubert Harder Memorial Scholarship $3,000. total for four years. Brad Abels Academic/Athletic Scholarship $1,000. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100. Gallipolis Lions Club Scholarship $500.

Brandon Taylor — Kent State University Trustee Scholarship $4,000, total for four years. Wrestling Officials’ Scholarship $250. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100.

Brooke Turley — Otterbein University Deans’ Scholars Award $44,000, total for four years.

Heather Ward — Brad Abels Academic/Athletic Scholarship $1,000. Coastal Carolina University Provost Scholarship $2,000, total for four years. Coastal Carolina University Scholar Award $24,000, total for four years. Coastal Carolina University Distinguished Scholar Award $8,000, total for four years. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100.

Jessica Annette Ward — Shelly Company Scholarship $500. Cedarville University Pharmacy Scholarship $28,000, total for four years. Cedarville University Academic Excellence Scholarship $34,000, total for four years.

McKenna Warner — Shawnee State University Cross Country Athletic Scholarship $16,000, total for four years. Shawnee State University Presidential Scholarship $2,000, total for four years.

Timothy Warner — GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100. GAHS Student Council Scholarship $500.

Andrew Young — Coastal Carolina University Scholar Award $26,000, total for four years. GAHS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship $100.