CLASS OF
2024
Zionsville Community High School
OVERVIEW
On a beautiful, warm and windy Sunday afternoon, members of the Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) Class of 2024, families and friends packed the Ascension St. Vincent Stadium for the 2024 commencement ceremony. Pride and a sense of accomplishment underscored an afternoon filled with memorable speeches, moving music and the traditional graduation pomp and circumstance.
The ceremonial turning of the tassels signaled new beginnings. Some of our graduates will head to college while others will pursue a trade or a gap year, begin a career, or enlist in the military. Wherever their paths lead, ZCS graduates are prepared and supported.
ACHIEVEMENTS
More than 60 percent of graduates earned a Core 40 diploma with academic honors. Two foreign exchange students participated in the commencement ceremony and will receive diplomas from their home school. Five members of the Class of 2024 enlisted in a branch of the military, an ROTC program, or a United States Military Academy, and 61 members of the class were enrolled in an industry certification program while in high school.
Seniors passed 1,293 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and earned 2,644 credits in dual credit courses valued at $2,921,856 in college tuition.*
*This calculation is based on the national average for public post-secondary institution of $1,344 per three credit hour course. AP cumulative results are released each July. The credit course calculation reflects our most up to date data from 2023.
Members of the Class of 2024 completed nearly 34,000 hours of service, raised more than $63,000 for charities and participated in close to 80 clubs and activities.
Ahead of graduation, seniors participated in the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. During this year’s program, senior award recipients were recognized for earning more than $600,000 worth of scholarship and award money from local and individual foundations, many of whom are based in Boone County or neighboring communities. A hearty congratulations to the ZCHS Class of 2024.
CELEBRATIONS
We celebrated our seniors in many ways leading up to graduation. This wrap-up offers a look inside at some of the highlights during this graduation season. Congratulations to the Class of 2024.
MAKING AN IMPACT
CLASS OF 2024
540
graduates
Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) celebrated 540 graduates* in the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony.
*524 walked for graduation
338
graduates
Three hundred and thirty-eight (63%) ZCHS graduates earned the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma this year.
180
graduates
One hundred and eighty (33%) earned the Core 40 Diploma this year.
10
graduates
Ten (2%) ZCHS graduates earned the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma this year.
3
graduates
Three graduates earned the Core 40 with Academic and Technical Honors Diploma this year.
Congrats
Class of 2024!
COMMITTING TO SERVICE
Five
members
Five members of the Class of 2024 committed to enlistment in the military, an ROTC program or a United States Military Academy.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
61 members
Sixty-one members of the Class of 2024 were enrolled in an industry-recognized certification program through course work at the J. Everett Light Career Center.
AP and
dual credit
ZCHS students passed 1,293 Advanced Placement Exams and earned 2,644 credits in dual credit courses valued at $2,921,856 in college tuition.*
*Calculation based on the national average for public postsecondary institution of $1,344 per three (3) credit hour course. AP cumulative results are released each July. The credit course calculation reflects our most up to date data from 2023.
Special
thank you
A special thank you to the parents and guardians of the members of the Class of 2024 for their support throughout the educational journey.
We appreciate your partnership.
WHAT'S NEXT?
WHAT'S NEXT?
As requested, some families of ZCS seniors shared photographs of their graduates wearing spirit wear or posed in a setting showing future plans. For some, this meant donning a college sweatshirt, while others plan to pursue trades, a gap year, begin a career or enlist in a branch of the military. Congratulations to all ZCHS graduates and best wishes in the future.
What's next for some of our graduates?
A SOLID FOUNDATION
STUDENT SUCCESSES
Student
athletes
During the 2023-2024 school year, ZCHS athletes won two sectional championships, one regional championship, had three individual state champions and two mental attitude award winners. Four teams finished in the top five (5) in State. Boys Golf won the first State Championship since 2004.
ZCHS athletes won two Hoosier Crossroads Conference (HCC) championships, and ZCHS was named a HCC Sportsmanship Award recipient. There were more than 50 college athletic commitments.
Student
artists
The artistic talent in ZCS runs deep. The show choir groups, Royalaires and Choralaires, collectively won five Grand Championships throughout the season.
The high school bands and orchestra had success this year as well. The Marching Eagles were third at the State Finals in 2023. Both Jazz Bands earned Gold Ratings at the The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) competition. The Green Jazz Band earned Gold with Distinction.
Members of winter guard qualified for the state finals and indoor percussion finished fourth at the Winter Guard Indoor (WGI) World Championships.
The ZCHS drum line was selected to perform with the Indiana All-Star Marching Band in the 500 Festival Parade.
The Philharmonic and Sinfonia Orchestras earned Gold at the ISSMA Contest, while the Chamber and Concert Choirs earned Distinction at the ISSMA Organizational Contest. There were 19 golds at the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble.
Student
giving
Members of the Class of 2024 completed 33,759 hours of service and donated $63,664 to charities through organized fundraising over the course of four years.
Students participated in nearly 80 clubs and activities.
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT RECOGNITIONS
ZCHS Senior Awards Night 2024
Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) students were recognized at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. This year's program recognized senior award recipients for earning more than $600,000 worth of scholarship and award money from local and individual foundations, many of whom are based in Boone County or neighboring communities.
This year, the graduates of ZCHS have reported their intent to matriculate to more than 100 universities, community colleges, technical apprenticeships, or military service. Beyond the classroom, these students have been honored at the state, regional, and national level for their accomplishments in publications, robotics, business leadership, academic competitions, performing arts, and athletics.
Awards Presented:
The Outstanding Senior Artist Award
Dylan Anderson
Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency
Rachel Chung for Korean and English
Jason Lyu for Chinese and English
English Department Awards
Miss Roby Spirit of the Humanities Award
The following students earned awards:
English 12
Quinn Morris
AP Language and Composition
Zoe Steinberg
Speech
Claire Weesies
Advanced Composition
Ava Ridolfo
Outstanding Senior Business Students
Kaden Oberlander and Charles Sondik
Entrepreneurship Student of the Year
Keziah Dobbins
Computer Science Student of the Year
Jason Lyu
Engineering Senior of the Year
Jackson Herbold
Math Department Awards
Probability and Statistics
Jacob Zeikle
Finite Math
Jacob Jackson
AP Calculus AB
Claire McAfee
AP Calculus BC
Audriana Varner
AP Statistics
Luke Penola
Outstanding Senior in Social Studies Award
Hailey Dwyer
United States Naval Academy Officer Appointment
Tommy Frazier
Scouts BSA Troup 358’s Eagle Scout Award of $358
Peyton Andrews, Thomas Busse, Shivam Dave, Matthew Dumbris, Alison Grieser, John Gunderman, Charles Haak, Joshua Harrison, Thomas Herlt, James Holbrook, Mason Malmborg, Andrew Raikos, William Selm, Xavier Stiles, Jacob Zeikle, and Trevor Zeikle.
Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees Scholarship, presented by President Michael Berg
Margaret Dimmett
Kiwanis Club of Zionsville Scholarship
Grace Leriger, Marissa Roundtree, and Molly Simmons
Versiti/Key Club Scholarship
Danna Irizary-Rodriguez and Claire Weesies
Student Council Senior of the Week Scholarship
Luke Penola
Boone County Cancer Society Scholarship
Jonathan Liang
Boone County 4-H Booster Club Scholarship
Sarah Kouns, John McDavitt, Noelle Michael, and Ashley Strueh
Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
Mason Malmborg
Tri Kappa Scholarship
Sarah Kouns and Margaret Dimmett
Philanthropic Education Organization STAR Scholarship
Margaret Lusk
American Legion Samsung Scholarship
John Gunderman
Boone County Retired Teachers Association Future Teacher Award
Addison Foster
The Zionsville Alumni Association Scholarship
Jonathan Liang
Justin David Langford Memorial Scholarship
Marissa Roundtree and Ryan Skura
Psi Iota Xi Scholarship
Claire McAfee
Rotary Club of Zionsville Scholarship
Margaret Dimmitt
Lilly ZCS Manufacturing Scholarship
Addison Coons
Lions Club Scholarship
Michael Long, Margaret Dimmitt, and Molly Simmons
Leora and Carlton Hutton Trust Scholarship
Grace Branam, Walker Mattice, Madison Schmidt, and Marissa Roundtree
Lizama Family Scholarship
Grace Branam and Mason Malmbourg
Zionsville Swim Club Scholarship
Steven Phan
Chuck Keraga & Judy Veatch Memorial Scholarships
Jack Shertzer and Everly McKenzie
Zionsville Youth Lacrosse Head, Heart, & Hustle Scholarship
Paxton Schulz and Noelle Elefante
Boone County Basketball Hall of Fame Scholarship
Allison Caldwell, Faith Leedy, and Luke Reasoner
Zionsville Youth Football League Scholarship
Christian Barth, Taylor Kraft, Luke Penola, and Ryan Skura
Zionsville Girl Scout Service Unit Gold Award
Brianna Lalley
Athletic awards
Zionsville Community High School Coaches Scholarship
Molly Simmons and Ryan Skura
ZCHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Avery Keller and Mateo Wells
ZCHS Athletic Blanket Award
Phineas Essley, Elaina Herman, Evan Mayo, Cameron Mullens, Luke Penola, Mia Schmidt, and Samuel Spees
Eagle Scholars
Kenneth Aitken
Noah Almeida
Elijah Bineyard
Colton Cooper
William Cramer
Madelaine Diedrich
Margaret Dimmett
Braden Dubash
Noelle Elefante
Amanda Evers
Ava Fleming
Thomas Frazier
Emma Haan
Alek Habecker
Maggie Hadley
Jonathan Hargreaves
Mackinsey Heagy
Trevor Henkle
Annabel Hermacinski
Camryn Housel
Nikita Hovyadinov
Danna Irizarry-Rodriguez
Avery Keller
Lucille King
Evan Kolman
Taylor Kraft
Spencer Krone
Alexander Kroon
Faith Leedy
Grace Leriger
Audrey Magnusen
Walker Mattice
Evan Mayo
Claire McAfee
Hannah McKenna
Sadie Meenan
McKenna Meyer
David Mingus
Ryan Minor
Oscar Moosbrugger
Andrew Morin
Allison O'Donnell
Rylan Ostrognai
Luke Penola
Steven Phan
Sophia Poehlein
Luke Reasoner
Andrew Rexing
Ava Ridolfo
Samuel Rushton
Leila Ruth
Madeline Scheitlin
Michael Schilson
Tyler Sepanski
Molly Simmons
Samuel Spees
Joseph Spees
Elsie Stump
Anderson Varner
Haines Family Scholarship
Tristan Yaklin
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
John Gunderman
Todd Getty Mental Attitude Award
Ryan Skura
Zionsville Optimist Club Scholarship
Madison Schmidt
Pratt Family Fund Award
Audrey Magnusen
Charles “Pete” Paddock Athletic Scholarship
Elsie Stump
Ashley C. Thompson ACTion Scholarship
Charlotte Hanson and Jack Petrocelli
Rachael Fiege Zionsville Women’s Soccer Memorial Scholarship
Grace Leriger
Oliver L. Warner Educational Scholarship
Ava Ridolfo
Dorothy Roby and Yolanda Cox Scholarship
Sophia Larsen
Florence Gruver Memorial Scholarship
Allison Mitchel
Harold “Eugene” Wagner Wrestling Scholarship
Luke Penola
Entrepreneurial Scholarship in Honor of Lloyd & Jane Taylor
Margaret Dimmett
Tate Eugenio Memorial Scholarship
Addison Coons and Maria Simmons
Marjorie Stonehill English, Journalism, and Creative Arts Scholarship
Margaret Williamson
Knebel Family Nursing Scholarship
Taylor Kraft
Ben Brimmer Memorial Arts Scholarship
Margaret Dimmitt
Lawrence & Nellie Bailey Scholarship
Rebecca Rockwell
Darrell A. Portell 4-H Memorial Scholarship
John McDavitt
Annabelle and Maurice Platt Nursing Scholarship
Addison Coons
Tom Bauman Memorial Scholarship
Jonah Everson
Brad Houser Zionsville Tennis Scholarship
Lucy King and Sam Rushton
Leah Cooper McMillan Memorial Softball Scholarship
Kaylee Baxter
Theodore Husting Morden Wrestling Scholarship
Thomas Frazier
Vocal Music Scholarship in Honor of Aaron & Cathy Coates and in Memory of Lindsay Van Dyke
Emma Phipps
Jake and John Whitney Roth Memorial Scholarship
Marissa Roundtree and Peter Yoon
Thomas E. Gruhl Scholarship
Claire McAfee
Andrew Baker Memorial Scholarship
Eve Hodges
Thomas G. Slama Scholarship for Medical Studies
Molly Simmons
Carl H. Witt Trust Scholarship
Claire Weesies
Buren Fund of the William Higgins Trust
Naitik Rambhia
Ten (10) students selected as National Merit Finalists
NMS Finalists pictured on the publication cover with Principal Tim East. Front Row (left-right): Sam Rushton, Cooper Siegler, John Gunderman, Matt Clarizia, Sunay Konnur. Back Row (left-right): Principal Tim East, Naitik Rambhia, Sarah Ngo, Shivam Dave, Madeline Wilson, Allie Johnson.
NMS Finalists pictured on the publication cover with Principal Tim East. Front Row (left-right): Sam Rushton, Cooper Siegler, John Gunderman, Matt Clarizia, Sunay Konnur. Back Row (left-right): Principal Tim East, Naitik Rambhia, Sarah Ngo, Shivam Dave, Madeline Wilson, Allie Johnson.
Students recognized:
Matthew Clarizia
Shivam Dave
John Gunderman
Allison Johnson
Sunay Konnur
Sarah Ngo
Naitik Rambhia
Samuel Rushton
Cooper Siegler
Madeline Wilson
One hundred and sixty one (161) seniors were honored to be graduating with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher. They were awarded a certificate in recognition:
Kenneth Aitken
Noah Almeida
Rachel Beck
Lillian Berman
Nikesh Bhatt
Elijah Bineyard
Sarah Blakley
Payton Bohm
Sarah Bradley
Skylar Brooks
William Byrum
Lucile Cappa
Campbell Carlson
Lauren Carr
Isabel Casciani
Alexander Champa
Chase Chappo
Sol Chen
Matthew Clarizia
Braden Coffman
Adison Coleman
Addison Coons
Colton Cooper
William Cramer
Shivam Dave
Madelaine Diedrich
Margaret Dimmett
Keziah Dobbins
Braden Dubash
Hailey Dwyer
Amanda Evers
Jonathan Fisher
Ava Fleming
Thomas Frazier
Julian Gray
John Gunderman
Charles Haak
Emma Haan
Alek Habecker
Maggie Hadley
Lydia Haffner
Clair Hallock
Charlotte Hanson
Jonathan Hargreaves
Joshua Harrison
Nicolas Haydar
Mackinsey Heagy
Ella Heiner
Lauryn Herbon
Annabel Hermacinski
Braden Hines
Abigail Hitchcock
Eve Hodges
Emmett Hood
Camryn Housel
Nikita Hovyadinov
Yizhang Huang
Danna Irizarry-Rodriguez
Eric Jaebker
Ava Jalaie
Allison Johnson
Khushnoor Kaur
Avery Keller
Lucille King
Lucca Kohl
Evan Kolman
Sunay Konnur
Sarah Kouns
Taylor Kraft
Spencer Krone
Alexander Kroon
Ava Kruger
Brianna Lalley
Sophia Larsen
Jake Leckrone
Faith Leedy
Grace Leriger
Jonathan Liang
Kevin Looney
Lily Lovell
Emma Lowe
Margaret Lusk
Weichen Lyu
Claire MacAbee
Audrey Magnusen
Margot Martin
Elizabeth Mason
Walker Mattice
Evan Mayo
Claire McAfee
John McDavitt
Ethan McDonald
Kaitlyn McFarland
Hannah McKenna
Everly McKenzie
Braden McKinzie
Tyler McKinzie
Sadie Meenan
McKenna Meyer
Noelle Michael
Jack Miller
David Mingus
Ryan Minor
Allison Mitchel
Olivia Molina
Oscar Moosbrugger
Andrew Morin
Allison Morrow
Luke Murphy
Sarah Ngo
Kaden Oberlander
Allison O'Donnell
Rylan Ostrognai
Arshia Patel
Hannah Patel
Luke Penola
Jack Petrocelli
Steven Phan
Emma Phipps
Sophia Poehlein
Naitik Rambhia
Sebastian Ramirez
Luke Reasoner
Andrew Rexing
Finn Richey
Ava Ridolfo
Rebecca Rockwell
Marissa Roundtree
Charlotte Rozzi
Samuel Rushton
Leila Ruth
Sahithi Sajjala
Madeline Scheitlin
Michael Schilson
Audrey Schmal
Madison Schmidt
Tyler Sepanski
Cooper Siegler
Maria Simmons
Molly Simmons
Ethan Slatkin
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Snyder
Charles Sondik
Joseph Spees
Samuel Spees
Zoe Steinberg
Elsie Stump
Maxwell Swenberg
Peter Teal
Emily Todd
Anderson Varner
Audriana Varner
Claire Weesies
Evan Wiesler
Margaret Williamson
Madeline Wilson
Brayden Wolff
Abigail Wulber
Tristan Yaklin
Peter Yoon
Students who earned the distinction of Cum Laude graduated in the top 15% of the Zionsville Community High School Class of 2024. The following students earned this distinction and wore bronze honors cords with their caps and gowns as recognition of their academic achievements:
Campbell Carlson
Isabel Casciani
Alexander Champa
Madelaine Diedrich
Keziah Dobbins
Amanda Evers
Jonathan Fisher
Ava Fleming
Mackinsey Heagy
Abigail Hitchcock
Eve Hodges
Yizhang Huang
Khushnoor Kaur
Lucille King
Evan Kolman
Taylor Kraft
Audrey Magnusen
Margot Martin
Sadie Meenan
Allison Morrow
Kaden Oberlander
Andrew Rexing
Michael Schilson
Audrey Schmal
Tyler Sepanski
Elizabeth Smith
Charles Sondik
Samuel Spees
Emily Todd
Students who earned the distinction of Magna Cum Laude graduated in the top 10% of the Zionsville Community High School Class of 2024. The following students earned this distinction and wore silver honors cords with their caps and gowns as recognition of their academic achievements:
Kenneth Aitken
Nikesh Bhatt
Payton Bohm
Chase Chappo
Matthew Clarizia
Colton Cooper
Shivam Dave
Margaret Dimmett
Braden Dubash
John Gunderman
Alek Habecker
Annabel Hermacinski
Jake Leckrone
Grace Leriger
Lily Lovell
Emma Lowe
Braden McKinzie
Sarah Ngo
Steven Phan
Emma Phipps
Madeline Scheitlin
Molly Simmons
Elizabeth Snyder
Joseph Spees
Zoe Steinberg
Peter Teal
Anderson Varner
Evan Wiesler
Students who earned the distinction of Summa Cum Laude graduated in the top 5% of the Zionsville Community High School Class of 2024. The following students earned this distinction and wore gold honors cords with their caps and gowns as recognition of their academic achievements:
Noah Almeida
Lillian Berman
Sarah Bradley
Addison Coons
William Cramer
Julian Gray
Nicolas Haydar
Ava Jalaie
Lucca Kohl
Sunay Konnur
Spencer Krone
Sophia Larsen
Jonathan Liang
Walker Mattice
Claire McAfee
Hannah McKenna
Olivia Molina
Oscar Moosbrugger
Jack Petrocelli
Naitik Rambhia
Rebecca Rockwell
Marissa Roundtree
Samuel Rushton
Madison Schmidt
Cooper Siegler
Maria Simmons
Audriana Varner
Madeline Wilson
Abigail Wulber
Tristan Yaklin
BOONE COUNTY LUNCHEON RECOGNITION OF THE "TOP 20" STUDENTS IN EACH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Pictured front row to back row: Madeline Wilson, Marissa Roundtree, Sophia Larsen, Madison Schmidt, Maria Simmons, Nicolas Haydar, Audriana Varner, Rebecca Rockwell, Naitik Rambhia, Jonathan Liang, Jack Petrocelli, Oscar Moosbrugger, Sunay Konnur, William Cramer, Walker Mattice
Pictured front row to back row: Madeline Wilson, Marissa Roundtree, Sophia Larsen, Madison Schmidt, Maria Simmons, Nicolas Haydar, Audriana Varner, Rebecca Rockwell, Naitik Rambhia, Jonathan Liang, Jack Petrocelli, Oscar Moosbrugger, Sunay Konnur, William Cramer, Walker Mattice
The ZCHS Top 20:
Noah Almeida
Lillian Berman
William Cramer
Julian Gray
Nicolas Haydar
Ava Jalaie
Sunay Konnur
Sophia Larsen
Jonathan Liang
Walker Mattice
Oscar Moosbrugger
Jack Petrocelli
Naitik Rambhia
Rebecca Rockwell
Marissa Roundtree
Madison Schmidt
Cooper Siegler
Maria Simmons
Audriana Varner
Madeline Wilson