Anna Ross Anna Ross is a published photographer and owns her own business called Photos by Anna. See her work featured in an April, May, or June 2005 issue of North Shore Magazine! She has done this not only because it is her passion, but because she derives a great deal of satisfaction knowing that she is helping to pay her way to college. By the way…she does individual family portraits on a commission basis too! Anna will graduate from Case in June. While at Case Anna was a member of the International Club, National Honor Society, official photographer for 3 school plays, and competed in solo and ensemble music contests. She is also a member of Tucker 4-H, Kiwanis Chamber Singers and is a pianist and violinist. She volunteers for the Racine Literary Guild’s Even Start – program, Monforts Fine Art Gallery and in numerous church activities. She has won numerous awards for her artistic talents in photography (including recognition as State PTA Reflections grand prize winner), ceramics and VFW’s Voice of Democracy competition. In the Fall, Anna will be a student at Cardinal Stritch. She plans to obtain a degree in photography and will probably start off working as an advertising photographer for commercial products and fashion. She ultimately hopes to combine her 2 loves – travel and photography and work for a travel magazine.

Katherine Hayes Katherine Hayes can hardly wait to attend her 10-year class reunion for Case High! She wants to walk into that room and renew friendships and memories and create new memories. She wants to enter that room with pride at her accomplishments. She will have graduated from UW Madison with a degree in International Relations, will have studied a year abroad to become more fluent in Spanish and will be an inter in New York at the UN pursuing a career in world affairs. Katherine’s 4 years at Case High School have definitely prepared her for this type of plan. She, of course, excelled in the classroom and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is a 4-year member of the tennis team 3 of them on the varsity squad. In 2004 she was the recipient of the prestigious Eagle Award for leadership and is a Unified Scholar athlete. She finished her essay by writing, "I realize that sometimes, more often than not, our plans become interrupted and life happens. It is our goals that leads us to make the best decision, but the journey towards our goals is what builds our lives."

Greg Feider Whether he is in an IB classroom at Case High, on the soccer field, on the tennis court, or being a friend, Greg Feider gives it his best – and he is already a successful young man. Greg has the typical resume of many of the recipients…high honor roll and National Honor Society and letters for Varsity Soccer and Tennis. Greg was named captain of the soccer team his senior year and was named to the All Conference 1st Team, the All County 1st Team and the All State honorable mention. He is an accomplished tennis player who has earned All County and All State placement. Greg is deservedly proud that he earned the Eagle Award for his leadership. He also volunteers in the community at the local hospital, Racine Festival of Trees, Racine Boat Show and the Habitat for Humanity. Somehow, he finds time to earn money by mowing lawns in his neighborhood. In the fall Greg will enroll either in UW-Madison or Miami University of Ohio to peruse a degree in the sciences. In his essay, Greg pointed out what he is most proud of at this point in his life. That point is his ability to be a good friend and motivation to his friends. He has helped his friends realize that…"HOMEWORK isn’t just something our teachers give us for torture – it is preparing us for the real world". Greg, the real world is here and now. WE are confident that you are ready!

Megan Esgar "The Hobbit is her favorite book. Guns N’ Roses is her favorite band. She is not a fair-weather friend or fan as evidenced by the fact that her favorite basketball team is the Chicago Bulls. She likes to cross stitch and crochet. Such diversity is also seen in Megan Esgar’s lengthy list of community and school activities. Megan will graduate from Case this June. She took nearly all IB courses and German 4. Since being eligible for honor roll at Gifford elementary, she has been on the high honor roll all through school. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She plays in the pep band at Case and has participated in several solo and ensemble contests. Megan is also a familiar site at many community activities as a volunteer such as the MS Walk, Adopt-A-Highway, Salvation Army, the Racine Zoo, Riverbend and her church. In the fall Megan will attend UW-Madison and pursue a degree that she has been interested in since her days of watching Sesame Street - - - zoology.

Kyle DeLoria Kyle DeLoria has not missed a single day of school in his 4 years at Case High School. It is this kind of determination and accountability that made Kyle succeed in the classroom, on the football field and on the track. He is a member of the National Honor Society as well as an avid volunteer in the community at St. Edwards Day car, Festival of Trees and the Zoo’s Trail of Terrors. Kyle works part time at a local pet store and uses his knowledge from the per store to volunteer at Girl Scout Troops and local elementary schools giving animal demonstrations and lessons. In the fall, Kyle will attend UW-Parkside to begin his journey into the medical field. He has chosen this career because he wants to be able to help and give back to the many people who have helped him in so many ways along the way.

Robert Sweeny Robert Sweeny is a graduate of Racine J. I. Case High School. At Case, Robert maintained high honor roll status while in the IB program and was a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to scholastics he also participated on the baseball team and was greatly involved with music as a saxophonist in the concert band and bass and guitar in the jazz band. Robert has always been fascinated by electronics, finding it amazing how tiny pieces put together in an electronic device can achieve so many different things. Robert hopes to put his analytical skills in math and science together and become a design engineer for a major electronics corporation. In the fall Robert will attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Robert would like to give back to the community and back to the public education. He believes these areas to be the backbone of our country. Further he would like to continue to keep the performing arts alive, which he feels are important to our society and a great form of education.

Benjamin Eppinger Benjamin Eppinger is a graduate of Racine J.I. Case High School. At Case, Benjamin maintained high honor roll status while in the IB program and was a member of the National Honor Society. His list of honors and awards is long and impressive. Outside of the classroom Benjamin participated on the Case swim and tennis team. He was also involved in the Eyeglass fund, a tutor for the Even Start program; a volunteer for church and community projects and was a contestant in the Mr. Case competition. This fall Benjamin will attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison to study Biochemistry, and pursue a Ph.D. to do medical research, and to find a cure for diabetes, cancer and AIDS. At the age of 14 Benjamin was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. This life changing experience has fueled his desire to cure diabetes.

Megan Wilson Megan Wilson is a graduate of Racine J.I. Case High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society all four years of school, and participated as a clarinetist in the school band. Megan dreams of picking up the local paper and seeing her picture on the front page with the caption that reads…TEACHER OF THE YEAR! She claims that she can’t remember a time when she didn’t want to be a teacher. Megan is an active volunteer for Even Start at Fratt Elementary and was also an integral part of the North Beach Playground construction. This fall Megan will attend the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater to study education. Megan plans to continue in music and actively volunteer with young people while at Whitewater. We look forward to reading about your accomplishments on the front page of the paper.

Nicole Christensen Nicole Christensen is a graduate of Racine J. I. Case High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Model United Nations, Positive Impact and the varsity volleyball team. Nicole is dedicated volunteer to the 4-H program where she is a camp counselor, chair of the Holiday Ball and works at the Rabbit Barn at County Fair. Her commitment to the 4-H and the County Fair requires Nicole to put in 8-12 hours every day of the fair. In addition to these activities she volunteers with the Special Olympics Volleyball as well as a local volleyball club 2 days a week. Nicole’s goal is to give back to the younger kids so they may receive similar guidance and opportunity. And if that isn’t enough Nicole volunteers to place American flags on each veteran’s grave at West Lawn Memorial Park on Memorial Day Weekend. This fall Nicole will attend Lake Forest College to double major in education and mathematics and to play volleyball. We are equally proud of your accomplishments and athleticism.

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