Northeast High School
May 18, 2021
The following awards, accolades, and recognitions are for the Northeast High School Class of 2021.
Academics
Academic Awards
The annual Academic Awards Ceremony honors high school seniors who have achieved academic excellence during the entirety of their high school careers. To be eligible for an academic honor, students must have an average of 93 for their entire high school career, not dropping below an 85 in any one subject.
The Academic Awards are sponsored by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
John Hall Steltzner, Valedictorian
Kirtan Yogeshkumar Patel, Salutatorian
Athletics
Football
Following a successful 2020 football season that saw Northeast go to the TSSAA Quarterfinals for the first time since 2013, several players were recognized statewide for their achievements.
Jaylin Bowser was voted Region 7-5A Return Specialist of the Year
Jaylen Bussey was voted Region 7-5A Wide Receiver of the Year
Juwan Harris was voted Region 7-5A Running Back of the Year
Elijah Leaupepe was voted Region 7-5A Defensive MVP, TN FCA 5A All-State, and is a preferred walk-on at APSU
Gage Robinson was voted TN FCA ALL-State
KaMari Williams has signed a letter of intent to play football at Concordia University of Chicago.
Soccer
Gianna Lawrence | University of Findlay
Track
Natalya Bryant | Tennessee State University
Career & Technical Education
OSHA 10 Cosmetology
Taitana Rugante, MarKayla Johnson, Lily Rice, Shakya Harris, Deja Johnson, Jasmyne Hughes, Dametriana Morris, Jazmyn White, Raquel Rodriguez, Alayzia Puckett,
Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Alex Hammer
OSHA 10 Health Care
Ayana Saunders, Xavier Ellis, Rileigh Roberts, Natalya Bryant, Richana Cokes, Ashton Smithberg, Landon Cleghorn, Anne Smith, Logahn Buterbaugh, Hannah Zinnecker, Y’Mani Warren, Jil Bharatbhai Patel, Tamara Ioane, Jonathan Taua’i, Rayvanna Burnett, Ajah Dorkila Drummond, Te’Asia Shakes, Abrianna Koonce, Cameron Vincent, Malekia Moon, Mayel Aleeyat-Abisola Animashaun
OSHA 10 Construction
Douglas Cortez
Related Arts Awards
Art
Rebecca Lee | Art Department Award, APSU
Theatre
MaKenna Brough | Scholarship, Bethel University Renaissance Program
Additional Highlights
Congratulations to these students on their achievements.
Principals Eagle Award
Samantha Underhill
Awards of Distinction
in order
John Stelztner
Anne Smyth
Natalie Sierra
Samantha Underhill
Gabriel Torres-Colon
Allen, Keaton Dewayne
Brough, MaKenna Gita
Bryant, Natalya Angelee
Creel, Jordan Marie
Curry, Rodney Lamar
Davis, Nevaeh Nycole
Diaz, Jaqueline Nicole
Dixon, Charles Eugene
Drummong, Ajah Dorkila Louisa
Gallman, Jada Elizabeth
Garner-White, Alencia Dinea
Lawrence, Gianna Marie
Lucius, Matthew Sean
Mauldin, Gryphon Connor
Miller, Jaylan Remon
Patel, Kirtan Yogeshkumar
Reinhardt, Jacob Alan
Robinson, Makyla Amarie
Rodriguez, Raquel Ilisabell
Sierra, Natalie Antonia
Smyth, Anne Katherine
Steltzner, John Hall
Torres-Colon, Gabriel Alexander
Tranka, Willow Adeline
Underhill, Samantha Nicole
Wallace, Samantha Ann
Ward, Michelle Trisha Annette
Woodley, Mackenzie Monae
Graduation Information
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Ceremony A (2:00 pm):
Watch the graduation here (YouTube)
Ceremony B (4:30 pm):
Watch the graduation here (YouTube)
Ceremony C (7:00 pm):
Watch the graduation here (YouTube)
