Derek Roetzel

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Derek Roetzel
Derek Roetzel

Hometown: Springdale

School: Springdale Har-Ber High School

Grade point average: 4.24 weighted

College plans: Custom major in international humanitarian aid, University of Richmond

Honors and awards: AP scholar with honors; student representative to Springdale School Board; National Academic Honor Society; chief orator Har-Ber Environmental and Spatial Technology National Conference Team; Sapphire Scholar; student of the month

Extracurricular activities and community service: Environmental And Spatial Technology team member; Future Business Leaders of America; leadership board, web designer and coat drive chairman for National Honor Society; Student Council; secretary/treasurer, Junior Class Council; founder of Bridge Initiative, a program to address homelessness; worked on projects to help Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Hobbs State Park and Har-Ber Environmental and Spatial Technology; working with 3 Bags in 2 Days, a rural homelessness organization, to create a marketing package

Why this student: “Compassion for people and his community along with high integrity and character are attributes to describe this outstanding young man who will aspire to any challenge given to him.” — Alonna Clark, counselor, Springdale Har-Ber High School.