SPRINGFIELD WINNERS
Athlete of the Year Winner
Avery Kern
Pawnee High SchoolSpring Winners
Ashley Dennis
Tr-City High SchoolParents: Amy and Todd
Sibling(s): Brett Powell, Amber Harris, Victoria Dennis
Favorite Penn Station Store: Penn Station on Dirksen
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Philly Cheesesteak
Sports Hero:Allyson Felix
Extracurricular Activities: FAA, High School Track, Healthy Kids Running Series Volunteer, Student Mentor.
Favorite Book: Lord of the Flies
Role Model: My Dad
Plans after high school: "To be a dermatologist."
Paige Langheim
Pawnee High SchoolParents: Alison Mills and Chad Langheim
Sibling(s): Morgan, Lakynn and Sophie
Favorite Penn Station Store: Parkway Point
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Tuna Salad
Sports Hero: My Basketball Coach Mr. Hamilton
Extracurricular Activities: FFA, NHS, Student Counsel, Principal’s Advisory Committee, SADD, Show Choir, PHS Musical.
Favorite Book: A Bend in the Road
Role Model: Jennifer Lawrence
Plans after high school: "Attend Cosmetology School."
Winter Winners
Abby Ratsch
Springfield High SchoolParents: Laurie and Robert
Sibling(s): Joseph & Anna
Favorite Penn Station Store: Lindbergh Blvd.
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Club
Sports Hero: Kerri Walsh Jennings
Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, High Pride.
Favorite Book: Nineteen Minutes
Role Model: My Grandpa
Plans after high school: "Millikin University to play basketball and major in accounting."
Mason Ross
Rochester High SchoolParents: Sara and James
Sibling(s): Laken and Riley
Favorite Penn Station Store: Springfield, Ill
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Cold Club
Sports Hero: David Taylor
Extracurricular Activities:
Favorite Book: Foxcatcher
Role Model: David Taylor
Plans after high school: "College, Wrestle, Study Physical Therapy."
Fall Winners
Avery Kern
Pawnee High SchoolParents: Candice and Steve
Sibling(s): Ashlyn
Favorite Penn Station Store: Lindbergh Blvd.
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Italian Grilled Sub
Sports Hero: My Dad
Extracurricular Activities: Music- performing solo or in a band.
Favorite Book: The Maze Runner Series
Role Model: My Parents
Plans after high school: "Attending Belmont University double majoring in Songwriting and Music Business."
Caden Lowery
Lutheran High SchoolParents: Jami and Derek York
Sibling(s): Ella York
Favorite Penn Station Store: Lindbergh Blvd.
Favorite Penn Station Sandwich: Chicken Teriyaki
Sports Hero: Dale Murphy- Atlanta Braves #3
Extracurricular Activities: Hunting, old cars, and watching sports.
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Role Model: Donnie Lowery (Uncle)
Plans after high school: "Enlisting in the Army and Majoring in Criminal justice at SIU."