GHS senior Moore honored as All-Star -
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Published on: 4/19/2006
Last Visited: 4/19/2006
Alys Moore knew she was going to be honored, but she didn't know the extent.
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On April 12, Moore and her former first-grade teacher Montgomery were honored by the state through the Indianapolis Star Academic All-Star program.
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Moore was one of 40 Indiana high school students honored at the All-Star conference. The winners were judged on grade-point average, and the SAT or ACT; achievements, course load and academic extracurricular activities; and other activities, community service and leadership. But Moore earned another honor at the event, as she walked away with a $1,000 scholarship that only five students received. She said the high school guidance director, Vicky Williams, brought her a packet to apply for the honor right before Christmas break.Moore finished her essay and delivered the packet back to Williams in early January.
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Moore traveled to Indianapolis with Greencastle Principal Susan Phillips and Montgomery for the ceremony.
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"I was surprised," Moore said.
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"I think it's wonderful because Alys is one of only five students to receive $1,000," Phillips said.
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Montgomery taught Moore at Jones Primary School, which no longer exists.
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"Alys was such a great student," Montgomery said.
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"She kind of kick-started my academic career," Moore said of Montgomery.
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"(Montgomery) was the one that went out of her way to find things to interest Alys," Phillips said.
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Phillips added Moore was "very" deserving of the award.
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Moore, a senior, was an Academic All-Conference and All-State soccer player and swimmer this year, in addition to being an AP Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and a National Merit commended student. During her four-year stay at Greencastle, Moore played soccer and was on the swim team, where she served as captain this year.She was also on the GHS Academic Science Team, Academic Super Bowl, Spell Bowl captain, student council, French Club President, Co-President of the Young Democrats and was in the drama club. Through the community, Moore served on the Key Club, was the team captain for Relay for Life, and National Youth Service Day. Moore has not decided where she will attend college and has not set her career path, but she said sheÕll probably attend college in the Midwest.
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Alys is the daughter of Michael and Rebecca Moore.