Dominic Artman, Lake Secondary School

NAME – Dominique Artmann

RESIDENCE – uniontown

AGE – 18

THE SCHOOL – Lake High School

MPC- 4.48

COLLEGE CHOICE – Ohio State University

PARENTS – Christopher and Jolene Artman

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS – Persistent, resourceful, resilient.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, National Honor Society, GenYes Student, Freshman Mentor, Team Captain (Wrestling, Cross Country and Track), Sixth Year Camp Counselor.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES – Holy Spirit Church usher and youth group leader, Bible camp counselor, Lake Youth Wrestling coach, recreational graphic design, assists with other community events.

HONORS AND AWARDS – Letter from the four-year Lake Academic Booster Club; Lake High School Top 25; AP Researcher with Distinction; platinum-level ACT; Nominee Sam DiBlasi of Lake High School; three-time district qualifier (wrestling); three-time 2nd team All Federal League (wrestling); three-time All Stark County (wrestling); eighth in wins in Lake wrestling history; regional team qualification (cross-country); recipient of the Tri-Athlete award for two years; eight varsity letters total (wrestling, cross country, and track).

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? – I would say wrestling. The wrestling room is like my second home and I don’t have to worry about anything outside of wrestling during practices or tournaments.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY? – The close and competitive wrestling matches of the Federal League. These matches carry an unparalleled energy, and competing with some of my closest friends is an experience I will never forget.

MOST PEOPLE WILL BE SURPRISED TO KNOW… – … I won a 10K in the 14-18 category in Florida when I was 14.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE FOR A CAREER? – I hope to become a software developer at a big tech company like Apple or Microsoft, focusing on artificial intelligence or cybersecurity.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE ADOLESCENTS FACE TODAY? – Anxiety, due to increased pressure to perform well in school, athletics, and also due to pressure from social media, anxiety and stress levels are very high among teenagers. However, many teens don’t know how to deal with high levels of stress or anxiety. Thus, it manifests within them until they are overwhelmed and, as a result, go wild or collapse. If more teenagers were educated on how to manage stress and anxiety, they would be calmer and more balanced. They would be able to make more rational decisions and reduce their anxiety to a minimum.

Other nominees

BOYS

ALLIANCE

Henry Wang

Nominated by Chris Schillig, English teacher; and Amber Patti, school counselor

SOUTH TOWNSHIP

Cooper Robbins

Nominated by Lucy Thompson, science teacher; and Josh Kern, school counselor

CENTRAL CATHOLIC

Chase Elson

EASTERN TOWNSHIP

Chase Vacco

Nominated by Jason Hall, Business Trainer

GLENOAK

Gregory Giavasis

Nominated by Angela Spano, teacher

VACUUM

Robert Smart

Nominated by Brian Baum and Ronald Varn, teachers

JACKSON

Adam Boogaard

Nominated by Julie Prato and Baylee Ralls, school counselors

LAKE

Dominique Artmann

Nominated by Frank Pilato, coordinator of the GenYes computer program; and Dave Wood, computer science teacher

CHRISTIAN CENTER LAKE

Plum Spencer

Nominated by Jairus Taylor, high school men’s varsity football coach; and Sharon Martin, English teacher, academic challenge coordinator

LOUISVILLE

Owen Pukys

Nominated by Lisa Vaccaro, English teacher; and Katy Todd, French teacher

Minerva

Erik Murray

Nominated by Lisa Cargill, Honors Maths Teacher, NHS Advisor, Winter Homecoming Coordinator, Honors Night Coordinator, Voting Coordinator; and Julie Holderbaum, Specialist English Teacher and Academic Challenge Advisor

SAND VALLEY

Brandon Wigfield

Nominated by Nate Provance, basketball teacher/coach; and Matt Whitted, Director

TUSLAW

Kaden Moser

Nominated by David Kuhlins, STEM teacher; and Neil Parrot, physics teacher

GIRLS

ALLIANCE

Ryin Motry

Nominated by Elizabeth Davis, Spanish teacher; and Chris Schillig, English teacher

SOUTH TOWNSHIP

My Kenna Daniels

Nominated by Chris Bergert, art/graphic arts teacher; and Nicky Boyd, school counselor

Central Catholic

Alexis Peretta

Nominated by Jim Sicker, head of the science department; and Maria Dick, head of the theology department

GLENOAK

Noelle Meister

Nominated by Angela Beshore, STEM teacher; and Matthew Brown, math teacher

VACUUM

Siena Pilati

Nominated by Glenn Cummings and Allison Medley, teachers

JACKSON

Jaina Rajan

Nominated by Julie Prato, school counselor; and Dan Taray, professor of social studies

LAKE

Sydney Miner

Nominated by Frank Pilato, coordinator of the GenYes computer program; and Meredith Duncan, Specialized Chemistry Professor

CHRISTIAN CENTER LAKE

sophie summers

Nominated by Hannah Miller, college volleyball coach; and Jennifer Neel, English teacher

LOUISVILLE

Camryn Barker

Nominated by Angie Emmons, math teacher; and Christine Muniak, personal finance teacher

MASSILLON

Taylor Grant

Nominated by Adam Calhoun, teacher

Minerva

Jamison Rine

Nominated by Jan Clark, professor of fine arts and yearbook adviser; and Matthew Leatherberry, math and STEM teacher

PEAR

Lily Stuart

Nominated by Kathy Patron, Perry Speech & Debate Head Coach, Communications Educator; and Alan Mostov, Perry Junior and Senior Ohio Model United Nations advisor

SAND VALLEY

Amber Quarter

Nominated by Kerry Riesen, teacher/senior class counselor; and Jeannette Jernigan, teacher

TUSLAW

Emma Pratt

Nominated by Lindsey Brown, English teacher; and Susan Pike, physical education teacher