* Name: Jeremy Cadiente

* Age: 18

* School and grade: Silver Bluff High School senior

* Family: Mother Mary Cadiente, grandmother Stella Mullins.

* Post-high school plans: Will attend the U.S. Naval Academy

* In 10 years I hope to: Leave the Navy to work with the EnergySolutions foundation or a nuclear power plant

* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest influence has been and why: Both LCDR Ron Freeman and Chief Charles Neighbors have shown me a whole new perspective on life.

* An interesting fact: Cadiente serves as the NJROTC unit's commanding officer, the drill team and athletic team commander and will be the valedictorian for the Class of 2010.

* Favorite class: AP Calculus

* Favorite book: "The Sword of Shanora" by Terry Brooks

* Favorite TV show: The History Channel

* On my iPod: "Black-Eyed Peas," Brett Dennen

* My ringtone is: "Sweet Pea" by Amos Lee

* Comment: From guidance director Cathy Neal - "Jeremy is a natural-born leader, not only with our NJROTC program, but also in the classroom and the community. He is involved in Beta Club, National Honor Society, the track team and Student Council. Jeremy loves challenges. Over the last three years I have watched him take on personal and competitive challenges, and he has always handled them all with balance and passion. This has caused many of his peers, along with faculty, to look at him for leadership."

* Name: Taylor Wapshott

* Age: 17

* School and grade: North Augusta High School senior

* Family: Parents Dave and Tammy Wapshott, siblings Matthew and Emma.

* Post-high school plans: Plans to major in biochemistry at Clemson and later attend medical school

* In 10 years I hope to be: Finishing my schooling and residencies. I've known what I wanted to do since the 7th grade, and in 10 years I hope to be a certified neurosurgeon.

* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest influence has been and why: Faith Stone, my "Aunt Faithy," has been my biggest inspiration. Through the years she has taught me that staying strong and true to yourself and your dreams will get you through anything.

* An interesting fact: Taylor is captain of the Jacket Regiment Color Guard and is in her second year of Honors Chorus.

* Favorite class: AP Biology, AP Calculus

* Favorite book: "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy

* Favorite TV show: "The Unit"

* On my iPod: Country music

* My ringtone is: "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts

* Comments: From senior guidance counselor Diane Smiley - "Taylor is very goal-oriented and able to juggle her grades and her extracurricular activities. She certainly has the work ethic and the ability to be a successful doctor."

* Name: Joshua Cheatham

* Age: 17

* School and grade: Aiken County Career and Technology Center (home school Aiken High)

* Family: Parents Fairy and James Cheatham; brothers Brian, James, Antonio, Lamont; sister Crystal

* Post-high school plans: Will major in math, machine tools and computer science at Greenville Technical College

* In 10 years I hope to: Be a successful business owner and operator

* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest influence has been and why: My neighbor Randy for being in his 20s and owning his own business.

* An interesting fact: Joshua is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and likes to race bikes and cars.

* Favorite class: Pre-calculus

* Favorite book: "Holes" by Louis Sachar

* Favorite TV show: "Pinks"

* On my iPod: Lil Wayne, Momo, Trey Songz

* My ringtone is: "Real Music" by Lil Wayne

* Comments: From machine tools technology instructor Quentin Cooks - "Joshua is an outstanding student. He gets the job done in the shop and the classroom. He has a very bright future ahead."

* Name: Reggie Bailey

* Age: 17

* School and grade: South Aiken High School senior

* Family: Parents Craig and Angie Bailey and brother Stuart

* Post-high school plans: Four-year college

* In 10 years I hope to: Have a successful career restoring classic cars

* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest influence has been and why: My neighbor, Mr. Bill Hamilton, has helped me throughout life in many ways.

* An interesting fact: Reggie is a member of Young Life and Interact.

* Favorite class: AP Statistics

* Favorite book: "The River"

* On my iPod: All That Remains, Pastor Troy, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera

* My ringtone is: "Eruption" by Van Halen

* Name: Chase Gossett

* Age: 17

* School and grade: South Aiken Christian School senior

* Family: Mother Sandra Gossett, sister Lea Ann Gossett

* Post-high school plans: Will attend the University of South Carolina and major in international business

* In 10 years I hope to: Graduate from college, begin a successful career, start a company and live my life out for God

* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest influence has been and why: Mr. O'Berry, my history teacher, because he is a godly man. We have such much in common, and he has taught me a lot. He has sort of been my "adopted dad" since my father passed away when I was 6.

* An interesting fact: I love to ride my motorcycle. I serve as basketball team captain and president of our student government and (work with) World Changers.

* Favorite class: English

* Favorite book: "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller

* Favorite TV show: "America's Funniest Home Videos"

* On my iPod: Love, Love, Love, U2

* My ringtone is: It varies but is usually something loud and happy

* Comments: From school administrator Randy Martin - "Chase is a godly young man who has influence over his peers. He has a heart for missions and service."

* Name: Renate Brown

* Age: 17

* School and grade: Aiken County Career and Technology Center (home school Midland Valley High)

* Family: Parents Michelle and Bruce Johnson; brothers Omar and Niles Brown

* Post-high school plans: Attend real estate school and enroll at Georgia Tech to obtain a mechanical engineering degree

* In 10 years I hope to: Have a master's in mechanical engineering, then start my own firm; if it is successful, I will then go to medical school. If it is not successful, I will keep working until it is a success. Then if I'm not old as dirt, I will go to medical school.

* Besides my family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: I'm inspired by all people.

* An interesting fact: Renate works at the Mox facility at Savannah River Site and is a member of Delta Gems, a community service organization.

* Favorite class: Economics

* Favorite book: "There Eyes Were Watching God"

* Favorite TV show: "Everybody Loves Chris"

* On my iPod: Buck Cherry, Beyonce, tons of old school

* My ringtone is: "Love and Happiness" by Al Green

* Comments: From Bob Molkenthin, computer-aided drafting instructor - "Renate is a polite, mature, respectful young lady - a student that did what was asked of her without question and did the work on time. It has been a pleasure having her as a student."

* Name: Derek Shealy

* Age: 17

* School and grade: Wagener-Salley High School senior

* Family: Parents Joy and Wendell Shealy

* Post-high school plans: Attend Clemson University and get a poultry science degree

* Besides my family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: Coach Donald Cribb, because he taught me a lot about baseball and life.

* An interesting fact: Derek is an FFA Club member and also works in chicken houses.

* Favorite classes: Welding and agriculture

* Favorite book: "Where the Red Fern Grows"

* Favorite TV show: "House of Payne"

* On my iPod: Mostly country music, but also some rap

* My ringtone is: "Tie Me Down"

* Comments: From Earl Ishmal, assistant principal - "Derek is a real go-getter. He is one of our top FFA students and will indeed have a great future in agriculture. I foresee a Shealey's poultry farm in 5 to 10 years."

* Name: Christa Eberhard

* Age: 18

* Family: Parents Beth and Brian Eberhard; sister Annalise

* Post-high school plans: Will attend USC and major in studio arts, with minors in English and Spanish

* In 10 years I hope to: Do freelance illustration and have my own studio above a coffee shop somewhere

* Besides my family, the person who has been my greatest influence has been and why: My art teacher all through high school has been Ms. Tara Wessinger-Hanna. She always encourages me to take chances and branch out with my work.

* An interesting fact. I've gone on mission trips to Honduras for the past three years. When I get old, I'm going to live there.

* Favorite class: English

* Favorite book: "On the Beach" by Nevil Shute

* Favorite TV show: I can't remember the last time I watched TV.

* On my iPod: The Dresden Dolls, Against Me!, Rasputina, Bob Dylan

* Comments: From guidance counselor Linda Strojan - "Christa Eberhard is an elegant young woman with great talent. Her great compassion for the world in which she lives is reflected through her art. I look forward to her sharing her artwork as she progresses in her career."

* Name: Hannah Cromer

* Age; 17

* School and grade: Midland Valley High School senior

* Family: Keith and Terry Cromer

* Post-high school plans: I plan on attending college and majoring in broadcast/journalism. I have been accepted to Oral Roberts and Oklahoma City University, and I'm looking forward to the Miami Dolphins cheerleading audition, but I am really hoping to attending the University of South Carolina.

* In 10 years I hope to: Be hosting my own talk show and working on a major motion picture.

* Besides my family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: My fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Bonnie Ferrell, because she dedicated her time after school to tutor me all year without pay.

* An interesting fact: Hannah was named Miss Aiken County Teen. She also had the chance to dance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

* Favorite class: English

* Favorite book; "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

* Favorite TV show: "So You Think You Can Dance"

* On my iPod: "East to West" by Casting Crowns

* My ringtone is: "Empire State of Mind"

* Comments: From guidance counselor Allison Crow - Hannah is a very active young woman who is involved in numerous community activities. She has participated in Beta Club, Key Club, FCA and Spanish and National Honor Society. Hannah was chosen to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program. She is a wonderful candidate with character beyond reproach."

* Name: Morgan Tyler

* Age: 17

* School and grade: Wagener-Salley High School senior

* Family: John Tyler, Vicki Tyler, Nikki Black

* Post-high school plans: Intends to attend USC Salkehatchie for two years and finish college in Charleston as a business major

* In 10 years I hope to: Be working at Tyler Brothers with my family

* Besides my family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: Mr. J.B. LeGrand, because he is such a God-filled man.

* An interesting fact: Morgan is involved with the FFA, Beta Club softball and volleyball.

* Favorite class: Spanish.

* Favorite book: The "Twilight" saga

* Favorite TV show: "SpongeBob Squarepants"

* On my iPod: Mostly country music

* My ringtone is: "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum

* Comments: From guidance director Darriel Whetstone - "Morgan is a model student for a counselor. We talked about her plans and she has been diligent about following through in every aspect. I am proud of her and her enthusiasm about school next year. I have confidence she will be another of our bright stars. She will do great!"