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Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team

Selection to the Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team is based on the student-athlete's bowling accomplishments from the current school year, academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular and community involvement, submitted essays and resumes. Minimum requirements for selection include a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and at least one letter of recommendation. Five boys and five girls will be selected annually.

Each team member will receive a $1,000 scholarship and an All-American Team award to be presented at the USBC Junior Gold Championships.

2007-08 Nomination Form

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Previous All-Americans

2005-2006

2006-07 Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team

Girls

	Ellen Morrison Winnebago High School Senior Winnebago, Ill. Age: 18 Morrison added another big athletic accomplishment to her resume when she won this year’s Denny’s All-American High School Championship. Morrison’s athletic prowess is complemented well by her near 4.0 grade point average and stellar community service record. A few academic accomplishments include National Honor Society President and High School Math Contest Qualifier for the last two years. Morrison has cruised to a 216 average and also became this year’s Illinois High School State Bowling Champion. Morrison is the only student to repeat on the All-American Team. “Not only are All-Americans outstanding athletes, but they are also well rounded in other areas such as academics,” Morrison said. “It is undeniably an accomplishment when an athletes are able to excel in their sport and still be able to work hard in the classroom.”
	Heather D’Errico Greece Arcadia High School Senior Rochester, N.Y. Age: 18 Coming off an impressive finals appearance in the 2007 Denny's All-American High School Championships, D’Errico has continued to excel on tough USBC sport conditions. She already has recorded two games over 275 on Sport conditions and boasts a high series of 746. D’Errico has been a three-year member of her track team as well, all while maintaining a 3.7 GPA. She has worked with the Salvation Army, the Special Olympics and the USBC Youth program. D’Errico was a key member on her high school bowling team, which recorded an undefeated 105-0 record. "It is such an honor to be recognized by the USBC as an All-American, especially for accomplishments achieved as a high school team member," D'Errico said. "To me, there is no greater satisfaction in our sport than working together as a team to attain success in your common goals."
	Kristin Wiedman Harrison High School Senior West Lafayette, Ind. Age: 18 Wiedman has had great success in her local associations. She was named this year’s Senior/Scholar Athlete, their version of Player of the Year. She also was the individual champion at this year’s sectional championships. Off the lanes Wiedman has been very active, playing soccer, basketball and varsity golf, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. She also was a four-year member of the band. Wiedman qualified for the 2007 USBC Junior Gold Championships. “For the All-American it is a responsibility that comes naturally,” Wiedman said. “It is not considered work, but rather fun and interesting, and being an All-American student-athlete acts as its own reward.”
	Michelle Ostrowski Oak Hills High School Senior Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 18 Ostrowski is no stranger to tournament competition. She recently finished 9th in the tough Denny’s All-American High School Championships. Ostrowski also has placed first in the Ohio USBC Youth State Tournament and third in the Youth Bowler’s Tour of America State tournament. She was an active member in the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Student Council. Ostrowski carries an outstanding 3.96 GPA. She’s building on her game and hoping to achieve her first 700 series. Her current high series is 696. “A student who portrays excellence on the lanes most clearly shows that he or she had dedication for his or her team and the sport itself,” Ostrowski said. “He or she should give it his or her all when competing in sports and in the classroom.”
	Brittni Hamilton Webster Thomas High School Junior Webster, N.Y. Age: 17 The youngest member of this year’s female Dexter/USBC High School All-Americans, Hamilton has shown that she can compete with the older girls. Boasting a high game of 300 and a high series of 800, Hamilton has averaged 221 this year in her league. She was the 2006 Teen Masters Champion, has a top ten finish in the USBC Junior Gold Championships and a top 20 finish in the Team USA trials. Off the lanes Hamilton is active in traveling soccer leagues and volunteering for United Way. She also carries a 91.3 GPA on a 100-point scale. “All-American student-athletes must show leadership and sportsmanship,” Hamilton said. “They must have the drive to be successful.”

Boys

	Jonathan Buckert Greece Athena High School Rochester, N.Y. Age: 18 With his first 300 game coming at age 14, Buckert has since sanctioned three more. Also at age 14, he set a state record as the youngest to ever bowl an 800 series; he has added four more. Last year Buckert was sixth-best in the country with his 197 Sport bowling average. In his spare time, he has tutored earth science, worked for the Salvation Army and helped coach youth bowling. Buckert maintains a 4.0 GPA on a 4.5 scale. He was named to this year’s Denny’s High School-All American Tournament. “Being considered an All-American Student-Athlete is a very prestigious title,” Buckert said. “In my life I have always had high expectations of myself and have always expected a lot from myself. Whether I’m at school, work, practicing or competing, I give it my all in terms of focus, effort and hard work.”
	Jeremy Janese Lewiston-Porter High School Youngstown, N.Y. Age: 18 Janese has ten years of sanctioned bowling experience. He has recorded a high series of 824 and tallied a league average of 211. He participated in the 2006 Teen Masters, the Pepsi Cola Youth Championships and numerous New York State tournaments, tallying 3 top fives. Janese also has been a member of soccer, basketball and volleyball at Lewiston-Porter. He has taken time to help teach developmentally disabled and emotionally challenged individuals. Janese carries a 103.046 GPA, which is above the 100 point scale. “By being the best one can be in high school, one can steer their life in the right direction and make good choices so that they can succeed and ultimately be happy with their life,” Janese said.
	Brandon Taylor Merrillville High School Merrillville, Ind. Age: 16 Taylor is the youngest member on the boys All-American team. In 2007 Taylor dominated the North Lake County City Tournament by taking first place in all-events males, doubles and singles. He also placed fifth in two events at the Indiana State USBC Youth Association tournament. Taylor participates in golf, soccer, tennis and track all while maintaining his perfect 4.0 GPA. Taylor currently averages 186 over 96 games and has a high game of 278. Taylor created the Kids 4 Kidz foundation, which works to provide meals and holiday gifts to needy community members. "An All-American student-athlete exhibits traits of courage, acumen, compassion, and above all, leadership," Taylor said. "Overall, I strive to perform at the best of my ability in all aspects of my life. I do so because my eyes are focused on the long-lasting effect and how all of my hard work will lead me to new heights in the future."
	Hunter Hobgood Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, Ohio Age: 17 Hobgood, who carries a perfect 4.0 GPA, recently set a new state record when he rolled 23 consecutive strikes. After sparing the first frame, Hobgood rattled off a 290 game only to be followed by a 300 for a record 590 two-game set. Hobgood has shown that he’s also committed to the team approach by helping his team place 9th in his local 2007 USBC Youth Team Tournament. Hobgood has used his free time by participating in a muscular dystrophy fundraiser, Spanish club and varsity soccer. He is currently averaging 201. “An All-American student-athlete is an individual that incorporates three components that make up the title; first and foremost he is a fervent American, next he is a sublime student and last but not least he is an awesome athlete,” Hobgood said.
	Chris Ray Granite City High School Granite City, Ill. Age: 18 Ray finished second in this year’s Denny’s All-American High School Championships. He is currently ranked 15 out of 521 students in his class with a GPA of 5.38 out of 5.0. Ray has qualified for the Teen Masters in back-to-back years and also has been named as a 1st Team All-Conference member. While a member of the National Honor Society, Ray has participated in blood drives and recycling programs. Ray is currently averaging 211 over 58 games, with a high series of 803. “All-Americans are those dedicated to greatness in all aspects inside and out,” Ray said.