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Chisago Lakes High School has announced its “Triple A” Award winners for the 2005-06 school year. The awards go to the senior boy and girl who have excelled in Academics, Arts and Athletics and exemplify qualities that the staff feels worthy of special recognition.

This year’s winners are Caitlin Cunningham and Christopher Hernick.

Caitlin Cunningham

Caitlin Cunningham, daughter of Cynthia and Patrick Cunningham of Chisago City, ranks first of 272 students in the senior class. She’s been a member of the National Honor Society in both her junior and senior year and earned an Academic letter in grade 11.

Participation in Athletics

Four year letter winner in girls’ swimming and diving

Girls swim team captain and state tournament participant 2005

Participant in girls basketball 9-12, lettered in grades 10 and 11

Participated in softball in grades 9 and 10

Lettered in summer weightlifting in ninth grade

Lettered in alpine skiing in seventh grade

Fine Arts Accomplishments

Participant in choir grades 9-12, and also stage chorus in grade 11

Member of all-conference choir this year

Community Involvement

Active in church and community volunteer programs

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA leadership team grades 11-12)

"Swimming, basketball and choir have helped me develop team building skills and the drive to push past all boundaries.  The lessons from each activity will help me achieve my long term aspiration, protecting my homeland in service through the United States Coast Guard,” said Cunningham.

Christopher Hernick

Christopher Hernick, son of Stephen and Susan Hernick of Lindstrom, ranks third in the senior class of CLHS. He earned an Academic Letter in grade 11 and has been National Honor Society member in grades 11 and 12. He’s a member of the Knowledge Bowl team (9-12) and Math League in grades 9 and 10 (State participant in 2004).

Participation in Athletics

Boys soccer in grades 9-12, lettered in 11 and 12

Fine Arts Accomplishments

Participant in band grades 9-12

Summer marching band grades 9 and 10

Speech Team participant grades 9-12

Fall musical 2005

Community Involvement

Active in church

Boy Scouts grades 9-12 (Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader, Instructor)

"Of all that I've learned in school, two of the most important lessons happened not in class, but through participation in my school's soccer and speech programs.  It was because of these activities that I learned the value of practice and perseverance.  After college, as an engineer in the job market, I am confident that practice and perseverance will be helpful in allowing me to achieve the best results that I am able,” said Hernick.

Cunningham and Hernick, along with the North Branch AAA winners, were recognized for their achievements at the Wildcat-Viking basketball games January 12 at North Branch and January 13 at Chisago Lakes.

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