By Dr. Ferrell Miller
Ohemaa Sarpong is a senior at Junction City High School in the Science, Engineer, and Health (SEH) Academy. She is the daughter of Joyce and Joseph Sarpong.
During her time at JCHS, Ohemaa has been involved in the Technology Student Association (TSA), National Honor Society, Tennis, Swim, Multicultural Club, and Class Committees. She completed some STEM research for JCHS last school year and is a state officer for the Kansas TSA.
Ohemaa is the President of the high school’s TSA and Vice President of National Honor Society. She has 30 documented hours of service learning. Ohemaa volunteers at the Fort Riley Library, her church, and Victory Chapel Vacation Bible School.
Nancy Dettmer, Scholarship and Internship Coordinator at Junction City High School, nominated Ohemaa for the Optimist Club’s Student of the Month Recognition. She wrote that “Ohemaa is one of the shining stars at JCHS. She has been a pleasure to have in class for the past two years. When her family got transferred to California, Ohemaa found a way to continue to be a Blue Jay by staying in Junction City to finish her senior year and live with the Matt Micheel family. She is a top-notch student, a hard-working athlete, and a joy to be around. She helps those around her in any way she can and has a beaming smile that brightens everyone’s day. I’ so very blessed to have been able to have her as a student.”
Ohemaa received a $25.00 gift certificate from JC’s BBQ & Grill. her mother flew in from California to witness Ohemaa receiving recognition at the Hampton Inn in Junction City.