Ty Olsen - Rogers Heritage High School

Ty Olsen, a student at Rogers Heritage High School, has been nominated to be an Academic All-Star by high school counselor, Kristin Collins. “Ty is a compassionate leader,” noted Collins. “He is focused, generous, and determined to help others. Ty is a gifted athlete and meticulous scholar.” In fact, Ty has a weighted GPA of 4.2 and an ACT score of 31. He has applied and plans on attending University of Arkansas with a double major in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish, with a minor in music.

Ty has taken extensive advanced coursework including AP World History, AP Physics, AP Music Theory, AP Language and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, and AP English Literature.

“He plans to study Anthropology and Spanish in order to work closely with countries and communities that are in need,” added Collins. Ty has served his community and school in various ways including worship leading at Fellowship Bible Church (2014-2018), National Honor Society Secretary (2016-2018), International Service Projects to Mexico, Haiti and Costa Rica, Youth Group leading at Fellowship Bible Church (2015-2018), and Future Business Leaders of America (2016-2018).

In addition to this service, he has received many awards and honors including Pinnacle Hills/Shadow Valley “Moments of Integrity Award” (2017), two time All-Conference Basketball Player (2016 and 2018), third chair All-Region Choir (2017), three time Academy Award Winner (2015-2018), and three time Chamber of Commerce Award winner (2015-2018).

“Among many impactful things in one’s life is their own personal attributes that enables them to go and pursue their hopes and dreams,” stated Ty. “In my case,

I can say with absolute certainty that what has set me apart and enabled me to achieve high academic and athletic success is my work ethic.” Hard work has been a constant in Ty’s life. “In my own life, a hard work ethic was instilled in me from a very young age, by my parents and my family,” added Ty.

can say that there has never been a time, academically or athletically, where I have given less than the full extent of my ability.”