A 2011 Graduate With Honors: Zach Halasz

Zach Halasz, son of Sue and Dave Halasz of Stow, describes himself as a "rational and deep-thinking" man.

During his four years at , Zach was a member of the National Honor Society, Latin Club, Academic Challenge and the Speech and Debate team. He played in both the marching and concert bands, where he served as president his senior year.

During his junior and senior years, Zach was a cast member in the class plays. The summer before his senior year, Zach was selected to participate in Buckeye Boys State, a week-long leadership camp at Bowling Green State University.

Zach plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and major in computer science. He has received the University Achievement Scholarship from the University of Illinois.

When asked what he is most looking forward to in college, Zach smiles and answers with just one word:

“Independence.”

In the days before graduation May 26, Stow Patch will feature all 10 of the top academic students in the 2011 Stow-Munroe Falls senior class. Continue to check back at www.stow.patch.com for more featured students. Click  to post your free graduation announcement.