Karen Powell
DuPont Manual High School

Karen is a four-year member of the duPont Manual cheerleading squad. “She has all the great qualities of a natural born leader,” says Manual cheer coach and nominator Valarie Ziegler Tackett. “Not only as a cheerleader, but as a student at Manual High School, she sets a great example for others.” Karen is a member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, maintaining a 3.7 GPA. In addition, Karen is active at Middletown Christian Church as a member of the youth group, youth choir, and handbell choir. Recently, Karen conducted a cheerleading clinic and try-out for Bowen Elementary School.

Andrew Gottbrath
DeSales High School

“Andrew is almost always the first player on the field and the last off,” says DeSales varsity soccer coach and nominator Wayne Dodge. Andrew, who was named a varsity co-captain for the soccer team, helped provide transportation to help younger players get to practice. “Andrew is one of the hardest working student/athletes on our team,” says Dodge. “He often pulls younger students aside to work one-on-one on specific skills.” In addition, Andrew represents his school in the Kentucky United Nations Assembly delegation, received the Rochester University Outstanding History Student Award, and maintains a 3.8 GPA. He also received the 110% award for the DeSales soccer for the season.

Nominate a Louisville area High School Athlete

New male and female winners will be selected each month. Click here for a nomination form.

In August 2012, one boy and one girl will be chosen from the 2012 Class Athletes of the Month to be Athlete of the Year. The winning boy and girl will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship.

Watch the Republic Bank Athletes of the Month interviews on WHAS.com the Tuesday after the magazine is published.