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Cidney Adams

Cidney said she has one bigplan after high school. “I plan togo to Christ College of Nursingto become a pediatric nurse prac-titioner. After I get my degree, Iplan to work for Christ Hospi-tal.”

Cidney has participated in afew activities while she’s been astudent at NRHS. “I have par-ticipated in softball, basketball,and National Honor Society.” Cidney said she will miss a fewthings about NRHS, but that isabout all she will miss. “I willdefinitely miss my friends thatgo away to college, and some ofmy teachers. I don’t think I’llmiss much of anything else. One teacher who influencedCidney the most. “I will alwaysremember Ms. Kirby (Cornette);she always made class interest-ing and seemed to connect withthe students very well.” A lot of Cidney’s favoritememories come from the week ofHomecoming. “I always enjoyed

DerikAnderson

After high school, Derik plansto attend college and work. While at NRHS, Derik has par-ticipated in several activities.“Sports, football, basketball,track, and community service,”he said. Recalling what he will missabout high school, Derik said,“Snow days, although I will notmiss much about high school.” Derik also would like to thinkhis most influential teacher, Mrs.Liming. Sharing his funniest memoriesof high school, Derik said, “Put-ting ketchup under people be-

fore they sat down were the fun-niest memories I can think of.” “Do your work and never giveup,” Derik said as advice for otherhigh school students. Derik would also like to add,“GPA doesn’t necessarily proveintelligence.”

Kirstian said she has manyplans for after high school “Af-ter high school, I would like toget a job and work while I go toschool for nursing. I want to be-come a registered nurse and workas a private duty home care nursefor children. I would like to workfor Children’s Hospital, like mymother does.” Kirstian says that she hasn’tbeen at New Richmond verylong, but she participated inmany activities at her old school.“I haven’t participated in any-thing for New Richmond; how-ever, at St. Bernard I cheered, wasin band, Student Council, andplays during my high schoolyears. I just moved from St. Ber-nard at the beginning of thefourth quarter last year.” Kirstian says that there is oneteacher that she will always re-member, who has influenced her.“A teacher who has influencedme is Mr. Frisby. He was my mathteacher through my years in St.Bernard. None of the teacherswho taught there (that I had),cared about the students besidesMr. Frisby. None of the teachersI’ve had or known will ever be

KirstianBailey

better than Mr. Frisby.” One of Kirstian’s favoritememories happened at St. Ber-nard. “One of my favorite memo-ries is playing mafia in Mr.Frisby’s class in eighth grade.Other memories I enjoyed includetime with friends, pestering Mr.Shaw and Mr. Riechardt. Alsoband with Mr. Critzer, and theconcerts, football and basketballgame, and baking brownies forMr. Frisby’s class.” Kirstian has some simple ad-vice to give. “Worry more aboutschool and work than drama.” Kirstian would like to thank afew people, “I would like to thankmy parents, Coy and CandyBailey, for always pushing me todo my best. Also, I would like tothank my best friend, AustinFahey, for always being there forme.

all the football and basketballgames, but Spirit Week was defi-nitely memorable.” Some advice for other highschool students, according toCidney is this: “I would adviseany underclassman to stick withacademics because they’ll real-ize all the hard work pays offwhen college comes around.” Cidney has a little bit left to say,“I’d like to thank all my teachersfor pushing me to be better andall my friends for making highschool enjoyable.”

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Alicia plans on college afterhigh school. “I plan on attend-ing either Miami University orOhio State University and ma-joring in finance. I am planningon going into corporate financeand wealth management, possi-bly looking to co-op for some ofmy years in school. I don’t planon going to graduate school butthat could change later when Ihave narrowed and cemented myarea of study,” she said. While in high school, Aliciaparticipated in volleyball, swim-ming, Drama Club, yearbook,Troubadours, liturgical dance,Awaken the City, AppalachiaService Project, and eight theaterproductions. Alicia shared some of thethings she will and will not missafter high school. “I will definitelymiss seeing all of my friends ev-ery day, school events like Clash,Homecoming, Prom and sportingevents. I will miss doing the the-ater productions and swimming.I’ll also miss many of my teach-ers that I’ve had here. I will notmiss lockers, the dress code,crowded hallways, some of thefaculty members, restrictions onactivities and some of the rulesregarding student conduct inclass,” she said. Alicia also shared some teach-ers that she will always remem-ber. “Ms. Groen, my kindergar-ten teacher who set a great atti-tude for me in school. Mrs. Jack-son, my third and fifth gradeteacher, was wonderful to me andbegan my interest in math. Ms.Fritsch, my eighth grade teacher,was a good friend. Mr. Grischow,my seventh and eighth gradeteacher, was so much fun and Ibuilt a fun, joke-filled relationshipwith him. Mr. Doug Heflin, whowas my teacher from eighth-11thgrade, showed me the beauty of

music and was a good rolemodel, friend and inspiration. Mr.Crowley, my 11th grade teacher,was patient with me, alwaysmade me laugh, and made phys-ics enjoyable. Mrs. Dalton, whoI had in 11th and 12th grade, be-came my friend, role model andhelped me decide what I wantedto study. Mr. Shebesta, who Ihad in 11th and 12th grade, wasone of the best math teachers Iever had. Mrs. Parker, who I hadin 11th and 12th grade, was like amother figure, was always therefor me, and was always caring,”she said. Alicia looked back on some ofher favorite memories while inhigh school. “Sooo many storiesand inside jokes with my friends,donuts and hot chocolate in APEnglish, backstage theater times,Troubadour trips to Orlando forcompetition, breaking swimrecords and Homecoming/ Prom/Clash/ Spirit Week,” she said. Alicia offered up some lastwords of advice. “Prepare forsenioritis, it’s a real thing and ithits hard. Don’t be an obnoxiousPDA couple. Don’t spread ru-mors. Take a shower and weardeodorant/ cologne/ perfume. Beinvolved. Don’t miss schoolstuff like dances, games andClash. Do your part in a groupproject. Be reliable and worksmarter, not harder,” she said.

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MiahBayless

After high school, Miah plansa fun summer, followed by moreschool. “I plan on traveling dur-ing the summer a little and work-ing and then in the fall I'll startcollege at UC Clermont.” Miah participated in severalactivities both in and out ofschool. “Elementary school I didGirl Scouts, soccer, gymnasticsand cheerleading. Middle schoolI did yearbook, swimming, andStudent Council.” Once she graduates, Miah saidthere are a few things she’ll missand a few she won’t. “I'll misssome of the teachers, Spirit

Week, and Mrs. Griffin’s cup-cakes. I won't miss the end ofquarter exams or the pep rallies.” Mrs. Shoemaker and Mr.Mahan are the teachers Miahsaid she’d miss once she leaves. Miah’s advice to other highschool students is simple:“Don't quit because you'll liter-ally get nowhere in life if you do.” As she leaves, Miah would liketo thank Mr. Mahan. “Thank youMr.Mahan for always being therefor me through my middle schoolcareer and my first two years inhigh school.” And Miah’s words of wisdomcome from one of America’sgreatest cartoonists: "All ourDreams can come true if we havethe courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney

You have brains in your headYou have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direc-tion you choose.

You’re on you own.And you know what you

know.You are the guy who’ll

decide where to go.Dr. Seuss

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EmilyBelmont

After high school Emily plansto attend college. “I plan on go-ing to NKU and earn my BSN,”she said. “After that, I plan onmoving on to graduate school.” While attending NRHS, Emilyparticipated in sports and band. Emily shared a few things shewill/will not miss about highschool. “I will miss my friendsand playing sports,” she said.“Although, I will not miss soc-cer and drama.” “I will definitely miss Mr.Stratton because I learned somuch in his class,” Emily stated,recalling her most influentialteachers. “I will probably missMr. Shebesta the most because,although he was never myteacher, he was the best coachI’ve ever had and has impactedmy life in the most positive way,in and out of sports.” Some of Emily’s favorite memo-ries came from her friends. “I willnever forget the fun times I had

at lunch with my friends or mytwo years in band,” she said. “Iwill most definitely miss my se-nior year of cross country, aswell.” Emily also shared some advicefor other high school students.“Don’t work your life away andenjoy the time you have withyour friends. Also, it doesn’tmatter how big your friend groupis, just as long as they are yourtrue friends,” she said. “Also,girls, don’t spend your time inhigh school worrying aboutboys. Enjoy high school whileyou can, it goes quicker thanyou think.”

After high school, Tori planson becoming an animal rescuer.“My plans after high school areto take the three classes I needfor my future job of being an ani-mal rescuer and then finish an18- month training course. Then,when I’ve finished that, I’ll gotry out for the job I want, hope-fully close to this area or Cincin-nati,” she said. While in high school, Tori wasa part of the choir program forfour years. Tori shared some of the thingsshe will and will not miss aftershe graduates. “Some things I’llmiss are seeing my friends everyday and seeing my favoriteteachers: Mrs. Corpuz, Mrs.Minning, Mrs. Parker and Mrs.Hauserman. Some things I won’tmiss are the people I don’t likehere, lunches, stairs, early morn-ing wake up, bus rides and home-work,” she said. Tori also remembered some ofher favorite teachers. “Theteachers who have helped me themost are Mrs. Ellis from sixthgrade, and Mrs. Corpuz,” shesaid.

ToriBiddle

Tori shared some of her favor-ite memories from her time in highschool. “I’ll always remember mymany choir concerts throughoutthe years; I always stood by mygood friend, Destiana,” she said. Tori offered up some last wordsof advice. “Don’t take this timein high school for granted anddo the best you can becauseeven though it's hard and youmay not think it is that big of adeal, It’ll make your future easy.And lastly, don’t forget to doyour 20 hours of volunteer work,Do it throughout the four years,not just in 12th grade.

Alec Bomske Alec said he has a few plansfor after high school, “Collegethen med school. I want to besomething in the pediatric fieldor nurse practitioner.” Alec has participated in manyactivities and extracurriculars,.“Iplayed soccer, was in Young Life,I’m active in my church and Iplay basketball. I’ve also been apart of the Kings Hammer Acad-emy, weightlifting, and the OhioPlayers b-ball team.” Alec said there are a few thingshe will miss about NRHS.“Friends, science teachers, andsoccer.” For Alec, many teachers willbe missed at New Richmondschools. “Mr. Harris, Mr.

Shebesta, Mrs. Minning, Mr.Moorehead, Mrs. Prescott, andMr. Crowley! These people de-vote their lives for the bettermentof the students.” Most of Alec’s favorite memo-ries are from soccer. Alec has some advice to giveother high school students. “Donot be a follower and do not be-lieve what everyone tells you. Bethe best you can be and do notget involved in high schooldrama. Only get involved insports, classes, and activities. Alec has a little left to say, witha few thank you’s. “A big thankyou to all of the science depart-ment and the teachers that havehelped me so much. Every single

teacher in the science wing; Mrs.Prescott, Mrs. Minning, Mrs.Wilkins, Mr. Moorehead, and Mr.Crowley. They are the people thatgive this building meaning andshow true character.”

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ClareBurns

After high school, Clare planson going to college. “I’m goingto go to the University of Cin-cinnati in an effort to achieve mygoal of obtaining a doctorate inphysical therapy,” she said. While at NRHS, Clare partici-pated in varsity cross country,varsity swimming and varsitytrack & field. Clare shared some things shewill and will not miss after shegraduates high school. “I willdefinitely miss the sports pro-gram here at NRHS. I have thor-oughly enjoyed every season Ihave participated in due to greatteam chemistry and support fromthe coaches. I will not miss theschool defined schedule,” shesaid. Clare also shared two of theteachers that have influencedher the most while at NRHS. “Mr.Shebesta is an amazing teacher,coach and person, 100% of thetime, he focused on the positiveaspect of things and always be-lieved in you. Judy Middeler isone of the most kind and gener-ous persons I’ve ever met. Eventhough she wasn’t exactly myteacher (she was my swimcoach), I learned a lot from herabout what is really important,”she said.

Clare looked back on some ofher favorite memories from hertime at NRHS. “Even though ourpractices were difficult, everycross country practice was filledwith lots of laughter and filledthem with memories playingduck-duck-goose, ultimateFrisbee, and, of course; cross-country Olympics. Runningthrough the halls in our swim-suits on senior night for swimteam was always a great time,”she said. Clare’s words of advice to otherhigh school students is this: “Ifyou have the opportunity, takeadvantage of Ohio’s CollegeCredit Plus program in order toget some of your college creditsout of the way. I did it for twoyears and it was one of the bestdecisions I’ve ever made, butyou really have to be ready towork hard,” she said Clare’s last words are: “Workhard now, it will save you later,”she said.

DustinCarr

Dustin has plans in the legalprofession plans after highschool. “I want to go to collegeand law school. Then become aprosecuting attorney,” he said. Dustin has participated in twoactivities while he’s been a stu-dent at New Richmond. “Bandand one year of Drama Club/plays.” Although Dustin didn’t men-tion anything that he wouldn’tmiss at NRHS, he did mentiontwo things that he will miss.“The first thing I will miss is SpiritWeek, then Friday night footballgames.” Dustin said that he will misstwo teachers in New Richmondschools, “Mrs. Griffin was al-ways there to listen to me andMrs. Parker; she made a bad daybetter with humor.” Dustin said his favoritememory was during 10th grade.“My all-time favorite memory is

going to a football game sopho-more year and marching arounda pole while the woodwind halfof the band looked at us funny.” Dustin has a little advice togive high school students.“Have fun, make friends, be nice,don’t procrastinate.” Dustin would like to thank afew people. “I want to thank thepeople in my class for filling myhigh school years with fun,laughter and joy. No matter howhard life gets, look for a brightspot.”

Hannah has set high expecta-

tions for herself after high school“After high school, I plan ongoing to the Christ College ofNursing and I plan on becominga labor and delivery nurse.” Hannah, while being a studentat New Richmond, has partici-pated in J.V. and varsitycheerleading, and Troubadours. Some things Hannah says shewill miss about NRHS are thehigh school dances and SpiritWeek, but Hannah was clear onwhat she will not miss. “I will notmiss the dress code!” Hannah says that there havebeen a few teachers who havereally influenced her. “Ms.Fritsch, Ms. Cornette, and Mr.Doug Heflin are all teachers thathave influenced me and helpedme become the girl I am today.”

HannahClifton

One of Hannah’s funniestmemories was on her trip withthe Troubadours, “One of my fa-vorite memories would have tobe going to Orlando, Florida withthe Troubadours. I had so muchfun going to the water park, Uni-versal Studios, and competingwith my friends. As she leaves, Hannah hasthese words of wisdom: “Don’tlose your friends over somethingstupid and enjoy high schoolwhile you can, because you cannever go back.”

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KendalCollier

After high school, Kendalplans on going to college. “Myplans after high school are to goto college. Either NKU or Christ.I’m going for nursing,” she said. “I did track one year. I’ve beenplaying softball for the past threeyears. I’m in Art Club. I’m also inNHS,” said Kendal. Kendal shared some thingsshe will and will not miss afterhigh school. “I’m going to missall the people I’ve become reallyclose with. I’ll miss all of myteachers who have pushed meto be the best that I can be. I’mnot going to miss waking up ev-ery morning. I’m not going tomiss the rules or walking frommy car to the school in 9 degreeweather.” Kendal also shared some of herfavorite teachers throughout heryears in school. “Mrs. Minning,Mr. Moorehead, Mrs.Hauserman, Mrs. Zimmerman,

Mrs. Wilkins, Mr. Wright, Mr.Crowley, Mrs. Cornette, andMrs. Cholkas,” she said. Kendal reflected on some of herfavorite memories while in highschool. “Any class I have withmy friends. Lunch with myfriends. One of my favoritememories has to be my junioryear Prom. I wouldn’t havewanted to spend it with anyother group of friends,” she said. Kendal left some last words ofadvice. “Don’t change for any-one. Stay true to yourself. Highschool will give you some goodtimes and some bad times. Over-all, don’t be stupid and dodrugs,” she said. Lastly, Kendal wanted to thanka few teachers. “I want to thankMr. Moorehead and Mrs.Minning for always pushing meto go after the things I want andbelieving in me. You two havemotivated me to go for mydreams and never to give up,”she said.

ChristinaCrews

Christina plans on going to col-lege after high school. “My plansare to attend a four year collegeand then get my masters and be-come a Physician's Assistant,”she said. Some things Christina said shewill miss are having teachers thatallow late assignments and thatcare. “Some things I won’t missare being treated like I can’thandle responsibility. I alsowon’t miss busy work,” saidChristina. The teachers she will miss themost are both from the highschool. “The teachers that havereally helped me are Mrs. Cor-pus and Mr. Heflin. I will alwaysremember staying after with themmy freshman-junior year,” shesaid. “Some of my favorite memoriesare when me and Kristin would

ride in the car to Grant and in myAllied Health class,” said Chris-tina. She also lists the time shestopped when she saw air careand emergency services atBethel Middle school, “hackingwith Tabby and Jake, and talk-ing to Magic,” as memorable. Christina offered up the follow-ing advice: “The only thing youneed to worry about in highschool is your grades. All thepeople you know in high schoolwon’t matter and you’ll probablynever see them again once yougraduate.”

LaceyDarnell

After graduation, Lacey plansto go to Sinclair College. Lacey participated in severaldifferent activities while she wasa student here. “I played soft-ball and basketball. I was also inFFA and 4-H and I was a memberof the Junior Fair Board.” Mr. Crowley is Lacey’s favor-ite teacher and as for advice toothers, Lacey offers this: “Com-

plete your homework.”

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After high school, J.D. plansto further his education. “I wantto go UC Clermont and gothrough their police academy.When I graduate UC, I want tobecome a police officer or a pro-bation officer,” he said. J.D. will miss his friends andhis time on the basketball court,but, “I won’t miss homework orall the rules,” he said. While at New Richmond, J.D.had a few teachers who he’ll al-ways remember. “J.C., Mr. Heflin,Mrs. Cornette, Mrs. Griffin, Mr.Will Shoemaker, Mr. Wright, andMr. Flamm,” he said. Some of his favorite memorieswhile in high school include bas-

JamesDurham

ketball and being in the criminaljustice program. J.D. has some advice for kidsgrowing up or coming to NewRichmond. “Don’t take life orschool for granted because timeflies,” said J.D. J.D.’s last words of wisdom are:“OJ didn’t do it!!!!!”

After high school, Kristin planson getting her EMT/ paramediclicense and become a firefighter. While in high school, Kristinwent to Grant Career Center forAllied Health Science, played ayear of softball and tennis, andwas in National Technical HonorSociety. She also participated inSkills U.S.A. Kristin shared what she willmiss about NRHS. “I think I willmiss my friends more so than theschool. We all will all be goingseparate ways. Everyone is leav-ing and I am staying in NewRichmond. I also think I will miss

KristinEvans

just being a kid and not havingany responsibilities,” she said. Ms. Cornette, Mrs. Corpuz, Mr.Heflin, Mrs. Liming, Mrs.Hughes, Ms. Ehlers, Mr. Wright,Mr. McKinley, and Mrs, Baker atGrant were the teachers whohave influenced Kristin the most. Kristin reflected on some of herfavorite memories while at NRHS.“OMEA’s in band, going to Na-tionals for Troubadours, goingto Skills U.S.A. (“RUQ” -Chris-tina Crews) Kristin’s advice to other highschool students is this: “Appre-ciate what you have and bethankful for today. This is the firstand last time you have manythings. Keep your studies andstay happy,” she said. Lastly, Kristin would like to say,“Thank you Mrs. Coulter fordealing with all of us and help-ing us with school!”.

AustinFrazier

After graduation, Austin plansto go to college. While at NRHS, Austin playedfootball all four years, and he alsoplayed two years of middleschool football. When he leaves, Austin saidhe’ll miss the people most of all.“I’ll miss seeing everyone everyday and hanging out with every-one.” Austin said he’d rememberMrs. Griffin the most out of allhis teachers. “She helped me getthrough sophomore year for En-glish. When I started failing, shehelped me get my grades up to a

B and worked with me on turn-ing in late assignments.” As for advice to other highschool students, Austin said,“Keep your grades up and planahead and set goals for yourselfso you have an idea what youwant to do after school.”

EvanGrippa

After high school, Evan plansto attend either Miami of Ohio orThe Ohio State University orClemson University for chemicalengineering. Evan played baseball and foot-ball for all four years of highschool; he did one year of the-ater, two years of A-Team, andhe also played on a summer trav-eling baseball team. Evan will miss a few things atNew Richmond. “I will miss all ofmy friends. One thing I will notmiss is the stress of all the ad-vanced and AP classes,” he said. Evan will miss his mom(Mrs.Grippa), Mr.Helton,Mrs.Prescott, Mr.Crowley,Mrs.Parker, Mr.Shebesta, and

Mr.Harris (Big Bill Harris). His favorite memory is, “ Jun-ior year, in Mrs.Prescott’s class,after the AP test was over, weplayed Nerf war and hockey inher room. Also, one of my favor-ite memories would have to bemy first solo at the fall Troubsconcert,” Evan said. His advice to other high schoolstudents is this: “Roll with thepunches. Don’t let the littlethings get you down and focuson your main goal,” said Evan. Evan would like to add, “ I’dlike to thank my parents in mydevelopment as a person and asa student. Also, I would like tothank my grandparents and therest of my family for their sup-port,” he said.

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Adrianna Flood

After high school, Adriannaplans to attend Miami Universityto major in finance and, “hope-fully fulfill my dreams of travel-ing around the world,” she said. While attending New Rich-mond, Adrianna was a part ofvolleyball, softball and March-ing Band for four years; she wasa part of Pep Band for two yearsand National Honor Society fortwo years. Adrianna will miss a few thingsat New Richmond. “I will missseeing my friends every day, butthe thing I will miss most is be-ing part of the amazing bandNew Richmond has. I will not

miss being around people whoare so full of themselves andpeople who lack work ethic,”she said. Adrianna will missMr.McKinley andMr.Stratton. “Mr.McKinley-he is such a caring and un-derstanding teacher and isnot here to ‘just teach.’ He be-comes friends with the bandmembers and treats them as ifthey are his own kids. I willnot forget him. Mr.Stratton- Ionly had him my sophomore

year, but he was one of my fa-vorites. The first day of class wasa little nerve-wracking becausehe seemed really strict and gavea lot of homework; however, hecan be a softie and is really car-ing, and I learned the most in hisclass out of all the others. Also,he is so supportive of not onlyme, but all of the other girls whochose to take his winter weighttraining, I will not forget him aswell,” she said. Some funny memories forAdrianna are: “Any bandmemory is a favorite memory.Another favorite memory wouldbe winning league this year with

the volleyball team. A funnymemory is that someone put badsmelling food in Tim Hammer’sbackpack and he looked up thebest way to get rid of a bad smelland found out that is by usingcoconut. Well, instead of buy-ing coconut air freshener, Timbought a coconut and put it inhis backpack. Somehow the co-conut ended up in my locker, andI am pretty sure Tim drank someof the coconut milk,” she said. Some advice from Adrianna is:“As it was said in The Lion King,‘Remember who you are.’ Manystudents get to high school andcompletely change who they areto ‘fit in’ and ‘be cool.’ However,the best way to find your truefriends is by being you and be-ing friends with those who likethe real you. Finding who yourtrue friends are fast will help outa lot with having less drama.Also, don't judge others. Younever know what someone isgoing through. Lastly, do notcare about what others think ofyou,” she said. And finally, Adrianna would liketo say this: “I would like to thank

Mr.Stratton for pushing me to bethe best I can be, both in classand at weightlifting;Mr.McKinley, for being such agreat teacher and taking so muchof his time and putting it into hisamazing band and for makingband one of my favorite highschool experiences; Mrs.Corbin,for being a great coach and notgiving up on me or the team andhelping lead us to win league, Iwould also like to thank BrookeEdgar for continually setting mein the last play of my last leaguegames. It means more than wordscan describe,” Adrianna said.

ZachGrissom

Zach plans on attending col-lege after graduation. “I’m go-ing to college to major in Ath-letic Training and minor in busi-ness,” he said. While in high school, Zachplayed baseball. Zach shared some things hewill and will not miss after highschool. “I’ll miss the teachersand my friends. I will not missthe cafeteria food,” he said. Mr. Benzinger, Mr. Wright, andMs. Wilkins are three of theteachers that have influencedZach the most while at NRHS.

Zach’s favorite memories areTurkey Tuesdays and Pep Ral-lies. Zach’s advice for other highschool students is this: “Don’tmess around in school. Do wellin school so it’s easier to get intocollege,” he said.

I hope that my achievements inlife shall be these: that I will

have fought for what was rightand fair, that I will have riskedfor that which mattered, andthat I will have given help to

those who werein need; that I

will have left theearth a betterplace for whatI’ve done andwho I’ve been.

C. Hoppe

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After high school, Brianna plans

to attend college for herAssociate's Degree. “I hope toattend college in Florida for anAssociate’s Degree in EquineScience and intern with an up-per level Equestrian,” she said. While attending New Rich-mond, Brianna was a part of twoorganizations outside of school.“I participated in 4-H and theUnited States Pony club pro-grams throughout high school.All my activities include ridinghorses or learning about them,”said Brianna. Brianna will miss a few thingsat New Richmond. “I will missthe familiarity of NRHS. I willmiss the first day back where youfind out how much everyone haschanged. I will miss seeing thepeople, some of whom I haveseen every year for the past 10+years, that I have survivedschool with,” she said. She won’tmiss a few things, though. “Iwill not miss the homework orthe long hours that keep me fromriding my horses. I will not missthe early mornings either,” shesaid. Brianna was influenced by allof her teachers. “ I thank all of

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my teachers. Each and every one,from kindergarten to 12th grade,have given me something I willappreciate throughout the years.Whether it was a good laugh, agreat lesson, or simply their sup-port, I thank them for their posi-tive influence on my past,present, and future,” she said. There have been many funnymoments at New Richmond forBrianna, “Most of my favorite/funniest memories are from Mr.Crowley’s class. His quick witand tried and true jokes tend tobrighten my day,” she said. Brianna has some advice foryounger students, “My mom toldme a long time ago to find thepositives in school because youwill spend 12+ years of your lifedealing with them. Appreciatethe privilege of education and bekind to the people who take theirtime to teach you. When it comesto the hard classes, take the onesthat interest you; in the end, justplay to your strengths andstrengthen your weaknesses,”she said. Brianna would like to add a fewwords of wisdom: “When you'reasked to pick a career to pursue,ask yourself what you would doif money didn't matter, then finda way to make money doing it.Live doing what you love, oth-erwise it’s not really worth do-ing it at all,” she said.

ZoeHallahan

After high school, Zoe planson college. “I’m going to go tocollege, get married, and get ahouse with a big family,” shesaid. While in high school, Zoe didsoccer, track, Student Council,Prom Committee, and Trouba-dours. Zoe shared some of the thingsshe will and will not miss afterhigh school. “I’ll miss, like, fivepeople. I won’t miss the stupidrules, drama, and nasty cafeteriafood,” she said. Zoe shared some of the teach-ers that she will miss after highschool. “Mr. Moorehead, Mrs.Liming, Mrs. Minning, and Mrs.Parker,” she said. Zoe also reflected on some ofher favorite memories from highschool. “Making our video forMrs. Parker’s class with the En-glish gang and just that class ingeneral, TV production with Tay-

lor, getting kicked out of Clashthis year and getting sent to theoffice for the stupidest things,”she said. Zoe left some last words ofadvice: “Live your life how youwant to live it; a lot of people willact like they like and care aboutyou, but they really don’t. So justworry about yourself and yourhappiness,” she said. Lastly, Zoe would like to thankher mom. “I’d like to thank mymom for always being there forme when no one else was andalways believing in me,” shesaid.

TimHammer

After high school, Tim plansto attend college. “I want to goto UC and work in aerospaceengineering,” he said. While at NRHS, Tim has par-ticipated in several activities.“I’ve been on the A-Team soc-cer and tennis teams. I also par-ticipated in Science Challengeand National Honor Society.” Tim said there were a few thingshe’d miss once he leaves NRHS.“I’ll miss Mrs. Minning’s pan-cakes, A-Team and cupcakes. I’llalso miss the people here and alot of the teachers. I won’t missforeign language, though.” Tim offers some complimentsto several of his teachers. “Shoutout to all the science teachers,they’ve been awesome! Coach

Flamm and Coach Shebesta havetaught me a lot. They are greatcoaches and also great people,”he said. Favorite memories for Tim in-clude the following: “WhenChase got a concussion--thatwas hysterical; Chilly Willy andLake Chad”

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Ashley Gray

After high school, Ashleyplans to attend Ohio DominicanUniversity in Columbus. “I planto major in Early Childhood Edu-cation and become a teacher.Hopefully, in the future somedayI can settle down and have a fam-ily,” she said. Ashley has been involved in alot of activities during her timeat NRHS. “Freshman year I par-ticipated in soccer and basket-ball. Sophomore year I partici-pated in Cross Country, Soccer,and Basketball. Junior year I de-cided to do film for the football

team and played basketball.Senior year I got more in-volved and was in StudentCouncil and became VicePresident of the Senior Class,continued to do film for thefootball team, and played bas-ketball. All four years of highschool I volunteered at theyouth basketball camp in thesummer which was always alot of fun.” Once she leaves, Ashleysaid she’ll miss a couple ofthings. “I will not miss muchabout high school, but the

one thing that I will miss is therelationships I have built withsome of the staff. I will also re-ally miss the simplicity of highschool. There is a lot that I willnot miss, but most importantlywould be the immaturity andgossip,” she said. Quite a few teachers/staff mem-bers who have had an influenceon Ashley and she said that shewill remember from her time hereat New Richmond. “First of allwould be Ms. Wilkins, (soon tobe Mrs. Miller); she constantlyreminded me of the Serenity

Prayer: ‘God grant me the seren-ity to accept the things I cannotchange, courage to change thethings I can, and wisdom to knowthe difference,’ which I never re-ally understood until my senioryear. I struggled through my jour-ney of high school and her con-stant reminder of The SerenityPrayer has helped me developinto the person I have becomeover the past four years. Sec-ondly, would be Mrs. Griffin. Ihave enjoyed every minute ofclass time with her and gettingto know her. She does so muchfor everyone and does not getrecognized as much as sheshould, but she is truly an amaz-ing and inspiring woman. I wouldalso like to recognize Ms. Pridefor always being there for me andmaking my transition from a smallCatholic school to New Rich-mond a lot easier my freshmanyear. Mrs. Dalton is anotherteacher who had an influence onme during my time at NRHS. Inever got the opportunity to takeone of her classes, but I reallywish I could have because I amreally happy I have gotten toknow her better. Another teacherwho had an influence on me wasMrs. Nehls. I loved having Span-ish class with her and having theopportunity to travel to Spain/France with her and my fellowclassmates.” Some of Ashley’s favoritememories from high schoolwould mostly be the ones shemade with friends. “I really en-joyed Spirit Week and the peprallies. I loved, loved, LOVED theFriday night football games andthe fun I had with my teammatesin sports.” Ashley’s advice to other highschool students is to get in-volved! “Now that I look back atit, I wish I would have gotten

more involved in extracurricularactivities besides sports. Sportsare very time consuming, but Iwish I would have gotten moreinvolved in school clubs. Highschool is a roller coaster so getready. The best thing you cando is be friends with everyoneand follow the Golden rule,“Treat others how you wish tobe treated.” Ashley would like to thank herfamily and friends,” for helpingme become the person I am to-day and for their constant sup-port.” And finally, Ashley offersthese words of wisdom: “I wouldlike to share is high school andlife itself is a journey. It is filledwith every possible emotion, itis not perfect, and it is not easy,but you have the power to makeyour own choices and enjoy allthe beauty life has to offer. Highschool has taught me a lot of lifelessons. There have been somemore downs than ups through-out high school, but overall, Ihave learned simply to not behateful, resentful, or angry, butthankful for God giving me thestrength to make it through andgiving me another day to wakeup and see another beautifulday.”

ChaseHeflin

After school, Chase wants togo to Kent State University. “Iwant to study finance for fouryears and then attend graduateschool and get my master’s de-gree,” he said. Chase played several sports.“I was in baseball, soccer, aca-demic team, and tennis. I partici-pated in band, and was a repre-sentative to Buckeye Boys State.I also helped to work on the year-book,” Chase said. After NRHS, Chase will miss theteachers. “I won’t miss the con-stant assignments and tests andquizzes, though,” he said. Mr. Callebs is the teacher whoinfluenced Chase the most.

Chase’s funniest memorieswere, “playing frisbee duringband camp.” Chase’s advice to other highschool students is: “Stay out ofthe assistant principal’s office.He is a bad man,” he finished.

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After high school, Marenwants to go to college. “I wantto become an elementary schoolteacher. I plan to play soccer andbasketball in college,” saidMaren. In high school Maren did track,basketball, soccer, and softball.“I did four years of soccer, threeyears of track, four years of bas-ketball, and one year of softball,”she said. In high school, she will missthe sports. “I will miss the amaz-ing coaches and teammates. I willmiss the teachers who neversettle for less than the best forstudents. I will miss my friendsand the great memories we havemade at NRHS. I will not missgetting up early five days aweek.” One teacher influenced Marenat NRHS. “Mrs. Hatfield will bethe teacher that has influencedme the most. I was never one ofher students, but she was myteacher mentor. She inspired meto become a special educationteacher and taught her studentsand me that they can do any-

MarenHance

Hayley plans on continuing hereducation after high school. “Iplan to go to college after highschool and hopefully, be livingin an apartment in Columbuswhile attending Ohio State,” shesaid. While in high school, Hayleyparticipated in varsitycheerleading her senior year andjunior varsity cheerleading herfreshman year. Once Hayley graduates, thereare a few things she will miss anda few she won’t. “I’ll miss someof the teachers, the snow-days,and how I’ve never really had towrite a paper more than four orfive pages,” she said. Hayley shared some of theteachers who have influencedher the most while at NRHS.“Mrs. Sandlin, Mrs. Dunham andMrs. Jackson are teachers that Iloved from elementary. Mr. DougHeflin is an all around amazingguy, and taught me about life(and the piano!). He could be thenext Mozart if he wanted to be,yet he came back to his old highschool to help inspire kids withmusic. Also, I’d like to point outMrs. Minning, Mrs. Griffin, Mr.Doug Heflin, and Mrs. Parker forgenuinely caring about their stu-

HayleyHawkins

thing they set their minds to.” Her favorite memories are: “Mr.Benzinger sending me all aroundthe school to find batter’s boxkeys. ‘Oui oui’ dies with the classof 2016; winning the league titlein basketball sophomore year,”said Maren. Her advice? “Never take theeasy route. Strive to be great andreach your goals and dreams.Participate in activities and clubsto be included. There’s some-thing for everyone. Enjoy andmake the most of your time; itgoes by fast.” “I’d like to thank all my teach-ers and coaches for pushing meto be the best I can be and teach-ing me to not only be a betterstudent and athlete but a betterperson,” Maren said finally.

dents and giving a great exampleof who a teacher should reallybe,” she said. Hayley also shared some herfavorite memories from highschool. “#yikyakday2k14. My fa-vorite day in high school was theday Yik Yak took over ourschool. It was short lived, butsome of the best things in lifeare,” she said. Hayley’s advice to other highschool students is this: “Standup for yourself. It’s never okay,under any circumstances, to letsomeone disrespect you,” shesaid. Lastly, Hayley would like tothank her grandma. “She is themost genuine, most selfless per-son I’ve ever met. I’m so thank-ful to have her as a role modeland I’m going to spend the restof my life trying to make herproud,” she said.William

Isbell After high school, Williamplans to go to UC for their Crimi-nal Justice program. “I will usemy degree in Criminal Justice tobecome a state trooper with theOhio State Highway Patrol,” saidWilliam. While here at NRHS, Williamhas participated in several activi-ties/extracurriculars. “I have par-ticipated in Drama Club, wres-tling, and men’s choir while atNew Richmond,” he said. William also shared a few whathe will miss most about NRHS. “I remember when I came to

New Richmond my freshmanyear, I was surprised howfriendly everyone was,” he said.“I think I will miss that family-like atmosphere.”

“Learn as though youwould never be able tomaster it; Hold it asthough you would be in

fear of losing it”-Confucius

Madz Head

Madz has one big plan for af-ter high school. “Rule theworld!!! Mwahahaha! ….Imean…. uh, school and a goodjob. Madz has participated in manyactivities while she has been astudent at New Richmond and

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JakeHayden

After high school, Jake said heplans to, “work and investigatetwo-year and adult educationprograms.” Jake played varsity soccer forfour years and was the team co-captain his senior year. When he leaves, Jake said he’llmiss playing soccer. “I won't missanything else about New Rich-mond High School, though,” hesaid. One coach in particular haspositively impacted Jake.”I willalways remember Coach DougFlamm. He is focused on help-ing his players succeed in life. Itwasn't just work hard for soccer,it was work hard for life.” Mr. Shoemaker and Mrs. Parkerrank as Jake’s favorite teachers.“These teachers interact withstudents in a way that made their

classes more memorable and lesspainful to attend,” he said. A Spirit Week day is Jake’s fa-vorite high school memory. “Iwill always remember how peoplereacted when I dressed as Jesusfor character day.” As for advice to other highschool students, Jake said, “Ap-preciate the people who appre-ciate you.” And finally, Jake said, “Thanksfor that handshake and piece ofpaper.”

at her old school. “Art Club, Japa-nese Club, A.S.L club, AnimeClub, Tech Club, Chess Club,International Order of the Re-member for Girls (Free Masons),Drama Club, Academic Team, andPhoto Club.” Madz says that there are a fewthings she will miss, and not missabout NRHS. “I’ll miss all thegood friends and teachers. But Iwill definitely not miss wakingup at 5:30am or the school food.” There are many teachers thatMadz says that she will miss.“Mrs. Minning, Miss Cornette,Mr. Harris, Mr. Crowley, and GriffGraff! Oh, and that onevelociraptor disguised as ateacher.” Some of Madz’ favorite memo-ries are with her friend, Nick

Kirby. “That one time I almostgot Nick Kirby (the starfish killer)killed at Wendy’s because hedidn’t like Nickelback.” Some advice that Madz wouldlike to give other high school stu-dents is : “Imagination is the onlyweapon in the war against real-ity; and books are your bestdefense.” Madz would only like to add,“‘This wasn’t like High SchoolMusical at all… until we did HighSchool Musical as the play…huh.”

After graduation, our foreign

exchange student, Carla Herzig,will return to her home countryof Switzerland. “I will finish myschool there--two more years,”she said. “After that, I want togo to college to become a doc-tor, but I’m planning on comingback to New Richmond to visitmy host family and all myfriends.” Carla has participated in soc-cer, cross country, swimming andart club during her time here. Friends are at the top of Carla’slist of what she will miss whenshe leaves NR. “I will really missthem and the sports events. Alsothat I could choose my classeshowever I wanted. I will misssome of my teachers, too,” shesaid. “I won’t miss that I didn’thave that much freedom. It wasnew to me to be in the schoolbuilding all the time and couldn’tleave for lunch or when a teacherwas sick.” Carla’s favorite teachers areMrs. Minning, Miss Wilkins,Mrs. Hauserman, Mrs. Parker,and Mrs. Middeler, her swimcoach. Coming to NRHS this pastsummer not knowing anyone andnot knowing the language thatwell, Carla said that her favorite

Carla Herzig

memories center around, “...thepeople accepted me like afamily...some more than others!LOL! I have so many memoriesfrom just half a year,” she said.“My first football/basketballgame. At Homecoming, when allthe seniors danced in a circle forthe last song, playing soccer andwinning every game with an in-credible team. Running crosscountry, not because I liked run-ning, but just to spend time withthese incredible people who be-came my second family.” “Going to swim practice, al-ways knowing that I have thebest team you can wish for andthe best coach in the world. Ihave memories from school andout of school that I wouldn’ttrade for anything in the world.” And finally, Carla offered thisadvice to other high school stu-dents: “Sometimes it’s thepeople no one imagines any-thing of who do the things thatno one can imagine.”

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Ariel wants to go to Mount St.Joseph University after highschool. “At the Mount, I will bemajoring in athletic training andthen I will proceed to graduateschool and get my doctorate inphysical therapy. I will also beplaying soccer at Mount St. Jo-seph,” said Ariel. In school, Ariel played lots ofsports. “I played high schoolsoccer all four years at New Rich-mond. I was captain of the soc-cer team my junior and senioryears. I broke the school recordfor most assists. I ran track myfreshman and sophomore year. Iplayed basketball my junior year.I played select soccer, and I’m inNational Honor Society,” Arielsaid. At NRHS, Ariel will miss herfriends, her teachers, and soccerwith the girls she’s grown tolove. “Some things I won’t missabout NRHS are the dress code,the AC being on in the winter,the smelly halls and classrooms,and the rude people,” statedAriel. Mrs. Parker, Mr. Shebesta, Mr.Harris, Ms. Wilkins, Mrs.

Minning, Mr. Moorehead, Mrs.Daniels, and Mr. Stratton influ-enced Ariel in school. Ariel’s favorite memory was“when Ross F. ran out of Mr.Stratton’s room yelling that hepooped himself. My favoritememories are getting hot choco-late in AP English every Fridayand making pancakes in environ-mental,” she said. Her advice to high school stu-dents is: “Enjoy high school, be-cause before you know it, it willbe over. Take AP English be-cause Mrs. Parker is the best. Getinvolved with school events oryou will regret not doing any-thing,” Ariel said. “I would like to thank all of myteachers for pushing me andhelping me become the person Iam today,” Ariel finished.

ArielHuber

EliseHoldsworth Following high school, Eliseplans to attend NKU or OhioUniversity. “I am undecided onexactly what field I want to gointo, but so far my top pick isnursing,” she said. “If for somereason that does not work outfor me, I will pursue the lifestyleof Jordan Belfort from The Wolfof Wall Street.” While attending NRHS, Elisehas been involved in several ac-tivities. “I was in chemistry clubfor like, two weeks during junioryear. I was in Troubadours myjunior and senior years,” shesaid. “Also, I have been a part ofthe swim team throughout allfour years of high school (andmiddle school.)” Elise shared some things shewill miss and will not miss aboutNRHS. “I will miss getting yelledat with Peyton Kroeger by almostevery teacher for being ‘annoy-ing.’ I will miss Clash, Homecom-ing, and Prom. I will miss snowdays and two hour delays,” shesaid.” Remembering some of her mostinfluential teachers, Elise said, “I

will always remember Señora. Ihad her for three years straightand I will always remember hercrazy (sometimes odd) jokes.”She added, “I will also alwaysremember Mr. Harris’s copiousnotes and Mrs. Griffin’s 2000point homework assignments.” Although Elise has manymemories that she can not putinto words, she recalled a few.“One of my favorite memorieswas during senior Clash whenMikey Williamson and I wonmusical chairs and the famousGlutz Photography picture of uschest bumping,” she said. “An-other big memory was juniorProm and After Prom. To this day,it was one of the best nights Ihave ever had. Another AMAZ-ING memory I will always have

is going on the Spain/Italytrip during the summer of2015.” Elise also shared someadvice for other highschoolers. “My advice is tojust chill and have a goodtime, even though everyonesays that and we all knowit’s the dumbest bit of ad-vice. Finally, if you’regonna have fun on theweekend, make sure youhave fun on Friday night.” Elise would also like togive a shout out to PeytonSchweickart, “just be-cause.”

I learned three importantthings in college--to use alibrary, to memorize

quickly and visually,to drop asleep atany time given ahorizontal sur-face and fifteenminutes. AgnesDeMille, Dance tothe Piper, 1952

NickKirby

After high school, Nick planson being an astrophysicist. While in high school, Nick wasin band, pep band, drama club,NHS, Boys State, and Academicteam. Nick shared the one thing hewill and will not miss after highschool. “I’ll miss the people, allof them. I won’t miss the ban onphones,” he said. Nick also shared the teachersthat he will always remember. “I’llalways remember all of my teach-ers but Mr. Mckinley, Mr. Wright,Mrs. Griffin, and Mrs. Parkerhave had the most profound im-pact on who I am as a person,”he said. Nick reflected on his favorite

memory from high school. “RossFlenniken pretended to havedefecated in his pants and ranout of class sophomore year,” hesaid. Nick’s advice for other highschool students is this: “Do yoursenior issue packet before sixthperiod the day it’s due,” he said. And finally, Nick added, “Keepa positive attitude, always,” hesaid.

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Morgan Huddleston

Morgan says she has manyplans going on after high school.“A four year college degree is amust. I will probably work dur-ing school, and go away and liveon campus. I plan to further mychemistry and journalism career.” Morgan also says that shedoes not have all of her plansset in stone, but continuing hereducation is, “a no-brainer. Stay-ing in close contact with my fam-ily matters a lot, too.” Morgan says she’s partici-pated in many activities. “I mayneed to be an alien if you expectme to have enough fingers andtoes to count them all. The the-

PaulJaehnen

Paul plans to attend collegeafter graduation. “I plan on go-ing to college as an Evans’Scholar and get a degree so I canget a good job and have a fam-ily,” he said. Paul has played soccer andbasketball, run cross countryand been a member of Young Lifeduring his years in high school. After leaving NRHS, Paul saidhe will miss a couple of things.“I’ll miss all my friends and thehigh school functions we get todo,” he said. “Some things Iwon’t miss or am more excitedfor in college are my own respon-sibility and being able to makemy own decisions.” Mr. Crowley, Mr. Shebesta andMrs. Cornette are the teachers

Paul said he’d miss the most. And as for his favorite memory,Paul said, “Ross pretending topoop his pants in Stratton’sclass.” “Life is tough,” said Paul, whenbeginning his advice to otherhigh school students. “I believepeople find an identity for them-selves in high school, butchoose the identity that makesyou happy, not for more than ashort instance, but forever.”

atre and choral programs havebecome a big part of my life,Mixed choir, Troubadours,Women’s Choir, and the six highschool productions I’ve beenin so far. I have done ScienceChallenge for all four years,Academic Team for three years,and Student Council for oneyear. I have also worked at Co-ney Island, and Toys R Us,which has been a distraction.” Morgan says she will miss the

familiarity and safety of theNRHS routine. “Not being goodat change makes this transitionworse, but leaving behind whatI won’t miss makes it worth it,”she said. “The sheltered, conservative,single minded atmosphere is onething I am prepared to escape.Being coddled through life isabout to change, when we areput to the test.” Morgan says that there havebeen two teachers who have re-ally influenced her life, and beenthrough at least three years ofhigh school, Mrs. Prescott, andMrs. Griffin.

“Mrs. Prescott was with me forthree years through all my chem-istry craziness. I will definitelyremember what she has done forme in four years when I am get-ting a degree in chemistry.” “Mrs. Griffin has been with mefor three years as well. From aca-demic team since sophomoreyear in English class, she hasbeen with me. My jump fromregular English to advancedEnglish 3 and journalism--GriffGraff will always be stay with me.” Some of Morgan’s favoritememories were during freshmanyear. “Now that school hasturned me into a robot, thewacky/immature/cool/SOCIAL

me is gone. Just being goofywith Lacey, Tori and Destiana inthe hallways, gym and on the buswas my favorite time.” Morgan’s advice to other stu-dents is this: “Look back at your-self four years ago. What wouldyou tell that person? Chill, getyour life together, and just stop.Resume four years later whenyou know you have your life to-gether. When life gives you lem-ons, you have lemons.” Morgan only has two wordsleft to say: “Carpe Diem. If youdon’t know what that means,look it up. Right now. Take yourtime, no one is rushing you, justlook it up.”

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Ariel Johnson After highschool, Arielplans to attendNKU to majorin environmen-tal science.She dreams ofone day work-ing at the EPA. While at-tending NewR i c h m o n dAriel was apart of the soccer team and NHS.She is the vice president of her4-H group and she showedhorses at the fair. When she leaves, Ariel saidshe’d miss one class in particu-lar. “I will definitely miss my Adv.English 3 squad and some otherfriends. I probably won’t missanything else,” she said. Ariel will always remember

Mr.Harris. “He is the funniestteacher I’ve ever had.” “My favorite memory is mak-ing a video for English with Zoe,Taylor, Ross, and Kayla. MotherParker loved it,” said Ariel. “Making the decision to go toUC was the best decision I haveever made,” she said.

BrooklynKlein

After high school Brooklynplans to attend college. “I planon going to the University ofCincinnati, but I am undecidedon my major.” Throughout high school,Brooklyn has been a part of manyactivities and extracurriculars. “Ihave participated in 4H, march-ing band/pep band, NationalHonor Society, tennis, Home-coming court, and ChemistryClub,” she said. “I will miss the football andbasketball games while playingin the marching band. I will alsomiss not having to pay tuition togo to school,” she said. “I willnot miss having to use a pass to

go to the restroom.” Brooklyn recalled some of hermost influential teachers. “I willalways remember Mr. DougHeflin, Mr. McKinley, Mr.Wright, Ms. Cornette, Mr. Har-ris, and Mrs. Flamm.” Recalling some of her favoritememories, Brooklyn said, “Themost interesting times came fromParis. Tim Hammer and I got sepa-rated from our group and got abit lost in the Louvre as we triedto find the Mona Lisa. Also, backin New Richmond, there was thetime Chase Heflin kept hitting hishead on a desk and gave himselfa concussion. Another one of myfavorite memories was atNorwood for a tennis match, theonly benches there were insideof the courts, then Lily Cahallcoughed and we got kicked out.”

Shelby Koehler

Shelby plans after high schoolare to go on to college. “I planto attend Shawnee State to be achild life specialist and get anASL degree.”

While at NRHS, Shelby hasplayed softball for three years,done basketball stats for twoyears and played tennis for oneyear. There are things Shelby willmiss once she leaves and a fewthings she won’t miss. “I’ll missseeing people that I don’t usu-ally hang out with and the teach-ers. Some things I won’t misswould be the crowded hallways,all the drama and he said-shesaid stuff.” Two teachers are the onesShelby said she most remem-bered. “I’ll always remember mysecond grade teacher, Mrs.Sandlin; it was my favorite year.Also Mrs. Griffin; I loved all her

projects and essays.” Some of Shelby’s favoritememories are Clash and Home-coming. Shelby would like to offersome advice to other high schoolstudents before she graduates.“Don’t act like you’re better thananyone else. Don’t slack off inyour freshman year or your se-nior year. Freshmen, save thefun electives for senior year.” And finally, Shelby has a fewpeople she’d like to thank. “Iwould like to thank my family. Icouldn’t have gotten this farwithout you guys. Also, my bestfriend, Cidney Adams. I wouldn’t

have made it through my classeswithout you. I’m so thankful foryour brain.”

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AmberLamb

After high school Amber plansto attend college. “I will be ma-joring in International Studies atNorthern Kentucky University,”she said. Amber has been involved inseveral activities during her timehere. “I have participated in stu-dent council, track, cross coun-try, women’s choir, Troubadours,and chemistry club,” she said. Some of the things Amber willmiss about high school are herfriends. “Mainly my underclassfriends because I won’t be ableto see or talk to them on a regu-lar basis,” she said. Amber would also like to thanksome of her most influential

teachers. “I will never forget Mr.Heflin, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Lim-ing, and Mrs. Hauserman.” Amber also shared some of herfavorite memories. “The seniorsong on the Troubs tour andElise dressed as Santa Clauswere some of my favorite memo-ries,” she said. “Also, my junioryear, I couldn’t figure out howto use my locker for the firstmonth and a half of school, so Ihad to carry everything until Ieventually got help opening mylocker.” “My advice is to be yourselfand to enjoy high school while itlasts because it goes by fast,”Amber advised other high schoolstudents. Amber would also like to givea special thanks to Mr. Mahan.“Thanks for guiding me all fouryears of high school and deal-ing with mine and Rebecca’s cra-ziness in class. Also, thanks forthe random donuts during firstbell.”

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JadeKunz

Jade may not know exactlywhere she’s going to college, butshe says she plans on pursuingher dream. “While I have notdecided where I will be attend-ing school yet, I will be studyingto be a chemical engineer andalso get my MBA within the nextfive to six years. Whether I amliving in Cincinnati, Columbus,Terre Haute, IN or maybe just asI have been these last four years,I am beyond excited for what myfuture holds for me and my ca-reer.” Jade says she has participatedin many activities while she’sbeen a student at New Richmond.“Throughout high school, I wascompletely involved. While play-ing varsity soccer three of myfour years and basketball all fouryears, athletics were huge to me.I played club soccer all four yearsin the spring and also weight-lifted with the football team twospring seasons--thank you,Coach Stratton. I was a memberof the yearbook staff for twoyears and in the Chemistry Clubtwo years.” Jade says she will miss and notmiss a couple things from highschool. “I will miss the NRHSpride and my friends. I will notmiss being in high school.” Jade says that she will miss afew teachers in New Richmondschools, and she would like tothank them. “Mrs. Daniels-fourth grade, thank you for be-ing my biggest supporter. Mrs.Fritsch (now Mrs. Melchiorre),

seventh and eighth, you gave memy love of math and are one ofmy favorite people to this day.Mrs. Prescott- tenth until twelfthgrade, led me to my love of Chem-istry; thank you for being a won-derful teacher and an even bet-ter person. I love you all.” Jade says some of her favoritememories happened with her bestfriend. “Most of my memorieswith my best friend, TaylorMcKinley, are my best memo-ries. I also have lots of funny,funny memories with LindseyWilliams. We have had a greatfour years together.” Jade would like to give someadvice to other high school stu-dents. “Enjoy high school; it’llbe over before you know it. Lifeis not that bad, I promise. Befriends with who treats youright, even if it is only threepeople. Laugh a lot, love evenmore, and have fun; I hear highschool is better than the realworld.” Jade has much more to addbefore she graduates. “A spe-cial thank you to my three favor-ite coaches throughout highschool. Coach Hatfield andCoach Wilkins, you two are thebest. Thank you for believing inme and for pushing me the wholetime. Oh and for the nickname‘Cream Puff’ Thank you, CoachWessner, for keeping me sane mysenior season, I know it wasn’teasy. And lastly, thank you tomy wonderful parents for notonly pushing me so hard buttruly convincing me that thesky’s the limit.”

Congratulations,NRHS Class of 2016!We’re

gone!

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HunterLansaw

After high school, Hunter planson, “making money”, he said. While attending New Rich-mond, Hunter was in football,track and basketball. Hunter will miss a few thingsat New Richmond, “ I will missmy moms (Mamma Parker andMamma Corp.) and I will missfootball,” he said. JC (Mr. Callebs), Mamma Parkerand Mamma Corp are Hunter’smost memorable teachers. Hunter’s favorite memory isfootball. “My funniest and my

favorite moments of all time,” hesaid. And as he leaves, Hunter hassome simple advice: “Get in-volved,” he said.

After high school, Carter wantsto go to UC. “I plan to go intoCivil Engineering, then go intolaw school after I get myBachelor’s Degree. Finally, Ihope to get the chance to be ableto run my family business or finda job even better and raise a fam-ily,” he said. At NRHS, Carter participatedin many activities, includingNHS, cross country, tennis, Buck-eye Boys’ State, Science Olym-piad, some leadership confer-ences (such as Anthony Munozand SBAAC) and Veteran’s Ap-preciation Day. Carter will miss a few things.

“My friends, the sports, and Mr.Heflin’s god-awful jokes. I willnot miss Mr. Harris’ notes,” hesaid. One teacher stands out asCarter’s most memorable. “Ifthere is one teacher who has hadthe greatest impact on me, itwould be Mr. Shebesta. Eventhough he picks on me all thetime, he’s been one of my favor-ites. Not only has he been mymath teacher, but also my coachand teacher in how to pursue life.He’s also the only teacher to evernot make me feel short,” saidCarter. Carter’s favorite memory?“‘Why don’t seagulls fly overthe bay? Because they’d becalled baygulls.’ --Shebesta.” And finally, Carter said this:“Just remember, it costs $0.00 totell someone how much you ap-preciate them. You can makeanyone’s day better by doingso.”

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Austin plans to live life exactly

how he wants once he graduates.“I’ll do whatever I can to behappy. It’s my life; why should Ispend it doing things I don’twant to do?” he said. While at NRHS, Austin hasbeen active with the drama andtheatre program. “I’ve been inevery play or musical,” he said.“Also, I’ve been taking balletclasses because I want to expressthe inner me. Ha! I’m joking! Iflaying in bed all day is an activ-ity, that’s what I did.” As for what he’ll miss and notmiss, Austin’s response was a

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little contradictory. “I’ll miss allthe teachers. I won’t miss theclasses,” he said. And he couldn’t really pick asingle favorite teacher, preferringto remember all of them. “Is itcheesy if I say all of them?” hesaid. Austin has two favorite memo-ries. “Nick Kirby and I perfectlyre-doing a scene from HighSchool Musical. And when thesoda machine broke.” And for his words of wisdom,Austin offers these: “I’d like tothank everyone. You are all im-portant , besides a few of youwho haven’t been on the AustinLawson train. And other thanthem, who cares? It’s been fun,so all right, y’all--I guess I’ll seeyou later.”

Dance like nobody’swatching; love likeyou’ve never been

hurt. Sing likenobody’s listening;live like it’s heaven

on earth.William Purkey

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Ella Lindsley

Ella plans a future in musiconce she graduates. “After HighSchool, i intend to go to NKUand major in Music Education. Iplan to become a music teacherand I also plan to keep perfor-mance in my life. Wherever I can,I’ll perform in shows, sing inchoirs and sing solos.” While in high school, Ella saidshe has done everything shecould related to her two pas-sions, music and theatre. “I wasin the Women’s Choir, the DramaClub and Pep Band and I wasalso involved in a couple of non-musical extracurriculars. I am amember of the National HonorSociety, and I participated inGirl’s State (along with LindsayWilliams). Outside of school, Itake private voice and piano les-sons in preparation for collegeauditions and i participated in aplay for the New Richmond Bi-centennial celebration.” Ella said there is almost noth-ing she won’t miss about her timeat New Richmond High School.“I have had a blast! The thing I

will miss the most, of course,will be the people I leave be-hind; all of my friends and theteachers and my freshmanbabies and I already miss theNew Richmond graduatesthat came before me. I willgreatly miss the families I’m apart of in drama and band andchoir. I will miss all of our the-ater traditions and I will missall of the crazy rides on theband bus. I will miss the hot

and sweaty experience that isband camp and I will miss mygirls in Women’s Choir. I will missHomecomings and Proms andClash of the Classes. I will miss alot of the classes I’ve been in.Although difficult, AP Gov., Bio.,and English are a blast and Ilearned a lot from the teachersand students there. I am so gladthat I was able to go to schoolhere. I’ve grown and learned alot throughout high school. I’veg a i n e dtons oft h e a t r eexper i -ence inthe NewR i c h -m o n dprogramand I’velearned alot therea b o u tlife aswell asa c t i n g .T h e

only things I won’t miss are thehours of homework I had in thoseAP classes and any of the off-stage drama I experienced.” Many teachers have influ-enced Ella throughout her edu-cation. “I’ve loved almost all ofthe teachers I’ve had. I loved Mr.Helton, Mrs. Ball, and Mrs. Lim-ing in Middle School. I particu-larly remember Mrs. Liming’s petcrows, Carl and Candy. In highschool, I had a great time withMr. Harris, Mrs. Cornette, Mrs.Corpuz, Mr. McMonigle, Mr.Moorehead, Mr. Stratton, andMama P. I loved Mr. Stratton’spassionate speeches, and Mr.Harris’s exasperated sigh andMrs. Parker’s legendary sarcasm.Last but not least, Mr. DouglasHeflin. He has taught me a wholelot about music and life. Ella said that picking particularfavorite moments of high schoolis difficult for her because so

much has happenedand she’s had somany good times. “As I said, I’ve enjoyedevery show and everygame and every peprally and every bandbus ride and so on.Many of my favoritememories have beenon the stage, whetherthat was singing so-los in front of hun-dreds of people orperforming in themany shows I’ve beena part of. Funny the-

atre moments include: the twonight glorious costume malfunc-tions when the FairyGodmother’s magic failed, theduck, and of course, Daniel skip-ping the frog scene. The funnymoments in band include: Gummybears winding up in my Ramennoodles at Band Camp, andBrooklyn Klein asking Mr.McKinley, “Is mayonnaise an in-strument?” The Troubs trip toFlorida was, of course, a blastand I loved the crazy outfits onSpirit Week.” And as she leaves, Ella hassome advice: “My advice tothose still in high school is toignore the social drama and holdyour head up high. Rememberthat it’s all temporary and you’llbe gone not too long from now,and just get through it. Highschool can be hard but don’t for-get to have fun, the time fliesby.”

To be nobody but yourself in a world whichis doing its best, night and day, to make youeverybody else means to fight the hardestbattle which any human can fight, and never

stop fighting. e.e. cummings, 1955

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Chad’s plans after high schoolare to work all summer long tosave money. Then he wants toattend college at Cincinnati Statefor construction management. Chad was in Troubadours andworked part time through highschool. “One thing I’ll miss is seeingall my friends I’ve known sinceelementary school. One thing Iwon’t miss is some of the teach-ers and the homework and tests,”said Chad. Chad said he’ll remember twoteachers in particular when heleaves NRHS. “One teacher whohas influenced me is Mr. Heflin,the former Troubs teacher. Therewas never a day in his classwhere he did not inspire you andhe was always be there for hisstudents. I’ll never forget him.Another teacher I won’t forgetis Mr. Mahan. I don’t think Iwould have made it through anymath class without him and his

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sense of humor,” said Chad. Favorite memories are non-spe-cific for Chad. “Some of my fa-vorite/funniest memories are allof the late nights with friendsand doing stupid things. Also,just having fun in school and notworrying so much about schoolwork. I also liked all of the differ-ent ways of asking my girlfriendto dances,” he said. Appreciate the time you havein high school is Chad’s adviceto others. “My advice to otherstudents is make the best of highschool. As many days as youdon’t want to be in school, makethe best of it because it will beover super fast and you’ll wantto go back to all of your favoritememories in high school,” hesaid. His last words? “I would mainlylike to thank my parents, family,teachers, friends, and girlfriendfor helping get where I am andhave an impact on who I am to-day,” Chad finished.

AllysonLutz

After high school Ally plans toattend college. “My plan is toget a doctorate in Pharmacy,”she said. “Right now, I believe Iwill be attending either OhioUniversity or High Point Univer-sity.” In high school, Ally has been amember of many activities/extracurriculars. “I have been inStudent Council, basketballstats/scoreboard, Science Chal-lenge, National Honor Society,Women’s Choir, AnthonyMunoz Leadership Conference,soccer, and swimming, all thewhile being an employee at Tar-get,” she said. “I will miss seeing my bestfriends every day,” Allyson an-swered about what she will missabout NRHS. “I will miss walk-ing down the hallway, saying hi,and smiling at everyone I know,although I will not miss all thedrama that goes along with be-ing in high school or the first twoweeks of every new year whenthe freshmen haven’t figured outhow to take a shower yet.” Ally will miss many of her in-fluential teachers from her yearsin the school district. “I will missMrs. Beckett from LCE, she wasthe first teacher that helped mefind my love for Paris and still, tothis day, asks me about it. I willalso miss Mr. Durm from LCE; healways brightened up my day

with his jokes,” Ally explained.“I will miss Mrs. Liming from themiddle school as well, she al-ways got my sarcasm and I al-ways got hers, although will misstalking to Mrs. Minning abouteverything the most before head-ing to college.” Ally also shared some of herfavorite/funniest memories. “Sa-ran wrapping my friends’ cars(outside of school, of course)and spending all four years withmy best friend, EliseHoldsworth,” she said. “Some ofmy other favorite memories comefrom cliff jumping at Peebles andSt. Paul's and spending 10 daysin Europe with some hooligans.” As for advice she has for otherhigh schoolers, Ally said, “Dealwith drama the best way you canbecause even if you don’t wantit to, drama will always find you.Also, your friends will changeand that’s okay, surround your-self with people that make youhappy.” Ally also added, “Shoutout to

my mom and dad for puttingup with me. I love all of myfriends and the people I endhigh school being friends withI will always love you guysand want you around. Thanksfor being A1.”

The man who gradu-ates today, andstops learning to-morrow is unedu-

cated the day afterNewton D. Baker

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JosephMaxwell

After high school, Joe Maxwellplans to attend the University ofCincinnati Freshman EngineeringProgram. “If I do well enough inthe FEP, which I plan to, I willpursue majoring in AerospaceEngineering,” he said,”UnderUC’s co-op program, I intend towork full time every other semes-ter throughout my college edu-cation, as well.” During high school, Joe hasbeen involved in many afterschool or extracurricular activi-ties. “Over the course of highschool, I have been in NationalHonor Society for two years,played tennis all four years (var-sity three of the four), ran for thecross country team three years(I broke my ankle junior year),and played on the AcademicTeam for two years,” he said. Joehas also been a part of many af-ter school clubs, includingFrench Club and Chemistry Club. “There are many things I’msure I will miss about NRHS, butI think I will miss my relation-ships with my friends and teach-ers the most. After high school,no matter how much I wish theywouldn’t, I’m sure most of myrelationships with peers will bechanged forever,” said Joe. Healso added that he will not missthe loads of homework or hav-ing to ask to use the restroom. Joe was influenced by everyteacher he has ever had in a dif-ferent way, but there are a fewthat stand out a bit. “It is veryhard to tell which teachers I willalways remember, but I couldn’timagine forgetting Mrs. Griffin’scupcakes and abundant gener-ous deadline extensionsthroughout four years of jour-nalism,” he said. “Along with Mr.“Coach” Shebesta and his loadsof sarcasm; I’ve had him as acoach for a total of seven sea-sons and he was also my pre-calculus teacher. There are also

a few teachers/staff members Iwould be doing an injustice notto mention due to all of the painI’ve caused in their butts: Ms.Wilkins, Mrs. Prescott, Dr.Rosselot, Mrs. Parker, Mr.Crowley, Ms. Cornette, Mrs.Coulter, and Mrs. Montgomery.” Joe also shared some of his fa-vorite moments from high school.He said, “Looking back at it, highschool has been a pretty greattime, even through all of thestresses. But my favorite mo-ments have to be annoying thecrap out of my teachers, laugh-ing with friends about the mostunimaginably stupid things, timespent with my sports teams, andspending 10 days in France andSpain.” The advice Joe offers to otherhigh school students is simplyto avoid procrastination. “Pro-crastination has been an inter-esting thing that has taken overmy life. All throughout school,elementary and middle included,procrastinating had been easybecause I found school easy, butwhen I took much more challeng-ing courses my junior and senioryears, it took a toll on my tran-script and life. If you’re a pro-crastinator like me, my advice isto just do it and get it over with,don’t ‘do it later.’” Joe also added, “I’d like tothank every teacher that has putup with me over the years as wellas my friends that have madehigh school a bit more tolerable.”

TaylorMcKinley

After high school, Taylor plansto attend college. “After highschool, I plan to attend The Uni-versity of Cincinnati. I am major-ing in communications in theCollege of Arts and Science. I willbe staying on campus for my firstyear, and hopefully have a jobon campus,” she said. While attending New Rich-mond, Taylor was a part ofcheerleading (she was co-captainfor one year), National HonorSociety, and she was a memberof Troubs. Taylor will miss a few things atNew Richmond. “I will miss thesnow days. I will miss a few teach-ers, along with a few students. Iwill miss cheering the most,” shesaid. Taylor has been influenced bya couple of teachers while at-tending New Richmond. “ I havefour teachers who have made ahuge impact. Starting in fourthgrade, Mrs.Daniels; sixth grade,Mrs.Lindsley; middle school,

Mrs.Liming; and the best of all,Mrs.Parker,” she said. There have been some goodand funny moments for Taylorin New Richmond. “My favoriteday of high school was junioryear when Yik Yak started. I alsoloved every day in AdvancedEnglish 3,” she said. Taylor has some advice foryounger students. “You onlyhave four years left with thepeople you grew up with, so youmay as well make the most of itbecause it really does fly by,” shesaid.

Kyli has plans to go to collegeafter high school. “I plan to goto Northern Kentucky Universityor University of Kentucky fornursing; I want to become anurse practitioner in the ICUunits,” said Kyli. Kyli played one sport in highschool. “I played softball all fouryears of school,” she said. “I’ll miss all the people andsports, but I won’t miss all thepointless drama,” said Kyli. Kyli’s favorite teachers areMrs. Minning and Mr. Harris.“Mrs. Minning is my all time fa-vorite teacher, and Mr. Harristeaches the only classes I canactually learn in.” Kyli’s favorite memories wereClash and softball. “I always en-joy playing sports after school.It’s what keeps high school fun,”

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she said. Kyli’s advice to other highschool students? “Enjoy thepain of high school, becausecollege comes too quickly.” “Thanks to all my teachers forcreating a platform for college.Thanks to all my friends for keep-ing school fun, and I’m certainlyglad to be leaving,” she said fi-nally.

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After high school, Alix wantsto become a nurse practitioner.“I plan to get my degree andtravel the world with my boy-friend while volunteering,” saidAlix. Alix didn’t play any sports withthe school, but she did outside.“I play sand volleyball out ofschool during the summer,” shesaid. From her time at NRHS, Alix willmiss her friends and teachers. “Iwill miss coming to school andlearning new things. I will notmiss all the drama, and waking

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up early. I won’t miss all the rulesand all the pointless arguments.I will definitely not miss all theendless nights studying,” shesaid. Alix’s influences include Mrs.Cornette (Kirby.) “She alwaysinfluenced me to do the rightthing. She was very understand-ing and I will always rememberher,” she commented. Alix’s favorite memory fromhigh school is in sixth grade.“Cidney Adams and I were sit-ting at the lunch table talking toour friends. We had corn dogsfor lunch, but I wasn’t hungryso I took the breading off thecorn dog and put it in her ear,”Alix mentioned. “My advice to other studentsis to drop out now!” she said. “I would like to thank all of myteachers for helping me start mylife, and for teaching me things Iwould have never known,” Alixfinished finally.

Kayla Olenick After highschool, Kaylaplans to attendcollege and gether bachelor’s de-gree. “I will workin my collegeyears and hope-fully find a goodcareer that willmake othershappy,” she said. During her high school career,Kayla has participated in manyactivities. “Soccer, cross coun-try, mixed chorus, women’s choir,Troubadours, drama club, march-ing band, concert band, chemis-try club, pit band, and StudentCouncil,” she said. “Some things I will miss aboutNRHS are the teachers and howkind they are, the music program,and the people that I grew upwith,” Kayla recalled. “We haveall shared so many good memo-ries together and I will miss ev-ery single one of them, even if Ididn’t know them that well or ifwe were on bad terms. The onlything that I won’t miss is thedress code. If I was allowed towear yoga pants or leggings ev-eryday of my high school career,it would have been ten times bet-ter. (Okay, that was a slight exag-geration, but still!)” All of Kayla’s teachers from preto high school have influencedher greatly. “Each and every oneof them have helped me grow,not only as a student, but as aperson,” she said. Some of Kayla’s favorite memo-

ries are from cross country.“When we were playing ‘Duck,Duck, Goose!’ I was the first torun around, tagged AnnaBennett, and started to sprint. AsI was just about to sit in theempty spot, I tripped on a rootand slid, fell, and hit my head onthe ground. We all laughed forten minutes and I’ll never forgetit,” she said. Kayla also offered advice toother high school students.“Make sure you get your workdone and always study for tests(even if it is five minutes beforethe test.) As for life advice, thereis always a bright side to every-thing and everything happensfor a reason. Every single per-son on the planet has a gift, theyjust have to learn how to use it,”she said. Kayla also added, “I would liketo thank my family for support-ing me, especially my parents.They have pushed me to be thebest I can be and, if not for them,I wouldn’t be where I am today.‘Life moves pretty fast. If youdon’t stop and look around once

in awhile, you could miss it.’”

These are the daysThese are the daysThese are the daysThese are the daysThese are the daysThese are days you’ll rememberThese are days you’ll rememberThese are days you’ll rememberThese are days you’ll rememberThese are days you’ll rememberNever before and never since,Never before and never since,Never before and never since,Never before and never since,Never before and never since,

I promiseI promiseI promiseI promiseI promiseWill the whole world beWill the whole world beWill the whole world beWill the whole world beWill the whole world be

as warm as thisas warm as thisas warm as thisas warm as thisas warm as thisAnd you feel it,And you feel it,And you feel it,And you feel it,And you feel it,

You’ll know it’s trueYou’ll know it’s trueYou’ll know it’s trueYou’ll know it’s trueYou’ll know it’s trueThat you are blessed and luckyThat you are blessed and luckyThat you are blessed and luckyThat you are blessed and luckyThat you are blessed and lucky

It’s true that youIt’s true that youIt’s true that youIt’s true that youIt’s true that youAre touched by somethingAre touched by somethingAre touched by somethingAre touched by somethingAre touched by something

That will growThat will growThat will growThat will growThat will growand bloom inand bloom inand bloom inand bloom inand bloom in

youyouyouyouyou

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After high school, Kelseyplans on furthering her educa-tion. “Obviously, I’ll go to col-lege, but not so obvious is whereI’ll be attending school. However,I’m going to end up being a doc-tor after college, an orthopedicsurgeon to be exact. Then, I planto have a nice family that has anice home; basically live a happy,normal life,” she said. While in high school, Kelseyhas done cross country, bandand choir for all four years.“Cross country being my favor-

Kelsey Nicholsite because of the simple fact thatwe are a family,” she said. As forband, she did Marching Band,Concert Band, Pep Band and PitBand. “I did Science Challenge allfour years, getting second placeoverall this year, and I’ve doneAcademic Team for the past twoyears,” she added. She has also been a part ofChem Club, Prom Committee andNational Honor Society. Kelsey reflected on what shewould miss most at the highschool. “I’m going to miss a lotof the teachers. They are funny,nice and I feel like I’ve really got-ten to know them; it’ll be hard toadjust to new teachers. I’m alsogoing to miss seeing all of myfriends daily and knowing thatthey will always be there. I know;however, that I will not miss thestress over the dress code. I willbe glad to wear my clothes with-out feeling like I am being scruti-nized. I also will not miss the con-stant drama; it is ridiculous,” shesaid.

Kelsey fondly rememberedsome of her favorite teachersthroughout her four years at thehigh school. “The most dominantone that comes to mind is Mr.Shebesta. Having him as a coachand a teacher has been great.During cross country, he was al-ways encouraging, funny andinspirational. I’ll also miss Mrs.Parker. She is good at makingEnglish fun and I’ve learned alot from her (not pertaining toEnglish, but life),” she said. Kelsey also looked back on herfavorite memories while in highschool. “Some of my favoritememories are Mr. Shebesta’s in-spirational speeches beforeraces that always seemed to makeall of us cry, Clautrude andGertius from Hamlet, Tie-dyingand swimming at Syd’s with thecross country crew, the long busrides to football games when ev-eryone became closer, and all ofthe trips to King’s Island withmy friends, especially when Iforced Brooke on the Diamond-Back and when my mom had to

come save us (Tim and I) becauseTim killed the car’s battery byleaving the lights on for thewhole day,” she said. Kelsey leaves these words ofwisdom: “Don’t let a number de-fine you. Yes, your ACT scorematters and your GPA matters,but they are not who you are.Do the best you can, but don’tlive your life through yourgrades. Also, you do you. Therewill always be someone judgingyou so forget about what othersthink and be yourself,” she said.

After graduation, Erin’s plansinclude college. “I am going tothe University of Cincinnati, get-ting a PharmD degree (highestPharmacy degree), and hopefullyfulfilling all of my dreams alongthe way.” While at NRHS, Erin partici-pated in many after-school ac-tivities. “I participated in ArtClub, Chemistry Club, FrenchClub, Student Council, Drama

Erin O’TooleClub, National Honor Society,Choir, Marching Band, PepBand, Volleyball, and taughtchildren at my local church onSundays,” she said. Erin nominates band as whatshe will miss the most. “I willmiss band. Everything aboutit—my friends, the teachers,the percussionists, the music,bus rides, and so much more.

My best memories are from band.I will not miss most of the stu-dents at NRHS, though. Attend-ing UC Clermont for just twoyears showed me just how readyI am to move on in life.” Favorite teachers for Erin arefrom high school and elementary.“Mr. McKinley from high schoolband, Mr. Wright from highschool band, Mrs. Hausermanfrom high school art and Mrs.

Shoemaker from second grade atMonroe Elementary.” Band camp brings back thefondest memories for Erin. “Ev-ery year of band camp broughtnew surprises. From learning ca-dences, to getting terrible yethilarious tan lines, tripping overthings with bass drums on, andmaking forever memories. SeniorNights were most memorable byfar. The gifts we received fromour underclassmen percussion-ists were so thoughtful, some-thing I will never forget.” Erin’s advice to underclassmenfocuses on being kind andthoughtful. “Think before youspeak. High school can be arough time; you never fully knowwhat someone else is goingthrough in their own life so thereis no need to possibly worsen

their day through pointless com-ments.” And finally, Erin offers a lastthank you. “Thank you to thefriends that actually stuckaround.”

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After high school, Sydney

plans to attend college. “I planon attending college but I do notknow where I am going just yet.I plan on living a happy life andam excited for all of the opportu-nities ahead,” said Sydney. While attending New Rich-mond High School, Sydney wasa part of many extracurriculars.She was a cross country runnerand in band for four years, inTroubs for three years,on Aca-demic Team for two, on PromCommittee and a member of NHS(National Honor Society) Sydney will and won’t miss afew things about NRHS. “I amgoing to miss many of the teach-ers. I will also miss my friends. Iwill not miss the dress code andI will not miss being unable to

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After high school, Darik hastwo plans. “I want to go to theUnited States Naval Academyand become a fighter pilot. Or, Iwant to go to Purdue or BoulderUniversity, be in ROTC, major inchemical engineering or aero-space engineering, join theNavy, and work to become afighter pilot,” Darik said. In school, Darik did crosscountry, track, and took pilot les-sons to receive his pilot’s license. Some things Darik will miss are,“friends, some teachers, andcross country.” Some things hewon’t miss are, “drug testing,drama, and annoying people,” hesaid. Teachers influenced Darik frommiddle and high school. “Mrs.Liming, she was my social stud-ies teacher and she had a greatpersonality. Mr. Lilly had a greatpersonality and was alwaysfunny. Mr. Phil Heflin, I had himin middle school for health andPE, then he became our assis-tant principal. He’s always goodfor advice, joking around, andhelping me to become a betterperson. Mrs. Lewis is alwaysgood to talk to. Mrs. Prescott; Ihad her for three years in chem,great teacher, good jokes. Mr.Harris is funny in a different way,and very respectable. Mr.Shebesta was my cross country

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Laura Painter Laura plans to attend UC aftergraduation. “I will enroll in theirnursing program and become apediatric nurse,” she said. While at NRHS, Laura has par-ticipated in band, tennis andtrack all four years of highschool. Laura said there was one thingshe’d miss when she leaves. “Iwill miss seeing my friends ev-ery day,” she said, but I will notmiss waking up at 6am every

coach for four years and my pre-calc teacher; he’s funny, motiva-tional, a great coach, and has agreat personality. Ms. Cornettewas my English teacher; she wasgreat, had a great personality,and great inside jokes. Mr.Wright was a great, funnyteacher,” said Darik. In school, Darik’s favoritememories were inside jokes withhis friends. “The Reel to Realmovie Ethan, Derik, Tyler and Imade senior year,” he said. “Be yourself, don’t concernyourself with what other peoplethink too much. If you enjoysomething, don’t let otherpeople’s opinions affect whatyou do,” said Darik, offering ad-vice to other high schoolers. Darik would like to add, “Notsure how to make this a quote,but, I would always rather dosomething, than not, and won-der ‘what if?’” he said, finally.

have my phone, even at lunch,”said Sydney. Sydney will miss a few of herteachers. “I will really missMr.Shebesta. It was great hav-ing him as a coach and teacher.During cross country, he was al-ways encouraging,” she said. Sydney has had many goodand funny memories from hertime in school. “Bonding with mycross country team, hot choco-late Fridays, band bus rides, allof my fun adventures with Kayla,and the Troubs trip to Orlando,”she said. Sydney has some advice forother high school students: “Beyourself and be kind to one an-other.”

morning or having homeworkevery night.” Mr. Wright and Mr. McKinleyare the two teachers Laura saidhave influenced her the most. Her favorite memories camefrom marching band, said Laura.“I loved being able to go to ev-ery football game and just havea good time with my friends.” Laura’s advice to other highschool students is this: “Havefun in high school and don’t

wish it away because it’s over inthe blink of an eye.” And finally, Laura said, “I amexcited to see what the futureholds for me but I will always re-

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After high school, Amandaplans to attend college. “I amnot too sure of what I want todo with the rest of my life, but Iam going to put forth my besteffort and hope to find myselfalong the way, and possiblyhelp make the world a betterplace,” she said. While attending New Rich-mond, Amanda was a part ofmany extra-curricular activities,including Marching Band, PepBand, Concert Band, choir,Women's Choir, A-Team, Art

Amanda RedmonClub, Chemistry Club, and lastlyChess Club. Some things Amanda will missfrom New Richmond are band,and her friends. “Of all things Iam going to miss, I think band isat the top of my list. Being in themarching band has given me somany great memories and friends,and I wouldn't trade that for any-thing. I will also miss the friendsI have made, the teachers whohave made school worth goingto, choir and all of the greatmemories that fill the hallways. Iwill not miss the drama. With allof the good experiences I havehad, I have also experienced alot of drama, stress, anxiety, andunnecessary rudeness,” saidAmanda. Amanda said she will miss Mrs.Parker, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs.Prescott, Mr. Heflin, Mrs.Hannah, Mr. McKinley, and Mr.Wright. Amanda has had many fond

memories atNew Rich-mond. “Dur-ing my fresh-man year ofband camp,my friendthrew a packof Oreos tosomeone andhe fell out ofhis chair try-ing to catch it;

also, people acting like idiots atpep rallies and football games. “My advice to other highschool students is to try yourbest, don't stress too much overgrades but remember that theyare important. I also want to saythat you shouldn’t let the rudepeople or drama get to you, be-cause after you graduate, youprobably won’t have to deal withthose people again,” saidAmanda. As Amanda leaves she has afew last words. “I would like tothank the teachers who believein me, my parents and sister, andthe friends who stayed by myside when life got tough. Thewords of wisdom I have are:Never underestimate yourself or

let others underestimate you.You can do what you set yourmind to, and you should make itto where you can look back with-out any problems,” she said.

SkyeSaldana

After high school, Skye plansto attend college for nursing. “Iwants to travel to a third worldcountry to provide medical at-tention to the needy and spreadthe word of God.” While in high school, Skye dida lot of work with her church andthe kids there. “I never got intoschool extra-curriculars, but Idefinitely regret it.” When she leaves, Skye saidthere are some things she’ll miss.“I will miss a lot of the teacherswho encouraged me to do mybest and all the laughter and joyfrom hanging out with myfriends. I will not miss beingtreated like a five year old or theridiculous rules,” Skye said. Skye will never forgetMrs.Liming, her history teacherat the middle school. “She is byfar the most influential and bestteacher I’ve ever had. She taughtme way more than what I couldfind out in the textbook,” shesaid. Her favorite memory is from Mr.Wright’s class. “We played cha-rades in his class while jamming

out to Marvin Gaye.” Skye has some important ad-vice for other high school stu-dents. “I would tell high schoolstudents to try their best inschool. I know it’s a cliche, butit’s honestly important. Your re-sults from performance in highschool can affect your wholecareer. Also, don't worry aboutbeing popular because after highschool, it is not going to matterif you carried an expensive MKpurse,” said Skye. And finally, Skye offers thesewords of wisdom: “I’d like tothank all the faculty members forworking hard to keep the schoolflowing. I’d also tell everyoneto avoid drama and just enjoyyour years of high school.”

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CoreySecen

After high school, Corey planson going to college. “My plansare to go to college and be suc-cessful. I want to be able to starta family and support them with-out making the mistakes my par-ents made,” he said. While at NRHS, Corey partici-pated in baseball, Drama Club,sound crew, Mixed Choir, Trou-badours, and Men’s Choir. Healso played baseball and softballoutside of school. Corey shared some things hewill once he graduates. “What Iwill miss is being able to see myfriends every day. Other thanthat, I won’t miss anything,” hesaid. Corey also shared the teacherthat influenced him the mostwhile at NRHS. “There have beenmany teachers that havechanged my views on life, butthere is one that sticks out. Thatwas Doug Heflin, the old choirdirector. He always taughtpeople how to make somethingof their lives and was always akind person. To most people, hewas a lot more than a choirteacher, but he was a good

friend,” he said. Corey reflected on some of hisfavorite memories from highschool. “My most favorite mo-ment of being in school wasTroubs, being in class with a lotof my friends and having Mr.Heflin as a mentor. That classmade me appreciate music a lotmore. Also, baseball has beenfun to go through with friendsand a good team,” he said. Corey’s words of advice forother high schoolers is simple.“Don’t be stupid and makechoices that will benefit you laterin life,” he said. Lastly, Corey would like tothank Mr. Doug Heflin. “Hetaught me life lessons and mor-als that made me look at life dif-ferently, but in a good way,” hesaid.

AllisonShook

After graduating, Allie will at-tend college. “I plan on goingto UC Clermont for the surgicaltech program,” she said. While at NRHS, Allie partici-pated in musicals and plays herfreshman year. “Some things I’ll miss aboutNRHS is how everyone kneweveryone. What I won’t miss isall the drama,” said Allie. Teachers who influencedAllison included Ms. Ehlers.“Now she’s Mrs. Smith, at Mon-roe. I’ll always remember her, es-pecially from our time at CampJoy. Also, Mr. Doug Heflin fornever giving up on me and help-ing me through some toughtimes,” said Allie. One of Allie’s favorite memo-ries came while she was in the

fall musical. “My most interest-ing moment is definitely when Ibroke my foot on show day. Wehad to perform Revising Joseytwice that day and my twin,Monique Osterman, had to giveme a piggy back ride so I couldstill perform,” she said. Allie’s advice to other highschool students is to not put offtheir responsibilities. “Don’tprocrastinate because it willcatch up to you,” she finished.

MichaelSimpson

Michael plans to further his

education after high school. “Iwant to go to college in pursuitof a career in law enforcement.” Michael has been in few activi-ties while a student at New Rich-mond. “I played two years offootball, four years of baseball,and participated in three yearsof Troubadours.” Some things Michael will missabout NRHS are: “I will miss mypeers and teachers, while I won’tmiss the rules.” Michael said he will miss oneteacher from New Richmondschools. “I will always remem-ber Mr. Crowley for showing methat there is always something

to be positive about.” Some of Michael's favoritememories are from football andbaseball. “Mainly just the memo-ries created playing sports.” Some advice Michael wouldlike to give to other students is:“If you have the right mindset,anything can happen.”

You know a dream is like a river, ever changingYou know a dream is like a river, ever changingYou know a dream is like a river, ever changingYou know a dream is like a river, ever changingYou know a dream is like a river, ever changingas it flows, and the dreamer's just the vesselas it flows, and the dreamer's just the vesselas it flows, and the dreamer's just the vesselas it flows, and the dreamer's just the vesselas it flows, and the dreamer's just the vesselthat must follow where it goes; trying to learnthat must follow where it goes; trying to learnthat must follow where it goes; trying to learnthat must follow where it goes; trying to learnthat must follow where it goes; trying to learnfrom what's behind you and never knowingfrom what's behind you and never knowingfrom what's behind you and never knowingfrom what's behind you and never knowingfrom what's behind you and never knowingwhat's in store makes each day a constant battlewhat's in store makes each day a constant battlewhat's in store makes each day a constant battlewhat's in store makes each day a constant battlewhat's in store makes each day a constant battlejust to stay between the shores.just to stay between the shores.just to stay between the shores.just to stay between the shores.just to stay between the shores.

Too many times we stand aside and let theToo many times we stand aside and let theToo many times we stand aside and let theToo many times we stand aside and let theToo many times we stand aside and let thewaters slip away 'til what we put off 'tilwaters slip away 'til what we put off 'tilwaters slip away 'til what we put off 'tilwaters slip away 'til what we put off 'tilwaters slip away 'til what we put off 'tiltomorrowtomorrowtomorrowtomorrowtomorrowhas now become today. So don't you sit uponhas now become today. So don't you sit uponhas now become today. So don't you sit uponhas now become today. So don't you sit uponhas now become today. So don't you sit uponthe shoreline and say you're satisfied;the shoreline and say you're satisfied;the shoreline and say you're satisfied;the shoreline and say you're satisfied;the shoreline and say you're satisfied;Choose to chance the rapids and dare to danceChoose to chance the rapids and dare to danceChoose to chance the rapids and dare to danceChoose to chance the rapids and dare to danceChoose to chance the rapids and dare to dancethe tide.the tide.the tide.the tide.the tide.

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After high school, Cassie planson going to art college for a fewyears and then finishing withcollege for criminal justice. Cassie said she will miss a fewthings about NRHS but shewon’t miss some things. “I’llmiss my friends, the teachers,and not having to worry aboutmuch. I won’t miss the home-work and most of the students.” While Cassie has been a stu-dent at New Richmond, she hasparticipated in band, choir, andDrama Club. Cassie said that there havebeen a few teachers that havereally influenced her. “Mr.McKinley and Mr. Wright haveinfluenced me, and have givenme my band family and a classthat I can go to that helps relievestress.”

CassandraSmith

Cassie said that one of her fun-niest memories while in schoolincludes that one time at bandcamp. “Freshman year at bandcamp, I had leftover cookies andI asked a group of upperclass-men if they would like them, andone of them said yes, so I threwit to him, and he fell back in hischair trying to catch them.” Cassie would like to tell otherhigh school students to, “Dowhat is asked of you and justget by without complaints.”

HaliStamper

After high school, Hali plansto attend the University of Ken-tucky to study early childhoodeducation. “I aspire to becomean elementary teacher, hopefullyto make a difference to kids in acommunity that needs it,” shesaid. Hali was a cheerleader for fouryears, and captain for two years.She’s been class president sinceher sophomore year, a DramaClub member for two years, NHSher junior and senior years. Shehas also participated in her youthgroup at church and Young Life. Hali will miss a few things atschool,.“I’ll miss walking intoanatomy and greeting Ms.Wilkins as ‘Hey, hot mamma!’’ Iwill miss AP English class withMother Parker, being able tobeatbox and getting hot choco-late every Friday, I’ll definitelymiss Mrs.Minning’s pancakesand Mr.Crowley's repetitivejokes. I won't miss the ridiculousrules or loads of homework,” shesaid. Hali will miss Mother Parker,and Mrs.Minning. “MotherParker- she’s always gone aboveand beyond for me as a teacher,

coach and friend. Mrs.Minning-she has taught me a lot aboutwho I want to be when I amolder,” she said. Hali’s favorite memories are,“Sophomore year in Stratton’sadvanced history class, RossFlenniken randomly pops out ofhis seat, and starts yelling, “OHNO! NOT AGAIN!” as he holdshis butt and runs out of the room.It got dead silent and everyonewas confused because he pre-tended to poop his pants,” shesaid. Hali has some advice for otherhigh school students. “Neverpass up a, ‘that’s what she said,’joke. It is always funny,” shesaid. “Don't take a second forgranted, and spend it all withyour friends, it’s worth it,” addedHali.

ColeThompson

After high school, Cole plansto attend NKU and major in elec-tronic media and broadcasting.“My main focus is going to bemusic; I really believe in what Iam doing and I want to continuemaking that difference,” he said. Cole was in talent shows andTroubadours while at NRHS. Cole said he will miss thepeople here. “I’ll miss the amaz-ing people, teachers and friends.I won’t miss the politics and fa-voritism.” Former vocal music directorDoug Heflin ranks as Cole’s fa-vorite teacher. “He has taughtme how to be a better musician,and most importantly a betterperson,” said Cole. His favorite memory from highschool was also a Troubs con-

cert. “I think my favorite momentwas the senior rec concert myjunior year. It actually broughtme to tears, it was one of thosebeautiful experiences of connec-tion you share with people thatdoesn’t happen very often,”Cole said. As for advice to other highschool students, Cole said, “Fol-low your bliss-no one can expe-rience life the same way you do,you create the life you want to

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After high school, Deionnaplans to attend UC Clermontthen transfer to NKU. “I want tobe a forensic biologist,” she said. While attending New Rich-mond, Deionna was a part ofcheerleading for four years,Troubs for two, cross countryand track and field. Deionna will miss a few thingsat New Richmond. “ I will missall of the sports and most of all,Mrs.Parker and my friends. Theyhave done so much for me,” shesaid . Deionna will miss MotherParker, Ms. Cornette, Mrs.Flamm, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Crowley,and Mr. Shebesta. There have been many memo-ries made at New Richmond forDeionna. “When I first tried outfor basketball my freshman year,that’s when I met JosieBuckingham and I would always

DeionnaTillery

tell her, ‘Dang, Girl, you tall!’When I would sing my chickensong to Amanda Nguyen andOlivia Behymer at track practicewith Mrs.Flamm,” she said. Deionna has some advice forunderclassmen. “Just live life tothe fullest and live with no re-grets.” And as she leaves, Deionnasaid, “I would like to thankMomma Parker and Mrs.Griffinfor everything they have donefor me through high school.”

AustinTorrens

Following high school, Austinplans to go to college. “I will goto school for business/financeand hopefully get my MBA,” hesaid. “Then it is on to the rest ofmy life!” “At NR I have played manysports and been involved inmany activities,” Austin said. “Iplayed football in high schooland ran track in middle school. Ialso played basketball and base-ball in elementary school. I wasin the in the band, choir, and Stu-dent Council. I also helped withthe (canned) food drive.” Austin created a list of thethings he will and will not missabout NRHS. “Will not miss: 1.Discipline, 2. Waking up early, 3.Hundreds of tests, 4. Drama, and5. Having to ask to do some-thing.” He then listed, “Will miss:1. Most of the teachers, 2. Thebond that we have as footballbuds, 3. Leniency from teachers,4. The controlled environment ofthe school, and 5. Being able toplay sports/any sport that Iwanted.” “I will also miss a lot of myteachers from my New Richmondeducation,” said Austin. “Includ-ing Mr. Stratton, Mrs. Snouffer,Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Jones, Mrs.

Coulter, Ms. Cornette, Mr.Moore, Mrs. Minning, andMomma P!” Some of Austin’s favorite/fun-niest moments come from foot-ball memories. “Summer prac-tices out on the field and thecoaches have created memoriesI will never forget. Oh, and Mrs.Minning’s class!” As for advice to other highschool students, Austin quoted,“The only thing in life that cantruly be promised to you is thatyou will face adversity, and howyou handle that when it comeswill be what defines you as a per-son.” Austin would also like to givea special thank you to Mrs.Minning. “For not only being thebest teacher, but also being thebest person to take advice from,”he said.

CorryWaters

After graduation, Corry plansto enter the military. “I will eithermake it a career or use it to go tocollege,” he said. Corry has participated in manyactivities while a student here atNRHS. “I played football. I alsobelong to Golden Hawks Ar-chery Club and I help out at mostof its functions. I also help outat Broken Rack Archery shop.” Corry will miss a few thingsabout NRHS,.“Seeing the peopleI actually like and the teachers issomething I will miss. I like theschool, but not when it is like aprison and they force us around.” Corry said all of his teachersinfluenced him. “Some made mewant to do more than others. Myfavorites are, Mr. Durm, Mr.Smiddy, Ms. Minning, Mrs. Grif-fin, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Harris, andMr. Doug Heflin.”

Some of Corry’s favorite memo-ries were in Florida, but he said,“I can’t say because what hap-pens in Florida stays in Florida.” Corry has a little advice to giveto other high school students.“Learn control, physically andmentally; it’s the difference inmailing it home or to the hospi-tal/psych ward.” And finally, Corry said: “\Don’tdo drugs.

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JesseTroy

Jesse has many plans for afterhigh school, “My plans are togo to college at Cincinnati Statefor two years for engineering,then transfer to UC to finish outmy classes. I’ll start my intern-ship the end of my freshman yearfor my two years at CincinnatiState then start work right aftercollege.” Jesse has participated in a fewactivities while a student at NewRichmond. “ I played sports. Idid football for four years, Iwrestled one year, played base-ball for one year and ran trackfor one year.” Jesse says he will miss somethings about NRHS. “ Some ofthe teachers that I liked duringmy four years here and some ofmy friends that I have and foot-ball. I won’t miss everythingelse.” Jesse will miss many teachersfrom New Richmond schools.“Mrs. Minning, Mrs. Griffin, Mr.Moorehead, Mrs. Corpuz, Mr.Shinkle, and Mr. Wright,” hesaid. Some of Jesse’s favorite memo-

ries come from sophomore year.“The funniest memory is sopho-more year. I was playing base-ball; we were playing Bethel andI was told to bunt the ball and Ibunted right into my face, it wasso funny.” Jesse has much advice to giveto other high school students.“For you younger kids, look,when you have a chance to dosomething, don’t stop or let any-thing or anyone get in your wayor tell you that you can’t do it.” Jesse would like to share somewords of wisdom as he leavesNRHS. “Have fun and don’twaste a second. I would like tothank my family, my girlfriend,and her family. Do you, don’t letanyone tell you to stop doingyou.”

Megan’s plans after highschool have changed a lot.“They have gone from wantingto go into law enforcement, towanting to go into the Army and

Megan Webster

LindseyWilliams

After high school, Lindsey plansto attend to NKU to study to bean occupational therapist. While attending New Rich-mond, Lindsey was a part of year-book, soccer, basketball, track,NHS, Girls’ State, Science Olym-piad, and French Club. Lindsey will miss a few thingsfrom school. “I’ll miss some ofmy friends, I won’t miss the dresscode or not being able to havemy cell phone,” she said. Lindsey will miss a few teach-ers. “Mr.Robinson- for dealingwith me for four years, Mr. Har-ris- for making me laugh everyday, and Ms. Wilkins- for beingmy best friend,” she said. Lindsey’s favorite memory is,

becoming a military cop. But nowI have decided what I am goingto do after high school. I plan ongoing to UC Blue Ash and be-coming a vet tech. This allowsme to be with the animals that Ilove,” said Megan. Megan participated in a lot ofextracurricular activities duringher time here. She was in MixedChoir, Troubadours, swimming,tennis, track, softball, Women’sChoir, Drama Club, light crew, andband. She was also active inhorseback riding outside ofschool..

When she leaves, Megan saidshe’ll miss people most of all. “Iwill miss seeing all of my friendsand some of my teachers. Other-wise I won’t miss this place.” There is one teacher who hasinfluenced Megan more thananyone else. “Mr. Doug Heflin.This is because he wasn’t only ateacher, he was a friend as well.He taught me to respect peoplewhen they respect you,” Megansaid. “My most favorite memoryfrom high school is going to bemy trip to Florida sophomore

year. It was a great time spentwith friends,” Megan said. Megan’s advice to other stu-dents is: “When you take onething seriously, then you com-pletely change your whole atti-tude.” Megan’s parting words: “I wantto thank all of my teachers andmy friends that have watched meand watched me and helped mechange and grow. Always re-member the golden rule: treatothers the way you want to betreated.”

“Doing the spotlight at basket-ball games with Tyler Sammons.Senior Homecoming was one ofthe best nights of high school,”she said. And for her words of wisdom,Lindsey said, “You only reallyneed like five friends. Be real witheveryone and do your own thing.Let go of people who bring youdown.”.

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MichaelWilliamson Michael plans to play collegefootball and pursue a career inbusiness management. He played four years of foot-ball and basketball. “I’m in Stu-dent Council my senior year, andin NHS,” he said. Michael said he will miss quitea bit once he leaves NRHS. “Ithink I will miss the atmosphereand school spirit our high schoolbrought to sports. I’ll miss foot-ball, basketball, and a lot of myteachers. Even though I’ve fol-lowed the rules, I won’t miss allthe ridiculous rules at NRHS,”he said. Several teachers will be peoplehe’ll always remember. “I will al-ways remember Mr. Chandler, mysecond grade teacher at Mon-roe. I’ll miss teachers like Mrs.Dalton, Mr. Stratton, Mr. Callebs,Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Wright and mymiddle school teachers Mrs. Lim-ing and Mrs. Richardson,” saidMichael. Michael’s favorite memories re-

Anne-Marie Woods

After high school, Anne-Marieplans to attend college. “Aftercollege, I would like to get intoperforming arts as well,” shesaid. “I’m not sure what sort ofperformance I would like to do, Ijust know I will eventually beperforming in some way, shape,

MaryannWuerdemann When she graduates,Maryann will have not only ahigh school diploma, but also astate of Ohio cosmetology li-cense. “Over the summer be-tween junior and senior year, Iswore into the United StatesNavy. My rate will be AECF (Ad-vanced Electronic Control Field).I plan to retire in 12-16 years andhave or adopt kids at 32 with mypartner.” While at NRHS and Grant,Maryann has participated inmany different activities, manyof which revolve around band.“I was in marching band, con-cert band, pep band and jazzband,” she said. “I was also onstage crew and was a member ofthe drama club. I was in a YoungWomen’s group and was in-volved in scouting for sevenyears. I was in chess club for ayear and was in Grant’s cosme-tology program for two years.I’ve also been in the Navy DEPprogram for a year and a half.” Maryann said that although

volve around sports and schoolspirit. “I always loved SpiritWeek and Clash. Also, I lovedthe feeling I got on Friday nightson the field or the court,”Michael said. For advice to other high schoolstudents, Michael said, “Eventhough some things in highschool may seem ridiculous ortedious, don’t complain about itjust do it. It will make your life alot easier.” And as he leaves, Michael of-fers these words of wisdom: “Bewho you want to be in highschool. High school is a goodplace to find out who you areand what you like to do in yourlife,” Michael finished.

she won’t necessarily miss someacquaintances, she will miss, “aselect group of seven or so ofmy friends. I would like to thankthem for putting up with mycrazy, nerd-herding insanity forcollecting my friend group ofkids like ADHD cats in a mousefactory.” Maryann’s favorite memories,among others, include, “This onetime, at band camp…” She alsorecalled an incident walking byMrs. Griffin’s room. “I did thebiggest maniacal laughter pos-sible and everything got DEADquiet.”

or form.” Anne-Marie has been involvedin many musical and theatricalactivities during her time here atNRHS. “I have done everythingtheatre related. I have also beenin band and choir, which I prac-ticed during and after school,”she explained. “I was also a mem-ber of the Academic Team.” Although Anne-Marie will missmany things about high school,there are a few things she willnot miss. “I will not miss seven-hour long school days or thedress code,” she said. “I will defi-nitely miss the people, through,especially my band/theatrefriends and the Academic Team

fam.” Anne-Marie also mentioned afew of her most influential teach-ers throughout the years. “I willmiss Mr. Heflin, Mrs. Hannah,Mrs. Parker, Mr. Wright, and Mr.Mckinley,” she listed. Some of her favorite times camefrom AP English class with Mrs.Parker and working backstage forthe NRHS drama productioncrew. Anne-Marie explained,“Some of my funniest memoriescome from working everythingbackstage, including interpretivedancing to every song.” Anne-Marie also shared someadvice to other/future highschool students. “High School

Musical and Grease lied; no onerandomly breaks into song anddance numbers,” she said. “Thatbeing said, enjoy everythingwhile it lasts, in and out ofschool.”

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Whether it’s winning a leaguetitle, getting anA on the testyou studiedall night for, orwatching yourteachers em-barrass them-selves in sillypep rallygames, thereare a lot ofgreat thingsabout highschool. Highschool for me has been quite theexperience. Consisting of a total of ten sea-sons of sports and all honors/AP/CCP classes, I have beenbusy throughout high school.There are many times I have beenstressed, sleep deprived, andupset because of high school,but I wouldn’t trade my experi-ence here at NRHS for anything. Walking into this school offi-cially as a student for the firsttime four and a half years agoseems like just yesterday. Al-though there are many times Icontemplated dropping out andjust never coming to school again(joking… of course), lookingback on things, high school suredoes fly by. I have now been ac-

My final procrastinated story JOEJOEJOEJOEJOECOOLCOOLCOOLCOOLCOOL

By Joe Maxwell

Senior writes his final columncepted to and plan to enroll in

the Universityo fCincinnati’sFreshman En-gineering Pro-gram. Theweirdest thingis knowingthat your highschool careeris meant to setyou up for therest of yourlife and I knew

this moment has been approach-ing my whole life, yet it seemssurreal that I am finally here andalmost ready to leave my homefor college. My life has always been basedaround New Richmond, Ohio andit is weird to think I am ready tobe introduced to a whole newlifestyle. I have created so manymemories and bonds that I willcarry with me for the rest of mylife here at NRHS. In my time hereI have made friends I will havefor the rest of my life and learnedlessons that will not soon be for-gotten, either. While attending NRHS, I havebeen inducted into NationalHonor Society, won three crosscountry League Championships,

two (hopefully three this year)tennis League Championships,attended tennis sectionals (win-ning a game on the reigning statechampion), and achieved suc-cess in my two years of AcademicTeam as well. Along with my ath-letic successes, NRHS also of-fered me the opportunity to ven-ture across the Atlantic Oceanto explore France and Spain. Ihave also learned so much andtaken so many classes providedby many inspirational and intel-ligent teachers that I will con-tinue to remember and use forassistance, not only in College,but for the rest of my life. Senior year has been veryunique to other years of highschool for a couple reasons.Other than having a few moreprivileges than other years, se-nior year is different because youknow it is your last year. Afterthis, you’re done with highschool, no going back. For tworeasons that is weird, one is youlook forward to moving on to therest of your life, yet you are alsoa bit scared to move away fromfamiliarity. Therefore in my expe-rience, I have learned that it isbest to try to savor senior year,even through all of the stressesinvolved with it. My advicewould be to get all of your worktowards college finished asquickly as possible, so it doesn’tcloud the rest of your final year. Based on statistics, you willalso move on after high schooland not have time to maintainmany of your relationships. Thisis another reason why senior yearis very special. You don’t havetoo much of an idea who you willcontinue to be friends with afterhigh school, therefore it is im-portant to enjoy the companyyou are familiar to having in highschool before graduation. As for advice to future stu-dents of NRHS, I would like to

advise you to enjoy your timehere. Even during the low times,high school is an experience thatwill define who you are as a per-son and it is important to enjoyyour time here as much as pos-sible. Try new things, come outof your comfort zone a bit. Aslong as you are making gooddecisions and focusing on yourwellbeing you will have a greattime. For the last thing I have to add,I would like to say thank you.Thank you to the amazing NRHSstaff and teachers that havemade my high school experiencesuch an influential, importantportion of my life. Thank you tomy friends that have made thestresses of school weigh a bitless heavy. Finally, thank you tomy family. The support I havereceived from not only my par-ents and brothers, but cousins,aunts, uncles, grandparents, andmany others have been such ahuge source of inspiration andhelp over the years. Thank youNew Richmond High School andalthough senior year is agoodbye for now, I’m sure I willstill be seen around.

When you look back at times when wehad

I hope you smileand know that though the good and

through the badI was on your side when nobody could

hold us down we claimed the brightest star

and we, we came so farand no they won’t forget

whenever you remember times goneby

remember how we held our heads sohigh

when all this world was there for usand we believed that we could touch

the skywhenever you remember, I’ll be there

remember how we reached thatdream together

whenever you rememberwhen you think back on all we’ve done

I hope you’re proudwhen you look back and see how far

we’ve comeit was our time to shine

nobody could hold us downthey thought they’d see us fall

and no we won’t forgetwe, we claimed the brightest star

and we came so farand know that we showed them all

and no they won’t forget(words and music -- Warren

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Where are we going?Cidney Adams.................................................................................Christ College of NursingDerik Anderson..................................................................................................College/WorkAlicia Bailey.....................................................................Miami Univ. or Ohio Univ./FinanceKirstian Bailey......................................................................................College/Work/NursingMiah Bayless......................................................................................................UC ClermontEmily Belmont............................................................Northern Kentucky University/NursingTori Biddle..............................................................................................Work/Animal RescueAlec Bomske............................................................................College/Med School/PediatricsClaire Burns...........................................................................................UC/Physical TherapyDustin Carr...............................................................................................College/Law SchoolHannah Clifton................................................................................Christ College of NursingKendal Collier ...........................................................................NKU/Christ College/NursingChristina Crews..........................................................................College/Physician’s AssistantLacey Darnell..................................................................................................Sinclair CollegeJames Durham.......................................................................UC Clermont/Law EnforcementKristin Evans...........................................................................Paramedic/Firefighter TrainingAdrianna Flood...............................................................................Miami University/FinanceAustin Frazier..............................................................................................................CollegeBrianna Gonzalez................................................................College in Florida/Equine ScienceAshley Gray.................................................................Ohio Dominican University/EducationEvan Grippa.............................................................Miami U. or OSU/Chemical EngineeringZachary Grissom............................................................College/Athletic Training or BusinessZoe Hallahan...............................................................................................................CollegeTim Hammer..................................................................................UC/Aerospace EngineeringMaren Hance....................................................................................College/Elem. EducationHayley Hawkins.........................................................................................Ohio State/CollegeJake Hayden...................................................................................................................WorkMadz Head...............................................................................College/Work/Rule The WorldChase Heflin.............................................................................Kent State University/FinanceCarla Herzig.............................................................................................College/SwitzerlandElise Holdsworth.....................................................................................NKU or OU/NursingAriel Huber...................................................................Mount Saint Joseph/Athletic TrainingMorgan Huddleston.................................................................College/Chemistry/JournalismWilliam Isbell..........................................................................................UC/Criminal JusticePaul Jaehnen........................................................................................Evans Scholar/CollegeAriel Johnson.............................................................................NKU/Environmental ScienceNicholas Kirby........................................................................................College/Astrophysics

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Plans for the Class of 2016Brooklyn Klein..................................................................................University of CincinnatiShelby Koehler.........................................................................Shawnee State/Child Life/ASLJade Kunz................................................................................College/Chemical EngineeringAmber Lamb.................................................................................NKU/International StudiesHunter Lansaw...................................................................................................Make MoneyAustin Lawson...............................................................................................Live life his wayCarter Light...........................................................................................UC/Civil EngineeringElla Lindsley........................................................................................NKU/Music EducationChad Louis..........................................................Cincinnati State/Construction ManagementAllyson Lutz...........................................Ohio University or High Point University/PharmacyJoe Maxwell...................................................................................UC/Aerospace EngineeringTaylor McKinley.....................................................................................UC/CommunicationsKyli Meder..............................................................................................NKU or UK/NursingAlix Miller............................................................................................College/Nursing/TravelKelsey Nichols..............................................................................College/Orthopedic SurgeryKayla Olenick..............................................................................................................CollegeErin O’Toole......................................................................................................UC/PharmacySydney Padgett............................................................................................................CollegeDarik Page..................................................US Naval Academy/Purdue or Boulder UniversityLaura Painter........................................................................................................UC/NursingAmanda Redmon.........................................................................................................CollegeSkye Saldana..................................................................................................College/NursingCorey Secen.................................................................................................................CollegeAllison Shook....................................................................................UC/Surgical TechnologyMichael Simpson.............................................................................College/Law EnforcementCassie Smith................................................................................Art college/Criminal JusticeHali Stamper............................................University of Kentucky/Early Childhood EducationCole Thompson.......................................................NKU/Electronic Media and BroadcastingDeionna Tillery...................................................................................UC Clermont/ForensicsAustin Torrens...............................................................................................College/BusinessJesse Troy....................................................................................Cincinnati State/EngineeringCorry Waters..................................................................................................Military/CollegeMegan Webster........................................................................UC Raymond Walters/Vet TechLindsey Williams........................................................................NKU/Occupational TherapyMichael Williamson..................................................................College/Business ManagementAnne-Marie Woods............................................................................College/Performing ArtsMaryann Wuerdemann..............................................................................................US Navy

"Talent is good, practice is better, passion is best."~Mrs. Hannah

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As seniors say goodbye, staff offersSuccess can only be measured by happi-ness and happiness is always a choice.So I hope you choose a successful life.

-Mr. Mahan

Failure is success ifwe learn from it.-Mr. Phil Heflin

“Always take copiousnotes.”

-Mr. Harris

Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci-Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci-Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci-Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci-Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci-pline and perseverance should be yourpline and perseverance should be yourpline and perseverance should be yourpline and perseverance should be yourpline and perseverance should be your

watch-words as you step into the world ofwatch-words as you step into the world ofwatch-words as you step into the world ofwatch-words as you step into the world ofwatch-words as you step into the world ofendless responsibilities.endless responsibilities.endless responsibilities.endless responsibilities.endless responsibilities.

-Mr. Nyam-Mr. Nyam-Mr. Nyam-Mr. Nyam-Mr. Nyam

Each day have this one goal: Strive tobe a better person than you were

yesterday.-Mrs. Corpuz

“If you don’t take a step forward, you will always“If you don’t take a step forward, you will always“If you don’t take a step forward, you will always“If you don’t take a step forward, you will always“If you don’t take a step forward, you will alwaysstay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answerstay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answerstay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answerstay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answerstay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answerwill always be “no.” If you don’t go after what youwill always be “no.” If you don’t go after what youwill always be “no.” If you don’t go after what youwill always be “no.” If you don’t go after what youwill always be “no.” If you don’t go after what you

want, you will never have it.”want, you will never have it.”want, you will never have it.”want, you will never have it.”want, you will never have it.”(Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls(Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls(Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls(Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls(Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls

“Throughout your life always becourteous, kind, and respectful...

but, most importantlyBE YOURSELF!”

-Mr. Benzinger

“Don’t forget that pancakes make everythingbetter!”

-Mrs. Minning

“Put your future ingood hands-your

own.”-Ms. Pride

“’The starting point of all achievement is desire.’ Napoleon HillBest wishes for an incredible journey!

Congratulations Class of 2016!”-Mrs. Hauserman

No matter where you goNo matter what you doCome back to see us

You know I'll be bleeding blue

You have worked hard this yearIt's about time for a restRemember JC and me

and that KENTUCKY is the best--JR Superstar

Positive energy and positivepeople create positive results.

There is certainly a lot of negativ-ity in the world and choosing

positive energy helps us deal withthe negative people and negativesituations that can knock us off

course.-Brian McMonigle

Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with,Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with,Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with,Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with,Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with,it responds like a snail to our impatience, thenit responds like a snail to our impatience, thenit responds like a snail to our impatience, thenit responds like a snail to our impatience, thenit responds like a snail to our impatience, then

it races like a gazelle when you can’t catch yourit races like a gazelle when you can’t catch yourit races like a gazelle when you can’t catch yourit races like a gazelle when you can’t catch yourit races like a gazelle when you can’t catch yourbreath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to thebreath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to thebreath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to thebreath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to thebreath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to the

answers at the end of the road, that you forget toanswers at the end of the road, that you forget toanswers at the end of the road, that you forget toanswers at the end of the road, that you forget toanswers at the end of the road, that you forget toread the signs along the way.read the signs along the way.read the signs along the way.read the signs along the way.read the signs along the way.

-Mrs. Flamm-Mrs. Flamm-Mrs. Flamm-Mrs. Flamm-Mrs. Flamm

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good luck, wishes, words of wisdom

“All hard work brings profit, but mere idle talkleads only to lack of success.” Good luck, work

hard and enjoy your future endeavors.God Bless, Mrs. Prescott

“And in the end, it’s not the years in yourlife that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Reflect on your past, dream of your future,and pay attention to the present. All the

best Class of 2016!!-Mrs. Coulter

“The only thing to fear, is Trump himself.”-Mr. Hatfield

“A foolish consistency is the hobgob-lin of little minds”. -Emerson

Don’t be afraid of change. Be kind, becareful, be happy

-Mrs. Griffin

“Life is not about thedestination......it’s about the jour-

ney it takes to get there”-Mrs. Dalton

“Best of luck, graduates, and remem-ber... a good time to keep your mouthclosed is when you find yourself in

deep water...”-Mr. Crowley

“Every morning you have two options,to stay in bed and keep dreaming, orto wake up and start chasing your

own.”-Mr. Shoemaker

“Good luck, I’llmiss you guys.”

-Mr. Shinkle

“Continue to give yourself a check up fromthe neck up, and get rid of stinkin’ thinkin’.”

-Mr. Forsee

What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2016:What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2016:What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2016:What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2016:What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2016:6th period Adv Eng 3 squad

(and the video)Nick, day 1, junior year

"I am slain!"Hali and Taylor and Deionna and Hayley and Hannah

The bus ride to the FB playoff gameWatching Frankie and JD play ball

Surviving 3rd periodHot Cocoa Fridays

Life LessonsWork hard, achieve great things, and be kind to one another.

Mrs. Parker

"Let your faith be bigger than yourfears."

Ms. Johnson

“Here’s some simple advice: Al-ways be yourself. Never take yourself to

seriously. And beware of advice from experts,pigs and members of Parliament.”

-Mrs. Senter

Bravery is about showing courageand speaking out in ordinary circum-stances that demand someone try to

steer the course in order to setthings right...Be brave, be YOU.

--Dr. Rosselot

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Class of 2016Academic AchievementsTop 10 (In alphabetical order, subject to change)

Alicia BaileyClare Burns

Adrianna FloodEvan Grippa

Timothy HammerChase HeflinAriel HuberCarter Light

Kelsey NicholsEric Rolfes

Mrs. Hannah would like to thank the fol-lowing choir seniors for helping to makethis transition year the best it could be,which included the Troubadours receivinga Superior rating at OMEA District Con-test and going to State!

Alicia BaileyTori BiddleHannah CliftonZoe HallahanHayley HawkinsEvan GrippaElise HoldworthAriel HuberMorgan HuddlestonWill IsbellPeyton KroegerAmber LambElla LindsleyChad LouisAlly LutzTaylor McKinleyMelissa MooreKelsey Nichols

Artistic Achievement

Kendal CollierWilliam FoxCarla Herzig

The Art Department would like torecognize the following students

for their accomplishments:

Musical Achievements

Kayla OlenickSydney PadgettLaura PainterAmanda RedmonCorey SecenMichael SimpsonCassie SmithChris SollbergerHali StamperStile SweetCole ThompsonDeionna TilleryAustin TorrensCorry WatersMegan WebsterMichael WilliamsonAnne-Marie Woods

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AchievementsSBAAC League All-Stars

AcademicTeam1st Team:

Evan Grippa2nd Team:Nick Kirby

Girls’ CrossCountry

1st Team:Emily Belmont

2nd TeamClaire Burns

Girls’Basketball

1st Team:Maren Hance

2nd Team:

Jade KunzLindsey Williams

1st Team:Tyler Sammons

Brian WaddleMichael Williamson

2nd Team:Derik AndersonErik Anderson

Zyx Khan

Football

Girls’Soccer1st Team:

Maren HanceAriel Huber2nd Team:

Lindsey Williams

Girls’Tennis2nd Team:

Brooke Klein

Boys’Soccer1st Team:

Alec BomskeJake HaydenPaul Jaehnen

2nd Team:Jacob Humphries

Boys’ CrossCountry

2nd TeamCarter Light

Theatre Achievements

The Drama Club would like to rec-ognize the following members for

their accomplishments:

Alicia BaileyEvan GrippaMadz HeadNick Kirby

Austin LawsonElla Lindsley

Anne- Marie Woods

EagleScouts

Tim Hammer

Stile Sweet

Boys’Basketball

1st Team:Frankie Taulbee

2nd Team:Gage Kramer

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Best of the Class 2016Best of the Class 2016Best of the Class 2016Best of the Class 2016Best of the Class 2016Most Likely to SucceedMost Likely to SucceedMost Likely to SucceedMost Likely to SucceedMost Likely to Succeed

Best PersonalityBest PersonalityBest PersonalityBest PersonalityBest Personality

Loudest personLoudest personLoudest personLoudest personLoudest person

Cutest CoupleCutest CoupleCutest CoupleCutest CoupleCutest Couple

Biggest FlirtBiggest FlirtBiggest FlirtBiggest FlirtBiggest Flirt

Most School SpiritMost School SpiritMost School SpiritMost School SpiritMost School Spirit

Best dressedBest dressedBest dressedBest dressedBest dressed

Most MusicalMost MusicalMost MusicalMost MusicalMost Musical

Most ArtisticMost ArtisticMost ArtisticMost ArtisticMost Artistic

Most likely to roam the hallsMost likely to roam the hallsMost likely to roam the hallsMost likely to roam the hallsMost likely to roam the halls

Most Likely to Become FamousMost Likely to Become FamousMost Likely to Become FamousMost Likely to Become FamousMost Likely to Become Famous

Tim Hammer/ Kelsey Nichols

Michael Williamson/Hali Stamper

Tyler Sammons/Hali Stamper

Peyton Kroeger/Elise Holdsworth

Evan Grippa/ Alicia Bailey

Cole Thompson/Anne Marie Woods

Jesse Troy/ Elise Holdsworth

Will Fox/Kendal Collier

Cole Thompson/ Ella Lindsley

Most UnforgettableMost UnforgettableMost UnforgettableMost UnforgettableMost Unforgettable

Biggest ComplainerBiggest ComplainerBiggest ComplainerBiggest ComplainerBiggest Complainer

Most IntelligentMost IntelligentMost IntelligentMost IntelligentMost Intelligent

Most ChangedMost ChangedMost ChangedMost ChangedMost Changed

Most DramaticMost DramaticMost DramaticMost DramaticMost Dramatic

Best Sense of HumorBest Sense of HumorBest Sense of HumorBest Sense of HumorBest Sense of Humor

Best CarBest CarBest CarBest CarBest CarCarter Light/Sydney Padgett

Most likely to annoy teachersMost likely to annoy teachersMost likely to annoy teachersMost likely to annoy teachersMost likely to annoy teachers

Best BromanceBest BromanceBest BromanceBest BromanceBest Bromance

Best lookingBest lookingBest lookingBest lookingBest looking

Riley Bingham/Ashley Gray

Peyton Kroeger/Taylor McKinley

Brian Waddle/Kayla Olenick

Best Case of SenioritisBest Case of SenioritisBest Case of SenioritisBest Case of SenioritisBest Case of SenioritisDustin Carr/Hannah McDowell

Ross Flenniken/Kayla Olenick

Zyx Khan/Brian Waddle

Tim Hammer/Kelsey Nichols

Peyton Kroeger/Elise Holdsworth

Nick Kirby/ Deionna Tillery

Most theatricalMost theatricalMost theatricalMost theatricalMost theatricalAustin Lawson/Anne Marie WoodsTyler Sammons/Zoe Hallahan

Worst DriverWorst DriverWorst DriverWorst DriverWorst Driver

Nick Kirby/Hali Stamper

JD Durham/ Hannah Calvert

Austin Lawson/Elise Holdsworth

Class ClownClass ClownClass ClownClass ClownClass ClownPeyton Kroeger/Elise Holdsworth

Most AthleticMost AthleticMost AthleticMost AthleticMost AthleticAustin Torrens/Maren Hance

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