The Arrow Senior Edition 2021

Thanks for the Memories By Kaylee Johnson & Stella Hahn When you go to the same school with the same people for both your junior high and high school years, you’re bound to have some pretty memorable times. Here are some of the best memories that members of the class of 2021 have had throughout their Tecumseh school experience.

Payton Buse- It would either be setting a sectional record this season in swim or winning Homecoming King with Amber Sheets as Queen.

Gracie Gogel- My best high school memory was the two years I got to go to the FFA National Convention with the other FFA members. COVID sadly took away these last two years of going, but the late night drives and all of the memories we made on those trips were some memories I will never forget.

Simon Hahn- Mine would be our team beating Eastern Greene 6-0 this year during the sectional football game.

Lydia Howe- It would probably be sophomore year Almost Anything Goes, because that was the year we won.

Lane Patterson- My favorite memory was when I was in 7th grade at a school assembly when Mr. Paige rolled out on a “wrecking ball” but he was actually just on a yoga massage ball.

Emma Scales- My favorite memory at Tecumseh was being on the swim team and having the opportunity to build good relationships with my teammates and coach. We always had a fun time together.

Abby Teddleton- My favorite memory is when we were on the field and someone threw a bucket at me and I tried to stop it with my foot but instead my foot went all the way through the bucket.

Jacob Werner- It was always fun going to someone’s house or out to eat in between going to tech school and Tecumseh. Guess the Baby! By Caroline Wilson & Nelly Lemen Try to see if you can figure out which baby is which senior! Answers are at the end of The Arrow.

Senior Choices

Payton Buse Kyra Ethridge Jalen Oxley Amber Sheets

Riley Browning Reagan Hight Remington Pfeffer Emma Scales Connor Smiljanich 21 Facts About the Class of 2021 By Kaybree Oxley & Kennedy Perry

1) Seniors who will be attending USI: 9 2) 5 Valedictorians: Remmington Lett, Josh Embry, Lauren Brammeier, Isabel Allen, Katie Tooley 3) 2 sets of Twins: The Enlows and Sullivans 4) Last class to have Mr. Buck as a history teacher in middle school 5) Number of senior couples: 4 6) Guys named Christopher: 3 7) Number of Tech school /school to work students: 42 8) Number of virtual seniors - 14 9) Winter Homecoming King and Queen - Payton Buse & Amber Sheets 10) Fall Homecoming King and Queen- Lauren Brammeier & Nick Gallagher 11) Number of seniors who were in Academic Top 10 all 4 years:10 12) How many students will be playing a sport in college: 6 13) Number of seniors going to college for biology: 6 14) Going into the armed forces: Kyle Grant (Marines)& Kaden Riley (Army) 15) How many went to Lynnville: 23 16) How many went to Elberfeld: 32 17) How many went to a different school-transferred: 20 18) Senior members of the golf team (boys and girls): 5 19) Seniors who are in theater: 8 20) Senior National Honors Society members: 28 21) Dance Team seniors: 3 Words of Wisdom: THS Teachers By Ally Riley & Ella Richardt The staff at Tecumseh have seen most of the seniors grow and learn for the past seven years. We are so proud of the young adults you’ve become. Since we have all been in your shoes before, we have some words of wisdom to share!

Mr. Loveless: You will spend 30+ years in a career. Find something that doesn't feel like "work". Mr. Oxley: Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities; Seize common occasions and make them great. Senora Tooley: Do not be afraid of failure. We learn from our failures and that's what helps us to succeed. Mrs. Schleter: Dr. Seuss once said: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” I have learned in my life that you can’t do what you think will please others. Don’t be pulled in a direction that isn’t your own path, follow your heart and passions and dreams. You might be surprised where that path may lead! Ms. Rexing: "Whether you intend to or not, you are going to change the world in some way. Make it positive." Determine your own definition of success and work hard to achieve it Always plant corn two inches into the ground but not until the ground temperature reaches 50 degrees.” Mrs. Ashby: Call your mother often. She is going to miss you. Ms. McCleland: Remember that hard work and determination will take you further in this life than choosing the easy path or cheating ever will. Most days it’ll be tough, but the reward is more fruitful when you decide to put in the effort and time. Make the most of each day, for the years pass by too quickly. Congratulations and best of luck Class of 2021. Mrs. Alcorn: Live your life believing that something wonderful is about to happen. If you look for reasons to be grateful, to be happy, to be in awe, you will find them. And on this journey, remember that you are one of those positive things that another seeker is looking to find. Be ready to make a difference. Mr. Harris: Don't be in a rush to become an adult. Enjoy this time to find out what you want to do and who you want to be. But we need you to get good jobs, so we can afford to retire one day. Mrs. Ripple: Don’t underestimate the power of kindness. Senior Throwback By Elyssa Ernspiger & Kinsly Heichelbech

Amber Sheets & Lizzie Richardt in 4th grade (left) and as seniors (right) What Popular When You Were Born? By Brittany Wahl & Haylee Sheets Most of the senior class was born in 2002-2003. Here is a look at what the work looked like when they were just entering it. 2002 2003

President President - George W. Bush - George W. Bush World Events World Events - Winter Olympics takes place in Salt Lake - Space shuttle Columbia disaster City, Utah - The oldest exoplanet was found - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother died - The genome project was completed - The Open Skies mutual surveillance treaty - Final Concorde Flight goes into effect - Operation Iraqi freedom was launched - The Odyssey discovers large amount of Music hydrogen in Mars’s soil, suggesting that 1) “ In da club” 50 Cent there is ice underneath the surface 2) "Ignition” R. Kelly - The I-40 bridge disaster occured 3) "Get Busy” Sean Paul Music 4) "Crazy in Love" Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z 1) “How You Remind Me” Nickelback 5) "When I'm Gone" 3 Doors Down 2) “Foolish” Ashanti 6) "Unwell" Matchbox Twenty 3) “Hot in Herre” Nelly 7) "Right Thurr" Chingy 4) “Dilemma” Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland 8) "Miss You" Aaliyah 5) “Wherever You Will Go” The Calling 9) "Picture" Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow 6) “A Thousand Miles” Vanessa Carlton 10) "Bring Me to Life" Evanescence featuring 7) “In the End” Linkin Park Paul McCoy 8) “What’s Luv?” Fat Joe featuring Ashanti TV Show Debuts 9) “U Got It Bad” Usher - NCIS 10) “Blurry” Puddle of Mudd - Cold Case TV Show Debuts - The Ellen Degeneres show - Max & Ruby - Teen Titans - The Bachelor - That's So Raven - Kim Possible - Mythbusters - American Idol - America's Next Top Model - LazyTown - The Bachelorette - Dr. Phil - Jimmy Kimmel Live - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Naruto Movies - CSI: Miami - Finding Nemo - That ‘80s Show - Holes Movies - Ice Age - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the - Lilo & Stitch Black Pearl - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hulk - Barbie as Rapunzle - Jungle Book 2 - Spider-Man - Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Catch Me If You Can - Big Fish - Scooby-Doo - 2 Fast 2 Furious - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - The Cat in the Hat - The Ring - X2: X-Men United Toys Toys - The Beyblade - Hokey Pokey Elmo doll Top Names Top Names 1) Emily Jacob 1) Emily Jacob 2) Madison Michael 2) Emma Aidan 3) Hannah Joshua 3) Madison Ethan 4) Emma Matthew 4) Hannah Matthew 5) Alexis Ethan 5) Hailey Nicholas 6) Ashley Andrew 6) Sarah Joshua 7) Abigail Joseph 7) Kaitlyn Ryan 8) Sarah Christopher 8) Isabella Michael 9) Samantha Nicholas 9) Olivia Zachary 10) Olivia Daniel 10) Abigail Tyler Senior Wills By Remington Pfeffer, Josh Embry, Remmington Lett This is the time the Class of 2021 can bestow something to the underclassmen. They may be leaving, but they don’t have to take everything with them.

I, Lizzie Richardt, will my silicone swim cap to Alyssa Beadles so that she might stop losing hers during an event and delaying the meet.

I, Lillee Sullivan, will my friend group’s chaotic energy to the Junior class so that the softball team might have more fun.

I, Chris Orth, will my bass pro hats to Trevor Curtis so that he might wear them in remembrance.

I, Remington Pfeffer, will the entire THS drama stage to Emma Stevens so that she might take over the drama department.

I, Lane Patterson, will my parking spot to Kylee Watts so that she might park in my spot.

I, Chris Rhodes, will my parking spot to Trenton Schaefer so that he might be like chig.

I, Quade Yager, will my parking spot to Andy Yager so that he might experience road rage when a certain staff member thinks it's ok to change the rotation and park there.

I, Lauren Brammeier, will my loud mouth in volleyball to Bri Marx and Jenna Donohoo so that they might hype the team up!

I, Reagan Hight, will my confidence at the plate to Bri Marx so that she might be an absolute beast next season.

I, Abby Teddleton, will my obligation of asking big Doug what he had for lunch to Emily Hall so that Doug can tell everyone about his pork chops.

I, Katie Tooley, will my one singles tennis court to Lexi Carlisle so that she doesn’t have to play on the torn up two singles court. May you win many matches and never trip again.

I, Kaylen Baker, will my #21 jersey to some poor freshman so that she might memorize all of Gordon’s Roberto Clemente trivia. Senior Art By Kyra Ethridge & Amber Sheets

Ella Griffith Payton Buse Wesley Wittmer

Elizabeth Richardt Katie Mauchamer Gracee Sulivan

Sierra Reader Reagan Hight Isabel Allen Senior Plans The seniors are off to bigger and better things in just a few short days. Plans change pretty frequently, but this is what the Class of 2021 reported at their future plans (as of April 2021). Senior Name College or Company Major or Specialization Eden Addis Undecided English & Creative Writing Isabel Allen Ball State Architecture Emme Ashby Purdue University Food Science Kaylen Baker Purdue University Global Studies Samantha Boylls University of Southern Indiana Biology Lauren Brammeier Marian University Nursing Seth Branson N/A Performing Arts Kade Brown Undecided Biology Riley Browning Indiana University - Southeast Psychology Pete Brucken N/A Scuba Diving Payton Buse Eastern Illinois University Broadcast Journalism & will swim Ezra Cortez Marine Corps N/A Josh Embry University of Southern Indiana Engineering Cole Enlow N/A Heavy Equipment Operator Madison Enlow Ivy Tech Social Work Kyra Ethridge IUPUI Nursing Jacob Farmer Vincennes University Electrician Bailey Farmer Undecided Vet Tech Turner Farthing University of Southern Indiana Engineering Kaylee Foster N/A Food Services Product Design and Production Erin Frank Vincennes University Processes Kayle Franz Dug's Automotive N/A Chris Funkhouser University of Southern Indiana Nursing Nick Gallagher Indiana University Human Biology Sam Garland Purdue Fort Wayne Business & will play baseball Austin Gerhardt N/A Electrician Gracie Gogel Murray State University Equine Science Kyle Grant Marines N/A Nathan Green N/A N/A Dylan Greenberg N/A Electrician Kylie Gresham University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Ella Griffith University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Simon Hahn N/A HVAC Repair Ethan Hall NECA - Electrical Training Electrician Paige Hemmer N/A Operators or Electrician Reagan Hight Drury University Exercise Science & will play softball Zach Hile Lloyd & Weber Farm Farm Hand Isaac Hill Vincennes University Information Technology Emma Holder Wabash Valley College Associates in Science & will play softball Lydia Howe Ivy Tech Physical Therapist Assistant Julia Hunt N/A Food Services & Volunteer Firefighter Remmi Lett Purdue University Pharmacy Isabel Marshall Ivy Tech Undecided Brady Marx Vincennes University John Deere Ag Tech Program Dalton Marx IBEW Local Union 16 Electrician Katie Mauchamer University of Southern Indiana Art Education Chris Orth Performance Rod & Custom N/A Jalen Oxley Danville Area Community College Business & will play baseball Lane Patterson Ivy Tech Physical Therapist Assistant Kelcie Payne Ivy Tech Biomedical Engineering Erin Pemberton University of Southern Indiana Elementary Education Remington Pfeffer University of Evansville Biology Sierra Reader Ivy Tech Early Childhood Education Chris Rhoades Vincennes University Advanced Manufacturing Technology Lizzie Richardt Ivy Tech Health Care (Surgery Tech) Kaden Riley Army N/A Michael Russell Undecided Undecided Emma Scales University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Noah Schaefer AmeriQual N/A Kali Schurmeier Murray State University Pre-Vet/Vet Tech Amber Sheets IUPUI Radiology Emmaline Siebe N/A Author/Novelist Connor Smiljanich Vincennes University Precision Machining Lillee Sullivan University of Evansville Psychology and Criminology Gracee Sullivan Wabash Valley College Biology Abby Teddleton University of Kentucky Chemical Engineering Katie Tooley Purdue University Neurobiology and physiology Tanner Toopes Oakland City University Biology & will play baseball Orie Tuley Murray State University Agriculture Carson Unfried IUPUI Motorsports & Mechanical Engineering Beth Ward Rogers Hair Academy Cosmetology Jacob Werner Undecided Welding Max Wheeler Undecided Creative Writing Wes Wittmer Purdue University Materials Engineering Quade Yager Vincennes University Toyota AMT Program

May Birthdays By Bri Marx & Natalie Brockett Guess the Baby: Answers

A. Amber Sheets

B. Connor Smiljanich

C. Remington Pfeffer

D. Emma Scales

E. Jalen Oxley

F. Reagan Hight

G. Kyra Ethridge

H. Riley Browning

I. Payton Buse