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The Times-Gazette and Highland County Shopper hland Cou Hig nty’s 2018 Graduates Friday, May 4, 2018 2 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette
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KELTON ANDERSON ZETA BOYER SAMANTHA BULLOCK DAWSON CARTER ASHLEY CHANEY KENNEDI CLAYCOMB Kelton is the son of Tyler Zeta is the daughter of Samantha is the daughter Dawson is the son of Ted and Ashley is the daughter of Kennedi is the daughter and Angie Anderson. “I plan Bryan and Kim Boyer. She of Cathy Whiting-Bullock. Penny Carter. He will be attend- Jennifer Huffman and Keith of Mitch Claycomb and on joining the U.S. Army.” plans on going to Southern She plans on attending ing Hobart School of Welding. Chaney. She is planning to Andrea Williams. She plans State Community College Malone University to join attend Eastern Kentucky on attending Southern in the fall, then transfer to their Pre-Med program. University in the fall, and State and then transfer a university after two years. plans to study apparel to Northern Kentucky Career is undecided. design and merchandising. University to major in business or advertising. ZAKAREY C. BRADY (no pic available) ADAM CONLEY Zakarey is the son of Sheila (no pic available) Batchelor and Danny Brady. Adam is the son of Michele He plans on joining the Greene. He will be entering military. the workforce. ASHLEIGH BAUCOM Samantha Cameron Ashleigh is the daughter Samantha is the daughter of Robert Baucom and KALEY BURNS of Chris and Cindy Cameron Ruth Baucom. Plans after Kaley is the daughter of of Hillsboro. She plans to graduation are to attend Vincent Burns and Jennifer attend college in the fall and TAYLOR CHANEY Ohio Northern University to Thacker. She plans on major in nursing. Taylor is the daughter of study pharmacy. furthering her education at Keith Chaney and Jennifer Southern State Community Huffman. She plans to College. attend Class Act A Design School. LIAHNA BROWN Liahna’s parents are Jessica CATIE CROUCH Cochran and Chris Brown. Catie is the daughter of She plans on attending Ohio Emily Canter and Chris University and pursuing a Crouch. After graduation career in animation. I plan on becoming a photographer. Both nature CODY CASE and people have been a ISABELLE BOURNE Cody is the son of Erica Case wonderful inspiration for me Isabelle is the daughter of and Jason Case. He plans to – as well as great subjects. I Emily and Matthew Bourne. JACOB BURTON become a certified welder had a good run throughout She plans on pursuing Jacob is the son of James and start a welding career. my schooling but I’m glad a higher education in and Terra Burton. I will be DELAYNA CLARK I’m done with it. aerospace engineering. pursing my firefighter and Delayna is the daughter of paramedic certifications. Yolanda Clark and Blaine I am a current cadet with Clark. She will attend dental Paint Creek Joint Fire and school to become a dental EMS District. hygienist. COLIN BULLOCK Colin is the son of Cathy Bullock and Clay Bullock. He plans on going to Southern State Community College. AIDAN CHANEY Aidan is the daughter of Scott TYRESE CUMBERLAND Chaney and Angie Chaney. Tyrese is the son of Carol She plans on attending Rhoads and Todd Cumber- Wilmington College to major land. He plans on going to a in Athletic Training. Bible College and work. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
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CALEB KNIGHT (no pic available) Caleb is the son of Jeff Knight and Christa Knight. He will be going to school to be a diesel mechanic.
DUSTIN DANCE BRAXTON Hahn KYLA HOOK WILLIAM MAHAN RILEY MOBERLY Dustin is the son of Wayne Braxton is the son of Dale Kyla is the daughter of William is the son of Melissa Riley’s parents are J.R. and and Lisa Dance. He plans Peercy and Jan Peercy. I Don and Stacey Hook. She and Joe Mahan. He will be Katie Moberly. Plans after on obtaining a job doing plan to go to Wittenburg will be attending Eastern entering the workforce. graduation are to attend Kent construction work. University, I want to major in Kentucky University. State University to study pre- psych and major in religion. MADI MARSH med and become a doctor. (no pic available) EMMA LERCH Madi is the daughter of Emma is the daughter of Misty and Benjie Marsh. She Mark and Mary Kay Lerch. I will be attending UC to be a plan on pursuing my career physical therapy assistant. in library sciences.
TYLER LOCH (no pic available) Tyler is the son of Doris Loch. He will be attending SHELBY DEBO EMMA HORICK college to become a Shelby is the daughter of Joy BRITTON HAINES Emma is the daughter of JESSICA MOON Britton is the son of Scott mechanic and will continue Jessica is the daughter of and Steve Debo. Plans after Jeff and Jenna Horick. She to play soccer. graduation include livin’ my and Donica Haines. He plans to attend Southern Patty Lenzer. Jessica plans life, doing my thang. plans to attend Wright State Community College. to attend the University of State University to pursue a Cincinnati to pursue a major career in engineering. DAKOTA HANLEY MARTIN in dietetics and a minor in Dakota’s parents are horticulture. Carol and Donald Sheffer. Continuing the workforce VICTORIA MURRAY are in Dakota’s future plans. (no pic available) Victoria is the daughter of Robert and Lisa Murray. She will be studying to be an athletic trainer majoring in exercise science and fitness EMILY LOUDIN management. Emily is the daughter of GABRIELLE ELMORE BECKA HOWARD Phil and Heather Loudin. Gabrielle is the daughter of ABBY HARMON Becka is the daughter I will be attending Xavier Brad and Melissa Elmore. Abby is the daughter of of Tabitha Maddy. After University’s Nursing She plans on pursuing a Todd and Krissy Harmon. graduating, I plan on taking Program in the fall. I will career in mortuary science She will be attending Wright a leap year and then going be going there in hopes at the Cincinnati College of into the Air Force Reserves. State University for Sports of receiving my BSN or KOLE MAYNARD Mortuary Science. After that I’m going to Science. my Bachelor of Science Kole is the son of Klay college and majoring in and Nursing. From there Maynard and Tina Maynard. Marine Biology. I want to continue on Kole plans to attend to obtain my CRNA or Southern State then Certified Registered Nurse transfer to Wilmington for Anesthetist. Becoming a physical therapy. PHILLIP MYCROFT nurse anesthetist is my Phillip is the son of Brian ultimate goal and I’m not and Christy Mycroft. He will going to let anything stand be joining the Coast Guard. in my way of achieving it. Caitlin Ahrmann (no pic available) CONTESSA ERNST Caitlin is the daughter of SAVANNAH HARRISON Jamie and Daryl Ahrmann. Contessa is the daughter Savannah is the daughter of of Doug and Ann Ernst. BRITTANY HOWARD She plans on attending the Roxanne and Pat Harrison. nursing program at SSCC. Contessa plans to attend She will be going to college Brittany is the daughter the University of Cincinnati for animation, comic of Danny and Christina to pursue a degree in civil Howard. I want to attend illustration, or game design CALEB MCBEE engineering. at Columbus College of Art college to become an Occupational Therapist. Caleb is the son of Stephan EMMALEE FANNIN and Design. McBee and Betty McBee. (no pic available) My plans after high school Emmalee is the daughter KENZIE LOWELL are to go to Union Bible of Lisa Harrison, Dennis Kenzie is the daughter of College in Indiana and take Harrison, Jessi Fannin and Ginger and Geoff Lowell. a business class as of right Mark Fannin. She will attend After graduation I am going now. college. to attend the University of Cincinnati to study pre-med. I then plan on attending ABBY MYERS UC’s Med School to obtain Abby is the daughter of Bill a doctorate degree, to “Uncle Buck” and Crystal become a pediatrician/ Myers. I will attend Morehead neonatalogist. State University in the fall PATRICK HAWKINS ELIZABETH HOWLAND to pursue a bachelor’s of Patrick is the son of Jenifer Elizabeth is the daughter of TYLER LEE RAY MADISON science in nursing. I hope Hawkins and John Hawkins. Ben and Jen Howland. She (no pic available) to work in pediatrics or He will be attending will be attending Bowling Tyler is the son of Jennifer obstetrics one day. Southern State and will then Green State University. Madison and Donnie transfer to Wright State Madison. Working presently University. TIERNEY MCCARTY BREANNE FENDER at R&L Carriers, my plan is Tierney is the daughter of Breanne is the daughter to advance into the diesel Shana and Roger McCarty. of Deon and Alice Fender. mechanics area. After graduation, I plan to I plan to attend Shawnee further my career in the State University to major in dental field and become a physical therapy assisting dental hygienist. while also pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. HANNAH BROOKE OYER LEXI HUSTEAD Hannah is the daughter of Lexi is the daughter of John and Marsha Oyer. I KEMBERLY HERMAN Georgetta Stanley and John plan to attend SSCC for two Kemberly is the daughter Stanley (step-father). I am years then transfer. I plan to of Deborah Herman. I’m going to take a break from major in Education. planning on going to college school for awhile. Save up SPENCER MATTHEW and majoring in journalism. some money and look into LUTTEN different colleges to see Spencer is the son of Lauren which one is the right fit for Lutten Freeman and Loy CAMERON MIDDLETON me, then hopefully go to Lutten. He plans to attend Cameron is the son of college and pursue a career Southern State Community Brad and Becky Middleton. DEVON GALLIMORE in music. College. He plans on attending Devon is the son of Andrea Southern State Community Lee and Johnnie Gallimore. College. He will be attending Southern State Community College. DEVIN PACK Devin is the son of Tanisha MORGAN HOLLAND Engle. I plan on getting a job Morgan is the daughter of and attending college. Rhett and Sherri Holland. She plans on continuing her education at Southern TARYN MAGULAC State and pursue a degree HANNAH KESSINGER Taryn is the daughter of in nursing. Hannah is the daughter Randy and Shelby Day. She of Christine and Bryan MARCY MILLER plans to attend college to Marcy is the daughter of Kessinger. I plan to attend major in education. the Modern College of Bob and Angie Miller. I plan AUSTIN GOOLsBY Design to study illustration. on going in the medical Austin is the son of Greg field, possibly being a nurse and Laura Goolsby. I plan or a dietitian. I am looking to attend the University of into going to Grand Canyon Cincinnati and continue University. EMILY PENCE my track and field career. Emily is the daughter of I will be enrolled in the Thomas and Julie Pence. Exploratory Studies She will attend Northland Program. My goal is to get a College and double major in degree and compete at the Water Science and Wildlife Olympics! and Fisheries Ecology. 4 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette
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ZEB PICKERING-POLSTRA MATTHEW RYAN MADISON STRATTON Zeb is the son of Laura Matthew is the son of Madison is the daughter of Pickering-Polstra and Nathan and Ruth Ryan. He Barry and Michelle Stratton. Jon Polstra. He will go to plans on attending Ohio She will be attending Southern State Community State University to pursue a Southern State. College and move on to career in engineering. Ohio State University for a Graduation Date: May 20, 2018 Secretary: Natalie Sullivan degree in game design and development. Begins at 4:30 pm Treasurer: Marshall Ward Location: HIllsboro High School Motto: Do not go where the path President: Gabrielle Elmore may lead, go instead where there Vice President: Owen Young is no path and leave a trail.
NATALIE SULLIVAN JUSTIN SCOTT Natalie is the daughter of Justin is the son of Jarrod Tracy and Patrick Sullivan. Scott and Michelle Scott. She plans on attending CORRINE RAY Future plans are undecided. UC Clermont to become a Corrine is the daughter of physical therapist assistant. Kathryn Landacre and David Landacre. She will attend college at Southern State to KEIARYA-BROOKE NICOLE EMILY YOUNG OWEN YOUNG begin nursing school. WHITEHEAD Emily is the daughter of Tim Owen is the son of Scott Keiarya is the daughter of and Tina Young. Emily plans to Young and Stephanie Young. Lena Hanson and Robert attend a university to pursue I plan to attend Reed College Hanson. She plans on going a clinical psychology degree. and mayor in physics and to college to become a mathematics. kindergarten teacher. She will work in a preschool while in college and during the KATLYN SELLMAN summers. Katlyn is the daughter of RODNEY JAY Joseph (Scott) and Rachel SWACKHAMER JR. ADAM KYLE WILLEY Planning for a Sellman. More than likely Rodney is the son of Rodney I will pursue a career as a (no pic available) Swackhamer Sr. and Jennel Adam is the son of Judy memorable and CAMERON CHARLES REED physical therapist. Swackhamer. He plans on Cameron is the son of Jayne Palmer, Lee Palmer going to MSJ University to (step-dad) and Dwayne Knauff and Todd Reed. He play college football and happy graduation day will be attending Harvard on Willey. He plans on enlisting study criminal justice. in the Navy. a full tuition scholarship lol. Graduation day can be an exciting and nerve- JK real plans going to SSCC for a year then transferring wracking experience. Steeped in tradition, gradu- to FGC for pyschology major. ation signifies the end of the line for academia for many students. Knowing what to expect during the commence- ment ceremony and being prepared can help tame nerves and ensure the day moves along as smooth- ly as possible. MEGAN SELLMAN Megan is the daughter of Cindy Sellman and Bill Get clothing set Sellman. She plans on Choose your attire several days before the attending Southern State BETHANY TAYLOR TORI WILLIAMSON graduation ceremony. Try on the clothing that Community College. Bethany is the daughter of Tori is the daughter of Chad will be worn beneath the graduation gown along Max and Gina Taylor. She Williamson and Lisa Pitzer- with the gown to ensure everything fits well. Col- will attend UC Clermont and SHAYLAN RIDENBAUGH Parsley. Future plans include lared shirts look classic beneath the gown for both go into the physical therapy enlisting in the United female and male graduates. However, schools may Shaylan’s parents are Jodi program. Ridenbaugh and Gary States Air Force. have their own dress requirements that should be Brightman. Shaylan will be followed. Iron or have the dry cleaners press all attending college. items so they are crisp and free of wrinkles. It’s a good idea to wear flat shoes for the com- mencement ceremony. Whether traversing the football field or the school auditorium, flat, com- fortable shoes will be easy to walk in and help graduates avoid slipping or tripping. HARLEE ROSE MARIE SHEPHERD Fuel up Harlee is the daughter Depending on the size of the graduating class, of Shawn and Miranda JENNA TREADWAY commencement ceremonies can take a few hours. Shepherd. I plan on taking SHELBY WISECUP Jenna is the daughter of Make sure to eat a hearty breakfast and be well- some time to myself, Shelby is the daughter of Wendy Treadway and James hydrated prior to leaving the house. If possible, then I will attend nursing David Wisecup and Tami BRAYDEN ROBINSON Treadway. She plans to bring along a small bottle of water. Outdoor cer- classes at Southern State Burt. She plans on going to Brayden is the nephew of attend Southern State and emonies or those in stuffy auditoriums can mean Community College. college to be a vet tech. Tracy Robinson. He is just get her Associates of Arts contending with sun and warmth. Sipping water gonna wing it. and Sciences. can prevent overheating.
JUSTIN ROBINSON SHYANN TUCK Leave travel time (no pic available) (no pic available) Much of the community will be en route to the Justin is the son of Julie Shyann is the daughter of Robinson and George graduation, making for congested roads and dif- Nathan Tuck and Stephanie ficult parking situations. Do not add to nerves by Robinson. He will be going to Maxwell. She plans on Southern State University. working with special needs rushing around. Give yourself an extra half hour people. or so to arrive at the destination and get settled. Suggest an early departure for guests as well, as the parking lot or on-street parking will fill up quickly. ETHAN SHOEMAKER BRITTANY WRIGHT Ethan is the son of Teresa Brittany is the daughter of Expect limited tickets and Allen Shoemaker. He Arron and Steven Wright. Many schools have space restrictions and can will be entering the United She plans on getting her life only accommodate a predetermined number of States Marine Corps. together and surviving this attendees. Tickets may be limited to a specific crazy jungle. number per graduate. Extend a courtesy to those who cannot be invited by explaining the ticket policy. Find a way to honor loved ones in another PYPER ROSS way, such as during a toast at an after-party or Pyper is the daughter of MARSHALL WARD with personalized photo gifts. Carla Adams and David Marshall is the son of Ross. After graduation, Mike and Sherry Ward. He Practice ceremony etiquette Pyper plans to pursue will attend Wright State The school will set the tone for the commence- a degree in agricultural University and pursue a ment ceremony. Formal schools may have a more communications at career in business. buttoned-up atmosphere, while other schools Wilmington College. embrace livelier traditions. Heed the direction of SAMANTHA ELAINE faculty, as there will be plenty of time to let loose JOSEPH RUDY STODGEL JEREMY YINGER (no pic available) Samantha is the daughter of after the ceremony. Jeremy is the son of Steve Make sure that you give all graduates the Joseph is the son of Josh William Stodgel and Brandy and Paula Yinger. After and Arienne Rudy. I plan Randolph. She will be taking respect they deserve by turning off cell phones. In graduation, I will be enjoying addition, remain seated until the ceremony is over to attend Lincoln Tech for classes at Southern State to my summer and would diesel mechanics. become an RN. like to keep working on my and allow each graduate to get individualized rec- skills to pursue a job in the ognition and take photos without feeling rushed. KARA RUSSELL automotive technology- (no pic available) mechanics industry. Wear academic dress properly Kara is the daughter of LILLYAN WEST Graduation caps are worn flat on the head, par- Linda Russell and Derek allel to the floor and with the front point centered Russell. I will be attending Bobbi Howard and Scott West are Lillyan’s parents. on the forehead. The gown should be free of jewel- Indiana Wesleyan University ry and flowers. Some schools will adorn caps and in Marion, Indiana. I will be Plans after graduation double majoring in Criminal are active U.S, Navy and gowns with academic regalia, while others will Justice and Psychology. firefighter. not. Reserve your graduation party as a chance to The end goal is to be personalize if you so desire. an advocate for human Graduation is full of tradition. Planning for the day trafficking victims. can tame nerves and make it an enjoyable experience. Times-Gazette 2018 GRADUATION Friday, May 4, 2018 5
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BLAKE ADAMS COURTNEY BROWN WYATT DURBIN DAKOTA HAYNES CERENA KIBBEY KRISTIN MAY Blake is the daughter of Courtney is the daughter of Wyatt is the son of Heather Dakota’s parents are Chris Kristin is the daughter of Craig and Kim Adams. I plan Bobbi and Clint Brown. She Hanson and Bart Hanson. Haynes (dad), Tracy Parrett Misty May and Christopher to attend Walsh University will be going to college to Save up money and grow at (mom), Tracy Haynes (step- May. She will be starting a where I will major in Biology become a medial assistant. my current job at Wingate mom) and Jim Parrett (step- new, healthy life. with a minor in Chemistry. Packaging. dad). I will complete general I will also be participating courses at Columbus State on Walsh’s Track and Field JADA EADS Community College, then com- Team. (NO PIC AVAILABLE) plete courses on Pre-Veterinary and Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University.
CIARA KNISLEY Ciara is the daughter of Amy Winters and Doug Kinsley. I plan to attend the University VERONIKA BURGESS of Dayton to major in Chemical Engineering and RYLIE MCKINLEY minor in German. Rylie’s parents are Shane and Andrea McKinley. Plans CODY GRAGG include going to college for TUCKER LANE AYRES Cody is the son of Jody and criminal justice, then going Tucker is the son of Kent and to the Police Academy. Angie Gragg. My plans after RYAN HEIZER Tammi Ayres. He will attend graduation are to attend the University of Cincinnati. Ryan is the son of Jarod and Wright State University and Amber Heizer. He hopes to get a degree in Mechanical work at JD Equipment in Engineering. Hillsboro.
GRACE CONLEY KEVIN LAMB Kevin is the son of Sue Lamb and Merle Lamb (deceased). He plans to continue his career with construction framing and finishing, and CAITLYN MELSON general electricity. Caitlyn is the daughter CHLOE BARBER of David and Mia Melson. Chloe is the daughter of Bart Caitlyn is attending Wright ISAIAH GREEN and Sherry Barber. I plan to CHELSIE HESTER State University to study attend Xavier University. Chelsie is the daughter of nursing and plans on Sonny and Missy Hester. I becoming a cosmetic nurse. TYLER BARTON ANDREW DAVIS plan on going to SSCC then (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Andrew is the son of Jason transferring to Wright State. and Tara Davis. Plans after graduation include: I plan on going to college to major in Agricultural Mechanics and a minor in Agricultural Business; after college I’ll MAKENNA LANE come back home to farm Makenna’s parents are Drue along side my father on our JOHN GRIMM and Heather Lane. I will be family farm; while farming attending the University of with my father I would like Cincinnati and majoring in to be employed part-time or Secondary Education. ASHLEY MOORE full-time with an Agricultural Ashley’s parents are Tina QUINTEN BEATTY Equipment Dealership ALEXIS JUNE Wise and Steven Moore. My Quinten is the son of Samuel around our farm. KATHLEEN HUNTER plans after graduation are and Chasity Beatty. He Alexis is the daughter of to attend Wright State and plans to go to either BGSU Ronald and Jennifer Hunter. go for nursing. I want to be or Wright State to study I plan to further my eduction an ultrasound technician Communication Studies. and pursue a career in child that will take four years of psychology or intervention. college. SYDNEY HAMILTON Sydney’s parents are Ed Hamilton and Jeannie Hayslip. I want to go to college and MATTHEW MANGUS have a good career. Matthew is the son of Bill and Deborah Mangus. I plan to attend Youngstown State MAGGIE DONAHUE University and major in Maggie is the daughter of chemical engineering. I will also Shannon Hampton and Mike participate in cross country Donahue. I plan to major in and indoor/outdoor track. CAITLYN BOBBITT nursing at Southern State Community College. CANDACE JAMES “ACE” LANDEN MURPHY Candace is the daughter Landen is the son of Josh of Guy Beall, Jenny Beall and Trish Howland. He and Mike Butcher. I plan on will attend Wright State getting my first job, a car, University for Business my license, buy a house and Management. MACINZEY HARVEY work to become a nurse. Macinzey’s parents are Brittany and Brandon Harvey. I will attend The Ohio State University, majoring in Health MICHAEL A. MASON Rehabilitation Sciences and ZACHARY BOLENDR Michael is the son of Tony and AUBREY DRABIK Pre-Medicine while enrolled Krista Mason. My plans are to Aubrey is the daughter in the Environment and continue working at Mason of Rachel and Jason Natural Resources Scholars Fence Co. and further my McPherson. I plan to attend Program. welding education next year. Wright State University to major in accounting and possibly minor in Spanish. CODY JONES Cody is the son of Mary Moore and Nathan Smith. Plans to be a diesel mechanic and open Congratulations up my own shop one day. Class of 2018 !!!!! Dr. Rex Insuring your K&B Chiropractic life helps PLUMBING Congradulations Class of 2018!! PROMPT & RELIABLE protect their OFFERS COMPLETE PLUMBING SERVICES “We’ve Got your Back!!” CALL KARL PETERS 111 Uhrig St. • Hillsboro, OH 45133 future. FOR FREE ESTIMATES ANYTIME Phone: Fax: 937-402-4203 937-402-4206
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SHAYTLYN MARIE MURRAY KELSEY RHODES KAILEY SEITZ Shaytlyn is the daughter of Kelsey’s parents are Jason Stephanie Fulkerson and and Trisha Rhodes. Plans William (Bill) Murray. She include going to college will be going to college. to study Environmental Engineering. LEVI PARRETT Graduation Date: May 27 Treasurer: Sarah Young (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Location: Grandle Gymnasium Flower: White Rose President: Matthew Mangus Song: Allstar by Smash Mouth Vice President: Caitlyn Melson Motto: We cannot discover Reporter: Chloe Barber new oceans unless we have the ANNYA SHEPPARD Secretary: Grace Shope courage to lose sight of the shore. Annya is the daughter of Morgan and Jamie Sheppard. I plan to attend Wright State University and AUSTIN RICHARDS receive the Environmental Austin is the son of Theresa Science Degree. NICK PRICE Garrison and Daniel Nick is the son of Brady Richards. Austin is planning and Melissa Price. I plan to on joining the Navy and go into the workforce, start pursuing a career in aviation. saving money and possibly going to college and getting a degree in the future. ASHLEY ARIANNA SHAYNELLE TURNER YANCY WISECUP SOWARDS Shaynelle is the daughter of Yancy’s parents are Guy Ashley is the daughter of Tennille and Timothy Turner. Beall, Jenny Beall and Chris Tony and Jennifer Sowards. I After I graduate high school, Wisecup. Future plans are plan on attending college in I plan on attending Wright GRACE ELIZABETH SHOPE to attend college at the fall of 2018 and majoring State University. There I will Grace is the daughter of Southern State for two in conservation biology. join the nursing program Steve and Mary Haag and years and transfer to UC for and continue to pursue the Shan and Alicia Shope. I will architectural engineering. career for four years. be attending Transylvania NOAH RICHMOND ANNIE WRIGHT University in Lexington, Ky. (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Noah’s parents are Chad where I plan on majoring and Nicole Richmond. He HANNAH PURDIN in Public Relations or plans on joining the Air Marketing and playing for Hannah is the daughter of Force. Teresa Kniceley (mother), the Pioneer’s women’s Mike Kniceley (step-father) basketball team. and James Purdin (father). I’m going to be a drywaller and a part-time pro bass fisherman. GARRETT SPARGUR Garrett is the son of Samuel and Cammie Spargur. I plan JOCELYN URSELL on attending Ohio University Jocelyn is the daughter of and majoring in Civil Elaine Ursell. After graduation, JORDAN WRIGHT Engineering. I plan to attend Shawnee Jordan’s parents are James State University to become a Wright and Christine MEGAN SANDERSON ANDREA SPEARS dental hygientist. I also plan Stebelton. After I graduate Megan is the daughter of (NO PIC AVAILABLE) to still work while going to from Fairfield Local High TYCE SMITH Andrea is the daughter of School I plan to attend Kenneth and Robin Sander- Tyce’s parents are Lora college. Since I will be staying son. I plan on furthering my Matt and Michelle Spears. on campus I will need to find college and major in and Tim Johnson. I plan I will be finishing my accounting and business to education at Morehead and to attend Southern State a job in Portsmouth. Once associates at Southern I’m finished with college I will further my academic career. CARLI REIBER becoming a lawyer. Community College State for Criminal Justice. start looking at some dentist Carli is the daughter of and take the courses to offices and find the one that Denise and Charlie Mootz receive my certificate for best suits me. Then I will apply and Mark Reiber. I plan phlebotomy. While taking and start my career that I to attend the University classes at Southern State worked so hard to achieve. of Cincinnati, majoring in I will be working at R&L Animal Biology. Carriers as a pre-billing clerk. After receiving my certificate I will be looking for a job working in a hospital or blood center.
TRISTAN SEAMAN SARAH YOUNG MEGAN STANTON Sarah is the daughter of Megan is the daughter of Shelli Young and Shane William and Yvette Stanton. Young. I plan to attend She will be attending the The Ohio State University University of Toledo for BRANDON VIDOUREK and major in Biomedical CONGRATULATIONS Pre-Med. Brandon is the son of Brian Engineering. and Mary Vidourek. He plans CLASS OF 2018 to attend college.
NATHAN TYLER STONE DYLAN ZIMMERMAN Nathan is the son of Chad Dylan is the son of Kyle and and Jonda Stone. I will HANNAH WILLEY Tammy Zimmerman. I have continue my education and Hannah is he daughter of enlisted in the United States working on trucks. Shawn and Natalie Willey. Marine Corp. I will attend school at The Ohio State University and pursue a career in dental hygiene.
NICHOLAS E. TATE Nicholas is the son of Nicholas A. Tate and Ruth Durham. I plan to enter the work force in aviation EMILY LOGAN WILLIAMS mechanics. Emily is the daughter of Robert C. Williams II and Christie WIlliams. I plan to continue my education in psychology and criminal justice at Wilmington College while playing softball. OH-70044980 Times-Gazette 2018 GRADUATION Friday, May 4, 2018 7 HILLSBORO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
HALEY CUNNINGHAM (no pic available) The daughter of James and Jennifer Danday, Haley’s plans are uncertain. Graduation Date: May 24
WILLIAM CASSNER JACOB RHONEMUS RACHEL TRACY Location: William is the son of Brian Jacob is the son of Chester Rachel is the daughter of and Lori Cassner. Vice- and Christy Rhonemus. He Lynette and Rodney Tracy. president of National Honor plans on attending Hobart President of National Hillsboro Christian Society, he will be attending Welding School in Troy. Honor Society, she will Butler University and plans be attending Cedarville Academy Gym on studying Exploratory NOAH FREEHLING University studying Pre-Law. Business. Noah is the son of Les and Donna Freehling. He plans on working in aircraft mechanics. Creative ways to cut college costs The cost of college would be an all-time high. enter the professional • Apply to fixed-tuition four-year colleges and ties. Students planning tuition continues to Things are not much bet- arena with only high schools. If tuition-free universities. Students who to do postgraduate work increase, and college ter in Canada, where the school diplomas. schools are not an option, want to save money may might benefit by enrolling graduates are feeling the 2015 Graduating Student So what can prospec- students can save money benefit by enrolling in a in in-state public univer- burn of that trend when Survey by the Canadian tive college students by applying for admit- two-year college out of sities and saving their the time comes to begin University Survey Con- do to avoid graduating tance to fixed-tuition high school and getting money to finance their repaying their student sortium estimated the without tens of thousands schools. Such schools all of their prerequisite postgraduate educations. loans. average member of the of dollars in debt? The guarantee that the tuition courses out of the way at a Students who hope to According to an analy- class of 2015 graduated answer might not be so students pay in their more budget-friendly cost. attend a public university sis from higher education with $27,000 in debt. difficult. freshman year will not When considering this in a state that borders expert Mark Kantrowitz, Though many prospec- • Apply to tuition-free increase during the ensu- option, make sure credits their home state may be publisher of Cappex, tive college students are schools. Many students ing three years. (Note: at the two-year college eligible for a border waiv- an online resource for beginning to question if and parents might be sur- Tuition may increase if fully transfer to the four- er, which grants them in- students seeking college college degrees are worth prised to learn that there a student needs a fifth year school students hope state tuition even though scholarships, members taking on the kind of debt are several tuition-free year of schooling.) That to enroll in after earning they attended high school of the class of 2016 will many students must take schools. Admittance to can lead to considerable their associate’s degrees. outside of the state. graduate with an average on to continue their edu- these schools is competi- savings, as many schools’ • Remain in-state for Attending college has student loan debt of just cations after high school, tive, but students consid- tuitions increase dramati- undergraduate degrees. never been more expen- over $37,000. That pro- statistics still indicate ering equally competitive, cally in just four years. In-state tuition at public sive, but students and jection, which was based that college graduates high-tuition alternatives • Begin at a two-year universities remains a their parents can explore on federal student loan have far greater lifetime might make strong can- college. Two-year colleges considerable bargain over various options that can data and variables includ- earning potential than didates for admission to typically charge consider- out-of-state tuition or help reduce the cost of ing tuition inflation, men and women who tuition-free schools. ably lower tuitions than tuition at private universi- college tuition.
Rings and yearbooks help Did you know? students invest in good memories While high school seniors on the cusp assessments can help students determine of graduating and moving on to col- which subjects they may want to study High school is not only a challenging Class rings lege give ample thought to their college upon enrolling in a college or university. time in a young student’s life, but also a Class rings are another way for stu- majors, many are likely to change majors Such assessments can help students dis- period that can have a profound impact dents to mark their time in high school. at least once after enrolling in a college cover their interests, and then students on a young person, as so many memo- Rings are customarily offered for sale or university. According to the Univer- can work with advisors and career coun- ries are created in the years students to the graduating class. What sets these sity of La Verne, between 50 and 70 per- selors at their colleges or universities to spend in high school. apart from other school momentos is cent of college students change majors find majors that align with those inter- By the time their high school careers that they often can be customized based at least once, and many of them will ests. High school seniors on their way end, students typically have many on the interests of the student. change their majors three times before to college in the coming months can rest mementos from their school days. Class rings can feature names, team they graduate. The University also easy that, even if they don’t know what Yearbooks and class rings are two such numbers, icons that represent clubs in reports that 50 percent of college gradu- to study when they arrive on college mementos, and each is a lasting sym- which a student participated, and a host ates pursue careers that are not related campuses this fall, many of their fellow bol of school and a great way to show of other specific information about gradu- to their majors. Career and personality freshmen are equally uncertain. alumni pride. ates. In many cases, rings include the grad- uation year and a stone that represents the Yearbooks school’s color. The size, shape and style Yearbooks are perhaps the most of the ring may be predetermined by the Scott, Carolyn, popular memento among graduates. school, or soon-to-be graduates may be Schools and yearbook committees go permitted to design their own rings. Randall & Kurstin Wilkin to great lengths to produce yearbooks Some schools contract jewelers to pro- that highlight the best of what a school vide group pricing to students. However, congratulate all the has to offer. Well-received yearbooks students can work with jewelers on their are those that not only include the own as well. Art Carved, Jostens and standard snapshots of the student body, Balfour are some of the well-known class but piece together the candid photos ring providers, but mainstream jewelers and stories that really paint a picture such as Kay and Zales also offer class of a school and its graduating classes. rings and graduation jewelry presents. From a freshman dance to a senior the- Rings can be a lasting way to show ater production, yearbooks include it school pride. Rings sometimes become all, serving as a one-stop scrapbook of heirlooms that are handed down school recollections. through the generations as kids follow in the footsteps of their ancestors. 2018 Crop Production WILKIN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. Services 129 Rear E. Beech St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 Phone (937) 393-2311 OHLIC26922 AGRONOMIC PRODUCTS/SERVICES We do Whole House Kohler Generators! Mowrystown • 937-442-3671 Highland We do Rick Emery, Bruce Fazer, Mark Massey, Dara Houser, Chris Michael 40982228 duct work cleaning! County’s Independent Congratulations Class of 2018! Lennox Dealer OH-70045529 OH-70045000 8 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette
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AMBER ALLEN ABIGAIL BLANKENSHIP ASHLEY COOPER DALTON FEISS TYLAR GRIFFITH MAKAYLA JENKINS Amber is the daughter of Abigail is the daughter of Tylar is the daughter of Josh Grindle and Dennis Allen. Ernie Blankenship and Amy Griffith and Meghan Griffith. Amber plans to attend Snyder. I plan on attending She will be attending Southern State Community Shawnee State University to Morehead State University College for her Associate’s get a degree in Occupational majoring in psychology Degree then transfer to Ohio Therapy. and studying to be a child State or Wilmington College psychologist. to obtain her degree in Early Childhood Education.
MAKAYLA CREED ERIC W. FELTS II JACLYN JOHNSON Makayla is the daughter of Eric is the son of Eric and Carri and Darren Creed. She Dawn Felts. I plan to attend JASMINE BREAN JONES will attend the University college. (NO PIC AVAILABLE) of Alabama in the pre- Jasmine is the daughter of med program, majoring in Lee Jones and Rocky Jones. JARRED BRINSON biology. She will be studying Her plans include a full-time to become an orthopedic MAKAYLA HARPER employment job. surgeon. BRAYDON BAILEY Braydon is the son of Marty and Shawnee Bailey. He plans on attending Southern State then transferring to a four-year school. He wants to obtain a degree in cyber NOAH GREGGORY FENNER security. Noah is the son of Gregg and Terri Fenner. He will be GRACE BROWNSBERGER attending the University Grace is the daughter MARIAH KIDD of Rio Grande to pursue a BRUCE JOSEPH HATFIELD of Penny and Billy BLAKE CROY Bachelor’s and Master’s Brownsberger. I plan Bruce is the son of Jennifer Blake is the son of Danny Degree in Business Hatfield and Casey Hatfield. to attend the Ohio and Regina Croy. He will be Management and bowl State University while He plans to go to ITT Tech to attending Southern State on the Men’s Red Storm study computer sciences. participating in the to receive his associates Bowling Team there also. International Affairs in accounting and then Scholars Program with transfer to Shawnee State to the intended major of receive his bachelors degree Economics. BENJAMIN BALES in accounting. Benjamin is the son of Diana Bales and Roger Bales. I will be attending Wilmington JACKSON KING College to major in exercise Jackson is the son of Kelly science, minor in coaching Richardson Park. I plan and I will be running cross to participate in the color country and track. guard for Cincinnati Tradition AUSTIN HILT Drum Corps and travel ETHAN GARRISON Austin is the son of Mark and perform. I will attend Hilt and Maria Hilt. He will be Southern State Community attending Marietta College College to finish up my to study Actuarial Sciences. associates degree in art. PRESLIE CARPENTER ZACHARY DAVIDSON He also will be playing After that attend Miami soccer there. University to major in theater and music, and work in the theater and music industry.
CARLY BINGAMAN Carly is the daughter of DEVEN TREY GIBSON Carl and Melissa Bingaman. She will be enlisting into the Army Infantry, and be a paratrooper. KIERSTIN COLDIRON SARAH CHEYENNE Kierstin is the daughter of EDENFEILD ELI HOLLINGSWORTH Michael Coldiron and Rachel Eli is the son of Dan Garlejo. I plan to attend Hollingsworth and Janelle HAYLEE LAY Southern State Community Hollingsworth. He will be College and then transfer Haylee is the daughter of attending Wilmington College, Pam and Del Lay. She will be to the School of the Art earn a bachelor’s degree in Institute of Chicago. attending UC and majoring education (mathematics) in criminal justice. SHELBY GRAY and participate in the bowling program at Wilmington College.
JILLIAN BINER Jillian is the daughter of CAILEE ELAM Christie and Richard Biner. Cailee is the daughter of She will be attending Kent Tracy and Misty Elam. She State, majoring in business. will be attending the Nursing Program at Southern State Community College. DYLAN J. COLEMAN Dylan is the son of James ANDREW LIMING and Betsy Coleman. He will RUDY GREGORY leave for basic training on Rudy is the son of Doulas and DYLAN HUTCHINSON June 5 at Fort Jackson, S.C. Kelly Gregory. He plans to He has enlisted in the United attend UC for criminal justice. States Army as a 13Bravoi Cannon Crewmember.
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KYLE LUNEKE TAYLOR SHAY MCLAUGHLIN MARCUS MYERS Kyle is the son of Jill Luneke. Taylor’s parents are Shawn Marcus is the son of Roger He will attend Ohio Christian and Christy McLaughlin. I and Molly Myers. He plans University to play soccer plan on attending Wilmington to explore his options for while studying criminal College for two years in order further education. justice. to get my Bachelor’s degree because I already have my Associates from Chatfield. I Graduation Date: May 20 Treasurer: Emily Winkelman hope to then come back and become a math teacher at Location: Lynchburg-Clay Flower: Calla Lily Lynchburg-Clay. High School Motto: Together, we have President: MaKayla Creed experienced life. Separately, we Vice President: Angela McLaughlin will pursue our dreams. Forever, Secretary: Abby Blankenship our memories will remain.
KEYARA OAKS ALEX LYNCH Keyara is the daughter of Deanna Oaks-Feiss, Dwayne Feiss and Kevin Oaks. After graduation, I plan to continue going to college to CHEYENNE MCQUIRE obtain my RN. After that I will continue my education until I receive my master’s in nursing to become a nurse practitioner. SARAH SCHNELLER WYATT SMITH MAGGIE WIEDERHOLD Wyatt is the son of Ty Smith DARREN MADDEN and Patty Smith. He will Darren is the son of Robin attend NKU. and Mike Madden. He will attend Southern State for two years in criminal justice then transferring to UC in HANNAH MORGAN Cincinnati. Hannah is the daughter of Michael and Kristy Morgan. She plans to attend Thomas More College this fall studying KAILA ODLE computer information BRAYDON SELLMAN HUNTER WILLIAMS systems and being on their Braydon is the son of Mike girls bowling team. and Erica Sellman. Braydon plans on working for the KASSIE STEPP construction company he has worked for the last three summers and work towards getting his certification to be JEFFREY WAYNE MANN a heavy equipment operator. Jeffrey is the son of Darlene and Wayne Mann. I am going to the University of Akron. EMILY PINKERTON Emily is the daughter EMILY WINKELMAN of Tim Pinkerton and Emily is the daughter of Mike Karen Pinkerton. I plan on and Melissa Winkelman. I MADI MUGMAINI plan to attend Wilmington Madi is the daughter of Dan attending Southern State LYNDSEY THROCKMORTON Community College to earn Lyndsey’s parents are Adam College and study and Becky Mugmaini. I will be environmental science. attending Ohio University in an Associate Degree in Early and Gayle Throckmorton. Athens, Ohio. I am majoring Childhood Education. Plans after graduation in early education and plan include finishing at Southern MARIAH SHULAR State Community College to be an elementary teacher Mariah is the daughter some day. and transfer to Bowling of Jason and Amber Green State University and Borgemenke. She will be study and get a degree in bio- TAIYLER MARCELINO attending Wright State medical laboratory science. Taiyler is the daughter of pursuing an accounting Tyler Oglesby, Brittany major. Oglesby and Thomas Marcelino. She will be attending the University of Cincinnati to major in BRANSON YOUNG medicinal chemistry. ZACK PROCTOR Branson is the son of Zack is the son of Mark Brandy and Terry Roush and Bridget Proctor. and Scott Young. Branson CAREY MULLENIX After graduation I will will be graduating Chatfield Carey’s parents are Reuben be attending Owens College in May 2018 with his and Heather Mullenix. I will Community College through associates degree in Liberal be attending Ohio University the John Deere Program. KAITLYN WAITS Arts. In the fall of 2018 for education. I will pursue an Associate Kaitlyn is the daughter of Branson will be attending Degree in Applied Science LOGAN SIMMONS Jolene Weeks and Gene Bowling Green University in and continue to work at Logan is the son of Shane Waits. I am a licensed Ohio to obtain a bachelor’s John Deere Equipment. and Lora Simmons. He will cosmetologist currently degree in film production attend Wilmington College working. I plan on going to with a minor in video and and study animal science college for a business degree. media production. TIA ANN MCCONNAUGHEY and ag business, then later Tia is the daughter of Tim earn his master’s degree in and Linda McConnaughey. animal science. After graduation, I will be attending Wittenburg University in Springfield, Ohio where I will be majoring in art therapy and minoring LINDSEY MUNCY in psychology and science. Lindsey’s parents are Ed and Bev Muncy. I will attend Bowling Green for four years DAKORA PRYE and earn a bachelor’s in NOBLE WALKER ERIC YOUNG forensic biology. I plan to be Noble is the son of Kevin a DNA analyst. Eric is the son of Thomas Walker and April Walker. He and Patty Young. He will CARLEE ANN SMALTZ plans to attend Ohio State attend college for computer Carlee is the daughter of University and major in science bachelor’s degree Lance and Allison Smaltz. computer and information and become a computer She will attend NKU to sciences. programmer. earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. ANGELA MCLAUGHLIN Angela is the daughter of Bill and Jennifer McLaughlin. JAMES RUSSELL She will be attending Ohio Northern University, major in athletic training and play BAILEY MYERS women’s soccer for ONU. Bailey’s parents are Dave and Judy Myers. I will graduate with my associate’s degree from Chatfield College this SKYLER WIDMEYER August. I then plan to go to Skyler is the daughter Wilmington College where of Amanda and John I will get to start as a junior QUINTIN SMITH Quintin is the son of Tina Widmeyer. She will be and will double major in attending UC in the fall for social work and psychology and Raymond Smith. He ROGER SAYLOR will attend ONU’s Graphic their two-year program and receive my bachelor’s to become a respiratory degree. I will then start online Design program and play soccer at ONU. therapist. I will be taking school and work towards my classes at Southern State ERIC MCLAUGHLIN masters in social work and go starting at the beginning of on to become a high school the 2018 summer. guidance counselor. 10 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette
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CARLEE ADAMS ASHLEY BAUGHN RACHEL CLARK RAVEN DAUGHERTY MORGAN FAULCONER CORY GUNNING Carlee is the daughter of Ashley is the daughter of Rachel is the daughter of Raven is the daughter of Morgan is the daughter of Cory is the son of Tonya Jeramie and Sara Adams. Heather Baughn and Marion Dana and Sherri Clark. I Margo Daugherty. I plan on Scott and Cathy Faulconer. Gunning. Plans after She will attend Southern Baughn. After I graduate, I am going to attend Wright going to Southern State She plans to attend graduation are undecided at State Community College to will be going to Mt. Vernon State University to major in and pursuing my dreams Southern State Community this point and time. obtain an associates degree Nazarene University. biochemistry and minor in of becoming a nurse. By College for two years and in nursing. There I will get my major in business. going to Southern State then transfer to Cedarville graphic design and minor in getting a two-year degree, University for Pharmacy animation. and then going further in my School. education.
SCOUT HANEY Scout is the son of Jon HOPE ADAMS KELSEY CLOUSER Haney and Lisa Haney. I plan Hope is the daughter of Kelsey is the daughter of to attend Ohio University. Bruce and Erin Adkins. VANESSA BEATTY Keith and Michelle Clouser. JOHNNY FREE I will attend Columbus Vanessa is the daughter of VICTORIA L. DAVIS Johnny is the son of Bruce College of Art and Design Dennis Price. Victoria is the daughter of Free and Suzanne Free. I will for illustration in hopes of James and Tami Davis. After be attending Ohio University inspiring everyday people. AMBER BELL high school I plan to join the for computer science. (NO PIC AVAILABLE) workforce. Amber is the daughter of Rodney and Stacy Bell.
EMILEIGH HARRIS CARISA COIL Emileigh is the daughter of Carisa is the daughter of Renae Harris and James Har- Robert Coil. ris. My plans after graduation are to enter the work force KELSEY ALLEN HARRISON GALLAUGHER and save for a few years then BROCK DEAN Kelsey is the daughter Harrison is the son of Amie travel around the world. of Kim and Jerry Allen. I Brock is the son of Zach and JR Gallaugher. I plan will attend Wright State ROBERT “DAKOTA” BIERLEY and Rebecca Cox. I will be to go to Southern State University to major in Robert is the son of Robert attending Morehead State Community College for nursing. Bierley and Tracy Hart. University to become an Early Childhood Education NRCS. Throughout my Pre-K through 3rd. Then go course of study, I will be to another 2-year college to majoring in Agronomy and finish it and then go teach Agri-Business. at either Noble, Muskingum, Guernsey or Morgan MIKENZIE COLEMAN Counties in Ohio. Mikenzie is the daughter of Beth and Glennie Coleman. I plan to attend Kettering EMILEE HESS College to pursue my Emilee is the daughter of education in sonography. Paul and Heather Hess. After graduation, I plan to join the RACHEL ALVAREZ BRIANNA BLAIR Army Reserves and pursue Rachel is the daughter Brianna is the daughter my career in early childhood of Guillermo and Thamar of Brenda and Tim Lester. education at Wright State Alvarez. She will go and train She will be attending University. to become a firefighter/ photography college. KIMBERLY DENNEY paramedic. Kimberly is the daughter of Chris Denney BRENNON GODFREY Brennon is the son of Joe TYLER DETTY Sims and Barb Shelton. My (NO PIC AVAILABLE) plan after high school is to Tyler is the son of Shelly attend UTI. SETH CROSS Detty. Seth is the son of Shannon and Michael Cross. I will attend the University of Cincinnati and pursue a degree in computer science. MAKAYLA BREWER JAZMYNE HESS JAMILAH ARRAM Makayla is the daughter of Jazmyne is the daughter Jamilah is the daughter of Justin and Jonda Brewer. of Jennifer Smith. I plan to Ralph Carter. I will attend Wright State attend Southern State and University where I will major get a degree in business. in nursing. ELISSA GRATE MICHAEL BRIGNER DAKOTAH DUNCAN Elissa is the daughter of (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Dakotah is the son of Jessica Jason and Jennifer Grate. Michael is the son of Scott Rawlinson and Jeff Duncan. After graduation, I will be and Crystal Brigner. My plans are currently attending The Ohio State undetermined at this time. BRENTON BURNETT GARETT CUNNINGHAM University as a Biomedical (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Garett is the son of Roger LOGAN EARLS Sciences major, Pre-Med. Brenton is the son of Todd and Sandra Cunningham. I (NO PIC AVAILABLE) With this major I will later am going to college to study. pursue a degree in pediatric STACEY BARRETT and Gail Burnett. Logan plans on going to college. surgery. Stacey is the daughter of KYLER HIGHLEY Dusty and Alisa Barrett. I KELSEY GRAVES Kyler is the son of Steve High- will be attending Cedarville (NO PIC AVAILABLE) ley. I plan to travel the world. University where I will major Kelsey is the daughter of in Child Forensic Psychology Dawn Graves. and Pre-Law.
TREY CATON NATALIE CUNNINGHAM Trey is the son of Charles Natalie is the daughter LAUREN FABIN Caton and Tara Caton. of Paul and Donna Lauren is the daughter of Cunningham. I’m going to Michelle Houch and Greg ASHLEY HOLT Wright State University to Fabin. I plan to obtain Ashley is the daughter of study English/Pre-Law. an Associates Degree in Donald and Carol Holt. Science at Southern State LANDREE GRAY JACOB BARTON Landree is the son of Randa Jacob is the son of Jodi Flax Community College. Then obtain a Bachelors Degree Storer and Andrew Storer. and Jerrod Barton. He plans I plan to attend a 4-year on joining the work force. in Science. Nursing is a passion of mine and I hope college. to pursue my dream to help people.
GABRIELE CHIOSSI Gabriele is an exchange student staying with Devin Penwell and Kelly Penwell. MICHAEL DAUGHERTY He is the son of Marco Michael is the son of Mike REBECCA PAIGE HURLEY Chiossi and Francesca Daugherty and Leah Kline. Rebecca is the daughter of Leandri. I will return to Italy After high school, I plan Mike and Shawnee Hurley. this summer. This fall, I will to pursue a career as a I plan to attend the Ohio School of Phlebotomy and attend Ohio University of mailman, and to pursue God NICOLE GROSE become an EKG technician Chillicothe where I will major the rest of my days on this Nicole is the daughter of then later furthering my in Computer Science. earth. Melissa Lacy. education to become an ultrasound tech. Times-Gazette 2018 GRADUATION Friday, May 4, 2018 11
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DAKOTA IRVIN ARIELLE KLINE ALEX MANSON Dakota is the son of Brent Arielle is the daughter of Chris Alex is the daughter of and Sasha Irvin. I plan to and Shalaina Kline. I plan to Celina Manson. attend Strayer University for attend college in the fall at my bachelors of science in Ohio University-Chillicothe for STEVEN MCCLURE III Information Technology. Criminal Justice. (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Steven is the son of Steven and Misty McClure Graduation Date: May 18 Flower: Purple Peony Location: McClain High School Song: “Good Riddance” Gymnasium – Green Day President: Elissa Grate Motto: What lies behind us and Vice President: Lauren Roades what lies before us are small Secretary: Noah Scott matters compared to what Treasurer: Anna Belle Justice lies within us
TOMMY JOHNSON BROOKE KLINE JACOB NOE Tommy is the son of Jennifer Brooke is the daughter of (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Stroud. Chris and Shalaina Kline. DANTE MCMURRY Jacob is the son of Jason Noe. After high school, I plan to Dante is the son of Chad attend Ohio University of McMurry and Sasha Chillicothe and major in Jenkins. I plan to further my Early Childhood Education. education to enter the field of Computer Information Technology to find something that I enjoy from that career. LINDSAY MORROW EVYNN PAUL Lindsay is the daughter of Evynn is the daughter Lisa Boyd and Chris Boyd. of Shane Paul and Amy I plan to assist animals in a Paul. I plan to attend Ohio JACOB JONES veterinary career. JUSTIN OSBORNE University to pursue a career Justin is the son of Frederick in psychology. Osborne. I plan to go to college to pursue my degree CAELYN KNISLEY in teaching. Caelyn is the daughter of Brandy and Billy Knisley. I will be attending Ohio University to major in BRYCE MICK history (pre-law). Bryce is the son of Kenny Mick and Jennifer Salyer. My plans after high school will to continue working in the ANNA BELLE JUSTICE workforce. ABBY MOSSBARGER Anna is the daughter of Abby is the daughter of JORDAN PEARSON Rocky and Agnes Justice. I Melanie Williams and Jordan is the son of Cathy will attend the Chillicothe Randy Mossbarger. I will be Smith and Scott Pearson. branch of Ohio University attending Columbus College CHRISSEY OWENS I will attend Ashland where I will major in of Art and Design to pursue Chrissey is the sister of University for nursing. Communications and minor my dreams of animation. Kelly Meredith and Victoria in Studio Art. McCarty. I plan on majoring in nursing and minoring in JENNA LAWSON psychology. I am starting Jenna is the daughter of at Southern State then Christina and Wayne Lawson. transferring to a university. I plan to attend Ohio Univer- sity in the fall. I am going to KIMBERLY MONGOLD major in biochemistry and Kimberly is the daughter of minor in dance. Ronalee Mongold.
TYLER PERKINS KARISSA NEBBERGALL Tyler is the son of Carla HAILIE ELAINE KIMMEY Karissa is the daughter of Zimmerman. Hailie is the daughter of Brandon Nebbergall and Dariell and Rocky Kimmey Jessica Hatton. She will and the granddaughter of study at Creative Images in Dayton. EMILY PARKER Cindy and Darrell Gardner. I Emily is the daughter of plan to attend Southern State Chris and Sherry Parker. I for two years for the Early will be attending The Ohio Childhood program, then to MAKAYLA LIGHTLE RILEY MOON State University this fall. move on to another college Makayla is the daughter of Riley is the son of Jesse for my Bachelors degree. Annette Harris. Moon and Moni Moon. My plans are to attend OUC in Chillicothe to further my education and later on CHAYDEN PITZER become a teacher. Chayden is the daughter of Jason and Libby Pitzer. I will attend Ohio Northern TREVOR NEWMAN University in the fall and Trevor’s parents are Barbi major in pharmacy. Chain and Dave Chain. I plan to be a psychologist. DESTINY PARR Destiny is the daughter of SELENA LIGHTLE Dannielle Rickman. TRACE KINCAID Selena is the daughter of Trace is the son of Jack and Glenn Lightle. Lisa Kincaid. I plan in joining the work force for about a WINTER MOON year, then go to college to Winter’s mother is Amanda get a degree in something Moon. My plans after beneficial, then eventually graduation are to start my joining the Reserves. first year of my master’s degree in criminology at Heidelberg University and to NATALEE NICHOLS ready myself for my future. Natalee is the daughter of Shawn and Jennifer Nichols. I intend to study BRENTON LOUK at Miami University to earn Taryn Ryleigh Magulac Brenton is the son of Rex and my BSN and then enter the Danielle Louk. I will be attend- workforce as an obstetrics May you celebrate ing Ohio University where I will nurse. your graduation major in biochemistry. remembering special IT’S HERE AT LAST! memories from your Bon Appetit past and exciting Gourmet Shoppé & Gifts Good Job, dreams for your Primitive Americana Rustic Seniors! future. We know how hard you’ve worked So proud of you! and planned for this big day, and now it’s here! Everyone’s favorite CONGRATULATIONS to all of you, and Congratulations Class of 2018 Truffl es – Fudge Pick up BEST OF LUCK in the future. Jelly Bellies – Taffy Ghirardelli – graduation gifts Old Fashion and MAGULAC’S Candies party supplies! Sitterle TIRE SERVICE INC. and MORE! 4326 US Rt 50 West, Hillsboro, Ohio (Fairview Community) Insurance since 1955 937-402-4087 Toll Free 1-866-626-8473 117 W. Main St. 315 Je erson St., Green eld, Ohio 937-981-4005 1-800-474-4005 OH-70045525 Hillsboro, OH 45133 OH-70044996 OH-70045544 Local 937-364-2592 12 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette
DAULTON TOLLIVER (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Daulton is the son of Brandy Murphy.
CALEB POINTER LAUREN ROADES NOAH SCOTT HUNTER SCOTT CAMDEN YATES Caleb is the son of Mindy Lauren is the daughter of Noah is the son of Cody Hunter is the daughter of Camden is the son of Haines and Tracy Pointer. My Patricia McGuire and Tyler and Tiffany Scott. I plan to Grover and Felicia Scott. Donnie and Leigh Yates. I plans after high school are Roades. I will attend Ohio attend BU for studio art. will be attending Wilmington to study Biology (Pre-Med) Univesity of Athens and College in the fall where I will study nursing and Spanish. at Ohio Northern University. TIFFANY ULDRICK major in business and I will Then after I obtain my Tiffany is the daughter of be playing on the football bachelors degree I will Sandra Parsley. I will be team. attend medical school. attending Ohio University in the fall, and I will be majoring in theater.
SARA SNYDER BETHANY SHANKS Sara is the daughter Bethany is the daughter of of Joseph Snyder and MADISON ROBINETT Shawn and Shirley Shanks. Priscilla Hester. I will attend Madison is the daughter of After graduation, I will be Southern State University Melissa and Jeff Robinett. attending Ohio University to obtain a degree in social and will major in nursing. My sciences. MCKENZIE ZIRKLES KENDALL POLLARD She plan to attend Clark McKenzie is the daughter of Kendall is the daughter of State Community College goal is to become a labor KATELAND SOWERS Todd and Jami Zirkles. She Robert and Nikki Pollard. for a 2-year degree. Always and delivery nurse in the (NO PIC AVAILABLE) AVERY VOSS plans on getting a good job I will attend Wright State remember don’t stop maternity ward. Kateland is the daughter of Avery is the son of Mark and and buying a new car and University to major in believin’. house. nursing. SAUNDRA SHANNON Crystal Bondurant. Christine Voss. I am enlisted (NO PIC AVAILABLE) into the U.S. Army with a three Saundra is the daughter of and a half year contract. Margaret Swick.
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HEIDI ROLFE ALFIE STOCKTON After all the pomp BROOKLYN POLLOCK Heidi is the daughter of Alfie is the son of Robert and circumstance Brooklyn is the daughter of Ed Rolfe and Lori Givens. Pickering and Julie CHEYENNE WATSON of graduation fes- Karen Carman. I will be attending Ohio Pickering. I plan to attend a Cheyenne is the daughter of tivities, graduates University-Chillicothe to State Patrol Academy. Daphne and James Watson. are left holding a take my general education I plan to attend Miami highly symbolic classes. University in Oxford, Ohio piece of paper that for Speech Pathology and has the potential to Audiology. I hope to make impact the rest of my family proud with what I their lives. Graduates RYAN SLONE do in college. Ryan is the son of Melinda can exhibit pride Slone and Kelly Joe Slone. in their academic Plans after graduation accomplishments by include going into the prominently display- National Guard and then ing their diplomas in PATRICIA POOLE game warden. their homes. Patricia is the daughter HAVENLY STONE The following are of Sean Poole and Lisa Havenly is the daughter of Howard. After graduation, I some ideas about SAMANTHA ROSS Sara Goddard. how graduates can plan on going to Southern Samantha is the daughter State for two years to get an of Angela and Roger Ross. showcase their associates degree and then She plans to attend the diplomas, whether further my education by Modern College of Design in DARIUS WHITE those diplomas were attending Youngstown State Kettering, Ohio and pursue Darius is the son of Melodie earned in the recent University to study Forensic her passion for art after high Woods. My plans after high past or decades ago. Science. school. school are to try and walk on a small college and try out Frames for the football team!!! HANNAH SMITH One of the more Hannah is the daughter of traditional ways to Monica and William Smith. display a diploma My plans after graduation JONATHAN STROUD is to have the docu- are to attend Shawnee Jonathan is the son of ment professionally State and pursue a career Mike Stroud and Michele mounted and framed in Radiology Technician as Rhonemous. I plan to enter a under glass. Con- well as continuing my soccer trade school into a linemen sider framing with career. program. UV-protective glass to prevent the JOHN POWELL MICHAEL ROUSH diploma from fading John is the son of Angie Michael is the son of Michael Gerton. and Miranda Roush. SARAH WILSON through the years. Sarah is the daughter of Avoid having your Timothy and Karen Wilson. diploma permanently affixed to the back of a frame or plaque so it can be removed should the frame or plaque become dam- PAYTON SMITH aged. Payton is the daughter of TRENTON TEETERS Much like a cher- Wes and Shelley Smith. I Trenton is the son of Jason ished piece of art- will attend Shawnee State and Amanda Teeters. I want work, diplomas can KEEGAN RAWLINS HUNTER RUMER University where I have been to enter Southern State for be displayed on walls Keegan is the son of Kamy Hunter is the son of accepted into the Dental two years and then go to in a home. They can Ohio University for another Brown and Heath Rawlins. Samantha Hester and Bret Hygiene program. EMILY WRIGHT fit in well as conver- two years. He is currently undecided on Rumer. I plan to join the Emily is the daughter of sation pieces in a what college he’s going too. United States Air Force and Kach and Jackie Yankie. sitting room, home go into mechanics and serve After graduation I plan to office, hallway, or my country. attend a four-year college. library setting.
Surround with molding Framed diplomas can be made to look more ornate when built into the design of the VANESSA SMITH room. Coordinate Vanessa is the daughter of SYDNI TITE Sydni’s parents are Coy and it with bookshelves BROOKLYN RICKMAN Nicholas Smith and Jessica Heidi Tite. I plan to attend or molding laid Brooklyn is the daughter Farra. I plan to attend Southern State Community out throughout the of Christie Rickman. I plan HALLIE SAYLOR Otterbein University and KYLE WYATT College to study Business on attending a four-year Hallie is the daughter of major in communication Kyle is the son of Don Wyatt space. Some accent Management. college. Doug and Laura Saylor. I will design. and Becky Wyatt. After lighting can draw be attending Ohio University high school I plan to attend further attention to of Athens to study creative Morehead State University the document. writing. to major in Agronomy and minor in Ag Business.
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ADRIAN IRIZARRY MATTHEW N. MIFSUD (NO PIC AVAILABLE) (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Adrian is the son of Michelle Matthew is the son of Jamie Heinzman. He plans on Burton. He plans on going joining the work force. to college and get a degree in art like graphic design or architecture.
SHELBY LEANN BANKS TAYLOR LYNN COLE COLTON T. EVANS THOMAS ROBERT Shelby is the daughter of Taylor is the daughter of Colton is the son of Jolenna ALAN LUMAN Bradley and Amy Banks. I Rhiannon Cole and Clayton Dorsett and Jeff Dorsett. Thomas is the son of plan to attend Southern State Cole. After graduation I plan He will be going to Hobart Thomas and Angel Luman. I for two years in the Early to go to Southern State Welding Institution. plan to further my mechanic Childhood Program.Then Community College then skills at Malott’s Automotive maybe transfer to Wilmington transfer to the University STEVEN IRIZARRY as a mechanic. to major in English. of Cincinnati to get my Steven is the son of Michelle Bachelor of Science in Heinzman and Justin M. ASHLYN NICOLE MOORE Nursing. I then plan to Childus. His plans include Ashlyn is the daughter of further my education and Walmart, National Guard Christine Moore and Daniel become a neonatal nurse. and college. Moore. She plans on going into the workforce.
TRENTON ERIC FISH Trenton is the son of Branden Grosvenor and AMBER LYTLE CHRISTOPHER LEE BARNES Keitrina Grosvenor. I plan Amber is the daughter of Christopher is the son of on moving to Columbus to Shirley Lytle and Jeff Lytle. I Georgia and Wayne Barnes. endure the next chapter of plan to go to Southern State He plans on attending UC my life. I’m going to go into for two years to get my basic credits and I will transfer Clermont and major as an MARRANDIA ANN COLLINS CAAD (Columbus College of TYLER JOHNSON to another college for two AUSTIN MICHAEL MOORE Intervention Specialist. Marrandia is the daughter Art & Design). Tyler is the son of William more years. Austin is the son of Robert of Kimberly Pumpelly and Alisha Johnson. He plans on joining the Navy. and Jennifer Moore. and Rodney Collins. After He plans on joining the graduation, I plan to attend workforce. Southern State Community College to pursue a degree in science. Upon completion of my associate degree in science, I plan to transfer to either Shawnee State University or UC Clermont to pursue a degree as an KYTAYIA BECRAFT occupational therapist. SHAWN MATTHEW FISHER Kytayia is the daughter of While attending college, I will Shawn is the son of Tom CODY MARION continue to work full time Lisa Becraft and Leonard Fisher and Tonya and ERIN LEIGH KENNEDY Cody is the son of Rita and at the Laurels of Hillsboro Becraft. I plan on taking my Michael Virden. Plans Erin is the daughter of Phillip Marion. I plan on as an STNA (State Tested CASEY NACE General Education classes at after graduation include Timmy and Jessica Hart. going to Southern State and Southern State then going Nurses Aide). continuing his education. get my associates degree. Casey is the son of Teresa I have been accepted Nace and Charles Nace. to Shawnee to become an to Northern Kentucky Then after college I will get Athletic Trainer. my OPOTA certificate at I am attending Shawnee University and plan to State University for a pursue a Bachlors Degree Southern Hills Carer and Technical Center. mathematics degree. I will in Nursing. I am most be bowling at Shawnee interested in emergency and State as well. critical care nursing. JOSHUA RILEY NARAYANA (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Joshua is the son of Nicole Fox and Daniel Narayana. He will be attending Full MICHAEL S. CROWE COURTNEY GROSS Sail University’s music Michael is the son of Mark Courtney’s parents are production program and MEGAN MARIE BOTTS and Regina Crowe. He plans Tonya and Johnny Gross. pursue his career in music. Megan is the daughter to get his college degree in She plans on going to of Joel Botts and Debbie Business Finance and work college or staying in the TREVOR REY MARTIN and Steve Goble. I plan on in the family business at automotive field. Trevor is the son of Tim and attending Northern Kentucky Crowe Financial Group LLC. Melissa Martin. He plans on University in the fall of 2018. TRISTAN J. KLEATHER getting a 4-year degree in While attending NKU I plan to Tristan is the son of Kevin business at The Ohio State major in nursing and minor in and Karen Kleather. I plan University. social services. to go to Southern State and pursue my dream in the medical field.
JOEY N. OLIVER Joey is the son of Susan Caudill and Mike Oliver. He is planning on going straight CANDICE MARIE HATTON into the work force. KAYLA A. DILLOW Candice is the daughter of Kayla is he daughter of Bryan and Marjorie Hatton. John Dillow. She will attend She will go to Southern nursing school and obtain State for two years and then HANNAH GRACE MAYNARD CORY BOWMAN her RN. transfer to another college Hannah is the daughter Cory is the son of Jim to become a neonatal nurse. of Shane and Jennifer Bowman and Melissa Bauer. AMBER GRACE KLUMP Maynard. I plan to go to I will be attending Owens JARRETT HENSLEY Amber is the daughter college into the medical Community College in (NO PIC AVAILABLE) of Linda Klump. After field, a year or two after I Toledo to be majoring in Jarrett is the son of Jarrett graduation, I plan to spend graduate, but in the mean the John Deere Technician Hensley and Kristy Hensley. my summer working, and time I’m going into the Program. After completing My plans are to go to college relaxing. Then finish up workforce. CHRISTINE ISABELLA the program I will attend and get my masters degree my associates of science PIERCE Bowling Green State in cyber security and be the at SSCC, before obtaining Christine is the daughter University for a degree in owner of a company. my bachelors of veterinary business management. technology at UCBA. of Kelly and Nate Tuck. My plans after graduation SEBASTIAN BROWN SHANE ELLIOTT are to complete all my (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Shane is the son of Shauna general education courses Sebastian is the son of Tricia and Michael Davidson at Southern State, then Gunter. He plans on finding a of Hillsboro. He plans on transfer to UCLA to major job in the welding industry. attending the University of in Physical Education and Rio Grande in the fall, get minor in Education. a bachelors in computer science and pursue a career JONAH MCKINNEY in cyber security. KALISSA FAITH MCCOY SETH ROGER IGO (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Seth is the son of Adam JAMES D. LOFTON Kalissa is the daughter of Igo and Michelle Igo. After James is the son of Jessica Tina McCoy. I plan on going graduation I plan to finish and Terance Taylor. He will to college and attending a my tattoo apprenticeship be attending Wright State nursing program. and go on to work in a shop for sports medicine. and travel the country. CHASE CARRAHER Chase is the son of Theresa and Mike Carraher. My plans after graduation are to work on the family farm and to build on the farm. Congratulations Graduates! 211 Harry Sauner Rd • Hillsboro Ohio, 45133 Rick’s Six Digital Theaters BODY SHOP 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound (937) 364-2371 3D Digital First Run Movies ALL TYPES OF AUTO BODY REPAIR NEW AND USED TIRES
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CALEB SCHUMACHER (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Caleb is the son of Heather and Chris Schumacher. He will going to college at Southern State Community College for Engineering.
KATIE LYNN PIETROPINTO ANDREW M. TAYLOR Katie is the daughter Andrew is the son of Elaine of Georgia and Stehen Taylor and Michael Taylor. Pietropinto. I plan to attend He will be attending trade Southern State Community school. College for my first two Graduation Date: May 19 Flower: Tiger Lilly years. After that I hope to MCKINLEY W. TEAGUE Location: Whiteoak Gymnasium Colors: Orange and Black transfer to Wright State (NO PIC AVAILABLE) President: Seth Igo Motto: I always knew looking back and if not there a different CHARLES C. SKINNER McKinley is the son of Rob Vice President: Aiden Wishart on the tears would make me laugh. 4-year college. My overall Charles is the son of Sara and Renee Teague. He goal is to get a degree for Godfrey, Chuck Godfrey will start work as soon as Secretary: Tyler Johnson But I never knew looking back on art education and eventually and Mel Skinner He will be possible, attend Full Sail Treasurer: Shelby Banks the laughs would make me cry. work my way up to art serving in the Air Force. University and major in therapy. Graphic Designing. DARIEN QUINTIN SETH YAZZIE (NO PIC AVAILABLE) Darien is the son of Dala R. Malott. He will go into the Air Force or join a fire department.
MACKENZIE NICOLE SMITH MICHAEL A. RHOADS Mackenzie is the daughter AUTUMN TUCK CALEB R. WEST Michael is the son of Roger of Fairley and Linda Smith. Caleb is the son of Lora West and Tonya Rhoads. He will be She will be going to work. and Chad Alexander. I plan entering the workforce. to attend the University of Rio Grande on an athletic scholarship. I will be playing baseball and will major in Industrial Technology. TREVER L. YEAGER Trever is the son of Rusty and Kelley Yeager. I plan to attend Southern State to be AIDEN WISHART a nurse. Aiden is the son of Lisa DOUGLAS STUMP and Nigel Wishart. I plan to STEPHEN ROSS Douglas is the son of Hiedi attend UC Main to major in Stephen is the son of Steve Stump. His plans are to Industrial Design. Ross and Kimber Davy. He will become a mechanic. be attending Southern State.
Dress appropriately How to save on college housing costs on graduation day College is expensive, • Examine your dor- exchange for living in roommates. This can and the costs are only mitory options. Many dormitories when they be especially beneficial rising. Scholarships and schools assign students are upperclassmen or to students who will One lesser but important decision is what to wear grants can help mitigate to dormitories for their graduate students. RAs be living in off-campus to graduation ceremonies. Graduation wardrobes the costs of higher edu- freshman years, giving help newly enrolled or housing where amenities extend beyond caps and gowns, as it’s generally cation, but even students students little say with younger students adjust such as electricity, cable accepted that students will wear formal attire when who receive such aid regard to where they will to campus life while television and water are receiving their degrees or diplomas. could find themselves live. However, students also ensuring nothing unlikely to be included in scrambling for ways might have more input untoward happens on the cost of the rent. School rules to make college more in their housing come the floors they’re tasked • Commute to school. Pay close attention to schools’ rules regarding grad- affordable. their sophomore, junior with looking after. Stu- While it might not be uation garb. Although gowns and mortarboards are Housing is one of the and senior years. Some dents who may want to ideal, commuting to often par for the course, schools also may implement more expensive costs for dorms might be more apply for RA positions school can save college guidelines as to what can be worn beneath graduation college students and their attractive and offer more should first confirm if students and their fami- attire. Gentlemen may need to wear shirts and ties, families. According to the amenities than others, serving as an RA will lies substantial amounts and young ladies may be asked to wear formal attire College Board, the aver- but students and families affect their overall finan- of money. Public univer- as well. Don’t risk missing the ceremony because of age cost for room and looking to save money cial aid package and how sity students who did so failure to play by school rules one final time. board during the 2016- on housing costs should great that impact might during the 2016-2017 2017 school year was opt to live in the most be. school year might have Weather $10,440 at four-year pub- budget-friendly dorms • Live with room- saved nearly $11,000, or Check the forecast and dress appropriately, espe- lic schools and $11,890 at available to them. In mates even after leaving $44,000 in four years. cially if the ceremony will be held outdoors. Look for private colleges and uni- addition, choose to live the dorms. Due to limit- That’s money that can breathable fabrics, such as cotton or linen, so that versities. And those costs with a roommate rather ed space, many colleges be used to pay tuition you will not become overheated during the ceremony. typically cover housing than in a single room, insist dorm residents or finance postgraduate Layer clothing (such as a light sweater over a sleeve- for just the school year, as singles tend to cost live with roommates. educations. less sundress) if you’ll be indoors with air condition- which may last anywhere substantially more than Upperclassmen who are College housing costs ing. This way you can remove layers as needed to feel from six to eight months. double rooms. moving out of the dorms can be considerable. comfortable. However, there are ways • Sign up to be a resi- and into university or But budget-conscious for students and their dent advisor. Resident off-campus apartments students and families Shoes families to reduce those advisors, or RAs, often can save money by can save on such costs in Graduation is not the day to try out new shoes, costs. receive free housing in continuing to live with various ways. which can be uncomfortable to wear if they have not been broken in. Make sure your trip across the stage is unencumbered by uncomfortable shoes.
Accessories Remember that accessories will have to be toted Graduation etiquette for grads, guests and more around. Ladies may want to leave their purses behind, and guys may want to skip wearing suit jackets. Simi- Graduation is a celebration friends and family who you can- • Formal invites translate to larly, leave extra hats, bags, phones, or silly prank that marks the culmination of not invite that you would love to gifts. Anyone who receives an props in the car for later. years of hard work and deter- have them there but are restrict- invitation is obligated to give mination. It’s a pivotal moment ed by ticket allotments. Try to the graduate a gift. Give grads Err toward formal in a student’s life when he or have both sides of the family their gifts in person, even if you Graduation is a special occasion, and it’s best to she will be facing the next represented. Usually an invite to cannot attend the ceremony. If treat it as such. Therefore, stick to clothing that you great adventure, whether that the after-party will thwart any you live far away and won’t be would wear to a job interview or in an office environ- involves additional schooling or hard feelings. in attendance, arrange for the ment. You’ll be thankful you did so when looking at venturing into the workforce. • Understand no two gradu- gift to arrive as close to the cer- graduation photos in the future. While graduation is a joyous ations are alike. Schools adhere emony date as possible. occasion, it is important that to different policies and pro- • Graduation parties should Avoid hat hair both graduates and their guests cedures regarding graduation. be all-inclusive. Graduation cer- Plan a hairstyle that can manage a mortarboard. adhere to the established eti- Keep in mind that graduation emonies are often followed by Stick to something simple for the ceremony. You can quette that governs graduation ceremonies may run several parties. If possible, try to coor- always dazzle with pomade or blow-out creams at the ceremonies. Graduation may hours, especially for large gradu- dinate with other friends who graduation party. require that graduates and their ating classes. If the ceremony are graduating so that parties Graduation is a special time in students’ lives. Mark immediate families deal with figures to run long, leave young are not on the same day or at the occasion by dressing conservatively and comfort- certain challenging issues, such children at home. In addition, least not at the same time. This ably and in adherence to any school guidelines as who to invite when faced be courteous to older guests way everyone who would like to with limited seating, and unex- who might not be able to sit or attend can do so. If friends do pected emotions that may arise stand for too long. attend, The Emily Post Institute when grads don their caps and • Stick to paper invitations. suggests that graduates explain gowns. Many schools provide students to their friends that family will • Handle limited seats with with invitations, but graduates be at the party and that polite courtesy. Many schools limit the and their families can choose to behavior is expected. number of seats each student buy their own. Paper invitations Adhering to established eti- can reserve for guests. This are more personal than digital quette and displaying common can make it tricky when there alternatives. Paper invitations sense at graduation ceremonies are a number of people who are also give the impression that the and parties can make for a more worthy of an invite. Explain to ceremony will be formal. enjoyable day. Times-Gazette 2018 GRADUATION Friday, May 4, 2018 15 Expert advice for college-bound grads
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Tips for grads Practical gifts for recent graduates What graduate doesn’t wish to great gift. If the price tag is a little out in a long list of job applicants. considering find a new car with a big bow on high, consider pooling resources According to Forbes.com, travel top in the driveway? While it would with other family members or can help cultivate relationships out- be nice to begin a new phase in life friends and give electronics as a side of one’s existing network and studying abroad with a fresh set of wheels, many joint gift. provide ideas from others outside gift-givers tend to lean toward more • Noise-cancelling headphones: of graduates’ existing personal and Study abroad programs give students unique practical items when buying gifts A set of durable headphones to professional circles. opportunities to experience other cultures for recent graduates. block out ambient noise may be • New wardrobe: Gift cards to while pursuing their degrees. Such programs Though they might not prove as helpful for graduates going on to retailers that specialize in business appeal to students who want to see the world flashy as a new car, the following college or post-graduate work. attire often make welcome gifts without interrupting their studies, and many gifts can still excite and help stu- Grads entering the workforce can for new grads. Some students may students who study abroad develop an affinity dents who are going off to work or enjoy silence or music as they com- need to update their wardrobes so for travel that remains with them for the rest of continuing their educations. mute to their offices. These head- they can look more professional on their lives. • Résumé service: In this com- phones also work well on flights, interviews or at school networking When considering studying abroad pro- petitive job market, individuals making them ideal gifts for new functions. grams or attending college overseas, recent need to take advantage of every grads whose first jobs require a lot • Luggage: A new suitcase or high school graduates or current high school opportunity to stand out from the of travel. travel bag is quite handy for stu- students should consider a few factors before crowd. Résumé rules have changed, • Home luxuries: Outfit soon- dents studying abroad. Choose committing to a program. and graduates will be best served to-be college freshmen with some durable luggage that can handle the by companies that know the ins of the niceties of home. Upgrade rigors of travel so cash-strapped Language barrier and outs of writing effective résu- dorm furniture with accent pillows new grads have something they can Students, particularly those who are not flu- més. Employers often use digital or a more comfortable mattress. rely on for years to come. ent in a foreign language, may find it easier to scanning software to sift through Put together a luxury gift basket • Money: Money remains a one- live in countries where English is the primary applicants, so knowing which key- with a high-quality robe, electric size-fits-all gift that can be put to language. While study abroad students can words and tags to use can ensure razor, spa shampoo, and other toi- many uses. Invest in a graduate’s expect to work with professors who speak a résumé gets noticed. Costs can letries. future by buying stock in a stable English regardless of where they go, life out- range from $100 to $200, depend- • Travel tickets: Treat graduates company, contribute to a college side the classroom can be difficult for young ing on the services desired. to a trip away from home. Travelers savings account or help grads begin students who do not understand the primary • Electronics: Technology often gain new perspectives and paying back their student loans. language spoken in the country where they will changes on a dime, and it benefits inspiration when visiting a city, Practicality can come in handy be studying. graduates to be equipped with the state or country for the first time. when buying graduation gifts. The latest gadgets. A new tablet, laptop Travel is good for future entrepre- best gifts are often those that grad- Life overseas or desktop computer may make a neurs and may help a person stand uates can put to good use. Students who want to attend school full-time overseas may benefit by first studying through a study abroad program before committing to a two- or four-year program in another country. This gives students a chance to get a feel for a country and its culture and lifestyle before The benefits of taking a gap year making a long-term commitment to living and studying there. Whereas high school for his or her classmate. graduates once felt com- However, the following Program size pelled to enroll in college are some of the potential The safety in numbers philosophy is appli- the fall after receiv- benefits of taking a gap cable for all travelers, but it can be especially ing their high school year between high school beneficial for young students studying abroad. diplomas, nowadays a and college. Students may feel more safe and comfortable greater number of teens • Gap years give more when signing up for programs that include are opting to take time time to find a major. many students as opposed to more exclusive off between graduating Many incoming college programs that include only a handful of stu- high school and going freshmen feel pressured dents. Large programs provide a built-in social to college. Known as a to choose a major even network, and students may feel safer exploring “gap year,” this trend has though they are uncertain foreign cities in large groups made up of fel- become increasingly popu- about which courses of low students than going it alone or traveling in lar in recent years. study they hope to pursue. connect students taking provide students with the small groups. According to the Colleges and universities gap years with opportuni- chance to reflect on their American Gap Associa- may not require incom- ties to work overseas. The interests and explore how Documentation tion, attendance at Gap ing freshmen to choose work may not be lucrative, they want the next chap- Students should speak with program direc- Year Fairs, which aim to majors, but that does not but it can give students ter of their lives to unfold. tors about the documentation they may need bring together Gap Year stop many from doing just the chance to experience • Gap years can help to make the most of their time overseas. CEA organizations, interested that. Students who have life in other countries. students earn some Study Abroad recommends that students students and parents, has no idea what they want to Such an experience may money. While gap years bring photocopies of all important documents, increased by 294 percent study can benefit from the prove invaluable and may not make young including passports, driver’s licenses, airline since 2010. While there time gap years afford them help students to better students rich, students tickets, health insurance cards, and student are no statistics indicating to further explore their understand the world that who spend their gap identification cards, with them when studying just how many students interests. The year away awaits them upon graduat- years working can earn overseas. This protects students should their take gap years before may help students discover ing college. money that can help them wallets or backpacks be lost or stolen while going to college, the hidden interests, while vol- • Gap years give stu- pay for college tuition or they’re overseas. Students also should include increase in fair attendance unteering during gap years dents a chance to exhale. cover the additional costs a list of any medical conditions or medications suggests more students may inspire some to pur- Students who spent their associated with going to they take among their documentation and are interested in taking sue careers they otherwise high school years working college, such as room and include their emergency contact information a year away from school may never have considered hard in the classroom and board. on this list. after earning their high had they not found the engaging in extracurricu- Gap years give young Studying abroad can be a very rewarding school diplomas. time to volunteer. lar activities may benefit students a chance to learn experience for young students, who must con- Each student is differ- • Gap years may from the time to breathe about themselves and sider a host of factors before committing to a ent, so what entices one provide students with and relax that gap years more time to explore what program so they can have the most enjoyable student to take a gap opportunities to travel. afford. Stepping away they want to do with their experience possible. year may not do the same Some organizations now from a hectic schedule can lives after high school. 16 Friday, May 4, 2018 2018 GRADUATION Times-Gazette OH-70044970