Harding’s 7th Annual Prexy Signing Day

On May 14, Harding High School’s 7th Annual Prexy Signing Day saw 127 graduating seniors commit to either enrollment, enlistment or employment after graduation.

Students were announced in groups by college, military branches or employers and walked out to cheers from their families and staff.

“Students, this is a celebration of the legacy you have established for yourself throughout your Marion City Schools experience,” said Superintendent Ron Iarussi. “What you’ve learned during that time has prepared you for this day and you should be very proud of yourselves today. It’s time for you to go out into the world, and always remember that you are a prexy.”

All students recognized during signing committed to a two or four-year college, the military, a career pursuit, a high-paying in-demand job or internship.

“Every student here today has challenged themselves to meet this goal and invested their time and efforts, putting their future first before many other life events,” said Harding Principal Jennifer Musbach-Wellman. “Those sacrifices that you have made will pay off today and forever in your future.”

Two Harding alumni also spoke at the event, 2018 graduate, Marlena Stimson, and 2017 graduate, Chloe Reidlinger. The alumni each offered poignant remarks on their own journeys from Prexy Signing Day to life after high school, giving sound advice for embracing the changes and challenges ahead in school and the workforce.

At the end of the event, students declared their commitment and autographed their signing day certificate, cementing one legacy and beginning another.

Watch the full Prexy Signing Day event here and view the full list of student commitments below.

A'Keyeria White- Stevens Bridgestone Aaliyah Denney Lakeland Community College Aaron Kimes Columbus State Community College Abigal Austin University Alex Moore Army Alexia Blanton Allison Green Allison Simon - Main Campus Anastasia Umlauf Aniya Keith Tri Tivers Adult Education Anna Redd Arian Burris Modern College of Design Ariel Monroe Ohio State University- Marion Campus Ariyah Douglas Alderson Broaddus University Armando Leal Whirlpool Corporation Ashley Hecker Aubrauna Miniard Marion Technical College Audra Meadows Delaware Career Center Austin Fassler Johnson Property Servives Autumn Stoneburner Marion Technical College Ayden Rich Ohio State University- Marion Campus Bobbie Swearingen Panera Bread Brandon Granado Marion Technical College Brandon Young Marines Braxton Ward Ohio State University- Marion Campus Breonna Hogwood Ohio State University- Marion Campus Caden Morris Caitlin Zell Army/ National Guard Callin Stoneburner Kroger Chloe Oliver Kent State University Colton (Big E) Cassell OOD ( Work Force Readiness) Daniel Abrams Whirlpool Corporation Dejah Moaney Ohio State University- Main Campus Demond Watson Marion Technical College Derrian Wampler Ohio State University- Marion Campus Devon Newsom Piston Automotive Dominic Gerritsen University of Northwestern Ohio Draven Clarke Whirlpool Corporation Dustin Martinez Kalkreuth Construction Eddie Mosley Arby's Elijah Cox University of Pikeville Elizabeth Stapleton OOD ( Work Force Readiness) Eric Kamphowe Erik Felt Navy Erika Baker Tri Tivers Adult Education Ermak Kube Police Academy Estelle Owings Southeastern University Ethan Austin Full Sail University Ethan Boehm Ohio State University- Main Campus Evan Craig Ashland University Gabrielle Murray Marion Technical College Haddy Glass Save-A-Lot Haleigh Stover Ohio Wesleyan Unversity Hayden Foust Attaboys Inndicia Smith Zone Safety LLC Isaac Rudd Whirlpool Corporation Isabel Hernandez El Campesino Isaiah Dye United States Marine Corps Ivan Granado Marion Technical College Jacquavion Braddy Marion Technical College Jaxson Tackett Marion Technical College Jaylen Troutman Jesse Demico OOD ( Work Force Readiness) Jilian Rasmussen Ohio State University- Marion Campus Juliana Tron Ohio State University- Marion Campus Katelyn Sisson Burger King Katelynn Basinger Army Kathlyn Baker Tri Tivers Adult Education Kathryn Sison Whirlpool Corporation Kaylee Welch North Central Correctional Institution Kelly Shipley Walmart Kendall Webb Columbus State Community College Kensey Sprinkle Khalil Scott Ohio University Kriersten Dailey Belmont University Kylar Hall Marion Technical College and Ohio State University- Marion Campus Kylie Tackett Ohio State University- Marion Campus Lance Roberts Turf Tailors Vision Scapes Lane Craig Concordia University- Ann Arbor Leah Shipley Ashland University Lizbeth Martinez Ohio State University- Marion Campus Lyndsey McQuown Kent State University Madisen Schenk Marymount Manhattan College Madison Redmon Makayla Hamm Marion Technical College Makayla Hardon Ashland University Malaya Gray Marion Technical College Mariah Taylor Ohio State University- Marion Campus Masin Ackerman Whirlpool Corporation Mason Gallagher Army McKenzie Redmon Tiffin University Mercedes Miller University of Toledo Michelle Tellez Garcia Ohio State University- Marion Campus Molly Mull Marion Technical College Myles Tooson Ohio State University- Marion Campus Natalie Morgan Marion Technical College Nevaeh Friend Aveda Institute Nicole Flock Capital University Nicole Voorhies Ohio State University- Marion Campus Olivia Schertzer Miami University Olivia Hays North Star Family Dental ( Apprenticeship) Otis Twilight Ohio State University- Main Campus Owen Russell Phoenix Johnson University of Akron Pippa Rothermel Ohio State University- Marion Campus Ricardo Torres Pavon Marion Technical College Robert Mackay Delaware Career Center Robert Vanderborne Ohio State University- Main Campus Sally Shortridge McDonalds Seth Fassler Goodwill Seth Stout OOD ( Work Force Readiness) Shaheem Peters Zone Safety LLC Shauvie Pettigrew Tiffin University Shyanne Brannon Piston Automotive Sierra Felt University of Oklahoma Simon Varney Columbus State Community College Sky Wilson Graphic Packaging Tahj Mason Marion Technical College Taylor Giles Whirlpool Corporation Taylor Mircale Ohio State University- Main Campus Taylor Radebaugh Walmart Tierza Hart Kent State University Toriano Taylor Air Force Travon Mosher Ohio State University- Marion Campus Tyler Simmers Marion Technical College Vanessa Franklin Ohio State University- Marion Campus Victorious Jones Kent State University