"Don't You (Forget About Me)"

Hey, hey, hey ,hey Ohhh...

Won't you come see about me? I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby

Tell me your troubles and doubts Giving me everything inside and out and Love's strange so real in the dark Think of the tender things that we were working on

Slow change may pull us apart When the light gets into your heart, baby

Don't You Forget About Me Don't Don't Don't Don't Don't You Forget About Me

Will you stand above me? Look my way, never love me Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling Down, down, down

Will you recognize me? Call my name or walk on by Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling Down, down, down, down

Hey, hey, hey, hey Ohhhh.....

Don't you try to pretend It's my feeling we'll win in the end I won't harm you or touch your defenses Vanity and security

Don't you forget about me I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby Going to take you apart I'll put us back together at heart, baby

Don't You Forget About Me Don't Don't Don't Don't Don't You Forget About Me

As you walk on by Will you call my name? As you walk on by Will you call my name? When you walk away

Or will you walk away? Will you walk on by? Come on - call my name Will you call my name?

2 The Messenger Tyler Anderson Tyler had a “My freshman year I got lost few favorite and had to go to the office for teachers dur- directions to my third bell ing his school classroom,” he said “Home- career. “A coming sophomore year was couple favorite the best one I can remember, teachers that I then my junior Prom.” had would As for some words for ad- have to be Mrs. vice to any high schoolers at- Parker and Mrs. tending NRHS, Tyler said, Gabriel from el- “The moments you make in ementary high school are going to be After high school, Tyler plans school (LCE). They were always some of the moments you’ll to play college ball and get a de- so nice even when I would al- always remember. However football that kept me stabilized gree in engineering. ways act out. My favorite much you think you might hate and without it, I think I would During his years here, Tyler teacher from high school would it, enjoy it while it lasts.” have been a part of the crowd participated in football and track. be old man Robinson; he was my There are certain people Tyler that didn’t care about school, Tyler said there were some TV Production, and drafting wants to thank for helping him their grades or anything,” he things he would miss about teacher. He was always a chill and with his time here. “I want to said. NRHS. “The thing I’ll miss most laid back teacher,” he said. thank coach Rick Mahan for is seeing all the people I’m used There were a few good memo- convincing me to stay with foot- to seeing every day,” he said. ries Tyler had during high school. ball when I almost quit. It was Andi Bateman Daman school. “The soccer girls and our team bonding Abner days. We would get to know each other and After high school, Daman hang out and become plans on going to college and bestest of friends.” playing baseball. Andi gave some words During his time here at NRHS, of advice. “To never have Daman has participated in golf, regrets in high school, baseball, and basketball. just learn from your mis- “I will miss the teachers and Andi plans to go to college at takes.” staff,” he said. “I won’t miss gov- Moorehead University, “To be- “I guess I’ll miss high school ernment.” come a nurse and to help oth- after I leave,” said Andi, “but I Daman’s favorite teacher was “The sports, the team bondings, ers.” won’t miss the dress code.” Mr. Hatfield. and making beats at lunch,” he Here at New Richmond High “He was definitely the coolest said. School, Andi has participated in teacher.” Finally, Daman would like to choir and soccer. Looking back, there are several thank all of his teachers and “I will miss seeing everyone or things Daman said he’d remem- coaches for putting up with him just my senior friends and play- ber about his time here at NRHS. for that long. ing soccer with my ‘sisters’,” Andi said, when talking about what she will the most and least about NRHS. “The least is fresh- men yelling in the hallways ev- ery morning.” Andi said she will remember Mrs. Cornette. “She is very funny and knows how to con- nect with young teenagers.” She also shared some of her favorite memories from high

Senior Issue 2015 3 Tristin Baumann in the spring honors musical. I straight, and since that day I’ve was Jenny with her “soul on fire” was also in men’s choir all of se- always kept my eye on the prize in AP government. Getting put nior year.” and tried to live by what he told into Troubs for second semes- He reflected on what he would me that time. Then in middle ter might be the best memory of miss the most and the least about school I had Mrs. Grippa and Mr. them all. And obviously there’s New Richmond High School. “I Grischow, who were great teach- still a few memories left to be think I’ll miss my friends the ers that really pushed me to ex- made with senior Prom and the most. I’ve had so many great cel in the classroom. In high last two Troubs concerts. It’s times and experiences with them, school I’ve had so many great going to be fun.” and we’ve been through thick teachers it’s tough to single out As Tristin transcends high and thin, so it’s going to be hard many for being the best, but I school, he leaves us with some to be living day to day a thou- will say that Mr. Doug Heflin, words of wisdom. “Never give After high school, Tristin plans sand miles away hardly ever see- Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Crowley and Mr. in to peer pressure for any rea- on going into the Navy for four ing them for four years. When it Harris were definitely the teach- son, no, not even THAT reason, years. “I’m going into aviation comes to what I’ll miss the least, ers who I’ll remember most of especially not that one. Not all technology and engineering. I’ll it’ll be having to deal with not all.” who wander are lost. Shaken, not be programming weapons sys- being allowed to have my phone “There’s been so many, it stirred. When in doubt, pinky tems, repairing aircraft, and cool out, and the people who don’t would be nigh on impossible to out. If a T-Rex drops his lunchbox stuff like that. Then I’m going to know how to walk in the hall- list them all,” Tristin said, when you should pick it up for him. I go to NKU and major in political ways.” talking about his favorite high wanna go to Didney Worl. Oh science, after which I’ll be get- Tristin fondly remembered school memories, “but I defi- and of course, do not meddle in ting involved in American poli- some of his favorite teachers nitely think Clash during our se- the affairs of dragons, for you tics and running for office (such from over the years. “In sixth nior year was the greatest of all. are crunchy, and good with as governor, congressman, grade, my homeroom teacher We had the best start to a Clash ketchup.” etc.).” was Mr. Durm,” Tristin said. “He in the history of history. A mo- “You know, I’m really going to Tristin participated in several was awesome. And there was a torcycle and a gorilla are pretty miss it,” Tristin said. “Coming extracurricular activities here at day where I was fooling around much impossible to top, and then to school and seeing my friends New Richmond High School. “I in class, and he took me aside we legitimately won, which every day. All the fun stuff I’ve was in Drama Club, in which I and gave me a stern talking to. doesn’t usually happen. I think gotten to do over the years. It’s did sound for Revising Josey,” But he also told me that he knew last year’s Prom and After Prom been a blast. I’d like to thank the said Tristin, “and I was in Okla- I was better than how I was per- were pretty awesome. Discover- academy. But I guess it’s time to homa, Home Room of Doom, and forming in class and acting. I ing the “black hole” in the sound say goodbye.” will be in Cinderella Enchanted think that talk really set me room was a good one. Then there Jared Nathan Bray Jared is planning to go into the Bromer U.S. Marines after high school. After high school, Nathan While at NRHS, Jared has par- plans to take some time to get a ticipated in wrestling and foot- job and then go to college for ball. Some of his favorite memo- video game programming and ries from high school are the tal- design. ent show, wrestling and football. “I guess I will miss my friends He will miss the people but he the most,” Nathan said. “The will not miss the academic least, I would miss would be the classes. His last words are: “Don’t be boring required classes.” stupid.” He would also like to Nathaniel’s favorite memories don’t care for it but you should thank the good come from his friends. “All the still try your best.” Nathan said. Lord for help- laughs we shared and the times “I guess I would like to thank ing him we hung out,” he said. all my friends,” he added. through. “School is boring and I for one

4 The Messenger Rachel Marie Benton Bezold After high school, Rachel plans After graduation, Marie plans to attend the University of Cin- on attending Northern Kentucky cinnati and major in neuro- University to study biology, or science. Otterbein University to study While at NRHS she has par- biology and zoo conservation ticipated in cheerleading, Stu- science. “I also plan to continue dent Council, Prom Committee, horse riding throughout college Chemistry Club, women’s choir, and after,” said Marie. marching/ pep band, Trouba- While at New Richmond, Marie dours, French Club, and National running on the football field for competed horses in eventing, Honor Society. marching band after being voted dressage, and hunter/jumper. “I “I will miss being able to be with Homecoming Queen. “This mo- have also participated in 4-H, Marie has a few teachers that all my friends almost every day. I ment was so special for me be- serving as secretary, vice presi- she considers her favorites. “Ms. feel like New Richmond has some cause during the performance, dent, and president of my 4-H Lindsley (now Mrs. Bota), who of the most caring and influen- one of my best friends since pre- club. I also participated in was my sixth grade teacher. My tial individuals and I want to be school, Audrey Feiler, and one women’s choir, Art Club, Chem- class is her first class to gradu- able to keep them in my life. My of my best friends now, Brooke istry Club, and Science Chal- ate. I enjoyed each day with her disorganized binders and the Lanthorn, both seemed so happy lenge.” as my teacher and she got me stress that comes with them is for me. I know that this is some- Marie will miss her good out of my quiet shell. Mrs. what I will miss the least,” Rachel thing that I could never forget,” friends and the simplicity of high Minning, she’s just amazing,” stated. Rachel said. school when she graduates. She said Marie. Rachel named Ms. Wilkins as Her last words are: “One of the won’t miss the unpredictable A few of her favorite memories one of her favorite teachers. best things that you can do for a temperature of each room in the from high school include the “She helped me to feel more con- person is to just listen to what building, mental recall, and Lit- Troubadours Holiday Concert fident in myself for what I want they have to say. I don’t think erary Terms Thursday. Tour, volunteering at the Rolex to study in college. I learned that everyone knows how impor- Kentucky three day event with some of the best ways to study tant they are but this is a simple her 4-H club, competing at the and how to love what I am study- way of showing them that they Clermont County Fair, and over- ing,” she said. are important to you.” all the time spent with her 4-H Rachel’s favorite memory was club. Marie’s words of advice are the following: “Stay positive and I hope that my achievements in don’t overwhelm yourself, but life shall be these: that I will work hard because it will pay off in the future.” have fought for what was right Marie would like to thank a few people before she leaves NRHS. and fair, that I will have risked “I’d like to thank my family for for that which mattered, and their support through school and my equestrian endeavors.” that I will have given help to those who were in need; that I will have left the earth a better place for what I’ve done and who I’ve been. C. Hoppe

Senior Issue 2015 5 Micha Brumbaugh Micha has done many extracur- and really nice, I feel like ricular activities while at NRHS. you will always remem- “I played basketball my fresh- ber your kindergarten man year, played softball my teacher. Mrs. Issacs, junior and senior years, did Chem- middle school art istry Club my junior year, and did teacher, first got me in- Art Club my sophomore, junior, terested in art and and senior year,” she said. showed me I had poten- There are a few things that tial. Mrs. Hauserman, Micha will miss after high school. high school art teacher, “I will miss going to school really helped me grow events, such as sports and as an artist and I really dances the most. I will miss the enjoyed her class,” she said. As she leaves, Micha offers homework the least,” she said. Her favorite memories were se- these words of advice: “Take Micha’s favorite teachers that nior Clash and senior Homecom- school seriously and do your After graduation, Micha is go- she will always remember are ing. “A few favorite memories best, but don’t forget to enjoy ing into the Navy. “My plans af- Mrs. Gemma, Mrs. Isaacs, and include my senior Clash with the it.” ter high school are to be a Mrs. Hauserman. “I will always motorcycle and everyone com- Finally, Micha would like to nuclear engineer in the United remember Mrs. Gemma, kinder- ing together, and my senior thank a couple of her friends. “I’d States Navy,” she said. garten, she was so supportive Homecoming. We went to like to thank Ashley Willis and Scallywag tag after dinner and Kendal Collier for always being Meghan before the dance, and it was fun by my side,” she said. to run around in heels and shoot Brownlee each other,” Micha said.

After high school, Meghan plans to move to California for John college. “I want to major in bio- mechanical engineering and be- come successful. But plans Buckingham change, so who knows, really.” Meghan has been in National After NRHS, John wants to, Honor Society. “I’m not really “Get a lot of money and find a into organized group activities,” the crazy amount of school fine chick to wife up.” she said spirit here.” While attending NRHS, John “I will definitely miss all of my Meghan leaves NRHS with participated in many things. “ I friends the most after leaving,” these words of wisdom. “Seri- play sports mainly, basketball, Meghan said. “I will probably ously, if you can help it, walk on soccer, football, track. I’m also miss being called a ‘river rat’ the the right side of the hallway. Re- in band and National Honor So- least because that’s just annoy- alize that if you do something ciety.” ing.” embarrassing, you’re the only John will miss Carrie the most Meghan’s favorite teachers are one thinking about it 20 minutes at NRHS, he said, but he will not Mr. Shebesta and Mr. Harris. later. Work hard in high school miss the crowded hallways and “Mr. Shebesta definitely makes because I promise you won’t re- smelly people. my top three because he is just gret it.” Kindergarten through senior so sarcastic it cracks me up. Mr. As she leaves, Meghan offers year at NRHS, John’s favorite Harris is pretty awesome, too, these final thoughts. “I want to teacher was Mrs.Parker. “She and I will forever remember hav- thank everyone who didn’t look would do just about anything for ing three of his classes in a row at me like a freak when I started me.” and how much my hand hurt going here junior year. Most A few of John’s favorite memo- each day because of all the notes people just ended up ignoring ries from high school are: “ Fri- he gave.” me for a while, and I’m genuinely day night basketball games and Some of Meghan’s favorite grateful to everyone who actu- doing hoodrat stuff with my memories include AP English or ally acknowledged my existence friends.” any class with Mrs. Parker. “An- when I first moved here,” John’s last words of wisdom: other couple of favorites are get- Meghan added. “Seniors, don’t date freshmen.” ting a five on my AP test, and 6 The Messenger T.Jay Jake Burbage Carnahan After high school T. Jay plans After high school, Jacob plans on doing one of two options. “I to go to college and play base- plan on attending Wilmington ball. College to study athletic train- Here at NRHS, Jacob partici- ing,” he said, “or I plan to attend pated in one year of football and The Ohio State University to four years of baseball. study biology.” Jacob will miss a few things T. Jay has participated in sev- after leaving the high school, and eral activities, such as football, the one thing he will miss the at McDonald’s for the whole track and field, swimming, and the strict rules the least.” most is baseball, and, “winning week right after school,” Jacob the National Honor Society. He will remember Mrs. Parker the first place title in our league explained as his favorite memory T. Jay shared what he will miss and Mr. Shebesta the most. “I twice in a row.” As for the thing from his high school years. the most and the least about had them both years at New he will miss the least, he said, Jacob’s words of wisdom for New Richmond High School. “I Richmond.” “All the homework I had to do to the rest of the high school stu- will miss the competitive sports “A few memories from high get here.” dents are: “Do your work! NO the most,” he said. “I will miss school are my transfer to New There was one teacher Jacob procrastinating!” Richmond,” T. Jay said, “all of will miss from his years here, Mr. As he leaves, Jacob would like the sports I played or watched Harris. He said he will miss, “All give a shoutout to a few people. at New Richmond, and Clash.” of his jokes that he came up with “I would like to thank my teach- T. Jay leaves with some final on the spot, and his sarcasm was ers for helping me through tough words of wisdom as he departs always funny and memorable.” times as well as my friends,” he New Richmond High School, “I “Having my friends hang out said. would like to tell the underclass- men to not take all hard classes senior year.” “Switching to New Richmond You know a dream is like a river, ever changing High School was the best deci- as it flows, and the dreamer's just the vessel sion I have made as of yet,” T. that must follow where it goes; trying to learn Jay said. “I have never been from what's behind you and never knowing treated so well by the students, what's in store makes each day a constant battle teachers and coaches.” just to stay between the shores.

Too many times we stand aside and let the Miles waters slip away 'til what we put off 'til tomorrow Burnam has now become today. So don't you sit upon After high school, Miles plans the shoreline and say you're satisfied; on going to college, getting his Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance degree and becoming world fa- the tide. mous. Miles participated in a few ex- And there's bound to be rough waters and I tracurricular activities during know I'll take some falls, but with the good high school, which were band, Lord as my captain football and track. I can make it through them all. Miles says the thing he will Miles’ favorite memory of high miss the most is, “Seeing school was, “Ballin’ out on ev- And I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry, Madeline’s beautiful face every ery level.” day.” But he will not miss the “Dez girls ain’t loyal,” are like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my classes every day. Miles’ wise words of wisdom. sky As for having any favorite Finally, Miles would like to say: I'll never reach my destination if I never try,so teachers from New Richmond, “I can fly. Also, I heart Chick-fil- I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry. Miles simply says, “Nah, bro.” A.”

Senior Issue 2015 7 Katelyn Emily Chumley Carter After high school, Katelyn After high school, Emily plans plans on attending Cincinnati to attend Alma College to major State for the culinary program to in athletic training and continue get her Associate’s degree and Highland dancing. then attend another two years Emily participated in many ex- of college to get her business de- tracurricular activities at NRHS, gree wherever her Marine is sta- such as marching band, concert tioned. band, pep band, volleyball, High- During her time here at NRHS, land dance, Art Club, and NHS. Katelyn has participated in three “I’m going to miss band the years of soccer, one year of track, most because that’s where all my friends are. I only get through two years of National Honor So- She also enjoyed Mrs. Parker. the school day because I know ciety, and one year of Prom Com- “I’ll remember her love for my favorite class is at the end grade. She is the best high school mittee. Coca-Cola and The Great Gatsby. and I’ll get to see caterpillar eye- teacher, had the best AP class “I will miss Spirit Week, more She’s the English queen.” brows and might hear a voice and “feel good Fridays”. Mr. specifically, Clash, two hour de- Katelyn enjoyed several memo- crack.” Emily said. “I’m most defi- McKinley, and him dealing with lays, snow days, and I’ll miss ries during her schooling, such nitely not going to miss the hall- my unamused look for so long being a senior,” she said. “I as, “participating in Prom Com- ways in between classes be- and being the best “dad”, his won’t miss the dress code, hav- mittee, setting up for Prom, get- cause everyone is rude and it’s voice cracking and blocking his ing to ask to use the bathroom, ting inducted into the National crowded and I hate it.” coffee spill in middle school. Mr. and the ACT.” Honor Society, going undefeated Emily had a few favorite teach- Wright’s class, dealing with One of Katelyn’s favorite in soccer my senior year, and ers during her school years. Katelyn and the rubber chicken teachers is Mrs. Minning. scoring my first high school “Mrs. Sandlin, from second in middle school.” “I’ll remember how she loved goal.” grade, and getting happy grams Emily also had a few favorite to wear flip flops, even in the As Katelyn leaves, she offers and still having them today and memories from high school winter, and how she never failed some words of wisdom: “Study. her teaching me not to whine or which include “Band Camp- the to make learning enjoyable.” (Even though you really, really “sing” when I talked. Mrs. Dun- voice cracks and Glock Block, don’t want to.)” ham, from fourth grade, and lis- the Troubadours’ trip to Or- And finally, Katelyn said she’d tening to Haywood Banks’ Wiper lando, McKinley forgetting the like to thank one of the NRHS’ Blades every morning in her music for OMEA, McKinley leav- staff members. “I’d really like to class.” ing his suit on his bike rack on thank Mrs. Minning. I’m going She also had a few favorite his car all the way to school, Mr. to miss you the most. You taught teachers in the high school. Harris saying, “Shut upppp,” me lessons I can use in the class- “Mrs. Parker, 11th and 12th and Mrs. Parker ‘dying’ in Ham- room, but also taught me things let,” she said. I can use out of the classroom. As for some You put up with me for three words of wis- years and I don’t know how you dom, Emily says, did it. I appreciate everything “Do everything you have ever done for me. I you can in high can’t thank you enough. I’ll be school. You may sure to visit with some Los think it’s dumb or Cabos!” not cool now, but later in life you’re going to wish you had The man who graduates today, done so much and stops learning more.” tomorrow is unedu- cated the day after Newton D. Baker

8 The Messenger Mariah Zoe Corbin Crabtree After NRHS, Mariah plans on going to college to major in den- After high school, Zoe plans tal hygiene. to go to college and get her While attending NRHS, Mariah pharmD to work as a pharmacist. has participated in several extra- “I also hope to spend some time curricular activities “I’ve been a studying abroad and possibly cheerleader, and been in Prom living in New York City for a Committee, Women’s Choir and while so I can experience all dif- Troubs.” ferent cultures and ways of life,” Mariah will miss her teachers teachers have been she said. Parker because, “Her wit and hu- and her friends, but she said she Mrs.Shoemaker, Mrs.Minning, During her time here at NRHS, mor made every day more bear- will not miss lunch detentions and Mrs.Parker. Zoe has participated in four able.” and the dress code. “My favor- “Mrs.Shoemaker (second years of track, four years of cross She also liked Mrs. Dalton be- ite teachers, Mrs. Parker, and grade), she was always so happy country, four years of Student cause, “She is friendly, fair, and Mrs. Minning, I will miss but I during class and kind. Council, basketball for one year, relaxed.” will not miss going 80 on Bethel Mrs.Minning, she helped me to swimming for one year, French Zoe said her favorite experience New Richmond at least three love science and was always Club for two years, Chemistry from high school was cross days a week so I don’t get a there to help when I was con- Club for two years, band for two country. lunch DT, and the strict dress fused. And I now want to major years, and National Honor Soci- “As far as memories go, it code.” in science! Mrs.Parker, has influ- ety for two years. hasn’t happened yet, but I imag- Through kindergarten to her enced me in every great way pos- “I will miss the times when the ine graduation will be my favor- senior year, Mariah’s favorite sible. She’s honestly been like a sense of community at NRHS ite memory because high school second mother to me and shined through like it did with will finally be over and I’ll get to I couldn’t thank her the death of Ms. Spinnati and share it with all my classmates.” enough for all of the great Sam Tremper, or when the tor- As Zoe leaves, she offers some things she’s done for nado that hit Moscow affected words of wisdom: “Just get me.” students from our school,” she along with and be nice to every- Mariah’s favorite said. one. There’s always going to be memory from school is, “I will absolutely not miss the people in life you don’t like so “When Sam Tremper ac- small-town feel of everyone you might as well learn how to cidentally cussed into the knowing way too much about on deal now,” she said. “Also, be microphone at the talent another.” involved in extracurriculars and show.” Zoe’s all time favorite teacher not silly drama. After high Mariah’s last words of was her first grade teacher, Mrs. school and college, finding clubs wisdom are: “Walk on the Baker. that feature your interests gets RIGHT side of the hall- “She was my teacher when my way harder, but there will be way, not left.” mom died and she helped me so drama all your life.” much to get through that. She Finally, Zoe would like to thank made every single student feel Mr. Shebesta for being the best loved and special and she in- coach ever and helping her and spired me in ways that lasted to the rest of the team be the best this day,” she said. they could be. Zoe always enjoyed Mrs.

Senior Issue 2015 9 Jacob Tyler Craig Davis After high school, Jake plans Tyler has plans after high school to go to Northern Kentucky Uni- that include college and a career. versity with Bryce, Dylan and “I plan on going to college, get- Patrick Jones. ting a two-year degree, and Jake has participate in two ex- spending time after that getting tracurricular activities while he a Cisco certification. After that? was here at NRHS, basketball Get a well paying job and buy and baseball. my first house, somewhere.” “I will miss the relationships I Tyler has participated in mul- have made with the teachers the high school is senior Clash. tiple extracurricular activities in- has to be when Daniel Wilson most,” said Jake, “and I will miss “Always be confident,” Jake cluding Men’s Choir, Drama forgot the frog scene in Honk!”, the endless politics we have in said when he gave some advice, Club, musicals, and plays. said Tyler. “My second favorite our sports the least.” “and never let upperclassmen “I’m going to miss the fun moment is making it into He will remember Mrs. Dalton make you feel inferior.” light-hearted shenanigans,” Troubs.” and their secret inside jokes, and Jake had one last thing to add Tyler said. “What I won’t miss: He shared some words of wis- Mrs. Minning, who in Jake’s about his time here. “I would like The drama.” dom as he departs New Rich- words, “always treated me like a to thank Mr. Heflin (Phil) for ev- Tyler will remember three teach- mond High School. “Don’t be- son.” erything he did for me from sev- ers most of all. “My favorite come too big for the small things Jake’s favorite memory from enth grade and up.” teacher has to be Mr. Heflin in life.” (choir director). Honorable men- “I’d like to thank Nick Gilman, tions: Mr. Harris and Mrs. Will Heflin, and everyone in- Lacie Minning. I remember them be- volved in the drama department cause they have all been fun, for everything we’ve been Decatur taught me some things, and just through, done, and seen,” he are interesting.” concluded. After high school, Lacie does “My absolute favorite moment not have any specific plans. “I just plan on going with the flow and what happens, happens,” Madeline she said.” Throughout her high school education, Lacie participated in Farmer the Art Club. After high school, Madeline Lacie said there are a few plans to go to college and be- things she will and will not miss good about my artwork,” she come a teacher. from high school. “I will miss my said. “Mrs. Griffin was also great Madeline has participated in friends that made me laugh,” she because of her sense of humor.” soccer and National Honor So- said. “I surely won’t miss wak- “My favorite memory from high ciety. ing up every morning before the school was hiding a horse in the “I will miss seeing everyone sun has even come up yet and ceiling,” said Lacie. every day,” she said. “I will not presenting in class.” Lacie also shared a few words miss the lunches.” Lacie will miss her favorite of advice. “Don’t let school be- Madeline’s favorite teacher is always nice to everybody and teachers, Mrs. Hauserman and come more important than your was Mr. Harris. “I thought his knows how to joke around with Mrs. Griffin. “Mrs. Hauserman health. If it’s one a.m. and you’re class was so fun and I like how everyone.” always has a positive attitude still studying for a test, go to sarcastic and annoyed he gets and she always made me feel sleep. Take care of yourself.” at people,” she said. Madeline’s favorite memories were Clash of the Classes, se- nior night for soccer, and every Homecoming and Prom. “Don’t look at the food when you eat it at school,” Madeline offers as final words of wisdom. “I’d like to thank Mr. Heflin. He

10 The Messenger Jazmine Dyer sity for science in nursing,” she teachers. “Mrs. said. “I am never sure though.” Paul, because she Jazmine has participated in Art took such an inter- Club, Pep Band, and track. est in me and hon- Jazmine has several things she estly cared. She’s said she’d miss when she leaves. retired now. Mr. “I will miss my teachers the most. McKinley and Mr. Mr. McKinley, Papa Wright, foot- Wright because ball nights with band, the class they are the best; laughs during band, dad’s they are two of my (McKinley’s) eyebrows, my favorite people dad’s and Wright’s metaphors mostly because they are as words of wisdom she offers to and cookies for winning,” she goofy as us, ” she said. NRHS. After high school, Jazmine has said. “I will definitely not miss Jazmine’s favorite memory was “I would like to thank all my travel and college plans. “I’m the AC during winter and the when she hid a horse in the ceil- teachers for everything and be- going to visit Italy and Spain and dress code.” ing. ing very supportive,” Jazmine attend Cleveland State Univer- Jazmine has a few favorite “Stay gold,” are Jazmine’s added.

Audrey Feiler growth and change of everyone show happen. Also, you grew up with,” she stated. “ “Mr. Heflin gave me the I will miss theater and the memo- ability to communicate ries and friendships created confidently through there.” music and is one of the The thing that Audrey says most giving people I that she will miss the least is all know,” she said. the pointless drama or the, ‘ev- Audrey would like to eryone knows everything,’ as- give a special shoutout to Ms. do as many activities that you pect of a small town environ- Cornette, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. want to, but remember, you aren’t ment. “Also, I will not miss Mr. Minning, Mr. Harris, Mr. Callebs, a superhero and it’s okay to say Harris’ copious notes... sorry Mr. and Mr. Shebesta. no sometimes.” Harris,” she said. Some of her favorite memories “It may not have been the best Audrey’s plans after high Audrey has a number of favor- are when Ms. Spinnati showed four years of my life, but I sure school are to go to college. “I ites teachers. “Every single el- up to the pep rally dressed up as learned a lot about myself dur- still have a lot to decide,” Audrey ementary teacher for shaping me a lion and the Florida trip with ing my time in high school. stated. “Whatever I do, I hope I and giving me the Trouba- Thank you to my friends and find happiness and discover a passion for dours. “I also family for the ceaseless support.” myself.” learning. Mrs. enjoyed per- She would also like to give some While attending NRHS, Audrey Parker has forming in praise to Mrs. Griffin. “You are has participated in a number of been like a sec- shows put on my favorite teacher who was extracurricular activities includ- ond mom dur- by the Drama never my teacher! You rock!” ing Student Council, National ing the last Club and be- One more thing that Audrey Honor Society, Drama Club, two years and ing able to be would like to add is: “Though French Club, baseball stats, soc- she was al- someone my time with her was short, Ms. cer, swimming, Women’s Choir, ways good for other than Spinnati was one of the most marching band, and Chemistry a solid laugh myself,”she important parts of my high Club. and words of stated. school career. She taught me to Audrey said that the things she encourage- Some of fight and stay strong, and real- will miss most about NRHS are ment.” She Audrey’s last ize that there is a reason to smile the little things. “The most would also like words are: every day. Stay safe and R.I.P. simple jokes made, spending time to thank Mrs. “You’re not Ms. Spinnati to get to know people, the abil- Griffin for mak- too cool to ity to look back and see the ing the talent have fun and Senior Issue 2015 11 Austin Fischer ticipated in French Club along Crowley. “All three of these teacher was Mr. Crowley. I’ve with Chemistry Club,” he said. teachers were some of the nicest never had a teacher quite like him “I was inducted into National people I’ve ever met. Mrs. Shoe- and he made physics very en- Honor Society when I was a jun- maker (second grade) was always joyable!” ior and went on the France and so sweet and nice to me,” he said. One of Austin’s favorite memo- Spain trip the summer going into “Mrs. Daniels (fourth grade) was ries from high school happened my junior year. Lastly, I was so funny and awesome and her during sophomore year during elected Senior Class Treasurer of accent was definitely unforget- Advanced English II. “I was sit- the Student Council.” table. My first grade teacher, Mrs. ting next to Charlie and Dylan, Austin will miss the people he Block, along with being so nice talking about how awesome has met here at NRHS. “Every- and motherly, she really set me Barney Stinson is (from How I one I met and have made friends straight on being organized. We Met Your Mother.) It’s where we After high school, Austin plans with is unique in their own way,” would have desk checks in her became best bros… until I got a to go to college and get a degree he said. “I will probably miss se- class to make sure our desks were girlfriend.” in aerospace or mechanical en- nior year Thursdays the least. nice and neat, but throughout the The best advice Austin could gineering. “After college, I would Every Thursday was guaranteed quarter, I saw other people let give is to stay single through- hopefully get a job with NASA with a literary terms test in AP their desks go and become clut- out high school. “Girlfriends or Boeing,” he said. English and a Mental Recall quiz tered, so I thought it was alright. take so much time away from your During his time here at NRHS, in Physics, so Thursdays could Well, everyone got checked and school work and hanging out Austin has played for the base- have definitely been better.” my desk was a mess, so I had to with your friends. ‘Don’t even ball team all four years and par- Austin’s favorite teachers spend indoor recess cleaning it think about getting married ‘til ticipated in other extracurricular throughout his education career and from there on out, I’ve al- you’re 30.’” activities. “Freshman year, I also were his first, second, and fourth ways been organized. In high played basketball and I’ve par- grade teachers, along with Mr. school, my most unforgettable Korinne Gillman now, and I’ve been in Mixed even though he hasn’t been here ing to put up with all of us every Choir and Select Choir.” long, Mr. Shoemaker is by far single day. They do their best to There will be many things that one of my favorite teachers at not want to hurt us. Be nice. Korinne will miss about NRHS, NRHS. I don’t think I’ve ever Some of you don’t know how to and some she will not. “The understood math this well in my treat people older than you, but things I will miss most about life. I’ve gotten the best grades let me tell you, if you are nice NRHS is seeing a lot of my class- in math this year than I ever have. and show them respect they will mates. Not even friends, just the He is super funny and when we do the same in return. Also, people I talk to at school, I’m give him crap he knows how to please shower and use deodor- going to miss that a lot. Also, give it back. For his first year ant every day; sincerely, the some of my teachers. What I will teaching here I’d say he’s doing whole school.” After high school, Korinne will miss least is getting in trouble pretty well. I will miss him so Korinne would like to thank be attending Cincinnati State for wearing leggings and all the much, too!” everyone that has helped her college for pre-technological little kid drama. Oh, and the smell One of Korinne’s favorite become who she is today. “I nursing. “After I get my Associ- of Mr. Shoemaker’s room!” memories from high school is would like to thank every teacher ates’ Degree there, I’m going to All of Korinne’s favorite teach- every Clash of the Classes with I’ve had at NRHS, principals, and transfer to another school to get ers are from high school. “Mrs. her best friends Lacie, Jazmine, the rest of the people who work my Bachelor’s in nursing and Minning is my absolute favor- and Andi. “Another has not yet here. Thank you all for helping maybe try to become a midwife. ite, she is so motivating and in- happened but I’m sure my se- me get where I am today and After that, I have no idea, I’ll just spirational. She’s like a second nior Prom and graduation day will where I get in the future. Thank have to see where this world mother to everyone. She is just be some of the best memories you for putting up with me for takes me,” said Korinne. the best and I love her to death I’ve had in high school,” said the past four years. Most of all Korinne wasn’t involved in and will miss her sooo much! Korinne. thank you for being such amaz- many extracurricular activities Another favorite would be Mrs. Korinne would like to offer ing people. It takes a tough while she was at NRHS. “The Flamm, she has no problem tell- some advice to other students, bunch of people to want to work only extracurricular activity I’ve ing people how it is and I love it. “Some advice to new freshmen with and around a bunch of ever been involved in at school She reminds me of me and it’s and other lower classmen, moody, mean high schoolers,” is chorus. I’ve been a New Rich- funny, she’s just a great lady and DON’T BE RUDE TO TEACH- said Korinne. mond Troubadour for two years I’m going to miss her, too. Lastly, ERS! Imagine being them, hav-

12 The Messenger Collette Gibbs Derek After high school, Collette Gelter plans on traveling with her friends After NRHS, Derek plans on and eventually go- going to college. ing to college, al- The extracurricular activities though she does Derek participated in while he not know what for was at NRHS were “ football, yet. swimming and NHS” During her time Derek will miss his friends most, here at NRHS, he will not miss the cell phone Collette has par- rule. ticipated in one year of track her ris. A few of Derek’s favorite memo- making me the man I am today. freshman year and one year of “He always used the same ries are “Playing varsity football Mrs. Minning, Mrs.Wilkins, Mr. journalism her junior year. corny jokes, copious notes, and for first time. Swimming, senior Stratton, Coach Wade, Uncle “I will miss the snow days and a laugh that made you laugh,” run, the motorcycle ride in from Rick ( coach Mahan.) most of my classmates,” she said. she said. Clash, first Prom.” Derek’s last words of wisdom “I won’t miss the drama and the As Collette leaves, she offers Derek would like to thank, “All are: “Always take copious notes. stupidity.” some words of wisdom: “Keep my teachers and coaches for - Mr.Harris.” One of Collette’s favorite your grades up but failing one teachers is Mrs. Griffin. or two tests isn’t the end of the “I remember her cupcakes and world. Also, don’t let anyone how stressed she would get over make you feel like less, even your deadlines that were still a week teachers; they don’t know what These are the days or two away.” you’re going through.” Collette also enjoyed Mr. Har- Collette would also like These are days you’ll to add that high school goes by really fast so remember enjoy it while you can. Never before and “You want out so bad, Never before and but then you get to the never since, end of your senior year and you realize it’s time I promise to say goodbye to every- thing you’ve ever known Will the whole world be and suddenly you want more time.” as warm as this And you feel it, Donald You’ll know it’s true That you are blessed Gilbert and lucky After graduation, Donald plans on joining the Marines. It’s true that you Donald didn’t participate in Are touched by something any extracurricular activities while at NRHS. “I started track That will grow sophomore year but never fin- ished,” he said. and bloom in Donald will miss the teachers the most and waking up early the “Mrs Griffin and all of her hard, you least. lengthy work and her cupcakes. There are two teachers that Mr. Callebs because he was al- Donald will always remember. ways energetic.”

Senior Issue 2015 13 CJ Hunter Grogan Grooms

After high school, CJ plans on Hunter’s plans for after high going to college. school are to attend Eastern Ken- Here at NRHS, CJ has partici- tucky University and pursue a pated in soccer, basketball, and career in business. Hunter says track. that he will miss the staff and stu- CJ will miss waking up the least dents but he will not miss “The and, “Miss Pride and Madeline Yik Yak incident.”.One of his fa- the most.” vorite memories is Senior Clash. CJ’s favorite teachers that he He will miss Mrs. Dalton. “She will remember are Mr. Smith and always makes class fun and in- to school, but now I don’t want Mrs. Fultz. teresting,” he stated. Hunter will to graduate,” he said. “Also, just also miss Mr. Shinkle because he enjoy every minute of it and do Alex is fun to be around. your work,” Hunters last words are: “I He would like to add: “I came Grooms would tell kids don’t wish their to NRHS my sophomore year. I life away and want to be out of would thank the teachers for be- After graduation, Alex plans to high school, it’s fun. I was the ing so welcoming and showing go to Ohio State University and same way, I didn’t want to come their hospitality.” study engineering. While attending NRHS, Alex Molly participated in extracurricular activities such as tennis and band. Hedrick Alex will miss many things about NRHS after he graduates. After high school, Molly plans ries from high school. “A few of “There are many things that I will on going to Southern State for my favorite memories from high miss about NRHS. I will miss nursing to become an RN and school include when Mr. Hatfield having all of my friends nearby, hopefully get married and have threw chalk at Taryn Rupp and and I will also miss all the great kids. on Mondays when Mr. Harris teachers. Things I will miss least “I will miss all my teachers and would shout, ‘Here are your as- include all of the school aspects, all the memories I had with all my signments for the week!’ There like the work and stress,” said friends,” she said. “I will not miss are many others as well, too Alex. waking up early and all the many to write down.” While there were many teach- rules.” Alex doesn’t have many words ers to pick as his favorite, Alex Molly’s favorite teachers were likes them all. “My favorite teach- of wisdom to offer. “If I did, I Mrs. Minning and Mr. Crowley. A couple of Molly’s favorite ers include all of my teachers probably wouldn’t share be- “They were laid-back and they memories from high school were because I don’t like to pick fa- cause everybody needs to find teach very well.” Clash and Homecoming her se- vorites :). But if I had to pick, out for themselves,” he said. nior year. obviously I’d choose my kinder- Before he leaves, Alex would “I had a blast at both of them.” garten teacher (my mom),” said like to thank all of his teachers, As Molly leaves, she offers Alex. administrators, friends, family, some words of wisdom: “Always Alex has many favorite memo- and the Academy. believe in yourself and make sure you study always!”

Dance like nobody’s We’re watching; love like you’ve gone! never been hurt. Sing like nobody’s listening; live like it’s heaven on earth. William Purkey

14 The Messenger Madison Holdsworth University. “If that doesn’t work waking up in the morning in the out, I hope my parents will make middle of the winter with the an- room for me in the basement or ticipation of having a snow day. find me a rich husband,” she said. She said she won’t miss the Madison has managed to make strict rules, the drama, having the the most of her time at NRHS by same routine every day, and the participating in various activities. food that is given to you in the “During my high school career, I cafeteria that is basically alive. have participated in two years Madison says that all the teach- of soccer, one year of tennis, and ers here are great, but she will four years of basketball, but I never forget JC Callebs. “Mr. technically only played two sea- Callebs is not only a teacher, but sons of basketball due to my torn a great friend. He has always ACL’s,” Madison said. been very supportive of me, es- Madison has also sung in the pecially through my knee surger- friends I made this year and hav- women’s choir and she is the vice ies. My freshman year he was ing Mr. Harris yell at me to, ‘Shut president of the National Honor my geometry teacher and I was uuuuppp,’ every day. I also re- After high school, Madison will Society. taught that I am going to have to ally enjoyed traveling to Florida be majoring in material science The thing Madison will miss teach myself to do things. I don't with the Troubadours. The bus and engineering at Ohio State the most about high school is know if he purposefully was try- ride was really uncomfortable but ing to accomplish that or not. I loved the freedom. Having Se- Dalton Also, shout out to Mr. Shebesta nora Nehls teach me Spanish for for being Shebestie’s,” she said. multiple years is also another ex- There are many things Madi- perience I will never forget,” Henderson son will always remember. “I will Madison said. After leaving NRHS, Dalton never forget all of the new As Madison leaves, she offers has plans to attend an Ohio col- some words of wisdom: “Find the lege. “I’ll be going to Ohio ins and outs of everything and Wesleyan University in the 3-2 go along with it. In three words I engineering program and play- can sum up everything I’ve ing baseball there.” learned in high school: life goes Dalton has played JV and var- on,” she said, sity baseball and run JV cross As she leaves, Madison would country. like to add that, “Twenty years As for what he’ll miss, Dalton come from NRHS. “Mr. Callebs from now, you will be more dis- mentioned, “all my friends, was one of the coolest teachers, appointed by the things that sports events, baseball and my Mr. Harris was extremely funny you didn't do than by the things teachers.” The list of what he and Mrs. Parker is one of the nic- that you did do. So ask that boy won’t miss includes, “the drama, est people I’ve ever met,” he to a dance, go to every school fights and homework.” said. event (trust me, you’re not too Favorite teachers for Dalton all Senior Clash and the senior cool to not participate, and just night football game are two of have fun,” she said. Dalton’s favorite memories, along with junior Prom, baseball and basketball games. As for advice, Dalton said, “Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never make it out alive (from Van Wilder), and “Always try what you think you can’t do; you’ll be amazed at what you re- ally can do.” And as he leaves, Dalton would like to say: “It was the best four years of my life. I will always remember high school and all my friends.”

Senior Issue 2015 15 Mark Patrick Jones Jones

After high school, Patrick plans After high school, Mark plans on going to college for four years on going in to the Air Force. and then getting a job as a Mark has participated in one teacher. extracurricular activity while at Here at NRHS, Patrick has par- NRHS. “I was in football,” he ticipated in four years of soccer, said. three years of Troubadours, and After graduation, Mark will one year of Student Council. miss football, but will not miss “I will miss seeing all of my “He taught the way that every- the school. ries from high school are foot- friends the most,” he said. “I will one learns best and he is a cool Mark’s favorite teacher was ball and winning league. miss the rules the least.” dude,” he said. Mrs. Griffin. “She was always fun As he leaves, Mark would like One of Patrick’s favorite teach- Patrick said his favorite memo- and made class enjoyable,” he to offer the following words of ers is Mrs. Minning. ries were when Kyle drove his said. wisdom. “Do not procrastinate “I remember how she truly motorcycle on the field at Clash A few of Mark’s favorite memo- at all,” he said. cared about her students and and Prom. how much she helped me when I As he leaves, he offers some was in trouble.” words of wisdom: “If it doesn’t Sierra He also enjoyed Mr. Harris. fit, don’t force it.” King Lexi After high school, Sierra plans to attend Cincinnati State for an Jump associate’s degree in Web and Multimedia Design before trans- Lexi’s plans for after high ferring to the University of Cin- school are to go to NKU and cinnati for a bachelor’s degree. become an elementary school Sierra has participated in a teacher. Some of the extracurricu- couple extracurricular activities lar activities that she has partici- during high school. “Luckily, pated in during her time at NRHS New Richmond has activities for include Prom Committee and ten- the severely uncoordinated, like nis. myself. I love music, so I’ve at NRHS, including “Mr. Harris, “I will miss seeing my friends played the first part flute in and the Bubonic Plague song! every day, I won’t miss the dress marching, concert, and pep band Mother Parker reciting Never- code,” she stated. for four years. I started doing more on Feel Good Friday and Lexi’s favorite teacher has ball games, Clash, Homecoming Women’s Choir my junior year, Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright’s been her second grade teacher, and Prom. and just joined the Troubadours shebangabang burnt midgets,” Mrs. Sandlin. “She influenced me And as she leaves, Lexi leaves this semester,” she said. “For she said. to be a teacher,” She said these words of advice: “Work clubs, I’ve been in Chemistry Sierra had a few favorite memo- Some of Lexi’s favorite memo- hard even when times get hard Club for four years, Art Club two ries as well, which were “HOCO ries include basketball and foot- because I promise it will get years, and Drama Club for one 2K13, Oklahoma!, Helen Keller easier.” She year. Doing sound for the plays with an etch-a-sketch, marching would also and musicals (Oklahoma!) has band, and when Ms. Spinnati like to add: been very fun. Academic team came back as the lion!” “I would has also been very interesting Her advice for surviving high like to thank the past two years, putting the school is: “Yes, the school still all of the limits of my knowledge into per- has a library, it’s just very small,” teachers for spective and creating great in- and, “Take art classes, or you’ll putting up side jokes like: ‘Helen Keller with regret it.” with our an Etch-a-sketch.’ Finally, as she leaves, Sierra class. We There were a few teachers that would like to simply say, “Thank are small Sierra favorited during her years you, Ms. Spinnati.” but we are a handful.”

16 The Messenger Cody Bryce Kirschner Kroeger

After high school, Cody plans on attending college at Thomas After graduation, Bryce plans More and getting a degree in to go to college at NKU and ma- business. jor to be a financial advisor. Throughout his years here at While at NRHS, Bryce played NRHS, Cody has participated in basketball and golf. soccer, basketball, and tennis. There are a few things that “I will miss seeing all of my Bryce will miss about NRHS, as friends each and every day,” he well as some that he will not. “I A few of Bryce’s favorite memo- said. “I definitely will not miss making beats at lunch, scream- will miss the friends that I have ries from high school include a government.” ing, ‘Meh,’ in the hallway, and made. I will not miss the rules variety of activities. “The stu- Cody’s favorite teacher of all the dart game. set.” dent sections, and Clash; also, time is Mrs. Minning. As Cody leaves, he offers some Bryce had two teachers that he when Kyle drove his motorcycle “She cares so much about all words of wisdom: “Mehhhh.” will always remember. “Mrs. Lim- on the track. of her students and knows how Finally, Cody would like to ing, she was just simply cool. Ms. Bryce would like to offer these to push them to reach their ca- thank the staff for putting up Wilkins because she knew how words of wisdom: “Work hard pabilities.” with all of the stupid things he to really teach and I learned a and stay positive, it’s not going A few of Cody’s favorite memo- and all his friends did. lot. She was also relatable,” said to be easy but it is doable.” ries were sports, team bondings, Bryce. Olivia Latham fun and I’m the president,” she plays that I did with the class of dances, the football games even said. 2013 because they were a riot. the musicals! Go to parties! But Olivia had a few things she will Oh, and going to Florida with the don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. miss from this high school, and Troubadours was by far my fa- Or maybe not. IDK,” she said. even more she won’t miss. “Hon- vorite.” As she leaves, Olivia would like estly, it’s a toss up between Mrs. Olivia has a few powerful to add, “I’d like to thank Mr. Parker and Mr. “Dougie Fresh” words of wisdom for any high Heflin for taking the Troubs to Heflin because when I’m in their schooler. “I know it seems like Florida because that trip was an classes, I can just tell how much forever, but four years is like a incredible amount of work and they care for their students and minute. You’ll be a freshman, and stress for him to go through just really want us to succeed in life. then you’ll blink and be a senior. so us high school kids could Very warm and positive vibes Don’t ruin four years of your life have an amazing three days and After high school, Olivia plans from both of them,” she said. “I with negativity. Find your niche sing in a national competition… to attend college, although she will miss everything else the and make high school fun! Make and kill it.” admits she doesn’t really want least.” friends, do activities. Go to the to talk about the future. “I don’t Olivia has had one particular really like to talk about this be- teacher stand out in her school cause acknowledging how close years. “I remember Mrs. You have brains in your head real life is to me kind of makes me Crawford from Monroe the most. You have feet in your shoes. want to die but for The Messen- She retired the year she had me ger, I will. After high school, I (coincidence) but she told me You can steer yourself in any direc- plan on attending college and that I was going to go to jail as tion you choose. trying to avoid crippling debt an adult,” she explained. with every fiber of my being,” There were a lot of great memo- You’re on you own. she said. ries Olivia had during high And you know what you Olivia participated in many ex- school, “My favorite memories tracurricular activities in the time from high school would include know. she spent here, including Drama AP English class because every You are the guy who’ll Club, Women’s Choir, tennis, day was a blast in there, Junior Chemistry Club, and French Prom (I haven’t been to Prom yet decide where to go. Club. “Drama Club is by far my as a senior but I’m sure it’ll be Dr. Seuss favorite because it’s super duper fabulous), and any musicals/ Senior Issue 2015 17 Sadie LaRocque

they genuinely care about their little that she will not miss. “I students, which I liked,” she won’t miss all the drama that said. comes with high school. It’s in- Sadie has many great memo- sane and I hate it. All the fights, ries from her time at New Rich- arguments, and messed up mond, both during school and friendships, are the worst part of after school. “I will always re- high school, in my opinion,” she member going to the football said. games with my friends, We had With high school come messed such a great time at every one of up friendships, drama, and bul- the games we went to. I didn’t lying. “There are people I was go to any basketball games until friends with in elementary and After high school, Sadie will senior year, but I will remember middle school, and even fresh- be going to college. “I plan on those as well. After school was man year, that I am no longer would like to thank before she going to Bowling Green State always fun as well. My friends friends with. Coming from middle leaves NRHS. “I would like to University and majoring in com- and I are always having fun to- school to high school, I still had thank my best friends, Grace Wil- munications.” gether. There was one day when a lot of my old friends. By the liams, Annie Woods, and Nick While at NRHS, Sadie did only we went to McDonalds after time sophomore year came, I had Wuest for all the fun memories a few extra curricular activities. school, and one of my friends lost a lot of them, but junior and throughout all of high school; “I was on The Messenger staff went in to the men’s restroom by senior year I became friends with you’re the best. I’ve had so many for three years, and I was in accident and couldn’t figure out people I went to school with in great memories with all of them Chemistry Club sophomore what was different about it,” she elementary or middle school,” and will miss them greatly. I year,” she said. said. “I will miss the dances and she said. would also like to thank a few There are many things that After Prom as well. I had so much The words of advice Sadie has teachers who made my experi- Sadie will miss about high fun at Homecoming dances and to offer are: “Always do your ence here better. Mr. Harris. Mr. school. “I will miss Clash of the the winter dance and I’ll never homework, don’t slack off on it. Crowley, and Mrs. Griffin made Classes, it was fun each year, forget those. Other memories It’ll hurt you in the long run if high school better; they treat especially this year with the mo- from high school I will never for- you don’t work hard. Also, don’t their students like high school torcycle. I will miss some of the get are going skating at the skat- change who you are due to the students, not elementary kids, people here. Hopefully I won’t ing rink like we used to do in high school peer pressure.” and they genuinely care about lose contact with them when I middle school, out of pure bore- Sadie has a few people she their students,” she said. go off to college. I will also miss dom.” the teachers. Mrs. Griffin, Mr. While there is a lot Sadie will Harris, and Mrs. Dalton were miss about her time at NRHS and some of my favorite teachers and many great memories, there is a Alexis Nick Meder After NRHS, Alexis plans on going to college. “I’m going to Lewis college to be a vet.” Nick’s plans for after high Alexis will miss a few things school are to get a job and con- when she leaves. “ I will miss all tinue with school. my friends and Mrs.Minning. I While at New Richmond High will not miss annoying videos.” School he has participated in Through kindergarten to her wrestling. senior year Alexis’s favorite Nick hasn’t been at NRHS very teacher is Mrs.Minning. “She is favorites,” she said. long. “I haven’t had many expe- a good teacher & fun to be Alexis’s last words of advice riences here, so I think the thing around.” are: “Keep to yourself and just a I would miss most will be the A few of Alexis’ favorite memo- few friends, and you will be bet- friendly environment,” he said. and how helpful the staff is,” he ries from high school were from ter off in high school, less But Nick said that coming to said. Clash and Troubs. “Kyle drama.” New Richmond is actually his Nick’s last words of wisdom Heidlage riding on the track dur- Alexis would like to add: “ I'm favorite memory. “One of my fa- are: “Make the best out of every ing Clash and the boys pulling glad to move on with my life & vorite memories is moving here situation no matter how hard it their pants down in the Troubs see what the future holds for in the middle of my senior year is.” concert, are also a couple of my me.”

18 The Messenger James Maddie Mahan McDaniel After high school, James plans on attending the University of After school, Maddie plans on Cincinnati to major in geology going to college and working. “I and also to focus on environmen- will probably go for nursing and tal studies. work my way up,” she said. Here at NRHS, James has par- Maddie will miss some aspects ticipated in two years of Student of NRHS, but not others. “I met Council, four years of football, people that I hope I will never four years of swimming, Buck- lose contact with,” she said. “I eye Boys State Representative, One of James’ favorite teacher won’t miss being around people ries were senior Clash with the HOBY Ambassador, and the An- is Mr. Crowley. all the time.” motorcycle. I don’t think anyone thony Munoz Leadership Semi- “He was the best teacher I ever There were no teachers that will be able to top it. Freshman nar. had.” Maddie didn’t like all through and sophomore year were my “I will miss football, swimming, Another favorite teacher of his school, but she said Mr. Phil favorite years,” she said. and being The Big Man,” he is Mr. Huebner because he is Heflin was her favorite and she As for words of wisdom, said. “I will miss the routine the personable and understanding. will never forget him. “He’s al- Maddie would like to offer these: least.” Also, he enjoyed Ms. Cornette. ways included everybody and “Be you. Don’t change for any- He will miss her being his he’s really good at coming up one. Take school seriously but “school mom.” with jokes even if they are still have fun,” she said. A few of James’ favorite memo- dumb,” she said. Maddie would like to thank ries from high school are foot- Maddie had a few great memo- Mrs. Verwold for being the only ball, Clash, and Homecoming. ries in high school such as se- teacher that made math under- As James leaves, he offers nior Clash. “My favorite memo- standable to her. some words of wisdom: “Be your- self and always focus on your dreams.” Finally, he would like to thank Alexandra Mr. Stratton because, “He al- ways made me feel important to Meadors the football program.” Also, James would like to say After high school, Ally will be having his dad here all the time attending the Christ College of was really nice.” Nursing and Health Sciences. She will be getting her Bachelor’s degree in nursing. While at NRHS, Ally has par- ticipated in cheerleading, and I learned three important that is one of the things she said things in college--to use a she’ll miss the most. “I will miss four years. “Meeting my high cheering and Friday night school sweetheart, Tanner. library, to memorize lights,” she said, “and the amaz- We’ve been dating since my quickly and visually, to ing teachers I’ve had.” freshman year,” she stated. “I won’t miss the bad lunches Ally’s advice as she leaves is drop asleep at any and annoying students,” Ally this: “Don’t get caught up in time given a hori- stated. the wrong crowd because that As for favorite teachers, Ally will just screw you in the end. zontal surface and mentioned a couple from NRHS. Try hard because these four fifteen minutes. “Mrs. Nehls is one of my favor- years determine the rest of your ites, along with Mr. Harris. They life.” Agnes DeMille, always put me in a better mood. “I’d like to thank Mrs. Parker Dance to the They also truly care about their for being the best coach I’ve students.” ever had. She loves every one of Piper, 1952 Some of Ally’s favorite memo- her students and sports play- ries include Senior Clash and ers,” Ally concluded. cheering with her best friends all Senior Issue 2015 19 Raven Katelynn Miller Nichols After high school, Raven plans to go to college and become a After high school, Katelynn chemist. plans to enjoy the campus life at When she leaves, Raven said the University of Cincinnati. “I there are a few things she would will be studying secondary edu- miss. “The teachers and my cation in mathematics,” she said. friends, but I won’t miss the stu- Katelynn has participated in pid rules and gross lunches.” several extracurricular activities Raven picked a high school including track, Women’s Choir, “The entire trip was an unforget- math teacher as her favorite. soccer, and a proud member of the cross country family. table time!” she said. “I will miss the team sports more “I would tell people two things. than anything. How close you One, do what you want. Whether “Out of all my teachers, the one I get to some people during those it’s wearing a unique piece of will miss the most will be Mrs. few months,” she said, “I will clothing or even doing some- Corpuz and her laughing at my miss the strict dress code abso- thing you like that others might stupid questions,” she said. lutely least. I completely under- not, just do it. If you like it, do it. Clash was one of Raven’s most stand and sometimes I agree with Don’t worry about it. Two, Do favorite memories. “It seemed it, but it doesn’t mean I like it.” not screw up your freshman year. to bring us all closer,” she said. Most of Katelynn’s favorite Even if you think it won’t affect And as she leaves, Raven has memories were from cross coun- you, it will,” Katelynn leaves this advice: “Focus on your try, but her absolute favorite was NRHS with these words of wis- school work more than the the Troubadour Orlando trip. dom. drama.” Brittney Kayla O’Brien Nort After graduation from NRHS, After graduation, Kayla plans Brittney plans to go to a local on going to college at NKU. “I college. “My plans after high plan on majoring in criminal jus- school are to go to UC for nurs- tice,” she said. ing.” While at NRHS, Kayla has par- While attending NRHS, ticipated in some extracurricular Brittney participated in soccer. activities. “I have participated in Brittney said that there are basketball, Art Club, and Chem- things she miss and some things finished and if he wasn’t talking istry Club. I am also in NHS,” she won’t when she leaves. “I our ears off. :)” she said. struggling with it. She spent will miss the staff of New Rich- Brittney’s favorite memory There are a few things Kayla some of her free time to help me mond High School. They all are from NRHS is from soccer. “My will miss about NRHS, as well as succeed,” she said. great. I will not miss all of the favorite memory was the one some that she will not. “I will The most memorable moments drama that flows through the time at soccer when I was stretch- miss Troubs and my friends,” she Kayla had at NRHS are: “The halls.” ing and I ended up peeing my- said. “I won't miss the mental re- Troubadours trip to Orlando, Fl, Through out kindergarten self because I was laughing so call Thursdays, lit. terms, and the Mrs. Parker’s dying scene in through out her senior year hard.” copious note taking in Mr. Har- Hamlet, the NHS induction cer- Brittney’s favorite teachers are Brittney’s last words of wisdom ris’ class.” emony, my senior Homecoming Mrs.Corpuz and Mr.Robinson. are: “ I would advise everyone Kayla’s all time favorite teacher and Prom, and the multiple Feel “Mrs.Corpuz was my favorite to actually pay attention in was her fourth grade teacher, Good Fridays in Mrs. Parker’s because during trig, she would school and do their best in all of Mrs. Daniels. “I remember com- class,” she said. push me to keep trying and to their classes.” ing in early on school days to As for words of wisdom, Kayla do better when I thought I would And finally, Brittney said she’d take my reading tests so she has these to offer: “Try your never grasp the lesson. She was like to thank Mr.Bailey and could help me because I was hardest and never give up.” always there for me. Mr.Heflin, “For teaching me jeans Mr.Robinson was hilarious and are just as comfortable as yoga let us just chill if we had our work pants.” 20 The Messenger Jenny Roberts don’t know another place where dit?’, and ‘I didn’t I have grown and learned so know what collegiate much. I also don’t know how meant’ in Mrs. some people could have put up Dalton’s class, with me for these four years as foldables in Mrs. well,” She said. Jenny will also Corbin’s class, and a miss is the sports. “What school all the days I spent in would allow me to cheer while choir class which I will running cross country? I was miss in college,” she said. so much better than waging war. able to participate in all of these “My favorite memory from high You don’t have to love every- things and had a great seasons. school was my last home meet in one, just coexist. Oh, and don’t Jenny plans to go to college Also, our teams are pretty New Richmond for cross coun- REALLY slack off.” and major in business after high good,” she stated. “I will also try,” Jenny said. “My whole team “Also ‘You pile up those tomor- school. “I want to do something miss all of the friends that I am ran with me to the finish line, rows and you’ll find all you have with music in college, but I’m not leaving behind. They made this cheering me on. I had my best are a bunch of empty yester- sure if I will minor, double major, place more bearable.” race time and I felt like a real part days!’ -Harold Hill, The Music or simply participate in extracur- The things that she won’t miss: of the team. On top of that, we Man. Live life like high school, ricular activities and electives,” “The lack of freedom; it’s about won league and had a great sea- no regrets.” She stated. she stated. time that I can go wherever I son,” she stated. Some of the last things Jenny When asked what she has par- need to without being ques- “Also, being in the musicals, I would like to add are: “My time ticipated in during high school, tioned, as if I had committed a loved hiding pictures in the here was great and I’m so glad Jenny responded “More like, crime. Also, the freedom to dress props of other people, especially for every opportunity I have what haven’t I participated in?” comfortably would be nice as Luke Gilday. In addition, I loved been given. Thank you to Mrs. She has participated in opposed to dressing like it’s the dancing backstage across the Griffin, Mrs. Minning, and all of cheerleading, cross country, late 1800’s.” she stated. “I will travelers,” she said. “The trip to the staff I have come in contact Drama Club, Gifted Program, Stu- not miss the drama that I hear Florida, although immensely with. Also, I’d like to thank all of dent Council, Women’s Choir, about. I would prefer not to hear stressful, was very fun. I can’t the custodians. I can always rely Science Challenge, French Club, about who’s doing what and with wait to go back there again,” she on them. My time here has been baseball stats, Pep Band, help- whom.” She will also not miss stated. a series of highs and lows, and I ing with the middle school musi- the crowded staircases. Some of Jenny’s other favorite still cannot fully reflect on the cal, Academic Team, Chemistry Jenny remembers liking all of memories include: The Obama/ time that I have spent here. I Club, Prom Committee, and Na- her teachers although she par- Romney locker war, Clash senior would say that it was a good tional Honor Society. ticularly remembers Mrs. Klotter. year, going to high school decision to end up going here. I The things that Jenny will miss “I remember really liking Mrs. dances and dressing up, Ms. never thought it would be most at NRHS are: “The teach- Klotter in fourth grade and do- Spinnati coming out of the lion around the time for me to gradu- ers who care about their students ing brain gym and making pan- costume at the pep rally, and ate, but lo and behold, I am there. and their education. It is one cakes in her class,” she said. She when Charlie played guitar in the I would like to thank all of my thing to teach for tests, it is an- also fondly remembers Mrs. Ball lunch room. friends for making these past other thing to teach for life,” she as a great teacher. “I loved al- Jenny’s words of wisdom are: years so delightful. Also, I would stated. She will also miss the most all the books we read that “For each grade I have advice: like to especially thank Cici music and theater program. “I year (sorry Anne Frank) and I To freshmen, Stay calm, don’t go Edwards. If it weren’t for her, I also remember a lot of laughs crazy, stay out of drama, and en- don’t know where or who I from that class,” Jenny stated. joy one of the easiest years would be. I remember when I was In high school, some of her fa- you’ll have. To sophomores: a freshman and I was so excited vorite teachers were Mr. Harris, Find your real friends who will to be at school. Now I can’t wait Mrs. Parker, Mr. Shebesta, Mrs. always be a phone call away. P.S. to get out. High school changes Dalton, Mrs. Corbin, and Mr. upperclassmen boys are just as people. Not for the better or Heflin. “All of them had great dumb as boys in your class. To worse, it just changes. I’m glad teaching styles for me, so I’ll juniors: just keep going. Take that I made this journey together definitely remember the context your classes seriously, go to with some of the best friends, but from their classes,” she said. “I’ll Prom, and savor these last mo- I will try not to forget everyone remember Mr. Harris’ famous ments of not having to face the who changed me. Thank you for hangman, the “Feel Good Fri- future. To seniors: make peace the memories. To the class of day” to make up for lit terms in with all of the people you may 2015: we survived the madness Mrs. Parker’s class, Mr. Shebesta not like. At this point, there are of adolescence. Who knows and his sarcasm, ‘JASON no mean cliques. Everyone un- what adventures lie ahead.” ALDEAN!!!’, ‘What’s an au- derstands that making peace is

Senior Issue 2015 21 Where are we going? Daman Abner...... College Tyler Anderson...... College Andi Bateman...... Moorehead Univesity Tristin Baumann...... US Navy/NKU Rachel Benton...... University of Cincinnati Marie Bezold...... Northern Kentucky University Jared Bray...... US Marine Nathaniel Bromer...... College Meghan Brownlee...... College Micha Brumbaugh...... US Navy John Buckingham...... Job/Marriage T. Jay Burbage...... Wilmington College/Ohio State University Miles Burnam...... College Emily Carter...... Alma College Jacob Carnahan...... College Katelyn Chumley...... Cincinnati State Mariah Corbin...... College Zoe Crabtree...... College Jacob Craig...... Northern Kentucky University Tyler Davis...... College Lacie Decatur...... Work Jazmine Dyer...... Cleveland State University Madeline Farmer...... College Audrey Feiler...... College Austin Fischer...... College Alyssa Forsee...... Work Derek Gelter ...... College Collette Gibbs...... College Donald Gilbert...... US Marines Korinne Gillman...... Cincinnati State CJ Grogan...... College Alexander Grooms...... Ohio State University Hunter Grooms...... Eastern Kentucky University Molly Hedrick...... Southern State Datton Henderson...... Ohio Wesleyan University Madison Holdsworth...... Ohio State University Mark Jones...... Air Force Patrick Jones...... College Alexandra Jump...... NKU

20 The Messenger Plans for the Class of 2015

Sierra King...... Cincinnati State Cody Kirschner...... Thomas More Bryce Kroeger...... NKU Sadie LaRocque...... Bowling Green State University Olivia Latham...... College Nickoli Lewis...... Work James Mahan...... University of Cincinnati Madeline McDaniel...... College Ally Meadors...... Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Alexis Meder...... College Raven Miller...... College Katelynn Nichols...... University of Cincinnati Kayla Nort...... NKU Brittney O’Brien...... University of Cincinnati Jenny Roberts...... College Analiese Rohdes...... College Jeremy Rowan...... Air Force Taryn Rupp...... Ohio Northern University Tomis Sandlin...... Undecided Troy Saunders...... College Tucker Schweickart...... College Alex Sharp...... UC Clermont Hannah Slye...... College Brandon Smith...... Basketball James Snider...... EKU Charlie Spicker...... Northern Kentucky University Carrie Stapelton...... College Ashley Stephens...... NKU Jasmine Thompson...... College Devin Washburn...... College Jared West...... College Mary Grace Willams...... Northern Kentucky University Daniel Wilson...... College Steven Wolf...... NKU Kaelynn Wooten...... Mount St. Joseph University William Wuerdeman...... Army Nicholas Wuest...... College Isiah Young...... College

Senior Issue 2015 21 Analiese Taryn Rohdes Rupp After high school, Analiese After high school, Taryn plans plans to continue her education on going to Ohio Northern Uni- in college. versity and run cross country Analiese participated in volley- while majoring in music educa- ball, track and field, French Club, tion. Chemistry Club, Drama Club, Here at New Richmond High Student Council and National School Taryn has participated in Honor Society. cross country, basketball, track, “I think I’m going to miss the band, NHS, and Student Coun- teachers the most,” Analiese said was when Ms. Spinnati dressed cil. ever has and he took Troubs to about New Richmond. “I’ll prob- up in the lion suit and surprised “I will miss the people who have Florida. I will miss Mother Parker ably miss the dress code the us at the Homecoming pep rally helped me see what I really want because she is pretty cool. least.” sophomore year,” she said. to be when I grow up,” said Shebesta is my favorite coach I Analiese’s favorite teachers Analiese said that the time here Taryn, “I will not miss all the have ever had and I will be run- were Mr. Harris and Mrs. Parker went by way too fast. drama and stress that went into ning in college because of him.” because, “they’re both really As for any advice for surviv- unimportant things and also the Going to Orlando with the great teachers. (That wasn’t sar- ing high school, Analiese said, people/teachers who did not Troubs was one of Taryn’s fa- casm either).” “If you actually do your home- care about what happens to us vorite memories. “Going to Spain There were a lot of great memo- work, you’ll get an A in just after high school.” and France with my friends, foot- ries Analiese had during her years about any class.” Taryn will miss Mr. Doug ball games, winning league in here. “One of the best memories Heflin. “I will miss Hef-Dawg multiple sports, Spinnati in the because he has gotten me more lion outfit.” ready for college than anyone “Don’t waste your high school Jeremy years with things that don’t matter like drama Rowan and stress,” Taryn said, “have fun, but be smart After high school, Jeremy plans and keep your future in on going into the Air Force. mind.” While at NRHS, Jeremy has “I would like to thank my participated in one extracurricu- parents, Hef-Dawg, lar activity. “I was in football,” McKinley, Wright and he said. Shebesta. You guys are There isn’t much that he will pretty awesome.” miss about NRHS, nor is there a lot he won’t miss. “I will miss Night on football and winning football the most, and the drama the league championship,” he the least,” Jeremy said. said. Jeremy’s favorite teacher all As he leaves, Jeremy would through school was Mrs. Grif- like to offer these words of ad- Thomas fin. “She always had the best vice: “Don’t goof off and work jokes and helped you a lot after hard.” Sandlin school,” he said. Finally, Jeremy has a few people Jeremy has a few favorite he would like to thank. “I would While attending NRHS, Tho- memories from high school. “My like to thank both of the Mr. mas has participated in football. favorite memories were Senior Heflins. Also, Mrs. Griffin and Some of the things he will miss Mr. Stratton,” he said. the most are football and pep ral- lies. He said he will miss home- work the least. His favorite memory from high school was senior night for foot- ball against Norwood. “I thank Coach Stratton for ever and the other coaches too!” being the best football coach he stated.

24 The Messenger Tucker Troy Schweickart Saunders After high school, Tucker plans After high school, Troy plans to go to college. on attending college to get a de- Tucker has participated in foot- gree in geology, then becoming ball during his time at NRHS. a paleontologist and spend his “What I’ll miss the most is all life digging up dinosaur bones. my friends that I won’t get to see During high school, Troy has hardly any more,” Tucker said. participated in three years of be- “What I’ll miss the least is all the ing on the Drama Club sound homework that I got.” crew, one year as lead sound, Tucker’s favorite teacher of all have to do it a lot, so why not and one year in Tabletop Games teacher, Mrs. Wiebell, and my time was Mrs. Sandlin. “She’s pick up that habit in high Club. first grade teacher, Ms. Bell, al- been my favorite because she school,” he said. “I’ll miss some of the great ways fostered my love for dino- always gave me the attention I And as he leaves, Tucker said teachers. What I’ll miss the least saurs. Mrs. Minning has been needed in school.” there are a couple of people he’d is people walking down the hall one of my favorite teachers, too, Tucker’s favorite memory from like to thank. “I would like to on the wrong side,” he said. for always making class fun,” he high school was ending his se- thank Mr. Mahan. Without him, Troy has had many favorite said. nior year as league champion in I would have never ended up teachers. “My kindergarten Troy has had many favorite football. playing football. I would also memories from high school. “My Tucker has some advice for want to thank Mrs. Dalton for first Homecoming, my first Prom, students still in high school. “I dealing with me the past four and spending time with my would study a lot because if you years. She’s the best,” Tucker friends are all some of my favor- go to college, you’re going to added. ite memories,” he said. As Troy leaves, he offers some words of wisdom: “The quality Hannah of any advice anybody has to offer has to be judged against Slye the quality of the life they actu- ally lead.” After high school, Hannah Finally, Troy would like to plans to go to college. “I plan to thank Mrs. Minning for letting go for two years and later be- him help with the plans for geol- come a physical therapy assis- ogy class. “Also, thank you to tant,” she said. all my friends for putting up with Hannah participated in soft- my dinomania.” ball for ninth and tenth grade. “I will miss seeing my friends every day.” Hannah said, “but I will not miss having to wake up eryone was so happy to see her so early and the strange under- and I’ll never forget the excite- classmen.” ment the crowd had,” she said. “Learn as though you Hannah’s favorite teacher is Hannah leaves NRHS with Assistant Principal Mr. Heflin. “I these words of wisdom. “Always would never be able to have had Mr. Heflin in my life try your best. If you aren’t try- since seventh grade gym class. ing your best, you will never live master it; Hold it as He’s good friends with my dad to your potential.” and I know I will miss him when “I just want to thank my par- though you would be in I’m gone,” she said. ents for always being there and Hannah’s favorite memory was raising me to be the person I am fear of losing it”- when Ms. Spinnati surprisingly today,” she added. showed up at the pep rally. “Ev- Confucius

Senior Issue 2015 25 Alex Sharp ship seminar headed by Anthony about Mr. Wright and band Munoz,” he said. class. On multiple occasions, I Alex said he’d miss his friends was talking about things with my the most when he leaves NRHS. fellow students in band and “I’ve made so many friends the whether it be inappropriate or past four years and how close I embarrassing, he would always became with all of them,” he said. end up right behind me and hear “But the thing I will miss the least exactly what I said.” if all of the drama that I had to For his words of wisdom, Alex hear about every single day.” emphasized the value of work- In his first year at New Rich- After graduation, Alex first mond, eighth grade, Alex said he plans to attend a local college. met his favorite teacher. “I had a ing hard. “All I really have to “I plan on attending UC Clermont science teacher named Mr. say is take your schoolwork se- for two years, and then either Smiddy. He was by far the best riously. I goofed off a ton in high transferring to main campus or teacher I have had in my time at school and my grades took a hit NKU,” he said. “I want to major NR. The thing that stands out because of it. I know I’m smarter in some form of education and most when I think of him is the than my grades show and that be a part of a collegiate baseball random S’s he would put in his really does affect how colleges team.” words. For example, when he look at you.” During high school, Alex has would say ‘pencil’, he would And finally, Alex encourages participated in many sports. “I pronounce it as ‘penscil.” everyone left at NRHS to play played baseball for four years, Alex’s favorite memories in- sports. “It is a way to meet basketball for two years, swim- clude his time in band. “When I people and have fun at the same ming and football for one year. I sit down and think about my time time. High school wouldn’t be have also attended the leader- at New Richmond, I have to think the same without them.” Brandon James Smith Snider Brandon’s plans after high school are to, “Ball, and then ball After graduation, Jimmy plans again.” on getting married and attend When he leaves New Rich- EKU and major in aquatic biol- mond, Brandon said he’d miss ogy. Mrs. Griffin. “She was the best.” While attending NRHS, Jimmy He’ll also remember Mrs. Parker- participated in football and base- -”She was chill,” and Mrs. ball. Dalton, “She was cool.” Jimmy said he will definitely Brandon’s favorite memories anything from anyone, even au- miss football and the people here ries included football and, “hav- include: “Messing with all the thority. Stand up for yourself when he leaves NRHS. ing to wake up every morning teachers, chillin’ with all my and you’ll be fine.” His favorite teachers included during the summer to be with dudes and most importantly, And finally, Brandon would Mr. Harris, because he was pretty much my second family.” keeping it 100% and just doing like to add, “Praise all my boys funny, and Mrs. Minning be- As he leaves NRHS, Jimmy’s me.” from NR; my senior year isn’t cause she was funny and nice. advice is this: “Care about your As he leaves, Brandon’s advice spent at NR, but I’m still holdin’ Some of Jimmy’s favorite memo- grades and do your work.” to others is this: “Don’t take it down and keepin’ it trill.”

26 The Messenger Carrie Charlie Stapleton Spicker Carrie has two plans for after high school. “Go to college,” she After graduating NRHS, Charlie said, “and slay at life.” plans on going to a local college She also participated in several and continuing with music. “I extracurricular activities. “I plan to attend Northern Ken- played volleyball, I did Academic tucky University where I will Team, and helped theatre a little study to be an English major. here and there.” Also, I will continue to pursue “I will miss John Buck, Ella my dream of becoming a musi- Neess and T. Jay Burbage the favorite memories from high cian.” most,” Carrie said. “I won’t miss school. “The Troubs trip to Or- While attending NRHS, Charlie cause he is sarcastic as heck but the disgusting smell, being cold lando!” she exclaimed.“I would has participated in almost every made me want to work hard in in class, the lame rules, and the relive that weekend any day. I extracurricular activity offered. cross country. Mrs. Dalton, be- feeling of being a slave.” will also miss my three best “A better question is, what ac- cause she treats me like an adult Carrie will miss two of her el- friends, John, Ella, and T. Jay. You tivities haven’t I participated in? and Mr. Harris, he made me want ementary school teachers. “Mrs. guys are my world. We are the I have done just about every- to excel in a class.” Parker and Ms. Stoffle; they did Dream Team.” thing this school has to offer. I Some of Charlie’s favorite so much for me, as well as Mrs. “Shower,” said Carrie when giv- have run track and cross coun- memories from NRHS consist of Liming. The teachers I’ll miss ing some words of wisdom. “Be try, played soccer, did Friday nights with his friends. from high school are Mercedes safe, be smart and be happy.” cheerleading, was an honorary “Some of my favorite memories Benz (ha ha!) Mr. Moorehead. Mr. Carrie had one final thing to nerd on the Academic Team, sang are those Fridays after school Crowley, and thanks for all the add about her time here. “Prob- with the Troubadours and so and going to get food with sky advice. Last but not least, ably could have gone a little much more.” friends. Although the Friday Mr. Harris, on a good day.” smoother.” Charlie will miss the friends he lights were great, the intimate She also shared some of her has made at NRHS, and his times spent with friends is what teachers, but he will not miss the really matters.” rules. “I will miss the friends that Charlie’s last words of wisdom I will eventually have to leave are: “ Some advice I have to give and the teachers that actually is, don't want to grow up too Ashley cared and wanted to make a dif- fast. You have four years to hang ference. However, I will not at all out with as many people as pos- Stephens miss the rules.” sible and have a great time. You From kindergarten through his won’t remember the test you got After high school, Ashley senior year in high school, an A on but instead, you will re- plans on going to NKU to major Charlie’s favorite teachers are all member the times spent with in finance. from the high school. “Some of friends. When debating whether Ashley was involved in Art my favorite teachers include to study for a test or do an open Club, Chemistry Club, tennis, Mr.Heflin, Mr. Shebesta, Mr. Har- mic night with a friend, screw the and National Honor Society. ris, and Mrs. Dalton. Mr. Heflin test and hang out with your “I will miss getting to see my because he cares about each friends.” friends every day at school. I will student’s life. Mr. Shebesta, be- not miss homework, lit terms, mental recall Thursday, and Mr. a part of the NHS induction cer- Harris’s copious notes,” she emony. said. “Another memory was Prom Her favorite teacher is Mrs. because I had so much fun,” she Faubian. said. “She led me in the path of suc- Ashley said that high school cess in elementary school and has been a great time and experi- she is the reason why I am the ence for her. way I am today in high school,” As Ashley leaves, she offers said Ashley. some words of wisdom: “No mat- One of Ashley’s favorite memo- ter how difficult it gets, never ries from high school was being give up!”

Senior Issue 2015 27 Jasmine Thompson

ming was a great experience. The Shinkle, and Mrs. Griffin. “They many people before she leaves. coaches were wonderful as well are my favorite teachers for their “I would like to thank both Mrs. as my teammates. The team felt humor. Mr. Harris and Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Hauserman. more like a group of friends Hauserman are my other favor- Mrs. Griffin has been very help- rather than other team members. ite teachers. It was great to be in ful to my family and myself. I have overcome a few fears their classes. I enjoyed being in Without her, I would have not while on the swim team, such as all those teachers’ classes,” she gotten a beautiful Prom dress. diving off the blocks. I was en- said. Mrs. Griffin is a teacher who couraged to beat my swim team, Jasmine has a few favorite should be praised; the school rather than to win every race,” memories from high school. “My would be very dull without her. she said. favorite memories from high Thank you, Mrs. Griffin, for ev- Jasmine has a few things she school are junior Prom and the erything. Mrs. Hauserman has will miss about NRHS, as well as art shows. The Prom was just all given me confidence in further- a few things she won’t. “What I around fun. The art show is great ing my career as being an artist. After high school, Jasmine will miss will be the teachers. because of the children’s reac- She pushed me to further my lim- plans to go to college and be- Many teachers were funny and tions to my work. I really like to its. Without her, I would have the come an illustrator. “I want to nice. What I will miss the least see little kids enjoy my cartoon confidence that I do today,” she draw characters for kid’s books. will be the crowded, chaotic hall- work,” she said. said. “My parents are my big- I don’t want to be rich, just go to ways. Every day someone As she leaves, Jasmine would gest inspiration. They show me a bookstore and see my name af- would bump or cut in front of like to leave this words of wis- how to do stuff, what to do, and ter words ‘Illustrated by’,” she me without apologizing or rec- dom: “Your future is a product what not to do. They pushed me said. ognition,” she said. of the present. Do great now to when I wanted to quit. Without While at NRHS, Jasmine par- Jasmine’s favorite teachers are have a great future.” them, I wouldn’t be successful.” ticipated in swimming. “Swim- Mr. Crowley, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Jasmine would like to thank Jared Devin West After high school, Jared plans Washburn on going to college and become rich. After high school, Devin plans “I will miss all the people and to go to college. “I plan to go to my friends,” he said. “I will not college and get in courses for miss all the work.” marine biology or biology.” Jared said he does not have a While attending NRHS, Devin favorite teacher. was a part of the football team. “Too many good ones to Devin said he will miss his choose.” friends and teachers at NRHS the Some of Jared’s favorite memo- life. most but he will not miss the ries were sophomore and senior Finally, as he leaves, Jared, drama and homework. Devin’s favorite memories from Homecoming, junior Prom, and “would like to thank Google for Devin’s favorite teachers from NRHS were when, “Kyle and senior Clash. having back.” kindergarten through his senior Daman rode the motorcycle Jared’s advice is to just enjoy year of high school are around the track. Another favor- Mrs.Minning, Mrs. Prescott, Mr. ite memory was when Mrs. Crowley, and Mr.Harris. “Mrs. Prescott did her Halloween class. To be nobody but yourself in a Minning is funny and makes The last is when Mrs. Minning world which is doing its best, class fun. Mrs. Prescott was took my class to the zoo,” said night and day, to make you funny and weird; she made the Devin. boring parts of class fun. Mr. As he leaves NRHS, Devin’s everybody else means to fight Crowley and his wacky ways words of wisdom are: “ Just do the hardest battle which any made my first year here at NRHS school work and study.” human can fight, and never memorable. Mr. Harris, just be- Devin would like to thank all stop fighting. e.e. cummings, cause he is the best American his teachers for making his high 1955 government teacher ever.” school career amazing. 28 The Messenger Daniel Steven Wilson Wolf After high school, Daniel plans After NRHS, Steven plans to on pursuing a career in theatre. go to college at NKU for busi- “Either writing or performing in ness. shows,” he said. While attending NRHS, Steven Daniel has been in marching participated in baseball for all band for four years, swimming four years of high school. in his freshman and sophomore Steven will miss being with his years, theatre for four years, friends and baseball the most Troubadours for three years, and from NRHS. band for four years. bly pick a favorite memory. Kindergarten through his se- memory. “Can’t really talk about “I will miss the familiarity of the Daniel leaves New Richmond nior year of high school, Steven’s them. So many, though.” school and the auditorium. I feel High School with these words favorite teacher was, “Mr. Har- Last words of wisdom from natural there,” Daniel said, “But of wisdom. “Don’t screw with my ris, he’s just so funny.” Steven: “ Don’t go here. I will not miss the people. Just underclassmen friends once I’m Steven said he can’t really Beckjord is closing.” people everywhere.” gone :). And also, Troubs and choose a favorite high school For fear of offending anyone, Theatre people, be nice to the Daniel said every one of his new guy/girl, whoever they are.” teachers were fantastic and he “You only go through high Kaelynn doesn’t have a favorite. school once, don’t screw it up,” Daniel said he couldn’t possi- Daniel added. Wooten Grace After high school, Kaelynn plans to attend Mt. St. Joseph University and major in nursing. Williams Kaelynn has participated in After high school, Grace plans several activities during her time to go to Northern Kentucky Uni- here at NRHS. “I was in cross versity. “After two years at NKU, country my freshman year and I will then transfer to Bowling sophomore through senior year, Green State University for my fi- I have been on the cheerleading Homecomings, Proms and cheer- nal two years to get a degree in squad.” ing for football and basketball,” education,” she said. Seeing her friends every day she said. During her time here at New will be what Kaelynn will miss And finally, Kaelynn had some Richmond High School, Grace the most when she leaves, but, words of wisdom and advice for has participated in several extra- from her years here. “I will miss “I will miss least all the rules, like those still at NRHS. “Always be curricular activities. “I was a part my favorite teachers and the art the cell phone ban and the dress yourself and don’t try to fit in of the drama program for three programs the most,” she said. “I code.” with everyone else,” she said. years, the swim team for all four, will not miss the obnoxious stu- Mr. Callebs is Kaelynn’s favor- “Turn in all your work because Troubadours for two years, dents who make everything more ite teacher. “I can remember all it’ll help you out in the long run gifted program for two, and High- difficult than it needs to be.” of his ‘funny’ jokes he would if you just need a couple of extra land dance for three and a half Grace will miss some of her fa- make and laugh at himself. points to get an A, B or C. Do years,” she said. vorite teachers over the years. As for her favorite memories, your best and nothing less.” There will be a few things “My favorite teachers include Kaelynn had a few. “Clash, Grace will miss more than others Mr. Schlaak, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Neus (Beckett), Mrs. Liming, Mr. (Doug) Heflin, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. Harris.” Grace’s favorite memory from high school is, as she quotes, “Spew story from my article.” As for words of advice to help students throughout high school, Grace said, “DO YOUR HOMEWORK!”

Senior Issue 2015 29 Nicholas Isiah Wuest Young After high school, Nick plans Isiah says he is playing college to go to college and just try to basketball when he graduates. survive. “Me and my girlfriend are get- Nick participated in multiple ex- ting an apartment together since tracurricular activities while he we got the same offers in bas- was here at NRHS, including ketball and we both plan to study Men’s Choir all the way through, and major in physical therapy.” swimming sophomore year, While attending NRHS Isiah Drama Club all four years, Chem- has participated in four years of istry Club sophomore year, and basketball, three years of foot- “My most memorable teacher ball, and two years of track. Isiah Tabletop Gaming Club senior league in basketball and football. is Mr. Heflin, the choir director. I said that many of his favorite year. “Also, in football my freshman just remember that he always memories come from playing What Nick will miss the least year, I blind-sided my friend and gives good advice and can’t stay sports. about high school is all the drama. knocked him out.” mad for longer than maybe a Isiah said that two of his fa- “It gets very old very fast,” he One of Isiah’s favorite teach- minute,” he said. “If he gets mad vorite memories are winning said. “I’ll definitely miss the ers from high school is Mrs. at all. He is always there for his people and the teachers. Most Parker. “I like how laid back she students, no matter if they’re the of them are fun and just plain was and how she made school best or the worst.” nice.” fun, but still got the job done.” Nick has one favorite memory He also liked his sixth grade from high school. “My most fa- teacher, Mrs. Snouffer. “She was vorite memory is Revising Josey. always smiling and put me in a It was the musical when I was a good mood every day.” junior, in which I was Iceberg, a Isiah stated that he will miss main character that was written the sports and seeing his friends just for me. It was so much fun” on a daily basis. “I will not miss he said. getting up every day; I would As for words of wisdom, Nick rather work and make money,” says, “Don’t let it get to you. It he said. has happened to someone else, Isiah’s last words of advice are: and you’ll survive, just like they “Just don’t slack off and make it did.” a good time, It goes by fast. Just don’t get in too much trouble.” William Wuerdeman

After high school, William plans to go to the Army. William has participated in Boy Scouts and is president of the Chess Club. Congratulations, “I will miss the band,” William said. NRHS Class of 2015! William’s favorite teachers are Mr. McKinley for his caterpillar William offers as his final words eyebrows and Mr. Wright for his of wisdom. helpfulness, no matter what the “I would like to thank Mrs. subject. Minning for being the teacher for William’s favorite memories the chess club and Mr. come from band camp and Mr. McKinley for getting the new McKinley’s voice cracks. band uniforms and not letting us “Don’t make teachers mad,” wear them,” William added.

30 The Messenger Time for the epilogue on book one Senior ends high school on a high note By Tristin Baumann You know, it’s weird thinking cell phones keeping tabs on Team dours. I think being in both the about it. It feels like it wasn’t too USA’s hockey team in the Sochi drama program and the choir pro- long ago that I was just a fresh- Winter Olympics because they gram has really been a great thing man trying to figure out my place had a game that day, and then for me. Tristin’s in the world, trying to get a grasp we celebrated like idiots because To be honest, I think high Tales on what it was that I was going they won and some of the less- school is kind of like a machine By Tristin Baumann to do with my life. It’s truly amaz- sporty people looked at us like that helps us fit the mold of who ing how fast time flies. Here I am, we were crazy. Then last winter, we’re going to be as adults. Most a senior just a few months away we had so many snow days and of us come into it with barely any spring, and then two and a half from entering into the “real delays that I think we broke the idea of what we’re actually go- months off in the summer, plus world”. system. ing to do with our lives. We think any extra holidays we get off in I’ll never forget all the great Senior year itself was full of we know what we want to do between all of that. As adults in times I had at New Richmond some great (and maybe not-so- coming in, but we don’t really the working world, we’ll be lucky High. I won’t forget any of the great) moments and memories. have a plan yet. Then, as the if we see our high school friends weird, wacky, or somewhat in- There was of course the whole years pass, we start to figure out once a year. Some of us will get sane stuff either. My freshman Yik-Yak incident that led to the what we’re good at, and what we two weeks of vacation total if year, when we beat the seniors Great Cell Phone Ban of 2014. really enjoy doing. And by the we’re lucky; the rest will get a at Clash, was a good memory. But there was also Clash, where end of high school, we more or maybe a week to work with. We The balloon release thing we had we stormed the field in the crazi- less know what it is that we’re won’t get dances. We won’t for Ms. Spinnati was something est, most unpredictable way going to contribute to the world. have any real snow days unless I’ll remember. How can I forget ever, with two guys on a motor- I think, through all the conflict, something major hits us. High Sam Tremper dropping a few cycle and a guy in a gorilla suit. romance, drama, insanity, ran- school is the one time where you choice words at the talent show Then we actually won Clash le- domness, lying, cheating, joy, can pretty much live as adults in while singing Wagon Wheel? gitimately, which doesn’t ever tears, and smiles, that the truth a kids’ world. Even if you screw That memory is even more memo- happen. Yeah, our class is pretty is that high school is really the up big time and get in a fight or rable since he passed away this awesome. I think the only way best any of us will ever have it. I something, at school we’ll prob- past year. Then there was that anyone will ever top us is if they know people who “hate” school ably get a suspension and then crazy bomb threat day where we parachute onto the field. Perhaps are rolling their eyes right now. all is forgiven, if you screw up stood outside for an hour and a the greatest personal memory for But seriously, think about it. We like that in the real world, you’ll half while simultaneously me and me this year was when Mr. Heflin spend every day for 180 week- be lucky to not get sent to jail, my friends huddled around our told me I could be in Trouba- days from August to May with let alone keep your job. High our best friends. school is extremely forgiving Our schedule is compared to what it could be. the same pretty So really I think the point I’m much every trying to make is this: For all single day, so we those who are in high school or generally always are going to be in high school, know what we’re enjoy it as much as you can, be- doing. We get cause it’ll be gone before you the opportuni- know it. And trust me when I say ties to be in con- you’ll miss it. You really will. But certs and clubs I guess that’s it for this first vol- and be a part of ume of my life. The end. all sorts of fun and different things like Clash, Homecoming, and Prom. Then we get a two week vacation in December going into January, a week off in the

Senior Issue 2015 31 Looking back at the end of senior year Many great, and not so great, memories made high school experience

Senior year, finally. It’s kind of We’ve had some great moments and then the motorcycle came in. Sassy Sadie hard to believe I’m going to be at school and outside of school. We followed the motorcycle graduating soon. The four years Every class we have been in to- down to the football field and did I’ve spent at NRHS have gone gether was a blast. Spanish class a lap around the track, topping so much faster than I thought with Mrs. Nehls was the best any entrance to Clash that hap- they would and as much as I with Grace ‘Pilar’ because we al- pened before us. While the Yik dread coming here every day, I ways made each other laugh and Yak gun threat wasn’t good, it is By: Sadie LaRocque have to admit, I’m going to miss worked well together. something I will never forget. It getting into a fight with one of it here. I’ve been in the district I never really participated in a also had a lesson involved that my best friends and almost not for a while; I started at Locust lot of extracurricular activities apparently needed to be taught being friends with her any more. Corner for preschool, then while at New Richmond, other to high school aged students It made me realize that when moved to South Carolina, and than being on The Messenger who should have known better you’re friends with someone for came back and went to LCE, and and doing Chemistry Club, but than to threaten the school to a long time, you will eventually continued at New Richmond for what I have been in was a great begin with. It taught us that ev- grow apart. It was hard for me to middle school and high school. experience. Being on the news- erything you post on the internet, almost lose her because she’s Looking back from elementary paper staff my freshman year even anonymously, can be traced one of the few people I can tell through high school, I’d have to made me realize how much I loved and you can get into serious anything to. We resolved the is- say high school was the best of writing and inspired me to con- trouble, so think before you post. sue and are as close as ever and all the years I have spent in the tinue writing. I didn’t do journal- Outside of school related I couldn’t be happier. New Richmond school district. ism sophomore year, but joined events, I have had a lot of fun High school has had many All the years I’ve spent at New again junior year and continued and made some great memories wonderful memories that I’ll re- Richmond have been awesome, this year. Being on the newspa- as well. One of these memories member forever, as well as many I’ve had many great memories per was the best decision I made was over the summer when I was struggles, and it has been a great and made some wonderful during my whole high school at my friend’s house for a party learning experience and made me friends. I will always remember experience. It made me want to and we were prank texting Daniel the person I am today. All the my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. better my writing and also influ- Wilson. We went to call him events that have happened have Groen. She was the best teacher enced my decision on what I Danal and misspelled it to Damel, completed my high school expe- and is so nice. Our class was her wanted to do in college. so we now call him Damel (Daniel rience, as well as the other things first kindergarten class, which It’s been a great senior year full the Camel) and have that happened before high makes it her even greater. I be- of awesome memories and has Photoshopped his head onto a school. I’d like to say thank you came friends with my one of my taught me many lessons that will camel. Another thing, (Molly will to Mrs. Groen and Mr. Jackson best friends, Grace Williams, in prepare me to go away for col- never live this one down), is from Locust Corner, as well as 3rd grade at LCE and we’ve be- lege and get a job. The memories when a group of us went to Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. come like sisters since then. consist of some great ones and McDonalds after school and she Harris for making school enjoy- some that I wish went into the wrong bathroom able and not too difficult. Also, didn’t happen. Clash and couldn’t figure out what was thank you to Molly Hedrick, Jas- of the Classes with the wrong with it. mine Thompson, Grace Williams, motorcycle entrance, I feel like I have changed quite Nick Wuest, and my favorite jun- the Yik Yak threat, and a bit through high school due to ior, Annie Woods. You all made many other things experiences I have been through high school so much fun and had have happened that I and growing up and becoming such an impact on who I am to- will remember forever an adult. I would say this year day. and be able to tell my has been the toughest, since children about. Clash teachers have been giving us of the Classes was more work and tests and this great. I went to Clash year matters the most in the pro- my freshman year but cess of applying to colleges and not to another one going to college in the fall. There until senior Clash. have been some rough patches When I got to the area this year with school, friends, that all of the seniors and life in general, that I have were and was talking had to overcome and learn from. to my friends , every- The hardest struggle to over- thing seemed normal, come would probably have to be

32 The Messenger When you look back at times when we had I hope you smile and know that though the good and through the bad I was on your side when nobody could hold us down we claimed the brightest star and we, we came so far and no they won’t forget whenever you remember times gone by remember how we held our heads so high when all this world was there for us and we believed that we could touch the sky whenever you remember, I’ll be there remember how we reached that dream together whenever you remember when you think back on all we’ve done I hope you’re proud when you look back and see how far we’ve come it was our time to shine nobody could hold us down they thought they’d see us fall and no we won’t forget we, we claimed the brightest star and we came so far and know that we showed them all and no they won’t forget (words and music -- Warren

Senior Issue 2015 33 As seniors say goodbye, staff offers

“If you don’t take a step forward you will always stay in the same place. If you don’t ask, the answer Success can only be measured by happi- will always be “no.” If you don’t go after what you ness and happiness is always a choice. want, you will never have it.” So I hope you choose a successful life. (Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls -Mr. Mahan Make wise choices and be respon- “If you ever have a choice between anything else and kindness, sible for every choice that you always select kindness, even if it is more difficult.” make. You can accomplish what- -Mr. Doug Heflin ever you dream if you are willing to work. So go forth and live your “Always take copious dream. notes.” -Mrs. Hall

-Mr. Harris Failure is success if we learn from it. Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with, -Mr. Phil Heflin it responds like a snail to our impatience, then it races like a gazelle when you can’t catch your breath- Don’t be in such a hurry to get to the Harness in the good energy, block out answers at the end of the road, that you forget to the bad. Harness. Energy. Block. Bad. read the signs along the way. It’s like a carousel. You put the quarter -Mrs. Flamm in, you get on the horse, it goes up and down, and around. Circular, circle. Feel “Don’t forget that pancakes make everything better!” it. Go with the flow. -Mrs. Minning “Put your future in -Brian McMonigle good hands-your Each day have this one goal: Strive to own.” be a better person than you were -Ms. Pride yesterday. -Mrs. Corpuz “Throughout your life always be courteous, kind, and respectful... Here are my words of wisdom: Self-disci- but, most importantly pline and perseverance should be your watch-words as you step into the world of BE YOURSELF!” endless responsibilities. -Mr. Benzinger -Mr. Nyam No matter where you go “’The starting point of all achievement is desire.’ Napoleon Hill No matter what you do Best wishes for an incredible journey! Come back to see us Congratulations Class of 2015!” You know I'll be bleeding blue -Mrs. Hauserman You have worked hard this year It's about time for a rest Remember JC and me and that KENTUCKY is the best --JR Superstar

34 The Messenger good luck, wishes, words of wisdom “A foolish consistency is the hobgob- “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” lin of little minds”. -Emerson Reflect on your past, dream of your future, Don’t be afraid of change. Be kind, be and pay attention to the present. All the careful, be happy best Class of 2015!! -Mrs. Coulter -Mrs. Griffin “Remember to always have an opinion and to “Best of luck graduates and remember... choose a side - the worst crashes happen in a good time to keep your mouth closed the middle of the road. Never let laziness be is when you find yourself in deep wa- your biggest motivator and if opportunity ter...” doesn’t knock - build a door. If you find your -Mr. Crowley path void of obstacles, it isn’t leading you anywhere. Never be afraid to try something “Life is not about the new - remember, an amateur built the Ark destination...... it’s about the jour- and professionals built the Titanic. Finally, if ney it takes to get there” at first you don’t succeed, skydiving isn’t -Mrs. Dalton your thing.” -Various sources, from Mr. Hatfield

“All hard work brings profit, but mere idle talk “Good luck, I’ll leads only to lack of success.” Good luck, work hard and enjoy your future endeavors. miss you guys.” God Bless, Mrs. Prescott -Mr. Shinkle

“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can “Every morning you have two options, be to the people you may never even dream of. to stay in bed and keep dreaming, or There is something of yourself that you leave at to wake up and start chasing your every meeting with another person” own.” -Fred Rodgers -Mr. Shoemaker Congratulations Graduates! Ms. Senter

What I Will Remember Most about the Class of 2015: “How lucky I am to DYLAN! Baked goods Tuesday have something that Feel Good Friday makes saying good Mariah, Rachel, Ally, Jenny and Kaelynn Alex Grooms always laughs at my jokes bye so hard.” Winnie AE3 6th period the Pooh Starting the day with Daman and Kyle Tyler and that Goshen game -Ms. Cornette Some of the kindest, sweetest people I've ever known "Bye Mrs. Parker!" Bye TJay. “Continue to give yourself a check up from Work hard, achieve great things, and be kind to one another. the neck up, and get rid of stinkin’ thinkin’.” -- Mrs. Parker -Mr. Forsee Senior Issue 2015 35 Class of 2015 Academic Achievements Theatre Achievements Top 10 (In alphabetical order, subject to change) The Drama Club would like to recognize the following members Meghan Brownlee for their accomplishments: Rachel Benton Tristin Baumann Marie Bezold Halee Curtis Micha Brumbaugh Tyler Davis Alexander Grooms Audrey Feiler Audrey Feiler Sierra King Jennifer Roberts Olivia Latham Jenny Roberts Analiese Rohdes Charlie Spicker Taryn Rupp Daniel Wilson Ashley Stephens Nick Wuest

Boys State Derek Gelter Bryce Kroeger James Mahan Artistic Achievement Max Tumbleson The Art Department would like to recognize the following students for their accomplishments: Micha Brumbaugh Jasmine Thompson

36 The Messenger Achievements SBAAC League All-Stars Musical Achievements Academic Football Class of 2015 Team 1st Team: Tyler Anderson The concerts were once again, ter- 1st Team: Patrick Richardson rific and the Christmas tour exceeded Jenny Roberts Jimmy Snider all expectations. The groups sang well Co-Player of the Year all yaer and introduced a large amount Boys’ Tyler Anderson of a capella music to the repertoire. Membership was large and enthusiastic. Basketball It was also a successful year for 1st Team: Golf the drama program. In addition to three John Buckingham 1st Team: feature shows, over a dozen of the CJ Grogan Kyle Heidlage drama club members worked as the pro- 2nd Team: Bryce Kroeger duction team for the middle school’s Isiah Young Chris Mazzaro feature production, The Little Mermaid. 2nd Team: The fall musical was Rodgers and Boys’ Cross Daman Abner Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, which was a Player of the Year: great success. Large crowds attended Country Chris Mazzaro both nights and the case was an excel- lent blend of veteran actors and new 1st Team: members. Very creative set work added Bobby Bingham Boys’ to the production. Charlie Spicker Soccer The winter plays were the Player of the Year: 1st Team: Homeroom of Doom and the Snowday Bobby Bingham CJ Grogan Monologues; both allowed a large group of thespians to participate and incorpo- Girls’ Cross rated creative makeup, including zom- Volleyball bies. Country The Honors Musical is Cinderella, 2nd Team: and with a veteran class, the show im- 1st Team: Wendy Appelmann proved quickly and will also, no doubt, Taryn Rupp be a resounding success. 2nd Team Zoe Crabtree

Senior Issue 2015 37 BestBest ofof thethe ClassClass 20152015 Most Likely to Succeed Most likely to annoy teachers Alex Grooms/Audrey Feiler/ John Buckingham/Rachel Taylor Marie Bezold Best Car Best Personality Chris Mazzaro/Ally Meadors Jimmy Snider/Rachel Benton Most Changed Best Sense of Humor Kyle Heidlage/Korinne Gillman Hunter Hedrick/Mariah Corbin Best Bromance Cutest Couple CJ Grogan/Daman Abner/Cody Patrick Jones/Analiese Rohdes Kirschner; Carrie Stapleton/Ella Neess

Biggest Complainer Most likely to roam the halls Lyle Hawkins/Ella Neess Dylan Hayward/Kelsi Curry/ Most Unforgettable Brittney O’Brien/Alex Schultz Tyler Anderson/Carrie Stapleton

Biggest Flirt Best Case of Senioritis T.J. Burbage/Kelsi Curry Alex Sharp/John Buckingham/ Olivia Latham Most School Spirit T.Jay Burbage/Jenny Roberts Most Dramatic Charlie Spicker/Madison Holdsworth Best dressed Dylan Hayward/Olivia Latham Best looking T. Jay Burbage/Rachel Benton Most Musical Charlie Spicker/Jenny Roberts Most Intelligent Most Artistic Alex Grooms/Audrey Feiler Kyle Weeks/Micha Brumbaugh Most Likely to Become Famous Loudest person Tyler Anderson/Jenny Roberts John Buckingham/Kelsi Curry

Worst Driver Most theatrical Chris Mazzaro/Zoe Crabtree Daniel Wilson/Jenny Roberts

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