Cover art by Emily Fischer 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 Caleb Sadie Adams Altman After high school, Sadie plans After high school, Caleb is to go to nursing school. going to attend Thomas More During high school Sadie par- University and plans to get a ticipated in softball. Bachelor’s degree in English so Sadie will miss all the events he is able to teach it as a second like Clash and the school danc- language throughout Asia. es. Through his years in high Sadie will always remember school, he has been a part of Mrs. Liming. “Her teaching band for all four years, and the- Caleb will miss. “In school, the style was diff erent from any ater for two. best time I’ve ever had is easily other teachers I have ever had.” Caleb will miss his friends the two years I spent doing the- Sadie has made a lot of mem- who are traveling far for their ater and the four shows I got to ories at New Richmond. “I will college. “I can’t imagine I’d perform in.” always remember Clash, pep really miss anything else about For other students, Caleb rallies, softball games, leaving high school.” advises sleep over work every early because of the water tow- Caleb will miss Mr. Harris now and then. “Sometimes it’s er thing years ago, and leaving and Mr. Hefl in, remembering better to just get some good early because of all the power them well. “Mr. Harris for his sleep and tank that late grade outages in one week.” infl uence on my junior and se- than wake up like a corpse for Sadie has some words of ad- nior years so positively, and a few days.” vice for other students. “GO likely on me as a person forev- Caleb would like people to TO GRANT! And don’t get er and Mr. Hefl in for being so know that they should respect caught up in the drama because easy to learn from and get along other people and worry more in a few years it’s not going to with, student-to-teacher.” about themselves. “Everyone matter at all and you are just Having fun with friends in, just needs to let others do what making your high school expe- or outside of school are times they want and chill out.” rience worse by stressing about drama.” Cameron Banfi eld

Cameron plans on attending There were a lot of teach- Tiffi n University after high ers who infl uenced Cameron school. “I will continue my soc- throughout New Richmond cer career and major in nursing. Schools, some include: “Mrs. I then plan to obtain my mas- Blauwkamp, Mr. Smiddy, Mrs. ter’s degree to become a nurse Stoff el, Ms. Groen, Mrs. Min- practitioner.” ning, Mr. Shebesta.” Cameron played for the Cameron has a lot of favor- school’s soccer team as well as ite memories. “Some include playing club soccer. “I also ran bus rides to soccer games, our for the track and cross country 4x4 track team going to region- teams.” als, and team bonding with my There are a few things that soccer, track and cross country Cameron will miss as well as teams.” some things she won’t miss. “I Cameron's advice to other friends for having a positive will miss my friends, pep-ral- high school students is: “Enjoy impact on her life. lies, Friday night football every event and school function games and playing sports with because you never know when my teammates. I will not miss it could be taken away (by a getting ready ten minutes be- pandemic).” fore I had to be at school by Cameron would like to thank 7:30 am.” her teachers, coaches, and Isaiah Bowman Isaiah plans on majoring in you won’t fi nd our spirit every- ence as well as math but more chemical engineering at Ohio where. “I will also miss hearing specifi cally, chemistry.” State University, The Universi- the band whether it is at pep Mrs. Prescott introduced Isa- ty of Kentucky, or The Univer- rallies, basketball, or football iah to Chemistry and spiced sity of Cincinnati. games.” things up, making the class in- All four years of high school, However, Isaiah will not miss teresting and keeping him en- he played football and basket- the COVID-19 restrictions and joying it. “There’s never a dull ball. “I was a part of The Na- complications during school. “I moment in room 200.” tional Honor Society as well.” won’t miss is all that COVID When Isaiah thinks back on One of the things Isaiah will has brought along, whether it is all of his coaches, Mr. Burke miss after high school is the wearing a mask or getting quar- comes to mind as being the best. NRHS community as a whole. antined.” “Not only does he focus on the Instead of looking back on “The school spirit is unbeliev- Isaiah has been infl uenced by outcome on the fi eld but his top high school and wishing you able. Being a member of the two teachers in particular, Mrs. priority is also on the type of would have done something or football team, Friday nights Prescott and Coach Burke. “I people we are off the fi eld.” He tried something then, you can will always be a thing I remem- have always liked math but has taught Isaiah many life les- experiment and have fun now, ber.” when I took Honors Chemistry sons and how to bounce back while it lasts and create memo- He is grateful for the great and CCP Chemistry, that was from adversity thrown his way. ries while doing so. amount of support from the vil- when I knew I wanted to do “With that being said, I will al- “One of my friends played lage and the students because something that integrated sci- ways remember Mrs. Prescott football when he was a little kid and Coach Burke when I look to his freshman year. He didn’t back on my time at New Rich- play freshman through junior Elissa mond High School.” year but decided to play again His favorite memories are senior year. He always said Beineke from football and basketball he wished he would have just games, along with pep ral- stuck it out and played all four After high school, Elissa lies. “Seeing the school spirit years. Don’t have those same plans to join the Army National whether it was in the gym or at regrets.” Guard. “After I get back from the fi eld, just makes the atmo- Isaiah thanks all of his teach- basic training, I will start nurs- sphere something special to be ers, coaches, and the staff mem- ing school.” a part of and something I will bers for making his four years She has played softball during always remember.” of high school memorable. “All her years of being at New Isaiah’s advice to other stu- your time, hard work, and ded- Richmond, also working as an dents is to be involved in as ication are very much appreci- STNA at Otterbein Senior Life much as you can handle. “The ated and are what makes New in Union Township. A funniest memory of Elissa’s memories and bonds that are Richmond High School com- Pep-Rallies and the NR, Fri- is making fun of Mr. Hatfi eld. made will stick with you forev- plete and the community so day Night Lights are things “Mr. Benzinger told me and the er. You only get to be in high amazing!” Elissa says she will miss after class that he had to switch pens school one time.” leaving, but she will not miss on my exam because I got a lot the NR dress code and not hav- wrong and supposedly used all ing phones during school. “I the ink.” will not miss waking up early, For advice to other high either.” school students, Elissa says not Elissa has had connections to cheat because you are almost with several teachers at New always caught. “Don't get into Richmond. “Mrs. Davis from a relationship because it will LCE infl uenced me, she was most likely end.” Elissa wants Congratulations, my kindergarten teacher but other students to enjoy their I always saw her out as I was moments at high school and NRHS Class of 2021! growing up,” she says. Elissa have fun. learned a lot from Mrs. Merrit, Elissa thanks all of her teach- from English to life lessons. ers who have had her as a stu- “Mr. Trapp helped me through dent. “They all made an impact one of my breakups and helped on my life and even though I me with my high school and chose to go to Grant, I loved college plans.” NRHS while I was there.” Samantha Ethan Cain Carter After high school, Samantha Ethan plans on studying mu- plans on majoring in psychol- sical education at Northern ogy with a focus in criminal Kentucky University. “I chose justice. She has hopes of be- that school because it’s close coming either a criminal psy- and large. I didn’t want to go to chologist or a criminal profi ler. a small school because I didn’t Samantha has been involved want to go to high school for in Student Council as a vice another four years. I chose mu- president and a representative, sical education because music Troubadours, Fermata No- she said. has changed my life and I can’t what their favorite class is I where, the Academic Team, the Some of the teachers and staff imagine doing anything else.” know for a fact everyone would girls’ tennis team, Drama Club, members that have infl uenced Ethan’s favorite extracur- say band. Goofi ng off with the Spanish Club, and French Club Samantha the most are Mrs. ricular activity is Marching drum line and playing drums is while at New Richmond High Hannah, Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Band. “I’ve had the time of easily the best times I’ve ever School. Lewis, Mr. Hefl in, Mrs, Kirby, my life marching and playing had in my schooling career. It Samantha says that she will and Mr. Moler. with my friends. Sometimes felt like goofi ng off was the miss all of the clubs and student Samantha has memories from playing wasn’t the best part. class and playing drums was activities at New Richmond high school that will stick with Goofi ng off with my friends at just a bonus.” high school, but she won’t miss her as an important memory. band class, football games and Ethan has some words of ad- high school on its own. “Some of my favorite mem- band camp. Mr. Wright and Mr. vice for other students. “Have “I have been heavily involved ories from school would proba- McKinley are very friendly and fun. Don’t stress out. Goof off in extracurriculars throughout bly be my experiences in choir aren’t opposed to goofi ng off whenever you can but get your high school, and I have created and being in Troubadours. I al- with us.” stuff done. Getting stuff done is bonds with people and made ways loved performing in our Ethan will miss the teachers the most important part of high a lot of memories because of concerts, and receiving a 1 rat- and his friends here. “Goofi ng school but goofi ng off is still them. I can’t say that I will miss ing at OMEA was a really good off with friends is so much fun good. Goofi ng off saved my high school, though; I’m ready experience as well. I also loved and nothing can beat it. Some- skin in high school.” for what’s ahead of me in life,” my time being on the Academic times we would get in trouble Ethan has a few fi nal thank Team,” she said. and that made the times funner. yous. “I would like to thank a Some teachers wouldn’t care few teachers. Mr. Wright, Mr. and would answer our dumb McKinley, Mr. Hefl in, Mr. Hat- questions and sit and talk with fi eld, Mrs. Adkisson, Mrs. Grif- I hope that my achievements us.” fi n and Mr. Harris. These few Ethan has multiple teach- teachers have changed my life, in life shall be these: that I will ers that have infl uenced him. Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright have fought for what was right “I will always remember Mr. especially. Band has made me Wright, Mr. McKinley, Mr. He- realize things that I don’t think and fair, that I will have risked fl in, Mr. Hatfi eld, Mrs. Adkis- I’d realize otherwise. Music for that which mattered, and son, Mrs. Griffi n and Mr. Har- has changed my life in more ris. These teachers have just left ways than one. If it weren’t for that I will have given help to a major impact on me. Probably Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright, because they made their class I would have never enjoyed those who were in need; that fun and it didn’t feel like they band class and I never would I will have left were talking at us, they talked have chosen my career path. All with us.” of these teachers have changed the earth a better Ethan’s favorite memories my life in helping me choose to place for what I’ve come from participating in be a band teacher. These teach- band. “Band is so much fun ers have made teaching and done and who I’ve and if you ask anyone in band learning fun. So thank you” been. C. Hoppe McKenna Clayton Aft er high school, McKen- to collect them, the pictures me the “Outstanding Sciences” na plans to attend NKU. “I of Mrs. Davis that were print- award, or the time he bought can complete my prerequisites ed almost everywhere, and the donuts for us who showed up there, Th en, I plan on further- meme pages on Instagram. I’m early to school on Saturdays for ing my education at the Ohio sure the staff didn’t like it too ACT Prep. Even when I didn’t State University where I plan to much, but I know we all got a have him as a teacher, he would pursue my biology degree. “ kick out of it! I can’t say that I’ll always greet me in the hallway While at NRHS, McKenna miss MathXL or Senora’s spicy every time he saw me. Honestly, has participated in many extra- chocolate too much though.” he’s just a genuine person and curricular activities, including, McKenna said that teachers I have nothing but respect and Ecology Club, ASL Club, Vol- have a huge role in the lives of appreciation for him.” leyball, S.A.D.D, Student Coun- any kid and she has many fa- Tons of memories have been legal adult. Th ese are supposed cil, Spanish Club, Cheerleading vorites. “If I could talk about made during McKenna’s time to be the best four years of your and National Honor Society. all of the special teachers that here at NRHS. “Th e ear- life, so live it up. Go to that McKenna’s list of things she’ll I had then I would. Mr. Crow- ly morning coff ee runs with party, dye your hair, kiss that miss is full of silly, but mem- ley, however, is one of those Maleigha before we did the special person, sing at the top orable things. “I think that teachers that I’ll tell my chil- morning announcements and of your lungs, and hang with what I’ll miss most about New dren about one day. I always running into the school be- friends as much as you can be- Richmond High School is the looked forward to his class cause we always ended up being cause in the blink of an eye, you pranks. Th e fl yers for Ronnie because he was so passionate late, the countless jam sessions grow up and it hits you out of the missing bed bug (and his to teach us about science… or with the cheer squad on the nowhere.” 600 children), the little baby fi g- maybe because it was my fa- way back from games, and just McKenna admits that the urines that someone hid around vorite subject! I’ll never forget about every conversation we class of 2021 lost a lot. “We will the school and it became a game his catchphrases, how he gave had in AP English poking fun simply go down in history as at my taste in boys. I got a lot the one of the most unfortu- Another turning point, a fork stuck in of laughs from that. I absolutely nate graduating classes due to the road loved Homecomings, though, the Covid-19 pandemic, but I’d Time grabs you by the wrist, directs especially my fi rst one. I always like to give a shout out to Mrs. you where to go admired how an entire school Miller and Mrs. Minning for So make the best of this test, and could come together on one comforting me on my bad days. don’t ask why night of the year and just dance I also want to congratulate ev- It’s not a question, but a lesson and sweat in one room full of eryone in my class. We made it! learned in time carefree teenagers. I remember Our hard work has fi nally paid when my mom picked me up off . I wish everyone the best in It’s something unpredictable, but in aft er my fi rst Homecoming and the end is right, life as we part ways. Lastly, I I hope you had the time of your life. I said, “Th at was the best night want to thank one of my dear of my life!” I’ll never forget my friends. Tyler, you helped me So take the photographs, and still fi rst slow dance when I didn’t more than you know and I wish frames in your mind know what to do so I grabbed that you could share this spe- Hang it on a shelf in good health and his hand as if we were going to cial moment with us. Your ad- good time waltz into the night together; or vice, protection, and support is Tattoos of memories and dead skin on sophomore Homecoming when something that I’ll never forget. trial Makayla slipped and ate the Until we meet again, I love you.” For what it’s worth it was worth all the concrete seconds aft er Kaitlyn while told us all to be careful on the wet pavement, or junior year It’s something unpredictable, but in when Elleah and I held up gang the end is right, signs in our pictures. Th ose are I hope you had the time of your life. the little things that you never forget.” It’s something unpredictable, but in If there’s one thing McKenna the end is right, I hope you had the time of your life. could say to other high school students, she’d say it goes by It’s something unpredictable, but in much faster than you think. “It’s the end is right, crazy how fast you go from the I hope you had the time of your life. awkward, pre-puberty fresh- man falling UP the stairs to a Kaitlyn Colwell challenges. My future plans teachers and men- have never changed, though. I tors, I would need still plan to save the world one more than one page whale and turtle at a time. I to mention each have been accepted into sev- one and give them eral colleges (University of the credit they de- Cincinnati, Northern Ken- serve. Mrs. Tran- tucky University, University of sier was my fi rst Maine, Xavier University, and grade teacher; she University of South Carolina); was kind, loving, the same is her fi ve-second hugs. however, as it has been with height as me and loved to tell us Some of my favorite memo- everything my senior year, I am she would hang us out the win- ries from my time at New Rich- undecided as to where to go to dow by our toes. She made me mond High School are having study marine biology. love school and love learning. Mr. Callebs as a substitute In fear and struggle, I run to Through my years at New Mrs. Sandlin was my second teacher and going to get him him and he will keep me safe Richmond High School, I had grade teacher. She LOVES dol- coff ee, creating videos with and comfortable--a phrase I been part of the softball team, phins, and her love for dolphins my friends and for Roar On created and have said to myself and I had hoped to fi nish out made me curious, and I started the River, meeting my friends over the past year. The class my senior year participating to read about them all the time. at the bathroom to all go to the of 2021 has witnessed and ex- in a sport that I love so much. That was when my love for pep rallies together, dancing perienced a historical event, Sadly, that didn’t happen, for the ocean started, and it never around at football games to one that we will be able to tell reasons I will never understand. stopped. She is the reason that the fi ght song, and most of all, our children and grandchildren Not being part of a team that I I wanted to save the world and the lunch table--who knew you about. We will be “those par- had dedicated years of work, save ocean life. That was just could make so many memories ents” who will have fi rst-hand sweat and tears for only to fall the beginning, though. at lunch, from the inside jokes experience with the coronavi- short my very last year has been Mrs. Liming was my middle to Mr. Hefl in always putting rus that forever changed our devastating. I know that this school history teacher. She was his two cents into our conver- lives and the lives of many. seems huge right now, it seems hard, but pushed me to my lim- sations. The class of 2021 has faced like my whole world crashed its. She always told me I looked I am a high school senior, I so many challenges,; we have down around me in an instant; like her daughter-in-law, and don't know that I’m qualifi ed had losses, we have had heart- however, someday this will treated me like I was her own. to give advice on life, but I ache; however, we have been just be a hill I will climb and She helped me see my potential can off er some advice to un- strong, resilient, we have ad- reach the top stronger than I am and told me that I should never derclassmen. When you think justed, accepted and overcome right now. Or so I have been give up. When I faced a chal- of how things will be the next so many challenges. I have told anyway. Let's just say that lenge, I needed to push myself few years, if they go the total- struggled many days realizing I’m still in shock, confused and to get to where I want. ly opposite direction, don't get that I might not be able to at- really sad about this, but I know Mrs. Jones was my middle discouraged. Look for the good tend a Prom, experience Clash in the end I will be okay. school language arts teacher. in everything. There is always of the Classes as a senior,attend I have also been very involved She was so kind and caring. something you can be thankful a high school football game as a with my church youth group She showed me what it means for. When you're struggling senior and the list goes on. which has given me strength to be caring to others and to with a class, a boyfriend, or It sounds awful right? On and many friendships that I understand that we are all dif- friends in general, take a step days when I’m struggling with needed this past year. When I ferent. back and breathe. Sometimes the things I have lost, I have think about graduating in May, So on to high school, where it takes just stepping away from chosen to run to God, and to I realize that there are so many my most impactful teacher has the situation to understand it ask him to show me the things things I will miss, like Mrs. been Mrs. Minning. She has better. Remember that you are I have gained through all this. Minning’s pancakes, Momma shown me how fun school can worthy, loved and extraordi- I have gained a renewed sense Joyce and her being my person- be and she has helped guide nary. Be accepting to others of faith, many friends, and a al therapist at school, Mr. Hef- me in the right direction to and their choices, don't just say new appreciation of needs over lin’s crazy stories at lunch, Mrs. studying marine biology. Mrs. you are, show that you are. Re- wants, I have learned to love Parker’s Roar on the River, and Minning has a love for animals member that it's okay to agree deeply and truly, I have learned most of all, my friends. I know and shares that with all of her to disagree, thinking and being to appreciate each day and that when we graduate we will students. Being able to study diff erent is what makes this above all, I have learned that no go our separate ways, we will and cuddle the animals in her world a beautiful place. matter what happens, I will be start living our own lives and room helps her students have a There are so many things that I okay, I got this. accomplishing life goals, but I hands-on learning experience. wish I would have experienced, It is hard to refl ect on my high will miss the daily friendships She has the biggest heart and is but I am blessed to have had the school experience, because my I have gained while at New always making sure I’m okay. experiences that I did have and experience was nothing but Richmond High School. The main thing I'm going to the memories and friendships abnormal, full of change and After 13 years of amazing miss about seeing her every day to last a lifetime.

Madison Ethan Crellin Daniel Madison is still unsure of Ethan plans to go to the Uni- what she would like to do after versity of Cincinnati for the high school. “At the moment, chemical engineering program I’m planning on going to go to after high school. college at UC Clermont to be- He has been a part of the come a zookeeper, but I’m still swim team and the cross coun- not sure.” try team while at NRHS. “I While at New Richmond, participated in Scouts, and high Madison has participated in a power shooting,” he adds. Ethan will miss being able to few extracurriculars. “I have just because he liked me.” spend time joking around with and extracurricular activities. participated in S.A.D.D. Club, Growing up in this school is his best friends. “I will not miss “There have been many funny ASL Club, Art Club, and Ecol- special to Madison. “I found all of the drama and politics moments, but the corn debacle ogy Club. I also did swimming out who I really was and what about the school.” will always be hilarious.” from seventh grade to twelfth I want to be. I’ve changed a lot “I will always remember a Ethan’s advice to anyone is grade. I also did softball in since my freshman year and it lot of teachers including Mrs. to keep on pushing through. ninth and tenth grade.” was for the better.” Hughes, Judy Middeler, and “Most things don’t work out There are a few teachers that Madison’s advice to other way too many others.” the way they are anticipated to have infl uenced Madison. “Ms. high school students is: “Don’t Most of Ethan’s best memo- however it comes around even- Kirby, who I think is the best worry about what people think ries are from outside of school tually.” teacher by far I’ve ever had. because once you graduate A very close second is Mrs. you’ll probably never see them Merritt and then Mrs. Minning. again.” I will also never forget all the Madison said she is really go- times that Mr. Hefl in, the vice ing to miss her Lion family. principal, gave me a hard time Madison Daniel

and doing the open sports at more.” Mrs. Hannah is anoth- New Richmond. er teacher that has also taught Madison has been most infl u- Madison to be persistent and enced by Mrs. Johnson who has keep trying with her work if always pushed her harder. “She she messes up. “Mr. Hatfi eld also inspired me to want to be and Mr. McMonigle just make a teacher. Now she is like my history better and they are both mom.” funny.” Madison was always encour- Her favorite memory from aged to do her best, and try her school is when she played on Madison plans on going to hardest in Mrs. Merritt’s class, the varsity basketball team her Don’t let the haters bring you college after high school, to as well as Mrs. Addkisson’s last year of high school. “My down, ignore them and keep become, either a high school class. “They are both super nice funniest memory was when Mr. going on with your life.” mathematics teacher, or a phar- and sweet teachers.” Crowley called me an angry “Just never give up,” she says. macist. Mr. Crowley has shown Mad- dolphin and liked the dolphin School can be an enjoyable and Outside of school, Madison ison that you can accomplish noise I made.” fun experience if you make it played volleyball. “I was also great things when you try, and For other high school stu- one. “Never be scared to ask a on the varsity basketball team it’s alright to get things wrong dents, Madison encourages you question even if you think it’s a at New Richmond.” because no one is perfect. to try your hardest; even if you stupid one.” If the answer you “There is nothing I won’t “Mrs. Hannah has helped hit a roadblock, fi nd your way have put is wrong, it’s alright miss,” she says. Madison will me so much with singing and around it and keep pushing. because you are now able to miss her teachers, her friends, made me want to pursue music “You will eventually get there. learn from your mistake. Cole Dallas Deavers Duncan Aft er high school, Cole has plans to enter the working Dallas’ plans for after high world. “I’m going into the ap- school is to go to college for prenticeship and becoming an pre-vet and then go to veteri- electrician.” nary school. While at NRHS, Cole played While at New Richmond High football for four years and base- School, Dallas has played four ball for two year. sports. He was on the football When he leaves, Cole said team, baseball team, wrestled, he’ll miss seeing all his friends, ories of high school are playing and we get along great together. and ran track. He was also the among other things. “I will al- sports with all of his friends and Hats off to him because he has class president junior year. ways miss having fun.. I think goofi ng off . been the biggest role model for Dallas says he will miss the that I will miss the football Dallas has advice for the stu- me in high school.” teachers and friends he has locker room with the boys and dents of New Richmond high Cole’s favorite memories all made over the years. However, having a good time. I will not school. “My advice is to have come from football. “Th ere was he will not miss the work and miss work and having to come fun but turn in your work and not a time in the locker room the summer practices of foot- every morning.” try your best,” he said. where I was not having fun.” ball. As for a favorite teacher, Cole’s Dallas has thanks for people And fi nally, Cole said there is Dallas says that almost all of football coach gets his vote. “ in life who have supported him something he wished he’d paid his teachers have infl uenced Coach Burke has been the best throughout his school career. “I attention to. “Th e thing I wish I him, but one teacher that infl u- to me. He has always been there would like to thank my family, listened to was that high school ence him the most was his fi rst not just as a coach but as a friend friends, and all the teachers that fl ies by. AYEEEEEEEE!! I'M grade teacher, Mr. Smith. I can talk to him about anything OUT CLASS OF 2021!” I have had throughout my years One of Dallas’ favorite mem- of school,” he said. Lizzie Connor Duncan Feldkamp Lizzie plans on going to col- Connor has a couple of ideas lege to become a chiropractor about what he would like to and possibly run track for the do after high school. “I would school. either like to try and pursue a Soccer, basketball, and track career in music or go to college are all sports Lizzie has partic- for psychology and philoso- ipated in. phy.” Being out of high school, Liz- Connor was involved in Trou- zie will miss playing sports. “I badours while at New Rich- ers, Mrs. Hauke and Mrs. Wal- won’t miss having to come into usually has something funny on mond. riven.” school early and being there for it.” There are some things that Best memories for Connor most of my day.” For other high school stu- Connor will miss as well as had to be with his friends be- Mrs. Minning was a positive dents, Lizzie wants them to some things he won’t miss. “I'll cause they were the best part of impact on Lizzie. “Mrs. Min- enjoy it while it lasts, because miss being youthful without the is day. ning has always been an upbeat it usually goes faster than they struggles of being an adult and Connor’s advice to other stu- super nice and understanding expect it to. the memories I had here, for the dents is: “Don't be afraid to be teacher. I’ve only had her for For Lizzie, she believes be- most part. I won't miss the other yourself. People may judge but one year but she has been a ing a junior and senior in high students.” always eventually do the same great teacher.” school during COVID-19 is Most of the teachers Connor thing they would make fun of. Watching Roar On The Riv- challenging and hectic. “It has had a great infl uence on him. See it as a refl ection of their in- er every week are memories taught me overall to just make “The ones who will always securities.” Lizzie will cherish. “There is the best out of whatever situa- have a place in my heart would Connor would like to thank all a new cast every semester and tion,” she says. have to be the music teachers of his teachers for being there Mrs. Swango and Mrs. Hannah, for him when he needed them. as well as my preschool teach- Emily Emily Fithen EmilyFischer has committed to Morehead State University. “I After high school, Emily will continue my educational plans to go to Northern Ken- career admitted as undecided, tucky University to get a degree but will go towards a fi ne art in Communications Studies. “I path. I plan to participate in don’t know exactly what I want their bowling team.” to do in terms of a career, but While a student at New the types of jobs that communi- Richmond high school Emily cations off ers seem to be good participated in many diff er- the band because the band is options for me.” ent extracurriculars. “I have like a huge family that gathers Emily has participated in ten- with Ethan and then all of my participated in golf, bowling, together and laughs, cries, and nis, Student Council, and Hope classmates and friends storm- Marching Band, Pep Band, and is there for one another.” Squad, but she is most involved ing in through the gym door is Art Club. These activities have One teacher that has infl u- in band. something I’ll never forget. I shaped me into the person I am enced Emily the most at New Emily will miss all the teach- felt so much love and support today. I appreciate the individ- Richmond would be Mrs. ers. “Every teacher I’ve had in that moment. Additionally, ual skill growth and teamwork Hauserman. “Since freshman throughout the last four years when Ethan and I walked back in golf and bowling and I also year, I have had at least one has been so helpful, so kind and into band, everyone cheered loved being involved in a big art class every year. Since this so patient. I’ll also miss buying for us again. It’s such a simple group having fun at football time, I have grown immensely Mrs. Griffi n’s cupcakes. On the thing that I didn’t expect to feel and basketball games with the as an artist and as an art student. other hand, I won’t miss the in- so great (I hope I don’t sound band. Art Club enhanced my art I never could have imagined ability to wear a hat.” like I’m bragging, it really was experience by trying out new how far I could get in art, but Emily has multiple teach- just an unforgettable moment media and topics.” since taking her classes I have ers that have infl uenced her and feeling).” There are a few things that learned so many diff erent ap- throughout the years. “It’s so Emily has some great words Emily will miss about New proaches to creating and view- hard to pick some to single out of advice. “Be respectful and Richmond High School. “I’ll ing art. It was hard to keep up because they’ve all had a posi- be kind. Being mean takes so miss the experience of seeing with my motivation to do my tive impact on me and have en- much more energy than being everyone I grew up with every advanced art projects, but she couraged me to get out of my nice.” single day. Once we graduate was patient with me even when comfort zone. I guess if I had Emily has a couple thoughts we never quite realize that we I was behind. In the future, I to pick I’d say Mr. Hefl in, Mr. about how COVID-19 has im- may never see these people will use the things she taught McKinley, Mr. Wright, and Ms. pacted her life. “It’s unfortunate again so we have to make the me and build on them and grow Senter. They have been super that we missed out on a lot but most of it now before it is too even further.” understanding and supportive I also feel like we’re so lucky late. Another thing I’ll miss is of me, even if it (me or the sit- to have the planners we have uation) was awkward or just around here. We’ve been able super cringeworthy to watch.” to supplement almost every- Emily has many good memo- thing in some way and all of You have brains in your head ries. “My favorite memory will the staff have tried their hardest You have feet in your shoes. forever be every night spent to make things feel “normal” playing for a football or basket- for us. I missed a lot but I also You can steer yourself in any ball game. I know band is good gained a lot thanks to COVID.” for goofi ng on but it’s also been Emily has a few fi nal thank direction you choose. amazing to me for so many rea- yous. “I just want to thank ev- sons. So much happiness and ery teacher I’ve had that’s en- You’re on you own. laughter is shared in band. You couraged me to come out of my And you know can go in in a bad mood and shell. I used to be super shy and come out feeling better than quiet and now I feel that maybe what you know. you have all day. There’s just I’m too loud. Also, be wary of something so wonderful and posting memes about teachers You are the guy magical about it (I didn’t want because if they fi nd out they’ll who’ll decide to sound like a nerd but here I start a “meme war” against you am). I also have to say that be- (but you will win).” where to go. ing crowned king and queen Dr. Seuss Lauren Hunter Freeman Gabriel After high school, Hunter Aft er high school, Lauren plans to go to the University Of plans to continue her studies Cincinnati to pursue a bachelor in college. “I plan to fi nish my of science degree in cybersecu- associate’s degree in Digital Me- rity. dia and then fi nish my last year Hunter hasn’t done many ex- and a half to two years of my tracurricular activities inside or Communications degree.” outside of school; however, he While at NRHS, Lauren has helped remodel a house which participated in many activities. dours is one of Lauren’s favorite was made in 1864. some way, shape, or form. “I was in the Spanish club, Swim memories. “I also loved play- Hunter will miss his friends Most of Hunter’s memories team, Drama club (Beauty and ing the Mysterious Woman in after he graduates. “The biggest of going to New Richmond the Beast, George Washington Into Th e Woods. Both of those thing I will probably miss from high school stick out to him. “I Slept Here, Into the Woods, Th e moments were so much fun NRHS is the fact that I can be do not think one moment stands Last Lifeboat, All of the King’s and they helped me learn more around my friends and have a out from me that was the funni- Women, and A Killer Party), about my voice and how to con- good time while learning. The est. I think almost all if not all Troubadours, Solo and Ensem- trol it.” one thing that I will not miss of the moments that I have been ble, and Academic Team.” Lauren off ers this advice to from NRHS is the fact that I in while going to school at New Lauren said she will miss her other NRHS students: “Don’t will have to get up early and go Richmond,” he said. friends and teachers when she take yourself too seriously. You to school every day,” he said. Hunter has a short piece of leaves NRHS. “I won’t miss the aren’t going to get this time back Hunter doesn’t have a teacher advice he would like to give to crowded halls and my parking so do whatever makes you hap- that sticks out to him in partic- the students at New Richmond spot.” py even if you think people will ular, but instead feels that all of high school. “Have fun while A few teachers are among Lau- think you are weird for it. Join the teachers from New Rich- you still can,” Hunter said. ren’s favorites. “Mr. Crowley, that club, try out for that solo, mond have infl uenced him in Mrs. Hannah, and Mrs. Merritt join that sport, audition for that ories here at New Richmond. have defi nitely been a huge in- play. Th e world is your oyster.” fl uence on me throughout my Nicole “Well, the fi ghts were always Lastly, Lauren off ers a shout- funny to watch, to be honest. high school career and I just out to her family. “I want to want to thank them for every- Giar And the pep rallies were always thank my amazing family for all After high school, Nicole pretty fun.” thing they did for me and their of their support over the years. unending kindness towards ev- wants to be a paranormal in- Nicole has some advice for Th ey have helped me through vestigator. “For a while I real- other high school students. “It eryone in the school building.” thick and thin and I really ap- Going to State with Trouba- ly wasn’t sure what I wanted is rough, it honestly is. All as- preciate it. I love you guys!” to do, but after thinking about pects of high school are tough, it I realized that’s what I really but you either get used to it or want to do.” learn to fi nd joy in the good Nicole participated in swim experiences you have. High team and KIND club. school prepares you for life af- Nicole will miss being able to ter you graduate in more ways socialize and see her teachers. than just education. It prepares Nicole has had lots of teach- you for your journey of fi nding ers that have infl uenced her. who you truly are in the end.” “There’s honestly too many Nicole has a few fi nal thank to count, but from high school yous: “I just want to thank most alone, I’ll defi nitely say Mr. of my teachers for being so Crowley, Mr. Wright, Mrs. friendly and unknowingly help- Griffi n, Mr. Evanshine, Mr. He- ing me with my social anxiety. fl in, Mr. Bailey, and so many Just don’t give up. Even if it is more.” hard. It’s not worth giving up.” Nicole has made lots of mem- Bradley Jack Gibson Glenn After high school, Brad plans to continue his education. “I After high school, Jack plans will attend Great Oaks for the on working in a trade or compa- exercise science program to ny instead of going to college. be a sports trainer. Due to my While attending New Rich- car accident and injury I will mond high school, Jack ran be delaying college for a year Cross Country for four years, or two while I continue to re- bowled for three years, partic- cover. I would also like to try to ipated in Marching Band and get my coaching certifi cate for amazing.” Pep Band for four years, and Jack. soccer to coach high school and Brad has a few favorite mem- sang with the Troubadours for Some of Jack’s favorite memo- under.” ories from high school. “Some three years. ries from his time in school are During is time at NRHS, Brad of my most memorable mo- “I will miss getting to see my funny moments shared friends participated in sports and mu- ments were with Fermata No- friends every day and getting during class and participating sic. “I enjoyed my four years of where, like when we sang the to enjoy music during the last in the school talent show while varsity soccer and three years National Anthem at the Cy- periods of school. However, listening to the crowd cheer of track. I was also in Fermata clones game and when we at- I won’t miss homework that him on. Nowhere my sophomore and tended the Kettering A cappella much,” said Jack. Jack has a word that he would senior years. My freshman and fest.” Mr. Hatfi eld and Mr. McKin- like to leave for Mr. Harris; sophomore year I was y class Brad quotes one of his teach- ley have infl uenced Jack the “One last thing, Mr Harris… treasurer. I also played select ers in his advice. “My advice most at New Richmond high I promise I loved your class, soccer for Kings Hammer and to other high school students school. “Mr. Hatfi eld got me please don’t tell my brothers was the captain for two out of would be a quote from Mr. my fi rst real stage performance that I dropped the class!” three seasons.” Wright “Be nice to others, that's at the talent show and was Jack’s advice to the students When he leaves, Brad says the best way to keep friends.” a great history teacher. Mr. of New Richmond high school: there are some people he will And fi nally, Brad would like McKinley encouraged me to “Don’t take things seriously if miss. “I am really going to miss to say this: “I love this school stay in Marching Band for all you want to have a fun time. my friends and Mrs. Merritt, and am looking forward to the four years of high school and Don’t worry about what others my English teacher for three future and enjoying life. I am so is an amazing drummer,” said think.” years. Somehow, she was able thankful for the teachers help to make English enjoyable. I through my 13 years of school- will also miss Mr. Hefl in, my ing.” two year math teacher; he was

The man who graduates today, and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. Newton D. Baker Spencer Maleigha Hartnady Henderson Spencer plans on becoming After high school, Maleigha a radiation oncologist after col- plans to take a gap year. “I will lege. “I plan on attending the attend South Africa for a mis- University of Cincinnati,” she sion trip. After that I will be says. going to college, either Ohio Spencer has participated in Christian or Liberty University a lot of things during her time to pursue my career in being a in high school. “I participated missionary.” in cheerleading, track, softball, Maleigha is very involved Spanish club, Student Council, Parker. with extracurricular activities reading. Finally I would like to and tennis.” Spencer recalls her favorite both in, and out of school. “I thank Mr. Crowley, Mr. Crow- She will miss the Friday night memories as being from Clash have participated in Spanish ley is one of the best teachers football games and seeing her of the Classes. Club, Student Council, track I have ever had. His energy is friends every day. “My advice would be to not and fi eld, swimming, soccer, amazing and he has been noth- Among teachers who have procrastinate,” she tells stu- Drama Club, and Troubadours ing but kind to me and all his infl uenced Spencer, are Mr. dents. in school. Out of school, I par- students. He is very under- Helton, Mr. Shinkle, and Mrs. ticipate in my church’s lead- standing and loves all of his ership program, I am a youth students a ton.” Leader for little kids at Sunday Maleigha’s favorite memories night services. I am also the come from Clash of the Class- worship singer for our youth es, pep rallys, Homecoming, Ethan group high school group.” and other dances. Maleigha will miss all of her Maleigha has some great Hayes amazing teachers who have words of advice. “Dress how helped her through her good you want, don’t get involved After high school, Ethan plans and bad days. She will not miss in drama, and overall, just be to be a welder. homework assignments, stan- yourself for these next four While at New Richmond, dardized tests, and some of the years because honestly, who Ethan has participated in a few people here at school. cares what people think about extracurriculars, including; Maleigha would like to thank you? If you’re happy, that’s all “Wrestling, football and base- some of her favorite teachers. that matters. Another piece of ball.” “I want to thank Mrs. Kirby. advice I’d like to give is to put Ethan has some things that he She was like my second mom, your mental health before any she was one of the funniest school work, tests, etc.. You will miss and other things that teachers I have ever met. An- come fi rst.” he will not miss. “I'll miss the other teacher I would love to Maleigha has a few more teachers and staff but I won't personally thank is Mrs. Mer- things to add. “I would just like miss all of the work.” ritt. Mrs. Merritt has watched to thank some of the staff here There are a few teachers that me grow and helped me with all for being great. A few words of have infl uenced Ethan, includ- of my problems. She has been wisdom: just be yourself, and ing; “Mrs. Merritt, Mr. Shoe, very wise and supportive. She don’t stress. You got this. These Mr. Hefl in, and Mr. Shinkle.” also helped me fi nd my love for four years go fast, enjoy them.” Some of Ethan’s favorite memories come from the pep rallies. Ethan’s advice to other high school students is: “Ask for help if you need it.” Matthew Will Heinzman Hess After high school, Matthew Will has spent all four years of plans on getting an engineering his high school career at New degree at Ohio State Universi- Richmond High School. ty. “I plan on working to get a Throughout these four years, job as an aerospace engineer or he played three diff erent sports, in biomedical engineering and and was a part of a multitude hopefully invent something that of clubs and organizations. “I will change the world.” played basketball, cross coun- Matthew has participated in ble experience would have to be try, and baseball, was a part of many extracurricular activi- the end of Marching Band. The National Honor Society, Stu- ministration. “Everyone there ties. “ I participated in Science sheer adrenaline from being out dent Council, and many other was dedicated to making you Olympiad, Bowling, Maker- on the fi eld/stands while jump- clubs.” a better person. I have learned space Club, volunteering at ing around acting goofy having Will has a few favorite mem- countless lessons and things the Cozy corner Kitten Res- fun with all my peers is some- ories from his time at NRHS. from the staff here that have al- cue, Marching Band, OMEA, thing I can never forget. The “Funny jokes at school, Friday lowed me to be the person I am Grant’s Honor Band, and Pep crackling of the drums as we night football games, basket- today!” Band.” went through the tunnel back to ball, pep rallies, and student And as he leaves, Will has Matthew will miss everyone settle for the night paired with dances. Along with those mem- these fi nal words: “I cannot here at New Richmond. “The the crazy dances that everyone ories, I also volunteered for a thank New Richmond enough hardest part about moving on joined in on will always make mission trip to the Dominican for everything they have done from NRHS would be losing me tear up. My second most Republic to help repair chil- for me through the clubs, ex- the joyful community that I’ve memorable experience was the dren's orphanages.” tracurriculars, and education. I been accustomed to seeing ev- announcing of Homecoming One of the best parts of New will take everything that I have ery day. I will miss seeing my king and queen when we all got Richmond, according to Will, learned and apply it to my fu- friends and teachers that have together to celebrate and take was the teaching staff and ad- ture! Again, thank you!” made my stay here exciting. a senior class photo. That was Breaking those connections and when I knew I never wanted to moving on will be heartbreak- disband from my usual life at ing. I won’t miss the lunch food the school.” To be nobody but yourself and testing, though.” Matthew has some great Matthew has had a lot of infl u- words of advice for fellow high in a world which is doing ential teachers over the years. school students. “Try to enjoy its best, night and day, “Mr. Wright was my fi rst band high school before it’s too late. teacher and someone who you There is no going back after it to make you could truly chill with and smile. ends. You’ll be stuck having to A true Bob Ross clone. Mr. deal with all the real stresses of everybody else means to Mckinley was my second band this world whether it be on your teacher and is a ‘serious stern’ own or with family and friends. fi ght the hardest battle man with bushy eyebrows and And don’t be afraid to be your- a love for sarcastic humor that I self.” which any will always enjoy. Mrs. Prescott Matthew has a few fi nal human can was My chemistry teacher who thank yous: “Thank you to my taught me to persevere through friends, family, and teachers for fi ght, and failing experiments and have helping me grow and become fun along the way.” the best version of myself that never stop Throughout high school, I can. I will miss this school Matthew has made many great tremendously and I hope to see fi ghting. memories. “My most memora- you all again.” e.e. cummings, 1955 Brady Jenkins varsity bowling, attended Cross missed.” Mrs. Griffi n comes doing. Country Camp over the sum- to his mind next as a favor- Brady would like to acknowl- mer two times, and four years ite. “Mrs. Griffi n was my 10th edge a few good friends that of Marching band.” grade English teacher and she have impacted him through Brady will miss his interac- always looked out for each and school. He and Jack Glenn tions with his friends the most. every student. She made class met through a recreational soc- “I enjoy seeing them all every- fun with various diff erent proj- cer team which Jack’s mother day, and it’ll be diff erent when ects to break up the monotony coached. we have to make time to hang of regular class work.” “We spent most of our time out after high school ends.” He Brady has also enjoyed Mr. in the fi rst few years of our won’t miss the early mornings Crowley’s class moments. friendship hanging out togeth- though. “Getting up and ready “Mr. Crowley was my geolo- er at Coney Island seemingly Brady plans on getting a ca- for school can really be a drag.” gy teacher and he was always every day for a few summers.” reer in auto mechanics, specif- Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright eager to crack jokes and have Throughout the years, they ically at a local Toyota dealer- have been favorite teachers of fun with all of his students. He have stayed friends and have ship. Brady’s since middle school. liked to know that his students grown up, able to count on each During his four years of high “I’ve been with Mr. Wright for were doing well and would of- other. “We share a lot of com- school, Brady has been on the eight years (since fi fth grade), ten ask about people’s day.” mon interests, currently it’s our varsity team for the boys’ cross and Mr McKinley for six years Brady’s favorite memories are fascination with adding modifi - country for all four years and (since seventh grade). They from the Friday night football cations to our now 22 year old has participated in varsity track have always been supportive games, whether he was play- pickup trucks. Jack is honestly for all four years as well. “1 did of everything, and the time that ing with the band or otherwise. the best friend I could ask for.” a year of JV and one year of I’ve spent with them will be “I always had fun hanging out Eric Dziech and Brady also with my friends, notably Jack met playing soccer. “We had Glenn, but there were various a friend group of four people, Lexi others as well.” He enjoyed all Eric, Cody Johnson, Manny of the diff erent cross country Hanrahan, and myself. I was Hotchkiss meets, track meets, and bowl- the odd one out of the group After high school, Lexi wants ing matches throughout his given that I went to NRE and to study at the University of last four years. “Participating they went to Monroe at the Cincinnati. She would like to in sports really left a lasting time.” Manny and Cody have major in biology and pre-med. impression on me, taking me moved schools since then and During her high school years, from someone who looked at they haven’t kept in contact Lexi has participated in soccer the idea of running as a joke, with Brady, but Eric and Brady for four years, along with cheer- to someone who runs because I have stayed friends since then. leading and Student Council. enjoy it. Those kinds of things “Our most notable activity is “I also sing with the a capel- will never be forgotten.” that we talk too much in band la group Fermata Nowhere, as class with my best friends, Brady wants other students to class and sometimes forget to well as participating in school John Ipsaro and Will Hess. know that they shouldn’t take pay attention. Eric is one of my musicals.” There was never a day where everything so seriously. “While best friends.” Lexi says that after high we didn’t have fun. My oth- yes, you do need to complete Alex Senter and Brady are school, she will not miss wak- er favorite memory was when your school work and focus also good friends that met their ing up early every day, but she the boys basketball team won on your future, you shouldn’t sophomore year. They were al- will miss seeing some of her League and the whole student let it consume your life.” High ways able to banter back and friends in lower grades. She section, cheerleaders and bas- school is a one-time experience forth, and they both enjoyed will miss the teachers as well. ketball players all sang the and it should be a fun time, as running very much; Alex more Some of the teachers from fi ght song together. It was like a well as time to fi gure out what than Brady. “I will never forget New Richmond that have im- scene from a movie, something truly matters to you as an in- our time shared working to- pacted Lexi are Mrs. Mining, I’ll never forget,” she said. dividual. “I’ve seen too many gether, whether that be working Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Mer- Lexi has some advice for oth- people struggle to be happy for my parents’ small business, ritt, Mrs. Liming, Mr. Rack, er high school students: “Let because they’re constantly working at our job at the begin- Kari Boehmker, Mrs. Schmit- things go and move on quickly; worried about whether they are ning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, tou, and Mrs. Renner. don’t let negativity ruin your going to get an A on their test Kroger, or the New Richmond Some of Lexi’s favorite mem- experience. rather than a B.” Brady wants Gold Star.” They had the most ories are from school events and And for her fi nal words of wis- students to understand that they fun car rides, blasting music classes with her friends. dom, Lexi says: “Have fun and should balance their school and acting like idiots. “Alex is “My favorite memories from do what makes you happy.” work with things they enjoy one of my best friends.” high school include Spanish Shep Lansaw the right resources to do many has taught me many life lessons things. such as how to caption a photo, Shep has played tennis, run that the University of Kentucky cross country, played on the is a terrible school and soccer is basketball team, and is a mem- his favorite sport,” he said. ber of Hope Squad. He is also Shep says that his favorite an staff member for the year- memory from high school was book and a member of the Stu- winning the league champion- dent Council. ship for basketball. Shep will miss being able to Shep’s advice for New Rich- see his friends every day and mond high school students is getting to participate in sports to enjoy their experience. “You or other activities when he only attend high school once out his high school years. “I graduates. and many of the experiences would like to say thank you After highs school, Shep plans Through his school career, you have, either with sports or to the staff and family mem- on attending college at either Shep has had many teachers clubs , will be remembered for- bers that have helped me along one of the Miami Regionals or that are his favorite; however, ever. Enjoy the little things and in my journey through high the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Robinson has stuck out meet as many people as possi- school. New Richmond has He doesn’t know exactly what to him. “I have many favorite ble,” he said. been a great school to me and I he would like to major in, but teachers but Old Man Robinson Shep has thanks to give for wish everyone the best of luck.” knows he has good support and has infl uenced me the most. He those who helped him through- Emma Kussman I am unwritten, can’t read my mind, Emma is majoring in either I’m undefined. zoology or animal sciences I’m just beginning, the pen’s in my depending on the school she hand, ending unplanned. commits to going to. “My goal is to be a zoologist and animal Staring at the blank page before educator.” me, open up the dirty window She has been a part of Hope Let the sun illuminate the words Squad, ASL club, and four that you cold not find years of tennis while at NRHS. wants them to enjoy their time Reaching for something in Emma will defi nitely miss in high school, and remember seeing her close friends every- that high school is not where it the distance day, and she’ll miss a few of her ends. “You’ll have a life after- So close you can almost taste it teachers as well. “But I won’t wards where you’ll make new Release your inhibitions; miss the drama and fi ghting memories and meet new peo- feel the rain on your skin that goes on.” ple.” No one else can feel it for you; She will remember a hand- Emma said she struggled a lot ful of her teachers who have through high school, especially only you can let it in helped her through high school, because of comparing herself No one else, no one else can speak including Mr. Wessner, Mrs. to other students, academical- the words on your lips Senter, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. Min- ly and otherwise. “That took a Drench yourself in words unspoken ning, and both Mr. Hefl ins. toll on me mentally.” She wants Live your life with arms wide open “They all showed kindness students to remember that there in their classrooms and made are going to be struggles that Today is where your book begins learning fun for me.” put you back, and that is okay. The rest is still unwritten Emma values the friendships “You don’t know what those --N. Bedingfield, D. Brisbols, she made from playing ten- other people are going through W. Rodriguez nis, and fi nds that Clash of the or what struggles they have as Classes provided many good well. Give yourself some cred- memories for her. it.” For other students, Emma Hannah Lewin Hannah plans on majoring in for four years, and vice-pres- group. biology in college, and going ident senior year,” Hannah When she leaves, Hannah into medical school after she is says. She was in Spanish Club said there is a lot she will out of high school. “After med- for three years, and vice pres- miss. “I will defi nitely miss all ical school, I hope to become a ident her senior year. She was the teachers and my friends, I forensic pathologist,” she says. in Chemistry Club for a year will also miss the Friday night She has narrowed down her as well. She has been a part football games and marching college options, and is fairly of Troubadours for three years the halftime show, along with confi dent that she will attend and has been a Marching Band marching band.” Centre College in the fall. member for all four years, but “I will miss walking into Hannah has participated in Pep Band for only one year. “I Troubs and all of the inside many sports all four of her was in National Honor Society jokes, being in costume and full year and getting a sugar rush years in the high school. “I ran for a year and I was also Girl’s makeup, awaiting her perfor- from that and donuts. We went cross country and track for four Buckeye State nominee for mance. I am going to miss just crazy and couldn’t focus the years. I played soccer for four 2020,” She includes that she is being able to sit down and talk rest of class.”. years. I was in the theater club also a part of her church’s youth to a teacher and have a memo- Hannah wants other students rable conversation,” she says. to know that they should never As for things Hannah will not give up on their work. “No mat- Abigail miss, waking up at 5:30 every ter how hard class is, no mat- day for school is one of them. “I ter how long you were up the Maness will not miss only having four night before doing homework, minutes to get to class. I am no matter how many mental Abigail isn’t sure what she not going to miss membean or breakdowns you had that week, wants to do after high school. mathXL in the slightest,” Han- no matter how much caff eine “I am defi nitely going to col- nah claims. She also remarks you consumed to stay awake, lege but it has been hard to fi g- that she will defi nitely not miss don't give in,” she says. ure out what I want to do for the the uncomfortable desk-chair Although she knows that pres- rest of my life.” seating, “that cannot be good sure builds on people, Hannah Abigail has participated in lots for your back.” says students should power of extracurricular activities in Hannah will never forget how through. “The work feels like and out of school. “I have done Most of Abigail’s favorite she could so easily go up to it is consuming you, but you basketball, volleyball, soft- memories were formed during some of her teachers and talk should just get through it. “You ball, S.A.D.D., Troubadours, sports and sporting events. “I about her problems with them, will want to just stop. But don’t. and Concert Choir. Outside of will always remember the time knowing they would listen to Just get through it. The grass is school, I worked at Coney Is- that we had bubbles at the foot- her. “The teachers that have greener on the other side. I will land after my sophomore year, ball game and the entire stadi- had the biggest impact on me be waiting for you to fi nish. I then I worked at AJ’s General um was full of bubbles during are Mrs. Hannah, Mrs. Merritt, promise it is so worth it,” she store, and Plants by Wolfangel the game. It was so pretty and Mr. Wright, Mr. McKinley, Mr. tells students. is my summer job. Currently, I fun.” Harris, Mr. Daniel Hefl in, and Hannah would like to add that work at DSW.” Abigail has some words of Mrs. Henson who was from my she is very thankful and excit- Abigail will miss her friends, advice for other high schoolers. old middle school,” she says. ed that she has worked so hard football games, and her teach- “Live life in the moment. Don’t As a favorite memory of Han- through school, and has made it ers. “I won’t miss all the work, dwell on that past or the future nah’s, she remembers talking to where she is now, closer to the people that I don’t like, or because you will make yourself with a classmate, River Saun- her accomplishing her goals. the early mornings.” miserable.” ders, about an essay she had “After 13 years of schooling. Abigail has had many teachers Abigail would also like to written, and River made a re- After countless lost hours of that have infl uenced her. “Mrs. thank basketball. “Basketball mark that sent Hannah collapsed sleep. After hundreds of break- Miller has been a big infl uence is part of what got me through on the ground from laughter. “I downs and anxiety attacks, on me, taught two of my favor- high school.” also remember tossing M&M’s after several hours of consid- ite classes, and her infl uence on Abigail has a few thoughts across the room my freshman eration of just giving up, after me has been tremendous. There about being a senior during hundreds of tests. I have are many teachers I could list COVID-19. “Being a senior done it. I have made it to here like Mrs. Hannah, Mrs. during COVID has been the the end. I have changed Prescott, Mr. Crowley, and worst, but we made the best of considerably and I am even a few of my elementary it that we could. I wish I could better for it.” and middle school teachers all have had a normal senior year left a mark on me that I will al- but I guess it is what it is.” ways remember.” Chuck Jackson Miller Miller After Chuck leaves high After high school, Jackson school, he plans for go to Xavi- plans to go to Morehead State er University to study either University. “While there I plan fi lm or graphic design. to study business marketing During his time at New Rich- and play golf.” mond high school, Chuck has Jackson was involved in a few been on the basketball team, things while at New Richmond. football team, wrestled, and “I played golf and tennis, both helped around in the school for four years, and also was in and community whenever it by showing how someone can Troubadours for two years.” dours for one of our projects. was needed. Chuck also par- be so electric and energetic in Friendships with students and “It was an absolute comedy.” ticipated in mission projects at their job every single day with- teachers is what Jackson will Advice that Jackson would church. out letting up,” he said. miss most about New Rich- give to other high school stu- Chuck will miss the commu- Chuck said that some of his mond. dents is to never give in. “Al- nity of New Richmond after he favorite or funniest memories Jackson has many teachers ways keep your head up when leaves. “I’ll defi nitely just miss from high school are the mem- that have infl uenced him. “Mr. you're in a bad situation be- the environment since I know ories of joking around in the Hatfi eld and Mr. Shebesta have cause a lot of good comes from that life only gets more diffi cult locker rooms with his friends, been great coaches. Also Mrs. it.” after this and I’ll miss plenty of and making jokes in class when Minning for always being there Jackson would like to thank my friends. I’ll miss having a they shouldn’t be talking. if I ever needed something. all of his teachers from ele- steady environment that I know Chuck’s advice to the students I’d also like to thank all of my mentary to high school. “They and a close-knit community of New Richmond High School teachers for everything they helped me become a better and that I can always fall back on is: “Find your passion. Real- have done for me. For helping educated person. I will always and say that I am a part of,” he ly fi nd out who you are, you me when I was struggling with use the knowledge that you said. have your whole life ahead of school or other people, I truly have given me to create a better Chuck has been infl uenced in you. Everybody is trying just as thank you.” future for myself and my future many ways by the staff at New hard as you to make it in some Jackson’s funniest memory loved ones.” Richmond high school. “Ev- shape or form in life. Be kind was making a play in Trouba- ery teacher from New Rich- and compassionate and remem- mond has shaped me in some ber to keep pushing no matter way whether I liked them or I what.” didn’t. Mr. Crowley amazed me Katrina Miller After high school, Katrina I will always remember from Although there are many teach- plans to go to Morehead State my time in New Richmond ers I will remember after high University majoring in Legal High School is Mr. Robinson. school, Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Studies. “After college, I hope Mr. Robinson’s yearbook class Graser have always been there to attend law school and be- has always been enjoyable and for me whether it is school-re- come a family law lawyer.” I loved having him as a teacher. lated or not.” Katrina has been in band for I know Mr. Robinson cares for Katrina has made a lot of three years, and bowling for all his students and he treats his memories over the years. one year. students like friends rather than “Some of my favorite activities Katrina will miss the staff and just a student-teacher relation- from school are Spirit Weeks events at New Richmond. “I ship. along with the dances and will miss being so close to all “Another staff member I will clash. Another time that I really you’ll miss it when it is over. the teachers and staff . I will miss always remember is Mrs. Gras- enjoyed in school was going to Partake in all the school ac- Clash, the dances, and the foot- er. Knowing Mrs. Graser since OMEA with the band.” tivities you can because those ball games with all my friends. middle school she has always Katrina has some great words will become some of your best Some things I won’t miss are been so sweet and genuinely of advice for other students. memories.” membean and mathXL. I also cares about how I am doing. “High school will fl y by and it won’t miss waking up early.” Mrs. Graser has always helped will be over before you know it. Katrina will always remember me out if I have questions and It may be annoying to wake up her teachers. “One teacher that does anything to try to help me. early and all the workload, but Nakiya Kelly Milton Murphy After high school, Nakiya Kelly plans on going to col- plans on traveling because she lege at The Ohio State Univer- would like to see everything the sity. “I will be majoring in com- world has to off er. munications.” While at New Richmond While at New Richmond High School, she has played on High School, Kelly has par- the soccer team and sung in the ticipated in a couple of extra- a cappella choir. curriculars. “I’ve pretty much Some things Nakiya will A funny memory she has only done Academic Team and miss about New Richmond are from being at New Richmond I’ve done that all four years of Mr. Harris because I’ve taken the friendships she has creat- is when she stayed in the re- high school. I’ve been in Band pretty much every one of his ed throughout the years of be- stroom during a lockdown drill. playing the trumpet since fi fth classes. And of course, I will ing here, and the Friday night “I stayed in the bathroom for grade.” remember Mr. Hefl in who was football games. “I won’t miss the whole class period, won- There are some things that the academic team coach for all getting up at six in the morning dering when it was going to be Kelly will miss as well as some four years of high school. and getting lice.” over until I saw people switch- things that she will not. “I’ll One particular memory from A teacher that has greatly im- ing classes.” miss all of my friends being in high school sticks out to Kelly. pacted her life would be Mr. Nakiya’s advice to high one place and I’ll miss play- “When Maleigha Henderson Robinson. “He not only has school students is, “Stop wor- ing in the band during football handed Mr. Crowley a cracked been a great teacher but has rying about how you look and games, even though I rarely egg in astronomy. That was also been a great friend and what reputation you have, and played. Something I won’t comedy. someone who never fails to put laugh when you think some- miss? Falling down the stairs. Kelly’s advice to other high a smile on my face,” she said. thing is funny.” I’ve done it so many times I school students is: “Get good cannot count. Something might grades. Having bad grades Andrea be wrong with me.” stinks and it makes you feel ter- There are a few teachers that rible all around.” I will always remember Mr. One thing that Kelly would Parker Wright and Mr. McKinley be- like to add is a thank you to Since COVID ruined her plans cause they’ve been my teachers her dad. He always gets me of fi nishing the cosmetology the longest. Mr. Wright almost up every morning and makes program at Grant, Andrea plans eight years and Mr. McKinley, me lunch every single day of to attend cosmetology school almost six. Mrs. Minning and school I’ve ever had. You’re the after high school instead. Mr. Crowley because of how best, dad!” There isn’t anything that An- energetic and funny they are. drea will miss. “I know I won’t miss all the rules like the dress code and being constantly told Tyler what to do and think.” best way to reduce the tension There are a few teachers that in a situation. Learn early that Andrea will always remember, just because someone is an Noble including: “Mrs. Cain, Mrs. adult, it doesn’t mean they are After high school, Tyler plans Flamm, Mr. Mahan, Ms. Groen, always telling the truth.” on attending University of Cin- Mrs. Nues, Mrs. Kamen, Ms. Andrea would like to thank: cinnati Clermont College. Hosler, and Mrs. Bota.” Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Flamm, and During his time at New Rich- Some of Andrea’s favorite Mr. Mahan. “Thank you for mond, Tyler played football for memories include: “Mrs. Grif- helping me be successful and four years and was on the swim fi n’s cupcakes and fi nishing my making most days bearable. team for two years. last class and graduating early.” You really made a diff erence Tyler says that Mr. Burke was Andrea has a few pieces of by being genuinely nice people. most infl uential to him. “Mr. advice for other high school Thanks to my mom for always Burke has been a positive infl u- always encouraged us to be the students. “Do your work early being on my side no matter ence on me during my time at best person we can and to help so you don’t have homework. what, and for embarrassing me New Richmond. He is a great out others,” he said. If you fi nd yourself getting in every single day in learning pe- leader with great morals. He trouble, start joking. It is the riod.” Aaron Pike After NRHS, Aaron plans on said. But Mr. Crowley’s unorthodox heading to college to spend four From middle school, Aaron methods of explaining topics to fi ve years getting his Bache- will remember Mr. Moler for and showing his students how lor’s degree in mechanical en- his jokes, which he still reads to apply some of their math has gineering, and then possibly on Twitter, Mr. Helton for his not only given me full confi - going into the military to serve ‘slope dude’ and creating his dence for my major after high his country. After that, he is un- love and knowledge of chess, school, but has also taught me sure of whether he will stay in and Mrs. Ball’s English class. to accept that it’s okay when re- the United States or not, but he “I will never forget the books sults don’t exactly turn out the hasn’t ruled out elsewhere yet. we read and activities in her way you want them to.” “Who knows? Only time will class. “The jokes, the quick-witted tell what happens,” he said. For his high school teachers, remarks back and forth, and the During his time at New Rich- Aaron will never forget Mrs. discussion about why physics mond high school, he was a Merritt’s membean reminders, works the way it does has easily Some of Aaron’s advice to member of the high school and he says they’re practical- cemented him as one of, if not other high school students is band, the track team, and the ly ingrained in his brain now. my most infl uential teacher,” a Ferris Bueller quote. “Life soccer team, as well as a youth He’ll never forget some of the Aaron said. moves pretty fast; you don’t soccer referee outside of school. funny projects in her class and Aaron would also like to stop and look around once in a Aaron has a lot of diff erent poking fun at classical writing recognize those who he didn’t while, you could miss it.” things that he will miss about pieces. mention. “Teachers, in this Aaron never thought that New Richmond, but he will Aaron wants to thank Mr. world of uncertainty, there is statement was true until now. miss marching band greatly. Shinkle for allowing him to one thing that is certain: keep “While the future is important, “I will miss the Friday Night create wonderful pieces in his teaching. Even if I didn’t men- it’s not essential. Live in the Lights with the band the most; woodworking class. “I can tion you by name, you were moment, break out of your shell the football games, the halftime still hear Mr. Shinkle’s laugh still special to me. Each and and do some amazing things. shows, the crazy third-quarter when he would get upset over a every one of you has made me People are going to judge you breaks the band would have at measurement not lining up. the person I am today, and for regardless of what you do, so diff erent schools, and having Aaron will remember Mr. that, I am grateful in ways you have fun. Write a book. Do an the band sing Country Roads'' Hatfi eld for his dry humor and can’t possibly imagine. So keep act in the talent show. Make on the bus while heading back great jokes they would trade it up, because you changed my history. Enjoy your time in to New Richmond from an from time to time. “His discus- life, I’m glad that you did and high school, because it’s gone away game.” sion days about current or past I’m hopeful that you continue in the blink of an eye. Spend “It was all so much fun that events were some of the most to do so for other students like these moments doing incred- I wish could just go on for- interesting classes. me,” he said. ible things so when your kids ever. So many unforgettable Aaron wants to thank Mr. As much as Aaron could go on ask you what high school was nights with so many unforget- McKinley and Mr. Wright for about the countless stories from like, you’ve got some amazing table people, and I don’t think I giving Aaron his love for mu- high school that were funny, memories to share. You can would trade that for anything,” sic and everything to do with there is one in particular that he look back on high school with he said. it. “Over the past six years, it wants everyone reading his bio a smile on your face and a pos- There aren’t many things he has been wonderful for me to to know. He’s told it plenty of itive attitude,” he said. will miss very little, but he be- have teachers like them to tell times, but this story gives him Lastly, Aaron would like to lieves the smallest things we him funny jokes or stories to chills whenever he talks about thank everyone; not any person tend to miss the least already make me not only laugh, but it. specifi cally, but just people as a leave out minds in the moments also learn and enjoy the things I “In the spring of my sopho- whole. “These years have been after. “If I had to pick, I would do. Working with them is some- more year was Brad’s accident, incredible, and while it’s sad to not miss things like Membean thing I will never forget, and I and it’s not anything he thinks see them go, I’m glad that I had or MathXL.” hope they will never forget me anybody takes lightly to this this time with all of you. You Aaron has a lot of teachers as a student. day. The track team kept run- have made me into the person that are memorable to him, Aaron will remember Mr. ning for Brad. At one of the I am, and you have given me from elementary school all the Shebesta and his math classes, races, I was running, while memories, a sense of humor, way to high school. “I’ll never because while he would teach Brad came to watch the team an opinion, and a future. I hope forget my kindergarten teacher, math, he had the capacity to run. When I was running, I that I can leave New Richmond Mrs. Holman, and her love for make him laugh and make used Brad to power through, having brightened up your day Reese Cups. I’ll never forget math make sense. “If it weren’t and make fi rst place. When I once or twice, and had an im- Mrs. Singleton as my third- for his teaching methods in his came in fi rst, the whole team pact on you the way you have grade teacher who sat us down high school career, I don’t think swarmed around me, and I told on me. I hope that you all will for story time each day, reading I would enjoy math as much as Brad that I did this for him. It continue to make this school, to us books that we didn’t re- I do today.” was then that Brad made a com- this community, and this world ally know the signifi cance of Lastly, Aaron would like to ment to me, and I knew that ev- a better place, just as we have at the time, and I have to in- thank Mr. Crowley. “I waited ery single cramp, workout, and done every day for the past clude Mrs. B. for giving me my to take physics until my senior every moment of training and thirteen years of my education. love of math and making sure year, and was nervous about preparation was worth it. I will Keep on keepin’ on, New Rich- that I never forget pi day,” he the fact that I might not like it. never forget this moment.” mond,” Aaron said. Morgan River Rich Saunders After high school, Morgan After high school, River plans plans on attending Miami Uni- on going to OSU or UNH for versity, majoring in biology and romance language and human co-majoring in medical studies. rights studies. She would like She hopes to become a pediat- to go into human rights advo- ric dentist. cacy or language and cultural All four years of high school, preservation. You can catch Morgan has played softball. River all around the world. She’ll miss seeing her friends While going to New Rich- every day, along with,“saying mond high school, River par- writer I can be. Senora Nehls goodbye to Mrs. Graser, and Clash,” she says. Screaming ticipated in the following activ- furthered my passion for for- Mr. Hefl in’s singing.” Morgan during the Friday night football ities: Academic Team for one eign language and even after I defi nitely won’t miss people games are memorable for her as year, part of Hope Squad for took all of her classes, helped randomly stopping in the hall- well. one year, Marching Band for me with my UC language class- ways. Her advice to students in high four years, Choir for four years, es. Mrs. Hannah helped me be Morgan will always remem- school is to take it all in while one year Concert Choir and the best musician I can be and ber her second grade teacher, you can. “Even though you hate three years Troubadours, Fer- allowed me to grow so much as Mrs. Sandlin, from Locust Cor- it now and it’s a pain to wake mata Nowhere for three years, a composer and choir member. ner Elementary, Mr. Crowley, up every morning, but four ASL Club for two years, and Almost all of my best friends Mrs. Merritt, and Mrs. Mining. years will absolutely fl y by and has taken music lessons outside “My favorite memories will you’ll be graduating before you are members of band and Mr. of school. always include participating in know it.” Wright and McKinley taught River has a few things she me a lot of leadership.” will miss about New Richmond Some of River’s favorite Caitlyn high school, as well as things memories during high school she will not miss. “I’ll miss are getting a one at state with knowing most of the people I the Troubadours and marching Riddell am around and I will miss be- at all of the football games. After high school, Caitlyn ing with my friends every day. Some of her funniest memories plans on getting her cosmetol- I will not miss everyone with are walking into Advanced En- ogy license after she graduates. small town mentalities.” glish Composition and hearing “Then I plan to go to Xavier in During her time at New Rich- Mrs. Senter talk about “ham- the fall.” mond, River has had teachers Caitlyn was very active with mering hush puppies at this extracurricular activities during that she will remember, as they deer”, the meme battle between high school. “I did track, soc- have infl uenced her. “There are Mr. Hatfi eld and Emily Fithen, cer, French Club, and bowling. plenty of teachers that have having Mr. Wright attempt to I also got into the National really infl uenced me in some untie her shoes while she con- Technical Honor Society and best times in your life. Cherish way. Mrs.Sandlin was the fi rst ducts, and having Mr. McKin- Student Council at Grant.” it.” teacher who made me feel com- ley hearing her curse two times Caitlyn will miss the teach- Caitlyn has a few fi nal thank fortable in a school setting. Mr. and making fun of her for it. ers and the staff but she will not yous: “I just want to thank all Moler and Mr. Hatfi eld helped River’s advice to students of miss the homework. the teachers who helped me get me further my passion for jus- New Richmond High School Caitlyn will always remember to where I am today. Mr. Hef- tice and human rights. Mr. are to follow the belief that Mr. Crowley. “He made science lin, Mrs. Griffi n, Mr. McMo- Crowley made my least favor- some people are not worth a lot fun and interesting.” nigle, Dr. Nyam, Mr. Crowley. ite subject, science, something of eff ort; and if someone says Caitlyn has made a lot of You guys made such an impact to look forward to. Ms. Senter something rude about you, try memories during football on my life and I honestly don’t has been a tremendous help this not to let it get to you. They’re games and pep rallies. know where I’d be without you. year with college applications not worth your time or energy. Caitlyn has some great words I also want to thank all of my and getting me to be the best of advice: “No matter where teachers at Grant. Mrs. Mess- you end up or where you plan ner, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Dunn, Mrs. on heading, enjoy all the little Cooper, Mrs. B., Mrs. Owens, things you had in high school. and Mrs. Weis. Thank you for Don’t stress over a bad test not giving up on me the past grade or whether a boy likes two years, and especially Mrs. you or not. The time you have Messner--you helped me so in school should be one of the much and I am so grateful.” it made things pretty interest- and that alone is really special Elleah ing. I’ve really only known life to me. Another favorite is when whilst being in high school, but we beat Batavia in Academic I’m ready to move on to bigger Team last year. Batavia won Senters things.” the tournament this year and Elleah has many plans for There are many teachers who has been really good in and that after high school. “I’m going have impacted Elleah. “Mr. was really cool to fi nally beat into aerospace engineering and Hefl in will defi nitely be the them. All of the dances were planning on continuing my love teacher who has had the most fun, I was fortunate enough to for American Sign Language impact on my life. He inspired go to Prom my sophomore year (ASL) with a minor in it. My me to join the Academic Team for Student Council. Despite all top three choices for school are; and gave me many pick-me-up the drama, it was really fun to Purdue University, Ohio State talks. My freshman year, he spend time with the upperclass- University, and Embry-Riddle was my Advanced Math nine men in their last memories at Aeronautical University. I do teacher and we played a jeop- New Richmond High School.” so many opportunities like want to include some kind of ardy game and my team lost. I “My favorite memories of all when I got to go to the HOBY law/political science in my life took it really seriously and hard time were doing the Trouba- Leadership Seminar and made as well, so I might try to get a when we lost because math is dours tour to all the elementary life-long friends or won the bachelor’s degree in political my thing. He told me that it schools and singing for the little American Legion Test thanks science online as well. It’s a lot didn’t matter because I was go- kids. I do ASL for Troubadours to Mr. Mahan, I’ve fi gured out to handle, but I’m known for ing to do better anyway. He’s and there’s a deaf student that so much about myself and my having a lot on my plate and been my Academic Team coach goes to Monroe and she was so passions from NRHS’ variety being able to manage it.” all four years, but also a life sweet and appreciative of what of clubs and activities. Also, Being involved is something coach and I defi nitely will not I could do for her. There are Coach Duncan, Coach Nico- that Elleah enjoys. “I’ve been forget the laughs and long talks even deaf people who come to demus, and Mr. Benzinger for involved with Student Council, we had.” the Christmas concerts to watch letting me get into stats where I cheerleading, Academic Team, “Mrs. Merritt also pushed me me sign, too, which is literally embraced my love for baseball. Troubadours, Spanish Club, to my absolute best. She al- the coolest thing ever.” I’ve appreciated the time I’ve S.A.D.D., Debate Club, Chem- ways saw more in me and my Elleah has a few pieces of ad- had here even in circumstanc- istry Club, K.I.N.D. Club, and writing and pushed me to per- vice for other high school stu- es of random quarantines and have coordinated with CPC severe. Mrs. Minning and Mrs. dents. “Do not get wrapped up school shutdowns.” Church down in New Rich- Prescott also were the teachers in the wrong crowd. If you’re “Out of everything I’ve mond with their Vacation Bi- with me when we went to the hanging out with people who learned, I’ve fi nally realized ble School and their Christmas Dominican Republic and we do things that are against your that I haven’t lost anything Celebration.” made so many memories to- morals, get out of it and go during high school, but that There are a lot of things that gether down there. Mrs. Min- meet other people. It will not be I’ve either won knowledge or Elleah will and will not miss ning has been there for me in worth it for you in the long run. learned something more im- about New Richmond. “I mean and out of school, she’s like a I do not care how long you’ve portant. That alone is what has there’s a lot to miss even about second mother to me. I’ve en- been friends with these people, kept me motivated during these junior year since I missed part joyed my experiences with all if you are uncomfortable, go times of strife and uncertain- of it and my junior Prom. I will the teachers at New Richmond make new friends! Also, do not ty. I will forever be a try-hard defi nitely miss the teachers the and I’ve loved having the plea- let drama interfere with your student because Mr. Helton most. Many of them have had sure of being able to say that.” happiness. No one is able to and Mr. Seibert gave me the life-changing eff ects on my life There are so many memories defi ne your happiness or your potential to become more than that they probably don’t real- that Elleah has. “Mr. Bailey get- worth, so don’t let anyone frac- I’ll ever know. I discovered in ize. I’ll miss Troubadours and ting a pie to the face was abso- ture that. Finally, DO NOT LET eighth grade that I could be a the experience we could’ve lutely hilarious or when Cam- STRESS OVERTAKE YOU!” smart, good student and I de- had if it weren’t for Covid-19. eron Griff ey lip synched I Will Elleah has a few things that cided then that I wouldn’t let I will also miss the people I Survive. One of my favorite she would like to add. “I’d like anything get in my way of the grew up with. My future plans memories was my sophomore to give a huge thank you to all aspirations I’ve grown to ex- include moving far away also, year when Troubs got straight of New Richmond’s faculty and pect from myself. I’ve got big so I’m not wanting to stay local ones at OMEA and then got a staff , especially Mrs. Lewis, dreams and New Richmond but I’ll still miss my childhood one at state, earning Mrs. Han- Mrs. Fetchak, and Mr. Trapp. High School let me fi gure out friends and the memories we nah her fi rst State Plaque during They have helped me in more what those dreams consisted made. I will not miss the petty her time at New Richmond. My ways than they know and have of.” drama that comes with being class is her fi rst class to go all relieved me of so much stress. a high schooler, even though the way from 7th-12th grade New Richmond has given me Jena Simpson volved in both cheerleading have helped me become who to get out there and tumble for and Equestrian. “I was captain I am today. I will miss all my everyone at half time or during of the cheerleading team here at horses like Dash over at Grant time outs.” the high school, but I also did who I have made real connec- Jena advises other students to competitive cheerleading with tions with after spending every always be true to themselves. CIA which took up most of my day with them. I won't miss “Always be 100% yourself. It time after school throughout waking up early!!” can get hard sometimes with my freshman-junior year. I am Several teachers have left a everyone around you almost also a part of the Equestrian lasting impression on Jena. transforming to be who every- program at Grant, which has “The teachers that left a huge one wants them to be, because a helped me fi nd my love for ani- impact on me would have to be lot of people don't exactly know After high school, travel fi g- mals again.” my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. who they are. Be committed to ures prominently in Jena’s fu- Jena also has a job she loves. Gemma, and my third grade fi guring out who you want to ture. “I have always wanted to “I have found a family with teacher, Mrs. Hawkins. They be and make goals for yourself travel the globe and see every- four beautiful kids from the both loved who I was as a per- to become the best version of thing the world has to off er and ages of two months old to fi ve son and embraced my goofy yourself as you can be. It will learn more about the wonders years old that I have had the humor. In high school some pay off in the long run.” around me. I fi nd inspiration in opportunity of nannying most teachers that touched my heart When it comes to people she’d the places I surround myself. days after school and on some would be Mrs. Merritt, Mr. like to thank, Jena focuses on That being said I plan to travel weekends.” Hefl in (math teacher) and the her family. “If I could thank all around the world, state by When she leaves, Jena said one and only Mrs. Griffi n. As anyone, it would be my amaz- state, country by country.” there are some things she’ll a freshman, Mrs. Merritt made ing big sister Hali for always While at NRHS and Grant miss. “I will miss being sur- me feel extremely welcome and being my favorite person. ; I Career Center, Jena was in- rounded by my friends who wanted at my high school. Mr. would like to thank my whole Hefl in defi nitely got to see my family for constantly encour- crazy, hyper side and I loved aging me to be the best version Matthew joking around with him. Mrs. of me that I can be. They have Griffi n’s classroom and her 100% helped to shape me into just made me feel at home. I who I am today.” Schmidt wouldn’t have made it through As a member of the class Matthew said he’s not quite high school without them.” of 2021, Jena also has some sure what he wants to do after Some of Jena’s favorite mem- thoughts about her years in he graduates. ories were spent in the barn at high school being aff ected by While a student at New Rich- Grant. “I was able to watch a COVID. “COVID was a bust mond, Matthew has participat- horse give birth to a beautiful considering I didn't get to have ed in Art Club, SADD Club, baby foal, something you don't the regular senior year that and played the trumpet during usually get to see every day most kids do; having no Home- elementary school. or just anywhere. I also loved coming or Prom, CLASH being Matthew says that he will miss the Friday nights spent on the canceled, and even the small art class the most, but won’t be sideline cheering on my friends things like being able to hang missing math class. Some staff members who playing either football or bas- out with my friends outside of have infl uenced Matthew are ketball. Basketball was always school without having to quar- Mrs. Cholkas, Mrs. Smiddy, my favorite, being up close antine for two weeks. Other Mrs. Hauserman, Mr. Burke, and personal, feeling like I was than that, I enjoyed a lot of the and Mr. Hefl in. right in the middle of all the online schooling and be able to Matthew has a few favor- action between the players and do my assignments in the com- ite memories from his school fans. I also enjoyed being able fort of my own bed.” career. “Getting a Principal’s Award in sixth grade, Mr. Rob- inson’s class and Mrs. Hauser- man’s art class.” Matthew’s advice to other high school students is, “Do your best in whatever you do.” Matthew would also like to thank Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Turner, Lin Michael Miranda and Mrs. Otten for their help. Avery Haley Skaggs Slye After high school, Avery plans After high school, Haley to attend the University of Cin- plans to go to college and be- cinnati and study aerospace en- come an art teacher. “I am not gineering. “Hopefully a Master sure where I would go, but I of Engineering after it’s all said know that I want to help chil- and done.” dren express themselves at a He has played football and young age.” baseball for all four years that Haley has participated in he has been in the high school. many extracurricular activi- her not only as a teacher,but as Avery won’t miss having to He tells students not to wor- ties including: art club, soccer, a friend. I went to her when I go to school for so long, but he ry about the little things in life. cross country, and track. “I also was struggling and she was al- will miss his teachers. “I will “Make as many friends as pos- went to Grant and got not only ways there.” miss some of my teachers be- sible, and just be a good per- in SkillsUSA ,but the Clermont Haley has made many good cause they really helped me out son.” LEAD program as well.” memories. “One of my favor- when they didn’t even know it.” “I really feel like I have had Haley will miss the staff and ite times during school was Mrs. Prescott, Mr. Crowley, the best high school experience all of the amazing memories when we got to watch the the- and Mr. Shebesta are the teach- anyone on earth can have.” she has made here. “I will not ater kids. I liked watching them ers who have helped Avery out Despite his highs and lows, he miss the state test or really any and going to the talent shows the most through high school. feels that he has been shaped test.” and plays. And, of course, Mrs. His favorite memories are into a diff erent person through- Haley has had a few teachers Griffi n’s cupcakes afterwards.” from when he played football out the past four years, and he that have really infl uenced her Haley has some great words his junior year. “I truly felt on cannot wait for what life has to life. “Mrs. Hauserman helped of advice for other high school top of the world that whole time off er for him in the future. me fi nd my love for art and students. “Just enjoy high period.” my ability to try and extend school. Enjoy it while you can my passion and knowledge af- and while there is time to. You ter high school. Mrs. Merritt is won’t get this experience later Lylia absolutely amazing, I consider in life.” Spires After high school Lylia plans Jaira to attend Northern Kentucky University and major in Bio- Stamper logical sciences.” Jaira’s plans after high school Lylia has been involved in a are to go to college and become couple of extracurriculars while a physical therapist. at New Richmond. “I’ve been While at New Richmond a part of the New Richmond High School, Jaira participated High School Drama Club, and infl uenced my art. Mr. Crowley in basketball. volunteering at the League for was very nice, kooky and just a Jaira has some things about Animal Welfare.” wonderful teacher to have. Mr. There are things that Lylia Hefl in made me more comfort- will and will not miss. “I will able with math and didn’t give New Richmond that she will miss how awesome some of up on me easily. Finally, Mrs. and will not miss. “One thing my teachers were, but most of Adkisson for just being a kind I’ll miss about NRHS is play- school I honestly won’t miss. teacher.” ing basketball. One thing I Perhaps I’ll change my mind Lylia’s advice to other high won’t miss is waking up early when I’m in the real world.” school students is: “If you don’t every morning and having to It’s really hard for Lylia to fi t in now, someday after high worry about a dress code.” pick a few teachers that have school, you will, whether it be One teacher Jaira will always infl uenced her. “To name a few in a job or some kind of club remember is Mr. Smith. “He of the awesome teachers I’ve outside of school.” was my fi rst grade teacher. He had. I’d say Mrs. Hauserman was one of the sweetest and funniest teachers I've ever had.” Brandon Austin Stewart Suttle After high school, Brandon After high school, Austin plans wants to continue in the Tran- to continue his education and sitions Program. “I can learn still play sports. “My plans are employment and life skills. I to play baseball at Maryville plan on having a part time job College and study kinesiology.” hopefully with a restaurant.” While at NRHS, Austin has Brandon enjoyed playing Spe- been active in three sports: cial Olympics Basketball while baseball, basketball and foot- in high school. ball. “I will miss Mr. Hefl in and And for advice to other stu- When he leaves, Austin said Austin said, “A great memory talking about sports, particular- dents, Brandon said, “Life is he’ll miss a few things. “I of mine is when Gabe Shepherd ly the Bengals. I will miss the going to be hard at fi rst but will miss Friday night football fl ipped back in his wheelchair high school and all the Lions,” always believe in yourself and games, Clash of the Classes, during team meal freshman he said. keep trying.” and pep rallies.” year.” Austin said there are few Austin off ers this advice to Abby teachers who have made an im- other students: “A piece of ad- pression on him. “Some teach- vice that I would give would be ers that I will always remember to not fall under peer pressure. Swensgard are Mrs. Heiden (second grade), Always have fun and do what Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Prescott, Mr. you want to do. Don’t let other Abby plans on furthering her Crowley, and Mrs. Miller.” people infl uence you.” academic and soccer career at As for a favorite memory, UC Clermont. “After two years, I will transfer to UC main cam- pus and major in nursing.” Chad While at New Richmond, Abby has participated in New Tracy Richmond track and club soc- cer. After high school, Chad plans There are a couple teachers “I broke the 4x800 school re- on going to Mount Saint Joe. that Abby will always remem- cord with Cortney Iding, Jenna “I’m going to play football and ber. “I will always remember Burns, and Caitie Biehle.” run track as well as getting a Mrs. Mills, my third grade Abby’s advice to other high degree in sports medicine.” teacher at Monroe Elementa- school students is: “High While at New Richmond, ry. Mr. Crowley, my physics school goes by a lot faster than Chad has participated in a few teacher at New Richmond High you think, so enjoy it and make sports. “I played basketball for School.” this time count. Have fun and one year, wrestled for two year One of Abby’s favorite mem- enjoy the time you have there.” and played football and ran also been a great infl uence in ories comes from running track. track all four years.” my life.” The only thing that Chad will Chad’s advice to other high miss is playing sports. school students is: “Do the There are a few teachers that most you can and don’t stress Dance like nobody’s have had an impact on Chad. so much about school. If you watching; love like you’ve “Coach Burke has had the most want to go to college for any- impact on my life. I don’t know thing, work your tail off to get never been hurt. Sing where I would be without him, to that point, nothing is handed like nobody’s listening; honestly. Both Mr. Hefl ins have to you.” live like it’s heaven on earth. William Purkey Ruth Hannah Tvrdy Wentzel Ruth plans to attend college After high school, Hannah and enter the engineering fi eld plans on attending Northern after high school. “I’m deciding Kentucky University to pursue between computer engineering her Bachelor of Fine Arts in and aerospace, but plans can Photography with a minor in change!” Ruth also wants to business/entrepreneurship. “I minor in business to become a hope to continue to grow my more well-rounded individual photography business.” and learn new skills. During high school, Han- For the past four years, Ruth the fall, playing pep tunes, and nah has been very active with creatively engaging at such a has been a part of Marching dancing to cadences. “Also, the extracurriculars. “Throughout young age.” Band, Pep Band, and has also feeling you would get after per- my time at New Richmond, I Hannah has made a lot of volunteered at Red Oak Animal forming an amazing halftime focused my extra-curricular memories over her years in high Rescue. show was the best!” activities on sports. Freshman school. “My favorite memories Ruth will defi nitely miss band For other students, Ruth wants year I partook in varsity soccer, in high school include hanging the most out of a lot of things. them to take things less serious- basketball, and track. In my out with close friends in the ju- “The band is a second family ly and relax a little bit more. sophomore, junior, and senior nior lot every day after school, for me; I’ve made many friends, “People should always strive years I spent my time playing getting kicked out of basketball amazing memories, and it has for their best, but if they fail, only varsity soccer and varsi- games, lunch dates with friends helped me open up and express they should not give up at all, ty track. In addition to sports I after Troubs senior year, watch- myself more!” Ruth will not they should persevere because was also a member of the Trou- ing Shep Lansaw get yelled at miss the drama that she’s expe- it is not the end of the world. badours my sophomore, junior, for carving the gym doors, tak- rienced during high school. As long as you are putting in and senior years.” ing pictures at school events, Mr. Wright and Mr. McKin- your best eff ort, you should be Hannah will miss the tight hauling around my class of ley, the band directors, are proud of yourself!” Ruth also knit community that New Rich- 2023 friends until I got to watch teachers that Ruth will miss wants students to remember to mond has. “Knowing everyone them learn how to drive, carry- very much. “They are fantastic have fun. “You only have four in your class isn’t very com- ing hammocks around track directors and the connection years of high school, so make mon, but NR has enabled me regionals, seeing my photos on that can be made between them the most of it!” to learn about many diff erent the school’s website and every- and the students is great!” Ruth “As weird as this may seem, individuals. This will be great- one telling me to sue, getting a was always able to crack jokes I would like to thank myself,” ly missed, but I am excited to 1 at state, and everything about with the band directors, but said Ruth, adding that whenev- branch out.” Mr. Hefl in’s math class fresh- they knew when to be serious er she felt like giving up, she Hannah will miss her sec- man year.” as well. “These two teachers picked herself up and worked ond grade teacher from Locust Hannah has some great words have watched most of us grow even more diligently. “I am not Corner. “Locust Corner was of advice: “My advice to un- up, so our bond between stu- the only reason for my success, the best learning environment derclassmen and incoming high dent and teacher is strong.” but I am the main reason for it!” I have experienced so far, with school students is to not stress. I Ruth’s best memories were “You control the path you that being said the teacher that spent far too much time worry- made during band class. “We take and the choices you make, left the largest impact comes ing about my grades, relation- have always had such fun to- along with determining your from this school. Mrs. Neus, ships with my peers/teachers, gether, but the only sad times work ethics and whether or not my second grade teacher. She and test scores. Once you reach we have had are when we had you succeed at something. Re- fueled my creativity at a young your senior year you realize to say goodbye to the seniors member to thank yourself for age, while others disregarded that high school is only a frac- each year!” Ruth will always working so hard to get to where it. I am extremely grateful that tion of your life and it defi nes remember the Friday nights in you are. I was exposed to someone this you in no way.” Hannah has a few fi nal thank I learned three important things in yous: “I’d like to thank Min- college--to use a library, to mem- ning for her 20-second hugs orize quickly and visually, to drop and optimism during the worst asleep at any time given a horizon- of things. Her constant push to tal surface and fi fteen minutes. give us somewhat of a normal Agnes DeMille senior year immensely helped me keep up my motivation Dance to the Piper, 1952 throughout my entire senior year.” Alyssa Raven West Weitzel After high school, Raven plans After high school Alyssa to go to college for nursing and plans to major in exercise sci- bowl at the same time. ence in the 3+3 Doctor of Phys- Raven has been on the bowl- ical Therapy program at Trine ing team for four years. University. Within six years, Raven said that he will miss she will be a Doctor of Physical bowling and all of the teachers Therapy. “I also plan to partici- he’s met, as well as the friends pate on the track and fi eld team he’s made throughout the years. as a pole vaulter.” ories come from participating He will not miss the homework. During high school, Alyssa in track. “I love the family at- Some teachers that Raven will with fl ying colors. He also says participated in a few extra cur- mosphere our team has and remember are Mrs. Bota, Mrs. to not slack off your freshman ricular activities. “I did four how everyone cheers for each Merritt, and Mrs. Adkisson. year. years of track and fi eld (pole other, despite being on diff erent One of Raven’s favorite mem- Raven also has a few peo- vault), one year of Student teams!” ories is from this year when he ple he would like to thank. “I Council, and two years of bas- Alyssa has some great words and Elam went to districts. “We would like to thank everyone ketball.” of advice for other high school had fun despite the fact that we that has taught me and every- Alyssa will miss Friday night students: “Do not let other peo- could’ve done better.” one who works in the building games, school dances, and spir- ple determine what is best for Some advice Raven has for because they try their hardest to it weeks. She will not miss all you. If you want to quit a sport, the students at New Richmond make school fun, and to make of the drama that comes along do it. If you want to go to Grant High School is that if you do sure we grow up to become with high school. Career Center, do it. If you your homework, you will pass good adults,” he said. Alyssa will always remem- want to do full time UC class- ber her favorite teacher. “Mrs. es, do it. You should do what is Liming was one of my favorite best for you in the moment and Hope teachers! I remember her bring- for your future.” ing in her old military items Alyssa has a few fi nal thank around Veterans Day to remind yous: “I would like to thank Wooten Hope plans on going to Christ us of the importance of that hol- my family for always being College of Nursing and Health iday.” there for me and supporting me Sciences to become a nurse. All of Alyssa’s favorite mem- through everything.” While in high school, Hope was a cheerleader for three years, and had a job for all four Logan years. One thing she will not miss Willis about New Richmond is the After high school, Logan’s drama as well as the school- memories from high school are plans are to go to school at work; however, she will miss meeting her friends, growing NKU, and play on their club seeing her friends. up with them, having them in soccer team. Hope has a list of teachers class, and creating funny mem- During his school years, Lo- she will remember after high ories with them. gan has played soccer for four school. “Some teachers who I Hope’s advice to those at New years and baseball for three. will always remember from my Richmond High School is, “Al- After high school, Logan will time at New Richmond schools ways have a positive mindset, miss lunch with his friends, are Mrs. Heckard, Mrs. Bowl- don’t let others get you down, but won’t miss worrying about Logan’s favorite memories by, Mr. Smiddy, Mr. Rack, and DO YOUR WORK. Even tests and projects. were all from lunch and soccer. Mrs. Dick, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. if you don’t want to.” Logan has a few teachers he’d And fi nally, as he leaves, Lo- Flamm, Mr. Hatfi eld, Mr. Hef- Hope wants to thank her like to mention. “Some of my gan off ers these words of wis- lin, Mr. Lindner, Mrs. Merritt, teachers she’s had throughout favorite teachers were Mr. Hef- dom: Always do your work on Mrs. Nehls, Mrs. Swango, and the years, and to thank every- lin and Mr. Benzinger and my time and have good time man- Mrs. Jakes,” she said. one for all the memories. overall favorite teacher was agement.” Some of Hope’s favorite Mrs. Dalton.” Where are we going? CalebAdams...... Thomas More University Sadie Altman...... Nursing School Cameron Banfi eld...... Tiffi n University Isaiah Bowman...... Ohio State University Elissa Beineke...... Army National Guard Samantha Cain...... College Ethan Carter...... Northern Kentucky University McKenna Clayton...... Northern Kentucky University Kaitlyn Colwell...... College Madison Crellin...... UC Clermont Ethan Daniel...... University of Cincinnati Madison Daniel...... College Cole Deavers...... Workforce Dallas Duncan...... College Lizzie Duncan...... College Connor Feldkamp...... College/Music Emily Fischer...... Morehead State University Emily Fithen...... Northern Kentucky University Lauren Freeman...... College Hunter Gabriel...... University of Cincinnati Nicole Giar...... Workforce Bradley Gibson...... Great Oaks Jack Glenn...... Workforce Spencer Hartnady...... University of Cincinnati Maleigha Henderson...... Misson Trip/College Ethan Hayes...... Workforce Will Hess...... College/Military Lexi Hotchkiss...... University of Cincinnati Brady Jenkins...... Workforce Emma Kussman...... College Most Athletic Gage Kramer/Lexi Forsee Plans for the Class of 2021

Shep Lansaw...... College Hannah Lewin...... Centre College Abigail Maness...... College Chuck Miller...... Xavier University Jackson Miller...... Morehead State University Katrina Miller...... Morehead State University Nakiya Milton...... Traveling Kelly Murphy...... Ohio State University Andrea Parker...... Cosmetology School Tyler Noble...... UC Clermont Aaron Pike...... College Morgan Rich...... Miami University Caitlyn Riddell...... Xavier University River Saunders...... OSU/UNH Elleah Senters...... College Matthew Schmidt...... Undecided Jena Simpson...... Traveling Avery Skaggs...... University of Cincinnati Haley Slye...... College Lylia Spires...... Northern Kentucky University Jaira Stamper...... College Brandon Stewart...... Transitions Program Austin Suttle...... Maryville College Abby Swensgard...... UC Clermont Ruth Tvrdy...... College Hannah Wentzel...... Northern Kentucky University Alyssa Weitzel...... Trine University Raven West...... College Logan Willis...... Northern Kentucky University Hope Wooten...... Christ College of Nursing Class of 2021 Academic Achievements Musical Achievements

Top 10 (In alphabetical order, subject to change) Mrs. Hannah would like to thank the class of 2021 for their dedication to the choral program, their creative Isaiah Bowman ideas, and their strong leadership. You will be missed! Samantha Cain Ronja Frigard Madison Crellin Mackenzie Gammon Lauren Freeman Bradley Gibson Matthew Heinzman Jack Glenn Maleigha Henderson Cortney Iding Lexi Hotchkiss Hannah Lewin Abigail Maness Ray Lindsley Abby Manness Aaron Pike Jackson Miller Nakiya Milton Elleah Senters Morgan Rich River Saunders Rowan Strippelhoff Elleah Senters Aiden Vandeberg Lukas Swope Hannah Wentzel

Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright wish all the best to our senior class of 2021. We're so proud of you! Your lead- Artistic Achievements ership, personality, and talent will be greatly missed. Mrs. Hauserman would like to recognize Caleb Adams Ethan Carter the following art students for their Eric Dziech accomplishments: Emily Fischer Emily Fischer Emily Fithen Ronja Frigard Chuck Miller Jackson Glenn Kaitlyn Colwell Matthew Heinzman Brady Jenkins Hannah Lewin Ray Lindsley Kelly Murphy Aaron Pike River Saunders Ruth Tvrdy Achievements SBAAC League All-Stars Academic Girls’ Football Boys’ 1st Team: Team Bowling Isaiah Bowman Soccer 1st Team: 1st Team: Luke Lytle 1st Team: Kelly Murphy Emily Fischer Kadin Pollard Landen Moeller 2nd Team: Cece Gilpin Chad Tracy Logan Willis Elleah Senters 2nd Team: 2nd Team: Honorable Mentions: Gabe Shepherd Aaron Pike Hannah Lewin Boys’ Cross Honorable Mention: Boys’ Country Drew Royalty Girls’ 1st Team: Austin Suttle Basketball Brady Jenkins Soccer 1st Team: 1st Team: 2nd Team: Kadin Pollard Boys’ Golf Becca Smit Jack Glenn 1st Team: Honorable Mention: Honorable Mention: Jackson Miller Shep Lansaw Cami Banfi eld Girls’ Cross Girls’ Golf Girls’ Country 2nd Team: Girls’ Basketball 2nd Team: Katie Gardner Tennis 1st Team: Cami Banfi eld 1st Team: Abby Maness Sophia Dragoo Honorable Mention: Jaira Stamper Theatre Achievements Boys’ The Drama Club would like to recog- Bowling nize the following members for their 1st Team: accomplishments: Raven West 2nd Team: Caleb Adams Elam Schwey Lauren Freeman Ronja Frigard Hannah Lewin Lylia Spires Aiden Vandeberg As seniors say goodbye, staff offers

“Success can only be measured “Wth a positive attitude, you can be any- by happiness and happiness is thing you want to be.” always a choice. So I hope you - Selena Quintanilla (Mrs. Nehls) choose a successful life.” -Mr. Mahan

“Always take copious notes.” “No matter what you do in life, -Mr. Harris remember the oft-forgotten im- portance of being a decent human “Great minds discuss being.” ideas; average minds -Mr. Daniel Hefl in discuss events; small minds discuss “It is our choices, that people.” show who we truly -Mr. Phil Heflin are, far more than our abilities.” -Mrs. Merritt “I would tell you the sky’s the limit but there are footprints on “Don‛t forget that pancakes make ev- the moon! Go chase your dreams, erything better!” but always know the road that’ll -Mrs. Minning lead you home.” -Mrs. Montgomery #bestdayever

Self-trust, integrity, and determination should be your watch-words as you step into the world of endless challenges, opportunites, and responsibilities. -Mr. Nyam

“Always be “’The starting point of all achievement is thankful for what desire.’ Napoleon Hill you have.” -Mrs. Best wishes for an incredible journey! Carey Congratulations Class of 2020!” -Mrs. Hauserman good luck, wishes, words of wisdom “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of “And in the end, it’s not the years in little minds.” -Emerson “Don’t be afraid your life that count. It’s the life in of change. Be kind, be careful, be happy.” your years.” -Mrs. Griffi n Reflect on your past, dream of your future, and pay attention to the present. All the best Class of 2021!! -Mrs. Coulter “It would be nice to spend bil- lions on schools and roads, but right now that money is desper- ately needed for political ads.” – “Best luck, graduates, Andy Borowitz (Mr. Hatfi eld) and remember... a good time to keep your mouth closed is when you nd yourself in "Work hard, achieve great things, and be kind to one deep water...” another." -- Mrs. Parker -Mr. Crowley

“Life is not about the destination...... it’s about the journey it takes to get there” -Mrs. Dalton

“Don’t wait for opportunity, create it. Do it now. Later might “Life is what happens while you are become never.” - Mr. Lindner busy making other plans.” -Mr. Benzinger (John Lennon)

Take care of your- self- mentally, emo- tionally and physical. “There are three ways to ultimate suc- You deserve it.” -Ms. cess: O’Toole The fi rst way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. “The only time you should The third way is to be kind.” look back is to see how far -Ms. Senter (Fred Rogers) you‛ve come.” -Mrs. Graser “Always wear Don’t be afraid of fear. Because it sharpens you, it challenges your safe- you, it makes you stronger; and when you run away from fear, ty glasses and you also run away from the opprotunity to be your best self. closed toe shoes The only i8mpossible jiourney is the one you never begin. Take in the shop.” pride in how far you’ve come. - Ed Helms (Mrs. Willis) -Mr. Shinkle “It is not the cri c who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or “We’ve got time.” where the doer of deeds could have done them -Mr. McKinley be er. The credit belongs to the man who is ac- tually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who “Put your fu- errs, who comes short again and again, because ture in good there is no eff ort without error and shortcoming; hands-your but who does actually strive to do the deeds; own.” who knows great enthisiams, the great devo ons; -Mrs. Adkisson who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at “Because I knew you, I have been least fails while daring greatly, so that hisplace changed... for good.” shall never be with those cold and mid souls Mrs. Hannah who neither know victory nor defeat.” -Theodore Roosevelt (Mr. McMonigle)

“Don’t ever settle for being average. It just means you are as close to the bottom as you are the top.” -JR Superstar “The only sub- stitute for hard work is a mira- “Believe in yourself and all that you are. cle.” -Mrs. Davis “A well-educated Know that there is mind will always something inside of have more ques- “One thing that can never you that is greater tions than an- be taken away from you is than any obstacle.” swers.” -Helen your education.” Ms. Johnson Mr. Evanshine Keller ( Mrs. Martin) “You can lead a horse to “Bravery is about showing water but you can’t make courage and speaking out in it drink.” -Mr. Shebesta ordinary circumstances that demand someone try to steer the course in order to set things right.” --Dr. Rosselot “All our dreams come true... if we have the courage to “What I permit, I promote. Find pursue them.” -Walt Disney peace and in whatever situation you “Good luck on achieving are in.” Mrs. Prescott your future dreams.” Mrs. Corbin “Your education is a dress rehearsal for for a life that is yours to lead.” - Nora Twenty years from now Ephron (Mrs. Baker) you will be more disap- pointed by the things that you didn‛t do. So, “God, grant me the throw off the nowlines, serenity sail away from your safe to accept the things I harbor, catch the trade cannot change, winds in your sails. Ex- the courage to change plore, dream, discover.” the things I can, -Mark Twain ( Mrs. Lewis) and the wisdom to know the diff erence.” “In life you can’t repli- -Mrs. Miller “You are a masterpeice.” cate or duplicate or - Ephesians 2:10 (Mrs. you have to find your Hauserman) own way!” -Ms. Cain Be the best friend that ev- eryone wishes they had.” “Time is a monster that cann -Mrs. Bartley be reasoned with , 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 answers at the end the road, that you forget to read the signs along the way.” -Mrs. Flamm Thanks to all our advertisers!

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