Senior Issue 2014.P65

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Volume LXIX Issue 7 March 2014

SeniorSenior IssueIssue 20142014 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (Billie Joe Armstrong)

Another turning point A fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist Directs you where to go So make the best of this test And don't ask why It's not a question But a lesson learned in time It's something unpredictable But in the end is right I hope you had the time of your life

So take the photographs And still frames in your mind Hang it on a shelf in Good health and good time Tattoos of memories And dead skin on trial For what it's worth It was worth all the while It's something unpredictable But in the end is right I hope you had the time of your life

It's something unpredictable But in the end is right I hope you had the time of your life

2 Senior Issue 2014 Justin Zach Adams Adkins After high school, Justin plans Zach plans to go on to the Air to pursue a career in astronomy. Force after high school. “After “I plan to study space sciences the Air Force, I will go on to col- at MSU.” lege,” he said. Justin said what he would miss Here at NRHS, Zach has been the most and the least about involved in several different ex- NRHS. “I will miss the teachers tracurricular activities. “I have and friends who have been there done mock trial, academic team, and helped me in life, but I won’t and soccer during my high miss the awkward social hierar- He said that his favorite school years.” high school. “My favorite chy.” teacher is Ms. Cornette. “She’s “I will miss the most are pep memory overall, though, was the the best English teacher ever.” rallies and Spirit Week,” said memorial we had for Ms. He also shared some of his fa- Zach, “but I will miss exams and Spinnati,” he said. vorite memories from high tests the least!” Zach also would like to leave school. “Freshman year, I met the Zach was always fond of Mr. some words of wisdom as he girl who is now my girlfriend of Callebs and his daily jokes, leaves NRHS. “Do your home- three and a half years. She’s ba- which is apparent as he claims work and do not procrastinate!” sically amazing. Another fond JC is his favorite teacher. “JC Overall, thinking of his time memory I have of my tenure here and I always teased each other here at the high school, Zach is my junior Prom. Get Low was about the Browns and Bengals,” said, “I would like to thank Ms. my favorite song; Sorry Mr. he said. Spinnati for making my high Bailey.” Zach also remembered some school career so enjoyable.” Justin offered words of wis- of his favorite memories from dom as he leaves: “Stack paper, say nothing.” Paige Anderson going to miss.” from sports and band. “I loved Paige has four favorite teach- being in the back of the band bus ers, Mr. Heflin, Mr. McKinley, with everyone singing and with Mr. Wright, and Mr. Shebesta. Max and Alex bursting out in rap “To this point, all my teachers every once in a while. I loved have been great. Some of my fa- being on relay teams and the ex- vorites, I’ve had a while in high citement when there was a really school. Mr. Heflin has been my close race.” choir director for a while, but my “It rocked,” Paige added about piano teacher for longer. He her time here. helped me learn to love music. Mr. Shebesta is a fantastic After high school, Paige said teacher, but an even better coach. she would like to go to the Ohio He brings out the best in people, State University to become a sur- especially the people he coaches. geon. Mr. McKinley and Mr. Wright Paige has also participated in are just plain awesome! Every a number of extracurricular ac- day I go to band and it’s fun! tivities including, cross country, They help both beginners and swimming, track, Science Chal- more advanced musicians to ex- lenge, Women’s Choir, and Na- cel: they seek out honor bands tional Honor Society. and contests for people who “I will miss me seeing my want to be involved outside of friends daily. There is nothing I’ll school. Also, Mr. Harris is a great miss the least,” Paige said. “Any- teacher. He really cares about thing I’d like not to have (like how his students do and teaches homework) I’m going to have in us through ‘copious notes.” college and everything else, I’m Paige’s fondest memories were Senior Issue 2014 3 Austin Cheryll Antoni Appellmann After high school, Austin said Cheryll plans to go to college he plans on going to the Univer- after she graduates, and, “live my sity of Cincinnati. “I want to pur- dream as a massage therapist. sue a degree in engineering and While at NRHS, Cheryll par- possibly in a biomedical field.” ticipated in track and dance Austin has also participated in team. a number of extracurricular ac- As she leaves, Cheryll said, “I tivities including football, cross will miss the teachers and my country, French club, and chem- friends the most. I will miss choir class so much.” istry club. He has also worked a I will miss the least.” homework the least.” “Work hard and never give up part-time job. Austin favorite teacher is Ms. Cheryll found it impossible to on making an effort in your life,” “The things I’ll miss the most Cornette. pick a favorite teacher because, are the words of advice Cheryll at NRHS are Ms. Cornette and Austin’s fondest memory was “all my teachers were my favor- would like to offer, and she said her satirical humor, consent haz- with one of his friends. “Chris ites.” she’d like to thank her teachers. ing, and sassy attitude. Thanks, and I photobombed all the year- As for favorite memories, “Thank you for helping me get you made high school stink a book photos. Sorry, Mr. Cheryll mentioned, “Hanging through high school and helping little less,” said Austin. “Getting Robinson.” out with my friends and missing me reach my goals,” she said. up at 6:30 every morning is what Emily Kaitlyn Barcheski Bentley Kaitlyn plans to go to college Emily is going to the Univer- to become a veterinarian. sity of Southern Indiana with a While here at NRHS, Kaitlyn soccer scholarship and major- has been on yearbook staff. ing early childhood education. “I Kaitlyn said there is one thing can’t wait to go to college,” she she will miss when she leaves.“I said. will miss all of my friends I have Emily has been in Young Life, made this year.” Chemistry Club, and Prom com- Kaitlyn said she had a couple mittee for one year, track and For her favorite memory, of favorite teachers.“My favor- field for two years, and soccer Emily selected an entire year. “ ite teachers are Ms. Cornette and and Student Council for four. Junior year, by far.” Mr. Robinson because they make Among Kaitlyn’s favorite Emily said she will miss noth- And as she leaves, Emily of- their classes fun.” memories are,“spending time ing about NRHS except Friday fers these words of advice: “Do with friends at football and bas- night basketball games in the stu- as much as you can. High school ketball games and Clash of the dent section. is more fun when you get in- Classes.” Emily’s favorite teacher is volved in things.” Kaitlyn would also like to Mrs. Corpuz. thank her mom, April Callebs Bentley, and her grandparents, John and Carolyn Callebs. “Without them, I would not be where I am today. This was my first year at New Richmond and Congratulations, everyone has made me feel like I had been part of the school for- NRHS Class of 2014! ever,” said Kaitlyn.

4 The Messenger Olivia Ann Behymer Bishop After graduation, Olivia will be After high school, Ann plans attending Liberty University. “I to go to college. “I want to get a am majoring in nursing and will degree in occupational therapy.” be running on Liberty’s track Ann has been in a number of team. I hope to have a success- activities including two years of ful career,” she said. French club, one year of Chem- While here at NRHS, Olivia istry club, three years playing has been active in both sports an volleyball, and four years swim- extra-curricular activities. “I ming. have participated in cross coun- make us do.” Ann said her friends is the one try and track for four years. I Mr. Shebesta tops Olivia’s list thing she will miss the most when am also in National Honor Soci- as her favorite teacher. “He was she leaves high school. Hughes, who was my middle ety and have been in Chemistry my pre-cal teacher. He was a re- Ann said she will not miss a school science teacher. She was Club for two years. I have been ally good teacher and he always few things. “I will not miss the the one who made me like sci- in Student Council for three joked around in class and made late bell and the lunch line” ence.” years and I am senior class presi- us laugh.” Ann has a few teachers that she She also said she loved Ms. dent” There are a few favorite high is going to miss the most when Wilkins. “I enjoyed dissecting Olivia said there are things school memories Olivia would she leaves. “I loved Mrs. during anatomy.” she’ll miss once she leaves. “I like to spotlight. “When Ms. Ann has a few favorite memo- will miss high school sports and Spinnati surprised us at the ries of her high school career. “I attending the basketball and Homecoming pep rally, Spirit enjoyed senior Clash because we football games. I will also miss Week, Ultimate Frisbee with the won, swim parties, and skiing being with my friends every day. cross country team, and placing with the swim team.” I won’t miss all the rude people in state for the 400m dash and Ann has some words of advice and busy work that teachers breaking some track and field that she would like to offer oth- school records.” ers as she leaves. “Do not worry Olivia advises others to get in- about being perfect because volved and make high school a there is no such thing.” good experience. “It’s only go- As she leaves NRHS, Ann had ing to be as good as you make it. this to say: “I would like to thank You will make your best memo- the girls on the swim team who ries when you’re more in- had to put up with me over the volved.” years.” As she leaves, Olivia said she’d like to thank her parents and coaches. “I’d like to thank my parents and family for always You have brains in your head supporting me and pushing me to do my best. I would also like You have feet in your shoes. to thank Mrs. Flamm and Mr. You can steer yourself in any Shebesta for being awesome coaches and for putting up with direction you choose. me.” You’re on you own... And you know what you know... You are the guy who’ll decide where to go. Dr. Seuss

Senior Issue 2014 5 Hunter Blankenship Gina After high school, Hunter plans on going to college and getting Bowling a degree in business. “I want to After high school, Gina plans become a financial investor and on going to college for four years eventually own a company,” he to become a neonatal nurse. “I’m said. attending U.C. Clermont my Here at NRHS, he has been freshman and sophomore years very busy with many school and then transferring to Christ sports. “Over my high school College.” career, I have played soccer, Gina shared what she will miss baseball, golf, and wrestling.” most and least about NRHS. Of his many experiences “What I will miss most about throughout his high school ca- NRHS is not seeing some of my reer, Hunter will miss football favorite teachers every day, and made learning fun and she was games, school dances, and his the fact that most of the people the best cheer coach I had.” friends, “but one thing I won’t you see now you won’t ever see A third favorite teacher of miss are the freshmen.” again after high school. What I Gina’s was Mr. Moorehead from During his schooling career, he member my second grade will miss the least will be the NRHS. “I had him my junior will always remember his favor- teacher, Mrs. Banzhaf, for influ- school lunches.” year of high school. He always ite teacher. “I will always re- encing me in a positive way,” he One of her favorite teachers had an enthusiastic attitude and said. from school is Mrs. Conrad from was a really cool and laid back Hunter would also like to re- NRE. “I remember her just be- dude.” call some of his favorite memo- ing a nice, cool, and laid back A few of Gina’s favorite ries. “I will never forget camp- teacher. She was my fourth grade memories from high school are ing with my friends over the teacher.” Clash and going to Friday night summer because these were my Another one of Gina’s favor- football games, especially the favorite times of high school,” ite teachers was Ms. Fritsch from Homecoming games. Hunter said. NRMS. “She was my seventh Gina also wanted to share As words of advice to offer grade math teacher. She always some advice: “The advice I before he leaves to go on with would like to offer as I leave is the rest of his life, Hunter said, not to live your life with any re- “If you don’t buy a ticket, you grets. You won’t ever get those will not win the raffle.” moments back. Also, I never “I’d like to thank my friends thought I would graduate high for the great years here, wouldn't school with practically only two have been the same without friends. The advice I give is to them,” he added. not let people fool you. Be true to yourself and keep your personal thoughts to yourself.” Gina also had a few last things to add. “My time here at NRHS “Learn as though you has been great. Throughout my whole high school experience, I would never be able to never thought it would’ve master it; Hold it as changed who I am today.” though you would be in fear of losing it”- Confucius

6 The Messenger Laura Bosse soccer, and one year in soccer He is an amazing teacher, and I stats, as well as three years of am so sad to see him go. He has Academic Team, one year of taught a lot of students and made Chemistry Club, two years in a huge impact on all of them,” Troubadours and the Music Hall said Laura. of Fame Vice President for one Laura has a few memories she year. will forever cherish. “My favor- Laura has certain things she ite memories from high school will miss, and things she will not include the Academic Team. It miss. “I will miss seeing the few didn’t matter if we won or lost, it amazing friends I have made was fun. Griffin is amazing. I also over my years in school. I will enjoyed *gasp* physics. I will definitely miss the pointless miss the partners I had that made drama the least. (Jeez, the me push through and not want other, entirely opposite note, if drama.),” said Laura. to die in that class. (Sara Ellis and no one has come back from the Laura plans to attend college Laura has several favorite Felicity Elsaesser) I will always future to stop you, can it really and get her Bachelor’s Degree teachers. “I remember Mr. remember being in Troubadours. be that bad of a choice?” in Nursing. “After I graduate, I Menefee pretty clearly. He Since this is being written and Laura would like to add: “I just plan on becoming a Pediatric taught math in a way that made pub- want to say that it goes RN, and then possibly getting my me not hate it. I never had Mrs. lished quickly. Freshman year is Master’s.” Griffin as a teacher, but I will before pretty awesome, sopho- Laura participated in a wide ar- definitely miss the crazy, animal Spring more year is kind of slow, ray of extracurricular activities. obsessed, out-of-control baker a Break, junior year just stinks, and She participated in two years of lot.” I can senior year is when you Science Challenge, two years of “ I will always remember Mr. only get to sit back and reflect Doug Heflin. The crazy, perfect- as- on how far you have come, seeking, talented, bizarre man. sume I and how far you have yet am go- to go,” said Laura. ing to “I want to thank every- Rusty enjoy one who believed in me the over my years. I probably Brittain com- would not be here today peti- if it wasn’t for you. Your After graduation, Rusty has tion in support got me through big plans ahead of him. “I plan Florida. everything. You know to join the military (leaning to- I hope as I read this, we have who you are, I love you. As I’m ward the Navy) and then take achieved victory at Nationals.” sitting here crying while writing advantage of job opportunities.” Laura would like to offer ad- this, I want to thank Ms. While Rusty has been at vice to the students at NRHS. Spinnati. Ms. Spinnati, you were NRHS, he has participated in “Stay on the right side of the one of the best people I ever had football for four years. hallways and staircases. It just the blessing to meet. Your kind Rusty has one thing he will Rusty offers the following makes your life so much easier. words helped me when I needed particularly miss about high words of wisdom for the remain- Make good academic choices. them the most. I am so sad that school. “I will miss gearing up ing students at New Richmond Your high school years will de- you do not get to hand me my on a Friday night football game,” High School: “Don’t slack off in fine you. The four years you diploma. Your legacy will live on he said. school, it’s not worth it. I regret spend in high school will pave and with that, I will try my best There are a couple of teachers missing the days I did,” he said. your path for the rest of your life. to ‘Stay Safe’,” ended Laura. Rusty would like to give a shout Before Rusty leaves, he would That is scary to think about, es- out to. “My favorite teachers are like to add that the teachers made pecially when you have to ask Mr. Mahan, and Mrs. Cornette, it a great time, except for a few. to go to the bathroom. On an- Mrs.Hall, and Mrs. Minning,” said Rusty. As for favorite memories from high school, Rusty said, “Lunch senior year with Nate, Quinn, Cole, Larkby, and Jimmy,” were at the top of the list.

Senior Issue 2014 7 Josie Buckingham for four years, National Honor hard to really pick out certain Society for two years, Student teachers who have influenced me Council for one year as the se- because there are so many who nior class secretary, the Messen- have pushed me, supported me, ger staff for three years, and a taught me, and kept me in line few other clubs,” said Josie. throughout the years,” said Josie. There are several things about “Mr. Hatfield and Ms. Wilkins, high school that Josie will really of course, for always have my miss and won’t miss. “I’m going back, kicking my butt, and be- to miss the normality of things ing the best coaches I could ask here and seeing all of these for. Mrs. Griffin for being the people every day. After a while most kind-hearted and chill After high school, Josie will be it does get old, but I will defi- woman I have ever met. Mr. attending the University of Min- nitely miss it. I’m also going to Foote for always being there for ing able to say that we really nesota. “I received a full basket- miss basketball season and play- me and supporting me through- turned the program around,” said ball scholarship and will be ing for New Richmond. Even out everything. Ms. Spinnati- for Josie. headed to Minneapolis next year though I’ll be moving on and still always knowing exactly what to As for some words of advice to as a Golden Gopher. I’m hoping playing, I’ll miss wearing that say and helping me with some others, Josie just had a few things to go into pre-med and become NR jersey. I won’t really miss the tough situations.” to say. “Have as much fun as you a pediatrician some day. I am school lunches and the frequent Over the years, Josie has made can while you’re here because it’s also considering Doctors With- mysterious scents of the hall- so many memories that she said over in the blink of an eye. Also, out Borders,” said Josie. ways,” she explained. she will keep with her forever. don’t be afraid to laugh and Josie has managed to make the Josie said that there are several “While some of the memories I smile; it makes everything bet- most of her time at NRHS by par- teachers and staff members who will keep to myself, there were a ter.” ticipating in various activities. “I have influenced her throughout lot of fun times made at NRHS. “I’ve made so many lifelong have participated in basketball her time at New Richmond. “It’s I always had fun at dances, even friends and memories while I’ve though I am an awful dancer. I been here. I will always keep this loved Friday night football place in a special place in my games, pep rallies for football heart and I’ll never forget it no Pierce and basketball, and other events. matter where I end up in life. It’s I’ll never forget basketball sea- truly been a blessing to be a part Burnham sons and how much fun I had of this community and it’s helped with my teammates. Especially make me into the person I am to- After high school, Pierce plans winning league this year and be- day,” concluded Josie. to accomplish many things. “I am going to graduate from college and start a job owning my Jacob own business as a personal trainer,” he said. As for his days in high school, Byus Pierces said he has participated After high school Jacob plans in many different extracurricular Troubadours for three years, to get a job. activities. “I participated in football for four years, and track Jacob said he will miss the time for four years,” said Pierce. he spent with his friends the most The thing Pierce said he will after high school. He will miss miss the most about high school writing term papers the least. is sports. As for a favorite teacher, Jacob Pierce’s most favorable memo- said he liked pretty much all of rable events while in high school them. “The only teacher I did were the football games and the not like while at New Richmond student section at basketball was my art teacher from middle games. school,” he said. suit on a random day. Pierce would likes to send a A favorite memory of Jacob’s Jacob’s word of advice is to, special thanks to his parents and from NRHS was the reactions “Never put your head below an all of his friends. “I want to tell people had when he wore a shiny open locker.” people to enjoy your time here because it goes fast,” Pierce said.

8 The Messenger Chase Catron lot of things she will miss. “I will ways manages to brighten my The fun is never ending at that miss the teachers and all my day. Mrs. Cornette is hilarious table,” she said. friends. I’m not going to miss and a marvelous teacher. Mr. The words of wisdom Chase all the snobby, stuck up kids. I’ll Nyam is really dedicated and wants to leave with other stu- also miss the way these awesome goes above and beyond for any dents are: “Don’t tick Mr. lockers never seem to open or the student. Fourth grade was a blast Hatfield off. And don’t stick the piles of gum a hand always because of Mrs. Conrad, I’ll sheep eyeball in your mouth for seems to come in contact with never forget it. Mrs. G-Dog is $20, not worth it,” she said. under the desks. But maybe, just without a doubt the funniest, Chase would like to thank a maybe, the best part I’ll miss is most sarcastic lady ever,” she few of her teachers. “Thanks to the amazing smell of cologne, said. Mrs. Minning and Mr. Nyam for perfume, sweat, and other bodily Chase has memories at her helping me so much. Thank you After high school, Chase plans odors clinging to the inside of my lunch table from high school that Mr. Hatfield for being hysterical. to work for a couple of years nose,” she said. she will never forget. “My lunch Mrs. G-Dog(Griffin) you are while attending bartending Chase will remember Mrs. table has the most hilarious rockin’ the high school. You’re school, then enter the Vet Tech Minning, Mrs. Cornette, Mr. bunch. It’s me, Justin Adams, absolutely hilarious.” program at Raymond Walters Nyam, Mrs. Conrad, and Mrs. Colter Mack, Autumn Mincie, College in Blue Ash. Griffin. “Mrs. Minning is super Joe Renn, and although he When she leaves, Chase has a energetic and fun loving. She al- doesn’t talk, Blake Thompson. Alexis Shawn Cook Butler After high school, Alexis plans After high school, Shawn plans to attend a four year college and then get a degree. on going to college. “I plan on She has participated in many going to University of Cincinnati extracurricular activities while at main campus to study computer NRHS. She has four years of science,” he said. cheerleading, three years of Shawn has participated in Troubs, one year in Prom com- some extracurricular activities said. mittee and one year of chemis- while at NRHS. “I’ve been in Shawn’s favorite memory was try club. Alexis’ favorite memories re- Chemistry Club, Science Chal- lenge, and done lights for drama, in Mrs. Cornette’s class. “My Alexis said she will miss two volved around school spirit. “My band, and choir,” he said. favorite memory is the time that things when she leaves high senior Homecoming game, I was When Shawn graduates, he Mrs. Cornette asked me if I was school. “I will miss the pep ral- lucky enough to be voted onto will have things that he will miss. autistic and I thought she said lies and the Friday Night Lights.” court. All the pep rallies were a “I will miss the staff the most. artistic… awkward,” he said. Alexis said she will not miss great memory. I love the school The majority of them love their Shawn’s words of wisdom as the immaturity when she leaves spirit!” job and are good teachers,” he he leaves are: “Don’t drink the New Richmond. Alexis has some words of wis- said. “What I’ll miss the least school’s water.” She said she had one teacher dom for other students. “Be about this place will be some of Shawn’s last words for the high who was her favorite. “Mrs. yourself. Don’t let anyone bring the lunch selections.” school are, “I can’t wait to leave Snouffer, my sixth grade teacher. you down. Make it count!” Shawn has had many favorite but I’ll probably miss it when She was the best, most caring One last thing Alexis would teachers. “I practically I’m gone.” woman.” like to add is, “I hope I look back love everyone but I’d Alexis will also miss Mrs. at these years and remember have to say it was Graser, the middle school sec- them as the best four years of my Mrs. Prescott was retary. “We became super close life. NRHS will always be in my always doing and I could go to her for any- heart.” something goofy thing.” or fun to make the class interesting and it’s ob- vious that she loves her job,” he

Senior Issue 2014 9 Chandler Cochran ing, Charlie and the Chocolate the night before, I factory, White Christmas, Inside swear that kid will Lester, Honk!, Ducks and Lov- be Twitter famous ers, and Revising Josie. one day. Not see- “I’d like to thank Mr. Heflin ing everyone I’ve for letting me stage manage ev- shared twelve ery show since sophomore year, years of my life and for Adam Slade for making with is going to be backstage some of the funniest a big change. Al- experiences of my life.” though I’m ready He also was in mens’ chorus to take the next step in my life, I teacher, was one of my favorites, After high school, Chandler will for two years and was on The kind of wish a few of my friends as well as Mrs. Woodard, my be attending Murray State Uni- Messenger for three years. can take the journey with me. I fourth grade teacher, and Mrs. versity in Murray, Kentucky. “Joining The Messenger my will also miss all of the fun asso- Cahall, my fifth grade teacher. As “I will be majoring in manage- sophomore year was probably ciated with Clash, Homecoming far as middle school, well, at least ment at the Arthur J. Bauernfeind one of the best decisions I made and the pep rallies. ” I made it through right? High college of business, and I will be my entire high school career. Al- Chandler also said that he will school was a lot of fun due in minoring in marketing.” though it was difficult some- miss watching the Friday night part to some of the teachers I was With this degree, Chandler times, the people in that class football games and the student fortunate enough to have. Mr. plans on pursuing a career in will be hard to forget. They made section at the basketball games. Crowley will forever be my fa- sports management or using the writing enjoyable and the class “Showing some school spirit was vorite teacher I have ever had. business degree to be successful a lot of fun to be in.” one of my favorite things to do He made learning science fun in life. There are many things Chan- as a New Richmond Lion. Oh, and did a better job than what While at NRHS, Chandler was dler will miss about NRHS. and all the bow tie compliments Bill Nye could have done, even on the Academic Team and par- “I will mostly miss seeing all of I got was pretty cool, too. ” without a bow tie. JC Callebs ticipated in stage crew for sev- my friends in class every day, and However, there are a few would have been number one, eral musicals and plays includ- talking about what Gary tweeted things Chandler will not miss but he is a UK fan, so yeah. once he leaves. Other than that he was a cool “The DRAMA was totally teacher to have.” Gary overrated. Apparently no one has Chandler would also like to never heard of the phrase, “don’t thank Mrs. Griffin for not totally Crawford start none and there won't be killing us in Messenger when we none,” because, man, did we started to slack off. After high school, Gary plans to hear a lot of nonsense in four Chandler has a few words of attend and finish college. He years that really isn't going to advice for the students at New plans to focus on one thing at a matter after we are gone.” Richmond. time, making sure he doesn’t get Chandler also said that he will “It wont kill you to wear a tie too overwhelmed. not miss the childish acts put on every once in a while guys, es- While at NRHS, Gary played by a lot of kids attending this pecially a bow tie. Look classy, basketball. school. stay classy.” Gary will miss the people the “You are in high school, grow Last, Chandler leaves with this, most after he graduates. “Most school district from preschool to “It might seem crazy but you people will tell you they ‘hate was getting suspended. He said, high school, Chandler has a lot only have four years in this place, everyone’ but I’ve spent over “That’ll stick forever… I’m so of teachers he would like to so make the most out of it, leave four years of my life with these dumb.” thank for helping him get this far. with no regrets.” people and I love them all,” he Gary said he’s had a great ex- “Mrs. Gemma, my kindergarten said. There is no doubt that he perience at NRHS. Everyone has will be missing his fellow stu- been great to him. He also said, dents. “There is no other school I Gary said that his favorite would’ve rather been at and no The man who graduates today, teacher throughout his entire group of people I would’ve and stops learning NRHS experience has to be Mr. rather been with. The school is Crowley. “He completely great, especially for a small town tomorrow is unedu- changed learning for me,” he like New Richmond.” cated the day after said. Gary would like to thank ev- Gary said that his favorite eryone he’s met the last four Newton D. Baker memory throughout high school years. “It’s been special,” he 10 said. The Messenger Bobby Antonio Crews Davis After graduation, Bobby plans After high school, Antonio has to join the military and be a mili- plans for a career. “I want to go tary diesel technician. to an apprenticeship or get a Bobby will miss all of the fun good welding job,” he said. teachers he had and also the Antonio said he really won’t teachers that helped him. miss NRHS. “To be completely Bobby said, “I can’t choose my honest, I will not be missing the favorite teacher; they were all high school. I will miss Grant, caring and helpful in my times though. I feel that Grant has of need.” consequences to bad deci- turned me around to be a good words of wisdom as he leaves: Some of Bobby’s favorite sions,” he said. student now.” “Enjoy high school while it lasts. memories were football games Bobby would like to thank all His second grade teacher ranks When you’re a senior, you don’t and nights out with friends. of his teachers for helping him as Antonio’s favorite. “Mr. want it to end, but it still goes by Bobby’s word of advice is to and pushing him to be the best Chandler was my favorite so fast.” not be stupid and don’t live for he can be. teacher. He always tried to help Ms. Spinnati is the person An- tomorrow. “There are always me out, from what I can remem- tonio said he’d like to thank be- ber. “ fore he leaves. “She was my fa- Football games, basketball vorite person at the school. If I Heather games and lunch are Antonio’s was ever in trouble, she’d always favorite high school memories. be nice about it. And I learned Antonio offers the following from my mistakes because of DeRose her.” Heather plans to take some Sara online college courses after graduation and wants to eventually become a nurse. Ellis When she leaves, Heather said she’d miss, “the teachers and After graduation, Sara plans to football.” go to college and hopefully earn Heather’s favorite teacher was a master’s degree in occupa- Ms. Davis. “Her birthday is the tional therapy. same day as mine and she always these words of advice: “Study- Sara will really miss how easy got me stuff,” she said. ing really pays off.” school has been and how nice the “All the fun we had with Ms. And Heather said she’d like to teachers have been. Sara will not Spinnati,” was Heather’s favor- thank Ms. Spinnati, “for being miss the crowded hallways and ite high school memory. New Richmond’s hero and keep- annoying kids. As she leaves, Heather offers ing us all strong like she was.” When it comes to favorite teach- joy everything I do.” ers, Sara has one in particular. Although Sara has many “Mr. Menefee is my favorite memories, some of her favorites teacher, because he taught me to were: “Meeting a lot of great always try my hardest and to en- friends and also going to football games.” Sara has only a few words to say for everyone in the future: “Enjoy every moment of high school because it goes by quickly.”

Senior Issue 2014 11 Faith John Dewar Ernst After graduation, Faith plans to John’s plans after graduating take a half year off work and then from high school are to obtain a go to college at Fortis. “I want PhD in cognitive neuroscience to get my degree to be an X-Ray and become a professor. He will technician and hopefully work at be a world traveler and a dance a Children’s Hospital.” master on his off days. Faith played softball her fresh- Some extracurricular activities man year. that John has participated in Although Faith won’t miss get- while at New Richmond High ting up early and the drama, there School are basketball, soccer, are some things she will miss “I kicked the ball straight through cross country, French club, men,” he said. will miss seeing people I’m used the basketball hoop without chemistry club and National John was unable to choose a to seeing every day and won’t get touching the rim.” Honor Society. favorite teacher. “There are too to see any more.” said Faith. Faith has some advice for The thing that John will miss many choices of teachers to pick Faith’s favorite teachers in- younger students: “Even when it about coming to school here is from! I will remember Mr. Nyam cludes Ms. Cornette, for her un- gets hard, never give up because that the people are great. “I will and all of his quirks that made derstanding and her not treating it’ll be worth it when you walk really miss the staff and my every day amusing. Those were students like five year olds; Mr. across that stage on that warm peers, but I won’t miss the fresh- a great four years of French.” Crowley, for his serious but fun May day. Never give up and A couple of John’s favorite and hands-on classes; Mrs. chase your dreams.” memories are dancing at any of Verwold, for her honesty and laid And as she leaves, Faith has a the school dances and senior back teaching style,;Mr. Wright, few people she’d like to thank. Clash. for being funny and being a gen- “I want to thank my family and Advice that John would like to erally great guy, and Mrs. friends who have pushed me to leave behind is to:“just enjoy it, Minning, for her sense of humor, succeed these past four years and brah. No shirt, no shoes, no dice! laid back personality, fun been with me and by my side Learn it, live it, love it.” classes, and kindness. every step of the way. I couldn’t Something that John would Faith said she had a great time have done it without them. I’d like to add is that the teachers at NRHS, “I remember when we also like to thank my teachers and staff all deserve his thanks, had a power outage and Mr. who have pushed me and helped “especially those of my freshman McMonigle and Mr. Hatfield me through the years. I’d also year. Thank you all for putting played guitar and sang Tiger like to thank Ms. Spinnati for up with me.” Song from The Hangover. I re- showing us about being yourself member Senior Clash, which and never giving up. Stay safe was the best one I’ve ever had, and rest in perfection, we miss Branston my first Prom, and when I was you!” playing mat ball in gym and Evans You know a dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows, and After high school, Branston the dreamer's just the vessel plans to go to college and become that must follow where it goes; trying to learn from what's an elementary teacher, with a ca- behind you and never knowing what's in store makes each day a reer teaching math or science. constant battle just to stay between the shores. While attending high school, Branston was involved in foot- Too many times we stand aside and let the waters slip away 'til ball, wrestling, and track. what we put off 'til tomorrow Branston will miss, “Everyone has now become today. So don't you sit upon the shoreline and I have come to know and love Branston to become a teacher. say you're satisfied; since the fifth grade when I first Branston’s favorite memory Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide. moved here.” Branston will not from high school will always be miss the school rules, though. the freshman football locker And there's bound to be rough waters and I know I'll take some Branston has one favorite room. falls, but with the good Lord as my captain teacher. “My fifth grade math In leaving high school, teacher, Mrs. Cahall. She was an Branston would like to say, I can make it through them all. amazing person and made learn- “Don’t wish it away! The end ing fun,” Mrs.Cahall inspired comes sooner than you think!”

12 The Messenger Chelsey Fawley Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- favorite teacher be- tory and Doug Heflin’s all origi- cause I’ve loved nal work Revising Josey. basically all of Besides musicals, she also them. Each and ev- participated in a few straight ery teacher I’ve plays, her favorite being Inside had has taught me Lester. When she wasn’t in the something impor- theatre, she kept herself busy, tant about life and playing tennis her sophomore I couldn’t thank year and joining A-Team for her them enough for it. senior year. I’ll never forget despising that told me: ‘In case of a tornado, There are many things Mrs. Corbin made us write out Caleb and I hide under my desk. Chelsey plans to attend Chelsey enjoyed about her high all of our work, but I’ll also never Well, and Chelsey since she’s Morehead State University after school years as she said she loves forget the lesson I learned from smart.’ Mrs. Griffin is one of my high school. She will be pursu- learning and can’t wait to con- it. School isn’t about getting to idols. I hope to one day be as ing a career as a forensic psy- tinue her education. She admit- the right answer necessarily, it’s caring and funny and good at chologist, aspiring to be a young ted that the only thing she won’t about doing what you’re told. It baking as her. I also wish I could Temperance Brennan. During miss is the petty drama. “That’ll only took a few zeros on home- be British but that one seems a her time at NRHS she was im- be everywhere, though,” she work for me to realize I need to little far fetched” mersed completely in the theatre said. just shut up and do what I was Chelsey is also quite fond of department, holding her position Some of Chelsey's favorite asked. That lesson saved my butt a few others. She said, “Mr. as president for two years. She things about high school were later on quite a few English pa- Nyam was also one of my favor- participated in every fall musi- the teachers. pers. ites. There’s something I will cal - some titles including “I can’t narrow down to one “I also have to give huge props miss about looking back and see- to the English department, now ing him doing push ups or some- that the subject came up. Since thing. I also will never forget the Devin freshman year, I have never had day I found the book Merde En- a bad day in English. Ms. Pride core, Genevieve. Mr. Nyam Feldkamp started my freshman year off in blushed, I swear.” a way that made me smile. She “I couldn’t be done talking After graduating from high made me realize that teachers are about my favorite teachers with- school, Devin plans to attend people, too, and they can be real out mentioning Mr. Crowley and U.C Clermont for two years and with you. Ms. Cornette will al- Mrs. Minning,” Chelsey said. then transfer to Christ college for ways be one of my absolute fa- She loves their crazy sciencey Nursing. vorites. I can’t have a conversa- antics and their exciting classes. For extracurricular activities, tion with her without laughing “I’d always be the first to volun- Devin participated in track and hysterically. Mother Parker teer for whatever it was they field for two years. made my junior year when she needed,” she said. Special events are things that Chelsey couldn’t bring herself Devin will miss about coming to to choose a favorite experience high school, such as Homecom- in high school. ing, Clash and Prom. “I won’t “It’s all be great,” she said. miss having to worry about pass- memories would definitely be “I’ve been with Justin Adams for ing classes, graduating, and do- Clash. Homecoming, Friday night four years and he’s kind of the ing well in school,” she said. football games, and Prom. best. I don’t have many close There are three teachers Devin As she leaves, Devin would like friends but I’d like to consider remembers as her favorites. “Mr. to offer this advice: “Be your true myself at least acquainted with Moorehead is a laid back kind self, don’t try and be someone everyone. High school was a of teacher and made my junior you're not. Also, make your goals good time for me.” year one of the best years. and achieve them.” As a last bit of advice Chelsey Mrs.Evans was my seventh Something Devin would like to said, “Enjoy the time you're here. grade science teacher and really add about her time here is that, Soon enough you’ll be gone and made my point of view change.” “It has been great through my out the door before you even Mr. Callebs was hands down the high school years. I never thought know it. Keep smiling, be your- funniest teacher, even when he I would be who I am today.” self, and momento mori ita carpe wasn’t trying to be funny.” diem.” A few of Devin’s favorite

Senior Issue 2014 13 Jill Flenniken ciety, two years of French Club calculus would be impossible and two years of Chemistry without him and we are even still Club. able to have fun. Last but not Jill has many things to miss least, Mr. Crowley, for always from her time at NRHS. “I will putting a smile on my face even miss my friends the most. I will during the worst days. Thank you also miss some of the teachers all!” and soccer and track season. I Jill’s favorite memories are will not miss the petty drama, Clash, Homecoming and Prom. rude people and the gross smell “I will never forget Mrs. in the halls.” Prescott’s act on Halloween, nor There are many teachers that Ms. Spinnati surprising us at the sponsibilities.” Jill will miss after she graduates. pep rally. And, of course, hang- Her last words are: “I would “First off, Mr. Menefee, he was ing out with my closest friends like to thank my family for be- Jill plans to go to college after a great math teacher and could every weekend.” ing my supporters and always graduation. “I plan to attend the always make me laugh. Ms. Jill would like to say: “It goes pushing me to do my best. I University of Cincinnati and Wilkins helped me understand faster than you think, don’t wish guess your criticism goes a long study pre-pharmacy.” science and find out what I it away. Have fun while you can, way,” said Jill. Jill has participated in several wanted to do with the rest of my you will soon have too many re- activities during her time here. life. Ms. Pride, for being an all- She participated in four years of around great person and always soccer, four years of track, one giving me advice and supporting Olivia year of basketball, as well as two me,” said Jill. “Mr. Shebesta for years in the National Honor So- being the best teacher ever. AP Ferguson After high school, Olivia will be attending Kent State Univer- sity. “I’ll be majoring in Ameri- Zach can Sign Language, and minoring in ceramics,” said Olivia Fields Olivia did four years of volleyball stats, four years of soft- Zach has plans for college and ball stats, and one year of Stu- career after graduation. “I plan dent Council. to attend prestigious undergradu- Olivia is going to miss a few high school was her being Home- ate university, after which I will things when she leaves NRHS. coming queen, trips in environ- proceed on to medical school to “I will miss a lot of the people mental biology, crazy art become the most sought-after here, believe it or not. Also, all projects, the Troubs trip, and the pediatric neurosurgeon in the my art classes and Troubs.” amazing last season of football.” country,” he said. The things the Olivia will not Olivia has some words of ad- Zach was very active in extra- Mr. Harris ranks as Zach’s fa- miss will be, “waking up early, vice as she leaves New Rich- curricular activities during his vorite teacher. “By far one of horrible lunches, and crowded mond: “Stay true to yourself, time at NRHS. He has partici- the best teaching styles I’ve ex- hallways.” high school will change if you pated in soccer, wrestling, track, perienced and also, you can’t There are many teachers that let it. Don’t be like the rest, do tennis, cross country, Student beat the man’s kindness and hu- Olivia will miss, including Mr. something and make your own Council (as the junior class trea- mor combination.” Chandler. “He was so awesome, mark to be remembered by.” surer and senior class treasurer), As for favorite memories, Zach and he was my second grade Finally, Olivia would like to Prom committee, fall musical, said, “Of course, traveling to Eu- teacher!” Olivia will also miss thank her amazing friends. winter play, men’s choir and rope with my best friends and Miss McCann. “Forever my fa- “Thank you to Conall Stapleton, Troubadours. playing soccer with some of my vorite person to talk to. I still Abby Jewell, and Carrie When he leaves, Zach said he’d best friends whom I’ve grown up talk to her today.” Also men- Stapleton, for being there for me most miss the NRHS community. with.” tioned were high school teach- from day one. I couldn’t ask for “I’ll miss the camaraderie that And finally, Zach offers these ers, Mrs. Hauserman, “Best art better people to be in my life and comes from being in such a words of advice: “It all goes by teacher ever!” and Mrs. to share my high school experi- close-knit community. Also, the so fast. Don’t let this experience Minning, “So fun and loving to ence with.” sporting events that are the get away from you. Make the all of her students.” epitome of high school and are most of it while you’re here. En- Olivia’s favorite memories of second to none,” he said. joy it!” The Messenger Cheyann Fletcher Cheyann was vice president of really inspired me by stressing the senior class and she was also the importance of class rank and vice president of National Honor striving to do your best in ad- Society. Cheyann has been in vanced classes.” mixed choir, select choir and During her years at NRHS, Troubs. Cheyann has a few favorite Cheyann will miss going to memories. “One of my favorite soccer, football, and basketball memories is when Ms. Spinnati games most about high school, surprised the school by being the along with being with her friends lion at the pep rally.” Another on a daily basis. She will miss memory that Cheyann has is going to Homecoming, Home- when she was finally able to run coming week, and Prom and also on the field as a senior for Clash singing in the Troubs concerts. of the Classes. “Finally, being After high school, Cheyann Cheyann says that the thing she in the parade and being an- plans to go to college and major will miss the least is, “the petty nounced at the Homecoming school.” in biology in a pre-dental pro- drama of high school.” football game is one of my fa- Cheyann would also like to gram. Later, Cheyann hopes that Cheyann said that there are a vorite memories.” thank her parents. “I would like she can go on to dental school and few teachers that she favors the As Cheyann leaves New Rich- to thank my parents for always eventually become a dentist. most. Mrs. Shoemaker was her mond, she has a few words of supporting me and for always During high school, Cheyann second grade teacher. “She made wisdom to offer. “Get involved being there for me. Without their participated in many activities. school fun and was the most car- in any activity that interests you support and help, I wouldn’t She was in yearbook, Student ing teacher I have ever had. She because the four years of high have become the person that I Council, Prom committee, Na- has forever impacted my life.” school will be the fastest years am today. I thank them for al- tional Honor Society and chem- Mr. Smiddy was her seventh and of your life so far. It’s better to ways doing their best for our istry club. In Student Council, eighth grade science teacher. “He get involved than to regret not family.” doing anything through high Nick When you look back at times when we had I hope you smile Gilman and know that though the good and through the bad After high school, Nick will I was on your side when nobody could hold us probably go to NKU. “They of- down fered me a full ride. Not sure what we claimed the brightest star I’ll study though.” Here at and we, we came so far NRHS, he has participated in sev- and no they wont forget eral extracurricular activities whenever you remember times gone by such as cross country, Men’s remember how we held our heads so high Chorus, every theatre production, when all this world was there for us and we French Club, and NHS. Stone screaming “*****” (a cer- believed that we could touch the sky Nick shared what he would tain less than appropriate word, whenever you remember, I’ll be there miss most and least about NRHS. about which there is a game) remember how we reached that dream together “I will mostly miss my friends, back and forth down the lunch whenever you remember both students and staff. I will least table so loudly the entire lunch when you think back on all we’ve done miss the lousy food and redun- went silent, Kurt making “lasa- I hope you’re proud dant work.” gna” by stomping on three slices when you look back and see how far we’ve come His favorite teachers from of pizza, and, ‘Do you smell pop- it was our time to shine school are Ms. Cornette and Mrs. corn?’” nobody could hold us down Dalton. “They both were always Nick offered some advice for they thought they’d see us fall easy to get along with, very laid others as he leaves. “Follow and no we won’t forget back, and didn’t seem to mind me every rule for three years and we, we claimed the brightest star being myself.” you can get away with breaking and we came so far Some of Nick’s favorite memo- them all during the fourth.” and know that we showed them all ries from high school were, He also had one last thing to and no they won’t forget “John ‘falling’ and scattering his share. “I’d like to thank the acad- (words and music -- Warren books across the hall, Kurt and emy.’ Senior Issue 2014 15 Josh Jason Gilbert Goodrich Josh plans a career in welding After high school, Jason plans after graduation. to go to college, make millions What he’ll miss most about of dollars and buy a cheetah and NRHS is hard to explain, accord- a camel. ing to Josh. “I’ll miss the at- Jason participated in cross home feeling NRHS gave me. I country and track while at won’t miss the work, though,” he NRHS. said. Jason will miss, “all of the people and the teachers.” ones that he admits he didn’t fol- As for a favorite teacher, Josh Jason will miss many teachers low from the beginning. “In my chose Ms. Spinnati. “Her job de- such as Mrs. Minning, Mr. His advice to others: “Just re- time at NRHS, I did not follow scription wasn’t necessarily a Crowley, Mrs. Cornette and Mrs. lax, nothing is impossible, you this advice, but near the end of Verwold. just have to put the effort into it.” teacher, but she still taught me. my high school career, I have fi- There were a few memories Ja- Jason would also like to say, I remember how no matter what nally realized it. Work hard and son said were his favorites. “One “I would like to thank all of the you did, she treated you fairly show up to school and good of my favorite memories was teachers for being there and giv- and did what was right by you,” things will happen to you.” building a rocket in physics. An- ing me a great education.” he said. Finally, Josh said he’d like to other one is forensics class, that Dodgeball and kickball in gym thank Mrs. Coulter. “She con- was just an all around fun class.” class are two of Josh’s favorite vinced me to come to Grant for memories. metal fabrication. It changed my Josh’s words of advice are life.” Natalie Cole Graham After high school, Natalie Goodnow plans to have a job and look at After high school, Cole plans jobs she likes to do. to go to college at UC and major While at New Richmond High in criminal justice. After that, he School, Natalie participated in a plans to go to ROTC and enter few extracurricular activities. the army as a 2nd Lieutenant. She was in Snapdragons basket- While Cole was in high school, ball and baseball as well as bowl- he played football and baseball ing. Natalie’s favorite teacher was for two years. Natalie said she will miss hav- Mrs. Stapleton, “because she Cole feels that he will miss, ing mixed chorus and working helped me with my speech.” “the “close- knit feel of school,” with the elementary kids. Natalie’s memories involve but will not miss, “the early hours cleaning the tables and chairs in and the freshmen.” high school, his favorite teach- the cafeteria. Cole said that while he was in ers were Mrs. Minning, Mrs. “Do what your teacher says,” Prescott and Ms.Cornette. advised Natalie. All of Cole’s favorite memo- As Natalie leaves, she would ries from high school all relate like to add, “I had fun doing pho- back to football. tography class.” Advice that Cole gives as he leaves is: “Keep your grades up.”

16 The Messenger Christin Gray

or the University of Toledo. She also miss Mrs. Dalton for all of also plans to double major in our heart-to-heart talks, Mrs. marketing and international busi- Minning for all of her craziness ness. and love for me, and Mrs. Parker While at New Richmond, she for always taking forever to has participated in Prom Com- grade my papers, and Mr. Heflin mittee, soccer for three years, for always making sure I wasn’t softball for two years, basketball wearing yoga pants.” for one year, and the Messenger Her favorite memory was from staff for four years. her junior year in her environ- She said that she will miss the mental class. “I made some simplicity of the work the most. strong friendships with Rachel “High school was pretty laid Curless, Riley Deweese, Brittany back.” She said she will not miss Riley and Bethany Smith.” She the constant love of drama. loved her junior Spirit Week the “The teacher I will remember most and she said she felt hon- And finally, Christin said there After she graduates, Christin the most is Mrs. Griffin and the ored to be a part of the releasing are a few people who deserve plans on attending college at ei- drama-filled, never-a-dull-mo- of the balloons for Miss Spinnati. thanks as she leaves. “I would ther the University of Cincinnati ment classes for four years. I will Her advice to others is, “Have love to thank Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. fun while you can, life is short Dalton, Mrs. Minning and Mrs. and the hard work doesn’t come Parker for being such positive in- Kurt Griefenkamp until after high school. Give dividuals and always pushing me yourself a reason to look back to my fullest potential, even if I Kurt was involved in several and make high school a great didn’t know what it was at the extracurricular activities memory to remember.” time.” throughout high school. “I participated in band all four years of high school. I was vice president my junior year and president my senior year. I was totally unqualified for the job, but I got it anyway,” said Kurt. These are the days Kurt also had several things he will miss here at NRHS, some These are days you’ll remember things he will miss more than others. “I will probably miss En- Never before and never since, glish class with Mrs. Parker the I promise most; that class was the bee’s The alarm went off we could not knees. I will miss the AP Gov. stop laughing as Mr. Nyam Will the whole world be as TNQs the least because those would walk around the room try- things stink.” ing to find where the sound was warm as this Out of all of his years of coming from,” said Kurt. schooling throughout the Now that Kurt is moving on And as you feel it, NREVSD, Kurt claims his favor- and out of high school, he wishes ite teacher is Mr. Wright. “I have to offer a few words of wisdom You’ll know it’s true had a class with Mr. Wright ev- as he leaves. “If you are living That you are blessed and lucky ery year since seventh grade. He alone, spend a lot of your time has put up with a lot from me on Sunday making sandwiches It’s true that you over the years and he always had for the rest of the week so you’re an interesting or funny story to prepared. Go to bed early be- Are touched by something tell,” he said. cause when you’re sleeping, As he leaves high school and there’s no lonely times, just That will grow and bloom in you thinks back on his time here, dreams. Also, if you are hungry Kurt’s favorite memory was put- and there is no food in your cup- ting a watch with an alarm in Mr. boards, you can go to a restau- Nyam’s classroom ceiling. “It rant; one of paper is equal to four was so funny because every time of coin.”

Senior Issue 2014 17 Hannah Hall and National Honor Society. teacher and hilarious.” The thing that Hannah will Some favorite memories from miss most about New Richmond high school are from Clash, High School is all of her friends Homecoming week, Homecom- being in the same place together. ing and Prom. Also, when the The thing that she will miss least girls’ basketball team won is the hard homework and league and sectionals and win- classes along with waking up ning regionals for track in high early. jump. One of Hannah’s favorite Advice that Hannah would teachers was Mrs.Barnes. “She like to offer as she leaves New After Hannah graduates, she was so relaxed and we always Richmond is: “Work hard in ev- plans to go to college, then go to had fun in her sixth grade class erything you do, always chal- dentistry school to become an and she had the Egyptian tomb!” lenge yourself, but at the same orthodontist. Hannah also liked Mr.Helton. time always have fun and don’t Some extracurricular activities “We got along so well and would take things too seriously.” thank my friends and family for Hannah has participated in while always make fun of each other. And as she leaves, Hannah always helping and supporting at high school were girls’ soccer, He taught me a lot about both would like to thank a few people me. Also, my teachers and girls’ basketball, track and field, school and life.” Last but not who have influenced her these coaches for pushing me to be the cross country, Chemistry Club least is Mr.Harris. “He is a great last four years. “I would like to best that I can be in sports and school, and in life in general,” Alyssa Jacob said Hannah. Hauke Hallahan After high school, Jacob plans to go to college and become an After graduation, Alyssa plans engineer. to go to Shawnee State Univer- During high school, Jacob has sity and study early childhood participated in football and education. baseball. While at NRHS, Alyssa par- Jacob said the he will miss the ticipated in Troubs, tennis, fun things that go on at the cheerleading, Chemistry Club, school, like Clash. “I will miss Women’s Choir and track. the school lunches the least,” he practice. Jake Hurst said: ‘I can’t Alyssa said there are some As for favorite memories, one said. see, I am deaf,’ and was being things she will miss about sticks out in Alyssa’s mind. “I He said that his favorite dead serious.” NRHS. “I’m going to miss remember one time freshman teacher was his second grade His advice to students that are knowing everyone, but I’ll miss year, Conall and Carrie teacher, Mrs. Sandlin. He re- still in school is to always buy showing up so early the least,” Stapleton, Priya Patel, Aaron members getting purple tabs and Mr. Heflin new razors when you she said. Pollard and I stayed after school reading Captain Underpants. get the chance. “He is always A couple of teachers were and I tried jumping out the win- Jacob said, “My favorite using dull blades and cutting him- named as Alyssa’s favorites. dow on the bottom floor. Then memory was during a football self,” he said. “Mrs. Banzhaf, my second grade Mr Crowley came out and teachers, was the most kind, caught me halfway out the win- compassionate teacher,” she dow.” said. “Mr. Harris always had “Keep you head up, it’s just good classes and is a generally high school,” were Alyssa’s awesome teacher.” words of advice and as she leaves, Alyssa said she’d like to thank her mom, “for always being there! Without her, wouldn’t have made it through school. I’m just ready to graduate,” she said.

The Messenger 18 Joey Will Hawkins Hayden After Joey graduates from high school, he plans to play After high school, Will plans college baseball. on going to UC to major in neu- During Joey’s time at New roscience Richmond High School, he has While attending school here at participated in different sports as NRHS, Will has been in many his extracurricular activities. extracurricular activities, such as “I will miss my friends and soccer, wrestling, and also Mock teachers,” said Joey. “I won’t Trial. miss the food.” miss are, “Friday night football Will said that the one thing he especially when he won league One teacher that Joey will miss games, hanging out with my will miss most about going to for us. Also, all the stuff I can’t after he graduates will be friends and enjoying my school here will be his friends, remember. (;” Mrs.Minning. classes.” and the thing he will miss least Some words of wisdom that Some things that Joey will is the homework. Will had were: “Don’t spend Will will always remember his your time in a bad relationship. Caleb favorite teachers, Mrs. Parker You’ll regret it.” and Mrs. Minning. “They’re the One thing Will would like to best, enough said.” add about his time here is, “All Hayward A few of Will’s favorite memo- the fun stuff that happened that Caleb plans to get married to ries from high school were, “All I can’t write down. I’d like to his fianceé after he gets out of the parties and dances with my thank all the people who made high school. “Then, after I get boys. Playing soccer with my this fun, mostly my friends and married, I plan to get a college little brother is by far the best, a few teachers.” degree and start my life,” he said. During his high school years, Caleb was involved in quite a few extracurricular activities. “I I hope that my achieve- was in National Honor Society, I will miss least is the fact that Chemistry Club, and French they took away good food at ments in life shall be these: Club. I also played on the bas- lunch.” ketball team and ran cross coun- Caleb also has a lot of his fa- that I will have fought for try for the school,” he said. vorite high school teachers he what was right and fair, When thinking back on his will miss after he graduates. “I high school career, Caleb notes will miss Mrs. Parker because that I will have risked for things he will miss from his she is the best, I will miss Mr. schooling. “I will definitely miss Shebesta because he is my that which mattered, and all of my friends being in one friend, I will also miss Mr. place, especially Joe Maxwell! McMonigle because he is my that I will have given help to The best times are from getting dude,” he said. “I will miss D. those who together with friends at school Heflin because he is passionate events,” said Caleb. “The thing and so is MR. Crowley, I will were in need; miss him. I will miss Mrs. Dalton because she is everyone’s favor- that I will have ite, and Mr. Nyam because he is left the earth hilarious in his own way.” Caleb also reminisces on some a better place of his favorite memories from high school. “My favorite for what I’ve memories are from football done and who games, dances, 5 a.m. basketball tryouts, anxiety before a basket- I’ve been. C. ball games, and joking with all the boys at lunch.” Hoppe As his words of advice to offer, Caleb decided to quote Joe Dirt: “Keep on keepin’ on.” Senior Issue 2014 19 Josh Michael Heiden Huber After graduation, Josh is Michael’s plans after high choosing between a number of school are to get a doctoral de- options. “I plan to attend Ohio gree. Northern University, the Univer- The extracurricular activities sity of Charleston, University of in which he has participated in Findlay, or Hanover College. I during his NRHS experience in- will major in pharmacy and quite clude four years of varsity soc- possibly, play basketball,” he cer and three years of Trouba- said. dours. Michael said that he will During his time at NRHS, Josh will miss, “all my friends, team- miss seeing all of his close memories from high school. has played baseball and basket- mates and coaches, but I won’t friends, but will not miss the “Clash was fun, but winning ball and been a member of Na- miss the thirsty girls fighting drama here at NRHS. league in soccer was unforget- tional Honor Society. over me.” Michael’s favorite teacher table, along with playing my last When he leaves, Josh said he Josh selected Ms. Cornette as throughout his K-12 career was high school regular season game his favorite teacher. “She always his kindergarten teacher. “Mrs. at Bethel.” had a way to make me laugh even Piper was my teacher in both kin- Michael’s words of wisdom if it was making fun of me,” he dergarten and in high school and are simple: “Time waits around said. I played soccer with her son.” for no one. Use it wisely while There are a couple of memo- Michael has several favorite you have it and enjoy every sec- ries Josh chose as his favorites. ond.” “Buckeye Boys State as well as winning league titles in baseball and basketball.” Katie And finally, as he leaves, Josh advises others to, “Enjoy the House time you have in high school; it flies by. Make sure you’re prepared for whatever you choose After graduation, Katie isn’t to do after graduation.” quite sure what she’s going to do. While at NRHS, Katie was in the choir. Laura When she leaves, Katie said she’ll miss the teachers, “most importantly,” but she won’t miss for all of us; sometimes, we just Huddleston the, “hard times.” can’t let go.” As Laura leaves New Rich- Katie has several favorite And Katie said there are a num- mond High School, she plans to teachers. “Mrs. Conrad, from ber of people she’d like to thank go to college. fourth grade; Mr. Crowley, the as she leaves NRHS. “My teach- One extracurricular activity best teacher ever; Mrs. Griffin, ers, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Mahan, that Laura has participated in the best cupcake maker ever; Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Heflin, Ms. during her high school career and Mr. Mahan, Mr. Heflin and Spinnati, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. was volleyball. Mrs. Shepherd.” McMonigle. And I’d also like to Laura will miss how easy high Katie’s favorite memories thank my friends: Kelsey Will- school was, and she will not miss from high school include her iams, Emily A., Austin Antoni, the people that she went to Laura’s was going to Clash her friends, the teachers and, “Class- Troy Meredith, Maggie school with. senior year. room fun, Spirit Week, pep ral- Campbell, Natalie Graham, Beau The teacher that Laura will Advice that Laura would like lies, and most importantly, Ms. Painter--they’ll all be forever in miss is Mr.Crowley. “I will miss to offer as she leaves is, “Don’t Spinnati (RIP).” my heart. Although my time here Mr.Crowley because he taught worry about other people’s opin- As she leaves, Katie offers was short--Grant made me a bet- my favorite subject.” ions.” these words of wisdom: “Mov- ter person.” One favorite memory of ing on may be hard but it’s best

20 The Messenger Quinn Abigail Jewell

Jetter After high school, After high school, Quinn plans Abby plans on going to culinary school at the on going to Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. college. “I As for extracurricular activi- plan to go to ties, Quinn was involved in quite school, do a few sports. “I played four years well, then of football, two years of basket- move on to ball, and three years of baseball,” medical he said. school. I’m Quinn also will miss some aware this things from NRHS more than will stink, others. “I’ll probably miss the if you don’t play, you should but the de- people I know that are my enjoy it all because my best layed re- memories are from there,” he friends, but we aren’t close ward will be worth it,” she said. of my elementary career. She said. enough that we’ll be friends af- Abby did many extra curricu- was extremely caring and kind. He also would like to offer ter high school. But one thing I lar activities. “I did SADD, Stu- Mrs. Parker, Mr. Harris, and some words of advice before he won’t miss is the lunches; that’s dent Council, swimming, tennis, Mrs. Corpuz were definitely my graduates: “Have fun with high why I always packed a lunch.” track, volleyball stats, baseball favorites through high school,” school because I wish I did. Quinn will miss some of his fa- stats, Mock Trial, Academic she said. Make sure you do your work and vorite teachers such as: Mrs. Team, the fall musical, the spring Abby has memories from high study ahead instead of always Griffin, Mr. Crowley, and Mrs. musical, the winter play, Science school that she will never forget, catching up.” Prescott. “All these teachers Olympiad, Science Challenge, most of which were with her best Quinn would also like to share were funny and helped me un- National Honor Society, band, friend, Olivia Ferguson. “We some of his favorite quotes from derstand the most in their classes Troubs, Hazel Davis Swim Pro- changed so much in our high his football coaches: “It’s a great and I thank them for that.” gram, and more,” she said. school careers, yet made amaz- day to be a Lion!” -Coach Quinn states almost all of his When she leaves, Abby will ing memories throughout it all,” Stratton. “Holy Cow!” -Coach favorite memories are from high miss a few things. “I will miss she said. Wade. school football at NRHS. “Even the wonderful teachers and As she leaves NRHS, Abby’s friends that have influenced me words of wisdom are: “Don’t let and helped me become the per- high school ruin your individu- Grace son I am today. I will miss the ality or self-esteem. Learn to administration the least,” she love yourself and your individu- Jaehnen said. ality, because in the end, that’s Abby’s favorite teachers from all you leave here.” After high school, Grace plans kindergarten through high school And finally, Abby would like to attend the University of Cin- are Mrs. Singleton, Mrs. Parker, to thank one of her friends. “I’d cinnati and get a bachelor’s de- Mr. Harris, and Mrs. Corpuz. like to go out of my way to thank gree in business communica- “Mrs. Singleton was a large part Olivia Ferguson for always be- tions. ing there for me. She’s been like While she was at New Rich- a sister to me through thick and mond, she participated in soccer thin, and that is truly the most and basketball. special thing I’ve experienced in She said that she will miss the high school so far,” she said. small environment of classes and being with her friends the most. Grace’s favorite memories back. Don’t worry or over-think were the football and basketball everything because everything games, and cheering in the stu- will fall into place.” dent section. She said that she Grace would like to thank all also enjoyed Homecoming and the teachers and coaches she has Prom. had over the years. “They have Her advice for other students been very helpful and are always was, “Just enjoy the time here there to listen.” because you never get these days

Senior Issue 2014 21 Kelsey Tyler Klein Kirschner After graduation, Kelsey plans Tyler plans on going to Cin- on going to college to become cinnati Christian University and either a teacher or a cop. majoring in sports management. While at New Richmond, At CCU, he will play soccer and Kelsey has participated in two hope to get a job with a Cincin- years of Troubs, four years of nati sports franchise. cheerleading and four years of Tyler has participated in extra- softball. curricular activities including She said she will miss her soccer and marching band. friends the most and all of the out high school. “My favorite “I will miss the teachers, in- rules the least. memory was when Miss teresting group of characters; I Her favorite teacher is Senora Spinnati was inside the mascot will not miss cafeteria food.” Nehls because her classes were costume,” she said. Tyler said. always fun. Her advice for students still at Tyler’s favorite teacher was Kelsey picked one memorable New Richmond was: “Stay Mrs. Fender. “She always moment as her favorite through- classy, San Diego.” caught me with gum every day.” Tyler’s most fondest memories were in sports. “One, scor- David ing a corner kick against Amelia. Two, winning the SBAAC title in soccer this year as captain. Larkby Three, storming the court at David plans to attend the Uni- Amelia.” versity of Cincinnati after gradu- “Enjoy high school while it ation. “I want to try to be a foot- lasts, it goes by fast,” are Tyler’s ball player and also study busi- words of advice. ness and sports management.” “Thank you, all of my teach- David has played football dur- ers and my soccer coach, Mr. ing his time here at NRHS. Flamm,” Tyler said. As to what he’ll miss most, David said, “the teachers and the Emily sporting events.” But as for what “Scoring my first touchdown he’ll miss least, “the tests, home- during senior night, passing gov- Leffler ernment (LOL) and the Dross work, exams and government,” After high school, Emily will commercial and Doritos com- he said. be attending Ashland University mercial I made.” Two teachers were mentioned to major in fashion merchandis- As he leaves, David offers as David’s favorites. “Mr. ing, minor in marketing, and will these words of advice: “Don’t Crowley was probably the fun- be studying abroad in Paris. stress out and have fun when you niest teacher I’ve ever had. Even Emily has been in Chemistry can. Don’t slack off either. And though Mrs. Griffin gave a ton Club and track for one year, has don’t be an idiot.” of work, I love her cupcakes,” been in two years worth of mu- Finally, David said he’d like to he said. sicals, two years in Women’s thank his parents. “Being here David has several favorite Choir, and four years of volley- was the best choice my mom and memories from high school. ball. dad ever made. I love the people Emily’s favorite teacher Mrs. here and Friday nights. I would Sandlin, who she said was al- thank my mom and dad for always, “Energetic and made the occurred at a pep rally. “My num- ways pushing me to be better. class fun.” ber one high school memory I’m just sad I have to go and Like a few other seniors, would definitely be when Ms. leave everyone behind.” Emily’s favorite Spinnati surprised us at memory the pep rally. It was a truly an unforgettable moment,” said Emily.

22 The Messenger Ashlee Lewis will never be forgotten,” she said. it memorable,” Ashlee says she will miss the she said. A few homework and petty drama the other good least. “There won’t be any more memories that last minute papers written at mid- Ashlee has had night any more,” she said. during her time One teacher from elementary at NRHS are go- school that Ashlee will especially ing to away miss is Mrs. Wiebell, her kinder- track meets. garten teacher. “She was the one “Paige Ander- who told me about a kid who son and I would always play she said. She believes it’s impor- Ashlee plans on going to col- never missed a day of school, Mancala and it was so fun and tant to be yourself. “Trying to fit lege after high school and ma- which really inspired me to try competitive, I’ll never forget it,” in with other students isn’t worth joring in film and audio produc- and never miss a day of school,” she said. losing who you really are.” tion. she said. A teacher from the high Some words of advice that Ashlee would like to thank her Ashlee was involved in many school that Ashlee will miss is Ashlee could give others is to mother and her aunt. “They extracurricular activities during Mr. Nyam, who is one of her fa- keep one’s morals strong. made school a lot easier,” she her time at NRHS. She partici- vorite teachers. “The four years “Don’t fall to the peer pressure said. “It was nice to go get candy pated in volleyball, swimming, that I had with him are so memo- of your friends. Be strong in who from my mom and to sleep in my track, pep band, pit orchestra, rable,” she said. Ashlee said he you are and never compromise aunt’s office during exam ex- Science Challenge, and French was always so funny and under- who you are for anyone else,” emptions.” Club. standing him was such a chal- Some things Ashlee will miss lenge. are the memories shes made with A few good memories from Brian her friends. “Our adventures to high school for Ashlee were pit find food before swim meets or orchestra. “Being with friends Lewis at midnight while hanging out and a really funny teacher made After high school, Brian plans to go to college, play sports, and Theo own his own gym. Brian has participated in many Lefler extracurricular activities during After graduation, Theo plans to his time here at NRHS. “I was in get a job, move out, buy a car, football, basketball, cross coun- and enlist in the Marine Corps. try, and track and field,” said Theo will miss, “Hanging out Brian with friends after school,” and Brian said he will not miss any- As Brian leaves, he would like will not miss, “Getting up every thing about NRHS. “I want to go to offer some words of advice, morning to go to school.” to college and party.” “Leave as soon as possible.” Theo’s favorite teacher is his Brian said Mr. Wright was one Brian would like to thank first grade teacher, Mrs. of his favorite teachers. “He had David Larkby as he goes be- Northcutt. “She would always the coolest teaching style,” said cause, “He is my hero.” give us Jolly Ranchers if we were coming grades: “Do your home- Brian good.” work kids.” Theo’s favorite moments of his And finally, as he leaves, Theo I learned three important things in NRHS experience including said: “I had a pretty good time hanging out with his friends and here. Thanks to all the teachers college--to use a library, to being, “Up to no good.” that put up with me.” memorize quickly and Theo has some advice for in- visually, to drop asleep at any time given a horizontal surface and fifteen minutes. Agnes DeMille, Dance to the Piper, 1952

Senior Issue 2014 23 Where are we going? Justin Adams...... Morehead State University Zach Adkins...... Air Force Paige Anderson...... OSU Austin Antoni...... University of Cincinnati Cheryll Applemann...... College Emily Barcheski...... University of Southern Indiana Olivia Behymer...... Liberty University Kaitlyn Bentley...... College Ann Bishop...... College Hunter Blankenship...... College Laura Bosse...... College Rusty Brittain...... US Navy Gina Bowling...... U.C. Clermont Pierce Burnam...... College Josie Buckingham...... University of Minnesota Shawn Butler...... University of Cincinnati Jacob Byus...... Work Chase Catron...... College Chandler Cochran...... Murray State University Alexis Cook...... College Gary Crawford...... College Bobby Crews...... Military Antonio Davis...... Work Heather Derose...... College Faith Dewar...... Fortis College Sara Ellis...... College John Ernst...... College Chelsey Fawley...... Morehead State University Branston Evans...... College Devin Feldkamp...... UC Clermont Zach Fields...... College Olivia Ferguson...... Kent State University Jill Flenniken...... University of Cincinnati Cheyann Fletcher...... College Nick Gilman...... NKU Josh Gilbert...... Work Cole Goodnow...... University of Cincinnati Jason Goodrich...... College Natalie Graham...... Work Christin Gray...... University of Cincinnati Kurt Greifenkamp...... College Hannah Hall...... College Alyssa Hallahan...... Shawnee State University Jacob Hauke...... College Joey Hawkins...... College Will Hayden...... University of Cincinnati Caleb Hayward...... College Josh Heiden...... College Michael Huber...... College Katie House...... Work/Undecided

24 The Messenger Plans for the Class of 2014

Laura Huddleston...... College Grace Jaehnen...... University of Cincinnati Quinn Jetter...... Art Institute Abby Jewell...... College Kelsey Kirschner...... College Tyler Klein...... Cincinnati Christian David Larkby...... University of Cincinnati Emily Leffler...... Ashland University Theo Lefler...... Work/Millitary Ashlee Lewis...... College Brian Lewis...... College Christine Lutz...... Wright State University Will Lytle...... College Colter Mack...... Work Kristin Markham...... NKU Alexis Meyer...... College Skylar McDonald...... College Danny Minervini...... Trade School Juliane Molitor...... NKU Jessica Nazareth...... Wittenburg University Amanda Nguyen...... College Michaela Nordyke...... University of Cincinnati Monique Ostermann...... University of Cincinnati Priya Patel...... University of Cincinnati Eric Pauly...... Work Thomas Reichman...... Xavier University Courtney Roberts...... College Zack Rolfes...... Army Star Rutherford...... University of Cincinnati Jacob Ryan...... Ohio University April Schmidt...... College Courtney Senters...... University of Cincinnati Logan Shinkle...... Shawnee State University Levi Simpson...... College Tyler Sipple...... UC Clermont Adam Slade...... Northern Kentucky University Christin Smith...... University of Cincinnati Logan Smith...... University of Cincinnati Nathan Snider...... College Lexy Stamper...... College Conall Stapleton...... Kent State University Coty Thompson...... Trade School Jacob Ward...... Work Lew Watkins...... Morehead State University Eleanor Wildey...... Wilmington College Paige Willhoff...... College Bradley Witham...... Work Megan Woolum...... College Bailey Workman...... Christ Hospital School of Nursing

Senior Issue 2014 25 Christine Will Lutz Lytle After high school, Will plans After high school, Christine to go to college and become a will be going to Wright State firefighter. University. She has been doing Will has participated in a few track all through high school and extracurricular activities, includ- throws the shot put. She also ing football, wrestling, baseball. does basketball stats for the As he leaves, Will said, “I will boys. miss football the most; the least Christine explained what she will be the homework.” would miss most and least about Will’s favorite teacher was that is a great memory,” he said. NRHS. “I will probably miss the next year.” Mrs. Corpuz from NRHS and As for advice to others, Will teachers the most. I’m glad I “I think Clash week will be the Mrs. Hucker from Amelia. “Mrs. offers these words: “Try hard in didn’t have any really mean thing I remember forever,” said Hucker was really nice and she the classroom all four years of teachers in high school. I won’t Christine. “Going to basketball was my first teacher in a public high school. I could have defi- miss the DRAMA; hen everyone and football games was always school. Mrs. Corpuz made math nitely done better and it all helps knows what’s going to happen fun. Doing track every spring fun for me. Math is my least fa- for money when choosing a col- before you do because you go to and doing something that I am vorite subject, but she turned lege,” Will said. a small high school stinks.” good at was a great time, too.” math into my favorite class.” Will also adds, “High school She also shared her favorite Christine offered some advice Will’s fondest memories were was fun and easy. Thank you to teachers from over the years. as she leaves. “Think before you with football. “I started out on all my teachers for putting up “My second grade teacher, Mrs. act. If you have friends that you varsity my sophomore year and with me.” Sandlin, was just amazing. She don’t like, ignore them and just made everything so much fun. be yourself. If people don’t like Two teachers from the high you, then find people that do.” school I will never forget and She also had one last thing to Skylar will miss are Ms. Cornette and add. “Where has the time gone? Mrs. Minning. They talk to us I still remember the first day of McDonald about everyday problems and freshman year. I want to thank After high school, Skylar plans both care a lot about their stu- my friends that have been there on going to college, and starting dents. It’s going to be hard not for me and have hurt me. You to put her adult life together. seeing one of them every day make me happy.” During high school, Skylar has participated in a few extracurricular activities: “I was in Colter Troubs, Chemistry Club, women's chorus, cross country, Mack and track and field.” After high school, Colter plans As Skylar leaves she said she miss Mrs. Minning because she on working with his dad. will miss: “The memories, and is so outgoing and fun.” Colter has participated in only having the least amount of re- Some of Skylar’s favorite one extracurricular activity dur- sponsibility.” memories of high school are the ing his time here at NRHS. “I When Skylar leaves, she said musicals, Clash week, and Fri- attempted wrestling,” he said,. she won’t miss the homework, day night student sections at Colter will miss, “all the cool and tests, and people. football games. teachers,” and will not miss the Skylar has two teachers that Finally, Skylar has some words school work. will always be her favorites. “Ms. of advice as she goes: “Stay fo- Colter enjoyed the teachers he Montgomery is one of my all time cused and strive for your had during the short amount of Some words of advice Colter favorites. I can always talk with dreams.” time he was here. “I was only has are: “You have nothing to her about anything! I will also here two years, but I loved prove to anyone, come to school, Mrs.Griffin, Mrs.Minning, and do what you have to, and enjoy Miss Cornette.” it while it lasts.” Colter said his favorite memo- Colter would finally like to ries from high school are too ex- thank Mrs.Griffin. “Thank you plicit to mention here. for helping me pass English 2.”

26 The Messenger Kristin Markham people I’ve met and all of the in high school.” teachers that have taught me so Kristin shared her favorite well and made high school awe- memories from high school. “My some. I’m not going to miss the favorite memories from high homework (even though college school have always come from is going to give me much more band, Troubs, all the dances, homework). Also, I’m not going football games, marching band, to miss freshmen thinking they AP English, and Science Chal- own the place.” lenge. There have been so many Her favorite teachers are really memories in the past four years. all of them, according to Kristin. Too many to count.” After high school, Kristin is “I have loved all of my teachers, She shared some words of wis- going straight to NKU for five but the ones that impacted me the dom as she leaves. “Don’t pro- years to major in wildlife foren- most have been Mrs. Banzhaf, crastinate. It stinks. Senioritis is sics. my second grade real, and it’s awful. ery minute of it. Even if you hate Here at NRHS, Kristin has teacher. She be- Fight it off. Also, high school, when you’re about participated in several extracur- lieved in me and do everything you to leave, it’s bittersweet. I would ricular activities. “The activities made everything can in high school! like to thank Mr. Crowley for I have been in are Drama Club, so fun. Mrs. You will regret ev- teaching me so much, being a Choir, Troubadours, band, Sci- Snouffer, she is erything you miss! comic relief every day, and be- ence Challenge, Prom Commit- such an amazing Senior year comes ing one of my most favorite tee, Women’s Choir, and the Hall teacher. Mr. quickly!” teachers. You made science fun! of Fame Committee.” Menefee, he “I’m going to Also Mr. Wright and Mr. Kristin also shared what she made me enjoy miss all of my McKinley; I’m going to miss will miss the most and the least math, which was teachers so much,” band the most because of you about NRHS. “What I will miss hard to do in Kristin said. “High both. Thanks to all my teachers the most about NRHS is all the middle school. school is an emo- for everything.” activities I have been in, all the And all of the teachers I have had tional journey, but you love ev- Alexis Meyer Alexis said she will miss her moment in his class. Last but not friends the most after she gradu- least, Mrs. Corpuz because she ates. She’ll miss spending time tries hard to help everyone out with them and seeing them ev- and wanted to help her students. ery day. Alexis will also miss A few of Alexis’ favorite playing all the sports that she memories were her senior year played. “Even though I do love Clash, basketball (except for all the people I go to school with, when she hurt her knee, that I’m glad I will no longer have to wasn’t fun), and almost all of wake up at the crack of dawn to senior year in general. “If you see them,” she said. think about it, it is really hard to Throughout Alexis’ experience think of a ‘favorite’ memory beat New Richmond she has had cause one day looking back After high school, Alexis plans three teachers that really stand they’ll all mean the world to her become the person she is to- on attending college. She wishes out to her. Mr. Jackson from Lo- you,” she said. day. “ They believed in me and to pursue a career that she will cust Corner Elementary because Some words of advice Alexis helped me believe in myself; love. “I want a career that I can he was funny and kept her fo- could give you are to do your they helped me become a more wake up excited about every cused. Mr. Durm from Locust best to enjoy high school and be confident person.” single day,” she said. Corner Elementary because he the person you want to be. As Dr. And finally, as she leaves, Throughout the four years was fun, played games with his Seuss said, “Today you are you, Alexis said, “My time in high Alexis has spent at NRHS, she students, always interacted with that is truer than true. There is school has been pretty awesome. has participated in many extra- his students and read interesting no one alive that is youer than I have great friends and great curricular activities. Alexis books to the class. He also you!” memories from NRHS. It all will played soccer, basketball and played with his students at re- Finally, Alexis would like to be truly missed. Yes, there have track. She also was a part of the cess. Mr. Crowley because he thank Mr. Hatfield and Ms. been some bad times and mo- Troubadours and participated in was interactive with all of his stu- Wilkins. They are her basketball ments, but the good definitely band. dents and there was never a dull coaches and they have helped outweigh the bad.”

Senior Issue 2014 27 Juliane Molitor three of which I was in Trou- learning about music and how to badours,” she said. “I ran cross play my instruments really fun country for two years, played and easy. Without him, I don’t soccer three, and was on the think I would have became so varsity track team for four. I did interested in music. Thank you, Prom committee one year, Na- Mr. Wright. :)” tional Honor Society for two Of course, thinking back to years, Student Council for three previous teachers and about what years, and did musicals here at things she will miss most, Juliane NRHS for three years.” also remembered a few of her fa- As Juliane leaves high vorite memories from high After high school, Juliane school, she thinks about what school. “My favorite memory plans to go to college at North- things she will miss most from from high school would be scor- ern Kentucky University. “I plan her years at NRHS. “What I will ing my first goal on senior night to major in business and Ger- miss most is seeing the people I for soccer,” she said. “Also, the leben geht weiter,” which is Ger- man,” she said. have been friends with all my life first day of high school my freshman for, “Life goes on.” Juliane was kept busy during every day,” Juliane said. “But, man year; looking back, I was so “When I was a freshman ev- school here and not just with one thing I will miss least is not scared to go to high school and eryone told me these four years school work. “I was in band all being able to dance how I want.” now I'm nervous to leave.” would fly by and I didn’t think four years, including concert and When Juliane thinks back on Leaving high school, the least they would, but they did and they marching band, and I was field her schooling, she can’t help but Juliane could do was leave a few have been the best four years I commander for two. I was in- remember her favorite teacher, words of wisdom for incoming could have had.” volved in choir all four years, Mr. Wright. “Mr. Wright made students of her alma mater: “Das Danny Jessica Nazareth After she graduates, Minervini Jessica plans on attend- Following high school, Danny ing Wittenberg Univer- plans on attending a trade school sity for medicine and for heating and cooling. health. Danny said that he will greatly While she was at New miss the teachers, especially Ms. Richmond, she partici- Cornette and Mrs. Minning, pated in volleyball and along with his friends here at swimming, musicals (on New Richmond High School. stage and in the pit), However, he will not miss wak- National Honor Society, ing up at 7 o’clock in the morn- Student Council, Women’s The things that Jessica said she ing. Choir, marching band, Science will miss the most are her friends Danny’s advice for underclass- to thank a few teachers. “I would Challenge, and Science Olym- and classmates, sports, and band. men is simple: “Don’t fall in like to thank Mrs. Minning and piad. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. love, keep it loose.” Ms. Cornette for being great Strictmeyer, “She was an aide Danny would particularly like teachers and putting up with and followed our class straight me.” through elementary,” and Mr. Wright and Mr. McKinley, “They made band awesome.” Dance like nobody’s Jessica has lots of favorite memories. “All the memories watching; love like you’ve I’ve made through extracurricu- never been hurt. Sing like lar activities and Spirit Week and dances have to be my favorites.” nobody’s listening; live Her advice to other students like it’s heaven on earth. would be, “Enjoy every second of your time here. If you make William Purkey the most of it, it will be memorable and fun.”

28 The Messenger Amanda Michaela Nguyen Nordyke Michaela said that after high Amanda plans on going to school, she is planning to go to college and hopefully getting UC for biochemistry. into med school. She would like During her high school years, to become a pediatrician and Michaela was involved in many have a big family. extracurricular activities. She Amanda has participated in participated in volleyball, swim- many extracurricular activities, ming, and softball. Michaela also including cheerleading, Student was a part of the National Honor Council, Troubs, Chemistry Society, Science Challenge, Sci- Club, NHS, and track. ence Olympiad, French Club and Amanda said there are a num- Chemistry Club. Michaela was ber of things she’ll miss when me enjoy it. He is such a down to involved in Women’s choir, pep band fun and it was always her she leaves. “What I’ll miss the earth teacher/person and was band, jazz band, marching band, favorite class. Michaela also en- most about NRHS the school always making people laugh. He and in the pit orchestra during joyed having Mr. Harris because spirit. Although not everyone didn’t just teach science, he plays. she says, “he taught AP Geo like joins in, the teachers join too! I taught the importance of being a Michaela says that she will a true AP class, and that was awe- will also miss Homecoming good person. Ms. Wilkins is miss seeing her friends the most. some.” Michaela says that she week What I will miss least is pretty much just an awesome “I’ll miss seeing them every day always liked Mrs. Parker, too. the negativity of some students teacher. JR Superstar, he is so and hanging out with them on the “How can you not love Momma and rudeness,” Amanda said. helpful with Student Council and weekend.” Parker?” Amanda’s favorite teachers he is always such a happy fel- When it comes to favorite There are a couple of favorite were Mr. Smiddy, Ms. Wilkins, low. Mr. Robinson can just light teachers, Michaela has a few. memories that Michaela has Mr. Robinson. “Mr. Smiddy not up a room, even though he can She favored Mr. Wright and Mr. from high school. One of the only taught me science, he made sure talk your ear off.” McKinley because they made memories is when Ms. Spinnati Amanda’s fondest memory surprised everyone in the lion was when Ms. Spinnati surprised costume at the pep rally. Also, NRHS during a pep rally. “Also she enjoys memories from Spirit at Clash, senior year was a blast Week and Homecoming dances. with all my closest friends!” Michaela would like to give a Amanda shared some words of few words of wisdom before she advice before she left. “Don’t try leaves. “Walk on the right side to please everyone, do what of the stairs and hallway. Also, makes you happy. Choose your don’t be stupid.” friends wisely and spend as Before leaving, Michaela much time as possible having fun would like to thank some people. with them! Get involved and en- “High school has been the best joy your time in high school.” years of my life and I want to “Thank you to all the teachers thank my friends, family, and here, even those I’ve never had,” teachers for making it so amaz- Amanda added ing.” To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human can fight, and never stop fighting. e.e. cummings, 1955

Senior Issue 2014 29 Monique Priya Ostermann Patel Monique plans to attend Uni- After high school, Priya plans versity of Cincinnati DAAP Pro- to attend UC for an information gram for design and learn how technology program, with a plan to use computer animation and to minor in business administra- claymation. “Then I plan on tion. backpacking in southeast Asia to During high school, Priya was see my sister Nova’s guest house a part of chemistry club, A-team, in Cambodia,” she added. and she also did stats for basket- Monique has been active in ball. several extra-curriculars during fer as she leaves. “When you’re As she begins to leave NRHS, her four years here. “I have been stressing out about something, Priya says she will miss Home- on the swim team for three years, chances are, when it’s over, no coming week and Clash, but that cross country for one year, Art matter what the outcome, it won’t she will not miss the dress code Club for three years, and band make a difference in the end.” that New Richmond has. how he had a board on the back my 12th grade year,” said Monique admits when she first Priya said she has one teacher wall of his class room. It used to Monique. She also has been a came to New Richmond in grade that she favored the most and say the funniest stuff every day.” part of performing arts for two nine, she didn’t know anybody. that was Mr. Callebs. “He was There are a few memories years. “Today I know almost every- the best geometry teacher and from high school that Priya en- When she leaves, Monique body, but somehow I’ve man- he made class fun. I remember joys the most. One of her favor- said there are certain things she aged to make friends with some ite memories was when she was will miss. “I will miss my 9th, of the weirdest people that go on Homecoming Court in sopho- 11th, and 12th grade years the here. I guess that’s because se- more year. Also, Priya remem- most.” cretly, I’m as strange as they are,” bers always enjoying Clash of As for the least, Monique said, she said. the Classes. Lastly, she remem- “I will not miss my 10th grade Monique said, “Zack Rolfes, bers when Ms. Spinnati dressed year.” Courtney Roberts, Kelsey Will- up as the school mascot. Monique does not have any iams, and myself will always Priya would like to say a few teachers in particular she would stand out in a crowd; we are four words of wisdom before she like to recognize, but is thankful of a kind.” leaves. “High school flies by. for the privilege of being guided Monique would like to give a Enjoy it while it lasts.” by the best principal she has ever shout out to the one person who had in any school she has at- is special from all the rest and tended. “Ms. Diane Spinnati was stood out. “I met him the first an incredible woman who cared week of school my freshman so much about her students; year. I didn’t realize it until much when she was dying, nothing else later, when he told me, but I mattered to her,” Monique said. saved him in a way. I helped According to Monique, her fa- bring him out of the gutters with- vorite memory comes from the out even realizing it.” end of one particular pep rally However, Monique said in the when the lion mascot walked to future this same person did the the center of the gym and re- same for her. “Even if it was his vealed itself to be Ms. Spinnati. fault I was there in the first “The gym had never been so place,” said Monique. loud for as long as it had been Lastly, Monique leaves with built,” she said. this: “I just hope he knows who There are a few words of ad- he is and how much he has meant vice Monique would like to of- to me with all he’s done for me.”

30 The Messenger Eric Courtney Pauly Roberts After high school, Eric plans After high school, Courtney to get a job and earn money. plans on going to college and He has done a couple of extra- then law school. curricular activities while at Courtney has participated in NRHS. He helped at the elemen- many extracurricular activities tary with Secret Santa along with including pep band, marching helping at the food pantry. band, swimming, musicals, When he graduates, Eric has Women’s Choir, Troubadours, things that he will miss. “I will and National Honor Society. miss all of my teachers that I had Courtney has things about in elementary through high NRHS she will miss and things school,” he said she won’t miss. “I’ll miss the up for school at 6 a.m. On the other hand, Eric has Coulter, Mr. Mahan, Mr. Reaker, amazing people I’ve encoun- Teachers that Courtney said things he won’t miss. “I won’t Mr. Doug Heflin, Mr. Phil tered here. I won’t miss waking she will miss are Mrs. Parker and miss waking up so early and do- Heflin, Tina the custodian, and Mr. Harris. “They are awesome,” ing homework. Tina the lunch lady.” she said. Eric has many teachers he will Eric’s favorite memories from Courtney made many memo- remember once he graduates high school are helping at NRE ries while at NRHS. “Most of my from elementary school to high and seeing his teachers. favorite memories are because of school. “My favorite teachers in As for words of advice, Eric band. I met a lot of friends elementary and middle school said, “Everybody do their best in through the band. When I think were Mrs. Bevins, Mrs. Renner, all their classes and say no to about the highlights of my high Mrs. Banfield, Mrs. McCartney, drugs.” school years, they happened at Mrs. Loving, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Eric sends a big thank you to basketball and football games, Peterson, Mrs. Painter, Mrs. the teachers before graduation. and, of course, at band camp,” Graser,” he said. “At the high “I would like to thank all of my she said. school, I will miss Mrs. Carey, teachers for helping me get to my Courtney’s advice as she Mrs. Foresee, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. senior class and graduate. leaves is: “Be yourself, because being somebody else is already taken.” Thomas Reichman miss AP chemistry. It was the put her on this list, I wouldn’t most difficult class that I’ve ever get extra credit.” taken (even though it was fun).” Thomas has quite a few fa- Thomas has a number of favor- vorite memories from his high ite teachers which he will never school career. “Some of my fa- forget. “Mr. Harris always told vorites include: Kurt making the best jokes and made AP ge- “lasagna” and the “chocolate ography/psychology fun, Mr. mousse”, sitting outside for Shebesta was the sassiest teacher English II and watching tons of ever, Ms. Cornette always let us movies, the watch in the ceiling John Ernst stealing my lunch Thomas has big plans for his have class outside in the park- and earthquake procedure day in box, and sitting with John Ernst future after high school as he ing lot French I, the and Caleb Hayward at lunch.” plans to go to Xavier University and Finneytown band trip, Thomas’ words of wisdom for and major in computer science. watch anything that Alex underclassmen are simple. “Any- Here at New Richmond High movies Grooms and I did, wear- thing that you put effort into be- School, Thomas has participated during ing Paige’s scarf in comes enjoyable and easy.” in Marching Band, Pep Band, class, band, AP English As a final word, Thomas Concert Band, and National and Mrs. “hivemind”, third quar- added, “Mr. Harris, Ms. Honor Society. Parker ter rap bottles and Star Cornette, and Mr. Shebesta are “I will miss all of the fun said that Wars, sophomores the coolest. Thanks. Everyone classes that I took, especially if I making me eat expired else was cool, too. Thanks every- band,” said Thomas, “but I won’t didn’t yogurt with a straw, one.”

Senior Issue 2014 31 Zack Rolfes

them on a day to day basis or bag of shredded cheese to Mr. even be living in the same area McKinley. “My freshman year, as them any more,” he said. Zack I had a presentation in Mrs. is excited to no longer have to Senter’s class. To symbolize spend countless hours on home- Mercutio being smart, I bor- work. “I will NOT miss the work rowed a sheep’s brain and they make us do. Nothing against brought it to her class. She was my teachers, I will still miss not happy with me.” them,” he said. As for words of advice, Zack Zack will miss Mr. Wright and said: “Don’t take high school Mr. McKinley because he al- too seriously. You will always find himself.. “Some people look Zack plans on enlisting in the ways had a great time with them have way more fun if you just back on their high school expe- army. After he decides his time at football games. He will also relax.” rience and wish the could change in the service is over, he wants miss both Mr. Heflins from choir Zack would like to add that it. I don’t. My experience made to seek employment in the fire and math. Mr. Heflin the music high school really helped him me the man I am today,” department. teacher is always happy and Zack participated in many ex- positive and Mr. Heflin the math tracurricular activities, but teacher is really funny. Zack will Jacob showed an interest in a more also miss Ms. Spinnati. “Even musical perspective. He was in when she punished me, I knew pep band, marching band, men’s she didn’t want to. She was one Ryan choir, and many musicals. Zack of the nicest people I’ve ever met After leaving high school, also was a member of the track and I am lucky to have spent time Jacob plans to go to Ohio Uni- team and the swim team. with her,” he said. versity. “I plan on pursuing a “I will miss hanging out with One of Zack’s favorite memo- bachelor’s degree for criminol- my friends on a daily basis. It’s ries from being at NRHS was ogy at Ohio University. After weird to think that I won’t see when I he brought in a 21 pound that, I plan on moving south in hopes of starting a career and a Star Rutherford family.” Jacob was involved in many was Mrs.Minning because of After high school, Star plans to activities during his high school “her ability to convey material move out, get her own place, at- career such as Prom committee, easily and in fun manner.” tend the University of Cincinnati Student Council, National Honor Jacob said that a lot of his fa- for two years, then transfer to Society, Mock Trial team and vorite memories from high another college. also soccer. Soccer was his fa- school have blurred together but As for extra-curricular activi- vorite activity throughout the one of his favorites was going to ties, Star said, “I haven’t really past four years. the Jason Aldean concert on the participated in many sports, but Some things that Jacob will first Friday of his senior year I have been to the games and al- miss are all of his friendships that with some of his best friends. ways show school spirit,” she he has built over the years. “The Some words of wisdom that said. thing I will miss the least about Jacob would like to offer are: Star will miss a lot of things NRHS is how the freshman class, “Always stick to the 3 H’s: Stay from her experience at NRHS. sorry y’all.” hungry, stay humble, and stay “I will miss the football games, Jacob’s favorite teacher from hustling. Also, never let anyone dances, all of her teachers, and all of the friends that I may not New Richmond High School put a limit on what you can or see again.” Star said she will cannot do.” not miss all of the homework she And finally, We’re was assigned and getting up Jacob has one last gone! early. thing to say: “I Star has several favorite teach- really enjoyed all ers here at NRHS. “My favor- the learning that ite teachers would have to be Mr. took place in Mrs. Callebs, Mr. Harris, Mr. Doug Minning’s room. Heflin, and Ms. Cornette,” she I feel this material said. “All of these teachers were will further me in so fun to be around and made it my career goals,” enjoyable to be at school.”

32 The Messenger April Courtney Schmidt Senters April’s plans for college include getting a degree in busi- After high school, Courtney ness, interior design, and photog- said she has plans to attend the raphy. University of Cincinnati. While here at New Richmond Courtney has not participated High School, she has partici- in extracurricular activities dur- pated in a number of extracur- ing her time here at NRHS. “I ricular activities, including soft- do school lights for the school ball, soccer, track, and chemis- plays, though,” she added. try club. Homecoming, Prom, and the There are quite a few things some!!!” April realizes what she will, sports in which she participated. Courtney said she will miss most Courtney said she has made and will not miss next year. “I “I loved yelling and getting all about NRHS. “I will miss all the many great memories while she will miss the people in the school dressed up according to certain crazy things kids say and the was here at NRHS. “Going on the most including the teachers themes with my friends.” funny teachers.” the Troubadours trips and some and my friends; however, I will For the underclassmen, April However, there is something of the high school plays were re- not miss the school rules such as has some words of wisdom. not holding Courtney back from ally cool, too,” she said. the dress code and the dance “Kids who are still in school, stay bigger and better things. “I will There is one thing Courtney rules.” in school, be positive, and don’t definitely not miss the work,” would like to say before she April also enjoyed Clash, do drugs.” she said. leaves. “Take things seriously Courtney has one teacher in and enjoy high school because particular she would like to re- it only happens once and it’s one member. “Mr. Callebs, because of the biggest memories.” Logan he is my main man and he is awe- Shinkle Levi After high school, Logan plans on attending college. “I plan to Simpson go to college at Shawnee State University and major in Early After high school, Levi plans Childhood Education.” on going to college. “I want to Logan participated in a few ex- go to college for at least four tracurricular activities while at years and get at least one de- NRHS. “I participated in soccer gree,” he said. and track my freshman through more. “The thing I won’t miss is Levi is involved with several junior year and I am in National seeing my dad every day at of the extracurricular activities Honor Society,” said Logan. school,” said Logan. that NRHS has to offer. “I play Logan will miss hanging in the Logan has one teacher that will baseball, football, and I am part library in the mornings and the always be his favorite. “The fa- of the National Honor Society,” Parker, Mrs. Prescott, Mr. fact that school isn’t free any vorite teacher that I loved in high he said. Callebs, and Mr. Harris,” he said. school was Mrs. Verwold; I like Although he promises he will Levi would also like to share how she gave us two days to do not miss all the homework and some of his favorite memories our homework so that we under- schoolwork, Levi admits there from high school. “The memo- stood it.” are some things he will miss ries I had at football and base- Logan’s favorite memory was about his alma mater. “I will miss ball are all my favorite, as well Clash, because, “you get to com- my friends and the teachers,” he as spending time with friends pete against freshmen.” said. and Lex,” he said. As he leaves, Logan has a few Levi would like to remember For his words of wisdom be- words of advice he’d like to some of his teachers he had fore he leaves, Levi said, “En- share: “My advice is to enjoy throughout his schooling here in joy your time here and do not be high school because it goes by the New Richmond Exempted a procrastinator.” fast.” Village School District. “I will Last but definitely not least, Logan would like to thank always remember a few of my Levi wants to thank Ms. Spinnati some of his teachers, “for help- teachers for being awesome: Ms. for making his first years at ing us be successful,” he said. , Minning, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. NRHS awesome. Senior Issue 2014 33 Tyler Adam Sipple Slade After high school, Adam plans After high school, Tyler plans on going to NKU to get a degree to attend UC Clermont and earn in software engineering. an associate’s degree in physical Adam has participated in ex- therapy. tracurricular activities while at While at New Richmond, he NRHS. “I have participated in has participated outside of soccer, academic team, band, school in physical training, fit- pep band, and Troubs.” ness, and shooting guns. When he graduates, Adam will Adam’s favorite memories He said that he will miss the don’t do anything you wouldn’t miss band the most. “I will miss from high school include: “All interactions with people he has tell your mother.” everything else the least,” he the football games and pep band known for years and the teach- He said that his favorite said. games.” ers the most. He said the thing memory from high school was Adam has one teacher he will For the underclassmen, Adam he will miss the least will be the when he was in Mr. McKinley’s particularly remember. “Mrs. would like to offer some words drama. class. “Mr. McKinley was talk- Moore was my favorite teacher,” of wisdom as he leaves. “Make “My favorite teachers were ing to a group of students. At the he said. something of yourself, don’t Mr. Callebs, Mr. Menefee, and time I did not know it was him, waste these four years.” Mr. Harris. Callebs was a favor- and he actually looked like Ben Adam would like to ite because he was so fun to have Fitzgerrel. Ben used to bear hug thank some of his in class with his made up stories me and make sensual noises, so friends as he leaves. and corny jokes. Mr. Menefee, I thought it would be funny to “Thank you Chris because he was a role model and grab ‘Ben’ around the back and Sanchez and Chandler a father figure to me. Also, Mr. growl in his ear.” Cochran; we made it,” Harris, because I learned so Tyler would like to thank Miss he said. He would also much in his psychology classes Spinnati for having so much pa- like to thank one of the and appreciated his quick witted tience with his schemes and teachers. “Thank you humor,” he said. trouble. He would also like to Mr. McKinley, you re- Tyler’s advice to others as he thank all of the teachers who put ally pushed me in band” leaves is: “Don’t spend your up with all his childish ways, time making others happy; if you who were able to still sense, can’t make yourself happy, then “something good under the mask work on your own life first and of immaturity” that he wore. Christin Smith years, and track for one year. Christin says that there are a like to give some words of wis- Christin was also a part of Trou- few teachers that she considers dom: “Don’t screw around your badours for three years, Young her favorites: Mrs. Minning, freshman year, Don’t do it. No Life and Prom Committee. Mrs. Montgomery, and Ms. matter how much you think you Christin has a few things that Cornette. Christin says they are do not need this, you do. Also, she will miss about New Rich- her favorite because,“They are get close with the teachers and mond High School. “I will miss all just fun teachers to be around Mr.Heflin. Your time will in high going on trips with Mrs. Minning and they make school not so bad school will be so much easier if to prop shops and seeing weird to be at.” you do.” people on the side of the street.” Christin’s says, “My favorite Christin says she will also miss memory of high school is the After high school, Christin is coming in early and talking to Homecoming pep rally in my planning on attending the Uni- Mrs. Montgomery as well as junior year when Ms. Spinnati versity of Cincinnati and has Homecoming week. Christin showed up. She surprised every- been accepted into the DAAP also has a few things that she will one by being in the lion costume. program. not miss from New Richmond The sound of the student body During her time in high school, High School. “I will not miss was crazy and I do not think any Christin was involved in many useless worksheets, not being other memory from high school activities. She played basketball able to wear leggings and has anything on that.” for two years, softball for three drama.” As she leaves, Christin would

34 The Messenger Lexy Stamper two years. “ I played soccer for still keep in touch, and I will never That image will always be im- three years and I’ve been in forget her!” Lexy also enjoyed printed in my mind.” Chemistry club for one year. I Ms. Cornette. “In all my years of Lexy would like to offer some joined Student Council this year schooling, I have never had a words of advice to the students as a representative, and I was teacher buy me Chipotle until of NRHS: “Try to take advan- also on the dance committee for her.” Finally, Lexy really loved tage of AP classes and exams. Homecoming.” Mr. Crowley. “He was one of the They make a huge difference Lexy will miss Mr. Crowley’s only teachers who would actu- when it comes to being prepared walkie talkie voice, and Mrs. ally want to see his students for college. Also, take the ACT Prescott’s hilarious inappropri- succeed. I guess his jokes are earlier. Lastly, try to enjoy it as ate jokes. She will miss her also kind of funny.” hard as it may be sometimes. Re- After high school, Lexy plans friends the most and the close Some of Lexy’s favorite member to make memories be- to attend one of the five colleges connection between them. “I will memories were the dances and cause you only go through high she applied to. “I’m leaning not miss the ignorance and dull the Spirit Weeks. She also like school once… hopefully!” more toward Purdue University, wittedness of most people,” said when Mrs. Prescott did her Hal- Lastly Lexi would like to thank or the University of Minnesota. Lexy, “and I will also not miss loween performance. “One of her friends for making high I will then major in neurobiol- the failed attempts at humor the best memories was when Mr. school really fun for her. ogy and neurosciences, and made by certain teachers.” Harris danced to Gagnum Style. eventually attend medical Lexy’s favorite teachers in- school,” said Lexy. clude her fourth grade teacher, Lexy has been at NRHS for Mrs. Zimmerman. “She and I Nathan Snider Nathan Snider plans to go Logan to college after high school. Nathan has participated in one Smith extracurricular activity, football. “The things I’ll miss the most After she graduates, Logan are football games, and the least plans on attending the University would be English and math,” of Cincinnati and majoring in Nathan said. criminal justice. Nathan’s favorite teachers are To under-classmates, Nathan While she was at New Rich- Mrs. Minning, Ms. Cornette, and advises, “Take everything seri- mond, she played soccer and Mr. Mahan. ously when it comes to classes. softball. She also participated in Nathan’s fondest memories at Give it all you’ve got, and have Mock Trial. NRHS are being in football. “Al- fun.” She said that she will miss soc- Logan said that she has en- ways being around people that “This is probably the best cer season and Homecoming joyed most of her teachers, but you care about and hang out with school I have been to.” Nathan week the most. her favorites are: Mrs. Cornette, in football is a great memory for added. Mr. Crowley, and Mrs. Dalton. me.” Her favorite memories from high school are her trip to Spain and France with her friends, and Conall Miss Spinnati surprising the students at the pep rally when she Stapleton was inside the lion suit. Conall plans on attending col- The advice that Logan leaves lege at Kent State University. He as she departs is: “Be involved also plans on working a part-time as much as possible, it makes job in the summer. school more run and its an easy Although Conall said he way to make friends. Time goes wouldn’t miss anything about by very fast! Enjoy it!” NRHS, he did admit, “I’ll miss And finally, Logan offers a my friends.” thank you to one of NRHS’ staff Conall’s favorite teacher was members. “I would like to thank I out to lunch after my mom his first grade teacher. “Mrs. Mrs. Coulter for all her help over passed away.” Parker would take my sister and the years.” Senior Issue 2014 35 Coty Jacob Thompson Ward After high school Jacob plans Coty plans to, “advance my edu- to be successful and have a job. cation and get into an automo- Although he has not partici- tive school or program,” after he pated in any extracurricular ac- graduates. tivities here at NRHS, Jacob did While at NRHS, Coty was a play football when he went to member of the swim team his Western Brown. junior and senior years. Jacob shared what he would Coty said there is at least one miss the most and least about thing he’ll miss about NRHS. “I NRHS. “I will not miss getting will most miss the friendly atmo- name. Another favorite memory up early. Gym is what I will He also gave some advice as he sphere, especially when I first was when I fell off the starting miss.” leaves. “Stay in school.” came to NRHS in 2011. What I block at a swim meet against my Jacob said that his favorite Jacob would like to particu- will miss the least is the long old school.” teachers that he can remember larly thank Mrs. Carey. walks between classes.” Coty’s advice to others is are Mrs. Carey and Mr. Mahan. As for a favorite teacher, Coty simple: “Stay productive, stay picked Ms. Cornette. “What I positive, and have fun!” remember most about her was And finally, as he leaves, Coty there was always a positive at- said, “Overall, N.R. was the best Eleanor mosphere in her class.” school I have been to. The Coty’s favorite memory from school welcomed me with open Wildey high school surrounds his now- arms and I am very appreciative After graduation, Eleanor is famous nickname. “A big of it. I would like to thank my going to Wilmington College memory I have is my nickname, parents, Mr. and Ms. Middeler and taking the athletics training Earl. I was famous for that nick- and everyone at NRHS.” program. She will also be playing volleyball and track for the Lew college. Eleanor has been in band and Watkins National Honor Society for two years, Troubs for three years, and After high school, Lew plans volleyball and track for four ball season. “Even though we on going to Moorehead State years. didn’t win, the friendships I University and becoming a vet “I will miss my teachers and made with the seniors that year tech. friends that I’ve made in the will last a lifetime,” and doing Here at NRHS, Lew has par- freshman, sophomore, and jun- stage crew. “Doing stage crew ticipated in volleyball, softball, ior classes,” Eleanor said. “I with Adam and Chandler this and troubadours. won’t miss going to seven past year was so much fun. We Lew shared what she would classes every day for five days a couldn’t stop laughing.” miss most about NRHS. “I’ll week.” Eleanor believes that you need miss volleyball, and all the Mrs. Corpuz. Eleanor’s favorite teachers in- to cherish the time you have with girls.” As Lew leaves, she offers some cludes her ninth grade teacher, your friends now. “It’s your se- She said that her favorite words of wisdom: “It’s not the Mrs. Corpuz, because she, “was nior year and they won't be with teachers from over the years are quantity of friends you have, but one of the first teachers to help you when you start college.” Ms. Cornette, Mr. Callebs, and the quality.” math click for the first time and And finally, as she leaves was always so helpful and I love NRHS, Eleanor would like to her sense of humor.” She also say: “I would like to thank all mentioned her eleventh/twelfth my friends for standing by my teacher,Mrs. Parker,because she side through these years. I had was, “fun and truly cares for her fun in high school and I have students.” plenty of memories to keep and Eleanor’s favorite memories cherish for years to come.” include her sophomore volley-

36 The Messenger Paige Bradley Willhoff Witham After high school, Paige After graduation, Bradley plans plans to go to college and hopes to, “be successful and have a to eventually get married and good job.” have a family. His favorite memory was a se- During high school, Paige has nior prank at a former high participated in a few extracur- school. ricular activities. “I have partici- As for words of wisdom, Bra- pated in NRHS cheerleading all dley says: “Don’t worry about four years of high school. I was friends. Pay attention and do on Prom committee also my jun- down Mrs. Logan Minning. She well because your friends won’t ior year. is just so funny and cute!” be there to pay your bills.” members. “I’d like to thank Mr. Paige will least miss not being Some of Paige’s favorite And finally, Bradley said he’d Robinson for helping me prepare able to wear yoga pants/leggings memories include, “When we let like to thank one of NRHS’ staff to pass the OGT as I did.” and all the pointless drama, but the balloons go for Ms. Spinnati she said she will miss football and singing all the way home on and basketball games as well as bus rides.” Bailey dances the most. As a final few words, Paige Paige has one teacher that will would like to say: “Don’t worry always be her favorite. “My all about drama, it is just a part of Workman time favorite teacher is hands high school.” After high school, Bailey plans on attending the Christ Hospital School of Nursing, graduating, Megan getting a nursing job, marrying, and then having kids, in that or- Woolum der. During high school, Bailey has After high school, Megan participated in basketball all four plans to go to college, majoring years of high school. “Freshman in nursing. year I was on JV/varsity, and Megan has played tennis and then sophomore through senior sung in Troubs for two years, and year, I played on varsity.” has swum for four years. Bailey also played soccer and Megan will miss the close was on varsity all four years of and caring.” friendships she has made with her high school career. Some of Bailey’s favorite her teammates in tennis and What Bailey will miss the least memories of high school were, swimming and her coaches. help her teach the class some- about NRHS is all the drama. “beating Western Brown and Megan’s favorite teachers in- times.” She also enjoyed her Bailey has one favorite teacher Georgetown in basketball, and clude her fourth grade teacher third grade teacher, Mr. Smith. that she will always remember: being first in league.” Mrs. Banzhaf. “I loved her “I remember listening to You “Mrs. Parker was my first grade As Bailey leaves, she has some bunny Leo and how she let me Gotta Be by Des’ree.” And teacher. She was always so nice words of advice: “Be you no Megan’s seventh grade teacher, matter what, don’t listen to what Mr. Helton, also made her favor- others say.” ite teacher list, “ for always be- Finally, Bailey would like to ing there when you needed extra thank her brother-in-law, Mr. help.” Hatfield. “Thank you for always Megan enjoyed several memo- pushing me to my limit in bas- ries during her schooling, such ketball. Without your high stan- as, “dances, going to districts in dards of me, I don’t know how swimming, and playing tennis on any of the season would have the main court at the ATP.” gone. I also would like to thank “Be confident in yourself and my parents for never letting me don’t worry about what others give up and persistently pushing think,” are Megan’s final words me.” as she leaves NRHS.

Senior Issue 2014 37 Senior learns about life during high school Laughing often is a big key to happiness High school has definitely better. hormones are all good things that The been a wild and interesting ride. Recently, I read somewhere your body really needs. Endor- It's brought on various good and that on average a four-year-old phins are also released when you Buck bad changes to my life and who child laughs 300 times a day, laugh that bring more oxygen By: Josie Buckingham I am as a person. I've learned so while a forty-year-old adult only into the body and brings positive much about myself and about laughs 10 times a day. This made changes in brain chemistry. life, along with expanding my me think a lot about things and As some people aren’t able to I encourage people to ask education in the classroom. why it is this way. Why can’t laugh as much because of too themselves what it would feel One of the biggest things I've adults enjoy life and laugh as much stress that they hold, they like if they laughed like four- learned over the years is that it's much as children do? Obviously don’t realize that it is actually a year-olds do. I mean really laugh. always better to be positive and the answer is simply the stress great stress relief as well. Laugh- Find things that make you want keep a smile on your face. There of life and having more respon- ing can drop the level of two to just smile and laugh for a few have been so many times where sibilities. But I want to be able main stress hormones, cortisol minutes. Would it make you a I have just wanted to give up and to have my own responsibilities and epinephrine, in the body. It happier and more positive per- be mad at the world. But then and those everyday problems, helps release anger, fear, guilt, son, and even make the people when you really think about it, and still enjoy life with a smile anxiety, and tension. around you more positive? we have it so great here at on my face. I want the people It’s easy to get caught up in the NRHS. We are blessed with around me to do so also. hustle bustle of life great teachers, great kids Some people don’t really real- and the stress that you (mostly), and a great environ- ize that laughing is actually good face everyday. But if ment and community to grow up for your health, too. Increasing there is one thing that in. Even though it can be tough your heart rate, using the muscles I’ve learned during sometimes, I’ve learned to just in your face, stomach, and dia- high school, it is that keep smiling and it usually gets phragm, and releasing various laughing can really make things better. It’s not to say that I don’t get stressed out about school work, my future, and other issues that often pop up, because I definitely do. But it’s such a good feeling to laugh several times a day, and an even better feeling to make someone else laugh.

Live with Laughter

So much time passes Laughter makes our day better We have moments of sadness Laughter makes our life worth living At other times it seems like, Nothing can make you feel better rather than we are just passed depressed laughter One thing will keep us together So make someone laugh make yourself laugh Its the sound of joy and live life with laughter Laughter from a little kid The sound of there high pitch laughter -Anonymous The laughter at every new thing they see

38 The Messenger Four years, one final story

Columnist gives one last look at his high school career

Walking into high school on really has made me look at life a anyone could have asked for. So high school, find a group of the first day of my freshman year little differently, and made me for any freshmen, sophomores, people or a best friend and make I was not nervous because I did take up opportunities more than or even juniors reading this, I the most out of the time you have not know what to expect. Walk- I ever had my previous three just want you left. You really ing into high school on the first years in high school. to know that, have no clue day of my senior year was a dif- I can’t thank my family enough yes, there is what is going to ferent story. I knew that this year for having my back through life beyond Bow Tie Brigade happen after was going to be it, my last year these years; although it was that algebra high school and with all of my friends and the last rough sometimes, you can't have test you failed, into college. year to make great memories. a rainbow without a little rain. I but honestly Share what little I used to be a quiet kid with an would also like to thank the your time here By: Chandler Cochran time you have Afro who did not really take ad- Slades for being like a second is quickly run- left with the vantage of all of the fun and family to me at different times. ning out. Soon people you like memories I could have been I will always remember where enough you will be in my shoes the most, and don’t waste time making in high school, then I I come from, even if I don’t come counting down the days till on people who try to ruin your found Twitter. Along with Twit- back. This town and its school when you graduate, moving day; nobody wins in that situa- ter, I realized that high school really has been a unique place to away and never seeing some of tion. only comes around once, for grow up. I know that some your friends again. It’s a depress- The last thing I want to say is most people, and I was quickly people cannot stand being here ing thought, really, but that thank you, to my friends, fam- running out of time. Most people any more, but if I had the choice should not stop us from doing ily, and anyone I have shared a here complain constantly about to redo these eighteen years of great things, venturing out into memory with since I started how they hate high school and my life, I wouldn't pick a new the world and becoming great school back in the day. I have the students that go here. I would place to live, new friends to be leaders. I am proud to say that I gone through some things in my like to say I really enjoyed my around or a different family to walked these halls and that I did life I wish never would have hap- time here; the people I have met live with. so with the right people. I am pened, but the memories I have will always be on my mind and I didn't realize four years could confident that I am in a graduat- gotten out of being around great the memories are ones I hope to go by so quickly and even ing class of leaders, achievers people has always made my day never forget. Although I am go- though I'm ready for it to end, I and maybe even a president or better and has cheered me up. ing to miss this place once I wish I could go back in time and two in the mix. And as I leave with shorter hair leave, I am really excited to start relive some of these great mo- But one thing I cannot stress and a bow tie around my neck, I a new chapter in my life, go to ments I have had in high school enough is that while you are might be going big places but college and leave this town for a with some of the best friends making your journey through don’t worry, I’ll see you around. while. I have lived here all my life, give me a break. Making friends was never a big thing for me, so I am very thankful for Adam Slade sticking by me all these years. I met that kid in kindergarten and we have been best friends all the way through high school, not something a lot of people can say. Moving on to college and being with totally new people for the next four years is not something I am totally looking forward to but it won't hold me back. Senior year was a lot more fun than I thought it was going to be. Between the Friday night football games and just simply being with friends for one final year

Senior Issue 2014 39 A gracious good bye Chatty Chelsey

By Chelsey Senior says thanks before taking off Fawley As the end of my final year in wasn’t so terrible. Reading The who spent every recess reading state funded public school draws Magic Treehouse books started on a bench. Nick Gilman and nearer, I have some things on my my absolute love for reading and Jenny Roberts helped me survive self. We’ve pulled each other mind. led me to be that weird little kid elementary school. Mrs. through tough times and I Alright, that’s an understate- who never stopped reading. Be- Henderson and Mrs. Daniels of couldn’t have made it without ment. I have everything on my ing that weird little kid led me to Monroe Elementary were my all- him. The teachers at NRHS are mind. I have to worry about be the smart big kid I am today. time favorite teachers. They the best sort of people. I’ve got SOAR applications to be filled I couldn’t thank them more. treated me like a big kid and let to throw a thank you to Mr. out, FAFSA paperwork, picking Honey also taught me that I need me work ahead. They gave me Hatfield, for finally getting me what I will take with me, leav- to be my own person, and some- food for thought and I absolutely interested in politics. I hated gov- ing my home, making new times you can break the rules (so loved it. After fourth grade in ernment chatter whether it be friends, committing to what I long as you don’t get caught). Mrs. Daniels’ class, I decided: current or historical - or I did want to do for the rest of my life. I have to send a big thanks to “I’m going to do something to until he made it interesting. I Oh, and I forgot to mention, I my father. Perhaps not for being help people.” At the time, I can’t wait to be friends with Mrs. haven’t even graduated from this the most perfect dad, but for be- thought I wanted to be a teacher, Cornette on Facebook after school yet! ing the dad that I needed. Grow- too, so I could be just like her. graduation, only because I’ve I’ve never been more reminis- ing up, I thought he was harsh Turns out, teaching isn’t for me. been bugging her about it since cent in my entire life. This is the on me, but now I see it was all to I’m not good with kids. sophomore year. I’ll need a bit beginning of an entirely new teach me. The world is not fair Middle school is a tough time of wise Cornette anecdotes when chapter, but I feel like even say- and sometimes things stink for for everyone, but I did manage I’m graduated and hours away. ing it like that isn’t good enough. no apparent reason. In the end, to pull through Amelia’s dim cor- While I’m on going away, This is the beginning of the though, we always pull through. ridors with someone to give Mrs. Griffin better be sending whole new book. I’m heading off He taught me the meaning of thanks to. My eighth grade sci- some brownies to Kentucky. Not on my own and hopefully will hard work from a very young age ence teacher, Mrs. Herzog, was only is she the best baker in all make my own mark in this and that you don’t get things for the only reason I completed my the lands, but she’s my favorite world. free, if you want something in middle school days in West British person. That’s saying a As I reminisce, I have decided this world you’re going to have Clermont. She fed my insatiable lot, if you consider what a Ricky I can’t move onto the next part to work for it. I couldn’t thank interest in engineering and clon- Gervais fan I am. Mrs. Parker of my life without giving all faith him enough for those lessons, as ing and spoke to me when I was never fails to make me smile, and credit to those who have they made me the stubborn hard having a bad day. Herzog and I especially at pep rallies. I owe helped me get to where I am to- worker I am. I’m glad I learned could talk for an entire class these fine ladies a thanks for their day. Without the help and sup- at a young age, because being about everything science - literary support over the years port of the wonderful people in someone who graduates and whether it be theories or just and for just plain being marvel- my life lord knows where I’d be. THEN learns that the world is ‘what if’ situations. I’ll never ous. First things first I have to give not a nice place sounds appall- forget the day she told me, I will never forget “Wild Bill” a huge thank you to my wonder- ing. “You’re going to cure cancer or Harris or Mr. C-C-Crowley. It ful mother. She brought me into My little brothers, Caiden and something, I can see it now. wouldn’t matter if I hated their the world (and as she’s often jok- Legend, are from opposite par- You’re going to make a differ- subjects (I don’t), I’d sign up for ingly reminded me, she can take ents and are under five, but they ence”. Those words changed my every one of their classes if I me out) and has been with me deserve thanks, too. It’s been once bleak outlook on life in a could. These people have every step of the way. Even nice to come home to a bright second. At the end of the tortu- made the years I’ve lived so far through my awkward rebellious shining baby face and to play ous years, I resigned myself to glorious, and I’m so lucky to middle school years, I openly with them and learn responsibili- prove her right. I moved back to have met them and had the admitted to having the best mom, ties. They even taught me that New Richmond and readied chance to learn from them. I may and I’ll hold that opinion till the babies aren’t so bad. Maybe I’ll myself for the high school years be headed off to my next step in day I die. want my own eventually, but not I had always dreamed of. life, but I will never forget the My Honey and Papa also de- for a very long time. I’ll miss their Maybe it hasn’t exactly lived people who’ve helped me along serve endless thanks. Honey is cute little voices when I’m wak- up to my dreams, but as my time the way. Infinite thanks to all of my grandma, but I will never call ing up in Morehead. is nearly over here I can look on you! her anything but my childhood I can admit that throughout my it fondly and give my final re- nickname - she’s simply too primary school experience, I gards. I’ve gotten to spend the sweet. They took care of me didn’t form many relationships. years wandering the halls with an when I was a terrible two year Friends were hard to come by, amazing boy, Justin Adams, who old, but thanks to their raising, I mainly because I was the weirdo deserves a paper of thanks him-

40 The Messenger Best of the Class 2014 Most Likely to Succeed Most likely to sleep in class Paige Anderson/ Theo Lefler/Aly Skaggs Caleb Hayward/Josh Heiden Best Car Best Personality Flint Wenstrup/Emily Barcheski Josh Heiden/Alyssa Hallahan Most Changed Class Clown John Ernst/Olivia Ferguson Brian Husted/Chase Catron Best Bromance Cutest Couple Pierce Burnam/Malik Davis Levi Simpson/Lexi Cook Justin Adams/Chelsey Fawley Biggest Complainer Rusty Brittain/Courtney Williams Most likely to roam the halls Most Unforgettable Les Brewer/Aly Skaggs David Larkby/Josie Buckingham

Biggest Flirt Biggest case of senioritis Pierce Burnam/Abby Jewell Brady Ginn/Aly Skaggs Most School Spirit Most Dramatic Zach Fields/Christin Smith Will Hayden/Courtney Williams

Best dressed Best looking Chandler Cochran/Emily Leffler Caleb Hayward/Alyssa Hallahan

Most Musical Most Academic Nick Gilman/Paige Anderson Thomas Reichman/Cheyann Fletcher

Most Opinionated Most Artistic Cody Biehle/Olivia Ferguson Tyler Sipple/Chelsey Fawley

Most Likely To “Tweet About It” Most Athletic

Levi Simpson/Hannah Hall Gary Crawford /Laura Huddleston

Senior Issue 2014 41 As seniors say goodbye, staff offers

“If you don’t take a step forward you will “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.” always stay in the same place. If you -Ms. Cornette don’t ask, the answer will always be Success can only be mea- “no.” If you don’t go after what you want, sured by happiness and you will never have it.” happiness is always a (Nora Roberts) -Mrs. Nehls choice. So I hope you “If you ever have a choice between anything else and kindness, choose a successful life. always select kindness, even if it is more difficult.” -Mr. Mahan -Mr. Doug Heflin “In the words of the great LORAX... “Don’t forget to speak for the trees...for the trees have no “Always take copious tongues”... All life is connected and notes.” it starts with your choices... Make good choices! -Mr. Harris -Mrs. Minning Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned Make wise choices and be with, it responds like a snail to our impatience, responsible for every choice then it races like a gazelle when you can’t that you make. You can ac- catch your breath- Don’t be in such a hurry to complish whatever you dream get to the answers at the end of the road, that if you are willing to work. So you forget to read the signs along the way. go forth and live your dream. -Mrs. Flamm -Mrs. Hall Failure is success if What I will remember about the class of 2014 … we learn from it. The Hive -Mr. Phil Heflin Shaking hands with John every morning Harness in the good energy, block out the Six senior cheerleaders bad. Harness. Energy. Block. Bad. It’s like a That one day when Kurt carousel. You put the quarter in, you get on Real poems the horse, it goes up and down, and around. That time Thomas didn’t get any extra credit Circular, circle. Feel it. Go with the flow. Nick and John’s daily exercises -Brian McMonigle Hamlet Some of the nicest girls I know And Caleb -- I couldn’t be more proud of you. Work hard, achieve great things, and be kind to Each day have this one goal: Strive one another. to be a better person than you were Mrs. Parker yesterday. -Mrs. Corpuz

Here are my words of wisdom: Self- discipline and perseverance should “Throughout your life always be courteous, be your watch-words as you step into kind, and respectful... but, most importantly the world of endless responsibilities. BE YOURSELFYOURSELF!” -Mr. Nyam -Mr. Benzinger

42 The Messenger good luck, wishes, words of wisdom “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that “If you could only sense how important you are count. It’s the life in your years.” to the lives of those you meet; how important Reflect on your past, dream of your future, and you can be to the people you may never even pay attention to the present. All the best Class of dream of. There is something of yourself that 2014!! you leave at every meeting with another per- -Mrs. Coulter son” -Fred Rodgers "What are you willing to Congratulations Class of 2013! give up to be success- Ms. Senter ful?"--Mr. Stratton “Best of luck graduates and remember... a good time to keep your mouth closed is when you find yourself in deep water...” -Mr. Crowley “Life is not about the “Remember to always have an opinion and to destination...... it’s about the jour- choose a side - the worst crashes happen in the ney it takes to get there” middle of the road. Never let laziness be your -Mrs. Dalton biggest motivator and if opportunity doesn’t knock - build a door. If you find your path void Don’t be afraid to be of obstacles, it isn’t leading you anywhere. Never great. be afraid to try something new - remember, an --Mr Wade amateur built the Ark and professionals built the “Jeesh!!” Titanic. Finally, if at first you don’t succeed, Mr. McKinley and skydiving isn’t your thing.” Mr. Wright -Various sources, from Mr. Hatfield “Good Luck, Class of 2014! You are the future-the-future is “A foolish consistency is now” the hobgoblin of little -Mr. Reaker minds”. -Emerson Don’t be afraid of change. Be kind, be careful, be “When it comes to respect, they don’t get enough happy Their history has proven that they are real tough They missed this year’s tournament, to give -Mrs. Griffin others a chance But Ohio State and UC still lost the big dance They had a player declare for the NBA Because he knew next year, he would not play “If it is worth doing, it is worth doing your best. They’ve signed the best and are looking mighty Get out there and show the world what you’re fine made of.” Step aside y’all, here comes number nine -Mrs. Verwold Go Big Blue! -JR Superstar “All hard work brings profit, but mere idle talk leads only to lack of success.” Good luck, work hard and enjoy your future endeavors. God Bless, Mrs. Prescott

Senior Issue 2014 43 Class of 2014 Academic Achievements Theatre Achievements Top 10 (In alphabetical order, subject to change) The Drama Club would like to recognize the following members Paige Anderson for their accomplishments: Ann Bishop John Ernst Chelsey Fawley Zachary Fields Nick Gilman Cheyann Fletcher Abigail Jewell Nick Gilman Courtney Roberts Caleb Hayward Skylar McDonald Josh Heiden Courtney Senters Abigail Jewell Thomas Reichman Artistic Achievement

Community Service The Art Department would like to recognize the following students Josie Buckingham for their accomplishments: Olivia Ferguson Olivia Ferguson Monique Ostermann Boys State Christin Smith John Ernst Josh Heiden Chris Sammons Levi Simpson

44 The Messenger Achievements SBAAC League All-Stars Musical Achievements Boys’ Boys’ Volleyball Class of 2014 Soccer 1st Team: Cross Eleanor Wildey The class of 2014 1st Team: 2nd Team: certainly stood out Country Noah Chaney Jessica Nazareth in its choral music 2nd Team: Michael Huber activities. Not only Zachary Fields Colton Farmer Boys’ were the concerts Stone Oliver Tyler Klein amazing, but this Chris Sammons Girls’ Basketball class led the Trou- 2nd Team: 1st Team: badours to Nation- Cross Zachary Fields John Ernst als in March. Will Hayden Country Josh Heiden The drama pro- 1st Team: gram premiered an Paige Anderson Girls’ Girls’ original musical, Re- 2nd Team: vising Josey, which Olivia Behymer Soccer Basketball was a very meaning- 1st Team: 1st Team: ful experience and Josie Buckingham Emily Barcheski well received by the Bailey Workman Football Jill Flenniken community. 1st Team: 2nd Team: With over 400 2nd Team: Evan Brigner Hannah Hall singers in grades 7- Bailey Workman Malik Davis Alexis Meyer 12, the choir pro- Will Lytle gram still continues Levi Simpson Girls’ Boys’ to make a beautiful 2nd Team: Tennis Swimming and joyful noise. Kenny Booker 1st Team: Nathan Snider 1st Team: Megan Woolum Tyler David Wrestling

2nd Team: A.J. Rostetter Nathan Rostetter

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