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Linn County R-I Class of 2020

“Be kind to one another.” -Ellen DeGeneres

What are your future plans? I plan to attend Mizzou MACC and pursue a career in the medical field.

What activities are you involved in? NHS, NTHS, Student Council, Skills USA, Fashion Club

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Neat, Kind, Serene

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Mrs. Jennings has influenced me the most because she always has the right thing to say and she always makes me smile! Kaia Le’Nee Miller Senior Spotlight

“When the last bell rings, I might actually miss this place but what can I say about school? I laughed, I cried, and it was fun. A Big thank you to my friends, family, and teachers for making me who I am today but now the ACTUAL hard work starts.” What are your future plans? My future plans are to attend college at NCMC in Trenton or Sierra College in California. I plan to major in business. What activities are you involved in? Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading, FCA, NHS, Art Club, and Yearbook. Describe yourself using three adjectives. Hard Working, Easy Going, Determined What is your favorite thing about Linn Co? My favorite thing is that I moved here in 7th grade and I spent my high school years here. Everyone is willing to help you through anything. What is your most embarrassing moment? My most embarrassing moment was when Olivia, Cody, Levi, and I were play- ing basketball and Levi baseball passed the ball and it hit me in the face and I couldn’t feel my face for a solid 20 minutes. Alyssa Sue Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most? Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. Hoyt, Coach Yung, Ms. Wiles, and Mr. B all influenced me in Lester different ways in my high school years.

“Blah ah la ah la la ahh ah.” -Shakira

What are your future plans? Attend beauty school to become a cosmetologist. What activities are you involved in? Softball, Cheer, Yearbook, Stu-Co Describe yourself using three adjectives. Persistent, Competitive, Straight-Forward What is your most embarrassing moment? My most embarrassing moment was falling down the bleacher stairs freshman year in front of everyone. What is your favorite thing about Linn County? Being able to sleep my senior year away because I have nothing to do. Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Ms. Wiles because she pushes me to do my hardest even when I don’t ever want to come to school, let alone do my homework. Katie Reta Mae Chapman Senior Spotlight

“Never let your best friend get lonely. . . Keep disturbing them.”

What are your future plans? Undecided

What activities are you involved in? FFA, Vo-Tech, Skills USA

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Hilarious, Hard-Worker, Stubborn

What is your favorite thing about Linn Co? My favorite thing about Linn Co. is working in the Ag Shop.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most? Hope Singleton because she is the reason why I will graduate high Trent Keith school. She has pushed me to do better since I can remember. Buswell

“Live in the moment. Moments make history.” -Nikki Sixx

What are your future plans? Going to Welding School.

What activities are you involved in? FFA

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Funny, Kind, Awesome

What is your favorite thing about Linn County? Seeing my friends.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Ms. Wiles because she has helped me so much. Jaired Christopher Moore Senior Spotlight

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” -Dr. Seuss

What are your future plans? My future plans are to graduate high school then go to college and be a nurse.

What activities are you involved in? Basketball, Track, FFA, and FCA

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Friendly, Kind, Loyal

What is your favorite thing about Linn County? My favorite thing about Linn County is that everybody knows every- body.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Emily Nicole Mrs. Jennings because she gives great advice and tries to keep you Kasey positive.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.” -Walt Disney What are your future plans? Attend Northwest and major in Business Management with a minor in Marketing.

What activities are you involved in? Basketball, FCA, and Student Council

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Determined, Positive, and Witty

What is your favorite thing about Linn County? Hitting the game winner in sectionals against Slater.

What is your most embarrassing moment? Messing up the pledge over the intercom.

Michael James Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? O’Kane Mrs. O’Kane because she has been like a mother to me. Senior Spotlight “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain

What are your future plans? Possibly attend William Woods University to get a bachelor’s in Horse Science and continue to work with horses as I am now. What activities are you involved in? Student Council, FFA, and NHS Describe yourself using three adjectives. Respectful, Unique, Responsible What is your favorite thing about Linn County? How small it is would be my favorite thing. You are able to get close to more people. What is your most embarrassing moment? Michael sneezed in my hair in art in 8th grade. Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Mrs. Sayre because she is very black and white. She tells you how it is then Lainey Renee helps you fix it. She’s also a great listener. Miller

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss

What are your future plans? To attend a college to get my RN but first I’d like to attend NCMC and get my associates degree in Nursing. What activities are you involved in? Softball, Choir, FTA, and Skills USA Describe yourself using three adjectives. Respectful, Socialable, Trustworthy What is your most embarrassing moment? Getting lost on the six mile hike off of the boardwalk with my sister during a flood and having my dad call the fire department. What is your favorite thing about Linn County? My favorite thing about Linn County would be that I get to see my niece and nephews every day. I’m going to miss them when I graduate. Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Mrs. Wiles has influenced me because even though I don’t have her in class, Nicholle Gail I still go into her classroom to visit her and talk to her about anything. She is Bell always willing to help me on any homework. “You will never have this day again, so make it count.” What are your future plans? Go to Mizzou and major in business.

What activities are you involved in? Basketball and NHS

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Sarcastic, Easy-Going, Fun

What is your most embarrassing moment? In Kindergarten when I started crying and told the teacher that someone stole my chair. She called my dad to come help me find it and we found it hiding under my coat. I didn’t realize then that they were both just making fun of me.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Madison Fay Mrs. Jennings because she always gives good advice and tries to keep Livingston you positive.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie the Pooh What are your future plans? Attend MSU, CSC, or NWMSU and major in English Education and possibly play softball.

What activities are you involved in? Softball, Basketball, Baseball, FFA, FCA, NHS, SOS, FTA

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Compassionate, Athletic, Intelligent

What is your most embarrassing moment? During my freshman year, the basketball girls did a dance for the boys. While we were practicing, I ran up the bleachers to grab the pom poms and tripped over every step in front of everyone.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Hope Riley Mrs. Sayre has influenced me the most. She encouraged me to live my life to the fullest. Without her love and support I would not be Singleton here or be living a great life. Senior Spotlight “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” -

What are your future plans? To be a vintage style store owner or a realtor.

What activities are you involved in? Student Council and FFA

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Sarcastic, Smart, and Short

What is your favorite thing about Linn County? The teachers and my friends.

What is your most embarrassing moment? When I forgot most of my student council speech.

Melissa Elaine Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Mrs. Sayre, Mrs. Jennings, Ms. Wiles, and Miss Kingsolver because they taught Stanphill me to strive to be the best version of myself.

What are your future plans? To attend Beauty School in Chillicothe.

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Generous, Moody, Sweet

What is your favorite thing about Linn County? Being able to graduate early.

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Mrs. Sayre because she was not only a teacher, she was a friend, who was always understanding and generous.

Samantha Veronica Nufio Senior Spotlight

“For there to be a rainbow it must first rain.”

What are your future plans? Attend the University of Central Missouri.

What activities are you involved in? NHS and Academic Bowl

Describe yourself using three adjectives. Witty, Reserved, Diligent

Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most? Ms. Wiles and Mrs. Sayre

William David Wood

“The more you like yourself the less you are like someone else, which makes you unique.”

What are your future plans? My future plans are to study chiropractic, work with animals, and continue my learning in auto body/collision. What activities are you involved in? ASAP, FTA, Choir, and Autobody/Collision Describe yourself using three adjectives. Unique, Artistic, Optimistic What is your most embarrassing moment? Falling asleep and everyone hearing me snore. What is your favorite thing about Linn County? My favorite thing about Linn County is they gave me a choice to go to a voca- tional school to further my search in a skill, learning, and a future job. Who at Linn Co. has influenced you the most & why? Ms. Wiles treats me like her own, she has been a mother figure for me and gave me advice when I needed it. When I was upset she would be there to help. Lexia Lynn I can’t thank her enough for helping me through the past few years. I wish I Rogers would have met her sooner.