The Arrow Senior Edition 2021 Thanks for the Memories By Kaylee Johnson & Stella Hahn When you go to the same school with the same people for both your junior high and high school years, you’re bound to have some pretty memorable times. Here are some of the best memories that members of the class of 2021 have had throughout their Tecumseh school experience. Payton Buse- It would either be setting a sectional record this season in swim or winning Homecoming King with Amber Sheets as Queen. Gracie Gogel- My best high school memory was the two years I got to go to the FFA National Convention with the other FFA members. COVID sadly took away these last two years of going, but the late night drives and all of the memories we made on those trips were some memories I will never forget. Simon Hahn- Mine would be our team beating Eastern Greene 6-0 this year during the sectional football game. Lydia Howe- It would probably be sophomore year Almost Anything Goes, because that was the year we won. Lane Patterson- My favorite memory was when I was in 7th grade at a school assembly when Mr. Paige rolled out on a “wrecking ball” but he was actually just on a yoga massage ball. Emma Scales- My favorite memory at Tecumseh was being on the swim team and having the opportunity to build good relationships with my teammates and coach. We always had a fun time together. Abby Teddleton- My favorite memory is when we were on the field and someone threw a bucket at me and I tried to stop it with my foot but instead my foot went all the way through the bucket. Jacob Werner- It was always fun going to someone’s house or out to eat in between going to tech school and Tecumseh. Guess the Baby! By Caroline Wilson & Nelly Lemen Try to see if you can figure out which baby is which senior! Answers are at the end of The Arrow. Senior Choices Payton Buse Kyra Ethridge Jalen Oxley Amber Sheets Riley Browning Reagan Hight Remington Pfeffer Emma Scales Connor Smiljanich 21 Facts About the Class of 2021 By Kaybree Oxley & Kennedy Perry 1) Seniors who will be attending USI: 9 2) 5 Valedictorians: Remmington Lett, Josh Embry, Lauren Brammeier, Isabel Allen, Katie Tooley 3) 2 sets of Twins: The Enlows and Sullivans 4) Last class to have Mr. Buck as a history teacher in middle school 5) Number of senior couples: 4 6) Guys named Christopher: 3 7) Number of Tech school /school to work students: 42 8) Number of virtual seniors - 14 9) Winter Homecoming King and Queen - Payton Buse & Amber Sheets 10) Fall Homecoming King and Queen- Lauren Brammeier & Nick Gallagher 11) Number of seniors who were in Academic Top 10 all 4 years:10 12) How many students will be playing a sport in college: 6 13) Number of seniors going to college for biology: 6 14) Going into the armed forces: Kyle Grant (Marines)& Kaden Riley (Army) 15) How many went to Lynnville: 23 16) How many went to Elberfeld: 32 17) How many went to a different school-transferred: 20 18) Senior members of the golf team (boys and girls): 5 19) Seniors who are in theater: 8 20) Senior National Honors Society members: 28 21) Dance Team seniors: 3 Words of Wisdom: THS Teachers By Ally Riley & Ella Richardt The staff at Tecumseh have seen most of the seniors grow and learn for the past seven years. We are so proud of the young adults you’ve become. Since we have all been in your shoes before, we have some words of wisdom to share! Mr. Loveless: You will spend 30+ years in a career. Find something that doesn't feel like "work". Mr. Oxley: Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities; Seize common occasions and make them great. Senora Tooley: Do not be afraid of failure. We learn from our failures and that's what helps us to succeed. Mrs. Schleter: Dr. Seuss once said: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” I have learned in my life that you can’t do what you think will please others. Don’t be pulled in a direction that isn’t your own path, follow your heart and passions and dreams. You might be surprised where that path may lead! Ms. Rexing: "Whether you intend to or not, you are going to change the world in some way. Make it positive." Determine your own definition of success and work hard to achieve it Always plant corn two inches into the ground but not until the ground temperature reaches 50 degrees.” Mrs. Ashby: Call your mother often. She is going to miss you. Ms. McCleland: Remember that hard work and determination will take you further in this life than choosing the easy path or cheating ever will. Most days it’ll be tough, but the reward is more fruitful when you decide to put in the effort and time. Make the most of each day, for the years pass by too quickly. Congratulations and best of luck Class of 2021. Mrs. Alcorn: Live your life believing that something wonderful is about to happen. If you look for reasons to be grateful, to be happy, to be in awe, you will find them. And on this journey, remember that you are one of those positive things that another seeker is looking to find. Be ready to make a difference. Mr. Harris: Don't be in a rush to become an adult. Enjoy this time to find out what you want to do and who you want to be. But we need you to get good jobs, so we can afford to retire one day. Mrs. Ripple: Don’t underestimate the power of kindness. Senior Throwback By Elyssa Ernspiger & Kinsly Heichelbech Amber Sheets & Lizzie Richardt in 4th grade (left) and as seniors (right) What Popular When You Were Born? By Brittany Wahl & Haylee Sheets Most of the senior class was born in 2002-2003. Here is a look at what the work looked like when they were just entering it. 2002 2003 President President - George W. Bush - George W. Bush World Events World Events - Winter Olympics takes place in Salt Lake - Space shuttle Columbia disaster City, Utah - The oldest exoplanet was found - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother died - The genome project was completed - The Open Skies mutual surveillance treaty - Final Concorde Flight goes into effect - Operation Iraqi freedom was launched - The Odyssey discovers large amount of Music hydrogen in Mars’s soil, suggesting that 1) “ In da club” 50 Cent there is ice underneath the surface 2) "Ignition” R. Kelly - The I-40 bridge disaster occured 3) "Get Busy” Sean Paul Music 4) "Crazy in Love" Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z 1) “How You Remind Me” Nickelback 5) "When I'm Gone" 3 Doors Down 2) “Foolish” Ashanti 6) "Unwell" Matchbox Twenty 3) “Hot in Herre” Nelly 7) "Right Thurr" Chingy 4) “Dilemma” Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland 8) "Miss You" Aaliyah 5) “Wherever You Will Go” The Calling 9) "Picture" Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow 6) “A Thousand Miles” Vanessa Carlton 10) "Bring Me to Life" Evanescence featuring 7) “In the End” Linkin Park Paul McCoy 8) “What’s Luv?” Fat Joe featuring Ashanti TV Show Debuts 9) “U Got It Bad” Usher - NCIS 10) “Blurry” Puddle of Mudd - Cold Case TV Show Debuts - The Ellen Degeneres show - Max & Ruby - Teen Titans - The Bachelor - That's So Raven - Kim Possible - Mythbusters - American Idol - America's Next Top Model - LazyTown - The Bachelorette - Dr. Phil - Jimmy Kimmel Live - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Naruto Movies - CSI: Miami - Finding Nemo - That ‘80s Show - Holes Movies - Ice Age - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the - Lilo & Stitch Black Pearl - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hulk - Barbie as Rapunzle - Jungle Book 2 - Spider-Man - Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Catch Me If You Can - Big Fish - Scooby-Doo - 2 Fast 2 Furious - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - The Cat in the Hat - The Ring - X2: X-Men United Toys Toys - The Beyblade - Hokey Pokey Elmo doll Top Names Top Names 1) Emily Jacob 1) Emily Jacob 2) Madison Michael 2) Emma Aidan 3) Hannah Joshua 3) Madison Ethan 4) Emma Matthew 4) Hannah Matthew 5) Alexis Ethan 5) Hailey Nicholas 6) Ashley Andrew 6) Sarah Joshua 7) Abigail Joseph 7) Kaitlyn Ryan 8) Sarah Christopher 8) Isabella Michael 9) Samantha Nicholas 9) Olivia Zachary 10) Olivia Daniel 10) Abigail Tyler Senior Wills By Remington Pfeffer, Josh Embry, Remmington Lett This is the time the Class of 2021 can bestow something to the underclassmen. They may be leaving, but they don’t have to take everything with them. I, Lizzie Richardt, will my silicone swim cap to Alyssa Beadles so that she might stop losing hers during an event and delaying the meet. I, Lillee Sullivan, will my friend group’s chaotic energy to the Junior class so that the softball team might have more fun. I, Chris Orth, will my bass pro hats to Trevor Curtis so that he might wear them in remembrance. I, Remington Pfeffer, will the entire THS drama stage to Emma Stevens so that she might take over the drama department.