CLASS MOTTO: “Together we have experienced life. Separately we

The Voice of
the Presidents
Friday, May 16, 2014
Volume 94, Issue 8
CLASS MOTTO: “Together we have experienced life.
Separately we will pursue our dreams, and
forever our memories will remain.”
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CLASS SONG:
“WHEREVER YOU GO”
BARBRA STREISAND
VALEDICTORIAN:
Chris McComas
Salutatorian:
Amy Steinberger
SENIOR
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CLASS PRESIDENT—Kier Scott
CLASS VICE PRESIDENT—Wes Gherman
CLASS SECRETARY—Lauren Gruber
CLASS TREASURER—Karla Vizcarra
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
A Note from the Herald Staff
are happy to see the growth of
these students over the course of
the school year. It means a lot.
The last group shout-out of
gratitude would be toward the
people who have purchased the
cookies and/or pizza from the
short sale that the class had just
before the Eagle Games. Thank
you for your contribution toward
the paper. Thank you for placing
the orders and giving the journalism students and editors of the
paper your money.
Also, thank you, Mr. Bender,
for your guidance and understanding throughout the whole year.
You have helped many of the editors better themselves and have let
them see what needs to be done
when you are an editor. The expertise that you have gained
throughout the course of your caFront row: Cheyenne Abrams, Leanndra Moore, Carissa Martin, Mr. Bob Bender, Alissa Greenawalt, Melody Owens, Kailey
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The editors of The Harding
The most notable thing that we,
will be a little more difficult and
have appropriate obstacles.
reer has been beneficial in our education, and we want to thank you
for sharing.
Good luck to Seniors. We wish
Herald would like to thank the stu-
as editors, can thank Harding for as
dent body for their patronage to-
a whole is the participation that they
ward the school paper. We appreci-
exhibited during the times of the
Journalism students for their hard
The Harding Herald on
ate the constructive feedback, and
first Eagle Games. Many of the stu-
work and punctuality. It means a lot
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work our hardest to meet the ex-
dents should be happy to know that
that they have continued to give the
pectations set by ourselves, the
there will be another Eagle Games
same amount of work ethic since
student body, and Mr. Bob Bender.
next year, though we hope that it
the beginning of the year. Editors
We would also like to thank the
you the best and you can always see
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Editors:
Cheyenne Abrams
Carissa Martin
Kailey Abrams
Leanndra Moore
Devon Beck
Melody Owens
Olivia Eastridge
Samantha Rife
Alissa Greenawalt
Tanner Hale
Adviser:
Shelbie Howard
Mr. Bob Bender
PAGE THREE
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
2014 Senior Survey Results
Favorite Teacher
1. Mrs. Murphy
2. Mr. Weibling
3. Mr. McClelland
4. Mr. Jury
5. Mr. Matthews
Favorite Class
1. Government
2. Pop Culture
3. Telecom
4. Anatomy/
5. Forensic Science
Favorite Activity
1. Swimming
2. Basketball
3. Band
4. Sports
5. Musical
Favorite Movie
1.Ride Along
2. Frozen
3. Divergent
Favorite TV Show
1. Walking Dead
2. Duck Dynasty
3. Family Guy
Favorite Group/Artist
1. Drake
2. Jhene Aiko
3. Miley Cyrus
4. Captain
America
4. The Big Bang
Theory
4. Taylor Swift
5. Hunger Games:
Catching Fire
5. Pretty Little
Liars
5. Pink Floyd
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
2014 Top Seniors
Her future plans are to attend
Bowling Green State University. She
is currently undecided on the major
that she wants to have once she begins
attending college.
Amelia would like to thank her
parents who “noticed I was getting too
stressed out about things, would either
plug in Pink Floyd or [force] me to
take a break.”
to thank the parents, who encouraged her to begin and continue music throughout the years.
Chris McComas
Valedictorian, Chris McComas, is
the highest achieving senior student at
Harding this year. Chris’ GPA for this
year was 6.377.
He was diverse in his choices for
activities, including Marching Band,
Symphonic Band, Stardusters, CrossCountry, and National Honor Society.
Chris has made many memories
during the last four years, but the most
memorable to him was when he
achieved his new personal best crosscountry time at the Harding Invitational.
“The Course was practically a swamp,
but I was able to make my final home
invitational a record-breaking event.”
Chris, ultimately, plans to participate in the Honors Program at Youngstown State University and pursue a degree in civil engineering and, in the
meantime, Chris plans to finish his academic and extracurricular obligations
and prepare for graduation.
Chris says, “I owe numerous people
gratitude for the support I have been
given throughout my educational career.
I cannot choose specific individuals.”
Kayla Croyle
Logan Hendricks
Kathleen Lightfoot
Kathleen Lightfoot is ranked 3rd
within the class of 2014, and has maintained a GPA of 6.088 for the term of
her senior year.
Kathleen has been in many activities here at Harding during her four
years of high school, involving herself
in Marching Band, Choir, Musical, and
many other musical activities.
Kathleen has ambitious after high
school plans of becoming an author
after studying English at the Ohio State
University.
The most memorable thing that has
happened to Kathleen during her years
at the school was when the symphonic
band went to state and received a superior rating the same year that the
marching band also received a superior
rating at their state competition.
Kathleen wants to thank not only
her friends for the great memories she
made in high school, but also her teachers for making her high school experience enjoyable. Finally she would like
Logan Hendricks is ranked 4th
in the 2014 graduating class with
a GPA of 5.864.
Ahead of time, Logan would
like to give special thanks to his
parents for pushing him through
the past thirteen years. Also Mr.
Matthews for inspiring him and
interesting him into the field of
finance.
Logan has been involved with
many activities here at Harding
which include: Nation Honor’s
Society, basketball statistician/
manager, guidance office worker,
Envirothon, Earth day clean-up,
Buckeye Boys’ State, and the
ICAN center of excellence.
Logan says his most memorable moment at Harding has been,
“being at the varsity basketball
game this year at Big Walnut.
Jesse Ansley made the gamewinning 3-point shot at the buzzer. It was a great way for the varsity team to get their first win with
a tough schedule. Moments like
that make me proud to be a President.”
After high school comes to an
end Logan plans on attending The
Ohio State University at Marion to
earn a degree in finance/ business
management.
Kayla Croyle, ranking 5th in
the senior class, has a GPA of
5.813.
Kayla was also on the volleyball team, the basketball team and
apart of national honors society.
Kayla says her future goals
are to attend Kent State to major in
zoology and to eventually become
a veterinarian.
Kayla’s most memorable moment at Harding would either have
to be winning homecoming queen
or United Service Day. Kayla
states, “That was pretty awesome.”
Kayla says, “I would like to
thank my mom, my dad, Hannah,
Mr. Mathews, and Mr. McClelland.”
Amy Steinberger
Amy Steinberger has been ranked
has number 2 in the class of 2014. Her
GPA was a 6.179 this year.
She has been very involved in her
four years at Harding participating in
Rufus, Star Dusters, Marching band,
Orchestra, and National Honor Society.
One of her most memorable moments in the four years that she has
been here at Harding include making
rockets in physics class.
Harding Herald congratulates the
Top 10 Seniors and all members of
the Class of 2014!
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
2014 Top Seniors
Lexas Teague
Sara Davis
Sara Davis is ranked 6th in the
senior class with a GPA of 5.656.
Her most memorable moment
was, “This year, I reluctantly joined
the swim team…Best. Decision. Of
my life. The coaches were so supportive and the team was like no
other. There was one meet where
everyone had to swim EVERY
event and I never felt so supported,
even when I was doing terrible, they
still cheered like I was winning the
Olympics.”
Her top activities at Harding
were marching band, swimming,
tennis, National Honor Society, and
concert band.
Her future plans are to attend
the University of South Florida to
major in marine biology and be part
of a rescue team.
On the subject of giving thanks,
Sara said, “Obviously everyone was
a big help in getting me through
high school, but Mr. Matthews was
by far a huge inspiration to me, especially this year as I was getting
into college and everything.”
Jennifer Schott
Jennifer Schott has a GPA of
5.652 and is ranked 7th of the
2014 senior class.
Her future plan is to go to
Tiffin University to study forensic chemistry.
Schott’s top activities at Harding were National Honor Society, Symphonic Choir, and musical.
Her most memorable moment at Harding was “freshman
year in Mrs. Hecker’s class, doing improv at the end of the year
because everyone had so much
fun with it.”
Jennifer would like to give
special thanks to Mr. Matthews,
Amy Steinberger, and Yoda.
Miranda Potts
Miranda Potts is ranked 8 of the
senior class of 2014. She participated in many different activities.
Her top activities were Swimming,
Tennis, Youth Engaging Philanthropy, and National Honor Society. She had many memories, she
said her favorite one was, “Trying
new things with my friends and
laughing at how ridiculous we
looked.” Her plans after school are
to study psychology and education
at the University of Cincinnati. She
would like to give a special thanks
to her teachers, parents, and friends
for helping her be as successful as
possible. “ I honestly couldn’t have
done it without them continually
pushing me.”
Lexas Teague, ranked 9th in
the senior class with a GPA of
5.519, was very much involved
in soccer throughout her high
school career. Teague was also
involved in swimming and some
of Harding’s musical programs,
which include orchestra, symphonic choir, and a few musical
productions.
Teague plans to have one of
the most memorable summers
of her life after graduation. She
said, “Jay Peterson and I have a
bucket-list of things that I really
want to do before starting my
college career.” The first trip the
couple will have is heading to
New York City and Niagara
Falls, and Teague is extremely
excited about her plans.
She will be attending The
Ohio State University
(Columbus) this fall and is currently undecided on her major.
“My most memorable moment at Harding was not really
just a moment,” Lexas said. She
went on, saying that her favorite
memory was something that
developed throughout her high
school career- all the friendships
that she made and all of the relationships and bonds that were
created. Lexas articulates, “I
was honored to meet and become friends with amazing and
talented people, and that would
be my most memorable moment
at Harding.”
A special thanks that Lexas
would like to give is to Mrs.
Jenni Jury who, Teague said,
helped throughout the seniors’
high school career. Mrs. Jury
always knew how to “fix all of
my problems and did them happily no matter how much I
bugged her.” Furthermore,
shebelieves that all the Harding
counselors do not get the recognition that they deserve, or that
is “proportional to the level of
work and time invested in improving our high school lives.”
William Moodie
William “Billy” Moodie has
ranked 10th in his class of 2014
with a GPA of 5.403.
His future plans are to attend
OSUM for a major in education.
Billy’s top activities at Harding
were running track and cross country. Another top activity he participated in at Harding was working
with the National Honor Society.
He wants to give a shout out to
his little sister, Jennifer. He also
wants to give a shout-out to his
friends, and a special thanks to Anthony Grill and Tanner Hale for
helping him stay sane during track.
Billy’s most memorable moment at Harding was his freshman
cross country season. He could
never forget Dylan Johnson or
Katie Reid [who at the time, were
seniors].
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
Senior Destinations
COLLEGE
Matt Kappes - Pre-Pharmacy
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
Austin Kuczewski - undecided
Adam Silva - Gamer Art and Design
Tanner Hale - Political Science
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Karla Vizcarra - Nursing
Briana Pittman - Social Work
Anthony Grill - Physical Therapy
Allen Jones III - International Business/ French
Bailey White - Respiratory Therapy
Amy Steinberger - undecided
Alex Thompson - Business
Sue Owens - undecided
Katie Douglas - Astronomy
Kristen Bright - undecided
Logan Hendricks - Finance
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
Ryan Cooney - Sports Management
Karly McMillin - double major in Social Work and Youth Ministries
Makayla Riegel - Early Childhood Education
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Haley Miner - Early Childhood Education
Chyna Thompson - Nursing
Ashton Thompson - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
James Peterson - English
LJ Scott - undecided (RB for football team)
Olivia Eastridge - English Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WESTERN OHIO
OHIO STATE SCHOOL COSMETOLOGY
Nathan Indoe - Auto and Diesel Technology
Kimberly Hudnell - Cosmetology
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY
TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
Zak Larick - Computer Science
Jennifer Schott - Forensic Science
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Kier Scott - Criminal Justice
Trey Price - Neuroscience
Ty Endsley - Play Baseball
DEFIANCE UNIVERSITY
Lindsy Nutter - Political Science
Kobe Carter - Troutman - Physical Therapy
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
DIGIPEN INSTITUTE
Samantha Rife - Journalism
Hannah Rish - Game Design Programming
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORDIA
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
Sara Davis - Marine Biology
Heather Ware - undecided
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Amanda Blanton - Cross-Cultural Relations
Mackenzi Wheeler - Computer Science
Shellie Dye - Early Childhood Education
Jade K. Ali - Graphic Design
HOCKING COLLEGE
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Rachel Akers - Culinary Arts
Ambika Shoemaker - Neuroscience PhD
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDECIDED COLLEGE
Caitlin Parker - X-Ray Technician
Allison Milron
Kayla Croyle - Zoology
James Hanson
MARION TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Brianna Jordan
Nakerri Roebuck - undecided
Benard Rumpke
Hailey Crochet - undecided
Tieran Mason
Marissia Coleman - undecided
Aaron Newsome
Shawn Goddard - Law Enforcement
Aaron Brutchey
MILITARY
Randi Smith - Sonographer
Skyler Shuler - undecided
ARMY
Courtney Gregory - undecided
Carlee Mullins
Colton Columber - Radiography
Kaitlynn Millington - Nurse
MARINE CORPS
Felix DeLaPaz
MOUNT VERNON NAZERENE UNIVERSITY
Bri Liston - Nursing and Ministry
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Kathleen Lightfoot - English
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Ashley Brancamp - Biology
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY/MARION
Leanndra Moore - undecided
Clarissa Rhoads– undecided
OTHER
Alec Baer - Full –time factory job
Rainy Beckel - Directing, Creative Writing, and Psychology
Jay Tripp - Undecided
Kristen Taylor - Job in hometown, Canal Fulton
Dustin Clark - Full-time job
Nishyah Wray - Job
Korri Alexander - Nursing
Jasmyne Johnson - Accounting
Gene Creighton - undecided
Keily Cunningham - undecided
Trinity Arend - Art Education
Based on information submitted by seniors. We apologize for any omissions or misspellings.
PAGE SEVEN
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
Eagle Games Winner
The winner of the Eagle
“I’m a senior so I won’t be able to
The Harding Herald thanks
Games was senior Alex Thompson.
participate next year but I would if I
all the people who helped out
Alex’s strategy for the games was
could.” One thing he thinks that we
with the Eagle Games this year.
to keep his distance from all of the
should change is more obstacles so
We can’t wait until the next
other opponents so he would not
that people can hide behind things
year’s Eagle Games.
get hit as many times and that’s
and not having the field be such an
why he won the Ames. He was in
open area.
an alliance with Kayla Croyle.
He did not betray his alliance
He said, “It was stressful leading up to the games but it was really
but at the end, Alex got betrayed
fun. Getting things together was
by Kayla. He said it was great but
very stressful. Playing in the games
he wished that the Eagle Games
was super fun and worth all the hard
started earlier. Alex also said that
work. “
Eagle Games winner Alex
Thompson. Photo by Kailey
Abrams.
Retiring staff members leaving Harding
RUBY ADKINS
Ruby Adkins, Food Services
Cook-Manager, is retiring after 26½
years. She spend 24½ years at the
old Harding and 7 years at the present building. Mrs. Adkins attended
Mullins High School in Pikeville,
Kentucky.
“Although a lot has changed,”
She says, she has enjoyed her time
at Harding. Mrs. Adkins plans to
“get out of here and enjoy life.” She
says. Although she is leaving Harding she is staying in Marion to
spend time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Adkins would like to
thank Nacy Retchler who introduced her to services at Harding.
ployability, and transitions.
“I have had a wonderful experience here at Harding. My mentor
and friend who helped me become
the teacher I am today was Estelle
Fark, who retired from here a few
years ago,” Mrs. Berringer said.
Mrs. Berringer achieved her
undergraduate degree from Miami
University in 1981. She obtained
her masters degree from Ashland
in 1995. She started teaching in
1981 in Penta County Vocational
School and has been teaching at
Harding since 1986.
After retiring, Mrs. Berringer’s
first grandbaby will be born in
September. She said, “I am planning on many trips there to spend
time with them.” She will also
have time to make quilts—her favorite hobby.
“Over the years I have had the
privilege of working with very
supportive teachers, administrators, and awesome students. I will
miss the students who worked
hard, who shared their lives and
hearts with me in class.”
world geography, American
history, psychology, sociology,
developmental psychology,
and economics.
Cameron received his
bachelor’s degree at Bowling
Green State University and his
master’s degree at Ashland.
Cameron would like to
thank Principals Vaughn Williams, Mike McCreary, Carol
Bebout, Kirk Koennecke, and
his fellow teachers for
“making work a fun place to
come most every day.”
He is uncommitted on his
future plans at this time.
DAVID CAMERON
Among the teachers retiring
this year is Mr. Dave Cameron.
Throughout his 30 years at Harding High School he has taught
DEB SANCHEZ
BLAINE PITTS
LISA BERRINGER
Mrs. Lisa Berringer is one of
the five retiring teachers this year.
She’s a family and consumer sciences teacher and teaches child development, financial fitness, em-
His future plans are to plan on
going back to work part time or full
time. He is currently working part
time at Honda. He has put an application in for teaching gym at a couple of local schools.
He really didn’t have much left
to say, but he did add, “If anything,
I miss the kids the most!”
Mr. Blaine Pitts a retired teacher at Harding, he taught for nine
years. He taught health all nine
years, and about 2 years ago is
when he starting teaching lifetime
fitness.
He doesn’t really have any special thanks, “I enjoyed working
with all of the staff and the nice
people.”
Mrs. Deb Sanchez was salutatorian in 1975 at Mohawk High
School attended Bowling Green
State University and received a
degree in mathematics education in
1979, then went back in 1989 to
receive a degree in guidance and
counseling. She was a math teacher and guidance counselor at Harding High School for 35 years. As
Sanchez’s retirement begins, she
plans to travel, as well as spend
time with her husband and family.
“I would like to thank all of
my former and present colleagues
for sharing their wisdom and expertise with me. Most of all, thank
you for tolerating me these past 35
years,” Sanchez says.
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014
Senior Sound Bytes
Who or what will you miss most?
Nikki Clark
“All of my senior teachers
and Health Tech everyday.”
Lexas Teague
“I will definitely miss all the
bright and early mornings, late
nights spent cramming for exams,
and all of the amazingly intelligent freshmen!”
Timothy Schlabach
“All of my friends, the activities,
just everything.”
Kristen Taylor
“I will miss all of my favorite
senior friends and a few of my
favorite teachers.”
What was your most embarrassing moment in high school?
Jay Peterson
Isiah Ramsey
“Always falling up the stairs.”
“Every
awkward moment in
class, when I’ve answered a
question wrong in class .”
Nishyah Wray
“I slipped on ice in the student
parking lot this past winter.”
Jorden Henderson
“The pancake man was giving
me a pancake and I didn't correctly catch it, and I dropped
my lunch on myself and everyone laughed at me :( “
What was your favorite part of senior year?
Nickolas Morone
“Going to the World Robotics
Competition in Anheim, CA.”
Jacob Deem
“The experiences. This final
year has allowed me to prepare for college. I’ve also
appreciated the friendships
I’ve developed.”
Courtney Gregory
“The Skills USA competition
with the health tech girls.”
Kobe Carter-Troutman
“Football season.”