Senior Superlatives Class of 2016

Senior Athletes,
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Hampshire High School, Romney, WV
Senior Class Officers Make the
Year Memorable
Destiny Thorne, Amanda Marshall, Kennedy Canan, John Parker, Britt Dolly
Bradley Bommarito
Staff Writer
As their last year of high school
draws to a close, HHS’s senior class
officers
reflect
on
their
accomplishments and future plans.
Each of the officers has clear goals for
the future.
“I will be majoring in chemical
engineering at WVU,” said senior class
president Britt Dolly.
Vice president John Parker will also
be studying at WVU.
“I am attending WVU in
Morgantown this fall to study
pharmacy. I want to work in clinical
pharmacy after graduation,” said
Parker.
Treasurer Destiny Thorne has
aspirations in the dental field.
“I plan to become a registered dental
hygienist,” said Thorne.
Historian Kennedy Canan plans to
pursue a social science degree.
“I will attend Shepherd to major in
social work and psychology,” said
Canan.
Many of the class officers feel that
their experience as student leaders was
rewarding and beneficial toward their
future.
“Being a class officer will help me
be a leader in any field that I choose to
pursue,” said Dolly.
Parker said that he enjoyed being
involved with teacher/student
committees the most. On a more
personal note, Canan said that she
enjoyed the experience because it gave
her yet another opportunity to spend
time with her friends. Thorne enjoyed
the leadership aspect the most.
“The most rewarding aspects of
being a class officer are working with
others and serving as a role model for
my peers,” said Thorne.
In addition to its rewards, serving
as a class officer entails many
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Class Motto:
“The best is yet to come.”
Class Song:
“You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins
Class Color:
Maroon
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Good Luck
Class of 2016
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Senior Superlatives
Most Accident Prone:
Renae Paugh and Robert Judy
Biggest Social Butterfly:
Miranda Clark and Andrew Haines
Partners in Crime:
Next American Idol:
Brooke Hardwood, Katie LaFollette,
Evan Staley, Jordan Grapes
Jennifer Orndorff and Noah Pratt
Teacher’s Nightmare:
Brooke Harwood and Dennis Voit
Most Forgetful:
Tessa Mulledy and Evan Staley
Most Likely to Bleed
White and Green:
Ericka Gordon and Evan Staley
Worst Case of Senioritis:
Kennedy Canan and Chase Rohrbaugh
Best Hair:
Brooke Harwood and Noah Pratt
Best Shoulder to Cry On:
Miranda Clark and Andrew Haines
Best Dressed:
Morgan Roach and Britt Dolly
Most Changed Since
Middle School:
Erin Trenary and Charlie Sine
Best Vehicle:
Katie LaFollette and Chandler Haines
Most Sarcastic:
Annmarie Timbrooke and Kirkland Long
Most Likely to Wear a
Flannel Everyday:
Kennedy Canan and Levi Largent
Best Laugh:
Miranda Clark and Kevin Mullens
Best Smile:
Morgan Wilkins and Tyler Ault
Biggest Nerd:
Lauren Tydings and John Parker
Class of 2016
Class Flower:
Tulip
Class Quote:
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone
else’s life. Don’t let others’ opinions drown out your
inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to
follow your heart and intuition.” - Steve Jobs
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Reflecting on the Tragic
and the Terrific
Amazing Opportunities
Await
Marisha Pierce
Editor -in- Chief
Quianna Beyer
Staff Writer
As graduation approaches, I am
bombarded with many emotions. This
is it; I am finally closing the last chapter of this part in my life; I will leave
friends behind to make new ones, forget old teachers to meet the new ones,
and lose this part of me to find the new
me. My four years of high school have
been nothing but a roller coaster ride.
I have smiled because of friends,
laughed because of jokes, cried because
of hardships, and frowned because of
drama.
My biggest motivation in school
was my aunt. She always listened to
me gossip about other students, rant
about the teachers, and gush over the
new cute boy. I have always been a
jokester in school. I made everyone
around me laugh and smile. Towards
the end of tenth grade, I was no longer
the jokester or the funny girl;I was sort
of just existing.
My aunt became very sick and was
sent to the hospital. She was my reason to keep doing good in school and
to push for the best. Eventually, my
aunt had lost her battle while I had lost
everything. I entered the beginning of
eleventh grade with an "I don't care"
attitude. I started receiving bad grades
in some classes and lost friends. I felt
as if I had no reason to keep doing better. I didn't make my friends laugh and
smile like I had before.
A few weeks into my junior year, I
learned how to hide how I was truly
feeling. I plastered on a fake smile and
appeared happy. I started making
passable grades again, made my
friends laugh, and always smiled. I
didn't like bringing those around me
down. Even though I appeared okay, I
truly wasn't. Later down the road, I
began to "cope" with the loss of my
aunt. I didn't have to fake my smile or
pretend to laugh, I was "happy."
It wasn't until my senior year did I
realize I hadn't coped with it at all. I
wasn't coping with the loss of her; I was
blocking everything out. It's my senior
year of high school, the time we talked
about the most together. She was so
excited and yet so sad to think about
her little Misha turning 18, going to
prom, and graduating. I did fine the
beginning of the school year, only saddened by the random memories. It
wasn't until I went prom dress shopping and then later received my cap
and gown did I realize this was it.
Coming up are two of the biggest days
of my life. It finally sunk in that my
aunt won't see her little Misha look like
a princess for prom or receive her diploma.
It hurts a lot when I think about it,
but it's something I have to face. It's
going to be hard closing this chapter
of my life without her by my side, but I
know she would want the best for me.
I have made it my main priority to continue making her proud. No matter
what has happened in my life, my aunt
has always been my motivation to keep
pushing forward. So, here's to some of
the most emotional yet memorable
years of my life.
I look forward to the future that holds
so much promise and big opportunities. I'm
excited for the next chapter in my life to
make new friends, and have once-in-a-lifetime chances. I am also terrified to move
away from the only home I have known, but
a small part of me is thrilled to be leaving.
I'm stepping out of my comfort zone into
the abyss of change and new beginnings. I
have always hated change, but I am about
to break through that wall in a few months.
I see myself a few years from now sitting
at a table with books sprawled out every
where studying for my next exam. I take a
sip from my water and turn the page in my
book. I see this playing out in my mind, and
it makes me smile every time. I feel like the
me in the future turning the page in her book
is me now turning the page in my life. I
know for a fact that it is going to be scary
and filled with the unknowns, but it will also
be thrilling and life changing.
I'm going to college for eight years so
I can live my dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Some day I would like to
get married and have kids, but also I want
to travel the world and see what's out
there for me. I want to one day live in
Australia even though everyone else tells
me I shouldn't. That is the thing; I'm not
trying to please everyone else; I'm only
trying to please myself, and I'm doing a
pretty good job.
I always know that my parents will
be there to support me, and it is nice to
know that I always have someone out
there to support me, and tell me my
dreams aren't stupid, and that I can
acheive anything. The future is bright and
unbelievably big for all the stuff that I
hope to accomplish.
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Seniors Celebrate Summer
Sam Estep
Staff Writer
The end of this school year is the
end to 180 days of hard work, studying,
and memories. However, for seniors it
is the end to much more. It is the end of
their high school experience where they
have made many new friendships and
gone through experiences that will shape
them into the people they will be for the
rest of their lives.
“I have enjoyed all the memories that
I’ve made throughout my four years of
high school. I will miss it for sure,” said
senior Brooke Harwood.
Once this school year ends, summer
break is only one thing standing between
these seniors and the beginning of their
adult lives. Many seniors have special
plans and ways to spend their last
summer as high schoolers.
“I'm going to the beach with some of
my friends to enjoy the break from
school,” said senior Sydnee Alkire.
Other seniors plan on getting or
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Memories
Madison Davis
Staff Writer
continuing a job and getting a head-start
on their potential careers.
“I'm planning on starting work, so I
can move out and get a new car,” said
senior Mark Jones.
Many seniors are planning special
getaways for their “senior week” with
their friends to celebrate the end of their
high school experience and the start to
their college of professional experiences.
“Regardless of all the hardships that
students go through during high school,
they are the most memorable years for
people. I’m thankful for all the great
times I’ve had,” said senior Austin
Marks.
As the seniors wave goodbye to
Hampshire High School, they celebrate
their hard work and determination to
finish out high school with a summer
filled with memories.
What are you going to do after high
school?
Go to college
42 percent
Get a job
20 percent
Take a year off
24 percent
Travel
14 percent
Based on a poll of 50 seniors.
As the end of the year comes
around, hearts are full of excitement,
joy and happiness for the following
summer months; however, for some,
this will be their last time at
Hampshire High School.
The class of 2016 will take its last
steps as high school students May 29
at the graduation ceremony. Four
years have come and gone in the blink
of an eye.Through hardship and
experience, these seniors are ready to
take on the next chapter of their lives.
Sydnee Alkire is already feeling the
bittersweet emotion in giving
salutations to such a vast part of her
life.
“I have so many memories, but
being crowned the 2016 homecoming
queen is definitely the best,” said
Alkire.
Some will be leaving behind more
than just the memories that are carried
through their experiences at
Hampshire High.
“More than anything, I will be
missing the Peer Helpers; everyone
has made such an impact on my life,”
said Andrew Haines.
Being a senior is more than just a
grade level; it represents the drastic
change and a combination of
perserverance and motivation from
childhood
years
to
adult
responsibilities.
“It’s so hard to pick one thing, but
I would have to say scoring my
PHARMACY
thousendth point; it will always be an
unforgettable moment,” said Ericka
Gordon
There are an abundance of difficulties
students face in their final year, which is
full of vitality, and the tenacious belief
within accomplishments, and reflections.
It is also joined with the preparation of
heading off to the beginning of one’s
career pursuits. This is an opportunity to
start from scratch, reinvent the morals
learned in the parameters of four years
all towards the vital journey of good
education.
Britt Dolly is another who has had
extreme success in applying the concept
of a strong work ethic.
“Being awarded the Bucklew
Scholarship was a great honor and
memory,” said Dolly.
All the hard work that seniors have put
forth has finally paid off in the form of a
high school diploma. They will take all
the knowledge that they have aquired
over their four years at Hampshire High
School and use it in their professions.
“I’ve learned a lot throughout my four
years of high school that will come in
handy in the future,” said Niki Smith.
High school is a place of learning,
character building, and making memories
that will last a lifetime. Although the
seniors are moving on to their adult lives,
they will take with them all the great times
they shared with friends while attending
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Senior Wills
Opportunities
Sydnee Alkire
I will my ability to get away with things
to Stormy Eversole.
Gage Williams
I will my football cleats to next year's
starting full back.
Michael Cobb
I will my hard work in the weight room to
a determined freshman.
Matt McGlothlin
I will my sense of humor to the
saxophone section.
Taylor Kesner
I will my bat to Eli Hott.
Nathan Straughan
I will my wrestling shoes to Hunter Fiddler.
Nathan Dugan
I will my dignity to Gunner Wagner.
Eric Gillum
I will my strength I gained in weight
training to my little brother.
Dylan Flyn
I will my quietness to someone very
talkative.
Harrison Peterie
I will my stuff to my brother.
Mark Jones
I will my video games to my little brother.
Ezekial Hill
I will my power scooter to Daniel Dyess.
Evan Nesslerodt
I will my football jersey to any incoming
junior.
Justin Moreland
I will good luck to anyone who gets a hard
teacher.
Daniel Dyess
I will 100
Householder.
Trevor Davis
I will my three -point shot to Chris Boyce.
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to
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Colby Anderson
I will my football jersey to any junior.
Valka Terziyski
I will my speed to Trent Corbin.
Evan Staley
I will my jumping ability to Jordan
Richardson.
Chandler Haines
I will my dabs to Kamden Ludwig.
Andrew Haines
I will my parking place to a current
sophomore.
Andy Rannells
I will good luck to anyone who has Wimer
next year for chemistry.
Tyler Andes
I will my car to my youngest brother.
Chris DeHaven
I will my lunch table to the juniors.
Jazzy Eversole
I will my stress from my high school years
to my little sister.
Noah Dean
I will my comedy to anyone that isn't
funny.
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Connor Mowery
I will all my worldly possessions to Mrs.
Zepeda.
Matt Clevenger
I will everything to Derek Hardman.
Will Colbert
I will Connor Mowery my tuba.
Austin Peacemaker
I will my everdying love to Garrett
Haines.
Garrett Haines
I will my undying love to Austin
Peacemaker.
Caitlin Hagendorfer
I will my sense of humor to the next senior
class.
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I'm glad that I have the opportunities that I have to go to college and
make a good life for myself. I hope to
finally achieve my goals and be able
to look back and not say, "I should
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Thank You
Principal Farewells
Haley Colebank
Thank you to my family for pushing
me forward for a better education.
I want to take this opportunity to
congratulate the Class of 2016 from
Hampshire High School .
Your toughness in the face of adversity demonstarates how successful you
are going to be in your future endeavors
Since your freshman year, you have
endured three different principals, four
superintendents, and seven assistant
principals. You are the class that was
instrumental in bringing Hampshire
High School from the 124th ranked
school to the 34th place in WV State
Testing along with classes 2017 and
2018.
Your dedication to the success of
HHS will not go unrecognized! It is my
hope that the future classes will copy
your successful formula and will emulate it.
Thank you for your strength and
commitment to this school , its teachers and community at large. Trojan
pride...
~Mr. Leone, assistant principal
I would like to wish you the best
in all of your future endeavors. As you
prepare to enter a new, challenging yet
exciting chapter in your lives, never
lose sight of your dreams. Believe in
yourself, and don’t let anyone hold
you back. If you work hard and stay
focused, you can achieve anything.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know you,
and I am so proud of all of your high
school accomplishments.
Congratulations and good luck!
~Camella Hardinger, principal
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What a quick year this has been at
Hampshire High School. I along with
you am celebrating and end and more
important, a beginning. Cherish the
memories and friendships you have
created while a Trojan. You may not
miss these days for a long time, but
you will miss high school.
Many of you have probably
heard that I am leaving Hampshire
High School and will be starting a new
journey of sorts as well. I have been
in high school for 30 years counting
my high school experience. I do miss
parts of my time in school, but I look
forward to the change. My new position will be in an elementary school,
so I will offer a few quotes for you I
plan to use next year in my new
school.
“ Today you are you that is truer
than true. There is no one alive who
is youer than you.” - Dr. Seuss
“You have brains in your head and
feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!” -Dr.
Seuss
I wish all of you great happiness,
sucsess, and the courage to meet all
the challenges you will face in our life.
~Mr. West, assistant principal
Kendra Gosnell
Thank you Mr. Bowers for helping me
grow up.
Samantha Baldwin
Thank you parents and teachers. Without them I would have no motivation.
Zeke Hill
Thank you to all of my friends for always being there for me.
Connor Mowery
Thank you Mr. Pike for being an amazing teacher.
Isaac Moreland
Thank you Mrs. Rita for organizing the
Italian trip to Italy and how I got to
experience Italian lifestyle and thank
you to my parents for allowing me to
go.
Nathaniel Straughan
Thank you Coach Hardinger for allowing me to staactive during high school.
Derek Hardman
Thank you Mr. Nose for being a great
teacher.
Taylor Long
Thank you to all of my friends and family for supporting me throughout high
school.
Danny Riggleman
Thank you Mrs. Long for being a great
teacher.
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Thank you teachers that helped push
me forward to graduate.
Josh Holiday
Thank you Mr. Nose for being a great
band teacher my senior year.
Tristan Kelly
Thank you teachers for giving me
knowledge.
Ayla Philips
Thank you Letishia Grapes and everyone in the office for making my year
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challenges.
“The most challenging aspects are
trying new ideas with the class and
getting everyone to agree on something
together,” said Thorne.
Dolly believes that there is a lack of
adequate assistance to help the class
officers pursue their activities.
“The most challenging aspect is
getting the resources necessary to pursue
fundraisers and events,” said Dolly.
Parker said that finding time for
everyone to meet proved to be
challenging.
Though they have
mostly enjoyed the experience, the
senior class officers believe that some
things could be improved.
Canan believes that the officers
should have gotten an advisor. Parker
stated that earlier elections would have
yielded a more productive year. Thorne
also proposed earlier elections, in
addition to greater involvement.
“If we could go back, I would do
more activities for the student body and
also start elections at the beginning of
every year instead of March,” said
Thorne.
Dolly believes that there should have
been more emphasis on fundraising.
“I would have liked to get an earlier
start on raising money. If you get a fund
going early, it makes your events go
much smoother, and it makes your
experience more enjoyable,” said Dolly.
As a whole, the class officers believe
that they have gotten much
accomplished during their high school
career.
“I’d like to think that I have been able
to make the school a more positive place,
especially in my senior year,” said
Parker.
“We organized prom and the senior
trip,” said Canan.
Thorne is most pleased with the
connections that she has been able to
make during her time at HHS.
“I have met new people and made
new friends along the way. Being
involved in many clubs and
organizations brought me out of my
comfort zone and allowed me to connect
to more of my community and meet new
people,” said Thorne.
Dolly highlighted many of the
successes that the class officers were able
to achieve.
“As a class officer, I have organized
fundraisers, sold tickets, and organized
prom. I am currently working on
organizing the senior trip and
graduation,” said Dolly.
Reflecting back on their high school
career, these students believe that their
class officer experiences have had both
positive and negative aspects.
“It has not been as active as I expected
it to be. We did not participate in many
activities as a class, but I have met people
in my class that I didn’t even know existed
beforehand,” said Thorne.
Echoing Thorne, Canan described the
experience as “uneventful.” Dolly
believes that the experience was
challenging. Parker believes that the
officers worked well together.
The senior class officers have some
advice for anyone who is seeking to serve
as a class officer in the future.
“Get a good advisor during freshman
year,” said Canan.
Thorne urges future class officers to be
more involved.
“Try to get involved in as many clubs
and organizations as you can. Be active
and actually take part in activities,” said
Thorne.
Dolly believes that class officers should
take initiative.
“Start early and get a class fund going.
Never be afraid to put yourself out there
and urge others to help you,” said Dolly.
Parker also believes that future officers
should get things started sooner.
“Ask to have elections at the end of
the previous year so that next year ’s
officers would be elected in the fall. Also,
start fundraising in your freshman year,”
said Parker.
In closing, Dolly said that he would
like to thank former HHS business teacher
DiAnna Liller for all of her assistance to
the class officers.
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Chef
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sports memory?
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"Having fun at practice."
-John Judy
Girls' Track
Boys' Track
"Going to states all three years in shuttle
hurdles."
-Brooke Harwood
"Hanging out with the team."
-Zeke Hill
"Bus rides to and from every game."
-Ericka Gordon
"Coming back from my injury."
-Nate Davis
Volleyball
Football
Tennis
Boys' Soccer
"Overnight tournaments"
-Amber Hott
"Talking to Washington's wide receivers."
-Tyler Andes
"Bus rides to and from away games."
-Jacob Slocum
"The bus rides with my team."
-Zach Davis
Girls' Soccer
Bowling
Cheerleading
Swimming
"Playing my last year with my team."
-Larissa Cramer
"Bowling a 219."
-Mark Jones
"Playing hide and seek from coach."
-Samantha Hammons
"The long bus rides to our meets."
-Miranda Clark
Baseball
"Stopping at Smoke Hole Caverns after
a game." -Taylor Kesner
Girls' Basketball
Boys' Basketball
Softball
Cross-Country
Wrestling
"When our bus hit a bump and everyone
went flying." -Nikki Smith
"Going to states all four years."
-Morgan Roach
"Beating up Zac Odom."
-Nathan Straughan
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Where will you be in 20 years?
"Working and getting paid."
~Noah Dean
"With a job and a family."
~Ericka Gordon
"Having a family and being a vet."
~Emily Sisk
"I see myself pursuing a career in
cosmetology and moved out of Hampshire County." ~Syndee Alkire
"Living in New York City and being one
of the greatest jazz drummers of all time."
~Zeke Hill
"Being rich and living in a mansion
on the beach."
~Jordan Garrison
"Having a family and being a guidance
counselor."
~Andrew Haines
"I see myself as a licensed physical
therapist."
~Alex Alger
"In the Navy with a wife and a bunch
of dogs."
~Tyler Mandala
"Having a family and being a nurse
practitioner."
~Morgan Wilkins
"Married with two kids and working as
a radiology tech."
~Tessa Mulledy
"I see myself being a cosmetologist."
~Jordan Keiter
Congratulations
Class of 2016
"Working for the FBI being a cyber
security technician."
~Evan Nesselrodt
"Being a fighter pilot in the Air Force
and living in South Carolina."
~Charlie Sine
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