Rajiv Ramdat, Stebbins High School: "The most meaningful memory of high school would be my acceptance into the Stebbins Link program to help the incoming freshman class (the program is designed as a way to help new students learn their way around the school and connect with upperclassmen crew leaders, who can help and support them during their inaugural year). As a member of the Link Crew, I was able to realize what I am as a student and a person. I was also able to meet other people with the same interests. When I came to Stebbins as a freshman, I had a different perception of what high school and Stebbins was all about. Over the years, I learned about how wonderful the school was and all the dynamic programs Stebbins has to offer. As a Link member I wanted to share this perspective with new students and allow them the opportunity to realize all the great things that Stebbins has to offer as a high school. Being a Link mentor has boosted my self-esteem — I have realized that I am a good teacher and I have a lot to offer as a teacher and a mentor to underclassmen."
Jacqueline Harris, Springboro High School: "The most memorable part of my high school career has been seeing my senior class unite in so many different ways. Our football team went undefeated this fall, and the student support was tremendous. The "Boro Blue Crew" came about and stood strong at every sporting event. Through both the triumphs of the sports teams and real-life tragedies, the senior class became and remained connected as one unit, and it was incredible thing to be a part of."
Katie Delwiche, Troy High School: "Last year I won the Carson Award for most outstanding Junior Female and it was so unexpected. Teachers nominate students and choose one student to receive this all around award. Only one female student was chosen from the entire school. What an honor and great memory for me!"
Asante Hill, Miamisburg High School: "The most meaningful memory of high school was putting together and conducting our first Special Olympics pep rally for all the mentally challenged kids around the area. It was probably one of the most heartfelt events I've ever been part of!"
Jillian Hall, Kettering Fairmont High School: "My most meaningful memory was when I got into the wind ensemble as a sophomore and I got section leader and second chair. I have played clarinet since 6th grade so I've worked hard and it was a great honor to be chosen!"
Ivory L. Kennedy, Jr., Stivers School for the Arts: "In my six years at Stivers, my favorite memory is the family aspect of the school. No one is ever out of place because of the unification that is present on the day to day basis. From the faculty and their constant encouragement to the students and their loving support, this is what I will miss the most about high school."
Caleigh McCray, Bellbrook High School: "My most memorable moment was creating bonds with lifelong friends, both still here with me and in Heaven." (Caleigh's best friend since first grade was Sophie Kerrigan, who was killed in a tragic accident late in 2012)
Paige Bowersmith, Vandalia-Butler High School: "My most meaningful memory was getting to meet and get to know some of the greatest friends I could ever ask for. We have all grown up so much together, and even though we may be going in separate directions in order to start our lives, I know that we will always find a way back to each other. They have changed my life for the better, and have made my high school career one of the greatest times of my life."
Justice Thomas, Miami Valley Career Technology Center/Brookville High School: "My most meaningful memory of high school would be going on a field trip to Good Samaritan hospital. Only a selected number of students were chosen and it was my good attendance and good grades that allowed me to go. This field trip consisted of listening to a presentation from two different employees about their jobs, a trip to the cadaver lab and an emergency room trauma reenactment including a trip to the helicopter landing pad. I want to be a nurse, and this experience opened my eyes to what might be involved. Seeing the cadavers and going up to the helicopter pad were once in a life time opportunities and I was so thankful that I had the experienced them. I am going to pursue my nursing career now but high school was the best chapter of my life so far. I am very eager to start the next chapter of my life!"
Grant Albrecht, Dayton Christian High School: "I would consider my J-term class in January to be my most memorable moment in high school because it was the first ever introduction to metal working class and we learned a lot of cool things. My afternoon class was intro to metal working and in that class we learned how to operate different welders and perform the different types of welds. During the last two weeks we learned the ins and outs of blacksmithing."
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