Huber Heights: Wayne HIgh School student profiles

Darius Beckham and Sarah Eifert are seniors at Wayne High School. They were chosen by their peers and staff to serve as student ambassadors/leaders as Mr. and Ms. Wayne.

What grade do you feel was most important or pivotal? DB: Junior year was definitely the most pivotal in my case. Most people believe that high school is where you find yourself and that happened for me my junior year. As a junior I was chosen to be a leader of my school. Wayne High School has offered me a lot and now more than ever I can give back.

What activities have you been involved in HHCS? DB: I am part of National Honor Society, student council, and senior cabinet. I've also ran track for Wayne in the past, but now I focus on representing my school by competing in the different speech contests we offer.

SE: I have been involved with the interact club, naturalists, varsity choir, NHS, student council, volleyball, and just last year was nominated as Miss Wayne, which has really given me the opportunity to define myself in a position of leadership.

What do you like most about this community and schools?

DB: What I like most about my community and school is our diversity. Wayne High School and the city of Huber Heights represent many different people and cultures, which I believe provides a well-rounded environment to live in and attend school.

SE: The diversity in the Huber Heights community and school system is almost incomparable. Being exposed to so many activities and different types of people has been such a cool experience.

What is your after high school plan? Where do you see yourself in five years?

DB: After high school I plan on attending the University of Dayton. I’ve always wanted to study political science and become a lawyer. Eventually, I also want to build a name for myself as a motivational speaker since that is what comes natural to me.

SE: I won’t be the first one to admit that I have no idea where I will find myself after high school. I used to feel so much angst just thinking about my uncertain future, but my AP English teacher, Mr. Wyrick, reminded me that 17-year-olds shouldn’t, and usually don’t have their future plans figured out. It’s teachers like Mr. Wyrick that make the Huber Heights school system stand out.

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