CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR STORIES

We are excited to introduce our new "Senior Stories" feature! This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate our amazing senior students by highlighting their achievements, interests, and future plans on our school's social media and website. This is an opportunity to give the school community a chance to learn more about the incredible students who make our school special.

Olivia Weyrick

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

National Honor Society

What is your favorite memory from high school?    

When there was a water break and we were off school for two days!

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

I am going to attend Zane State to be a Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My Mom and MaMa

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Live life to the fullest and do what you want in life

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I am a black belt in karate 🥋

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? I mostly bring my lunch to school

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Hawaii

Favorite song or artist right now? Lana Del Rey

Favorite TV show or movie? The Rookies

One word to describe your senior year? Exciting

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? My dog, Rufus. He has got me through my worst days!

Grant Vasey

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

Wrestling and baseball

What is your favorite memory from high school?  

My favorite memory was placing in the district wrestling tournament my junior year. During the tournament, I upset two kids that were "supposed" to beat me.

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

I plan on attending Zane State College and enrolling in the physical therapy assistant program.

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My mom is my biggest inspiration. Her kindness, love, and support have shaped me into the person I am today. She motivates me to be a better person and to not give up when I face challenges.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

When things get hard, don't give up. Keep working.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I'm not shy, and I am very outgoing around people that I am comfortable with.

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? I pack peanut butter and jelly everyday

Dream vacation destination? Athens, Georgia

Favorite song or artist right now? Life With You by Kelsey Hart

Favorite TV show or movie? Jurassic Park

One word to describe your senior year? Boring

Koltan Henthorn

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

Sports Talk

What is your favorite memory from high school? 

Going to Regionals in Football my Sophomore year

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

To be a youth counselor for kids who have lost that father figure in their life as I lost mine when I 6 years old

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My mom

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Live today likes it’s your last and don’t let anyone decide your future for you. Time flies by--trust me on this. Good luck to you all!

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? The Seasoned potato wedges from last year

Morning person or night owl? Morning person

Dream vacation destination? Italy

Favorite song or artist right now? Rod Wave

Favorite TV show or movie? 12 Strong

One word to describe your senior year? Debatable

Madison Miller

madim

What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

I love my English class.

What is your favorite memory from high school?  

Winning our rival game against Martins Ferry at home for volleyball my junior year.

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

I plan to go to college and become a crime scene investigator.

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

Knowing that I will end with good knowledge for my career.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Stay focused and be involved.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I love to read.

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? Salad

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Florida

Favorite song or artist right now? Lana Del Ray

Favorite TV show or movie? Bojack Horseman

One word to describe your senior year? Relaxing

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? Ms. Kiger for always being there for me.

Chelsey Lednik

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

Foreign Language Club, Student Council and Disney Club.

What is your favorite memory from high school?  

Watching Freaks and Geeks In Mrs. Klempa's Psychology class.

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.) 

Leaning towards becoming a Bridal Makeup Artist

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Don’t make loud and unnecessary noises. Be kind, don’t start rumors and get involved in drama. Bullying isn’t cool. And at sporting events, respect the upperclassmen and stay out of the front row. Your time will come.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

Although I don’t wear makeup on a daily basis, it is my passion and love exploring and buying any new cosmetics product that is intriguing.

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? Salisbury steak

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Cancun and Greece

Favorite song or artist right now? Taylor Swift, my favorite song at the moment is “Peter” from TTPD.

Favorite TV show or movie? Young Sheldon for TV show, favorite movies are Step Brothers and Pitch Perfect.

One word to describe your senior year? Quick

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? No matter how tough school could get, I always knew my friends would be there to joke and laugh with. As a 3 year Art student, I can’t think of a time where I was visibly upset and Mrs. Ritchea did not inquire about my situation. She always made sure me and all of my peers were doing okay. And I wouldn’t be where I am today without my family, my mother specifically. She can always make me laugh and help me when I feel unmotivated in a class. My mother is inspiring, she works hard shifts, cares for me and my brothers no matter what, and will always provide anything she can give. I’m incredibly grateful for all the people around me have done for me. I cannot forget Taylor Swift, her music and outlook on life inspire me everyday.

Ava Marinacci

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

Disney Club, Volleyball, Student Council, NHS

What is your favorite memory from high school?  

When my friend passed out last year during the blood drive and her hair got caught.

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

I want to go to Ohio University to study nursing and become a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My mom

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Don’t worry about what other people think about you. It’s not embarrassing if your not embarrassed

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I have been to Disney five times

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? Popcorn chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Greece

Favorite song or artist right now? Taylor Swift

Favorite TV show or movie? Gilmore Girls

One word to describe your senior year? Messy

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? The groupchat (my best friends)

Eliana Mason

eliana

What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?

Art, Basketball, Media, Student Council

What is your favorite memory from high school?  

Homecoming Court  

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

Attend Ohio University Eastern to become an Orthodontist

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My mom

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Be involved in many things, it goes by too fast to take it for granted

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I have had horses since I was 4

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? Spicy Chicken Tenders

Dream vacation destination? Bahamas

Favorite song or artist right now? Dierks Bentley

Favorite TV show or movie? Grey's Anatomy

One word to describe your senior year? Hectic

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? My support system

Hayden Scott

hayden

What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

Band & Theatre

What is your favorite memory from high school?    

Definitely last years musical! Damien & Mean Girls was such a fun show/role to put the time and effort into, and I met a lot of amazing people from it!

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)  

To study Science Education at Kent State University, and eventually become a high school science teacher!

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?  

My friends and family have been a big inspiration, but honestly Mr. Steele has been a major inspiration since I took his class. He’s very connected with his students and very reassuring. He also helps you with any kind of questions you have, whether it’s school work or anything outside of school. He’s a very sweet person to talk to!

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Don’t take the time you have here for granted - it flies by completely! Also don’t feel pressured to have a set mind on what you want to do after high school, it will all come and everything will be okay! See the good in your life and live it to the fullest!

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I did a collab stream with youtuber/streamer TommyInnit before he was popular!

Rapid-Fire Questions

Favorite school lunch? I don’t eat school lunch typically

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Germany!

Favorite song or artist right now? Djo is my favorite artist, Basic Being Basic is currently my favorite song!

Favorite TV show or movie? Stranger Things is my favorite TV Show, No One Sleeps is my favorite movie!

One word to describe your senior year? Surreal

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? To all of the teachers and friends that gave me the best years of high school, a special thank you!

MaKenzie Lahna

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

Concert and Marching Band, Choir, and Thespians

What is your favorite memory from high school? 

The first ever Friday Night Game at Nelson Field

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

College and/or owning my own business

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

Family and Friends

What advice would you give to underclassmen?  

Go out of your way to sit or be with someone who is alone. You never know the battle someone is facing.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I was 1lb 12oz when I was born!

Rapid-Fire Questions  

Favorite school lunch? Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Noodles

Dream vacation destination? Nashville or Montana

Favorite song or artist right now? Cody Johnson

Favorite TV show or movie? Yellowstone

One word to describe your senior year? Hectic

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? My Mom for always supporting me and being there for me. My friends who have gotten me through losing my father figure and losing my pap. They truly are the best and I don’t know what I would do without them.

Ashlyn Rose

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

The Art Room!

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

Studying Early Elementary Education at Ohio University Eastern

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

Mrs. Schoene, always

What advice would you give to underclassmen? 

Do your homework!! I promise it helps.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I have the most irrational fear of ketchup.

Rapid-Fire Questions  

Favorite school lunch? Salisbury Steak

Morning Person or Night Owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? London

Favorite song or artist right now? Taylor Swift- The Prophecy

Favorite TV show or movie? Tangled

One word to describe your senior year? Encouraging

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? Miss Ritchea is the best teacher ever!

Riley Zonker

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

Baseball, Media, Student Council, Art

What is your favorite memory from high school?     

My favorite memory is when I was a freshman and in gym class. The game we were playing was Line Soccer, and a student kicked a ball and it bounced off of another student's face and made a loud bang. It was funny to everyone involved!

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)  

I will be attending The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in Economics.

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My biggest inspiration throughout high school would have to be my siblings, Andrew and Amanda Masciarelli.

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Live in the moment, high school is over with just a blink of an eye.

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I have never had lower than an A- on any report card, even going back to Bellaire Elementary School.

Rapid-Fire Questions!

Favorite school lunch? Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes

Morning person or night owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Hawaii

Favorite song or artist right now? Tate Mcrae.

Favorite TV show or movie? My favorite show is Alice in Borderland.

One word to describe your senior year? Bittersweet.

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? Shoutout to Mrs. Schoene, Coach V, and Ms. Milton for making their classes the most beneficial throughout my high school years.

Avery Arno

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What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

Art, Clay, Disney Club, Student Council, NHS

What is your favorite memory from high school?   

Homecoming Court, football games under the lights

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.) 

Study Occupational Therapy at Ohio University

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My peers and teachers

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Do not get caught up in drama, come to school, do your work, have fun!

What is one fun fact about you that people might not know?

I've been dancing for 14 years!

Rapid-Fire Questions!

Favorite School Lunch? Salisbury Steak

Morning Person or Night Owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? The Bahamas

Favorite song or artist right now? Sabrina Carpenter

Favorite TV show or movie? Never Have I Ever

One word to describe your senior year? Senioritis

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? My mom and dad!

Mason Unterzuber

mason25

What are your favorite activities or clubs at school?  

National Honor Society, Student Council, Media Staff, Cross Country

What is your favorite memory from high school? 

Making Homecoming Court

What are your future plans after graduation? (College, trade school, military, career goals, etc.)

Attend The Ohio State University majoring in Health Science

Who or what has been your biggest inspiration throughout high school?

My peers and my mom

What advice would you give to underclassmen?

Be involved and join clubs & never underestimate the power of a nap after school

Rapid Fire Questions!

Favorite School Lunch? Spicy Chicken Tenders

Morning Person or Night Owl? Morning Person

Dream vacation destination? Ibiza

Favorite song or artist right now? Nicki Minaj and Future

Favorite TV show or movie? Keeping Up With the Kardashians

One word to describe your senior year? Busy

Any shoutouts or special acknowledgments? My mom and Nonny for always supporting me in whatever I choose to do; and shoutout to the group chat, of course.