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HIGH SCHOOL'S
SENIOR EDITION
Volume 93 Issue 4 Senior Edition The Redbird Word
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Opinion Page 2
In the End, It's the Memories that Matter
By Autumn Lengemann
This year is my senior year, and although it didn’t go as expected, I still tried to make the most of it.
Growing up I had always looked up to the seniors and seeing how they “run the school,” and I always
admired how all of their hard work finally payed off.
I would have never imagined my senior year to go this way, spending it online in my bed. Missing out
on finally being the “big dogs” in the school. From yelling “freshman suck” at pep rallies and sporting
events, to sitting in the front row at football and basketball games and telling the underclassmen to
“cheer” or “move up” on the bleachers.
The Class of 2021 got their senior year ripped away due to the global pandemic. Your senior year is
supposed to be the best year of high school and fly by like a breeze. The school has tried to make our
senior year as special as they can by hosting events for us such as a keychain drive thru event, a Chic-
Fil-A drive thru lunch, T-shirt drive thru, senior yard signs, a parade and morp, in place of prom. I’m
sure most seniors are as appreciative as I am for all the little things the school is putting together to
try to make it our best year possible.
Not only is the school creating special recognition for seniors, but the moms of my friend group are
also doing an amazing job. My mom, along with my friends' moms, have been doing many little things
throughout this year to make it special.
First, since the school was not able to host a homecoming, my friends and I threw our own! We all got
ready like we were going to homecoming, took pictures, ate dinner and threw the dance in my friend's
basement. We crowned the homecoming king and queen and danced the night away.
The parents of my friend group have also been putting together little gift bags that get delivered to our
houses every 21st of the month. And they put together a little Saint Patrick's Day scavenger hunt
around the town for us and it turned out awesome.
They even rented out a place to throw our own little “mask-uerade ball'' in May as a replacement for
prom, but sadly not all seniors can come due to Covid restrictions. And after graduation, my friends
and I will be taking our senior trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Thanks to our parents for renting us out a
house on the beach to celebrate all we have achieved and lost during our senior year.
Although we have lost a substantial amount of events during our last year of high school, we have not
lost the memories we have made throughout the past years. To me the hardest part is thinking about
graduation and how it's not going to be normal. But, at the end of the day, it’s not about the ceremony;
it’s about the memories you've made and the struggles you’ve faced that got you to the ceremony.
The 2020-21 school year has been defined by constant caution and so many unknowns.
But it has also been defined by the reinvention of old traditions and immense
resiliency. This Senior Edition is dedicated to the Class of 2021, and all high schoolers,
who have shared in this journey. Keep on growing!
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A Letter From Our Principal
Seniors,
Congratulations! You have made it to the end of your four year journey at Alton High School.
You probably remember several happenings from your freshman year, or I’ll at least bet you
have one incident that still sticks in your mind. If you conjure up that memory, don’t think of
the good or bad of the moment, but think of how far you have come. Think of the friends you
have made. Think of the fun you have had. Think of the memories you have created. Think of
how much more mature you are now than then.
The pandemic affected all of us, but you have come out stronger and more prepared for the
challenges you will face in the future. We could dwell on how many things you missed out on,
and would be right to travel down that path, but let’s don’t. You handled it like champions and
we couldn’t be more proud of you.
I hope you can recognize your strength in making it to this point of your high school career. As
you head to graduation, remember how far you have come since that freshman year.
Remember the friendships and fun you have had over the past four years and know the
memories created at AHS will last your lifetime.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, may I be among the first to congratulate you on your
graduation from high school. You have completed one of the biggest steps of your life. And
now, you’re off to start another journey where your options and potential are unlimited.
You’ve made it! You have heard it said over the years, and now you’ve earned the distinction,
………………………..”Once a Redbird, Always a Redbird”!
Michael Bellm
Principal, Alton High School
Vol. 93 Issue 4 News Page 4
Seniors Anticipate Graduation
By Ameerah Clanton, Reporter
On April 28, seniors received an email with updated graduation information based on feedback
from the graduation survey. This year Alton High School is planning two separate graduation
ceremonies.
One ceremony will be on Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. and the other will be on Saturday, May 29: at
11 a.m. If the weather does not permit outdoor ceremonies, graduation will be moved indoors
to the Alton High School Gymnasium.
Seniors have mixed emotions about graduation. “I am very excited about the graduation
ceremony this year, especially if there’s a chance it’s going to
be outdoor. I have no problem with the set up,” said senior
Antonio Newby.
Some seniors were hoping graduation would be like past
years. “I don’t like how they set up the ceremonies this year
because I would have loved everybody in my class at the
same ceremony together,” said senior Emily Jones.
Even though the ceremonies are structured differently than
previous years, seniors will still receive four tickets for family
and/or friends.
An email sent to seniors on April 6 acknowledged the
difficulties of graduating during a global pandemic. “We
know this year has been difficult and never how we
envisioned our seniors ending their high school careers but
we are still trying to create some lasting memories in these
last few weeks.”
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Congrats Class of 2021! Page 6
If you had told my freshman self
what my high school career was
going to be like, I probably would
not have believed you, especially
my senior year. It has been a wild
four years, each as different as the
next. Though as stressful as it
might have been, I don't think I
will ever forget it. I am very excited
for the next step of my life.
I hope to complete my associates in arts at
Lewis and Clark within a year, then complete
my bachelors in photojournalism at
a four year university, hopefully in a
city (crossing fingers for Pittsburgh). My
dream job is working for National
Geographic, but we will see.
I wish all my classmates a very happy life.
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Over these last few years of high school,
I've learned a lot about myself, good and
bad. And through all of that, my mom was
there right beside me... so shout out to her
because she got me to this point, and I
wouldn't want to share it
with anyone else.
-Tamiyah Evans
SENIOR BIO, CLASS OF 2021
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Autumn
Lengemann
Class of 2021
Whew, has this year been one heck of
a roller coaster! The past two and a half years I
have been going to Alton High School have truly been
the best years of my life. I have learned so many new
life skills and have created friendships that will last a
lifetime. I am excited to start my next journey in life
and pursue my dreams. After high school, I plan on
going to dental school to become a dental hygienist,
but as of right now my college is undecided.
Senior Bio
"What feels like the end is often just the beginning"
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Senior Bio
Gabriel Watt
Reporter
Covid-19 made 2020-2021 a year to remember
for years to come, especially for the seniors.
These last four years have been a mix of good
and bad, but in the end, I am so glad for
everything that happened.
Little Gabe
(6th Grade)
I'm planning on
going to a trade
school to
become an
electrician.
Big Gabe
(Senior Year)
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Senior SZN!!
Ja'bien Winn,Reporter
"If they don't like it, I
don't care, I like it."
-Lil' Tecca
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Features Page 13
By Germayia Wallace and Autumn Lengemann, Reporters
SENIORS ATTENDING COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
SENIORS PLANNING TO ENTER THE WORK FORCE
FULL TIME
SENIORS JOINING THE MILITARY
Schools seniors are attending
Chamberlain University
Greenville University
Henderson State University
Illinois College
John Wood Community College
Lewis and Clark Community College
McKendree University
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
North Carolina A&T
Ole Miss
Ranken Technical College
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Spoon River Junior College
University of Missouri
University of Health Sciences
University of Tennessee
University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana
60% SENIORS TO ALMOST PLAN OF GO
TO IN COLLEGE ILLINOIS
GO OVER TO
PLAN JUST TO 14%
SCHOOL MISSOURI
IN
TO PLAN SENIORS OF 18% JOIN
EITHER
THE
ENTER OR MILITARY THE
WORKFORCE
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Features Page 15
College can be expensive. Check out these
special offers for college students to save.
By Kayla Rochelle, Social Media Manager
Amazon Prime - Students can get six months free, after that it's 50% off
Spotify Premium - 50% off
Apple Music - $4.99/month instead of $9.99
Amtrak - Students get 15% off
AMC - Theaters have a college ID night and also a discounted ticket price
Adobe Creative Cloud - It’s $19.99/month instead of $52.99/month
HP- HP gives between 10 and 35% off of all products
Apple - Apple has different student discounts for college students throughout the year
Best Buy - has different discounts throughout the year
Sam’s - You get a $15 gift card when signing up for a Sam's card
Sirius XM - 50% off
Local museums- Most museums have some kind of discount for students
Free bank checking accounts - Bank of America, US Bank and Chase Bank, which also comes with a
$100 bonus
CLOTHING BRANDS
Adidas – Up to 15% off (UNiDAYS confirmation)
ASOS – 10% off
boohoo – up to 80% off (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Champion – up to 20% off online as an actively enrolled college student
Club Monaco – 15% off online and in-store
Dockers – 20% off (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Dr. Martens – 15% off online (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Hanes – Up to 20% off online
J. Crew – a 15% discount for teachers and college students in-store
Journeys – $10 off of a $75+ online order (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Goodwill – Check your local store for the promotion day (ours have 30% off on Wednesdays for
students, teachers, and seniors)
Levi's – Up to 25% off full-price items (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Madewell – 15% off for teachers & college students
ModCloth – 25% off online
Nike – Up to 20% off on most items
PacSun – 10% off online (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Rue21 – 15% off online orders
Sunglass Hut – 15% off online (UNiDAYS confirmation)
The North Face – 10% off online or in-store
Topshop – 10% discount (UNiDAYS confirmation)
Toms – 10% off to students and teachers
Vineyard Vines – 15% off in-store (military too) and online
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Features Page 16
Seniors' Favorite Moments
By Leah Pohlman, Features Editor
"The highlight of my senior year was doing school
from the comfort of home. I could use the restroom
without all the fuss at school. My favorite high school
experience was going to the U of I with Symphonic
Orchestra." -Eva Schwaab
"The highlight of my high school experience was
becoming National Honor Society President and
helping many organizations within our community."
-Ainsley Fortschneider
"High school experience: spirit weeks!; senior year:
making food during school on online hybrid days."
-Olivia Spangler
"The highlight of my high school experience was
getting to be on the soccer team all four years."
-John Griffin
"Probably being able to go to dances and football
games because they were so enjoyable."
-Hannah Hughes
"For senior year it has to be not being in school
physically, really makes for an interesting school year
to look back on." -Dasha Caruthers
"Being in art classes creating and making stuff that I’ve
been passionate about since I was in kindergarten."
-Ciara Good
"I do not have a specific one, but I would say just
making memories with my friends and making the
most out of my senior year." -Hallie Gebelin
"I loved going to the Homecoming matches at West!
And playing varsity tennis was also a highlight to high
school." -Lydia Criveau
"The highlight of my high school experience would be
all of the friends I have made throughout the years."
-Gracey Watson
"Meeting a lot of new people throughout the 4
years." -Katie Castelli
"The highlight of my senior year was the NHS
activities where I got to see my peers."
-Kayla Shobe
"The highlight of high school for me was
getting to meet new students and teachers."
-Danika Cook
"Knowing I will graduate has been the
highlight. All my work has finally paid off."
-Lily Crader
"Becoming the Arts and Entertainment
Editor for The Redbird Word."
-Jordan Linville
"Food Court Fridays, I always looked forward to
getting food with my friends,"-Brianah Voss
"My highlight of my high school career was being
a part of the parade for varsity soccer my junior
year."-Bryan Richardson
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Seniors' Favorite Teachers
Here's the top 10ish (in no particular order), but check out all
the teachers who got a shout out for having made an impact.
By Delaney Curran
"Mrs. Browning. She is always easy to talk to and
a very caring woman teacher. She also cares
about students doing their work and helping
whenever necessary."
- Wava Meadows
Mr. Fortschneider
"Each year I had a favorite teacher, but all-time
favorite would have to be Mr. Fortschneider
because he made a really boring class super fun
and interesting. Every day was new and hilarious."
- Lydia Criveau
Mrs. Browning
"Honestly super hard to answer because I have
more than one - Ms. Gray for always having the
best advice. Mrs. Palmer for never giving up on me
when I struggled the most. Ms. Nemec for being
there for me during a rough time in my life."
- Jordan Linville
Mrs. Thomas
"Mrs. Thomas (Psychology) because she's really
nice and excellent at what she does. Very open
and makes the class fun for everyone."
- Dasha Caruthers
Ms. Gray
Mrs. Hackethal
"Mrs. Hackethal. She always the first person I think of
when someone asks me this question. I always keep in
touch with her during the summertime. She really
taught me values and not just the type you find in
math, but in real life. She has connected with me and a
lot of students more than any teacher I’ve met
personally."
- Ciara Good
Mrs. Palmer
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Seniors' Favorite Teachers
"Mrs. Plummer, Ms. Gray, and Mr. Hurley. Overall
just amazing teachers that made my high school
experience so much better."
- Caroline Hussey
Mr. Hurley
"Mrs. Giertz, she taught me for 3 years and her
accounting classes helped me understand that
I wanted to get my degree in accounting."
- Phillip Peden
Mrs. Giertz
"Mrs. Nemec, She was true to herself
and to me. She was my favorite
teacher because she gave advice but
also was a friend and a teacher."
- Dylan Petty
Mrs. Nemec
"Mrs. Plummer or Mr. Spainhour
because I have been with Plummer for
the past 4 years each year and she made
me learn a lot and Spainhour because he
has a great personality and made it so I
didn't drop Physics."
- Hannah Hughes
Mr. Spainhour
Mrs. Plummer
"Mrs .Plummer is my favorite teacher
because she works so hard to make
orchestra great. I have learned a lot
from her."
- Eva Schwaab
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Congrats Class of 2021! Page 19
MESSAGES FOR THE SENIORS
You are one talented group of students! I'm
proud of you and I am an email away if you
ever need anything. By Spanish IV, we started
to feel like a 'familia'. Congratulations!
- Ms. Hammond
Advice from Ms. Thomas:
1. Speak YOUR truth.
2. Travel every chance you get.
(Experiences and not "stuff" = happiness!)
3. Vote. (It matters.)
4. Love is love.
5. FIGHT racism.
FROM TEACHERS AND STAFF
So Proud of the Class of 2021! All of you
have endured many unprecedented times
as upperclassmen, and have overcome the
obstacles in your path. You are true
examples that "Circumstances don't
determine our outcome... Choices Do!"
Congratulations Class of 2021!!!
- Mrs. Douglas
Congratulations Class of 2021!! You
overcame more challenges than any class
before. Remember the important facts you
learned in my classes and FCCLA. I will miss
you dearly for you will always be a little
Birchling in my heart.
- Momma Birch
Congratulations Class of 2021!!! It’s been a
hard year but you made it. Good luck in
your future endeavors!
- Mr. Davault
Hold tight to the dreams you have today,
and walk boldly in their direction! May the
path lead you to happiness.
- Mrs. Golley
2021 Senior Class,
I know this has been a challenging year for
most of you, but guess what, you made it.
Think of it as a box of chocolate, you don't
know what you are going to get, but the
challenge was worth it. Congrats on your
next chapter.
- Paula Shelby, ASA/Truancy Clerk
Congratulations, Seniors!
You have persevered and learned to adapt
to what life throws at you.
Focus on your goals. Working through any
bumps along the way will
strengthen you and help to pave your way
to success!
- Mrs. Mathus
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MESSAGES FOR THE SENIORS
To all AHS Senior graduates,
I just want to encourage you to go out into
the world that has approach us during this
difficult time with courage, enthusiasm and
determination. I encourage all not to be
Fearful but Faithful to your belief that this too
will pass. I encourage all to enter your college
careers with an attitude of gratefulness and
an attitude that you will be successful in all
that you attempt to achieve. From me to all of
you, acknowledge that God has your back.
Thank you.
-Mrs. Connors
Congratulations! I hope you're as proud of
yourself as I am of you. You've been through
an insane, crazy time in history, and look at
you, graduating high school and starting the
next chapter of your life. Always remember
how amazing you are. Remember how strong
you are. Live your truth and don't be afraid to
be you. You got this! :)
-Ms. Prott
Class of 2021,
You have experienced a year like no
other...memories were made, maybe not the
kind you wanted, but you have persevered to
make it to the end of the school year. Take
the lessons learned (both inside and outside
the classroom) and press on to be the best
person you can be wherever you are. Be kind
to yourself and others, be humble, take a risk.
And to my theatre family, take an umbrella,
it's raining.
--DOE
Congratulations to the class of 2021. It has
been a pleasure working with you, and I wish
you all the best in the future.
-Mrs. Hart
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!!!!!
I know it has not been the type of year you
expected for your senior year but you all
made the most of it. I wish you much success
in the future and hope you reach your
dreams.
All the best to you!
-Mrs. Giertz
FROM TEACHERS AND STAFF
Class of 2021, I am proud of you. Despite the
challenges brought on to you as we teachers
continued to adapt our classrooms to the
pandemic, you managed to overcome these
challenges and make it to graduation. Be
proud of your resilience.
-Mr. Sautman
Seniors,
I know this has been a very challenging year
for you. I admire your tenacity and I am so
proud of you getting through this difficult
time. Have a great summer! I wish you well
with your future endeavors.
-Mrs. Angela Gray
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MESSAGES FOR THE SENIORS
Dear Seniors,
You have all demonstrated a great deal of
moxxy and resilience over the past four
years! I am beyond proud of you and your
class, you have some of the best and
brightest that AHS has ever witnessed. I wish
you nothing but greatness and happiness in
all of your future endeavors, and it has been
such an honor for me to be your teacher. My
advice to you is to treat everyone with
kindness, stay humble, and don't stop
wearing your retainers. You will go on to do
such phenomenal things, and we are all here
rooting for you! Congrats and go out into this
crazy wild world and make us all so very
proud, force us to look up your Tatler
photograph because of the incredible feats
you have accomplished rather than the
opposite. Much Love
- Miss Heck
Congratulations, everyone! We all know this
year has been anything but normal. But you
made it through, even though I’m sure for
many of you it hasn’t been easy. Best wishes
for a wonderful future!
- Mrs. Bachman
"Congratulations are in order. You've
made it to the end. You're looking to the
future and saying so long to friends. I
hope you learned a lot here and have the
greatest of success. Of all the Freshmans
that I taught, that first year was the best.
Congrats Class of 2021."
-Steven Munie
I'm Cat-not say enough how much I love the
Class of 2021! Stay engaged and informed,
never turn down a donut, and always pick a
good song. Step outside your comfort zone
every chance you get and realize your
potential is unlimited.
Stay true to yourself and leave the world
more interesting because of you.
Love, Mrs. Hilgert
To the Class of 2021,
It has been a joy to watch you grow from
being a Freshman to your Senior year. While
your Senior year was not exactly how you
imagined it would be, you should be proud of
all that you have accomplished. Your
perseverance proves you are strong and
resilient! Your future is bright and I can not
wait to see all that you will achieve!
Congratulations!!!
Amy Hall
Freshman/Sophomore Clerk
I am so incredibly proud of what you have
faced to stand where you are today!
Remember to always seek the truth, treat
others the way you want to be treated, and
push yourself outside your comfort zone.
Way to go Class of 2021!!
-Ms. Gray
Thank you all for allowing me to be a
part of your high school journey! I can't
wait to see all of the great things I know
you all will accomplish.
-Mr. Bannister
FROM TEACHERS AND STAFF
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How to Survive High School
Seniors Share Tips for Underclassmen
By Paxton Metz, Reporter
“Do not take high school for granted and do
not take it too seriously, make memories
and enjoy your life.” -Hallie Gebelein
“Try your hardest even, if you don’t feel
like it. There will be days that wanna kick
you down a flight of steps. Don’t let it
break you. It’s not as bad as it may seem.”
-Dylan Petty
“Get your required classes out of the way
before senior year, and don't be afraid to
reach out to teachers when you need help!”
-Emma Hagerty
“It's so important to just live in the moment
and appreciate the time you have in high
school because it goes by super fast, and
although it's challenging, high school can be
the best years of your life.” -Danika Cook
“The advice I have for underclassmen is to
never give up. If it gets too hard to handle,
there are people you can go to.”
-Gracey Watson
“Don't pretend to be someone else just to
impress people, because if you have to
change for someone to like you, then they
aren't worth your time.” -Jordan Linville
“Stay on top of your work and try your best
your freshman year; don't slack off. You
think it's easy to get your gpa up but it
isn't.” -Lynna Fischer
“My advice for any underclassmen will be
to make sure to pass all of your classes and
try not to fail any credits. Also, make sure
fees are paid and not wait until senior
year, because senior year is very expensive
already.” -Jaylah Crawford
“DON'T SLACK OFF AND DON'T
GIVE UP.” -Trinity Ingram
“Take school seriously, but in the same
token, make sure you’re doing it for you!
Nobody has to sit in school all day but YOU.
Nobody has to do the work but you. Also
LIVE; you don’t want to look back on these
years wishing you did so much more. Be a
little rebellious and free, but not too free,
you’ll end up with kids (NOBODY WANTS
THOSE).” -Shakira Pigee
“My advice to underclassmen is to keep up
with your work because your assignments
will quickly catch up to you and it will feel
really hard to make them all up.”
-Grant Lockhart
“Don't slack on school work, because one
missing assignment will turn into 30 very
quickly. But also have fun with it. Don't take
it for granted, and it is okay to disagree with
people.” -Savannah McMurray
“The advice I would give to underclassmen
would be to never use the main staircase!
But also to try new classes and have fun with
it. Not everything has to be super hard or
super easy.” -Lydia Criveau
Get involved! Join a club that you find
interesting,” -Olivia Spangler
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Vol. 93 Issue 4 Sports Page 24
Taking It To The Next Level
Seniors Sign to Play for College
By Ja'bien Winn, Reporter
Ainsley Redman committed to Kaskaskia
College for soccer.
Tim Johnson committed to Truman State
University and Ja'Markus Gary committed to
McKendree University for football.
Photo courtesy of Ainsley Redman
"As a college athlete, I hope to get better at the
sport and also help other people."
Jackson Brooks committed to Henderson State
University for baseball.
"I'm going
to work
hard to be
an All-
Conference
Player,"
Gary said.
Photo courtesy of Tim Johnson
"I plan on finishing all five years and getting my degree in exercise
science, and also furthering my athletic career, whether it’s NFL,
CFL or any of the many leagues offered today," Johnson said.
Addison Miller committed to University of Illinois-
Springfield for soccer.
Photo courtesy of Advantage News
"I want to make a name for
myself at a new school. By
the time I graduate, I want
to be remembered there."
Photo courtesy of Addison Miller
"I plan to be All-GLVC
Conference, break some
school records and maybe
become an All-American."
Alyson Haegele committed to
Aurora University for softball.
Photo courtesy of Alyson Haegele
"As a college athlete, I plan on
furthering my skills while making
new connections and continuing to
play the game I love."
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Seniors Sign to Play
Lynna Fischer committed to Spoon
River Junior College for softball.
Lawson Bruce committed to John
Wood Junior College.
Photo courtesy of Lynna Fisher
"I plan on learning time management
and discipline skills and gaining
leadership experience, along with
going as far as I can with softball
because of how much I love it."
Eleni Kotzamanis committed to the
University of Kansas for swimming.
Photo courtesy of Lawson Bruce
"I plan on working hard and
becoming the best athlete that I can
be."
Joab Tobin committed to Missouri Valley.
Photo courtesy of Eleni Kotzamanis
"As a college athlete, I want to become a more wellrounded
person, while pursuing a degree in marketing
to eventually work in a sales field."
Photo courtesy of Joab Tobin
"I'm looking forward to having the
experience to compete at a higher level.”
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Seniors Sign to Play
Lydia Criveau committed to Illinois
College for tennis.
Ainsley Fortschneider committed to play tennis
at University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy.
Photo courtesy of Coach Macias
"I didn't think I was going to get to play in
college as a freshman. Some athletes train
most their lives for that and I didn't even
make the decision until this year. It's nerve
wracking. I really don't know what to
expect or what I'm up against."
Photo courtesy of Ainsley Fortschneider
"As a college athlete, I hope to represent my school
in both athletics and academics. I hope to be a role
model to my teammates and other students.
Brooke Wolff committed to LCCC for
volleyball.
Owen Macias committed to Illinois
College for baseball and soccer.
Photo courtesy of Brian Bergin
Photo courtesy of Brian Bergin
Vol. 93 Issue 4 Entertainment Page 27
Senior Playlist
Seniors shared their favorite songs with us and now we're sharing
them with you...
No more parties - Coi Leray
Good Days - SZA
Come and Go - Juice WRLD
Kaleidoscope Eyes- Panic! At The Disco
Love - Finding Hope
My Wish - Rascal Flatts
Vienna - Billy Joel
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
It Dance - Michael Aristotle
Two Birds - Regina Spektor
America's Sweetheart - Elle King
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Dynamite - BTS
Better Together - Luke Combs
Ugh! - BTS
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
Pluto Project - Rex Orange County
Homecoming - Kanye West
She's Country - Jason Aldean
Pearls in Her Hair - Omega
Sum 2 Prove- Lil Baby)
Where Is My Mind - Pixies
Fireflies - Owl City
My Way Soon - Greta Van Fleet
Octahate - Ryn Weaver
Isabelle - Zach Hood
Genius - LSD ft. SIa, Diplo, Labrinth
Bue - CLAY
When I Grow Up - NF
Tombstone - Rod Wave
Your Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins
Finer Things - Polo G
Amour Plastique - VideoClub
Sensitive - Serena Isioma
Golden - Harry Styles
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Popular Loner - Rod Wave
Good Time - Owl City
Kids - MGMT
Kiss From A Rose - (Dan Avidan and Super
Guitar Bros Cover)
Sand In My Boots - Morgan Wallen
2009 - Mac Miller
Check out the senior playlist on Spotify at the link below
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iTNbtu1tLoUrJEYmEoWJF
?si=4738676e107448a0