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CLASS OF 2021
2021 Brown County Graduation Edition
Salute to SeniorS!
Honoring Our
2021 Graduates
We’d like to extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2021. As you celebrate this milestone achievement, please know you have made your community and your loved ones proud!
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WESTERN BROWN HIGH SCHOOL
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Salute to SeniorS! “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky
Why do grads don caps and gowns? Graduation ceremonies are steeped in tradition, the most noticeable of which may be the caps and gowns worn by students on hand to receive their degrees. This attire likely dates back to 12th century Europe, when students would wear hoods and gowns that resembled those worn by their teachers, who were members of the clergy. According to Colorado State University, in 1321 a statute of the University of Coimbra in Portugal declared that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” wear gowns. That means that the mandatory graduation gown is on the cusp of celebrating its 700th anniversary. Hoods, caps and gowns not only signified a certain status of the students wearing them, but they also served a more practical purpose, helping to keep students warm in the unheated buildings where they were being taught. Ironically, many modern graduates, particularly those whose graduation ceremonies are held outdoors, may lament that their caps and gowns make them feel hot.
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EastErn HigH scHool
Shane Anderson
Gavin Baker
Cole Belcher
Requeal Bellamy
Kayla Berry
Blake Bilyeu
Lynsey Bogart
Ryan Boone
Madison Borgmann
Ethan Bravard
Emma Brown
Seth Brown
Adam Brummett
Tara Burns
Brennen Byrd
Ana Marissa Collins
Alex Combs
Emmalee Cook
Allie Cox
Emily Cox
Bethany Crockett
Ethan Daniels
Amberly Dash
Rachel Dixon
Katrina Dunseith
Parker Ernst
Zach Fancher
Zachary Faul
Andrew Foster
Sydney Freeland
Evelyn Fultz
Zach Gallant
Colton Geering
Iliana Gonzalez-Duffey
Jordan Grayless
Gavin Green
Blake Gunter
Bryon Helbling
Sarah Helton
Chloe Herren
Dalton Hiser
Jordan Hughes
Shelby Igo
Bryson Kennedy
Zachary Kirker
Emma Layman
Nick Lorentz
Alayna McIntosh
Emily Midkiff
Hannah Miller
John Miller
Tomilynn Mirick
Kolton Mock
Emma Murrie
Madison Pack
Kaleb Parks
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EastErn HigH scHool
Karleigh Perkins
Teodessia Peters
Zoe Peters
Mary Pollitt
Kristin Potts
Gabe Puckett
Ysabel Ramer
Connor Riggs
Caterina Rockey
Hallie Salisbury
Nathan Schneider
Hunter Sheeley
Kelsie Shideler
Terry Smith
Casey Snider
Carter Snyder
Julia Starrett
Tristen Streetman
Kendyl Taylor
Ethan Tracy
Coy Unger
Jaden Utter
Andres Vargas
Colton Vaughn
John Wagner
Brianna Weaver
Jamison Whitaker
Caitlyn Wills
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” Kolin Wolfe
Jacob Yockey
Alexis Young
Owen Young
Ryann Young
Albert Einstein
Did you know? A study from the Gap Year Association found that 77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college. Parents may not know how to react when their soon-to-be or newly minted high school graduates bring up the idea of taking a gap year, but additional findings from the GYA’s “National Alumni Survey” might inspire parents to look at gap years more positively. For example, the survey, the findings of which were based on the responses of hundreds of American and Canadian citizens who had taken gap years in the past,
found that 98 percent of respondents indicated their gap years helped them develop as a person, while 96 percent felt their gap years improved their selfconfidence. In addition, 84 percent of respondents felt that they acquired skills to be successful in their careers during their gap
years. Perhaps of most interest to parents of high school students contemplating gap years is that 73 percent of survey respondents felt their gap years increased their readiness for college and 57 percent said their gap years helped them determine what they wanted to study in college.
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Fayetteville-Perry HigH ScHool Cheyenne Adkins
Timothy Allender
Gary Ange
Kaden Arbino
Austin Attinger
Dalton Aubry
Micah Baggs
Owen Baker
Lillian Beebe
Brian Boler
Johnathan Brewer
Griffin Brinkman
Katie Butler
Kelbee Coffman
Olivia Cole
Megan Connors
William Cornett
Kelby Craig
Shelby Crone
Brinli Crosley
Abigail Deisch
Hannah Donahue
Kevin Durham
Bryson Epperson
Vincent Evanshine
Dillon Fetters
Allison Gaunce
Kaylee Gregory
Benjamin Gunter
Bodhi Halcomb
Cora Hansel
Kyle Helton
Andrew Hendrix
David Henges
Hunter Jester
Matthew Johnson
Vincent Kleemeyer
Dezerae Knisley
Mollie Lanham
Joseph Livengood
Paige Lockwood
Taylor Mechlin
Wyatt Meeker
Benjamin Meihaus
Bradley Mintkenbaugh
Gabriel Naseer
Christopher Newberry
Randalyn Paulus
Giuilia Pegan
Olivia Phillips
Julianne Rummel
Jason Snider
Emma Stahl
Katelin Steele
Michael Thackston
Alyson Thery
“There are no regrets in life - just lessons.” Ethan Waddle
Aubrie Wallace
Alison Whitley
Audrey Wiederhold
Grant Wilson
There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Nelson Mandela There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. C.S. Lewis
Lawrence Wolf
Jennifer Aniston
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GeorGetown HiGH ScHool
Cody Aubry
Abigail Baker
Josh Baker
Randal Beekman
Maddi Benjamin
Rebecca Bowling
Rylie Bridges
Toby Bruce
Ashley Bundy
Grace Burrows
Troy Carrington
Ada Davis
Donavan Davis
Jewels Davis
Jarrett Dotson
Trenton Dotson
Layla Elliott
Zoe Ernst
Matthew Fussnecker
Joshua Galley
Clayton Green
Lauren Haney
Michael Hedger
Cheyenne Helbling
James Houchin
McKenna Householder
Hannah Latham
Taylor Lucas
Noah McCann
Emily McGinnis
Kaleigh Miles
Connor Moe
Shelby Nichols
Karlie Offutt
Audrey Parrish
Popular graduation traditions Graduation is steeped in tradition. Come the day of graduation, many grads-to-be might be focusing on receiving their diplomas and then celebrating after the ceremony. The hard work students put in affords them every right to celebrate once they’re officially anointed as new grads, but before
the party begins it can be fun to reflect on the many traditions associated with graduation ceremonies. Tassel turning The tradition of turning the tassel does not have the lengthy history of the cap and gown, dating back only decades rather than centuries. Graduates typically turn
the tassels after everyone has received their degrees during the ceremony. The turn is symbolic of their transition from student to graduate. Tassels start on the right for high school students and college undergraduates and are then turned to the left, while recipients of master’s degrees and doctorates
keep their tassels on the left throughout the commencement ceremonies. Tossing caps in the air The tossing of graduation caps in the air is believed to date back more than 100 years. Prior to 1912, graduates of the United States Naval Academy had to serve as midshipmen for two years before they were commissioned as officers. As a result, they still needed their graduation caps. But beginning with the class
of 1912, graduates were automatically commissioned as officers, so they no longer needed their hats. That led the graduates to throw them in the air, thus beginning one of the more fun and photo-worthy graduation traditions. “Pomp and Circumstance” This tradition marked by the playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” is rooted in the work of William Shakespeare, which makes it seem like a perfect fit for
graduation ceremonies. Sir Edward Elgar composed “Pomp and Circumstance” in 1901 and the title for the song was inspired by a line in the bard’s “Othello.” Elgar received an honorary degree from Yale University in 1905, and during that ceremony “Pomp and Circumstance” was played. The song apparently made a strong impression, as it soon began to be played at various commencement ceremonies, a tradition that continues today.
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GeorGetown HiGH ScHool
Ethan Phillips
Logan Phillips
Aiden Poe
Sydney Porter
Riley Powell
Grace Ralston
Emily Ring
Jonathon Robinson
Pierce Schadle
Jesse Schick
Jaiden Slack
Lily Smith
Bradley Souder
Aylana Stevens
Gabriel Stike
Aaron Teegarden
Ethan Thomas
Blake Tolle
Haley Townsend
Eric Turner
Greg Vaughn
Olivia Waits
Jacob Waltz
Jacob Watson
Sarah White
Alexis Williams
Aaron Wilson
Brenden Young
“The best remedy for those who are frightened, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be alone with the sky, nature, and God. For only then can you feel that everything is as it should be and that God wants people to be happy amid nature’s beauty and simplicity.” Anne Frank Kristopher Young
Factors to consider when shopping for limo service Limousine rides are fun, but safety must remain a consideration on prom night. According to the Maryland Limousine Association, riders should make sure a limousine company is licensed and insured and
should request and be granted the opportunity to inspect the vehicle they book in advance of the big night. Get it in writing that the vehicle you inspected will be the same one you get for your rental.
Many limo services charge by the car and not by the person, and the larger the vehicle, the greater the cost. So don’t rent a larger vehicle than you will ultimately need. Riding in a limo is a big deal regardless if you
super-size your ride or go with a more conservative option. Keep in mind that many limo companies also will charge for gasoline and parking or road tolls. You also will need to factor in gratuity.
Reputable providers will be very clear about all of their fees in advance. Many limousine companies will charge a similar hourly rate, but you can negotiate for other perks and options. Some cars can come “iced,” which is lingo for stocked with beverages or coolers. Others may provide disposable cameras or other extras. Consider these extras before making a final decision. Since mid- to late-
spring is a busy time of year for limo companies, research your options early on and make your deposit to secure the vehicle as soon as possible. Book with a limo company that requests a deposit that is 50 percent of the total cost or less. The USA Limo Guide says a deposit between 20 and 50 percent is standard. Limo rides can be exciting and practical ways to get to and from proms and graduation parties if you do your homework.
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RULH HigH ScHooL
Xavier Angeles
Keyara Bartley
Jade Blackburn
Kaitlyn Blum
AJ Bolar
Brett Bradford
Shania Brooks
Alex Brueggeman
Austin Buchanan
Kiah Childress
Kyler Combs
Jason Crouch
Raelyn Curtis
Caleb Dodson
Kathryn Dugan
Lisa Dugan
Maddison Dugan
Austin Faul
Alexis Fisher
Liberty Fowler
Cody Germann
Noah Gibson
Alyssa Glover
Dakota Grooms
Brielle Hall
Jared Hamilton
Paula Hauke
Gracie Himes
Will Hornsby
Ryan King
Kasey Kirk
Kolton Kirk
Hailey Koehler-Adams Dorothy Jeanette Little
Luke Lykins
Gift ideas for high school grads
High school graduation is a significant milestone in the lives of teenagers. The moment a teenager receives a high school diploma marks the culmination of years of hard work, and many parents and extended family members reward that hard work with gifts. The transition from high school student to college student or working professional is significant, and various
items can help make that transition go as smoothly as possible. • Travel gear: Whether it’s utilized during road trips with roommates or on those handful of occasions when students come home on holiday breaks, travel gear can make for a useful gift for new high school graduates. A sturdy backpack/duffel bag combo can be ideal. It’s great for college students who might not be
ready for more expensive luggage, and it can be ideal for high school students taking gap years to do some overseas traveling before enrolling in college. • Coffee machine: A pot of fresh coffee can make late-night cram sessions or hours spent typing research papers into the wee hours of the morning more manageable. For students who will be living in crowded dorm rooms, opt for
small coffee machines that don’t take up much space, such as those that are traditionally found inside hotel rooms. • Television: Parents want to imagine their college-bound teenagers spending hours holed up in the library. But college kids watch plenty of television, too, so a new television can make for a great gift that figures to get ample use. • Academic planner:
College course loads tend to be considerably more demanding than high school coursework. An academic planner can help new college students manage the rigors of their coursework by encouraging them to plan their days and weeks, ensuring no classes are missed and no assignments go unfinished. • Cash: Cash can make a great gift whether a grad is heading off
to college or entering the workforce. Cash can help college students pay for their books and help those entering the workforce purchase a reliable car that will help them get around. Gifts for newly minted high school graduates can help them transition to the next phase of their lives, whether that will begin on a college campus or in the workforce.
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RULH HigH ScHooL
Kadence Madison
Mickayla Mallaley
Brianna Manfredi
Jacob McKee
Bradley Miller
Gregoryona Miller
Daniel Morgan
Hannah Morgan
Amaya Myrick
Brittany Reddin
Ashtyn Riggs
Mary Ann Rister
Jena Schwierling
Brycelyn Short
Katelin Souder
Ben Spiller
Tyler St. Clair
Alex Tune
Hannah Turner
Gracelynn Walters
Brianna Webb
RULH 2021 Seniors Not Pictured Austin Allen Tyler Beyer Austin Colston Keesha Maxwell Kelsey Neely Lexi Pitts
Gage West
Dakota Whaley
Cayden Whitt
Azyiah Williams
Jacob Wright
“You could travel with the sheep, follow everybody else’s stuff, but then you’re not you. I guess if I want to say anything it’s ‘Be you.’ Be true to you, and that should make the ride a little more interesting.” Whoopi Goldberg
How to celebrate grads despite unique circumstances The end of a school year has traditionally been a time of celebration. Students may celebrate because summer vacation has arrived, and families typically gather to celebrate students who have earned their diplomas and degrees. But just as it’s compromised many other traditional celebrations, the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how families can safely celebrate graduation. Thanks to the tireless efforts of medical researchers, a handful of COVID-19 vaccinations have been developed and approved since the end of 2020. As more and more people become vaccinated, the world is gradually emerging from the pandemic. However, members of the class of 2021 will likely have to celebrate in unique circumstances. Such celebrations may not be traditional, but they can still be fun. Families may even enjoy finding new and unique ways to celebrate graduation this spring. • Create a schoolthemed “movie” where grads are the stars. Students’ academic careers
are filled with milestones, and the emergency of various technologies over the past two decades has made it easier than ever for families to document those milestones. Parents can pore through the many photos and videos they’ve created through the years and create a “This Is Your Life” video montage documenting all the special school-related moments students have had on their way to earning their diplomas and degrees. Parents can share the video with relatives if they still can’t gather en masse come graduation season. • Plan a special dinner. Graduation dinners are one tradition that need not fall by the wayside, even if meals might not resemble traditional meals. Families comfortable dining out can book a reservation at the grad’s favorite restaurant, while those who prefer to avoid dining out can order takeout from that establishment. But families also can gather and prepare a special meal together. Even if dining at home, everyone can get dressed
up and go the extra mile by creating a restaurant-like atmosphere at home. Fête the guest of honor with a toast before the meal, and reserve a special surprise for the graduate that’s only revealed during the meal. For example, parents can uncork a special bottle of wine to commemorate college grads who can legally drink. Parents of newly minted high school graduates can present a special video with well wishes from all the relatives who would normally attend the dinner but cannot due to the pandemic. • Organize a ceremony at home. A lighthearted graduation ceremony
in the living room or the backyard can ensure graduates don’t miss out on their chance to stride across the stage and receive their diploma. Invite a favorite teacher over to give out the diploma or present it yourself while doing your best school principal/president impersonation. This can be a fun way to add some levity to celebrations and will be a fun memory for grads to look back on in the years to come. Graduation celebrations will be different in 2021, but families can still make the most of their chances to honor grads in these unique circumstances.
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Western BroWn HigH scHool Bradley Armstrong
Connor Baehr
Hannah Barber
Chloe Barkley
Alyssa Barnes
Bonnie Barrett
Drake Battista
Cheyenne Baugus
Daniel Beard
Christopher Bell
Austin Bellamy
Pacey Benfield
Logan Berger
Owen Bingamon
Steven Blankenship
Madison Blanton
Hunter Bolender
Hunter Boothby
Aubrey Botts
Chase Bradford
Kayla Brown
Brady Burdine
Tyler Burson
Joshua Butcher
Samantha Cadwell
Christopher Captain
Ashley Cash
Paxton Cassler
Destiny Centers
Bryson Chambers
Cade Chisman
Katherine Clowery
Brooklyn Cobb
McKenna Conley
Arianna Corbin
Bryar Cornett
Lacey Cornett
Calena Cox
Madelyn Cox
Harley Craddock
Gregory Cunningham
Luke Dapper
Kris Darlington
Alex Daugherty
Baylee Deaton
Jacob Dickerson
Gage Duncan
Maycee Dunn
Madison Elam
Mellissa Ellert
Emily Elliott
Connor Everson
Gavin Evitts
Kylie Felsheim
Madison Finney
Dylan Fisher
Madison Flischel
Morgan Flora
Jadyn Flores
Alyssa Folchi
Summer Frank
Jaden Fry
Olivia Fuhrman
Landen Gadzinski
Nicholas Garrido
Lindsey Gavula
Amaya Gentry
Chase Glover
Aaliyah Gray
Robert Gray
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Western BroWn HigH scHool Simon Green
Layne Groves
Haylee Gullett
Brianna Hacker
Michaela Hamblin
Makayla Harmon
Jack Hathorn
Taylor Hayes
Nicholas Hilbert
Leslie Hinkle
London Hinkle
Ellie Hirons
Alex Hollin
Hailey Honeycutt
Makayla Honeycutt
Noah Horn
Anthony Hornsby
Kaden Huddle
Michael Huff
Pashience Hughes
Cierra Hull
Darren Hurst
David Hurst
Daniel Hurt
Kevin Hymer
Christian Iaroli
Aleana Iker
Sydney Jackson
Maddie Jamison
Caleb Jeremiah
Baylee Jones
Dakota Jones
Isaiah Jones
Rylee Jones
Michaela Justice
George Keiber
Tristan Kidd
Kelsey Kirby
Madison Kirk
Brody Kirkpatrick
Breaunna Large
Leona Lower
Matthew Lucas
Haley Lukemire
Owen Malott
Kaci Mangus
Joshua Marion
Ryan Marlow
Savannah Martin
Ron Maxfield
Devon Meadors
Amanda Miano
Jarid Moore
Adeline Morgan
Destiny Moubray
Ciersten Myers
Morgan Nester
Brian Newberry
Ethan Pabin
Kayla Parker
Dorian Pena
Drake Perkins
Mart Pflueger
Kellan Pinkerton
Nathan Poe
Gary Powell III
Caleb Ranson
Bryce Rayner
Elisa Reese
Joshua Rice
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Western BroWn HigH scHool Samantha Rice
Christina Richards
Ashtyn Rigsby
Abby Roberts
Alyssa Robinson
Hayden Rogers
Kaylee Rogers
Dallas Ross
Colton Rowe
Sabrina Ruschman
Camelia Rutherford
Tara Salyers
Sydney Saylor
Evan Schauer
Jonathan Scheidt
Lexy Schuler
Avery Schweitzer
Kaleb Scott
Jacob Segrist
Delilah Seibert
Tyler Shorten
Justin Sidwell
Alexis Signorelli
Jayden Sissel
Wilbur Sizer
Drew Slachetka
Lexus Slachetka
Joshua Slater
Aliesha Smith
Amariah Smith
Karissa Smith
Noah Smith
Elexis Spoonamore
Bethany Sprague
JonMichael Stacy
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Yearbooks are important mementos The yearbook experts at YearbookLife.com say the average cost of
a yearbook is around $75 nationwide. Even though yearbooks may
be somewhat costly, they can be valuable mementos of time spent in school. Here are various reasons why yearbooks make for important, cherished mementos. • A yearbook will serve as a time capsule for trends, interests and newsworthy events that unfolded during students’ time in school. • Yearbooks promote a sense of school pride and unity. Families that will have multiple generations attending the same school may share the unity of being apart of one school and can compare yearbooks from various years. • Sections of the yearbook are devoted to student accomplishments and can herald happy, productive days. • Yearbooks promote social interaction, not only when students become part of yearbook
production committees, but also when asking classmates to sign their yearbooks. • In the future, yearbooks will present a way to remember old friends’ names and can facilitate reconnecting through social media or another avenue. • Reunion committees may use yearbooks as a way to draft reunion party guest lists. • In an era of digital photos and other online media, yearbooks are tangible items that can be easily accessed from time to time. • Yearbooks, in addition to diplomas, are symbols of academic achievement. Students wondering whether to be involved with yearbook design or to purchase a book should consider the many benefits yearbooks offer.
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Western BroWn HigH scHool
Rebecca Stanley
Mason Steele
Haley Strasinger
Hunter Stutz
Emily Sutter
Logan Teegarden
Allexa Temple
Cody Thoroughman
Benjamin Todd
Zyon Tull
Alexis Vanwinkle
Katlin Verdin
Reagan Votel
Madison Wells
Drew Whitaker
Steven Whitaker
Mariah Whitby
Halle Williams
Baily Willman
Cheryl Workman
Allyson Wright
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” Muhammad Ali Anthony Wright
Aidan Young
Christian Young
Peyton Young
Diploma display ideas Graduation day is one of the proudest moments in students’ academic careers. Diplomas are symbolic of hours spent honing skills and working on assignments and, ultimately, success in the classroom. High school diplomas represent an opportunity to go on to higher learning or a trade, while college degrees indicate young people are ready to begin their professional lives. Many graduates are excited about the prospect of receiving their diplomas. Once in hand, the document can be put on display. The fol-
lowing are some unique ways to showcase diplomas at home or at work. Framing One of the classic ways to display a diploma is in a frame. Many businesses offer customized framing where the frame material and the matting can be chosen. Some grads may want to include a photograph of the school or a picture of the graduate above the diploma. Graduates also may want to select a frame and mat that coordinates with school colors. Create a shadow box Consider displaying the diploma with other
mementos from school. A shadow box is a large, deep display frame that can house items that are thicker than photographs or papers. Items such as a graduation tassel, medal or other award, a varsity jacket patch, or a program from a school performance or awards ceremony can be placed in the shadow box. Create a photo wall Display the diploma among other framed photos from school activities. This can elicit a trip down memory lane every time the wall is viewed. Some families may want to display their diplomas together,
especially if multiple family members attended the same school. Make a work of art Various online art vendors can turn the diploma into different works of art. For example, engravers can laser engrave the diploma onto a wooden plaque. Then the diploma can be displayed in one location and the wood plaque in another. Place it under glass Display the diploma beneath the glass top of a coffee table. When entertaining guests, the diploma can make for a unique conversation piece.
A school diploma is worthy of recognition. There are various creative ways to display
these documents that reflect the hard work and success of their recipients.
Shelby ELDER
Congrats to our Magna Cum Laude graduate! Now on to challenging those young science minds! We love you, Papa and Mama
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