(PHOTOS BY RICH HARDING, STAFF)
First Queen Candidate was Miss Hannah Nihart, National Honor Society representative. Hannah is the daughter of Randy and Britte Nihart. She has 2 siblings, Aaron (24) and Zach (22).
During Hannah’s high school career, she has been involved in FCA, is a class officer, and is President of NHS. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, shopping, and spending time with family.
Hannah’s favorite teacher, Mr. Ferrebee, teaches her favorite class, Government. After graduation, she plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University with a major in Criminal Justice.
Hannah’s Senior Escort was Mr. Nathan Timbrook, Spanish Club representative. Nathan is the son of Dan and Heather Timbrook. He has 2 siblings, Josh (29) and Kayt (16).
During Nathan’s high school career, he has been involved in football, basketball, track, NHS, Spanish Club, FEA, and FCA. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys taking long naps. His favorite class is World of Work and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Coles. Nathan’s plan after graduation is to attend Owens University to become a physical therapist assistant.
The second Queen Candidate was Miss Bre Reliford, Band representative. Bre is the daughter of Shannon Clark and Tracey Reliford, Jr.
During her high school career Bre has been involved in golf, track, band, choir, musical, mat maids, FEA, Spanish Club, and is a class officer. In her spare time, she enjoys going shopping, golfing, and playing with her friends.
Allison’s favorite class is Video Production and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Bales. After graduation, Bre plans on attending Defiance College with a major in Psychology.
Bre’s Senior Excort was Mr. Brody Cheek, Basketball representative. Brody is the son of Scott and Jessica Cheek. He has four siblings, Melody (21), Libby (16), Jewel (15), and Lanie (11).
During his high school career, Brody has been involved in football, basketball, and track. In his spare time, Brody enjoys playing video games and collecting Pokemon cards. His favorite class is Steam and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Cooley. Brody’s plan after graduation is to enter the workforce.
The next Queen Candidate was Miss Grace Schroeder, FFA representative. Grace is the daughter of Adam and Colette Schroeder. She has 3 siblings, Bryce (14), Cara (13), and Blake (8).
During Grace’s high school career, she has been involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, FFA, Student Council, NHS, FEA, Spanish Club and was a class officer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, showing pigs through 4-H, getting Taco Bell with her friends, watching shows on Netflix, shopping, and going on field trips with her FFA chapter.
Her favorite class is Science and Technology of Food with her favorite teacher Mrs. Manning. After graduation, Grace will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in AG business.
Grace’s Senior Excort was Mr. Esten Kennerk, National Honor Society representative. Esten is the son of Toby and Tiffany Kennerk. He has one brother, Kaden (15).
During Esten’s high school career, he has been involved in FFA, NHS, HTHS, Skills USA, golf, basketball, baseball, and golf. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. His favorite class is his lab at four county and his favorite teacher is his dad, Mr. Kennerk.
After graduation, Esten plans to continue working in the automotive program and possibly attending a trade school.
The fourth Queen Candidate was Miss Ashlyn Sleesman, Student Council representative. Ashlyn is the daughter of Kary Ordway and Jeff Sleesman. She has four siblings, Paige (30), Allison (27), Shayla (24), and Hannah (22).
During Ashlyn’s high school career, she has been involved in golf, softball, Student Council, NHS, Spanish Club, FCA, FEA, Opening Minds Through Art, mat maiding, and choir.
In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, book collecting, thrifting, and having sleepovers with her sisters. Ashlyn’s favorite class is Interpretation of Literature. Her favorite teacher is Ms. Rendleman.
After graduation, Ashlyn plans on attending an unknown college majoring in political science on a pre-law track.
Ashlyn’s Senior Escort was Mr. Nicholas Roth, Speech and Debate representative. Nic is the son of Adam and Denise Roth. He has 4 siblings, Sarah (22), Greg (21), Elliot (19) and Owen (16).
During his high school career, Nic has been involved in cross country, track, FEA, Student Council, NHS, FCA, Quiz Bowl, Speech and Debate, Spanish Club, Log of E, and was a class officer. In his spare time, he enjoys running, cooking, and listening to music.
Nic’s favorite class is physics and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Schroeder. After graduation, Nic plans on attending college with an undecided major.
The final Queen Candidate was Miss Holly Stark, basketball representative. Holly is the daughter of Kim and Brian Stark. She has two brothers, Evan (15) and Brayden (11).
During her high school career, Holly has been involved in basketball, softball, cross country, 4-H, FFA, Student Council, Spanish Club, and NHS. In her spare time, she enjoys eating Mexican food, playing sports, and going shopping.
Holly’s favorite class is chemistry and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Manning. After graduation, Holly is planning on attending The Ohio State University majoring in chemistry.
Holly’s Senior Escort was Mr. Cole Meyer, FEA representative. Cole is the son of Kim and JJ Meyer. He has two siblings, Heidi (14) and Andy (14).
During his high school career, Cole has been involved in cross country, basketball, baseball, FEA, FCA, Spanish Club, NHS, Student Council, and is the current Class Treasurer.
In his spare time, Cole enjoys lifting, playing his Xbox, playing cards with his family, practicing sports, and spending time with the boys. Cole’s favorite class is physics with his favorite teacher Ms. Rendleman.
After graduation, Cole plans on attending Purdue University Fort Wayne majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
The Kindergarten Attendants were Eliza DeGroff and Ezekiel Walkup.
