Riverside recently announced their Seniors of the Month.
Name: Skylar Barhorst
Parents: Trina Jackson and Kirk Barhorst
School activities & awards: Interact Club, Yearbook Club, Debate Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Football Cheer, Basketball Cheer, Academic Achievement Breakfast, BPA Competition Awards, Executive through Ambassador Torch Awards.
If I were principal for a day: I would take the high school students to Cedar Point for the day.
Favorite school memory: My favorite school memory is celebrating Cinco De Mayo in Spanish class.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My mom and my older brother have been inspirations to me.
Lately, I have been reading: Nineteen by Makenzie Campbell.
My advice to parents: Encourage your kid to discover what they like to do and be there if they need you.
My biggest regret: I regret not spending more time with my friends.
Most embarrassing moment: I’ve confidently said the wrong answer in class.
Next year I will be: Attending college for a degree in Social Services.
Name: Tyler Knight
Parents: Nathan & Kristin Knight
School activities & awards: I am involved in BPA, football, track, baseball, and bowling. I won a state championship in bowling. Three-time national qualifier for BPA. MVP for track.
If I were principal for a day: I would have a day for creativity. To let students use their own original thoughts for any project that they would want to do.
Favorite school memory: My bowling season in my junior and senior years.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: Dr. Mann, Mr. Hodge, Coach Red, Mr. McGill, my family, Mrs. Kauffman, and my grandpa.
My advice to parents: Let your kids live their lives, and don’t try to relive your lives through them.
My biggest regret: Waiting to transfer to Riverside until high school.
Most embarrassing moment: Losing a bowling competition at the pep rally.
Next year I will be: Attending Rio Grande University and bowling for them.
