Benjamin Logan High School has announced the final Seniors of the Month for the 2025/2026 school year.
Congratulations to Natalie Chapman and Cayden Brown.
Natalie Chapman is the daughter of Tom and Meredith Chapman of Zanesfield.
School activities and awards: Marching Band, Concert Band, Show Choir, Concert Choir, Cross Country, Track and Field, Bowling, Musical, Fall Play, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Teaching Assistant, Bellefontaine Rotary Academic Award, and Career Tech Agricultural Business Academic Award.
If I were principal for a day: If I were principal for a day, I would give students the opportunity to go in and read books to the elementary school students.
Favorite school memory: My favorite school memory is becoming an FFA officer and getting to know the other officers on a more personal level.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: Lorali Klopfenstein has been an inspiration to me because of her dedication to music as well as being involved in church and other outside activities.
Lately, I have been reading: “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown, that I read to my second-grade students.
My advice to parents: Be patient and allow your child to make mistakes. Mistakes are the best way to learn, and sometimes they have to make them.
My biggest regret: My biggest regret is not doing more activities or not starting some of my activities until later in my school career.
Next year: Next year I will be studying Early Childhood Education at OSU Lima.
Cayden Brown is the son of Jenny Brown and Jake Brown of Huntsville.
School activities and awards: Football, Baseball, Basketball, and CBC awards in Football and Baseball.
If I were principal for a day: I’d spend the school’s budget on V-Bucks.
Favorite school memory: Working with Mrs. Lyden and Mrs. McKenrick during 7th period my entire senior year.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: God, Jeff Fay, Bryce Schmidt, Garrett Allen, and Trey Allen.
Lately, I have been reading: The Bible.
My advice to parents: Don’t control your kids too much; they only live one life. Let them achieve what they are passionate about.
My biggest regret: I have no regrets, only life lessons.
Next year: Attending Bluffton University to study Business Administration, along with playing football.
