Bellefontaine High School recently named its Seniors of the Month.
Name: Olivia Dearwester
Parents: Mark and Adrienne Dearwester
Address: Bellefontaine
Future plans: Pursuing a career in music.
School activities and awards: Golf – I’ve earned 3rd-year varsity and most improved this past season. Interact Club – I’m the leader of it if Mrs. Lehman can’t be there, and I love anyone and everyone who joins! Les Fons and Choir. Catholic Hear Work Camp – “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” James 2:17. Volunteer in the 3rd/4th grade Sunday School room.
If I were principal for a day: I would let kids who do not have any missing assignments go home early after getting the okay from each teacher!
Favorite school memory: The feeling of performing, whether it’s with the Les Fons or choir or the musical. It’s even better when I can share it with my best friends. They’ve shaped my school experience to be a place of laughter along with a place of learning.
People who have been an inspiration to me: Mrs. Lehman in the office – She has gone above and beyond to be an amazing club supervisor/leader. She has known me since forever, back when the floor in the library had carpet.
Mr. Prine (Coach Priner) – Mr. Prine has made me not just a better golfer but a better person through the golf experience. He has shaped me to be smart with any shot I take and to also be grateful for the outcome.
Gina Sandoval – Not only a girl I laugh with but my best friend that I love with all my heart. I love sharing the same music and movies. She has loved me through my struggles, and I have loved her through her struggles. I’m not only a better person with her, I feel like I’m a better person because of her.
Lately I’ve been reading: I’m not currently reading a book, but my favorite book is The One and Only Bob.
My advice to parents: Don’t cry at all.
My biggest regret: Not signing up for vocal lessons sooner.
Where I see myself in 5 years: I want to perform on a big stage with music that I’ve composed myself. I don’t necessarily see myself there in 5 years, but it’s been a dream of mine since I was a junior. Right now, I’m still figuring out where to begin and how to turn that dream into a reality.
Name: CJ Butler
Parents: Curtis and Mandy Butler
Address: Bellefontaine
Future plans: Attend college and study finance.
School activities and awards: Football (2x Varsity Letterman), Basketball (3x Varsity Letterman) – Tied the school record for 3-pointers made in a game (7), Track & Field – 4×200 Meter Relay Regional Qualifier, Symphonic Band, AP Scholar Award, Honda Breakfast Award, Junior Achievement National Stock Market Challenge Qualifier, CBC Leadership Conference, National Honor Society, and Columbus Marathon Volunteer (2x).
If I were principal for a day: I would let everyone have the day off.
Favorite school memory: Going to the regional final football game my freshman year.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My parents, Coach Brown, Coach Egler, Coach Stolly, Coach Sigrist, and Nurse Katie.
Lately I’ve been reading: The American Pageant.
My advice to parents: Let your kids find their own interests; don’t pick it for them.
My biggest regret: Not getting my associate’s degree from CCP classes.
Where I see myself in 5 years: I will have graduated from college.
