Josiah Johnson and Kiersten Stoll are West Liberty-Salem High School’s November Seniors of the Month.
Josiah Johnson is the son of Amanda Johnson and Jeremiah Johnson.
School Activities and Awards: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Spanish Club President, Calculus Club President, Euchre Club Treasurer, Key Club, National Honor Society Treasurer, Link Crew, FFA, Chess Club, Prom Committee, Football JV Hustle Award, Baseball JV Hustle Award, All-OHC Honorable Mention for Baseball, two-time Baseball Player of the Game, OHC Sportsmanship Award for Football, Homecoming King Candidate, and four-time Highest Honors.
If I were principal for a day: I would work to make the best environment possible where students can connect, learn, and grow.
Favorite school memory: Eating lunch with my friends for four straight years. All the jokes and stories are always the light of my day.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: Jesus Christ, my mother, and my father.
Because: Jesus Christ because I strive to be as good as him even though we all fall short. My father for always being there for me and teaching me everything a young man needs to know, and my mother because she is the kindest person on earth and always carries a smile that will light up a room.
Lately, I have been reading: Lord of the Flies, Beowulf, and Le Morte d’Arthur.
My advice to parents: Continue to be you. No matter what you are going through, always be yourself and make others smile.
My biggest regret: Not playing football my freshman or sophomore year.
Next year I will be: Majoring in Advanced Manufacturing Systems at Edison State Community College.
Kiersten Stoll is the daughter of Aimee and Bobby Stoll.
School Activities and Awards: Softball, Volleyball, Jungle Council, Key Club, FFA, Athletic Training Student Aide (ASTA), and Student Helper.
If I were principal for a day: I would let everyone have a “chill” day with games, food, and movies.
Favorite school memory: Playing in the Holiday Volleyball Tournament with all my friends and winning Districts in Volleyball my senior year.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and sister.
Because: They have pushed me to be my best and are there every step of the way.
My advice to parents: Let kids learn from their own mistakes and be supportive, even if you do not agree.
My biggest regret: Not playing basketball after my freshman year.
Next year I will be: Attending Kettering College to become a Radiation Therapist.
