Ava Klinger and Sam King have been named Riverside’s Seniors of the Month.
Ava Klingler is the daughter of Donna Klingler.
School activities & awards: Business Professionals of America President, BPA National Qualifier, Student Council Representative, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Golf, 2024 TRC Golf League Champions, as well as being a Junior & Senior Class Officer
If I were principal for a day: I would let students & teachers bring their pets to school
Favorite school memory: Having the opportunity to travel to Anaheim, CA to attend the National BPA Conference with all of my best friends
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My mom, my siblings, Mr. Yoder, & Mrs. Wyan
Lately, I have been reading: Nothing
My biggest regret: Not always living in the moment
Next year I will be: Attending The Ohio State University at Lima, majoring in education
Sam King is the son of KC King and Missy King.
School activities & awards: I play baseball and bowl. I am a 2-time state qualifier for bowling and won a state championship. I am a member of the student council, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and Business Professionals of America in which I qualified for nationals in Anaheim, California. I have also maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school
If I were principal for a day: I’d let the students park in the teacher parking lot
Favorite school memory: Winning the first State Championship in my school’s history with my best friends
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My family consisting of my mom and dad, grandparents, and cousins. My friends Gage Stevenson, Simon Godwin, Zander Crouch, and the Knight twins. My teachers Mr. Switzer, Mr. Bodenmiller, Mr. McGill, Mrs. Marks, and Mrs. Wyan
Lately, I have been reading: I don’t read
My advice to parents: Hear us out and be patient with us
My biggest regret: Not properly working out sooner
Most embarrassing moment: When I was little I showed up to school dressed as a magician for the Halloween walk and it turned out to be the wrong day
Next year I will be: Attending Ohio Northern University to bowl and major in finance
Congratulations!
