HomeLocal NewsMcCully and Copas named Riverside Seniors of the MonthMcCully and Copas named Riverside Seniors of the MonthFri, November 3, 2023 by Deanna FrySHARE NOW Riverside High School has announced their Seniors of the Month, Rylee McCully and Nate Copas.Name: Rylee McCullyParents: Randy and Staci McCullySchool activities & awards: Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, NHS, BPA, Student Council, InteractIf I were principal for a day: In the morning, I would bring in puppies and we would have a puppy petting zoo. For lunch, Raising Cane’s would be catered and then we would have a dance party in the gym.Favorite school memory: Traveling to away football games with the marching band and singing the entire way there.People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents, Rob Starnes and Makayla BrandyberryLately, I have been reading: The book of EstherMy advice to parents: Be your kid’s biggest cheerleader, but don’t forget to be honest with them.My biggest regret: Putting so much pressure on myself and not looking for joy in the little things.Most embarrassing moment: Tripping and almost falling as we were marching out of the stadium after one of our football games.Next year I will be: Attending Cedarville University majoring in Worship.Name: Nate CopasParents: Doug Copas and Kristen SwitzerSchool activities & awards: Football (4 years), Basketball (4 years), Track (3 years), Baseball (2 years), National Honors Society, Technical National Honors Society, Business Professionals of America, Pirate Advisory Committee, Student United Way, Student Council, Senior Class Officer, Honor Roll (4 years), Perfect Attendance (2 years)If I were principal for a day: I would extend Christmas break to a month.Favorite school memory: Winning the school’s dodgeball tournament.People who have been an inspiration to me include: Dad, Mom, Skyler Hudson, Seth Bodenmiller and Devon HodgeLately, I have been reading: The Last LectureMy advice to parents: Even though I am growing up, I will always want you in my life.My biggest regret: Not realizing soon enough that I don’t have to apologize for other people’s mistakes.Most embarrassing moment: Getting caught at the 3-yard line on the football field.Next year I will be: Attending The Ohio State University at Lima for Engineering.
