The Bellefontaine High School Class of 2023 will graduate Friday evening.
The ceremony starts at 7 o’clock at AcuSport Stadium, and the live stream will start at approximately 6:45 PM. You can watch Friday night’s ceremony at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxXp1YJvVOg
The 2023 BHS Valedictorian is Kirsten Hand, and Mason DeLong is the Salutatorian.
Bellefontaine distinguished alum Spencer Reames is set to be the commencement speaker.
Reames graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1964 and knew from his freshman year of high school that he wanted to become a teacher. After high school graduation, Reames continued his education first at Bowling Green State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education, being the first in his family to attend college. He then went on to Ball State University for his Master’s Degree in Science. Spencer spent the next several years continuing his education through workshops and other classes to build his impressive resume.
Reames started his teaching career at Benjamin Logan High School and has been teaching there for 55 years. While teaching his high school students, Spencer also taught science courses at Urbana University and Ohio Northern University for multiple years. Throughout his time as an educator, he has been a part of multiple professional memberships. This includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Biochemistry, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Association of Biology Teachers, and the Ohio Education Association. He was also recently presented with an Honorary State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree.
Mr. Reames continues his dedication to his students every day by sharing his excitement for science and spurring his pupils to become involved in various extracurricular activities, including the annual school science fair. Spencer also has an impressive list of students who have qualified for various science fairs from the State Science Day to the National Junior Academy of Science and the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Several years ago, Mr. Reames’ attention ventured towards alpacas after visiting a friend’s farm. He started his own operation called October Skies Alpacas and specializes in show-quality Huacaya alpacas.
Congrats BHS Class of 2023!
