Riverside High School has announced its seniors of the Month for February.
Congratulations to Blaine Shoe and Emma Strayer.
Blaine Shoe is the son of Lisa Notestine and Shannon Shoe.
School activities & awards: Basketball, Student Council, Business Professionals of America, FFA, FCA, Pirate of the Year, Honda Breakfast for Physics, Top 5 in Business Professionals of America Advanced Interview Skills
If I were principal for a day: I would allow phones.
Favorite school memory: The discussions and memories at the lunch table.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: my dad, my grandpa, and Dennis Sanford
Lately, I have been reading: Fahrenheit 451
My advice to parents: Keep doing what you’re doing.
My biggest regret: That I stopped playing baseball.
Most embarrassing moment: Playing Northridge in 8th grade basketball.
Next year I will be: employed
Emma Strayer is the daughter of Josh Strayer and Ashley Parthemore.
School activities & awards: FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Interact, Student Council, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, RYLA, Athletic Department Helper, Jr. Fairboard, Church Youth Ministry Volunteer, Soil Judging, Livestock Judging.
Awards and Offices held: -Junior Class Secretary, -Evening of Excellence (4.0 GPA)-Homecoming Attendant – FFA Vice-President x2-FFA Reporter x2-4-H Treasurer- Jr. Fairboard Treasurer-BPA Executive Torch Award -Discovery Degree-Greenhand Degree-Chapter Degree- Star Greenhand Award-TRC Leadership Conference -Logan County Senior Goat Ambassador- FFA Soil Judging CDE Award-FFA Livestock Judging CDE Award – Beekeeping State Representative- Logan County Outstanding 4-H Member
-RYLA Participant – Economic Research Team 3rd Place
If I were principal for a day: I would quit.
Favorite school memory: My 8th-grade basketball season with Coach Randy and Megan.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My grandparents, my parents, Mrs. Fauley, and John Love.
Lately, I have been reading: The arguments unfolding in the comments of our community’s Facebook page.
My advice to parents: Support your children through both successes and failures; every experience teaches them something valuable.
My biggest regret: I have zero notable regrets, as every experience has helped me grow.
Most embarrassing moment: When I ripped my pants in the 8th grade, I made my mom pick me up, changed into a different pair of the same pants, and nonchalantly returned to school, claiming I had a quick chiropractor appointment just so I could make it back for a dodgeball tournament.
Next year I will be: Attending the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, majoring in Mortuary Science.
