The West Liberty-Salem’s May Seniors of the Month are Eli Bell and Lily Smith.
Eli Bell is the son of Jeff and Jenny Bell.
School Activities and Awards: FFA president 2023- 2024, FFA Treasurer 2022- 2023, White Tiger Award x2, Key club member
If I were principal for a day: I’d cancel school
Favorite school memory: Ag Science Day
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and Grandparents
Because: They are very hard-working and have helped me to become who I am today
Lately, I have been reading: Nothing, I haven’t finished a book since middle school
My advice to parents: Let your kids have fun, and encourage them to get a job and make their own money
My biggest regret: I don’t have any
Next year I will be: Out of school and making money
Lily Smith is the daughter of Robin and Ben Smith.
School Activities and Awards: Cross Country, Swim Team, Track, Student Council, Key Club, Link Crew, NHS, FFA, Spanish Club, Valedictorian, Cross Country Academic All-Ohioan, Swim Academic All-Ohioan, FFA Chapter Scholar Award
If I were principal for a day: I would turn the school hallways into Slip N’ Slides
Favorite school memory: Playing Euchre in math class
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents, Grandma Faye, Coach Aaron Lauck, Coach Ann Vogel, Molly Meadows
Because: They have always supported me and pushed me to work hard
Lately, I have been reading: Heart of Darkness
My advice to parents: Be your kid’s biggest supporter.
My biggest regret: Not getting very involved freshman year.
Next year I will be: Majoring in Environmental Engineering at The Ohio State University
Congratulations!
