Bellefontaine High School recently named its Seniors of the Month.
Name: Parker Penhorwood
Parents: Matt Penhorwood and Lindy Martin
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Soccer, Basketball, Track, National Honor Society, DARE, and Chieftain Backers.
If I were principal for a day: I would let the school day start at 9 a.m.
Favorite school memory: Playing sports and spending time with my friends.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My family members and coaches.
Lately I’ve been reading: Huckleberry Finn and my online class textbooks.
My advice to parents: Continue to be good role models and push your kids to follow their dreams.
My biggest regret: I wish I would have joined more clubs and made new friends earlier.
Next year: I will be attending Bluffton University to obtain a degree in psychology and play soccer.
Name: Truman Howell
Parents: James and Donna Howell
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Yearbook, National Honor Society, Golf, Tennis, Bowling, Coach’s Award for Golf, and 2nd Team All-CBC for Tennis.
If I were principal for a day: I would let classes watch movies and eat snacks.
Favorite school memory: Being a teacher’s assistant for my dad.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My parents and all of my coaches.
Lately I’ve been reading: The Battle of Midway by Craig Symonds.
My advice to parents: Let your kids always hang out with friends and let your kids try new things.
My biggest regret: Not trying new things sooner.
Next year: I will be attending Bowling Green State University and majoring in sports management.
Photos: Parker Penhorwood and Truman Howell