Bellefontaine High School recently named its final Seniors of the Month for the school year.
Name: Sarah Fulmer
Parents: Gregg and Pam Fulmer
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: National Honor Society. SOAR Award, French National Honor Society President, Varsity Swim, and Varsity Golf.
If I were principal for a day: I would give everyone a day off.
Favorite school memory: Physics cardboard boats at the YMCA.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My mom because she always is supporting.
Lately I’ve been reading: The Desolations of Devil's Acre.
My advice to parents: It’s OK to let your kids try things and not be perfect.
My biggest regret: Overstressing my classes.
Next year: I will be attending Miami University. Go Redhawks!
Name: Gage Crouch
Parents: Dawn & Robin Dallas-Rose and Justin Crouch
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Les Fons Show Choir, Symphonic Choir, Drama Club, Honor Roll, and Hess-Collins Scholarship.
If I were principal for a day: I would allow one free day to let the children do as they please and give them a break from their studies.
Favorite school memory: Going with the Symphonic Choir my freshman year to see Aladdin, then going to the Spaghetti Warehouse and singing.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My parents, Mrs. Stacy Calton, and Mr. Brice Henry because they’ve always pushed me to do my best and have allowed me to become the man I am today.
Lately I’ve been reading: Nothing because I don’t really read for pleasure.
My advice to parents: Always push your child in whatever they are passionate about, and never tell them that they can’t accomplish their dreams because they will stop trying.
My biggest regret: Not becoming friends with certain people sooner.
Next year: I will be hopefully working a full-time job to be able to have enough money to attend college.
Name: Destiny Armstrong
Parents: Sandra Kirkpatrick & Daniel Ferrell and James Armstrong
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Second Harvest Food Bank, Our Daily Bread, and Discovery Riders.
If I were principal for a day: I would host a “Rocking your Crocs Day” because if you ain’t croc’n, you ain’t rock’n.
Favorite school memory: When I lost control of my pottery wheel and clay flew everywhere, clumsy me.
People who have been an inspiration to me: Mrs. Mary Smith. She is an amazing teacher.
My advice to parents: Prepare your kids for the struggles ahead. Always listen and be aware of their feelings.
My biggest regret: Not taking school as seriously my freshman year. It caused me some struggles.
Next year: I will be working at Bellefontaine Elementary School as an educational aide.
Name: David Moody
Parents: Russ and Lori Moody
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Marching Band, Swim Team, National Honor Society, and Envirothon.
If I were principal for a day: I would remove the dress code.
Favorite school memory: Working in the office with Vivian Eader.
People who have been an inspiration to me: Marsha P. Johnson because they have helped me to be myself.
My advice to parents: Love your kids no matter what.
My biggest regret: Staying up late and not getting enough sleep.
Next year: I will be studying computer & electrical engineering at Ohio University.
Photos: Sarah Fulmer, Gage Crouch, Destiny Armstrong, and David Moody
