Zoe Keriotis:   What was your drive to work hard in school?  

“I’ve always wanted to succeed.”

What advice do you have for other students? 

“Push through hard study times because it all is worth it in the end.”

Connor Drew: What was your drive to work hard in school?

“My friends supported me a lot to where I could be motivated daily.”

What advice do you have for other students?

“Join clubs and groups and just be involved.”

Amelia Glaz: What was your drive to work hard in school?

“I was always looking forward to my future and making sure my future self wouldn’t be disappointed.”

What advice would you give to other students?

“Look out for your future self and just be positive that you will have whatever you need.”

Theo Van Vacus Gagnon: What was your drive to work hard in school?

“Just working really hard for my future self.”

What advice do you have for other students?

“Keep striving. I have a saying that I live by, ‘through the fire and flames we all must walk’. So just look ahead and get through the flame.”

Callum Lindars: What was your drive to work hard in school?

“I had the desire to work hard so I could be a pro gamer and be a game designer.”

What advice do you have for others?

“Definitely start your senior project early.”

Principal Kelly Rhoden’s final message to the Vals and Sals of the Class of 2023:

“To the class of 2023; work hard, play hard, have fun, and change the world. Congrats to all the Vals tonight!”