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Congratulations to Cooper Watson! Son of Scott & Kathy Watson Cooper is headed to Illinois State University to major in Agribusiness What is your favorite childhood memory? Hunting with my grandpa What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? Do what Coach Max means, not what he says. 5 things on your bucket list? Go on an elk hunt, go to an SEC championship football game, go to the Super Bowl, go to a Game 7 World Series game, buy a new four wheeler Who's been the biggest influence in you life? Parents Superpower Choice? Being able to fly

Congratulations to Anna Carroll! Daughter of Alice O'Neil-Hoskins & Frank Hoskins Anna will be attending DACC this fall. Best piece of advice you've received? Keep moving forward. -Walt Disney Series you binge watch? Avatar: The Last Airbender If you became invisible for 10 minutes RIGHT NOW, what things would you do? I would go around the house and haunt my mom.

Congratulations Kevin Clapp! Son of David & Lisa Clapp Kevin is headed to Purdue to study Aerospace Engineering. Favorite BHRA memory? State Golf Tournament When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Astronaut Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My Dad Advice for incoming freshmen? Do as much as you can in high school. If you could have dinner with any 3 people, who would it be and what would be served? Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Ludwig Ahgren, and we would eat some Popeye's.

Congratulations Andrew Van Hoveln! Son of Doug Van Hoveln and Samantha Van Hoveln Andrew is headed to college to major in Computer Science 5 things on your bucket list? Visit Iceland, meet a celebrity, make a viral video, visit Niagra Falls, take my mom to the Bahamas Hidden talent? I do good impersonations Favorite school lunch? Taco Salad Which teacher has influenced you the most or make the biggest impact on you, and why? Mr. Stoens because of his teaching style. He always has a positive outlook on life.

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Congratulations Emily Meidel! Daughter of Mike & Heather Meidel Emily is headed to Lincoln Land Community College this fall to play basketball and study Elementary Education. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Cake baker What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? My grandma and mom have always told me to be a blessing to others around me. What is your biggest accomplishment so far? Scoring over 2,000 points in my basketball career Superpower choice? I would choose to fly

Congratulations Jeremiah Ault! Son of Bridget Ault and David Ault Jeremiah will be studying Biochemistry at Bradley University. 3 things you can't live without? My bed, my mom's cooking, and sarcasm. Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My mother Advice for incoming freshmen? You won't know how something will go unless you try it. Superpower choice? Time control.

Congratulations Lexi Hudson! Daughter of Lowell & Mary Hudson Lexi is heading to the DACC Nursing Program. What is your favorite childhood memory? Playing in the creek with my friends. What will you miss most about high school? Seeing friends everyday and playing sports. 3 Things you can't live without? Makeup, My family, Cheese Advice for incoming freshmen? Be involved and don’t be scared to make new friends with upper classmen, they are fun! What is an unwritten rule at BHRA that everyone knows anyway. Don’t play Rascal Flatts or Nickelback in Mr. Heads room

Congratulations Sierra Bryant! Daughter of Penny & David Bryant Sierra is headed to Bradley University to run track and obtain a nursing degree. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Veterinarian What will you miss most about high school? Being a teen with few responsibilities and seeing my friends everyday. What series do you binge watch? Glee What is your dream vacation? Australia to see the cool animals and the Great Barrier Reef Superpower Choice? Reading people's minds

Congratulations to Avery McConkey! Son of Mindy Dawson & Rob McConkey Avery is headed to college this fall to major in Entrepreneurship. Favorite BHRA memory? Winning the Sectional Championship in Basketball. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A super hero 5 Things on your bucket list? Visit every continent in the world, create my own clothing line, write my own book, own a yacht, and become a globally known motivational speaker Favorite school lunch? Taco salad What is a saying or expression that you probably say too much? "What a beast"

Congratulations Alexis Darby! Daughter of Tom & Kim Darby Lexi plans to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and specialize in pediatric or neonatal nursing. What will you miss most about high school? One thing I will miss about high school is the drive to DACC with Sierra as we always admired the goats and cows along the way. Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My grandma has definitely been the greatest influence in my life so far—in my faith, love, baking, everything. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a marine biologist, but when I realized that I probably could not do that in Illinois, I changed my mind. What is a saying or expression that you probably say too much? "You never know it's the last time until it's already been..." Anyone who knows me, knows that I said this way too often, but it's so true 😂

Congratulations Jack Silver! Son of Marty Silver and Karen Roth Jack will attend DACC for 2 years. He then plans to transfer to the U of I for a degree in Farm Management. Jack hopes to own his own beef and horse ranch and to compete in rodeos. What is your favorite BHRA memory? FFA What is your biggest accomplishment so far? My biggest accomplishment is probably taking one of my horses from a hot-headed bulldogger to a level-headed, well rounded ride that’s still just as fast. I also learned valuable life, management, and horsemanship skills along the way. Any advice for incoming freshmen? Branch out and try new things and be as involved as you can be. Don’t hesitate to join a sports team just because you think you’ll sit the bench most of the time, otherwise you’ll regret that decision. Which teacher has influenced you the most or made the biggest impact on you, and why? Mrs. Clapp has had the biggest impact on me. She never had me in class or anything, but she’s my sister so I’d say she’s had a pretty big impact.

Congratulations Madeline McQueen! Daughter of Jason & Becky McQueen Maddy will be studying Music Education at Eastern Illinois University starting this fall. She plans to become a music teacher. What's your favorite BHRA memory? Band camp & marching band season Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My teachers. They push me to be the best version of myself while also pushing myself to better my education and to challenge myself. Any hidden talents? I can lick my elbow Which teacher has influenced you the most or made the biggest impact on you and why? Ms.Mathis has influenced me the most because she believes in me. She never has doubts about my abilities. She knows me and she knows that I can always push myself to do better and to try harder. She always pushes me to do that. She also created my love for writing. I truly love and appreciate all that Ms. Mathis does , not only for me, but for every single one of her students. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

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Congratulations Jillian Russell! Daughter of Brad & Kami Russell Jillian will be continuing her education at DACC, but is unsure of her major. What is your favorite childhood memory? My favorite childhood memory probably took place when we would go down to Georgia to visit family. Every trip, my sister and I would look forward to cooking with my great grandma. At least once a trip, we could be found in the kitchen with Mama Durr baking biscuits for breakfast. What's the best piece of advice you've received? "Take one day at a time" -my mom Superpower Choice? Shapeshifting Any hidden talents? I can touch my nose with my tongue.

Congratulations Lydia Sprague! Daughter of Stacy & Jason Sprague Lydia is headed to DACC to get an Associates degree in Business Management/Marketing. She wants to create her own business with her creativity. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A baker Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My mom and my great grandpa Hughes. What advice would you give incoming freshmen? Make wise decisions and every year gets better. What is a saying or expression that you probably say too much? "Wait, what happened!?" Choice of Superpower? Mind Reader

Congratulations Emiley McCord! Daughter of Pattie & Terry McCord Emily will be a biology major on the pre-medical track at Saint Louis University this fall. What's your favorite BHRA memory? Spending study hall, physics, and most homerooms in Mr. Stoens’s room Junior year. He is an awesome teacher and advice-giver. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? If there’s a will, there’s a way. If there’s a Quizlet, there’s an A. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I will hopefully be finishing up my medical residency in Pediatric Hematology. Any superstitions? I never walk under ladders, and I knock on wood to avoid a jinx. Which teacher has influenced you the most or made the biggest impact on you, and why? Mr. Head has influenced me the most because of the passion he has for the science he teaches. He inspired my love for science, and I have no idea what my future career path would be if he wasn’t my biology teacher.

Congratulations Maisie Pickett! Daughter of Kala Kumar Maisie has enlisted in the United States Army. She leaves for basic training on May 26. What's the best piece of advice you've received? Improvise, adapt, and overcome Favorite BHRA memory? My favorite BHRA memory was being able to be the cheer captain of the 2019-2020 basketball season. We went undefeated in our regular season and it was just such an adventure. You discover a beautiful island where you decide to build a new society. What is the first rule you put in place? Everybody in the society has to interact with each other. That way everyone will meet new people and not stick to one group of people.