Calhoun County Middle/High School

Senior Spotlight Grace McKenzie Vincent Plans after graduation ~ I plan to attend Glenville State University and obtain a bachelor’s degree in business management, I plan to cheer for GSU as well. Favorite quote ~ “Gods plan is worth the wait” ~ Isaiah 30:18 Advice to pass on ~ My best advice for the underclassman is take your time, make memories, and have fun. For the upcoming seniors take it slow it goes by fast and don’t forget to do your FAFSA. Honors ~ This year I have been a part of Student Council as historian, Spanish National Honors Society’s Vice President, President of CTE Graphic Design, and President of CTE Energy and Power.

Senior Spotlight Jacob Quaid Toney What are your plans after graduation? I plan to enter the workforce after graduation. Favorite quote: “Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have.” Advice to pass on: Remember every moment is an opportunity to learn.

Senior Spotlight Owen Douglas Taylor Plans after graduation: My plan after graduation is to attend Marshall University and to major in Mechanical Engineering. Advice: My advice to pass on to the underclassmen is to take school seriously.

Senior Spotlight Jacy R. Stehman Future plans- I will be attending Glenville State University to obtain my bachelor's degree in business management, and I will be minoring in marketing and sales. I have also signed onto the Glenville State cheer team for the 2024-2025 academic year. Favorite quote - "Let all that you do be done in love" Advice to pass on - Everything will be okay, don't stress about it!

Senior Spotlight Levi Sinclair Stump My future plans are go to work. Favorite quote: “If you’re not first you’re last” Advice to pass on: Work hard.

Calhoun County Schools is proud to announce that Emily Grace Anderson will be continuing her academic and twirling career at Marshall University. Emily has earned a spot on the Majorette Line and will be taking the field with the Marching Thunder. Emily is honored and excited to be a part of The Herd Family!

Senior Spotlight Lindsay Mae Smith What are your plans after graduation? I honestly don't know yet, but once I get out and start looking for jobs I'll figure it out. Favorite quote: “You don't realize the chapter you are living in until it's the very last time you will ever get to live in it.” -Thaliya Martinez Advice to pass on: Whenever things get hard don't give up. Just keep your head up and keep fighting for what you want.

Senior Spotlight Autumn Phaedra Rex My future plan is to go to Roane Jackson Technical Center for cosmetology and obtain my cosmetology license. "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." —Fred DeVito Advice to pass on: You might think you hate school but you will definitely miss it.

Senior Spotlight Whitney Lehnell Nettles Plans: My plans after high school are to attend Glenville State University this upcoming fall to major in Accounting. Quote: "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, he is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." ~Ronald Reagan Advice: To be successful in life you must treat everyone with respect and work hard in everything you do. Also, always trust in God because he knows what he is doing.

Senior Spotlight Maggie Mitchell What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to college to become a registered nurse. Favorite quote: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller Advice to pass on: Don't give up on what you love to do just because someone else tells you that you have to because no matter what you're still going to love it even if they don't.

Senior Spotlight Felicity Hope Marks Plans after graduation: I plan to go to BridgeValley this fall to get my Associate’s of Science, and then finish out a Bachelor's at WVU Keyser. I want to be a field study biologist. I've always preferred animals and hope to find plenty of peace working with them in the forest daily. Favorite quote: "In the end, one's life is measured by those we've changed." -Caustic, Apex Legends Advice: My advice to young people is to worry less and be bold. Life gets dull when worry is all you see. Don't confine yourself to a boring lifestyle, do what brings you joy, do things you're passionate about. Live frivolously. Remember to be kind and thoughtful of other's struggles, as one of my favorite quotes has taught me.

Senior Spotlight Trenton Paul King What are your plans after graduation? Continue to work in the oil and gas industry Favorite quote: "The older you do get the more rules they’re gonna try and get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin' man." Advice to pass on: Just keep chasin’ the dream. Don't just dream it.

This past March, Emily Anderson competed in the annual Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Challenge. She chose the topic of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to create a mixed media project showcasing important things about the former Justice. Projects were judged nationally from grades 9-12. Emily was notified 5-12-24 that she was was awarded honorable mention for her project! Congratulations, Emily!

Senior Spotlight Mia Renee Houchin Plans after graduation: I plan to build on my associate degree I am achieving prior to graduation and get my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Glenville State University to finish my undergraduate studies. While achieving my bachelor's degree I also plan to achieve my real estate sales license for the state of West Virginia and take classes to become a Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser in the State of West Virginia as well. I plan on this being my lifetime career, however if for some reason I would ever decide differently I can obtain many other jobs with my degree! Favorite Quote: "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." —Derek Jeter Advice to pass on: Take any opportunity that comes your way, challenge yourself, get involved, and believe in yourself even when no one else does. When making decisions think about what’s best to help you prepare for life beyond high school. Take every day as if it is your last even if you don’t enjoy school, it goes by much faster than you think! Mia holds the prestigious honor of having earned her Associate’s Degree from Glenville State University while attending high school. She will be awarded her GSU Associate’s Degree concurrently with her high school diploma.

Senior Spotlight Breanna Danyale Helmick What are your plans after graduation? My plans after I graduate are to go to Glenville State University to be an Art Teacher. Favorite quote: "Normality is a paved path, it's smooth to walk on but no flowers grow." -Vincent Van Gogh Advice to pass on: Make memories while you can. It really does go by fast.

Senior Spotlight Abigail Lynn Godfrey Plans after graduation: I plan on getting a job over the summer and sticking to that job and going to college in the fall of 2024. Favorite quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill". Advice: Do your best and always try and never give up when it's the end of the year and the last 9 weeks and do your work on time.

Senior Spotlight Troy Lee Frederick Plans: I plan to go to work as a mechanic right after graduation. Quote: "The most important thing is to enjoy your life, to be happy. It's all that matters." - Unknown

Senior Spotlight Jaiden Mariekay Francis What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Glenville State University to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. Favorite quote: “The Lord stood by me and gave me strength.” – 2 Tim 4:17 Advice: Don't get caught up in the drama of high school, don't procrastinate, and have fun!

Senior Spotlight Emily Faith Dennison Emily holds the prestigious honor of having earned her Associate’s Degree from Glenville State University while attending high school. She will be awarded her GSU Associate’s Degree concurrently with her high school diploma.

Mr. Cosgrove’s Social Studies Awards Student of the Year – This is the 24th year Mr. Cosgrove has selected a student of the year. The students of the year for the 2023-2024 school year includes 6th grade student Reagan Morgan and 7th grade student Trevor Mayle. While Mr. Cosgrove tries to narrow the selection to one student, these two students met all the requirements within the respective grade levels Mr. Cosgrove teaches. The criteria include superior academic performance; outstanding behavior, conduct, demonstrated courtesy and respect towards students and staff; excellent attendance; and being attentive in class. A top student carries personal qualities that enhance their academic performance and prepare them for the challenges ahead—Reagan and Trevor have these qualities. Other awards were presented to the STEM program and activities conducted in Mr. Cosgrove’s class during the school year. The top two students in the wind turbine project include Ellie Hall and Brooke Tingler. These students generated the most volts with their design and were able to code the corresponding micro:bits. They also helped other students with the coding. Both students excelled in all STEM projects and are the STEM Students of the Year. Four forensic lab leaders were awarded medals for their leadership skills during the blood splatter and analysis project, they include: Makenna Cunningham, Makenzie Justice, Natalie Miller, and Kaylee Sampson. Other students to be commended in the wind turbine project includes: Mackenzie Bevel, Makenzie Justice, Mason Laughlin, Natalie Miller, Haley Nicholas, Payton Quick, Kaylee Sampson, Kylee Stewart and Eliana White. Mr. Cosgrove would like to thank and commend his 7th grade class. Every student that started and ended the school year in his class did outstanding work and had excellent behavior—a truly remarkable group of students. He would also like to thank his 6th grade classes for their hard work, where the vast majority of students were amazing.