BHRA High School

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.

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 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.

Please give a shoutout to these frontline superheroes on Administrative Professionals Day. They do so much for this school district! We also thank them immensely for their patience in dealing with all of our needs. THE BEST TEAM AROUND!

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 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 Chelsey Bahannan! Daughter of Amber Williams and Nova Bohannan Chelsey plans to go to college and work. Favorite BHRA memory? The picnic Best piece of advice you've received? Get involved Any superstitions? Knocking on wood Favorite school lunch? Chicken fried steak & mashed potatoes Superpower of choice? Being invisible

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.

Congratulations Malia Pacheco! Daughter of Brandy Martin & Ernesto Pacheco Malia is working towards being a phlebotomist. She then plans to pursue something in the law enforcement field. What's the best piece of advice you've received? Be grateful for the things you’ve went through because it’s only going to help you become stronger later on in life. Who's been the biggest influence in your life? Honestly, Mrs Stephens. Which teacher has influence you the most or made biggest impact on you, and why? Mrs Post. She’s always been there for me even if I’m in the worst mood. She’s always came at me with her arms wide open ready to listen and be there for me. She's given a lot of great advice, and she’s helped me with so much. I’m really appreciative I’m one of her students. Favorite school lunch? Nacho Day

Congratulations Clayton Dodson! Son of Kim Miller & Chad Dodson Clayton will be working after graduation. He's working towards becoming a welder. Best piece of advice you've received? Money doesn't grow on trees Biggest accomplishment so far? Being on the honor roll If you could be any tv, book, or movie character, who would it be? The Flash

Congratulations Gabe Martinez! Son of Rick & Elaine Martinez Gabe will be attending the University of Illinois - Springfield majoring in Education. He aspires to be a principal or superintendent who also happens to be an Olympian. 5 Top things on your bucket list? Skydive, go to the Athens Olympic stadium, be in a movie, become a coach, and get an Ouija board to work because every time I try it doesn’t work.. pretty sure they’re fake. Favorite school lunch? Nachos or pizza. Nachos are amazing but sometimes we get giant cookies with pizza. Choice of superpower? Super speed

Congratulations Makinzy Vasquez! Daughter of Denise Fader & Daniel Godwin Makinzy will be working to save up for her future. What will you miss most about high school? The people and experience that Bismarck gave me. Top 5 things on your bucket list? Skydiving, Travel, Bungee Jumping, Snorkeling, and Pet a tiger If you were invisible for 10 minutes, what would you do? Carry my dog around a store.

Congratulations Ryan Pattison! Son of Sunshine & Kenny Reaktenwalt Ryan is joining the Marines. Favorite BHRA memory? Float building Who's been the biggest influence in your life? My parents Favorite school lunch? Chicken nuggets If you could have dinner with any 3 people, who would it be and what would be served? Teddy Roosevelt, Robin Williams, and General Patton. Tacos

Elijah Tidwell makes Commercial-News first team All area along with Drew. Kij Stanford and Mason Hackman made second team while Avery McConkey made honorable mention. Much deserved men! Congratulations. https://www.commercial-news.com/sports/all-area-boys-basketball-team/article_87334330-81e1-11ea-9bdf-fff1122acc71.html

Another POY honor for Drew! This time from the Commercial-News. Congratulations! https://www.commercial-news.com/sports/player-of-the-year-drew-reifsteck-took-his-game-to-the-next-level/article_64337dfa-81e1-11ea-8dbe-fbb67d91b67c.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Congratulations Erin Gregory! Daughter of Tom & Nicole Gregory Erin will be attending Dominican University to major in Nutrition and Dietetics. Favorite childhood memory? Baking with my grandma 5 Top things on your bucket list? Travel to Italy, Travel to Australia, Travel to Russia, Live in New York, Meet Gordon Ramsey Any superstitions? I have to wear my hair up on test days, otherwise I fail the test

Congratulations Elizabeth Briggs! Daughter of Tiffany Briggs & David Briggs Tiffany plans to become a graphic designer. Favorite BHRA Memory? The musical practices and performances Best piece of advice received? Sometimes it's okay to not smile If you were invisible for 10 minutes, what would you do? Play tricks on people, hehehehe

Congratulations Saddie Penrod! Daughter of Mekenzie Peak & James Penrod Saddie is headed to IL State for Elementary Education What will you miss most about high school? Being a part of the school & sporting events Who's been the biggest influence on your life? My mom, my aunt, and my grandmother Choice of Superpower? Mind Reader 3 Must haves? Socialization, food, and coffee

Congratulations Emma Clapp! Daughter of Deanne & Jonathon Clapp Emma is headed to college to potentially pursue law Biggest accomplishment at BHRA? Earned the first perfect score on a research paper in Mrs. Guminski's class . 3 items you can't live without? Fruit snacks-hair ties-sweatpants Any Hidden talents? Making bird noises

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