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2020 Clermont County Graduation Edition
Honoring Our
2020 Graduates
We’d like to extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2020. As you celebrate this milestone achievement, please know you have made your community and your loved ones proud!
BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL CNE HIGH SCHOOL FELICITY HIGH SCHOOL GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL US GRANT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
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BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL
Rhianna Adams
Alizah Amiott
Kiara Armbruster
Isabella Avendano
Ethan Bacca
Aliyah Benter
Ashley Bioh
Zack Blevins
Mason Borkowski
Anna Boyle
Noah Brasfield
Jakob Brown
Brennan Bruner
Alexander Byrd
Brooke Caruso
Blake Casey
Zane Cole
Jimmy Cowan
Logan Davis
Christian Decker
Anna Doss
Allysha Dunham
Julia Emery
Dakota Esz
Stephen Fry
Benjamin Fuller
Keegan Gadbury
Kyle Gibbs
Skyler Haas
Kirsten Hall
Parker Haynes
Mary Heckard
Evan Higgins
Carly Hines
Miranda Holmes
Lily Holt
Randy Hucker
Safa Jeelani
Kailyn Kelly
Chloe Koeppe
Hunter Large
Nathan Larios
Nora Lindsey
Kendra Linton
Hannah Lovett
Alexia Mansour
Teresa Marcelli
Macie Mehlman
Sarah Menke
Haley Moran
Taylor Myers
Malena Nassar
Hannah Noland
CJ Okoronta
McKenna Ording
Noah Patel
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BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL
Anas Rehmani
Zachary Reynolds
Mya Rhoden
Dylan Royse
Andrew Ruby
Hannah Sarvak
Bryan Sauter
Laura Schmidl
Payton Schubert
Trinity Schweitzer
Emily Sears
Mady Sensebree
Tia Seymour
Chani Shelton
Jeff Shepherd
Katelyn Steiner
Quinton Stover
Emma Sullivan
Addison Thompson
Erin Turner
Shain Walden
Megan Wallace
Jarred Watkins
Dakota Weber
Shannon Wells
Elijah Wiederhold
Ciera Wilson
Daniel Witt
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” C.S. Lewis John Witt
Cory Wright
Marissa Wright
Mia Wright
Zoe Young
Rowan Zeigler
How to make applying to college less stressful Applying to colleges is exciting for many high school students. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it’s understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college. The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering
their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful. Create an inventory of student experiences and awards When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even things they do during their free time. Parents and students can work together to develop a
master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications. Investigate the Common Application The Common Application began as a niche program for select private liberal arts colleges, but now has grown into an or-
ganization that services more than 750 schools. The organization enables students to create an account and complete one basic form that will be accepted by all institutions who are members. The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. An alert system also helps applicants manage application deadlines. Avoid applying everywhere Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted. However, applicants may
be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines. Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there. Use the resources at your disposal Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers, or even teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline
the college application process. Consider scholarships concurrently Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a leading online resource to find scholarships to pay for school. Advance preparation can make the college application process a lot less stressful for students and their parents.
Learn the best ways to build a college fund Families need to begin thinking about how to pay for college as early as possible. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average college graduate’s student loan debt is $37,172. And the most recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates the overall student loan debt in America alone is roughly $1.3 trillion. The average expense of sending a child to college has been rising at double the rate of inflation
for more than a decade, offers CNBC. • Open a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says a 529 is a savings plan designed to encourage saving for future education costs. The person funding the account pays taxes on the money before it’s contributed to the 529 plan. Funds can be used for education expenses. There are two types of 529 plans: prepaid tuition
plans and education savings plans. The prepaid plans allow account holders to purchase units or credits at participating colleges and universities. With education savings plans, account holders open investment accounts to save for qualified future higher education expenses, including room and board. • Invest in a Coverdell Education Savings Account. A Coverdell account is a tax-advantaged
method to contribute up to $2,000 per year to a child’s account. Individuals need to be under a certain income level to contribute. The funds will grow free of federal taxes. • Consider a Uniform Transfer/Gift to Minors account. This is a custodial account that holds and protects assets for beneficiaries, who are typically donors’ children. The custodian controls the assets until the minor reaches legal age. The money will
not grow tax-free, and it can be used for purposes other than school expenses. The account also may count against the student and parent when applying for financial aid, which is something to keep in mind. • Open an IRA. IRAs are often associated strictly with retirement savings. However, they also can be used for qualified college payments as long as the contributions have been made for at
least five years, advises Nationwide Insurance. • Use a standard savings account. Even though it may not grow as quickly as investment accounts, routinely saving money in a savings account can be another means to saving for college. Starting early can give families ample time to save substantial amounts of money for youngsters’ college educations.
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BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL
Shawn Arszman
Sadie Baker
Nathan Ball
Cameron Bastin
Taylor Bee
Julia Bowen
Madison Burton
Jenna Carter
Carynne Cooper
Aaryan Craig
Philip Cranfill
Alexzandra Crawford
McKenna Crawford
Tyler Crowder
Logan Curtis
Tommy Dickerson
Trinity Donahue
Kahlan Egan
Jagur English
Sean Fallis
Casey Fischer
Lindsey Foley
Marcus Fridel
Joseph Frizzelle
Samuel Frondorf
Catherine Galbraith
Sarah Gardner
Ryan Garrity
Jayce Glenn
Donnie Harrison
Garret Harrison
David Hartley
Abigail Hill
Alexander Houchin
Tanner Howard
Why do grads don caps and gowns? Graduation ceremonies are steeped in tradition, the most noticeable of which may be the caps and gowns worn by students on hand to receive their degrees. This attire likely dates back to 12th century Europe, when students would wear hoods and gowns that resembled those worn by their teachers, who were members of the clergy. According to Colorado State University, in 1321 a statute of the University of Coimbra in Portugal declared that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors� wear gowns. That means that the mandatory graduation gown is on the cusp of celebrating its 700th anniversary. Hoods, caps and gowns not only signified a certain status of the students wearing them, but they also served a more practical purpose, helping to keep students warm in the unheated buildings where they were being taught. Ironically, many modern graduates, particularly those whose graduation ceremonies are held outdoors, may lament that their caps and gowns make them feel hot.
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BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL
Ian Hurdle
Natalea Locke
Nathaniel Loggins
Raven Long
Alexander Manz
Mason Marsh
Noah Martin
Lindsey McMullen
Madelyn Meyer
Kyle Mills
Nellie Miracle
Austin Neat
Lauren Perdulla
Courtney Perry
Dylan Poff
Cooper Reinert
Brady Reisinger
Alexis Rollins
Mackenzie Rutherford
Hailey Sandker
Zackary Sarver
Madison Schooley
Savannah Sharp
Noah Shearer
Gavin Smith
Riley Smith
Trenton Smith
Natilie Struve
Lexxie Sutter
Olivia Tiemeyer
Logan Vaughan
Christa Vogel
Isaiah Weeks
Abbie Wheeler
Grace White
Dezirae Wilfong
Marilyn Williams
Dakota Wolfe
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” Steve Jobs
Different ways to showcase a diploma After all the pomp and circumstance of graduation festivities, graduates are left holding a highly symbolic piece of paper that has the potential to impact the rest of their lives. Graduates can exhibit pride in their aca-
demic accomplishments by prominently displaying their diplomas in their homes. The following are some ideas about how graduates can showcase their diplomas, whether those diplomas were earned in
the recent past or decades ago. Frames - One of the more traditional ways to display a diploma is to have the document professionally mounted and framed under glass. Consider framing with UVprotective glass to prevent the diploma from fading through the years. Avoid having your diploma permanently affixed to the back of a frame or plaque so it can be removed should the frame or plaque become damaged. Much like a cherished piece of artwork, diplo-
mas can be displayed on walls in a home. They can fit in well as conversation pieces in a sitting room, home office, hallway, or library setting. Surround with molding - Framed diplomas can be made to look more ornate when built into the design of the room. Coordinate it with bookshelves or molding laid out throughout the space. Some accent lighting can draw further attention to the document. Bound books - For those who would rather not display their diplomas
on the wall, consider sealing the diploma in a photo album or have it classically bound in a decorative book. Include photos of graduation or other special accomplishments in one’s school or professional career to complete the book. The diploma also can be scanned and digitally reprinted before being added to a custommade photo memory book, with the real document tucked away for safe keeping. Personalized tables Work the diploma into home decor in another
fashion. Graduates who do not plan on moving the diploma can place it into a display case or in a glass peekaboo coffee table. It also can be affixed to a wooden side table and clear-coated so that it becomes another source of conversation in a sitting room. Diplomas are hardearned and worthy of display. With some creativity, grads can incorporate their diplomas into their home decor.
“Today is a milestone. It tells you how far you’ve come. Keep learning, keep trying, keep accomplishing, and keep venturing on through your journey. Congratulations!” Unknown
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CNE HIGH SCHOOL
Asia Adkins
Trent Amann
Maxwell Ansteatt
Carli Apgar
Austin Askren
Abigail Averwater
Madison Bacon
Kathleen Beck
Natalie Bockman
Isaac Bosley
Damian Bowen
Kylee Bragg
Jeffrey Brockman
Dakota Brown
Kenady Brown
Jerryd Burns
David Chaffin
Victoriana Clevenger
Keith Cole
Dalton Collins
Bridget Comberger
Tyler Conley
Albert Corey
Ian Crawford
Senika Crawford
Samantha Cropper
Jessie Crouthers
Valerie Curran
Calvin Dalby
Jake Dane
Brandon Davis
Jared Decatur
Makayla Drewry
Daniel Eichenlaub
Nicholas Ferguson
Carson Fishback
Donald Franz
Lauren Gilstrap
Nicholas Goodine
Savannah Grenzer
Shane Haggard
Cecilia Harvey
Tyler Hempleman
Madison Henke
Andrew Hill
Kylie Hoerth
Joseph Hudson
Jacob Jones
Cole Joslin
Riley Kelch
Charles Kent
Blake King
Kourtnie King
Foster Kuntz
Brittany Leonard
Mackenzie Lightner
Elizabeth Lindsley
Tyler Lloyd-Davis
Justin Luce
Audrey Meagher
Ronald Meyer
Morgan Miller
Gracie Minton
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CNE HIGH SCHOOL
Kayleigh Moore
Melanie Moorhouse
Noah Moorhouse
Muhanad Muhamad
Joseph Mulligan
Cameron Nabich
Trentin Nichols
Connor Nowell
Sarahy Palafox
Gavin Poe
Mackenzie Reece
Logan Richards
Hannah Rosen
Carlie Schwarber
Jessie Serey
Destiny Sheangshang
James Shepherd
Nicholas Short
Taylor Shumard
Alivia Sloan
Joshua Smith
Madison Sparks
Richard Springer
Joseph Stephens
Lindsy Stephenson
Madelyn Stephenson
Molly Stetson
Jacob Stone
Hannah Thery
Tierra Tuneburg
Travis Tuneburg
Sarah Twine
Patsy Valenti
Jill Welage
Bethany Wells
Alyssa Williams
Clayton Williams
Not Pictured Sarah Francis Jonathon Hatfield Dakota Hawk Robert Hogan Nicholas Huff Joshua Kippenberg
Mariah Krieg Wyatt Ledbetter Daniel Luchtenberg Austin Pottorf Robert Washington
Destiny Wilson
Noah Witt
Kathleen Workman
Lane Young
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Gandhi
Gift ideas for high school grads High school graduation is a significant milestone in the lives of teenagers. The moment a teenager receives a high school diploma marks the culmination of years of hard work, and many parents and extended family members reward that hard work with gifts. The transition from high school student to college student or working professional is significant, and various items can help make that transition go as smoothly as possible. • Travel gear: Whether it’s utilized during road trips with roommates or on those handful of occasions when students come home on holiday breaks, travel gear can make for a useful gift for new high school graduates. A sturdy
backpack / duffel bag combo can be ideal. It’s great for college students who might not be ready for more ex-
make late-night cram sessions or hours spent typing research papers into the wee hours of the morning more man-
• Television: Parents want to imagine their college-bound teenagers spending hours holed up in the library. But col-
pensive luggage, and it can be ideal for high school students taking gap years to do some overseas traveling before enrolling in college. • Coffee machine: A pot of fresh coffee can
ageable. For students who will be living in crowded dorm rooms, opt for small coffee machines that don’t take up much space, such as those that are traditionally found inside hotel rooms.
lege kids watch plenty of television, too, so a new television can make for a great gift that figures to get ample use. • Academic planner: College course loads tend to be considerably more de-
manding than high school coursework. An academic planner can help new college students manage the rigors of their coursework by encouraging them to plan their days and weeks, ensuring no classes are missed and no assignments go unfinished. • Cash: Cash can make a great gift whether a grad is heading off to college or entering the workforce. Cash can help college students pay for their books and help those entering the workforce purchase a reliable car that will help them get around. Gifts for newly minted high school graduates can help them transition to the next phase of their lives, whether that will begin on a college campus or in the workforce.
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FELICITY-FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Tate Ackerman
Molly Anderson
Madison Baird
Kevin Barr
Allison Berger
Kaitlyn Best
Jada Bohl
Elise Botkin
Elijah Bowling
Harlie Brandenburg
Christina Brueggemann
Maya Cadigan
Alexis Carnahan
Nicholas Clark
Samuel Clark
Logan Clarkson
Emily Coleman
Ian Collins
Cheyenne Cummins
Devin Cummins
Amy Davenport
Kyra Davidson
Cayleigh Donovan
Noah Douglas
McKinsey Dozier
Brendan Franklin
Isabella Gerrard
Daniel Hahn III
Sydney Hollins
Ellie Hoog
Jacob Jacobs
Jocelyn Johnson
Steven Jones
Morgan Legner
Cassidy Louderback
Anton Lung
Aidan Mahaffey
Logan Moore
Madison Moore
Michael O’Dell III
Mallory Obermeyer
Timberli Osborne
Congratulations to all 2020 graduates! Destiny Paynter
Nathan Peace
Riley Pinger
Jenna Pullum
Colton Raines
Raymond Reeves
Guadalupe Rodriguez
Noah Smith
Brayden Sponcil
Kody Swinford
Mallory Taulbee
Olivia Taylor
Summer Taylor
Blake Terry
James Tull
Christian Wile
Alayna Woodruff
Nicholas Violette
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GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL
Jaxon Abshire
Katherine Alexander
Chance Allen
Kiya Alloway
Carl Anderson
Hanna Anderson
Zoe Armacost
Madison Arnett
John Ashcraft
Joseph Ashley
Andrew Baird
Blayne Baker
Paige Bankenship
Kevin Barrett
Desirae Basham
Frank Beatty
Ethan Belknap
Jayden Bills
Christopher Bradley
Waylon Bradley
Shane Branham
Benjamin Bross
Ace Brown
Gunnar Bryant
Connor Bucksath
Jackson Budai
Charles Bundy
Christopher Burns
McKenzie Burns
Devin Caddell
Sakari Caldwell
Dylan Campbell
Jessica Carfrey
Katelyn Carrier
Doris Cash
Adan Castellon
Jonathan Chandler
Robin Clark
Savanah Clark
Carleigh Combs
Dwayne Conover
Phiebe Cook
Phoenix Cordell
Alicia Crafton
Nicole Crafton
Karalynn Craig
Kurtis Craig
Madison Curee
Bailey Davenport
Michael Deaton
Logan Decker
Alysa Denham
Nathan denOuden
Leila Dixon
Samantha Dunaway
Joshua Dunn
Dylan Dutlinger
Rebecca Ellis
Cole Faulkner
Shayne Foster
Paisley Frye
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GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL
Abigail Grady
Ashley Grant
Alexis Gutman
Justin Gutman
Jenna Hall
Michael Hardiman
Kaitlyn Harris
Justice Harrison
Madison Hatfield
Rachel Hayes
Madigan Hayslip
Beau Hazenfield
Cody Hensen
Joshua Hice
Steven Hill
Thomas Hill
Blake Hoefker
Connor Holmes
Xavier Holt
Morgan Horr
Malynn Hoskins
Charles Huff
Joshua Hunter
Macy Huntoon
Alesa Hurt
Trinity Irwin
Daisy Ivey
Lorne Jacobs
Clayton Jones
Destiny Jones
Jakob Jordan
Cylee Keith
Dale King
Michael Kinser
Blake Kuechler
Tyler Lamb
Emma Lambert
Ryan Langan
Michael Lee
Elizabeth Leppert
Hope Libecap
Nichalus Logan
Devon London
Chris Lopez
Madison Love
Megan Lucas
Heather Mack
Nathaniel Maphet
Robert Marlowe
Kaleigh Matthewson
Meadow McCain
Austin McClanahan
Zylar McCullah
Brian McDonald
Jeremy McFadden
Chelsey McKay
Ashleigh McKinney
Elexus McPherson
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GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL
Gabriel Meadows
Emma Meiers
Nicolas Messer
Casey Meyer
Jordan Miller
Kierra Miller
Cheyanne Mills
Kaylie Minnick
Cheyanne Mitchell
Noah Mora
Sara Morgan
Dakota Mose
Cory Mountjoy
Christopher Munafo
McKenzie Murphy
Tye Murray
Mika Myers
Ian Needham
Kaitlyn Nichols
Evan Nimmo
Morgan Owens
Austin Paprocki
Jayden Parrott
Seth Paytes
Maggie Perry
Caleb Perry-Morris
McKenzy Philhower
Johnathan Philpot
Bailey Pickett
Amanda Pigman
Danelle Pigman
Danielle Poitras
Kendall Powers
Abraham Prewitt
Cerena Prewitt
Mary Price
Randi Pulliam
Jarred Re
Joel Reno
Manuel Reyes
Michael Reyes
Jarrica Reynolds
Colton Rich
Morgan Riddle
Kaylon Roark
Sarah Robbins
Amori Robertson
Caleb Robinson
Danni Rupp
Abigail Rush
Tylor Sapp
Allison Saunders
Lindsey Schmidt
Jacob Seeley
Harley Senters
Gabrielle Shea
Sarah Sipe
Sarah Slate
Hunter Slusher
Abigail Smith
Adam Smith
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GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL
Bailey Smith
Allison Sparks
Thomas Spencer
Benjamin Steele
Braden Steffen
Samuel Stegman
Cory Stone
Brode Sullivan
Andrew Thompson
Brianna Tucker
Mahaghanie Tucker
Ke Sean Tyson
Kyle Vanderhorst
Joshua Vaughn
Kathryn Voto
Bree Wallace
Madison Walter
Garrett Ward
Grace Warden
Cierra Waters
Zoe Welch
Brecken Wells
Dylan Wendel
Andan Weyer
Nathan Weyer
Sara Whitt
Catelyn Wilkinson
Isabelle Williams
Makenzie Wilson
McKenzi Wilson
Mary Wilson
Michael Wilson
Olivia Wilson
Dakota Wright
Nicholas Yeary
“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” JK Rowling
Luke Zeinner
Clayton Zirkle
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.” George Washington Carver
Planning for the future: Tips to pay off student debt early According to a 2017 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student loan debt rose for the eighteenth consecutive year, while Debt.org reports that student debt in the United States totaled $1.4 trillion in 2017. Canadian students are not faring much better than their American counterparts, owing an average of $28,000 after four years according to the Canadian Federation of Students.
Student loan debt is a heavy burden that has short - and long-term affects on borrowers. Sizable student loan debts may affect young professionals’ ability to support themselves, while the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that such debt has contributed to a decline in the housing market, as fewer college graduates can afford to buy homes while still in their 20s.
• Make more frequent payments. Many homeowners pay their mortgages off early by making bi-weekly payments. Doing so means they will make 26 half-payments, or 13 full payments, each year as opposed to the 12 full payments made by homeowners who pay on a monthly schedule. The same approach can be applied to student loans. That extra annual payment each year can gradually chip away at loan balances, helping borrowers pay loans off before they reach maturity. • Prioritize paying off high-interest loans. Many students finance their educations by taking out multiple loans. If these loans come with different interest rates, borrowers should pay off the high-interest loans first to reduce the amount they’re spending on interest. Borrowers will still need to make minimum payments on other loans, but any extra money they intend to pay each month should go toward paying down the high-interest loan. • Refinance loans. Many recent college graduates do not have lengthy credit histories, and some
might be carrying low credit scores. Once such borrowers have shown that they can consistently make payments in full and on time, they can approach their lenders to refinance their loans in the hopes of getting a lower interest rate reflective of their creditworthiness. Refinancing may only be available to borrowers with private loans, but this strategy can save student debt holders a lot of money over the life of their loans. • Take advantage of offers from lenders. Some lenders may reduce interest rates for borrowers who agree to certain terms, such as signing up to receive e-statements or enrolling in automatic payment programs in which money is deducted directly from a borrowers’ bank account on the same day each month. The savings created by such offers may seem insignificant each month, but can add up over time. Paying off student loan debts early can be done, even for borrowers whose debts are tens of thousands of dollars.
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NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Jason Ackerman
Tyler Achenbach
Hunter Adams
Richard Adams
Abigail Allen
James Arlinghaus
Wesley Bailey
Aunrico Baker-Beatty
Andrew Baldrick
Faith Banda
Mario Battista
John Beineke
Brien Bell
Jade Bene
Allison Bird
Dakota Boshears
Ethan Boyer
Lena Bruno
Mikayla Berling
Maddison Berwanger McKenzie Berwanger
Shannon Bueter
Jamie Bullock
Jenna Burns
Carolyn Byrd
Jackson Cahall
Angel Calvert
Wyatt Carey
Hailey Carnahan
Erika Carter
Matilynn Case
Tyler Channels
Kiana Chumley
Carley Clift
Hannah Cochran
Brandon Cole
Sherida Collier
Paige Corbett
Courtney Cooper
Andrew Coorey
Garret Corbin
Owen Corbin
Clinton Couch
Elizabeth Courtier
Lindsey Crawford
Serena Cummins
Steven Curless
Rose DeLeon
Alessandro Di Salvo
Christopher Dixon
Jarrett Donley
Lydia Donley
Jacob Duty
Matthew Ellert
Maverick Ellington
Austin Ervin
Trenton Evans
Melissa Ewald
Morgan Ewald
Addison Fagan
Christopher Farrell
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NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Jacob Farrell
Lillianna Fields
Seth Fischesser
Zoe Fisher
Ross Flick
William Freimuth
Kaitlyn Gardner
Noah Gebhart
Joseph George
Nikita Gorkovets
Alexis Gould
Gwendolyn Guilliams
Lydia Hatfield
Randolph Hammons
Isabella Hedrick
Leah Heiden
Sierra Henderson
Layton Hicks
Makaylee Highley
Amanda Holbrook
Hannah Holbrook
Meadow Holcomb
Nathaniel Howard
Jasmine Jacobs
Ishaq Jallaq
Alyssa Jones
Lily Jones
Sierra Jones
Taylor Jones
Emily Justice
Hannah Kelly
Claudia Kennedy
Linsey Kennedy
Ukiah Kirschner
Anthony Kiser
Jacob Kunz
Emma Lewin
Tatem Lindner
Adam Lott
Nicholas Loving
Eleanor Mansfield
Austin Marck
Madeleine Marrs
Aidan Matthew
Noah Mattoon
Jetta McCart
Caleb McConnell
Jack McDonough
Kristen Merida
Mackenzie Mineer
Ashlee Moore
Cameron Murphy
Charles Myers
Jayden Naegele
Miranda Newman
Tyler Newman
Daniel O’Connor
Flynn Oliver
Christian Orse
Crysta Pannetti
Taylor Powell
Audrey Powers
Samantha Pratt
Daniel Proctor
Sebastian Reissig
Ruthie Richardson
Heley Rochelle Rider
Gage Roaden
Brooke Robbins
Seth Royse
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NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Katherine Rufft
Isabella Sanchez
Tanner Sandy
Ashley Sarbell
Brandon Savage
Hannah Schultz
Victoria Schaefer
Jordan Schell
Samuel Seal
Kori Sebastian
Kaylee Secen
Brittany Seng
Alexander Senter
Justin Sepulveda
Austin Sharp
Alexander Smith
Christine Smith
Colton Smith
Leasia Smith
Mandy Smith
Adriana Solis
Soleil Stammen
Jasmine Stamper
Hunter Staton
Callum Stringer
Hannah Strunk
Travis Svensson
Madison Torres
Thomas Troy
Sarah Trumble
Erin Underwood
Aphton Van Pelt
Timothy Vance
Allison Verdin
Alexis Vogt
David Walker
Max Walls
Corydon Ward
Brandon Watson
Kailey Wehrmeyer
Lauren Weiskittel
Sean Wells
Evelyn White
Lillian Wildey
Madison Williams
Tyler Williams
Mitchell Williamson
Antonia Wills
Christopher Willis
Not Pictured
ChyAnne Wilson
Cassie Wolfe
Maxwell Wyatt
Joshua Zamora
Jarod Bowling Christian Combs Carter Ferguson Owen Gibbs Kirsten Goley Jessie Honaker Devin Litteral Michael Moore
Samuel Pancake Connor Paul Layne Puett Dakota Stewart Seth Tons Joseph Vance Noah Walton
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College majors that can lead to higher earnings Choosing a college major is an important decision that many students delay making until their sophomore or even junior years. Only after taking a few courses and uncovering one’s interests do some college students figure out what they want to do with their lives. Each student is different, and while some may pursue a degree based on a particular passion, others may choose majors that can lead to high-paying jobs. While men often lean toward majors like engineering and computer science that have traditionally been linked to high earnings, women
have historically gravitated to lower-paying specialties like education and social sciences. But in recent years a shift has occurred, and more women have begun to choose majors associated with higher post-graduate salaries. Reports from the career guidance site Glassdoor analyzed how much male and female professionals with the same college degree earned and identified many instances in which women went on to earn more than men in the first five years of their career. They’ve identified several majors where female college graduates can earn as much or more than their male counterparts and find
successful careers. • Architecture • Pharmaceutical sciences • Information sciences • Chemical engineering • Computer science • Electrical engineering • Mechanical engineering • Computer engineering • Business economics • Civil engineering • Sports management Despite these findings, the college resource CollegeFactual and the U.S. Department of Education says that women remain likely to pursue education, design and applied arts, health services, and social work as career options. Female students unsure
of which major they want to pursue can take career assessments to help nar-
row down their options. Working with mentors or engaging in internships
also can present a firsthand idea of high-paying career paths.
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How to save on college housing costs College is expensive, and the costs are only rising. Scholarships and grants can help mitigate the costs of higher education, but even students who receive such aid could find themselves scrambling for ways to make college more affordable. Housing is one of the more expensive costs for college students and their families. According to the College Board, the average cost for room and board during the 20162017 school year was $10,440 at four-year public schools and $11,890 at private colleges and universities. And those costs typically cover housing for just the school year, which may last anywhere from six to eight months. However, there are ways for students and their families to reduce those costs. • Examine your dormitory options. Many schools assign students to dormitories for their freshman years, giving
students little say with regard to where they will live. However, students might have more input in their housing come their sophomore, junior and senior years. Some dorms might be more attractive and offer more amenities than others, but students and families looking to save money on housing costs should opt to live in the most budget-friendly dorms available to them. In addition, choose to live with a roommate rather than in a single room, as singles tend to cost substantially more than double rooms. • Sign up to be a resident advisor. Resident advisors, or RAs, often receive free housing in exchange for living in dormitories when they are upperclassmen or graduate students. RAs help newly enrolled or younger students adjust to campus life while also ensuring nothing untoward happens on the floors they’re tasked with looking after. Students who
may want to apply for RA positions should first confirm if serving as an RA will affect their overall financial aid package and how great that impact might be. • Live with roommates even after leaving the dorms. Due to limited space, many colleges insist dorm residents live with roommates. Upperclassmen who are moving out of the dorms and into university or off-campus apartments can save money by continuing to live with roommates. This can be especially beneficial to students who will be living in off-campus housing where amenities such as electricity, cable television and water are unlikely to be included in the cost of the rent. • Commute to school. While it might not be ideal, commuting to school can save college students and their families substantial amounts of money. Public university students who did so during the 2016-2017 school
year might have saved nearly $11,000, or $44,000 in four years. That’s money that can be used to pay tuition or fi-
nance postgraduate educations. College housing costs can be considerable. But budget-conscious stu-
dents and families can save on such costs in various ways.
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Nicholas Abdel-Massih
HaLeigh Abrams
Isabelle Ackley
Shayler Adams
Nathan Akers
Madeline Alexander
Michele Allen
Nathanael Amanns
Jackson Ames
Cade Anderson
Makenna Anderson
Ariana Angel
Grace Arnold
Georgia Bach
Kaitlin Bahten
Piper Bailey
Audrey Bard
Sydney Barger
Julia Barrett
Drake Bartko
Tenia Baskerville
Madelyn Bastin
Claressa Batchler
Jenna Batchler
Elijah Baucom
Jackson Beatty
Sean Begue
Victoria Bell
Samuel Bennett
Matthew Benson
Sophie Berger
Kaleb Berry-Spears
Dakota Birdsong
Isabella Brikofer
Briana Birmingham
Damien Birr
Abigail Bishop
Gabrielle Boda
Adabelle Boggess
Keith Boone
Abbie Borchers
Nathan Bowling
Robert Bowman
Hanna Boyd-Hughes
Devon Boykin
Dale Bradford
Ashley Bradner
Joshua Branham
Kaitlyn Braun
Grady Brennecke
Wade Broughton
Audrey Brown
Makayla Brown
Quentin Brown
Ryan Brown
Shelby Bryant
Charles Buhler
Julian Burnett
Alexis Burt
Mackenna Butcher
Bryan Buttery
Marleny Caceres
Emilie Campbell
Destiny Carter
Estela Castillo
Sierra Chesley
Jackson Chittum
Rosa Cianciolo
Cameron Cipollone
Emily Clark
Shayne Clephane
Trevor Click
Keili Coffey
Nicholas Coldiron
Allison Collett
Guliana Combs
Chase Courtney
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth Cowles
Logan Cramer
Peyton Crandall
Jaithyn Crawford
Emily Crouch
Ariana Adam Currie
Ashlee Dale
Avery Danislavs
Christopher Davidson
Kayci Davis
Lillian Davis
Logan Davis
Klayton Dearing
Zachary DeBolt
Ryan Deringer
Bazil Derrick
Daniel Derryberry
Jacob DiCarlo
Joseph DiCarlo
Jaelyn Dodson
Nathan Dougherty
Ashley Douglas
Matthew Dowdney
Madison Downs
Haleigh Drahmann
Paige Dugger
Brooke Eckhardt
Hayden Eckhardt
Bradley Elder
Lily Elfar
Ty Emerson
Hunter Evans
Tristen Fadley
Zyawna Famble
Bryan Farmer
Taylor Farris
Benjamin Fehl
Brooke Fehl
Ethan Feldman
Jenny Felgenhauer
David Fields
Shelby Flannery
Bryan Florence
Tyler Florence
Justin Foister
Jarryd Forthuber
Casey Franklin
Emilee French
Cameron Fryar
Jaxson Frysinger
Dianne Furr
Lillian Gabriel
Noah Gailey
Marjorie Gander
Isabella Gates
Jared Geiger
Matthew Gibson
Jada Gilb
Gabriel Gilmore
Elijah Bryce Goad
Samantha Gould
Sharidan Gould
Kylee Grau
Alexis Greene
Taylor Gregory
Halle Grigsby
Alexis Griner
Jacob Groh
Payton Grooms
Jacklin Guevera-Augstin
Megan Haberman
Dylan Haigwood
Edmund Hale
Jasmine Hale
Brooke Hall
Elaine Hall
Griffan Hall
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Jack Hall
Alexander Hammons
Riley Hampton
Savannah Hanlon
Desarae Harley
Destiny Harmon
Steven Hatton
Brenan Haught
David Hawthorne
Faith Hecktor
Haley Heller
Tony Henson
Hailey Heppner
David Herrington
Jacob Hess
Bryce Hickman
Michael Hicks
Alexander Hinman
Jacob Hinninger
Justice Hodge
Ashton Hoeter
Kaitlyn Holt
Jonathan Hopper
Jessica Horney
Ryan Hoskins
Gabriel Houck
Autumn Howard
Kylee Howard
Alexander Howe
Joseph Hummeldorf
Nicholas Hunt
Kayla Hymel
Dalianis Isaac
Tristyn Jackson
Lola Jaehnen
Katelyn Jennings
Sophia Jennings
Danea Jones
Erianna Jones
Ian Jones
Rachel Jones
Susan Joseph
Hunter Judd
Nathan Kamphaus
Olivia Kegg
Avery Kelley
Kyle Kennedy
Dallas Keoler
Jordan King
Logan King
Keily Kingery
Riley Kinkade
Andrew Kinney
Jacob Kleimeyer
Noah Klingelhafer
Emma Krebs
Austin Kresser
Marshall Krotchen
Mira Krumm
Colleen LaBrecque
Zachary Lacy
Shenoa Lahti
Rachel Lamb
Jared Lammert
Bryannah Lang
Conner Lang
Jacob Lawson
Hunter Lee
Chloe Lehn
Kaiya Letzler
Madeline Levitt
Journey Lewis
Alexandra Leytze
Nathan Little
Francis Myko Lomeda
Robert Long
Allison Longnecker
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Logan Louis
Amanda Lovejoy
Katlyn Lovelace
Kellen Lowe
Ivan Luman
Madison Lytle
Sabrina MacFarland
Alexis Malott
Makayla Manion
Lillianna Manker
Kyle Manwaring
Dylan May
Faith May
Sarah May
Makenzy Mays
Liam McAuley
Austin McGuffin-Houston
Hailey McNamara
Braden Meadows
Ethan Means
Hunter Melton
Parker Melvin
Lucas Mentzel
Jacob Miles
William Miley
Abigail Miller
Chace Miller
Jonathon Miller
Demi Mills
Mason Mills
Zaria Mills
Arian Mineer
Shay Mineer
Anthony Minor
Noah Mirick
Skyler Mofford
Sebastian Moniak
Nadya Montgomery
Dakoda Moore
Reigen Mora
Olivia Morgan
Eleanor Morris
Mia Mulloney
Rad Murray
Allyson Musgrave
Gabriel Musselman
Rhonda Nassar
Sostenes Andres Neri
Mia Niehaus
Jonah Noffsinger
Justin Nugent
Kaila Nutter
Daniel O’Brien
Amber Obermeyer
Jaylen Ogletree
Bedolla Olvera
Marissa Otero
Megan Owen
Hannah Owens
John Owens
Athena Packer
Jaareshiah Palmer
Danielle Panek
Lauren Panek
Samantha Paquette
Chloe Parker
Kayleigh Pawlowicz
Austin Payer
Nathaniel Petrey
Isabella Pfeiffer
Hunter Phillips
Karissa Phillips
Devin Potts
Nicholas Powers
Evan Pratt
Emma Preece
Alexis Pride
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Erika Quehl
Hailey Randall
Jake Ransbottom
McKenzie Ratliff
Aryanna Redhouse
Lucas Reichardt
Scott Reveal
Tristen Rice
Eric Riedel
Melinda Rief
Payton Riley
Rachel Riley
Ashley Rinckel
Eli Ritter
Josiah Robinette
Christopher Robinson
Sydey Robinson
Marcus Roll
Alli Rorick
Natali Rosario
Brenden Roush
Tyler Rue
Benjamin Rupard
Jillian Rutherford
Brett Rutter
Brandon Sanchez
Mackenzie Santos
Leyla Sattorova
Jacob Schaefer
Isaiah Schlosser
Trinity Schlueter
Logan Schmidt
Ethan Schulz
Savannah Scott
Julia Senger
Christian Serrano-Mena
Halee Sester
Rayanna Shadoan
Devin Shaffer
Jordan Sheets
Madison Shepard
Erin Shepherd
Kelly Shoup
Ashley Silburn
Charles Simmermon
Carly Simons
Sydnei Sipple
Logan Sizemore
Sydney Skalley
Reilly Slusher
Erika Smack
Jessika Smack
Ava Smith
Brad Smith
Cerena Snow
Sami Sok
Andrea Soto-Araiza
Luke Southerland
Ethan Spanja
Rachel Sprague
Sophia Staker
Dakota Staton
Logan Steele
Brooklyn Steffes
Courtney Stewart
Dawn Stimec
Ryan Stoker
Hailey Stone
Bailee Stratton
Caleb Strunk
Nicholas Studer
Payge Suggs
Abbie Sullivan
Zackary Swain
Michael Swingley
Hannah Tabor
Kira Tackett
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WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL Chloe Taylor
Hannah Thacker
Elijah Thomas
Jeb Tiemeyer
Gabrielle Todd
McKenna Toft
Donnie Towner
Gabrielle Townes
Leah Tracey
Spencer Troxell
Donte Turner
Jenna Turner
William Turner
Austin Vanover
Allen Vaughn
Kinsey Ventura
Dustin Vianello
Chloe Villa
Kaya Vogt
Abigail Vose
Moran Wagner
Elijah Wahl
Danielle Wajert
Jonathan Waldmann
Kyle Walker
Elijah Washburn
Madelyn Webb
Dylan Welling
Kyle West
Logan Westendorf
Morgan Westerkamp
Eric White
Victoria Wiesenhahn
Lillian Wilfert
Kyrstin Wilhelm
Lauren Willenborg
Kerrigan Williams
Madalyn Willis
Brandon Wilson
Kierra Wilson
Alex Wilzbach
Brandon Winkler
Jake Withrow
Annie Wolfe
Angelina Wood
Abbie Woolwine
Samantha Ziegler
Paige Ziska
“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr.
Tips for grads considering studying abroad Study abroad programs give students unique opportunities to experience other cultures while pursuing their degrees. Such programs appeal to students who want to see the world without interrupting their studies, and many students who study abroad develop an affinity for travel that remains with them for the rest of their lives. When considering studying abroad programs or attending college overseas, recent high school graduates or current high school students should consider a few factors before committing to a program. Language barrier Students, particularly those who are not fluent in a foreign language, may find it easier to live in countries where English is the primary language. While study abroad students can expect to work with professors who speak English regardless of where they go, life outside the classroom can be difficult for young students who do not understand the primary language spoken in the country where they will be
studying. Life overseas - Students who want to attend school full-time overseas may benefit by first studying through a study abroad program before committing to a two- or four-year program in another country. This gives students a chance to get a feel for a country and its culture and lifestyle before making a long-term commitment to living and studying there. Program size - The safety in numbers philosophy is applicable for all travelers, but it can be especially beneficial for young students studying abroad. Students may feel more safe and comfortable when signing up for programs that include many students as opposed to more exclusive programs that include only a handful of students. Large programs provide a built-in social network, and students may feel safer exploring foreign cities in large groups made up of fellow students than going it alone or traveling in small groups. Documentation - Students should speak with program directors about
the documentation they may need to make the most of their time overseas. CEA Study Abroad recommends that students bring photocopies of all important documents, including passports, driver’s li-
censes, airline tickets, health insurance cards, and student identification cards, with them when studying overseas. This protects students should their wallets or backpacks be lost or stolen while
they’re overseas. Students also should include a list of any medical conditions or medications they take among their documentation and include their emergency contact information on this list.
Studying abroad can be a very rewarding experience for young students, who must consider a host of factors before committing to a program so they can have the most enjoyable experience possible.
Expert advice for college-bound grads Only 60 percent of college freshmen will graduate within 6 years according to the latest report from the National Center for Educational Statistics. As this Northern Michigan University senior reflects, “There I was, about to graduate with some random degree and feeling like I’d wasted my parents money.” And from a University of Florida senior: “The problem with college is that you figure it out about the time you’re ready to graduate.” Helping college students “figure it out” sooner rather than later is what the latest edition of the awarding-winning “Been There, Should’ve Done That - 995+ Tips for Making the Most of
College,” (Front Porch Press) continues to do. The 4th edition again draws from interviews with seasoned collegians across the U.S. According to author, Suzette Tyler, a former academic adviser at Michigan State University, “their ‘expert’ advice is refreshingly insightful and often more encompassing than might be found in an adviser’s office.” “I could talk until I was blue in the face about things like time-management and self-discipline,” Tyler explains, “but when a fellow student says, ‘I got great grades and I never missed a party and here’s how to do it,’ it has far more impact. Here are some tips from ‘the experts’:
• “The first few weeks are great. You’re meeting people, partying ... no tests, no papers. Then ...WHAM! Everything’s due in the same week! If you weren’t hitting the books right along, you’ll spend the rest of the term digging yourself out!” Senior, University of California, Santa Cruz • “Gather all the syllabi during the first week of classes and write down the due date for every single paper, project, test or whatever. You’ll see instantly which weeks are potential killers.” - Junior, Wake Forest • “Sitting in a classroom is the easiest part of college and it cuts study time in half. Why make it hard on yourself? GO!” Senior, University of Iowa
• “What separated me from the masses was ‘connecting’ with a faculty member. I didn’t even know what the possibilities were until he laid out a ‘roadmap’ and showed me a few shortcuts to get there. When my confidence was shaky, he reminded me that I could do it.” - Graduate, University of Michigan. • “Pick the professor, not the time of day.” Junior, Duke University • “Get a job in the office of your major. You’ll get to know everyone from the secretaries to the dean, all of whom can be very helpful. If any great opportunities come along, you’ll be the first to know.” - Senior, Indiana University
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WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Stephanie Abrams
Allyson Adams
Joseph Arnold
Hailey Arwine
Casey Bach
Kara Bailey
Micah Barnhart
Thomas Barth
Emma Beesten
Morgan Bein
Natam Blair
Yasmine Burnett
Luke Callihan
Kara Carpenter
Cole Carter
Kiersten Collins
Lauren Colyer
Elisabeth Connor
Sebastian Cummings
Jeffrey Cummins
Chloe Durham
Zachery Elliott
Alexander Ellison
Anastasia Farrell
Randall Felts
Robert Fetters
Alberto Figueron
Samantha Fox
Cecilia Goldizen
Collin Greene
Rosa Grippa
Daphine Hamilton
Emily Hart
Arielle Haynes
Samuel Heiser
Stephanie Henderson
Kenneth Hoepnner
Seth Howard
Chandra Justice
Loghan Kelley
Trenton Kreimer
Joshua Light
Alexis Lindsey
Kimberly List
Shea Madigan
Damien Marcum
Kiley Martindale
Connor May
Hunter Mays
Courtney McClellan
Camille McManus
Allison Meadors
Charles Messina
Curtis Moore
Madison Neth
Codee Newcomb
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WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Ethan Powers
Haley Price
Hayley Pringle
Austin Rapp
Brian Ratliff
Corey Ratliff
William Reeves
Dakota Roberts
Jacee Rohne
Jordan Rolph
Kylie Rudisill
Faith Sample
Edward Satterley
Caitlin Shoemaker
Hailey Speeg
Justin Stevens
Joseph Stillwell II
Kaitlyn Stropes
Brianna Sullivan
Ryan Terrell
Benjamin Varney
Victoria Young
Not Pictured Gavin Barnhart Naomi Broyles Madison Fawley Maxwell Grant Alexis Gross Dakota Haas Tyler Hillard David Hollins Willow Kenneda Nevaeh Parks Alexander Steinhaus Jacob Strunk Jarrett Thatcher
Cameran Vaughn
Dyllan West
Eliya Williams
Liliann Williford
Kylie Yazell
How young people can avoid the debt trap Rites of passage come in many forms. Some are religious ceremonies marking an important stage in a person’s spiritual life, while others are less ceremonial but still impactful. For many young people who are old enough to vote but not necessarily old enough to live completely independent of their parents, digging oneself out of debt is an early financial rite of passage. But youth and debt need not go hand in hand, even though statistics suggest otherwise. According to the Federal Reserve, student loan debt reached historical highs in the first quarter of 2018, surpassing $1.5 trillion for the first time ever. That figure is even more staggering when compared to figures from a decade ago, when total student loan was about $600 billion. And it’s not just student loan debt that’s jeopardizing young people’s financial futures. Consumer debt compiled through the use of credit cards has long been a thorn in the sides of young adults, many of whom apply for credit cards before they fully understand the concept of credit, only to learn the hard way that swiping credit cards comes at an oftentimes steep cost. But while the young people of yesteryear might have landed in debt by using credit cards for nonessentials like a night out with friends, a recent
survey from the professional services firm PwC found that young adults currently between the ages of 25 and 34 are more likely to buy day-today essentials with credit. In fact, 20 percent admitted to doing to so in the past six months, compared with just 6 percent of adults age 55 and over. That could be due to a number of factors beyond young adults’ control, including low and stagnant wages, but it also might be a byproduct of young adults not knowing how to avoid debt. If it’s the latter, then young adults can try to employ the following strategies to avoid falling into the debt trap. • Explore your repayment options. According to Student Debt Relief, a private company that looks to educate and empower consumers about student loan debt, the average college graduate in the class of 2016 had $37,172 in debt. That’s nearly $10,000 more debt than the average graduate from the class of 2011. Young adults struggling to repay their student loans can explore various options, including federal student loan repayment plans, such as the Pay As You Earn plan and the Income- Based plan. Each plan is different, but young adults should know that they have many repayment options. • Avoid consumer debt. Interest rates on credit cards can be high, especially for young people without lengthy credit
histories. As a result, it’s best to only use such cards for emergencies and not to pay for nights out with friends or a new pair of shoes. Consumer debt that’s not paid off in full each month also can adversely affect young
adults’ credit ratings, which can hurt them when they get older and look to buy their own homes or other big-ticket items. • Live at home. While many college graduates want to maintain their in-
dependence and live on their own after graduation, moving back in with mom and dad might be the most financially savvy move to make. Doing so allows young adults with jobs to begin building their nest eggs and can
help them avoid having to use credit cards to meet their day-to-day needs. Debt ensnares many young adults. But there are ways for young people to avoid debt and pave the way for a bright financial future.
Planning for the future: Money management tips for college grads Millions of students graduate from colleges and universities each year. Upon earning their degrees, many students shift their financial focus from paying tuition to repaying their student loans. Student Loan Hero, a loan consolidation and management company, says Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. The average member of the class of 2016 can expect to have $37,172 in student loan debt upon graduation. That’s an increase of 6 percent from 2015. The Canadian Federation of Students says the average college graduate can expect to owe around $27,000 at graduation. Student loan debt is not the only financial hurdle college graduates face upon graduation. Graduates need to learn how to make their money go far and start thinking about investing in the future - even
though many graduates earn entry-level salaries upon graduating. The following tips can help grads manage their money and take control of their personal finances. • Save a portion of your paycheck. Newfound freedom may tempt grads to go on spending sprees or indulge in a few too many luxuries. Budgeting, which includes saving a portion of your paycheck for the proverbial rainy day, can set up a nest egg that will come in handy when unforseen expenses pop up. Grads who plan to move back in with their parents can save even more. Grads also can set up automatic contributions to savings accounts so they are not tempted to spend money lingering in their checking accounts. • Establish credit. Grads should begin establishing credit pro-
files as soon as possible. Open a low-interest credit card account and make payments on time, paying the balance in full whenever possible. A strong credit rating will be a significant financial asset in the years to come, influencing everything, including a person’s ability to make bigticket purchases such as cars and homes. • Take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans. New grads may not be thinking about retirement, but the earlier adults begin saving for retirement, the more money they will have available to them when they do stop working. Take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401 (k) accounts. • Protect against identity theft. Grads should keep careful track of their money and spending so they will know if they
have been victimized by a security breach. Many people, and especially young people, live much of their lives online, making them highly susceptible to identity theft if they are not careful. Grads should always be aware of money coming in and going out of their accounts while also making sure to never share sensitive information online. • Pay off debt. Pay off high-interest debt first. Explore consolidation when repaying student loans and examine options regarding income-based repayment, which ties monthly payment amounts to income levels rather than total debt. The future is just beginning for new graduates, and making smart financial choices is a large part of the years ahead.
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Questions to ask before taking a gap year High school seniors are on the cusp of significant change as they begin their final year of secondary school. As students try to decide what to do after high school, many will be preoccupied with applying to college and exploring their interests in the hopes of finding the right subject to study upon enrolling in college or university. Students consider those weighty decisions while simultaneously preparing to leave home for the first time and focusing on their schoolwork. While the vast majority of high school seniors will enroll in a college or university in the fall after they earn their high school diplomas, a small but growing number of
teenagers are taking gap years. A gap year is a year away from the classroom between high school and college that students use to gain more life experience as they try to decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives. The Gap Year Association notes that gap year planning should be conducted with purpose and intent. While the gap year need not be as structured as a typical school year, a year entirely free of structure might not provide the insight students are hoping for. In fact, the Gap Year Association recommends students answer the following questions before taking a gap year so they can be sure they’re making the best decision possible.
How can I make college possible after my gap year? The Gap Year Association recommends students confirm whether they need to defer, take a leave of absence or arrange for a Consortium Agreement in order to enroll in college after their gap years. Make a note of all deadlines, including when tuition deposits are due, before taking a gap year so your enrollment is not jeopardized. How long do I have for my gap year? Fitting a gap year into existing academic structures should allow students ample time to get what they want out of their gap years and still afford them the chances to earn money via summer jobs. So students who plan to travel or volunteer overseas should aim to do so during the months they would normally be in school. Should I go with a group or go it alone? Students should assess how they have fared in collaborative situations in the past as they try to decide if a group setting or something more independent is best for them. Students may fare better in teams or working alone, and that can be used to inform their decisions. However, students who want to challenge themselves to grow may benefit by making a decision that takes them out of their comfort zones. How much structure do I need? Some students may take gap years to get a break from the structure of student life. But students should be honest with
themselves when assessing just how little structure they can handle. A year completely free from structure can be disorganized and therefore not as enlightening as students hope. In addition, students must consider safety concerns when deciding how much structure they want. Going it alone with very little structure may put students in compromising, unsafe situations, a potentially dangerous course for students who have spent their lives within the often protective confines of school and family. Where do I want to be, and what do I want to do? A lack of purpose or direction during a gap year will not provide students with much insight into themselves and the world. Students should determine where they want to be and what they want to do (i.e., volunteer, teach, etc.) before deciding to take a gap year. What is my budget? Gap years can be enlightening, but they also can be expensive. Students should figure out how they’re going to finance their gap years in advance. Students who will need to work during their gap years should make sure work does not take up so much time that the goal of their gap year, namely learning about oneself, is compromised. Gap years can help students learn about themselves. But like many of the other decisions facing teenagers as they prepare to graduate high school, the decision to take a gap year requires careful consideration of a host of factors.
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What is a gap year? And should grads take one?
Members of the class of 2020 have many decisions to make in the coming months. Many high school students enroll in trade schools or colleges after graduation, while college graduates start their careers or begin their pursuit of advanced degrees when their undergrad days draw to a close. But more and more high school and college graduates are taking gap years. According to the American Gap Year Association, a gap year is defined as an experimental semester or full academic year taken between high school and college grads in order to deepen practical, professional and personal awareness. Students often take a break from school as a chance to travel or gain some professional experience. Others use gap years as a chance for personal exploration before moving on to the next chapter in their lives. Gap years may once have been looked at unfavorably, but they have evolved from such perceptions into opportunities to volunteer abroad, learn a new language in a foreign land, visit one’s ancestral homeland, or work as an intern. While many students
take gap years prior to entering college, even college graduates can benefit from taking time off after earning their degrees. Gap years are now seen as a way to improve a curriculum vitae and gain relevant work experience in a particular field. The resource GapYear.com indicates employers actively employ people who have taken a gap year, prefering candidates who have realworld experience. Preparation is necessary before diving head first into a gap year. Students can speak with people who have already taken gap years and ask questions. Graduates should approach the decision of whether or not take a gap year just as they would any other large, life-changing decision. Experts say that it can take between nine and 12 months to plan a gap-year itinerary. Finances are a consideration, and gap years require ample savings and a carefully constructed budget in order to be transformed from a dream into a reality. Gap years are a growing trend that can help students improve their résumés, see the world and gain invaluable experience.
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