The Booster | May 2020 | Senior Issue | Volume 93, Issue Seven

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Scottsburg High School 500 S. Gardner Scottsburg, IN 47170 812.752.8942 www.theboosteronline.com Volume 93, Issue 7 May 20, 2020

Co-Editor-in-Chiefs Baylee Comer Sadie Fugate Jaiden Herald News Editor Sadie Fugate Opinion Editor Sadie Fugate Features Editor Baylee Comer Sports Editor Baylee Comer Photo Editor Jaiden Herald

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Editorials and reviews are staff opinions and are not the opinions of the faculty, administration or school.

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Letters from faculty to senior class Publication senior staff members say goodbye

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COVID-19 causes gain of important life skills Find alternative to graduation party Local Hoosiers show support for graduates Senior parents grieve lost high school milestones

Letter from the Editors Having each served on staff the last three years, we have experienced an abundance of change.

In recent years The Booster has undergone a new paper format, a new adviser, a new printer, and an ever-revolving door of staff members.

However, despite all of the change, one thing has remained true for us as staff members and now as co-editorsin-chief: we are committed to producing a newspaper that our school and community is proud of.

We have worked diligently to inform our student body as well as celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our students, staff, school and community.

To conclude our final issue of the 2019-2020 school year and our last issue on staff, we would like to extend a sincerest thank you to all of our readers. We appreciate the support and cooperation we have received from the students and staff at SHS. It has been an honor to cover your

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Senior athletes commit to their future college

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Survival guide to senior year for underclassmen

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athletic, academic, and individual accomplishments and endeavors over the last three years.

We are each incredibly grateful for our time on staff, and we hope you have grown to the love our paper as much as we have.

While our time as co-editor-in-chiefs has not always been easy or fun, we are endlessly grateful for the experience.

We wish you each a healthy and safe summer and we are excited to see what is still in store for The Booster

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Baylee Comer

theboosteronline.com Jaiden Herald

To the CLASS OF Chris Routt SHS Principal

You are my first graduating class as the principal of Scottsburg High School. The last few months of the school year are not how I envisioned us approaching graduation and ending our time together.

This was not the April or May we wanted, but it is the April and May we got. I am proud of the grace, resiliency, and grit you have shown during these challenging times.

One of the questions we asked you during your high school career was: “Where do you want to go?” A dozen cities in the United States are junction cities, a place that’s on the way to somewhere else and essential to the journey. Our job was to prepare you for your path, provide a foundation, and give you a stepping stone for you

to go somewhere else.

The next chapter in your story begins now. The best days of your life are ahead of you.

I want to leave you with two words as you start this new chapter: grit and growth. Angela Duckworth, from the University of Pennsylvania, studies the performance of children and adults in challenging situations (such as, how to predict who will thrive), always exploring the same questions: Who is successful and why?

Duckworth’s research has led to one characteristic that has emerged as a significant predictor of

GRIT IS STICKING WITH YOUR FUTURE, DAY IN AND DAY OUT. NOT JUST FOR THE WEEK OR MONTH, BUT FOR YEARS. AND WORKING REALLY HARD TO MAKE THAT FUTURE A REALITY. Principal Chris Routt

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success. It is not IQ. It is grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for longterm goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in and day out. Not just for the week or month, but for years. And working really hard to make that future a reality.

Her research has shown that grit is inversely tied to measures of talent. Natural talent does not make someone “gritty.” Duckworth said the best idea she has heard about teaching grit is a growth mindset.

Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck said the way

Teachers bid goodbye to senior class MR. BAGWELL Wear sunscreen.

OK, that joke is something that some of your teachers and parents will get but will make no sense to you. I figured that we might as well end this relationship way it began...

MRS. STUCKWISCH Well, here it is!

This is it! You’ve finally reached the end of 13 years of education – Congratulations! I think ...

I first met many of you when...

MR. HAVEN You have been faced with what has to be the most troubled senior year I have witnessed in my life. I have seen most of you handle it with positivity and grace, and I am proud of you for

we think about our abilities is key to shaping us. A fixed mindset is one that assumes a skill, ability, or attribute cannot be improved or changed in a significant way.

With a fixed mindset, we avoid failure at all costs. A growth mindset regards failure not as evidence of stupidity or lack of ability, but as a springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities.

People with a growth mindset stretch themselves, take risks, accept feedback, and take the long-term view.

Everything is hard before it is easy. You will struggle, you will fail, you will be knocked down; however, through this process, you will get better, and you will succeed in the end.

May God bless you on your journey.

Chris Routt

READ THE REST OF THE TEACHERS’ LETTERS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 on theboosteronline.com

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BRIANNA SELF

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I have been on staff for three years, being an ad manager for two of those years, junior and senior year.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I am going to miss all of the relationships I have built with the other staff members. I’m also going to miss selling ads in the mornings with the underclassmen.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the yearbook staff?

A: My favorite part about being on staff is being able to be myself and create a number of different things that help show who the students in our school are and let them all have a voice.

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: I look forward to seeing the finished book for one because we have all worked so hard on it. I’m looking forward to starting college in the fall and opening a new chapter in my life.

SYDNEY MIDDLETON

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I have been on the yearbook staff for three years.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I’m going to miss the parties we always had to celebrate how many pages we made.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the yearbook staff?

A: My favorite being in Yearbook was designing and coming up with cool unique ideas and even beating Carson Evans in a dance-off at one of our parties we threw for Valentine’s Day. Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: What I’m looking forward to the most is starting my new journey. I’m excited to see what my journey will be.

LAUREN JEFFRIES

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I’ve been on the yearbook staff for two years and editor one year.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I’ll miss the parties and friendships I made through being in Yearbook.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the yearbook staff?

A: My favorite part about being in Yearbook is the many things it taught me. With being an editor, I learned how to manage a staff and meet deadlines.

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: I’m looking forward to getting the book done and seeing it all completed. We are faced with a major challenge completing a book without being able to take pictures of anyone due to the pandemic, so I’m excited to see what the pages will look like. We are going to have to get really creative.

KYNLEIGH WATSON

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I have been on staff since my sophomore year.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I’m going to miss creating a story for the entire year.

I’m also going to miss my staff and working with Lauren on figuring everything out.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the yearbook staff?

A: My favorite part about being on staff would definitely be all of the memories it gave me. From traveling to away games/matches to trying to finish a page before a deadline.

I’m going to miss it all!

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: After graduation, I’m looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life. I’m going to miss high school so much, but I’m most excited about a change of space and earning my degree in doing something I love!

Publications staff share memories, future plans Rita Nicholson Copy Editor

Member of the SHS newspaper (The Booster) and yearbook (Totem) staff take time to reminisce on their favorite memories, favorite parties, and the things they will miss the most from their last few years on staff.

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SADIE FUGATE

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I have been on staff since my sophomore year.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I am going to miss the unexpected friendships the most.

Newspaper really allowed me to interact with people outside my friend circle.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the newspaper staff?

A: My part of being on staff is interacting with people and making new friendships that I never got before.

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: I am most looking forward to continuing my educational career at Butler University along with making new friends, joining clubs and a sorority, and pushing to achieve my degree.

JAIDEN HERALD

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I have been on staff since my sophomore year.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: Without a doubt, I am going to miss our staff and the real-world skills associated with this class. Being on staff has given me the opportunity to further develop my communication and leadership skills and that is something I’m incredibly grateful for moving forward.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the newspaper staff?

A: My favorite part of being on staff is being able to celebrate and recognize our students, staff, and community. I will undoubtedly miss having the opportunity to tell their stories.

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: I look forward to starting the next chapter of life after graduation. I am excited to see what opportunities are associated with college and my future career.

BAYLEE COMER

Q: How long have you been on staff?

A: I’ve been on staff for three years.

Q: What are you going to miss the most?

A: I’m going to miss all the friends I have made while being a part of The Booster staff. The memories I have had with the staff these last few years are something that I will look back on fondly.

Q: What’s been your favorite part about being on the newspaper staff?

A: My favorite part about being on the newspaper staff or even publications in general was that we had parties. It was basically whenever anything good happened, and it was a great way to bond with the staff after a really tough issue or even on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Q: What are looking forward to the most after graduation?

A: I’m looking forward to the new adventures I will go on after I graduate.

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COVID-19 causes gain of important life skills now we don’t get time to celebrate them,” Senior Alyssa Stagnolia said.

Co-Editor-in-Chief The loss of senior prom, the last portion of a senior year spent in school, and The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) of a traditional graduation ceremony has caused the cancellation of many crucial had a detrimental effect on the morale and life experiences in not only the lives of attitude of the seUnited States citnior class. izens but for the The motivaworld population tion to do online as a whole. Baseschool work, espeball fields sit empcially once plans ty, prom dresses after high school hang unworn in finalize for the the closets of their fall, dropped to let-down owners, an all-time low. and the caps and eLearning seems gowns of the class a bit tedious and of 2020 lay dorGoogle Meet calls mant as the seniors seem fun the first mourn the loss of few times they are the remaining porattended. tion of their senior Senior Courtyear. ney Morris un“I am upset bederstands the cause it’s my sestruggles to get nior year and all assignments done of my friends and and encourages I are going our her classmates to separate ways, so I find the motivation was really looking to submit work. forward to spend“Strive to finish ing the last few even if it is hard. months we had left eLearning is not together,” senior fun by any means, Brianna Self said. but don’t give up.

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The global pandemic caused their friends and in the halls they have the class of 2020 to acquire new life skills called home for the past four years. vital to future success, especially in the “I feel very upset for all seniors. I hate unknown future. that I won’t get a proper graduation, sports “I honestly think this has made us a banquet, or honorary banquet. We have stronger class overall. We, as students, worked so hard to earn these things and Sadie Fugate

CLASS OF 2020, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORABLE MOMENTS WE HAVE SHARED. THE CLASS OF 2020 IS EXCEPTIONAL AND WE WILL ALL GO ON TO DO GREAT THINGS IN LIFE.

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Make an Amazon Wish list If your family or friends still want to get you something before you start the next chapter of your life, then make an Amazon wish list. It is a way for your family to still get you something (besides money) that will be useful for college or whatever your plans are.

Hold a conference call Create a Zoom conference call, a Google Meet or even a group FaceTime to connect to friends and family for your graduation party. Setup a date and time for the party and invite people to it with their accounts or emails.

Wait You can always wait until social distancing is over to have your graduation party. While no one knows when these rules will be lifted, this will give you a chance to see your loved ones with a good reason.

Don’t forget! Graduation will be held separately for each individual between the days of June 5 and 6. Check your email for the appointment time of your individual graduation ceremony.

have been through a lot throughout our lives, and I believe that this is just another obstacle that will strengthen us all as people,” senior Dakota Browning said.

Even if students gained life skills, the imminent losses suffered due to COVID-19 still stand persistent in the minds and attitudes of the senior class.

“At first, I was really upset about the whole situation; however, I have been trying to look on the brighter side of things.

I believe that God has a plan and everything will work out. Although we might not be able to experience everything like ‘normal’ for the rest of our senior year, make the most of it,” Morris said.

Browning urges his fellow classmates — instead of looking back on the things

they could have had — to work toward and obtain the long-anticipated future that the class worked for past 13 years.

“The way I would suggest my fellow classmates cope with this situation is by accepting that this isn’t the end. We have spent the majority of our lives working towards moving onto greater things, even though this isn’t exactly what we expected it to look like,” Browning said.

Most importantly, seniors, do not forget the memories made throughout the past four years.

“Class of 2020, thank you for all of the memorable moments we have shared. The class of 2020 is exceptional and we will all go on to do great things in life,” Self said.

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Local Hoosiers show support for graduates Abby Doriot Staff Writer

In response to all of the things that the class of 2020 is missing out on, the Adopt-aSenior program was created. This program is for seniors, not just in Scottsburg, but everywhere to feel appreciated and acknowledged.

“This is special to me because I feel like someone cares. They acknowledge what the seniors are going through and give them something to smile about,” Alyssa Stagnolia (12) said.

The program allows families to “adopt” a high school senior. When they “adopt” the senior, they can send them gifts, which makes the senior feel cared for and appreciated.

“I think it makes the seniors feel special to be adopted because it lets them know they are appreciated for their accomplishments.

Plus, it also says that someone other than their family acknowledges all the hard work

they’ve put in through the years,” said Danili Bramble, who is part of the program.

Bramble adopted a senior because she also has a senior, and she knows how hard this time is for them.

“The seniors have missed out on so much this year, so who couldn’t use a little pick me up? They’ve missed out on a lot of key milestones for their last year of school, so anything that makes this time special is exactly what they deserve,” Bramble said.

Stagnolia’s adopted family, the Richey family, has made her day by just sending simple gifts, such as flowers, to show they care. Stagnolia thinks that this is a great idea for the seniors this year because it puts a smile on their faces and acknowledges what they are going through.

While some students are being adopted by people they know, some seniors do not know their adopters. Macy Funk, for example, was adopted by someone she does not even know.

“My adopted parent is Derre’ka Jones. I have no idea who she is, but I thought it was

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Senior Megan Hardin poses with the gift she received from the person that “adopted” her on social media. Hardin is one of many southern Indiana seniors featured on the Adopt-a-Senior group page.

so amazing of her to want to help someone she doesn’t even know during this time,” Funk said.

She thought that this program really shows how many good people there are in southern Indiana. She especially loved how all of these people are finding ways to celebrate the seniors.

“I think this is an amazing idea, especial-

ly this year, because of everything that has been thrown off track. I hope that even after all of this is over that this group continues to do this for all of the seniors to come,” Funk said.

While the class of 2020 has missed out on many different important events, there is no question that they are extremely cared for by the people in our community.

the coronavirus, graduation changed from its familiar public gathering of 3,000 students, teachers, staff, friends, family, and other well-wishers.

“Graduation is what I think will be the hardest part of all of this. Graduation is a time to celebrate your child’s accomplishments with family and friends. Since we can’t really do that it feels like a let down following a great year,” Bramble said.

Walking across the stage remains on many seniors’ and parents’ minds as the months approach closer to the June graduation date. After all, graduation is the final step in one’s high school career.

“As a parent, I feel like we look forward to the end...seeing our child walk across the stage. I pray the events of traditional graduation will be moved or changed but not canceled. Every graduate deserves some sort of recognition,” Jeffries said.

Along with graduation, the parents and guardians said the students missed out

on the last few months of final goodbyes, prom, after prom, recognizing people who made an impact in their lives, spring sports season, award banquets, graduation practice, and just plain fun the comes with enjoying their last few months of schooling.

“He will be missing all the fun social parts of the end of the senior year.

It seems like the students work so hard all year, and when they were finally going to get cut loose the last few months they had to social distance and miss out,” Bramble said.

“The class of 2020 deserves these memories,” Justice said.

Despite the challenges and loss, seniors continue to keep their heads held high with their parents and guardians right beside them.

“I’m so proud of these kids. They’ve been a fun group, and I’m proud of the positive attitudes they’ve kept intact through all of this,” Justice said.

Senior parents grieve lost high school milestones Isabela Diaz Staff Writer

While all eyes are on the seniors themselves, no one really notices the tears falling down the parents’ and guardians’ eyes.

Most parents and guardians want to see their child finish their high school years and see all their child’s hard work come to fruition. With the global COVID-19 pandemic, parents and guardians will not witness the full growth of their students.

Senior parent, Laura Justice, who is also a teacher at Lexington Elementary, not only witnessed firsthand what students miss out on but knows the struggle of other senior parents and guardians.

“I think it’s going to be difficult for me because it’s been a joy watching her grow from preschool to her senior year,” Justice said.

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know how hard it is to not get full closure for their child. Senior parent Malina Jeffries feels her daughter’s emotions of not finishing her high school years.

“I have seen her work so hard to accomplish her goals of keeping her 4.0 all 12 years and not to get the final ending accomplishment feeling is the hardest,” Jeffries said.

As many parents and guardians feel the loss alongside their students, others try to remain positive.

“I have to say I don’t think I will have a hard time getting closure for Deklan. He has been able to start the job he has wanted to do all along a little early. He seems to be handling it just fine,” said Danili Bramble, mother of Deklan Bramble.

As Bramble talked about how she was happy her son got an early start to what he wanted to do all along, she mentioned graduation. With many big events having to be canceled, changed, or moved due to

Senior athletes commit to their future college Abby Doriot Staff Writer

ANDREW SLATON | ANDERSON UNIVERSITY Andrew Slaton started playing football the summer before his junior year, and now he will attend Anderson University to play. He chose Anderson University because of the family atmosphere that he feels will be similar to that of Scottsburg.

“I’m looking forward to getting to campus and meeting my new teammates and being able to practice on the field again,” Slaton said.

To prepare for this more demanding commitment, he has been lifting weights and working on technique.

“I think college sports will have an increased time commitment. Also, it will be much harder because you are competing against grown men,” Slaton said.

NICK SEBASTIAO

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Since kindergarten, Nick Sebastiao has played basketball, and he will continue to play after committing to Montana State University Billings.

The 6-foot-3-inches forward chose MSUB because he “fell in love with the coaching staff” and felt like it was the best fit for him.

He looks forward to playing ball for four more years and getting to travel with the team. He works out each day in order to prepare for the upcoming college basketball season.

Sebastiao said “the caliber of players, the pace of the game and more competition” will be the biggest difference between high school basketball and basketball at the college level.

ANDREW FOSTER | U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

Andrew Foster accepted an appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., to further his academic and athletic career. He will study engineering and play for the Mariner football team. Foster said he chose this school because it will prepare him the best for his future. Out of the 2,000 applicants, Foster is one of 280 appointees selected to attend the Academy and will receive a fouryear scholarship totaling about $262,000.

Foster has been playing football since his freshman year of high school, and he is now looking forward to the new experiences.

Upon graduation from the Academy, Foster will earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license and an officer’s commission in the U.S. Armed Forces.

BRANTLEY DEATON | KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE Brantley Deaton committed to Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro, Ky., to play football. He chose this school because of the campus and because of the opportunity to play National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II football.

Deaton played football since elementary school.

“I am looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life,” Deaton said.

In the off-season, he prepared for this new chapter by doing receiver drills, one-onones and running. He anticipates a big difference in how practices will be run.

“Instead of doing offense then defense, which will take about an hour apiece, they will do them at the same time,” Deaton said.

MATTHEW JOURDEN | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

JEREMY BESWICK

KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE

Matthew Jourden committed to the University of Louisville as the football team’s student manager. He played football since his sophomore year and looks forward to attending more games.

“I think the biggest difference will be the atmosphere. There will be thousands and thousands of fans at the games instead of a couple hundred like in high school,” Jourden said.

He chose the University of Louisville because he thought they had the best sports administration program locally.

“I am trying to stay in touch with the equipment managers to make sure that everything is still going smoothly, and I am also buying a ton of Louisville clothes so I have something to wear to practices,” Jourden said.

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Survival guide to senior year for underclassmen Tip #2: Roll with it.

Baylee Comer Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior year can be equally the most trying and wearisome year of high school, but senior year can be one of the most enjoyable years of an educational career. For any freshman, sophomore or junior wondering how to survive his or her senior year, the Class of 2020 put together some of the top tips to surviving the last year (or even the rest of high school).

Tip #1: Prepare to miss it.

I would say the one thing I wish I knew before my senior year was how much I would miss it.

I remember going to school one Friday and then the following Monday never being able to come back again. Take advantage of it while you can.” - Dakota Browning

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As school is officially almost over for this year, seniors are starting to reminisce about their past experiences in Scottsburg High School. While the different memories drag on from classrooms to the Commons, each senior shares one thing in common: missing their peers/friends and teachers/staff. The laughter and cries of joy will forever be heard echoing through the halls of SHS. 8

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Something I wish I knew before my senior year would be to know how fast things can change. You start to grow up and find out what you want to do in your life. And it can honestly be stressful, and you can always change your mind. And to just know that there are so many options out in the world, and just not what you thought you wanted to do when you were a freshman.” - Sydney Middleton

Tip #3: Focus on it.

Tip #4: Work hard for it. Tip #6: Appreciate it. ...Don’t slack off. Most people don’t understand how far something such as a high school diploma can take you in life. Everybody thinks if you don’t go to college you ain’t going to be successful.

I had started to work over Coronacation and I’m already making more than I could ever [think] of making at this age. Trust the process and believe in yourself and you will be successful in life.”

- Dakota Browning

Tip #5: Listen to it.

I think just staying driven and focused on what your plans are, [or developing your plans]. Always work towards a certain goal throughout your senior year to prepare for your young adult life.” - Ally Hall

Definitely listen to your teachers, they know more than what you think they know. They give the best advice you can think of!” - Sydney Middleton

A lot of my senior year, I was complaining and expressing my excitement to graduate. Unfortunately, I regret ever making those statements because of COVID-19...If you get the chance to experience your last high school memories, cherish them and never take these moments for granted.” - Ally Hall

Your senior year is the most important, so live it up. Go to as many games as possible, because it will be those last games you get to go to as a high school student.” - Ally Hall

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Clint Jones “One place that holds a lot of memories would be Ms. Couch’s French classroom. It was one of the craziest and funnest classes I’ve ever taken, and it holds a lot of memories for me.”

“I don’t have a particular favorite memory, but if I had to pick something, it would be deciding to do high school cheer. Through the sport, I have met some of my best friends and people I probably wouldn’t be friends with without cheer. Additionally, I have learned many valuable lessons, self-discipline, and leadership skills through my experiences.”

Brantley Deaton “I’m going to miss the environment.

Most schools have a lot of bad traits, but SHS was very friendly for the most part. My favorite memory from high school would definitely be flipping Scottsburg basketball around. We went from a team that could barely find a win to a team that always had a winning record.”

Cynthia Miller “My favorite memory from my high school years has to be the New Tech service days with my old homeroom teacher and former principal, Mr. J.”

Senior Gavin Collins and sister, freshman Mia Collins Gavin, It is time to take on the big, exciting, real world. I know that you’ll do great, don’t let anything stop you from what you want to accomplish. You have nothing to be afraid of.

You’re ready for this next step, and I am so excited to see where it takes you in life.

I’ll always be thinking of you. I love you more than anything! You’ve got this, always stay positive :) Love, Mia

Sibling Letters Senior Hannah Brown and older sister, Makalynn Brown Hannah, I know this senior year has been nothing of the ordinary and nobody would have been able to predict this. You should have been celebrating and making memories with your friends, but instead we are almost two month into being quarantined at home. Guess that means you will have to make up for the lost time and celebrate this summer! In the fall you will be starting

a whole new journey in the college world.

Some things I would advise you to would be as involved as possible. You will make some of the greatest friends and memories at college. It may be stressful at times, but the good will always outweigh the bad in the end. Just remember that God and your family will always be there for you.

Love, Makalynn

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Senior Abby Colson and older sisters, Mara and Macy Colson Abby, I’m so proud of you and all your accomplishments through our high school. You’re the sweetest and kindest person I know. I know that your kind spirit will continue on to people you meet in college and eventually to your future students when you become a teacher. My greatest advice to you is to try new things in college; join new clubs, do new activities and make more friends.

I know this won’t be hard for you and no matter what you’ll always have the support of your family. Go do great things!

– Mara

My advice would be to never try any dining hall pasta. When you first try it, you’ll be like, “This isn’t that bad. Maybe I’ll start eating this more often.” So then you will, but it will slowly start to be less and less appetizing. But then at that point, you’re too far in. No other foods sound good when it’s time to eat, and even though the pasta doesn’t either, you’ll still choose it anyways because the line is shortest. By the end of the first semester, you will be eating pasta for at least one meal each day, which will, in turn, make you begin questioning all of your life choices. So just don’t try the pasta to begin with.

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Senior Brianna Self and older sister, Destany Self

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Brianna, As your big sister, it has been so much fun to see you grow, learn, and become the person that you are firsthand. From playing with Barbies in your bedroom, getting our first pet, both of us getting our license, we really have been through everything together. There isn’t anyone else that I would rather have shared those memories with. You have big dreams, bigger than I could ever imagine, and I will continue to be there for you every step of the way. Throughout your life, you’re going to have many ups and downs as you travel down your path, but there is no one more fit to handle those than you, and I know you will do so with much grace and poise, just as you have your whole life. Make

goals. Create plans. Hold yourself accountable. And never ever ever give up on what you want to accomplish. You will go as far as you’re willing to work, so always push towards the bigger picture. I am incredibly proud of you, kiddo, and I know you will make it big one day and have everything you ever dreamed of.

Trust God’s guidance. Sometimes the plan you have for yourself isn’t the one that God has planned for you.

Trust his path and follow it, even when it makes you uncomfortable. Take the leap of faith, and you will achieve everything.

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 ESV – Destany Self Senior Issue

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FUTURE PLAN COLLEGE

Anderson University

Andrew Slaton

Ball State University

Seth Everett

Bellarmine University

Reina Helton

Bethel University

Alex Brown

Butler University

Elle Fleenor

Indiana University Southeast

Sadie Fugate

Emily Butler Samuel Carr Madison Castor Abby Colson Carson Cox Jaren Cox Madison Deich Hailey Dotson Macy Funk Lauren Jeffries Tara Lewis Taylor Lovegrove Ethan McGinnis Kaitlinne Moldero Courtney Morris Gracie Salkeld Brianna Self Tanner Visetchaisri Jaylee Walker Kynleigh Watson

Ivy Tech Community College

Jefferson Community & Technical College

Purdue University

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Brantley Deaton

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Jaylah Mays

University of Evansville

Indiana Institute of Technology

Lincoln Memorial University

Olivia Watson

Indiana State University

Ally Hall Breanna Price Raylynn Vires

Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis

Riya Bhula Jordyn Livesay Anji Shoemaker Elizabeth Bolin Emily Bryson Landon Campbell Skylar Coomer Ethan Davidson Taylor Gay Mikaela Glass Stephen Johnson Katelynn Langley Shawn Masterson Kaytlin Ray Nevaeh Rice

Lincoln College of Technology

William Beswick Avery Bottorff Abigail Bowen Erin Brewer Hannah Brown Olivia Buddle Braeden Bush

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Senior Issue

Plumbers/ Pipefitters technician

Briana Drum

Kyle Burns

Indiana University Southeast

PJ’s College of Cosmetology

Johnson University

Indiana UniversityPurdue University Columbus

Kelsi Holbrook

Paul Mitchell The School

Purdue Polytech Institute

Riley Pool

Indiana University Bloomington

Oxford Academy of Hair Design

Alyssa Pfister

DePaul University

Ivy Tech Community College

Tylor McKinney Breanna Price Kodi Righthouse Rebecca Riley Joshua Riley Andrew Ross Payton Rutherford Kaalob Schmidt Kaitlyn Sullivan Chance Uebel Jillian Vest Barbara Wickey

Lipscomb University Marian University Mid-America College of Funeral Services Montana State University Billings

Dylan McNames

Ciera Drum Kristen Hosea

University of Indianapolis University of Louisville

Alyssa Stagnolia Jasmine Vires Nicholas Sebastiao

University of Southern Indiana

Xavier University

Taegen Bright

MILITARY Air Force

Gabrielle Can-

Army

Kenny Buckner

National Guard

Madison Castor

Trenton Coy Jacob Perkinson

Andrew Foster

Lyndie Foster Baylee Comer Jaiden Herald Alexis Sanders Shelby Gudgeon Megan Hardin Clint Jones Matthew Jourden Allison Justice Jorge Rodriguez Beltran Bryce Culley Ethan Mullins

Military

UNDECIDED

Kaylin Moore

Breanna Allman

Caitlyn Hall Duncan Hall Trevor Hall Paige Hall Kirsten Holman Holt Hutchins Gavin Alexander Jasmine Jenkins Samuel Kelly Kyler Lock Kaden May Justin McCowan Sydney Middleton Kailey Palmer Logan Parker Joshua Parks Angel Richey Autumn Sandlin Malachi Satchwill Jerod Shellenbarger Blake Stewart

Brianna Carter Haley Haynes Gracie Edwards Editor’s Note: The Booster staff Michaela Livermore attempted to contact each senior for Rachel Stauter future plans.

Brooklyn Swisher Gavin Collins Timothy Adams Gavin Alexander Hunter Blackwell Justin Bragg Alisson Bragg Deklan Bramble Katie Brown Dakota Browning

Top majors

of SHS

2020

Madason Hayes

Grace Cannon

Sarah Campbell Austin Craig Cheyanne Crumbley Kourtney Eldridge Katlynn Goble Jacob Graham

Class of

Jasmine Prather

Vincennes University

WORKFORCE

hnic

Alyssa King

Chloe Helton

WORKFORCE

NS

University of Cumberlands

1 nursing 2 education 3 accounting

SCHOLAR-

SHIPS Abigail Bowen

21st Century Scholarship ($36,000)

Taegan Bright

Fr. J. Peter Bushmann Award Xavier University ($19,000)

Alex Brown

Indiana Bass Federation Fishing Scholarship ($300)

Hannah Brown

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship ($30,000)

Grace Cannon

SkillsUSA scholarship ($500 x2) Academic Scholarship for VU ($1,250) Housing Scholarship ($10,434) Tuition Scholarship ($5,803) Skills USA/Universal Technical Institute Tuition Scholarship ($1,000)

Abby Colson

Clark County REMC ($1,000) Loretta M. Burd High School Scholarship ($2,500) Next Generation Hoosier Educators ($30,000) Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Award (amount based on GPA)

Baylee Comer

21st Century Scholarship ($36,000) Richard Lugar Academic award from University of Indianapolis ($64,000)

Bryce Culley

Scaffold Lick Baptist Church ($600)

Brantley Deaton

Kentucky Wesleyan Out of State Scholarship ($40,000)

Madison Deich

Indiana NASP scholarship ($500)

Briana Drum

LifeSprings Foundation Scholarship ($500) Melvin and Marjorie Garriott Memorial Scholarship ($2,425)

Ciera Drum

Melvin and Marjorie Garriott Memorial Scholarship ($2,425)

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