Arcola Jr. Sr. High School

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Jersey Rodriguez Activities during high school: AFS, NHS, NAHS, FCCLA, Rider Nation, Track, Volleyball, Cheer. Favorite memory during high school: The AFS trip to New York. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging out with my friends. Plans after high school: Attend LakeLand College for cosmetology and then continue my education in the medial field and hopefully become a pediatrician.

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Rosa Hardin Activities during high school: Volleyball, Choir, Tri-M, Rider Nation, and FFA. Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory during high school were the Christmas celebrations. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hang out with friends and familly. Plans after high school: I plan to attend Illinois State University as undecided, but I'm leaning more towards History Education.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the secretaries who go above and beyond to make Arcola Jr./Sr. High School run smoothly each day: Jenny Frichtl, Christy Johns, Debbie Diaz, Randi Vandeveer and Eloisa Leal. A special shout out to the two ladies I get to work with in the high school office each day! You are the best!

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Derek Tuttle Activities during high school: Golf (3 years) Favorite memory during high school: Endless student section antics. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Golf Plans after high school: 4 Year Pre-Pharmay program then pharmacy school.

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Jacob Butler Activities during high school: Golf (4 years), Basketball (4 years), Track (4 years), AFS (4 years), NHS (3 years), Drama Club (4 years), Student Council (4 years, President for 1 year), Class president (2 years), FCA (2 years), SWAT (3 years), Tri-M (3 years), band (4 years). Favorite memory during high school: Constantly being with the people I grew up with and my best friends, being surrounded by people who made me the best version of myself I could be. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Soccer, playing piano, mission trips. Plans after high school: Attend a 4 year university to major in Middle Grades Education and minor in Spanish.

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Austin Hopkins Activities during high school: FFA: 4-years; President 1½ years Football: 4-years; Team Captain 3-years Basketball: 4-years Track & Field: 4-years NHS: 3-years 4-H: 10 years Class Officer: Vice-President 1-year AFS: 3-years; Vice President of Registry 1-year Favorite memory during high school: Beating Argenta-Oreana 43-6 during my senior year. Activities or hobbies outside of school: 4-H: 10 Years Multiple community service activities Shown Swine (pigs): 10 years Plans after high school: Attending Eureka College or ISU to study Environmental Science and Business administration.

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Astrid Obregon Activities during high school: Volleyball: 4 years Cheer: 3 years AFS: 4 years Drama: 4 years NHS: 3 years NAHS: 2 years Rider Nation: 2 years Class Officer: 2 years Favorite memory during high school: Going to everyday Friday night football game! Activities or hobbies outside of school: Spending time with my friends. Plans after high school: I will be attending Parkland College for 2 years, majoring in nursing, then transfer to a university.

Best Bed Head: Myles Bott

Best Rider Spirit- Victoria Schuman

Let's take a minute to Congratulate our senior surprise winners! First Entry: Mason Myers Best Reaction: Braedyn Edwards Best Bed Head: Myles Bott Best Rider Sprit: Victoria Schuman

We had almost 20 teachers & staff members help with deliveries this morning. It was so touching, and amazing for so many to offer to help. Especially so early in the morning! Hope our seniors felt loved today! If you drive by a seniors home, honk to show your support. #INTHISTOGETHER #CLASSOF2020

Unfortunately due to power issues, we will not have the opportunity to turn the lights on tonight for our seniors. We are still thinking about all of them as well as the ones on the frontlines. Stay safe and positive, Rider Country!

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Brock Shonkwiler Activities during high school: Baseball, Football, and AFS Favorite memory during high school: Baseball games and practice. Having fun and just enjoying the game. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging out with friends, playing video games. Plans after high school: Attend Lakeland Community College in the Ag program.

Another great video by Mitchel Myers. This is a tribute to Spring Sports. We miss our athletics!! https://youtu.be/BESSxtBQa5U

Thanks to Mitchel and Mason Myers for this awesome video for the class of 2020. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/O0kUpmJSEDE

“Be the Light Movement “ because together we can accomplish anything! Senior Strong 💜

Arcola will be joining schools around the country In turning the lights on to honor our seniors tonight at 8:20 PM. The lights will remain on for 20 minutes. 8:20 PM is 2020 military time. Feel free to come park and stay in the car to enjoy this.

Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Selah Brimner Activities during high school: Dance Team for three years, Musical for two years, Drama for one year, FFA for one, NHS for three years, Cheer for one year, and track for one year. Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory was Senior Night at the basketball game when we got our “Spirit Animals” from our cheer coach and I felt the love from my teammates and coaches as we had our final hoorah together as a squad. Activities or hobbies outside of school: I have a passion for dancing and have been dancing since I was three years old. In addition, I love spending time with my family and participating in church activities. Plans after high school: I plan to attend Anderson University in Indiana. I want to study Social Work and have thought about becoming a foster mother.

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Senior Strong Spotlight Name: Donte Galvan Activities during high school: AFS, FFA, and Baseball. Favorite memory during high school: Winning 3 years in a row for Ag Olympics or going to National Convention for FFA. Activities or hobbies outside of school: Lots of soccer. Plans after high school: Go to Parkland then transfer to EIU in pursue the field of Kinesiology.