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Grace Brown '25, St. Anthony School Alumna and Gonzaga House Member, with Mrs. Melissa Leaman

At St. Pat's Fest, Grace really went above and beyond.  She stepped into a role that normally was for an adult on Saturday and was here for almost all day cleaning up on Sunday.  She was willing to jump in and do whatever was asked of her without complaint, and I am very thankful for her.

-Mrs. Melissa Leaman

Favorite Restaurant

Cheddars

Favorite Movie

Billy Madison

Who would play you in a movie?

Reese Witherspoon

Place you'd love to travel:

Paris

What activities do you participate in?

I am a football manager and a wrestling stat

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

Seeing the teacher's happy faces and seeing my friends and making new friends.

What should school “do” for you?

Help educate me and help me pass school and pass and get into a good college.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

To keep my head and do not let people tear me down.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

To become a lawyer and buy my mom a good house to live in.

How do you like spending your free time?

I like to play with my uncle's dog and help my grandma cook and bake. I also love to sleep.

Sky Londergan ‘25, Gonzaga House and St. Luke School alum, with Ms. Gretchen Obergefell ’19

Sky shows exemplary character both in the classroom and behind the stage. Sky gets right to work sweeping the bleachers, moving chairs, cleaning up trash, putting supplies away, and looks around and finds what needs to be completed and does it without having to ask an adult leader what needs to be done. Most people would note that all of this help is way above and beyond the job description of “stage manager,” extending responsibilities outside the stage itself by cleaning up the gym and cafeteria after performances.

Favorite Restaurant:

All the Best Deli

Favorite Movie:

Coraline

Who would play you in a movie?:

Mr. Bobinsky

Place you'd love to travel:

Utah

What activities do you participate in?

I participate in Drama Club, Muse Machine, and Latin Club

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part about being a student at Carroll are the after school opportunities, Drama Club, and the willingness of the teachers to share stories and life advice with students.

What Should school “do” for you?

School should teach students how to problem solve and create strong educational foundations that students can use to make intelligent choices in their day to day lives. Along with that, school should offer well-rounded opportunities that encourage students to do something that fits their needs and interests.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

A lesson I’ve learned after overcoming a difficult obstacle is that as long as you take away something and learn how you can improve it next time, every obstacle is a great opportunity. After every difficult obstacle, you have to go back and pick out something you can improve on, and then execute that into the next thing you do.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

My biggest dream in life is to be dedicated and enjoy what I pursue after high school.

How do you like spending your free time?

I like spending my free time at stage crew, hanging out with friends, and listening to music.
 

Zach Tipps '25, Trinity House member and St. Helen School Alumnus, with Mrs. Nicole Druck

Zach is always making sure others around him feel included.  He always has a smile and is friendly to everyone. Zach always invites one of our lunchroom workers with special needs to sit with his friends at lunch and includes her in their conversations.

-Mrs. Nicole Druck
 

Favorite Restaurant:

Chipotle

Favorite Movie:

Field of Dreams

Who would play you in a movie?

The Rock

Place you'd love to travel:

Alaska

What activities do you participate in?

I participate in golf, basketball, and baseball.

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the community around the school and the opportunities the school provides for us students.

What should school “do” for you?

School should help support my needs and challenge me to do my best.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

To keep persevering when things get tough.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

To live a great life and to be happy no matter what.

How do you like spending your free time?

Golfing with friends and meeting new people.

Student of the Week Addison Linard '25, Baltimore House and St. Helen School Alumna, with Mrs. Acacia Morrell

Addison swam last year, but while participating in Color Guard, she was worried about taking on too much.  She helps me as a team manager, and has been a godsend as I do not have an assistant coach.  Addison recently told me she is now the Assistant Stage Manager for the musical this spring, too. Addison has done all this with grace even while she has faced some adversity in her life.

-Mrs. Acacia Morrell

Favorite Restaurant:

Olive Garden

Favorite Movie:

Lilo and Stitch

Who would play you in a movie?

Debbie Harry from Blondie

Place you'd love to travel:

Paris

What activities do you participate in?

I am a part of the Color Guard, the Prop Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for the musical, and I the student helper for Mrs. Morrell on the Swim Team.

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

The welcoming community and all the friends that I’ve made through my years here. I also love the inclusivity and leadership roles available to the students.

What should school “do” for you?

I think that school should teach us how to form life-long skills and friendships. We learn all the basic courses like math and science, but we also learn how to cook and manage our finances. I’ve learned how to form friendships that will last, and the friends that I’ve made have made the biggest impact on my life.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

Don’t keep doing something that you don’t absolutely love. I was on a swim team from a young age until last year, and leaving it was so amazing for my mental health. I am so excited to continue as part of the swim team as a leader while also being able to have a leadership role in the musical and be in the color guard.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

I want to have a future where I’m a famous fashion designer whose designs are shown and admired all around the world.

How do you like spending your free time?

I spend my free time making origami swans and paper flowers. I also love making sketches of all of my fashion designs.

Four members of the Class of 2025 combined to earn 14 Scholastic Awards for the 2024 academic year.  Allison Arias-Rodriguez ‘25, Collette Merland ’25, Allison Walls ‘25, and Tessa Zimmerman ’25 won seven honorable mentions, six Silver Key Awards, and one Gold Key Award.  Zimmerman's Gold Key Award piece Not Everything is Black and White will go on to be judged at the final, national level of the Scholastic Art Awards for a chance to be displayed in New York City this summer.

The regional Scholastic Art Award winners will be displayed at the K12 Art Gallery (341 S. Jefferson St, Dayton, Ohio) from February 3 - 24 with a special ceremony for the regional Scholastic Art Award winners on February 24 beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were founded in 1923 and, for more than a century, have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. Award recipients through the years have included greats like Andy Warhol and Ezra Jack Keats, among many others.

Ally Arias-Rodriguez '25

Honorable Mention

Peacock (Acrylic)

Collette Merland '25

Honorable Mention

Unlimited Dreams (Oil)

Ally Walls '25

Silver Key

Leisure (Oil)

Drifting Away (Oil)

Christmas Glow (Acrylic)

Clinging to Summer (Oil)

Carefree (Oil)

Honorable Mention

Twenty (Oil)

Carousel of Time (Acrylic)

Summers Past (Oil and Pastel)

Tessa Zimmerman '25

Gold Key

Not Everything is Black and White (Oil)

Silver Key

Love at First Sight (Colored Pencil)

Honorable Mention

In the Garden (Oil)

Daisies in the Living Room (Acrylic)

Laura Kabban '25, Baltimore House, with Mrs. Marilou Rulli

Laura is deserving of recognition for many reasons.  She's an enthusiastic participant in Family Room and she always interacts with Family members in a positive way. Laura has a talent unique to Carroll - she is a competitive ice skater.  She maintains a high GPA while balancing long hours of practices and competitions.

-Mrs. Marilou Rulli

What activities do you participate in?

I compete in ice skating as a member of the United States Figure Skating Association outside of school. I compete both in individual freestyle and on a qualifying Intermediate level synchronized skating team with the Miami Skating Academy out of Oxford, OH.   I am a Senior level Girl Scout, and I also volunteer as a certified Learn to Skate Instructor at South Metro Ice Arena and as an usher for Dayton Live; if you attend an event at the Schuster Center, you may see me as a smiling face ready to help you find your seat!

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is that it has a great community. Whenever you need something there is usually at least one person who is willing to help, and they are also very understanding.

What should school “do” for you?

I believe school should help us to further our education and grow our curiosity and love for subjects we enjoy.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

I learned that decisions can be life-changing and that speaking up is never a question, but an answer.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

I would like to be part of Team USA for the figure skating Olympics and be the first person to land a Quin jump (five rotations in the air).

How do you like spending your free time?

I enjoy watching movies with my family, drawing, and figure skating.

Gunnar Shiverdecker '25, Mercy House, with Mrs. Nicole Druck

Gunnar is an all around great kid.  His school spirit stands out as he went especially all in for Homecoming Spirit Week bringing a smile to everyone’s face.  He is very kind to everyone as well.

What activities do you participate in?

I'm a member of Chess Club and considering trying out for the Bowling Team.

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is probably the sense of community, because despite me not being the most outgoing person, it took me almost no time to open up to others and make friends.

What should school “do” for you?

School should give me a place to not only prepare for the future that lies ahead of me and help me build friendships with people that will be there for me years after I've graduated.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

I've come to learn from my obstacles that what comes after an obstacle is always worth pushing for, even if it's just a sense of accomplishment.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

My biggest dream in life is to give back to the BMX scene. With how much it has given me, I'd love to give back in any way possible, whether it be starting my own brand, opening a bike shop, or just helping the next generation of BMX riders by giving them extra parts or advice on a trick they can't seem to figure out.

How do you like spending your free time?

I spend the majority of my free time outside of school riding BMX, laying down some nasty riffage on my 5 string bass, trying to figure out what to make for breakfast as a vegan, or playing video games with friends.

Hope Danis, Baltimore House, with Mrs. Liz Emser

Hope is sweet, kind, and cares so deeply about everyone around her. She reaches out a helping hand before she is ever asked to do so. She is curious and inquisitive in her studies and works extremely hard to achieve success. Hope is a model Carroll Patriot, and I have no doubt that she will continue to lead with integrity and sincerity throughout her years at Carroll.

-Mrs. Liz Emser

What activities do you participate in?

I am a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, Drama Club, and Mass Choir

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite part of Carroll is the teachers. They have made me feel completely welcome and at home in Carroll High School in addition to teaching me some of the most vital information of my life: how to deal with other students. 

What should school “do” for you?

I think that school should provide for you a foundation to join the world, and an atmosphere that encourages you to choose good and right rather than easy. 

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

I have learned throughout this year that everything does not have to work and fit perfectly.  You simply need to be striving for the best outcome because that is all you can control.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

I don’t really know what I want to do with my life yet. In second grade, we had to make a book, and I said I wanted to be a mother of 11 kids. My teacher in all her wisdom said try one first. I’m still not really sure what I want to do, but I hope to learn what God wants for me in my time here at Carroll.

How do you like spending your free time?

I know that this is cheesy and overused but my favorite way to spend my time is with my family. I really can’t imagine a better day than doing anything with my family.

Madeline has stepped up to volunteer for many campus ministry events and her thoughtfulness and kindness has gone above and beyond expectations.

-Mrs. Martha Saurine

Madeline Kramer '25, St. Mary's House, with Mrs. Martha Saurine

What activities do you participate in?

I participate in Harry Potter Club, Revolution, Girl Scouts, and Youth Ministry.

What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?

My favorite thing about being a student at Carroll is the welcoming community and caring atmosphere.

What should school “do” for you?

School should help inspire a love of learning and teach you how to be a better citizen.

What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?

I learned that things will always get better no matter what happens. I learned to trust in God’s plan because there is always a purpose behind it, even if we don’t see it at the time.

What’s your biggest dream in life?

My biggest dream in life is to make a difference in the world for the better and to have a job that doesn’t feel like work.

How do you like spending your free time?

I love reading, spending time with my family and friends, and baking. I like doing different service projects the most. I enjoy making rosaries, spreading positivity, and passing out food to people in need. It feels amazing to make a difference in the community.