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Class of 2026 Artist Showcase
Seven members of the Class of 2026 are displaying their works of art at the Wilmington/Stroop Branch of the Dayton Metro Library. Stop by the library through April 30 to see their creations!
Ava Ford
I believe that art is a gift from God. Today, we live in a world that moves so fast. Being able to sit back and create is a blessing. Art is the most universal form of expression, has endured since the beginning of time, and is infinitely changing, evolving, and adapting. It transforms the way you think and feel. Art takes you through tunnels of dark and towers of light. It is an emotional beam that shines and highlights each and every soul. Just as art is always evolving and changing, so is humanity. We are learning and growing in ways that are unimaginable. We observe, adapt, and we create. Every human grows and develops, each of us creative beings made in God's image and love. The beauty of art is eternal and can be moved and bended in every which way.
Art is my bliss. It is an escape from the everyday, superficial, and overwhelming world. When society is constantly moving and rushing, art slows it down. It is a form of expression that serves as a mirror, reflecting the artist's views on a personal and puzzling perspective. Many say it enriches and brings color to life, but I believe that art is life. The world around you is art. Every detail woven into nature, music, fashion, and even emotions, is art. The Almighty Himself created a universe so vast and a planet so large yet each detail drawn down to a single atom was designed and created.
Art shapes our inner lives and connects us to one another, making it an indispensable part of the human experience. Humans connect with one another through art. When viewing my art today, I hope you feel connected and transform your view on the world, art, and yourself.
Thank you for coming to view my artwork!
Cameron Mercuri
I've been interested in art since before I can remember. I've always loved doing anything artistic such as painting, drawing, and really bringing art into everything I do. I enjoy adding charm to the things around me such as decorating my room or even picking out cute outfits. I've always loved expressing myself and with my art.
I can remember being young in elementary school drawing in class and never doing my work because all I wanted to do was draw. My teachers loved that. Art was a way for me to be creative and create my own little story in a drawing. Someone who helped me in my art journey was my Uncle Nathen who I call Nay Nay. He would babysit me when I was little and always made sure we did some sort of painting or craft. Now that I'm older, I've still always carried this artistic value. Art is important to me because it's always been something I can go do if I'm stressed to just relax and express myself.
I hope one day I can make a career out of my artistic talent. I would love to be an art teacher, interior designer, or a fashion designer and express my creativity. Art has brought so much joy to my life and I'm so grateful for the ability to create.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at my art!
Grace Mosher
Art has played an important role in my life for as long as I can remember. The act of creating and making something I value out of plain materials captivates me, whether that be paint, pencils, or random scraps.
As I've gotten into high school, creating art has become a significant tool for exploring aspects of myself. Art allows me to enter a state of total awareness of my environment. I found that I see the world differently. Colors mean more, and the world around me enables my creativity and the drive to capture it.
I hope my art will continue to allow me to create things that make me proud. My ultimate goal is to continue exploring techniques and mediums and hopefully improve my skills. Thank you for your time, and thank you for viewing my work!
Evangeline Moylan
Ever since I was in kindergarten, I have had a love for drawing. I always tried my hardest whenever we had a project that had drawing in it. By the time I was in third grade, all my classmates had labeled me as “the artist” (even though I wasn’t really that good.) I loved drawing ponies with my friend, and as I got into fifth grade, I started drawing more people, mostly mermaids. I always had a love for girly things, and mermaids were at the top of my list.
During 6th grade, which was during COVID, I started to draw digitally. It all began on my dad’s old Samsung Galaxy S8. It had a hole in the side, and I’d draw art for characters I made for different shows and movies.
At this point, I started wanting to make my own things. I made my own characters for my own world as well as stories and writing them to go with drawings. I wanted to be an animator, a story board artist, or an illustrator. I wanted to do anything that would get my stories out to the world. I wanted to be influential like Walt Disney, James Baxter, or anyone who I thought were the coolest people ever.
Now, I’m a senior in high school, and I still have a dream to get my stories somewhere. Whether I make my own graphic novel, comic, show, movie, or something to share my thoughts and stories. I want to inspire people that are just like me to follow their dreams.
Thank you for viewing my artwork!
Matthew Petty
I’ve always had a hyperactive imagination, devising stories and developing characters. For me, art is an extension of this imagination, a method of preserving and understanding the worlds I create.
Animals are usually the main subjects of my artwork. My older pieces focus on animals and nature more generally, and both topics arose from my love of hiking and zoology. Throughout my senior year, I’ve combined this focus on nature with disasters or post-apocalyptic situations, attempting to portray a world where nature survives and adapts to destruction, albeit permanently changed. I hope these pieces inspire perseverance.
In my sketches and recent projects, I’ve expanded on my love of zoology by anthropomorphizing the animals in my works, placing them in situations commonly experienced by humans. I find that the unique instincts and biology of animals can provide new perspectives on our own thoughts, actions, and beliefs. The large abdomen of bees combined with an extravagant feast of honey can convey themes of excess in a fantastical way, merging imagination with relevant and relatable issues. I adore having the opportunity to share my stories with you and I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoy making them.
Thank you for viewing my art!
Dominic Sellers
I have been doing art for most of my life. My art started out as mostly scribbles. All kids' art starts out this way, so it's no surprise mine did, too. However, it's through these random lines and curvy lines that my artwork truly began to shine. Basic shapes can become something beautiful if you learn how to manipulate the shapes and colors in certain ways. For the first 14 years of my life, I would experiment with the shapes and lines to create little stick figures and basic houses.
This is where my art really started, and it's where all artists' art truly starts. However, I never actually got into art as a hobby until I came across the person who inspired me to work harder at it. It didn't come from my grandfather or my own parents. It came from a YouTuber, Jazza. He taught the basics of both environmental drawings and anatomy, or figure drawings, through his videos. Ever since then, I have been big on creating figure drawings as my main form of artistic expression.
Art is something you can pour your entire heart into: something that has a true meaning behind it. With AI on the rise, art nowadays will definitely look and feel fake because there isn't an artist spending hours or days of their time making their piece because of something they were inspired by. Art means being inspired by the most random things, whether it be birds, environments, or people, and interpreting that emotion or story into a well-thought-out, emotional piece.
AI is just one of the motivations, as of today, for me to keep doing art because there aren't many actual, physical artists left. A lot of artists today use AI to create images, music, or even videos as a form of their “art.” Another reason I keep doing art is my Grandpa. He would always push me to be better, even though he wasn’t an artist himself. He saw my potential and told me to keep going at it, to try again, and to use tips on how it should look. I always took his creative criticisms seriously because I knew he meant it. I know that he meant every word he said with the purest of intentions. He could say, “That eye needs work, but otherwise it's great, Dom!” However, since he passed away a year ago, it's been hard to keep going. He can't give me those same tips and criticisms he used to give anymore.
Over the past few months, I have found God, and since then, I have found a newfound desire to spread His Word. So what I want to leave behind with the amount of art I put out is that no matter what happens in our lives, Jesus will always be walking alongside us, saving us from ourselves. That is the big message that i want to put into every piece as well.
Stella Sharp
Art is something that I have always surrounded myself with in many different facets. When I was younger, I always watched my cousin draw and do art. Watching her inspired me to start drawing with her, as well as starting to grow as an individual artist. After I got inspiration from her, I started watching videos on YouTube that helped me to try different forms. Throughout my trials, I found that my favorite medium revolves around the use of markers and microns.
Art is important to me because it is a time in my life where I can relax, rather than be stressed. In life, my grades and sports are very important to me and can put a lot of stress onto my everyday life. When I have downtime, I can turn to art to express myself in a facet that is not stressful. In college, I am planning to major in Biology and Chemistry. I know this will be a very stressful time in my life, but I know that I will be able to turn to art in order to help me calm down.
In my personal life, not many people knew that I did art for a while. It is nice having a hobby that can keep me grounded and calm that I can also use for projects in school. Although I will not be using art for my future career, I will continue to use it as a hobby that will allow me to relieve stress.
Thank you so much for viewing! I hope you enjoy it!
Logan Apwisch '26: Student of the Week, February 4, 2025
Logan Apwisch '26, Trinity House member and St. Peter Catholic School Alumnus, with Mrs. Nicole Druck
Logan is exceptionally kind to others and is always willing to help. Logan has a smile every day, and I observe him in the halls saying hello to everyone.
-Mrs. Nicole Druck
Favorite Restaurant:
BJ's Brewhouse
Favorite Movie:
Finding Nemo
Place you'd love to travel:
The Bahamas
Which actor would play you in a movie?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What activities do you participate in?
I play soccer and am in Math Club, Ohio Math League, Chess Club, and Pickleball Club.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being at Carroll is the community.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help you succeed by creating lasting relationships and teaching you how to carry yourself as an adult.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream is to enjoy life in everything I do.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
I learned to think of the outcome when tasked with a difficult obstacle.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?
I like to spend time with family and friends and play sports.
Charlie Williams '26: Student of the Week December 5, 2024
Charlie Williams ‘26, Mercy House member and St. Helen School Alumnus, with Ms. Jamie Aubin ’06
Charlie's calm and kind disposition in class lends to good discussions. Once I found out Charlie was a football team Captain, I knew he could help me with students struggling in my drawing class. Charlie heard me out and said he would discuss things with my drawing student. Since that day, my struggling student has made more effort and has been more communicative. Charlie is not only a great leader and student, but he wants to see his teammates and classmates succeed. He is happy to step in and help when needed.
Favorite Restaurant:
Chipotle
Favorite Movie:
Interstellar
Place you'd love to travel:
Greece
What actor would play you in a movie?
Christian Bale
What activities do you participate in?
I am a captain on the football team, I participate in track and field, and I am a student ambassador.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part about being a Carroll student is making new friends and helping others feel welcome in school and sports.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help me succeed in making social relationships in the real world.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to have a successful career to support my current and future family.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
A lesson I learned by overcoming a difficult obstacle is to keep my head up and not to throw in the towel when times get hard.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend my time hanging out with my friends on the weekends by watching football and going out to eat.
Matthew Petty '26: Student of the Week, October 3, 2024
Matthew Petty '26, Charity House member and St. Helen School alumnus, with Mrs. Acacia Morrell
Matthew is a conscientious and kind student. Even when facing setbacks and hard work, Matt always gives 100%. I saw this as the swim team coach last year and in AP Language this year. Matt is kind, intelligent, helpful, funny, and an all-around great kid.
-Mrs. Acacia Morrell
Favorite Restaurant:
What Da Pho
Favorite Movie:
Avengers: Endgame
Place you'd love to travel:
Japan, China, South Korea, Germany, and Poland
What activities do you participate in?
I’m a member of the swim team! I also participate in Youth and Government, Model UN, Academic Team, and a few other clubs.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
I think my favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the friends you make along the way!
How should school help you succeed?
School should give you knowledge and support to do what you want to do in the future.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to leave a positive mark on the world. I want to do something that people will look back on hundreds of years later and be happy that I did that.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
The choices you make have nothing to do with good or bad, but about what you’re willing to give up.
How do you like spending your free time?
I love reading books, mostly historical or war fiction novels. I also love drawing and writing short stories!
Ruth Poling '26: Student of the Week, September 11, 2024
Ruth Poling ‘26, Charity House member and St. Luke School alumna, with Ms. Brooke Butler ’17
Ruth’s kindness, dependability, musicianship, and service to the Marching Band this year make her an outstanding student who truly represents what it means to be a Patriot 24/7.
-Ms. Brooke Butler '17
Favorite Restaurant:
Buffalo Wild Wings
Favorite Movie:
Anastasia
Place you'd love to travel:
Peru
Activities you participate in:
I am in the Marching Band, Drama, Balloon Club, Spanish Club, and Mass Choir.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the really supportive community!
What should school "do" for you?
School should teach you things that will benefit you later in life, and give you self-confidence to make mistakes.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to be successful and spend time with my family.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
Something that I learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle is that everything will get better if you keep going.
How do you like spending your free time?
In my free time, I like to play the clarinet, read, be outside, and sing.
Universal Faith: Meet the Fedorisin Family
The most common things make the biggest difference when you’re 4,800 miles from home.
“I was surprised by how big the roads and the cars are in America,” Noemi Fedorisinova ‘26 recalled – just one of many eye-opening experiences from when she and her family arrived in the United States from their native Slovakia. Unlike many families who left eastern Europe in 2022, Noemi, her sister Sofia ‘24, their parents, and their brothers were not fleeing the burgeoning war between Russia and Ukraine. Their father, Francis, is a Byzantine Catholic Priest who had been urged by a bishop in 2019 to relocate his family to the United States to help grow their ministry.
The family spent months in deliberation and prayer to make a decision. They ultimately decided to leave behind their comfortable lives in Slovakia to answer the bishop’s call to spread their faith. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic put their plans on hold, but the family arrived in Charlotte after a 24-hour journey from Budapest.
Dormition of Mother of God, Byzantine
Catholic Church in Cleveland.
“There was also sadness because I had made good friends and was in a good high school community,” Sofia said. “It’s important for our family to make decisions together and make sacrifices for the church and our faith. It’s important to be able to sacrifice even the great life that we had in Europe. Everything was perfect there, but we sacrificed it to help people here."
After adjusting to the weather, tweaking their English dialect from British to American, and bouncing from Charlotte to Cleveland to Dayton, the family settled into their new life.
“For my first three months of school, I was just sitting and doing nothing because I was so stressed. I tried to speak, but it was bad. When I went to high school, I started to talk and make friends and things got better. The teachers are always trying to help you, and I really appreciate that.”
Sofia and Noemi also learned about the differences between the Roman Catholic and Byzantine traditions while attending Catholic schools. Their father leads the St. Barbara the Great Byzantine Catholic Community and is the officiant for its services in St. John Bosco Chapel on the campus of Wright State University. For all the differences in rites, Sofia says the commonalities are much greater than what distinguishes the two ways of practicing faith.
“Everything that we do in the Byzantine church is based on the Roman Catholic Church. We are Catholic. We are united.”
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of Reflections. Click here to read the entire magazine.
Corrinn Neidhard '26: Student of the Week March 21, 2024
Corrinn Neidhard ‘26, Trinity House and St. Helen School Alumna, with Mrs. Melissa (Balsom) Fisher ’83
Corrinn has taken a leadership role with the Revolution Lenten Challenge for the Almsgiving challenge. She is also one of the leaders for one of the Key Club events at the end of March. She has been organizing the event, taking notes, and truly being a leader and easy to work with!
-Mrs. Melissa (Balsom) Fisher '83
Favorite Restaurant:
Raising Cane's
Favorite Movie:
Dear John
Who would play you in a movie:
Jenna Ortega
Place you’d love to travel:
Maldives
What activities do you participate in?
I'm a member of Carroll girls' soccer, club soccer, Key Club, Pickleball Club, and Revolution Committee
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Archbishop Carroll High School is all the opportunities to give back to the community through volunteering or other service projects.
What should school “do” for you?
School should push me to be the best I can while helping me learn life skills.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
Don’t stress over things you can’t control.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream is to travel the world by country and give back to the communities I visit through service projects and volunteering.
How do you like spending your free time?
I spend my free time usually hanging out with my friends or shopping.
Marco Keferl '26: Student of the Week January 25, 2024
Marco Keferl '26, Trinity House and St. Brigid School Alumnus, with Ms. Tiffany Hunsinger
Marco Keferl is always ready to serve and go above and beyond to help others and the class. He is attentive and strives to do his best in class. I appreciate his positive attitude and willingness to listen and put in effort for excellent assignments.
-Ms. Tiffany Hunsinger
Favorite Restaurant:
Tudor's Biscuit World
Favorite Movie:
Silence of the Lambs
Who would play you in a movie?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Place you'd love to travel:
Dubai
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in football, wrestling, and track & field.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the community at Carroll. It is so welcoming, and I like how they are inclusive towards everyone.
What should school “do” for you?
School should provide a foundation for who you are and will become. It should prepare you for the journey of life ahead. It should have adults that you can trust and talk to if ever in need or just want to talk.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
I’ve learned not to let your past define you. It’s in the past for a reason.
How do you like spending your free time?
I don’t have much free time, but when I do, I like to be with my friends and get chocolate milk.
Caleb Jackson '26: Student of the Week November 2, 2023
Caleb Jackson '26, Mercy House, with Mr. Steve Merland
Caleb was out due to surgery for quite a while and got all of his work done within a few days of returning. He had a positive attitude throughout the process of missing school, making up the work and transitioning to our current work. He handled what could have been a really challenging situation responsibly like a true Carroll Patriot.
-Mr Steve. Merland
Favorite Restaurant:
Chick-fil-a
Favorite Movie:
Gone in 60 Seconds
Who would play you in a movie?
David Spade
Place you'd love to travel:
West Virginia
Activities you participate in:
I'm a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
The atmosphere and the other students
What should school “do” for you?
School should provide a social and educational foundation.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
A lesson I learned was to do stuff in small increments. I learned this due to me being out for 2-3 weeks because of a surgery I had.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
To not have to worry about budgeting my money. I want to be very financially stable and independent at a young age.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to work on cars and trucks and hang out with my friends.
Student of the Week Brooklynn Newton '26: October 20, 2023
Brooklynn Newton ‘26, St. Mary’s House, with Mrs. Acacia Morrell and Ms. Emily Fogus
Brooke is in my family room, and she is exhibiting leadership traits, keeping her grades up, and all in all has really grown as a student and leader this year.
-Mrs. Acacia Morrell
Brooke has been a rock star student this year! She has shown so much growth in both her academic and athletic abilities. She is always asking ‘what else?’ , whether that be what else can she help with, what else is there for her to learn, or what else can she get involved in. Brooke is an excellent example of what a well rounded, responsible student should be.
-Ms. Emily Fogus
Favorite Restaurant:
Roosters
Favorite Movie:
The Nun
Who would play you in a movie?
Taissa Farmiga
Place you'd love to travel:
Texas
Activities you participate in:
I'm a member of the wrestling team.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a Carroll student is that everyone is nice and that I get to do things that I could not do at my previous school.
What should school “do” for you?
School should provide you with the best education possible.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
To tell myself that I can do something instead of put myself down because it's hard on the first try.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
I want to be a veterinarian.
How do you like spending your free time?
I spend my free time wrestling or hanging out with family and friends.
Student of the Week Matthew Rodgers '26: September 21, 2023
Matthew Rodgers '26, Baltimore House and St. Helen School alumnus, with Mrs. Katie Nielsen
Matthew has been so helpful in Family Room this year. He has taken initiative to help our incoming freshmen and our three transfer students log in to view their grades and has offered to help them on academic days with their work. He's been very inclusive and welcoming in our family even as a sophomore. We're so happy to have him in our family, and his efforts to welcome others into our family are greatly appreciated.
-Mrs. Katie Nielsen
Favorite restaurant:
BJ's Brewhouse
Favorite movie:
The Blindside
Place I want to visit:
Canada
The Actor who would Play me in a movie is:
Ryan Reynolds
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
I love the extracurricular activities that the school offers.
What should school “do” for you?
School should provide a safe place for you to learn and be comfortable in the classroom.
What's a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
If you make a mistake, forgive yourself before you ask others for forgiveness.
What's your biggest dream in life?
I want to play college football.
How do you like to spend your free time?
I like to watch or play football.
Sophia Sassenberg '26: Student of the Week February 17, 2023
Sophia Sassenberg '26, Gonzaga House, with Mr. Cody Byrd
The Archbishop Carroll Profile of a Patriot states, "A Patriot knows curiosity and enthusiasm can only enlarge the scope of the mind." Sophia Sassenberg brings the best of these qualities into every classroom she enters. Sophia is kind and respectful and has shown a fun and inquisitive approach to education during her freshman year. Sophia came to Carroll as a stand-out performer in the band, and through her curiosity and enthusiasm, she has elevated herself as a true stand-out Patriot.
-My. Cody Byrd
What activities do you participate in?
I do Marching Band, Communications for Freshman Class Council, Spanish Club, Pep Band, and Balloon Club.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the experience. I am able to meet new people all the time, I have made great friends, and enjoy all of my classes. I have learned so much already, and I am so glad I have the opportunity to attend Carroll for my high school experience.
What should school “do” for you?
I believe that school should prepare me for my future and further education. So far, I believe that Carroll is doing exactly that.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
An obstacle I overcame was my fear of social interactions. Before sixth grade, I was one of the quietest, most reserved kids you would ever meet. I was scared of making mistakes or being made fun of, so I just stayed quiet. Then in sixth grade, I became friends with the people that made me who I am now. Making new friends brought me out of my shell, and I am so thankful for all of the people who have come to know and love me, especially the people who knew me before I became who I am. This experience taught me that you shouldn't worry about what other people think of you, you just need to find the right group of people who love and support you no matter what.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
To lead a successful life.
How do you like spending your free time?
In my free time, I play the clarinet, hang out with my sister, listen to music, watch Netflix, pet my cat, Angler, and learn new instruments.
Sam Brun '26, Student of the Week January 17, 2023
Sam Brun, 26, Trinity House, with Mrs. Diane (McNelly) Keller '83
Sam Brun is a hard working student in class and contributes regularly to class discussions. I have him in a class with Sophomores and Juniors, and he is the only Freshman. This does not intimidate him in any way. He is also able to handle situations that could make lead to tension with other students with grace and patience.
-Mrs. Diane (McNelly) Keller '83
What activities do you participate in?
I am a part of the Marching Band, and I play club and high school volleyball.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is the sense of community and belonging that Carroll is so great at providing for each and every student.
What should school “do” for you?
For me, school should allow everyone to become the best versions of themselves, and allow them to learn how to overcome obstacles in life.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
A lesson that I’ve learned is that nothing in life is served to you on a silver platter. If you want to be successful in life, taking the first step to becoming great will open your eyes to so many possibilities.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to become successful in whatever field I choose to pursue but with that comes acknowledging why you became successful. You need to realize that God gave you the strengths and skills to become successful. That is my true dream in life, which is to praise God by using my strengths and skills to become the best version of myself.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend my free time spending time with friends and family, playing volleyball, and the occasional 3 a.m. Minecraft sessions with my older brothers.
Student of the Week Jayd Brown '26: December 2, 2022
Jayd Brown ‘26, St. Mary’s House, with Mrs. Laura Wright
Jayd’s grades have improved dramatically through the semester. She is also focused on her work, asks questions when she needs help, and checks with me when she misses class. I am so impressed with her work ethic and positive attitude. She is also very respectful and a pleasure to have in class!
-Mrs. Laura Wright
What activities do you participate in?
Outside of school I like to play basketball mostly, some soccer and do anything with my family, from a party, game, or vacation.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
Having access to all the education and books I need to grow my knowledge and better it. That is my favorite part of being a Carroll student.
What should school “do” for you?
School should do no more than what it already does, as school already helps me to better my knowledge and helps me have a better set up for life and my future.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
I learned to not stress and try to find a solution, and if you ask God for help, he'll give it to you.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
Being able to give my loved ones any and everything they want so they'll have little to no worries.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend time with my younger brother and play with him, doing whatever he wants, mostly.
Student of the Week Roberto Coronel Ramirez '26: November 2, 2022
Roberto Coronel Ramirez '26, Mercy House, with Dr. Cody Smith
Roberto has been very engaged and works hard inside and outside of the classroom. While he prefers to work alone, I have noticed that he is willing to get outside of his comfort zone and work with his classmates during group activities. He is always one of the first students to attempt to answer questions and will ask questions when he needs assistance. While these are all great qualities in a student, the thing that I think puts him over the edge is at the end of class, he will go around the classroom and put up any chair that doesn't get put up by other students before he leaves for the day.
-Dr. Cody Smith
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in soccer.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
The teachers at Carroll are what I like the most.
What should school “do” for you?
School should help me with what I need to achieve my goals.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
Never giving up is very important.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
Leading a happy life.
How do you like spending your free time?
Playing soccer with my friends.
Student of the Week Caleb Weitz '26: October 7, 2022
Caleb is a freshman this year, but due to his prior involvement in the Marching Patriots, he already possesses tremendous leadership skills. He's punctual beyond expectation and always stays around to help organize equipment. Caleb leads with a smile and encourages new members to be their best.
-Mr. Carl Soucek
Caleb Weitz '26, Trinity House, with Mr. Carl Soucek
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in Marching Band, Drama Club, Stage Crew, and Mass Choir. I also plan to run for Student Council.
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a Carroll student is all of the people there are so kind and helpful. I feel very comfortable with the Carroll family, and Carroll feels like a second home to me.
What should school “do” for you?
I believe that the purpose of school is to prepare me for college and all of the obstacles that I have ahead of me. Carroll is a great school and so far I am confident that Carroll is achieving just that.
What’s a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
One thing that I have learned from being a Carroll student is how to deal with time management. I have to balance activities with schoolwork. Being a section leader in Marching Band, participating in Drama Club, finishing homework, and all of the other things that I do is tough to achieve. I have learned to work it out and still achieve my goals.
What’s your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to get good grades, go to college to get a good job, and stay happy through it all.
How do you like spending your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy playing board games, watching movies, playing soccer, spending time outside, and playing music.