Henderson County Class of 2018

The Class of 2018 is a group brimming with hope, personality and curiosity that promises to take them far in life. In April, I had the chance to sit down and talk with four seniors at Henderson County High School that are shining examples of their class. Marvin McGuire, Kami Bridges, Alaina Inge, and Nolan Melton are all very different people, each special in their own way.

Marvin McGuire

“Enjoy the time while you have it and don’t rush because you don’t get it back.”

Marvin McGuire is a marketing student who has played football and basketball during his time at Henderson County High. Marvin has taken all four marketing classes offered and says he plans to study business and marketing at Western Kentucky University. He was the first of the four students to respond when asked how they felt about graduating. Marvin says he “can’t wait,” although he knows it will feel strange to be out of this stage of his life. He is much more excited for graduation than prom.

When asked about his favorite class at Henderson County High, Marvin jokingly replied with dance, then gave his true answer—marketing. Although he was kidding, he did name Carrie LaMar, who teaches dance at HCHS, as one of his most inspirational teachers. He also named Ben Dempsey as a teacher he appreciated.

Marvin’s favorite activity he participated in at the high school was sports. He has been on both the football andbasketball teams. He says the most unique quality about the class of 2018 is that “everyone is really smart.” The advice he wishes he could have told himself during his freshman year would be “to meet the red unit teachers first.”

Marvin enjoyed his time at Henderson County High School and is excited for the next part of his life. Western Kentucky University will be gaining an excellent student this fall.

Kami Bridges

“Don’t be afraid to talk to people. Join at least one club. Pick a CTE pathway that you really like because you’ll be doing it for the rest of high school.”

Kami Bridges is a student who has done a bit of everything during her time at Henderson County High. When asked about the clubs she was a part of, classmate Nolan Melton said to me “you might need to start a new page.” Kami is the president of Henderson’s DECA division and has been a part of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Ambassadors, Drama Club, Peers Project, Student Council, Prom Committee, Equality Club, Academic Team, and German Club. Out of everything she has been a part of, Kami said DECA is her favorite. Kami said she was always looking for “things that got me out of my comfort zone and made me socialize.”

Kami is going to the University of Evansville to study Political Science and Marketing. She has taken all the marketing classes offered at the high school, and said that marketing, along with AP US History, is one of her favorite classes. As far as inspirational teachers go, Kami said she would have to pick Amanda Farhar and Courtney Givens, although she has many to thank. “Teachers have had the biggest impact in my life,” she explained.

Kami says she’s ready to move on to the next big thing, and she can’t wait to graduate. She appreciates the class of 2018 because they are less divided than some of the other classes she has seen. Kami said that if she could have told herself one thing during her freshman year, it would have been that “seniors don’t care what you’re doing” and freshman shouldn’t be so afraid of them. Kami is one busy, dedicated student, and she is excited for her future at the University of Evansville.

Alaina Inge

“Go where you want to go, not where your friends go. Do what

you want to do, and you will find friends accordingly.”

Alaina Inge is a student that will be continuing her adventure in Henderson this fall at Henderson  Community College. Alaina has not yet decided where she would like to go afterwards but believes it will be either Western Kentucky University or the University of Evansville. She has wanted to study chiropractic care for a long time, but her peer tutor class has inspired her so much that she is considering special education. Alaina’s peer tutor class, taught by the professor Alaina claims to have inspired her most, Mrs. Emmert, has been her favorite thing she’s had while at Henderson County High. Alaina has also taken Calculus A, B, and C and has enjoyed each class, along with the teacher, Brian Sullivan.

Alaina says she has some mixed emotions about graduating. She is excited but also said it will be strange to move on. “Graduation used to feel so out of reach but now it’s in a month,” she said at the time of this interview. She is more excited for graduation than prom. “Prom has been so stressful,” she explained. All the students agreed with this statement. When asked about what she thought was unique about her class, Alaina agreed that the class was smart and mentioned that she believed there were many more students going to Henderson Community College than usual.

During her time in high school, Alaina has been a part of the Prom Committee and Drama Club. Alaina wishes she could have told her freshman self “if you get lost, ask somebody because it’s really embarrassing to come into class late because you got lost or to walk into the wrong class.”

Alaina is a very bright person with a very positive personality, and no matter where she ends up, it’s obvious that she will find friends and success.

Nolan Melton

“Try to build good relationships with not only your teachers but your peers.”

Nolan Melton is a very energetic student who wants to study chiropractic care at Olney Central Junior College in Olney, Illinois. Nolan’s favorite thing he has done at Henderson County High has been joining the baseball team. Nolan said he has been playing baseball since the 7th grade and has loved it ever since. Like Marvin and Kami, Nolan has also taken all the marketing classes offered at HCHS and said marketing has been his favorite class.