Bellefontaine High School recently named its Seniors of the Month.
Name: Chris Fogan
Parents: Shelton and Joyce Fogan
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: 4 Years of Varsity Football, 4 Years of Varsity Baseball, 1 Year of Junior Varsity Basketball, Honor Roll, and All CBC Honors.
If I were principal for a day: I would give everyone a free day and host a field day type of event with lots of fun and games.
Favorite school memory: Relay for Life my sophomore year because of the slip and slide kickball.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My parents, coaches over the years, and historical figures, like Martin Luther King Jr.
Lately I’ve been reading: Now by Morris Gleitzman.
My advice to parents: Let your kids experience high school to its fullest; sheltering them is only hurting them.
My biggest regret: Not taking more advanced classes.
Next year: I will be attending Ohio Dominican University to study exercise science and play football.
Name: Jalyn Savage
Parents: Sam Savage and Angela Savage
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: National Honor Society, DARE Club Vice President, Interact Club, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, Orchestra, Heart of a Chieftain Award, Academic Achievement Awards, 110% Award in Orchestra, and Most Improved Award in Orchestra.
If I were principal for a day: I would give everyone the day off because they deserve it.
Favorite school memory: Being in the band on Friday nights, playing music, and cheering on the football team with my best friends.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My mom for her strength and courage.
Lately I’ve been reading: The Awakening and my textbooks for my online classes.
My advice to parents: Support your kids in everything they do.
My biggest regret: Not getting more involved earlier in high school to make new friends.
Next year: I will be attending The Ohio State University and majoring in psychology.
Photos: Chris Fogan and Jalyn Savage