2025-2026 Seniors of the Month
January - Raylea Henry
Daughter of Robin and Richard Henry
School Activities & Awards
ASB (3 years), Key Club (3 years), Lee's Chicken award, Volleyball (freshman year)
Favorite School Memory
Spending time with my prayer group during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What is something you’re passionate about?
I'm passionate about helping people, drawing, Jesus.
People who have been an inspiration to you
Mrs. LaBelle, my family, my best friend and other friends.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
Philippians 4:6-7
Most impactful high school activity
Bonding day and Field day.
Current Plans for after you graduate
Go into training for a 911 dispatcher
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
It's helped me to grow closer with God through the people I surround myself with.
Any advice for students entering high school?
Always try, even if you feel like giving up, and get active and involved in clubs and team and friend bonding activities.
January - Gideon Soma
Son of Dana Soma
School Activities & Awards
Track, Cross Country, Jiu-Jitsu, and VP of ASB
Favorite School Memory
Ms. Betsy’s art class
What is something you’re passionate about?
Teaching about Jesus, learning from Jesus, fighting for Jesus, and trusting in Jesus.
People who have been an inspiration to you
Rev. Micah Ramsey, Rev. Nathan Eshelman, and Rev. Joey Adams.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Most impactful high school activity
Pastor Joey's Bible class, because it helped me to have courage.
Current Plans for after you graduate
Geneva College, and then Seminary to be a pastor.
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
It taught me about secular worldviews and therefore helped me to build a defense for my own. It also helped me to understand to a fuller extent of what a Christian worldview should look like.
Any advice for students entering high school?
Don't try to run from where God is calling you. Seek out His will and pursue it with every flame in your heart!
December - Hope Sellars
Daughter of David and Tracy Sellars
School Activities & Awards
During high school, I have been involved in band, playing the violin, and singing soprano in choir. My sophomore year, I played a character in Calvary's play, Anne of Green Gables. During both my Sophomore and Junior years, I was involved in my school's student government, ASB, as a Service Director and Secretary. For both my Junior and Senior years, I have been a member of Key Club.
Favorite School Memory
My favorite school memory is going on an ESM trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania during my freshman year. During this trip I got to see the Bible account of Moses performed at the Sight and Sounds Theater and hear the entire Gospel of Mark performed by Piercing Word Ministries. I also got to tour the Hershey Chocolate Factory and make my own candy bar. That trip was full of fun as I got to bond with people in various grades of my high school and grow closer to God through our group Bible study.
What is something you’re passionate about? (hobbies or interests)
One of my favorite hobbies is working on classic cars. I grew up working on cars with my dad and brother and have learned many valuable skills along the way, such as welding and working on engines. I built my own 1960 VW Beetle and now enjoy taking it on road trips and to car shows during the summer.
People who have been an inspiration to you
My parents have been a great inspiration in my life. They have always encouraged me to do the right thing even when no one is watching or when I don't benefit. They taught me to love God above everything and everyone else. I have benefited greatly from having a close relationship with them because they are people who love God and want to be close to Him.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
One verse that I have been greatly impacted by is Psalm 42:1 which says, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God." This verse reminds me to long for God and His love more than anything in my life. Being a witness for Christ and His Word will be born out of a longing for God.
Most impactful high school activity
I was greatly impacted by my school's Red Ribbon Week activities. During Red Ribbon week, we learned how to avoid sin and how to lift others out of sin through Scripture and prayer. Every day we watched a video about how to grow in our Christian walk and had a discussion with our class and teachers about how to place our identity in God. Red Ribbon Week was very encouraging to my faith and helped my class bond.
Current Plans for after you graduate
I will be attending Cedarville University and will be majoring in Biblical Studies with a minor in Biblical Counseling.
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
Calvary has shaped my worldview by equipping me with biblical truth. Every year at Calvary, I have been in a Bible class where I have been taught about all the aspects of the Bible by teachers who truly care about seeing their students grow in the Lord. I have had the chance to ask and discuss hard questions about the Bible and dig deep into it through class discussion. Calvary has equipped me to not only defend my faith but to also be more confident in who I am as a child of God.
Any advice for students entering high school?
My advice would be to step out of your comfort zone, not to make yourself feel good or look good, but to further the Kingdom of God. Oftentimes, when we think about stepping out of our comfort zone, we think about being bold in who we are or who we want to be. My challenge would be to put your identity in God as His child, so when you step out of your comfort zone you aren't doing it through a confidence born out of your own strength or desire but that you do it to honor God through what you say and do. Being a Christian is more than just saying the right thing. It's about glorifying God through your actions. Your actions will reflect what's in your heart, so let your heart be ruled by God and nothing else.
December - Lincoln Roell
Son of Dennis and Abigail Roell
School Activities & Awards
4 years Varsity Letter Soccer, 1 year Varsity Letter Track, Defensive Player of the Year Soccer 2025, 1st team All-Conference Soccer WOSL & Buckeye Metro Conference, Band 3 years, Choir 1 year, Youth & Government 2 years, NHS 2 years, Club America 1 year - Community Engagement Officer, FCA 2 years - President, School Play & Head of Stage Crew 3 years, Faith & Nation Student Conference 1 year, Student United Way 2 years
Favorite School Memory
Freshman year, the senior class held a multiple-day cookout with games in the yard at the old school building.
What is something you’re passionate about? (hobbies or interests)
I enjoy picking and hunting for antiques, classic cars, farming, and working with my hands.
People who have been an inspiration to you
Mr. Davis — he often takes his personal time to help and encourage students, and others around him. Mrs. Hermiller — she has been an encouragement to dig into the Bible more, to pray more often and to grow in my spiritual walk.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
Proverbs 9:10 - "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 19:20 - “Listen to advice and accept discipline and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
Most impactful high school activity
Working on the Stage Crew and being a part of Drama my Senior year. I got to know new people and bonded more with old friends.
Current Plans for after you graduate
I am looking at Trade Schools and Welding Programs.
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
The teachers at Calvary have been a great encouragement to me, to make my faith my own (We can't rely on our parents’ faith).
Any advice for students entering high school?
Work on forming new good habits - Dig into your Bible, Pray, and pursue your own spiritual walk.
November - Allena Miller
Daughter of Scott and Penny Miller
School Activities & Awards
ASB (president this year), Choir, Drama, Key club (secretary last year), NHS, Student United Way, and Basketball.
Favorite School Memory
I have many good memories. Looking back, the last few days of school every year have always been special and fun. We get to go outside and play games, stay in and play board games, or just talk. I also greatly enjoyed all the ESM trips I went on. In 9th grade, I did the Pennsylvania trip, in 10th I went to West Virginia, and last year I went to Costa Rica. I got to know the other students on all these trips and in WV and Costa Rica I got to serve God.
What is something you’re passionate about?
I am passionate about medicinal plants. After college, I want to work on contributing to the scientific validation of natural medicine. I believe that, because humans are imperfect and sinful, our medicines can only be so effective, but since our perfect God made plants, they are better medicines.
People who have been an inspiration to you
My parents, my friends Hope and Gideon. My teachers at Calvary have also inspired me. They are all strong followers of Christ and genuinely care about us.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
Romans 8:37-39 (ESV): “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Most impactful high school activity
I have really enjoyed doing drama. Many of my fondest school memories are from drama, and it has helped me get out of my comfort zone.
Current Plans for after you graduate
I want to major in plant sciences and minor in chemistry or pharmacy.
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
Coming to school gave me insight into what a Christian education is like in a school setting instead of an at-home one. I have made many friends and have been here long enough to get a taste of the amazing community God has allowed Calvary to nurture. I am excited to come back and watch my younger siblings in school activities. I will not forget Calvary.
Any advice for
My advice to younger students would be to show the love of Christ to all their peers. We should remember that every person on this planet is an image bearer of God. This is regardless of their backgrounds, personalities, or any quirks they might have. Jesus loves everyone, and we should strive to be like him in that way. Be kind while using biblical discernment in your relationships. Stay open to friendships with everyone; you may build a friendship with someone you never expected. Jesus said in Matthew 7 that treating others the way we want to be treated is one of God's greatest commandments.
November - Tanner Hurley
Son of Kristen and Dan Hurley
School Activities & Awards
Soccer for 14 years (4 varsity). NHS (2 years). Key club President my senior year involved for multiple years. Drama (5 years). Class vice president. FCA since founded (council senior year).
What is something you’re passionate about? (hobbies or interests)
Spending time with my friends and family.
People who have been an inspiration to you
My Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, teachers and all my friends.
Bible verse that has had a strong impact on you
John 16:33
Most impactful high school activity
Being a part of sports and clubs.
Current Plans for after you graduate
Undecided
In what way has your time at Calvary Christian School helped shape your worldview?
I realize how lucky I am to be able to openly practice my faith and I aspire to one day give my children the same experience.
Any advice for students entering high school?
Enjoy it as much as possible. Get your work done and challenge yourself. You will look back and be grateful you pushed yourself.