2024-2025 Seniors of the Month
May - Preston Carnes
Preston Carnes, son of Amber Carnes
School Activities and Awards:
Soccer and basketball.
Favorite School Memory:
Mr. D’s Ark Field Trips.
Something I’m Passionate About:
Sports.
People Who Have Been an Inspiration to Me:
My grandparents and my mom.
Bible Verse That Has Had a Strong Impact on Me:
Isaiah 40:28-29
Most Impactful High School Activity:
ESM Week to Costa Rica
Current Plans After I Graduate:
Go to welding school.
How Calvary Has Shaped My Worldview:
It has set a firm foundation in my faith so that i can handle the trials that I will face and will let me be a light to others.
Advice for Students Entering High School:
Don't procrastinate and listen. Your teachers do care about you and want the best for you.
Homework and tests might suck but they are preparing you for the real world with a strong
foundation on Christ and great work ethic.
May - Ian Schmidt
Ian Schmidt, son of Brian and Nicole Schmidt
School Activities and Awards:
Varsity basketball and track and field, skills USA regional champion, and state competitor, skills USA FCL statesman, ASB chapel worship team, OHP construction trades senior president.
Favorite School Memory:
Going to volleyball games and getting hyped with the whole high school being there.
Something I’m Passionate About:
Woodworking, physical fitness and training, backpacking/hiking, hanging out with friends, serving on worship teams and playing music.
People Who Have Been an Inspiration to Me:
My mother and father, Jodie LaBelle, David Marsteller, my grandparents, and Cole Cronkleton.
Bible Verse That Has Had a Strong Impact on Me:
1 Peter 4:10, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.”
Most Impactful High School Activity:
Skills USA.
Current Plans After I Graduate:
Work for a custom home builder remodeler.
How Calvary Has Shaped My Worldview:
Walking in every day to teachers who listen and teach the truth has really been impactful. And being able to be surrounded by like-minded believers who lift me up and challenge me to be a better Christ follower.
Advice for Students Entering High School:
Don’t procrastinate homework (trust me it’s not that bad), it’s okay to not meet the expectations for yourself, just don’t lose the vision that you’re working towards, and to, of course, always put your trust in the Lord with all that you do, because He will never fail you.
April - Leland Henry
Leland Henry, son of Rick and Robin Henry
School Activities and Awards:
Golf, Track
Something I’m Passionate About:
Basketball and working on cars.
People Who Have Been an Inspiration to Me:
My mom and my dad.
Bible Verse That Has Had a Strong Impact on Me:
Matthew 10:18
Most Impactful High School Activity:
Field Day
Current Plans After I Graduate:
Military
How Calvary Has Shaped My Worldview:
It showed me that I don’t have to keep everything to myself. I can share how I feel and not be judged for it.
Advice for Students Entering High School:
Make friends with everyone. There is no reason to not be friends with everyone.
April - Nate Davis
Nate Davis, son of Krista and Neil Davis
School Activities and Awards:
Football, baseball, bowling, golf
Favorite School Memory:
When Patrick, Kaden, And myself were the first people to ever Golf in sectionals for Calvary.
Something I’m Passionate About:
Sports and working on trucks.
People Who Have Been an Inspiration to Me:
My dad and my grandpa.
Bible Verse That Has Had a Strong Impact on Me:
Philippians 4:13
Most Impactful High School Activity:
Bible class with Mrs. LaBelle.
Current Plans After I Graduate:
Going to the University of Northwestern Ohio studying to be a Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Tech, and also bowling at the collegiate level.
How Calvary Has Shaped My Worldview:
It has given me the tools and resources to go out and be confident about my knowledge of God.
Advice for Students Entering High School:
Do not procrastinate assignments and enjoy the small things that happen because they will be the best memories of high school.
March - Nicolas James
Nicolas James, son of Patrick and Jenna James
School Activities and Awards:
Soccer, cross country, golf, drama, bonding day leader, field day leader
Favorite School Memory:
One memory from Calvary that I will look back on is the worship nights and Friday chapel. These moments in worship and listening to speakers have helped me grow so much in my faith throughout high school.
Something I’m Passionate About:
I enjoy spending my time on photography and reading.
People Who Have Been an Inspiration to Me:
My dad and my grandpa have been the biggest inspiration to me. They both have set excellent examples in business, productivity, mindset, and personal achievement.
Bible Verse That Has Had a Strong Impact on Me:
Psalm 37:24 – Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
Most Impactful High School Activity:
Worship before chapel
Current Plans After I Graduate:
I plan to attend Columbus state online for financial accounting.
How Calvary Has Shaped My Worldview:
The people and the teachers and the atmosphere of Calvary has taught me to be an active listener, be eager to learn, and to view things through a biblical lens. Specifically, Mrs. LaBelle’s apologetics Bible class has taught me how to defend my faith and always grow to become a better disciple for Christ.
Advice for Students Entering High School:
The advice I would give to students entering high school is to be disciplined. Often times, it's difficult not to procrastinate or to postpone assignments and projects, but it pays off to work hard at schoolwork right away and with 100% effort.