Bellefontaine High School recently named its Seniors of the Month.
Name: Austin Hammond
Parents: Christa and Brad Murdock, Matt and Jackie Hammond
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: DECA, Chieftain Leaders (Secretary), Golf (Team Captain), Two-time DECA State Qualifier, Two-time Central Buckeye Conference First Team Golf, and 2022 Logan County Golfer of the Year.
If I were principal for a day: I would host an in-school basketball game and root on the Chiefs!
Favorite school memory: Going to athletic events and supporting my friends.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My parents, Mrs. Horvath, and my teammates.
Lately I’ve been reading: My Principles of Management textbook.
My advice to parents: Never give up; it will always figure itself out.
My biggest regret: Not joining more clubs early in my high school career.
Next year: I will be attending a four-year university to major in something with business or finance, potentially playing golf.
Name: Emily Taylor
Parents: Adam and LeAnn Taylor
Address: Bellefontaine
School activities and awards: Varsity Girls Golf, Wrestling Statistician, Interact Club - President, Chieftain Leaders - Service Chair, DARE Club - District Outreach Chair, Spanish Club, FCA, Yearbook, NHS, Symphonic Choir, Musical, Orchestra, Honda Academic Excellence for Spanish, Heart of a Chieftain, BHS Academic Boosters for Academic Excellence, CBC Academic Honors, CBC Second Team Golf, and CBC Honorable Mention Golf.
If I were principal for a day: I would have a field trip to a hockey game!
Favorite school memory: Playing the electric violin at the Electrify Your Strings concert with Mark Wood.
People who have been an inspiration to me: My family, Mrs. Standley, and Mrs. Horvath.
Lately I’ve been reading: My textbooks.
My advice to parents: Encourage your child to join clubs, sports teams, and go to school events.
My biggest regret: I have no regrets.
Next year: I will be attending a four-year university and majoring in accounting and statistics.
Photos: Austin Hammond and Emily Taylor
