Spotlight on Seniors

A lot of seniors are going through the same thing right now, and figuring out exactly what it is that you want to do after your high school career ends can be difficult. Going into jobs, careers and college is a time of excitement, and it's a part of life everyone has to be ready to experience. Arwa Sattar, senior, is wrapping up her journey here at Athens Drive High School, and is headed towards...

Claire Siegel, 18 years old and a member of the class of 2023, has big plans for her future. Siegel plans to attend NC State in the fall with a major in anthropology and a minor in Clarinet Performance.  Seigel attributes her success to those who have supported her in the past. “It was important to find people, upperclassmen to kind of serve as role models to me, And just have a support sy...

Karoliina Luik, senior graduating this year here at Athens Drive High school, will be attending NC State University in the fall. There she will be a part of the University's Honors College and pursue a degree in Biology. Luik took many different extracurriculars such as co-president for National Art Honors Society (NAHS), co-president for Drone Club, the Media Manager for Environmental Science Club, and was ...

Resilient. That’s what word Neveah Brooks, a senior at Athens Drive, would use to describe herself. Between doing Black and Brown Student Union (BBSU) and yearbook, she inspires her community with her energy and openness. As part of the yearbook team all 4 years of her high school career, she’s made many friends here at Athens Drive. “Neveah is one of those students that always seem to be curious...

  When asked, “What word would you use to describe yourself?” Farah Shaikh uses the word “persistent.” Shaikh, a senior here at Athens Drive has been recognized for her incredible work and time spent at Athens.  Christine Worrel, a teacher at Athens was asked the same question she responded with, “I think she has a beautiful soul.”  “I have seen her grow from being super...

Senior Isabel Soto is a determined artist and student. She spends her time working on art projects in and outside of school, as well as playing video games. Teachers have recognized her talent for art. Her work has been displayed out in front of the art room, and it’s also been featured in the school yearbook for many to see.  “She is down to earth, she's extremely talented and really creative, but also tec...

Determined. When asked to describe herself in one word, Senior Summer Laskey used the word “determined.” Laskey has proved over and over again that she is a determined young woman who has learned valuable lessons over her time here at Athens Drive. There were a few setbacks in her high school career, but it was nothing she couldn't overcome.  “We've all gone through Covid and everything like that, which ...

There are many qualities to make a good student: perseverance, creativity, dedication, interest and motivation. All of these qualities also define Athen's own Camila Pierce, varsity swim captain and senior. This year, Athens put up a poster of the senior in the 1800s hallway to represent the many student athletes at Athens Drive. Pierce excels not only as an athlete, but academically as well. “ I...

Jonathan Remaley is an Athens Drive senior who works hard to complete his goals and will be graduating Spring 2023. After Remaley graduates, he is planning on going to seminary school to pursue a career in the ministry.  “I grew up in a Christian home with two great Christian parents. My granddad was a pastor and he's very, very passionate, and I believe that I am too,” said Remaley.  Re...

David Helms will soon be moving to a different chapter in his life. He is well-prepared, with recognition of his spirit and great capabilities that allow him to soar at different levels of success in many fields. Helms is a senior at Athens Drive and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) in the fall of 2023.  “I’m going to UNCW with an undecided major, looking at eithe...

Driven. Nassibah Bedreddine’s drive helps to propel her through her daily accomplishments and make her a stand out student. Bedreddine is a senior at Athens Drive and plans on attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Fall of 2023.  “At UNC I will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in media and journalism. After I obtain my bachelors degree, I then hope to achieve my masters ...

When thinking of traits found in successful people, one of the most important is perseverance. This trait can be found in many of our seniors at The Drive, but none more than Rishi Rau. He holds himself to a high standard of performance, and when at first he doesn’t succeed, he always tries again. “[He’s] a great student, STEM academy member, and all around good guy,” said Ashley Turner, a...

Most seniors in high school have immense pressure on them to figure out what they want to do after graduating. It’s a time of excitement and the opening of new chapters, and a time of uncertainty. “I’m going to N.C. State to major in international studies and global sustainability, and after that, I hope to become an urban planter and work in city planting,” said Grady Hartis, senior. Hartis...

As the school year ends, it’s a time to shine some spotlight on seniors for their achievements and overall excellence. Isabel Kamper is a senior at Athens Drive who, like many students, is involved in extracurricular activities. Kamper is a varsity cheerleader at Athens, and doing cheer at Athens since her junior year. Kamper is also taking a variety of AP and honors classes. “I have become quite...

Nathan Czekalski, Senior at Athens Drive Magnet High School (ADMHS) is a hardworking, creative, helpful student that has been pointed out and appreciated by many teachers at Athens.  “Nate is an amazingly polite, conscientious, and hard-working young man that is eager to please,” said Farrall Hilton, an art teacher at Athens.  Nathan was previously learning at a private school but then, transferred to Athens ...