Senior Series 2: Austin Sovar

One month. That’s it. That’s all I and my fellow seniors have left to be Owensboro Red Devils.   Some of us have been a part of this school system from kindergarten, some joined later, but we all love OHS the same. For me, OHS has been the place of my development not only as a student but also as a person. And for that, I’ll always remember Owensboro High School.

            I’ll always remember the vast amount of support I received from teachers and guidance counselors. In each class, the teachers truly want their students to succeed. AP classes require so much preparation, but I haven’t walked into the central office for an AP test once without feeling ready, and I owe that to OHS’s teachers. As a senior, I was required to take part in the extensive process of college applications and scholarships. It’s truly overwhelming, but Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Fogle work tirelessly to ease to process. In such a stressful time, I found comfort in the support of the OHS staff.

            I’ll always remember the friends that I made here at OHS. Our school is unique in its diversity and general feeling of acceptance. Coming in as a freshman, it may seem intimidating initially, but soon you realize everyone is just like you. Therefore, it was easy to make friends. At OHS, I have gained friends for life: the kinds of friends that I’ll keep in touch with, no matter how long it’s been or how far apart we are.

            I’ll always remember the soccer at OHS. I’ve played soccer my whole life, but nothing compared to walking onto Shively’s turf field just as sunset hits, looking into the stands and seeing supporters from OHS. Playing on club teams, I made friends, but with OHS, my teammates were family. I looked forward to every practice and every game not only because I love the game, but because I enjoyed hanging out with the team. I’m going to miss it like crazy.

            Finally, graduation is a bittersweet occasion: it’s sad to leave the school and the city of Owensboro, but I’m so excited to attend college and further my education. I am who I am because of Owensboro High School, so it will always be a part of me. Whether I am at the University of Kentucky or starting a new job, I can always credit my successes to OHS.