Story by Ben Ward
At Discovery High School, countless memorable moments are created, whether through cherished traditions or experiences that have left a lasting impact. With it being their fourth year here, the seniors have made a lot of memories. This article highlights some of the Discovery seniors’ most treasured memories from their time here.
One of Maggie Gold’s favorite memories is leading Handprints for Christ. If you’re not familiar, Handprints for Christ is a Christian-based group that meets at the end of every week. She shared, “I have grown in my faith personally, and it’s a place to express my faith and find like-minded people.”
Park day is a day when all of the Discovery students go to the park and spend the day playing games or relaxing. Bryson Smith says one of his favorite memories at Discovery was when he had park day during his freshman year. “It shows how DHS is unique and different from other schools,” said Smith.
Sometimes, even assignments can turn into memorable experiences. That’s the case for Jessica Hendrick and Jarrett Rheeder. One of Hendrick’s favorite memories was acting out Romeo and Juliet in Mr. Wilson’s English class. “I was never the new kid and never transferred schools, so when I did, I was nervous,” explained Hendrick. “But Mr. Wilson was so welcoming, and he was super nice to me and my entire class,” she continued.
In Rheeder’s freshman year, Mr. Whitener had him assemble the red picnic tables in the courtyard. “It was my first solo project and a chance to carve my way into working with tools and hardware,” said Rheeder.
The picnic tables carry other fond memories. Students from different grade levels often gather around those tables. For June Gordon, this is one of her favorite memories. “We were able to connect with people from all different grade levels,” said Gordon. She also mentioned, “It was really special because typical high schoolers don’t get that kind of experience, and at Discovery, it feels like you have a family.”
For some, the best memory can simply be the decision to come here in the first place. That’s how Peyton Surridge feels about her time at Discovery. “Coming here as a freshman, the environment was so different from middle school, and I knew this was going to be my home for the next four years,” Surridge said. “It feels like I can be myself with anyone I talk to. It made me feel like I had a family here.”
These memories highlight the unique and welcoming atmosphere that makes Discovery High School a special place. Whether through meaningful experiences, lasting traditions, or simply the decision to be here, students find a sense of community and belonging. As these seniors reflect on their time here, it’s clear that Discovery has helped shape their high school journey into something they’ll carry with them forever.
