Rouse High School senior Jason Perez, recognizing Brittany Onder: "Coach Onder came to Rouse high school my senior year. I met her through being apart of Raider Crew. We eventually created a bond and made me feel part of the team. I was on track in graduating in December but she convinced me to stay to be a part of the Co-Ed team. Ever since deciding to stay, she has pushed me to become a better cheerleader, push myself in classes and always make me smile. She’s sweet, caring, funny, and very supportive. When I have a bad day she’ll find a way to cheer my up and make me laugh or smile. Thanks to coach she has made my senior year an unforgettable one. I plan on cheering in college because of her and I’m super excited."
Rouse High School senior Paige Butler, recognizing Marguerite Swilling: "Ms. Swilling has been a very influential teacher for me not only during sophomore year when I was in her English class, but in the years following as well. She is an amazing English teacher and makes learning the material enjoyable and easy to understand. It was also in her class that I discovered my passion for family law through a fun pre reading activity. She is also a very nice and generous person and has made her classrooms a positive and welcoming environment for all students at Rouse High School. After Sophomore year, she has been the National Honor Society Sponsor and has helped me learn about problems in the community and taught me to lead through service as well as writing recommendation letters for me."
Rouse High School senior Stirling Duncan, recognizing Kathleen Forsell: "I chose to recognize Mrs. Forsell because the minute I walked into her classroom I was welcomed by her warm smile. She has an excellent way of making every student of hers feel comfortable and provides a safe place for them to make mistakes, be curious, and grow into better scholars. When faced with a difficult concept Mrs. Forsell works through the problem one on one with the student, even going above and beyond as to encourage the student to create their own opinion on the subject, causing the student to take ownership of their own learning. Mrs. Forsell has inspired me to begin working towards becoming a psychiatrist by showing me how fascinating the human mind really is. Through encouraging the inquisitive inner psychologist in me, Mrs. Forsell has made narrowing down my major for college effortless as I have come to realize that my love for psychology is innate."
