High school, for me, was a great chance to grow into the foundation of the person I have become. I started out a shy, dedicated student, and ended as an adult who had met lifelong friends and developed hobbies and passions I wouldn’t leave behind. I took all the opportunities in high school to participate … Read more
I’ve always gotten energy from facing challenges. Summerville High presented me with many such challenges to keep my interest and enthusiasm alive. I found a community where team support, mentorship (from teachers and other students), and creativity helped direct me onto my path of becoming me. My freshman year at Summerville, Ms. Buzzard, who had … Read more
Jessica graduated from Summerville Union High School in 2005. She enjoyed being involved in various extracurricular activities including Jazz at 8, Walk the Talk, and ASB. The majority of her passion through high school went to the softball team. Through her 4 years at Summerville she pitched for the Varsity team and was team captain … Read more
It is with sincere humility and profound gratitude that I accept inclusion into the Summerville Union High School Hall of Fame. This honor places me among an esteemed group of individuals whose accomplishments and dedication have significantly shaped the legacy of our school and community. The four developmental years I spent at Summerville played a … Read more
It truly is an honor to be recognized as a member of Summerville High School’s Hall of Fame. I am humbled to be surrounded by the incredible members who have already been inducted into this special group. The four pivotal years of my teens I spent walking the campus as a Summerville bear had an … Read more
I arrived at Summerville after a hard fought battle working to secure an inter-district transfer. My application had been initially rejected on the basis that my argument – Summerville was where I felt I belonged – was a weak one. But after working the phones and some civil disobedience (particularly on the part of my … Read more
Arts I was very active in choir and Theatre at Summerville HS. I had the honor of representing Jazz at 8 in Carnegie Hall and was chosen to be a featured soloist at the NY Vocal Jazz festival with Phil Mattson. I played the Baker’s Wife in my senior production of Into the Woods, a … Read more
It’s an honor to be selected as a member of the Summerville Hall of Fame. I have been blessed to give back to the Bear Family as a teacher and administrator for the past fourteen years. Most importantly, I met my amazing wife Amanda while at Summerville, so it has definitely been a great school … Read more