Maureen McConaghy (Thunell) is grateful for the leadership of Shelby Mode:

Sponsor of the Kindness Club, Maureen McConaghy (Thunell), is grateful for the leadership of senior member Shelby Mode. Shelby took the lead on this Women's History Month project, single-handedly capturing photos for our display. Shelby relates exceptionally well with our friends in the Special Ed classes, recently encouraging some shy friends to dance at the Special Ed prom.

Athletic Director Daryl Jarvis praises the leadership of four senior girls on his Athletic Advisory Council: Laila Brown, Tyra Helper, Libby Hardin, and Kylie Thomas.  These four excel in the classroom and on the fields and the courts.  And, in the case of Tyra, in the pool. Among their many accomplishments, Libby is a leader on the girls' soccer team.  Kylie is a senior member of the cheer squad. Tyra’s on the swim team, and Laila is an All-State volleyball player. 

Although off at a Robotics competition when this photo was taken, Tyra Helper is also valued by Coach Jarvis. 

Art teacher Katie Pfrommer says of Sophie Martin:

Sophie Martin is an outstanding leader in National Art Honor Society and the Visual Arts program. She brings her creativity, strong work ethic, and kindness to whatever endeavor she pursues. Sophie serves as our club Historian, is in Art 3 Honors, and recently represented Richland County School District One in the Cottontown Art Crawl as a student artist.

National Art Honor Society Advisor Katie Pfrommer praises Larrabee Ellenberg:

Larrabee Ellenberg is an outstanding leader in National Art Honor Society and the Visual Arts program. She brings her creativity, positivity, and brilliance to whatever endeavor she pursues. Larrabee serves as our club Vice President (and former President last school year) and is in AP Visual Art. She has led our program in many school wide art projects, including the collaborative art piece that hangs in the School Counseling office.

Theatre Teacher Kathleen Pennyway says of Aza Nyberg and Emma Keller:

"Emma and Aza served as assistant directors for our recent production of Metamorphoses. They were responsible for helping to conduct auditions, leading warm-ups, giving acting feedback, and generally helping with the production. Their desire for excellence and positive attitudes made the rehearsal room pleasant and productive every day.

Theatre teacher Kathleen Pennyway says of her Drama Department Co-Chairs Larrabee Ellenberg and Sara Brown:

Larrabee and Sara are Co-Chairs for the Dreher Drama Department this year. They are both committed to excellence, and have revamped several of our processes to make them more efficient and effective.

Larrabee and Sara are both active in technical theatre and acting, and have led in multiple ways throughout the year. They lead by example no matter what part they play in our productions. They are warm, kind, positive, and dedicated to excellence, and any room is better when they are in it!

Student Council Advisor April Finley says of Student Body President Aza Nyberg:

Aza is an amazing young lady who is committed to success in and outside of the classroom! She has been a phenomenal Student Body President who consistently advocates for the students of Dreher. I am very proud of all she has accomplished and I look forward to seeing the wonderful things she will achieve beyond high school.

e-sports Club Sponsor Madalyn Hazlett praises Berkeley McCants:

"Berkeley McCants is the reason our e-sports club was able to raise over $600 for new equipment - she came up with the idea to host a talent show to raise money and pitched the idea to Ms. Asouzu to get approval. Every other aspect of the talent show was a group effort, but the idea came solely from Berkeley's persistence and strong leadership skills. I am so grateful to have her on our team, especially since she's only a freshman! I can't wait to see what amazing things she does over the next four years."

Kathleen Lee says of Sophomore Malana Pinckney:

Malana is a valued member of the Dreher Dance Company (DDC) and a talented choreographer.  Malana does not draw attention to herself; rather, she is always there, behind the scenes, supportive, and leading by example.  Malana is always prepared, always kind.  I trust her advice about what will work with our dancers.

Dr. Nicoleta Hodis says of Ella McLean:

"As the students put it 'she always gets things done.'" Although a senior, Ella is one of the most reliable students in our Latin Club. She will always be there to organize, support, or just do whatever is needed. Her friendly demeanor and positive attitude allow her to easily interact and work with other students. 

Ella and her fellow members of the Latin Club placed first in the SC Junior Classical League Forum for the second year in a row.

Alison Schriro, Advisor to the National Honor Society, says of Emma Keller:

"Emma has been a Dreher Ambassador for two years and is secretary of the Eleanor Doggette Chapter of the National Honor Society. She consistently impresses me with her maturity, dependability, and initiative. In both roles, Emma regularly goes above and beyond. I am so lucky to have the opportunity to work with her both within and outside of the classroom!"

Dr.. Hodis has two very special members of her Latin Club: Emma McLean and Grace Rivers.

Dr. Nicoleta Hodis says of Grace Rivers:

"As the students put it 'she always gets things done.'" Although only a sophomore, Grace is one of the most reliable students in our Latin Club. She will always be there to organize, support, or just do whatever is needed. Her friendly demeanor and positive attitude allow her to easily interact and work with other students." 

At the SC Junior Classical League Forum, Grace was elected state Historian.

Spanish teacher Maria Paz Velazquez says that while she does not teach Grace, she thinks Grace is a wonderful addition to the language corner.

Lindsay Smith, coach of the Cheer Team, says of Jaynelle Bolton:

"Jaynelle is an integral part of the varsity cheer team at Dreher. She is a hard worker, she is a very talented athlete and is always pushing herself to improve. She is kind to all of her teammates and is one of the strongest main bases on the team. She is a leader on and off the field. She helps her teammates and coaches whenever they need it, she is always on time and prepared, and she just overall does a great job and gives 100% in everything she does.

She is also in honors classes and is in Teacher Cadet.  She was chosen to speak before the School Board in support of the Teacher Cadet program.

Mock Trial Team Coach Isabella Cox says of Marjorie Weaver:

Marjorie is an active participant in Mock Trial and has been for the past three years. Marjorie always offers support to her peers and helps them become better Mock Trial participants.  She won "Most Effective Attorney" at the Regional Competition and helped lead the team to compete at States."

Jeanette Wallulis says of Ella Humphrey:

" Even though I do not coach the Robotics team, I notice that Ella Humphrey is very involved with Blue Devil Mechanics Robotics and has spearheaded this year's efforts to include special education students in Ms. Celeste Smith's class into the newly formed team, Blue Devil Mechanics Unified.