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JamesLynnedited.mp3James Lynn
James Lynn
1991
James Lynn graduated from Henrico in 1991. He was a average student at that time. He wasn’t really into school but got his work done. He was also a opera singer and continued singing through his high school career. time as a warrior, James did a lot of activities at Henrico. James was the girls softball manager and afterward during his sophomore/junior year he joined the first men’s volleyball team. James said to be a warrior you have to “To face the unknown” and “See what your interest are”-(Lynn)
After James graduated, he had a family and continued his singing career. He got many booking all around the country, he traveled a lot and he would miss his family. He decided to settle down and become an Insurance Agent in Ashland. James enjoyed being a singer but being on the move 24/7 wasn’t what he wanted. Now he’s happily married with his highschool sweetheart.
Lynn,James. Personal Interview. 25 February,2019.
alumni mp3.mp3Rebecca Davis
Rebecca Davis
1992
1992
Rebecca Davis graduated from Henrico High School in the year 1992. During her time here as a Warrior. Rebecca was involved in a lot of clubs including; SGA, Beta Club, FBLA, Model UN, COE and many more. She was very proud of her club affiliations and working with her peers on various activities after school. She experienced her best and worst experiences during high school. She told us her best high school experience was “going to football games after school and going to Hardee’s (No longer exists, but was located near the intersection of Azalea and Chamberlayne) in the morning for breakfast”. She kept herself busy with honors classes (there was no IB back then), clubs and a few close friends which allowed her a drama-free high school experience. She also had a co-op job in 11th and 12th grade that occupied a lot of her non-school time. She had someone in high school who she was very fond of. She said that “it was better for her boyfriend to not go to her school, that way she can focus on her studies and all of her other important activities”. Rebecca told us that being a warrior takes “a sense of family. You also need to care for your peers and teachers at school. School is like another home, so treat it like one.”
After school, Rebecca joined Capital One Financial and has been there ever since (over 20 years!). She is currently a Sr. Manager at Capital One and enjoys her role. Rebecca shared that Henrico High School set her up for success in many ways. Henrico helped her figure out who she was deep down inside. While attending Henrico, her honors and AP classes allowed her to learn that she wanted to continue working hard in life and be a life time learner. Since Rebecca went to school here, it has changed a lot. She told us that all of the students back then weren’t granted many opportunities like we are today. Henrico didn’t have the IB program or the CFA program. She shared that all in all, the school’s exterior looks the same except for the CFA newer building and the central air (they had window units that sometimes worked in the winter and summer months). Some advice for freshman Warriors is “Do not rush your life. There is a lot in this big world. Many adults would rather be in High School than be at work. Don’t rush to be an adult because you have a long life to live! Enjoy it.”
Davis, Rebecca. Personal Interview. 27 February,2019.
alumni2.mp3Listen to Ms. Griffin's full interview here!
Listen to Ms. Griffin's full interview here!
Shantell Griffin
Shantell Griffin
1993
1993
Ms. Shantell Griffin graduated from Henrico High School in 1993. She stated that she “Loved being a warrior” and that she had a “Great experience”. When I asked her “What it takes to be a warrior?” Ms.Griffin said that you have to be “Dedicated to making yourself better, never give up, and fight for what you believe in”. When we asked as a group “Who did you go to prom with? And how was your time at prom?”, she told us that “She went with the person she was dating at the time, and she did not like her experience based on the “Little Mermaid” theme”. We also asked “What type of activities did she attend to?” and she told us that she was on the track team, CFA dance team, German club and more that she did not name. She was very descriptive when telling us about how she got into all of those clubs and activities.
When I asked Ms.Griffin “how did being a warrior prepare you to be #lifeready?” She stated that “you should accept people for who they are”. When she left High School she went to college to become a counselor. She also go to different schools to teach teens about healthy relationships. Ms. Griffin wants teens to “find themselves in high school rather than trying to worry about other people, that won’t matter in your life when you start working towards your profession”. Also she was very respectful and professional with her words and pronunciations while we were interviewing her. She was very straight forward about the entire interview.
(Griffin, Shantell. Personal Interview. 5 February 2019.)
Interview.mp3Tijuana Brand-Lowery
Tijuana Brand-Lowery
1994
Tijuana Brand-Lowery graduated over 25 years ago in 1994. During her years here at Henrico High School, Mrs. Brand-Lowery was a part of a couple of groups such as; S.O.D.A, SCA and was also apart of the yearbook committee. During her time at Henrico she says it had a more diverse pop to it and it was always fun to come to school. Mrs.Brand-Lowery feels as if you would have to learn to adapt and be recealiant in order to be a warrior. Mrs. Brand-Lowery was a very quiet person. She loved poetry and photography. She says Henrico definitely helped her into becoming the woman she is today.
Today Mrs.Brand-Lowery is a Principal at Adams Elementary School. Becoming a principal took Mrs.Brand-Lowery by surprise; She says she had no idea she would become a principle. When she was younger she always had in her mind that she wanted to grow up to become a doctor. Her advice is to ‘always trust your heart’.
(Brand-Lowery,Towana.Personal Interview. 27 February 2019.)
interview.mp3Kinda Ham
Kinda Ham
1995
Kinda Ham Graduated from Henrico High School in the year of 1995. Which is 24 years ago. During her time as a warrior, Kinda did not participated in many activates, like most girls through their teenage years in high school. Kinda was a very quiet person that stayed to herself. During the years of 1991-1995. Kinda says if she can come back to Henrico, She would pick better friends, and focus on her work more.
After High School, Kinda didn’t move far, she still lives in The Henrico area. Kinda is now a cosmetologist. Kinda is more of a socialized person now, than She was in School. Kinda believes that You have to be confident and Strong, to be a warrior. One thing for future and current warriors, stay focus and have fun, but still make school your first priority.
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