Class of 2020

Freedom Area School Board President

Freedom Area School District Superintendent

Freedom Area High School Principal

son of

Lawrie and Karl Borgman

Slippery Rock University

Cyber Security

“If you are afraid to go too far, you’ll never go far enough.”

I would leave a picture of people shaking hands because that might be gone forever. The advice I would give is that nothing can beat hard work and dedication.

son of

Jean and John Buerkle

University of Pittsburgh

Pre-Rehabilitation

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. " - Winston S. Churchill

I want to give advice to myself and others to make sure you have fun doing whatever you end up doing.

son of

Brian and Lisa Collins

University of Pittsburgh

Business

Hard work pays off if you’re patient enough to see it through. - Michael Chandler

Don’t be afraid to try new things that may intimidate you. Especially for freshman, get involved as soon as you can.

son of

Adrienne Brooks and Francis Colaric

Geneva College

Education- Secondary History

“If you're gonna get ahead in this world and be successful, you've got to be yourself." -My Dad

I would leave a pencil and journal for whoever finds it to write their thoughts and events from day to day. This is something I wish I had done so I could have memories to look back on and learn from. The only advice I have for my self is do not get to stressed out everything will workout. For others, I’d say you need to enjoy all the little things because time does not stop for anyone.

daughter of

Tim and Carol-Lynn Dubovi

CCBC

Nursing

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

I would put pictures of my friends and family in a time capsule. The advice I would leave for myself and others is to always rely on the people close to you. Whether you're having the best day of your life or the worst day, your friends and family will always be there for you.

daughter of

Denny and Kim Falk

Kent State University

Psychology

“Don’t let others define your success. You are in control of your journey.”

If I were to create a time capsule, I would leave all of the items that have led me to my accomplishments in it. I would leave a soccer ball, javelin, yearbook, newspaper, DECA manuals and all of the certificates and pins that I’ve received in hopes that when I open it in the future I am humbled and filled with joy knowing that I was the best version of me that I could have been. Advise that I have for other people is to always take pride in what you do because you are the one that controls your future.

son of

Janice and Barry Hedge

Point Park Conservatory

Theatre Arts

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” - Walt Disney

If I could create a time capsule, I would put in pictures of my friends and family. I would want future generations to find this and realize that through thick and thin, the people who you love the most will help you and always be there for you. My advice for the future is that no matter how choppy the road looks ahead, everything is going to be fine and it’ll all be okay in the end.

son of

Becka Hessler and Michael Hessler

University of North Carolina

Mechatronics Engineering

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steven Prefontaine

If I could create a time capsule today, I would for sure leave some aspect of modern art in it. Most likely, that would include a flash drive of modern music, and the box set of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies if the time capsule is big enough. This would allow future generations to compare the music and film of their time to what is being listened to viewed now. If I was leaving the time capsule for my future self, I'd definitely include $20 for me. That's what I did with one of my freshman year assignments where we had to write a letter to our senior selves. I can't wait to pick up that money in a little over a week from now.

If there's any advice I would give to my future self, it would definitely be to remember where I came from. Right now I have the eager attitude of a young man ready to explore the world. It would be unjust of me to forget the small district of Freedom where I come from. It's difficult for me to gauge what advice to give to future generations because, frankly, I do not know what the future is going to look like. I would most likely say something cliche that applies to humans more fundamentally. Perhaps something about being yourself, or caring for one another. Kind of like my time capsule was a massive, inedible fortune cookie.

daughter of

Jen and Brian Henley

Clarion University

Education- Secondary Special Ed

“Be kind to one another” - Ellen DeGeneres

I would leave pictures of my friends and I in it. Advice I would give myself is to stop dwelling on the past and look forward to what’s ahead. I would leave the same advice to others, but I would also tell them to live positively and happy and they’ll be happy. I would also tell people not to sweat the small things. Life is more than one bad day.

son of

Scott and Lisa Levenson

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Accounting and Finance

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work," - Thomas Edison

I would leave a journal with all of my ideas, thoughts and feelings about my family, my friends and the world so that future generations can see a glimpse into what a life of a Freedom High School 2020 senior was like. My advice for my future self and others is to not worry about things. That things have a way of working themselves out and there is no reason to worry about them because everything will be alright.

daughter of

Amy and Eric McNear

Slippery Rock University

Pre-Pysician's Assistant

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

I think I would put hope for the future in the time capsule because considering the state Earth is in I think they're going to need it. This advice is for me but can apply to others too have some confidence in your abilities there are things you're good at and you need to come to terms with that.

Tyler Mohrbacher

son of

John and Kristie Mohrbacher

Waynesburg College or Malone University

Elementary Education or Sports Management

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipeans 4:13

I would leave my Golden Cleats, that broke all the high school scoring records for soccer, my bible, a photo of the Mohrbacher family, my iPhone 11. I would tell myself and others to be yourself, and never be afraid to be great, because you’re the only one that can stop you.

son of

Robert and Sherree Richards

Ohio University HTC

Physics and Computer Science

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” - Rene Descartes

Time Capsule: Various devices and software to compare with the future technology / Never stop learning; always try to improve yourself by acquiring new knowledge and information.

daughter of

Richard and Dana Sharpless

Pennsylvania State University

Psychology and Criminology

"Uniqueness is a great quality, you see things differently, please use this to help the world." Mr. Atkison

Sometimes in life, we just need a hug. No words, no advice, just a hug will suffice.

son of

Mark and Cari Skuse

Robert Morris University

Actuarial Science

“This is how humans are: We question all our beliefs, except for the ones that we really believe in, and those we never think to question.” - Orson Scott Card

In the time capsule, I would put a copy of the book "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline because it is one of my favorite books I have ever read and I love all of the pop culture references and just overall how great of a story it is. Advice that I have for people in the future is that change doesn't always come by itself. You sometime have to the one who wants change and be the one who starts a reaction.

son of

Mark and Cari Skuse

Carnegie Mellon University

Physics

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. - Frank Herbert, Dune

I would place an origami crane, a copy of the Shawnee Yearbook and an issue of the FHS Press, one of my bow ties, and a disposable camera. The advice I have for others is that your future is what you make of it. Work hard to achieve your goals. Do your best in everything and don’t be afraid to try something new.

daughter of

Todd and Melanie Snavely

Kent State University

Fashion Merchandising

“You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” -Elle Woods

If I could create a time capsule today, I would leave a picture of my friends and I, pictures of my pets, one of my pap's handkerchiefs, a SD card with more pictures, $20 and a mirror. This would be because I want whoever to find this capsule to get to experience the sentimental value behind these items, a $20 pick-me-up and a mirror so the person can learn to love themselves. Some advice I have for others in the future is that do what not only makes you genuinely happy in life but the people you love around you happy as well. Also, you matter and you belong, and as hard as self-love can be, you are unique and beautiful and deserve to have that self-love.

daughter of

Brian and Erin Spielman

Pennsylvania State University

Biology

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." - JK Rowling

If I could create a time capsule, I would leave a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone because it is a reminder of the time when reading books was more common and it is a symbol of mine and my grandmother's shared pastime. The advice I would leave for anyone is to believe in yourself.

daughter of

Brian and Stephanie Stewart

Kent State University

Aerospace Engineering

"With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts." -Eleanor Roosevelt

I would put a newspaper in the time capsule because in the future, there might not be a physical newspaper, it will all be online. For my future self, the advice I would give is to not worry so much. I worry about a lot of things, but I need to learn not to do that as much and to not let myself worry about the little things.

son of

Robert and Jill Ujhazy

Duquesne University

Biomedical Engineering

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

Broaden your horizons, try new things, create a balanced and enjoyable present and future to look back on.

daughter of

David and Lyn Zeidler

Pennsylvania State University

Political Science

“Don’t allow your past or present condition to control you. It’s just a process that you’re going through to get you to the next level.” - T.D. Jakes

If I could create a time capsule, I would leave pictures of myself and my friends and how things were now, money so they can have a nice little surprise, and maybe some newspaper clippings of things going on right now, especially of the coronavirus pandemic. Advice I have for others is to be kind and helpful to everyone. You never know what someone is dealing with outside of where you see them and they may be going through some really difficult times.