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Elliot Seott Ross Bassett
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Nickname: Physics Hometown: Port Clinton, Ohio Years at Howe: 2

Command Sergeant Major Sports played at Howe: Baseball, wrestling and soccer Clubs: Varsjty Howe Club Most memorable moment at Howe: Baseball sectionals The word that best describes you: Crazy! Favorite food from the Howe cafeteria: Grilled cheese Favorite movie: Fight Club Favorite sports team: The Ohio State Buckeyes!! Hobbies and extra-curricular activities:. Football and jet skiing Favorite quote: Git 'R' Done! My hero: My father What do you want people to remember about you after you leave Howe? That I'm funny In your opinion, how has being at Howe changed you? It has helped me to appreciate ,going home and good food. What will you miss about Howe? All .my boys. Future plans after leaving Howe: I will be going to college and furthering my education.
Forrest Richard Bedke
Nickname:Fo-Bed Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Position: Delta Company Commander Honors received: Haberly Medal, Best Drilled Cadet (2), Gauss Radio Award (3), Most Improved Student Clubs and Activities: Radio, Speech, VHC, Risto-' ry, Science Club, Leo Club, Old Guard, Iron Guard, Acolyte, Reader, Yearbook Sports participated in while at Howe: LS Soccer, Cross Country, Wrestling, Basketball, Track, HS Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Drill Team, Speech Varsity letters held in the following sports: Soccer, Wrestling , Drill Team, Basketball (MGR)., · Baseball, Track. Favorite Quote: "One owes respect to the living; to the dead one only owes truth." Favorite book: Brave New World Favorite sporting teams: White Sox, Bears, Nebraska Comhuskers Favorite bands: Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Primus, Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stoneage, Flaming Lips and many more. If you were a superhero, what supernatural ability would you possess? I would shoot spaghetti out of my fingertips. How have you changed during your time at Howe? I am a better person and a better student. What you will miss most about Howe: My friends. Future Plans: Going to college and studying biochemistry and pharmacology.

Derek Kiel Bloom
Hometown: Brecksville, Ohio Years at Howe: 1.5

osition: Batallion S-1/S-3 porting activities you participated in while at owe: Track, Rifle Team, Cross Country arsity letters received in the following sports: rack and Cross Country lubs and Activities: Raiders avorite food in the Howe Mess Hall: Good ol' iscuits and gravy east favorite food from the Howe Mess Hall: ny breakfast containing eggs avorite bands/ music genre: Oldies, Cret?dance learwater Revival, Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, arren Zevon I /'.
avorite Movie: Hamburger Hill avorite Book: The Things They Carried by Tim 0' Brien Favorite Sporting Team: Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, The Revolution Hobbies: Camping, hiking and canoeing What one word best describes you? Bullet-sponge Favorite Quote: "Anything less than yo r best is a sacrifice to the gift." -Steve Prefontaine Heroes: Steve Prefontaine, Audy Murphy In your opinion, how was Howe changed you? It has improved my leadership skills and has enhanced my ability to work independently, as well as rely on others. Future plans: Enlist in the Marine Corp and make a career out of it.
Kevin Darrall1

Position: Battalion Executive Officer/ Bravo Company Commander Honors you have received: General Simpson Medal, Cadet of the Year 2004 Clubs and Activities: Class Vice-President, NHS, Speech, Varsity Howe Club Sporting Activities: Soccer, Wrestling, Drill Team, Track Varsity letters awarded for the following sports: Soccer, Wrestling, Track
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Favorite food from the mess hall: Fried Chicken Favorite musicians: Trace Atkins, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw .·· Favorite movie: We Were Soldiers Favorite book: No Excuses by Kyle Mayhard Favorite sporting teams: Colts, University of Tennessee Volunteers Hobbies: Horse back riding and anything that deals with the outdoors Favorite Quote: A rock feels no pain, islands never cry Who are your heroes: I see so many of my friends who have been through struggles as heroes. In your opinion, how has being at Howe changed you? Howe has taught me how to work to my fullest potential and how to work and live with others. What will you miss about Howe? I will miss all of the friends I have made here. Future plans: I plan on majoring in Animal Science, then becoming a large animal veterinarian.
Austin Judge
Nickname: 'The Judge'' and "'Champ'' Hometown: Frankfort. Indiana Years at Howe: 2
Position: Platoon Sergeant of Delta Honors you have received: A Scholastic Excellence Award and the American Legion Award Clubs and Activities: Drill Team, VHC Sporting Activities: Soccer, Drill Team, Baseball Varsity letters recieved: Baseball Favorite quote: "Carpe Diem" avorite movie: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas avorite bands: Buckcherry, Everlast, John Fogerty, Waylon Jennings avorite book: The Mick Favorite sporting teams: Tigers and anything at ndiana University ; Most memorable moment at Howe:·TI1e trip t.o Cedar Point when I was in the 11th grade. hat will you miss most about Howe? The people In your opinion, how has Howe changed you? I am more disciplined . . Howe also taught me how to get along with others. Future plans: I plan to attend IU and major in Business Marketing. I would like to open a real estate firm and a hometown sports bar. I would also like to pursue my baseball career.

Dominique Lassiter
Nickname: Nikki or Dommy Hometown: Crestwood, IL Years at Howe: 8
Position: Battalion S-4 Honors you have received: John Philip Sousa Band Award, Sojourner's Award, Superior Cadet Decoration, Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award Sports played at Howe: Tennis, Rifle, Basketball, Swimming, Drill Team, Track, and Cross Country Varsity letters received: Tennis, Track, Basketball, Swimming, and Cross-Country Clubs and activities: Poetry Club, Wild Blue Wonders, Howe Herlad, Library Club, Student Government, Old Guard, ADT, NHS, Drama, LIFE, acolyte, readers, VHC, Drum and Bugle Corps One word that describes you: Multifarious .. ,: Favorite sports teams: Chicago Bears, Baltlmore Ravens, Notre Dame Fighting Irish My hero: My grandma What do you want people to remember you for when you leave Howe? I want people to remember me as a friend. In your opinion, how has Howe changed you? Howe did not need to change me. I came at l such an early age that I just grew up with the school and the people here. What will you miss about Howe? Most everything. The cadets, the staff, the teachers, the memories .... even the drama. Future plans: I plan to go to college and later be an officer in the Air Force. I will also travel the world.

Tracy Panfil
Nickname: Stacks Hometown: Hickory Hills, IL Years at Howe: 2

Position: Alpha Company Commander lubs and activities: S-Club Sports participated in: Volleyball, Basketball and rack Favorite foQd from the mess: Pita Bread Day! Favorite bands: Modest Mouse, Rilo Kiley, OK Go Favorite type of movies: Zombie movies avorite book: Catcher in the Rye Do you have any special talents or odd traits that e should know about? I can rave with my feet! What are some of your most memorable moments at Howe? Midnight PTs and basement talks What do you want people to remember you for after you leave Howe? My S-Club presidency. What will you miss about Howe? Mrs. Trout What are your future plans after you leave Howe? I will sleep past 6 on weekdays and go to college.
Braden Dean Pefley
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN . Years at Howe·: 1
Rank: Private Clubs and activities: Rifle Team Favorite type of music: Classical Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan Favorite sports Colts, Pacers Who are your heroes and why? The founding fathers and Abe Lincoln because they were humble men of reason. They did not compromise their rinciples. They were courageous. They were not afraid to stand up for what they felt was right. What are your future plans: I plan to join the Maine Corps. I would then like to go to college and major in history, law or architecture. I then plan to ·ejoin the military as an officer before I eventually enter the civilian world.

Josh
Nickname: JP Hometown: Howe, IN Years at Howe: 6

Position :Battalion Commander Honors received: MAC All-Conference Baseball, All District Soccer, Pre-season All State Soccer, Sergeant Girard Award and Scholarship, Major Merritt Sword. Clubs and activities: Lower School Science Club, Iron Guard, Yearbook, Acolyte, Leo Club, Old Guard, ADT, Radio, Speech, History Club, VHC Sports you participated in: Lower School Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer and Track. Varsity Baseball, Tennis, Drill Team, Basketball and Soccer Varsity letters received in : Baseball, tennis, Drill Team, Basketball, and Soccer . ; Favorite musicians/genre of music: Trace AdLdns, Garth Brooks, Hank Williams .... country music all the way! Favorite sports teams: Detroit Tigers What I might be doing in my spare time: 4 wheel ing in my Jeep or hanging out with my family and girlfriend. My heroes: My parents because they Itctve always been there for me when I needed them the most! What I will miss about Howe: I will miss Dexter, Austin, Elliot, and all of my other friends. Future plans: Go to college, play baseball, and have some fun.
Cody M. Smith
Nickname: Stretch Hometown: Union City, CA Years at Howe: 1.5
Position: Cannon Crew Driver Clubs and activities: Howe Herald Club, VHC, Yearbook Sporting activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball Varsity letters received in: Basketball and Baseball The one word that best describes me: Blunt Favorite saying: "Betcha can't do it like me!" Favorite music genre: Rap Favorite book: F.O.L.K.S.- Forever Our Love Know ledge and Salvation Favorite sports team: Cleveland Caveliers Hero: Stan Tookie Williams How has Howe changed you? It has motivated' me /-
to go to college. What will you miss about Howe? The people and the family type environment. Future plans: Attend college or join the Military
