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PCHS Class of 2024 Senior Spotlight: Reed Valentine

May 13, 2024

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🎓 Senior Spotlight: Reed Valentine 🎓

Let's shine a spotlight on Reed Valentine from the PCHS Class of 2024! 🌟💙

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Bonding: Reed is the son of Jeremy and April Valentine. Reed cherishes watching movies with his family, enjoying quality time together and creating lasting memories.

🌟 Inspiring Figure: Reed's biggest inspiration is Jason Kelce, whose hard work ethic and resilience serve as a model for success.

🏈 Impact of Extracurriculars: While involved in various activities, football has had the most profound impact on Reed. It has taught him valuable lessons in leadership, adaptability, and perseverance, preparing him for life's challenges.

🎓 Proudest Achievement: Reed's proudest achievement is earning a scholarship to play football at Southwest Baptist University, a testament to his dedication and skill on the field.

🏟️ Memorable Moment: One memorable moment for Reed was the exhilarating victory over Gallatin at Homecoming, marking a significant triumph for the team.

🌱 Personal Growth & Advice: Throughout high school, Reed has become more personable and developed valuable communication skills. His advice to incoming freshmen is to constantly strive for self-improvement and growth.

📚 Favorite Class: Reed enjoyed his college information tech fundamentals class for its practical applications and valuable learning experiences.

🎮 Off-School Pursuits: Reed loves spending time playing games with his friends, enjoying moments of camaraderie and relaxation.

💫 One Wish: Reed's wish is to become a Hall of Fame level NFL offensive lineman, reflecting his ambitious and driven nature.

💼 Future Plans: After college, Reed plans to pursue a career as an automotive engineer, working for a car company to design innovative vehicles.

🎢 High School Experience: Reed describes his high school experience as a crazy and fun journey filled with ups and downs, but ultimately rewarding.

👨‍🏫 Impactful Educators: The football staff at Putnam County has played a significant role in Reed's life, imparting valuable skills and lessons that will guide him in the future.

👫 Missed Moments: Reed will miss the friendships he formed during his time at Putnam County, treasuring the bonds he created with his peers.

🚗 Favorite Quote: "I didn't come all this way to see you quit." - Cars

🎉 Congratulations, Reed! We are #PutnamProud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your future endeavors! 🎉 #PCHSClassOf2024