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PCHS Class of 2024 Senior Spotlight: Ryan Birkholtz

May 15, 2024

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🎓 Senior Spotlight: Ryan Birkholtz 🎓

Let's shine a spotlight on Ryan Birkholtz, a standout member of the PCHS Class of 2024! 🌟💙

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Fun: Ryan is the son of  Marlene Birkholtz-Wier and Mark Wier. Ryan cherishes family time spent playing board games, creating lasting memories and strengthening bonds with his loved ones.

🌟 Inspirational Mentors: Mr. Fleshman and Mr. Cole have been pivotal inspirations for Ryan throughout his high school journey. Their passion for teaching and ability to make learning enjoyable left a lasting impact on Ryan, particularly in the realm of mathematics.

🏈🏃‍♂️ Extracurricular Enrichment: Ryan shares, "I have been involved in Football, Track, DECA, and NHS. My experience has been changed greatly by these extracurriculars as NHS and DECA had me face my fears of presenting, and Football and Track taught me perseverance and the pursuit of perfection. These activities have instilled in him qualities of perseverance, leadership, and the courage to face challenges head-on.

🏋️‍♂️💯 Proudest Achievements: Ryan takes pride in his physical and academic accomplishments, from benching 225 lbs to achieving an exceptional 101% grade in Mr. Fleshman's Trigonometry class.

😄 Memorable Moment: A hilarious and memorable moment for Ryan was playing Texas Hold'em with friends, where unexpected twists and turns provided endless amusement. Ryan told us, "My favorite moment was playing Texas Hold'em with Kollin, Trace, and Theodore. It was great because Theodore was a spider and Kollin kept losing to him and his biggest fear is spiders."

📈 Personal Growth & Advice: Ryan reflects on his growth in mental and physical toughness since freshman year and offers valuable advice to incoming freshmen: Take your classes seriously and embrace the challenges that come your way.

📚 Favorite Class: American History to 1865 taught by Dr. Debrincat stands out as Ryan's favorite class. Despite its difficulty, the class honed his writing skills and taught him the art of crafting compelling narratives.

🚗🎮  Away from School: When away from school, Ryan enjoys working on his truck or immersing himself in the world of video games on his Xbox.

💭 One Wish: "If I had one wish it would be that inflation wasn't a thing because a Ford F-150 shouldn't be worth $100,000."

🌟 Three Words: Perfectionist, Hardworking, Smart – these qualities define Ryan's approach to life and his endeavors.

👩‍👦‍👦 Admired Figure: Ryan admires his mom for her unwavering support and encouragement, pushing him to excel academically and athletically.

🎓 Future Plans: Ryan plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with aspirations to work in the aerospace or automotive industry in the future.

🔍 High School Experience: Ryan's high school journey can be summed up as a series of challenges and triumphs, filled with personal growth and unforgettable moments shared with friends.

👨‍🏫 Impactful Educators: "Mr. Stiles, because he reminded me a lot of my history teacher from my old high school, and made the switch a lot easier. This is because my other history teacher was a football and track coach the same as Stiles."

👫 Missed Moments: Ryan will miss the camaraderie and relaxed atmosphere of college classes in the library, where he enjoyed downtime with his closest friends.

🌟 Favorite Quote: "Tomorrow is a mystery, live for today." - Carroll Shelby

🎉 Congratulations, Ryan! Your dedication, perseverance, and achievements make us #PutnamProud! 🎉 #PCHSClassOf2024