Female students recognize influential women in their lives for International Women’s Day

Junior Cassidy Eckhoff is inspired by her mom, Kate Kershaw because of her kind spirit and her willingness to put her kids first. The best thing Eckhoff learned from her mom is to be kind to everyone.  “I have learned to love everyone regardless of gender, age, or race,” Eckhoff said.  Eckhoff also loves how her mom can brighten a room just by being there. “I wish I had her kind spirit. She is just the ki...

Freshman Meghan McAfee is inspired by former Mill Valley runner and student Delaney Kemp for her unconditional compassion and dedication.   “She’s kind to everybody, even if she doesn’t know them and [she is] hard working at everything she does,” said McAfee. McAfee’s biggest takeaway from Kemp is her consistent perseverance and willingness to not give up when things get hard because i...

Senior Lauren Walker looks up her mom, Stephanie Walker because she is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it.  “A quality I desire to have is my mom’s servant heart,” Walker said.  “I look up to her because no matter the situation she is willing to humble herself and help out others.” One of the things that bring Walker and her mom close is their faith. Walker ...

Sophomore Claire Moberly’s role model is her nana. Moberly appreciates the fact that her nana is always looking on the bright side.  “She has shown me how to stay strong no matter what and to always look on the positive side,” Moberly said. Moberly also loves how her nana tries her best to make sure her family feels loved and appreciated, and will stick by them no matter what.  “She alw...