WHS Class of 2008: Biggest Influence During High School

Wakulla.com spoke to members of the Senior Class of 2008 and asked them to share some of their feelings and thoughts about their last year at Wakulla High School. This is what they had to say...

Who was your biggest influence during high school, and why?

		Kimberly Hancock - "My friends. They influenced when and if I attended school, and how much I paid attention in my classes."
Ashley Clemons		"Probably Alison because she's my best friend and we've been through a lot."
Stuart Brimner		"My dad. He always kept me doing the right thing. I owe all of my successes to him."
Sam Myrick		"My best friends Sean and Brian, because together they helped me break out of my shell, become comfortable with myself, and even made me have a good time against my better judgement several times."
		Nina Reich - "Coach (Dave) Price because he showed me that even through hard times iving up is never an option."
Danny Lilly		"Dusty Manning, a friend because he graduated the year I got here and was a good anti-example (ROFL)."
Jake Sherman		"ROTC."
Reshard Mills		"Koby Smith, Kansas City Chiefs; Sean Taylor, Washington Redskins; Devin Hester, Chicago Bears; and Flody Mayweather, Boxing."
		Rebekah Steele - "God! Without him I would never have been able to make it through! And of course the love and support from my family."
Brandon Sapp		"My biggest influence during high school was my brother. He was the first to go to college and receive his Bachelor's Degree at Hampton University in Virginia."
Reggie Coles		"It's two people. First my older sister Arata. I spent two years in Wakulla High with her and I got a fresh start; she helped me get far. The other person is Teresa Murphy, one of my teachers in 10th grade. This woman never let me give up on my work and girls. By the end of that year I knew what I wanted from my life, and I also found out I'd never be able to control women!"
Sara Daw		"Mrs. Nancy Floyd Richardson. Without her I wouldn't be where I am in my life today; she never gave up on me!"
		Kaylyn Williams - "Mrs. Taylor. She has been nothing but an encouragement to me. She always pushes me in the right direction. My parents have also been a huge encouragement; they support me in all I do."
Brandon Willingham		"Jesus and Mrs. Taylor."
James DeFoor III		"My friends (collectively)."
Kasey Johnson		"Mrs. Taylor. She has taught me that you don't just receive everything. You do have to work for what you want."
		Ginny Weiss - "Buck from The Toasters."
Ed Langston		"Jesus! My youth pastor Doug Sanders."
Lizzie Butler		"My old soccer coach was, because he showed me I could go to a good school and play soccer there, too."
Terrence Sellars		"Friends because they helped and encouraged me."
		*Brittany Dabney - "My mom, because she loves me and respects me even though I'm not perfect."*
Terrion Webster		"Coach Nate (Jackson) because he always had an answer to my problems."
Amanda Henderson		"Coach Nate Jackson because he has always made me work hard."
Carolann Aldridge		"My best friend Jenn. She's an angel that has shown me what being a true human being is."
		Lyriss Harris - "My parents, teachers and friends. They helped me learn that in order to succeed you need to try."
Kiarra Greene		"My mom. She encouraged me to be the best."
Kiara Gay		"Coach Jackson because he was always there for me whenever I needed him."
Megan Weems		"I have one friend in particular that brought out a side of me that I never knew I possessed. Regan taught me that opening up to people and becoming a more social person was far better than staying at home every weekend and I'm grateful to have her in my life."
		C.J. Holton - "Nigel (Bradham) because at football practice and in the weight room he pushed me to work harder."
Michael Andrews		"My parents were definitely my biggest influence during high school. They encouraged me and motivated me every step of the way."
Katie Allen		"All of the best friends I made during the past four years because they made high school unforgettable."
Steven Rainey		"Mom."
		Melissa Davis - "Mrs. Cook. She has helped me figure out my career and influenced me to step up, because you never know when it'll be your time to shine."
Jessica "J.V." Varner		"My dad, because he always has been there for me and never gave up on me!"
James Crum		"My grandparents and parents because they always told me to keep up the good work."
Chelsea Schlegel		"My friends; they helped through the good and bad."
		Isiah Hines - "My mama."
Marcus Posey		"My friends Evan and Cody, because they made it fun."
Casey Parfitt		"My biggest influence was my dad because he went back to school after 20 years to become a police officer."
Tyler Clifton		"My friends because we enjoyed life together."
		Aaron Cain - "Delia. She always made me come to school even when I didn't want to come."
Trevor Nason		"My coaches and teammates were the biggest influence throughout high school."
Shane Davis		"My teachers. They helped me keep on track most of the time."
Candace Spears		"My friends Alyssa Harmon and Sheldon Harper."
		Mia Marks - "Jeffery because he always helped me out with everything. He's my youth pastor and my role model. He's been there for me."
Danielle Cochran		"Jesus Christ because he's the one friend that stayed by my side at all times."
Kimberly Harrell		"Mr. (Mike) Smith."
Stephanie Schaefle		"I am my biggest influence. I did well in school because I know my mom struggled on a GED."
		Sara Pigott - "My mom. She said keep going and never give up."
Kayla Cleveland		"My grandpa Andy and my Mima Shirley. They never stopped helping me when I needed them."
Evan Nazworth		"Marcus Posey."
Taylor Terranova		"My girlfriend."
		Rhiannon Vinson - "My boyfriend and my close friends Cassie, Rochelle, Jess and Kaycee."
Megan C.		"Friends."
Nadine Tang		"Mrs. Williams because she made me want to come to school."
Kim Stanley		"Definitely my step-dad. He always pushes me to do my best. Love you dad!"
		Ryan Qualls - "Papa James kept pushing me to do better and I thank him for standing behind me in everything I do."