For some students, they feel limited on what they can do and achieve. It could be the
unbalanced schedule of school, work, extracurricular activities, or all. High school can be a
rough time and place for many, but there are many who are able to fight through every obstacle
given to them. One of them, an outstanding student who did go above and beyond is,
Nash Niemeier. For him, there is no limit.

Niemeier, Class of 2025’s Valedictorian, strives to achieve all his goals and is just a real
go-getter. Taking over 7 Honors and AP classes just this year while holding the position of co-
president of Key Club with Savannah Smith and involved in two other clubs and a sport, he has
it all worked out.

Carey Hege, a friend of his, says Niemeier has it all under control.

“He never seems that busy or stressed. He has everything under control. He seems chill.”

Although he may seem like Superman to some, Niemeier benefits from a great support system. The support mostly came from his mom and older brother, Cooper, who was said to be the ones who really pushed and challenged him.

Other than family and friends, teachers have also impacted his education and growth.

“If I could pick one teacher that really affected me, it was Mrs. Campbell’s class, AP World History. She really put a lot of challenges on me, but what the class showed me was that I can’t just back down from a challenge just because I want to. So it was really her class that got me into this mindset where I need to be a strong academic and do my work.”

It is obvious that Niemeier has worked overtime to become such an outstanding star student. Valedictorian is a special award that, by definition, not everyone can get. So because of this, it is all still a very brand new thing and concept and it is exciting for him.

“It is nice that all my friends are supportive and that they don’t poke fun at anything like that,” said Niemier.

His friends have also congratulated him with some extra supportive high fives and pats on the back.

“I am happy for him and that I’m glad he got the award,” says Smith.

The accomplishments and efforts Nash has made will go a long way, all the way to his Computer Science program at Purdue University. He still is able to contain such a humble attitude.

“It such an honor,” Niemeier says when talking about his acceptance to Purdue and its program.

Carey Hege also predicts that ten years from now, “He’ll probably get a good job and money.”

Rewards are what keep us going, especially when times are tougher. For Nash and his friends this summer, it is all about going on trips around the country and attending wonderful live concerts. Nashville, Tennessee, which is somewhat close to his name, is coincidentally the place he wants to visit after graduation.

The end of high school is life changing, with it also being a once in a lifetime thing. For Niemeier, it is certainly not the last life changing event. As he leads Franklin Central High School’s Class of 2025 out of high school, he has written his speech that was thought upon for hours, that will be read on Commencement Day. It is said to be full of energy, connection, and entertainment.

Senior year is full of firsts and lasts, but mostly lasts. Here are Nash Niemeier’s lasts words and thoughts: “Shout to all my friends and the social studies department. The social studies department always kept me challenged and always supported me with wherever I go.”