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By VCS Senior JaQualyn Wiggins Some teachers choose their profession, but for others, it feels like a calling. Ms. Long shared that she has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. School was not always a happy place for her growing up, and later she saw her own sons struggle as well. Because of this, she teaches for “those kids”—the ones who feel like they do not fit in or are labeled as troublemakers. She strives to be the kind of teacher who sees students fo

By VCS Senior Ja’Nina Thompson For this senior, high school wasn’t about being the loudest in the room or the most involved on campus; it was about growth, consistency, and discovering who he is. While he admits that people might be surprised to learn he’s actually shy at first, that quiet nature didn’t prevent him from having a meaningful and transformative high school experience. Over the years, he says school helped him grow academically, socially, and personally, shaping

Mrs. Gunther is one of those teachers you never forget. Her energy, laughter, and personality light up every room she walks into, and over the years, students, staff, and families have been blessed to experience her positivity and love. Mrs. Gunther grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Union High School in 2003. She went on to earn a B.A. in Health and Physical Education from West Liberty University, where she graduated as valedictorian, and an M.S. in Scho