District: Graduate Profile
Snapshot of a Graduate Gahanna Lincoln High School Class of 2019
Beginning in 2016, over 700 teachers, parents, students and community members met to identify a vision, clarify a mission and define a set of beliefs for Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. After much collaboration, GJPS now has a strong vision, mission and set of beliefs that certainly define who GJPS is as a school district. "STUDENTS COME FIRST" at Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, and we are proud to have a Vision, Mission and Beliefs to support that.
During the spring of 2019, Superintendent Steve Barrett had a chance to sit down with some of our graduating seniors to discuss their teachers, classes, proudest moments and advice for incoming freshmen. We were pleased to realize how closely their experiences align with our Vision, Mission and Beliefs. GJPS is preparing our students for many paths after graduation and we were honored to speak with students who are entering the military, joining the work force, attending two year or four year colleges and some who will be doing a combination.
The heartfelt comments from our students say much about our schools and the Vision, Mission and Beliefs set to guide us. Please enjoy these interviews with just a few of the 525 graduates from the Class of 2019.
GJPS Student Since Kindergarten
Future Plans: U.S. Marines
Advice to Freshmen:
"Don't be afraid to get outside
your comfort zone. Meet new
people and try new things."
GJPS Student Since Second Grade
Future Plans: University of Illinois, Chicago
"There are multiple paths to end
up at the same goal. It is OK to
not really have an idea or a plan.
You WILL meet people along
the way who will guide you."
Future Plans: Work Force
"Not everything is going to be
easy right off the bat. But, as long
as you keep working at it, it will
get better."
GJPS Student Since First Grade
Future Plans: Virginia Tech University, Virginia
"Life is not anything without risks.
What's the point of staying behind
the lines when you can go above
and beyond"
Future Plans: Bowling Green University, Ohio
"Get involved. Do things that
make you uncomfortable. Get
outside of your box."
GJPS Student Since Third Grade
Future Plans: Two Year College then U.S. Navy
"Once you focus on a main
goal and keep working
towards it, the outcome
is unbelievable."
Future Plans: James Madison University, Virginia
"Find those connections of
upperclassmen who can
really help you find your
way."
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Future Plans: American University, Washington, D.C.
"Be Kind. If you are just
kind, it will get you so much
further throughout high school."
GJPS Student Since Sixth Grade
Future Plans: Oberlin College,Ohio
"Don't worry about finding
a niche. Let it come
naturally."