Reid Rauch is, at this point, a pillar of Homer High School culture. This achievement did not come easily, however; the dedication he has contributed to HHS is truly remarkable. He has been a member-at-large of National Honor Society for three years, on the Student Council executive board for two years, and recently was elected as the Student Representative to the KPBSD School Board. However, his interests span beyond just government.
He is most well known for soccer, and his involvement includes everything from being the captain of HHS’s varsity team to coaching middle school athletes to casual pickup games in the community twice a week. Homer’s community, in fact, has had a profound effect on the young scholar; growing up in a small, tight-knit community has taught him to “definitely place more value on individual connections and maintaining relationships with family and friends.”
This viewpoint is summarized in an experience Rauch had as a child, after relying on family to retrieve him from a tumble into the Anchor River. One book that he recommends to anyone of any age or demographic is “It Can’t Happen Here” by Sinclair Lewis, and he cites it as “timeless, funny and realistic.” It is exciting to see what the future holds for Reid as he navigates adulthood with his classic confidence and willpower.
Suzanne Bishop, a Homer High language arts teacher, assigned a mini-biography project to her senior students. These short narratives helped strengthen student’s writing skills while also celebrating their peers. Each week, the Homer Independent Press will feature a student written Senior Profile, offering insight into the unique lives, experiences and personalities of Homer High’s Class of 2027.
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