Camaraderie, Leadership, and Growth

At Highlands Latin School, Braxton Harstine has valued the caring community, grown through opportunities in sports and leadership, and developed a work ethic that will enable him to tackle anything in life. He plans to attend Hillsdale College and major in economics.

“Being a part of the HLS community means serving others,” said Braxton. “I hope that future students would see me as somebody who worked hard and cared about the people around him and tried to make their lives better.”

Building A Beautiful Community

From set building and prayer group to valued classroom experience, Keely Haner loves being involved in the Highlands Latin community and appreciates the beautiful in everyone she meets. Keely plans to attend Murray State University and major in biology.

“I’ve developed a stronger sense of self. I’m more confident. I’ve grown so much deeper in my love for the Lord,” said Keely. “This year, especially, I’ve developed a greater love for what we’re learning. It’s not just school: This is how to live.”

Finding The Keys To Excellence

Jed Hamilton holds multiple leadership positions at Highlands Latin School and focuses on caring for his fellow students. He commits himself to the guidance of his teachers and honors God with his academic, athletic, and musical endeavors. Jed plans to attend Hillsdale College in the fall.

“Each teacher that we have is willing to help us develop our way of learning and our way of thinking in the right direction,” said Jed. “There’s a huge impact when teachers are willing to look out for you and care for you individually.”

More Than A Game, More Than A School

Olivia Petrie is an exemplary house leader and field hockey teammate. She is dedicated to serving the school and her fellow students and strives to seek the Good, the True, and the Beautiful in everything. Olivia is attending Liberty University in the fall where she will play field hockey on a scholarship.

“To be part of the HLS community really means to be part of a family,” said Olivia. “This school is more than a school, because it means to step outside your own bubble and be a part of other people’s lives.”

Growing Through Struggle

Through forging relationships with his classmates and by diving into our curriculum, Caleb Kang has grown in both skill and character and embraced challenges that bring about personal growth. He plans on serving our country by attending the United States Naval Academy.

”I believe that learning how to struggle through my entire time at HLS has been very rewarding,” said Caleb. “I’d like to take that struggle and put it into serving my country at the Naval Academy.”

A Community Of Grace And Love

Claire Schutte is deeply involved in serving the Highlands Latin community with multiple leadership positions and displays a strong sense of faith and fortitude. She firmly believes that the Lord has used her story in amazing ways for His glory. Claire plans to attend WKU and study nursing.

”The biggest thing about HLS that helps students grow is that it pushes students to reach their highest potential, both academically and personally,” said Claire. “I’ve been blessed to see the ways that God has used our story to make a difference in the lives of others.”