Chase Turner

Harrison High School proudly selects senior Chase Turner as one of this month’s Harrison Press Students of the Month. Chase is the son of Jennifer and Steve Turner and is involved in a multitude of extracurriculars such as Hope Squad, Cross Country, Swim, Track, TV Production, and FCA. His future plans include teaching or a business field. Philip Deak, his AP Government teacher, says that Chase is, “getting it done in the classroom and outside of it. He really represents our district goals.” Shawn Sowders, his AP US History teacher, agrees with this, stating that, “Chase is the epitome of Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership.” He also says that Chase is “one of those students that you wish you had every year, in every bell. He always has his work completed to the best of his ability (which is very high) and he is always willing to aid anyone that needs a helping hand.  I love listening to his opinions and ideas.” FCA advisor Alicia Cummings has gotten to know Chase over the last couple of years through weekly meetings. She says, “Chase is an outstanding young man… He is an awesome leader and has also been a part of some community outreach, including taking part in serving at Matthew 25 last semester.” Amy Poettker has also seen Chase’s hard work in the classroom in her Advanced Geometry and Advanced Precalculus classes. She says, “Chase always gives 100% no matter what he is working on.  He’s motivated to do his best every single day, and always with a smile on his face.  He is an extraordinarily positive young man who always sees the best in each situation and in each person he knows.  He’s a great role model for the younger students coming up as to what a hardworking, kind, smart, positive student at WHHHS looks like. It was an honor to teach in Advanced Geometry and in Advanced PreCalculus.” One piece of advice Chase would like to give to his classmates is to “enjoy the little things while you can.”