Alumni Spotlights
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Shelby Rose ’22
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Shelby Rose ’22 From Pageants and Public Service to Purposeful Entrepreneurship By: Katie Rodemich ’02 At just 21 years old, Shelby Rose has already built a life defined by purpose, resilience, and lasting impact. and a student at the University of Alabama, her story spans nonprofit leadership, viral social media success, pageantry,…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Sparks ’01
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Sparks ’01 Investing in Quincy, On and Off the Field By: Katie Rodemich ’02 When Ryan Sparks walked the halls of Quincy High School in the late ’90s and early 2000s, he was the kind of student who always had a full plate and a full heart. A pitcher for the…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Lung ’97
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Lung ’97 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 For Jeff Lung, high school at Quincy Senior High School was more than just an education—it was a refuge, a steady place in a world that often felt unpredictable. There, he found structure, community, and the freedom to express himself through music, theater, and art.…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Dan Isaacson ’67
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Dan Isaacson ’67 How a QHS Alum Became a Hollywood Trainer to the Stars By: Katie Rodemich ’02 From North 12th Street to soundstages in Hollywood, Dan Isaacson’s journey has been anything but typical—but its foundation was unmistakably Quincy. As a proud graduate of the QHS Class of 1967, Dan’s life has…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Amy Moore ’90
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Amy Moore ’90 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 From Quincy High’s tennis courts and journalism class to an internship at WGEM—and ultimately, to a fulfilling career in home health physical therapy, Amy Moore ’90 has followed a path shaped by purpose, resilience, and unexpected turns. Along the way, she’s navigated career changes, adapted…
Read More2025 Senior Spotlights
2025 Senior Spotlights By: Katie Rodemich ’02 As the Class of 2025 prepares to take its final bow at Quincy High School, we’re shining the spotlight on a few seniors who have left an indelible mark through their leadership, creativity, and perseverance. Richard Coleman, Avery Hansen, Keyarri Holder, Titus Petty, Anshu Podaralla, and Ashley Walbring…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Jerry Douglas ’70
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Jerry Douglas ’70 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 In the late 1960s, Quincy High School was a place of deep-rooted tradition, fierce competition, and an evolving spirit of change. Among its students was Jerry Douglas, a notable athlete whose impact extended beyond the basketball court. As the first of the Douglas brothers—Jerry, Darrell,…
Read MoreDori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets
Dori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets By: Katie Rodemich ’02 As the owner and founder of Dreamy Deets, Dori Bramer ’17 is a talented photographer and videographer dedicated to preserving life’s most special moments. Now offering her expertise as a day-of content creator, she captures everything from grand celebrations to intimate details. Inspired…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Sara (Mitchell) Semenick ’98
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Sara (Mitchell) Semenick ’98 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Sara (Mitchell) Semenick ’98 has returned to Quincy after twenty-years, eager to provide her children with fine arts experiences similar to those that shaped her high school years at Quincy Senior High School. She attributes the unique charm of Quincy to its distinctive character.…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Greg Ruth ’05
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Greg Ruth ’05 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Greg Ruth ’05 recently reflected on his multifaceted high school experience, which encompassed musical pursuits as a trombonist, athletic achievements in tennis and football, and memberships in organizations such as Scholastic Bowl and Chess Club, as well as a brief tenure on Student Council. He…
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