Brooke Shirley – Mt. Healthy High School

Brooke has been most active in her school government each and every year as an officer – always being aware and involved. She has taken that awareness and has now become active in the school newspaper and school publications. And if that is not enough Brooke has also been an active member on the debate team here at school. She is such a well-rounded individual she has taken the time to be a member in the musical organizations here at school as well.

And if you want to see more of Brooke, look no further for she is also active as a performer with the stage and theater group here at Mt. Healthy. If you love sports, here is where Brooke’s other love is demonstrated during the basketball and golf seasons. Brooke has been a leader in both of these sports here at Mt. Healthy. Brooke takes these talents and shares her time and capabilities with her local YMCA and church group volunteering. She also has been a member of the Beta Club and on top of all of this she also has time to work in the office as well.

Brooke has been the recipient of the following awards and achievements over the last few years: League Championship with her basketball and track teams. She has also been selected into the National Honor Society, 2nd team all conference for golf and track, and has received Captains, Owl and Lamar Odem Awards here at Mt. Healthy. She has also been selected into the National Society of High School Scholars, and has won academic bowls for Minorities in Mathematics, Science and Engineering. Brooke has also won MVP for the academic team FAVC tournament match. She also has been selected as Secretary for the National Honor Society.

Youth of the Year / Past Winners

Past Winners include:

  • 2024 - Ali Lewis, Mercy McAuley High School
    YOY 2024

  • 2023 - Nour Mustafa Shalash, Mercy McAuley High School
    YOY 2023

  • 2022 - Deanna Smith, North College Hill High School
    YOY 2022

  • 2021 - Hawa Sow, Colerain High School
    YOY 2020

  • 2020 - Ela Verhoff, Mercy McAuley High School
    YOY 2020

  • 2019 - Anna Merz, Roger Bacon High School
    YOY 2019

  • 2018 - Jack Obermeyer, Northwest School
  • 2017 - Tatum Wilmes, Colerain High School (2017 District Youth of the Year)
  • 2016 - Katie Bermann, McAuley High School
  • 2015 - Jenna Averbeck, McAuley High School
  • 2014 - Ryan Mulvaney, Colerain High School
  • 2013 - Jelanie Mays, North College Hill
  • 2012 - Amanda Sheely, NW High School
  • 2011 - Victoria Lexson, Colerain High School (2011 Regional Youth of the Year)
  • 2010 - Susan Findley, McAuley High School
  • 2009 - T.J. Delaet, LaSalle High School
  • 2008 - Ashley Sandlin, Mt. Healthy High School
  • 2007 - Jennifer Walton, Northwest High School
  • 2006 - Megan Hathaway, Colerain High School
  • 2005 - Dominic Lanzillotta, LaSalle High School
  • 2004 - Dan Heister, LaSalle High School

2023-2024 Youth of the Month

  • Maayaa Nevis - Colerain High School
  • Alexander (Alex) Smith - LaSalle High School
  • Ali Lewis - Mercy McAuley High School
  • David Bradley Gray II - Mt. Healthy High School
  • Braylon Dennis - North College Hill High School
  • Kevin Bolanos Ganzalez - Northwest High School
  • Morgan Heinrich - Roger Bacon High School
  • YOY Winner: Ali Lewis, Mercy McAuley High School

2022-2023 Youth of the Month:

  • Cade Ott, Colerain High School
    YOM-Colerain-2022-23

  • Jordan Rullman, LaSalle High School
    YOM-LaSalle-2022-23

  • Nour Mustafa Shalash, Mercy McAuley High School
    YOM-Mercy-McAuley-2022-23

  • Deborah Carter, Mount Healthy High School
    YOM-Mt-Healthy-2022-23

  • Steve Escobedo, North College Hill High School
    YOM-NCH-2022-23

  • Shakilah Graham, Northwest High School
    YOM-Northwest-2022-23

  • Kaeley Hawkins, Roger Bacon High School
    YOM-Roger-Bacon-2022-23

  • YOY Winner: Nour Mustafa Shalash, Mercy McAuley High School

2021-2022 Youth of the Month:

  • Grace Gehner, Colerain High School
  • Ethan Riesenbeck, LaSalle High School
  • Grace Ann Schreyer, Mercy McAuley High School
  • Deanna Smith, North College Hill High School
  • Emma Stouffer, Northwest High School
  • Grace Hoffman, Roger Bacon High School
  • YOY Winner: Deanna Smith, North College Hill High School

2020/2021 Youth of the Month:

  • Hawa Sow, Colerain High School
  • Joey Brown, LaSalle High School
  • Rose Hewald, Mercy McAuley High School
  • Emma Korman, Mt. Healthy High School
  • Linsey Rohrig, Northwest High School
  • Jocelyn Carraher, Roger Bacon High School
  • YOY Winner: Hawa Sow, Colerain High School

2019/2020 Youth of the Month:

  • Hebron Gurara, Colerain High School
  • Gabe Roman, LaSalle High School
  • Ela Verhoff, Mercy McAuley High School
  • Vivan Willis, Mt. Healthy High School
  • Mya Stewart, North College Hill High School
  • Michelle Mancini, Northwest High School
  • Samantha Mumper, Roger Bacon High School
  • YOY Winner: Ela Verhoff, Mercy McAuley High School

2018/2019 Youth of the Month:

  • Rachel Bickett, Colerain High School
  • Tyler Pessler, LaSalle High School
  • Lizzy Schutte, Mercy McAuley High School
  • Miss Israel, Mt. Healthy High School
  • Nicholas Goodwin, North College Hill High School
  • Allison Ackermann, Northwest High School
  • Anna Merz, Roger Bacon High School
  • YOY Winner: Anna Merz, Roger Bacon High School
2009 Youth of the Month: Brooke Shirley, Mt. Healthy High School