Graduating on May 20, 2025, Kinsley Varn-Holmes will leave a long-lasting legacy, inspiring students and athletes to do their best.
Varn-Holmes tried to make the most out of her time at high school by joining many clubs and obtaining many big achievements.
She is a part of NHS, SNHS, Beta Club, NSHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Sources of Strength Club, Earth Club, AB Honor Roll, perfect attendance, Morgan’s Message Club, and was a freshman mentor.
Outside of school, Varn-Holmes is a part of the Clover Hill Girls Lacrosse team and the Clover Hill Field Hockey team. Varn-Holmes is an outstanding athlete who earned the All-County player of the year award for field hockey. She has also won the “Most improved” award for field hockey and the “Coach’s award” for the Clover Hill swim team, freshman year.
Varn-Holmes has made many good memories at Clover Hill, but she reflects on particular moments as her favorites.
“Since this year was my last homecoming and prom, it added more sentimental value, and I’m always going to remember the whole experience,” Varn-Holmes said. “Dancing and singing with my friends and seeing everyone around me having fun was such a memorable time.”
While looking back on memories, Varn-Holmes also recalls her senior year overall.
“Senior year was filled with ups and downs, but I knew I was going to have a great year overall,” Varn-Holmes said. “It was probably one of the best years of high school.”
Throughout her senior year, Varn-Holmes realized the phenomenon that in your high school years, time goes by very quickly.
“[Senior year] went by super fast, so I made sure to treasure every moment and take everything as a learning experience,” Varn-Holmes said. “Each month only felt like a couple days.”
Varn-Holmes shares her best advice to the underclassmen of Clover Hill High School.
“Always prioritize yourself over anyone else, and never feel embarrassed to make decisions for yourself,” Varn-Holmes said.
After graduating, Varn-Holmes will continue her education next year at Virginia Tech. Specifically, she is joining the Architecture and Design program.
