Senior Spotlight: Mariah Matthies

At the beginning of her senior year, Mariah Matthies stood before the entire Brandon Valley High School student body and signed the song “This is Me.”

It’s a moment that stands out to Mariah, who was crowned BVHS’s 2018 homecoming queen.

At BVHS, Mariah has been actively involved in Special Olympics bowling, basketball and track. She’s also a charter member of Best Buddies, chorus and SALSA. Outside of school, her interests lie with the New Directions Down Syndrome Association and Risen Savior Church. She’s also been a member of Dance Gallery’s Adaptive Dance team since 2007.

Following high school, Teresa and Brad Matthies’ daughter will attend Teach Well, a post-secondary education program, offered in Sioux Falls.

Sweet and sour chicken tops the list of her favorite school lunch choices, and her friend – Josie Mashlan – is who she’d pick to have lunch with.

Mariah is a Green Bay Packers fan, loves the color pink, and the musical group Pentatonix.