Siblings in High School
Story by Bree Moore »
Having a sibling in school with you can have its ups and downs. They can be your best friend or they can be your enemy. They can be invisible to you or they can be someone you watch over and make sure they are okay.
The largest set of siblings currently enrolled together at EHS is four: Kasper Hiebert-Kelley, Korbin Hiebert, Riley Hiebert, and Reagan Hiebert.
“It’s fun having siblings in high school, because you always have someone to hang out with,” said Reagan, Soph.
She is always being called by her siblings’ names, especially her twin sister, Riley.
“All day everyday,” she said. “It’s a natural thing for me now.”
She is grateful that she can always count on having her siblings around to have her back when she needs help.
“I would thank my siblings for not turning on me and being mean and for helping me through high school because I would be lost without them,” said Reagan.
Older brother Korbin has had a similar experience. Each sibling has their own unique personality, making it easier for people to not confuse them.
When it comes to sports, the siblings are very competitive with one another. They are all athletic, and rivalry is a big thing between them because they each strives to outperform one another. Yet, in the end, they are just thankful to have each other around.
“I’d probably thank my brother for never ratting me out when I do something I’m not supposed to,” said Korbin, Jr., “and I would definitely thank Reagan and Riley for always being there for me and helping me no matter the circumstance.”
The friendship between siblings runs deep. In spite of their differences, sisters Ashley and Cambry Fox definitely feel grateful for their relationship.
“If I could thank Ashley for one thing I would thank her for tolerating me,” said Freshman Cambry. “I am always asking her to give me rides and take me places with friends. I would also thank her for not ditching me in school.”
Cambry values having her sibling nearby.
“I know a lot of siblings who completely ignore each other at school,” she said. “If I go somewhere and I don’t know people, I have someone I can sit next to and talk to.”
The Fox girls are always mistaken for each other in school. One time, their own mother even mistook them for one another. They have similar features and strongly resemble each other.
Having a sibling in high school is convenient for Junior Ashley, since they’re both in the same building now. They don’t have to make separate trips to school anymore. They see each other during the day much more than in years past – which still isn’t very often – and they have cheer and choir together.
“Even when we have our disagreements,” Ashley said, “we still have each other’s backs and I think that’s one of the coolest things about being a sister.”
