Garber’s Tad Reinschmiedt
By Trina Walker
At Garber High School, Tad Reinschmiedt is an athlete on the basketball court and a leader for his FFA chapter. As a high school junior, he is gaining skills in both activities that are helping him learn to navigate life’s challenges.
Both athletics and FFA offer benefits and opportunities beneficial for building a successful future. In FFA Reinschmiedt is most active in public speaking and competing in speech contests. In basketball, he plays the post position and loves being part of a team.
Generally speaking, he says there are few conflicts with playing basketball and being active in FFA.
“It is not usually a challenge because very rarely is there a basketball game and an FFA event on the same day but if there is and there’s no way for me to make both, I would choose the competition that is more important,” Reinschmiedt said.
The biggest motivators in his life are his parents.
“My parents motivate me to do my best, whether in school, sports or FFA. They show me the importance of leadership and staying positive even when things get tough.”
He has always been told to do his best. This advice, along with the encouragement of teammates, has helped him to do and be his best. Reinschmiedt enjoys the friendships and teamwork of playing for the Wolverines. A teammate he looks up to is Kennon Sharp. Kennon is always encouraging to others and works hard.
Reinschmiedt is proud to represent his school in a leadership role. Through his involvement in school activities, he leaves a positive impact, showing the pride he has for GHS.
A personal accomplishment he is most proud of was being the state FFA proficiency winner in the fiber and/or oil crop production category. Reinschmiedt works on his family’s farm. Winning the state proficiency award is a testament to his hard work.
When not preparing for a speech contest or practicing for the next basketball game, Reinschmiedt has fun snow skiing. He recalls a ski trip to Keystone, Colorado, as the best vacation he has taken.
