STAYING CLOSE TO WHAT MATTERS. “Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive,” This quote from Hafez is Tessa’s favorite quote because “You should surround yourself with people who make you feel loved.” Tessa Shea Bigham was born on March 26, 2009 to Darin and Kristen Bigham, and brother Kaison Bigham.
Bigham’s family has been the biggest influence on her life because, “They are always supporting me as much as possible and all their advice has made me the person I am today.” Tessa’s favorite high school memory is from her Junior year at State Volleyball in the hotel room with Paige, Avery, and Bella, “We watched the boys play football on the T.V. and pranked called lots of people, but had to be quiet because our room was right by Coach Steinfort’s.” An accomplishment that Tessa is most proud of is that she has completed 2 years of Spanish through the Greenbush program at VHHS.
Tessa has been in the All School Play, KAYS, Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball 4 years; FACS 3 years; StuCo and Track 1 year.
Dinah Umscheid, Tessa’s senior mentor, said “One word that describes Tessa is zesty. She is just lively, spirited, energetic, and fun to be around.” After high school Bigham plans to attend a 4 year college and get her bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise and rehabilitation science. Tessa will be remembered as a very friendly and funny person, with a contagious smile.
Article by Emma Warders