10/14/2026
The Harrisonville High School Students of the Month for October are Bethany Sharp and Jacob Ricker. Sharp and Ricker were nominated by high school staff for the honor.
Sharp is the daughter of Justin and Sarah Sharp. She is involved in Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Wildcat Athletic Health Movement, girls wrestling, girls soccer, and serves as manager for the boys soccer team. Her leadership roles include serving as captain of the girls soccer team.
Sharp’s honors include varsity soccer letters in 2024, 2025, and 2026; academic all-conference honors in soccer in 2024, 2025, and 2026; Class 2 District 7 all-district honorable mention and Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC) all-conference honorable mention in 2025; Class 2 District 7 second-team all-district and MRVC second-team all-conference honors in 2026; and a varsity wrestling letter in 2026. She also ranked in the top 15% of her class in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Outside of school, Sharp plays club soccer and is involved with her church and youth group. She also enjoys reading, babysitting, and spending time with friends and family.
After high school, Sharp plans to attend college to major in secondary education and minor in psychology or sports psychology. She also plans to play collegiate soccer.
Ricker is the son of Valerie and David Butt and the late Jesse Ricker. He is involved in drama club, the speech and debate team, and Peer Navigators.
Ricker’s honors include receiving the HHS Career Readiness of the Month Award for perseverance and grit and being named Best Cameo Actor in a Male Role.
Outside of school, Ricker enjoys participating in drama club activities and productions. He also enjoys playing video games, listening to music, singing, and creative thinking.
After high school, Ricker plans to attend college to major in musical theater.
Harrisonville High School Students of the Month are selected based on character, citizenship, and academics.