2026 Senior Stories | To the Stars Through Difficulty | Reagan Shepherd | HLS Louisville

Highlands Latin School Louisville | Louisville, KY https://hls.org?utm_source=YouTube&ut... Reagan Shepherd’s time at Highlands Latin School has been shaped by hard work, perseverance, and a growing love for learning. After joining HLS as a freshman, Reagan quickly discovered that the school would challenge her in ways she did not expect. Through the drama program, she learned the value of preparation and discipline after working tirelessly to earn a role on stage. Her love for Latin deepened through AP Latin, where long nights of translation and dedicated mentorship from her teachers pushed her toward a deeper understanding of the language and the ancient world. Reagan will attend Hillsdale College to major in Latin, where she hopes to continue studying and eventually speaking the language she has come to love. “One of the Latin phrases that I love is ‘Ad astra per aspera’ — to the stars through difficulty,” said Reagan. “I realized that I can do things if I put the work in.” For more information on Highlands Latin School visit: https://hls.org/?utm_source=YouTube&u... Highlands Latin School's mission is to educate students to the highest standards of the classical tradition, so that they may grow in knowledge, wisdom, and the love of Our Lord, and more ably use their gifts in the service of others, and for the glory of Christ and his Church. Apply here: https://hls.org/apply/?utm_source=You...