Steubenville High School
Alumni Spotlight
Sunday, March 25, 2018

TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES!
We are the Pride, We are the Tradition,
We are BIG RED!
Anita (Simmons) James 'Class of 1986'
                THEN- 1986                                                     NOW- 2018
Anita (Simmons) James, 1986 Big Red graduate is a registered nurse. Prior to becoming a registered nurse, Anita served in the US Air Force for 20 years and was honorable discharged upon retirement. She served as an Aeromedical Technician (medic for personnel on flight/jump status) and Squadron Medical Element (SME) which allowed her to deploy with the unit and conduct sick calls and handled emergencies as they arose. The last 10-11 years of my AF career, she served as a Public Health Technician. After Anita completed nursing school in May 2016 and received her licensure Oct. 2016, she was hired as a floor nurse in long term acute care (LTAC). She currently is a psychiatric nurse in an adult behavioral health inpatient locked unit. Anita resides in Fayetteville, NC.

Significant Achievements
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)-Associates degree in Allied Health Science
Campbell University-Bachelors of Health Science
Methodist University-Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Member of the Following Groups
North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
Disabled American Vets (DAV)


Favorite high school memory
There are many favorite high school memories such as football games, parties, and playing mellophone in the greatest band in Buckeye Land-the SHS Marching Band-but most memorable for me would be when I became Homecoming Queen. It was a very special and perfect day especially walking on the field with my dad.

Advice to the Class of 2018
My one piece of advice to a graduating senior is this: KNOW what you are passionate about and don't let anything deter you from reaching your goals. As the saying goes, "If you LOVE what you do you will NEVER work a day in your life".
Anita - Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Steubenville City Schools! We are excited to share your success story with all of Big Red Nation!
Big Red Nation is so proud!
WE ARE BIG RED PROUD!
Are you a proud Steubenville High School Graduate?
We would love to hear from you! Click on the Alumni Profile below and share with SHS Principal, Ted Gorman at tgorman@scsohio.org