Katie Everetts Snider
A 2019 graduate of Hilliard Darby High School, Katie Everetts Snider said it has been her lifelong goal to be an attorney. Thanks to the fast-track opportunities Hilliard City Schools provides, her dream came true when she passed the July 2024 Bar Exam, and was sworn in and admitted to the Ohio bar as an attorney. She is now an Associate Attorney at Warnock Law in Delaware, Ohio.
Starting in her sophomore year of high school, she participated in AP courses. During her senior year of high school, she attended The Ohio State University through the College Credit Plus dual enrollment program/Ohio State Academy. She graduated in 2021 from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in English, with a concentration in writing, rhetoric and literacy.
She went on to graduate summa cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2024 in the top 5% of her class. She gained experience with several local companies before landing her current role, including Northwest Title and Safelife. She also served as a judicial extern with Judge Graham in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and received honors for her pro bono work. Additionally, Katie has volunteered with National Adoption Day, working with both guardians and children.
Beyond academics, Hilliard’s extracurriculars — namely band — gave Katie a well-rounded experience. For three years of high school, she played the snare drum on the drumline and continues to be proud of her musical accomplishments.
Katie named Rachel Creamer, her guidance counselor, as one of the people who helped her get where she is today. She said, “She connected me with the right people.”
As Associate Attorney at Warnock Law, Katie specializes in family law and is committed to meeting her clients’ divorce, dissolution, estate planning and probate needs. For more information on Katie and Warnock Law, click here.
Luke Snider
Luke Snider, a successful engineer at Honda Research & Development, said Hilliard Schools provided great opportunities for him to get ahead in his field.
A 2019 graduate of Hilliard Darby, he studied mechanical engineering at The University of Akron for two years before returning to the Columbus area to marry his high school sweetheart. He finished his degree at Otterbein University — with a job already in hand.
He is proud to work on the design of new cars in Honda’s Automotive Development Center. Specifically, he focuses on transmissions.
“I’ve always been passionate about engineering. Mr. Dieterich did a great job with the engineering classes when I was in school,” he said.
Luke also credits Project Lead the Way and his math classes (and teachers, especially Mr. Zody) with helping him excel. He was also a swimmer and said his coaches, including Mr. Dickman, taught him discipline and the importance of team building.
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