Mitchell was a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps and LHSĀ Senior Class President
Loveland, Ohio – The Seniors atĀ Loveland High School (LHS) presentedĀ the schoolĀ a life-size cast bronze tiger sculpture. The students named the tiger to honor Captain David “Seth” Mitchell, whoĀ was killed in action in Afghanistan in October 2009 during a voluntary mission. Mitchell was a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps.Ā He was Senior Class President when he graduated from Loveland High School inĀ 1997.
“As every class does at the end of senior year, we wanted to give the school a gift to leave a lasting mark of the Class of 2015,ā said Senior Class Representative Clayton Walker. āWe named the tiger Seth because there was only a banner to remember Mitchell at the high school. Banners will wear out eventually, so we wanted something that would be around much longer in order to remember our hometown hero.”
Seth’s parent’s,Ā Steve and Connie MitchellĀ said theyĀ continue to beĀ appreciative forĀ the Loveland community’s support for theirĀ family. “We are honored that the senior class at LHSĀ named the tiger in honor of Seth,” said Steve Mitchell.
āThere is no better name for this tiger,ā said Principal Chris Kloesz. āWe are so appreciative of our senior class for giving our building such a unique gift to treasure; it will long hold a special place in our hearts.”
“Seth the Tiger” is prominently displayed on a rotating basis in the main lobby area and LHS Media Center.Ā The sculpture was purchased using class funds students worked for and saved during their four years at LHS, as well as from the support of a very generous gift from the parents of one of the seniors.
āThis class gift is truly unique and represents the thoughtfulness and extraordinary Tiger spirit of the Class of 2015,ā said Kloesz.
Steve Mitchell said, “Seth loved LHS and continued to show the tiger spirit throughout his career. Thank you seniors for this great gift. May each of you carry the tiger spirit with you forever.”
