This month’s VIKING SPOTLIGHT is Courtney Carroll-Kruse, Class of 1985. Courtney passed away last year after a brave battle with leukemia. Please check out Courtney’s spotlight post-memorium. The “Riding In Stile” Gala and Silent Auction raises tax deductible donations for the Pelotonia, and the fight against cancer at the world class James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. This year, Courtney’s life will be celebrated at the event on Wednesday July 31st.
This year’s gala will honor the memory of Courtney Kruse (1967 – 2018), recipient of the Richard J. Solove Award. Courtney was an adventurous flight attendant who rode a Harley and even raised bees! Courtney was diagnosed with Leukemia and although her prognosis was grim, and she was suffering daily, Courtney kept her spirits up. She even found joy when she married the love of her life, Clay Kruse, surrounded by close family in her hospital room! Courtney graduated from Northland High School in 1985 and then graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1990. After college, Courtney was hired by United Airlines as a flight attendant. In December of 2006, she switched companies to work for Net Jets in Columbus, Ohio. She was diagnosed with Leukemia in May 2017 and passed away one year later in May 2018.
Details on the Gala and how to donate an item for the silent auction can be found here
Riding In Stile 2019 Donations
Tickets for the Gala can be purchased here
Northland High School Alumni Foundation
NHSAF Valhalla Newsletter ~ Courtney Carroll-Kruse Spotlight Questions
1. Who was Courtney’s favorite teacher, class, friend and hang out?
– Teacher – N/A
– My favorite class – N/A
– Friends – Stacie Fitzer, Natalie Stone, Amy Reese, Denice Block, Susan Murphy
– Hangouts – (from Stacie Fitzer) don’t remember hangouts, but she was in the band and played
softball
2. Tell about your most memorable moment at Northland High School with Courtney.
When Courtney was a Senior and I (Stephanie/sister) was a Freshman, our first football game was
away and there was a busing strike. Courtney was able to drive me and a bunch of other friends
from marching band, cheerleading, and drill team to the game. Courtney made it fun for me by
including me with her friends, riding in a car with a bunch of peers, playing music loud, and
laughing.
3. Did Courtney ever discuss her future plans after HS?
Her plans were to go to college and major in engineering (from Stephanie Dunlap/sister)
4. What did Courtney do after HS?
She went to The Ohio State University and earned her degree in Classics from the college of Arts
and Science
5. A)How/why/when did Courtney get into her field?
Courtney wanted to “travel the world” and became a flight attendant with United Airlines after college.
B). What did Courtney cherish most about her work?
Meeting people and seeing new places
July 2019 Valhalla Spotlight