Senior Spotlight: Ashlyn Nicole Johnson — Class of 2026
Ashlyn Johnson — summer Senior Session with Nicole Olinger Photography
Continuing to spotlight our amazing seniors, I figured it was about time we introduced the bubbly and energetic Ashlyn Nicole Johnson! Supporting her class of 2026 in red and black, Ashlyn attends Erie High School. Balancing achievements in both academics and athletics, she earned her spot on high honor roll, and in the National Honor Society, while also winning Volleyball regionals, which happens to be her favorite high school memory and getting an All State Honorable mention – such a testament to her dedication for volleyball!
Stating that her hobbies were sports, which we know to be true, she also has an audacious side! Proving that by snorkeling in the middle of the ocean and cliff jumping. These daring adventures align well with her caring and outgoing personality!
A beautiful gel and fog shot from head photographer Nicole Olinger
To allow you to get to know Ashlyn more, we asked her what a few of her favorites were. I could only agree when she answered the first question of her favorite restaurant with The Cheesecake Factory – a true classic! Chicken alfredo was her meal of choice, and junior year prom must have been a great one because that’s her favorite high school memory. We like to ask these seniors who their favorite teacher is because we know how much these staff members deserve to be recognized. I’m sure, like Ashlyn, they dreamed of being a teacher when they were children, and having that dream become a reality takes a ton of hard work and dedication. A mathematics teacher at Erie High, Mrs. Haley Hawkins became a favorite for Ashlyn, stating that Hawkins knows how to put a smile on the seniors face and always strives to uplift the students spirits while in her classroom.
When asked about her family, Ashlyn stated that her mother, father, and younger sister, Ava, have always been there for her and she knows they will continue to support her in her future endeavors. Her family wouldn’t be complete without introducing Johnson's bundle of fur – her cat, Oliver!
Nicole Olinger Photography Senior Session with Ashlyn Johnson
Although dreaming of becoming a teacher when she was younger, Johnson is actually looking into joining the medical field. Wanting to pursue sonography or becoming a pediatric nurse takes serious strength and determination, and we know Ashlyn has exactly what it takes to make her dreams come true. While she knows she will be furthering her education, she has not decided on a college to attend yet.
On behalf of everyone here at Nicole Olinger Photography, we would like to wish Ashlyn Nicole Johnson a very bright and fulfilling future. There is no doubt she will reach her goals and continue to spread her infectious joy and smile to the world. We are so lucky we were able to spend the time with her and bring her visions for her sessions to life!
Ashlyn photographed by head photographer and business owner Nicole Olinger — taken downtown Dixon