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Describe your senior year in three words.
Challenging, rewarding, and eye-opening.
If you could create one mandatory course for future seniors,
what would it be?
A course in common world skills; such as creating a family
budget, effectively searching for a job, how to file taxes,
purchasing a vehicle, and so on. Teaching these skills while
preparing for college or the workforce could heavily benefit
seniors.
“I will always remember…”
I will always remember the relationships with my instructors.
Not only do these individuals do what their titles imply, but
they also inspire. Those I have had the pleasure of learning
under saw my drive for writing and have given me all the tools
and backing needed to be successful. Never will I forget their
selflessness no matter where I might go in the world.
If you could change one school rule, what would it be?
I would change the policies on dress code. I do believe and
understand that the policies are in place for good reason and
that violations could create distractions in the classroom,
however I feel some go too far.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I hope to see myself either teaching and/or coaching a writing
class at the high school or collegiate level. It has been my dream
for a long time to write and help allocate that talent in others.
Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school
and why?
That would be Mrs. Amy Smith who has taught me business
fundamentals I & II. Mrs. Smith has taught me not only
academically, but also morally. She has gone above and beyond
in being a supportive friend and leader. It is my belief that I
will never encounter as great and strong a woman and educator.
What has been the highlight of your senior year?
The highlight of my senior year has definitely been looking
back and reflecting upon the memories made in grades
kindergarten thru 12th. Until senior year, one does not
typically ponder on the memories made in school, and being
able to reminisce on these memories has definitely been my
favorite part of senior year.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
It was by my grandfather when he said to be nice to everyone
no matter how they act to you. Over the course of my high
school studies, I have seen the positive impact that being kind
to others has, and therefore, I find that advice given to me at a
young age to be the best I’ve ever gotten.
If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be?
As lackluster as this answer is, I would not change anything
about my time at Puckett High School. The memories I’ve
made here have shaped me into the person I am today, and
I would not wish to alter them in any way.
What advice would you give incoming freshmen?
I would tell incoming freshmen to learn two things above all
else; learn time management and do not procrastinate! Both
these things are vastly important in high school.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend Mississippi State University and major in
English with a minor in creative writing.
Hometown RANKIN • 83