Student Spotlight
By Keva Thomas
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Let's hear it for the class of 2024! The student spotlight is shining on seniors who are involved in fall sports and extracurricular activities. Join me to deep dive into the minds of a few members of the senior class.
FOOTBALL
Marlon Prout
Photo Credit: Turn to Paige Photography
What are you looking forward to in your senior season?
"Back to back state championships"
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"The homecoming pep rally"
What is something that you will carry with you, that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"You never stay the same, you either always getting better or getting worse." -Coach Johnny Curtis
what are your plans for the future?
"To get a college degree in engineering "
What have you learned from being on this team?
"How to accept criticism"
Zachary Drake
Photo Credit: Turn to Paige Photography
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
''Looking forward to winning state in wrestling and college.''
What's your favorite memory from over the years ?
''Winning state in 2022''
What is something that you will carry with you that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"The things i am teaching you in football are not just for football, but they are for ilfe as well "-Coach J.T. Curtis
what are your plans for the future?
I plan to be a mechanical engineer.
What have you learned from being on this team?
"How to be a leader"
CHEER
Madison Woodruff
Photo Credit: Paisley Bodenheimer
What are you looking forward to in your senior season?
"I’m looking forward to graduation"
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"My favorite memory from over the years is cheering with Varsity cheer for 4 years."
What is something that you will carry with you that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"An experience I will carry with me is being on Sweetheart Court"
What are your plans for the future ?
"I plan on going to college for Interior Design"
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
"It has enhanced my high school experience by teaching me how to work through different situations."
What have you learned from being on this team?
"I learned how to work together with my team."
Britney Indorf
what are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"Getting closer to the senior class, getting closer to everyone on the cheer team, and I am also looking forward to graduation."
What's your favorite memory from over the years ?
"My favorite memory from over the years was all the pep rally and being on the team for 7 years on pep squad, Jv, and Varsity. Another memory I have is all the trips we have been on with all the teams
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"An experience that I will take with me from my senior year is the ring ceremony and just being close with everyone."
What are your plans for the future ?
"My plans for the future is I am going to cosmetology school and I hope to open my own makeup line and start my own business".
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
"Being on Varsity Cheer has enhanced me being more social with people, and also I have learned so much from these girls I am going to miss it"
What have you learned from being on this team/organization
"The things I have learned on this team was being a leader and learning how to do a whole bunch of things I couldn’t do before being on varsity."
COLOR GUARD
Paisley Bodenheimer
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"Getting closer to my senior class"
What's your favorite memory from over the years ?
"2021 homecoming "
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"Iv learned how to handle pressure during hard times "
What are your plans for the future ?
"Going to college and become a dentist"
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
"Being able to be on color guard has helped me with my school spirit and helped me get closer to the other spirit groups while we all work together to lead the boys to victory"
TAYLOR PEADEN
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"In my senior season Im looking forward to experiencing the “senior experience”. I have always been excited to be a senior in high school, but now that I actually am one, I am trying my hardest to savor all these moments and make meaningful memories."
What's your favorite memory from over the years ?
"My favorite memories from over the years are my years on cheer and school traditions such as the spaghetti dinner and pep rallies. Throughput my time here, these are two of the many memories I love."
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"During my senior year I have experienced a lot, but one notable things is that I am now doing all of my “last firsts” such as my last first day of school and last first practice. I will definitely carry these experiences with me and I do not take them for granted".
What are your plans for the future ?
"My plans for the future are to go to college, and try my best to figure out my life. The future honestly feels a little scary to think about right now, but I know I’ll be okay".
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
"From my time on cheer and color guard, I have learned many valuable lessons that I will definitely carry on throughout my life. Being on these teams has definitely helped me throughout my high school career and has helped me learn new things about myself. I will forever be grateful for coming to Curtis and being able to experience what I have. "
BAND
Amanda Baker
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
I’m looking forward to graduation day.
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
Getting rained on as drum major.
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"Don't be complacent in where you are "
What are your plans for the future ?
"I plan to Attend Loyola."
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
It has allowed me to grow as a person.
What have you learned from being on this team/ organization
"It has enhanced my leadership skills."
CONNOR LEBLANC
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"I'm looking forward to the long bus rides for the away football games"
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"2018 Christmas concert playing Halo 3 "
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"I've learned to be a better listener ."
What are your plans for the future ?
"I plan to go to Tulane "
How has being apart of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
It has allowed me to grow as a person.
What have you learned from being on this team/ organization
"It has enhanced my leadership skills."
DANCE
GRACE CALI
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"Going to the state championship for dance."
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"Cheer team bonding at the blueberry farm."
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
“Learning to stay positive and stay out of trouble”
What are your plans for the future ?
"I plan to go into cosmetology school to become a hairdresser."
How has being a part of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
" It has taught me leadership "
What have you learned from being on this team/ organization
“Always work for what you want and always push yourself .”
FALLYN MAYS
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
"Future senior activities."
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"Marching in parades."
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
“I've experienced preparing for big competitions and iv learned how to get through stressful situations.”
What are your plans for the future ?
"Plans for the future are going into the medical field."
How has being a part of this team enhanced your overall high school experience?
"Being a part of this team has taught me leadership."
What have you learned from being on this team?
“I've learned to be responsible.”
FOOTBALL MANAGER
NOAH TARDIFF
What are you looking forward to in your senior season ?
" Winning my 3rd ring."
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"2018 state championship."
What is something that you will carry with you , that you’ve learned during your senior year?
"The memories of hard work from over the years ."
What are your plans for the future ?
"Become a professional firefighter for Nola."
What is your funniest coach story?
"Coach Berger breaking his leg while trying to wrestle in the lower school wrestling room."
FILM TEAM
KYRA JOSEPH
What are you looking forward to in your senior year?
"Prom"
What's your favorite memory from over the years?
"My first day of school my 3rd grade year "
What are your plans for the future ?
"I plan to attend Loyola
What is your funniest coach story ?
"When Coach Richie feel in film"
What have you learned from being on this team
'"Getting involved in different things can open opportunities for you.""
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