Zachary Wyatt Bibbs

BY MADISON MUNCY

TNN Reporter

Zachary “Zach” Wyatt Bibbs is a senior at Macon High School. He is the son of David and Ann Bibbs. Zach’s favorite thing to do outside of school is to work out. Zach’s favorite high school memories are the last day of school every year. He believes the hardest class he has taken in high school was personal finance. 

If he could have any job, Zach would be a Formula One driver. Something he wishes everyone knew about him is that he is creative within the car culture community. His favorite food is Saffron Chicken Alfredo, because “it’s fun to make.” His favorite show to watch is “Reacher.” His favorite music artist is Lil Yachty and his favorite band is Creed.

 A phrase he lives by is, “The more you fail, the closer you get to success,” because it keeps him motivated to keep trying. Zach’s second grade teacher at Tri-County Christian School, Mrs. Emily Stieger, is a teacher he looks up to. His biggest role model is his dad because “he’s strict on discipline and makes sure I’m doing the right things. I think of him before I speak and he’s taught me a lot.” Zach has a job outside of school. 

After high school, Zach plans to become a real estate agent and possibly move on to real estate development.

Kaylee Nicole Berry

BY MEGYN BRINKMAN

TNN Reporter

Kaylee Nicole Berry, daughter of Courtney and Devin Berry, is 2027 graduate of  Macon High School. She is the current treasurer of SkillsUSA in the Macon Area Career and Technical Center, is a member of Macon FFA and is on the varsity track and field team. In her free time, she likes to hangout with friends, spend time with her family and drive around. One of her favorite things to do is go to tractor pulls because she gets to spend time with her family and experience new places and things. 

She would describe herself as “hardworking, confident and funny.” She said the person who has made the biggest impact on her life is her dad. “He stepped up when he didn’t have to and adopted me and my sister.” Her favorite teacher is English teacher Mrs. Emily McVicker. She said, “She was always there for me, always helped me whenever I needed it and she’s really supportive.” One piece of advice she would give to an underclassman is to “take every chance you can and don’t take your senior year for granted.” 

She is most excited to go to college and experience new things after high school. After she graduates, she plans to go to State Technical College of Missouri in Linn to participate in their dental assistant program.

Zayden Christopher Barnes

BY AVA RASMUSSEN

TNN Reporter

Zayden Christopher Barnes, the son of Chris Barnes and Ashley Teter is a senior at Macon High School. In his free time he likes to play golf. 

The teacher who has had an impact on him is Mr. Cody Miller, who is also his favorite teacher, because “he is a great teacher.” Zayden said he will miss Mr. Miller after he graduates. His favorite class is welding because it teaches him a trade. Zayden has traveled to the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and the Cayman Islands. His favorite movie is “Blue Mountain State.” His favorite food is steak and his favorite animal is dogs. 

Zayden said he is looking forward to making money after graduating high school. His future plans are to go to American Welding Academy (AWA) in Union, Mo. His plans are to become a traveling welder.

Izaac LaVern Anderson

BY TEAGAN WILLIAMSON-PORTER

TNN Reporter

Izaac LaVerne Anderson, son of Kurt Anderson and Jennifer Swantz, is a senior at Macon High School. He participates in building trades in the Macon Area Career & Technical Education Center and played football freshman through junior year, which is one of his favorite memories. His favorite part about being a senior this year is sports gambling, because he is finally 18 years old. He is also looking forward to graduating.

Izaac gives thanks to his mom for helping him out in life. He says that he will always miss his friends from high school and, in his free time, he is often hanging out with them or watching television. Izaac’s favorite teacher is Mr. Sam Quillen and his favorite class is science. When he was younger, he said that his favorite television show was “River Monsters,” and he watched the whole thing multiple times. Izaac’s favorite food is tenkasu sushi from Hoshi, the sushi restaurant in Moberly, Mo.

All he hopes for in his future is to be happy. His future plans involve working, traveling and making money. Izaac is very excited to travel after school. He says that he plans to go to New Zealand. He said, “It’s cheap. You can live there pretty easily. I just want to go see it and just anywhere in Europe.”

Skyler Paul Anderson

BY WILLIAM HENRY

TNN Reporter

Skyler Paul Anderson, the son of Brian and Michele Anderson, is a senior at Macon High School. He describes himself as “motivated, strong-minded and kind.” Skyler is a middle linebacker on the football team, plays catcher and center field on the baseball team, is in the National Honor Society (NHS) and is a member of the Macon FFA.

Skyler says the most important thing he has done is be a part of the 1000-pound club in weightlifting. His goal now is to reach the 1,200-pound club. The most difficult thing Skyler has done is pass junior year. If he could have anything in the world, Skyler would have an unlimited amount of money. Skyler’s favorite teacher is Coach Van Vanatta, saying “he has taught me how to grow physically and mentally since my freshman year.” If Skyler could meet one person, dead or alive, he would meet either Luke Kuechly or Phil Robertson. 

Outside of school, Skyler enjoys weightlifting, hunting, golfing, eating, playing music and hanging out with his friends. He has been playing guitar for five years, inspired by his uncles. The largest venue Skyler has played at is Hearnes Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also plans to eventually release his own music. If Skyler could do one hard task or several easy tasks, he would choose the hard task saying, “I like a challenge, and plus, once I get that over with I would feel a little bit more pleased with myself, like, oh, I did that.” Skyler’s one piece of advice to freshmen is to “stay consistent with working towards your goal. Don't ever feel discouraged.”

In the future, Skyler plans to attend Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. to play football and study business agriculture. One of his goals is to “live happy, go day-to-day, love my job, and have a pleasing life that I'll be proud of.” In the future, he would also like to have a family.