» Age: 17
» School: Columbus East High School
» Who are your parents, grandparents and siblings?
My parents are Jason and Sharon Newton. I have one sister, Molly Newton; she is 15 years old. My grandparents are Phil and Jane Newton and Jack and Marlene Chestnut.
» Which elementary and middle school/junior high did you attend?
I attended Richards Elementary School and Central Middle School.
» What’s your favorite class or part of the school day?
Mathematics.
» In which extracurricular activities do you participate?
President of Student Government, tennis, FCCLA, National Honors Society, Prom Committee.
» When you’re not in school, where’s your favorite place to be and why?
I enjoy being on my family’s boat on the lake because I can lay there and relax and I like the warm weather.
» What has been your greatest high school memory so far and why?
Sitting in the student section as a freshman and winning the football state championship in 2013 because of the energy in the crowd and the game was so entertaining to attend.
» What are you looking forward to after graduation?
Receiving a degree in occupational therapy and helping patients regain their strength after a setback.
» Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
My mom has inspired me to teach and help others as much as I can.
» What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
To create lifetime friendships with the people you enjoy being with the most.
» Additional message:
My Favorite Bible Verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13
