Age: 17
School: Columbus Christian School
Who are your parents/guardians, grandparents and siblings?
Parents: Jason Barkes, Kelly Cull; Siblings: Baleigh Lobdell, Wyatt Barkes, Nick Cull, Jaylen Barkes, Wesley Barkes, Eli Barkes, Owen Barkes, Aiden Barkes; Grandparents: Sandra Barkes, Bob and Judy Snow, Joe and Kay Cull
Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
I have attended school at Columbus Christian from kindergarten to 12th grade.
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day and why?
My favorite part of the school day would have to be when I have a class with everyone in my grade.
In which extracurricular activities do you participate?
I participate in drama, cheerleading and the worship team.
When you’re not in school, what’s your favorite place to be and why?
My favorite place when I’m not in school would have to be anywhere that I’m spending time with my friends or family.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far and why?
My greatest high school memory so far would have to be our school retreat my freshman year. I feel like my class bonded a lot during all of the fun times and shenanigans.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
I am looking forward to going to college and seeing more of the world.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
My parents have inspired me in the way that they have never stopped in their efforts to grow and try to become the best that they can be. It makes me want to do the same.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
I have learned that God can use any and every situation for His glory.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create something that represents you. It can be anything you choose.
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
