Age: 17
School: Columbus Christian School
Who are your parents/guardians, grandparents and siblings?
Parents: Tim and Christell Tallent; grandparents: Jennetta Tallent (Marvin Tallent – deceased) and Mary Beth Albert and Jeff Albert.
Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
Richards Elementary School (kindergarten through second grade) and home-schooled (third through sixth grade).
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day and why?
Science was my favorite class because I love Mr. B and he made the subject interesting and fun.
In which extracurricular activities do you participate?
Drama, soccer, choir, softball, student council, National Honor Society, cheer.
When you’re not in school, what’s your favorite place to be and why?
When I’m not in school, my favorite place to be is on the stage, performing in the Columbus Christian School drama department.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far and why?
My greatest high school memory has been all the games of Uno played with my classmates.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
I am looking forward to going on to college and continuing my education.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
My grandparents, Beth and Jeff, have inspired me so much creatively. They have made me continue trying to improve my art and better my work.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
The most important thing I’ve learned while I’ve been here is that you have to make the best of every situation. Even if the situation isn’t ideal, it depends on how you look at it. If you are negative, the situation will be worse. If you have a positive outlook, it will relieve stress and make the situation much better.
