Avery Larson
Age: 17
School: Columbus Signature Academy — New Tech
Parents: Andrew and Megan Larson; grandparents: David and Sharon Larson, Martha Hayes; siblings: Adler and Michal Larson
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Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
CSA Lincoln and Central Middle School
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day, and why?
I love anatomy because I get to learn about the human body and gain knowledge that would benefit my goal of becoming a Physical Therapist.
In which extra-curricular activities, including music, sports or clubs, do you participate?
I play on the Columbus North Lacrosse Team and am a co-president of the Adventure Club.
When you’re not at school, what’s your favorite place to be, and why?
I love being outdoors and playing sports with my brothers. I really enjoy any activities that are outdoors.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far, and why?
Going on a three-day backpacking trip to the Smoky Mountains with my best friends. This was an Adventure Club trip during spring break of my freshman year.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
I am most excited to get out into the adult world and begin my career goals. I am also excited about playing lacrosse in college.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to, and why?
My biggest influence is my dad, Andrew Larson, who has taught me how to work hard, care for others and overcome any situation that life may present me. I hope to grow and become the man that he is.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during, or from, high school?
The biggest lesson I have learned in high school is hard work wins no matter what. If you work harder than the person next to you in any situation you will come out on top because you put the work in to get where you are in life.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create something that represents you. It can be anything you choose.
This is a ceramic cactus that I made in my ceramics class. I made this for my mom, Megan Larson, as a birthday gift for her this year.
