This March, sophomore Avery Staggs was chosen to be student of the month by the staff at Seward High School. For being such an outstanding student, and Seahawk, he had the opportunity to be interviewed by me, and give us some insight on what it’s like to be student of the month. 

When prompted, he said, “It feels absolutely great! Just good kids doing great things.” When I asked him about why he might’ve been chosen to be student of the month, he replied, “Honestly, I have no idea. Well, I stay on top of my work a lot, and I have good grades.” Quite wise, if you ask me. 

His teachers nominated him because he’s a “great student and great person, always willing to go out of his way to help others in any situation, and “he spent a lot of time practicing for the Career Day music concert  and always has a positive attitude.”

He’s more than just another student attending the school, though. He’s also got a life outside of school, just like you and me. Listening to him talk about these things was interesting since I’ve only known him from my music class, but now I get to see him in another light, and remember that he does other activities than hang out at school.

“I play guitar; I ride around on four wheelers; and I play some ARC Raiders with a friend of mine.” A man of true culture! I can say from experience that all three of those things are worthwhile ways to spend time. He does more than that, though, because he’s also active in wrestling and football. When I asked him about how he felt about them, he noted football, stating, “I guess football makes me a team player, and gives me the mentality to get stuff done that needs to be done.”

Avery’s quite the planner too! I asked him a few questions about his ambitions and what he’s going to do in the future. When I commented about his current motivations, he replied saying, “My mom. She’s always keeping me up on my work.”  When I asked about where he was going after high school, he said he didn’t really know, and would probably head off to college.

Finally, Avery’s advice to any students in the future would be to “get all of your school work done on time, and it’s not hard if you try.” Truly wonderful. That’s all for Avery’s interview, but I’m sure he wouldn’t be afraid to strike up a