Student of the Week Global Impact STEM Academy

Isaiah Stickley

Isaiah Stickley

Name: Isaiah Stickley

School: Global Impact STEM Academy

Grade: 11

Age: 17

Extra-curricular: Wrestling, FFA, Special Olympics Coach, Global Scholars

Claim to fame/honors: 2x All-Ohio for Athletics and Academics (wrestling)

Words you live by: "Whether you think you can, or think you can't —you're right." (Henry Ford)

Toughest challenge: Balancing school and athletics. This can be a tough task at times, yet if done properly can be very rewarding.

Biggest influence: My family, as they have shown me how to carry myself and care for others

School-day rituals: Studying for tests/exams, playing Uno in Advisory, various meetings

What's on your bedroom walls: Pictures of family, a few wrestling medals and a bELIeve hat in honor of my late cousin Eli

When I'm bored I like to … Read lots, specifically Science Fiction or anything about ancient Greece/Rome.

Favorite movie: Any Marvel movie (The Avengers)

Person who would play you in a movie: Captain America

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical artist: NEEDTOBREATHE

Favorite book: Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Favorite home-cooked meal: Grilled steak with veggies

Favorite restaurant: BD's

Whose mind would you like to read: Einstein's

Place where you'd love to travel: Norway

Talent you'd like to have: The ability to sing well

Favorite school subject: Engineering

Favorite athlete: Kyle Snyder

Favorite team: U.S. World Wrestling Team

Something in the world I'd like to change: Water availability around the world

Favorite high school moment: Winning a state title as a wrestling team

Favorite junk food: Takis

Best thing about high school: Getting ready for the next step of my life

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