Student of the Week Shawnee High School

Name: Melanie Reynolds

School: Shawnee High School

Grade: 12

Age: 18

Extra-curricular: 4-H Camp Counselor

Claim to fame/honors: Joining the U.S. Navy

Words you live by: "Don't let today's troubles bring you down. Don't let life's little obstacles keep you from trying. Don't let your fears keep you from dreaming. Don't give up for any reason."

Toughest challenge: Deciding to sign up for the Navy because it is a big commitment and responsibility

Biggest influence: My sister, Morgan

School-day rituals: Jamming in the car with my bestie Haylea

What's on your bedroom walls: My walls are splatter-painted with eight different colors.

When I'm bored I like to … Watch movies or TV series

Favorite movie: The Adjustment Bureau or The Imitation Game

Person who would play you in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence

Favorite TV show: Blindspot

Favorite musical artist: Demi Lovato

Favorite book: Divergent

Favorite home-cooked meal: Lasagna

Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

Whose mind would you like to read: Albert Einstein's

Place where you'd love to travel: Rome

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

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite athlete: Chase Elliott

Favorite team: Cleveland Browns

Something in the world I'd like to change: I would like to see the whole world in peace with each other because I feel that we could get much more done and invented with everyone's input.

Favorite high school moment: Any time in my Calculus class because Mr. Barhorst is so funny

Favorite junk food: Oreos

Best thing about high school: Learning new information but also being able to experience those moments with your best friends

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