Student of the Week Springfield High School

William Deever

William Deever

Name: William Deever

School: Springfield High School

Grade: 11th

Age: 16

Extra-curricular: Theatre, tennis, Tri-M and National Honor Society

Claim to fame/honors: President of Tri-M, bass section leader of chamber choir, youth arts ambassador, AP scholar award

Words you live by: "Mend the first break, kill the first snake, conquer everything you undertake"

Toughest challenge: Finding balance

Biggest influence: My mom

School-day rituals: Shower, eat a good breakfast

What's on your bedroom walls: Photos of friends

When I'm bored I like to … go on runs or to the gym, play video games

Favorite movie: Mulan

Person who would play you in a movie: Joshua Bassett

Favorite TV show: Parks and Recreation

Favorite musical artist: Christian Berle

Favorite book: John Adams by David McCullough

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken and pasta with pesto sauce

Favorite restaurant: Tensuke Express

Whose mind would you like to read: my sister, Anna's

Place where you'd love to travel: London, England

Talent you'd like to have: Being able to play a string instrument

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite athlete: Roshun Chokchi

Favorite team: Chelsea FL

Something in the world I'd like to change: Stigmas surrounding the LGBTQ community

Favorite high school moment: Placing in the semifinals of the State Moot Court competition

Favorite junk food: Chex mix

Best thing about high school: My movie night group

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