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Blue Springs, MO —
Academic All-Stars: Nate Willis
SCHOOL: Blue Springs South High School
HONORS: Top 1 percent; named to the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; National Forensics League Academic All-American; Bright Flight Scholar.
ACTIVITIES: Member of the debate and mock trial teams; member of the Modern Language Club and Boys Scouts of America.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
Procrastination turns 30 minutes of homework into two hours. Don’t do it.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Craig Dierking because he demanded excellence and wouldn’t let his students accept failure.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
Spending time with my friends and competing at local debate tournaments.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
The Missouri University of Science and Technology. Most of their graduates get jobs right after college.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
Maintaining a steady job and starting a family.
Academic All-Stars: Nate Willis
SCHOOL: Blue Springs South High School
HONORS: Top 1 percent; named to the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; National Forensics League Academic All-American; Bright Flight Scholar.
ACTIVITIES: Member of the debate and mock trial teams; member of the Modern Language Club and Boys Scouts of America.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
Procrastination turns 30 minutes of homework into two hours. Don’t do it.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Craig Dierking because he demanded excellence and wouldn’t let his students accept failure.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
Spending time with my friends and competing at local debate tournaments.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
The Missouri University of Science and Technology. Most of their graduates get jobs right after college.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
Maintaining a steady job and starting a family.
