🎓#5 Salutatorian - Gannon Riggs
➡Next Steps: University of Tulsa
📚Field of Studies: Biochemistry
🦓Zebra Since: Freshman Year
🔴What advice would you give your freshman self? Remember when you talked to the senior on your freshman trip? He was right, it was hard, all you must do is keep pushing forward.
🔴What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that sleep is important and cannot be overlooked in the pursuit of other things.
🔴What were the hardest challenges you had to overcome to achieve this honor? The hardest challenge was learning to work with others and maintaining a social life with everything else life has to give.
🔴What does this accomplishment mean to you? That I am best at being in second place, and I am ok with that.
🔴What are you most proud of in your high school career? The faith and trust I have developed with my classmates, teachers, and peers.
🔴Looking back on your school experience at CPS, what does being a Zebra mean to you? To be a Zebra, you must be flexible and continuous through the uncertainties of life.
🔴What elementary staff member made the biggest impact on your life? At Legacy Christian School, Mrs. Fiaro, Mrs. James, Mrs. Spencer, and Mrs. Lipert have all made a difference in my life.
🔴What junior high staff member made the biggest impact on your life, and how? At Justus Taiwah, Mr. Machann and Mr. Krum have both made a difference in my life.
🔴What high school staff member made the biggest impact on your life, and how? At Claremore High School, Mr. Riggs, Mrs. Hammack, and Mrs. Lahr have all made a difference in my life.
🔴What activities have you been involved in? AP/Pre-AP Programs, Book Club, Chemistry Club, Band, FUZE, the Native American Student Association, the National Honor Society, Robotics, SkillsUSA, SADD, and the Student Council.
🔴What is the one thing you will absolutely take with you to college? Probably my red bowtie.
🔴Awards / Honors / Scholarships
Recipient of the Blue Jay Jacket and TU academic scholarships. He has also received the Eagle Scout Award, Student of the Month, and Z-awards in Science and English.
Gannon’s signing off with the reminder to always try to keep a cool head and have a smile on your face!
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