Pekin graduate James Jondle

James Jondle is a Pekin graduate in the spotlight this week. He is the son of Tara and Russ, and has four siblings, Jesse, Ashley, Tristan, and Austin.

James has worked at the gas station and as a welder.

What's your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most? When I get to leave.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? Get a job earlier.

Finish this sentence, “I could not live without…” Money.

What's the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? Best getting to leave school, worst not getting to see your friends as often.

Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Mr. V because he’s cool.

What’s your advice to incoming high school freshmen? Just get ‘er done.

What are your plans after graduation? Go to work.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime? Skydiving.

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Montana because land and no neighbors.

Who has been your biggest influence and why? My dad Russ because he know a lot about older trucks and I hope to know as much as him one day.