Pekin senior Jaxon Kirkbride

The senior spotlight is on Jaxon Kirkbride. He is the son of Alaina and Thomas Gillum, and Robb Kirkbride and Erin Donald. His siblings include Justice Kirkbride, Kayla Ashby, Chelsey and Brittany Gillum, and Ailinn and Unity Kaufman.

While in high school Jaxon has been involved in football and baseball. He has also worked at Washout, been a farm hand, and worked construction.

What’s your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most: Playing with my friends in sports.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be: Play as much sports as I could.

Finish this sentence: “I could not live without…” Lisa's Pop Tarts.

What’s the best and/or worst thing about being a senior: Leaving my friends.

Which teacher or staff member has had the biggest impact on you and why: Mrs. Bates, because she has always been there for me and kept me out of trouble.

Advice to incoming high school freshmen: Get involved.

What are your plans after graduation: Going into the workforce.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime: Sky diving.

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go AND why: Florida, because it's the best state.

Who has been your biggest influence AND why: My older brother. He has always been there for me, and has taught me a lot.