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Pekin senior Leithyn Durflinger
May. 8, 2025 3:20 pm
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In the spotlight is senior Leithyn Durflinger. He is the son of Erin and Marcus Durflinger. His siblings are Jaxon, Hunter, Harris, and Harlin.
While in high school Leithyn was involved in basketball, baseball, and FFA. He also worked from home.
What's your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most? Ike Hip tossing me over a table.
If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? Take care of grades.
Finish this sentence, “I could not live without…” My mom.
What's the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? Not seeing everyone every day after graduation.
Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Bates, someone to always talk to and has answers for everything.
What’s your advice to incoming high school freshmen? Be a part of everything you can.
What are your plans after graduation? 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? Somewhere hot.
Who has been your biggest influence and why? Erin.