Averi Sipes

Parents: Holly and Curtis Canny and Justin and Melissa Sipes

Co-curricular activities: Cross-country, Track/Field, Basketball Cheerleading, Speech, National Honor Society, Band and Chorus, and the Senior Class Officers

Community activities: I have done over 200 hours of community service

Future plans and goals: I plan to attend Kirkwood Community College and major in Interior Design. I would one day like to have my own residential interior design business as well.

How will your high school experiences help you in the coming years?: My high school experiences will help me work with all different types of people like I have done over the past four years.

Fondest memory of high school: My favorite memory in high school was my sophomore year of high school when I went to my locker and my two classmates followed me and carried me back to class.

Which teachers have had the biggest impact on you and why?: The teachers that have had the biggest impact on me are Mr. Riley, Mr. Symmonds, and Mrs. Putnam-Genz. Mr. Riley has helped me achieve a lot of my goals and has always been there for me not just in high school but when I was in jr high as well. Mr. Symmonds would always let me stay in his room if I were having a bad day or if I needed someone to talk to and he never judged me no matter what. Mrs. Putnam-Genz has made me a better planner and makes sure I get my work done even when I do not want to do anything.

Who is your role model and how did they influence you?: My role model is definitely my mom. My mom has inspired me to be the best version of myself and to push myself in everything I do. She taught me that quitting not only affects you but others around you as well and has taught me the importance of never giving up.

What is special about your high school?: My high school is special because of how close the students are to each other. Everyone knows everyone and we always have a good time with each other no matter what we do.