Newman High's November Star: Samantha Smith

Academic Excellence

Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has been named Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith.

Favorite Class

Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer.

• She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had.
• The teacher makes learning fun and engaging.
• She uses activities that help students understand the material better.
• Samantha enjoys attending this class every other day.

Future Plans

After high school, Samantha plans to study exercise science at a four-year university.

• She wants to become a physical therapist.
• Her top choice is the University of Alabama, but she is still deciding.
• She also hopes to manage a gymnastics team and study abroad.

Extracurricular Activities

Competitive Gymnastics

• Samantha's favorite extracurricular activity is competitive gymnastics.
• She has been doing gymnastics for 15 years and competing for nine.
• She trains over 20 hours a week.
• Gymnastics has taught her work ethic, time management, and dedication.

Dixon Sister Cities Association

• Another favorite activity is the Dixon Sister Cities Association.
• She traveled to Herzberg, Germany, during her freshman year.
• The program has helped her:
• Make lifelong friendships.
• Promote world peace.
• Learn about other cultures.

Memorable Moments

Kairos Retreat

• One memorable moment for Samantha was the Kairos retreat during her junior year.
• It was the best experience of her high school career.
• Now, she is a Kairos leader for the junior class.

Conclusion

Samantha's dedication to her studies, extracurricular activities, and community involvement makes her a standout student.