Student of the Week Triad High School

Name: Ryland Smiles

School: Triad High School

Grade: 9

Age: 15

Extra-curricular: Golf

Claim to fame/honors: Jesus Christ and whatever glorifies him

Words you live by: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Toughest challenge: Stressing about things I can't control

Biggest influence: Sylvester Stallone

School-day rituals: Shower, go to school, work out

What's on your bedroom walls: Classic rock records

When I'm bored I like to … Lift weights

Favorite movie: Rocky

Person who would play you in a movie: Steve Carell

Favorite TV show: Seinfeld

Favorite musical artist: Guns N' Roses

Favorite book: Sly Moves

Favorite restaurant: Hungry Howie's

Whose mind would you like to read: Every teenage girl in America

Place where you'd love to travel: Italy

Talent you'd like to have: Play the guitar

Favorite school subject: English/Writing

Favorite athlete: Franco Columbu

Favorite team: Ohio State

Something in the world I'd like to change: Hate

Favorite high school moment: The year has been great, I can't pick one moment.

Favorite junk food: Pizza

Best thing about high school: All of the opportunities it has given me

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