Avery Perk Named December Senior of the month

Congratulations to the Riverside December Senior of the Month, Avery Perk, sponsored by 988 Lifeline and Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties (MHDAS)!

Avery is a senior at Riverside Local Schools. Learn a little more about Avery, her accomplishments and future aspirations below!

Name: Avery Perk
School: Riverside High School
Parents: Chad and Shelley Perk

School activities & awards: I am president of the community service group called Interact, a 4-year member of student council, Business Professionals of America, Leadership group called Pirate Advisory Committee. National Technical Honor Society. National Honor Society. Student United Way, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a volunteer for the Mary Rutan Program. I am a 4-year lettered varsity volleyball and basketball player and a 2-year Varsity softball player, I have received MVP awards, league honors such as honorable mention and second team, and was a player on the 2023 softball district champs team.

If I were principal for a day: If I were principal for a day, I would let the students have a fun day full of different activities such as sports, crafts, movies, and study halls for catching up.

Favorite School Memory: My favorite school memory was probably making movies in Mrs. Weadocks class and still being able to watch the time and memories made throughout the videos.

People who have been an inspiration to me include: Some people that have truly inspired me would be all my teachers and friends but specifically Mrs. Weadock, Mrs. Wyan, and Mrs. Fauley, my mom, and my best friend Carli. They have pushed me to take on challenges to become the best version of myself.

Lately, I have been reading: Atomic Habits

My advice to parents: My advice to parents is to instill dedication and caring habits in your children because my parents raised me to be full of love and to care for my future which has given me endless opportunities as I have grown.

My biggest regret: Not looking more into future sport and academic possibilities earlier.

Next year I will be: Attending college to pursue a career in business marketing and sports management.

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