Isaac Reedy 2023 Salutatorian

🎓#14 Salutatorian - Isaac Reedy

Next Steps: College

Field of Studies: Mechanical Engineering

Zebra Since: 1st-grade

🔴What advice you would give your freshman self? Take a wide variety of classes, take all kinds of classes so that you can narrow down what specific subjects you like the most.

🔴What has this journey taught you about yourself? That if I want to maintain good grades, the amount of effort that I put in will equal the amount that I get in return.

🔴 What does this accomplishment mean to you? It means that if you try hard enough, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to.

🔴Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? It means being in a better position for college than anywhere else. With it's block scheduling and advanced classes, students will be much better off for college than students from other schools.

🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in elementary school? Mrs. Willard at Roosa Elementary School has always been kind and loving throughout my earlier academic years and even through Junior High and High School.

🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in junior high? Mr. Isenbart at the Will Rogers Junior High has by far been the greatest impact on my success as a person. Taking his Robotics class through all four years of High School, I never stop learning. Every day I learn something and something that can be used for the rest of my life. I have learned to be more passionate, a better leader, a better listener, and a better public speaker.

🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in high school? Mrs. Grace at Claremore High School has provided a great amount of knowledge about college for me and has helped me countless times with anything I ask her.

🔴What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? A luggage bag and stuff to carry my supplies will be vital to my success as a college student.

🔴What activities you have been involved in? AP / Pre-AP Programs, Concurrent, Math Club / Mu Alpha Theta, Robotics, SkillsUSA, and TSA.

🔴What was the hardest part (challenges) you had to overcome to achieve this honor? With my ADD, it makes it a little bit more difficult to stay focused and on task, but I persevered.

🔴What are you most proud of in your high school career? I am most proud of my robotics team this year and how far we have all come as individuals.

Awards / Honors / Scholarships

Scholarships: Collegiate Scholar and Academic Excellence Scholar

Awards: Academic Excellence in: Computer Science Essentials, Graphic Design, and Digital Video Editing. Oklahoma State 2021-2022 VEX Robotics State Tournament and Skills Champion.

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