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Scott City--Carl Minnix
Published 5/26/2011 in Youth In Excellence
As he graduates from Scott Community High School, Carl Minnix hopes his classmates will remember him as "the guy who always said 'hi' in the hallways," and urges incoming freshmen to be just as open to meeting people."Don't be afraid to talk to a wide variety of people," Minnix wrote in a questionnaire provided to The Telegram. "The more friendly you are, you will have a better chance of making many more good friends by the time you graduate."
In addition to earning a 4.0 grade-point average throughout high school and making the Platinum Honor Roll, among other academic awards, Minnix was an active part of his high school's extracurricular scene. He was a leader in multiple clubs, such as the school's FFA chapter, National Honor Society and student government groups. He also was involved in sports as captain of his cross country and tennis teams.
Minnix also found much pleasure in pursuing his musical talents, naming band as one of his two most favorite and enjoyable classes (the other being Calculus) and joining multiple bands throughout his time at SCHS. In fact, his most memorable moment of high school was the Mid-States Marching Band Festival, where he and his band got a standing ovation from hundreds of fans.
In addition to music, Minnix admits he has another addiction: flying his Piper Archer plane — he currently is working to receive a private pilot's license.
Minnix cites his math teachers as the inspiration for his pursuit of a degree in Secondary Education for Mathematics at Kansas State University, writing that "(he wants) to be that person for the next generation of students." He writes that at K-State, he also will join the Air Force ROTC and that he plans to enter active duty after graduating.
He parts ways with his fellow graduates with the following words:
"Never forget where you come from and all of the people who helped you along the way," he wrote.
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