Nathan Reed: Sterling student of the month, September

Senior Nathan Reed is Sterling High School’s male student of the month for September. He is the son of Brian and Diane Reed.

Favorite class: Cooperative Work Training, because I get to work at Kmart and it teaches you about finances. It teaches a lot of skills I’ll use later on. It’s one of the most useful classes I’ve taken.

Top teacher: Steve Johnson for chemistry. He makes it really fun. He has a lot of tricks to help you learn the formulas.

Extracurriculars: Band and golf.

After graduation: I will attend either Bradley University in Peoria or Illinois State University to major in secondary education with an endorsement in either science or history.

BFF: Kyle Cox, an SHS senior. He’s been my friend the longest. We’ve known each other since the fifth grade. He’s stuck with me through everything.

Hearts: Classic rock, Will Ferrell, the movie “Inglorious Bastards,” golf, roller hockey, and barbecue ribs.

Darts: Algebra III is my least favorite class. Losing everyone around me is my biggest fear. People who are ignorant make my blood boil.

Survival guide: Listen to your teachers.

Dream job: NASCAR driver, it seems like a fun time to drive on an oval and go fast.

Trading spaces: Florida, it’s the place to relax.

Trading places: The president, so I could put my own spin on how to run the country, because I don’t agree with most politicians’ views.

Shout out to: My grandparents.