16/Nov/2008
ZHS Student Micah Scott Goes Above and Beyond
By: Emily Faget
Most would say a 3.9 GPA is quite an achievement. But what about a 3.9 GPA, being Beta Club president, a member of the drama department, Mock Trial Team, Student Government second VP and an active church member?
Senior Micah Scott, 17, may be busy but loves every minute of it. “I’m naturally a high strung person, really. I love to organize,” Scott said.
Organization is the name of the game for Scott as Beta Club president. He presides over every meeting, gets the club ready for conventions and arranges volunteer work with the community.
“Last year at convention I ran around the whole time. But I love it. I love doing it and being with all my friends,” Scott said.
This doesn’t mean Scott never runs out of steam. He recalls a time last year when he was helping with Zachary High’s production of “Bye, Bye Birdie,” getting ready for Mock Trial competition, participating in Beta – on top of his normal school work. Scott was at school until 9 p.m. those nights. “Looking back, that was definitely the roughest academic week of my life,” Scott said.
So how does Scott keep it together? “Sometimes you feel like you’re never gonna get it all done, but you just try to not think about the overwhelming things a lot,” he said.
Scott learns his work ethic and optimistic attitude from his father, the most important role model in his life. “What my dad taught me was you can’t ‘halfway’ do something. You have to work hard and do it all the way,” he said.
Scott’s father bought a business two years ago and has worked hard to make it a success. Scott said this taught him through actions rather than words what it takes to be the best.
Scott and his parents are also active members at Church of the Burning Fire. Scott says he is at church an average of six times during one week.
Church of the Burning Fire’s director Paul Bergeron is another role model of Scott’s. He constantly maintains, assists and organizes the church, much like Scott does for the Beta Club. Bergeron’s motivation inspires Scott. “He works harder than anyone I’ve ever seen,” he said.
Scott also finds inspiration in helping Zachary’s Relay for Life. He has assisted with the event since fourth grade and now takes a more active role through the Beta Club.
But it’s not just hard work that motivates him - it’s also the community volunteers. “I just can’t imagine going through what they’ve been through and I feel better knowing that I’m doing something to help,” he said.
Scott added that the entire community’s participation in the event is what makes it such a rewarding experience.
Having lived in Zachary his entire life, Scott finds many ways to volunteer in his community. He has helped not only his school, but the middle and elementary schools as well. “I imagine that if I lived somewhere else, I’d still volunteer, but the town here gives more opportunity to get involved,” he said.
When asked what he does in his free time, Scott laughs again. “Besides sleep?”
Although Scott doesn’t have much time to himself, the little he has is spent catching up on sleep or reading a good book. His favorite books include John Grisham novels and other suspense thrillers.
By: Emily Faget
Most would say a 3.9 GPA is quite an achievement. But what about a 3.9 GPA, being Beta Club president, a member of the drama department, Mock Trial Team, Student Government second VP and an active church member?Senior Micah Scott, 17, may be busy but loves every minute of it. “I’m naturally a high strung person, really. I love to organize,” Scott said.
Organization is the name of the game for Scott as Beta Club president. He presides over every meeting, gets the club ready for conventions and arranges volunteer work with the community.
“Last year at convention I ran around the whole time. But I love it. I love doing it and being with all my friends,” Scott said.
This doesn’t mean Scott never runs out of steam. He recalls a time last year when he was helping with Zachary High’s production of “Bye, Bye Birdie,” getting ready for Mock Trial competition, participating in Beta – on top of his normal school work. Scott was at school until 9 p.m. those nights. “Looking back, that was definitely the roughest academic week of my life,” Scott said.
So how does Scott keep it together? “Sometimes you feel like you’re never gonna get it all done, but you just try to not think about the overwhelming things a lot,” he said.
Scott learns his work ethic and optimistic attitude from his father, the most important role model in his life. “What my dad taught me was you can’t ‘halfway’ do something. You have to work hard and do it all the way,” he said.
Scott’s father bought a business two years ago and has worked hard to make it a success. Scott said this taught him through actions rather than words what it takes to be the best.
Scott and his parents are also active members at Church of the Burning Fire. Scott says he is at church an average of six times during one week.
Church of the Burning Fire’s director Paul Bergeron is another role model of Scott’s. He constantly maintains, assists and organizes the church, much like Scott does for the Beta Club. Bergeron’s motivation inspires Scott. “He works harder than anyone I’ve ever seen,” he said.
Scott also finds inspiration in helping Zachary’s Relay for Life. He has assisted with the event since fourth grade and now takes a more active role through the Beta Club.
But it’s not just hard work that motivates him - it’s also the community volunteers. “I just can’t imagine going through what they’ve been through and I feel better knowing that I’m doing something to help,” he said.
Scott added that the entire community’s participation in the event is what makes it such a rewarding experience.
Having lived in Zachary his entire life, Scott finds many ways to volunteer in his community. He has helped not only his school, but the middle and elementary schools as well. “I imagine that if I lived somewhere else, I’d still volunteer, but the town here gives more opportunity to get involved,” he said.
When asked what he does in his free time, Scott laughs again. “Besides sleep?”
Although Scott doesn’t have much time to himself, the little he has is spent catching up on sleep or reading a good book. His favorite books include John Grisham novels and other suspense thrillers.
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