Springfield-Clark CTC/Shawnee High School

Joseph King

Joseph King

Name: Joseph King

School: Springfield-Clark CTC/Shawnee High School

Grade: 12

Age: 18

Claim to fame/honors: A Honor Roll, Ambassador of the Forestry Program and Student of the Month twice

Words you live by: "Never stop the hunt." - Joe King

Toughest challenge: Trying to figure out what I want to do as a career. I think videography that involves the outdoors is the best fit for me.

School-day rituals: Working as hard as I can throughout my whole day, helping other students when I can and trying to be the best role model for others as I can

What's on your bedroom walls: NFL player autographs, whitetail deer mounts and pictures of me and my buddies enjoying the great outdoors

When I'm bored I like to … Create YouTube videos (@Bucks and Bowhunters), hit the gym or go do something outdoors

Favorite movie: Elf

Person who would play you in a movie: Mark Wahlberg

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical artist: Brad Paisley

Favorite book: American Sniper

Favorite home-cooked meal: Pot roast

Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

Whose mind would you like to read: Albert Einstein's

Place where you'd love to travel: Utah

Talent you'd like to have: Be able to juggle

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Andrew Luck, quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts

Favorite team: Indianapolis Colts

Something in the world I'd like to change: The way the majority of the younger generation is raised. I feel like the idea of putting others first before yourself, being respectful and caring has been lost.

Favorite high school moment: The time my class went fishing during school to check the health of the fish that we stocked in our pond

Favorite junk food: French fries

Best thing about high school: Being in an amazing environment and getting the education I need to succeed throughout my entire life while also making amazing friends

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