JEFF FIELDER Editor
CRAWFORD – Levi Van Beek, a senior at Crawford High School, has been named Nspire Today!’s Male Student of the Month for December. He has a 3.8 grade-point average and is involved in National Honor Society. Other school activities he’s involved in are One Act, FFA, Quiz Bowl, football, basketball, and track and field. Outside of school, he’s involved in the youth group at Christ Community Church in Crawford. After graduating from high school, he plans to attend Chadron State College and major in wildlife management. His parents are Jason and Julie Van Beek.
Q: How has your senior year been going?
VAN BEEK: “It’s been going pretty good. I’m taking some classes that are really challenging, but it’s preparing me for what college will be like.”
Q: Does this school year seem a lot different to you because you’re a senior?
VAN BEEK: “Yes, it does feel different. I feels like I really have to push myself to get myself ready for what’s next after high school. It’s a little stressful, but not too much because I feel like I have the characteristics to succeed, and my parents help me through the struggles and the stress.”
Q: How important is getting excellent grades to you?
VAN BEEK: “Grades are really important to me. Growing up, my parents always set high standards for me, and I’ve always liked to push myself the best I can. I really want to make people proud. I know a lot of little kids at our school look up to me, so I try to set a good example for them.”
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