JEFF FIELDER Editor
SIDNEY – Jaylee Shaw, a senior at Sidney High School, has been named First State Bank’s Female Student of the Week. She’s involved in basketball, track & field, National Honor Society (treasurer), student council, and science club. She has a 4.0 GPA. Her parents are Tyler and Mandy Shaw.
Q: What does it mean to you to be part of National Honor Society? Also, how important is it to you to get excellent grades?
SHAW: “Getting good grades has always been very important to me. I really enjoy being in NHS.”
Q: How exciting is it to have a 4.0 GPA going into your last few months of high school?
SHAW: “It’s pretty special to me.”
Q: Was maintaining a 4.0 GPA one of your goals entering high school?
SHAW: “Yes, it was one of my goals.”
Q: How challenging has it been to maintain a 4.0 GPA?
SHAW: “My junior year was pretty challenging. This year is kind of challenging, too.”
Q: What’s been the most difficult class you’ve had in high school up to this point?
SHAW: “Probably either calculus or chemistry II.”
Q: What is your favorite non-sports activity?
SHAW: “I like NHS. One of our choices is mentoring either a third/fourth grader or a fifth/sixth grader. I really enjoy it.”
Q: What is your favorite subject?
SHAW: “Probably science.”
Q: What are your plans after you graduate from high school?
SHAW: “I want to become an orthodontist.”
Q: Why do you want to become an orthodontist?
SHAW: “I had braces, and I enjoyed going to the appointments. Also, I started job shadowing Dr. [Sami] Webb last year, and I really liked it. She explained things to me really well, and I liked seeing how she always makes the patients feel good and how she talks to them. Also, I enjoy seeing how much [orthodontics] can change not only people’s teeth but also their smile and how they feel about themselves.”
Q: Where do you plan to go to college?
SHAW: “I’m not sure yet, but probably either Kearney or Chadron.”
Q: Outside of your school activities, what do you like to do for fun?
SHAW: “I like to spend time with my family and friends. I also like to travel.”
Q: Have you lived in Sidney your entire life?
SHAW: “We moved here when I was 3.”
Q: How much have you enjoyed growing up in Sidney?
SHAW: “I love it. Everyone is very supportive.”
Q: In your opinion, who is the kindest student at Sidney High School this year?
SHAW: “Probably Sarah Wamsley. She’s a senior. She’s always nice to everyone. She always compliments people.”
Q: Name one person who you think is a big difference-maker in Sidney?
SHAW: “I think the staff at Regional West Clinic. They’re always so kind to people, and if someone needs help, they’re always willing to do whatever they can to help.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Sidney?
SHAW: “Runza.”
Q: What do you like to order there?
SHAW: “Chicken strips – with ranch, of course.”
Q: Favorite TV show?
SHAW: “All American.”
Q: Favorite type of music?
SHAW: “Country.”
Q: If you could give a shoutout to one business in Sidney, which one would it be and why?
SHAW: “I would say either Regional West Clinic or Summit Dental because of Dr. [Michael] Neal. I also job shadow there.”
Q: Do you have any siblings?
SHAW: “Yes, I have a younger brother, Brayden Shaw. He’s 15.”
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