Joseph Cooper, Senior

ICS Student of the Week

MARCELLA DEL VALLE, SENIOR - A smiling man in a blue shirt - T-shirt

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Island Christian faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and ICS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Eagle Pride,” and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

What is something most people don’t know about you? I am an avid angler that loves to spend free time fishing.

Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? My 11th grade English teacher Brooklyn Scallions. She cared so much about my education and helped me be all I could be.

What does “a good education” mean to you? An excitable, but challenging class that I learn a lot from and enjoy it.

What is the dumbest rule at school? The best? Hair rules; being able to wear jeans on Friday.

What is something you know now that you didn’t know when you were a freshman? That Donald Trump would be the greatest president we’ve had since Reagan.

What organizations and activities are you involved with at ICS and why are they important to you? Basketball is my favorite thing to do.

What are your plans after high school? To become an airline pilot.

What do you hope to be remembered for at ICS? Being a talented basketball player.

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Boating – Netflix – Friends

What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? Play college basketball, finish pilot training and get married.