by Delyssa Huffman Gallipolis Daily Tribune
10.06.10 - 09:20 pm
This 17-year old who played basketball for two years, now enjoys teaching the younger generation skills to play on the court.
“I really enjoy helping kids with learning how to play basketball,” Mayes said. “The best part is seeing the expression on a child’s face when they do something good. It’s a win/win situation for me.”
And while she hasn’t played since her sophomore year, Mayes said being a member of the Lady Cats basketball team was fun. She has coached for the Ashton Buddy League since she was a freshman, and looks forward to this year’s season.
Also during her sophomore year, the senior athlete ran track, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, and the long jump. But now the senior is solely focusing on her education.
“I really enjoy learning new things,” Mayes said about why she likes Hannan. “Hannan is such a great school and I feel as if there is always some type of knowledge to be gained here.”
Two organizations that she has been involved in are Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the National Honor Society (NHS).
“I have been a member of FBLA for four years, and have served as secretary for the past two years,” Mayes said.
She competes in the public speaking event, and has placed on the state level, taking fifth and sixth places in past competitions. She also is on the desktop publishing team.
“I really like FBLA because I love to travel, make close connections with my teammates, and because I get to be myself,” the senior said.
As part of NHS, Mayes participates in community activities, and helps during graduation ceremonies at the school. She has served as the secretary of the organization during her junior and senior years.
Mayes also has enjoyed taking the stage in several school plays. Just last year, she had the role as Alice in ‘Wonderland Rock’, a spin-off of Alice in Wonderland. She also has been involved in the school plays in her eighth and tenth grade years.
“I like acting because I have a lot of fun,” Mayes said. “I also enjoy getting to be myself and someone else at the same time.”
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