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Hewitt-Trussville senior Grayson Benzaia
Hewitt-Trussville senior Grayson Benzaia.
Q: Please tell our readers about yourself.
A: I enjoy running, hanging out with my friends, traveling and anything outdoors such as snowboarding, hiking and water sports.
Q: What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
A: I am an intern at First Baptist Church Trussville. I am a launch group leader with our student ministry. Through [Hewitt-Trussville High School’s] Engineering Academy, I am working on a project with the NASA HUNCH program.
Q: What do you love most about attending HTHS? What do you think you will miss the most after graduation?
A: The one thing I love the most about HTHS is how the teachers and staff constantly pour into the students. I love how they truly care about each student’s future and will make sure that they succeed. The one thing I will miss is all the sporting events and my classmates.
Q: Has there been a particular teacher/staff member or class at Trussville that has had a major impact on you?
A: I have two teachers that have made a huge impact on me, and they are Mr. Cook and Mr. Dooley. They lead the Engineering Academy, and they have taught me everything I need to know to succeed as a student wanting to carry on my passion for engineering at Auburn University.
Q: What is something people may be surprised to learn about you?
A: I really enjoy golfing!
Q: Who is your role model? Why?
A: I would say my biggest role model is my dad. I strive every day to be the man he is, and I want to grow up to be as passionate and loving as he is to my family and the people around me.
Q: What advice would you give to freshmen entering HTHS?
A: One piece of advice that I have for the freshmen entering HTHS is to find good, reliable friends that are there for you when you need them and push you forward in your faith. This is definitely something that has helped me grow in my faith and helped me reach my goals.
