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PCHS Class of 2024 Senior Spotlight: Christopher Hayden

May 17, 2024

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🎓 #PCHSClassOf2024 Senior Spotlight: Christopher Hayden 🎓

Introducing Christopher Hayden, son of Joni Elliott and Kenneth Hayden. Christopher values spending quality time with his family outdoors playing volleyball or enjoying movie nights together. 

🌟 Biggest Inspiration: Christopher finds inspiration in Mr. Harlan, who continuously motivates him to excel academically and pushes him to learn and grow every day.

🏃‍♂️ Extracurricular Highlights: Participating in track during his sophomore and junior years brought Christopher immense joy, allowing him to create lasting memories with friends and witness personal improvement over time.

🎓 Proudest Achievements: Christopher takes pride in finishing the school year with excellent grades, showcasing his dedication to academic success. Additionally, he fondly recalls beating a personal record in the 400-meter race on his birthday, a memorable accomplishment because he beat Angstrom's time that day.

💇‍♂️ Personal Growth: Christopher reflects on cutting his hair as a significant change and offers valuable advice to freshmen, urging them not to skip school days.

🛠️ Favorite Class: Building Trades holds a special place in Christopher's heart, as it provided him with valuable knowledge and allowed him to forge unforgettable memories with friends.

🎮 Hobbies: Outside of school, Christopher enjoys playing video games with his friends, bonding over shared interests and creating lasting connections.

🏠 Dream Aspirations: Christopher dreams of relocating to Texas and living in a mansion, envisioning a future filled with financial stability and comfort.

🤗 Three Words to Describe Himself: Christopher describes himself as caring, supportive, and funny, embodying qualities of compassion, encouragement, and humor.

👨‍🏫 Admiration: Coach Mayer earns Christopher's admiration for his unwavering support and encouragement during his junior year track season, motivating him to strive for his best performance.

🎓 Future Plans: Christopher plans to attend Indian Hills, embarking on a journey of further education and personal growth as he navigates his future career path.

🎉 High School Reflection: Christopher fondly remembers the enjoyable times spent with friends but acknowledges the challenges posed by homework assignments.

👨‍🏫 Impactful Mentor: Mr. Harlan has played a crucial role in Christopher's high school journey, encouraging him to continually improve and providing guidance in determining his future career path.

👫 Missed Memories: Christopher encourages others to cherish the moments spent with friends, as those memories become invaluable over time.

🎉 Congratulations, Christopher! Your dedication, academic achievements, and warm personality make us #PutnamProud! 🎉💙