CONGRATULATIONS to Nathanael Northey, a senior at Cypress Creek High School, for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.
Northey has been involved in student government since his freshman year and served as secretary before being elected senior class president, which he describes as an incredible opportunity.
“Whether it’s fundraising at a local restaurant, or selling new senior shirts, it’s a great feeling knowing that the ideas you come up with not only benefit the student government, but the school, too,” says Northey.
Being senior class president has been a fun challenge for Northey, and one that has improved his public speaking and communication skills.
“When I learned I got the position, I was ready to get the wheels spinning, thinking of new ways to get students involved with the COVID-19 pandemic present,” said Northey. “I never thought being class pres- ident could be so much fun!”
Northey is also chairperson for the School Advisory Council committee, sec- retary for the National English Honor Society, and plays on his school’s varsity men’s basketball team.
“Cypress Creek has been a great school to go to, and I’m so glad that I get to be part of its first full four-year graduat- ing class,” said Northey. “This milestone in the school’s history will always be remembered, and I am so glad to be part of it.”
Northey has had several mentors at his school, including English teacher Cassie Adley, who knew Northey as a great kid, but didn’t realize what a good student he was until he took her AP Language and Composition class.
“He is exactly what you want from a student. Nathanael is a student who strives to be the best. He is not shut down by constructive criticism; he truly thrives off of it,” says Adley.
Northey is grateful for Adley’s guidance. “She has helped me improve my writing to a level I never thought possible,” says Northey. “I don’t know what I’m going to do next year not having Mrs. Adley as a teacher, but one thing I do know is that she has prepared me to face whatever comes my way.”
Northey also recognizes his basketball coaches for teaching him the importance of teamwork, as well as Principal Hetzler- Nettles, Mr. Uchaez, Mrs. Larimore and Ms. Vaccaro for their unwavering support.
Northey plans to attend the University of Central Florida and major in Physical Therapy. With his passion for science and love of sports, Northey thinks this will be the perfect field of study for him.
Hetzler-Nettles says Northey exempli- fies Cypress Creek’s H.O.W.L. student mission: Have a growth mindset, Own your education, Work as a community and Lead responsibly.
“Nathanael is a student who is going to change the trajectory of this world – I can’t wait to see how he does it,” she says.
