After moving from a small school with 500 students to one with almost double that (approximately 975) in her freshman year, Sophomore Kayda Metcalf struggled. At the beginning of her time at Northwest, Metcalf did not take school seriously and was focused on her sports and friendships. She soon realized that she would not be allowed to participate in sports if she kept neglecting her academic performance. After realizing this, she was able to revamp herself during her Sophomore year. Metcalf was capable of bringing her 1.7 GPA from freshman year up to a 3.3, placing her on the honor roll.
“I actually started to participate in class and ask for help whenever I needed it instead of just sitting there clueless all of the time,” Metcalf said.
In the future, Metcalf plans to attend college somewhere out of state. Considering her love for History and Psychology, she wants to get a degree related to social studies. Metcalf does not care what she does in her future as long as it brings a good income. However, she still dreams of being a theologist. Mrs. Tanner invited Metcalf to AP Psychology, and Metcalf is excited to take this opportunity.
“She is a really good friend and she is hardworking,” Said Jamey Soos.
Metcalf is very well-known around the school and likes to spend time socializing. She tends to make friends with anyone she meets.
“I love Kayda, she is so sweet,” said Kira Wheeler.
She is always willing to participate in group activities and help out with classroom chores. Metcalf can be seen doing things from just pushing in her chair when class is over to leading a group project.
“She is always willing to contribute, whether through engagement or bringing snacks for Focus parties,” Said Jill Lefere. “She is responsible, respectful, kind, and hardworking.”
Metcalf has always considered herself athletic and played countless sports growing up. During her freshman year, she played Volleyball and Track but soon realized track was where her heart lies.
“I believe Track was my destined sport,” said Metcalf.
Metcalf decided she was going to quit Volleyball in order to focus on Track.
“I mainly quit volleyball because of the bad environment, I didn’t mind tho because I wanted to keep my mind on track,” said Metcalf.
Metcalf is on the Varsity Track team and hopes to continue throughout high school. A great inspiration to Metcalf’s track pursuits is Olympic track runner, Sha’Carri Richardson. Although Metcalf does not wish to be a part of the Olympics she hopes that she can share the same amount of success Richardson has achieved when it comes to track.
“I held on to the potential everybody saw in her and decided to try and make it my own,” Metcalf said.