Madison Shyrock earns top honors as Stayton High’s Future First Citizen.
SHS staff selected Shyrock because of “her maturity and abilities to lead others. Madison is the type of person who will show up prepared and organized for any task. It is evident in everything she does that she cares about every person around her.”
Staff consensus is that Shyrock is a model who sets a benchmark for others.
“Madison is a big part of the school community, and sets the tone for other students with her attitude, leadership, involvement and school pride,” said Alan Kirby, SHS principal. “She strives and works to make SHS the best it can be.”
Counselor Andrea Parra credited Shyrock for greatly representing SHS.
“She is kind, caring, and has a commitment to serving our school and community,” Parra said.
Shyrock said she is having “a blast” in school right now.
“I’m playing basketball and really enjoying it,” she said. “I am also enjoying being a part of my school’s ASB class. I feel like I’m growing as a leader every day.
“High school has taught me how to be kind, patient, disciplined, how to be a leader, how to communicate well, and how to change my community for the better,” she said.
“I feel very honored to receive this award,” she added. “I’ve seen other kids get it, and I always knew this award represented something special.”
Shyrock credits her family for being her “rock.” She is the daughter of SHS’ Athletic Director, Darren Shyrock, and his wife, Janet.
Andrew Kelley earns Future First Citizen honors for Regis High School.
Kelley serves as the Associated Student Body president, is a member of the National Honor Society, and has been a leader in projects benefitting the community, according to counselor Mike Bauer.
Additionally, Kelley has been a mainstay in the Regis drama program, and has participated in extra-curricular activities including football, track, golf and cross-country, Bauer said.
“Andrew has found a way to engage fellow students, teachers and the administration in meaningful and successful discussions that have positively impacted the culture of the school,” he said. “We believe that he is an excellent example of a servant leader, an important part of the Regis High School mission.”
Kelley feels privileged to be named the school’s Future First Citizen.
He credits his parents, Kristen and Kevin Kelley, for the “drive, heart and support” they give him.
“Times like this make me realize just how much they have done for me, and I credit my success to them,” he said.
Kelley credits Regis for preparing him for college, especially the one-on-one time given by teachers that allow students to master a subject before moving on.
“Surrounding myself with a school full of people who embrace academic, personal and athletic challenges has encouraged personal growth I never thought possible,” he said.
Stayton Area Rotary presents the annual Future First Citizen award.
