Student of the Week

Matthew King

Matthew has decided to dedicate his first year after graduating high school to working at Generations cleaning offices in order to raise $10,000. When he turns 19, he will go on a church mission for two years.

?I decided a long time ago I wanted to do this,? said Matthew. ?I don?t know where we will be going until it comes time to go. I?m excited about it.?

After the two-year mission is over, Matthew plans to attend Brigham Young University in Utah which is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Despite not knowing where he is going during his missionary work and the university being in Utah, Matthew?s parent are very supportive of his plans.

?They aren?t worried,? said Matthew. ?They are very understanding about what I want to do.?

For now, Matthew is eagerly awaiting graduation. He has perfect attendance and makes straight A?s.

?It?s a lot of work making straight A?s,? said Matthew, ?but if you listen in class and do the work, it?s not too bad.?

All the work has paid off, as Matthew is in the top 10 percent of his graduating class. He graduates Friday.