Student’s achievements allow him to stand tall

Aaron Lavergne, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School, is proud of his high school accomplishments and looks forward to continued success in college. (Contributed photo)

Nearing the end of his high school career, Aaron Lavergne, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School, is gratified by his accomplishments. “I am most proud of the man I am becoming,” he said. “I have received very honorable accolades that have made me, my parents and my supporters extremely happy.  My morals, education and the way I carry myself allow me to be seen as a very respectable young man, which internally is most satisfying to me.”

School: Booker T. Washington High School

Name: Aaron Lavergne

Age: 17

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: Chosen as one of eight Reliant Energy and Houston Texans Scholarship for Champions recipients, Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Awards recipient, ranks in the top 2 percent of students in the school’s engineering magnet program, First Team All-District catcher, National Science Award winner, National Business Award winner, Outstanding Student of the Year

Favorite class: “Math is my favorite class because of the everyday application of the subject. Math is essential to becoming successful."

Favorite things to do after class: “I enjoy going out with friends along with playing baseball.”

Favorite website: “Yahoo.com because I keep up with current events through Yahoo.”

Favorite TV show: “‘Burn Notice’ because I like the secret spy plot, and it is actually realistic.”

Favorite movie: “‘Coach Carter’ because the movie sends a message of what a true student-athlete should be.”

Ambition: “I have high expectations set upon me, so I strive to overexceed those expectations to positively represent me, my school and my family.  I want to attend the University of Louisiana-Lafayette to major in mechanical engineering, where I will represent well.”