Hayden Talsma, 15-year-old son of Tina and Jerry Talsma, is a sophomore. He has one sibling, Hensley. Talsma has many cats, two dogs, and 20 horses. His favorite class is choir, and his favorite school lunch is chicken strips.

Talsma said, “My favorite part of the day is either going home, or my sixth hour study hall because it is quiet.” His favorite things to do are read and ride his horses. When I asked Talsma what school has taught him the most, he replied, “Deadlines!” When COVID hit, Talsma’s biggest challenge was passing eighth grade because working from home was hard.

Talsma’s favorite part about summer was going to the State 4-H Horse Show and going on vacation to South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, and Louisiana.