The March student of the month is Alex Clay-Chavez. He has received many honors such as Defensive Lineman of the Year 2021, Preseason District MVP 2021, 3 year varsity football, and the A and B Honor Roll.

“I was chosen because I work hard, and I am respectful to my teachers,” Clay-Chavez said.

The hardest challenge Clay-Chavez faced in high school has been staying focused on school work.

“My biggest challenge has been staying focused on school and keeping my grades up,” Clay-Chavez said.

His biggest accomplishment in high school was earning a scholarship to play football in college.

“That has been a dream of mine since sophomore year,” Clay-Chavez said.

His favorite school activity is football.

“It’s taught me more than just football. I have learned life lessons that will help me in the future,” Clay-Chavez said.

There are many activities that Clay-Chavez enjoys outside of the classroom or football field.

“I love to hang out with my girlfriend and friends,” Clay-Chavez said. “I love to eat, draw, play video games, and research about cars.”

There is no one person that has been the most influential in Clay-Chavez’s life. He is thankful for the entirety of KHS, but his coaches have influenced him the most.

“Coach Fuller, Coach Lyons, Coach Lane, Coach Loper, Coach Dean, Coach Wood and Coach Cooley,” Clay-Chavez said. “They have gone out of their way to make sure I have what I need and to help me be successful. They have made me the person I am today.”

A quote that Clay-Chavez lives by is ‘It’s worth it.’

“This is something I tell myself to remind me that I need to keep working hard to reach my goals,” Clay-Chavez said.

Clay-Chavez plans to attend Missouri Southern State University in the fall.

“I received a football scholarship to play there,” Clay-Chavez said. “I went for a visit, and I loved it!”

While at Missouri Southern State, he plans to earn a degree in business.

“I want to be an entrepreneur,” Clay- Chavez said. “I know how to hustle and work hard.”

Clay-Chavez has big hopes for his life in ten years.

“I want to be working in a successful business,” Clay-Chavez said. “Hopefully, I’ll be playing in the NFL. I’ll be married and live happily ever after.”

Clay-Chavez’s best friend is Kaileah Pierre.
“She’s been there when it counts,” Clay-Chavez said. “I enjoy being around her. She’s my better half. She keeps me in line.”

His job outside of school is yard work and contracting.

“My favorite part is making money and learning new things,” Clay-Chavez said.

When life gets Clay-Chavez down, he escapes into music.

“Music helps lift spirits if I’m feeling down and also being with my girlfriend,” Clay-Chavez said.

There is a lot that is going to change when the time comes for graduation, but Clay-Chavez is excited for what the future holds.

“I will miss KHS, but I am very excited about my future and going to MSSU,” Clay-Chavez said.