The banging of the gavel signals the beginning of the Model UN session. Among all of the delegates is senior Maggie Quine, who is working hard
to debate her stance on problems that occur in the real world. Quine, the daughter of counselor Jennifer Quine, has completed her last session of Model UN in her high school career.

Salutatorian Maggie Quine has been selected as Student of the Month for April.

“I honestly didn’t expect to get student of the month,” Quine said. “I guess I got it because I take my school work seriously, and I try my best to get involved in student activities.”

Quine plans to attend Sam Houston State University and major in forensic chemistry.

“Forensics has been my goal
for as long as I can remember,” Quine said. “In 10 years, I see myself out of college working to further my career. I see myself living in a big city living life to the fullest.”

The class that she will miss the most is, to no one’s surprise, her forensics class.

“I will miss forensic science with Coach Dean because his dry sense of humor is my favorite part of every morning,” Quine said. “My favorite memory in that class is when he helped me pass college biology, and then never let me forget that WE made an A.”

Quine’s best friend and “platonic soulmate,” is Shai Lacy.

“Despite anything, she will show up every time I need her because she is fiercely loyal,” Quine said. “She

also has a huge heart and a bigger personality.”

Out of her four years of high school, she has a list of accolades: Academic All State, Academic All District, 3rd in her class, Model UN Head Delegate, class favorite, Model UN Best Delegation, 4 years All A Honor Roll, and 2nd place Social Studies UIL. But, out of all of these, she has one activity that she loves more than anything.

“My favorite school activity is Model UN,” Quine said. “Because I love debating my stance on real world issues, and problem solve in real time.”

Quine has many things to say about her time at KHS, and her future.

“I’m most proud that over my
time at Kilgore, I was able to pave the way for my future,” Quine said. “I’m excited to leave and start a new chapter. I’m more excited about graduating and starting a new chapter than I’m fearful.”

High school is all about memories, and Quine has many favorites and cherished memories.

“My most memorable memory in high school was having lunch in Coach T’s office with the basketball team sophomore year,” Quine said. “We talked about everything.”

Teachers can make or break a class, and Quine has teachers that did more than make a class for her.

“Mrs. (Candice) Fouse taught me so much more than English sophomore year,” Quine said. “She taught me how to be kind, receptive, and well-rounded. Mr. Neco has had the biggest impact on me because he not only has a gift for

teaching, but he also loves his students and will always fight for them.” Community involvement is

important, and Quine does a lot of that. “My favorite community

involvement that I’ve helped with is SAFFE Day and the Special Olympics because I love the joy it brings the kids and their families. My favorite out of school activity is being a member of the Gregg County Historical Museum Student Board. It has given me the opportunity to make new friends and learn about the past.”

Just like Fast and Furious, family is important.

“The most influential person in my life is my little sister, Molly, because she is my favorite person on Earth (I’m still cooler than her),” Quine said. “If I could sit down and talk to anyone, it would be my grandma because she is so loving, and full of joy, and I want to understand her.”

Quine doesn’t have a lot of free time, but when she does, she has a hobby.

“As nerdy as it sounds, I love to read in my free time,” Quine said.

A quote that Quine lives by is a Bible verse.

Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord shall be praised.”