Alayna Shepard
First and Last Name: Alayna Shepard
What are your plans after high school? If college, what college and what do you plan on majoring in? After high school I will be attending Kansas State University to major in pre-veterinary medicine with a minor in biology or animal science. Once I graduate from K-State I plan on attending vet school at K-State or Oklahoma State.
What is your favorite school subject? My favorite school subject is my internship at the vet.
What person (other than your parents) has had the greatest influence on you and why? The person who has had the greatest influence on me would be my grandpa. He taught me to pursue my dreams wholeheartedly and to take pride in the hard work that it takes to achieve them.
What is your favorite memory during high school so far? My favorite memory from high school was watching Dayton Porsch win his 4th state wrestling championship.
What do you feel has been your biggest accomplishment so far? My biggest accomplishment would be never giving up on my goals despite the physical and or emotional difficulties while maintaining a strong sense of work ethic, authenticity, and integrity.
What is some advice you would give to underclassmen? Have fun, stay true to you, and don't sweat the small stuff because these four years will be gone before you know it.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved in? (list # of years) Volleyball 4; FFA 4; Track 1; Basketball 1
Where do you see yourself in ten years? I see myself at the start of my career in Veterinary Medicine, and maybe having a small family.
What will you miss the most about HHS? The thing that I will miss the most about HHS would be getting to be with my brother every day. I will also really miss being around and watching the wrestling team every weekend. school.