Some of the best students and teachers in Louisiana are right here in Gueydan, and we think they deserve some recognition, so this is our chance to get to know them a little better. This is our Student Spotlight on Jesse Owens 4th Grader McKenzi Gums.
What's your name?
Mckenzi
Do you have a nickname?
NeNe
What grade are you in?
4th Grade
Are you a part of any clubs or activities here at Jesse Owens?
4H
What do you love about being at JOES?
I love reading
What's your favorite class this year?
kindergarten
Who's your favorite teacher you've ever had at Jesse Owens? What did you love about being in their class?
Mrs. Stacie she was nice
What's your favorite school lunch?
pizza
What event(s) do you look forward to the most at school every year and why?
4H because it is fun
If you could pick any 3 Jesse Owens students to go with you on a cross country road trip, who would they be? Where would you go?
Charleigh, Ava, Corlin to Las Vegas
What's your favorite memory of elementary school so far?
The coloring in kindergarten
Do you have any favorite movies or songs? What are they?
The circle, Country Man
If you could give one piece of advice to future students, what would it be?
To pass all the grades
Do you have any interests or hobbies outside of school?
No
What are your goals for the future?
To go to work and be an athlete