Each week, staff at Riverton High School nominate a student who has shown outstanding behavior towards their peers and their academics. At the end of the year, County 10 will present a scholarship of $500 to one of the students nominated! Click here to view all students.
Paxton Stevens was nominated as the RHS student of the week by Kelli Gard.
Paxton is an excellent student, a hard worker, and, probably most importantly, a genuinely kind human being. He is the type of student who treats people well, works hard without needing recognition for it, and makes the groups he is part of better simply by being there.
I had the opportunity to work closely with Paxton last year as part of one of my culinary teams. He was dependable, worked well with his teammates, and was always willing to do his part. Culinary requires students to communicate, problem-solve, work under pressure, and rely on one another, and Paxton was someone his team could count on.
Paxton is also involved throughout RHS. He is a member of the swim team and serves on both Student Council and NHS, demonstrating his commitment to his school and his willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.
What stands out most to me about Paxton is his character. He is hardworking and responsible, but he is also simply a very nice young man. He treats others with respect, is easy to work with, and leads in a positive and quiet way.
Paxton represents the kind of student we want representing RHS—involved, dependable, hardworking, and kind. He is very deserving of recognition as Student of the Week.
School Activities: Football, Band, Basketball, Track, Student Council, National Honor Society
Special Awards or Honors: Boys Nation delegate, Vice President of Student Council, Academic, Basketball, and track letters
Outside Activities/Hobbies: Frisbee Golfing, Fishing, Shooting, Going to the lake
Student’s Plans After Graduation: I plan to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and then go to the University of Wyoming.
1. What advice do you have for younger students? Participate in school activities and have fun. Don’t be afraid of what others think of you.
2. Who is your favorite teacher, and why? Ross is my favorite teacher. Ross pushes me to be a better athlete and is always trying to have fun.
3. What is your favorite school subject or activity, and why? Culinary is my favorite because you get to make food, and I’m always hungry.
4. Who is your role model? What have you learned from them? I would have to say all my brothers are my role models. They have taught me to never give up and dream big. They push me to be a better person.
Joe Stevens and Karah Stevens are the proud parents of Paxton.