Tanner Barfield, Moody High School Honor Graduate
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Tanner Barfield has attended Moody Schools his entire life. During his senior year, he served as the senior class secretary, a Moody Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and was a part of the MHS Leadership Team. He has coached youth flag football for the past two years and been a part of the Moody basketball program since his freshman year. He plans to attend Auburn University, majoring in biomedical sciences on the pre-dental track.
What has your experience been like at Moody High School and with St. Clair County Schools?
My experience at Moody High School has been better than I could have imagined, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I believe that the St. Clair County School System has provided me with a quality education and my teachers, counselors, administrators and peers have contributed to this.
How do you feel Moody High School has prepared you for the next stage of your life?
Moody High School has given me numerous opportunities to learn and display leadership skills, which I think are a crucial characteristic that I can utilize in the next stage of my life. This school has also allowed me to develop meaningful relationships throughout the community that I can carry into my college and professional career.
What is your favorite memory of the last four years at Moody High School?
My favorite memory from my high school career was when we won Color Wars my junior year. Color Wars is a class competition during homecoming week to see which class is the best all around. The senior class usually wins the games every year, but our class was only the second ever to win as juniors and eventually become back-to-back winners. This win provided our class with a sense of unity and joy that will not be forgotten.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Dr. Hood. He was my AP Chemistry teacher, and I was in his class for two years. While in his class, he challenged me and taught me the importance of hard work. His motto is that “There is value in the struggle.” This saying will stick with me forever.
What advice would you give to those entering high school in the coming months?
For those entering high school soon, I challenge you to be as involved as you can. Whether that be supporting the sports teams in the student section or joining different clubs, this will ensure that you make the most of your high school experience. Trusting your teachers will help you succeed academically and make lasting relationships. Lastly, it is important to maximize these four years because it goes by quickly.
