The Marshalltown Community School District offers high school students the opportunity to serve as Student School Board Representatives. These student leaders provide valuable perspectives and share updates on events and activities at Marshalltown High School. For the 2024-25 school year, the MCSD school board will hear from five representatives.
Lay Gay Paw, a senior at Marshalltown High School, is one of the five representatives. Learn more about Lay Gay and her Bobcat story by reading her responses to the following Q&A:
What activities are you a part of at MHS?
National Honor Society, Health and Careers Club, Interact, Leo Club, Math Team, Speech and Debate, Gear Up, and Student Rotarian.
What is your favorite subject and why?
My favorite subject is math because it involves problem-solving and having to think critically.
What talent would you like to learn some day?
I would like to learn how to play an instrument to develop a new skill and express myself creatively.
What has been your favorite school memory so far and why?
My favorite memory at MHS has been being involved in community service through various clubs and having the opportunity to work together with other students for a greater cause.
What is an accomplishment you are proud of?
My proudest accomplishment has been taking on leadership roles such as becoming an officer for the National Honor Society to help organize events and develop my public speaking skills.
What is the best piece of advice you have received so far?
The best piece of advice I've received is that mistakes is part of learning and an opportunity to grow and improve.
Who is your hero and why?
My heroes are my friends and family because they have always supported me throughout every moment.
What is your biggest dream or goal in life?
My biggest goal is to make a meaningful impact in my community and help individuals by pursuing a career that allows me to provide care and improve the quality of life of other people.
What are your plans for after high school?
After high school, I plan to attend college to pursue a degree in biology and eventually go to medical school to become a doctor.
What does it mean to you to embrace the lead?
To embrace the lead means taking responsibility and inspiring others to work together towards a common goal by being proactive and leading by example while supporting others around me.