Student spotlight - Jan. 11

•Age: 14

•Grade: 8

•School: Washington Middle School

•Hometown: Olympia

•Parents: Chris and Kristin Bradshaw

•Best personal achievement: I think just having a big circle of friends that I can trust is one of my best personal achievements.

•How I spend my time: Playing basketball, football, track and field, and pingpong, playing drums in a band; doing homework; and going to youth group.

•Favorite subjects: History. I like to see how our country evolved to what it is today.

•Favorite movies: "The Pirates of the Caribbean" series

•Favorite book: "Middleworld" by J&P Voelkel

•Dream job: Something to do with reporting or sports

•Someone I respect: Both of my parents. They work very hard to provide for my brother, sister and me.

•College I'd like to attend: Oregon State University

•Someone famous I'd like to meet: Abraham Lincoln

•Someday, looking back on my life I'd like to be able to say: That I undeniably changed someone's life and led them to Christ.

•Biggest challenge facing teenagers today: Temptation. There are so many bad things out there that teens are tempted to do to look "cool" or fit in with a group of kids.

•One thing in the world I would change if I could: Hopelessness. I would give everyone hope, so even if they are in a rough spot in their journey they know there is always hope for the future.

•Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I don't really know what the future holds but I'm ready for it.

•Staff comment: "Kyle is a wonderful, dedicated and intellectual student. He is a young man who is always willing to serve and help out. His strength lies in his kindness and thoughtfulness toward others." — Greg Allison, band teacher, Washington Middle School