Marissa Lussier is Brunswick County Schools' Student of the Week
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Student name: Marissa Lussier
School: West Brunswick High School
Grade: 10th
Best subjects: English, math, theater
Least favorite subject: Math
Favorite quote or saying: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live” - Dumbledore
What drives you crazy? People saying they aren’t good enough or can’t do something.
What makes you happy? My friends, family, reading, when I do good on a hard assignment.
Favorite book: ‘The Anatomical Shape of a Heart’
Favorite movie: ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite foods: Chicken tenders, and fries with ranch
What do you do for fun? Read, paint
Whom do you admire most, and why? My cousin, despite challenges in their life they still manage to be themself.
Educational goals: Graduate, go to college for four years, major in business, minor in arts and communication, and English.
Career goal: I don’t know that yet.
For Renee' Harless, teacher, how does this student's exemplary behavior illustrate the goals your school is pursuing? Marissa is a dedicated academic who plans to be the first in her family to go to college. She will, no doubt, achiever her goal via scholarships for academic achievement. Marissa is an encourager to others, especially in our drama department where she motivates her peers to reach for the stars.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Marissa Lussier is Brunswick County Schools' Student of the Week
