Homecoming is an exciting part of high school life, especially when nominated to be part of the homecoming court. This year, 10 boys were nominated, with Jagger McKelvy (12) being one of them. McKelvy was nominated by his peers because of his involvement and dedication to our school, along with being a great friend and a fun person to be around.
McKelvy has been an active and dedicated member of numerous extracurriculars and clubs throughout his time at LCHS, dedicating countless hours to his teams and his peers and showcasing his leadership and sportsmanship.
“I’m on the basketball team, I was on the golf team, I’m in Panther Crew, HOSA, and NHS,” McKelvy said.
To McKelvy, getting nominated for homecoming court is more than just a tradition, it gives him the opportunity to represent our school and be recognized for his achievements and involvement.
“I think it’s a pretty big deal because you get to represent your school in some way,” McKelvy said.
McKelvy hopes to have left a meaningful impact on our school, especially for the younger generations that will come after him.
“I hope that I’ve influenced kids younger than me to kind of just do what they think is right and just do what they believe in,” McKelvy said.
Everyone has something that drives them to be motivated and dedicated. For McKelvy, his coaches played a major role in shaping that mindset. They not only influenced his approach in sports, but in the community.
“Really, a lot of coaches have motivated me, but specifically, Coach Brewster because he always preaches about how we need to be involved and care about the people before ourselves. And I think in caring about the people before us, I’ve decided to be more involved,” McKelvy said
High school is quickly coming to an end and the next steps for McKelvy are beginning to take place. After high school, he plans on playing basketball in college while majoring in the medical field.
“I’m going to go to college, but I don’t know where I’m going to go to college at yet because I’m going to try to get an offer for basketball. [I will probably major in] something medical,” McKelvy said.
As a senior, McKelvy has had many experiences to help him learn and grow as a person. With this wisdom, he has some advice to give to the underclassmen.
“Don’t take anything for granted because, like I said, it goes by fast. And I mean, maybe in class you don’t like world history but, really, those are the best classes you’ll be in. I was thinking about it, like my next block is economics and the class next to me is just filled with a bunch of kids that really get along with each other. And I had that my freshman year in one of my classes. And, I mean, I didn’t take it for granted, and I’m glad I didn’t take it for granted because I knew I wasn’t always going to have classes like that,” McKelvy said.
McKelvy has had people to support him and cheer him on along the way, coaches, friends, and family have all influenced him to be the person he is today.
“Really my mom and Coach Brewster and my friend Keller have all hd major effects on the person I am today. Keller, he graduated two years ago, but he’s really showed me a lot,” McKelvy said.
McKelvy’s dedication and character has made him a well deserved nominee for the homecoming court. He has left an impact on not just the school, but the people around him. He is well on his way to finishing out senior year strong and creating more meaningful memories.
