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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Sydney Roberts
By JoEllen Collins for The Weekly Sun
Sydney Roberts, a senior at Wood River High School with a 3.9 GPA, is a member of National Honor Society. Her favorite academic classes are in history.
“I have enjoyed all my history classes because of the teachers in that department,” Roberts said. “I especially appreciated my A.P. classes in U.S. History and U.S. Government. However, probably the most interesting subject was the class ‘War in the Modern World,’ which teaches how the lessons of history influence us even today.
“One of the best programs in our school are the classes in nonacademic but useful subjects, such as the construction program for students who might enter that profession,” Roberts continued. “In my case, I have learned to love cooking, starting in the seventh grade when we practiced the basics of sewing and cooking. I then started baking at home. Now I have continued by being in Miss Pratt’s nutrition and cooking classes and have acquired some professional skills and a passion for the culinary arts.”
Roberts is a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a culinary program designed to advance an interest in professional cooking.
She also plays the violin in the school orchestra.
A native of the Wood River Valley, Roberts has always attended Blaine County schools. Her younger brother is a sixth-grader at Wood River Middle School; her sister, a sophomore at WRHS.
Since she was a child, Roberts has played team sports. Currently, she plays soccer, softball and ice hockey—the latter her favorite sport.
“I met Hilary Knight, my role model in hockey, when she came to our meet in Sun Valley,” Roberts said. “Being in these sports has made my life so rich. Most importantly, I grew up with many of the same girls as teammates. We are such close friends that we have bonded like sisters.”
Roberts hopes to study in Montana at the University of Montana or Montana State.
“I fell in love with Missoula when I was there for hockey,” she said. “Sports gives me the chance to travel to new places and find those I enjoy the most. Missoula reminds me of a larger Sun Valley; I feel comfortable there. I do hope any school that accepts me has an ice rink so I can continue to play hockey.”
District IV coaches named Roberts on the second all-district girls’ soccer team and, in softball, bestowed upon her an honorable mention.
“Sarah Benson, who runs the Campion Ice House, coached our softball team in middle school,” Roberts said. “Her guidance influenced me an so many ways, especially in my love for sports and the outdoors. I adore skiing as well. I am lucky I live in a place that gives me the opportunity to experience its challenges and beauty firsthand.”
Roberts’ viewpoint on life, gained through living and studying here, is clear. “I am a realist,” she said. “I believe there are many opportunities but also realize that I must work hard to take advantage of them.”
Each week, JoEllen Collins will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail joellencollins1@gmail.com.