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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
William Pullin
Theater Student Inspired To Stay In School
By Emilee Mae Struss for The Weekly Sun
William Pullin, a rising senior at Wood River High School, hopes to inspire others to try out theater. Pullin has participated in theater for three years and plans to continue upon graduation.
“I really struggled in my early years of high school,” Pullin said. “And I have theater, and the students and teachers involved in theater, to thank for keeping me in school.”
Pullin was born in Camas County and moved with his family to the Wood River Valley in 2007. He was nominated for Student Spotlight by a peer who views him as an outstanding student. Pullin has been recognized by his peers on more than one account.
Along with Maddie Biggers, Pullin won a medal for being a leader among his peers from theater students. Pullin also won a best actor award his junior year for the play, “The Audition.”
“Last year was a successful year for me,” Pullin said. “And it makes me excited to see what senior year will bring.”
He hopes to minor in theater and pursue a psychology degree at either Idaho State University or Boise State University. Pullin has been inspired by his theater teacher, Karl Nordstrom, to be inclusive, understanding and supportive.
“I want to pursue psychology because I see a great need for youth access to counselors,” Pullin said. “My goal is to make seeing a counselor easier and more accessible to students” so they might find it less intimidating and to reduce stigma to getting mental health support.
Pullin is keeping busy this summer by working at the Best Western Tyrolean Lodge in Ketchum as a bellhop. While his high school years in the Wood River Valley will come to an end, Pullin plans to stay in Idaho.
“I love living here,” Pullin said. “I believe that even if I move away, I will come back to Idaho.”
Each week, the Weekly Sun will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail emilee.struss@gmail.com.