Meet Cypress Ridge High School senior Alton Cunningham in this "Student of the Week" profile.
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18-year-old Alton is a National Hispanic Scholar and member of the varsity tennis team and orchestra, where he served as the assistant principal double bass.
Favorite class: "Calculus BC because I learn about how to problem solve more effectively."
Favorite things to do after class: "Go outside, ride my mountain bike and ride my road bike."
Favorite song: We are the World.
Favorite website: "Reddit.com because it is very funny."
Favorite TV Show: "Game of Thrones because it has a lot of characters and is very interesting."
Favorite movie: "No Country for Old Men because I can watch it over and over while still enjoying it."
Ambition: "My mom and dad are what motivate me because I hope to succeed one day as they have succeeded."
What topics/things are you passionate about?: "I am passionate about most things to do with the outdoors. I love hiking, fishing and biking. Anything that is outside is really fun to me."
What inspires you?: "My parents inspire me as they have always been kind to me and pushed me to be better."
What three things can't you live without?: "My bike, my phone and my car."
What are you most looking forward to this semester?: "The end of senior year and finishing high school."