September 8, 2009 - We caught up with senior class president, Timothy Spicer, after President Obama’s address to the students of Wakefield High.

Spicer, dressed presidential-like for the occasion, shared his thoughts on introducing the president, his message to students, and more.

DCUS:   When you were standing up there at the presidential podium did you have aspirations of one day becoming president (of the United States) because you looked really good up there.

Timothy Spicer:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Actually I don’t, but I just enjoyed introducing him, meeting the president, and actually taking that role with the president.

DCUS: What did it take for you to get to the point where you are now?

TS: Basically, challenging myself. Being senior class president really helped a lot.  I was approached by my principle at school and they checked my background and my resume, and extracurricular. They wanted to know what I did in the community, and [asked] what made me deserve this.

DCUS: What do you do in the community?

TS: As far as extracurricular activities I’m Kappa League president; member of the Arlington Teen Network board; I was Volunteer of the Year; I was class president freshman year, and senior year, [member of] football team; swim team; I won the MLK essay contest winner, and the list goes on.

DCUS:  Are you on Myspace, or Facebook?

TS: Facebook.  My name is Timmie Spice. (without the ‘r').

DCUS:  What is your favorite subject in school?

TS:  In school it would have to be history.  History, and math.

DCUS:  What advice would you have for students?

TS: Take advantage of every opportunity that you have.  Challenge yourself, because these four years of high school, you’re building your resume.

DCUS:  Where are you going to college?

TS: I will be applying to Morehouse, North Carolina A&T, James Madison, Temple, and Hampton.

DCUS:  Good luck to you.

TS: Thank you.

______________

Spicer the eldest of three siblings, raised mostly by his mom, Dawn Willow, said her son was a good kid growing up.

“He always excelled in everything that he did.  I made sure he was in a lot of organizations, to be very diverse. However, he didn’t want to run for class president this year until I told him this would look good on his college resume.”

Ms. Willow admonishes parents to be firm and advise their children that doing the work is all about their future so they can make the right choices.

On her son meeting the president.  “I was ecstatic.  I am so proud of him.  I got that awesome picture when President Obama hugged him after Timothy finished introducing him, so it was just great.”

Spicer’s mom, an alumnus of Wakefield High, says she wasn’t as studious as her son when she was in high school.

“I was a procrastinator, so I also waited until the last minute getting things done. I’m glad that he’s not like his mom in that sense.”

Back to page 1 | 2 | Photos |