Some of the best students and teachers in Louisiana are right here in Gueydan, and we think they deserve some recognition, so this is our chance to get to know them a little better. This is our Student Spotlight on GHS 8th Grader Alexandra Marquez Lara!
What's your name?
Alexandra Marquez Lara
Do you have a nickname?
Alex
What grade are you in?*
8th Grade
Are you a part of any clubs, activities, or sports here at GHS?
Writing club, Beta, Football manager, Softball
What do you love about being a Gueydan Bear?
What I love about being a Gueydan Bear is that no matter where you come from, students and staff feel like family.
What's your favorite class this year?
Coach Gaspard's math class.
Who's your favorite teacher you've ever had at GHS? What did you love about being in their class?
Ms. Simone Stutes, because she taught me to have patience and to never give up on something whenever it gets hard. She was my math teacher last year and her class drove me insane.
What's your favorite school lunch?
The red beans and rice.
What event(s) do you look forward to the most at school every year and why?
Student of the month assemblies, games, and so much more because any event at Gueydan High is fun.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you bring?
I would travel to Las Vegas, and I would bring Trinidie Meaux, Kennidie Meaux, and Temprynce Hebert.
What's something about you that most people wouldn't know?
Something about me that most people wouldn't know is that I am fun to be around if you get to know me, and that I'm very competitive when it comes to sports.
What's your best/favorite memory from your time as a Gueydan Bear so far?
My favorite memory as a Gueydan Bear is the time when we had the Sadie's Goes Country dance, it was crazy that time and I could not stop dancing.
If you could give one piece of advice to future Gueydan Bears, what would it be?
To listen to your teachers and be polite to those around you. Stay positive.
Do you have any music, books, movies, or TV shows that you love?
I really do love Sir Chloe's music, and the Bad Girls Don't Die novels by Katie Alender.
If you could have one superpower for a day, what would it be? What would you do with it?
I would have invisibility because I would have the chance of tripping people or pulling pranks with out getting caught. it would be so fun!
Do you have any interests or hobbies outside of school?
Yes, I am passionate with cooking and painting
What are your goals for the future?
I hope I become a psychologist or something to do with human services because I really do love helping people in need.