Sultan High’s Mr. Involved: ‘I don’t mind speaking up’

SULTAN — Nicholas Sorgen is a leader at Sultan High School. He’s president of the senior class, Link Crew, Pep Club and National Honor Society. His athletic endeavors include cross country, wrestling and track and field. Sorgen, 17, volunteers to teach younger wrestlers moves. He’s known for his quintessential southern manners.

Question: I understand you helped a new kid at the beginning of this school year. Tell me about that?

Answer: He was just standing in the commons alone so I invited him to sit at the table I was at with my friends. The next day he was alone again so I invited him over. Now, he sits with me and my friends every day at lunch.

Q: Where do you find time for all your activities?

A: I had to learn to manage my time well. I started writing things down in my phone. It also helps that there’s other officers in the clubs. Everyone works together.

Q: What motivates you to do all these activities?

A: I like to be involved in stuff. I just show up and help wherever people want me to.

Q: What is it that makes you a good leader?

A: I’m loud. I don’t mind speaking up and saying what I think. I also don’t mind asking people to help me when I don’t have enough time to do everything that’s necessary. It probably helps that I like being friendly with people, too.

Q: What’s a challenge for you?

A: Naturally, I’m not the most competitive person. So being able to push myself at everything I do was probably my biggest challenge to overcome.

Q: How has faith played a role in your life?

A: My dad is a pastor and works for a bank so I was raised in the church. I’ve decided I want to continue going to church as a Christian. It helps with stress and anger and knowing I’m not alone.

Q: What are your plans for after graduation?

A: I’ve been looking at colleges but I don’t have one picked out yet. I know I want to stay close to home. I’m thinking about a career in business, technology and computers because I enjoy those things.

Q: What does a successful future look like for you?

A: I want to make a lot of money and be happy with what I do. It’ll be easier to enjoy life if I have a profitable job. I also want to have a good family.

Q: What advice do you have for other students who hope to become school leaders?

A: If you get involved, put your heart into it and stick with it, there’s a good chance you’ll become a leader or a respected member of the team.

Amy Nile: 425-339-3192; anile@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @AmyNileReports.

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