Senior Spotlight: Sam Lalruatpuia

Eagle Eye : What are your plans after high school?

Sam Lala: I want to become a famous musician. Or breed dogs, either/or. Go to college too.

EE: What was your favorite high school memory?

SL: My favorite high school memory will be walking the stage and graduating.. finally.

EE : Who will you miss the most from high school?

SL: Jenna C.

EE: Who is your favorite high school teacher?

SL: It’s really a toss up, between Mr. Gruber and Mrs. Redinger. Whichever one I have the higher grade average in.

EE: What was your favorite class in high school?

SL: My favorite class is lunch, and any class with Mrs. Lelko <3.

EE : Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities?

SL: I ball up at the rec everyday, it’s a tough life. A lot of commitment is needed.

EE : Have you always been a Golden Eagle? If not, when did you move here?

SL: I’ve been a lot of things, lately I’ve been a Golden Eagle, but usually I’m just Sam. 

EE : Who is your hero in life ?

SL: My hero in life is the homeless man I met in NYC who gave me a dollar when I needed to buy hot dogs from a vendor. Always be kind no matter how little you have! Also Jackie Chan & Dwyane Wade.

EE : What is your favorite sports team?

SL: My favorite team in the NBA is the Miami Heat, for NCAA Basketball it’s the Michigan Wolverines (because I was raised in the area). For the NFL, I pretend to like the Lions.

EE : What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

SL: When I used to gig out in Michigan, I once took my shirt off and threw it at someone. I’ve also skipped school for four straight days. YOLO.