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 12th Grader Charles Benoit.
What's your name?
Charles Benoit
Do you have a nickname?
Ben
What grade are you in?
12th Grade
Are you a part of any clubs, activities, or sports here at GHS?
Beta
What do you love about being a Gueydan Bear?
Gueydan has taught me a lot since i came here my 6th grade year. The teachers wanted to being the best out of all of us not only grade wise but as a person.
What's your favorite class this year?
DE English with Mrs. Ava
Who's your favorite teacher you've ever had at GHS? What did you love about being in their class?
Mrs. Ava Ellyson because she cares about all of her students and makes sure they keep up with their work.
What's your favorite school lunch (served in our beautiful new cafeteria)?
I don't eat lunch at school.
What event(s) do you look forward to the most at school every year and why?
I look forward to graduating with all my friends by my side and knowing that we all made it to the real world.
If you could pick any 3 GHS students to go with you on a cross country road trip, who would they be? Where would you go?
Aaliyah, Madyson, and Shantay and we would just go drive around the country and enjoy all the places we see.
What's your best/favorite memory from your time as a Gueydan Bear so far?
My best memory was going to the playoffs in football my freshman year.
If you could give one piece of advice to future Gueydan Bears, what would it be?
Listen to your teachers and do your best to keep your grades up it will be worth it in the end.
Do you have any music, books, movies, or TV shows that you love?
My favorite music genre is country.
Do you have any interests or hobbies outside of school?
I help out with the Gueydan Youth Athletic Association in my free time.
What are your goals for the future?
I plan to go to McNeese and get my Bachelors of Science in Nursing.