Jackson Jordan is the sixth-grade Student of the week because he embodies the IB Trait Thinker. 

English teacher Mr. O’Quinn said Jackson is “always on task”, which is why he earned this recognition.

Jackson loves to play baseball after school.

“I plan on trying out for the baseball team this year,” Jackson said.

Jackson is inspired by his dad because he used to play sports when he was younger as well.

“My dad played baseball and basketball when he was younger,” he said.

Jackson’s current favorite subject is English or tech because he really likes his teachers for those classes.

Jackson wants to go to the University of Texas for college and hopes to get drafted into the MLB.

Jackson said, “If I get drafted into the MLB, I want to get drafted for the Astros.”

The thing Jackson is most excited for at Hogg is to get to know everybody. 

Jackson’s tip on how to be successful is to pay attention, and try to do your best.

He doesn’t have any pets but hopes to have a Corgi when he grows up.

Quick Round Favorites:

Candy: Warheads

TV Show: "SpongeBob SquarePants"

Color: Blue

Book: "Harry Potter"

Game: "MLB" the show

Photo and Article by: Mansi Kapur

Leo Zuniga is the seventh-grade Student of the Week showing the IB Trait of Communicator.

“I talk and speak out ideas and help people by talking with them,” he said.

After school Leo likes to do sports; his favorite is baseball. 

His favorite subject is science.

 "I've always been curious about nature and science and stuff,” he said.

His future plans or option for high school is any school that is science related or focused. 

“This connects to my favorite subject being science because of all the stuff I'm learning,” Leo stated.

His dad inspires him and was the person who introduced him to science.

One of his favorite memories at Hogg is passing time with his friends.

His advice to future kids is to not procrastinate.

“Do your work on time, and meet the deadline for work. Don't turn it in late!” he said 

He has a Leopard Gecko named Diego.

Quick Round Favorites:

Candy: Twix

Game: Mario Kart

Color : Green

Photo and Article by: Juan Reyes Rodriguez

Eighth grader Chase Maresh is this week’s Student of the Week for demonstrating the IB Trait of Inquirer.



Chase believes he earned this recognition because he’s always curious.

“I ask a lot of questions,” he said.

Outside of school, Chase enjoys reading. It’s one of the things he enjoys and also keeps learning at the same time. He especially likes reading fantasy books.

He is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.

“I like his speeches,” Chase said. 

For his future, Chase wants to be an engineer and attend Texas A&M University.



“I want to go to A&M so I can get some type of engineering degree,” he said. 

One of his favorite memories at Hogg are school spirit days because he doesn’t have to wear a collared shirt.

Chase also shared his tip for success is to concentrate.

“Focus on school,” he said.

He believes staying on track now will help him later.

At home, Chase has a dog named Ginger, a Retriever who is always by his side.

Quick Round Favorites

Candy: Jolly Ranchers          

Book: "Harry Potter"

Color: Red

Photo and Article by: Emilia Kehr