Deacon Smith, 8th, walks into class with a smile on his face making everybody laugh. The teacher redirects him for interrupting the lesson.

Deacon would describe himself as kind.

“I do charity work by feeding the homeless,” Deacon said.

Deacon’s best strength is helping clean his room and around the house.

“Cleaning helps me concentrate on stuff,” Deacon said.

Deacon’s flaw he would like to eliminate is arguing.

“Arguing causes a problem and doesn’t solve anything,” Deacon said.

Deacon’s mom is important to him because she influenced him to do his work.

“She gives good advice and buys me things,” Deacon said.

As for the rest of his family, Deacon believes he is different.

“I look and like different things because I’m blasian,” Deacon said.

Basketball is Deacon’s favorite sport because it requires athleticism.

“I also like football because I can run and throw the ball,” Deacon said.

Profile written by Christopher Baires Calderon.