by Brittany Dickman

- Full name: Payden Lee Newman

- Nicknames: Pay, Padro, Paydo, Newman

- How long have you attended WS School: k-12

- Plans after high school: Attend college in West Plains and then transfer to a school of dentistry.

- Favorite quote: “Don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Don’t sell out.” -Christopher Reeve

- What is your fear or phobia: Heights and spiders

- The best thing that happened to you in high school: It sounds funny, but I met my girlfriend Mykayla Pringle.

- In one word, describe how you want to be remembered: Gentleman

- What clubs, activities, sports, or other programs do you take part: Spanish club, Pep club, Iron Bear, Football, Green team/Recycling.

- Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Graduated from dentistry, working in that field, and married to Mykayla.

- Most exciting thing you have ever done: I went on a church float trip, and we stopped and explored Jam Up cave.

-What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime? Go on a cruise

- What would you tell the senior class if you had the chance? I can’t wait to see all of you again at our reunions…

- Who has influenced your life the most: My dad and Grandpa Newman

- Favorite Song: Crazy Girl by Eli Young Bond

- Favorite Movie: The Other Guys

- Obsession: Hunting, fishing, and anything that has to do with outdoors.

- I would love to read the mind of: Coach Mumaw, so I would have the answers for most math problems.

- Splurge: Knives

“When you get pushed down in life, you gotta get back up and go even harder the next time.”