VAN WERT – There’s nothing that means more to Crestview High School
student Austin Sheets than to volunteer his time and energy for the good
of another.
Most recently, Sheets spent an entire week assisting
and volunteering for the annual United Way competition between students
at Lincolnview High School and Crestview High School.
During that
week, Sheets supported the FFA fundraiser between the two schools.
Thursday evening he worked the scorebook in the girls’ varsity game
between the two schools, worked at the tailgate party between the two
schools and Friday night he helped count money and do the “Dash for
Cash” as a final fundraiser.
In the end, Sheets led his classmates
in joining together with Lincolnview students to raise over $33,000
toward the United Way cause.
Sheets noted that he doesn’t plan to
slack in his efforts following high school graduation. Upon graduation,
he hopes to serve his country by joining up with the United States Air
Force Academy.
In the school, Sheets is a member of the school’s
show choir “Night Vision,” and assists with various activities of the
Student Council.
In 4-H, he carries on the tradition of the McCoy
family by spending much of his time showing dairy and joining the rest
of the family at their “family spot” where McCoys have gathered in the
back of the Dairy Barn for many years. He also serves as a member of the
Junior Fair Board.
“That place where our family meets has been my
favorite place for many years,” said Sheets. “That spot in the Dairy
Barn brings back a lot of memories. We’ve had a lot of good times
there.”
Sheets said that his bent for volunteering started when he entered high school and has continued ever since.
“This
all makes me proud of myself as much as I can,” said Sheets. “I love
being a leader in school. It makes me feel very good about myself. Being
a good role model to the younger kids is very important to me.”
Other
activities for Sheets include managing the high school football team,
doing box score for the school’s varsity basketball team, volunteering
for the National Honor Society and teaching Sunday School at Redeemer
Lutheran Church.
“I love teaching fifth grade class every Wednesday for Christ’s kids,” said Sheets. “I also help with the youth group.”
Sheets scratches his head when he tries to recall any other assistance provided.
“Well, sometimes I’m the sound man upstairs, and once in a while I play the piano,” continued Sheets.