Irmo (WLTX) -- A 6th grader at Crossroads Middle School says setting goals, working hard and wearing orange are the keys to success.
As a 5th grader, Tavius Morris set his sights high when he was asked to set goals for the year, "To make all A's and perfect attendance."
Nursery Road Elementary School Principal, Christina Melton asks students to pick a goal at the beginning of each year in, "By doing that we challenge students to look at themselves as learners and individuals."
With hard work and supportive parents, Teacher Lynne Riddick says Tavius met all of his goals, "Very motivated and self-driven. He had goals he knew what he wanted to do and worked toward it."
His mother, Sirea Morris says once he sets his mind to something, he will accomplish it, "He's a very determined and smart little boy."
His favorite subjects are P.E. and Math and he already knows what his career goals are, "A computer engineer because I like building stuff and everything and creating things.... the numbers just make sense to me. "
It all adds up to success, but Nursery Road Elementary Assistant Principal, Julius Scott says there is just one thing that doesn't add up, "Parents aren't Clemson fans... as a matter of fact his dad works USC and we're still trying to figure this out.. how does a child who lives in a household where all members are Carolina fans.. and somehow.. someway he went wayward."
Tavius is so determined to go to Clemson University, Principal Chistina Melton says he always wears orange, "When he graduated from 5th grade he wore an orange suit."
Teacher Lynn Riddick says she can't believe an 11 year old is so sure of his future, "It's unusual for a fifth grader to work so hard and know right off the bat I want to go to Clemson and I know I have to work hard to get there."
Even though his mentors may believe he's rooting for the wrong team they are rooting for him no matter what and now that he's moved on to Crossroads Middle School, Principal Melton is sure he's going to continue striving for success, "Now, he's setting more goals for himself as a 6th grader and on in life."
10/7/2009 8:20:47 AM
