This week’s senior spotlight is about none other than Davis Collins. I have known Davis since the first day he attended Rocky Mount Academy, participating in the middle school workshop with Mr. Stone. The first thing he ever said to me was a pun, and let’s just say that hasn’t changed since. His great sense of humor was probably why Davis was so quick to became my friend. Since middle school Davis has become well-known as our grade’s comedian, bringing laughter to every class he is placed in. From Mr. Hester’s math class to psychology with Mr. Stone, Davis is sure to make them all memorable.

Davis’s entire family is very involved with Rocky Mount Academy. His mother works in lower school while he attended school with both his brothers. Max, his older brother, has graduated and is attending college while Wade, his younger brother, is in eighth grade. Davis has worked in after school care with his mother for some time now, no doubt helping the kids pass the time with his witty remarks. In addition to helping the school here, Davis also played on the varsity tennis team for a year, getting a seeded spot even without having played once before in his life.

Even with all his involvement in these extracurriculars, Davis still manages to maintain great grades in his classes. He has so far taken Honors English classes, AP Psychology with Mr. Stone, AP Biology with Ms. Lehnes, and Precalculus with Ms. Carter, along with other difficult honors classes.

There is no doubt that next year the school will be a different place without Davis. He will surely be missed by his teachers and peers, but will certainly fit in perfectly at whichever college he chooses to attend.

To learn more about Davis, please read the following interview! 

1. What is your favorite class at RMA? My favorite class is any class with Mr. Hester
2. What college are you planning on attending? I plan on attending UNC Charlotte
3. What is your favorite memory from RMA? My favorite memory at RMA would be Dr Wells yelling at students or Elias slapping Joseph in SAT prep
4. What do you want to major in? I have no idea what i want to major in
5. What is your proudest accomplishment? Being Mr. Stone’s favorite student
6. What is something that not many people know about you? I hide nothing
7. What is your favorite show on Netflix? Breaking Bad 
8. Do you have any pet peeves? What are they? My pet peeves are loud trucks
9. Where do you see yourself in ten years? In the year 2028
10. Do you have a nickname? Papa Bear
11. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for the underclassmen? Find a good friend group and stick with them.