Standout Student: Zayda Thompson

Published 9:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2025

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Age: 15

Zayda Thompson is this week’s Standout Student. Provided

Parents: Mary and Troy Thompson

Where are you from? Albert Lea

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Which elementary school did you attend? Sibley Elementary School

Favorite teacher of all time and why? Mrs. Attig because she is supportive and she helped me to do the best I could in all my classes.

Favorite book/author: “The Notebook” by
Nicholas Sparks

Current/past activities, volunteer work and
accomplishments: I play volleyball, I’m on the Straight A Honor Roll and snowmobile.

What do you want to do after high school?
I want to be a nurse, financial adviser or a CPA

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea?
Don’t change for others, stay with the right crowd and do your best.