The Donoho School and K98 Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Schuyler Buckner

Schuyler Buckner, a senior, is the school’s mascot, a member of the varsity basketball team and a member of the varsity soccer team.

Schuyler carries a 4.1 GPA and scored a 26 on the ACT. His favorite subject is physiology. When asked why this was his favorite subject, he commented, “I love to learn about the body and how it works.” When asked who has had the most influence on him academically, Schuyler responded, “Mr. Ford, my history teacher, has had the greatest influence on me academically. He has been a good, yet challenging teacher. He has pushed me and taught me so much.”

His greatest achievement in athletics is being named to the all-county team for soccer. When asked who has had the greatest influence on him athletically, he responded, “My dad has had the greatest influence on me athletically. He has taught me that I have to work hard for everything. Nothing will be handed to me. I have to practice and work hard.”

Schuyler is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students, French Club, Science Club, Teen Age Republicans, and is a part of a student led tutoring program at Golden Springs Elementary School. He is also a member of Golden Springs Baptist Church and actively involved in the youth group.

Schuyler is the son of Clyde and Kelle Edwards and the brother of Shea, ’16.

Congratulations, Schuyler!