The CHIEF December 2025

Upperclass Acts

Morgan Dewald

NICKNAMES: Mo

FAVORITE AUTHOR/BOOK: Instead of reading, I like to listen to podcasts.

ROLE MODEL(S):My Mom, my Dad, and my Grandma Dewald

MOST POSITIVE MOMENT: Winning the regional championship in volleyball this year, and beating Prairie Central 3 times in a row (in a single season)

ACTIVITIES @ PTHS: Volleyball, Basketball, Key Club, Class Officer, FCA

FONDEST MEMORY OF HIGH SCHOOL SO FAR: Participating in activities during Homecoming week, such as powder puff, hallway decorating, float decorating, and pep rallies.

PET PEEVES: Listening to people chew with their mouth open.

WHAT MY FRIENDS WILL REMEMBER ABOUT ME: That I spend a lot of time studying, love sports, and always try to encourage others. HOW WOULD YOU SPEND $1,000,000? I would go on a small shopping spree, then give to a charity, and save the rest. IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT 3 ITEMS WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU? A pan, an ax, and flint LAST WORDS OF ADVICE: “Work hard at everything you do. Even in challenging classes, put your mind to it, ask questions, do your best, and you will be successful. Spend time getting involved and doing something fun because high school is more than just academics.”

3 MAJOR AREAS OF INTEREST: Family, spending time with little kids, and sports

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I am going to attend Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, to become an occupational therapist assistant.

FAVORITE MOVIE: 50 First Dates

MOST INSPIRATIONAL SONG: “You Say” by Lauren Daigle

FAVORITE TEACHERS: Mr. Blair and Mr. Zega

FAVORITE CLASS: Certified Nursing Assistant