THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, June 25, 1995 TAG: 9506230413
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 20 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 40 lines
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Name: Michael P. Melton
Age: 18
Parents: Martin and Patricia Melton
GPA: 4.08
Extracurricular activities: Cross country and track, gifted
program, Model United Nations, It's Academic team and drama.
College plans: To attend Virginia Tech and major in physics,
later pursuing a master's degree and probably a Ph.D.
Career plans: Unsure. Perhaps to become a college professor in
physics.
Secret to academic success: Relax! I don't let school take over
my life. I love to have a good time, get the amount of sleep I need
and not worry too much about school.
Worst habit: I am an incredible procrastinator.
Favorite book: ``Sphere'' by Michael Crichton
Favorite TV show: ``Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' on The Comedy
Channel
High school memoir: Friends. High school friends are special
things, and I hope I will be able to stay in touch with every single
one of them.
Advice for junior class I am leaving behind: Don't make school
your life. It is a high priority, but have fun! This is high
school.
People I admire most: I admire anyone with an incredible talent
in any area. I am awestruck by people who have a natural talent for
music, writing or sports.
by CNB