Welcome to our "Falcon Spotlight Podcast," where we get to meet some of the inspiring teachers, staff members, coaches and students who make West Catholic High School a special place.

On this episode, we feature senior Joop Schulten who is a member of our Priestly Discernment Group and the leader of our recent Kairos Retreat.

In this podcast, Joop talks about his favorite teachers, why he doesn’t want a traditional “office job” and why students should consider West Catholic High School. His biggest advice to students in helping them succeed: “Do your homework…..Reach out if you need help.”

Falcon Spotlight - Joop Schulten

Hometown: Parnell, MI (Current Residence); Lynchburg, VA (Born)

Grade: 12

Favorite Subject: Physics

Favorite teacher, and why: Mrs. Shymko, her sarcasm makes class more interesting

Sports/Clubs: Priestly Discernment

Favorite Food: Any kind of red meat

Hobbies: Hiking/Backpacking

Something classmates might not know about you: I enjoy having lengthy conversations with close friends.

Q&A:

• What do you love about the West Catholic community? I love how some teachers are absolute gems. My favorite memory is walking into the first day of Algebra II Junior year, then, when Mr. Lynch was doing attendance, he sighed, looked down, then said "I thought I got rid of you" (referring to me). We have a good relationship, but this one interaction is easily the funniest and most memorable.
• Tell us more about your favorite teacher or subjects. I enjoy the sarcasm of Mrs. Shymko. It just feels so honest and refreshing. The minor conflict is more exciting than the smooth platitudes of all the other classes I take.
  

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