A Drive that Fuels his Future

Keyshawn Robertson, a graduating senior at Fairfi eld Central High School, is an academic scholar that will be hosting a food drive that aids the underprivileged and needy. Th e drive is a requirement of his induction in the Teacher Cadet Honor Society. As the results of his achievements in his pursuit of a higher education, he received a full academic scholarship to Furman University. When asked in an interview about what he likes most about the college, he stated, “Th e scenery is perfect and the fact that the school is only about 2,000 people is just like Fairfi eld Central High School.” He expressed that the service project was for Hearts For Us, a movement organized by Belva Belton, a notable philanthropist in the Fairfi eld community, particularly in the Zion Hill area. Robertson also expressed that he worked with fellow teacher cadets to kickstart this drive, initially constructing and decorating the boxes. He stressed that in his journey as a teacher cadet, impacting children and bringing forth smiles is his defi nition of what a teacher cadet’s truly is. Robertson also appreciates how there is character in doing good when no one is looking. He feels this edifi es a person’s morality. Th e scholar also described the changes he went through mentally as a result of becoming a teacher cadet. When asked what possible lessons he acquired from becoming a teacher cadet, Robertson said he attained the principles of becoming the “best teacher.” Moreover, when asked about recommending the program to fellow students, he stated, “Yes, especially if you would like to become a teacher, for me, I wanted to actually interact with children in the fi eld study and see how it feels being a teacher one day.” Robertson stated that he plans to major in Biology/Biochemistry with a pre-dental track. While Robertson decided not to attend Furman, it is one of his top three choices. He chose this fi eld of study due to his love of science and helping people. His aim is to become a dentist who specializes in oral pathology. In all of his success, Robertson concludes his motivations for prosperity was his family. He explained how becoming a fi rst-gen college student will create a path for the younger kids in his family and encourage them to pursue higher education. When asked about joining political organizations in college, he made it clear that his voice will be heard while attending the university. He believes a voice is one thing that can impact people the most. Robertson said the scholarship has opened doors and his face and name are becoming more familiar around the county. “It has shown me that I am at my peak, and fulfi lling the best out of my senior year,” Robertson expressed.