Southmoore’s Justice Hurd
VYPE: Justice, what grade are you in this year?
Justice Hurd: I am a senior.
VYPE: What do you love most about being a student at Southmoore HS?
JH: What I love most about being a student at Southmoore in the wide variety of opportunities you are given to interact with one another, develop skills, share knowledge, and just be with one another, especially through all the clubs we have here at Southmoore.
VYPE: What’s your favorite subject in school and do you have a favorite teacher?
JH: My favorite subject is definitely government. With that being said though, all my teachers are fantastic and have helped me so much, I can’t say I like one more than another.
VYPE: What do you love most about being a member of the Academic Team?
JH: Definitely the community. Whether we’re doing a friendly scrimmage for practice or competing at a tournament, we’re always there for each other, pushing each other to be the best version of themselves they can be.
VYPE: What do you love most about your teammates?
JH: The thing I love about my teammates is their wide array of knowledge and how skilled they are. We could have a question on one topic I think no one in the world would know, but somebody else would know off the top of their head.
VYPE: What subject do you find the most challenging and why?
JH: For me, English has always been my toughest subject. I think I just tend to overthink a lot of things, and it reflects in my work.
VYPE: What clubs or groups are you involved in at school?
JH: Aside from the academic team, I am also involved in Model United Nations, Youth and Government, and AAPI.
VYPE: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
JH: I enjoy spending time with friends, playing basketball,
VYPE: As a member of the school’s academic team, what accomplishment are you proudest of?
JH: As a member of the academic team, I was able to go and compete on the school’s behalf at various scholastic meets, where I was able to place first in government and civics at SWIM.
VYPE: What would you like to do after you graduate?
JH: I’m hoping to go to a good school and study political science. After that, I’m not sure.
