NewsDecember 10, 2024

Meet Jesse Lindley, a Woodland senior known for his kindness and hardworking nature. Inspired by his favorite teacher, Mrs. Balzer, Jesse plans to enter the workforce post-graduation.

By Makayla Altenthal ~ Special to Banner Press
Jesse Lindley is a senior at Woodland High School
Jesse Lindley is a senior at Woodland High SchoolSubmitted

Jesse Daniel Lindley was born Feb. 26, 2006.

His parents are Amanda and Josh Lindley, and he has one sibling, Isabella Lindley.

Jesse's favorite teacher is Mrs. Balzer because of her consistently positive attitude.

If Jesse had to describe himself in three words, he would choose kind, quiet and hardworking.

If he could travel anywhere, he would select Ohio because he enjoys hunting there.

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As a child, Jesse dreamed of becoming a welder when he grew up.

After high school, Jesse plans to enter the workforce.

His advice to underclassmen is, “Learn what respect is.”

Jesse is excited to graduate but will miss Mrs. Balzer's class.

The person who has had the greatest influence on him is Mrs. Balzer.

Jesse said he feels that his biggest accomplishment so far has been reaching his senior year.

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