Spencer - Student of the Week

This week Spencer is the "Student of the Week" for his classroom.  His teacher, Mrs. Thomason, asked us to write up a few thoughts about him.  We decided to share them on the blog as well...

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Spencer David Hinck was born on January 14, 2000 to a family with 4 sisters. There was a lot of excitement when his parents and sisters were told that a little boy had just joined their family. A few years later Spencer was happy to have a little brother join him with the houseful of sisters.

Spencer is an important member of our family. He is a good friend to all of his siblings. With his younger brother, Matthew, they enjoy riding bikes, pretending to be spies, and playing games. Spencer has also been a good sport at playing the role of pretend brother or dad when his older sister joins them as they pretend to play house.

Just this past year, Spencer played on a baseball team. He was fast to pick up the sport and spent many of the games playing catcher. He also enjoys basketball, fishing, camping, swimming and soccer.

Last year Spencer auditioned for a role in the musical, Music Man. He was lucky enough to be one of two boys selected to play the role of Winthrop Paroo. It was an unforgettable experience because not only did he get to act and sing alongside many high school students but he also was on stage with his older sister, Kirsten, who played the role of Winthrop's older sister, Marion Paroo.

Spencer has enjoyed traveling to many beautiful spots in the United States. Some of his favorite spots include San Francisco, Disneyland, Yellowstone, Nauvoo, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and an Aquarium in Baltimore. Over this year's potato harvest, he visited Yellowstone with his family and came within 100 feet of a Grizzly Bear. Last year, just off the rode in Yellowstone, he witnessed 4-5 wolves chasing a Grizzly Bear while a bison stood as a spectator. He loves to reach for the camera and take pictures of all the different wildlife he sees.

Spencer has many great qualities. He works hard to be a good student. His favorite subject is science. He is kind to everyone and wants to be a good friend. He loves animals and enjoys playing with his pet cat, Sophie. He helps his Dad do outside tasks such as mowing the lawn and working in the garden. Last Saturday, he and his little brother helped rake all the leaves in their front yard and also the leaves of an older lady in their neighborhood.

Spencer is a Webelo Scout and loves participating in all the things that scouts learn. He is working on earning the Arrow of Light award.

Spencer is a wonderful son, brother and friend. We are so glad that he is a part of our family.