STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Huntington Middle School 7th Grader Liam Evans
Shares his optimism with classmates, teachers
Published September 28, 2026
Liam Evans started seventh grade at Huntington Middle School midway through of his K-12 education and middle school, and very optimistic about the upcoming school year.
Evans is a leader at Huntington who brings a great attitude to school each day and sets an example for those around him, according to school officials.
"It's important to show positive reinforcement," Evans said. "Because it's good to show people how to be nice and positive to other people. It's like a chain reaction, so everyone can react to positive behavior."
Last year as a sixth grader, Evans became involved in activities at Huntington and used his outgoing personality to connect with other students. He explored extracurriculars, portrayed President Barack Obama in the school's Black History Month living wax museum, and stood out for his hard work and willingness to help fellow students and teachers.
Evans is known as thoughtful, kind and considerate. Last year he received a quarterly principals' award and served as a student ambassador helping new students become oriented and feel comfortable.
"I'm really a people person," Evans said. "I like talking to new students and getting to know them better."
This year he hopes to expand his positive influence and leadership by joining the PBIS team, which stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Evans participates in track, drama and chorus. He volunteers operating camera equipment at his church and is interested in learning about technical work.
Outside of school, he also spends time doing family activities. Evans is very proud of his amazing parents, he said.
He aspires to be a police officer because he enjoys assisting and serving his community.
"It's really inspiring because they're helping people who need help," Evans said.
Evans has advice for students looking to get the most from their middle school years.
"Never give up; it's going to be OK," he said. "Even though the worst moments might have a worse moment. Everything's going to be OK because everything's going to get better."
Since starting middle school, he said he's learned how to be more independent and not need as much support from teachers.
Smiling, Evans shared the phrase "hakuna matata," which is Swahili for no worries or no trouble, to sum up his overall outlook.
"I love coming every day to know that I get to learn something new about myself," Evans said. "So I'm really excited."
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