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Sterling High School December Student of the Month: Gage Anderson

Gage Anderson, 18, is one of Sterling High School’s December Students of the Month. His parents are Aaron and Tonya Anderson, and his sisters are Madison, 15, and Emma, 10.

Favorite class: AP chemistry my junior year. Steve Johnson is an awesome teacher, and gave me a great understanding on a topic that has always been of interest to me.

Favorite teacher: Nicole Schlemmer, AP biology and anatomy. Mrs. Schlemmer helped further my interest in the field of science with the unique and creative approaches she uses while teaching.

School activities in which you participate: National Honor Society, Freshman Mentor Program, Young Doctor's League, publications.

Do you have a job? I'm a bank teller at Sauk Valley Bank. Working at the bank has led me to discover my interest in business, and has changed my plans for college.

What will you do after high school? I will be attending the University of Iowa – specifically, the Tippie College of Business – to study business in the hopes of eventually obtaining my MBA-MHA (Master of Health Administration) degree.

What kind of music are you listening to? Anything except country.

What's the one thing in your life you can't do without? Family. I don't know where I'd be today without them.

What is your advice for surviving high school? Talk with your teachers. Many teachers have a lot more to offer than just what they teach in their class.

If you could try any job for a day, what would it be? An administrator at a hospital. At the moment, that is what I believe I want to be, and I want to find out if I would enjoy it.

If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be? Huddle's Resort on Leech Lake in Walker, Minnesota. It's my favorite place in the world to be.

Who is your hero/role model? Cliché as it may sound, my role models are definitely my parents. They have done so much for me, and I would be lost without them.

What do you think your life will be like 10 years from now? I hope I can be considered a success in my field of study, and have a family of my own.

Is there someone you'd like to send a shout out to? Dexter and Jaxson.

What is your favorite ...

App? Twitter

Food? Tortellini

Game or activity? Fishing

Movie? "Inception"

TV show? "Breaking Bad"

Sports team? Iowa Hawkeyes