Monday, May 1st is National School Principal day! We in Maverick country thought it would be great to celebrate our very own Mr. Meek by sitting down with him for a round of twenty questions. Enjoy!

1. Where did you grow up? 

-Just outside of Spring Hill on the family farm that I still live on today.

2. What was your favorite subject in school?

-Math, specifically geometry.

3. Did you ever fail a class? 

-Nope, never failed a class; but I did retake a class in college to raise my grade.

4. What is one of your hidden talents? 

- I’m kind of a jack of all trades.  I know a little bit about a lot of things.

5. What school sport or activity did you enjoy the most when you were in school? 

-Definitely Football.

6. What is your favorite SHMS cafeteria food? 

-I typically bring leftovers from home, and have only eaten once in our cafeteria.  I am not picky; I would probably like it all.  Fun side note: growing up in the Spring Hill School District, my favorite lunch was Pac-Man sandwiches.  Those of us who know . . . know how good those ham and cheese sandwiches were.

7. Do you have pets? 

-Yep! We live on a farm and have all sorts of animals; although my true pets are my dogs - Oreo and Max.

8. What song do you know all the lyrics to? 

-Love Song by Tesla . . . I know I am old. 

9. What is your dream vacation? 

-Somewhere warm and all-inclusive.

10. What or who inspires you? 

-My wife . . . what can I say? I married up and she brings out the best in me and my family.

11. What is your favorite Fortnite skin? 

-I have no clue.  I’ve seen the game, but never played it.

12. What is a must-have app for your phone?

-Google maps-It gets me where I need to go, finds me a place to eat, and helps me find gas stations.

13. What is your best memory of your first year as principal at SHMS? 

-All the fun conversations in the lunchroom with the students.

14. Can you hit the griddy?

-One word….Nope!

15. Playstation or Xbox?

-Xbox.

16. If you won the lottery, would you still come to work?

-I would, but probably in a different capacity.  I love what I do.

17. What do you do on your summer break?

-Work on the farm, camp with the family, recharge the batteries.

18. Would you rather be a UFC fighter or an ESPN sportscaster?

-ESPN sportscaster . . . I’ve never been into the fighting scene.

19. Would you rather be always hot or always cold?

-COLD.  I can always put more layers on.  

20. What accomplishments do you hope to achieve next year as principal?

-More positive relationships and continuing the educational greatness here at SHMS!